Great episode! I never acknowledged the emotional toll on my mind clutter activates. My whole outlook has completely changed since I embarked on minimalist life. I budget, never spontaneously buy, shop with intention, gave up buying fast food. Hence, things that brought me joy returned, running along the shoreline at the beach, swimming at the YMCA, cooking meals I love, and coming home from work to a clean and simple home not a mess and chores to do!
You have such a calm voice of reason. The last couple of months for me have been stressful. I’m usually in a pretty good head space, but not lately but I think I’m coming out of the other side. Clutter causes stress and stress is brain clutter. Your videos with such calm and clarity are such a help for me and the stress/clutter in my mind.
As I declutter, I feel more capable. Seems that everytime I ask myself what I would do with a little extra time, it’s always Bible study or reading. So, it has become easier to release the other ‘free time’ activities. Thank you for the thoughtful list!
Love watching you I watch from Cyprus an island in the Mediterranean.i started decluttering nearly a year ago I’m just maintaining now thankyou for your update
Well if I buy this property, I’m going to have some work ahead of me. 😅😅 (More or less cleaning, painting, staining, flooring, skirting, yard work). I think I want to tackle it tho and find out what I’m really made of. I think it’s not so bad tho as it’s sort of raw and “incomplete” so I only have to do and not undo and redo. 😬 (For example, I thought I was gonna have to strip and sand poly off of walls and ceilings etc, and then stain or paint etc…but there is no poly! Thought I was gonna have to rip up old carpet but it’s already done for me. Yay!). So while there is work to do, I feel it’s more like a blank canvas that I can just add to my way. (Good bones). It’s 2 connected tiny homes so I’m also glad I’m not having to do that for 2000 sq ft. Lol. Did I mention it’s a mountain wooded entire acre? 😬😬😬 I’m so glad I hopped on the minimalist/simplify train when I did. So much of what you described used to be my life. I can get a little bit like that from time to time still (procrastinating about cleaning or wanting to just grab easy junk food, etc) but it really doesn’t take that long to whip it back into shape anymore so what used to be like a ten ton weight on my shoulders is now not near as “heavy.”
That bit of not having to undo or redo anything is huge! And…the nice part is that you could put your own stamp on it with your choices on materials, etc. I also had a ton of these signs in my life pre- minimalism. And I agree that if they start to creep back in now it’s way easier to get back on track! ❤️
Hi Angela. Even though i am trying very hard to declutter my house and life, unfortunately I still live a cluttered life. Part of it is my spouse that brings home so many unnecessary things and refuses to get rid of the old ones... I wish I knew what to do in order to change that
Would your spouse be willing to store those things that are brought home in a specific area so that you can make progress in other spaces? This is a tricky situation for sure and will require a ton of communication between both of you. If your spouse is unwilling to negotiate or hear your feelings - you might look into counseling perhaps. ❤️
Life is definitely cluttered at the moment... not sure how to declutter it at the moment... homeschooling 5 littles, moving out of rental, trying to finish our house to move into, camping at the new property where our livestock is now, and expecting new baby anytime after 3 weeks from now.... a lot of out of our control circumstances and my clutter and stress is through the roof at the moment... I've gotten through most of your suggestions but easy food (which i hate) and constant stress in the home (divided between rental/camp/new house not yet home) is weighing on me... anyways, any encouragement/prayers/positive vibes appreciated as just trying to keep heads above water for this crazy season!
You are definitely in a season change moment! Might not be too much you can do besides just remembering to take deep breaths and give yourself plenty of grace! Soon, you will be able to get back on track! I’ll be praying for you! ❤️
The house WILL get done. The baby WILL be born. You're already good with kids )))) fed and safe.... biggest job DONE. Turn off the phone so scammers can't call you all day. Check it after the kids are asleep. Friends will understand and congratulate your wisdom. LET them do dishes and some cleaning so your to-do list is shorter. You don't have to do everything yourself. Ask simply "can you help for an afternoon? I'm drowning." True friends are already waiting for you to ask. Don't make a thankyou gift. Just say THANKS.
(Wake up. Stand up. Make the bed.) DRY the shower before you get out of it. 15 seconds keeps it looking like a polished wine glass. No extra cleaning needed EVER.
OCD warning. Do not think if you recognize half of these that you have a problem. It could be that you live a full, abundant and warm life and a clean oven will not get in the way of way!
Exactly right! If they are burdening you. I’ve always said that people have different clutter tolerances and that includes ‘busy life’ - some can keep the plates spinning without stress and for others it’s overwhelming! ❤️
I had a few of the things you mentioned. I got a good start on minimalism early this year. THEN I started a BIG project of painting the interior of the house, including kitchen cabinets…changing some light fixtures…. I made the mistake of letting it take over all my time and slipped into neglecting routine chores etc. I was focused on just getting it done. Well, that went on for 3 months until my body protested and demanded I stop. Being in my 60s with Fibromyalgia and a heart patient etc, I can’t do the things I used to do and this made me fully aware of this fact and new stage in life. NOW I’m back to square one after developing shoulder injuries from overworking 🫣 Had I not done decluttering and moved towards minimalism before the painting projects, my home and life would be in a much worse state. This video helped me become aware of where I need to pick up at and move forward. THANKS!
Do you homeschool or do natural health? Ive seen that that needs a lot of stuff. Inalso see that folks that make foods at home and or preserve are always having a cluttered kitchen space.
If you need encouragement on your journey of turning around a 'cluttered life' - we are here for you!
Great episode! I never acknowledged the emotional toll on my mind clutter activates. My whole outlook has completely changed since I embarked on minimalist life. I budget, never spontaneously buy, shop with intention, gave up buying fast food. Hence, things that brought me joy returned, running along the shoreline at the beach, swimming at the YMCA, cooking meals I love, and coming home from work to a clean and simple home not a mess and chores to do!
That’s so great to hear! ❤️
Thanks for the great video and wonderful ideas!!!
Thanks for watching! ❤️
You have such a calm voice of reason. The last couple of months for me have been stressful. I’m usually in a pretty good head space, but not lately but I think I’m coming out of the other side. Clutter causes stress and stress is brain clutter. Your videos with such calm and clarity are such a help for me and the stress/clutter in my mind.
Oh I’m so thankful to hear that! Happy you are joining us! ❤️
As I declutter, I feel more capable.
Seems that everytime I ask myself what I would do with a little extra time, it’s always Bible study or reading.
So, it has become easier to release the other ‘free time’ activities.
Thank you for the thoughtful list!
That is an area that I need to acknowledge for myself- I don’t always make the best use of my down/free time! ❤️
Excellent video!
Thanks for watching! ❤️
Love watching you I watch from Cyprus an island in the Mediterranean.i started decluttering nearly a year ago I’m just maintaining now thankyou for your update
So cool! The girls and I are actually learning about that area of the world right now during homeschool geography! Beautiful! Thanks for watching! ❤️
@@ArrowHillCottage ❤️🇨🇾🇨🇾I am from uk but retired here see if the children can find us
Thank you . Wonderful information for us.
Thanks for watching! ❤️
Well if I buy this property, I’m going to have some work ahead of me. 😅😅 (More or less cleaning, painting, staining, flooring, skirting, yard work). I think I want to tackle it tho and find out what I’m really made of. I think it’s not so bad tho as it’s sort of raw and “incomplete” so I only have to do and not undo and redo. 😬 (For example, I thought I was gonna have to strip and sand poly off of walls and ceilings etc, and then stain or paint etc…but there is no poly! Thought I was gonna have to rip up old carpet but it’s already done for me. Yay!). So while there is work to do, I feel it’s more like a blank canvas that I can just add to my way. (Good bones). It’s 2 connected tiny homes so I’m also glad I’m not having to do that for 2000 sq ft. Lol. Did I mention it’s a mountain wooded entire acre? 😬😬😬
I’m so glad I hopped on the minimalist/simplify train when I did. So much of what you described used to be my life. I can get a little bit like that from time to time still (procrastinating about cleaning or wanting to just grab easy junk food, etc) but it really doesn’t take that long to whip it back into shape anymore so what used to be like a ten ton weight on my shoulders is now not near as “heavy.”
That bit of not having to undo or redo anything is huge! And…the nice part is that you could put your own stamp on it with your choices on materials, etc.
I also had a ton of these signs in my life pre- minimalism. And I agree that if they start to creep back in now it’s way easier to get back on track! ❤️
Don't put a time limit on anything. Enjoy the doing.
@@katehenry2718 Lol. So true. I guess I’m only in a hurry about “cat proofing” the floor so I can get my fur babies up there with me quicker. 😅😅
Hi Angela. Even though i am trying very hard to declutter my house and life, unfortunately I still live a cluttered life. Part of it is my spouse that brings home so many unnecessary things and refuses to get rid of the old ones... I wish I knew what to do in order to change that
Would your spouse be willing to store those things that are brought home in a specific area so that you can make progress in other spaces? This is a tricky situation for sure and will require a ton of communication between both of you. If your spouse is unwilling to negotiate or hear your feelings - you might look into counseling perhaps. ❤️
@@ArrowHillCottage he is a very considerate person, but his mind is elsewhere... that's the main problem
Life is definitely cluttered at the moment... not sure how to declutter it at the moment... homeschooling 5 littles, moving out of rental, trying to finish our house to move into, camping at the new property where our livestock is now, and expecting new baby anytime after 3 weeks from now.... a lot of out of our control circumstances and my clutter and stress is through the roof at the moment... I've gotten through most of your suggestions but easy food (which i hate) and constant stress in the home (divided between rental/camp/new house not yet home) is weighing on me... anyways, any encouragement/prayers/positive vibes appreciated as just trying to keep heads above water for this crazy season!
You are definitely in a season change moment! Might not be too much you can do besides just remembering to take deep breaths and give yourself plenty of grace! Soon, you will be able to get back on track! I’ll be praying for you! ❤️
I appreciate it 💜
The house WILL get done. The baby WILL be born. You're already good with kids )))) fed and safe.... biggest job DONE. Turn off the phone so scammers can't call you all day. Check it after the kids are asleep. Friends will understand and congratulate your wisdom. LET them do dishes and some cleaning so your to-do list is shorter. You don't have to do everything yourself. Ask simply "can you help for an afternoon? I'm drowning." True friends are already waiting for you to ask. Don't make a thankyou gift. Just say THANKS.
So many of those are signs of ADHD and/or depression.
Really? That’s interesting! ❤️
(Wake up. Stand up. Make the bed.) DRY the shower before you get out of it. 15 seconds keeps it looking like a polished wine glass. No extra cleaning needed EVER.
I’ve never tried the dry the shower method. I think I might do an experiment! ❤️
OCD warning. Do not think if you recognize half of these that you have a problem. It could be that you live a full, abundant and warm life and a clean oven will not get in the way of way!
If it Bothers you, that's when it becomes the problem😊
Exactly right! If they are burdening you. I’ve always said that people have different clutter tolerances and that includes ‘busy life’ - some can keep the plates spinning without stress and for others it’s overwhelming! ❤️
Wow! Do you know me? Have you been here?
Ha ha! I’ve lived most of these as well- and that’s how I know about them! ❤️
I had a few of the things you mentioned. I got a good start on minimalism early this year. THEN I started a BIG project of painting the interior of the house, including kitchen cabinets…changing some light fixtures…. I made the mistake of letting it take over all my time and slipped into neglecting routine chores etc. I was focused on just getting it done. Well, that went on for 3 months until my body protested and demanded I stop. Being in my 60s with Fibromyalgia and a heart patient etc, I can’t do the things I used to do and this made me fully aware of this fact and new stage in life. NOW I’m back to square one after developing shoulder injuries from overworking 🫣
Had I not done decluttering and moved towards minimalism before the painting projects, my home and life would be in a much worse state. This video helped me become aware of where I need to pick up at and move forward. THANKS!
Wow! So glad you had started the process before the setback! Rest up!!! ❤️
Do you homeschool or do natural health? Ive seen that that needs a lot of stuff. Inalso see that folks that make foods at home and or preserve are always having a cluttered kitchen space.
I homeschool our two daughters. One section of cabinets in our mudroom space is devoted to their materials ❤️
@@ArrowHillCottage oh. Yeah our house isn't as big nor storage that available. You have a beautiful layout.
I have about 12 things that i do that you named.
All the others point to a cluttered.life. i'm in trouble 😂
It’s okay! Acknowledgement is a great first step!!❤️
Great video!
Thanks so much for watching! ❤️
Great video!
Thank you! ❤️