Hi guys! I hope you are enjoying the video! I do apologize for the low audio volume. I tried out using an external microphone for the first time, as well as pairing it with a new video editing program. I will make sure the situation is fixed for future videos. In the meantime, using headphones while watching does help a lot (at least here on my end). Thanks!
Your content is so good. You discuss many topics that others don't. It is truly informative and inspirational. I look forward to the next one as always.
I'm going to label five clothes hangers Monday-Friday and prep my outfits this way. I also prep my lunches on Sunday and pack them up the evening before, ready to take to work. I definitely appreciate how minimalism reduced the number of decisions I need to make on a daily basis.
I try to pair my outfits when I wash my clothes. I have enough clothes for around 2-3 weeks worth of shirts and around 2 weeks worth of pants/skirts. So I try to wash clothes every two weeks. I hang the majority of my clothes (except for pjs/workout/undies, etc.). When I was my clothes I match outfits and hang them that way. (This allows me to match things differently than I may have previously.). Then every day, I pick out my outfit for the next day, but it is a very easy process because the top and bottom are already matched.
Matching outfits is super stressful for me. For one, I don't think most of my wardrobe actually has matching items. Secondly, I question every decision I make since I'm not confident in fashion. Doing this in advance would save me so many meltdowns.
Thanks for the wonderful videos! They have helped me with the sometimes overwhelming task of decluttering. I also share them with family members who are interested in simple living and higher thinking.
I do something very similar with clothes and food. I actually make up my breakfasts and lunches for the week on Sunday and take them in on Monday. Sometimes it's to heavy since I park far away and I take 2 days in and then 1 day every day after that. Then if I forget a day I still have a day's worth of meals waiting for me at work. I've also been using YNAB to budget and I feel like it's really working for me. I used it a long time ago, but I didn't allocate all my money out when I received it. Now I plan out my entire paycheck so that when I receive it every dollar is used, including savings, investments, and extra house payments. If I really want to overspend in one category I have to think about where I will pull that money from. Maybe we overspend on groceries one week. I either have to make sure we spend less the next week or pull the money from another category like books or clothing, which I allocate a small amount to every paycheck.
That is wonderful that you are able to meal prep for work meals! I love that idea! I'm glad to hear the allocations in your budget have been helpful too!
Hi Sarah. Interesting looking at minimalism from perspective of making decisions. Makes so much sense to me, thanks. I do a similar thing with my clothes by hanging an outfit together so it's in one place & I don't have to decide what to wear with what! Also I'm learning about block scheduling & I like the idea of setting a time then moving on to the next task, I saw someone suggest setting a bell like school, class done move onto the next class subject, then go back to it next class if you see what I mean?! I thought you might relate to that being a teacher 😁
I've got my kid's volume restricted headphones on and I swear you just said you choose your clothes 'ahead of time, with a dance'... I'm going to try this tonight. ;)
Good evening Sarah another great video and great tips we also lay our clothes out the night before even though we don't work anymore because we're retired. Also Sarah your audio is low we can hardly hear you speak.
Great tips! I LOVE that you merge minimalism and teaching! It’s not very common yet so beneficial for kiddos. Great job! 📚 I would love to hear more about minimalism and finances. We’ve tried the Dave Ramsey system but feel overwhelmed with all the sinking funds/savings accounts. It’s too much mental clutter! I can’t seem to find a good expense/spending tracker system either. Help!
automatic transfer is pretty much the standard in Germany, lol, whereas cheques are virtually unknown. your employer transfers your salary into your account and almost every regular bill you have to pay like rent or utilities will come out of your account as well
Thank you for the feedback, Jennifer! This is the first video I made using an external microphone instead of the built-in audio from the camera, so it does reduce a lot of the background noise! I will be sure to make sure it is louder for the next video. Thanks!
"Other things"... like what? There are decisions that have to be made, like it or not, an example would be paying taxes. The trick is not stressing over those decisions one has no choice but to make and then move on. I only have a 3 color, 3 neutrals, capsule wardrobe, of 50 pieces, so that's three choices top bottom jacket, done. Leftovers were already packaged the night before so lunch is also done. Mark whatever you don't want to read just mark it as spam and the machine erases it thereafter.
Hi guys! I hope you are enjoying the video! I do apologize for the low audio volume. I tried out using an external microphone for the first time, as well as pairing it with a new video editing program. I will make sure the situation is fixed for future videos. In the meantime, using headphones while watching does help a lot (at least here on my end). Thanks!
"cheapest deal is to not buy anything" yes!! I've saved so much money unsubscribing from emails and not knowing about deals.
Agreed! If I don't know what deals are happening then I have no interest in purchasing anything!
Your content is so good. You discuss many topics that others don't. It is truly informative and inspirational. I look forward to the next one as always.
Gosh Jane, your words are so kind! Thank you so much! I'm so glad the videos are helpful to you! :)
I'm going to label five clothes hangers Monday-Friday and prep my outfits this way. I also prep my lunches on Sunday and pack them up the evening before, ready to take to work. I definitely appreciate how minimalism reduced the number of decisions I need to make on a daily basis.
The hangers option would be great as well! Thanks Kat!
I try to pair my outfits when I wash my clothes. I have enough clothes for around 2-3 weeks worth of shirts and around 2 weeks worth of pants/skirts. So I try to wash clothes every two weeks. I hang the majority of my clothes (except for pjs/workout/undies, etc.). When I was my clothes I match outfits and hang them that way. (This allows me to match things differently than I may have previously.). Then every day, I pick out my outfit for the next day, but it is a very easy process because the top and bottom are already matched.
That is a great idea to have outfits already matched! Thanks Alexa!
Matching outfits is super stressful for me. For one, I don't think most of my wardrobe actually has matching items. Secondly, I question every decision I make since I'm not confident in fashion. Doing this in advance would save me so many meltdowns.
*I definitely needed this video today! Wedding planning and first year teacher have somehow given me anxiety when it comes to making decisions!*
You are almost to summer! You've got this!
Great ideas im defo going to implement some of these!!
I'm so glad to hear that, Elisia!
Great minds think alike Sarah! I am able to eat the same things almost every day. Also I recommend meal Prep bc it's a great time saver! 👍
Meal prep is great...I definitely should do it more often haha :)
Great advice, thanks for posting
Thanks, William!
Thanks for the wonderful videos! They have helped me with the sometimes overwhelming task of decluttering. I also share them with family members who are interested in simple living and higher thinking.
You are so sweet! I'm so glad to hear that the videos have helped you and can be useful for your family members too!
I do something very similar with clothes and food. I actually make up my breakfasts and lunches for the week on Sunday and take them in on Monday. Sometimes it's to heavy since I park far away and I take 2 days in and then 1 day every day after that. Then if I forget a day I still have a day's worth of meals waiting for me at work.
I've also been using YNAB to budget and I feel like it's really working for me. I used it a long time ago, but I didn't allocate all my money out when I received it. Now I plan out my entire paycheck so that when I receive it every dollar is used, including savings, investments, and extra house payments. If I really want to overspend in one category I have to think about where I will pull that money from. Maybe we overspend on groceries one week. I either have to make sure we spend less the next week or pull the money from another category like books or clothing, which I allocate a small amount to every paycheck.
That is wonderful that you are able to meal prep for work meals! I love that idea! I'm glad to hear the allocations in your budget have been helpful too!
Hi Sarah. Interesting looking at minimalism from perspective of making decisions. Makes so much sense to me, thanks. I do a similar thing with my clothes by hanging an outfit together so it's in one place & I don't have to decide what to wear with what! Also I'm learning about block scheduling & I like the idea of setting a time then moving on to the next task, I saw someone suggest setting a bell like school, class done move onto the next class subject, then go back to it next class if you see what I mean?! I thought you might relate to that being a teacher 😁
I definitely see what you mean, Sandra! The block scheduling method is pretty interesting and can be very helpful for many...thank you for sharing!
Oh yes, this is so relateable. So true.. I definitely need to purge my life because I am struggling with decision paralysis!
Decision paralysis is so tough! Good luck with your efforts!
I've got my kid's volume restricted headphones on and I swear you just said you choose your clothes 'ahead of time, with a dance'... I'm going to try this tonight. ;)
To be honest, I can't remember exactly what I said haha, but choosing outfits ahead of time is a great way to save time!
@@AbundantlyMinimal ahead of time, in advance - my ears just ran with their own version :D
Thank you for sharing your great ideas! You’ve given me lots to think about and change!
You are very welcome, Lisa!
Been following you for some time. Luv your channel. Learnt a lot... thanks for sharing... luv from Malaysia...
You are so welcome, Sharon!
Good evening Sarah another great video and great tips we also lay our clothes out the night before even though we don't work anymore because we're retired. Also Sarah your audio is low we can hardly hear you speak.
Thank you, Cathy! I will work on the audio for next week!
Great tips! I LOVE that you merge minimalism and teaching! It’s not very common yet so beneficial for kiddos. Great job! 📚
I would love to hear more about minimalism and finances. We’ve tried the Dave Ramsey system but feel overwhelmed with all the sinking funds/savings accounts. It’s too much mental clutter! I can’t seem to find a good expense/spending tracker system either. Help!
Thank you so much! In terms of the minimalism and finances topic, is there a particular thing you are struggling with?
If it makes you feel bad, throw it away. If your heart and mind isn’t clear, the space won’t be clear
This is very true!
Love all your videos. With this video I had some trouble with the volume. I had to pump up the volume. But commercials were still really loud.
Thanks Lonneke! I will adjust the volume for the next video!
Lots of good tips Sarah.
Thank you!
automatic transfer is pretty much the standard in Germany, lol, whereas cheques are virtually unknown. your employer transfers your salary into your account and almost every regular bill you have to pay like rent or utilities will come out of your account as well
That is great to know! Thanks, Doris!
I'm glad I found your channel 😁
Yay!! I'm so happy you are here!
Sound seems quiet? I'm going to try to add prepping my outfits, good ideas.
Thank you for the feedback, Jennifer! This is the first video I made using an external microphone instead of the built-in audio from the camera, so it does reduce a lot of the background noise! I will be sure to make sure it is louder for the next video. Thanks!
I agree, very quiet. I had my volume all the way up and was still struggling to hear. Good content tho 😊
Please enable captions for this video.
"Other things"... like what? There are decisions that have to be made, like it or not, an example would be paying taxes. The trick is not stressing over those decisions one has no choice but to make
and then move on. I only have a 3 color, 3 neutrals, capsule wardrobe, of 50 pieces, so that's three choices top bottom jacket, done. Leftovers were already packaged the night before so lunch is also done. Mark whatever you don't want to read just mark it as spam and the machine erases it thereafter.
why do u blend your food?
Your voice is low