5 decluttering tips for when you're done messing around. 😜
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- Decluttering was the tip of the iceberg for my personal growth and it's really wild to see that letting go of all that stuff, including the opinions of other people about me, my fears, and saying no more often led me to see value in myself. I feel like my story is only still just beginning but I can tell you confidently that that moment on when I decided to really commit to my personal growth and just see where it would take me and start having boundaries and the places that it's taken me so far past decluttering.
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In my videos you will see my minimalist home, my capsule wardrobe, decluttering, inspiration for slow living with kids, intentional living, minimalist finances, things I no longer buy, things I no longer own, things I buy more of as a minimalist, and just overall my passion and inspiration for simple living!
5 decluttering tips for when you're done messing around. 😜
Chapters:
00:00 people pleasing | feminine energy
03:37 stop taking everything so seriously
05:32 you'll never need those just in case items
08:25 vision board of your highest self
12:39 10 second rule
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Has decluttering been a catalyst for personal growth in your life? If so, I’d love to hear your story! So grateful for the women that find this channel! 💫🔥⚡️🦋
Frig! lol
It's garbage day today actually.
Thank you!
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YES! I am cleaning as I have this video playing as well! Decluttering - letting go of “things” and realizing less is MORE is slowly bringing me peace, less anxiety, and a feeling of accomplishment! I am continuing to make room for what is important to me - and everything else GOES. I want my space, and my mind back LOL! ❤ Love your channel! ☀️
YES! You have been such an inspiration in my decluttering journey. Your channel has been such a breath of fresh air and I look forward to every video🙌🏼🥰
I was saving my nice white hand towels in our main bathroom (kid’s and guests) and the ones I let our kids use were the dingy ones. Until one day after watching the video about saving your best stuff for someday was lowering our personal standards (and let’s be real what that was communicating to my family), I threw out the excessive pile of old white towels and used the handful of fresh hand towels for my beautiful kids and guests. And wow, I felt the surge of life come into our life. It was one solid step toward a better life here and now. ❤
@MadisunGray how do I declutter when my husband is a self proclaimed "recovering hoarder"? It's challenging when I try to declutter but any space I clear up gets filled with things he brings home? 😢 He is SO SENTIMENTAL.
Just lost my house and have a month to get out. Getting rid of everything and trying out the van life. Have been having a hard time with donating things instead of selling them. I needed this video!
I wish you luck and strength ❤️ it will work out in the end.
May the Lord bless you. Reach out to a church and don't be afraid to ask for help. That's what the true body of Christ is there for.
Making extra money is always nice, but donating is just as great! good for the soul
I’m sorry this is happening to you, especially if it is not your choice. Give and you will receive what you need. Wishing you all the best.❤️🙏
You need the money. Sell it. When you are stable again, donate it. God has blessed you with ways to bless yourself. No guilt. Fill your cup so you can fill others. You got this.
When my husband and I retied and moved away we decluttered our home, where we live now its clean and uncluttered so we have so much time to enjoy the countryside around us instead of cleaning. My mind feels so uncluttered too
love this!
I sometimes play these videos over and over again! It sort of “imprints” the ideas into my brain and it helps me grow! ❤
I was asked by a friend the other day if there is anything I regret getting rid of and naturally, without a second of delay, I said “no, there’s really not, I don’t even think I can remember the majority of what I have decluttered at this point”. Thank you Madi for all your inspiration, I’m so happy to have found your channel.
❤️ so true! thanks for watching
That’s a great perspective
Its interesting to me that I get so much pushback from others about being so minimal. Some people ask me if I'm narcotic because my house isn't messy..... but its actually just minimal. Funny how things can be perceived... and annoying. Thanks for this great video!! You have been making me think about my holiday decor boxes.... those aren't necessary...
I know you meant neurotic 😅
I paused this video, got rid of 10 books, then came back to finish it.
I love that. "This is just stuff." People really hold on to their stuff like it is really important. . .when really, we can't take anything with us in death and all that matters are the relationships we form with others and the way we lived our lives. I also love how decluttering really does help us see God in such a pure way.
I have been trying to convince my parents to let me help them declutter their home with them, since they told me in December they celebrated living there for 50 years (and they've never had a garage sale or anything ever). My dad told me that they have paperwork in his garage from 1990. I was like, "Why do you have that?" He said, "I guess it is time I burn that stuff." I have my work cut out for me, but I have decluttered their bathroom and kitchen in the past.
I appreciate the things you said on this video. Thank you.
Your first point really got me thinking. I am always working on my home trying to decorate and redecorate and fix this and that up. My biggest reason for doing so is bc I am always trying to impress my mother-in-law and sister-in-law. They have these beautiful well organized home and are always buying new furniture and remodeling some room in their house. It’s me trying to keep up with the Jones’s. I don’t know why I do it to myself bc they hardly come to visit and when they do it seems like they just point out the things I should do. I didn’t realize that I’m trying to please them. It’s exhausting and expensive. So thank you for making that point. It really opened my eyes.
Exactly what I’ve been practicing since the new year began. It began with decluttering stuff. Then that freed me up in so many ways and I made space for slowing down, being in nature, walking, yoga and creativity. We don’t need stuff. We need space to thrive.
Very well said!
this 👆
The last two were new insights for me, I’ve been a minimalist for a couple of years and I realized immediately upon starting this journey that this is what I was meant to be doing the entire time and for me, it was nice to be able to finally put a label on it and kind of give myself permission to get rid of things. After years of being a minimalist, I can honestly say I’ve learned so much especially when it comes to not caring about what other people think. That was honestly one of the easiest things for me to do, it it so freeing to not care what other people think, I don’t care to spend my hard earned money on designer purses and clothing when I can buy myself an outfit at Walmart for a fraction of the price. As long as I’m comfortable and as long as my car drives from point A to point B I’m happy. I don’t care what other people think about any of it. From my house and my nonexistent decorations lol to throwing away ALL makeup except eyeliner.. it’s just so empowering. I’m glad you had that incorporated because that is really one of the things I feel that people have the hardest time with because they’re trying to impress other people, sometimes without even knowing it.
I’m always looking to read or watch a video and find something new and I’m so happy that I clicked on your video because the vision board is something I’ve actually never done. I’m pretty sure I read a book that told me to do something like that and it’s funny that you called it corny because I think that’s exactly why I didn’t do it.. I honestly just thought ehh I don’t need to do that. After listening to you elaborate on it, I’m thinking that sounds like a really great idea for me to do right now. I might just uncover some things about myself I never knew. And the last one about the 10 second rule is such a great idea it eliminates so much stress, anxiety and overwhelm. You make a decision in 10 seconds and if you’re not even able to make a decision in 10 seconds, then you know it’s something to get rid of because if you really liked it all that much, you probably would’ve known immediately. Just my opinion. I look forward to watching some more of your videos.
I watched this video 3 times & during the 3rd viewing I took notes. Your insight is remarkable. Honestly, I started watching your channel for the California vibes & aesthetic. I decluttered my home several years ago from watching The Minimal Mom. Now I watch your channel for the life lessons.
This is the sweetest 😭😭
Whoa. I watched this yesterday on my tv while doing some pt exercises. It was so powerful. I was cringing and uncomfortable thinking about the truth bombs here and actually had a tear rolling down my cheek! Thank you. 😂
“Printed directions… for everything I’ve ever assembled. Just in case one day it disassembles itself and I have to reassemble it.”
Thank you for the reality check! 🤣
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I was binge watching (again) your videos, and poof! A new one shows up. I’m only half way through this video and you’ve already made so many good points that make me feel like you’re talking directly to me. Thank you for your encouragement! ❤️
❤❤❤ so good to hear! Yes girl! Thank you!
Ooooo Madisun, you came for me! hahah you said exactly what I needed to hear. Ugh, you mentioned ALL the hang ups!! Thank you. Thank you for giving me permission to give myself permission to just let it go.
Yes & amen!! I love how you talked about just in case items especially kids toys/clothes for the “future”. That’s been something I’ve been working through and it’s made such a difference.
I've watched a lot of your videos over the past six months (AND purchased your course) and by far this is the most electrifying yet. Your voice and messages are so powerful, thank you for sharing and for lighting the way! My life has truly changed thanks to your work.
aww this is so sweet. Thank you Emily ❤️
Our decluttering really hit with a downsizing that coincided with inheriting an entire house of stuff. Like more than 50 years in the same house from my in laws. So we are still sending items out into the world to new homes as we determine that we don’t have a need for them. Only dining room chairs left now that need to move out. So I started volunteering every week at a thrift shop and every week something makes its way there. Like an appointment for clarity and space that helps my community. 💚
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I love that you are taking the time to find new homes for things. That is awesome.
THIS is what i've been searching for. I've been so stuck for awhile now in my journey, spoke to my heart & where i'm at right now. Thank you ❤
❤️❤️ sending you love
@@MadisunGray 💞💞💞
🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 NO COINCIDENCES! with you creating this video 😭🙏🏼 I am SO ready for lightening up my life😭 I see my perspective changing on my material things!😭❤️ thank you so much!
You got this Diana ❤️❤️
Love your videos girl, your perspective is so healing ❤️
I have been declutterring my home for the past few days and watching your video this morning gave me so much motivation to keep going! However, I had to come back to it a few hours later, after standing in the kitchen for 20 minutes, holding a cup that I LOVE, but haven't used in a year and being totally unable to decide what to do with it. Desicion making is super hard for me and your point of how we should stop taking everything so seriously gave me the confidence to just let go of the things I haven't used for a long time. 😅 Because indeed, is it REALLY that big of a deal if I decide to replace something I have decluttered and started missing? No, no it is not! 😄
YES! 🙌
I like doing something where I take the items I LOVE and set them in front/easy access and pack up a bunch of other ones that I don’t gravitate to. Then I start getting into the habit of using the things l like the most and when I go back to the things I set aside I often just end up feeling ready to donate them. If I need more (2 mugs for example, 1 to use and 1 to wash) then I figure out the things I like about the first item and only buy another one if it fits the same criteria.
@@gortongirl This is a great idea! It's true that sometimes things don't get used enough just because they are not easily accessible, I will keep this in mind while I continue this decluttering journey! 🤗
One of the most impactful videos you've done and it just resonated with me on such a deep level. Thank you for sharing and putting yourself out there.
❤️❤️This means so much to me THANK YOU
This was great! One of my faves so far! 👍🏼💕
Ah thank you! Sending you a big hug!
Oh and thank you for your beautiful insight and dedication and desire to help anybody.
Love the landfill visual and the 10 second rule. Great video as always ❤
So so happy to hear this!
I needed this. Thank you.
Oh my gosh girl. This is the best advice to listen to today. I’ve taken your words to heart. Freedom is coming today. Let’s declutter now❤
Gearing up for our 3rd military cross country move, with 3 kids and doggy. I needed to hear all this. Thank you for the wonderful videos Madisun!
You’ve got this!
Every room of my four bedroom apartment is packed with clutter. My mind is as well. I cannot think.
I NEEDED this! Thank you 🤍
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Madisun❤. You made my
Decluttering today much easier. Thank you for the inspiration and encouragement to get going!🙏 I am definitely needing your course!
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Not the decluttering video I expected but the one I needed!
This video hit when it really needed to… thank you ❤
Better in a landfill than in your house really hit home for me! 🎯
Thanks!
This is seriously the best video on RUclips. Thank you!!
my heart! thank you! wow.
I needed to hear all of this. Especially the part saying you are worth throwing it in the trash, and healthy boundaries. Thank you thank you thank you ❤
Love this video! Number 5 resonated with me to balance the masculine/feminine sides better. Thank you❤
Absolute gold 💛
❤️❤️AH THANK YOU
Madison, you have been such a blessing in my life. One day I was just feeling so overwhelmed and stressed. I began thinking that life can't be just this, especially as a stay at home wife/mom. Each day felt so busy, just constantly going. I literally came on RUclips and typed "how to live a simple life". Your video popped up and I have since watched every single one. I believe God sent you to me to bring me calm. I have decluttered and simplified my life. I am not where I want to be yet, but I am getting there. Thank you so much!
this is the sweetest thing 😭 i'm so moved that my videos have resonated with you . much love ❤
This is the best information! 🙏🏻 ❤
Great video! 🤩 Thank you!
YES!
This was an awesome video, Madison!! 😊 Agree with all your points. So good!! 🩷🤍🩶
Wow. This video is amazing and inspiring. Thank you so much.❤
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Definitely needed to hear this today! You’re channel has helped so much already 🤎
I love this energy, Madisun! I’ve always sort of gravitated towards your videos because I always noticed your beautiful balance of masculine and feminine energy. I was always surprised to hear you talk so much about femininity because I could clearly sense you had both in balance. Love watching your videos and will definitely be buying your course soon. This video was seriously motivating!
Wow I needed this in this exact moment ❤ thank you
Thank you ❤️❤️
This video was your best yet! TY!!! Decluttered a little before it even ended
I also love your wardrobe/makeup/self care vids too. Keep em coming!❤
Aww thank you
Amazing, thank you!
aw thanks so much for watching! ❤️
This video is fire!!!! I’ve been following you for a while and you are extra spicy on this one 😝. Everything really hit home but I find it so interesting how becoming a mom changes your mindset. It was the same for me. It really made me realize what is important.
SO TRUE ❤️
I also love your videos and this one was great. So simple , but it’s still hard for me to fully let go of stuff bc of guilt (bc it’s from someone else ). Of course everything I do declutter , I do not miss or think about when it’s gone!
You got this!
You’ve put out some *amazing* videos but this one was my favorite. I have listened to it 4+ times because the energy of it is top notch ❤ thank you
Wow, thank you! ❤️
What a refreshing, sweet video!! ❤
Oh girl bring it!!’ 🎉
lololol DONE.
I had to come back and listen to this a second time since you uploaded yesterday. Thank you for this, I believe it’s the best minimalism video on RUclips
this is so sweet. Thank you! So glad my video has resonated with you ❤️
Boom. Wow. Thanks for this.
i completely feel this recently! :D being instead of doing
I needed this today. Thanks so much!
I love your energy! This is so inspiring to really make my life easier! Thank you! ❤🙏
A feel like it’s gotten easier to let go as I’ve gotten older. When you’ve been through rough real life experiences it really does put “stuff” in perspective. Sentimental items are still kind of hard to release but, otherwise, it can all go! Great video ❤
I spent 5 min watching this video then proceeded to clean out, declutter and re arrange my (disaster) pantry for over 2 hours. Thank you for the push to do it!!❤
YES I LOVE THIS
Wow! Best decluttering video I’ve seen for when you are really finally ready to take the final step to declutter. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. I’m off to finally do this and stop watching videos on decluttering cos this is the one video I needed. Thanks.
I filled up 5 bags the minute you said declutter!!!!
I totally agree about having a limited amount of energy for each day. As a highly sensitive person I can easily fill my energy cup just trying to process my physical environment. If I want to have any energy left for my kids, husband, animals, church, then I need to keep my physical environment as simple and functional as possbile. QUESTION- WHERE did you get your off the shoulder top? Please share link, I really love it.
I wish I remembered 😭
Ok I love this video! I feel like it’s a different part of your personality and I LOOOOVE it! So spicy and funky in the best way! Keep it commmming
Love your videos! I don't understand the vision board and would love to see you make a video on making one.🙂
Wow, your video is powerful. But, I totally agree with you that decluttering is only the beginning.
Decluttering, helped me heal. It’s helped me grow as a person. I also set boundaries & stopped people pleasing! Your are not alone sis. 🙌
This is so sweet! Thanks Noel!
We have stored (aka ignored) so much thrifted and/or handed down stuff in our garage. We needed a home repair. I had one weekend to clear all that clutter for the workers to show up on Monday. There was no time to sell the stuff. Selling on Marketplace can be so time-consuming. We placed 99% of the stuff on the curb for free. A lady stopped by yesterday and gave me a gift card to a steakhouse as a thank you for all the items she was able to get for free from our pile. Her thoughtful gesture means more to me than any of that stuff ever could.
Thanks for the decluttering tips!! May I ask where you got your top? Love it! God bless you and yours.
That is so funny you mentioned a lamp. I decided to use candle light before bed and I love it so much more than my lamp and I thought I need to declutter this 😂❤ xx
What a powerful video!!
thank you so much! ❤
I am! THANKYOU
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So good. Going to get it 😉
I have been on this journey for years and years, but I never tire of watching your videos. You have such an important message for women. Let your light shine, lady! Your vibe has been powerful lately.
aww this is so sweet! ❤
Aw man. ❤ This is great. My mother’s “collections” she “saved” for me….
Yes🙌
I can’t really explain what it is about you but I just love the vibe here. I related HARD to everything you said, especially #4 and the humor. Definitely glad I clicked on this random video cause this was exactly what I needed.
Welcome 😘
I decorate for me, and it's super specific ....and i need simplicty and neutral tones . 😊
Thank you,thank you, thank you for simplifying the idea of simplifying my life.
I love that!
You are my sun, Madi! Thank you so much for being here ❤
❤ thank you so much for watching 😭
Hey Madisun! I have absolutely loved your videos and have learned so much from you! You have helped me so much!
As I think about what my true passions are, and think about what would be on my vision board, hosting friends and family is definitely a priority for me. I love having groups of friends in My Home for dinner and parties, but I’ve learned that in order to accommodate more people than just my family I need (or think I need??) extra dishes, utensils, serving platters, bowls, etc. How do you balance minimalism and simplicity with a passion that requires extra things/objects??
It looks different for everyone. But if it brings you joy/value keep it.
It’s really hard for me to do this, because when I was younger my dad always made us get rid of stuff and to this day there’s many things I regret. I threw out all of my yearbooks one time 😢
I wish I still had those. But I also want to do this. It’s a struggle!
I like you 😃 You are a great inspiration xx
My mom saved the best, most played-with toys from us and now me and my son go visit with excitement! Many of them wouldn't be buyable nowadays, I'm so grateful for them. Same for all the encyclopaedias!
But I do feel called out with the being unable to handle where to donate and consciously get rid of items that work but no longer work for me.
❤ thanks
I loved this! Thank you! I didn’t catch you explain what the ten second rule is I’d love to hear it ❤
Easy peasy. You have 10 seconds to decide on something you are on the fence about. I use it for things I typically overthink. Like how many pairs of socks is do I need? I have no idea. What I can tell in a couple of seconds is which socks feel good and I love. And which ones need to go elsewhere. I hope this helps.
Thank you! ❤
I needed this. I'm about to tackle the kids toys. Something I do multiple times a year and yet you'd never notice 😆 so today I am doing without guilt! 💕
I LOVE your bookcase!!! Where is it from, please? 😍
I am fairly new to and uncomfortable with this verbiage of "feminine energy" because it sounds very mysticim-y. But I understand what you mean and I have definitely lived most of my life in a "masculine energy", the more feminine qualities were seen as weakness and I never grew up with a good female role model. So I am interested in living more in my femininity (although I may not call it 'energy' 😆)... If you read this, Madi, I would like to thank you for all you do and would also like to add that I'm really interested in a video or podcast episode about finding your intrinsic motivation. Keep doing what you are doing, it matters
OMG the lamp 😅 I literally just said to myself today… “but a bedside table gets a lamp, & it’s SO gorgeous. & it sparks joy 😂. But I NEVER TURN IT ON (& it’s huge).”
Ridiculous. Thank you for saying grab that lamp.
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thanx for all the reminders 🙏🫶🏼.
Me! Love it
I just found your channel and I am happy to see other Christian women putting their priorities in the right order, especially a young woman like yourself. I am 60, and have struggled for years with the people-pleasing codependent life, thinking that was what it meant to be a self-sacrificing wife, mother, and friend, and now grandmother. The Proverbs 31 woman didn't put herself last, she made her arms strong for her tasks, she found a field and bought it and planted a vineyard. She was capable and independent while being kind and generous. She didn't do it for the praise, but she earned it anyway. I doubt she was whiny and nagging! Your counsel here is inspiring. I love the book, "The Search for Significance" which I read years ago, detailing how we get our recognition, significance, value, and love from our Father, through His Son and not from what other people think of us. I love the saying, "What others think of me is none of my business," but it is a daily battle for me. Thank you for sharing your story. It is a blessing.
Wow Madi! This video is fire 🔥 I actually get so stressed trying to decide what to do with all the stuff I don’t want just like you said. It drains my energy thinking whether to donate, sell, etc. like I’ve heard before, what would you get rid of if it could magically combust? If it took no energy to get rid of it? That’s is one of the great questions to use when decluttering
You got this!
Every second of this just felt so empowering. I live a pretty minimal life with a toddler and another on the way but was wanting a little more motivation for my “why” and the conversations about feminine energy in this just woke me up again.
Hey Madi,
You are an inspiration 🥰.
Can you make a video all about your gardens please?! With spring approaching any me attempting to start my first "real" garden. I would love to see your take on it 🤓
Stay tuned 😉
You know us too well. I was cleaning out/throwing out my desk drawers as I watched you on my laptop. Great video Madisun.
I love that!
I do believe that decluttering my home will give me some of my power back. I am decluttering slowly but I need to be more aggressive with what I’m willing to part with. I have kept things that have been given to me because I don’t want to hurt feelings. I think women especially want to people please. It’s hard for us to change our mindset but it’s worth it. I do think we put too much important on THINGS. I don’t but many do.
Also why are you so enlightened at such a young age?🥰
I’ve found that decluttering is a process. I’ve done a whole home declutter and then found that in the following weeks and months, my tolerance for clutter was even lower and I found a second round of things I wanted to clear out. I’m expecting a third wave of things to leave the house during my spring cleaning soon
Yay for decluttering! We are currently moving stuff into our first home and I already went through the decluttering process. I didn’t even know we had so much stuff. It’s such a big relief once you learn to let things go. I’m trying to get my husband to do the same. He holds on to things he has received for free even if he doesn’t even know if he’ll use them. It gives me anxiety. I tell him “are you going to actually use it? If not then put it in the trash!” I’m all for putting things in the trash 😅 unless of course it’s good quality clothes that can be donated. It definitely clears your mind. I know he gets it from his mother.. that woman holds on to everything.
It’s so true. It flexes our boundary muscle every time we declutter
hi! love your videos ❤ Could you maybe talk at some point on how you address challenges when living a slow life but still having demands of basic kids’ needs, house cleaning etc? I really struggle with ensuring I can do the ‘chores’ and still be able to be with my kids and enjoy life (my older especially needs a lot of direct connection otherwise he triggers/acts as if his cup is empty). I do involve them in most ‘chores’ but it doesn’t fill them like play and being outside together does. What do your kids do when you work? Thanks!