10 Minimalist Rules That Changed My Life

[@jennesont4791]

I'm 13 years into my journey. I'm a recovering packrat that was one trauma response away from being a hoarder. Thankfully my husband is a rock solid positive influence and never pressured me to get to a "normal" state of belongings. I have discovered the peace of having space (instead of the irrational anxiety that empty corners used to ignite) and have been working consistently towards freedom and trust. I am not minimalist yet, but I am enjoying many open surfaces and gaps! And that is revolutionary for me!

[@pmwyy]

I laughed when you were talking about the “one in one out” rule and said “and you can apply this to your kids” - like one kid in, one kid has to go out. 😂

[@madelinehegedus]

Oh my gosh this made me laugh. 😂 Absolutely don't recommend decluttering your kids 😂

[@user-cw4yw9dn5o]

😂

[@samanthamuhring1591]

Just looked into the comments to see if someone had written this 😂😂😂👌🏻 hilarious 😂😂

[@MA-ub3yi]

This weekend I’ve declutterred my pantry and medicine cabinet. My pantry has never been so minimal looking, keeping only what I know I’ll still eat.

[@madelinehegedus]

Ah amazing job 👏

[@cieloestrellado1748]

Been decluttering for 3weeks now.. bid bye bye to tons of items. Can't stop decluttering tho. I think it became addictive. 😅

[@madelinehegedus]

Amazing job with your declutter 👏💛

[@DaychiTaw-x8g]

Same, it became addictive 😅

[@roxanne4534]

The original 15 minute declutter is from Flylady. She was the idea behind setting a timer for 15 minutes in the zone that you are s i. She started this all the way back in the early 2000's.

[@thiscorner102]

I think Alejandra Costello started it

[@roxanne4534]

@@thiscorner102 Do you when that was? I seem to remember that there was someone before Flylady, Maybe that was her? I started FL after my cancer diagnosis in 2005. It totally changed my life. Oh now i remember, was she the SHE program??

[@roxanne4534]

No Flylady was before her( I just checked her website), she said she started 2007. FL was before that. But there was some other decluttering that was by 2 women and for some reason remember the acrynon SHE???

[@roxanne4534]

Sorry for this to go on but FL was 1999. I don't use her website now or watch her KZbin as she has gone nuts with ultra conservative christian stuff. Very weird what happened. I still do my zones weekly but have my own system. i cant seem to find any reference to the 2 sisters that wrote a book before FL in the 1990's??

[@karenkellyfetter]

The two women were the Slob Sisters. SHE was their program Sidetracked Home Executives. I seem to remember reading their first book in the 1980s, although it could have been early ‘90s.

[@Thesignarizzler123]

Your bedroom looks so peaceful and tranquil I love the colour and texture. X

[@madelinehegedus]

Thank you!

[@KarronAngel]

Your rules and ideas help me so much. Please can you tell me where your beautiful jumper is from. Hugs from the UK xxxxxxxxx

[@amysmith6504]

Love this, thank you! I’m just starting on the decluttering journey but already feeling more peaceful 💕

[@madelinehegedus]

Amazing. Thank you for watching, Amy 💛

[@raquelbatiston]

Hi Madeline, I always give things away and do not but much … last months I am decluttering but still have a lot to do yet. Thanks for the tips!

[@madelinehegedus]

Amazing, Raquel. Thank you for watching! 💛

[@LINDAJNG]

Thank you. Excellent point that of "Moldy"

[@zaneledlamini22]

Thanks so much for this Madeline.. I'm also on a decluttering journey thanks to your videos ❤

[@madelinehegedus]

Yay, thank you for watching, lovely 🤗

[@Holli_Sassafras]

I find it prefer physical books for non-fiction informational or how-to books but I’m fine with digital books for fiction. I might want to take notes on the informational books and I’ll likely keep them to refer back to but I don’t want to clutter my house with fiction books.

[@madelinehegedus]

Amazing that you found what works for you, Holli.

[@elizabethdouglas3417]

Awesome video with a lot of helpful tips!

[@madelinehegedus]

Thank you so much, Elizabeth! 💛

[@carinschmidt7363]

Do you mind me asking where you got your couch?

[@madelinehegedus]

Of course, it's Ikea Vimle. Thank you for watching! 💛

[@kotykivna]

great video!

[@madelinehegedus]

Thank you!

[@Helikins15]

Great tips. ❤

[@madelinehegedus]

Thank you for watching 💛

[@cantocant2346]

Enjoyed the video!

[@madelinehegedus]

Thank you so much 💛

[@taniamcpherson4509]

Love this❤ also where is your jumper from its lovely

[@madelinehegedus]

The pompom jumper was Zara a long time ago, but I spotted it on Vinted a few times recently. Thank you for watching, Tania! 💛