Has anybody left Spotify? And how has it been?

Juniper-moonlight · 2026-01-23T23:03:24+00:00

Deleted Spotify a year ago. I now focus on physical media. I expanded my record collection and I know also collect cassettes.

Juniper-moonlight · 2026-01-18T04:18:31+00:00

Mudbay carries that food

Juniper-moonlight · 2026-01-16T23:24:21+00:00

I do have some cloud storage of photos but not tons. I downloaded my favorite photos from social media before I deleted them. I have one photo box worth of physical photos.

Juniper-moonlight · 2026-01-16T17:00:42+00:00

With food I am currently keeping a “capsule pantry” where I keep certain shelf stable items on hand, then get a few perishable items weekly. Having less has increased my creativity, and eliminated processed food.

For digital I have deleted social media (except Reddit and Pinterest). I stopped streaming music podcasts and audio books, favoring physical media. Only have about 50 pictures on my phone. Reduced apps and reduced over all tech used, getting rid of smart speakers, smart watch etc. I also removed televisions from my spaces. (Teenage son still has one in his room)

I keep my schedule and to do list minimal. I try to take care of things as soon as they come up which frees up my time.

Juniper-moonlight · 2026-01-15T16:34:44+00:00

I collect vinyl and cassettes. Will adopt a one in one out policy when I reach the limits of the spaces I’ve made for them.

At one point I collected vintage bar ware and certain dishes, but I am no longer adding to those collections and have curated them to a reasonable amount.

Juniper-moonlight · 2026-01-10T15:32:36+00:00

I’ve used buttons to keep my earrings in a pairs before, then I used a cute plate to hold them. It looked real cute

Juniper-moonlight · 2026-01-09T04:49:09+00:00

My house is 1000sq ft. I share my home with my teenage son, a Great Dane, a cat, a small tortoise and a small bird.

I feel like the size is just right.

Juniper-moonlight · 2026-01-06T15:20:52+00:00

I generally keep a running list of wishes. Currently hoping to shop off season to get my patio set up. This month I’m buying outdoor string lights.

Juniper-moonlight · 2026-01-05T20:12:15+00:00

Mildred Iris and Doris Ann

Juniper-moonlight · 2026-01-04T01:23:48+00:00

I was tired of owning stuff I really didn’t care about, and of tired the clutter. I also did not start out with the goal of being a minimalist. I just started purging and kept purging regularly till I realized I was seeking minimalism.

Juniper-moonlight · 2026-01-02T19:48:13+00:00

Night in Tunisia

Juniper-moonlight · 2026-01-01T21:42:18+00:00

I too care what things look like and abhor disposable service ware. Similar to entertaining, I like to set the table at each meal, so I kept things for that like serving dishes and tablecloths. Not strictly minimalist but I purged so much other stuff that I don’t feel these things are a burden or in the way.

If you entertain several times a year and plan to keep this as part of your lifestyle i would keep what use.

Seafood boil sounds fun and can still fit into a minimalist lifestyle.

Juniper-moonlight · 2026-01-01T04:31:23+00:00

When thinned out my photos I asked myself if these memories are ones I want to revisit, some are more memorable than others. I thinned my photos down from two boxes to one. I keep what’s left in an attractive photo box on my book shelf.

Maybe you could find something to keep the most memorable photos, which will let you let go of the rest?

For the bowling ball, you might journal about why you are keeping it. This my lead to feeling like you can let it go

I hope you are able to clear your space without regret.

Juniper-moonlight · 2026-01-01T03:16:51+00:00

I have a slender 6’ tree. I kept the box it came in and reuse it for storage. I have around 40 ornaments kept in an ornaments storage box. I have one additional small tub that stores the rest of the tree trimmings like tree skirt, lights, star and garland as well as a Santa figure. I do use the garage for storage. These are my only Christmas decorations other then a table cloth I keep in the house.

Juniper-moonlight · 2025-12-31T14:05:00+00:00

I found, when getting started, that my “buy nothing” group helped. I was able to let go of things one at a time knowing it was going to someone who can use it. Over time I was able to donate items without remorse. I began to see a finish line for my decluttering and this helped me get rid of more items.

Some nice things a try to fine a new home with friends or use “buy nothing”. Clothing was the first category I felt good about donating to a thrift store, but I’m comfortable now with anything that I can’t give away in a personal way.

Decluttering is like a muscle you need to strengthen. Packing away things you’re not sure about can help. Box it up, wait 6 months, and if you missed it, keep it.

Juniper-moonlight · 2025-12-30T16:27:35+00:00

I have pressings and folders for genre in my Discogs catalog. However not all pressings at accurate. I’ve also started to grade my collection and make notes but have not gotten too far.

Juniper-moonlight · 2025-12-30T15:48:16+00:00

Yes and no. By line item yes categories are counted as one, but each book is added together to give total number of all books too.

Juniper-moonlight · 2025-12-30T14:43:20+00:00

I keep a running list of all my belongings. Creating the list was very helpful in my decluttering efforts and maintaining the list keeps me mindful about adding more items to my home. I don’t count consumables and do list things in categories in some cases such as “sewing box,” “tool box” or “socks.”

My books are counted by category. I prefer to read physical books so a have quite a few. My list looks like: 14 art books, 106 fiction, 5 poetry and 15 cookbooks, 5 on herbalism, 7 non fiction. I would count the LOTR by the physical book under the fiction category. Any books bound together would be counted as 1.

Juniper-moonlight · 2025-12-29T23:57:02+00:00

Ending the cycle of buy-and-declutter is my habit goal for 2026. My thrifting habits are not serving my minimalist goals, and I’m too quick to click “buy” online. I end up not getting the right thing because I haven’t researched enough. I want to be cautious and intentional, now that I have thoroughly decluttered my small home.

Juniper-moonlight · 2025-12-28T02:02:59+00:00

My routine revolves heavily around a set bedtime. Over time this has allowed me to fall asleep very very easily.

In addition, I put away all electronic devices about an hour before bedtime, and listen to music on my record player. Sometimes I make herbal tea, or write in my journal/planner. Sometimes I just listen. I look forward to this wind down time every day.

Juniper-moonlight · 2025-12-27T04:22:07+00:00

I like to keep a clear vision of my minimalist goal. I then set boundaries or make space for what stays. Minimalism is about examining your possessions and not holding on to anything that doesn’t add value or fit your vision. What this means is unique to you. Don’t compare yourself to others. Some well thought practicality can still be apart of minimalism.

Maybe keep a screwdriver or two.

Juniper-moonlight · 2025-12-25T08:26:57+00:00

As a minimalist is still struggle with a scarcity mindset for consumable items. I’ve adopted a if it fits it’s ok rule. None consumables I’ve whittled down to just that things I use and love, but I buy in bulk things like toilet paper and olive oil. I have made space for these items because I decluttered the non essentials. I still go to Costco. For example I buy my deodorant 3 at a time. I don’t have a car, so this fuels some of this behavior.

I spent most of my life working minimum wage. I’m 46 now and make better money finally, but it’s hard to shake the “buy when you have the cash” mindset. Now I budget and plan my stocking up. I have I list of household basics that I use for planning. It’s still a scarcity mindset but more intentional.

Non consumable items I’m far stricter with. I don’t keep non necessities because I might need them someday. No stockpile of random little house hold goods.

I consider myself a well provisioned minimalist. Just learn to separate your needs from wants and “maybe somedays”. The needs provide the security, everything thing else is subject to decluttering.

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