The five minute rule! I have a two year old and our house looks like a tornado went through it and a lot of the time I leave it because I feel too overwhelmed with all the stuff. I need to toss things and make cleaning mote efficient.
When I’m decluttering my wardrobe and I’m undecided on a piece, I ask myself- if I can live without it (yes -it goes) and is it my favourite (no-it goes) and this has helped me so much more than ‘do I like it’. I only want to wear my favourites…
“If it’s not for your season, then there isn’t a reason” - hearing this finally allowed me to let go of some sentimental items I’ve been wanting to release for a long time but haven’t. Thanks for creating these videos you have a beautiful channel! ❤️
@@jessicarothley😂 You missed one key point of extreme organising for a minimilistic type of living without limitations. It's called hidden storage subfloors, and storage false ceilings and media walls with storage. And storage underneath the bed. It means that you get to have everything in reach but out of view below your feet or behind double walls and ceilings. You can create a sub ceiling just like you can create a subfloor and double wall inside your apartment. Yeah its a heck of a project but worth it. PINTEREST HAS THESE IDEAS
Not being a storage space for other people for me looks like- Setting hard boundaries & Saying "No thank you" to the people who constantly try to gift their hand me downs (aka trash they feel bad getting rid of) to me & my family. When people find out we are living a Minimalist lifestyle, family especially, has tried to get us to take things we don't need or want. It's hard for people to get the concept that an over abundance of material items does not bring me joy.
It’s nice to see you actually have some decor in your home and it’s not a beige empty non lived in space. I feel like I can’t call myself a “minimalist” because I have decor on mi walls and a china cabinet. When really we don’t have a lot of stuff, I keep things cleaned and organized, and have a paired down wardrobe. So thank you!
👋 This is the first video of yours that I'm seeing, thanks to the RUclips algorithm. I was very impressed with the quality of your content and how well-spoken you are!
The only rule I disregard is the single-use. I make room for an apple-peeler, an egg-slicer, a strawberry huller, and a corkscrew in the kitchen. They're seasonal but as necessary as my snow-shovel. My rule is The Prime Real Estate belongs to everyday items. The top shelf, the deep corner of the lower cupboard, etc. are places for seasonal items. .
I recently moved states and went back to clean out my storage unit. I threw out and gave away a lot of stuff that my sister (she passed away in 2021) gave me. I told myself not to feel guilty about it. I knew I wouldn’t use it so there was no reason to keep it.
I’ve been waiting for your video to drop all morning! You’re one of the few RUclipsrs I love listening to that I feel like actually provides value and stimulates my brain! Lol. Love your content ❤️
As a parent with kids in their late teens early 20s, I absolutely feel like I *must* be a storage facility for them. Confining the sprawl is the only way to have them really manage the stuff.
I think that, with housing being so difficult for the young adults right now, it’s right to help them a bit on this if we have the space to do it. That being said, if you need something gone, it’s reasonable to let them know, and give a time limit, and then they can decide how important it is to them to keep the item. At that age, I wouldn’t force them to give up treasured things that they may want when they are in a different place, if I had room for them.
Hi Jessica! I rwlly like the "rule" about stop storing stuff for others. Since I had that epifany myself some years ago it helped my alot. I often practice this when I help or try to motivate other people decluttering to. Tho I take it one step furter and look at all things (boxes aso) people actually store. Many people save their kids outgrown stuff either "small kids"-items in case the kids want them when they are grown ups or they store their young adult childrens stuff when the kids have left home. They do this instead of making decisions/making their young adult sort their stuff and the stuff just sits there for years and years and often gets destroyed by the material not aging well. All this is taking space that could be used in other ways, that make the home look cluttered or that hinder other things/activities for the person who shuld be in charge of the space. As you say it, it´s the same with gifts and things we inherrit, sometimes we don´t want them but keep them because of the person who gave us them. It becomes guilt and that is not a good feeling to have of items in ones own home. All this stuff people are keeping can also stop someone form having a better economy, a healtier life, from relocation or downsizeing aso. You talk about doing, having and bying things because others have them. I think big seldom used (formal) dining rooms are one of those things. Not all of us need one or can really afford to have a room like that or perhaps we would be better with a big fun hobby room . Still some people keep rooms that is nearly never used. It´s the same with big sitting areas, sofas, large collections of dinnerware and even space. When I am out helping people declutter (mostly family, extended family, friends aso) and the one I am helping gets their Aha! moment and se this, that you don´t need to keep stuff etc for others its such a shift in how they look at their homes, stuff and their oppertunites. It´s really fun to watch.
I would love to see a video about running a business without social media! I have recently deleted my social media but am contemplating just doing my business pages. But I feel so hypocritical lol!
Great tips. I need to get rid of more. A large family here, and even though we have far less than some families half our size, it still gets overwhelming and messy. Bedrooms get so messy when there’s 2 or 3 kids in each room. They can’t keep it tidy. Our master room is also hard to keep tidy and minimal as it seems to become a dumping ground for things because we don’t have space elsewhere - my donation pile, the cat litter tray, the “I don’t have a home for this yet but there’s no where else for it to go” piles. It does not serve our room well.
This content takes other "decluttering/tidying our homes" videos to a next level. Thank you Jess! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ *Currently clearing out upwards of a decades worth of miscellaneous gift stash itens* 😊❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
My biggest changes and rules I have learned from videos like these from you and other youtuber is "if it doesnt serve you let it go" "Cluttered house/room/closet =cluttered mind" "If it doesnt spark joy let it go" "A room full of clutter can unconsciously make you feel stressed and anxious" "When you have a minimal wardrobe with only things you love on you and fit you in your shape that you are right now and feel like you its much easier to get ready in the morning without even thinking about it" (i never had the struggle of the typical "i have nothing to wear" anymore after this hack even I have now less clothes than when I had that struggle And the biggest change for my shopping habbits and past addiction was "If you want to purchase something you didnt plan to put it on a ✨ WISHLIST ✨ than leave the website or store and close your wishlist eventually you forgot about it and when you open your list again you remember it and most likely dont want to purchase it anymore" this saved me at least 400€ and I know this hack only since this august ...
Nice job, Jess! I like that above other people's values (or, we might say, expectations- or even what we *think* they expect) being in control. 👍🏻❤ I'm relatively free of that, but there can be improvements made. 🤔
the 90/90 rule makes absolutely no sense when it comes to seasonal clothing, so i'm very glad you adapted it to a year. there is zero need to repurchase winter outerwear or swimsuits every single year. i'm hoping the original of that rule - this is the first time i've heard it - was adapted for that purpose as well.
I realized that I am literally a storage space for other people’s things!!! Kids and grandkids have left sooo much stuff at my house!!!! If everyone else’s clothes, furniture, books, toys, etc were removed my home would be easy!
Is this because they live with you part time or are they just storing the stuff that they think they need but don't want it enough to keep it where they live? Don't be a free storage unit for your loved ones.
@@colleengleason6533 storage, but it is all over the house. They used to live with me and moved out a couple of years ago, but just keep saying they will come get that stuff when they get time, but never do! Some of it is large pieces….a refrigerator in my kitchen, a large playhouse in my living room, etc. I’ve decluttered so much of my own things and this makes me crazy!
Thank you for the video and the great info! I’m wondering if you can do an in depth video about social media declutter specially as a business owner. I hate the time that I spend on social media and mental stress it’s causing me but I am a small business owner, my business is run via Shopify but I find that if I’m not posting on instagram about my products, I get no business at all. Thanks ❤
That totally makes sense! I have a video all about digital minimalism but I also recommend the book "digital minimalism" by cal newport because he covers this!
I really appreciate this tips! I’ve been minimizing my personal items (clothes, makeup, etc) but have felt too overwhelmed to do it for our whole house. Maybe just work on one room at a time! I absolutely love the window frames on your wall. Did you get them somewhere or make them? They’re beautiful and would work great on my dining room wall.
I think letting go of past self items hit home. I used to have quite a collection of houseplants and of course pots and everything else that goes with houseplants. Ive been minimizing and am going to get down to 10 or so. I dont need a wagon full of pots anymore why am i getting rid the plants and not the accessories. Its like Rip off the bandaid and move on. Also 10 piece wardrobe hit me i literally have more than 10 sweaters/sweatshirts soo need to work in this area even more
It used to be that easy to shop. I am so disappointed by so much bought online. I can touch the things I have. Most other things are fantasy purchases. Not getting what I thought.
Ciao! Regolarmente cerco di capire quello che mi serve veramente e da quando vendo a poco le cose del mio guardaroba, ho capito che i vestiti valgono relativamente, ciò che serve è semplicemente ciò che aggiunge valore alla nostra vita. Il resto occupa spazio inutile!
Which of these are you planning on trying out?
Getting rid of things that aren’t in my season anymore!
The five minute rule! I have a two year old and our house looks like a tornado went through it and a lot of the time I leave it because I feel too overwhelmed with all the stuff. I need to toss things and make cleaning mote efficient.
The year rule. There are garden tools that get passed over and others that are the favorites. Why keep the unused?
When I’m decluttering my wardrobe and I’m undecided on a piece, I ask myself- if I can live without it (yes -it goes) and is it my favourite (no-it goes) and this has helped me so much more than ‘do I like it’. I only want to wear my favourites…
Love that!
BEST decluttering video I’ve come across yet after hours and years of listening.
“If it’s not for your season, then there isn’t a reason” - hearing this finally allowed me to let go of some sentimental items I’ve been wanting to release for a long time but haven’t. Thanks for creating these videos you have a beautiful channel! ❤️
Love that! & thank you!
@@jessicarothley😂 You missed one key point of extreme organising for a minimilistic type of living without limitations. It's called hidden storage subfloors, and storage false ceilings and media walls with storage. And storage underneath the bed. It means that you get to have everything in reach but out of view below your feet or behind double walls and ceilings. You can create a sub ceiling just like you can create a subfloor and double wall inside your apartment. Yeah its a heck of a project but worth it. PINTEREST HAS THESE IDEAS
Not being a storage space for other people for me looks like-
Setting hard boundaries &
Saying "No thank you" to the people who constantly try to gift their hand me downs (aka trash they feel bad getting rid of) to me & my family. When people find out we are living a Minimalist lifestyle, family especially, has tried to get us to take things we don't need or want. It's hard for people to get the concept that an over abundance of material items does not bring me joy.
Thank you for calling out decluttering our mental space by deleting social media! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
It’s nice to see you actually have some decor in your home and it’s not a beige empty non lived in space. I feel like I can’t call myself a “minimalist” because I have decor on mi walls and a china cabinet. When really we don’t have a lot of stuff, I keep things cleaned and organized, and have a paired down wardrobe. So thank you!
haha I totally get that! To me, minimalism is a lot more about intentionality than strict rules or limitations. I'm glad it spoke to you!
‘I am not a storage facility for other people’ l. This is so true and so well said.
👋 This is the first video of yours that I'm seeing, thanks to the RUclips algorithm.
I was very impressed with the quality of your content and how well-spoken you are!
The only rule I disregard is the single-use. I make room for an apple-peeler, an egg-slicer, a strawberry huller, and a corkscrew in the kitchen. They're seasonal but as necessary as my snow-shovel.
My rule is The Prime Real Estate belongs to everyday items. The top shelf, the deep corner of the lower cupboard, etc. are places for seasonal items. .
I recently moved states and went back to clean out my storage unit. I threw out and gave away a lot of stuff that my sister (she passed away in 2021) gave me. I told myself not to feel guilty about it. I knew I wouldn’t use it so there was no reason to keep it.
90/90 is new to me but very impactful. I can't wait to go home and take another pass
Nice video. I like that you always share the name of the books you read❤
I’ve been waiting for your video to drop all morning! You’re one of the few RUclipsrs I love listening to that I feel like actually provides value and stimulates my brain! Lol. Love your content ❤️
that is so sweet!!
The season reason rule hit so hard. Trying to declutter for a move and I’m so motivated to get back to my closet again. Thank you
As a parent with kids in their late teens early 20s, I absolutely feel like I *must* be a storage facility for them. Confining the sprawl is the only way to have them really manage the stuff.
I think that, with housing being so difficult for the young adults right now, it’s right to help them a bit on this if we have the space to do it. That being said, if you need something gone, it’s reasonable to let them know, and give a time limit, and then they can decide how important it is to them to keep the item. At that age, I wouldn’t force them to give up treasured things that they may want when they are in a different place, if I had room for them.
Hi Jessica!
I rwlly like the "rule" about stop storing stuff for others. Since I had that epifany myself some years ago it helped my alot. I often practice this when I help or try to motivate other people decluttering to. Tho I take it one step furter and look at all things (boxes aso) people actually store.
Many people save their kids outgrown stuff either "small kids"-items in case the kids want them when they are grown ups or they store their young adult childrens stuff when the kids have left home. They do this instead of making decisions/making their young adult sort their stuff and the stuff just sits there for years and years and often gets destroyed by the material not aging well.
All this is taking space that could be used in other ways, that make the home look cluttered or that hinder other things/activities for the person who shuld be in charge of the space. As you say it, it´s the same with gifts and things we inherrit, sometimes we don´t want them but keep them because of the person who gave us them. It becomes guilt and that is not a good feeling to have of items in ones own home. All this stuff people are keeping can also stop someone form having a better economy, a healtier life, from relocation or downsizeing aso.
You talk about doing, having and bying things because others have them. I think big seldom used (formal) dining rooms are one of those things. Not all of us need one or can really afford to have a room like that or perhaps we would be better with a big fun hobby room . Still some people keep rooms that is nearly never used. It´s the same with big sitting areas, sofas, large collections of dinnerware and even space.
When I am out helping people declutter (mostly family, extended family, friends aso) and the one I am helping gets their Aha! moment and se this, that you don´t need to keep stuff etc for others its such a shift in how they look at their homes, stuff and their oppertunites. It´s really fun to watch.
I love this! It really is little but life changing
I would love to see a video about running a business without social media! I have recently deleted my social media but am contemplating just doing my business pages. But I feel so hypocritical lol!
Great tips. I need to get rid of more. A large family here, and even though we have far less than some families half our size, it still gets overwhelming and messy. Bedrooms get so messy when there’s 2 or 3 kids in each room. They can’t keep it tidy. Our master room is also hard to keep tidy and minimal as it seems to become a dumping ground for things because we don’t have space elsewhere - my donation pile, the cat litter tray, the “I don’t have a home for this yet but there’s no where else for it to go” piles. It does not serve our room well.
I totally understand and can relate to that cluttered 'this isn't serving us' feeling!
Got my room clean. ❤❤❤❤❤
This content takes other "decluttering/tidying our homes" videos to a next level. Thank you Jess! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
*Currently clearing out upwards of a decades worth of miscellaneous gift stash itens* 😊❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
hahaha go heather!
Very helpful! I'm trying to downsize and this was the best post for me!!
1 in, 1 out… practiced that today as I bought new replacement items to get the trash and old out
My biggest changes and rules I have learned from videos like these from you and other youtuber
is
"if it doesnt serve you let it go"
"Cluttered house/room/closet =cluttered mind"
"If it doesnt spark joy let it go"
"A room full of clutter can unconsciously make you feel stressed and anxious"
"When you have a minimal wardrobe with only things you love on you and fit you in your shape that you are right now and feel like you its much easier to get ready in the morning without even thinking about it" (i never had the struggle of the typical "i have nothing to wear" anymore after this hack even I have now less clothes than when I had that struggle
And the biggest change for my shopping habbits and past addiction was
"If you want to purchase something you didnt plan to put it on a
✨ WISHLIST ✨ than leave the website or store and close your wishlist eventually you forgot about it and when you open your list again you remember it and most likely dont want to purchase it anymore"
this saved me at least 400€ and I know this hack only since this august ...
I love all of this!!
Best video I’ve seen on this. 👍on my second viewing to make sure I remember
Hi, I definitely needed this. It was straight to the point. Thank you 😊 Time for me to get busy.
Nice job, Jess! I like that above other people's values (or, we might say, expectations- or even what we *think* they expect) being in control. 👍🏻❤ I'm relatively free of that, but there can be improvements made. 🤔
"Guilt clutter " that's a new one for me.
Thank you for sharing that information - very helpful! And love the outfits, keep up the great work girl! 💗
Great video and well presented info❤❤❤
the 90/90 rule makes absolutely no sense when it comes to seasonal clothing, so i'm very glad you adapted it to a year. there is zero need to repurchase winter outerwear or swimsuits every single year. i'm hoping the original of that rule - this is the first time i've heard it - was adapted for that purpose as well.
Thanks for sharing. Motivated to do a declutter today.
I realized that I am literally a storage space for other people’s things!!! Kids and grandkids have left sooo much stuff at my house!!!! If everyone else’s clothes, furniture, books, toys, etc were removed my home would be easy!
Is this because they live with you part time or are they just storing the stuff that they think they need but don't want it enough to keep it where they live?
Don't be a free storage unit for your loved ones.
@@colleengleason6533 storage, but it is all over the house. They used to live with me and moved out a couple of years ago, but just keep saying they will come get that stuff when they get time, but never do! Some of it is large pieces….a refrigerator in my kitchen, a large playhouse in my living room, etc. I’ve decluttered so much of my own things and this makes me crazy!
You said 1 in 1 out and I jumped up and got rid of a dress I just bought a new dress for next month for the Hamilton Play. 😊
Really gave some food for thought. How about the person who gives you decor items and looks for them when visiting? Never do this to friends please.
Great video
this is so helpful!
Glad it was helpful!
Point 7 nailed it 👍
Good video
Thank you for the video and the great info! I’m wondering if you can do an in depth video about social media declutter specially as a business owner. I hate the time that I spend on social media and mental stress it’s causing me but I am a small business owner, my business is run via Shopify but I find that if I’m not posting on instagram about my products, I get no business at all. Thanks ❤
That totally makes sense! I have a video all about digital minimalism but I also recommend the book "digital minimalism" by cal newport because he covers this!
❤❤❤thank you so so much loved this
I really appreciate this tips! I’ve been minimizing my personal items (clothes, makeup, etc) but have felt too overwhelmed to do it for our whole house. Maybe just work on one room at a time! I absolutely love the window frames on your wall. Did you get them somewhere or make them? They’re beautiful and would work great on my dining room wall.
I did it slow as well! space by space, room by room! And I got the parts on amazon years ago and glued the wreaths to them with super glue!
Guess I've got to throw all my Christmas decorations away then.
So true. Christmas decoration is so overrated. Christmas is about the birth of Jesus not about decoration.
very informative. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Great list but you can pry my grape slicer from my cold dead hands ...lol
hahahahahaha
Great video- new subscriber!
I needed this so much
I think letting go of past self items hit home. I used to have quite a collection of houseplants and of course pots and everything else that goes with houseplants. Ive been minimizing and am going to get down to 10 or so. I dont need a wagon full of pots anymore why am i getting rid the plants and not the accessories. Its like Rip off the bandaid and move on. Also 10 piece wardrobe hit me i literally have more than 10 sweaters/sweatshirts soo need to work in this area even more
Her-que-LAY-in
thank you haha
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Seriously you only have 10 items in your wardrobe!! I'm having palpitations just thinking about getting MY wardrobe down to 10 items
🤣
A garlic press is pretty important but it’s only 1 use…
You can press garlic with the back of a spoon or a fork or just chop it.
Good for you 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙋🏻♀️
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Maximalism is the best😂
It used to be that easy to shop. I am so disappointed by so much bought online. I can touch the things I have. Most other things are fantasy purchases. Not getting what I thought.
Those minimalism rules sound incredibly helpful! Which one has been the most impactful for you in simplifying your life?
Ciao! Regolarmente cerco di capire quello che mi serve veramente e da quando vendo a poco le cose del mio guardaroba, ho capito che i vestiti valgono relativamente, ciò che serve è semplicemente ciò che aggiunge valore alla nostra vita. Il resto occupa spazio inutile!
Adoro questo!
how do you sound exactly like paris from gilmore girls😭😭
omg haha
Türkçesi neden yok😢