The Minimalists are Emmy-nominated Netflix stars and New York Times–bestselling authors Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus. Alongside their podcast cohost, T.K. Coleman, this simple-living trio helps millions of people eliminate clutter and live meaningfully with less. Learn More.

Podcast 492 | Gimme a Hug

By The Minimalists
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The Minimalists talk about navigating the nuances of human touch, sensory overload, pain, pleasure, unnecessary distractions, storage units, travel, decision fatigue, letting go of old boxes, and more!

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Discussed in This Episode

  • As self-proclaimed “huggers,” how do The Minimalists avoid overstepping personal-space boundaries with hugs and other forms of physical touch? 
  • Talkaboutable: Hugs alleviate stress and may boost your immune system by 32%. 
  • What role do your five senses play in amplifying your joy or magnifying your discontent? 
  • Right Here, Right Now: Play the 30-Day Minimalism Game. 
  • Listener tip: Embrace boredom and discomfort to live a simple life that is free of unnecessary distractions and overstimulation. 
  • What’s an appropriate amount of time to keep a storage unit while I travel? 
  • How do you handle decision fatigue when you’re decluttering in a new home? 
  • Why am I struggling to let go of old boxes and packages? 
  • What’s the best way to stop complaining? 
  • Sucky Ad: Are advertisements evil because they lack consent? 
  • Added Value: Nobody does the right thing. 

Minimal Maxims

Joshua, Ryan, and T.K.’s pithy, shareable, less-than-140-character responses. Find more quotes from The Minimalists at MinimalMaxims.com.

  • A hug is the true window to the soul.
  • The sacred sings through what we sense.
  • Clinging to pleasure is the path to pain.
  • Pain and pleasure are determined by the stories we tell ourselves.
  • Pleasure is not the opposite of pain—pain-free is.
  • The cost of a thing extends well beyond its price tag.
  • Indecision is a decision to cling to uncertainty.
  • Don’t mistake the packaging for the meal.
  • Your complaints point toward your clinging.
  • Suffering is an accelerant for gratitude.

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