30-DAY MINIMALISM CHALLENGE | 2019

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I have decided to do the 30-day minimalism challenge/game for the third time to get rid of more unwanted and unneeded items in my home.
I love this new sense of freedom I feel from no longer being surrounded by piles of unnecessary items I never use and being less attached to possessions. This allows me to focus instead on people and experiences. This journey is improving my life in so many ways and I hope that by watching my journey it helps anyone out there struggling with leading a more minimalist lifestyle. I hope it helps seeing that sometimes one persons perception of minimalism is very different than someone else's - so make your own rules and never feel you have to conform or compare yourself to others!
#minsgame - Want to try this challenge for yourself? Here’s how it works. You get rid of one thing on the first day of the month. Two things on the second. Three things on the third and so on. By the end of the 30 days you will have decluttered 465 items!
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[@heleni0]

What's more embarrassing; the fact that you had a Care Bear onesie, or the fact that I knew that it was Love-a-Lot Bear, not Tenderheart? tbh i'm not embarrassed at all 😂 #80sbaby

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Helen that comment made my day 😂

[@bernieallison981]

Fun… I just did my 1st Minimalist Challenge. I did April 2021 - 30 day Challenge = 465 items. May 2021 - 31 day Challenge = 495 items. Was talking about it to some nieces & nephews who are in visiting this week. They are going to do it as a couple in September. Ohhh that’s a 30 day Challenge. So I’m going to do another one with them. Yaaa. I wanted to find a video that shows how it goes. I really enjoyed yours. So that is great. They are out hiking for the week so I’ll send it to them so they have it when they get back. :) love your cheery self and wonderful smile.

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

That is so wonderful to hear and thank you for your kind words - that really means a lot to me. I might just have to do one myself again soon 😀

[@user-sq1gk3fr4i]

Minimalism does not mean only owning a certain number of things. The 30 day challenge is great. Keep anything that you use and brings joy. Then get the rest out of your life.

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Very true! I could still do this a few more times I think!

[@SusanneGeert]

I watched both of your 30-day minimalism challenges and they SO inspired me - thank you 🙌🏼

[@claytonbatten7317]

As long as you’re happy with yourself that’s all that matters. The smile on your face says it all. I’d have definitely let the coat go. I thought there was someone else hiding in there. 😂 😂 love the happy energy and smile you project. Very nice 👍🏻

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you so much for your lovely comments Clayton, it is lovely to read them. Can you believe that coat was actually supposed to be a size women's small!!

[@yellowroseoftexas2890]

I really enjoyed this video. You are making us wonder what we really need and what we need to pass on. Thank you for this informative video. 😊

[@seantran4178]

In US, usually when you don't need things around, they usually sell on your front door. It's call "Yard sell". I don't think in UK you have this kind of sell. But, you may give to someone who need them. I think, lot of people in UK like them.

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

No we don't have them in the UK - but we do have 'car boots' where you load up your car and head to a venue and sell your belonging out of the boot of your car - or on a table in front of the boot (trunk) 🚗

[@tenminutetokyo2643]

That’s nuts!

[@LinneaMae68]

Great decluttering! I loved doing the January challenge... What a difference it made in the house. My daughter, after arguments about her doing it in her room, actually grew to enjoy it. I have a scarf obsession as well! I got rid of a bunch. I think I'm going to make a yearly January project.

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you so much Linnea, it is so refreshing isn't it. As soon as I finish though I always keep finding more things I want to declutter. It is quite addictive - which is good as I still feel I have far too much 'stuff'!

[@johneason6540]

Very enjoyable seeing your video. PCT coming soon!!! I'm excited for you!

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you John, less than 2 months away!!

[@derekfox5510]

Super Video Mary and well presented. I can't believe you are getting rid of those onesie and slippers 🤣🤣

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks so much Derek, I'd offer you the onesies - but they have already been claimed 🤣🤣

[@robertakeogh8650]

Love this decluttering video!

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you!

[@susantruelove2125]

Inspirational as always Mary. Think I'll check my wardrobe tomorrow. x

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you Susan - how did you get on?

[@maryngshwuling9916]

Thanks for sharing 🌻

[@rao433]

Decluttering starts 2.22

[@deb5496]

You have truly inspired me, thank you😘

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you so much Deb😁

[@SelfAwareness83]

Hi Mary its me again! The annoying git from the kind of kinder loop vid. This vid cropped up in my feed though I'm not a sub so I thought oh well give it a watch as I enjoyed the last vid. I was simply ecstatic when I saw you wanted to have a minimalist life style. I to live a minimalist life style though not by choice. Still I will now sleep like a baby knowing that there are people out there willing to join us folk in the slurry.

[@evelinagutauskaite2657]

You can learn so much about the person just from their stuff

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

So true - as well as learning who they used to be by the items they are getting rid off

[@denisecarter5117]

Great job.

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you Denise - I feel I could do it all again!

[@user-sq1gk3fr4i]

Would not be seen dead wearing a onesie or Christmas jumper. But can understand if one lives in a drafty house or damp UK then they could be great. Am lucky to live in Switzerland where apartments are so well insulated with good door frames and double glazed windows. So even in winter here, I just sleep in a T shirt.

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

🤣🤣Yes they were gifts I hadn't asked for!

[@heatherluna5075]

Great job. 🧡❤💛💙💚💜

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks Heather!

[@mikemueting7344]

Adorable!

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thanks Mike 😊

[@GinaMelchione]

I love those onsies

[@timetolearnmaths2446]

😎

[@thepioneerhomestead]

💗 my daughter used to compete at figure skating ⛸🥰

[@LuckyLarry]

That is a beautiful cat! I would love to know what she is looking at out the window....🐈

[@randysmith6493]

I was going to ask you if you were getting rid of the stuffed cat in the window, but it finally moved. I started doing something like this because i am in the family house after parents and other siblings ate gone after 50 years, lots off stuff. Almost started making headway momentum until one sibling started bring his stuff over to have sold on ebay. I am watch your PCT trip, as expected, your a big USA hit. Everyone enjoying your presence. Safe journeys.

[@Lifya]

Vegan 💙 travel 💚 minimalism 💜 Yorkshire 💛

[@DC-ef8op]

I love your videos, Do you ever take your cat outside on a harness to get sunshine and for her to feel the grass on her feet?

[@johneason6540]

Your trading mist be going well. You are very trim and fit!!!

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

I'm certainly trying John, but I have been picking up winter coughs, colds and mild illnesses that have been doing the rounds over the last couple of months so haven't been out as much as I would have liked. I have been persevering though and will certainly be increasing my training this month!

[@Debbiesdilemmas]

You are way too cute.❤️ BTW I love the onesies and would not be embarrassed to wear them.....lol!

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you so much Debbie's Dilemmas! Although I think they were scaring my cat🤣

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

I never thought of that Mary L🤣

[@tanyajohnston8262]

I am planning to do the 30 day minimalism game for November 2019. I get rid of lots of stuff all the time but wanted a game/challenge. What is the big hike you are doing?

[@tanyajohnston8262]

the reason I ask about the long hike is I am hoping to walk the Camino someday and I wondered if you were thinking of that

[@vickiebartnicki4216]

Do you just get rid of the album or also the photographs? hopefully you have copied the photographs some way.

[@Trump-le-moribond]

My wife must watch this.

[@user-sq1gk3fr4i]

Tell your wife if she does not declutter you will get rid of her. Simple and easy - it should work. Best of luck.

[@Cocopuffs12344]

@@user-sq1gk3fr4i yeah if his wife doesnt get rid of him before she declutters . Who knows maybe her first day declutter would be him with that comment 🤷‍♀️

[@user-sq1gk3fr4i]

@@Cocopuffs12344 I am very much a woman and feel that guy is entitled to have his say. How many men divorce their wives because they try to save money and the wife just spends, spends, spends. We have this problem here in Switzerland, where a nice Swiss guy marries an English / Spanish speaking wife or...., then hey presto they shop, shop, shop until he gets enough of them spending too much on things. So divorce pursues. Especially when the wife does not work or has a menial job because she does not speak Swiss German or......

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

🤣🤣

[@PhoenixGenesis]

You remind me of Peace Pilgrim who gave away all your possessions and became the first woman to thru-hike the AT Trail. If you haven’t heard of her, check her out. Very amazing woman! BTW, if I run into you on the trail this year, I would LOVE to hear about your. Arctic adventure. Why would you get rid of your photo album of your trip? Did you digitize it? I have that same Winnie the Pooh suit, but it’s for my dog Ray! Good philosophy about minimalism. You should have your own TV show helping people to declutter their lives.

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

I've not heard of her so I will definitely look her up! Yes I have all my favourite photos stored digitally, it was just the physical photos and albums I have decluttered. That is so funny I had the same suit as your dog - I'm glad I chose to get rid of it now!! I have inspired a few people I know to declutter but they were not to keen on me going round to vlog it - I can't think why!! If I did have my own show, maybe I could call it Kon-Mary🤣🤣

[@PhoenixGenesis]

Mary Mansfield Kon-Mary - love it. Many people are embarrassed to show they had clutter, don’t take it personally. You are in for a big treat with Peace Pilgrim! Her book is free online in several formats and there are some amazing KZbin videos about her. She walked across the US for decades with absolute minimalist gear - not even food or a backpack or canteen! The book is short, but amazing - I know it will inspire you as it did me!

[@sherryedwards695]

I have a question - as your getting rid of stuff that you bought, how do you feel about the money you spent on them? It's sort of like throwing your money away. I also got rid of a lot of my fatter clothes when I lost weight because I said I'm never getting fat again. I wish I would have saved them because guess what??? I gained that weight back. Last year I said I was not going to buy anything because I wanted to fit back into my skinny clothes. Well, that never happened and in September I had to go shopping for larger winter clothes. I now wished I would have kept my bigger coats and boots because those items are more expensive to buy. Now I feel so bad and guilty for having wasted that money. Hope that doesn't happen to you. Do everything you can to not re-gain any lost weight. Great tips and great video.

[@user-sq1gk3fr4i]

No use worrying about money you spent in the past on things Waste of time live in the past or future. Just keep you love and use regularly.

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Hi Sherry, I see it as they served a purpose when I got them, but now as they weigh me down I don't feel bad about letting them go. I think donating them helps as you know someone else will benefit from them. Also, when I got the items I was in a different mindset to what I am now. I see the money side of it as something I cannot change as its already been bought, but I can change how I feel having too much clutter. Selling the items might be a good option for you? I understand what you mean about the clothes though if you change size - I was holding on to clothes both too big and too small until I decided one day to just go for it and get rid of everything that didn't fit me now. It wasn't something that happened overnight, it took me a while to get to where I am now. If I was to gain weight now after getting rid of my bigger clothes, I would have to repurchase a few items - but it would only be a few and I wouldn't spend a lot on them - here's hoping that doesn't happen though. But one thing I learned to get rid of is the 'what if' mentality as I would still have double what I have now if it did! I wish you all the best on your journey, just take it a step at a time and only do what you feel comfortable with.

[@TheEllaTB]

My kids keep asking me to wear onsies lol

[@robertbarnes4]

I like how you get rid of these items. Do you go out and buy more stuff?? You were training for a marathon?? You were a ice dancer?? How much wait did you loose?? If these are person just skip them. I’m like curious George😀😀. Closing in in you PCT date.

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you Robert, no I don't go out and buy more stuff normally - apart from just a couple of items of clothing I needed as all mine got too big! I did a half marathon last year, not a full one - although I did think about it! Yes I do ice-dance, although I have put it on hold before I go away as I didn't want to risk getting injured. I lost nearly 2 stone since July last year (12kg) which I thought only happened on trail so I have a head start - this surely means I can carry more luxury items with me on trail??🤣

[@lucyvitek6215]

Mary Mansfield this is weird but i want to congratulate you on being healthy and your weight loss, would you consider a vegetarian diet if u haven’t already or just eating less meat in general

[@MarysOutdoorAdventures]

Thank you @@lucyvitek6215 I am actually a Vegan! 🌱😁

[@autumnrosedearborn8923]

Mary Mansfield 💚💚💚💚💚

[@hikerJohn]

After watching you on the PCT for so long I just noticed how cute you are with your hair up like this . . . Did you keep the flat or move out and put all the rest in storage? I just got rid of some cologne that I had in my medicine cabinet for 35 years. It was very expensive but I cant remember the last time I used any of it. I got rid of all the Levi Jeans that were too small for me and now that I'm hiking the PCT, all my new Jeans are WAY too BIG and I was looking for the old ones LOL I got rid of BOXES of books I loved but I still have gardening books that I just cannot part with. I got rid of half of my cook books but still have way more than I need (18 books) but I figure they are just part of the house and I'm not going to dismantle my house just to de-clutter haha

[@militaryibrahim3368]

Hi

[@thegoldenhours6454]

😀😀😀😀😀😀🤘

[@dainahakes5748]

How did lose your weight?