From Yolo to Yono

Cheap treat: Young people enjoying themselves at Ayodya Park in Jakarta. — The Jakarta Post/ANN

AFTER the rise of the “you only live once” (Yolo) mindset, young people in Indonesia are now adopting a more cautious approach to life and spending, known as “you only need one” (Yono) mentality.

Twenty-eight-year-old Ammar Fika Abdillah is one of the millennials who has embraced a minimalist lifestyle, fully embodying the philosophy of Yono – a more current mentality that helps her simplify her life and focus on what truly matters.