That Zombie Life I think the best advice I had ever heard in a long time was to find a way to re-purpose certain things. In my case, I have a lot of Birthday cards and they mean a lot to me. So I thought of scanning them and uploading them in a digital form to my virtual album. Anyway, thanks to Mr. Ronald Banks I got inspired more and more to declutter my living space.
Lost my husband to cancer 6.5 years ago. Learning how to let go has been so difficult. Everything in my house is a time capsule of memories that stopped the day he died. I have felt smothered and mournful. Realizing his/our stuff is no longer comforting but actually the source of debilitating sadness, I have begun to clear it out. I’m thankful for people like you who can express clear and thoughtful steps to get out from under your stuff and simplify you life. One tip that has been helpful to me is to not just toss something, but take a moment to acknowledge appreciation that it did serve its purpose and is no longer useful.
That was "Heavy". I was watching The 1970/2020 Version of The Boys In The Band. Michael who hosts a Party has a Closet filled with Sweaters that looked like they came from GQ Magazine, he spends Money to keep up an "Image" but he doesn't realize he could "Sell" stuff to folks and use the Money to pay Bills.
I don’t regret items I decluttered. Most items can be replaced. I regret all the money I spent of stuff I really didn’t want, need or eventually out grew.
there are items i regret decluttering but i take the good with the bad. i definetly miss many of my items because they were either incredible investments or great tools or toys just to use daily. but then, the flipside is that i have peace of mind not having to tend to them or worry about their value going up or down or maintaining them, etc. so it goes both ways. i can't say either way if i actually regret it. i can't have it both ways in life as most people always want. minimalism keeps me in neutral gear so to speak...
So many of us feel that guilt. I have tried to expand forgiveness in my life to include (and perhaps start with) myself. Just as we easily forgive children because they are at the beginning of learning how to be in the world, I think we need to see ourselves, regardless of age,, as just beginning to learn some of life's lessons. Forgive your errors, large and small, so you can move forward and grow.
My biggest struggle has been the gifts and things that I "should" keep for sentimental reasons. I also have a bit of a leftover from my childhood, we lived in poverty, so you should never get rid of anything, because you may never have it again. I am working to simplify and realize that should I let something go back in to the world, that it turns out I need, I can just buy a new one, no big thing. I am much happier when I have only the things that, like Marie Kondo says, "spark joy" or have real utility. I even gave away most of my personal library. That was difficult for me, because I valued myself as an intellectual and bookworm, how can I be that if I don't have my books? I had over 400 books and now I am down to 2 bookcases. I know I can replace any book that I gave away, I have all of my original library saved on an app.
The concept of self and how it's shaped by circumstances, things, propaganda, and enlightenment is minimalist GOLD. You could really go next level here.
Since I moved on my own almost 10 years ago (gosh, I feel old!) I started accumulating the things I saw around me while growing up. I wanted to have the type of house that has EVERYTHING "just in case", you know?! :)) now I live in a 2 room apartment by myself and I find myself I don't have space anymore! it's draining me mentally. I have all these clothes saved for my "fantasy self" when I'm not really an outgoing person. Not to mention all my linen and decorative pillows and the huge pile of blankets. I have way too many random gadgets and miscellaneous things that I can't bring myself to give away. I have to say, I've decluttered a few time over these 10 years but then I just quit and buy things again. I just think of all the wasted money like you mentioned as well :(. Growing older I just want to be able to pack everything in a day if needed and go someplace for a while without too much hassle. So maybe I'll start again during this quarantine and take the time to list things for sale. Wish me luck! ✨
I always struggle with gifts from my daughters. Since they know I'm purging my thing still, now they tend to ask me what I want for a specific day, like Mother's Day for example. I usually remind them that I'm purging and don't need anything, which usually results in a gift card LOL but at least I can buy a consumable or take my time and see if there's anything I need to replace for example.
I completely agree. I don't need any more things. I'm trying to get rid of the things I already have. But, one thing I don't have enough of is the opportunity to spend time with my daughter and grandson that live in Hawaii. So now I just ask for Alaska Airlines gift certificates for every holiday. I just collect them until I have enough for another visit 🤗 Is there some place you would like to visit? The gift certificates don't have to be large amounts of money. Just build a pot over time. 😊
@@suzanneberrios4328 That is such an awesome idea! Both of my daughters live in different states than I do. Admittedly, I have seen my oldest more because she was going through treatment for breast cancer up until a few months ago. I will definitely put that into practice. Thanks for the tip!
or the mail piling up! you can digitize all memories and then have access on the cloud anywhere in the world on any device. no worries about a house fire flood theft or moving headaches with all that stuff. and digital organization is awesome because you can simply ctrl F or cmnd spacebar and search for a file and locate it instantly.
The minimal mom recommended your channel. Eeekkkk I'm so thankful. Your voice. Your calm mannerisms. Your editing. It has helped me. The sentimental items AND I am the family historian. Soooo much paperwork has been passed on to me. I know I need to scane and share the info but I'm stuck in the process sad 😥 😞 😔
I know what you mean Amanda. This is all about building new habits for yourself once you do declutter your space. Also as you’re letting go, make sure the decision you make are your own. If we let go of things because we see others doing it or we don’t do it at our own pace that may lead us to replacing them and filling the space back up.
I used to do this ALL the time. I would declutter, then have a little space and a few months later I would have filled that space right back up. When I finally realized that what I should have in my life is what I need for this stage of my life, it opened the door for me to let go of 75% of my stuff. I even was able to let go of some sentimental items (I kept only a few) because those items are not the person or my memories, my memories live in my heart. I haven't filled my spaces back up and even find myself letting go of more as time goes on. Hope you are keeping on.
Got rid of SO many clothes and things I no longer need this weekend. I'm heading to the Goodwill now. Ive been holding on to this crap for wayyyy too long. Thanks for your advice!
My fantasy self was a bass guitar player, because I love the baseline in so much music I listen to- fast forward 7 years and I just gifted my beautiful, unplayed bass and an amp to my niece, who actually does play guitar and wanted to take up bass. It felt so good to see how excited she was with it, and to know it's doing what it was made for, being played and enjoyed. I spent 7 years walking past these items sitting in the corner of my bedroom, they were essentially mocking me for my lack of motivation and ability to play, chipping away at my ability to minimize. Giving the fantasy self a a permanent vacation fro that stress has been great!
After watching your video I’ve realized my biggest stumble and struggle is that I first need to declutter my mind and accept my reality. It is not as obvious as one might think! That freaking “fantasy self” of mine is taking too much space and I need to accept that the money I put into getting stuff is already gone! 😂 Thanks for this great content, I find your approach to minimalism is very different, practical, down to earth, even therapeutic if I may say! And you seem to be such a nice and relatable person, gladly subscribed a while ago! ✌🏼
Thank you subscribing and joining the community. Our fantasy selves can definitely get in the way but when we focus deeper and accept our reality as you said it changes the game for our journeys. Keep growing, I’m excited for you!
I know the feeling!😔 I'm dealing with the same stressful situation for a long time now! Everything my mum left behind seems to be considered as sentimental.🙇 It's so confusing! At times I don't know what I should get rid of & what to keep so I end up not being able to declutter anything.😧😧 i'm really bad with making decisions of this nature. As a young woman from Barbados dealing with this situation alone is overbearing sometimes, because it's just me in a big house with a whole lot of unnecessary stuff!😵🙏
Oops... After reading this, I had better declare war on my clutter, o/wise my sons will be trying to decipher my intentions for the next two decades. I don't want to be a load.... I want to be a joy upon remembrance! 😅
@@RM-fs8ub I understand. My decluttering is based on my legacy. All the stuff that held importance to who I was means nothing to those I will leave behind. This is where I am now. I want to leave this earth the way I came in.
It was easier for me to let go of things I've sold. It took me 3 years to get rid of everything I wanted out of my life, but it payed off, and so many people send me messages and thanked me for the items that brought them joy, which I no longer needed. I got more than 5000 dollars and a lot of trips abroad. Thank you for this video, I'm struggling to help my mother declutter.
Everything you listed hit home for me. Stepped on all of my toes!🤣 I have experienced everything you mentioned. My issues are paper, clothes and just things. I will start and get overwhelmed and tell myself I will do it later and later end up turning into months. It's a mental stressor big time😖🤯...Thank you for this video.🙋🏾♀️🤗
Books, Ron. Comics. Personal libraries, collections of paper volumes of all kinds. This is the most difficult object to detach from all that is in a house. Hopefully someday you will make a video about this: books and collections.
As I mentioned in a comment, earlier: Even that media MUST "serve a purpose". I do not toss media that relates to *my* purpose-- as a born again follower of Jesus Christ (I keep bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, lexicons, and other study material) -- but, magazines, or vaguely related books and movies will be highly considered to be trashed, soon.
you can read digital comics and enjoy their reviews here online in a community of hobbyists of all types from comics to video games to toy cars to play doh. no physical space required. all digital and the end user experience is the same - the focus on the experience itself, not the presence of objects.
Great tips! What I struggled the most with was the sense of sudden urgency I had to get rid of everything and not knowing what to do with the items I decided to let go of. My 2 cents would be to get the things out of the room you are trying to organize, and don't bring anything back in that doesn't fit your criteria. If you let things in the room they will find a new spot and you would've effectively reshuffled your clutter. So with the things out of the room, you have a neat place and time to decide what to do with the extra items.
Great point Frank! The one thing we want to avoid is just reshuffling our clutter as you mentioned. You really have to look at it from the perspective of minimizing not organizing! Thanks for sharing this! Keep growing on your journey!
Feeling stuck -(work was really slow)- and hopeless, to a point. That wasn't good. That's why the moment I started to work long term, I became a soldier. My self-esteem was low as well. I've never looked back since. That's why I try to encourage especially youngsters that they have to be courageous.
What you say about breaking up with your fantasy self is great. Whether it is "rooted into your personality" - what a thing to consider. Much deeper, with far more thoroughgoing potential to allow change than merely getting rid of clothes associated with a fantasy self.
My struggle has been papers and sentimental items . I have just given myself more time to think about the approach for both . Another great video thanks Ronald
Definitely at the beginning of declutter - you made a good point about sentimentality influencing the difficulty to let go of items. I think that is something I am learning to manage.
Thank you for doing this video. My mindset for the last year has been to declutter, I try to do it weekly. My struggle is with a family it feels like I declutter daily but it just all comes back into the house. I love the checklist idea, and I appreciated your once worn Ambercrombie & Fitch trousers. It's also the guilt of giving away new un-required items that drives me batty most, so I tried giving things away online and found that people can be really greedy so I need to find a ray of sunshine again in that my stuff isn't being re-sold but actually being used.
l love your videos man! My biggest problem is "fantasy self" but I am getting better at decluttering those items :) E.g. Super high heels that I never wore (I am a singer and I wear heels but they have to be super comfortable so I can last a night), tight dresses, neon colors... I also have trouble donating expensive things but I am proud of myself when I do. Keep up the good work!
I've never heard of the fantasy self reason for holding on to things. Oh my god, it makes so much sense. This has helped me so much. I have so many things for "someday" when I'll be my "fantasy self". Thank you so much.
A struggle I had was initially the sense of being overwhelmed. I knew to do what I wanted was going to take me a long time. It did. Years. But I am happy I took the approach I did. The photographs were the most difficult, but now eight years later, I have everything tagged properly so I can pull up what I want easily. The same process was used for the music and the library. I spent four to five years cataloging everything, but I benefit from it now. Doing that permitted me to deal with the balance of the stuff more easily. I got to the point where I could just discard things without stressing over it. My mindset shifted. I realize the payoff of all this constantly. Clutter is no longer a thing for me; I have progressed beyond that. And that is the point of tackling it, isn't it? To get beyond that point so other things/experiences of greater value can be accomplished and appreciated.
My biggest struggle is feeling so overwhelmed by so much stuff & the stress it creates .Keep working away at decluttering ; but just don't make much progress at all . Really appreciate the content in this video & the help you send out through RUclips 😍😍😍
Maria I’m glad this is helping you. I understand your frustration and how you feel like you’re not making progress. However I’m sure you’ve made more progress than you think you have. Remember that you’re most likely feeling overwhelmed because you’re looking at your clutter as a whole. Break it down and attack it in small chunks. You could also track your progress by take a picture of your space every few weeks. Then go back and see where you started. I’m sure you’ll surprise yourself. Keep growing. I’m excited for you!
My biggest struggle is balancing minimalism with environmentalism and low-waste living. To avoid waste I tend to need more items to replace the disposable ones that tend to come and go invisibly from a minimalist home. Things like reusable containers, reusable menstrual products, bits of wrapping that I get gifts in so I can use them again when giving gifts if it's still in good condition, all sorts of products left over from before I started becoming more minimalist but it would be a huge waste to just throw it out...also responsibly getting rid of an item in a way that it definitely won't end up in landfill, since sadly most things that are donated to thrift stores are just thrown out.
Initially I thought the biggest struggle through minimalism would be getting married since my wife isn't so much of a minimalist, however we've found a good balance of compromise and she's been really encouraging me with it. Really, the struggle has been adjusting what minimalism looks like after getting married since it means the intentionality of materials and time does change.
I am just starting on my decluttering path, and I’m having a hard time. Currently, 80% of my belongings are in storage, because I had to pack up and move in with my parents to take care of my dad. He passed away last November, and since then, I’ve been trying to help my mother get control of her clutter(she is a major horder). With all that, and working full time, and taking care of my mother’s health as well, it has left me very little time for myself. I can’t even remember the last time I did anything for me. So, I have decided to take a step back from helping my mother and focus on me. Hopefully, by the time I am able to get her downsized, I will have less stuff to move back into my own place with. Luckily, having to live with a horder as a child, I did realize how not to accumulate so much stuff. However, that doesn’t mean I haven’t held onto some things that I really don’t need......
Such great tips. I have been watching decluttering videos to keep up my motivation to continue. I love yours bc you address the why part of the struggle!!! I definitely need to break up with my fantasy self!
Thanks for this - very helpful ideas. Especially about letting go or breaking up with who we think we are. One thing that really held me back is what to do with things that are not good enough to donate or sell - but generally OK (extra used erasers, pencils crayons etc or jewellery) I felt bad trashing them - but with no other option - had to give myself permission to just trash some things after exhausting every other avenue. Thanks again for ur content
Thank you for this, I always have feelings of guilt when decluttering but after watching your videos I've started realizing the why behind decluttering. Much love from South-Africa 🌿
Right back at cha😘. Always good to hear from you. I like to call it, "Finding a new home for it". Donate the good stuff to the abused women's gift shop. I call mgself a medium-ist. 😘 sending LOTS of love, only takes space in your heart where there's always room.
Your cogent reasoning is everything! I never thought that part of my clutter problem and my issues with accumulating was my fronting. That bears a hard look at myself and who do I want to impress, and why do I think they're worthy of me cluttering my house for them?
I love your content and I’ve followed your channel for a while. Thanks for the great videos! I did burst out laughing at the end because in the UK the peace hand sign you did is swearing here 😄
#7! Not wanting things to go into the landfill if I donated to the wrong place. I'm happy to report I found a great local Thrift store. I also have found the energy to spend decluttering that just wasn't available when I was overwhelmed at a past job. Thanks for your videos!
I did have the fantasy self who was going to have people over and entertain. My town has lots of good local restaurants, I've gotten rid of fancy table cloths and such!
Just started listening to you on RUclips and the stuff that you talk about are the stuff that I'm going through every day thank you my brother for discussing these topics 🙏♥️👍
I’m really happy that these topics are resonating with you. I hope you continue to find value and help in my content! If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask!
bro! amazing videos, you're my favorite minimalist you tuber by far. my struggle is getting rid of too much! sometimes i like to replenish and refresh my life more often then necessary. Whenever i feel a lack of purpose or unplanned downtime, I'll reorganize and downsize even when i had just done that last month or last week.
The one year rule with clothes or things unfortunately doesn’t apply to me. I do tend to come back to things years later and use them. Same with clothes, my moods come and go. I’ve had more incidents I can count over my decade long attempt at decluttering where I’ve made the difficult decision to finally let things go that I’ve wracked my brain and made sure I likely won’t use again. Then 5 or so years later, I’ll find myself in the mood to wear it or clothes like it, and I lament the loss of many unique items. Makes me even more likely to hold on to things since this has happened several times before. And it’s so frustrating! Other people may not have this kind of problem though, and don’t have cycles like this, so your tips will be very helpful to most people. Definitely relate to feeling overwhelmed with the amount of decisions to make. That’s usually why I stop shortly after I get started. Thank you for sharing.
So, keep your stuff, this is not a test, it's life, YOUR life. Some people like to do the mini, some don't. Banish that guilt. I'm in year 83. I have a housecoat present from my 13th birthday sleepover which everyone signed. Ah! Memories. Sometimes our heart says YESSSS!😘😻😸
My fantasy self has been the hardest since I always wanted a place for my own to recieve friends but every place I have been able to afford is both expensive and unconfortably small. This breaking up process has become harder since I do need a bigger space (just a 1 bedroom and small kitchen apartment) but for the first time I am opening towards moving to new areas in the city, and still I am getting rid of the idea of having the apartment everyone wants to party because its cool and has an awesome mini bar (I almost never drink alcohol!!) But I am keeping the items that have helped me feel at home in my old spaces. What also helped me was notice those who matter will drive to visit me as I do for them and wont care if my space is no designed and decorated for visitors. I also let go of regretting the money I spent on items I once enjoyed or loved, since they served me that purpose in that cycle in my life and now Im going through another chapter.
I've always decluttered my stuff even when I wasn't aware about minimalism. But the problem was I ended up buying again. Also the problem with me is cloth fitting. Sometimes, I return empty handed and sometimes all items look good on me and I buy them all.....and note that I preserve those items and use only after the current clothes have worn off (which could be for two or more years). I need to stop doing that maybe, otherwise I've surely become mindful with my purchases. Also am wearing office wear at home during this lockdown as I don't have much home wear. Kinda makes me feel happy using up all that stuff I put my hard-earned money on. I also donated half of it already. 😇😇 Am actually suffering from get rid of everything disease right now. 😂
Hi Ron thank you for sharing your tips. I really don't have a problem getting rid of things but my husband has with sentimental items and I may need that one day. ❤
Excellent video. This topic is exactly what keeps people from decluttering. Here is another way of looking at it: All that stuff used to be money. All that money used to be time. Was it worth it?
A struggle for me is I’ve always been poor. I have this mindset that when I see nice things while thrifting I buy them because I can afford them but the items are often unworn or unused by me and then before I know it my place is filled with stuff that is essentially just clutter and wasted money. 😞 Then I’ll go to declutter things and they’ll end up in a pile and I’ll tell myself I will make some money back by selling the items but never get around to it because I’m busy with work, my children, life, etc. The items end up being redistributed around the house or sitting on the kitchen table, in a box or whatever. Today I actually brought three boxes to a donation bin! I’m trying to get on track! My plan is to declutter on a regular basis and do a no spend challenge as well.
This is literally what I needed to hear. I am in the process now and was feeling overwhelmed and so came onto RUclips to get some inspiration to help with that overwhelmed feeling and this really did help. You just got a new subbie. Thanks.
My biggest struggle was how to get rid of the stuff without it landing in the landfill. I was moving, almost everything had to go and selling and giving things away wasn't fast enough. I managed it somehow but I sometimes wished I woud have just thrown everything away. It put a lot of stress to the already stressing situation.
I totally understand this leyrotis! When I moved a few months ago I was working to sell and give away a lot of things also. It was definitely challenging trying to avoid throwing it all in the landfill. I’m glad you were able to get through the move though. Keep growing on your journey!
I just discovered this channel and I love the videos I watched so far! Your tips are great and the way you film them is artsy and stuff but still authentic. Also maybe this sounds weird but your voice is really nice and calming yet unlike a lot of those minimalism videos, I don't feel like falling asleep 😂 Keep it up dude! 🤙🏼
I've been on this journey for about 6 years and my biggest struggle is adapting to my setting. For many months out of the year I work and live in national forests where I really dont need much and I dont even think about the things I dont have. When I return back to "normal" society, living a life in the city requires different items. I tend to get rid of a lot of things before I switch my setting, only to have to replace it when I get back. I realize some items either added to my life or are needed for specific times. For example, if I have to dress up for an event or presentation more than once or twice a year it is extremely rare, but because of that one day, I dont want to donate my fancy outfit to have to buy it again in a year.
awesome! precisely my experience. all the way to making the exact same list on my iphone "things to declutter", with inspiring ideas - f.ex. clear out a counter, declutter black cupboard, take the donation box to the car, ... and then doing it slowly as i find time or feel inspired...
Mine is gifts ; for some reason , non-minimalists always think the reason to minimise is ALWAYS because there is a finical problem and their idea of solving the problem is giving you gifts even when you emphasise a thousand tines not to get you gifts and they get offended if they learned you donated or gave to someone else
Holding back the years -Simply Red Love this video... at the end he has just one suitcase as he boards the train Stop letting the ego torture your soul Much love💞
My stumbling block has been the shared study. Some of the things in there are hard for me to depart with, art supplies, papers, books, photos. But adding to the struggle is I feel as I downsize my husband accumulates more and takes up more space. I sometimes place empty boxes in spaces so he can’t place stuff there. I even lay stuff over my desk, otherwise he will set up equipment there.
I just had this problem the other day. I got rid of lots of cables and other tech stuff. As soon as I did that, 3 months later I needed it. Found a free alternative. Problem solved
To me actually getting rid of stuff is the hardest. Like, finding the right way to get rid of things, esp. damaged/broken things that can't just go in the trash can.
My biggest struggles are so much stuff and feeling very overwhelmed. And also, what to do with items (designer, etc) that I want to get rid of, that is new/like new, but cost a good amount of money and is in great shape. Donate it? Sell it (but then I have to store it)? Ugh! I'm a new subscriber and I'm loving your videos! :-)
What is helping me to let go and hold onto what matters as a photographer I bought an album and I'm deciding to take more photos and put those photos into albums. So instead of holding onto things I hold onto memories and what will help is writing on the back of the photo where the memory takes place to be like a flashback. Hopefully this inspires or helps someone. Declutter your phone and hold onto the photo album.
Hi Ronald, i am really happy i subscribed to your chanel love your videos. On this videos i found what i was really looking for thank you can't wait to see more of your videos :D
I buy things to fill a void in my heart, I’m in a loveless marriage and my adult daughters try to run my life, so I enjoy online shopping and just recently placed an Amazon order for a bunch of small kitchen appliances, which I may or may not use.plus backups for later use when the first one breaks.
When I give clothes away, years later I find an outfit to put together with that item (still believing I still have said item) and then regret that I try to purge things. It feels good but my mom is always telling me I give things away too fast. But I love the feeling of getting rid of clutter. So this video has encouraged me to continue to do that, but now I have a better system to determine what I should give away. Maybe this was all that I was missing🤷🏾♀️
I've decluttered probably over half of my room over the past few months. I still got a good bit to go, but it's those last items that are the hardest. Now I just keep putting it off even though it irks me in the back of my ind to finally finish the item cleanup for good.
My biggest challenge is feeling overwhelmed with all the stuff I still have after all the decluttering I accomplished. I deal with this by taking it one room at a time. I am definitely persistent.
One room at a time is a great approach. It breaks your space down into smaller pieces that are easier to focus on. Keep growing. I’m excited to see how your journey continues to grow!
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What has been your biggest stumble and struggle so far on your journey?
Ronald L. Banks my struggle has been trying to throw away best wishes, birthday and Christmas cards. 😅
Im biggest struggle is getting rid of stuff ive had for a very long time
That Zombie Life I think the best advice I had ever heard in a long time was to find a way to re-purpose certain things. In my case, I have a lot of Birthday cards and they mean a lot to me. So I thought of scanning them and uploading them in a digital form to my virtual album. Anyway, thanks to Mr. Ronald Banks I got inspired more and more to declutter my living space.
Lost my husband to cancer 6.5 years ago. Learning how to let go has been so difficult. Everything in my house is a time capsule of memories that stopped the day he died. I have felt smothered and mournful. Realizing his/our stuff is no longer comforting but actually the source of debilitating sadness, I have begun to clear it out. I’m thankful for people like you who can express clear and thoughtful steps to get out from under your stuff and simplify you life. One tip that has been helpful to me is to not just toss something, but take a moment to acknowledge appreciation that it did serve its purpose and is no longer useful.
I'm still having issues to decluter the "emotional memories " . But i still learning . Thank you for your advices. Have you think to do a podcast?
"Breaking up with my fantasy self" what a brilliant, poetic line.
WOOOOOW Son!!
Yes! At 50, there are many layers in the break up!
@@elizabethnelms2564 Oh my goodness YESSSSSSSSS! That relationship is unhealthy but familiar, so here we are.
That was "Heavy". I was watching The 1970/2020 Version of The Boys In The Band. Michael who hosts a Party has a Closet filled with Sweaters that looked like they came from GQ Magazine, he spends Money to keep up an "Image" but he doesn't realize he could "Sell" stuff to folks and use the Money to pay Bills.
I don’t regret items I decluttered. Most items can be replaced. I regret all the money I spent of stuff I really didn’t want, need or eventually out grew.
there are items i regret decluttering but i take the good with the bad. i definetly miss many of my items because they were either incredible investments or great tools or toys just to use daily. but then, the flipside is that i have peace of mind not having to tend to them or worry about their value going up or down or maintaining them, etc. so it goes both ways. i can't say either way if i actually regret it. i can't have it both ways in life as most people always want. minimalism keeps me in neutral gear so to speak...
Sunk cost. Done and over with. Just got to move on.
Yeah! 😆
Same I felt man I wasted so much money on things I never really needed
So many of us feel that guilt. I have tried to expand forgiveness in my life to include (and perhaps start with) myself. Just as we easily forgive children because they are at the beginning of learning how to be in the world, I think we need to see ourselves, regardless of age,, as just beginning to learn some of life's lessons. Forgive your errors, large and small, so you can move forward and grow.
That was such a slick transition from voice over to talking to the camera! I'm really enjoying your videos.
Thank you!! I’m really glad you’re enjoying them!
I know right??
I know right . That was very nice .
My biggest struggle has been the gifts and things that I "should" keep for sentimental reasons. I also have a bit of a leftover from my childhood, we lived in poverty, so you should never get rid of anything, because you may never have it again. I am working to simplify and realize that should I let something go back in to the world, that it turns out I need, I can just buy a new one, no big thing. I am much happier when I have only the things that, like Marie Kondo says, "spark joy" or have real utility. I even gave away most of my personal library. That was difficult for me, because I valued myself as an intellectual and bookworm, how can I be that if I don't have my books? I had over 400 books and now I am down to 2 bookcases. I know I can replace any book that I gave away, I have all of my original library saved on an app.
The concept of self and how it's shaped by circumstances, things, propaganda, and enlightenment is minimalist GOLD. You could really go next level here.
Facts!! Once it's spent.....that money is gone!!
My problem is that I feel like I can sell it and recoup some of that money back.
Since I moved on my own almost 10 years ago (gosh, I feel old!) I started accumulating the things I saw around me while growing up. I wanted to have the type of house that has EVERYTHING "just in case", you know?! :)) now I live in a 2 room apartment by myself and I find myself I don't have space anymore! it's draining me mentally. I have all these clothes saved for my "fantasy self" when I'm not really an outgoing person. Not to mention all my linen and decorative pillows and the huge pile of blankets. I have way too many random gadgets and miscellaneous things that I can't bring myself to give away. I have to say, I've decluttered a few time over these 10 years but then I just quit and buy things again. I just think of all the wasted money like you mentioned as well :(.
Growing older I just want to be able to pack everything in a day if needed and go someplace for a while without too much hassle. So maybe I'll start again during this quarantine and take the time to list things for sale.
Wish me luck! ✨
I’m excited for you and your journey! You’ll have to give me an update as you work through it! Keep growing!
I always struggle with gifts from my daughters. Since they know I'm purging my thing still, now they tend to ask me what I want for a specific day, like Mother's Day for example. I usually remind them that I'm purging and don't need anything, which usually results in a gift card LOL but at least I can buy a consumable or take my time and see if there's anything I need to replace for example.
I completely agree. I don't need any more things. I'm trying to get rid of the things I already have. But, one thing I don't have enough of is the opportunity to spend time with my daughter and grandson that live in Hawaii. So now I just ask for Alaska Airlines gift certificates for every holiday. I just collect them until I have enough for another visit 🤗
Is there some place you would like to visit? The gift certificates don't have to be large amounts of money. Just build a pot over time. 😊
@@suzanneberrios4328 That is such an awesome idea! Both of my daughters live in different states than I do. Admittedly, I have seen my oldest more because she was going through treatment for breast cancer up until a few months ago. I will definitely put that into practice. Thanks for the tip!
Tell them to gift you plants 😍 they always bring joy
Mine is the dreaded papers. They just seem to mushroom.
Sharon Barrett mine to!
or the mail piling up! you can digitize all memories and then have access on the cloud anywhere in the world on any device. no worries about a house fire flood theft or moving headaches with all that stuff. and digital organization is awesome because you can simply ctrl F or cmnd spacebar and search for a file and locate it instantly.
The minimal mom recommended your channel. Eeekkkk I'm so thankful. Your voice. Your calm mannerisms. Your editing. It has helped me. The sentimental items AND I am the family historian. Soooo much paperwork has been passed on to me. I know I need to scane and share the info but I'm stuck in the process sad 😥 😞 😔
My biggest struggle is feeling overwhelmed and when I do get rid of things, to not shop and fill the space up again,
I know what you mean Amanda. This is all about building new habits for yourself once you do declutter your space. Also as you’re letting go, make sure the decision you make are your own. If we let go of things because we see others doing it or we don’t do it at our own pace that may lead us to replacing them and filling the space back up.
I used to do this ALL the time. I would declutter, then have a little space and a few months later I would have filled that space right back up. When I finally realized that what I should have in my life is what I need for this stage of my life, it opened the door for me to let go of 75% of my stuff. I even was able to let go of some sentimental items (I kept only a few) because those items are not the person or my memories, my memories live in my heart. I haven't filled my spaces back up and even find myself letting go of more as time goes on. Hope you are keeping on.
You and your lady are so sweet together and I’ve said before, you have a beautiful smile 😊
Got rid of SO many clothes and things I no longer need this weekend. I'm heading to the Goodwill now. Ive been holding on to this crap for wayyyy too long. Thanks for your advice!
My fantasy self was a bass guitar player, because I love the baseline in so much music I listen to- fast forward 7 years and I just gifted my beautiful, unplayed bass and an amp to my niece, who actually does play guitar and wanted to take up bass. It felt so good to see how excited she was with it, and to know it's doing what it was made for, being played and enjoyed. I spent 7 years walking past these items sitting in the corner of my bedroom, they were essentially mocking me for my lack of motivation and ability to play, chipping away at my ability to minimize. Giving the fantasy self a a permanent vacation fro that stress has been great!
After watching your video I’ve realized my biggest stumble and struggle is that I first need to declutter my mind and accept my reality. It is not as obvious as one might think! That freaking “fantasy self” of mine is taking too much space and I need to accept that the money I put into getting stuff is already gone! 😂 Thanks for this great content, I find your approach to minimalism is very different, practical, down to earth, even therapeutic if I may say! And you seem to be such a nice and relatable person, gladly subscribed a while ago! ✌🏼
Thank you subscribing and joining the community. Our fantasy selves can definitely get in the way but when we focus deeper and accept our reality as you said it changes the game for our journeys. Keep growing, I’m excited for you!
I am dealing with my mom's clutter after her death. It is overwhelming.
Beverly Schroeder be gentle with yourself as you work through it. Sending my love and prayers your way!
I know the feeling!😔 I'm dealing with the same stressful situation for a long time now! Everything my mum left behind seems to be considered as sentimental.🙇 It's so confusing! At times I don't know what I should get rid of & what to keep so I end up not being able to declutter anything.😧😧 i'm really bad with making decisions of this nature. As a young woman from Barbados dealing with this situation alone is overbearing sometimes, because it's just me in a big house with a whole lot of unnecessary stuff!😵🙏
Oops... After reading this, I had better declare war on my clutter, o/wise my sons will be trying to decipher my intentions for the next two decades. I don't want to be a load.... I want to be a joy upon remembrance! 😅
@@RM-fs8ub I understand. My decluttering is based on my legacy. All the stuff that held importance to who I was means nothing to those I will leave behind. This is where I am now. I want to leave this earth the way I came in.
Take your time. If is do hard. I have been there. I am still there...
It was easier for me to let go of things I've sold. It took me 3 years to get rid of everything I wanted out of my life, but it payed off, and so many people send me messages and thanked me for the items that brought them joy, which I no longer needed. I got more than 5000 dollars and a lot of trips abroad. Thank you for this video, I'm struggling to help my mother declutter.
Everything you listed hit home for me. Stepped on all of my toes!🤣 I have experienced everything you mentioned. My issues are paper, clothes and just things. I will start and get overwhelmed and tell myself I will do it later and later end up turning into months. It's a mental stressor big time😖🤯...Thank you for this video.🙋🏾♀️🤗
Shena52 you’re welcome! I’m really glad that this is helping you. Keep growing on your journey!
My stumbling block is having too many different sections to declutter. Making the list will be a game changer.
Books, Ron. Comics. Personal libraries, collections of paper volumes of all kinds. This is the most difficult object to detach from all that is in a house. Hopefully someday you will make a video about this: books and collections.
As I mentioned in a comment, earlier:
Even that media MUST "serve a purpose".
I do not toss media that relates to *my* purpose-- as a born again follower of Jesus Christ (I keep bibles, commentaries, dictionaries, lexicons, and other study material) -- but,
magazines, or vaguely related books and movies will be highly considered to be trashed, soon.
you can read digital comics and enjoy their reviews here online in a community of hobbyists of all types from comics to video games to toy cars to play doh. no physical space required. all digital and the end user experience is the same - the focus on the experience itself, not the presence of objects.
Great tips! What I struggled the most with was the sense of sudden urgency I had to get rid of everything and not knowing what to do with the items I decided to let go of. My 2 cents would be to get the things out of the room you are trying to organize, and don't bring anything back in that doesn't fit your criteria. If you let things in the room they will find a new spot and you would've effectively reshuffled your clutter. So with the things out of the room, you have a neat place and time to decide what to do with the extra items.
Great point Frank! The one thing we want to avoid is just reshuffling our clutter as you mentioned. You really have to look at it from the perspective of minimizing not organizing! Thanks for sharing this! Keep growing on your journey!
Second video I've seen of yours and I'm blown away by the awesomeness of the editing. It's a joy to watch, thank you.
Thank you so much Michelle! I really appreciate that. Welcome to the community also!
Feeling stuck -(work was really slow)- and hopeless, to a point. That wasn't good. That's why the moment I started to work long term, I became a soldier. My self-esteem was low as well. I've never looked back since. That's why I try to encourage especially youngsters that they have to be courageous.
I adore your videos, Your content should have more views but I love that your channels community isn't too big
What you say about breaking up with your fantasy self is great. Whether it is "rooted into your personality" - what a thing to consider. Much deeper, with far more thoroughgoing potential to allow change than merely getting rid of clothes associated with a fantasy self.
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My struggle has been papers and sentimental items . I have just given myself more time to think about the approach for both . Another great video thanks Ronald
Thank you Janelle! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Keep growing on your journey!
Same struggle @janelle 😓 💪
Your editing is SEAMLESS love it
Definitely at the beginning of declutter - you made a good point about sentimentality influencing the difficulty to let go of items. I think that is something I am learning to manage.
Thank you for doing this video. My mindset for the last year has been to declutter, I try to do it weekly. My struggle is with a family it feels like I declutter daily but it just all comes back into the house. I love the checklist idea, and I appreciated your once worn Ambercrombie & Fitch trousers. It's also the guilt of giving away new un-required items that drives me batty most, so I tried giving things away online and found that people can be really greedy so I need to find a ray of sunshine again in that my stuff isn't being re-sold but actually being used.
Minimizing with a spouse that insists on holding on to everything
Communication and compromise my friend! Keep growing on your journey!
@@RonaldLBanks Nope, not that easy.
l love your videos man! My biggest problem is "fantasy self" but I am getting better at decluttering those items :) E.g. Super high heels that I never wore (I am a singer and I wear heels but they have to be super comfortable so I can last a night), tight dresses, neon colors... I also have trouble donating expensive things but I am proud of myself when I do. Keep up the good work!
Thank you Marija, I love that you’re loving my videos. Keep growing and learning on your journey!
I've never heard of the fantasy self reason for holding on to things. Oh my god, it makes so much sense. This has helped me so much. I have so many things for "someday" when I'll be my "fantasy self". Thank you so much.
A struggle I had was initially the sense of being overwhelmed. I knew to do what I wanted was going to take me a long time. It did. Years. But I am happy I took the approach I did. The photographs were the most difficult, but now eight years later, I have everything tagged properly so I can pull up what I want easily. The same process was used for the music and the library. I spent four to five years cataloging everything, but I benefit from it now.
Doing that permitted me to deal with the balance of the stuff more easily. I got to the point where I could just discard things without stressing over it. My mindset shifted. I realize the payoff of all this constantly. Clutter is no longer a thing for me; I have progressed beyond that. And that is the point of tackling it, isn't it? To get beyond that point so other things/experiences of greater value can be accomplished and appreciated.
My biggest struggle is feeling so overwhelmed by so much stuff & the stress it creates .Keep working away at decluttering ; but just don't make much progress at all . Really appreciate the content in this video & the help you send out through RUclips 😍😍😍
Maria I’m glad this is helping you. I understand your frustration and how you feel like you’re not making progress. However I’m sure you’ve made more progress than you think you have. Remember that you’re most likely feeling overwhelmed because you’re looking at your clutter as a whole. Break it down and attack it in small chunks. You could also track your progress by take a picture of your space every few weeks. Then go back and see where you started. I’m sure you’ll surprise yourself. Keep growing. I’m excited for you!
its hard getting rid of expensive items that were gifts!!
or investments that are tangible...
My biggest struggle is balancing minimalism with environmentalism and low-waste living. To avoid waste I tend to need more items to replace the disposable ones that tend to come and go invisibly from a minimalist home. Things like reusable containers, reusable menstrual products, bits of wrapping that I get gifts in so I can use them again when giving gifts if it's still in good condition, all sorts of products left over from before I started becoming more minimalist but it would be a huge waste to just throw it out...also responsibly getting rid of an item in a way that it definitely won't end up in landfill, since sadly most things that are donated to thrift stores are just thrown out.
Initially I thought the biggest struggle through minimalism would be getting married since my wife isn't so much of a minimalist, however we've found a good balance of compromise and she's been really encouraging me with it. Really, the struggle has been adjusting what minimalism looks like after getting married since it means the intentionality of materials and time does change.
I am just starting on my decluttering path, and I’m having a hard time. Currently, 80% of my belongings are in storage, because I had to pack up and move in with my parents to take care of my dad. He passed away last November, and since then, I’ve been trying to help my mother get control of her clutter(she is a major horder). With all that, and working full time, and taking care of my mother’s health as well, it has left me very little time for myself. I can’t even remember the last time I did anything for me. So, I have decided to take a step back from helping my mother and focus on me. Hopefully, by the time I am able to get her downsized, I will have less stuff to move back into my own place with. Luckily, having to live with a horder as a child, I did realize how not to accumulate so much stuff. However, that doesn’t mean I haven’t held onto some things that I really don’t need......
Thank You for your content. I'm 70 I got a lot of stuff. My advise start young. Good job.
Such great tips. I have been watching decluttering videos to keep up my motivation to continue. I love yours bc you address the why part of the struggle!!! I definitely need to break up with my fantasy self!
Thanks for this - very helpful ideas. Especially about letting go or breaking up with who we think we are. One thing that really held me back is what to do with things that are not good enough to donate or sell - but generally OK (extra used erasers, pencils crayons etc or jewellery) I felt bad trashing them - but with no other option - had to give myself permission to just trash some things after exhausting every other avenue. Thanks again for ur content
Toughest - is getting started!!!
Thank you for this, I always have feelings of guilt when decluttering but after watching your videos I've started realizing the why behind decluttering.
Much love from South-Africa 🌿
Chantell Brown vlog I’m happy I can help you think differently about it all. I’m excited for you. Keep growing!
Great suggestions as I am taking the time during sheltering in place to declutter. It has been overwhelming as I too needed to break up with myself.
Right back at cha😘. Always good to hear from you. I like to call it, "Finding a new home for it". Donate the good stuff to the abused women's gift shop. I call mgself a medium-ist. 😘 sending LOTS of love, only takes space in your heart where there's always room.
Your cogent reasoning is everything! I never thought that part of my clutter problem and my issues with accumulating was my fronting. That bears a hard look at myself and who do I want to impress, and why do I think they're worthy of me cluttering my house for them?
Thanks Ron. I have been applying the idea of slowing down when I feel overwhelmed. It works in a lot of different situations.
It’s a simply yet powerful thing. I’m glad it’s helping you! Keep growing on your journey!
I love your content and I’ve followed your channel for a while. Thanks for the great videos! I did burst out laughing at the end because in the UK the peace hand sign you did is swearing here 😄
#7! Not wanting things to go into the landfill if I donated to the wrong place. I'm happy to report I found a great local Thrift store. I also have found the energy to spend decluttering that just wasn't available when I was overwhelmed at a past job. Thanks for your videos!
I did have the fantasy self who was going to have people over and entertain. My town has lots of good local restaurants, I've gotten rid of fancy table cloths and such!
No. 2 is powerfull - first time I heard about it and definately will re-think who I really am. Thank you
Just started listening to you on RUclips and the stuff that you talk about are the stuff that I'm going through every day thank you my brother for discussing these topics 🙏♥️👍
I’m really happy that these topics are resonating with you. I hope you continue to find value and help in my content! If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask!
This was so helpful for me, I laughed because I'm glad I'm not the only one.
I’m happy this helped you Samanthia! Keep growing on your journey!
Getting started, feeling overwhelmed
bro! amazing videos, you're my favorite minimalist you tuber by far.
my struggle is getting rid of too much! sometimes i like to replenish and refresh my life more often then necessary. Whenever i feel a lack of purpose or unplanned downtime, I'll reorganize and downsize even when i had just done that last month or last week.
You’re inspiring. Keep up the good work.
Thank you! I’m really happy that you’re finding value in my content!
The one year rule with clothes or things unfortunately doesn’t apply to me. I do tend to come back to things years later and use them. Same with clothes, my moods come and go. I’ve had more incidents I can count over my decade long attempt at decluttering where I’ve made the difficult decision to finally let things go that I’ve wracked my brain and made sure I likely won’t use again. Then 5 or so years later, I’ll find myself in the mood to wear it or clothes like it, and I lament the loss of many unique items. Makes me even more likely to hold on to things since this has happened several times before. And it’s so frustrating! Other people may not have this kind of problem though, and don’t have cycles like this, so your tips will be very helpful to most people.
Definitely relate to feeling overwhelmed with the amount of decisions to make. That’s usually why I stop shortly after I get started. Thank you for sharing.
Emiliapocalypse …I agree. I’m just the same.
So, keep your stuff, this is not a test, it's life, YOUR life. Some people like to do the mini, some don't. Banish that guilt. I'm in year 83. I have a housecoat present from my 13th birthday sleepover which everyone signed. Ah! Memories. Sometimes our heart says YESSSS!😘😻😸
Keep the clothes and purge everything else.
My fantasy self has been the hardest since I always wanted a place for my own to recieve friends but every place I have been able to afford is both expensive and unconfortably small. This breaking up process has become harder since I do need a bigger space (just a 1 bedroom and small kitchen apartment) but for the first time I am opening towards moving to new areas in the city, and still I am getting rid of the idea of having the apartment everyone wants to party because its cool and has an awesome mini bar (I almost never drink alcohol!!) But I am keeping the items that have helped me feel at home in my old spaces. What also helped me was notice those who matter will drive to visit me as I do for them and wont care if my space is no designed and decorated for visitors.
I also let go of regretting the money I spent on items I once enjoyed or loved, since they served me that purpose in that cycle in my life and now Im going through another chapter.
I've always decluttered my stuff even when I wasn't aware about minimalism. But the problem was I ended up buying again.
Also the problem with me is cloth fitting. Sometimes, I return empty handed and sometimes all items look good on me and I buy them all.....and note that I preserve those items and use only after the current clothes have worn off (which could be for two or more years).
I need to stop doing that maybe, otherwise I've surely become mindful with my purchases.
Also am wearing office wear at home during this lockdown as I don't have much home wear. Kinda makes me feel happy using up all that stuff I put my hard-earned money on. I also donated half of it already. 😇😇
Am actually suffering from get rid of everything disease right now. 😂
Great video 👍🏾
Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Love your energy Ron. Much love from Toronto.
Thank you Go Vegan! I appreciate your love and shout out to Toronto!
Hi Ron thank you for sharing your tips. I really don't have a problem getting rid of things but my husband has with sentimental items and I may need that one day. ❤
Excellent video. This topic is exactly what keeps people from decluttering. Here is another way of looking at it: All that stuff used to be money. All that money used to be time. Was it worth it?
olyguy2000 🙌🏾 I love that! Thanks for sharing!
Your videos are really helping me brotha!
Keep growing and learning my friend! I’m excited for you!
I'm bless that I found your channel ^.^ I been listening to some videos already. Like your smooth voice also.
A struggle for me is I’ve always been poor. I have this mindset that when I see nice things while thrifting I buy them because I can afford them but the items are often unworn or unused by me and then before I know it my place is filled with stuff that is essentially just clutter and wasted money. 😞 Then I’ll go to declutter things and they’ll end up in a pile and I’ll tell myself I will make some money back by selling the items but never get around to it because I’m busy with work, my children, life, etc. The items end up being redistributed around the house or sitting on the kitchen table, in a box or whatever. Today I actually brought three boxes to a donation bin! I’m trying to get on track! My plan is to declutter on a regular basis and do a no spend challenge as well.
You are AWESOME! For once someone gets me. Thanks for this video.🙏🙏🙏
This is literally what I needed to hear. I am in the process now and was feeling overwhelmed and so came onto RUclips to get some inspiration to help with that overwhelmed feeling and this really did help. You just got a new subbie. Thanks.
Keeping gifts is always a hard one. Especially when you don’t want it.
My biggest struggle was how to get rid of the stuff without it landing in the landfill. I was moving, almost everything had to go and selling and giving things away wasn't fast enough. I managed it somehow but I sometimes wished I woud have just thrown everything away. It put a lot of stress to the already stressing situation.
I totally understand this leyrotis! When I moved a few months ago I was working to sell and give away a lot of things also. It was definitely challenging trying to avoid throwing it all in the landfill. I’m glad you were able to get through the move though. Keep growing on your journey!
“Fantasy self”...😞you should trademark that💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
I just discovered this channel and I love the videos I watched so far! Your tips are great and the way you film them is artsy and stuff but still authentic. Also maybe this sounds weird but your voice is really nice and calming yet unlike a lot of those minimalism videos, I don't feel like falling asleep 😂 Keep it up dude! 🤙🏼
Thank you! I’m happy you found me and are truly enjoying my content. I hope my words continue to resonate with you my friend. Keep growing!
I've been on this journey for about 6 years and my biggest struggle is adapting to my setting. For many months out of the year I work and live in national forests where I really dont need much and I dont even think about the things I dont have. When I return back to "normal" society, living a life in the city requires different items. I tend to get rid of a lot of things before I switch my setting, only to have to replace it when I get back. I realize some items either added to my life or are needed for specific times. For example, if I have to dress up for an event or presentation more than once or twice a year it is extremely rare, but because of that one day, I dont want to donate my fancy outfit to have to buy it again in a year.
awesome! precisely my experience. all the way to making the exact same list on my iphone "things to declutter", with inspiring ideas - f.ex. clear out a counter, declutter black cupboard, take the donation box to the car, ... and then doing it slowly as i find time or feel inspired...
Just found your channel from justjoelee and I’m already binge watching all your videos. Such helpful tips!
Michaela I’m really glad that you found me and are enjoying my videos! If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask!
Mine is gifts ; for some reason , non-minimalists always think the reason to minimise is ALWAYS because there is a finical problem and their idea of solving the problem is giving you gifts even when you emphasise a thousand tines not to get you gifts and they get offended if they learned you donated or gave to someone else
Holding back the years -Simply Red
Love this video... at the end he has just one suitcase as he boards the train
Stop letting the ego torture your soul
Much love💞
I've made a lot of progress personally, but I live with others who are in a very different place on this!
Meredith Curtis Goode that can definitely be a challenge but it’s takes compromise for sure!
Keep up the good work bro!
My stumbling block has been the shared study. Some of the things in there are hard for me to depart with, art supplies, papers, books, photos. But adding to the struggle is I feel as I downsize my husband accumulates more and takes up more space. I sometimes place empty boxes in spaces so he can’t place stuff there. I even lay stuff over my desk, otherwise he will set up equipment there.
Thanks for the good advice!👍😊🙏
I’m glad you found value in this! Keep growing!
I can relate to number 4 a lot. But, at least I can learn what works for me and what doesn’t.
I just had this problem the other day. I got rid of lots of cables and other tech stuff. As soon as I did that, 3 months later I needed it. Found a free alternative. Problem solved
Another Great video brother i really needed this video as im struggling to get rid of certain things
I’m glad I was able to share this with you my friend. Keep growing on your journey!
To me actually getting rid of stuff is the hardest. Like, finding the right way to get rid of things, esp. damaged/broken things that can't just go in the trash can.
My biggest struggles are so much stuff and feeling very overwhelmed. And also, what to do with items (designer, etc) that I want to get rid of, that is new/like new, but cost a good amount of money and is in great shape. Donate it? Sell it (but then I have to store it)? Ugh! I'm a new subscriber and I'm loving your videos! :-)
Nifty segues Ron !😉
I found your channel through Ashlynne Eaton, and am enjoying watching your content. Thank you for making these from a new subscriber ❤ xx
Ashlynne is awesome! I’m happy you’re enjoying my content Amie! Welcome to the community! Keep growing on your journey also!
Let's get this channel to 100k
I asked about sentimental items, this in an earlier video- question answered! Thank you.
What is helping me to let go and hold onto what matters as a photographer I bought an album and I'm deciding to take more photos and put those photos into albums. So instead of holding onto things I hold onto memories and what will help is writing on the back of the photo where the memory takes place to be like a flashback. Hopefully this inspires or helps someone. Declutter your phone and hold onto the photo album.
Overwhelmed and scared that do the wrong thing!
Greetings from Newark NJ. New subscriber here! 🙋🏻♂️
Welcome to the community! Happy you’re enjoying my content. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask. Keep growing!
Hi Ronald, i am really happy i subscribed to your chanel love your videos. On this videos i found what i was really looking for thank you can't wait to see more of your videos :D
I buy things to fill a void in my heart, I’m in a loveless marriage and my adult daughters try to run my life, so I enjoy online shopping and just recently placed an Amazon order for a bunch of small kitchen appliances, which I may or may not use.plus backups for later use when the first one breaks.
When I give clothes away, years later I find an outfit to put together with that item (still believing I still have said item) and then regret that I try to purge things. It feels good but my mom is always telling me I give things away too fast. But I love the feeling of getting rid of clutter. So this video has encouraged me to continue to do that, but now I have a better system to determine what I should give away. Maybe this was all that I was missing🤷🏾♀️
I've decluttered probably over half of my room over the past few months. I still got a good bit to go, but it's those last items that are the hardest. Now I just keep putting it off even though it irks me in the back of my ind to finally finish the item cleanup for good.
My biggest challenge is feeling overwhelmed with all the stuff I still have after all the decluttering I accomplished. I deal with this by taking it one room at a time. I am definitely persistent.
One room at a time is a great approach. It breaks your space down into smaller pieces that are easier to focus on. Keep growing. I’m excited to see how your journey continues to grow!
Love your videos! Could you do a update video of your EDC? Would love to see it! Greetings from Austria 😊