Decluttering Wasn't Enough.
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- Опубликовано: 29 авг 2024
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I retired and de-cluttered when I stopped telling myself I was going to "sell" stuff, that held me back. I found a great charity that gives their donated stuff away and actually helped the community. They have food give-a-ways, clothing, shoes......stuff if someones house burned down. They sent a trailer full after a hurricane. That was the push I needed. My stuff, the grown kids stuff, different hobbies at different times.......gone. All I want left in this house is the "now" stuff. The things I need to maintain the house, lawnmower and outside tools, inside cleaning supplies, my maintenance & fun supplies (artist). Oh...supplies for the dog & cats.....everything else goes that doesn't have or will have a purpose. I feel better:)
I love this! I think a lot of us get held up on trying to sell things!
@@simplehappy7025 I understand if there is a need, but I didn't see the time investment, aggravation vs $ return. I think a lot of women deal with their moms dumping the things she doesn't want, the grown kids not taking ownership of their stuff, and just life. it gets away from you. I am not a hoarder and it still has taken a couple years to sort, then sort again and get the right mindset:)
Well done!
I love to sell things and I love making extra money. I will NEVER donate my items for someone else to decide who to give them to. I know who they will give them to and it’s not who I would want them to go to. Too much of that going on already. I decide where my items go.
Fifty years ago, my sister-in-law started tossing out flyers without glancing at them the second she took them out of the mailbox. She was ahead of her time, for sure. Now in her seventies, she is in great financial shape, not because they made so much money, but because she extended the principal behind that simple action to all financial decisions. The same ideas have also served us well.
I went through a spell of watching way too many beauty channels a year ago and kept buying the newest, greatest magic potions. I finally had enough of that and am working my way through all the products. For me, going into stores like Ulta and Sephora is just too tempting and needs to be a rare treat.
I know what you mean 😊
Ditto!
There’s nothing wrong with using up what you have and cutting back. It’s when people start thinking they shouldn’t have anything in their house that they have a problem.
@@daisydukes8252 I much prefer a ‘lived in’ look
@@lisapierce525 I agree. I’m not about to start getting rid of everything I own. I love my things, they enrich my home and make me happy! Plus you NEED many of them.
It took me decades to realize that my need to have spares was because of growing up in communities that didn't have consisted access to the goods we used. We made the trek to the store twice a month and they might not have what you needed when you got there so we always kept 1 full spare and added it to our list as soon as we opened a new container. Now I'm walking distance to any number of shops and my house doesn't need its own inventory.
Game changing shift 😮🎉
Except in blizzards, tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes, war, political turmoil, sickness, family emergency or surgical recovery. There will ALWAYS be a rainy day.
@@americafirst9144 I see what you’re saying, but in certain events like that.. there is a big difference in keeping extra food and extra cosmetic products. If there is a war and it’s hard to come across items that are needed I think most of us are going to be looking for our next meal, not our favorite skin care cream.
@@kyliem3338 Surprisingly, two of the most sought after products during WWII rationing we're lipstick and silk stockings.
Remember the scene from the Titanic where they were on the deck listening to classical music while the boat sank?
During a crisis we long for a sense of normalcy and comfort.
I can do without most girly products, but lip moisturizing products and face cream are very important to me. I have very dry skin, so they are necessary to keep me comfortable. I keep a lot of lip balm around.
Soap and shampoo are high on the list too.
Girl, must say it again. You have hit the nail direct.
Your point about shopping the sales and stocking up for the year is very relatable. I used to do this as well. It became too stressful always trying to juggle finding space for everything. It also led to buying lots more organizers. As I began decluttering this year and slowing my spending, I've emptied many of those and realized I simply don't need them. I now prioritize living with less.
Your mannerisms remind me of Joshua Becker 😊 New UK subscriber here, keep up the great content 😊
Unbeknownst, this is called growth and healing . Dealing with self. Honestly this is how I feel and see it❤
I recommend to make a no spend month sometimes to refocus.
Great idea!
One of my biggest gripes with those extreme budgeting techniques is that I have limited space to store stuff, so thank you for mentioning that!
I toss any paper catalogs and coupons that come into my home into the recycling bin without even looking at them. I get far fewer of them now than I did when I used to order things through catalogs. I have also reduced my inventory of "backup" items, since there are very few I couldn't get along without for a few days if needed. I plan my meals for the week around what proteins are on sale, and usually only have enough food in the house for two weeks tops. I'm surrounded by grocery stores. I won't starve.
Do you have an emergency food supply? The way things are going in the USA, it's wise to have nonperishables on hand.
@@stephanieblanco7055 I agree. The shortages during the pandemic were frightening. Even canned goods were in short supply. Pet food! Things that were always plentiful disappeared from the shelves. Now I have a month's supply of necessities on hand because life is uncertain.
I just discovered your channel and subscribed about 2 mini into this video. Your last point is I think where other members of my household get hung up the most. My husband won’t even consider letting something go if we have room to store it 🤨. I, on the other hand, have learned to love having empty space
I will be watching the rest of your videos asap 😊
Welcome! I'm going to be giving some tips for helping get spouses on board in an upcoming video!😊
I have been decluttering for years and still I have so much stuff. Why? My habit is charity shopping. I’m addicted to finding a bargain. Although it started as harmless fun, it’s now a bad habit. Now I have identified it, I can deal with it. Thanks for your video.
Same. And I noticed when I declutter, it’s the thrift store items that I declutter first!! So it seems I’m just buying to buy, not because I actually have a use for the items!
Agree Lynne... my problem too... Charity shops! 😲. There are 3 in our village which I would always go & browse every Saturday & picking up bits n pieces but now I am strictly avoiding them/temptation & only visit is to drop donations off & trying to keep "blinkers" on when doing this!! 😂 How're you getting on? 🤔
I don’t even walk into the Salvation Army anymore 😂😂 too tempting to buy something just because it’s cheap, and I don’t actually love it
Hi , I started selling off my stuff 10 years ago to empty my house and found I liked the buzz of eBay. I now buy from charity shops and my house is like a mini warehouse, but it keeps me fit running up and down the stairs And moving boxes when I can’t find things,
Umm, I never get stuck with Costco items I hate. I just return them. I also repurpose items. I had 3 large bottles of Olay moisturizing body wash that I wasn’t bad, just not my favorite. I tried it for cleaning my makeup brushes and it works even better than Dr. Bronner, my previous favorite. The moisturizers break down the makeup and gets them clean and soft.
Great video. Best advice - embrace the space.
It was incredibly funny to see a shampoo ad right after you spoke about shampoo ads and trends 😂
Edit, on the matter of stocking up and peace of mind, I personally find that the more dangerous thing is stocking up on things I'll end up not liking anymore, or that I'll get bored of. But I love love love having multiples of things I use up again and again, like skincare, toothpaste, certain cleaning products, toilet paper. It's so nice to not worry about whether or not that thing will be available in stores and that I might have to drive around looking for it when I run out, I love seeing my bathroom drawers stocked like a store, but *only* when it's something I know I'll for sure keep using, and keep LOVING! If it's not visible clutter, I find that to be one of the best uses for closed shelves and drawers. Saving money, saving time by not having to go to the store each time you need one thing, less risk of buying other random stuff during that store trip, not *needing* to keeo checking if you're running out, all that :)
Thank you for watching! I love hearing different perspectives so thank you for kindly sharing your point of view!
Thanks for the informative and thought provoking post.
You just “randomly” turned up on my feed today for the first time. 👍 Targetted Marketing!?! 😮 So I subscribed 💙 Hee, hee!
Mine too!
Excellent and informative video, lots of great information. Thank you.
Good post. I like how you look at the full picture. I'm glad I found your channel x UK
Thanks for watching! 😊
Great dictation and content in this video! I will refer to this video because you put into easy to understand words the process of how much harder it is to get rid of stuff than to bring it in. I’ve been trying to explain this concept to people but I’m too passionate about it to say it orderly, lol.
I unsubscribed from dollar tree, makeup, hair, clothing fashion, home decor, and skincare RUclipsrs. I also started listing my decluttered items on my local Facebook dollar auction page. Stuff I would’ve donated I made $200 so far, yay!
Way to go!
Yes, that’s what I do and that extra money really helps out!
Brilliant .. watched to the end .. Thank YOU.. sharing !!
Thank you for watching!
Be selective! I love it, thank you🙏
Brings a peace and purpose in life.
I really need to go back to reducing my exposure to commercials that tempt me. I am considering getting back adblock. I realized I am exposed to a lot of advertising and showed products I never would have thought of needing the plus side is when I do a search and then something doesn't meet an explanation I can just wait and all my adds or most will be targeted in that category. And I get introduced to a lot more companies than my original search. The trick with that is waiting and not searching for things that will tempt me. I can very easily forget how much of what my actual needs are. I often remind myself I don't like to buy merch. I like cute little says their fun but really I want a capsule wordrobe and plain dishes
Love your direct nature in this video
Every month go through the house and eliminate 10%. Over the course of a year you will find things that you haven’t touched over the months and it will get easier to get rid of it.
Unsubscribe from emails from online stores, if you don't see it you won't get the urge to buy stuff, that works for me. I'm so use to not buying stuff so now I just buy stuff I actually need. Having a list when shopping helps wonders too.
Wow this is so good!!
You, have hit the nail direct.
It’s easy not to buy more when you don’t have the money 😮 Recently, tho, I have tackled a couple of things that I had been putting off. I would like to get rid of a couple of bedside tables that I have stacked in my closet for storage but my husband doesn’t want to. 😮
Can you do a video on purposeful giving/gifts so our gifts don't add to others clutter stress?
I give gift cards to restaurants I know they like or tickets to an event they would like.
Yes! I have a video in the plans for later this year. Thanks for the suggestion!
I stopped trying new food in bulk. Right now I have some sausages in the freezer from Costco that I don't like very much. ☹️
Maybe you could take the meat out of its casing and throw it in soup or something.
Invite people over for dinner 😅
I made a New Years resolution that I would spend less on buying stuff
I'm keeping my promise to myself.
I love that!
Excellent. Thankyou :)
Hi there… thank you sooo much…..you are so right about Costco…but most of us have extended family’s so we share the items and the cost too.. [like toilet paper] just a small idea…❤
Hi! That's a great way to use your Costco membership! I love shopping at Costco; I just have to be very intentional about what I buy there 😊
So good
Well- done! New sub!
Thank you and welcome!
I have found that if I buy things (food, TP, toothpaste etc.) in larger quantities I tend to use more than I normally would…eat more, larger dab of toothpaste etc. Good video. 👍🏻 I would like to ask if you might mind not waving your hands around as much during the video? It would be more calming - just my opinion. Thank you for sharing. ❤
Need is different than want. Admit that you want and not need - probably 90% of the stuff you buy. You have to figure out what void you're trying to fill with STUFF.
Absolutely agree!
Good points.
I noticed I save money not buying in bulk even though the price per unit is better
I’ve been thinking about this same thing a lot lately. At my house, I think we are more likely to waste more when we buy in bulk because we know we have a lot 😬
@@simplehappy7025 I've really simplified my grocery shopping by just ordering groceries from Walmart. I used to worry about getting the best price per unit by going to Aldi for buying in bulk but I still over spent on our budget. But I save money by not going in the store lol i would buy more then I needed for my meal plan or things I thought I needed. Now I plan out my meals and buy exactly what I need for the week and pick them up.
Another thing that helped simplify my meal planning was having a list of all of my families favorite meals, the recipes for them and my plan all on my notes app.
I've successfully stayed on budget for a while now!
@@simplehappy7025 for me it comes down to what I spend weekly/monthly. We've been trying to save money and spending 1.5$ on box of tissues every few weeks seems to be most cost effective then spending 21$ every couple of months on a bulk pack. I like to do a walmart pickup because I'd impulsively buy things we didn't need, and spend over budget even if it was just things like butter on sale.
I always wonder how people in twenties and thirties have so much stuff collected in a decade or 2.
I'd have to guess it is, in part, the accessibility of products. Amazon Prime, etc. Not inherently bad, but requires self control 😊
Do you have an instagram account to follow too?