I got rid of over 80% of stuff, because I am 65 single and work full time. I have 3 grown daughters all living out of state from me. If I pass on, I don't want my daughters to have to clean out my clutter they don't want. So I am doing the best I can, to fill my small car up with loads of stuff to Goodwill. Hopefully, when that day comes, that I moved on to heaven without my Stuff, my daughters will appreciate this. Brigitte in Tulsa Oklahoma
you probably dont care but if you're stoned like me atm you can stream all of the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. I've been watching with my brother during the lockdown :)
Lol. I can relate. Same here. I guess technically that’s where I started like with watching many a vid on narc abuse...escaping the narc fam cult. (Of course, their primary philosophy is more more more and enough is never enough and there is also never enough “doing” either. 🙄).
The Minimal Mom is my favorite!! I love her and her family. Never thought about doing this till I watched her. Not a minimalist, but my home is in a way way way better place than before watching her.
What I noticed about decluttering is, that I didn’t miss anything I got rid of. Why... because I didn’t really need it in the first place. Less is more.
Baby steps for me, I'm a 51 yr old hoarder, I need prayers. It's very difficult letting go! Please no criticism or judgment. I'm really working on this!! Got rid of 5 bags over the weekend
What makes me feel good purging things is knowing I don’t have to do it perfect the first time. It’s a process and any progress is still progress. Also the time it takes to get stuff out. I think how much time that stuff is taking to keep track of and clean and house in general. And how freeing it is that this is the last time to deal with it before getting stuff out of my house
I love the idea of finishing Decluttering before organizing. I think that’s where I’ve fallen short sometimes because things will stay organized for a little while but they always turn into a mess again because there is just too much stuff. I’ve been Decluttering for about a year now, so I really hope I’ll finish up soon.
When your channel switched to minimalism, I quit watching. Then 2020 had me needing to control things i.e purge my house from top to bottom. So I came back to your channel, and read joshua becker, and watched the minimal mom. My house can breath again, I have more free time, less stress and don't bring more clutter into the house with continually shopping.
I love the Minimal Mom - watch all of her videos and found your channel through her January Decluttering playlist. You asked where we are at. I’m a returning to minimalism person - which I know is rare lol - but I minimized huge about 8 years ago and then life hasn’t gone as planned and health issues set me back to where I was before I had started the first time. The last couple months I’ve had enough energy to get going again though I’m still only functioning at about 80% because of health issues. Feels good to make any progress :).
For me having all the stuff we had felt wrong ! In a world where so many have so little I loved decluttering and simplify our Home ! To be able to sit in a room and know it’s all tidy brings me such peace !
(Maurice’s wife) Over the years I have tried to declutter but always get stuck. I saw that clutter can affect a woman mentally and I really feel it. These videos are really helping.
Just LOVE💜😃👍your channel! I feel decluttering is an ongoing part of life. If you want a clean,organized house you must keep it decluttered. So it should be an ongoing thing. I'm always decluttering something and it can be at ANYTIME of the month,week or day. Even decluttered at 4am one morning because couldn't go to sleep! Lol
I love your videos! You are so upbeat and encouraging! I have been decluttering and love how it feels in my home now. I love minimal mom, she has helped me a lot too. I have a little granddaughter coming in April and I want to have time to spend with her and not be stressing over my home. Keep smiling 😀
I like how we can take our time 2 get rid of things rather than make it on the tv show hoarders & have 3 days w/no choices😮 it just took me 1 TV show hoarders & 1 minimalism video. Life changing 😍😜
Hey! I'm so glad you popped up in my recommended! I also love Minimal Mom and Do it On a Dime that you've mentioned before. Also recommended: Vera from Simple Happy Zen! She talks not only about minimalism and organization, but also slow and simple living and ways to mentally declutter in addition to physically decluttering!
We are currently renovating our house and I'm so excited to be more minimalist when we've cleared out all the dust :) Well done on getting rid of 80 percent of your stuff!
I just recently found your channel and idk where you have been all my life you’re so amazing! Iv been on a minimalist journey since 2016 but it has changed since I now am married and live on my own with my husband it’s definitely a different ballgame having a whole house of stuff. We are in the middle of renovations and every time a renovation is finished we do a declutter of that room that has been done. Also it’s so weird that you can “feel” when your home is too “cluttered” it’s like now we feel comfortable having a certain amount of items. Positive vibes from Laredo Texas!
You inspire me!! Your home is helpful for me to see what is unnecessary in my home, if you can survive without clutter, piles of junk and extras, then I can too!😊 Thanks for your real, calm and helpful approach!! 💖
I pick one space a week and just spend an hour or so clearing out all the things I no longer use. It's slow going but gentle and I can still see the progress which encourages me to choose the next "problem area" that needs tackling. I know that I can go back to that same space later and go through again with a more focused lens but for now it's just skimming the obvious. I also follow Dawn and Abundantly minimal to get inspired for the next clutter clear out.
Last year I give away 60% of my stuff. This year I can do better. I feel that I have still some things I don't use/ the maybe pile from last year. Good luck 🤞 every one . It's worth all the hard work done. I'm more happy now😁
Lol! My husband is actually emotionally attached to a spatula! It’s an ugly yellow plastic one he used to make pancakes for our kids when camping. They are now both in their late 20’s!🤦🏻♀️
I am moving towards the end of 2021. I am starting to dive deep into decluttering. I absolutely love this video...you along with Dawn has truly been my inspiration. I watch you both daily!
I love your content and your personality! I also love Dawn from The Minimal Mom, Cass from Clutterbug, Dana K White from A Slob Comes Clean, Joshua Becker, Madisun Grey, Natalie Bennett and Nikki Boyd.
I have a lot of clutter but I don’t actually have a junk drawer. Pens and pencils go in the pencil cup. Tape goes in the desk and art supplies. Rubber bands go in the desk or office supply cabinet. Chapstick goes in my purse. Lotion in the bathroom or my night stand. Batteries in the battery and lightbulbs bin in the supplies cabinet. Screw drivers in the tool bag.
You can post things on Buy Nothing or Freecycle groups in your area on Facebook. It feels great to have someone come to you to get the things, and you know they're going to someone who needs it!
Sarah Therese, Dawn The Minimal Mom, Erica Lucas, Ashlynne Eaton and You have all been great inspiration for me this past year. I have learned what works best for me right now is just going with the natural flow. If I am working on some regular cleaning in an area and I find that there is some easy decluttering in front of me, I take the time to purge/ organize until I come to a plate of being stuck. I've learned not to push past that point because it can bring frustration. Then, when I come back to finish that process I started, it is a bit easier because I have given it some thought. It's kinda fun to hear what "system" works for others. I have definitely recieved some good ideas from watching these types of videos.
I use Purple Heart for donations. I don’t know how broad of any area they cover but good to check out. You can schedule a pick up online and they pick up from your home. Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing your journey.
I wish I could get rid of 80 percent of our stuff. I started my minimalist journey with Dawn at the Minimal Mom about 2 years ago. Love her. It was easy to begin because I knew anything that was in bins or boxes from our last move (2015) that was still in boxes could be donated. Then I just plowed through stuff. Lots of things I thought I needed, I didn’t. I am a super organized person who has ocd... so basically over the last 2 years “stuff” has gone out the door. Hubby has stuff I’d like to go and is about ready to board the declutter train. ( garage and basement) When that stuff is gone, we will hit the 80 % for sure! I have enjoyed the process. This last year even got my daughter on board. She works at a Thrift store...even better!! My fear is if anything happens to either me or my hubby, I don’t want him or I ( or my daughter) to feel overwhelmed with what stuff is left. Thank you for today’s video.
My junk drawer is also in the kitchen and is divided into sections with little organizers from the dollar store. I assigned a purpose for each section and that makes it easier to declutter.
I am starting my minimalist journey. I am taking it slow and being thoughtful and mindful abt it. Sometimes I wonder why i didnt start earlier as all my stuff was kinda weighing me down without me even knowing it.
My husband is not on board my minimalism journey yet and is getting annoyed with me getting rid of stuff (none of his stuff!). But we’ll be moving in June so I’m hoping when he’s forced to pack and unpack all of his stuff- he might be more willing to get rid of stuff 😂🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
In my area people have started putting out "leave what you can, take what you need" two drawer filing cabinets. Anyone in the comunity can participate. These have been a game changer. There are 2 by me. I can and have filled me truck to the brim and in 2 stops that took ... maybe 10 min total got rid of everything. Then 2 days later come back with a whole other truckload and do it again. It feels so amazing to know that someone else is treasuring these things now. Im getting there but i have a long way to go. Lol.
This is a process and I have been at it for 3+ years and this is the year to "hit" bottom and get it decluttered to a much smaller amount! For me it started with a capsule wardrobe as I use to have totes of clothes to rotate for the seasons. I got tired of doing this and we moved out of a house to an Apt and i did the first declutter of clothes and we did not like the apt and moved again to yet a smaller apt. Now I love the size of apt and i finally got my clothes to hang on the rod and in drawers without storing anything. It was hard if you like clothes, so i created a "uniform" of sorts and I am so happy and I no longer like to clothes shop as I keep a list of what I need and shop only when time to update wardrobe. This included shoes and purses. (there was way too many). I also learned to use black trash bags in order not to see what I was giving away. I would even line the boxes as to not see. I have not place to store so it takes more time as not all thrift stores are open or will take donations. I also advertise on Facebook Market place for items I know people would come and get. Thanks for sharing and I think I will go back and do some catch up videos.
I love Dana K. White. She is for those that are not naturally organized or clutter free. I recommend the clutter free January collab The Minimalist Mom started. I have found many other great channels through that list.
Lol, I find myself grabbing the cardboard trays from the catfood to organize as I go. Dawn has been such an inspiration, but lately I feel like I am making so much progress mixing her onion method with the minimalists 30 day game idea in my shorts. It is holding me accountable to find stuff to let go of, and some of my friends are joining in on here so I am getting more support than I have had at times in the past!
It is definitely a process! I have been working at it for years! My next project is tackling what’s left of my childhood toys, artwork and scrapbooks 😬
I try to be as minimalist as possible as my RUclips name may suggest lol, but I’m more of a slow growth type person. However I find the drastic decluttering so satisfying haha
I follow you, Dawn, Cass, Dana, Sarah Therese, Joshua Becker, Ashlynne Eaton, and a bunch more. I’m taking the “Take Your House Back” course from Dawn, Cass and Dana. I’m four years into my journey but truly only 8 months seriously. I work from home this school year (teacher), so it mattered more to me to have my home tidy and relaxing after school. My garage is the worst because, like you said, donation centers aren’t open.
I have set up a space in my basement for my donations. I have been keeping my empty boxes from deliveries and writing DONATE on them. I’ve set them aside to be used as needed. As I fill them I’ll label them and then set them apart from the empty boxes. Right now where I live we are in strict lockdown and there are no charity shops, etc. accepting anything. When they do open up I am planning to take everything I have boxed up then. I won’t wait for fear of another lockdown. Let’s pray that things will get so much better in 2021.🙏🙏🙏🙏
What an impressive de-clutter ! and inspirational too :-) by the way I think your color palette is lovely, so delicate and clean, really fresh and light :-) I like the part where you said "what will my routine look like without it". I discovered a much easier routine once many items were removed. It is such a positive experience.
I have two junk drawers in the kitchen. I purge and organize them often, but it seems like they quickly get messy and junked up again very quickly. I like to watch The Minimal Mom on RUclips, but I would not be happy living that minimally. I love most of my "stuff", and my husband and I have worked hard for what we have. Love your video !
I too follow Dawn, and also Cas from (Organized) Clutterbug. I’m new to your channel. I watch because you explain things clearly, your personality is super bubbly, and your videos are edited well. ☺️
Mostly just for my mental health. Lol. I don’t have a “plan,” I just know I don’t want to be bogged down with constant chores and too tired to enjoy whatever else might be a lot more fun or at least a lot less sucky. I’d like to be able to be more spontaneous when the mood strikes me to go do fun stuff. You just can’t really do that or hardly get in the right frame of mind when stuff and chores are in your way and you have moment by moment aggravations and ten tons on your shoulders. I think I’ve gotten close to 50% or so. I started with Minimal Mom but I like this channel and Clutterbug and Dana. Loved the idea of the test. I’m a cricket.
I watch Dawn, the.minimal.mom, Erica Lucas and Joshua Becker. I have been decluttering and trying be more minimal for about a year. I hope to get rid of about another 30-50 percent more of our things.
Great tips! I’ve been trying to minimize our stuff for almost a year. It’s not going well. Time is a big issue but so if my ridiculous sentimental attachment to EVERYTHING. Ugh!
Oh I totally understand that! On top of that, I read that as people age and their memory decluttering best, sentimental things can help retrieve memories. *sigh*
How did you come up with that number that you got rid of. I have spent 7 years decluttering. We have gone from 2,000 square feet to 320 for the last two years. We still have a few big pieces of furniture in a storage shed waiting until we finish this time in the tiny apt. I know we have so little compared to what we have now but I have no idea of the amount. I do wish I had counted everything.
It's an estimate...We decluttered about 50% in the first 6 months, then moved and decluttered about 30% more (roughly 40 carloads to the DI...literally thousands of items!)
I found you as I was looking for inspiration- starting this past dec I’ve kept a notebook and written / numbered what I’ve decluttered - so far I’m at 219 objects . I’m trying to see if I can to 500 - I’m doing it kind of like minimum challange but I don’t lock myself into certain number for certain date and no 30/31 day limit.
Identify your "why" Have a plan "when are you going to declutter" how frequently. Write it down for accountability. Find a donation center. Make an "appointment" on your calendar for dropping off donations on schedule. Declutter the easiest items first. Get rid of duplicates, and things you haven't used. Don't start with sentimentals. Think of an item "can my routine do without this ? Would it make it easier?" Keep a "maybe pile" for the harder items that you're not sure about that you're having a hard time letting go of.
Not sure if everyone has this in their city but the buy nothing facebook groups are how I get rid of a lot of stuff without overwhelming donation centres or throwing things in the bin. :)
It is clear there is an agenda going on with minimalism, we are being groomed to live with less and in much smaller less desirable dwellings. The main problem I see with this mindset is purging stuff you already own. If it gets donated or sold that is great, but when it gets tossed in the trash it is adding to the growing land fills which is unacceptable. I can see no longer buying crap you do not need and rejecting lusting after the newest latest greatest item which will be out dated before it arrives at your house. I live in Florida where so many people are caught off guard looking for food and water and other free hand outs the very next day after a major hurricane or other event like this damn pandemic. I can guarantee you regardless of what others claim that they feel better by purging this stuff they will regret it once the dollar they have in their pocket or bank account is now worthless and now need the very stuff they tossed gave away or sold. Ask any survivor of the great depression what is the most valuable lesson they learned and I bet it will be waste nothing!!! So yeah I am all in for not buying overseas made crap I do not need but I will happily have my stuff to use sell or barter with when it is our turn to deal with the fallout of this pandemic. and all these people that have nothing will be the first starving zombie like idiots looking for a hand out that will never come. Keep in mind I agree crap is crap if it serves no useful purpose it is time for it to go but if can be used in times of great need make sure to keep it organize and inventory it so you will know what you have and where it is. most of all be prepared to defend what you have and your family because they will come for your stuff.
Love it! We did the same 2 years ago. Donated 80% of our things, 3 full two-car garages of items. We were getting ready to move and the moving company said each box cost about $50 to move. Each time I packed a box I looked at the contents and asked myself if it's worth it, do I use it, do I need it, can I buy this new for $50? Made it so easy to let go. Strangely enough, out of all the items we let go I only purchased one thing again after the move.
I got inspired by "how to Get Your shit together" or "how to GYST". She is an irish mom who is a minimalist and has been long for a while. Also Messy Minimalist videos inspired me a lot.
One video I would love to see is “things I regret decluttering.” I remember you mentioned you regretted decluttering all the kitchen duplicates during the holidays. Anything else for you?
I enjoy watching you, dawn, and Natalie Bennett. I like to find people that feel “real” because some you tubers seem like it’s all for the views. I want my journey to feel attainable! I like intentional living!
Around my area, the Goodwill's donation center closed twice because people were home and decluttering like crazy perhaps, so definitely search for a couple and have their contact information on hand to have some options. Some of our local shelters for kids are not accepting clothing items and its a shame because I have so much nice kids clothing
Love decluttering my home, I do this every 3 months... I also making extra $ selling staff we don't need. Nothing else to do , we all stack at home because of covid.
I got rid of over 80% of stuff, because I am 65 single and work full time. I have 3 grown daughters all living out of state from me. If I pass on, I don't want my daughters to have to clean out my clutter they don't want. So I am doing the best I can, to fill my small car up with loads of stuff to Goodwill. Hopefully, when that day comes, that I moved on to heaven without my Stuff, my daughters will appreciate this. Brigitte in Tulsa Oklahoma
I got rid of 90% of my family & "supposed to be friends" ... Life's less cluttered for sure. Wishing I'd done it decades ago!
GOOD FOR YOU!!!
Rid yourself of toxic, jealous, petty people.
you probably dont care but if you're stoned like me atm you can stream all of the latest movies on InstaFlixxer. I've been watching with my brother during the lockdown :)
@Boone Luke definitely, I've been watching on InstaFlixxer for months myself :)
Lol. I can relate. Same here. I guess technically that’s where I started like with watching many a vid on narc abuse...escaping the narc fam cult. (Of course, their primary philosophy is more more more and enough is never enough and there is also never enough “doing” either. 🙄).
The best "side effect" of decluttering for me has been - it is SO MUCH easier and quicker to dust and vacuum. The house always looks better now.
I agree! The less things I have the easier and faster the house work goes.
The Minimal Mom is my favorite!! I love her and her family. Never thought about doing this till I watched her. Not a minimalist, but my home is in a way way way better place than before watching her.
Me too, I listen to her while I wash dishes. I feel so happy when she talks lol
I am always trying to get rid of more.... it’s hard
When you say "my family included" it sounds like you got rid of them too 😆 no judgment, I wanna get rid of mine sometimes too 🤣
I thought the same thing! 😂
I thought the same! Sometimes, very good idea!
Same 😂
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I was thinking the same thing too lol!!!!
What I noticed about decluttering is, that I didn’t miss anything I got rid of. Why... because I didn’t really need it in the first place. Less is more.
LESS IS MORE YES!
Exactly. You can't even remember what some of it was. The charity shop will love me.
Baby steps for me, I'm a 51 yr old hoarder, I need prayers. It's very difficult letting go! Please no criticism or judgment. I'm really working on this!! Got rid of 5 bags over the weekend
@@carmencastillo9101 That’s awesome! Five bags is huge, give yourself grace Carmen. You’ve got this! 😘
So very true!
What makes me feel good purging things is knowing I don’t have to do it perfect the first time. It’s a process and any progress is still progress. Also the time it takes to get stuff out. I think how much time that stuff is taking to keep track of and clean and house in general. And how freeing it is that this is the last time to deal with it before getting stuff out of my house
I love the idea of finishing Decluttering before organizing. I think that’s where I’ve fallen short sometimes because things will stay organized for a little while but they always turn into a mess again because there is just too much stuff. I’ve been Decluttering for about a year now, so I really hope I’ll finish up soon.
No junk drawers here at my house! It is so easy to find everything when it has a place!
Indeed. Decluttering takes time and it is a process. You are a realist and you give solid advice.
When your channel switched to minimalism, I quit watching. Then 2020 had me needing to control things i.e purge my house from top to bottom. So I came back to your channel, and read joshua becker, and watched the minimal mom. My house can breath again, I have more free time, less stress and don't bring more clutter into the house with continually shopping.
I'm so happy you've found decluttering helpful!! It seriously changed my LIFE!
Erica Lucas is inspiring. She has decluttered completely yet, but I enjoy watching her and her young family go through the process.
Love how she talks thru her choices...
I love the Minimal Mom - watch all of her videos and found your channel through her January Decluttering playlist. You asked where we are at. I’m a returning to minimalism person - which I know is rare lol - but I minimized huge about 8 years ago and then life hasn’t gone as planned and health issues set me back to where I was before I had started the first time. The last couple months I’ve had enough energy to get going again though I’m still only functioning at about 80% because of health issues. Feels good to make any progress :).
For me having all the stuff we had felt wrong ! In a world where so many have so little I loved decluttering and simplify our Home ! To be able to sit in a room and know it’s all tidy brings me such peace !
(Maurice’s wife) Over the years I have tried to declutter but always get stuck. I saw that clutter can affect a woman mentally and I really feel it. These videos are really helping.
I have been purging for a while now love it my house looks great
Ahhh that's awesome!! It's life changing! Congrats to you!
Very beginning of my journey to minimalism! Excited to watch your organization videos this year!
I follow Dawn and the daily conissuer. I've been decluttering for around 3 months. And I love it!
Just LOVE💜😃👍your channel! I feel decluttering is an ongoing part of life. If you want a clean,organized house you must keep it decluttered. So it should be an ongoing thing. I'm always decluttering something and it can be at ANYTIME of the month,week or day. Even decluttered at 4am one morning because couldn't go to sleep! Lol
My top inspirations are:
- Do it on a dime
- Clutterbug
- Crazy cleaning mama
- Clean my space
All of these women are awesome sauce!
so true
I love your videos! You are so upbeat and encouraging! I have been decluttering and love how it feels in my home now. I love minimal mom, she has helped me a lot too. I have a little granddaughter coming in April and I want to have time to spend with her and not be stressing over my home. Keep smiling 😀
I love your reason for decluttering!!! :) So happy you have found inspiration on my channel!
I like how we can take our time 2 get rid of things rather than make it on the tv show hoarders & have 3 days w/no choices😮 it just took me 1 TV show hoarders & 1 minimalism video. Life changing 😍😜
I am 3 years in and 80% done. Dawn from Minimal Mom was my savior! I was struggling so much until I found her.
That sounds wonderful, I have a long way to go .
Thank you! Watching decluttering videos and this video was suggested (uploaded 4 hours ago)
Girl I'm so glad I found you, thank you!!!
Eeep so happy you found me, too!!
Hey! I'm so glad you popped up in my recommended! I also love Minimal Mom and Do it On a Dime that you've mentioned before.
Also recommended: Vera from Simple Happy Zen! She talks not only about minimalism and organization, but also slow and simple living and ways to mentally declutter in addition to physically decluttering!
We are currently renovating our house and I'm so excited to be more minimalist when we've cleared out all the dust :)
Well done on getting rid of 80 percent of your stuff!
Just found your channel! Thank you for your upbeat attitude with decluttering! I want to get rid f everything I don’t have time to manage!
I just recently found your channel and idk where you have been all my life you’re so amazing! Iv been on a minimalist journey since 2016 but it has changed since I now am married and live on my own with my husband it’s definitely a different ballgame having a whole house of stuff. We are in the middle of renovations and every time a renovation is finished we do a declutter of that room that has been done. Also it’s so weird that you can “feel” when your home is too “cluttered” it’s like now we feel comfortable having a certain amount of items.
Positive vibes from Laredo Texas!
You inspire me!! Your home is helpful for me to see what is unnecessary in my home, if you can survive without clutter, piles of junk and extras, then I can too!😊 Thanks for your real, calm and helpful approach!! 💖
I'm so happy my channel has been helpful! And yes, if I can do it, you can too!!
Humans are busy, Thanks for the shout out! But for real, I do agree that with having less it gives you more time.
100% YES!
I pick one space a week and just spend an hour or so clearing out all the things I no longer use. It's slow going but gentle and I can still see the progress which encourages me to choose the next "problem area" that needs tackling. I know that I can go back to that same space later and go through again with a more focused lens but for now it's just skimming the obvious. I also follow Dawn and Abundantly minimal to get inspired for the next clutter clear out.
Last year I give away 60% of my stuff. This year I can do better. I feel that I have still some things I don't use/ the maybe pile from last year.
Good luck 🤞 every one . It's worth all the hard work done. I'm more happy now😁
Your hair looks super cute in this video! Kinda gives me vintage vibes.
I love you monochromatic bedroom. It makes everything look so calm!
Lol! My husband is actually emotionally attached to a spatula! It’s an ugly yellow plastic one he used to make pancakes for our kids when camping. They are now both in their late 20’s!🤦🏻♀️
I am moving towards the end of 2021. I am starting to dive deep into decluttering. I absolutely love this video...you along with Dawn has truly been my inspiration. I watch you both daily!
Do you have suggestions or a specific RUclips video to help with decluttering before a big move?
I love your content and your personality! I also love Dawn from The Minimal Mom, Cass from Clutterbug, Dana K White from A Slob Comes Clean, Joshua Becker, Madisun Grey, Natalie Bennett and Nikki Boyd.
I have a lot of clutter but I don’t actually have a junk drawer. Pens and pencils go in the pencil cup. Tape goes in the desk and art supplies. Rubber bands go in the desk or office supply cabinet. Chapstick goes in my purse. Lotion in the bathroom or my night stand. Batteries in the battery and lightbulbs bin in the supplies cabinet. Screw drivers in the tool bag.
You can post things on Buy Nothing or Freecycle groups in your area on Facebook. It feels great to have someone come to you to get the things, and you know they're going to someone who needs it!
On the journey of minimalism❤️
i really love your bedroom, i would love to see a current house tour. i love dawn from The minimalist Mum Too.
Sarah Therese, Dawn The Minimal Mom, Erica Lucas, Ashlynne Eaton and You have all been great inspiration for me this past year. I have learned what works best for me right now is just going with the natural flow. If I am working on some regular cleaning in an area and I find that there is some easy decluttering in front of me, I take the time to purge/ organize until I come to a plate of being stuck. I've learned not to push past that point because it can bring frustration. Then, when I come back to finish that process I started, it is a bit easier because I have given it some thought. It's kinda fun to hear what "system" works for others. I have definitely recieved some good ideas from watching these types of videos.
I will check out these channels! And it's so amazing when you find a system that works well for you! Thanks for sharing yours!
I use Purple Heart for donations. I don’t know how broad of any area they cover but good to check out. You can schedule a pick up online and they pick up from your home. Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing your journey.
I wish I could get rid of 80 percent of our stuff. I started my minimalist journey with Dawn at the Minimal Mom about 2 years ago. Love her. It was easy to begin because I knew anything that was in bins or boxes from our last move (2015) that was still in boxes could be donated. Then I just plowed through stuff. Lots of things I thought I needed, I didn’t. I am a super organized person who has ocd... so basically over the last 2 years “stuff” has gone out the door. Hubby has stuff I’d like to go and is about ready to board the declutter train. ( garage and basement) When that stuff is gone, we will hit the 80 % for sure! I have enjoyed the process. This last year even got my daughter on board. She works at a Thrift store...even better!! My fear is if anything happens to either me or my hubby, I don’t want him or I ( or my daughter) to feel overwhelmed with what stuff is left. Thank you for today’s video.
GOOD FOR YOU!!! It's so liberating, isn't it?!
Hi, Leslie. That's a big part of my motivation, too: I don't want my kids to be unnecessarily burdened with dealing with my "stuff".
My junk drawer is also in the kitchen and is divided into sections with little organizers from the dollar store. I assigned a purpose for each section and that makes it easier to declutter.
I like the two ladies you mentioned, as well as Joshua Becker, Denaye Barahona (SimpleFamilies) & Francine Jay (The Joy of Less).
I am starting my minimalist journey. I am taking it slow and being thoughtful and mindful abt it. Sometimes I wonder why i didnt start earlier as all my stuff was kinda weighing me down without me even knowing it.
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As soon as this started, I was thinking, “I should declutter spatulas!” I cracked up when you said, “Spatulas!” 😂👏❤️
My husband is not on board my minimalism journey yet and is getting annoyed with me getting rid of stuff (none of his stuff!). But we’ll be moving in June so I’m hoping when he’s forced to pack and unpack all of his stuff- he might be more willing to get rid of stuff 😂🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
In my area people have started putting out "leave what you can, take what you need" two drawer filing cabinets. Anyone in the comunity can participate. These have been a game changer. There are 2 by me. I can and have filled me truck to the brim and in 2 stops that took ... maybe 10 min total got rid of everything. Then 2 days later come back with a whole other truckload and do it again. It feels so amazing to know that someone else is treasuring these things now. Im getting there but i have a long way to go. Lol.
This is a process and I have been at it for 3+ years and this is the year to "hit" bottom and get it decluttered to a much smaller amount! For me it started with a capsule wardrobe as I use to have totes of clothes to rotate for the seasons. I got tired of doing this and we moved out of a house to an Apt and i did the first declutter of clothes and we did not like the apt and moved again to yet a smaller apt. Now I love the size of apt and i finally got my clothes to hang on the rod and in drawers without storing anything. It was hard if you like clothes, so i created a "uniform" of sorts and I am so happy and I no longer like to clothes shop as I keep a list of what I need and shop only when time to update wardrobe. This included shoes and purses. (there was way too many). I also learned to use black trash bags in order not to see what I was giving away. I would even line the boxes as to not see. I have not place to store so it takes more time as not all thrift stores are open or will take donations. I also advertise on Facebook Market place for items I know people would come and get. Thanks for sharing and I think I will go back and do some catch up videos.
Yes I follow both of those ladies and love them so much! Your channel is a great addition for me in the last few months ☺️
I'm so glad you've enjoyed watching!!! Thank you for being here!
"Basically, if you are a human you are busy." 🤣 So true!
I love Dana K. White. She is for those that are not naturally organized or clutter free. I recommend the clutter free January collab The Minimalist Mom started. I have found many other great channels through that list.
I love watching your channel i find you very motivating i usually get up and get rid of stuff while watching you lol
Love this video! Great tips for reducing the clutter 👍🏻. I am subscribed to Dawn & love her videos as well! Have a great week! ☀️❤️✨🌷
Glad this was helpful!!! And yes, DAWN!
Lol, I find myself grabbing the cardboard trays from the catfood to organize as I go. Dawn has been such an inspiration, but lately I feel like I am making so much progress mixing her onion method with the minimalists 30 day game idea in my shorts. It is holding me accountable to find stuff to let go of, and some of my friends are joining in on here so I am getting more support than I have had at times in the past!
Thank you for this! I’m new to your channel and like your energy! Can’t wait to check out more of your videos.
It is definitely a process! I have been working at it for years! My next project is tackling what’s left of my childhood toys, artwork and scrapbooks 😬
I try to be as minimalist as possible as my RUclips name may suggest lol, but I’m more of a slow growth type person. However I find the drastic decluttering so satisfying haha
I follow you, Dawn, Cass, Dana, Sarah Therese, Joshua Becker, Ashlynne Eaton, and a bunch more. I’m taking the “Take Your House Back” course from Dawn, Cass and Dana. I’m four years into my journey but truly only 8 months seriously. I work from home this school year (teacher), so it mattered more to me to have my home tidy and relaxing after school. My garage is the worst because, like you said, donation centers aren’t open.
Dawn is my favorite!!! She has inspired me to change, I am soooo appreciative!
Thank you for your videos! Great job!
She really is amazing!!! Thanks for being here!!
I love your videos. Great energy, and such motivation!
Thanks, girl!
I'm on my way searching for inspiration. I really love Ronald Banks and MinimalMom!
I love the two Chanel’s you mentioned, plus your own! Plus the secret slob.
I have set up a space in my basement for my donations. I have been keeping my empty boxes from deliveries and writing DONATE on them. I’ve set them aside to be used as needed. As I fill them I’ll label them and then set them apart from the empty boxes. Right now where I live we are in strict lockdown and there are no charity shops, etc. accepting anything. When they do open up I am planning to take everything I have boxed up then. I won’t wait for fear of another lockdown. Let’s pray that things will get so much better in 2021.🙏🙏🙏🙏
Nice video! Thank you for sharing your experience, it's very encouraging! I like Joshua Becker videos.
You can always put the change that is in junk drawer and move it to your change purse in your purse and use it at the self checkout at Walmart.
What an impressive de-clutter ! and inspirational too :-) by the way I think your color palette is lovely, so delicate and clean, really fresh and light :-) I like the part where you said "what will my routine look like without it". I discovered a much easier routine once many items were removed. It is such a positive experience.
Do you have a minimalist makeup video of your favorite items? I LOVE makeup but my collection is a bit overwhelming. I would love to see yours 😊
I’m decluttering all my stuff, is amazing. 🙏🏻🤩
Ahhh no regrets!!!
I am in the middle of this journey and am to the point of purging big for the second round. It gets easier and easier.
I have two junk drawers in the kitchen. I purge and organize them often, but it seems like they quickly get messy and junked up again very quickly. I like to watch The Minimal Mom on RUclips, but I would not be happy living that minimally. I love most of my "stuff", and my husband and I have worked hard for what we have. Love your video !
I completely agree...for me, a more moderate approach to minimalism works best!! And yes, decluttering is an ongoing process for sure!
Yes! Organize after you declutter!
Lovely bright day there. Cheered me up to see that sun on a wet Devon day.
I too follow Dawn, and also Cas from (Organized) Clutterbug. I’m new to your channel. I watch because you explain things clearly, your personality is super bubbly, and your videos are edited well. ☺️
Mostly just for my mental health. Lol. I don’t have a “plan,” I just know I don’t want to be bogged down with constant chores and too tired to enjoy whatever else might be a lot more fun or at least a lot less sucky. I’d like to be able to be more spontaneous when the mood strikes me to go do fun stuff. You just can’t really do that or hardly get in the right frame of mind when stuff and chores are in your way and you have moment by moment aggravations and ten tons on your shoulders. I think I’ve gotten close to 50% or so. I started with Minimal Mom but I like this channel and Clutterbug and Dana. Loved the idea of the test. I’m a cricket.
You inspire, keep us going, and bring us joy 😁
I love your approach! I shared with my adult son who is knee deep in a decluttering project:)
I watch Dawn, the.minimal.mom, Erica Lucas and Joshua Becker. I have been decluttering and trying be more minimal for about a year. I hope to get rid of about another 30-50 percent more of our things.
Great tips! I’ve been trying to minimize our stuff for almost a year. It’s not going well. Time is a big issue but so if my ridiculous sentimental attachment to EVERYTHING. Ugh!
Oh I totally understand that! On top of that, I read that as people age and their memory decluttering best, sentimental things can help retrieve memories. *sigh*
Just declutter a couple of easy items at a time and see how you feel! Even decluttering just a few things can make you feel lighter!! :)
How did you come up with that number that you got rid of. I have spent 7 years decluttering. We have gone from 2,000 square feet to 320 for the last two years. We still have a few big pieces of furniture in a storage shed waiting until we finish this time in the tiny apt. I know we have so little compared to what we have now but I have no idea of the amount. I do wish I had counted everything.
It's an estimate...We decluttered about 50% in the first 6 months, then moved and decluttered about 30% more (roughly 40 carloads to the DI...literally thousands of items!)
I found you as I was looking for inspiration- starting this past dec I’ve kept a notebook and written / numbered what I’ve decluttered - so far I’m at 219 objects . I’m trying to see if I can to 500 - I’m doing it kind of like minimum challange but I don’t lock myself into certain number for certain date and no 30/31 day limit.
Identify your "why"
Have a plan "when are you going to declutter" how frequently. Write it down for accountability.
Find a donation center. Make an "appointment" on your calendar for dropping off donations on schedule.
Declutter the easiest items first. Get rid of duplicates, and things you haven't used. Don't start with sentimentals.
Think of an item "can my routine do without this ? Would it make it easier?"
Keep a "maybe pile" for the harder items that you're not sure about that you're having a hard time letting go of.
I LOVE Sarah’s channel!!
Not sure if everyone has this in their city but the buy nothing facebook groups are how I get rid of a lot of stuff without overwhelming donation centres or throwing things in the bin. :)
It is clear there is an agenda going on with minimalism, we are being groomed to live with less and in much smaller less desirable dwellings. The main problem I see with this mindset is purging stuff you already own. If it gets donated or sold that is great, but when it gets tossed in the trash it is adding to the growing land fills which is unacceptable. I can see no longer buying crap you do not need and rejecting lusting after the newest latest greatest item which will be out dated before it arrives at your house. I live in Florida where so many people are caught off guard looking for food and water and other free hand outs the very next day after a major hurricane or other event like this damn pandemic. I can guarantee you regardless of what others claim that they feel better by purging this stuff they will regret it once the dollar they have in their pocket or bank account is now worthless and now need the very stuff they tossed gave away or sold. Ask any survivor of the great depression what is the most valuable lesson they learned and I bet it will be waste nothing!!! So yeah I am all in for not buying overseas made crap I do not need but I will happily have my stuff to use sell or barter with when it is our turn to deal with the fallout of this pandemic. and all these people that have nothing will be the first starving zombie like idiots looking for a hand out that will never come. Keep in mind I agree crap is crap if it serves no useful purpose it is time for it to go but if can be used in times of great need make sure to keep it organize and inventory it so you will know what you have and where it is. most of all be prepared to defend what you have and your family because they will come for your stuff.
I love your decluttering tips I also watch Abundantly minimal, shannon torrens, and Rebecca sisson.. theres so many great people on youtube 🙂
Love it! We did the same 2 years ago. Donated 80% of our things, 3 full two-car garages of items. We were getting ready to move and the moving company said each box cost about $50 to move. Each time I packed a box I looked at the contents and asked myself if it's worth it, do I use it, do I need it, can I buy this new for $50? Made it so easy to let go. Strangely enough, out of all the items we let go I only purchased one thing again after the move.
That is awesome!
I got inspired by "how to Get Your shit together" or "how to GYST". She is an irish mom who is a minimalist and has been long for a while. Also Messy Minimalist videos inspired me a lot.
Aw, thank you so much, Anastasiya. 💖
One video I would love to see is “things I regret decluttering.” I remember you mentioned you regretted decluttering all the kitchen duplicates during the holidays. Anything else for you?
The only thing I miss is my apple corer/slicer as it made it easy to slice every morning!
Not a minimalist at all but I’m enjoying living with less things. Dana K White has been so inspirational to us. She is just amazing.
I enjoy watching you, dawn, and Natalie Bennett. I like to find people that feel “real” because some you tubers seem like it’s all for the views. I want my journey to feel attainable! I like intentional living!
I love those too! I also talk about intentional living, would love it if you checked it out and gave me feedback :)
Ohhh I LOVE Natalie, too!! And I totally understand what you mean about wanting your journey to feel attainable! YOU CAN DO IT!
Great tips! I'm excited to see your organization content! Thanks for sharing!😊
Thanks for watching!
Around my area, the Goodwill's donation center closed twice because people were home and decluttering like crazy perhaps, so definitely search for a couple and have their contact information on hand to have some options. Some of our local shelters for kids are not accepting clothing items and its a shame because I have so much nice kids clothing
Good to know! Thanks for sharing!
Your home looks amaxing.Can you please share where you got those white pantry bins?
Love decluttering my home, I do this every 3 months... I also making extra $ selling staff we don't need. Nothing else to do , we all stack at home because of covid.
Hello. Lovely to meet you.
I have been following Dawn for years & yes i ❤ watching videos.
Thanks for the tips!!!
Im following you now aswell. 💖❤💖❤💖
So happy you enjoyed the video! And I'm so excited to have you here!
My utility drawer(junk) is in the kitchen. Ironically it’s the best organized drawer in there. My papers are a mess.
ummm YOU!!! You inspire me!! :) My husband tries hold on to everything... including tshirts from his early twenties!! He's 36!! haha