8 Easy Steps to a Minimalist Bedroom

[@JoshuaBecker]

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[@julias259]

I wish we could be taught to live a simplified life as small children. I do not understand how we have filled our life with so many "things".

[@greedylittleduck1256]

I personally think we're taught from early on in life that alot of things = success = happiness, but that's not really true for many of us. It just took me too many years to catch on...

[@maysanaser90]

@@greedylittleduck1256 yea agree with u !👌

[@BouncyBrown]

@@greedylittleduck1256 yes! Also, I think many times we're taught that love/affection means tangible gifts. So kids come to expect the exchange of gifts with friends and family.

[@anaalves3658]

It's hard, society is totally geared to make us buy things. We try really hard to teach our 6 year old daughter to be as minimal with her possessions as possible, she usually only asks for one or two things for Christmas, but other well meaning family members always go overboard 🙄. She is also being taught the difference between wants and needs, but it's a very conscious and constant effort from our side.

[@gratitudes6471]

Yes!!

[@avgonyma1]

1. Clarify the purpose of the room in your mind (the purpose of every room is to accomplish something for us). The bedroom is there for rest and intimacy. --what items don't contribute that? 2. Relocate things that don't belong in the bedroom. (Old boxes, books on your nightstands, weights, computer) 3. Begin by clearing the floors (look in visible areas: boxes, clothes, toys..) 4. Clear surfaces (countertops, dressers, shelves). What has collected there: decorations, coins, receipts, keys..).order them. 5. Decide how you're going to use your storage spaces: e.g. this drawer is for this, that shelf is for that (assign items to destinations). 6. Pare down the decorations in your bedroom (reduce; throw out things that don't need to be there or mean anything). E.g. get rid of some shelves with nothing meaningful on it. 7. Pare down furniture: it frees up space. After you've got rid of clothes and items, then you will need less storage and can get rid of it. 8. Consider how you're using the space under the bed (doesn't need to be empty, but not full of junk and dust).

[@JazzyBabe56]

so true about the knick knacks that mean nothing....."home decor" is just another ploy to get you to spend money everytime there is a change in home "fashion"...great vid Joshua - thanx for this...

[@barbw13]

I have no decor!

[@dyoung2739]

Exactly

[@narelleworks8448]

$eller$: “Ooo it’s a season, let’s get them to spend some $$$$$$$.” It’s stuff or inventory to take care of and rebuy at least 4 times a year. We don’t need decor inside to know what the season is. Hope fully you have doors and windows that give clues! Holidays are the same. Even if you love decorating for a particular holiday no need to rebuy it every year.

[@tink5337]

If you live in a tiny apartment with other people so you only have your bedroom, you can still do some of this with the zoning of your room. Do all of these things for the specific part of your room that your bed is in. If your room is your whole space, put your bed in a corner so you can zone more easily. Then create your "sleep zone", "work/study zone", and then your "relaxation zone" where you do fun and relaxing activities. Yes, you can do this in a TINY ROOM! Minimalism helps with zoning because you dont have too much crammed in each zone

[@perlaalvarado9968]

You explained it perfectly!!!

[@ChristysChannelYall]

I’m a single parent. I don’t have a bedroom. I live in a 2 bedroom apt but gave the bedrooms to my kids. I just sleep on a comfy couch and have a desk. I created an area for myself in what used to be the dining room and put a room divider up. I got rid of the dining room table and chairs because we never used it. We just sit at the bar to eat. I keep my clothes in the closet in the bigger bedroom. That’s it. I just don’t really own anything myself.

[@mairialexopoulou5367]

Good for you, Christy! Sounds like you made the most out of your space.

[@lesleyhubble2976]

Sound goods, my bedroom is my next project, I really don’t like my bedroom

[@thomashughes4859]

I had moved back to the US for a bit, and without credit and having bought a reasonable car for cash, I was in hog heaven. I wound up making a list of must haves for me, and the largest bunch of stuff was the kitchen because really when it's all boiled down, are we not in "the business of eating" after all? It is freeing to know that without all that stuff, I wonder if you sit there sometimes and just relish all of the time you have with your kids. Good for you. They will always love that if not now, eventually. My kids are grown, and they loved the time with us.

[@malindaallen718]

Sounds like you are doing a great job with your kids! God bless you!

[@aaronchambers543]

You're a ⭐ Christy

[@designdoctor247]

Probably why a nice hotel room usually feels CALM ...no clutter

[@andrewbrendan1579]

Erica Lucas who has a channel on minimalism and de-cluttering said she and her family had stayed in a hotel for a three-week vacation and had a great time. Erica said that when she was back in her cluttered home after being in that uncluttered vacation space she started crying. That's also when Erica realized she was a hoarder and started her journey to being a minimalist---and has done a fantastic job.

[@designdoctor247]

@@andrewbrendan1579 beautiful testimony 🙌

[@NB-568]

Definitely!

[@lisagavin3402]

@@andrewbrendan1579 I love Erica's channel!

[@gailremp8389]

And let's not forget the weird hanging chandeliers that you can swing from. Ha ha.

[@bethtrautmann6901]

I just simplified my bedroom. No clutter now and I feel so much better.

[@jessandjessica452]

I love my clutter-free room. ❤️

[@sandipeterson3242]

I removed my very bulky dresser and mirror from the bedroom years ago and do not miss it! Best decision ever. I keep all my clothes and shoes in my closet. Thanks for all the great videos!

[@MaxineAnne77]

Same here! Never missed them for a minute.

[@shanwilson3682]

Same here!

[@territattan5251]

Same! I haven’t had a dresser for many years. They take up so much space, and provide another tempting surface to pile stuff on to!

[@rachaelb1868]

Thank you! My husband and I share a calm and (relatively) minimalist bedroom but until I watched your video I did not realize the impact the laundry hamper in the corner was having upon me. I moved it into the bathroom last night and for the first time woke up this morning without being faced immediately with need to do the laundry for our family of six. Great tips!

[@azwife35]

Our bedroom is large and 3 years ago we purchased a beautiful custom made cherry bedroom set for our 41st wedding anniversary. The only thing that doesn’t contribute visually to a calm relaxing space is a 7’ cat tree in one corner. But we have 3 cats and that’s where they hang out because it’s next to the sliding glass door looking into the backyard and it’s under a heating vent which they love. So we have to compromise so the cats can also feel relaxed and happy in there also 😸

[@dwilliams2414]

If your cats share the room with you then the cat tree definitely contributes to a relaxing space for them!

[@lecyvee3619]

You should consider adding a window hammock to the sliding door. They’ll love it!

[@lilysgram5886]

😻😻😻

[@marylandsmann1175]

Thank you. I'm so happy I found your videos over a year ago. One helpful thing I did before I tackled the bedroom was to have my empty boxes ready plus 2 clothes baskets and every empty hanger ready to go. And a box of trash bags. Reason? To deal with it "now" and not just tuck it in another room to decide later. That's how our bedroom got messy and cluttered in the first place. As I uncluttered other rooms anything I wasn't sure about got stacked in the bedroom for "later" of course "later" never came. The task is easier with everything in place. As each box was filled, I sealed and took it strait to the car to drop off at goodwill. Do not stack the boxes in another room. I promise you'll never miss it. Trophies my husband had was the hardest to part with so I lined them up on table and took a picture of my husband with the trophies. It hangs on the wall and looks nice. Much more enjoyable. I smile each time I walk past it.

[@mkelly9221]

Thanks a lot !

[@andrewbrendan1579]

Living in an efficiency apartment ("bed-sitter" for those in the U.K.!) that's smaller than a hotel room my bedroom, office and library are all in one space. What I can do is keep the bed neatly made with nothing on it so as to have a peaceful area in the room. Sometimes, though I do put papers on the bed as I don't have a regular desk. Joshua, I want to add to your comments about having the floor cleared. Not only do I believe in having as little as possible touching the floor because such an arrangement looks good but it's a good safety practice. I want to encourage people to have nothing between you and the windows and doors so that you can get out however you need to in an emergency. If there's something by the window maybe that item can be on rollers so it can easily be moved to the side but nothing at all there is best. Also a reminder: no thing or object in your house is worth dying for. Too I want to also encourage people to familiarize yourself with your surroundings so you can get out quickly. Best of all: being so familiar with a floor plan that you can get out in complete darkness. Not exaclty decor but having flashlights with fresh batteries near at hand should be part of the household. Too when you remove something that has been with your or around you for a big part of your life, you are still you. You are not diminished as a human being. If anything you may be enriched and added to by the removal.

[@Monah-u9f]

Me too, my bedroom is also my sewing room and study room

[@katherineblack4772]

I had a Soft Cell moment, the lyrics are all coming back to me.

[@yvonnemurray6657]

So happy I found this. I’ve said it for years.... why do we always have the best version of our house when we’re about to move out????? Love this guy!!!!!

[@val6937]

Can’t stand anything under the bed

[@phyllissamkooistra4558]

Just our bed and one chest of drawers in our bedroom & the only ‘ decor ‘ we have is beautiful photos my Husband & I have taken on our travels . We have enlarged them & framed them and display them throughout our home as they bring us deep joy . We are very intentional about living a purposeful, low stress , high joy life and have long been committed to keeping our bedroom a sanctuary for rest and intimacy . We are blessed with large windows that often gift us a special view of visitors such as the many deer that stop by our farmyard which we really love . Thank you for sharing another video of fantastic & meaningful content . Continued blessings to you and your family . 🌷🌺🌷

[@sueharvey1347]

Hi Joshua. Sue calling from the uk. Just to say I love your videos. As an older person, I wasn't sure about minimalism and wondered if it was just a trend. But it makes so much sense in our troubled, stressful world. But your videos are so lovely to watch - you aren't shouting at me from the screen and everything you say is put across in a thoughtful and easy to process way. Thankyou.

[@brizzle3903]

I’m in a studio apartment and I definitely made sure to go very minimalistic as that vibe has always caught my eye, moving into a studio from a 1 bedroom almost 700 square feet was honestly a great move! I tossed out so much unnecessary stuff and now my space is exactly to my liking

[@jbellbird9050]

Have already decluttered many items from our bedroom and your video gave some very helpful tips. Sometimes I wonder how did our house get filled with so many unnecessary possessions! Am loving having more floor and storage space.

[@pinkroses135]

Layers of window treatments and their care is another thing to consider too. Anything that needs dusting or regular cleaning really. That stuff adds up.

[@anig8729]

Wow !!!!I just finished to do this two days ago and I 💁🏻‍♀️🙂and I am so happy 🙂🙂

[@JoshuaBecker]

Wow Ani, that's great. Keep up the good work. You can do this.

[@maisonftm1205]

Hello from France, thank you for this wonderful video, my husband and my kid have just go out, i’ll declutter immediately before they come back cause they love to stock things 😅, wish everyone has a pleasant day 👍

[@jeanphillips5687]

So glad I found this video. I try and minimize and then quit but once I watch another video I am motivated again. Minimalistic feels so good.

[@floridanativelh568]

This is the video I’ve been waiting for! Every video you make is thoughtful, to the point and so practical! Thank you so much 🙏🏻😀 Lisa

[@lilawagner3726]

My bedroom has at least three purposes: hobbying, sleeping/relaxing, and dressing. Furniture placement defines these separate areas. I am in a small one-bedroom apartment and making rooms multi-purpose seems desirable.

[@charlielanguellholt3877]

Hello how are you doing 😊👋☺️😊😊😊

[@seventhchild7270]

I go through my apartment every 6 months!,...LAST year I gave 6 bags of things to goodwill. This year 2021 I gave about another 5 or 6 bags to goodwill. Each June or July I touch up paint on my baseboard, window sill, door/closet frames, and doors....I keep Nothing under my bed!....brought totes for my shoe, boots, tennis shoes, handbags, summer and fall shoes....cleared and Updated my cookware to stainless steel and my sheets/pillowcases...cleared and updated underwear, night wear drawers ...completely rearranged my closets and donated alot of things to goodwill. ...also updated and decluttered car, health, pet, tax, personal folders also....cleared, cleaned, rearranged all kitchen cabinets, linen closet, also....IT really feels so good to be cleaned, decluttered, neat, organized....I even keep my car cleaned, decluttered, organized...

[@Anamarie157]

Concise & straight to the point..Some very helpful tips to help me get started..I downsized a couple of years ago & thought that I had got rid of a lot of stuff, but, it still seemed more cluttered than I would like..

[@arnoldferrera1185]

Agree. I'm an architect and i always advice this to my clients. To keep only the furniture that is needed, and the painting and decors that inspire only. Less furniture makes the room bigger.

[@thebarky1988]

This video was very helpful. I made a lot of progress in our bedroom. The one thing I have on the floor are about 4 books and journals that I read in bed but keep them on the floor. I like the idea of placing them in a small box under the bed. It is so much neater.

[@j.m.7056]

Or maybe a basket?

[@rhondaadams4013]

I love your perspective on items in a room needing to contribute to the purpose of the room. THAT made a lot of sense! I needed to hear that. For example, if you go to a car lot, you find things that pertain to the purpose of a car lot--cars! Not crafts, woodworking tools, etc. Your way of explaining this has certainly spoken to my heart. Thank you for the inspiration.

[@annatheawesome1]

I rent a single 10x11 room so all my stuff has to reside in it. My room is a place of rest, work, fitness and creativity.

[@bloofan06]

I love this! In 2008 my husband and I each got new dressers. I tended to have a lot more clothes so I got a huge 9 drawer dresser and he got a three drawer that was about half the size. In all fairness we had a huge walk-in closet that had shelves for his other clothes which is why he opted for the smaller dresser. When he passed away I moved into a condo and I both dressers in my bedroom. The big one is MASSIVE and takes up an entire wall, so about a month ago I decided to get rid of it. When it's gone I know I'm going to have a ton of space. I've already envisioned what it's going to look like but I love these tips as well. Thanks Joshua!

[@aprilstar33]

I'm just working on my bedroom now, some of these tips will be absolutely helpful. Thanks!

[@TheOrganizedPineapple]

I've decluttered our whole master and it feels much better. However, I still feel like there's too much stuff in there, even though it's minimal by today's standards. I have been toying with the idea of getting rid of a dresser and I think I'm going to do it, thanks!

[@kiahmadison8541]

I live in one room, I have to have zones.The only decorations in my bedroom zone are - a tea for one set (I use it), a print from an indigenous Australian woman and a chemical elements poster.

[@debbyelkins4240]

I feel so good! We’ve done a number of these steps and working on the others. Thank you.

[@JoshuaBecker]

Great job!

[@karenarmstrong7495]

Love this video! We just happened to be having our bedroom painted, back in 2018 when I bought your book The Minimalist Home. It was our first introduction to minimalism. We were very intentional about what we brought back into the room once the painting was done. Sooo many things were re-homed! My husband loved the calming, open space. It really got us both on board with minimalism. Thank you for that book and for all that you do in your videos and elsewhere. It has literally changed our lives.

[@Mmolesy]

I love this😍 My bedroom has become a dumping ground and its an eyesore. Ill try these steps today!

[@paris.granville]

so clear - purpose always matters when I plan teaching lessons, I never thought about applying to my room.

[@veghead5121]

I have been on the minimalist journey for a few years. I noticed that as we declutter, my anxiety and my children's anxiety decreases. They also have an easier time concentrating.

[@JoshuaBecker]

That's fantastic. Keep up the great work Melissa!

[@CrochetFiberArt]

A note from an old Lady (me, I'm 65). Our Grandparents (or Great Grandparents) either lived through the Great Depression, or were at the tail end of it. That was a time where EVERYTHING was saved and reused (some how). That mind set was taught to our Parents just by being in the family (and companies capitalized on it - a great marketing ploy). That next generation was taught to save everything, the generation also had the ability to buy new. When my Mother was alive our Family had a running joke about her utility room. She still saved everything, even broken things, and we'd tease her that the broken things weren't going to fix themselves. After she passed my Brothers and I did throw away the broken things she saved and laughed one last time. We did however have a hard time getting rid of mementos (and a lot of that was saved). That was emotional saving. Now I look at my Children (and Grandchildren) and realize I've taught them to emotionally save things - like my ski boots because of the fun memories. They don't fit me, and (at 65) I'm probably not going to go skiing. Today those dusty old things went in the trash. If I ever get a wild hair to go skiing again, I'll buy new ski boots!

[@MartinCliffe]

Great tips. We're very fortunate to have room for our suitcases under our ottoman bed. Keeps them out of sight, and also removes the possibility of just shoving junk under there.

[@LoungeLady]

Super clear and concise! Thank you! Very easy to follow!

[@conniesoares157]

Thanks for this reminder Joshua... I am looking forward to having myself a dedicated space for sewing in the coming months so I can move the 2 dining chairs out of the bedroom I sleep in.

[@charlielanguellholt3877]

How are you doing 😊👋☺️

[@grogers511]

I’ve been working on this very concept for some time. I think of it as a storage plan in our home and storing things where we use them. I keep a room-by-room list of every drawer, cabinet, closet, shelf, floor space, wall space and tabletop or flat surface - with the contents assigned there. It’s certainly made me more aware, Each decluttering round has me releasing more stuff. As more goes - more items become more visible. 🔲One day I hope to clear out some furniture. My 9 drawer dresser has empty drawers. 🔲One of my goals is to not store anything on the floor of closets, under beds or sitting on the floor in general. I want to vacuum these spaces with no need to move things.

[@raebean6018]

I get so much value from your videos. And I love your tone - it's just as calming as the end result of my minimalism. Such great content and I don't feel overloaded! Thanks bro!

[@KatyCox08]

We are finding so much space through majorly decluttering our home, especially our bedroom that felt so small previously.

[@asparrow5505]

Perfect timing. I was just thinking about what to do to make my bedroom nicer.

[@evelynortiz6971]

The bedroom is the only room that has always been a priority to keep clutter free.

[@butterflysun]

Perfectly said, your voice is angelic.

[@ninak8506]

Thank you Joshua. Very timely. I'm doing this very thing today. It's a bit overwhelming but I just have to start somewhere.

[@charlielanguellholt3877]

Hello how are you doing 😊😊😊

[@laurachamberlain9591]

When I first moved to my place I am at now, the cable company hung up my tv across from my bed but needed to put the wifi and all the wires under my bed. Every thing controlling my computers, tv was all under me while I slept. When I took a look at all those wise I had them moved to the living room and wow, I slept better, I felt better. It is good to clear wifi out of your bedroom too if you can.

[@sandysmom100]

I'm getting there. Interestingly enough, I have been working on my own journey of minalmism , my daughter who lives at home ( spec needs adult ) wants no part although she gave some stuff away ....You're not kidding, I decluttered my bureaus things I had on them for years like old fashioned perfume bottles ,,, a music box my grandmother gave me ...I put a lot of special things in my China cabinet im keeping. The rest went in boxes in our walk on closet or my closet...Oh my goodness....Such a sense of calm .

[@sandysmom100]

I'm experimenting with different things ....Yes !! When I do my family room over , I'm only going to have a television , a couch , and one wooden vintage chair that my neighbor gave to me which is beautiful embroidery. I decluttered so many things under my bed , I have only two clothes boxes, seasonal ect ....

[@wendajones9040]

I like having nothing at all under the bed!

[@aussiemusicfan0298]

Same 👍

[@nina69sin]

Totally agree!! It just collects alot of dust and is in the way everytime I clean

[@mj44190]

Yes, same. It is good feng shui

[@paulamature7140]

Excellent video! I am in the process of redoing my bedroom! I have just completed all of the things you mentioned. I came up with a theme and used that for my guideline. The theme is zen!

[@susan97701]

I really like your approach to decluttering and minimizing. For me the bedroom is the number one place to start with this process. And, removing ALL electronic media from this area. Thank you for your videos.

[@midnightmule2626]

you are a clear and calm speaker, makes it easy for me to listen :)

[@JoshuaBecker]

Thanks.

[@angelwings1]

Our bedroom, I feel, is calm and inviting. We have various textured cushions on the bed and a soft throw. A lamp each & a Buddha either side of the lamps. I feel the Buddhas promote calmness for me. I also have 3 smaller ones. I’ve tried to keep everything chilled in there 😁

[@AhmetKaan]

*If you are reading this, never ever give up. We will succeed. I'm cheering for you!* Have a great day! 🖤

[@gotikka7727]

Thanks ny dear friend. I really want to change. I'm living a nightmare with so much clutter. Trust me, I'm crying cause I'm trying soo hard and don't want to give up. 😔🥺

[@julierichens4218]

Thank you 😊

[@ram201pa]

Grace video. I have been waiting for this. Also, just listening to you makes my blood pressure go down.😊

[@user-hi5ph8pb1x]

Very useful! Thank you! We were talking with my husband about our cluttered bedroom and how to tidy up and get rid of things that stress us.

[@schuylergeery-zink1923]

Thank you! We recently had a huge change where our office is now our nephew’s bedroom. Our apartment, though spacious enough, there’s not another place for our desk/office supplies so I’m creating a corner of the bedroom office nook. I know it will be hard to segment the room for work and rest (feel like I’m back in college!) but still trying to create a calm space in one half and functional office in the other 😂 We are looking forward to purchasing our first home hopefully next year where we can spread out, but this event has us more conscientious of what little space we have. Downsizing/decluttering and organizing feels so good creating order out of the chaos!

[@taraskinner3847]

This was such a good one! Our bedroom has pretty much all of the examples you mentioned, like the boxes in the corner, weights, and work things. We are moving soon so it’s kind of crazy in the meantime. I’m looking forward to a more peaceful environment very soon. 😊

[@sarahmorales1650]

That is exactly what I did in my bedroom and even bought myself a smaller bedroom dresser left my bed queen size which looks good. Ur right...😂

[@AhmetKaan]

Ignore the negativity and the doubts people have on you. *Keep moving forward.* *I am cheering for your success.* ✋

[@bettyslowwastelife9731]

We use a kallax ikea unit for most of our clothes I find it very helpful to section clothes. We went down to one wardrobe (we don't have walking wardrobes in the UK) 100% more space!!

[@charlielanguellholt3877]

Hello how are you doing 😊😊😊

[@barbaracarbone4658]

Very good step by step approach.

[@charlielanguellholt3877]

How are you doing 😊👋

[@marie-soleildobie7495]

Would love it if you would do a house tour with anecdotes of how the decLuthering went or what you still want to change. 💓 My bedroom doesn’t have anything other then clothes , a lamp and a chair 🪑 LOVE it. It is relaxing 😌 Can’t wait for bb4 to be born to get rid of all the baby stuff , it’s the last thing that I can’t decluther yet and I’m really excited to do it in about 6-10 months 😈🙌🏻🙊

[@spring7643]

Yes we need a room tour Joshua 🙏

[@Dina52328]

In my bedroom, I got 2 hurricane lamps on top of my chest of drawers that need repair. They’ve been there for years- - can’t find anyone to repair them 😳. Also, in my wardrobe, clothes that don’t fit anymore, storage plastic bags under the bed, etc. . . I find that the older I get, especially as a single person, the harder it is to get things done, to get organized, to stop procrastinating, etc. it’s like a mental block. You know things have to get done but it’s easier to just look away and do something relaxing to help you forget. I turned 70 years old the other day and sometimes I think that if I was 30 years younger, would I be better at decluttering my home? IDK 🤷‍♀️ but I’m trying. I don’t want to leave my loved ones the burden of sorting out the clutter when I pass away.

[@nemesio888]

Made me rethink my bedroom. I have a worktable just beside it, and oftentimes i spent 5hrs typing in it.

[@minimalmiss]

Unless you are rooming with others. Then it's also used for work (from home) eating, and watching Netflix lol. But Its my choice, will try the tips :). If anything it means I should stay more on top of things since it's a one stop shop

[@lisamedeiros7581]

Thank you, just what i needed

[@susantaylor2401]

I rent rooms in my home, so my room is multiple use. It's my office, a place for my dog, and a place for me to read, and study, and a place where i will do exercises and she stretches, a place to watch the programs I'm interested in. It has many purposes

[@meganbarton4411]

1. Clarify the purpose of the room in your mind (Rest and intimacy), what items don't contribute to this? 2. Relocate things that don't belong in the room 3. Begin by clearing the floors' visible area 4. Clear surfaces: tops of furniture 5. Decide how to use storage spaces 6. Pair down the decorations in your room, consider if you have ones that don't need to be there 7. Consider getting rid of some furniture 8. Consider how you are using the under the bed space

[@jodierhea2658]

Thank you Megan! I'm a visual learner so I love knowing what's coming in the video. 😊👏🏼

[@PenelopePeriwinkle]

So I piled my 30 pairs of jeans on the floor. Haven’t worn one pair of jeans in a year. Time to pitch.

[@RJ-hx5nb]

What kind if pants do you wear ??

[@cherrytreeblossom8475]

Sell them on ebay

[@diamondfire8479]

It’s an unusual year

[@cultureal9544]

Do it, less stuff = less laundry = less to fold I LOVE my minimalist life because I have less to clean, less dishes. Done. I don't stress about doing the dishes any more by Hand!

[@karenjanusch7978]

No more *hard pants* !

[@doragemz]

I definitely have some things i need off my wall. It’s time..

[@user-dv1nr9bd3z]

Yes indeed! I do not have anything under my bed.It makes cleaning a breeze. For me,minimalism is a journey and a real eye opener as one transitions through different eras of his life.I discovered a book about minimalism by Dominique moreau I think,when I was eighteen.i do not remember its name,but I immediately signed up for it in my head.I decluttered too much,too fast,not knowing exactly why at the time.I do not regret anything. I am almost 36 now and I have understood so much about myself and am still learning everyday. Minimalism is intentionality and what it means to each one is deeply personal and different.There are no rules. This is one of the best things I ve ever done for myself. When I fall into the "more is better" or "I need it now" trap", I feel it.I get stressed out and impatient.I do not beat myself up.I do make my list of my wants,I even budjet,but then I pause for a few days.Usually, I naturally come up with alternatives and cross off lots of items or things to do off this list. For me,the cursor is how I feel. Minimalism is not a magic pill,it is a philosophy to be adapted to one's soul. Thanks for your videos,I like watching them and I like the simple and direct delivery of it.

[@shirleygeorge6351]

Wow! That was wonderful, Joshua.Thank you.

[@markellinghaus5925]

I've never liked our bedroom because it has a king-size bed, night tables, tall boy dresser (me), dresser with mirror (her) and it's really not big enough for all that. It's always felt cramped. After watching this I realized I can thin out my clothes, get a hanging shelf closet organizer and get rid of my dresser making the room feel much less cramped. This move never even occurred to me until I watched this video. Thanks!

[@lifetrail_hiking_mentoring]

The way you communicate decluttered my mind, a great video, it was soothing and motivational.

[@paulamcauliffe3861]

You won me over. I’ve listened to so many of your videos that I finally subscribed. What was I waiting for? This is all great advice. 🙏🏻

[@cultureal9544]

Got rid of mattress and box spring, sleeping on foam with comforter, with cat next to me, she doesn't jump off bed any more, and we are both very happy. Less to "make up bed" in morning.

[@amandamaggart7211]

Great tips for minimizing the bedroom! I'm sure you've been asked this before, so I apologize if this sounds like a broken record, but I would love to see a tour of your home. Monkey see, monkey do! Lol

[@Anniieee92]

Amazing tips! So helpful!

[@samuelpenn2973]

Always a pleasure to hear from you, and this is very pertinent for me at the moment :-)

[@shitalshah1755]

There are some nice quotes back to wall Please share with us 🙏

[@ByteSizeThoughts]

Cool video. I've started decluttering by going through the kitchen and removed half of our crockery, a set of cutlery and over half our Tupperware. Feels so much better, next step to clear out the bedroom though I will have a challenge to rehome some sentimental items :D

[@annabellecork5791]

Your videos are so helpful thank you so.much

[@helenheggadon6324]

I’ve never let a tv enter the bedroom, and I’m thankful of that. I do have all my cosmetics and jewellery in the bedroom too, that causes a lot of visual clutter for me. I’ve minimised about 60% of it, but there is still a lot I am using up. I’ve arranged it as best I can, but as a woman, and one that’s 50 now, I need a lot of scaffolding! I’d be interested to hear from other women how they’ve managed to de clutter this part of life. There are different creams for different things and make up for different seasons, it seems so hard to make this stuff a manageable amount.

[@michelesusanne1]

free up a dresser drawer or part of one, to store your make up or relocate to the bathroom. Keep what you use most and put the rest in a box. see if you can go a couple weeks only using the essentials. Get rid of what you don't use regularly. Use up what you have before buying anything else.

[@cassandraknight8804]

Keep cosmetics in the bathroom if possible, declutter julery and boxes. It’s funny how your perspective is different when you are ill or/ and have disabilities

[@simini1837]

I have a question that is not intended to be critical but just hopefully inspiring: why do you think you need so much make up and cosmetics because your are 50? Maybe I don't know what I am talking about because I am 43 years old but I only use face wash, sun screen and a little blush everyday. As to jelewellry: better to have a few items you genuinly love than a pile half of which you don't use.

[@helenheggadon6324]

@@simini1837 haha good question. My late mother always used to sing this song... keep young and beautiful, it’s your duty to be beautiful, keep young and beautiful, if you want to be loved. Explains a lot! I used to be able to just use a face cream and lip gloss when I was younger, but after an early menopause (started at 38) my skin has changed a lot! And I like to look nice. I like the idea of clearing a drawer

[@JamieM470]

@@simini1837 "Better to have a few (jewelry) items you genuinely love than a pile half of which you don't use." Thank you. I needed to hear this. Going to declutter costume jewelry now.

[@paul78399]

I totally agree Joshua you know your doing something right when it makes you feel better very helpful advice also a very Pleasant video thanks god bless 🙏

[@tikoy1955]

Good video and information.

[@josecolon2449]

Instinctively i did most of these, but is nice to get reassurance. Nice video!

[@asianangel5400]

Happiness is created by having items that are useful and purposeful for the environment you want to create. Tidiness and a clutter free home surely creates a calming environment. But most importantly it is vital to create a system that allows you to focus on the environment I am creating. Its a lifestyle I must be intentional about each day. Love the tips. Thank you.

[@charlielanguellholt3877]

Hello how are you doing 😊😊😊

[@olivia9066]

I was decluttering my bedroom today😊👍❤

[@kimberlyreeb3595]

This video is so awesome, I will be getting that app today...Can hardly wait to start this journey..Thanks a million!!!!

[@VaibhavBain]

Number 6 was really nice 😁

[@HTN2728]

Thanks you

[@Bongaaa_]

This video has been so helpful. Thank you so much.