I'm glad I found your channel. I sadly learnt all of this the difficult way and wish I had a humble, down to earth, empathetic, kind and compassionate person who simply sits there and explains it all patiently. Also discovered youtube only like 6 years ago :)
As a data nerd I want to tell you how the average American home probably doesn’t have anywhere close to 300,000 things. An organizer who went into homes where people made enough to hire an organizer and felt overwhelmed enough to hire an organizer was asked how many items she thought were in the average American home and she said 300,000. The LA Times quoted her and now this “statistic” is quoted citing the LA Times. (It’s even in Joshua Beckers book). There was never any study just one person’s guess. This is used as an example in statistics classes to show how a made up statistic can become a “fact” with proper citation and still not be true. Someone made a RUclips video about how the average American home does not have 300,000 things. She and her husband have a baby and live in a three bedroom two bath house with a storage shed. They spent several days counting everything and had about 6,000 things.
İ am quite minimal, have done big Declutters, but still feel like I have too much stuff. And even so, a lot of it is small items like art supplies and craft and stationery.... Those things don't take up a lot of space, they are small in size but they would add up to a big number, I'm sure.... Every piece of paper, every tube of paint, every coloured pencil .... That feels overwhelming
@naomifreya1481 don’t worry so much about the number- it’s not a contest. If those little things like art supplies bring value and joy to your life, then keep them!
I love decluttering and organizing, and those things come naturally to me. I do, however, still really enjoy watching videos like this one because I occasionally come upon a new perspective or a different way of doing something that I can incorporate into my life. The gem from this video was your "Thank you, you have served me well" philosophy. I love that idea and plan to start implementing it myself immediately! I've been trying to unsubscribe from things lately and to avoid adding new subscriptions of any sort, but I've watched a few of your videos now and just had to hit that subscribe button today. Keep up the great work with your fun and unique videos!
In regards to the notepad, having a nice expensive one is better because it also helps you to be more intentional about what you write down. When I got rid of notepads and paper and only had 1 notepad, I started doing more 😊
Love the new top! I really liked your minimalist wardrobe video but have been seeing you wear things that were not in the video but I really like that you replace the items vs. adding to the amount you had back when you made that video. Also way to go on 900 subscribers today! Your channel is exploding!
Thank you lacy!! The support from everyone has been so incredible. And yes that vid was from about a year ago when I first birthed this channel.. There were some old pieces that died and needed to be replaced, but for the most part it was one in one out :)
Love your minimalist content. I also love to declutter. It is really liberating. Your videos inspire me to keep on trying to live and consume intentionally. That what more people should do. I’m looking forward to your next videos. Have a great day and greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Just found your channel and it is so eye opening. I also love how you don’t put down past versions of yourself, like this is where I was then but there’s no negative self talk just accepting that stage for what it was. I struggle with guilt/shame from my past and it’s nice to hear someone respect their past without being bogged down by it currently. Great video 🩷
Welcome to the family here 🌸💜🌸 Glad you are finding resonance, and I hope you are able to transcend your feelings of guilt and shame. Self love is possible- it starts with a willingness 🙏🏻
I LOVE getting rid of stuff. Next up is under the kitchen and bathroom sinks. When I had a big tent to re-home, I drove down to the homeless camp. A woman came over to greet me (they have a social organization within). I asked if she could use the tent, and she was VERY grateful. I was SO rewarded by doing that! It felt GREAT!
I haven't been this inspired by minimalism in a while! I've struggled with sentimental items... I think just watching your videos gives me a kind of "permission" to let go of some things I thought I should keep. I like your attitude!
I have friend that ask me to help them declutter. I have been on my minimalist journey for the last 6 years or so. I also do the one in one out too. I am not down as much as I want to but I am getting there. I love your videos they are truly are inspiring. ❤
Wow! You're the ONLY minimalist who has said anything even remotely related to my situation regarding costumes!! I have been a professional belly dancer my entire adult life and most of my costumes I made myself, sewing each and every bead by hand! Thinking about releasing these incredibly ornate costumes that I put so much time, care, and money into making and that have been such a huge part of my life is really difficult! However, several years ago, I had my first Material Possessions Burning Party and I burned a costume that held a LOT of significance for me! And everything was fine!! 😅💃🔥
Ah I love burn ceremonies!!! And that is so cool you are a belly dancer I think that’s such a beautiful art. Ultimately the decision is yours, but I can tell you from my experience I did not regret giving away my costumes at all- I have pictures of them and that is enough for me. I even gave away my USA apparel from when I was on the United States National Team, and just felt relief after. It created space for new things..
I am on my decluttering journey. I love your channel. somehow you helped me with Avery important decision. about moving. it was like it is easy when you are light. Thank you
Great advice! I keep a tote in my trunk so if I come across something I think I'm ready to declutter I can get it out of my space and deal with it when I leave the house.
I am so grateful your channel was recommended to me! 😊 Your apartment tour is what I envision as my goal, except I'm not willing to part with my books. 😄 Your channel is growing so fast too! May I ask how long you've been vegan?
Thank you so much for tuning in!! And if you love books then absolutely keep them! And yes I have been vegan for about 10 years now. I was vegetarian for 19 years before that
Not just like, love! I can so relate. I backpacked for 4 years in my youth and looking forward to doing it again, without all the stuff at home to think perhaps one of my children will want this. Time to set it all free so we all can be free. Your video was helpful in crystalizing this for me. Thank you "geek" like me 🙂
Hola, conecto muchísimo con tu forma de ver el mundo. Soy minimalista pero no tan extremista como tu. Valoro muchísimo tu forma de ver el mundo. Saludos desde Barcelona.
What is your occupation and sources of income that doesn't force you to have a professional wardrobe? I've watched some of yr videos and I especially like that your wardrobe fits into one back pack!!! I would like to do that, but how can someone with a job/occupation that requires a lot of clothes do that?
That would definitely be a challenge with a “business casual” wardrobe, which is one of the many reasons I avoid those jobs. I have my degree in business marketing, but after 2 months in a corporate office I knew this was absolutely not the path for me. Most of my career I was a performing artist- so wore costumes for a living lol, and then after that I have been a coach and choreographer (so all my clothes shown work for) and worked in restaurant that requires a simple uniform of jeans and a blouse. I am still at this same restaurant working as a bartender- it’s fun, physical, pays well, and gives me freedom 💜
@@Exploravore Hi!! I have an update for you regarding tip # 10. For the past month, before I donate or throw something away I say "You have served me well. Thank you so much." I cannot begin to tell you how it makes letting things go so much easier and without guilt. Again, I thank you for sharing this powerful advice in decluttering. Stay blessed up!
@@Exploravore What are your thoughts on scanning documents versus keeping hard copies as a means of reducing clutter? I know there are pros and cons to this. If documents are scanned and God forbid we don't have electricity to view them, then what? I appreciate your feedback. Thank you.
İ have limited clothes for summer, that are not all hell yes, but I need them because I'm not able to find replacements at the moment that I really love. And I want to essentially overhaul my entire wardrobe (or at least most of it) because a lot of it is old and not my style, I don't love the pieces, and a lot of it I actually really don't like. But I want to do it slowly and with great intention, only bring it pieces that I truly love and will stay in my wardrobe for a long time.... And slowly replace the ones I don't like. I want to get to a point where every item is a "hell yes!" 🤟
I always just recycled the paper but this last one I burned in a bonfire and did a ceremony of letting go of old karma with it. It felt AWESOME I highly recommend 😊🔥🔥
nice to find you here---i love nothing also..almost nothing too.the eating is so hard for me...i dont like complication to be healthy with food-- i would like to see alittle more of your choices---thank you---this is good--deatra
Hello! I eat very simple as well so I understand not wanting to be complicated! I have a video titled “what I eat in a day as a minimalist” if you want to check it out :)
Haha yes LOTR mega nerd here and obsessed with anything Viking. I don’t have a TV but when I was staying with my aunt and uncle last year I watched some of the Vikings show on Netflix and absolutely loved it. The Northman is one of my favorite films ever
I need to read the LOTR books. I've watched the movies. Reading books after watching the movie is fun too cause now you have an image of what the characters look like lol. @@Exploravore
😂 I also need out re: decluttering! We may be more essentialist than minimalist, but a video like this always prompts me to look around for any unused/unloved items. After watching another of your videos, I did a quick phone declutter (call history and texts), but today I deleted so many screenshots, photos, downloads, etc. Thank you for the inspiration!
That’s awesome Gina! Overtime it will become an effortless practice.. I hope you are experiencing more peace and lightheartedness as you continue on your simplification journey 🙏🏻✨
I have an issue with having stocked up on certain things when I got a good deal. Now I have too much of everything. But I feel like I should use it all up which would save me money over the span of several years, but at the same time I feel overwhelmed by the amount of stuff I have. I’ve also been selling my hoard of clothes and shoes for 5 years but still have hundreds of items. Ugh. Any suggestions on how to get past the idea of wanting to use things up and sell things to make some of the money back?
To me it’s a sunk cost- you already spent the money. Your time is precious and valuable too- I would rather lose out on some money that was already spent years ago than take precious time trying to sell things. When I want something gone, I donate it immediately. Sure maybe I lost some money, but in turn I’m helping those less fortunate who will gain the items, and I’m keeping my time free to do more important things 🌟
As far as “just in case” what are your feelings on keeping some things for emergency? Like a battery radio, flashlight, etc? I live in tornado alley & it’s always good to have an emergency kit
So I have no just in case items. Some may call this foolish, but I don’t like to live in fear, and I trust myself to be resourceful in the moment. I understand living somewhere where there is a constant possibility of something like a tornado warrants keeping things like these though
Most of my videos speak to this in some regard. The first step is to stop accumulation. If you are deep in habits, then this will require deep attention and focus. Start by putting your energies there.
So my sister and I are complete opposites- she is a maximalist and keeps all the things 😅 For old journals I always had recycled- with this last one though I burned it in a bonfire in a karmic release ceremony and it felt amazing 😁🔥
I was a natural minimalist my whole life, then when I got my first job in my twenties I fell into much more consumerism. When I turned 30 something inside me was calling me towards greater authenticity, so I began purging most of what I owned. With everything I let go of, I felt more happy, free and genuine :)
What do I do with more expensive pieces of clothing? Do I sell or donate? I’m at the point where I just don’t wanna look at it anymore myself because I spent too much money on it and it doesn’t fit right anyway for example a coat puffer coat and I’m only five Foot and it makes me look like the Michelin man.
Sell it if you have the time and patience for it, or you can find a friend that might like it. The money is a sunk cost regardless, so donating it is still a good option if you want to move more quickly in your declutter process 🩷
I have a box full of photos and would like to digitize them, but i dont know how to do it. Can you give me some suggestions or maybe even do a video on it on how to digitize photos and put them on dropbox. This is part of my downsizing that I'm doing for myself
So I did not have a digital scanner and did not want to buy one. Part of the picture decluttering involved just throwing away a lot that were either duplicates or similar, or just not that interesting, and only keeping the really good ones. For those I just literally took a picture of the picture on my phone and uploaded it to Drop Box from there. The best quality? Definitely not lol but it was the cheapest, simplest and fastest way to do it
Thanks, I don't have a scanner either so this seems like a good technique. I had also thought about sorting through them and just getting rid of the duplicates like you said and the ones that really don't mean anything and keeping the rest for digitizing. Btw, I have completed 3 days caffeine free and no adverse effects. Thanks for your help
I just feel a deep connection to Scandinavian/Viking/Old Norse pagan culture- everything about it speaks to my soul. I also grew up in northern Canada, so the beauty of the north is in my blood
@extrememinimalism I don’t put myself in any box of religion, but I am spiritually pagan in that Nature is my highest authority, and I am an animist, meaning I believe all things of the earth have some kind of soul to them.
I thought i was the only one who got joyously excited about decluttering🤣🤣🤣 Love the shirt. It looks great on you!
Thank you! And hell yes yay team declutter!! 😎
I appreciate your authenticity and realness: you’re not rehearsed and sanitized. And I love that you’re funny as hell.
Thank you! Yes in the moment is the only way I can roll 😎
You know what I love about you? You're unapologetically yourself without being snobby... I enjoy your sense of humor and your videos are awesome.
Thank you so much 😊🩷 Glad you are enjoying the vibes here ✨
@@Exploravore Absolutely! 🥰✨
“If it’s not a hell yes, it’s a hell no” will get me farther 🌿 Thx! So much good advice in your video.
Currently, going thru jeans/ pants.
Awesome!! One pant leg at a time and you will get there 😁
I'm glad I found your channel. I sadly learnt all of this the difficult way and wish I had a humble, down to earth, empathetic, kind and compassionate person who simply sits there and explains it all patiently. Also discovered youtube only like 6 years ago :)
Welcome to the family here new friend 💚✨
As a data nerd I want to tell you how the average American home probably doesn’t have anywhere close to 300,000 things. An organizer who went into homes where people made enough to hire an organizer and felt overwhelmed enough to hire an organizer was asked how many items she thought were in the average American home and she said 300,000. The LA Times quoted her and now this “statistic” is quoted citing the LA Times. (It’s even in Joshua Beckers book). There was never any study just one person’s guess. This is used as an example in statistics classes to show how a made up statistic can become a “fact” with proper citation and still not be true.
Someone made a RUclips video about how the average American home does not have 300,000 things. She and her husband have a baby and live in a three bedroom two bath house with a storage shed. They spent several days counting everything and had about 6,000 things.
Good to know! The average home still has a lot of things in it though ;)
Absolutely. I think most of us would be happier with less. I am enjoying your videos. Thanks for taking the time to make them.
İ am quite minimal, have done big Declutters, but still feel like I have too much stuff. And even so, a lot of it is small items like art supplies and craft and stationery.... Those things don't take up a lot of space, they are small in size but they would add up to a big number, I'm sure.... Every piece of paper, every tube of paint, every coloured pencil .... That feels overwhelming
@naomifreya1481 don’t worry so much about the number- it’s not a contest. If those little things like art supplies bring value and joy to your life, then keep them!
Thanks for that... I always thought as much as people own it couldn't be anywhere near that.
I like my weirdness too. So glad I found your channel. We have a lot in common and I like your approach to minimalism.
Welcome to the fam! 😊💕
So glad I found your channel.
Thank you for watching!! And welcome to the fam 🩵
I love decluttering and organizing, and those things come naturally to me. I do, however, still really enjoy watching videos like this one because I occasionally come upon a new perspective or a different way of doing something that I can incorporate into my life. The gem from this video was your "Thank you, you have served me well" philosophy. I love that idea and plan to start implementing it myself immediately! I've been trying to unsubscribe from things lately and to avoid adding new subscriptions of any sort, but I've watched a few of your videos now and just had to hit that subscribe button today. Keep up the great work with your fun and unique videos!
Thank you so much it is so cool to hear feedback like this ❤️❤️❤️
In regards to the notepad, having a nice expensive one is better because it also helps you to be more intentional about what you write down. When I got rid of notepads and paper and only had 1 notepad, I started doing more 😊
Yes! Preach! 😁
Love the new top! I really liked your minimalist wardrobe video but have been seeing you wear things that were not in the video but I really like that you replace the items vs. adding to the amount you had back when you made that video. Also way to go on 900 subscribers today! Your channel is exploding!
Thank you lacy!! The support from everyone has been so incredible. And yes that vid was from about a year ago when I first birthed this channel.. There were some old pieces that died and needed to be replaced, but for the most part it was one in one out :)
You are such an inspiration! So glad I found your Channel, you're essentially my minimalist goal 😄🌿
Thank you! 💕
Excellent points very helpful. I appreciate your unique and original way of BEING. Thank you😊
Thank you for that very kind reflection 🙏🏻🩵
Love your minimalist content. I also love to declutter. It is really liberating. Your videos inspire me to keep on trying to live and consume intentionally. That what more people should do. I’m looking forward to your next videos. Have a great day and greetings from Germany 🇩🇪
Thank you! Happy to be here and help as much as I can ❤️❤️
Just found your channel and it is so eye opening. I also love how you don’t put down past versions of yourself, like this is where I was then but there’s no negative self talk just accepting that stage for what it was. I struggle with guilt/shame from my past and it’s nice to hear someone respect their past without being bogged down by it currently. Great video 🩷
Welcome to the family here 🌸💜🌸 Glad you are finding resonance, and I hope you are able to transcend your feelings of guilt and shame. Self love is possible- it starts with a willingness 🙏🏻
I love your attitude and your sense of humor 😄 Your videos are inspiring and informative and also just sooooo much fun to watch.
Thank you Stefanie! 🤗
Ahhh I love your videos. Ur voice is amazing
Thank you!! 🤗
The way you speak is so soothing btw.
Thank you 🙏🏻✨
I LOVE getting rid of stuff. Next up is under the kitchen and bathroom sinks. When I had a big tent to re-home, I drove down to the homeless camp. A woman came over to greet me (they have a social organization within). I asked if she could use the tent, and she was VERY grateful. I was SO rewarded by doing that! It felt GREAT!
That is so wonderful to give directly to someone in need- it is a powerful act of love that we can all do more of. Happy decluttering 💚💚
Super!!!! With love from NC
I haven't been this inspired by minimalism in a while! I've struggled with sentimental items... I think just watching your videos gives me a kind of "permission" to let go of some things I thought I should keep. I like your attitude!
Glad you have found inspiration here! And YOU give YOURSELF permission 😉💞💞💞
You’re so wise ❤️🇦🇺
I have friend that ask me to help them declutter. I have been on my minimalist journey for the last 6 years or so. I also do the one in one out too. I am not down as much as I want to but I am getting there. I love your videos they are truly are inspiring. ❤
Thank you so much! And that’s awesome- keep going on your journey you will get there! 💥
Wow! You're the ONLY minimalist who has said anything even remotely related to my situation regarding costumes!! I have been a professional belly dancer my entire adult life and most of my costumes I made myself, sewing each and every bead by hand! Thinking about releasing these incredibly ornate costumes that I put so much time, care, and money into making and that have been such a huge part of my life is really difficult! However, several years ago, I had my first Material Possessions Burning Party and I burned a costume that held a LOT of significance for me! And everything was fine!! 😅💃🔥
Ah I love burn ceremonies!!! And that is so cool you are a belly dancer I think that’s such a beautiful art. Ultimately the decision is yours, but I can tell you from my experience I did not regret giving away my costumes at all- I have pictures of them and that is enough for me. I even gave away my USA apparel from when I was on the United States National Team, and just felt relief after. It created space for new things..
@@Exploravore I love it! Thanks for your insight! 😚💖💫
I am on my decluttering journey. I love your channel. somehow you helped me with Avery important decision. about moving. it was like it is easy when you are light. Thank you
You are so welcome and good luck on your decluttering journey! 👊🏻💥
Great advice! I keep a tote in my trunk so if I come across something I think I'm ready to declutter I can get it out of my space and deal with it when I leave the house.
I am so grateful your channel was recommended to me! 😊 Your apartment tour is what I envision as my goal, except I'm not willing to part with my books. 😄 Your channel is growing so fast too! May I ask how long you've been vegan?
Thank you so much for tuning in!! And if you love books then absolutely keep them! And yes I have been vegan for about 10 years now. I was vegetarian for 19 years before that
Nice 😊
Thanks for the video and tips. I really love your channel!
Thank you for watching!! 🌻
I’m so glad I found your videos 😊 You are so inspiring 😊
Thank you 🙏🏻🙏🏻✨
Not just like, love! I can so relate. I backpacked for 4 years in my youth and looking forward to doing it again, without all the stuff at home to think perhaps one of my children will want this. Time to set it all free so we all can be free. Your video was helpful in crystalizing this for me. Thank you "geek" like me 🙂
Yes let it go and be freeee! Thats awesome you got to experience backpacking 🌟
Hola, conecto muchísimo con tu forma de ver el mundo. Soy minimalista pero no tan extremista como tu. Valoro muchísimo tu forma de ver el mundo. Saludos desde Barcelona.
So grateful to have stumbled upon your channel. Love your energy, ideas, and authentic approach to minimalism and life. 💕
Thank you for this reflection, and welcome to the family here 🦋💙
Nice ideas!
I enjoy watching your videos so much
Thank you for watching! 🩵
I totally can relate to geeking out about decluttering!! 🌞
Love all your tips! Do you keep your journals when they’re used up, or do you declutter them?
Nope I declutter them right away 😄 I burned the last one I finished in a bonfire and held a little ceremony of karmic release 🔥🔥
Another great video! Thank you for your thoughts and ideas!
Thank you for watching!! Happy to be here creating and connecting :))
I love your blouse. I subscribed today.
Thank you and welcome to the family here Deirdra! 🌻🩵
You are my goal! Funny how 3 years ago I said I didn't want to be a minimalist I just need some of this stuff gone..... 😂
Minimalism can look however you want it to! Keep leaning in and you will find the balance that feels right for you 💖
What is your occupation and sources of income that doesn't force you to have a professional wardrobe? I've watched some of yr videos and I especially like that your wardrobe fits into one back pack!!! I would like to do that, but how can someone with a job/occupation that requires a lot of clothes do that?
That would definitely be a challenge with a “business casual” wardrobe, which is one of the many reasons I avoid those jobs. I have my degree in business marketing, but after 2 months in a corporate office I knew this was absolutely not the path for me. Most of my career I was a performing artist- so wore costumes for a living lol, and then after that I have been a coach and choreographer (so all my clothes shown work for) and worked in restaurant that requires a simple uniform of jeans and a blouse. I am still at this same restaurant working as a bartender- it’s fun, physical, pays well, and gives me freedom 💜
Oh but decluttering and lord of the rings are some of the best things the world have to offer us! Add cats and you’ve got the trifecta!
YES YES AND YES. If you see Aragorn, give him my number. 😜💕
I appreciate your lesson on the psychological aspect of decluttering. These tips are very helpful. Thank you 😊
PS: #10 resonated with me so much!
Glad you are finding some insight here 😊💕✨
@@Exploravore Hi!! I have an update for you regarding tip # 10.
For the past month, before I donate or throw something away I say "You have served me well. Thank you so much." I cannot begin to tell you how it makes letting things go so much easier and without guilt. Again, I thank you for sharing this powerful advice in decluttering. Stay blessed up!
@poetrygirl5309 Thank you so much for sharing this- I love to hear things like this 🙏🏻💖
@@Exploravore You're welcome:)
@@Exploravore What are your thoughts on scanning documents versus keeping hard copies as a means of reducing clutter? I know there are pros and cons to this. If documents are scanned and God forbid we don't have electricity to view them, then what? I appreciate your feedback. Thank you.
İ have limited clothes for summer, that are not all hell yes, but I need them because I'm not able to find replacements at the moment that I really love. And I want to essentially overhaul my entire wardrobe (or at least most of it) because a lot of it is old and not my style, I don't love the pieces, and a lot of it I actually really don't like. But I want to do it slowly and with great intention, only bring it pieces that I truly love and will stay in my wardrobe for a long time.... And slowly replace the ones I don't like. I want to get to a point where every item is a "hell yes!" 🤟
Take you time, be intentional, and have fun with it 🩵
I’d love to know what you do with your completed journals?? I have tons of completed ones and rarely look back at them.
I always just recycled the paper but this last one I burned in a bonfire and did a ceremony of letting go of old karma with it. It felt AWESOME I highly recommend 😊🔥🔥
I’m with ya!! 💕
Great tips! Thanks !!
Great video!
I just found your videos. You are smart and real about minimalism.
I just subscribed and I'm looking forward to more content.
Thank you, and welcome to the family here!! 🩵🦋🩵
You are brilliant.
I have been blessed to have many great teachers 🙏🏻✨
I love all your advice. Clever ideas. Thank You so much!
Glad you enjoyed! 🤗💞
nice to find you here---i love nothing also..almost nothing too.the eating is so hard for me...i dont like complication to be healthy with food-- i would like to see alittle more of your choices---thank you---this is good--deatra
Hello! I eat very simple as well so I understand not wanting to be complicated! I have a video titled “what I eat in a day as a minimalist” if you want to check it out :)
I absolutely love your videos 😍keep going
Thank you so much Natalia 🩵🌟
Wait a second. You like lord of the rings and Vikings? You watch the Vikings show? It's amazing. I think I like you more now haha :)
Haha yes LOTR mega nerd here and obsessed with anything Viking. I don’t have a TV but when I was staying with my aunt and uncle last year I watched some of the Vikings show on Netflix and absolutely loved it. The Northman is one of my favorite films ever
I need to read the LOTR books. I've watched the movies. Reading books after watching the movie is fun too cause now you have an image of what the characters look like lol. @@Exploravore
😂 I also need out re: decluttering! We may be more essentialist than minimalist, but a video like this always prompts me to look around for any unused/unloved items.
After watching another of your videos, I did a quick phone declutter (call history and texts), but today I deleted so many screenshots, photos, downloads, etc.
Thank you for the inspiration!
That’s awesome Gina! Overtime it will become an effortless practice.. I hope you are experiencing more peace and lightheartedness as you continue on your simplification journey 🙏🏻✨
Can you make a everything that i own Video?😊
ruclips.net/video/Y9NnjEyLqpg/видео.htmlsi=6ev9G6wshPSMzjNC
Check out my Ultra Minimalist Home Tour vid- every single thing I own is filmed in that :)
I have an issue with having stocked up on certain things when I got a good deal. Now I have too much of everything. But I feel like I should use it all up which would save me money over the span of several years, but at the same time I feel overwhelmed by the amount of stuff I have. I’ve also been selling my hoard of clothes and shoes for 5 years but still have hundreds of items. Ugh. Any suggestions on how to get past the idea of wanting to use things up and sell things to make some of the money back?
To me it’s a sunk cost- you already spent the money. Your time is precious and valuable too- I would rather lose out on some money that was already spent years ago than take precious time trying to sell things. When I want something gone, I donate it immediately. Sure maybe I lost some money, but in turn I’m helping those less fortunate who will gain the items, and I’m keeping my time free to do more important things 🌟
As far as “just in case” what are your feelings on keeping some things for emergency? Like a battery radio, flashlight, etc? I live in tornado alley & it’s always good to have an emergency kit
So I have no just in case items. Some may call this foolish, but I don’t like to live in fear, and I trust myself to be resourceful in the moment. I understand living somewhere where there is a constant possibility of something like a tornado warrants keeping things like these though
thank you
Welcome! 🙏🏻
I want a video on how to become an extreme minimalist.
Most of my videos speak to this in some regard. The first step is to stop accumulation. If you are deep in habits, then this will require deep attention and focus. Start by putting your energies there.
Hi 🙂 What do you do with your journals when you've completed one? As a writer, what does your sister do with them if she has any?
So my sister and I are complete opposites- she is a maximalist and keeps all the things 😅 For old journals I always had recycled- with this last one though I burned it in a bonfire in a karmic release ceremony and it felt amazing 😁🔥
Hi! How u decided to change ur life and be more minimalist?
I was a natural minimalist my whole life, then when I got my first job in my twenties I fell into much more consumerism. When I turned 30 something inside me was calling me towards greater authenticity, so I began purging most of what I owned. With everything I let go of, I felt more happy, free and genuine :)
What do I do with more expensive pieces of clothing? Do I sell or donate? I’m at the point where I just don’t wanna look at it anymore myself because I spent too much money on it and it doesn’t fit right anyway for example a coat puffer coat and I’m only five Foot and it makes me look like the Michelin man.
Sell it if you have the time and patience for it, or you can find a friend that might like it. The money is a sunk cost regardless, so donating it is still a good option if you want to move more quickly in your declutter process 🩷
What should I do About clothes that I buy in different sizes and it keeps piling up
Only keep the things that fit you right now 🩷
I really want to see your before and after! Your maximalist 20's juxtaposed to now.
Hah that would be a great video! All of that stuff is longggg gone though
I have a box full of photos and would like to digitize them, but i dont know how to do it. Can you give me some suggestions or maybe even do a video on it on how to digitize photos and put them on dropbox. This is part of my downsizing that I'm doing for myself
So I did not have a digital scanner and did not want to buy one. Part of the picture decluttering involved just throwing away a lot that were either duplicates or similar, or just not that interesting, and only keeping the really good ones. For those I just literally took a picture of the picture on my phone and uploaded it to Drop Box from there. The best quality? Definitely not lol but it was the cheapest, simplest and fastest way to do it
Thanks, I don't have a scanner either so this seems like a good technique. I had also thought about sorting through them and just getting rid of the duplicates like you said and the ones that really don't mean anything and keeping the rest for digitizing. Btw, I have completed 3 days caffeine free and no adverse effects. Thanks for your help
@markhines192 Awesome keep going!
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Food decluttering at the moment. I am never going to make gluten free pizza dough, so it’s going to the food bank.
Hahaha nice :)
What got you into vikings?
I just feel a deep connection to Scandinavian/Viking/Old Norse pagan culture- everything about it speaks to my soul. I also grew up in northern Canada, so the beauty of the north is in my blood
Awe, so are you into the pagan religion as well? @@Exploravore
@extrememinimalism I don’t put myself in any box of religion, but I am spiritually pagan in that Nature is my highest authority, and I am an animist, meaning I believe all things of the earth have some kind of soul to them.
95% of my closet has not been used in 6 months coz I WFH and only wear sweats or leggings
Sounds like it’s time to let some things go 😏😏 …what is WFH? I’m not hip with the new lingo lol
@@Exploravore WFH is work from home - clothes I love from when I worked in an office LOL
@raquelkutsch5600 oh hahah thanks 😄
😂 haha Michele is my name but please no I don’t want an $800 purse 😅
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'PromoSM' ☹️
Not sure what that means?