Young people choose to... "live slowly"

Without being noisy and ostentatious, without being caught up in the whirlwind of materialism and technology, these young people are learning to “less is enough, slow is deep”. They call it a minimalist lifestyle.

A few years ago, Ms. Phuong Ngoc Thuy (26 years old, Thanh Nhat Ward, Buon Ma Thuot City) was an office worker in Ho Chi Minh City who always lived in a busy work cycle. The feeling of insecurity and fatigue grew as her time was almost "swallowed up" by work and the pressure to succeed.

“I have a good income but I always feel like I lack something. It’s not that I lack money, but that I lack time for myself, my family, and simple joys,” Thuy confided.

After many sleepless nights, she decided to quit her job, return to Dak Lak and open a small coffee shop in a quiet corner of the city. The shop does not follow trends or promote loudly, it is simply a place where people come to relax, read books and chat. “Every day, I get to meet many customers, listen to their stories, take care of plants and make coffee myself. I have more time to learn new things and gather with my family. Life is truly much more meaningful than before,” Thuy shared. For her, minimalism is not only about material things but also about eliminating mental fatigue to find balance from within.

Doing the job she loves and talking to customers every day is happiness for Ms. Phuong Ngoc Thuy.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy Nga (28 years old, Ea Kao commune, Buon Ma Thuot city) also chose to return to her hometown after many years of living and working in Ho Chi Minh City. Although she had a stable position in a large company, the pressure and high cost of living made her feel exhausted. She decided to return to Dak Lak to start over with a model of raising super-egg chickens combined with growing clean vegetables. “At first, everyone said I was foolish, finishing university and then coming back to raise chickens. But I have never felt as peaceful as I do now. This job also brings me a stable income. Living a minimalist life helps me be proactive about time, money and even my own emotions,” Ms. Nga happily expressed.

Not stopping at choosing a job or a place to live, many young people are also changing towards moderating consumption, dedicating time and resources to community values.

Le Quynh Nhu (19 years old, Ea Phe commune, Krong Pac district) used to be a passionate shopper and often spent a lot of money on entertainment activities. However, after a volunteer trip to Ea Sup district, Quynh Nhu had a different perspective on life when she witnessed children lacking everything from clothes, notebooks to a full meal. Since then, she decided to reduce unnecessary expenses, set aside a portion of her savings to support charities every 3 months. In addition, Quynh Nhu also called on relatives and friends to donate old clothes and school supplies to children in remote areas.

Le Quynh Nhu donates old clothes to the charity reception point.

“Living a minimalist life helps me feel lighter and think more about others. Giving doesn’t make me lose anything, on the contrary, I feel more mature and my life is much more meaningful,” Quynh Nhu shared.

Or like Bun Hra Thaly (16 years old, student of Nguyen Du High School for the Gifted), besides spending free time for fun and entertainment, Thaly also focuses on improving skills to develop herself. She is currently the Head of the Community Club - a volunteer organization founded by students of Nguyen Du High School for the Gifted, with many activities aimed at children, lonely elderly people...

“There are nights when I stay up late to prepare content, contact volunteers, and arrange each small task… Although sometimes I feel a bit tired, I feel happy because I know that what I do is contributing to bringing joy and encouragement to people less fortunate than me,” Thaly shared.

Minimalism does not mean giving up modern lifestyle but consciously choosing what is really needed. Young people are showing that when we let go of frivolous things, we will have more room for things that are truly worth living. They do not race with the world but choose to live deeper, more meaningfully every day.

Source: https://baodaklak.vn/xa-hoi/202506/nhung-nguoi-trechon-cach-song-cham-47a0389/