Comment below and share some other signs that I may have forgotten. Are you struggling with decluttering your space? Do you have too much stuff? Let me know.
Ronald L. Banks , I have way too much stuff. I have crap under the bed. I have crap in the closets. My kitchen counter is soooo cluttered. I’m gonna get it together before the end of the year.
I personally don’t have a lot of stuff, but the two other people in my house have way TOO much stuff. If I had my way, more than half of the other peoples’ stuff would be gone.
"Special occasion" items! Growing up, my mom had closets and dressers full of stuff for "special occasions" and most of it never got used. Not even once. Curtains, bed linens, tablecloths, towels, dishes, etc, all stored away for some undefined event that may or may not ever happen. I say LIFE is a special occasion and should be celebrated as such daily. ❤
Elysa this is a good one! I can definitely relax to the “special occasion” items you mentioned. Holding on to things you know you’ll never use! Also, you’re absolutely right! LIFE is a special occasion!
Great topic! This is probably a leftover from the time when special occasion items cost more and were stored away for special events. Most people bought these items only once and looked after them carefully. But then mass production came along and people could afford too many. So, not surprisingly, older women as the wise keepers of the keys still had a remnant of these habits. These days though the older wise women are showing how to live simply and well bringing back many of their great habits that have worked for centuries.
@@patriciamcdonald6149 That's definitely true. In special the "special occasion"-dishes and the silver cutlery as well as the sunday-church-dress and the blouse with the special jewelries inherited from great grand ma... everything just used on christmas, easter and maybe sth like the 60th birthday from a close family member or a 50-year anniversery... For everyday very simple and cheap items were used. But todays lifestyle would probabyl fit last century special occasion life style in most days...
I think another sign you have too many things is if a) you can't find something you own or b) you buy something only to realize you already had one but forgot about it
Currently me, just starting with my journey thanks to my little toddler and new live in boyfriend. This vid gave me that extra push.a huge purge is going to happen before moving day.
Annlaug Maria Tolo Moving is a great opportunity to ditch almost everything. Instead of hauling everything to your new home, haul it to Goodwill or the junkyard
You are just adorable! Great talk! My husband and I can say that we have a clutter-free home now. It has been a 3-year wonderful process. Lots of donations and selling. Social media deleted for mental peace. Now working on a healthier diet, getting rid of chemical cleaning products and finding ways of having a more sustainable lifestyle. I have minimalism in my veins...lol. Greetings again from Brazil!
Sandra ozio How great is no social media .. I got off Fake book a few years ago .. I played around with it twice - when it first came out and then a few years ago .. I cannot stand it .. I find RUclips educational and helpful .. Sending positive vibes to you and your husband 🙏🏼🇦🇺
When you find yourself scrolling Airbnb fantasizing about trip taking just so you can stay all night in a clean, uncluttered space, you might have too many things! *raises hand*
I know what you mean. I live in the Midwest and you’re right. The winters are crazy cold and the summer months have a mind of their own. Keep growing on your journey!
Once a month we have clear the cupboard week. We eat from what we have until we cannot put together a meal. Keeps from having old good but also makes you think when you buy because you know you will be eating it within the month
My clothes were the only thing I had trouble decluttering. I couldn't seem to make decisions, took too much time and kept too much. One January 1st I turned all my hangers around and told myself when I wore something I'd put it back the right way. I kept a basket for donations in there and if I pulled something out to wear and didn't like it I didn't put it back. The next January I donated everything still on a backwards hanger. After 3 years I had about 1/4 the clothes and it has stayed that way. If I buy something I get rid of something.
Ive heard that and it makes perfect sense. I need to try that myself. I still have clothes from HIGH SCHOOL that I know will never fit me again. You know... menopause and all! LOL.
I have read that a lot but haven't implemented yet. The problem is that I need to find second-hand hangers for environmental purposes. I haven't found that many yet (or not much time to dig around goodwills).
I recently had to get new heating installed and the workmen needed to access many areas at the same time, I had a massive task of trying to prepare for this. When I saw all the things piled up and was trying to move them around, I realized I had way too much stuff. I know this isn't something everybody has to go through, but it sure did make me think :)
I’m always purging closets, food pantry, and basement; wish I could say the same for my husband. I try not to put any emotion to an item unless it is super special. I sometimes like to give things away to the person that says “I like your.......” I will turn to them and say “Thank you, Do you want it?” Surprisingly, many times they will reply “yes.” Then I feel really good about getting rid of that item!
My mom, my sisters, & my brother all have 'too much stuff'. So easy to see! Eventually I noticed all the books stacked around my bedroom because my bookshelves were already full. I saw all the clothes that didn't fit in my closet and in my drawers. I saw... all my 'too much stuff'. Yup. Been decluttering all year & making progress. My books are up off the floor📚 My clothes all have a hanger or a home🧦 My junk drawer is now a utility drawer🔧 And my husband can breathe. Now he wants to play the minimalism game too❣️
I’m really happy to hear that you’re making progress and that both you and your husband can breathe now! I definitely hope that you continue to grow on your journey little.kitten!
You are right about The Medicine Cabinet. After My Dad died, we did a lot of cleaning and got rid of stuff, Old Razor Blades, Shaving Cream, Expired Makeup, Old Dental stuff ie Orajel although I keep this Razor for sentimental purposes. He had a lot of stuff that he didn't want to get rid of but it was making up for what he didn't have as a Little Boy.
It just occurred to me the other day that, what I thought was constant rearranging to find the best solution for our families needs, was actually just trying to fit too much into a cluttered space. Thank you for your validation. I'm starting, family of five, baby steps...
I'm a minimalist by nature, but still have to turn it up a few notches several times a year to live comfortably in my RV. Just dejunked several cabinets. Very liberating!
I know I have too much stuff. We have gotten rid of a ton of stuff since last spring. Yet, with 4 kids and a hoarder hubby, I still have a long way to go! Thanks for the inspiration to keep going!
Thirty years ago, after I stopped laughing, I listened carefully to George Carlin’s monologue on “STUFF “ and that set me on a path to becoming a minimalist. Detaching from consumerism and the need to have stuff has been the most freeing thing I have ever done for myself. Your advice and tips are “spot on”. I wish I would have been able to see this video back then....my path to minimizing would have been easier!
As you mentioned the storage containers, I looked over at the now empty containers in my home office since I've been purging and minimizing my things. I didn't realize how much stuff I had because everything was put away. Great video.
Exactly! I know the feeling! I use to have containers under my bed and in the closet. I was definitely surprised at how much I had once I pulled it out also. Keep growing your journey MsSassyMT
Your right about people coming over. I feel like they can go all over the house except my bedroom and garage. Im glad some people commented that it does not happen overnight but we do have to keep working on it.
Yes your journey is going to be unique to you, remember that. Decluttering is not a competition and it’s definitely not going to happen over night. I talk about slowing down in my recent video “why decluttering can be addictive” check that one out if you haven’t seen it. Keep growing on your journey! ruclips.net/video/jtbXrvgwQyc/видео.html
"Just in case"..... Oh yes! I've become sort of disabled so am unable to do yard work or house work like I used to. And even though I KNOW I won't be able to use another broom, vacuum, mop, trimmer, clipper, etc I can't declutter them because..... you know..... "just in case". I feel you Ronald!!!
the one about the house not being presentable was a GOOD POINT! we keep our home very tidy and I clean it deeply daily and EVERYONE wants to hang out here. another reason it needs daily cleaning. people have even said you would not want to see my house. you are so clean lets hang there. . .
I used to get the extra containers. I would buy more hangers. An extra shelf. A new bin. I never questioned myself. I thought I needed these things. It never occurred to me that I had too much stuff, and if I would just reduce or maintain my inventory, I wouldn’t need to keep buying more storage. I get it now, and I have been letting go of the stuff, and the bins, and the boxes, and the shelves, and probably at least 100 hangers! Thanks for the channel, love it.
Lol!! This is SO me!! The drawers coming open together, storage containers I "knew" would make the clutter go away, living out of my laundry basket-Ha!!! So me!!! You cracked me up!!! Thank you SO much for your honesty. You're a doll. New subby!
Cleaning stresses and overwhelms.....constantly trying to redecorate/organize to create more breathing room.....embarrassed to have people over. Me, me, and me. I've watched so many minimalism videos and this is the first one that really nailed it for me. Thank you for the motivation!
Every single one! Started my journey two years ago now and just this morning I had to go through my can cupboard again. A bag full!!!! Uhggg. What is that? Am I secretly afraid of starving? Am I that moody that I buy things and buy the time I put them away I have lost interest? I have to say the biggest mystery for me in this journey has been having to go back into some key areas again and again. But all aspects of myself, mind, body and soul have changed, opened, relaxed. Thank you for being a great inspiration point. I feel like I am listening to my own inner conversations when I spend time with your videos.😘
I can't tell you how much this sounds like me. 100%. Until about 3 weeks ago anyhow. I stumbled upon one of your videos, and they have been so helpful! As a full time working mom of of 4, I always felt defeated before I began. I took baby steps to declutter and it took off like wildfire. My entire family has noticed and loves the change. Our home is cleaner and more organized and now I don't stress cleaning. We can always find what we are looking for. And the best part is I don't feel now that I'd need to devote an entire weekend to just try to clean. It would actually get done. And the perk is I am not worried about someone just dropping by. Thank you so much for your great tips and content in your videos!
Oh how I feel ya about the two drawers coming out together when you only pull one out! 😂. Unfortunately, it’s my husband’s drawers when I’m putting away his laundry. I have no control over that, but all the annoyance. 😛
Yes, we have too much stuff we have bins in my sunroom3 of them and extra blankets in the garage my husband has a large bag of clothes. We are working on giving stuff away. Thank you for the encouragement. We are currently working in the garage, one room at a time.
Very valid points. I used to re arrange all the time. Pull it all out, "sort it" into said new containers etc, making it look beautiful for a few days.......well you know the story. Since clearing out and reducing stuff I virtually no longer move rooms around to create more space.
“Just in case”. Yessss! Everything I picked up and said, “just in case”, “maybe...” or “someday...” got tossed. And the whole “turn your hanger backwards and wait 6 months” thing applies here too. It’s possibilities and not reality. If you haven’t used it, you’re not going to.
OMG, you described me and my house exactly. I have just started my journey and I am working my way through the different areas of my life. I am finding it hard to let go of things from a happier time in my life. Things with Emotional attachments are the worst to let go of.
Things that have an emotional attachment you should definitely attack those things at your own pace. Don’t feel like you have to let go of everything now just because you’re starting to declutter. If you need more time to decide what you want to do with some of those items than take your time. Your journey is going to be unique to you, remember that!
It is good to leave those things til the last. By the time you have decluttered all the things you don't really care about, you have a better idea of what you really want. Decluttering is mainly just a matter of practising. Keep what you love, and keep nothing that makes you feel bad or sad or guilty. 🙂
Every year I buy less and less and I've thought that would be enough for things to start disappearing lol. I'm probably never going to be a minimalist because the souvenirs and gifts I get from friends mean a lot to me, but you've inspired me to clean out my closet. It takes me a while to do laundry, you're completely right. Love from Serbia xx
Minimalism is about getting rid of the things you don’t value/need or use. If your souvenirs are valuable to you, keep them. But don’t forget to look at the other areas of your life you may need to declutter
Omg this is fabulous...my girls dad is like this...he lives alone and our daughters n I decided to clean out the house....this man still had all my stuff I left behind when I lived there 20 yrs ago!!! My hygiene products in the cabinet under the bathroom sink were still there coverwd in dust....Im sending hom your videos so he can see its not a chick thing to declutter....THANK YOU RON 💜
Emotions or in remembrance of someone we hold things for long time. Although we rarely use them. Decluttering is the only solutions for feelings too... ❤️ & ☮️
Great advice. 80% of what you said applies to me! I have been purging for 2 weeks now and am determined to become a minimalist! I don't want to be so materialistic. Also, no more shopping if I'm bored. I can make better use of my time
I had too many movies in my collection. Always thought "but people will come over and look at my collection and even borrow some." The reality though these days is that no one comes over and if they do, they will surely not look at one's movie collection. No one cares. So I downsized my collection and donated most of those which I removed. Had like 300, now about 100. Will try to achieve a top 50 movie collection if I dare.
I know I have to many things....I have been donating a lot of stuff I haven’t used in yrs. it feels good to open my closet and be able to see what I have without digging thur hangers of clothes. I am going room by room....it’s getting better.. now if I could get rid of 3 kitchen tables I be happy. I leave alone LOL. Thank you for sharing .
Since decluttering and becoming more minimal (I’m not quite a minimalist) I feel so much better. Less stress, less anxiety. My home feels open and airy and clean. I love it!
Omg! The "just in case items" made me laugh. That is definitely me. They are all in containers which never get touched, and are taking up valuable space. What a great and enlightening video. I am slowly going through my "too much stuff" and donating to charity shops (I'm in London UK). It has been daunting, draining, and difficult. But I am beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. I just keep chipping away each weekend. Thank you for sharing your views. I have just subscribed.
Hey fierybeverley, sending love all the way to you in the UK. I appreciate the support and I’m really excited for you! It hard when you’re first getting started but when you see the life and things around you start to change it makes it worth it! Keep growing!
I hate when I have a house full of stuff, doubles and triples of some things. Then I will start a simple project - paint a plant pot, hang a picture, some little gardening thing. Then it will take me over an hour sometimes to locate the simplest supplies that I need to do my project! Why can't my stuff be in a place that makes sense? Why can't my stuff that I need be all together in one place? Why do I have to look through the house, garage, even the trunk of my car to find the few things I need for a simple project??? Ggggrrrrrrrrrr......... You are my inspiration, Ronald! Luv ya!
Whats interesting to me about this vid is that I have NEVER seen another like it... you see the typical vids on minimalism but this one actual gives a different vantage point and helps to look at things differently.... So many times I have seen people buy furniture/ containers etc to store the stuff they dont want in places better used for other things to try and make the home acceptable.... I have ALWAYS been minimal... grew up that way and there is soooo much pressure to amass items. You presented the idea of not letting people into the home due to excess...I didnt invite others into my space because I didnt want the critique of not having anything .. Made me smile... thank you for that...Opposite issues but same result... Well done... Like that you are a thinker... a good mind gets stronger with time... Jennifer
this video was very necessary for me. I have been decluttering for about 2 years now. I've gotten rid of so much but still ask myself if i have too much. You covered a lot of what I am dealing with. I'm excited to go home and make more change this weekend!
believe the Lord brought me to this point beginning 2014 ... and has been an ongoing project since. is a great feeling when you can see the top shelf and the floor of your closets. thanks for the inspiration to continue... great
Oh, for sure! I haven't even started yet. But when you mention the top shelf in the closet I think of mine. It has two boxes of old wedding related items from my last marriage to a drug addict/thief. But there were "good times", so its hard to get rid of. BUt the man died five years ago! Sigh.....
one of the first places the Lord had me begin was my bedroom ... there were too many things that seemed to collect dust, thus removed carpet and other surfaces that were dust collectors... dressers, chest of drawers and night stands... and went bare-bones ... box spring, bed stand and mattress. this gave a ne-newed freshness ... and from there it continued
You just described all my clutter issues. You make things more clear to me than almost anyone I've watched. This is of great value to me. I will be watching and waiting for your ebook.
I moved five times in 10 years from a 4 bedroom house to a smallish 2 bedroom apartment. I have been going through this process for the last year now. When you realize your packing and moving stuff that just ends up in a closet or draw never to come back out until you move again!
I think we all have those things we tend to forget about sometimes. I’m sure I’ll come across a few things like that once I decide to move as well. Hey keep growing on your journey sue5!
I have just done that! Bought 2 large containers for under the bed. Everything you say is spot on for me, I can relate to it all. OK today I make a start.
Uuuu a nice one! If you have stuff in weird places so you have to move things to get what you need. Same for the closet, if you need to take out half a drawer to take out what you need, you have too much stuff.
Hello, i am from Portugal and i really love yor vídeos. I want to say thank you because you inspire a lot of people. I'm new to minimalism and i'm in the begining of my journey and love poetry too. I feel myself changing for better with these new way to see the life and the world around me.
You just spoke to my ENTIRE soul. I'm gonna go home and start with that pile of mail and maybe I'll make it to under the bed before I go to sleep! Thank you for this!!
I found myself having to stop the video as you were talking about the signs as I found that I recognised some of these and I had to think about it as I recognised them. Phew!
Thank you for your honesty....I can totally identify with this big time with all your points...I never invite anyone to my house it's hard to maintain the extra stuff it gets messy easy,,, especially when I get really busy that's a big sign
Thank you. Love your videos. Just found you today through Sarah @ Abundantly Minimalist. I started this journey to become a Minimalist last August. I am totally amazed at how much stuff I had. I now have a capsule wardrobe. I a moment I thought I couldn’t do the wardrobe then I realized that I travel in a carry on suitcase for 5-6 weeks at a time therefore I have a capsule wardrobe. Live is so much better. I’m in The midst of another round of decluttering. Again, thanks.
Love your comments and ideas.. I have been downsizing and decluttering for a few years...I donate ...give to friends...and have a few yard sales each year...I inherited a lot of stuff from my parents and grandparents and trying to finish going through their stuff as well...we all have too much stuff and don't need it!!!
I’m everything on this list and I’m a mom of 7 kids. So imagine the frustration! Today I’m throwing so much stuff away. I can’t live like that! Everything you’re saying is on point
Yes I definitely fall into about four of these: 1. Storing clothes under the bed 2. Buying storage bins to store clothing 3. Just in case items 4. Keep unwanted gifts 5. Finding expired items in fridge. I have too many things and I thought i was doing good, I gotta do better!
I can definitely relate! This is exactly how I was at the beginning of my journey! I’m sure you’ll find more items the more start to let go of unwanted things. Keep growing!!
Living a minimalist lifestyle definitely has its challenges. I’m glad that you’re enjoying my content and I hope that you continue to grow along your journey!
Getting people to change my furniture around because it's too heavy for me to change most of it. But no matter how I arrange it, the place still looks cluttered!!
I have too many things because every I get invited anywhere, I think of going shopping because I can’t find what to wear in my closet. But After watching all your videos which, I must say they’re really well done short and straight forward. Im getting this this done ✅ I’m gonna clean up my closet.
@@NoirChat22 Start small. Like one drawer. If you do not use something regularly then recycle or give it away. Do not trash things. Very bad for the environment. For clothes - if you do not like say a top, if it does not bring you joy get rid of that. Read articles on theminimalists.com and also minimal life journal has nice things to read. Or play the mins game. Day 1 get rid of 1 thing, day 2 and so on to day 30 / 31. Repeat this regularly. Get rid of pent up feelings. Get toxic people out of your life. Even if it is family or any relatives. Kind greetings from Switzerland.
111 thank you so much for your advice. Don’t worry I don’t trash things if they can be reused I either sell them or donate them to thrift shops or give it away for free to someone who can use it. If a piece of clothing is to far gone I cut it up for rags or reuse it some how. I’m huge into recycling ever since I was 6 and am so happy other people like you are also. Thanks again have a beautiful day/night 😃
Wow, what an inspirational guy!! Man I swear I literally laughed about the organized storage containers, if that didn't hit home. I got rid of all that crap and the junk that was in it. Its so hard to say goodbye,but what a relief!! The journey isn't easy and I can't call myself a minimalist yet but I am working on it! Another interesting thing is to find videos on youtube about my journey. My initial thoughts were WTH, they have videos about this stuff. I am impressed and its refreshing to know that I am not alone in this journey.
Just to let you know these videos are helping, I got rid of a large bin full of books from college and even before then. I still need to de-clutter more closet and bookshelf space of more books I have read or those I likely never will read. Thanks again for the encouragement.
For me, I got so overwhelmed by everything - even lists or TV shows - that were THERE and had NO USE/Didn't make me happy. I got into a decluttering rage and threw shit away. I never do that. But it got too much this year, honestly, and now I want to make this a habit. It feels amazing.
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Comment below and share some other signs that I may have forgotten. Are you struggling with decluttering your space? Do you have too much stuff? Let me know.
Ronald L. Banks , I have way too much stuff. I have crap under the bed. I have crap in the closets. My kitchen counter is soooo cluttered. I’m gonna get it together before the end of the year.
Kenni Barnes that’s a really good goal. Start with one area and slowly work your way around the house! You got this!
If you have to constantly move stuff to 'hunt' for stuff, that's too much stuff.
That’s a great point Arlene! Thanks for sharing!
I personally don’t have a lot of stuff, but the two other people in my house have way TOO much stuff. If I had my way, more than half of the other peoples’ stuff would be gone.
I think just the fact we have to ask ourselves, “do I have too much stuff?” is probably a sign we have too much stuff.
You’re absolutely right! That’s a really good way to look at it!
sausha Aka My thoughts.
sausha Aka lol that’s true
Yup. You're right 👍🏿
Word.
I knew we had too much stuff when my husband thought we needed a bigger house.
Laurie McMillan 😳😳😳
Laurie McMillan 😂😂😂
I approve of your last name. Respect from Scotland.
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"Special occasion" items! Growing up, my mom had closets and dressers full of stuff for "special occasions" and most of it never got used. Not even once. Curtains, bed linens, tablecloths, towels, dishes, etc, all stored away for some undefined event that may or may not ever happen. I say LIFE is a special occasion and should be celebrated as such daily. ❤
Elysa this is a good one! I can definitely relax to the “special occasion” items you mentioned. Holding on to things you know you’ll never use! Also, you’re absolutely right! LIFE is a special occasion!
I love the positive energy Dana!
Elysa Francisco my mother in-law is the same way.
Great topic! This is probably a leftover from the time when special occasion items cost more and were stored away for special events. Most people bought these items only once and looked after them carefully. But then mass production came along and people could afford too many. So, not surprisingly, older women as the wise keepers of the keys still had a remnant of these habits. These days though the older wise women are showing how to live simply and well bringing back many of their great habits that have worked for centuries.
@@patriciamcdonald6149 That's definitely true. In special the "special occasion"-dishes and the silver cutlery as well as the sunday-church-dress and the blouse with the special jewelries inherited from great grand ma... everything just used on christmas, easter and maybe sth like the 60th birthday from a close family member or a 50-year anniversery... For everyday very simple and cheap items were used. But todays lifestyle would probabyl fit last century special occasion life style in most days...
I think another sign you have too many things is if a) you can't find something you own or b) you buy something only to realize you already had one but forgot about it
Two great points, thank you for sharing these!
Yep. Im just like that.
Yeah, I know I have bought 3 label makers over the years and can’t find any of them. Also scissors seem to constantly dissolve into thin air.
@@naomiquinlivan905 😆
Yes
Being a minimalist also means you can see any potential spiders better. Just in case you wanted any more motivation.
So true 😂
Yasssssss!
Very under-valued benefit
And I have arachnophobia ...
and why we should not paint walls a dark colour!
If you feel like no matter how much you clean up, your space still feels full and overwhelming, you may have too much stuff.
Great point! Thanks for sharing!
Yessssss!!!
If cleaning is stressing you out then you have too much
If you are renting space to put more stuff then yeah, you have too much
Great points Yunior! Really great points! Thanks for sharing.
Wow. I felt this!
If you dread moving day as the worst experience ever: that is a sure sign. I used to hate moving. Now it's much less daunting
That’s a great example! Thanks for sharing!
Currently me, just starting with my journey thanks to my little toddler and new live in boyfriend. This vid gave me that extra push.a huge purge is going to happen before moving day.
Annlaug Maria Tolo Moving is a great opportunity to ditch almost everything. Instead of hauling everything to your new home, haul it to Goodwill or the junkyard
it was a nightmare for me. Now I am trying harder to declutter and hopefully my next move won't be so tiring.
You are just adorable! Great talk! My husband and I can say that we have a clutter-free home now. It has been a 3-year wonderful process. Lots of donations and selling. Social media deleted for mental peace. Now working on a healthier diet, getting rid of chemical cleaning products and finding ways of having a more sustainable lifestyle. I have minimalism in my veins...lol. Greetings again from Brazil!
This is awesome, I am also making an effort to use more natural products and limit the chemicals I bring in my home.
Sandra ozio How great is no social media .. I got off Fake book a few years ago .. I played around with it twice - when it first came out and then a few years ago .. I cannot stand it .. I find RUclips educational and helpful .. Sending positive vibes to you and your husband 🙏🏼🇦🇺
He is adorable!
I wish I knew Minimalism a long time ago!
When you find yourself scrolling Airbnb fantasizing about trip taking just so you can stay all night in a clean, uncluttered space, you might have too many things! *raises hand*
Omg, yes!
The clothes storage is practical for those of us with 80-90° summers and -20° winters. Winter/summer storage is needed for some of us 😂
I know what you mean. I live in the Midwest and you’re right. The winters are crazy cold and the summer months have a mind of their own. Keep growing on your journey!
DuckPin2011 Yes yes - I’m in NY & we have 4 seasons... I definitely have 6 coats & 6 pairs of boots,
hey it is what it is..
Or 80 in the day and 32 at night
Once a month we have clear the cupboard week. We eat from what we have until we cannot put together a meal. Keeps from having old good but also makes you think when you buy because you know you will be eating it within the month
That is such an excellent idea! I might have to do that!
My clothes were the only thing I had trouble decluttering. I couldn't seem to make decisions, took too much time and kept too much. One January 1st I turned all my hangers around and told myself when I wore something I'd put it back the right way. I kept a basket for donations in there and if I pulled something out to wear and didn't like it I didn't put it back. The next January I donated everything still on a backwards hanger. After 3 years I had about 1/4 the clothes and it has stayed that way. If I buy something I get rid of something.
Love this strategy!
Ive heard that and it makes perfect sense. I need to try that myself. I still have clothes from HIGH SCHOOL that I know will never fit me again. You know... menopause and all! LOL.
poodlegirl55 I really like this concept and will do the same thing ... great idea 🙏🏼🇦🇺
I have read that a lot but haven't implemented yet. The problem is that I need to find second-hand hangers for environmental purposes. I haven't found that many yet (or not much time to dig around goodwills).
I recently had to get new heating installed and the workmen needed to access many areas at the same time, I had a massive task of trying to prepare for this. When I saw all the things piled up and was trying to move them around, I realized I had way too much stuff. I know this isn't something everybody has to go through, but it sure did make me think :)
Sometimes it takes situations like this to open our eyes and make us think! I’m excited for you Jessica. Keep growing on your journey!
This is similar to my situation. The power company showed up, unannounced to change out the main power supply box. It was a wake up call.
But did you get rid of some excess?
This video is almost 100% me right now. I feel so overwhelmed by stuff.
Sebastian Blake time to start giving!! 🤙🏾
I’m always purging closets, food pantry, and basement; wish I could say the same for my husband. I try not to put any emotion to an item unless it is super special. I sometimes like to give things away to the person that says “I like your.......” I will turn to them and say “Thank you, Do you want it?” Surprisingly, many times they will reply “yes.” Then I feel really good about getting rid of that item!
I've done this too! It feels Amazing! But I'm a giver by nature, anyway!!!
My mom, my sisters, & my brother all have 'too much stuff'. So easy to see! Eventually I noticed all the books stacked around my bedroom because my bookshelves were already full. I saw all the clothes that didn't fit in my closet and in my drawers. I saw... all my 'too much stuff'. Yup. Been decluttering all year & making progress. My books are up off the floor📚 My clothes all have a hanger or a home🧦 My junk drawer is now a utility drawer🔧 And my husband can breathe. Now he wants to play the minimalism game too❣️
I’m really happy to hear that you’re making progress and that both you and your husband can breathe now! I definitely hope that you continue to grow on your journey little.kitten!
Good job little kitten!
"If you have to store things under your bed" well i sleep in a loft bed, almost everything I own is under my bed :P
But seriously, love you❤
You are right about The Medicine Cabinet. After My Dad died, we did a lot of cleaning and got rid of stuff, Old Razor Blades, Shaving Cream, Expired Makeup, Old Dental stuff ie Orajel although I keep this Razor for sentimental purposes. He had a lot of stuff that he didn't want to get rid of but it was making up for what he didn't have as a Little Boy.
You have such a fabulous smile! I can tell you are truly happy with the direction you have taken your life. 👍🏼
I am! It’s a journey and I’m still growing and learning but I’m really am enjoying it!
It just occurred to me the other day that, what I thought was constant rearranging to find the best solution for our families needs, was actually just trying to fit too much into a cluttered space. Thank you for your validation. I'm starting, family of five, baby steps...
I'm a minimalist by nature, but still have to turn it up a few notches several times a year to live comfortably in my RV. Just dejunked several cabinets. Very liberating!
Not only are you smart and charismatic, you radiate kindness and humility. I love to watch your videos.
The one about the clothes under the bed in storage bins hit home. As did the one about standing in front of my closet for hours.
I know I have too much stuff. We have gotten rid of a ton of stuff since last spring. Yet, with 4 kids and a hoarder hubby, I still have a long way to go! Thanks for the inspiration to keep going!
If you have multiple storage units outside your home.... you’re a hoarder
Thirty years ago, after I stopped laughing, I listened carefully to George Carlin’s monologue on “STUFF “ and that set me on a path to becoming a minimalist. Detaching from consumerism and the need to have stuff has been the most freeing thing I have ever done for myself.
Your advice and tips are “spot on”. I wish I would have been able to see this video back then....my path to minimizing would have been easier!
As you mentioned the storage containers, I looked over at the now empty containers in my home office since I've been purging and minimizing my things. I didn't realize how much stuff I had because everything was put away. Great video.
Exactly! I know the feeling! I use to have containers under my bed and in the closet. I was definitely surprised at how much I had once I pulled it out also. Keep growing your journey MsSassyMT
Your right about people coming over. I feel like they can go all over the house except my bedroom and garage. Im glad some people commented that it does not happen overnight but we do have to keep working on it.
Yes your journey is going to be unique to you, remember that. Decluttering is not a competition and it’s definitely not going to happen over night. I talk about slowing down in my recent video “why decluttering can be addictive” check that one out if you haven’t seen it. Keep growing on your journey!
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"Just in case"..... Oh yes! I've become sort of disabled so am unable to do yard work or house work like I used to. And even though I KNOW I won't be able to use another broom, vacuum, mop, trimmer, clipper, etc I can't declutter them because..... you know..... "just in case". I feel you Ronald!!!
the one about the house not being presentable was a GOOD POINT! we keep our home very tidy and I clean it deeply daily and EVERYONE wants to hang out here. another reason it needs daily cleaning. people have even said you would not want to see my house. you are so clean lets hang there. . .
Bro! You hit every category I'm guilty of.
I used to get the extra containers. I would buy more hangers. An extra shelf. A new bin. I never questioned myself. I thought I needed these things. It never occurred to me that I had too much stuff, and if I would just reduce or maintain my inventory, I wouldn’t need to keep buying more storage. I get it now, and I have been letting go of the stuff, and the bins, and the boxes, and the shelves, and probably at least 100 hangers! Thanks for the channel, love it.
Lol!! This is SO me!! The drawers coming open together, storage containers I "knew" would make the clutter go away, living out of my laundry basket-Ha!!! So me!!! You cracked me up!!! Thank you SO much for your honesty. You're a doll. New subby!
This is so spot on man. I'm going to be 50 this year and I relate to EVERY SINGLE one of these. Well done.
Cleaning stresses and overwhelms.....constantly trying to redecorate/organize to create more breathing room.....embarrassed to have people over. Me, me, and me.
I've watched so many minimalism videos and this is the first one that really nailed it for me. Thank you for the motivation!
I’m really happy that I was able to connect with you and motivate you Jamie! Keep growing and learning on your journey!
Every single one! Started my journey two years ago now and just this morning I had to go through my can cupboard again. A bag full!!!! Uhggg. What is that? Am I secretly afraid of starving? Am I that moody that I buy things and buy the time I put them away I have lost interest? I have to say the biggest mystery for me in this journey has been having to go back into some key areas again and again. But all aspects of myself, mind, body and soul have changed, opened, relaxed. Thank
you for being a great inspiration point. I feel like I am listening to my own inner conversations when I spend time with your videos.😘
I can't tell you how much this sounds like me. 100%. Until about 3 weeks ago anyhow. I stumbled upon one of your videos, and they have been so helpful! As a full time working mom of of 4, I always felt defeated before I began. I took baby steps to declutter and it took off like wildfire. My entire family has noticed and loves the change. Our home is cleaner and more organized and now I don't stress cleaning. We can always find what we are looking for. And the best part is I don't feel now that I'd need to devote an entire weekend to just try to clean. It would actually get done. And the perk is I am not worried about someone just dropping by. Thank you so much for your great tips and content in your videos!
I discovered I spent valuable time searching for something.
Oh how I feel ya about the two drawers coming out together when you only pull one out! 😂.
Unfortunately, it’s my husband’s drawers when I’m putting away his laundry. I have no control over that, but all the annoyance. 😛
Yes, we have too much stuff we have bins in my sunroom3 of them and extra blankets in the garage my husband has a large bag of clothes. We are working on giving stuff away. Thank you for the encouragement. We are currently working in the garage, one room at a time.
Love this. I knew I had too many things when I started to misplace things too often in my home. It would then take ages to locate the item sometimes
I know the feeling! When I first started decluttering I found things I thought I got rid of a long time ago!
Very valid points. I used to re arrange all the time. Pull it all out, "sort it" into said new containers etc, making it look beautiful for a few days.......well you know the story. Since clearing out and reducing stuff I virtually no longer move rooms around to create more space.
Lovely to see a black man doing this 😍
Why? I don't understand what you mean-no offence meant.
I'm not in the USA.. Such a weird thing to say. I don't get the point?
“Just in case”. Yessss! Everything I picked up and said, “just in case”, “maybe...” or “someday...” got tossed. And the whole “turn your hanger backwards and wait 6 months” thing applies here too. It’s possibilities and not reality. If you haven’t used it, you’re not going to.
I love the motivation in your comment! Keep growing on your journey!
Yess to these “just in case” 😩items 🤦🏾♀️ that’s the next step in my decluttering process.
OMG, you described me and my house exactly. I have just started my journey and I am working my way through the different areas of my life. I am finding it hard to let go of things from a happier time in my life. Things with Emotional attachments are the worst to let go of.
Things that have an emotional attachment you should definitely attack those things at your own pace. Don’t feel like you have to let go of everything now just because you’re starting to declutter. If you need more time to decide what you want to do with some of those items than take your time. Your journey is going to be unique to you, remember that!
It is good to leave those things til the last. By the time you have decluttered all the things you don't really care about, you have a better idea of what you really want. Decluttering is mainly just a matter of practising. Keep what you love, and keep nothing that makes you feel bad or sad or guilty. 🙂
Every year I buy less and less and I've thought that would be enough for things to start disappearing lol. I'm probably never going to be a minimalist because the souvenirs and gifts I get from friends mean a lot to me, but you've inspired me to clean out my closet. It takes me a while to do laundry, you're completely right. Love from Serbia xx
Minimalism is about getting rid of the things you don’t value/need or use. If your souvenirs are valuable to you, keep them. But don’t forget to look at the other areas of your life you may need to declutter
Mr. Banks: Whenever I feel a bit blah, I turn to your videos. They give me a great upbeat feeling. Thank you for who you are and what you do!
Omg this is fabulous...my girls dad is like this...he lives alone and our daughters n I decided to clean out the house....this man still had all my stuff I left behind when I lived there 20 yrs ago!!! My hygiene products in the cabinet under the bathroom sink were still there coverwd in dust....Im sending hom your videos so he can see its not a chick thing to declutter....THANK YOU RON 💜
Emotions or in remembrance of someone we hold things for long time. Although we rarely use them.
Decluttering is the only solutions for feelings too...
❤️ & ☮️
Great advice. 80% of what you said applies to me! I have been purging for 2 weeks now and am determined to become a minimalist! I don't want to be so materialistic. Also, no more shopping if I'm bored. I can make better use of my time
I like the way you’re thinking! Keep heading in the direction you’re going. I’m excited for you!
Less is best...have only what you truly love and use ...great video thanks
Haha, "too many things if you constantly rearrange the room." That's me!!! Subscribed.
I had too many movies in my collection. Always thought "but
people will come over and look at my collection and even borrow some."
The reality though these days is that no one comes over and if they do, they will surely not look at one's movie collection. No one cares.
So I downsized my collection and donated most of those which I removed. Had like 300, now about 100. Will try to achieve a top 50 movie collection if I dare.
Keep growing! I use to have a lot of dvds also then I realize I haven’t watched any of them in years.
@@RonaldLBanks I will, thanks!
I was the same way with books!
I know I have to many things....I have been donating a lot of stuff I haven’t used in yrs. it feels good to open my closet and be able to see what I have without digging thur hangers of clothes. I am going room by room....it’s getting better.. now if I could get rid of 3 kitchen tables I be happy. I leave alone LOL. Thank you for sharing .
Yes, yes, yes!!!! So true about the containers. Guilty. The worst part is I have so many empty containers. And that drawer. Omg I have that drawer
Since decluttering and becoming more minimal (I’m not quite a minimalist) I feel so much better. Less stress, less anxiety. My home feels open and airy and clean. I love it!
Omg! The "just in case items" made me laugh. That is definitely me. They are all in containers which never get touched, and are taking up valuable space. What a great and enlightening video. I am slowly going through my "too much stuff" and donating to charity shops (I'm in London UK). It has been daunting, draining, and difficult. But I am beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. I just keep chipping away each weekend. Thank you for sharing your views. I have just subscribed.
Hey fierybeverley, sending love all the way to you in the UK. I appreciate the support and I’m really excited for you! It hard when you’re first getting started but when you see the life and things around you start to change it makes it worth it! Keep growing!
I hate when I have a house full of stuff, doubles and triples of some things. Then I will start a simple project - paint a plant pot, hang a picture, some little gardening thing. Then it will take me over an hour sometimes to locate the simplest supplies that I need to do my project! Why can't my stuff be in a place that makes sense? Why can't my stuff that I need be all together in one place? Why do I have to look through the house, garage, even the trunk of my car to find the few things I need for a simple project??? Ggggrrrrrrrrrr......... You are my inspiration, Ronald! Luv ya!
Hey Judie, thank you. I appreciate the love! Keep growing and learning on your journey!
You're an inspiration Ronald, thank you for having the courage to say these are things you are also working on. Hats off to you brother...
Drawers stuffed to the max! That's me!!! 🤣🤣🤣 All my drawers are like that!
Whats interesting to me about this vid is that I have NEVER seen another like it... you see the typical vids on minimalism but this one actual gives a different vantage point and helps to look at things differently.... So many times I have seen people buy furniture/ containers etc to store the stuff they dont want in places better used for other things to try and make the home acceptable....
I have ALWAYS been minimal... grew up that way and there is soooo much pressure to amass items. You presented the idea of not letting people into the home due to excess...I didnt invite others into my space because I didnt want the critique of not having anything .. Made me smile... thank you for that...Opposite issues but same result... Well done... Like that you are a thinker... a good mind gets stronger with time... Jennifer
this video was very necessary for me. I have been decluttering for about 2 years now. I've gotten rid of so much but still ask myself if i have too much. You covered a lot of what I am dealing with. I'm excited to go home and make more change this weekend!
Hey I’m glad I sparked some excitement and drive in you LessBodyMoreHeart! Keep growing and learning on your journey!
believe the Lord brought me to this point beginning 2014 ... and has been an ongoing project since.
is a great feeling when you can see the top shelf and the floor of your closets.
thanks for the inspiration to continue... great
Oh, for sure! I haven't even started yet. But when you mention the top shelf in the closet I think of mine. It has two boxes of old wedding related items from my last marriage to a drug addict/thief. But there were "good times", so its hard to get rid of. BUt the man died five years ago! Sigh.....
one of the first places the Lord had me begin was my bedroom ... there were too many things that seemed to collect dust,
thus removed carpet and other surfaces that were dust collectors... dressers, chest of drawers and night stands... and went bare-bones ... box spring, bed stand and mattress.
this gave a ne-newed freshness ...
and from there it continued
You just described all my clutter issues. You make things more clear to me than almost anyone I've watched. This is of great value to me. I will be watching and waiting for your ebook.
I moved five times in 10 years from a 4 bedroom house to a smallish 2 bedroom apartment. I have been going through this process for the last year now. When you realize your packing and moving stuff that just ends up in a closet or draw never to come back out until you move again!
I think we all have those things we tend to forget about sometimes. I’m sure I’ll come across a few things like that once I decide to move as well. Hey keep growing on your journey sue5!
I have just done that! Bought 2 large containers for under the bed. Everything you say is spot on for me, I can relate to it all. OK today I make a start.
This man described my life!!! Time to get decluttered!
You are a really smart guy. I'm so glad you are sharing this wisdom with the world!!
Uuuu a nice one! If you have stuff in weird places so you have to move things to get what you need. Same for the closet, if you need to take out half a drawer to take out what you need, you have too much stuff.
Hello, i am from Portugal and i really love yor vídeos. I want to say thank you because you inspire a lot of people. I'm new to minimalism and i'm in the begining of my journey and love poetry too. I feel myself changing for better with these new way to see the life and the world around me.
You just spoke to my ENTIRE soul. I'm gonna go home and start with that pile of mail and maybe I'll make it to under the bed before I go to sleep! Thank you for this!!
I found myself having to stop the video as you were talking about the signs as I found that I recognised some of these and I had to think about it as I recognised them. Phew!
Thank you for your honesty....I can totally identify with this big time with all your points...I never invite anyone to my house it's hard to maintain the extra stuff it gets messy easy,,, especially when I get really busy that's a big sign
I’m gonna need you to stop talking about me!!! Gosh I needed to hear this. I’m making changes and will get better.
Thank you. Love your videos. Just found you today through Sarah @ Abundantly Minimalist. I started this journey to become a Minimalist last August. I am totally amazed at how much stuff I had. I now have a capsule wardrobe. I a moment I thought I couldn’t do the wardrobe then I realized that I travel in a carry on suitcase for 5-6 weeks at a time therefore I have a capsule wardrobe. Live is so much better. I’m in The midst of another round of decluttering. Again, thanks.
This is awesome Robbie! I'm really excited for you and this new journey you're on. Keep growing! If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
If you have moved more than once and still haven’t used the item it just travels with you...guilty 🖐🏽
Love your comments and ideas..
I have been downsizing and decluttering for a few years...I donate ...give to friends...and have a few yard sales each year...I inherited a lot of stuff from my parents and grandparents and trying to finish going through their stuff as well...we all have too much stuff and don't need it!!!
I’m everything on this list and I’m a mom of 7 kids. So imagine the frustration! Today I’m throwing so much stuff away. I can’t live like that! Everything you’re saying is on point
Yes I definitely fall into about four of these: 1. Storing clothes under the bed 2. Buying storage bins to store clothing 3. Just in case items 4. Keep unwanted gifts 5. Finding expired items in fridge. I have too many things and I thought i was doing good, I gotta do better!
I can definitely relate! This is exactly how I was at the beginning of my journey! I’m sure you’ll find more items the more start to let go of unwanted things. Keep growing!!
Just found your channel, very good videos! I just started my minimalism journey, it's a process, especially since I live with 3 other humans!!
Living a minimalist lifestyle definitely has its challenges. I’m glad that you’re enjoying my content and I hope that you continue to grow along your journey!
Getting people to change my furniture around because it's too heavy for me to change most of it.
But no matter how I arrange it, the place still looks cluttered!!
Loved this one too!!!! I started this journey the past couple of weeks. Getting rid of stuff is freeing. Good for your soul. :)
Yes I agree, it makes you feel good when you let go! Keep growing on your journey Denise!
I have too many things because every I get invited anywhere,
I think of going shopping because I can’t find what to wear in my closet.
But After watching all your videos which,
I must say they’re really well done short and straight forward.
Im getting this this done ✅
I’m gonna clean up my closet.
I’m excited for you and your journey Ajoh Wong. Keep growing and learning on your journey!
Ronald L. Banks thanks 🙏
I got into it today three big bags packed ready to go to their new home wherever that is.
I’m feeling very light already.
Who let you in my house 😂😂😂 I feel personally attacked 😂😂😂 this whole video is so me and thanks I needed to hear this
Haha 😂 hey I was honestly sharing truths about myself. I’m really happy to hear that you can relate. Keep growing on your journey!
Have you started getting rid of things yet. 2020 is coming to
an end ad well.
I’m actually going to be working on clearing out things this week. The clutter is adding stress to mylife. Time to get it out of my life
@@NoirChat22 Start
small. Like one drawer. If you
do not use something regularly
then recycle or give it away. Do
not trash things. Very bad for
the environment. For clothes -
if you do not like say a top, if
it does not bring you joy get
rid of that. Read articles on
theminimalists.com and also
minimal life journal has nice
things to read. Or play the
mins game. Day 1 get rid of
1 thing, day 2 and so on to
day 30 / 31. Repeat this
regularly. Get rid of pent
up feelings. Get toxic
people out of your life.
Even if it is family or any
relatives. Kind greetings
from Switzerland.
111 thank you so much for your advice. Don’t worry I don’t trash things if they can be reused I either sell them or donate them to thrift shops or give it away for free to someone who can use it. If a piece of clothing is to far gone I cut it up for rags or reuse it some how. I’m huge into recycling ever since I was 6 and am so happy other people like you are also. Thanks again have a beautiful day/night 😃
I'm starting to get rid of those just-in-case things now. Thank you! :)
That’s awesome Aziza! That’s going to be a game changer for you on your journey! Keep growing!
Everything you said I do thanks for your encouragement
Stumbled upon your channel. Gotta say, you produce amazing content. You have a bright future with this.
I appreciate that Average Jay! Thank you! Keep growing on your journey!
@@RonaldLBanks I agree. You are such a charming man and it's still fantastic to see a guy talking about minimalism rather than a young loud girl
I had "expired" clothing. I thought I had all these options for nice occasions...but 90% of them no longer fit...
Living out of my laundry basket!!
You caught me... 🙄🤦♀️🤫
Time to do something about that...
Wow, what an inspirational guy!! Man I swear I literally laughed about the organized storage containers, if that didn't hit home. I got rid of all that crap and the junk that was in it. Its so hard to say goodbye,but what a relief!! The journey isn't easy and I can't call myself a minimalist yet but I am working on it! Another interesting thing is to find videos on youtube about my journey. My initial thoughts were WTH, they have videos about this stuff. I am impressed and its refreshing to know that I am not alone in this journey.
Just to let you know these videos are helping, I got rid of a large bin full of books from college and even before then. I still need to de-clutter more closet and bookshelf space of more books I have read or those I likely never will read. Thanks again for the encouragement.
For me, I got so overwhelmed by everything - even lists or TV shows - that were THERE and had NO USE/Didn't make me happy.
I got into a decluttering rage and threw shit away. I never do that. But it got too much this year, honestly, and now I want to make this a habit. It feels amazing.
I do my all my laundry once every two weeks in those tiny laundry machines, I'm SOO grateful I have access to a dryer!
So many of these things rang true for me.. good food for thought as I try to continue clearing out my life. Thank you!
I am certain you have been to my house-you are describing me perfectly-have just decided to change my ways
Haha I’m happy that this video resonated with you so much Marlene! I’m glad that you’re starting your journey as well, that’s awesome!
I love your personality so much! I'm decluttering today. That's me with the overstuffed drawers and storing unused items under the bed. 🤣🤣🤣🤣
That was my life for the longest time as well! I also lived out of my laundry basket instead of putting the clothes away! 🫣😂
If you have multiple clothing items with tags still on after months you probably didn’t need them. Buy what you need. Use what you have
Every one of these. Ouch 😕 I have lots of work to do. Thanks for sharing