I’ve been declutterring for some time now…it is so freeing…..gave up a couple of volunteer jobs I had….It became too much like a job…I AM RETIRED….i was tired of the commitment ….but most of all ….IM IN THE PROCESS OF GIVING UP NEEDY-TOXIC PEOPLE IN MY LIFE….energy sucking people…..I’m sorry if that sounds harsh….but at 67 yrs old…I’m learning how to put boundaries into,place
Certain relationships can make life more challenging. Years ago, I decided to consider the pros and cons of any given relationship, allow myself time before making a decision one way or the other, then either committing to the relationship or letting it go. I have fewer people in my life now but most of those who remain are welcome and appreciated.
My BFF has dementia. We used to go to dinners, have fun, and dance, and I miss her. I'm an empty nester. Started to declutter my house and down size. It's overwhelming since we live here for 35 years and with 4 children. I was a global traveler and enjoyed all the different places I've gone to, but with these old bones it's getting more difficult. So many of my coworkers and relatives have passed. We are trying to simplify. It's not easy since we are in our 80's.
I have given up more than 10 things including my long love career for more than 20 years just to bringing myself back again and now I’m only focusing on my new hobby which is gardening and stress free and it’s feels so good and no regrets 🥰
It's good to be detached from material things, as this lady says. In addition, it is very important to consider having a more spiritual focus. As we ll know, every human being is, eventually, going to leave this world and enter the heavenly realm. This is nothing to be afraid of, but to look forward to. We prepare for this journey by thinking of others more and less about ourselves. Warmest blessings to all.
6:41 I finally admitted to myself that I am terrible at crocheting. I’ve made a few things but can never get to that next level. So I’m getting rid of all my yarns, needles, how to books and patterns and I’m ok with that. 😊
Wow! You hit all the spots I need to do. The part about saying no and pleassing others is so true . I love all that you said. I will continue to follow you. Thank you.
I ditched my one and only TV in December 2010 and I've never looked back. That time was replaced with reading from my library of books on a variety of topics; much better than reading from blue-lit monitors. I'm a senior myself and now realizing that as I spend more time in my home, environment is far more critical than when I was gone most of the time. That's where I'm at now, looking for ways to improve my environment especially post cancer. When we're older, we can't handle stress as when we were younger. A calming environment is critical for those now in their sunset years. Gardening is another therapeutic activity. As a newbie in that arena, I need to start with the container gardening to prove that I can do it. Hope so.🙏 Time will tell.
I ditched my TV more than 20 years ago.. there is such freedom not being glued to TV… I love 💕 reading, exercising, cleaning house, and just going for walks around the lake is so wonderful…
I'm so glad I found you! I just discovered you today. You have me hooked. I'm so glad you get right to the point and not waste a lot of time that I don't have. Can't wait till I see your next video. I sooooo needed this advice...
Hi, I just saw your video for the first time. I'm definitely a minimalist, but after some tears at it I'm still working on it. I'm almost fully decluttered now. The more stuff you have around, even if hidden, you know it's there. And so it eats up our attention. We only have so many "attention units" available and so we don't want them taken up by totally unneeded items ,of any kind. Same guess for activities, everything. Then as you say we can just focus on (and are able to give our full attention to) the things that matter to us. And there are things we cannot fully control, as with caretaking elderly parents, so the less unneeded things going on in our life the better, so we can handle these essential things or responsibilities. Living our own life is a lot easier like you said when we let go of the approval or keeping up with the Jone's. That's exhausting and really just lost and useless time we can't get back. The need to keep up with the latest news, especially around elections, is particularly harmful I think, and truly is just way too much information. We once did not have more than the encyclopedia and the library, dear how did we get through the day? The Internet is very helpful, but we can't let it run us. That's sad. I see people all the time driving and looking at their phones. It's astonishing peoples' "need' to stay on top of everything every minute of the day. That's really a sad life, I don't care if they are driving a 80k car doing it! I'm sure they think the "made it", so need to just keep it up. And materialism, don't get me started on the new Tesla trucks!
@@ericeichstaedt2357 Great points! So true that even if the items are hidden, they are still there. I need to work on some of my hidden areas. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for a very helpful video. The hobby I am calling quits to is cross-stitching. I started out strong, but then the kit just sat there in my closet, barely touched. I spent more time researching and buying kits then I did the actual hobby.
@@LittleRoseMouse I can completely relate. I had one cross stitch kit that took me a year to finish and it was supposed to be easy. I just learned that cross-stitching wasn’t for me. Thank you for sharing!
Yes I totally agree with you. In my younger years I wanted to climb the career ladder to be a leader so bad that I drove myself to hyperventilating and hypertension. After retiring for 13 years, I totally could care less about striving to be the best. In hindsight, I couldn’t believe Why I had such a big ambition in those days.
I put my life in reverse and got rid of a lot of stuff, activities, relationships, and anything that could lead to more things to do. I told myself that “Less is better” It’s working, I work on decluttering once a month, I’m happier.
@@yardboy3955 I completely agree with getting rid of anything that leads to more things to do, especially if it doesn’t better our lives. Thanks for sharing!
I enjoy crocheting and gardening. I stopped watching television but I love youtube videos. I have to try and stop bingeing on climate change news, health and world news. Too much negative news makes me anxious.
@@Helen-wz4kk Crocheting and gardening are two of my favorite hobbies. I just have time for gardening for now. I completely agree about watching too much negative news. It’s like junk food for the brain - something I tell myself when I start binging.
I would like to give up golf, as it is so time consuming and I'm not really good at it. I would like to spend more time gardening and walking on the beach and swimming.
I liked this info! However, you gave me something else to look up. Lol The quote about the fire hydrant. What I found is that Mitchell Kapor penned this (unless someone else said it before him.)
I had a friend who I thought would grow old with me and my family. All of a sudden, she acted weird and started spewing the 'F' word like it was going out of style! I dropped her like a hot potato and I've never been happier.
@@Green-jl9yh There are many reasons we hang on to furniture. If they are being used and you find their use valuable then keep them. If it’s sentimental, you can take photos of them before parting with them. Identify the reason why you are keeping them.
This is an excellent video. I already own 2 nice cars. I have planned to buy a 2025 Lexus ES350 in 2025, just because I like it. Simplifying my life is a losing battle for me. 🤣
I have a ton of rubber stamps,in all genres, and some are very limited editions. I no longer enjoy stamping, so if any one would like my stamps,please email me
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I’ve been declutterring for some time now…it is so freeing…..gave up a couple of volunteer jobs I had….It became too much like a job…I AM RETIRED….i was tired of the commitment ….but most of all ….IM IN THE PROCESS OF GIVING UP NEEDY-TOXIC PEOPLE IN MY LIFE….energy sucking people…..I’m sorry if that sounds harsh….but at 67 yrs old…I’m learning how to put boundaries into,place
@@donnaramunno7472 Boundaries are important and letting go of toxic relationships is part of setting boundaries.
Certain relationships can make life more challenging. Years ago, I decided to consider the pros and cons of any given relationship, allow myself time before making a decision one way or the other, then either committing to the relationship or letting it go. I have fewer people in my life now but most of those who remain are welcome and appreciated.
@@janeb3024 Good point about relationships. We do need to be intentional about those we let close to us and spend time with.
Yes, learning to say NO, and not needing even to explain frees one up . Thanks for your tips!
My BFF has dementia. We used to go to dinners, have fun, and dance, and I miss her. I'm an empty nester. Started to declutter my house and down size. It's overwhelming since we live here for 35 years and with 4 children. I was a global traveler and enjoyed all the different places I've gone to, but with these old bones it's getting more difficult. So many of my coworkers and relatives have passed. We are trying to simplify. It's not easy since we are in our 80's.
@@suzit5084 It would be challenging to simplify so many years of living. Take it slow and see if your children would be able to help you.
Number 11, Let go of grudges. This has led me to happier and simpler life.
I have given up more than 10 things including my long love career for more than 20 years just to bringing myself back again and now I’m only focusing on my new hobby which is gardening and stress free and it’s feels so good and no regrets 🥰
Gardening is great for so many reasons. Thank you for sharing!
give up on ego,material desires and keep a simple life,keep your circle small.choose your battles.
Thank you. Being true to myself and not setting too much expectations ❤.
It's good to be detached from material things, as this lady says. In addition, it is very important to consider having a more spiritual focus. As we ll know, every human being is, eventually, going to leave this world and enter the heavenly realm. This is nothing to be afraid of, but to look forward to. We prepare for this journey by thinking of others more and less about ourselves. Warmest blessings to all.
6:41 I finally admitted to myself that I am terrible at crocheting. I’ve made a few things but can never get to that next level. So I’m getting rid of all my yarns, needles, how to books and patterns and I’m ok with that. 😊
Thank you for sharing about how you let go of crocheting. That’s what happened to me with painting and drawing.
Haha…I’m crocheting as I watch this…..at least you tried…..find your interest..it’s out there
thankyou for your good clear content.
Just browsing today- & I found you!
Thanks for sharing - been retired from medical profession.
Wow! You hit all the spots I need to do. The part about saying no and pleassing others is so true . I love all that you said. I will continue to follow you. Thank you.
Well said. Well meant. And on point!
Decluttering is the key to simple living. ❤indonesia
Thank you I am at this stage where I am beginning to declutter and focus on myself too love what you shared ❤
You are so right
I ditched my one and only TV in December 2010 and I've never looked back. That time was replaced with reading from my library of books on a variety of topics; much better than reading from blue-lit monitors. I'm a senior myself and now realizing that as I spend more time in my home, environment is far more critical than when I was gone most of the time. That's where I'm at now, looking for ways to improve my environment especially post cancer. When we're older, we can't handle stress as when we were younger. A calming environment is critical for those now in their sunset years. Gardening is another therapeutic activity. As a newbie in that arena, I need to start with the container gardening to prove that I can do it. Hope so.🙏 Time will tell.
@@inspired9239 Great point about improving our environment to make it stress free. Gardening is great in so many ways. Thank you for sharing!
I ditched my TV more than 20 years ago.. there is such freedom not being glued to TV… I love 💕 reading, exercising, cleaning house, and just going for walks around the lake is so wonderful…
the way forward for seniors......
Thank you , you are so right. I really needed this right now.
I'm so glad I found you! I just discovered you today. You have me hooked. I'm so glad you get right to the point and not waste a lot of time that I don't have. Can't wait till I see your next video. I sooooo needed this advice...
Thanks for sharing..my first!🤗
I agree with everything you said.. thank you!
Simplifying life is empowering! These 10 things to give up resonate with Habit10x's principle: clarity through minimalism 🌱
Hi, I just saw your video for the first time. I'm definitely a minimalist, but after some tears at it I'm still working on it. I'm almost fully decluttered now. The more stuff you have around, even if hidden, you know it's there. And so it eats up our attention. We only have so many "attention units" available and so we don't want them taken up by totally unneeded items ,of any kind. Same guess for activities, everything. Then as you say we can just focus on (and are able to give our full attention to) the things that matter to us. And there are things we cannot fully control, as with caretaking elderly parents, so the less unneeded things going on in our life the better, so we can handle these essential things or responsibilities. Living our own life is a lot easier like you said when we let go of the approval or keeping up with the Jone's. That's exhausting and really just lost and useless time we can't get back. The need to keep up with the latest news, especially around elections, is particularly harmful I think, and truly is just way too much information. We once did not have more than the encyclopedia and the library, dear how did we get through the day? The Internet is very helpful, but we can't let it run us. That's sad. I see people all the time driving and looking at their phones. It's astonishing peoples' "need' to stay on top of everything every minute of the day. That's really a sad life, I don't care if they are driving a 80k car doing it! I'm sure they think the "made it", so need to just keep it up. And materialism, don't get me started on the new Tesla trucks!
@@ericeichstaedt2357 Great points! So true that even if the items are hidden, they are still there. I need to work on some of my hidden areas. Thank you for sharing!
Social media overwhelming
I really enjoying my dancing lessons and English course, much more than my writing course.
hate and jealousy are the ball n chain to life happiness
Thank you for a very helpful video. The hobby I am calling quits to is cross-stitching. I started out strong, but then the kit just sat there in my closet, barely touched. I spent more time researching and buying kits then I did the actual hobby.
@@LittleRoseMouse I can completely relate. I had one cross stitch kit that took me a year to finish and it was supposed to be easy. I just learned that cross-stitching wasn’t for me. Thank you for sharing!
Yes I totally agree with you. In my younger years I wanted to climb the career ladder to be a leader so bad that I drove myself to hyperventilating and hypertension. After retiring for 13 years, I totally could care less about striving to be the best. In hindsight, I couldn’t believe Why I had such a big ambition in those days.
Very good content. Thank you❤
I put my life in reverse and got rid of a lot of stuff, activities, relationships, and anything that could lead to more things to do. I told myself that “Less is better” It’s working, I work on decluttering once a month, I’m happier.
@@yardboy3955 I completely agree with getting rid of anything that leads to more things to do, especially if it doesn’t better our lives. Thanks for sharing!
I enjoy crocheting and gardening. I stopped watching television but I love youtube videos. I have to try and stop bingeing on climate change news, health and world news. Too much negative news makes me anxious.
@@Helen-wz4kk Crocheting and gardening are two of my favorite hobbies. I just have time for gardening for now. I completely agree about watching too much negative news. It’s like junk food for the brain - something I tell myself when I start binging.
That right girl ❤❤❤
Let go of negative and depressing people and those who cause trouble. Druggies and alcoholics.
People that pass around gossip in community, church,etc.
Very good advice!
Thanks for watching!
Absolutely still find sometimes pleasing others
Thank you Maria just came across your channel i.have subscribe great advice Angela from.colorado❤
I would like to give up golf, as it is so time consuming and I'm not really good at it. I would like to spend more time gardening and walking on the beach and swimming.
@@jeancasey3738 Spend time on the things you enjoy! Life is too short to do otherwise.
Thanks very much Maria, I can relate to several of your points and have used similar strategies.
Take care, David.
Good information on simple living, keep it up
Seniors
Try line dance
It’s wonderful
@@Green-jl9yh Line dancing is so fun!!
Love your tips! Thank you!
I love the beautiful beach. Where is this beach? Very useful video. Thanks
Great video!
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@@IMINTOMAKEUPNOW Thank you! 😊
Good morning ,I like your video
I liked this info! However, you gave me something else to look up. Lol The quote about the fire hydrant. What I found is that Mitchell Kapor penned this (unless someone else said it before him.)
Thanks for the info!
Besides gardening, knitting started to get boring, so I’m learning how to crochet. I dislike sitting down and doing absolutely nothing.
Thanks for sharing! Crocheting is great.
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I would like to give up my big belly. I keep watching videos about it. I need to do more interval walking.
Lol. Giving up sugar helped me lose belly fat. I did a video about cutting sugar out of my diet. For more information, please watch it!
@MinutesWithMaria I cut sugar out of my diet in 1978.
Avoid highly processed foods and fruits that are high in sugar.
@manny7886 I've been doing that since 1978
I have 3 hobbies - reading, playing board games, and building LEGO
@@sarahmlearns Thank you for sharing! Great activities. I also love reading and playing board games.
One thing that I think would makes my life a lot happier is giving up worrying about others 😂
@@susielee8101 That’s a good thing to give up. Are you referring to worrying about others as in a caretaking role or worrying about what others think?
I had a friend who I thought would grow old with me and my family. All of a sudden, she acted weird and started spewing the 'F' word like it was going out of style! I dropped her like a hot potato and I've never been happier.
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Hi
I start to clean up
But it’s my furnitures
I can not let go
Help
Please
@@Green-jl9yh There are many reasons we hang on to furniture. If they are being used and you find their use valuable then keep them. If it’s sentimental, you can take photos of them before parting with them. Identify the reason why you are keeping them.
Like Art and books puzzles lonely alot
This is an excellent video. I already own 2 nice cars. I have planned to buy a 2025 Lexus ES350 in 2025, just because I like it. Simplifying my life is a losing battle for me. 🤣
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I finally declined our friend's holiday parties. So freeing. Never enjoyed.
I don't have any hobbies
I stop watching t V for one year
Work
I need a new interesting hobby!
Keep away from FB
I have a ton of rubber stamps,in all genres, and some are very limited editions. I no longer enjoy stamping, so if any one would like my stamps,please email me
Thanks for offering your stamps. I had some too, mainly to do crafts with my kids but ending up giving them to friends with children.