Episode 12｜ [全英] 什麼是極簡主義？重新看見真正重要的事

很多人一聽到「極簡主義」，就會想到空蕩蕩的房間， 或是覺得什麼東西都不能買。 但其實極簡並不是要強迫自己擁有的越少越好， 而是一種生活方式與心態。 在這集節目中，課程總監 Chloe 會帶大家一起認識極簡。 當你試著把雜亂的東西清除， 只保留自己喜愛的、對自己重要的東西， 原本緊繃的心情自然就能感覺到放鬆。 在這個不斷叫我們「買更多」的世界裡， 練習把時間和精力， 花在那些真正讓你感到快樂的事情上。 除了分享生活觀點，這集我們也準備了五個實用的單字， 讓你學會用英文，跟朋友聊聊這種簡單的生活方式。 如果你最近也在思考，如何讓生活變得更簡單、更有餘裕， 一起來聽這集吧 💗 逐字稿： Chloe: Hello everyone, and welcome back to Voices on the Road. I’m your host, Chloe. Today, we are going to talk about a topic that is very popular right now, and it is also something I personally love. We are talking about Minimalism. When you hear the word "minimalism," what do you think of? Do you imagine a completely empty room with white walls and only one chair? A lot of people think minimalism means you have to throw everything away and live with almost nothing. But today, we are going to talk about what minimalism really means, how it can make our homes look beautiful, and how it can actually make o ur lives less stressful. Let’s get into it! Chloe: But before we dive in, as always, you can find the full transcript in the description box. If you want to take notes while listening, or if you want to learn more about Amie Road, feel free to click the link and check it out! Alright, let's get back to today's topic. First, let’s talk about minimalism as a style, especially in home decor. The minimalist aesthetic is all about keeping things simple and clean. In a minimalist home, you won't see a lot of messy tables or walls covered with too many pictures. Instead, it focuses on neutral colors—like white, beige, or soft grey—and open spaces. The idea here is that your home should be a peaceful place. When your physical space is clean and organized, your mind feels more relaxed, too. Everything in the room has a purpose or brings you joy. Chloe: But minimalism is not just about how your apartment looks. It is also a powerful lifestyle and mindset. We live in a world that constantly tells us to buy more: more clothes, more gadgets, more things. Minimalism is the decision to say, "Stop. I have enough." It is about being intentional. Instead of spending your money and energy on collecting a hundred things you don't really care about, you focus your time and money on a few things that truly matter to you. This could mean having a smaller wardrobe of clothes you absolutely love, or simply spending less time scrolling on your phone and more time doing your hobbies—like reading a good book or doing some crochet. Minimalism isn't about having less just to have less. It is about making room for more of what is important. Chloe: Now, let’s move to our Vocabulary Corner. Here are five useful words to help you talk about this lifestyle. 1. Clutter This is a noun. It means a lot of things in an untidy state, especially things that are not necessary. Example: "I can't focus on my work when there is too much clutter on my desk." 2. Declutter This is the verb form. It means to remove the mess or the things you don't need from a place. Example: "I spent my whole weekend decluttering my bedroom." 3. Intentional This is a great B2 adjective. It means doing something on purpose, after thinking about it carefully. Example: "Minimalism helps you become more intentional about how you spend your money." 4. Essential This means absolutely necessary or extremely important. Example: "When packing for my trip, I only brought the essentials." 5. Mindset A mindset is the way you think about things or your general attitude toward life. Example: "Adopting a minimalist mindset has helped me reduce my daily stress." Chloe: Thank you for listening to Voices on The Road. If you want to learn more about Amie Road, we are an English learning platform focusing not only on English improvement but also achieving your dream life through English learning. If you want to know more, please follow us on Instagram: amieroad_official. I’ll see you in the next one, stay tuned! - 聯絡 Amie Road ▫️追蹤我們的IG: https://www.instagram.com/amieroad_official/ ▫️官網看更多資訊：https://amieroad.com/ ▫️加入官方Line了解課程：https://lin.ee/5VRMEiq ▫️成為Amie Road VIP會員：https://reurl.cc/OR9dN9 ▫️合作/投稿：[email protected] -- Hosting provided by SoundOn