I live in Ecuador, and when I visit friends in the U.S., I am always surprised that a whole kitchen cabinet is often dedicated to just water bottles. Recently, I wondered why someone I was staying with would own so many water bottles. We went to Target that day, and that person bought ANOTHER one. This is not funny. Our planet cannot sustain this kind of thoughtless waste.
Yes unfortunately most things can be acquired relatively cheap, and therefore get purchased and discarded in a mindless way. One of the best things about minimalism if you ask me :)
@@SimpleHappyZen Yes, one of the best things about minimalism is trying not to take more from the planet than I need. I had never stopped to think about something that should be so obvious: Everything we own is made out of a piece of the planet, which is why consumerism is not sustainable. I heard Charles Eisenstein mention that idea in a talk. He's a very interesting guy with some truly bright ideas. You can find him on RUclips, and he's written several books.
@@SimpleHappyZen ruclips.net/video/2EVRc6oD_2I/видео.html Here is one example of Charles Eisenstein's ideas. Charles was a Yoga student of mine many years ago, then became a Yoga teacher himself. Now he is a well-known speaker and author.
Maybe that friend of yours fancy collecting water bottles. We all have different kind of hobbies, right? We see something pretty and deciding on buying it. 😅😅
I still have corded headphones. I love the “only own one of” idea. I only own one of a few things such as a wallet, hair styling tool, pair of gloves, pair of slippers and moisturizer. I am working towards adding to this list. Lovely video as always😊
Go none, there's nothing to watch, then again I'm old and have seen everything, twice, except "Porky's Revenge", ;) It is a game changer though, concerning time management, eating, if you're inclined drinking maybe, interior design, needing even less space, activity, social life, productivity. I will add to the list though, hairbrush, belt, umbrella, cap, belt, and here we go, spice/herbs (pepper only), and I do actually have just one chair, you guessed it, more than one pen though. ;)
Vera, I do not need a lot of pens but sometimes we think just in case. I still have a ways to go on certain items. It gave me an idea that I can still get rid of so much more. I hope you do a jewelry and accessory declutter. That would be good. I hope that my reply about pens didn’t come across as sarcastic. I did not mean for that. I meant sometimes we don’t realize how crazy it is to own so much of something like that in such large quantity. I hope you have a nice week.😘
I also still have corded headphones (only one pair). They are the white Apple headphones that came with the iPhone 4S I got in 2011. I unplug them and switch out between my laptop and cell phone as needed! I had a pair of AirPods that came with my new cell phone but lost them somewhere and didn't bother to even look for them. I love not having to worry about charging up my headphones before I can use them! :)
I have an E-reader for books that I know that I will read through quickly and only once but still absolutely love the look and feel of holding an actual book, especially the ones I've read several times.
@@acajudi100 My mom has macular degeneration so yes I am very grateful I am not visually impaired. I am very aware that E-readers are very helpful for sight impairments.
Thanks for the inspiring video! Wow, your phrase "we need to stop trying to be so perfect all the time" about matching items really opened my eyes! I realized I do pay too much attention to it and feel it like a waste of energy.. Really feel an impulse to go and change it:) Just wanted to let you know that the way you share the ideas brings insights to my life!
Thanks so much Daniya! Glad it was inspiring :) Yes I just feel like when we're old and looking back on our life, we're not going to be thinking: I wish I matched my outfits better :D
I’m the same about Christmas now. It’s getting less and less for all Holidays. I honestly like the Holidays now more for the real reasons instead of all the junk. To be honest I don’t even want a tree, but I still do it for my children’s memories but that’s about it now.
This video really got me thinking... So I took an inventory of my clothes and happy to report that after konmari’ ing our house two years ago, I only own clothes that I either like or wearing out so I can responsibly say that that item no longer serves me. So, one heavy winter (ski) jacket, one biker jacket, one old trench coat (lost the belt a long time ago), one very thin summer rain jacket. Shoes: one pair of tall boots, one pair of ankle boots, one pair of sneakers. One pair of hiking boots that double as my rain boots since they can pass through puddles. This sounds like a lot but it’s much reduced. Some of my friends have ten pairs of sneakers! One scarf, one winter hat. One pair of sunglasses. One backpack and one diaper bag (I’m a mom of two). Again thanks for this video!
Any writing supplies or pens/markers/crayons etc. can be donated to the local schools....teachers are often looking for extra supplies for their classrooms.....I own an Apple iPad and have lots of ebooks on both Kindle and iBooks that I read ...it doubles as a business tool as I can use it to check email and flights etc when traveling....love my iPad...
Hi Vera, first I just want to say how beautiful you look today, the black sweater looks great on you. I still use corded headphones too. I’m afraid I’d lose the AirPods and I have enough things to charge so not really interested in them. I only own one of most of the things you mentioned except for books. 😊 there are a few that I own that aren’t available as an e book and I love them too much to get rid of them. I’d say I own maybe 30 books. I really enjoyed this video. Definitely one I’ll watch again. 💕💕💕
You are the first person I have heard of that has one tree I'm the same I bought a 4ft tree 20 years ago at a garage sale at the end of Christmas I unplug it put a garbage bag over it and store it in the basement thank you now I don't feel so bad about it love your channel
I so enjoy getting to know you through RUclips! I could easily be your momma but I find you very intelligent and interesting! I’ve learned a lot in that you cause me to think outside my own little box! Thank you for that!
Just an idea for your watches. They would make a really unique wall clock hung if they were hung in a frame. You could use this to replace another clock in your home. This would give you many opportunities to relive their stories to yourself and visitors. When they have given you all you need then they will be easy to pass on.
Thanks Lynnette! I clocks! I should have included it in the list haha seeing as I only have one clock
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Pens and pencils: as a mother and a person who handwrites a lot, I am not throwing my extras. But what I do is keep my stash away in a case. That way I don't have 10 around being used. I use one up and then go for another. I have found that saves money and that a pen takes ages to run out, even if you use it daily like me.
Personally, I have: 1 Bluetooth Samsung earbuds 1 TV 1 console 1 phone 1laptop 1 Wardrobe 1 cologne Although, I have a collection of pens they are organized so it doesn't bother me at all
I too have only one set of ear phones, ebook, light weight vacume,one bottle of water. I have no tv, no perfume, no make up I make my own laundry detergent and all purpose cleaner. I use soap instead of shampoo on my hair. My goal is to learn to make candles and sew my own clothes. Lastly I learned to make flatbread! Thanks for your videos, You are a breath of sunshine!
@@lunaleavesme hello jiru, I purchase j r liggetts brand bar shampoo. My hair is dry so I use moisturizing and coconut types. There are many types and sure you will find one of for needs. Amazon sells them but first go to jrligette.com and learn more about each shampoo. 😄
@@SimpleHappyZen Avocado bread is my favorite! There are other vegetable you can use. They are great for wraps. Recepies can be found online. If you can't find one I will send you my recepie 😄
Totally with you on this! I have a smallish collection of fountain pens, leather journal covers and inserts. The rest of the list I am pretty on board with. Gave me lots of ideas of what I can declutter.
I stopped using cologne but I used to love them when I was younger. A family member is sensitive to colognes. So now I use a little vanilla, or almond oil, clove, Peppermint, or citrus from citrus peels. I mix my own. It's easy to use actual flowers from the garden. I used to buy only the perfume samples. They come in tiny jars, and are easier to completely use up. I have a glass water bottle, with a metal cap, and it's got a silicone sleeve to help your grip on it. I have a boiled wool cover made by a local artisan, that goes over a canning jar. I found some colored metal canning jar lids. This keeps my hot drinks hot. It never leaks so I can easily put it in my bag with my book and papers.
Haha! I’m listening to this video through corded headphones. I personally don’t like making unnecessary changes like switching to air pods, so I’m sticking with these old fashioned black corded earbuds until either they stop working or I lose them.
I too prefer corded headphones over cordless. In my experience, they work better and are more reliable👌 Your Christmas tree is beautiful😍 I own a few ink pens in red, blue and black ink.
I love reading historical fiction which tends to lean towards an aesthetic “library” ! I just like shelves full of books because... I don’t know why! Reference books as well, I have many taking up shelf space but that’s the only place in the house that I tolerate clutter, if you consider it to be that. I do, but it’s clutter I want rather than what I want to be rid of. That said I think an e reader is a great idea if you are reading on the go or transporting books to a place of study. When I was studying for my degree we had some lovely course material in the form of large or very thick books. I could hardly carry it though!
Hello. I love your channel and your personality in general. I am not a minimalist but I too own those kind of headphones. Your videos have helped me declutter from unwanted stationary and cosmetics that no longer serve. Keep doing the good work. 😊
Oh you got me with pens and scissors. I have a pen and a pair of scissors in every room of my house. Four pair of scissors in my kitchen, each for a different use. This video was fun. Thanks.
I found that beauty products are excellent cleaners XD especially anti-acne facewash or facewash in general. They clean grease in the kitchen pretty well and I don't have to buy specialty cleaners for grease! Just leave them on the dirty area for a few minutes before scrubbing.
Vera, this video is why I love you! 🥰 You make me truly reconsider my minimalist journey. So, we have had conversations about books before, so you know I totally cannot do the e-reader. And if I could give you my e-books, I would. The library doesn’t work for me because I, as a professor, tend to make notes in my books about things I find intriguing. And library books sometimes smell like the previous patrons who borrowed them.🤢 Nonetheless, the other items like scarves, cardigans, boots, purses, etc. prove rather difficult for me to minimize. I cannot part so easily with these costly things even though I don’t use much of them. I have about 15 cardigans because the piece is central to my style, but I still find that number a bit excessive. I own three pairs of scissors: craft, cooking, and general use. I have three beverage containers: hot tea, smoothies, and water at the gym. See where I am going with this? 🤦🏾♀️ I minimized my home decor, furniture, and personal hygiene stuff but not much else. However, I’m inspired to reconsider all of this other excess, so thanks again, my friend. A cup of hot tea is on me when I finally visit the Netherlands.💚
Thanks so much Teresa I loved reading your comment! :) Maybe try this. Do you have a friend where you could store a box with some things for 6 months? Try one category of the items you mentioned where you kind of feel you want to downsize, and put like half of them in that box. Ask a friend to keep it for you and check back 6 months later. I think this might give you an idea of what it would be like to have less of them around. Maybe you'll find that you miss them, which can make you feel better about owning them. Maybe you'll find that you actually didn't miss them at all, which could help you feel better about donating or selling them. Just an idea :) Good luck!!!
Simple Happy Zen I think I will pack it up and do just what you said. By the way, wireless headphones are awesome. I don’t own AirPods because they are too small and are likely to be lost. But I own wireless over the ear headphones which makes it great to listen to music and books without worrying about carrying around the phone.
Hi Vera, you’re really one of the most adorable persons I’ve discovered on my journey. I’m an emergency medicine resident practicing in Italy, and we’re now dealing with the COVID-19 emergency. Our days are very hard. Our mood is very heavy. I know that you’re a high sensitive person so please forgive me if my message make you feel uncomfortable. I’m writing to you asking for a video or a brief course or something small but “light” and capable of enlighting my (our) days, focusing on organization and scheduling (for me at the moment scheduling is vital), and beauty and happiness in the little small things (inside our houses, even alone, even in the few free moments). Thank you so much for sharing all that you do. Kisses, love Elisa
Thanks so much Elisa and I'll take your request into consideration, good luck with everything, thanks for taking care of people's health and take good care!
I still own the same earphones as you. Plus my mobile phone is a fairly old model - works well for my needs. Enjoyed this video. Thanks Vera and enjoy your weekend.
I had the same laptop for 6 years. I had my cell phone for 3 years. The TV that we have in the bedroom was an old TV from the living room. I don't understand the constant need for updating your technology unless it's truly necessary.
I'll be getting cordless earphones when the corded ones die, but until then, I'm in the corded earphone club. Also, I love that you keep saying it gets "overwhelming" for you when you own multiples - I wasn't sure if I was the only one. Through a few mis-steps, I currently own 4 deodorants and it is killing me.
I also own only one tv set, people keep bothering me because it is small, it's not smart and it's old. People also tell me that I should have one in my bedroom but I just don't feel the need for it. I'm also working on my own only one of each item, so far, I only own one water bottle, one peace of luggage, one lunch box, one swimming costume, one set of curtains and one phone charger.
Still own one pare of corded earphones. They will have to do the job until they brake. I love me a good e-reader and was using it for 6 months traveling by bike. It is so handy BUT the books are just so expensive on it, that at home I like to rent them in a library or from friends or pick them up for free in this bookshelfs around the city, where everyone can swap books for free. From time to time I buy a book on a flea market. Just to let you know about how dangerous cheap sunglasses can be, so that you don't damage your eyes (what happened to my eyes): Sunglasses without a good quality of protection are really dangerous for your eyes, because when you wear them your iris widens (as if you were in the shade), but without a good protection in the glasses, your iris gets damaged and super sensitive to sunlight. Read a few articles to that matter a few years ago, they were all in german, but I hope I explained it in an easy way. Thank you for the great video :) I liked to see where you already downsized and in which categories you are trying, because there are areas, where I am currently trying to do the same: jewelery, books, furniture, beed sheets, make-up, clothes.... I am still in the beginning of my minimalism-journey, so I am still downsizing in a lot of categories.
Thanks for sharing Anna! I'm going to check to see if the UV filter on them still works. If not, I will invest in one good quality pair to protect my eyes and get rid of this one. I think it's important to be mindful of things like this, we only have one pair of eyes :)
I absolutely own corded headphones!! I do not have the earbuds specifically because of my minimalist lifestyle. I don't buy trends and I already feel like Apple completely controls my life so I am specifically not buying anything related to them except for absolute essentials. I have an iphone6 and I will have it until it completely dies.
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Dear Vera, I hope you read this comment and consider to make a video about it some times in the future. I am an academician, I teach in a university, and due to my job I find it super difficult to declutter my tons of books. I feel it is extremely difficult to get rid of them as I know that I'll be needing them for so many things related to my job in te future such as research and teaching materials. Most of them has no e-book version as they're quite old books. At some point I realized that I couldn't get rid any of them and just gave up. But on the other hand, their existence is stimulating the minimalist side of me. I've been looking for any video about minimalist academician in the internet, but I can't find any. Do you think you can help me with this? Also, have you ever considered to make a video about financial minimalism or early retirement? Thank you so much!
We don’t live a normal life... I have a large family so my minimalism looks like maximalism to some. Lol However, just getting rid of excess is so helpful! We still use the wire kind of earphones. I am trying to detox myself and my family from devices so we love real books! I say what ever works for each individual person!
Thanks for sharing and I completely agree! With a large family, of course you're going to have more possessions, but it's about only owning the things that really provide value :)
I donated pens we don’t use, but we have a few pens in each the kitchen, office and my craft room. Like you I only have very minimal make up with having allergies, I don’t even have perfume lol. Only 1 brush, 1 comb, 1 blow dryer, 1 curling iron. No sunglasses, I also have 1 wallet I use in my bigger purse, but my small purse is like a wallet. Great video!!!
I may be one of the only people left in a first world country ( under the age of 80) who does not even have any cell phone AT ALL...I only have an iPad. So one set of corded ear phones. In some ways I can see the appeal of having the e reader instead of hundreds of books. However, I really LOVE my physical books.
I can't go minimal on my pens. U have one in my binder, one In the kitchen drawer,one in my office/guest room, and 3 spares in my writing box. I own more than one of these, because, I tend to loose them or if they wear out, I don't want to run out for another one when I am in the mddle of something I need it for. Love your videos. They are refreshing and upbeat. 👍😀
Vera, I didn’t catch you are from the Netherlands! Your English is so fluent! I’ve been to Zaanse Schans when I was a child, amazing country! And so much into environment friendly than Italy.. However, love your list!
I have only one TV and it's in the living room, one water bottle, 1 brush, one bottle of shampoo, one bottle of conditioner, one facial moisturizer, one mascara, one blush, one mascara, one lipstick, no watches as I have one cell phone.
Love your Christmas Tree! I'm not there yet when it comes to books - I love real books. Yes, just 1 TV (although probably better to have none). I like different colour scarves, but can see that just one neutral quality one would serve just as well. I used to have just one watch, but now have 4, but usually wear one every day and another for dressing up. Am not sure about just one cardy; I live in the UK and am of an age where you usually need one!! Well done Vera for all your 'ones'; it really makes sense. So wise. If we have just one (of a thing), we tend to look after it better. Thank you for all your Zen Calm.
Thanks so much for your sweet comment Anna, I loved reading it :) Have a happy Saturday! Do you have a sunny day today as well? We had some sunshine this morning and I was soaking it up like crazy haha
@@SimpleHappyZen Yes, it's so lovely to see a blue sky. We've had some nice, bright days, mixed in with some blustery weather. Really looking forward to Spring. And today, Monday 9th March, is the Super full moon - time to declutter! (Traditionally, the sign of Virgo is "associated with women who literally sorted the wheat from the chaff". (Moonology.com). Full moon in Virgo helps you to declutter, so use the 'meticulous' energy to help you let go of stuff. A Spring Clean, yes, but also look at the 'inner' stuff. This is what I need to do, and now!
I am similar to you Vera regarding what you have only one of but if I had only one pen or only one hair tie, odds are I would loose them. Sorry to disappoint you but I also have headphones with wires ! 😆 So you’re not the only one on the planet!
Headphones/microphones: Corded analog ones cost less than wireless or digital ones. E-readers: You have less rights with a digital book than with a physical book. You can't get used books that cost less than new ones. Some illustrations may be missing or too small to read. The publisher sometimes doesn't grant the right to include certain pictures in the e-book and you don't realize it until after you've bought it. You have to buy all e-books through one large corporation rather than any local independent bookstore. You can't sell or give a way a book when you've finished it. You'd have to sell the entire e-reader and all the books at once. You can't lend a book to somebody, or if you can it's only to somebody in the same e-book network (mine is Barnes & Nobles Nook) and only for a set period of time (e.g., three weeks). I get books first from the library, second from a used bookstore, third from a new bookstore, and fourth for my e-reader. I only buy books that I know I'll read again and again long term, or a cheap used one for short-term reading, and maybe once a year I'll buy a popular new book that I'd have to wait 6-12 months for at the library. Now with the library putting returned books in quarantine 72 hours, only being able to pick up books three afternoons a week, and being unable to browse the shelves, it will take even longer to get them and I may have to buy more books. Christmas trees: I buy a live tabletop-sized rosemary plant. It looks like a Christmas tree, smells good, and I can use it as an herb. After Christmas I put it on my deck to continue growing. I also buy one for my mom and give it to her. Once I bought a "lawson false cypress" the same size. It too looks like a Christmas tree, and it's still alive three years later. I don't know what I have one of, but I have two spatulas, ice cream scoops, and chef's knives, because I use them so much every day along with my roommate that I don't want to constantly wash one every time I turn around or have to hunt for it if it's not in sight. I have two backpacks, jackets, scarves, flat caps, and water bottles, so that when one breaks (the backpack) or I lose it (the other things) I immediately have a spare. These are so important to me I don't want to wait a weekend to buy it, or days if it's out of stock, or get one I don't really like and is not on sale, or buy it online, so I keep a spare. But if it's something i can go without for a while or don't use very much, then I'll have only one of it.
Own more than one coat for summer: a rainjacket a Gortex sports jacket, one nice city jacket. For winter: one thick cotton jacket in Burgundy and one brown winter coat. No down jackets in my life. Every jacket is washable. Here in Switzerland we need quite a few different types of jackets. I own a few pair of boots : Also needed in CH. We have heavy snow and in Zurich no well dressed Swiss would never wear snowboots in the city.
I own 4 sets of headphones. I have my cordless earpods, a set of wired for my Switch, a backup set at work in my desk (because I tend to leave the earpods at home) and a set of cordless ones that I use at night sometimes when in bed.
I still have corded headphones!! Apple pods, corded or otherwise, aren’t comfortable and I prefer to not have to have a separate battery for headphones.
Me too! I still use corded headphones as i don't feel that i should upgrade myself with the latest airpods...because ultimately the purpose is met with these ones too😂 Same for phone case 😊
Hi Vera. I own old school head phones. I can’t bring myself to spend the money on air pods. I still read books but need to transition. I only have one phone case. I do love my Christmas decorations but used the same ones for years. I have downsized them quite a bit.
I have corded earphones, two of them, one for commuting to work and one for home. I have two watches, black and brown, leather straps, that I can wear interchangeably depends on my outfits and mood. I think I own most of my basic stuffs in pairs or there are two of them instead of just one. Except sunglasses, swimwear, vacuum, phone case, I only have one of those. Great video! I like it so much. Btw, black works wonder for you; you look stunning! ♥️♥️♥️
Hi Vera, love your videos!😊 What I do with « old » perfumes is use them as bathroom or room spray. That way I can still enjoy the scent that I used to like but don’t wear on myself anymore, and don’t have to buy air fresheners. 👍🏻
Yes I think I'll get like 10 years out of them easy 😊 But with these vegan ones, obviously they're not leather, it feels more like rubber or something, very hard and durable but painful in the beginning
Hi Vera-loved your version of this video. For your unwanted pens, I'm sure doctor's offices, dentist offices or grocery stores would gladly take them. Pens have a way of disappearing from those places.
i went through two sets or corded headphones due to children, so I got a wireless headphones set. I use the library for audiobooks and ebooks. I prefer physical books , we are are grid so if we run out of power ... no juice for the phone to read .
Hey Vera this is a great video I’m going to say that I have a safety razor with an extra handle and also two badger hair shave brushes. I also generally use Palmolive shaving cream. My most expensive thing has been the razors the brushes the blades are fairly cheap and the shaving cream is fairly cheap I also use Florida water and lotion as an aftershave treatment. For years I would use a disposable razor but for five years ago I found out the shaving with a safety razor is more than up front cost but it’s better for the environment and it’s also more sanitary in regards to not getting a infection started so recommend to all men to use a safety razor and also I’m starting to lean more toward e-books versus paper books because the environmental type factors involved. I will go ahead and give my wife a shout out too she used reusable grocery bags this week during her shopping and we are both very impressed with them so I would suggest that everybody use them as well it’s more than one item I know that but I believe these can constantly be reused so in a way they help things
I also own the corded earphones and they work well for me too! I have now totally switched over to e-books and just two months back decluttered a whole cupboard full of books, though I still have children’s books belonging to my two sons who have now grown up but I am finding it difficult to give them away!
Great video! I still use the wire headphones, but I got wireless ones with a mic from work.. and it's great for video conferencing/recording and listening to music, ebooks, or videos while cleaning! You have really helped me on journey towards minimalism. Sending lots of love your way! 🌺 Have a great week! 🌺
Thank you so much Thea! :) Ah yes I can imagine the wireless ones could be good for video conferencing, the wires do get in the way sometimes. Is there also a speech input on those things?
@@SimpleHappyZen when I use it to type, the headphones and mic make my voice clear so that the system can be more accurate. But they don't come with anything special regarding typing. They do have the option for bluetooth or USB. And I charge them every night.
I could never only have one pen, I love pens and to use different ones. Also sports bras since I work out quite a lot and don't do laundry that often and therefore need several. Need to downsize those though. This was such an interesting video and made me think about what I have and how many.
Thanks Linda! :) Yes I also use this sports bra sometimes even daily for a while, but it's so great because it stays fresh for so much longer, and I can use it again a couple of hours after washing. It's the best :) Have a great day!
Oh I am so excited about the digital video!!! Thank you for all your videos. You are such a sweet person and I love how you “just don’t care”. That’s how I feel too.
Still use corded headphones. I have only one pair of sunglasses, one purse, no wallet (just a credit card holder), one phone case to protect my phone from damage, one watch (smart watch to track my heart rate, sleep, and steps), one nail polish, and one lotion bottle. I have several TVs, and I will not downsize those. I use TVs as my computer monitors (I work from home), and I have a TV in the living room. I do not own plastic bottles for water. I do own 3 Hydroflasks: 2-40 ounces and 1-19 ounce for hot tea. When I leave home, I fill both Hydroflasks. I live in an area where I cannot trust the water. I am so thankful I invested in Hydroflasks! They keep the contents cold or hot for 24 hours. I am not wasting disposable plastic bottles, like I used to. I feel so much better about my footprint. I am hoping to downsize my beauty products, again. It has been a year-long process, and I am still overwhelmed.
Looking forward to the accessories video! I do own only one watch but I have lots of ear-jewelry and necklaces. I realized over the last ten years that I love to wear ear-jewelry, but hardly wear necklaces and rings and actually detest wearing bracelets. But it’s hard to let go of a lot of pieces because they have stories and sentimental value as you mentioned with your watches... Also I own some old inherited jewelry of my grandmas 💖
Thanks for sharing! That video will go up this Saturday, I think it could be helpful for you because I do address pieces that also have sentimental value for me, and why I will or will not let them go. :)
Hi Vera, great video! I also only have one bikini and I rarely wear it. However, last year I bought a one piece swimsuit so that I could go swimming with my niece and nephew. One piece swimsuits are way more comfortable! I wish I had bought one sooner! I decided to get a pretty one and not a sporty one and I’ve been really happy with this purchase. Anyway, I thought I’d let you know!
You are not alone Vera, I still own and prefer wired earbuds! And having a TV to watch soccer is ok, especially if it's the Netherlands National Team. Go Oranje! 😊🤗🇱🇺
I just have to say, I love your videos. I have been subscribed to your channel for over a year, and you are always such a pleasure to watch. You are knowledgeable, funny, realistic and always inspiring! You are my favorite RUclipsr by far. Every time you post a video it seems to surpass the previous amazing video. Great work, keep it up :)
I only own one set of corded earbuds. No need to replace them with Airpods since my corded ones work great, and I can even talk on the phone with them! Because I only own one, I always know where they are. If I had several, I would eternally be wondering where I left them!
I still have corded headphones, but I recently purchase some cordless pair for woodship safety. I also only have a e-reader. My husband and I share it.
With your sunglasses make sure the polaroid function still works. They often lose function after a couple of years of regular use. You can actually damage your eyes by using sunglasses without polaroid.
Hi. I have wired earphones too 😄 it feels like they are more gentle to my ears. I have wireless ones too, but using them mostly when do my workout or listen to the music. Using wireless earphones for a long time makes my ears hurt a bit. I'm sensitive 😊
I have so much things! So much! I have my hobbies and interests so my things are a LOT! I just can't wait to get rid of at least 50% of my stuff! Waiting for the summer to it!
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I live in Ecuador, and when I visit friends in the U.S., I am always surprised that a whole kitchen cabinet is often dedicated to just water bottles. Recently, I wondered why someone I was staying with would own so many water bottles. We went to Target that day, and that person bought ANOTHER one. This is not funny. Our planet cannot sustain this kind of thoughtless waste.
Yes unfortunately most things can be acquired relatively cheap, and therefore get purchased and discarded in a mindless way. One of the best things about minimalism if you ask me :)
I agree, it is thoughtless waste. Perfect description!
@@SimpleHappyZen Yes, one of the best things about minimalism is trying not to take more from the planet than I need. I had never stopped to think about something that should be so obvious: Everything we own is made out of a piece of the planet, which is why consumerism is not sustainable. I heard Charles Eisenstein mention that idea in a talk. He's a very interesting guy with some truly bright ideas. You can find him on RUclips, and he's written several books.
@@SimpleHappyZen ruclips.net/video/2EVRc6oD_2I/видео.html Here is one example of Charles Eisenstein's ideas. Charles was a Yoga student of mine many years ago, then became a Yoga teacher himself. Now he is a well-known speaker and author.
Maybe that friend of yours fancy collecting water bottles. We all have different kind of hobbies, right? We see something pretty and deciding on buying it. 😅😅
I took my excess pens to work and put in shared stationery cupboard, someone will eventually use them I hope! 🤞🏼
Actually a very simple idea that could really work!!! 🤗
That's a wonderful idea!
I did the same thing the first time I decluttered my pens, I had soooo many!
Same here!
I donate a bunch to a thrift store along with other items
I still have corded headphones. I love the “only own one of” idea. I only own one of a few things such as a wallet, hair styling tool, pair of gloves, pair of slippers and moisturizer. I am working towards adding to this list. Lovely video as always😊
Thanks Donna!! 🤗 Oh yeah I also have one pair of gloves, didn't even think about that
Totally agree with the one tv in the loving room. Never in the bedroom.
Thanks Thea! :) Hope you're having a great day so far
@@SimpleHappyZen thank you! Same to you, Vera! I hope you are well. 💗
The bed room is for sleeping and 'other activities' only.
@@amara560 agreed!
Go none, there's nothing to watch, then again I'm old and have seen everything, twice, except "Porky's Revenge", ;) It is a game changer though, concerning time management, eating, if you're inclined drinking maybe, interior design, needing even less space, activity, social life, productivity. I will add to the list though, hairbrush, belt, umbrella, cap, belt, and here we go, spice/herbs (pepper only), and I do actually have just one chair, you guessed it, more than one pen though. ;)
I too have corded headphones. I have lots of pens. I feel like I can’t just have one. Crazy! You are too cute in your sunglasses! 😘
Haha thanks so much Lucy! :) Have a lovely day
I can’t have just one pen either 🤣what if it didn’t work 😳plus I lose things🤣
Vera, I do not need a lot of pens but sometimes we think just in case. I still have a ways to go on certain items. It gave me an idea that I can still get rid of so much more. I hope you do a jewelry and accessory declutter. That would be good. I hope that my reply about pens didn’t come across as sarcastic. I did not mean for that. I meant sometimes we don’t realize how crazy it is to own so much of something like that in such large quantity. I hope you have a nice week.😘
I also still have corded headphones (only one pair). They are the white Apple headphones that came with the iPhone 4S I got in 2011. I unplug them and switch out between my laptop and cell phone as needed! I had a pair of AirPods that came with my new cell phone but lost them somewhere and didn't bother to even look for them. I love not having to worry about charging up my headphones before I can use them! :)
Hi Vera, you are so positive towards life..very inspiring. I always love your videos.
I have an E-reader for books that I know that I will read through quickly and only once but still absolutely love the look and feel of holding an actual book, especially the ones I've read several times.
Yes there's definitely a difference in experience when it comes to e-readers and physical books :) Thanks Francine!
@@acajudi100 My mom has macular degeneration so yes I am very grateful I am not visually impaired. I am very aware that E-readers are very helpful for sight impairments.
Thanks for the inspiring video! Wow, your phrase "we need to stop trying to be so perfect all the time" about matching items really opened my eyes! I realized I do pay too much attention to it and feel it like a waste of energy.. Really feel an impulse to go and change it:) Just wanted to let you know that the way you share the ideas brings insights to my life!
Thanks so much Daniya! Glad it was inspiring :) Yes I just feel like when we're old and looking back on our life, we're not going to be thinking: I wish I matched my outfits better :D
I’m the same about Christmas now. It’s getting less and less for all Holidays. I honestly like the Holidays now more for the real reasons instead of all the junk.
To be honest I don’t even want a tree, but I still do it for my children’s memories but that’s about it now.
I totally understand!! Last year we didn't put up the tree, I didn't feel so christmassy, but this year I'll probably decorate again :)
I'm not a minimalist but I use blush for everything. Blush, eyeshadow, color correcting and just general colour. Just one shade that looks good on me.
Clever! :)
This video really got me thinking... So I took an inventory of my clothes and happy to report that after konmari’ ing our house two years ago, I only own clothes that I either like or wearing out so I can responsibly say that that item no longer serves me. So, one heavy winter (ski) jacket, one biker jacket, one old trench coat (lost the belt a long time ago), one very thin summer rain jacket. Shoes: one pair of tall boots, one pair of ankle boots, one pair of sneakers. One pair of hiking boots that double as my rain boots since they can pass through puddles. This sounds like a lot but it’s much reduced. Some of my friends have ten pairs of sneakers! One scarf, one winter hat. One pair of sunglasses. One backpack and one diaper bag (I’m a mom of two). Again thanks for this video!
Sounds good, thanks for sharing and have a great day!
As always you’ve got me thinking Vera. Much appreciate the the time & energy you put into your videos. Have a lovely day 😀
Aw thanks Jackie, that's so nice to hear :) Have a happy Saturday!
Any writing supplies or pens/markers/crayons etc. can be donated to the local schools....teachers are often looking for extra supplies for their classrooms.....I own an Apple iPad and have lots of ebooks on both Kindle and iBooks that I read ...it doubles as a business tool as I can use it to check email and flights etc when traveling....love my iPad...
Thanks so much Dina for sharing your thoughts and tips! Have a happy Saturday! :)
And I love your videos honey. Big hugs
Hi Vera, first I just want to say how beautiful you look today, the black sweater looks great on you. I still use corded headphones too. I’m afraid I’d lose the AirPods and I have enough things to charge so not really interested in them. I only own one of most of the things you mentioned except for books. 😊 there are a few that I own that aren’t available as an e book and I love them too much to get rid of them. I’d say I own maybe 30 books. I really enjoyed this video. Definitely one I’ll watch again. 💕💕💕
Aw thanks so much Tina!! I appreciate it :) And I'd say 30 is a decent amount, definitely not too much right :)
You are the first person I have heard of that has one tree I'm the same I bought a 4ft tree 20 years ago at a garage sale at the end of Christmas I unplug it put a garbage bag over it and store it in the basement thank you now I don't feel so bad about it love your channel
I so enjoy getting to know you through RUclips! I could easily be your momma but I find you very intelligent and interesting! I’ve learned a lot in that you cause me to think outside my own little box! Thank you for that!
Thanks so much Myrna, that's so kind of you to say!! 💕 Have a lovely weekend
Just an idea for your watches. They would make a really unique wall clock hung if they were hung in a frame. You could use this to replace another clock in your home. This would give you many opportunities to relive their stories to yourself and visitors. When they have given you all you need then they will be easy to pass on.
Thanks Lynnette! I clocks! I should have included it in the list haha seeing as I only have one clock
Pens and pencils: as a mother and a person who handwrites a lot, I am not throwing my extras. But what I do is keep my stash away in a case. That way I don't have 10 around being used. I use one up and then go for another. I have found that saves money and that a pen takes ages to run out, even if you use it daily like me.
Great idea! :)
Personally, I have:
1 Bluetooth Samsung earbuds
1 TV
1 console
1 phone
1laptop
1 Wardrobe
1 cologne
Although, I have a collection of pens they are organized so it doesn't bother me at all
I too have only one set of ear phones, ebook, light weight vacume,one bottle of water. I have no tv, no perfume, no make up I make my own laundry detergent and all purpose cleaner. I use soap instead of shampoo on my hair. My goal is to learn to make candles and sew my own clothes. Lastly I learned to make flatbread!
Thanks for your videos, You are a breath of sunshine!
Thank you Ayleen! :) Ooooh flatbread, there's an idea :D
@@lunaleavesme hello jiru,
I purchase j r liggetts brand bar shampoo. My hair is dry so I use moisturizing and coconut types. There are many types and sure you will find one of for needs. Amazon sells them but first go to jrligette.com and learn more about each shampoo. 😄
@@SimpleHappyZen
Avocado bread is my favorite! There are other vegetable you can use. They are great for wraps. Recepies can be found online. If you can't find one I will send you my recepie
😄
@@ayleenrivera101 I found a really great recipe from Avant garde vegan, definitely giving that a try 😍
Most of the things you mention seem sensible just to have one of, why do we need more? Except ..... pens! 😉 Love stationery.
Hahaha yes I love them too so I get what you mean
Totally with you on this! I have a smallish collection of fountain pens, leather journal covers and inserts. The rest of the list I am pretty on board with. Gave me lots of ideas of what I can declutter.
I stopped using cologne but I used to love them when I was younger. A family member is sensitive to colognes. So now I use a little vanilla, or almond oil, clove, Peppermint, or citrus from citrus peels. I mix my own. It's easy to use actual flowers from the garden.
I used to buy only the perfume samples. They come in tiny jars, and are easier to completely use up.
I have a glass water bottle, with a metal cap, and it's got a silicone sleeve to help your grip on it.
I have a boiled wool cover made by a local artisan, that goes over a canning jar. I found some colored metal canning jar lids. This keeps my hot drinks hot. It never leaks so I can easily put it in my bag with my book and papers.
Haha! I’m listening to this video through corded headphones. I personally don’t like making unnecessary changes like switching to air pods, so I’m sticking with these old fashioned black corded earbuds until either they stop working or I lose them.
I still have corded headphones and I have multiple. I keep them in each purse and a pair in my desk at work.
I try to be a minimalist☺️ And I get motivated from your videos all the time👍 Thanks a lot for sharing all your good tips❤️💕
So glad to hear it Jenny, thank you! Have a lovely weekend!
I too prefer corded headphones over cordless. In my experience, they work better and are more reliable👌
Your Christmas tree is beautiful😍
I own a few ink pens in red, blue and black ink.
Thanks Wanda!! My ornaments are kinda tacky in a way but I think they're so cute. Especially the fluffy owls
Owls are always a good idea....unless you are a mouse.
I have 7 pairs of reading glasses - I’m always losing them - lol
I had 20 pens 🖊 I used only 1
I love reading historical fiction which tends to lean towards an aesthetic “library” ! I just like shelves full of books because... I don’t know why! Reference books as well, I have many taking up shelf space but that’s the only place in the house that I tolerate clutter, if you consider it to be that. I do, but it’s clutter I want rather than what I want to be rid of.
That said I think an e reader is a great idea if you are reading on the go or transporting books to a place of study. When I was studying for my degree we had some lovely course material in the form of large or very thick books. I could hardly carry it though!
Hello. I love your channel and your personality in general. I am not a minimalist but I too own those kind of headphones. Your videos have helped me declutter from unwanted stationary and cosmetics that no longer serve. Keep doing the good work. 😊
Thank you Mansi, I appreciate it 🤗🌾🍵 Have a happy Saturday!!
Oh you got me with pens and scissors. I have a pen and a pair of scissors in every room of my house. Four pair of scissors in my kitchen, each for a different use. This video was fun. Thanks.
Thanks Laura, so glad you enjoyed it! :)
I found that beauty products are excellent cleaners XD especially anti-acne facewash or facewash in general. They clean grease in the kitchen pretty well and I don't have to buy specialty cleaners for grease! Just leave them on the dirty area for a few minutes before scrubbing.
Really? wow!
Vera, this video is why I love you! 🥰 You make me truly reconsider my minimalist journey. So, we have had conversations about books before, so you know I totally cannot do the e-reader. And if I could give you my e-books, I would. The library doesn’t work for me because I, as a professor, tend to make notes in my books about things I find intriguing. And library books sometimes smell like the previous patrons who borrowed them.🤢 Nonetheless, the other items like scarves, cardigans, boots, purses, etc. prove rather difficult for me to minimize. I cannot part so easily with these costly things even though I don’t use much of them. I have about 15 cardigans because the piece is central to my style, but I still find that number a bit excessive. I own three pairs of scissors: craft, cooking, and general use. I have three beverage containers: hot tea, smoothies, and water at the gym. See where I am going with this? 🤦🏾♀️ I minimized my home decor, furniture, and personal hygiene stuff but not much else. However, I’m inspired to reconsider all of this other excess, so thanks again, my friend. A cup of hot tea is on me when I finally visit the Netherlands.💚
Thanks so much Teresa I loved reading your comment! :) Maybe try this. Do you have a friend where you could store a box with some things for 6 months? Try one category of the items you mentioned where you kind of feel you want to downsize, and put like half of them in that box. Ask a friend to keep it for you and check back 6 months later. I think this might give you an idea of what it would be like to have less of them around. Maybe you'll find that you miss them, which can make you feel better about owning them. Maybe you'll find that you actually didn't miss them at all, which could help you feel better about donating or selling them. Just an idea :) Good luck!!!
Simple Happy Zen I think I will pack it up and do just what you said. By the way, wireless headphones are awesome. I don’t own AirPods because they are too small and are likely to be lost. But I own wireless over the ear headphones which makes it great to listen to music and books without worrying about carrying around the phone.
Sounds great, good luck!! :)
Hi Vera, you’re really one of the most adorable persons I’ve discovered on my journey. I’m an emergency medicine resident practicing in Italy, and we’re now dealing with the COVID-19 emergency. Our days are very hard. Our mood is very heavy. I know that you’re a high sensitive person so please forgive me if my message make you feel uncomfortable.
I’m writing to you asking for a video or a brief course or something small but “light” and capable of enlighting my (our) days, focusing on organization and scheduling (for me at the moment scheduling is vital), and beauty and happiness in the little small things (inside our houses, even alone, even in the few free moments).
Thank you so much for sharing all that you do. Kisses, love
Elisa
Thanks so much Elisa and I'll take your request into consideration, good luck with everything, thanks for taking care of people's health and take good care!
As a recovering book addict, I LOVE my Kobo and have reduced my book collection drastically…
That's awesome! :)
I still own the same earphones as you. Plus my mobile phone is a
fairly old model - works well for my needs. Enjoyed this video.
Thanks Vera and enjoy your
weekend.
Glad you enjoyed it!! Yes haha my smartphone is also really old, probably couldn't even find a case for it if I tried haha
I had the same laptop for 6 years. I had my cell phone for 3 years. The TV that we have in the bedroom was an old TV from the living room. I don't understand the constant need for updating your technology unless it's truly necessary.
I'll be getting cordless earphones when the corded ones die, but until then, I'm in the corded earphone club. Also, I love that you keep saying it gets "overwhelming" for you when you own multiples - I wasn't sure if I was the only one. Through a few mis-steps, I currently own 4 deodorants and it is killing me.
Yes it can be very annoying to have all that stuff around and feeling like you need to use them all...
I also own only one tv set, people keep bothering me because it is small, it's not smart and it's old. People also tell me that I should have one in my bedroom but I just don't feel the need for it. I'm also working on my own only one of each item, so far, I only own one water bottle, one peace of luggage, one lunch box, one swimming costume, one set of curtains and one phone charger.
I would say no need to upgrade if it still works and you still like it :)
Still own one pare of corded earphones. They will have to do the job until they brake. I love me a good e-reader and was using it for 6 months traveling by bike. It is so handy BUT the books are just so expensive on it, that at home I like to rent them in a library or from friends or pick them up for free in this bookshelfs around the city, where everyone can swap books for free. From time to time I buy a book on a flea market. Just to let you know about how dangerous cheap sunglasses can be, so that you don't damage your eyes (what happened to my eyes): Sunglasses without a good quality of protection are really dangerous for your eyes, because when you wear them your iris widens (as if you were in the shade), but without a good protection in the glasses, your iris gets damaged and super sensitive to sunlight. Read a few articles to that matter a few years ago, they were all in german, but I hope I explained it in an easy way.
Thank you for the great video :) I liked to see where you already downsized and in which categories you are trying, because there are areas, where I am currently trying to do the same: jewelery, books, furniture, beed sheets, make-up, clothes.... I am still in the beginning of my minimalism-journey, so I am still downsizing in a lot of categories.
Thanks for sharing Anna! I'm going to check to see if the UV filter on them still works. If not, I will invest in one good quality pair to protect my eyes and get rid of this one. I think it's important to be mindful of things like this, we only have one pair of eyes :)
I absolutely own corded headphones!! I do not have the earbuds specifically because of my minimalist lifestyle. I don't buy trends and I already feel like Apple completely controls my life so I am specifically not buying anything related to them except for absolute essentials. I have an iphone6 and I will have it until it completely dies.
thanks for sharing Amber and I agree!
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Dear Vera, I hope you read this comment and consider to make a video about it some times in the future. I am an academician, I teach in a university, and due to my job I find it super difficult to declutter my tons of books. I feel it is extremely difficult to get rid of them as I know that I'll be needing them for so many things related to my job in te future such as research and teaching materials. Most of them has no e-book version as they're quite old books. At some point I realized that I couldn't get rid any of them and just gave up. But on the other hand, their existence is stimulating the minimalist side of me. I've been looking for any video about minimalist academician in the internet, but I can't find any. Do you think you can help me with this? Also, have you ever considered to make a video about financial minimalism or early retirement? Thank you so much!
We don’t live a normal life... I have a large family so my minimalism looks like maximalism to some. Lol However, just getting rid of excess is so helpful!
We still use the wire kind of earphones.
I am trying to detox myself and my family from devices so we love real books! I say what ever works for each individual person!
Thanks for sharing and I completely agree! With a large family, of course you're going to have more possessions, but it's about only owning the things that really provide value :)
Still have a pair of corded headphones that came with my iPhone. My wireless ones aren’t keeping their charge and I’m going back to the original.
Ah yes it would be annoying to have another thing we have to charge...
I donated pens we don’t use, but we have a few pens in each the kitchen, office and my craft room. Like you I only have very minimal make up with having allergies, I don’t even have perfume lol. Only 1 brush, 1 comb, 1 blow dryer, 1 curling iron. No sunglasses, I also have 1 wallet I use in my bigger purse, but my small purse is like a wallet. Great video!!!
Thank you Cheryl! :)
I may be one of the only people left in a first world country ( under the age of 80) who does not even have any cell phone AT ALL...I only have an iPad. So one set of corded ear phones. In some ways I can see the appeal of having the e reader instead of hundreds of books. However, I really LOVE my physical books.
Ah very interesting!
I can't go minimal on my pens. U have one in my binder, one In the kitchen drawer,one in my office/guest room, and 3 spares in my writing box. I own more than one of these, because, I tend to loose them or if they wear out, I don't want to run out for another one when I am in the mddle of something I need it for. Love your videos. They are refreshing and upbeat. 👍😀
Thanks!! :) Enjoy your day
Vera, I didn’t catch you are from the Netherlands! Your English is so fluent! I’ve been to Zaanse Schans when I was a child, amazing country! And so much into environment friendly than Italy.. However, love your list!
Thank you Chiara! :) Have a great day!
Thank you, Vera. It has been a pleasure to learn from you as well as knowing your story.
May you always be happy.
Thanks so much for your kind comment, wishing you a happy Saturday!
I have only one TV and it's in the living room, one water bottle, 1 brush, one bottle of shampoo, one bottle of conditioner, one facial moisturizer, one mascara, one blush, one mascara, one lipstick, no watches as I have one cell phone.
Hi Vera, nice video. I still use corded headphones :)
Hi Jenifer, thanks so much! :) Have a happy Saturday!
Love your Christmas Tree! I'm not there yet when it comes to books - I love real books. Yes, just 1 TV (although probably better to have none). I like different colour scarves, but can see that just one neutral quality one would serve just as well. I used to have just one watch, but now have 4, but usually wear one every day and another for dressing up. Am not sure about just one cardy; I live in the UK and am of an age where you usually need one!! Well done Vera for all your 'ones'; it really makes sense. So wise. If we have just one (of a thing), we tend to look after it better. Thank you for all your Zen Calm.
Thanks so much for your sweet comment Anna, I loved reading it :) Have a happy
Saturday! Do you have a sunny day today as well? We had some sunshine this morning and I was soaking it up like crazy haha
@@SimpleHappyZen Yes, it's so lovely to see a blue sky. We've had some nice, bright days, mixed in with some blustery weather. Really looking forward to Spring. And today, Monday 9th March, is the Super full moon - time to declutter! (Traditionally, the sign of Virgo is "associated with women who literally sorted the wheat from the chaff". (Moonology.com). Full moon in Virgo helps you to declutter, so use the 'meticulous' energy to help you let go of stuff. A Spring Clean, yes, but also look at the 'inner' stuff. This is what I need to do, and now!
I am similar to you Vera regarding what you have only one of but if I had only one pen or only one hair tie, odds are I would loose them.
Sorry to disappoint you but I also have headphones with wires ! 😆 So you’re not the only one on the planet!
Hahaha yes we're definitely not alone!! :D I actually never see anyone with wired headphones here... everyone is wearing the wireless ones
Headphones/microphones: Corded analog ones cost less than wireless or digital ones.
E-readers: You have less rights with a digital book than with a physical book. You can't get used books that cost less than new ones. Some illustrations may be missing or too small to read. The publisher sometimes doesn't grant the right to include certain pictures in the e-book and you don't realize it until after you've bought it. You have to buy all e-books through one large corporation rather than any local independent bookstore. You can't sell or give a way a book when you've finished it. You'd have to sell the entire e-reader and all the books at once. You can't lend a book to somebody, or if you can it's only to somebody in the same e-book network (mine is Barnes & Nobles Nook) and only for a set period of time (e.g., three weeks). I get books first from the library, second from a used bookstore, third from a new bookstore, and fourth for my e-reader. I only buy books that I know I'll read again and again long term, or a cheap used one for short-term reading, and maybe once a year I'll buy a popular new book that I'd have to wait 6-12 months for at the library. Now with the library putting returned books in quarantine 72 hours, only being able to pick up books three afternoons a week, and being unable to browse the shelves, it will take even longer to get them and I may have to buy more books.
Christmas trees: I buy a live tabletop-sized rosemary plant. It looks like a Christmas tree, smells good, and I can use it as an herb. After Christmas I put it on my deck to continue growing. I also buy one for my mom and give it to her. Once I bought a "lawson false cypress" the same size. It too looks like a Christmas tree, and it's still alive three years later.
I don't know what I have one of, but I have two spatulas, ice cream scoops, and chef's knives, because I use them so much every day along with my roommate that I don't want to constantly wash one every time I turn around or have to hunt for it if it's not in sight. I have two backpacks, jackets, scarves, flat caps, and water bottles, so that when one breaks (the backpack) or I lose it (the other things) I immediately have a spare. These are so important to me I don't want to wait a weekend to buy it, or days if it's out of stock, or get one I don't really like and is not on sale, or buy it online, so I keep a spare. But if it's something i can go without for a while or don't use very much, then I'll have only one of it.
If I end up with anything extra, I donate the items to a non-profit organization. OK...now I'm all motivated to do a makeup declutter today.
Yay sounds great!!! Good luck 🤗
I use my iPhone earphones for years. Very well made .
Yes I think mine came with a phone too :)
My local stationary store has a pen and marker recycling station that is probably still full from the last time I was there, LOL.
😂
Own more than one coat for summer: a rainjacket a Gortex
sports jacket, one nice city jacket.
For winter: one thick cotton jacket
in Burgundy and one brown winter
coat. No down jackets in my life.
Every jacket is washable. Here in
Switzerland we need quite a few
different types of jackets. I own
a few pair of boots : Also needed
in CH. We have heavy snow and
in Zurich no well dressed Swiss
would never wear snowboots in
the city.
I own 4 sets of headphones. I have my cordless earpods, a set of wired for my Switch, a backup set at work in my desk (because I tend to leave the earpods at home) and a set of cordless ones that I use at night sometimes when in bed.
I still have corded headphones!! Apple pods, corded or otherwise, aren’t comfortable and I prefer to not have to have a separate battery for headphones.
Yeah it's annoying if you have to charge them...
I recently heard you shouldn't buy kitchen gadgets that is only used for one thing, with the exception of a can opener. This made perfect sense!
Me too! I still use corded headphones as i don't feel that i should upgrade myself with the latest airpods...because ultimately the purpose is met with these ones too😂
Same for phone case 😊
Exactly! :)
Hi Vera. I own old school head phones. I can’t bring myself to spend the money on air pods. I still read books but need to transition. I only have one phone case. I do love my Christmas decorations but used the same ones for years. I have downsized them quite a bit.
Thanks for sharing!! :) Have a wonderful Saturday
I have corded earphones, two of them, one for commuting to work and one for home. I have two watches, black and brown, leather straps, that I can wear interchangeably depends on my outfits and mood. I think I own most of my basic stuffs in pairs or there are two of them instead of just one. Except sunglasses, swimwear, vacuum, phone case, I only have one of those. Great video! I like it so much. Btw, black works wonder for you; you look stunning! ♥️♥️♥️
Thanks so much!! :)
Hi Vera, love your videos!😊
What I do with « old » perfumes is use them as bathroom or room spray. That way I can still enjoy the scent that I used to like but don’t wear on myself anymore, and don’t have to buy air fresheners. 👍🏻
I used to own 8 pairs of Dr Martens boots in different colours. I now own 4 as I sold the others. More room in my shoe closet. Great video Vera.
Thanks Alexandra!!
Argh, breaking in Docs is the worst! It is worth it once they are broken, they are very comfortable and last years. I can relate.
Yes I think I'll get like 10 years out of them easy 😊 But with these vegan ones, obviously they're not leather, it feels more like rubber or something, very hard and durable but painful in the beginning
Hi Vera-loved your version of this video. For your unwanted pens, I'm sure doctor's offices, dentist offices or grocery stores would gladly take them. Pens have a way of disappearing from those places.
Hahaha yes pens are always getting lost!! 😄
That's not even a joke btw I work in retail, I have washi tape on my pen so I know which one is mine and I guard it with my LIFE 🤣
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Coats, boots, scarves, cardigans, and perfume...I have a long way to go to get down to one each! I call them collections to rationalize them!
i went through two sets or corded headphones due to children, so I got a wireless headphones set.
I use the library for audiobooks and ebooks. I prefer physical books , we are are grid so if we run out of power ... no juice for the phone to read .
Hi Vera, Thank you very much for your excellent videos. You inspire me through my journey towards minimalist and simple life style. Thank you!🙏💕💐
Great tips. I can definitely downsize on the makeup because I only wear the same 3 things on a daily basis.
Hey Vera this is a great video I’m going to say that I have a safety razor with an extra handle and also two badger hair shave brushes. I also generally use Palmolive shaving cream. My most expensive thing has been the razors the brushes the blades are fairly cheap and the shaving cream is fairly cheap I also use Florida water and lotion as an aftershave treatment. For years I would use a disposable razor but for five years ago I found out the shaving with a safety razor is more than up front cost but it’s better for the environment and it’s also more sanitary in regards to not getting a infection started so recommend to all men to use a safety razor and also I’m starting to lean more toward e-books versus paper books because the environmental type factors involved. I will go ahead and give my wife a shout out too she used reusable grocery bags this week during her shopping and we are both very impressed with them so I would suggest that everybody use them as well it’s more than one item I know that but I believe these can constantly be reused so in a way they help things
Thanks for the tips Bill!! :)
I also own the corded earphones and they work well for me too! I have now totally switched over to e-books and just two months back decluttered a whole cupboard full of books, though I still have children’s books belonging to my two sons who have now grown up but I am finding it difficult to give them away!
I can imagine 😊 Still, must feel nice all that extra space! 😄
Great video! I still use the wire headphones, but I got wireless ones with a mic from work.. and it's great for video conferencing/recording and listening to music, ebooks, or videos while cleaning!
You have really helped me on journey towards minimalism. Sending lots of love your way!
🌺 Have a great week! 🌺
Thank you so much Thea! :) Ah yes I can imagine the wireless ones could be good for video conferencing, the wires do get in the way sometimes. Is there also a speech input on those things?
@@SimpleHappyZen when I use it to type, the headphones and mic make my voice clear so that the system can be more accurate. But they don't come with anything special regarding typing. They do have the option for bluetooth or USB. And I charge them every night.
I still have those headphones girl 👌🏼
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I could never only have one pen, I love pens and to use different ones. Also sports bras since I work out quite a lot and don't do laundry that often and therefore need several. Need to downsize those though. This was such an interesting video and made me think about what I have and how many.
Thanks Linda! :) Yes I also use this sports bra sometimes even daily for a while, but it's so great because it stays fresh for so much longer, and I can use it again a couple of hours after washing. It's the best :) Have a great day!
I was changing purses this morning and realized that I had four pens in my purse. Four!
I have only one earphone just like you and the same "oldfashioned" one. 😂
Wow I've come to realise I'm definitely not the only one haha
I have corded headphones too and I love it ☺️☺️
Oh I am so excited about the digital video!!! Thank you for all your videos. You are such a sweet person and I love how you “just don’t care”. That’s how I feel too.
Aw thank you Kathy :) Have a great week!
I love my real books... I had a e-reader but the light was giving me a headache. ☹ so I gave my kindle to my oldest daughter.
Oh yeah I can imagine. Mine doesn't have a light, I prefer that
I love real books💕
Still use corded headphones. I have only one pair of sunglasses, one purse, no wallet (just a credit card holder), one phone case to protect my phone from damage, one watch (smart watch to track my heart rate, sleep, and steps), one nail polish, and one lotion bottle. I have several TVs, and I will not downsize those. I use TVs as my computer monitors (I work from home), and I have a TV in the living room. I do not own plastic bottles for water. I do own 3 Hydroflasks: 2-40 ounces and 1-19 ounce for hot tea. When I leave home, I fill both Hydroflasks. I live in an area where I cannot trust the water. I am so thankful I invested in Hydroflasks! They keep the contents cold or hot for 24 hours. I am not wasting disposable plastic bottles, like I used to. I feel so much better about my footprint. I am hoping to downsize my beauty products, again. It has been a year-long process, and I am still overwhelmed.
Thanks for sharing your experiences! Yes bringing your own water and drinks is such an easy way to decrease your footprint, so that's wonderful
Love e reader and library. Seldom buy books anymore.
Thanks for sharing Connie!! 🤗
Looking forward to the accessories video! I do own only one watch but I have lots of ear-jewelry and necklaces. I realized over the last ten years that I love to wear ear-jewelry, but hardly wear necklaces and rings and actually detest wearing bracelets. But it’s hard to let go of a lot of pieces because they have stories and sentimental value as you mentioned with your watches... Also I own some old inherited jewelry of my grandmas 💖
Thanks for sharing! That video will go up this Saturday, I think it could be helpful for you because I do address pieces that also have sentimental value for me, and why I will or will not let them go. :)
Simple Happy Zen yay!! I can’t wait! ☺️
Hi Vera, great video! I also only have one bikini and I rarely wear it. However, last year I bought a one piece swimsuit so that I could go swimming with my niece and nephew. One piece swimsuits are way more comfortable! I wish I had bought one sooner! I decided to get a pretty one and not a sporty one and I’ve been really happy with this purchase. Anyway, I thought I’d let you know!
Oh yeah actually if and when I ever do need one, I'm thinking of going for a one piece as well. :)
You are not alone Vera, I still own and prefer wired earbuds! And having a TV to watch soccer is ok, especially if it's the Netherlands National Team. Go Oranje! 😊🤗🇱🇺
Haha thanks Daniel! :) Actually I'm curious how our team will do in the Europe championships this year, we have a lot of injuries so I'm not sure haha
I just have to say, I love your videos. I have been subscribed to your channel for over a year, and you are always such a pleasure to watch. You are knowledgeable, funny, realistic and always inspiring! You are my favorite RUclipsr by far. Every time you post a video it seems to surpass the previous amazing video. Great work, keep it up :)
Wow Gena, thank you so much, I really appreciate it 🤗💖 Have a wonderful day!!
I only own one set of corded earbuds. No need to replace them with Airpods since my corded ones work great, and I can even talk on the phone with them! Because I only own one, I always know where they are. If I had several, I would eternally be wondering where I left them!
Yes that's definitely one of the beauties of only owning one! :)
I still have corded headphones, but I recently purchase some cordless pair for woodship safety. I also only have a e-reader. My husband and I share it.
That's great! :)
I gave my pens, pencils and some older notebooks to a public school. They appreciated it since there is always a kid in need of it. 🙂
Sounds great!! 🤗
I brought all the disposable pens and pencils I had to the laboratory of my university. I still have more than one, but they are all refillable :)
With your sunglasses make sure the polaroid function still works. They often lose function after a couple of years of regular use. You can actually damage your eyes by using sunglasses without polaroid.
Oh yeah I haven't thought of that, thanks, I'll look into it
@@SimpleHappyZen Most stands with sunglasses have a polaroid testing sticker on there. So you can probably find one quite easily.
Ah great tip!
Check out the biodegradable phone cases from Pela next time if you change your phone and need a new one that fits!
Sounds great, thanks for the tip!! 🤗
Most libraries in the us have ebook/audio books available for checkout😀 No need to buy ebooks!
Oh yeah?! Never heard of it!!!
You look fabulous with those sunglasses.
Haha thank you!! :D
Hi. I have wired earphones too 😄 it feels like they are more gentle to my ears. I have wireless ones too, but using them mostly when do my workout or listen to the music. Using wireless earphones for a long time makes my ears hurt a bit. I'm sensitive 😊
I simply live listening to you, your skin is so flawless like a alabaster.
Aw thank you Karolina! :) I didn't know what an alabaster was so I looked it up haha
I have so much things! So much! I have my hobbies and interests so my things are a LOT! I just can't wait to get rid of at least 50% of my stuff! Waiting for the summer to it!
Good luck with decluttering!
Your "only one" things are so wonderful! Great purchases!
Thank you! :) Hope you're having a great day so far
@@SimpleHappyZen 🌷
Heart of Kentucky. Hi Vera. Thank you for your new video. You look beautiful in your turtleneck. Black is your color. Katie.
Thanks so much Katie!! :) That's so sweet! Have a beautiful day today
Listening to you now with the same ear buds ☺️
Hahaha awesome! :)
For extra pens, maybe give them to a waitress at a restaurant to use? They always need pens.
Nice tip...or maybe the library too.
I still use corded earphones too! :)
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