Yes. Dressing for that "fantasy self". You hit the nail on the head. Intuitively, I tend to give away clothes when I buy new ones. I don't like having to dig thru an overstuffed closet.
@@Plethorality It's your lifestyle though. For example I walk my dog twice a day and work from home. As much as I love the thought of a body con dress or a silk skirt I will never wear it. Especially now that we live in eternal restrictions. I always make this mistake - buying beautiful dresses that I love and will never wear.
@@shellbell8062 yes, i understand. but those times will come again. and as for waiting.. due to complications, health wise, i have had to wait decades, to fit back into some of my dresses... am back into some.. fashion favours me only by fluke! but beauty is forrever,, and dresses can wait... times WILL change,cagain.. give ypur doggie an ear rub for me, and have a better 2022 : )
@@shellbell8062 ps. fixed my ghastly blurry eyed typos. hope its more readable, now. and please wear and use your lovely things, even at home alone, it is still well worth it! life is too short and precious to dwell only in the ordinary.
*I really like the idea of decluttering this holiday season, instead of waiting until the new year I can start now and start the new year fresh. 😊 I'm also being more mindful and thoughtful of the gifts I do get this year, even if that gift is babysitting and giving my friends a kid free night 💕 Kona asking where you're going in the beginning was so cute and funny love the text.*
If we start now, maybe we can be done by the end of the year :) I'm thinking of creative gift ideas as well! I love the idea of babysitting and giving your time instead buying a gift 🥰 Thanks Deandra!!
@@MalamaLife ha ha yes, I have a craft box to declutter and organize. Im 33 and one thing that never changed since the age of 4, ive always had a craft box now that I think of it. 😊 this is so cool; a way to be connected to my younger self. Is it your nephew who loves taking pictures? Have a photography day with him and teach each other something new photographers are always learning thats and awesome gift as well. 💕💕
I love the idea of giving meaningful gifts and don't bring more clutter. I am from Spain and teach Spanish online... last year I started offering Spanish lessons for gifts and it was a success! Learning a new language is a gift for life. Thank you for all your videos. I really enjoy them!
Wonderful tradition. I also agree on keeping some sentimental items. I have several boxes where I keep my daughter's cutest baby clothes, her art work, her poetry, report cards etc. I think as long as our memories are well organized and reasonably contained it's ok to keep them. They bring joy!!!
I´ve noticed that I sometimes regret having decluttered something - but I forget that that item was part of a huge amount of junk that was clogging up my home and weighing me down. It is worth the "mistakes". And, like you, realising that I basically always wear the same shades of nailpolish or lipstick really helped me to reduce the amount of those I have. When I started studying as a mature student a year ago, I decided to get a capsule wardrobe ready and I love it. I´ll definitely check out your video on that. Having a large choice of outfits is overrated and stressful.
I think discovering and curating a capsule wardrobe has really saved me so much time and money. And you're right! sometimes it is worth the mistakes ❤️
I think everything, including the capsule wardrobe idea, is relative. I have a small amount of clothes with me, because I had to move countries in a rush and couldn't prep my thing to be sent where I am. I chose things that are versatile and some of them, I truly love. But 1 year and a half later (actually a lot earlier than that really), I miss having more clothes. I'm bored with what I have, because I have to wear the same thing over and over again. Fashion is something I love, so I want to be able to have more options, depending on my mood. So for me, a capsule wardrobe absolutely never works. But that's simply because of what I love, which is changing up styles, because I like a lot of things and I feel good in lots of things. Someone who has 1 particular style would probably not want to have as much as I have. Not to say I should have a ton of stuff, but what I do want to have is bigger than a capsule wardrobe would usually allow. Others might have a hobby for which they need to have more things than usual. So I think a lot of us will have 1 or 2 areas in which we simply have more than what others think would be necessary or acceptable.
I made the same mistake of getting rid of too many sentimental items too, thinking that taking a photo would be adequate, so I understand your regret ... helps me feel a bit better knowing I'm not alone. But wonderful video to stay mindful during this season :) thank you!
It’s amazing how I have bought $10k of stuff this past month alone yet it has been stressful because each time I can’t afford the best version of that thing. It’s amazing that in the act of buying more stuff I’m actually finding myself even less content. The best feeling has got to be being content and not letting your level of satisfaction be determined by shopping lists and material. Knowing all that, I still find myself at the altar of material things.
It's really nice to rewatch some of your old videos and the new ones at the same time, it makes me think of how much you've grown and also how much I myself have. It's been more than an year of my own minimalist journey and your channel helps me balance myself when I feel anxiety and overwhelmed. Thank you for all your hard work and efforts! 💕
Great idea! I'll be doing this instead of online & in-store shopping! Thank you for acknowledging sentimental items. It's hard to replace these items with a digital photo.
Our house burned in 2017 and all I want back is my books and my babies' memory boxes. Even without these books and memorabilia I still am the person these books shaped and the mommy these kids made me. Things truly don't matter. 💖
YES. I am doing the same! Also side note: your editing keeps getting better and better. Been showing and introducing your videos to my boyfriend lately as they are so relatable to the both of us... we want to get engaged soon and find a place and these videos are seriously helping us with priorities, how we want to run our home, and how we are able to save money. Thank you always!
What a great idea to declutter instead of buying during sales time Sophie! I also feel a higher need to declutter than to buy and I’m so glad about that! No one can wash my brain anymore with their psychological based marketing strategies, I’m free of that. I need to organise a declutter session as well now that I’m home in uk and donate stuff to charities (I bought most of my things from charities so I’ll just take them back really)! Here in my area they are always in search of donations! Hope many will follow your example dear Sophie! Much love, see you next time! ❤️
I've learned that I get a lot more satisfaction knowing that my money is still in my bank account and my home is organized. When I was younger I absolutely LOVED going shopping and buying yet another dress or make up (those were my major weaknesses in my early 20s). Now, looking back, I really wish I used that money for a unique experience, such as a trip somewhere new, or just saved it instead. I love your videos, they are getting better and better. Very inspiring!
Love your ideas. I am from Spain and teach Spanish online. Last year I decided to offer gift certificates and it was a success!!! People give something of value like learning a new language and no more clutter! Thank you for your wonderful videos.
There are sentimental items my decluttering daughter discarded in the late 90's that I still wish I had. She has gotten rid of many of my things over the years. Discarding meaningless things routinely, is helpful. I still seem to accumulate too much. Your home is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your own strategy for owning fewer items. Hope your holidays are full of love and happiness. 🙂
I remember I just followed you with a few thousand subs and finally see your video pop up again with 200K subs! So happy for you~ your content is so needed right now!
Adorable fur baby.. Going threw every room in our small 4 room home. Off work for two weeks. Your video is very helpful and so enjoyed your beautiful encouragement.🥰
But yes, I recently made an inventory of my jeans since I’ve noticed I am always drawn to same brand, same fade, and same style. Thank you for sharing this, it motivates me to go declutter right now! My biggest thing would be reusable bags…..
But if it duplicates of things/products you use.. Then use them up... That is better than throwing them away... which is a waste of money, but more importantly, very bad for the environment! I so agree.. I have heard people say that they regret getting rid of sentiment things.. I have taken several years for that category (because it is the only category that is irreplaceable) and at least 5x going through my sentiment stuff to declutter it. My last go last year, I used the Swedish Death Cleaning method.. And asked myself "if I died tomorrow, would I want my family to see or read this?".. If my answer was "No" then I got rid of it.. Using this method, I got rid of 95% of old school stuff, Diaries and letters.. It was great! Now I have my photo album scrapbooks for my world travels, one little box of childhood toys and one little box of other sentiment. I will go through that one again next year and see if I feel ready to get rid of anything else.
I always waiting for your every new video. Your video helps me a lot to reset my mindset about buying, keeping and appreciating things I already owned. The qoutes you shared is inspiring too! God bless Ms. Sophie!
Hi sophie! I just wanna let you know that you inspired me so much. I feel like we do have the same personality, i am an introvert to and so love staying in clean and order surroundings, clutters really annoy me so much. I hope that you'll continue what you're doing and inspire a lot of people. I have been bingewatching your videos without even realizing that i have watched your videos twice. I just so love the way you talk and the way you live your life, it's so calm and peaceful. Love yah!
Same philosophy here ! I hate this period of frenetic purchases, which end with a mountain of garbage. I put a sticker "stop ad" on my mailbox and I unbscribed from all kind of emails. It's easier for me : I'm not overwhelmed anymore by advertising. Love from France
I keep some of my old items in a box too 🤣 and sometimes in the future I look through it and it's cool to see the stuffs that I used to be interested in
I have been decluttering since august because of your wonderful channel! Our home was not that much cluttered however you inspired me to do decluttering more. Your home style is just like mine, and I love your clothes so much! I am also a highly sensitive person and I have found this out through one of your videos where you mention this. So now I realised why a little clutter or untidiness annoys me so much. Thank you!!! Keep making these beautiful videos! Oh and I like what you cook too!😇
Yes. Just see your notification and check it out now. Sounds interesting! Im practicing to live with enough stuffs, sometimes people said the way i live that could be boring, but Im happy for being enough
Literally did this right after watching your video. Filled two large boxes worth of near-new stuff I hadn't seen in over a year, now to be donated. Feels SO good! Loved this idea Sophie.
Wow!!! This channel has grown so much since I found it last year, soon after it began. Congratulations!! It's totally because of your hard work and dedication to quality content. Hooray for you! Lots of love from Alberta, Canada. :)
I am on a new no shopping attempt...and decluttering journey...not the first time I have tried the no shopping. .I am doing the best this time around...not perfect...but much much better...I wrote 11 items down not to buy when I struggle... that had really helped me
Loved this video, your videos always have such a calming effect on me. Thank you for touching on decluttering mindfully that's so important, as if we go in and over declutter we'd only end up missing some of those things and rebuying them anyway, thankfully I'm finally past that rookie decluttering stage. Thank you again for a lovely calm and thought provoking video 💖
GENIUS! I am SO with you. The temptation usually doesn't bother me but this time of year, I feel the pull. Thanks so much for this video! Let the decluttering begin!!
I love ❤️ your channel, it helps me focus on what's really important. I've been watching you almost everyday since I scrolled and found you by chance. Love the content keep up the good work.
I agree with getting rid of too many sentimental items when we first went minimal. I'm not really a person to get attached to items, but I do like my decor to mean something to me. Now I'm trying to find a happy medium. Love your peaceful and inspiring videos. Thanks!
Amazing video. 100% with you on the sentimental items. I may declutter most of my stuff but could never get rid of the sentimental items I have. Glad there are minimalists/decluttering videos that doesn't believe with letting go of the sentimental items because I know it won't be the same between having a picture of them and having the physical item with you.
I'm decluttering all year round. This make me realize that the bank notes that I used to think will appreciate in value is not as "valueable" as I thought, the first day covers that I've subscribed to is selling for under the cost I've purchased, and even the CD collection that I used to listen to is never being touched for the last 10 years or more. Letting go of things and declutter allows me to learn more about what I need and am in a way towards a more minimalist lifestyle.
We are strongly considering a move from Nevada to Washington state. We need to lighten the load so much stuff is going to be donated or sold on eBay or some other website. Nothing physical will be bought this 'holiday season.' Gifts will include experiences only. Books are a big thing as they are heavy and take up space so many of those are on the chopping block.
I don't declutter during the holidays but I also don't bring much in during the holidays. I declutter at the change of seasons as I live in a 4 season climate with big temperature changes. This is a good prompt for me to take a hard look at our space. We live in a tiny home with little storage so it is important to be very mindful about what comes into our home. As for decluttering, we don't have a lot that is not in use. I do keep a small donation box by the door that things can be placed into when they no longer suit us.
I really enjoyed this video Sophie, thank you for sharing- I've noted your headings down to remind me - Even after doing a major declutter over many years, things continue to come into our lives and we continue to grow, change and outgrow styles, interests and seasons.
Lovely video. Here are my tips: Decluttering food IS A MUST. You don't want to get sick, especially in 2021. One thing I do have is a stock box where i keep things i bought in large quantities. Instead of buying more clothes, take all your clothes, put them on the bed and make outfits out of the clothing. mix and match by trying them on and add belts and scarfs to the hanger. So in the morning, just pick up and go ! If you can't resist the urge to shop on Amazon, before you buy, keep the items in wish list, you will then go back to it and realize, you dont actually want that item.(down side to this is you waste time) You can also have a shopping folder on your browser full of your bookmarks. It always nice to stay physically and digitally tidy lol, ;-) Much love xx
One thing I discovered is when I moved into my recent place I didn't have a bookshelf and so for time being I put my books in my walk-in closet just stacked on their sides; and that discovery was that it was a lot calmer in my space (a studio), not just because there was less clutter but also less things to take me away from the here and now, less chance to trigger sadness or emotions from the past that my books represented. So decluttering is not just about only the visual or what we use or don't use, but what items represent. I've always put a lot of value on my book collection as a big part of my identity, but learned it actually in some ways holds me back, literally, to the past. So either I may need to either let go if more books, which I have already, and/ or just keep those books in the closet. Also, is partly my ego wanting to show off my books and possibly impress people who might drop by. Also not really of value. There is tremendous sentimental value in my books, so it's quite the dilemma. Oh well, maybe I just need to accept a little more visual stimulation and memory jogging, after all our past is part of who we are.
Ha! I've been to that mall at the beginning! It's the most beautiful trap in the world! And this is a GREAT way to approach the holidays. Thanks again for the excellent coaching!
This video made me rethink everything i have. I get joy about having the maximum things and having the minimum so its hard to be minimalistic when im also materialistic (and other way around)
I m thankful that I found your channel. You make a worthy content. My 'go to' place to keep my life in place. Thank you. Please post videos frequently. The channel that completely makes sense
Yes! I love donating. It’s such a awarding feeling. Fantasy self ! Now what it’s called . I’m in love with vintage clothing form the 1920s and 50s! Not cluttering but here and there will dress up 😊 mostly love the research part of it . See you next Tuesday love .
Thanks for sharing. I am new to your Channel but I have learned much . My daughter is a minimalist (she owes 2 lipsticks while I own like 10! Oops). I have started decluttering my wardrobe having watched your video . Have a great weekend . Cheers!
Sophie`s home is an outward reflection of her beautiful, calm, serene, self. I am inspired to tackle my living space, drawer by drawer and shelf by shelf, when the impulse purchase urge, next appears!
after watching a few of your videos, i started to realises how much money i wasted over the yr, i even buy things that i don't fit into and hoping one day i will because i like it so much. i finally sorting out my clothes and donating, i was thinking to sell, but i need to teach myself a big lesson by donating and not waste anymore money. i need to learn to also let go. thank you.
I decluttered quite the amount of clothing yesterday, and I so shamefully forgot some items even existed in my wardrobe. That's when you know it's time to go!
*This was a wonderfully balanced minimalism video 🌿 I think you struck a really good balance between stressing the importance of not placing too much value on physical items while also acknowledging that sometimes they can be a key to unlocking memories from the past. I love your music box - it's funny, I have a similar one (except swan lake, rather than Jasmine) that I just can't let go of because of the melody and the memories.*
I haven't seen your videos in months; after giving birth I haven't had a chance. But, I'm finally catching up on your videos today. Love this video; sadly, instead of decuttering, we found that we've been accumulating a lot more now.
I always declutter this time of year. I don’t want to take unused items into the next year. But I do buy new things only if I need them during this time of year as well
What are you leaving behind in 2021? 😍
My toxic family.
All things non essential 💝
Stash of makeup for sure
What a lovely exercise Sophie 💝
Beautiful dreamer... 🎶 8:30
Yes. Dressing for that "fantasy self". You hit the nail on the head. Intuitively, I tend to give away clothes when I buy new ones. I don't like having to dig thru an overstuffed closet.
It's awesome to see gaps between my hangers in my closet :D
get rid of the boring stuff.
the fantasy self might be the real you.
@@Plethorality It's your lifestyle though. For example I walk my dog twice a day and work from home. As much as I love the thought of a body con dress or a silk skirt I will never wear it. Especially now that we live in eternal restrictions. I always make this mistake - buying beautiful dresses that I love and will never wear.
@@shellbell8062 yes, i understand. but those times will come again. and as for waiting.. due to complications, health wise, i have had to wait decades, to fit back into some of my dresses... am back into some.. fashion favours me only by fluke! but beauty is forrever,, and dresses can wait... times WILL change,cagain.. give ypur doggie an ear rub for me, and have a better 2022 : )
@@shellbell8062 ps. fixed my ghastly blurry eyed typos. hope its more readable, now. and please wear and use your lovely things, even at home alone, it is still well worth it! life is too short and precious to dwell only in the ordinary.
I love de-cluttering so much. I leave my stuff in a box on a corner of my front yard with free sign. My neighbors always pick something from that box.
I also leave out whatever I don't want and my neighbors grab it right away :) it's pretty cool
*I really like the idea of decluttering this holiday season, instead of waiting until the new year I can start now and start the new year fresh. 😊 I'm also being more mindful and thoughtful of the gifts I do get this year, even if that gift is babysitting and giving my friends a kid free night 💕 Kona asking where you're going in the beginning was so cute and funny love the text.*
If we start now, maybe we can be done by the end of the year :) I'm thinking of creative gift ideas as well! I love the idea of babysitting and giving your time instead buying a gift 🥰 Thanks Deandra!!
@@MalamaLife ha ha yes, I have a craft box to declutter and organize. Im 33 and one thing that never changed since the age of 4, ive always had a craft box now that I think of it. 😊 this is so cool; a way to be connected to my younger self. Is it your nephew who loves taking pictures? Have a photography day with him and teach each other something new photographers are always learning thats and awesome gift as well. 💕💕
@@MalamaLife beautiful voice👌💋💋💋
I love the idea of giving meaningful gifts and don't bring more clutter. I am from Spain and teach Spanish online... last year I started offering Spanish lessons for gifts and it was a success! Learning a new language is a gift for life. Thank you for all your videos. I really enjoy them!
the cinematographyyyy!!! i'm in love with you
🥰 aw thank you so much!! much love from Maui
omg Toni !
Toni sia hai 💋💋💋😍
yea high quality
Wonderful tradition. I also agree on keeping some sentimental items. I have several boxes where I keep my daughter's cutest baby clothes, her art work, her poetry, report cards etc. I think as long as our memories are well organized and reasonably contained it's ok to keep them. They bring joy!!!
I´ve noticed that I sometimes regret having decluttered something - but I forget that that item was part of a huge amount of junk that was clogging up my home and weighing me down. It is worth the "mistakes". And, like you, realising that I basically always wear the same shades of nailpolish or lipstick really helped me to reduce the amount of those I have. When I started studying as a mature student a year ago, I decided to get a capsule wardrobe ready and I love it. I´ll definitely check out your video on that. Having a large choice of outfits is overrated and stressful.
I think discovering and curating a capsule wardrobe has really saved me so much time and money. And you're right! sometimes it is worth the mistakes ❤️
Sometimes you can undo the mistake by buying the item again or by buying a similar item. 😌
I think everything, including the capsule wardrobe idea, is relative. I have a small amount of clothes with me, because I had to move countries in a rush and couldn't prep my thing to be sent where I am. I chose things that are versatile and some of them, I truly love. But 1 year and a half later (actually a lot earlier than that really), I miss having more clothes. I'm bored with what I have, because I have to wear the same thing over and over again. Fashion is something I love, so I want to be able to have more options, depending on my mood. So for me, a capsule wardrobe absolutely never works. But that's simply because of what I love, which is changing up styles, because I like a lot of things and I feel good in lots of things. Someone who has 1 particular style would probably not want to have as much as I have. Not to say I should have a ton of stuff, but what I do want to have is bigger than a capsule wardrobe would usually allow. Others might have a hobby for which they need to have more things than usual. So I think a lot of us will have 1 or 2 areas in which we simply have more than what others think would be necessary or acceptable.
I love clearing out old items too at the end of the year! It kinda feels like renewing myself before the new year
🥰 yes! agree with you. it's the best time to do it.
I made the same mistake of getting rid of too many sentimental items too, thinking that taking a photo would be adequate, so I understand your regret ... helps me feel a bit better knowing I'm not alone. But wonderful video to stay mindful during this season :) thank you!
It’s amazing how I have bought $10k of stuff this past month alone yet it has been stressful because each time I can’t afford the best version of that thing. It’s amazing that in the act of buying more stuff I’m actually finding myself even less content. The best feeling has got to be being content and not letting your level of satisfaction be determined by shopping lists and material. Knowing all that, I still find myself at the altar of material things.
Wait what you bought 10k of stuff this month?
This is AWESOME! Everyone should try this all holiday season
Thanks Demetri :)
It's really nice to rewatch some of your old videos and the new ones at the same time, it makes me think of how much you've grown and also how much I myself have.
It's been more than an year of my own minimalist journey and your channel helps me balance myself when I feel anxiety and overwhelmed. Thank you for all your hard work and efforts! 💕
thank you for following my journey :) and it's really cool that you're going through your own journey alongside me.
Great idea! I'll be doing this instead of online & in-store shopping! Thank you for acknowledging sentimental items. It's hard to replace these items with a digital photo.
Yes it's just not the same! It doesn't hurt to keep a handful of sentimental items :)
Our house burned in 2017 and all I want back is my books and my babies' memory boxes. Even without these books and memorabilia I still am the person these books shaped and the mommy these kids made me. Things truly don't matter. 💖
YES. I am doing the same! Also side note: your editing keeps getting better and better. Been showing and introducing your videos to my boyfriend lately as they are so relatable to the both of us... we want to get engaged soon and find a place and these videos are seriously helping us with priorities, how we want to run our home, and how we are able to save money. Thank you always!
Thank you so much 😁 I really appreciate that!
I love your narration and the quality of your voiceover!
🥰 Yes! after decluttering, I don't want to buy more things
Becoming a minimalist was hands down one of the best decisions I've made. Experiences > Material Things
Yes!! ❤️
Thank you for bringing this nowadays called "minimalist" values, and tunning into awareness values. We emptied your voice so much .
happy to share! :)
You have the most beautifully calming voice to wind down and enjoy your videos/ideas xxxx
Aw thank you❤
What a great idea to declutter instead of buying during sales time Sophie! I also feel a higher need to declutter than to buy and I’m so glad about that! No one can wash my brain anymore with their psychological based marketing strategies, I’m free of that. I need to organise a declutter session as well now that I’m home in uk and donate stuff to charities (I bought most of my things from charities so I’ll just take them back really)! Here in my area they are always in search of donations! Hope many will follow your example dear Sophie! Much love, see you next time! ❤️
It feels good to see past all the marketing strategies and be able to make our own choices :) Much love to you Mihaela!
Your story telling is always the best! I am guilty of buying clothes for my fantasy self - it’s time to let those go!!
Yes! there are pieces I haven't worn this whole year.. it's time!!
I've learned that I get a lot more satisfaction knowing that my money is still in my bank account and my home is organized. When I was younger I absolutely LOVED going shopping and buying yet another dress or make up (those were my major weaknesses in my early 20s). Now, looking back, I really wish I used that money for a unique experience, such as a trip somewhere new, or just saved it instead. I love your videos, they are getting better and better. Very inspiring!
Love your ideas. I am from Spain and teach Spanish online. Last year I decided to offer gift certificates and it was a success!!! People give something of value like learning a new language and no more clutter! Thank you for your wonderful videos.
You always seem to cut to the essential things that will help us appreciate our lives to the full, without grasping for more. Thank you
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There are sentimental items my decluttering daughter discarded in the late 90's that I still wish I had. She has gotten rid of many of my things over the years. Discarding meaningless things routinely, is helpful. I still seem to accumulate too much.
Your home is beautiful. Thank you for sharing your own strategy for owning fewer items. Hope your holidays are full of love and happiness. 🙂
Thank you so much! wishing you happy holidays as well
I remember I just followed you with a few thousand subs and finally see your video pop up again with 200K subs! So happy for you~ your content is so needed right now!
Adorable fur baby.. Going threw every room in our small 4 room home. Off work for two weeks. Your video is very helpful and so enjoyed your beautiful encouragement.🥰
I have just found this video by chance and immediately subscribed. You have a beautiful beautiful calming voice x
aw thank you so much for supporting! It means a lot. Happy New Year!
Aaaw I have that Disney Jasmine Box too! So many memories with that Sound 🥰
No way! That's so cool. It's so precious isn't it?
But yes, I recently made an inventory of my jeans since I’ve noticed I am always drawn to same brand, same fade, and same style. Thank you for sharing this, it motivates me to go declutter right now! My biggest thing would be reusable bags…..
I got that idea from you sis.. :D
Your soft voice and good use of the language makes me want to listen to you more. Good message as well. Thank you.
Britt, Copenhagen Denmark
Thank you so much Britt. I really appreciate it
Very Nice! I love this meaningful, slow, purposeful way of decluttering!
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But if it duplicates of things/products you use.. Then use them up... That is better than throwing them away... which is a waste of money, but more importantly, very bad for the environment!
I so agree.. I have heard people say that they regret getting rid of sentiment things..
I have taken several years for that category (because it is the only category that is irreplaceable) and at least 5x going through my sentiment stuff to declutter it. My last go last year, I used the Swedish Death Cleaning method.. And asked myself "if I died tomorrow, would I want my family to see or read this?".. If my answer was "No" then I got rid of it.. Using this method, I got rid of 95% of old school stuff, Diaries and letters.. It was great! Now I have my photo album scrapbooks for my world travels, one little box of childhood toys and one little box of other sentiment. I will go through that one again next year and see if I feel ready to get rid of anything else.
Sofie, Thank you for giving me idea of using a stopwatch to do things that can feel overwhelming after some time.
Yes! try "timed decluttering" 🥰
I always waiting for your every new video. Your video helps me a lot to reset my mindset about buying, keeping and appreciating things I already owned. The qoutes you shared is inspiring too! God bless Ms. Sophie!
🥰 thank you so much Elie!!
Hi sophie! I just wanna let you know that you inspired me so much. I feel like we do have the same personality, i am an introvert to and so love staying in clean and order surroundings, clutters really annoy me so much. I hope that you'll continue what you're doing and inspire a lot of people. I have been bingewatching your videos without even realizing that i have watched your videos twice. I just so love the way you talk and the way you live your life, it's so calm and peaceful. Love yah!
Yours ideas your voice make me relax and respect you ❤️
Thank you 🥰❤
Same philosophy here ! I hate this period of frenetic purchases, which end with a mountain of garbage. I put a sticker "stop ad" on my mailbox and I unbscribed from all kind of emails. It's easier for me : I'm not overwhelmed anymore by advertising.
Love from France
I keep some of my old items in a box too 🤣 and sometimes in the future I look through it and it's cool to see the stuffs that I used to be interested in
It's absolutely priceless imo
@@MalamaLife agreed!
I love how simple and eloquent your videos are.
I also love your house ☺️🙏🏾🌿
I have been decluttering since august because of your wonderful channel! Our home was not that much cluttered however you inspired me to do decluttering more. Your home style is just like mine, and I love your clothes so much! I am also a highly sensitive person and I have found this out through one of your videos where you mention this. So now I realised why a little clutter or untidiness annoys me so much. Thank you!!! Keep making these beautiful videos! Oh and I like what you cook too!😇
Yes. Just see your notification and check it out now. Sounds interesting!
Im practicing to live with enough stuffs, sometimes people said the way i live that could be boring, but Im happy for being enough
As long as we know what makes us happy right? 🥰
@@MalamaLife Absolutely right
Literally did this right after watching your video. Filled two large boxes worth of near-new stuff I hadn't seen in over a year, now to be donated. Feels SO good! Loved this idea Sophie.
Yay!! Im I'm happy to hear that :) I'm always surprised at how many things I have. Thanks dom ❤
Wow!!! This channel has grown so much since I found it last year, soon after it began. Congratulations!! It's totally because of your hard work and dedication to quality content. Hooray for you! Lots of love from Alberta, Canada. :)
Grateful for my community here 😁 thanks Wendy
I am on a new no shopping attempt...and decluttering journey...not the first time I have tried the no shopping. .I am doing the best this time around...not perfect...but much much better...I wrote 11 items down not to buy when I struggle... that had really helped me
Loved this video, your videos always have such a calming effect on me. Thank you for touching on decluttering mindfully that's so important, as if we go in and over declutter we'd only end up missing some of those things and rebuying them anyway, thankfully I'm finally past that rookie decluttering stage. Thank you again for a lovely calm and thought provoking video 💖
I definitely over did it my first few times and I'm happy to share my mistakes and lessons :) thanks Tanaya
@@MalamaLife You're more than welcome! :)
GENIUS! I am SO with you. The temptation usually doesn't bother me but this time of year, I feel the pull. Thanks so much for this video! Let the decluttering begin!!
I love ❤️ your channel, it helps me focus on what's really important. I've been watching you almost everyday since I scrolled and found you by chance. Love the content keep up the good work.
I'm so happy that you find it valuable :) thank you so much
I agree with getting rid of too many sentimental items when we first went minimal. I'm not really a person to get attached to items, but I do like my decor to mean something to me. Now I'm trying to find a happy medium. Love your peaceful and inspiring videos. Thanks!
Amazing video. 100% with you on the sentimental items. I may declutter most of my stuff but could never get rid of the sentimental items I have. Glad there are minimalists/decluttering videos that doesn't believe with letting go of the sentimental items because I know it won't be the same between having a picture of them and having the physical item with you.
Yes I noticed that it's not the same. Also, in moderation, it doesn't hurt to have the sentimental items! Thanks for watching ❤
I'm decluttering all year round. This make me realize that the bank notes that I used to think will appreciate in value is not as "valueable" as I thought, the first day covers that I've subscribed to is selling for under the cost I've purchased, and even the CD collection that I used to listen to is never being touched for the last 10 years or more. Letting go of things and declutter allows me to learn more about what I need and am in a way towards a more minimalist lifestyle.
Good for you! I think having these realizations can be life changing
Watched many of your vid's, for me, this is by far the best, great work👍
Thanks so much James:)
We are strongly considering a move from Nevada to Washington state. We need to lighten the load so much stuff is going to be donated or sold on eBay or some other website. Nothing physical will be bought this 'holiday season.' Gifts will include experiences only.
Books are a big thing as they are heavy and take up space so many of those are on the chopping block.
Great chance to declutter 😊👍 best wishes
omg!!! I had exact same jasmine music box!!! I wish I still had it! how special to see again! thank you for sharing :)
I don't declutter during the holidays but I also don't bring much in during the holidays.
I declutter at the change of seasons as I live in a 4 season climate with big temperature changes. This is a good prompt for me to take a hard look at our space. We live in a tiny home with little storage so it is important to be very mindful about what comes into our home. As for decluttering, we don't have a lot that is not in use. I do keep a small donation box by the door that things can be placed into when they no longer suit us.
I really enjoyed this video Sophie, thank you for sharing- I've noted your headings down to remind me - Even after doing a major declutter over many years, things continue to come into our lives and we continue to grow, change and outgrow styles, interests and seasons.
Thank you for watching!
Your videos are so calming thank you sis!!
I’m literally decluttering my closet, there’s clothes I haven’t used within years, oh my. I love this channel so much!
Yay! it's going to feel so good to have space in your closet
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Lovely video. Here are my tips: Decluttering food IS A MUST. You don't want to get sick, especially in 2021. One thing I do have is a stock box where i keep things i bought in large quantities. Instead of buying more clothes, take all your clothes, put them on the bed and make outfits out of the clothing. mix and match by trying them on and add belts and scarfs to the hanger. So in the morning, just pick up and go ! If you can't resist the urge to shop on Amazon, before you buy, keep the items in wish list, you will then go back to it and realize, you dont actually want that item.(down side to this is you waste time) You can also have a shopping folder on your browser full of your bookmarks. It always nice to stay physically and digitally tidy lol, ;-) Much love xx
Thanks for this 🥰❤
Your videos are so gorgeously put together. It's like watching this charming little movie. The music, everything, it's just perfect!
Everytime I wanted to declutter I watched your videos for motivation. Thank you Sophie. ❤
I'm glad it's motivating :) thank you for watching
One thing I discovered is when I moved into my recent place I didn't have a bookshelf and so for time being I put my books in my walk-in closet just stacked on their sides; and that discovery was that it was a lot calmer in my space (a studio), not just because there was less clutter but also less things to take me away from the here and now, less chance to trigger sadness or emotions from the past that my books represented. So decluttering is not just about only the visual or what we use or don't use, but what items represent. I've always put a lot of value on my book collection as a big part of my identity, but learned it actually in some ways holds me back, literally, to the past. So either I may need to either let go if more books, which I have already, and/ or just keep those books in the closet. Also, is partly my ego wanting to show off my books and possibly impress people who might drop by. Also not really of value. There is tremendous sentimental value in my books, so it's quite the dilemma. Oh well, maybe I just need to accept a little more visual stimulation and memory jogging, after all our past is part of who we are.
I'm definitely doing this, this year! I'm sure that I will feel weightless and more "free" after this, such a lovely and practical idea!!
yes! feels so good after decluttering
Ha! I've been to that mall at the beginning! It's the most beautiful trap in the world! And this is a GREAT way to approach the holidays. Thanks again for the excellent coaching!
Thanks Scott!
Thank you for this video,Sophie,it really inspire me on what should I value the most.Thank you so much,Sophie.
😍 I'm so happy to hear that Rachel!!
This video made me rethink everything i have. I get joy about having the maximum things and having the minimum so its hard to be minimalistic when im also materialistic (and other way around)
Omg me too with the wicker baskets, but honestly this is a great time for de-cluttering. Thanks gurl!
I have too many wicker baskets!!
@@MalamaLife beautiful dreamer 🎶
I m thankful that I found your channel. You make a worthy content. My 'go to' place to keep my life in place. Thank you. Please post videos frequently. The channel that completely makes sense
Aw thank you 🥰❤
Yes! I love donating. It’s such a awarding feeling. Fantasy self ! Now what it’s called . I’m in love with vintage clothing form the 1920s and 50s! Not cluttering but here and there will dress up 😊 mostly love the research part of it . See you next Tuesday love .
Yes! Donating is such a great feeling :) Thank you and see you next Tuesday
*"In any given moment we have two options: to step forward into growth or to step back into safety."*
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Love your videos and the message. Always find your content so relaxing and informative. Thanks for sharing.
❤️ Thank you so much
@@MalamaLife you are most welcome!
This is such a good idea, decluttering before buying anything new. So clever in such days where everything is tempting.
After watching this video, I decided to start de clutter from today itself 🙊😍Thanks so much for your ideas 🥰❤️
I'm glad it motivated you !
Thanks for sharing. I am new to your Channel but I have learned much . My daughter is a minimalist (she owes 2 lipsticks while I own like 10! Oops). I have started decluttering my wardrobe having watched your video . Have a great weekend . Cheers!
Thanks so much for supporting me! Cheers to q minimalist lifestyle ❤
Clever choice of words “fine tooth comb” perfect description!
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I really love how you quickly started speed walking away from the window shopping m that was really beautiful and funny ❤️
Sophie`s home is an outward reflection of her beautiful, calm, serene, self. I am inspired to tackle my living space, drawer by drawer and shelf by shelf, when the impulse purchase urge, next appears!
I sure hope you keep the acv. I use mine everyday.
I love acv and use it for everything too
Again a nice video Sofie! Hope you have a good end of year.
Also update on the Low Buy Challenge. I am also on the journey with you.
❤️ I hope you had a good end of the year as well. Ok I need to plan for a low buy challenge update soon
life indeed is a daily edit...happy holidays
Happy holidays to you 🥰❤
after watching a few of your videos, i started to realises how much money i wasted over the yr, i even buy things that i don't fit into and hoping one day i will because i like it so much. i finally sorting out my clothes and donating, i was thinking to sell, but i need to teach myself a big lesson by donating and not waste anymore money. i need to learn to also let go. thank you.
That fantasy outfits hit me hard. Or keeping clothes that I will fit to again one day. 🥲
You had Master of Reality by Black Sabbath just next to Soul Train in your vinyl. Very nice! :)
:) the best!!
I want the books huhu. I love reading books! Anyway, always watching your vid here. I love it! ❤
I decluttered quite the amount of clothing yesterday, and I so shamefully forgot some items even existed in my wardrobe. That's when you know it's time to go!
Yes! couldn't agree with you more.
*This was a wonderfully balanced minimalism video 🌿 I think you struck a really good balance between stressing the importance of not placing too much value on physical items while also acknowledging that sometimes they can be a key to unlocking memories from the past. I love your music box - it's funny, I have a similar one (except swan lake, rather than Jasmine) that I just can't let go of because of the melody and the memories.*
so well put!! fantasy self and also just figuring out what our values are and not simply getting rid of things for the sake of it
Yes!! 😁❤
Iam Thankful For This Community Of Friends & Team Sophie 🎶😍😍🎶
I am even more grateful 🙏🥰
I love your videos- I always get something out of them- thank you
😍 so happy you like them! thanks Diana
I haven't seen your videos in months; after giving birth I haven't had a chance. But, I'm finally catching up on your videos today. Love this video; sadly, instead of decuttering, we found that we've been accumulating a lot more now.
I hope you're enjoying motherhood! thanks for coming back to watch. If you're up for it, I hope declutter with me
I would love to gear some strategies around managin external expectations xx
Like the idea of putting a time limit on decluttering. Keeps it manageable.
Yes! Otherwise I could go on for days 😆
I started decluttering this time of year three years ago!
I think it takes years to know how to declutter :) thanks for watching
Love the idea for setting a timer, that way I won't get overwhelmed. Thank you.
Yes! We stop when the timer stops :) and we can do it again the next day
I love this gal! So much wisdom.
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That's such a beautiful ritual. Love from a new growing youtuber .... Your a beautiful soul.
❤️ Hopefully I can keep this ritual going! thanks Crystle
Thank you for being such inspiring Sophie! I'll be more mindful everytime I wanna buy something.. love your videos
Thank you so much 🥰❤
Great tip about setting a timer for longer tasks! Thank you for another calming video ^^
it works every time :) thank you for watching
I always declutter this time of year. I don’t want to take unused items into the next year. But I do buy new things only if I need them during this time of year as well
Yes! this is the right approach imo 🥰
Thank you for sharing this episode ❤️ I just stopped buying unnecessary stuffs and only prioritize on essentials❤️
I'm on that same journey 😊