I am a true minimalist at heart. I’ve been on a minimalist journey ever since we became empty nesters after our five kids grew up and left home, but then I watch all these amazing content creators on fall decor, and home decor and then I want to buy everything but then I just go watch minimalist videos and makes me realize, no I don’t need anything more.
It’s so easy to fall into that trap! My family lives in New England and autumn is magical. I’ve found a great deal of pleasure decorating with little things we find outside- leaves, acorns, dried grasses. We toss them back outside to compost later.
I desperately needed this word today 🥹🙏💕..momma of 4 here and struggling...been missing church for 3 months..my husband isn't a believer,and needing support i dont have IRL ,and just desperately seeking the Lord, trying to hold it all together and find peace/balance... What missing,is sisterhood/fellowship .and I found a sense of that when you shared about your personal toxic traits and glorified God . Thank you for helping me refocus on Jesus and keep the Lord at center.god bless you and your beautiful family.please keep sharing your faith and walk. It's so very encouraging. 🥹💕🙏🫶💗
Keep praying for your husband. You're keeping your eyes on the Lord, and that's the best thing you can do for him, the children, and yourself. The enemy wants to rob our joy and steal away our hope in what Christ can do through the prayers and quiet example of a wife. Steep yourself in 1 Timothy, Titus, 1 Peter, Ephesians, and the Proverbs. Through no power or work of my own the Lord did an incredible work in the life of my husband. Glory to God! Hang on to the Lord, and I will be praying for some support for you from a godly older woman who has the time and wisdom to pour into you.
@rarelotus9737 please keep bringing your kids to church. Having that influence, extra guided help and connection and socialisation is so helpfull and a lovely thing you can give your kids. It may be boring but when they understand how helping it is, they will appreciate it. Maybe some big changes are needed in your life. Anyway i grew up with god being mocked by non believers and atheists, I found a big lack from my childhood as my parents where neglectful and violent in each their way- but I needed someone else to rely on and have found God myself. And even if you aren’t that type of parent, i firmly believe every child should know God as their first parent. God is everything and having someone non biased to rely on is so so so important through every life aspect.
Gratitude is indeed the highest form of prayer. Each morning and evening I write all that I'm grateful, even what may seem simple. Sending Blessings to all 🙏 ❤
Being grateful is your saving grace, this has kept me going through the worst times of my life, it really has, to try to be positive in a very hard place/time is nigh impossible but you can find things to be grateful for, if you had diarrhoea horrible I know but you could be grateful you have a sink with clean water to wash your hands, that you even have a toilet and a bed to sleep in to recover. Being grateful does not change your circumstances but change how you deal with the circuamstances. Kept me.
Just found your channel and love it already. You say things others don't and you don't say what EVERYONE else is saying. You have new ideas and thoughts and it's a bonus you put God in it. Thank you! and thank you for coming up with new ideas for me to do.
Thank u for your brutal honesty. It’s very true that u have to get completely real with yourself so u can improve the things you don’t like about yourself or your life.
I adore all of your videos Margaret. Your transparency is a breath of fresh air, and you letting your light shine is encouraging for the soul. Thank you for pointing people back to the Lord. 🫶
I always say that Father Knows Best for me; He loves you, and He wants the best for you, so continue to seek His will. 🥰 It'll be good and beyond your expectations!
I just found your channel and have enjoyed doing a deep dive into your videos. What a breath of fresh air to the internet! One thing you mentioned in this video was the jealousy that you have struggled with. Over the course of my life, I have also struggled with this. Wanting more, better, etc. One day I was sitting in church and clearly felt the Holy Spirit impressing upon me the words, "jealously = discontented heart". That has really stuck with me. When I am jealous, my heart is discontented and not appreciating or focusing on what I have been given. It always leads back to my heart posture on how I am viewing what God has blessed me with. Am I grateful or do I view what I have as lacking. Thanks for your videos and the content. It's much needed in this world!
Quitting toxic habits can really make a difference in simplifying life. I appreciate the tips on minimalism-it’s always good to have reminders of what to let go of!
I stumbled onto your channel by accident, no by Devine plan. What a blessing you have been to me today. God Bless you and I look forward to binge watching your channel. 🙏🏻
Love this video so much!!! I relate to a lot of what you shared! Thankful for your voice on RUclips and the content you share. I’m enjoying your channel!
Thank you so much for this; it really spoke to me. I have never heard the term “doom scrolling” but it has turned up light on one of my toxic habits that I was unaware of. Thank you so much.
Congratulations 100K. Life is a long term learning so down and just relax you can’t control anything. Only God is control let it flow. Give it to God always and forever❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
yeah! Go outside and have gratitude. Those are two things that I think are way important that people forget about all the time. I love that you go for a walk or bike walk with your kids after breakfast. That is beautiful. It is cool about you putting your phone away from sight. Raising my two oldest, I didn't even have a smart phone until they were at a certain age, so with my tiniest now, I have had to remind my husband that I don't want us in our phones when raising him just as we were in the past with our oldest two. Good video!
Today I am so gratefull for finding your channel. I totally agree with you on all 7 toxic habits. I am also thankful for you sharing your faith. I think you 1 of a few organiser or motivational moms speaking about the Lord. Thank you.. we need to rely on only Him totally. Be blessed🎉
None of these are toxic traits- they’re being human in our rush rush society. You’re blessing us by saying you want something different for yourself and your family. Let’s normalize slower and simpler family lives. We chose fewer activities for our kids and more quiet time and family time. Our kids are all close as adults now - they developed their relationships while growing up without all the rush. We never missed weekends together due to travel sports. And mainly, you’re right, trust the Lord with the results of all this. He is so faithful. He’s led you to live his values, not our culture’s values. And all quiet moments count as time spent with Him.
Allah says: My servant draws not near to Me with anything more loved by Me than the religious duties I have enjoined upon him, and My servant continues to draw near to Me with supererogatory works so that I shall love him. When I love him I am his hearing with which he hears, his seeing with which he sees, his hand with which he strikes and his foot with which he walks. Were he to ask [something] of Me, I would surely give it to him, and were he to ask Me for refuge, I would surely grant him it.
As always i feel so inspired after your video. Reminds me of the person i want to be, why I want to live a simplified life. You are a wonderful soul Margaret ❤️ ♥️ thank you x
Thank you for being here….love you, love your life giving, helpful content. You are one of my fav yt vloggers and I’m grateful for what you do. 💕 PS the Curtarra link goes to an impact partner sign up page
I love your channel so much! You're so helpful, and always say what i need to hear! So glad I found your channel! Oh the kids books are the worst haha my kids have way too many books! Talk about minimizing, but I just can't with the books, I love to see them reading all the books!! ❤
Always enjoy your videos - even though your family dynamic has changed since you started RUclips, these videos remind me of your early videos, which I adore - practical, useful tips from a genuine individual who is like a friend. As a longtime subscriber, I'm so excited for you and that subscription number too - you deserve it! ❤
Before I watch this video, may I ask for you to share the name of the shea butter / body skin care product you love? Looking forward to watching and so glad to hear you are happier for these habits x
I struggle with a couple of them too. Staying inside a lot, and also asking for help. There are some people who are helpful but the ones you should be able to count on really aren't reciprical which is tough.
I always find inspiration and encouragement in your videos, Margret! Thank you :) Curtains are beautiful..which ones did you go with? I've been looking for something like that!
I make my husbands side of the bed every morning, not my side though lol! So it’s always halfway done. I do my Bible reading/studying from bed. In the covers. 🤷🏻♀️😁
I like that you don't always mention that you are married to Matheny. Making you own way, you go girl! Are there any childfree minimalism channels out there?
I really, REALLY needed this today! The LORD used it in a very special way to help me work through some things He is teaching me. God bless you, Sister! PSALM 103 💖💖💖
"Either lazy or overworking"...don't be too hard on yourself, us women live very cyclical lifes compared to men. Our rhythms are not necessarily intended to be "balanced". Resting, nesting, powering through, going slow and going fast can all be part of a normal healthy day. :)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful. Vying for increase distracts you. Until you visit the graveyards. No indeed, you will know. Again: No indeed, you will know. No indeed, If you knew with the knowledge of certainty. You would see the Inferno. Then you will see it with the eye of certainty. Then, on that Day, you will be questioned about the pleasures. (Sura Altakathor the Holy Quran)
Every time I watch you I feel great, light, minimalist and encouraged. You remind me so much of the actress Keri Russell. I absolutely love the colour of your hair so fresh and youthful. Carry on this journey, I love your videos.
Minimalism is you being in control of things instead of things controlling you.
Yes. So simple and well put.
I am a true minimalist at heart. I’ve been on a minimalist journey ever since we became empty nesters after our five kids grew up and left home, but then I watch all these amazing content creators on fall decor, and home decor and then I want to buy everything but then I just go watch minimalist videos and makes me realize, no I don’t need anything more.
It’s so easy to fall into that trap! My family lives in New England and autumn is magical. I’ve found a great deal of pleasure decorating with little things we find outside- leaves, acorns, dried grasses. We toss them back outside to compost later.
The mantra that keeps coming to my mind the last few days is, "I have everything I need". ❤
I desperately needed this word today 🥹🙏💕..momma of 4 here and struggling...been missing church for 3 months..my husband isn't a believer,and needing support i dont have IRL ,and just desperately seeking the Lord, trying to hold it all together and find peace/balance... What missing,is sisterhood/fellowship .and I found a sense of that when you shared about your personal toxic traits and glorified God . Thank you for helping me refocus on Jesus and keep the Lord at center.god bless you and your beautiful family.please keep sharing your faith and walk. It's so very encouraging. 🥹💕🙏🫶💗
I can relate mama! Your doing great keep on praying ❤
Keep praying for your husband. You're keeping your eyes on the Lord, and that's the best thing you can do for him, the children, and yourself. The enemy wants to rob our joy and steal away our hope in what Christ can do through the prayers and quiet example of a wife. Steep yourself in 1 Timothy, Titus, 1 Peter, Ephesians, and the Proverbs.
Through no power or work of my own the Lord did an incredible work in the life of my husband. Glory to God!
Hang on to the Lord, and I will be praying for some support for you from a godly older woman who has the time and wisdom to pour into you.
@rarelotus9737 please keep bringing your kids to church. Having that influence, extra guided help and connection and socialisation is so helpfull and a lovely thing you can give your kids. It may be boring but when they understand how helping it is, they will appreciate it. Maybe some big changes are needed in your life. Anyway i grew up with god being mocked by non believers and atheists, I found a big lack from my childhood as my parents where neglectful and violent in each their way- but I needed someone else to rely on and have found God myself. And even if you aren’t that type of parent, i firmly believe every child should know God as their first parent. God is everything and having someone non biased to rely on is so so so important through every life aspect.
@@capricebachor7632your encouragement for your sis in the Lord made my heart smile! 🥰 thank you for that x
Is there a Moms connect group at your church ? The support and sisterhood is wonderful. Praying for you.
Gratitude is indeed the highest form of prayer. Each morning and evening I write all that I'm grateful, even what may seem simple.
Sending Blessings to all 🙏 ❤
Being grateful is your saving grace, this has kept me going through the worst times of my life, it really has, to try to be positive in a very hard place/time is nigh impossible but you can find things to be grateful for, if you had diarrhoea horrible I know but you could be grateful you have a sink with clean water to wash your hands, that you even have a toilet and a bed to sleep in to recover. Being grateful does not change your circumstances but change how you deal with the circuamstances. Kept me.
Just found your channel and love it already. You say things others don't and you don't say what EVERYONE else is saying. You have new ideas and thoughts and it's a bonus you put God in it. Thank you! and thank you for coming up with new ideas for me to do.
Thank u for your brutal honesty. It’s very true that u have to get completely real with yourself so u can improve the things you don’t like about yourself or your life.
I adore all of your videos Margaret. Your transparency is a breath of fresh air, and you letting your light shine is encouraging for the soul. Thank you for pointing people back to the Lord. 🫶
So mature and wise at such a young age. Thank you for sharing! You're so honest and funny at the same time. 😊
God loves you and you are enough. This world is just not important.
I always say that Father Knows Best for me; He loves you, and He wants the best for you, so continue to seek His will. 🥰 It'll be good and beyond your expectations!
I just found your channel and have enjoyed doing a deep dive into your videos. What a breath of fresh air to the internet! One thing you mentioned in this video was the jealousy that you have struggled with. Over the course of my life, I have also struggled with this. Wanting more, better, etc. One day I was sitting in church and clearly felt the Holy Spirit impressing upon me the words, "jealously = discontented heart". That has really stuck with me. When I am jealous, my heart is discontented and not appreciating or focusing on what I have been given. It always leads back to my heart posture on how I am viewing what God has blessed me with. Am I grateful or do I view what I have as lacking. Thanks for your videos and the content. It's much needed in this world!
Thank you for speaking truth. May His will be done in all our lives.
Amen!
Quitting toxic habits can really make a difference in simplifying life. I appreciate the tips on minimalism-it’s always good to have reminders of what to let go of!
I’m so glad you brought up prayer and putting things in God’s hands! 🙏🏽💕
I stumbled onto your channel by accident, no by Devine plan. What a blessing you have been to me today. God Bless you and I look forward to binge watching your channel. 🙏🏻
Thank you for putting out their jealousy bc this is definitely something I have moments of struggling with…social media doesn’t help at all
You are definitely the one I should be listening to. Not the people who are constantly trying to stay on trend. Thank you!
Love this video so much!!! I relate to a lot of what you shared! Thankful for your voice on RUclips and the content you share. I’m enjoying your channel!
Thank you so much for this; it really spoke to me. I have never heard the term “doom scrolling” but it has turned up light on one of my toxic habits that I was unaware of. Thank you so much.
Amen 🙌🏻🙌🏻 God is in control 💖💖
Congratulations 100K. Life is a long term learning so down and just relax you can’t control anything. Only God is control let it flow. Give it to God always and forever❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
this is so beautiful. We love you Margaret!!
Margaret ❤ this is absolutely one of my favorite videos of yours- love when you talk about your faith thank you ❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you for sharing this! You're the first minimalist youtuber I stumble upon who opened about your faith.🥰 God bless you and your family😊
Thank you for this video! You're not alone when it comes to social media btw, feeling so anxious and jealous every time I'm scrolling on Instagram...
Your honesty and openness is beautiful and gives the rest of us permission to be more honest with ourselves. Thank you
GORGEOUS DRESS!! Must know where you found that gem . Yellow is a stunning color on you 🎉
Yes its your color!
yeah! Go outside and have gratitude. Those are two things that I think are way important that people forget about all the time. I love that you go for a walk or bike walk with your kids after breakfast. That is beautiful. It is cool about you putting your phone away from sight. Raising my two oldest, I didn't even have a smart phone until they were at a certain age, so with my tiniest now, I have had to remind my husband that I don't want us in our phones when raising him just as we were in the past with our oldest two. Good video!
So true! Also, I love your TN Vols checkerboard on the wall. Where did you get them?
You have such a calming presence
Today I am so gratefull for finding your channel. I totally agree with you on all 7 toxic habits. I am also thankful for you sharing your faith. I think you 1 of a few organiser or motivational moms speaking about the Lord. Thank you.. we need to rely on only Him totally. Be blessed🎉
Congrats on 100K!!!🎉
None of these are toxic traits- they’re being human in our rush rush society. You’re blessing us by saying you want something different for yourself and your family. Let’s normalize slower and simpler family lives. We chose fewer activities for our kids and more quiet time and family time. Our kids are all close as adults now - they developed their relationships while growing up without all the rush. We never missed weekends together due to travel sports. And mainly, you’re right, trust the Lord with the results of all this. He is so faithful. He’s led you to live his values, not our culture’s values. And all quiet moments count as time spent with Him.
Allah says: My servant draws not near to Me with anything more loved by Me than the religious duties I have enjoined upon him, and My servant continues to draw near to Me with supererogatory works so that I shall love him. When I love him I am his hearing with which he hears, his seeing with which he sees, his hand with which he strikes and his foot with which he walks. Were he to ask [something] of Me, I would surely give it to him, and were he to ask Me for refuge, I would surely grant him it.
You are free from sin! He has given you a new heart. His desires are now your desires ❤️
Thank you for the lessons and motivation. I kept you in my pocket as I walked around decluttering. My little pocket of wisdom haha!
As always i feel so inspired after your video. Reminds me of the person i want to be, why I want to live a simplified life. You are a wonderful soul Margaret ❤️ ♥️ thank you x
Thank you for being here….love you, love your life giving, helpful content. You are one of my fav yt vloggers and I’m grateful for what you do. 💕 PS the Curtarra link goes to an impact partner sign up page
I love this video. I love your faith in the Lord! Keep making these videos sis, you motivate us in so many ways! ❤
I love your channel so much! You're so helpful, and always say what i need to hear! So glad I found your channel! Oh the kids books are the worst haha my kids have way too many books! Talk about minimizing, but I just can't with the books, I love to see them reading all the books!! ❤
I love your personality!
Always enjoy your videos - even though your family dynamic has changed since you started RUclips, these videos remind me of your early videos, which I adore - practical, useful tips from a genuine individual who is like a friend. As a longtime subscriber, I'm so excited for you and that subscription number too - you deserve it! ❤
I use that same brand laundry detergent and love it!
Before I watch this video, may I ask for you to share the name of the shea butter / body skin care product you love? Looking forward to watching and so glad to hear you are happier for these habits x
I love you so much❤️ deleted Facebook and Instagram a few days ago. Doom scrolling is real. I definitely need to get outside more… it’s just so hot 😅
I struggle with a couple of them too. Staying inside a lot, and also asking for help. There are some people who are helpful but the ones you should be able to count on really aren't reciprical which is tough.
Super grateful for this video!
Oooh, I needed that video. ❤️ Thanks, Margaret, for always sharing so openly. Just a question: where to get such a phone box?
Loved this one! So on point 🙏🏼💕
I needed this. Thank you!
Jealousy comes from low self esteem
When my kids were younger I quickly figured out I was doing it alone. Any time I asked for help I was denied. I raised four kids with the help of God.
I always find inspiration and encouragement in your videos, Margret! Thank you :)
Curtains are beautiful..which ones did you go with? I've been looking for something like that!
Was that a rat running across your counter at 2:31?!?!?!
That was the top of the head of a child walking behind the counter
Amazing video!!!
A very uplifting video. Also, yellow is your color. You look beautiful 😊
I make my husbands side of the bed every morning, not my side though lol! So it’s always halfway done. I do my Bible reading/studying from bed. In the covers. 🤷🏻♀️😁
You’re so close to 100,000 subscribers! 🎉
Regarding jealousy maybe look into stoicism. It may help
I like that you don't always mention that you are married to Matheny. Making you own way, you go girl!
Are there any childfree minimalism channels out there?
Thank you. ❤
Hi Margaret
What is the type of cookware you use? Is it cast iron?
Great message
Could you maybe change the size and colour of your tips? For people like me, who's vision is not so good 😊
Hello from Germany 🙋🏼♀️
Yes I have needed to take multiple breaks away from Instagram.
Where is your bed frame from? In search of one that is simple like that.
Thank you for this.
Love your videos! Could you maybe do a video to why you decided to homeschool? I'm on the fence about it and would love some inspiration
I’m very much leaning this way
I really, REALLY needed this today! The LORD used it in a very special way to help me work through some things He is teaching me. God bless you, Sister! PSALM 103 💖💖💖
"Either lazy or overworking"...don't be too hard on yourself, us women live very cyclical lifes compared to men. Our rhythms are not necessarily intended to be "balanced". Resting, nesting, powering through, going slow and going fast can all be part of a normal healthy day. :)
Those are my top 3 as well!!!
I have all these toxic traits! omg.
Cut the flower stems and make them shorter!
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful. Vying for increase distracts you. Until you visit the graveyards. No indeed, you will know. Again: No indeed, you will know. No indeed, If you knew with the knowledge of certainty. You would see the Inferno. Then you will see it with the eye of certainty. Then, on that Day, you will be questioned about the pleasures. (Sura Altakathor the Holy Quran)
I adore you ❤
Yay 100k subscribers🎉
Yay! Thank you!
I was wondering if anyone else noticed the mouse run across the counter top?
Hahaha it’s not a mouse! It was the top of my child’s head as he walked by!
Amen!!
Can someone please help me find that cell phone box?
💕💕💕
It looks like a mouse or rat ran across your kitchen worktop when you were putting dishes away. What is it?!
Hahahah! It was my son’s hair! He was walking by 😂♥️
What in the heck was that little brown thing that ran across your countertop at 2:31???
That’s her child walking behind the counter top
Hahaha!! That was the top of my sons head, he was walking past the kitchen 😂😂
😂😂omg....I saw that too....thought it was a mouse!!!
Every time I watch you I feel great, light, minimalist and encouraged. You remind me so much of the actress Keri Russell. I absolutely love the colour of your hair so fresh and youthful. Carry on this journey, I love your videos.
Omg I’m so glad you asked! I didn’t notice it wasn’t a wall on the other side 😂
❤❤❤
What was crawling on your counter? :|
needed this video today
Haha it was my son’s hair, he was walking past the kitchen and you only saw the top 😂♥️
Oh my I was wondering about that 😮
@@margaretmatheny I watched that part SO many times LOL
I will literally buy you a microphone. To improve MY life. 😜
I promise I’m working on it 😂🙏🏼♥️
@@margaretmatheny great video - thanks!