No don’t rename and move your videos! I just found you and by watching your old videos, I understand you……and me too. You are real, and have time to declutter. Get your bedroom done and then when that happens, you will have a peaceful room. Read one book every 2 weeks and after a year that is 26 books read. After reading each book, leave it on a bench or in a coffee shop for someone else to find. Take care of yourself❤
@OrianaChristina Жыл бұрын
Hi Grace ☺️ I think we all love your videos because they are so realistic and down to earth! We appreciate your honest thoughts and I look forward to your videos each week and feel like I’m sharing the (up and down) decluttering journey with a friend ☺️ I live on quite a busy main road (in New Zealand) and I often put donations out for people to pick up, it’s really heart warming seeing people get excited to pick up some free goodies, decluttering is not all bad 😋 Thank you again for sharing!
@gracenevitt Жыл бұрын
omg that's amazing!! thanks for sharing💗 I'm so excited to live in NZ!!
@niki.anddog11 ай бұрын
I like the realistic, “chaotic” videos, and i like when people talk through what they are doing. I have executive dysfunction too and like watching people like me declutter. What you do makes sense.
@gracenevitt11 ай бұрын
thank you!! this means a lot 💗
@melanieneill3398 Жыл бұрын
I think stylish minimalism is pretty fake. Real life is messy! I think your minimalism should be called Grace Full Minimalism. Giving yourself grace while decluttering is the best approach imo. Keep it up girl!
@gracenevitt Жыл бұрын
thank you so much!! 💗
@ranyaadraoui94132 ай бұрын
I think its a choice , it doesnt have this or the other
@becky80597 ай бұрын
Minimalism is just an incredibly helpful tool for messy people - I hate cleaning it's started to take too long so I just started getting rid of stuff I didn't want to move and put back 😂
@gracenevitt7 ай бұрын
this is SO real LOL
@user-em7mc7vc6t6 ай бұрын
I need videos like this! I live alone, work a lot and every week is exhausting. These videos are like chatting with a friend, it helps make cleaning feel less terrible. Thanks! ♥
@gracenevitt6 ай бұрын
that makes me so happy that they're comforting to you!!! sending you so much loveee 💗
@PaigeTurnerASMR Жыл бұрын
I’m right there with you!!! This past weekend we took to car loads full of stuff to donate! I’m done with stuff I don’t need, want, or use! You go girl!!!😊❤
@TB-qy1et Жыл бұрын
Grace, you‘re doing a great job. I can understand very well that it must be really difficult for you having to work around all the things that aren‘t yours in your appartment. When I got rid of most of my stuff it was because of a strong desire to feel light and being able to move easily. I think this is your reason, too, as you said before. But in your situation it’s difficult because you have to deal also with things you didn’t ask for (the stuff that was already there and has to stay because of other people‘s feelings. So my first impulse was: Take all the furniture and stuff out that doesn‘t belong to YOUR idea of the appartment and put it in a room you maybe don’t use that much (if there is one) and lock it. In my opinion I would rather accept having less space to live in (by turning one room or just a part of one room into a storage) than having to see stuff all the time that isn‘t mine. Maybe you also have a basement you could use. I really love your videos because you’re so honest and real. Have a great day.
@gracenevitt Жыл бұрын
unfortunately there already is a small room that is full to the brim of extra furniture and such. I should probably see what I can do to organize it (again) and see what else I can put in there though! haha
@lenavonstein9671 Жыл бұрын
Grace, thank you for being REAL. It is surely not for everyone to get rid of 95÷ of the stuff they own. Being real makes you much more relatable. I'm with you on the game. There's a place in my apartment currently stacked with boxes I need to go through. We got this.
@gracenevitt Жыл бұрын
thank you so much!! and yes! we absolutely got this 💪🏼
@shandalie8741 Жыл бұрын
Thats prob why I like watching you and the carla project 😂chaotic decluttering. I like the name actually lol. Describes you ❤ I think we are just so done w stuff weighing us down that we just wanna move on from it and skip to what we actually want. So I can understand the need to declutter and try to be more intentional and to also just save money just to get where we need to go. Youre doing good girl! Keep it up!
@gracenevitt Жыл бұрын
thank you so much!!!
@An_w-ji4vt Жыл бұрын
In fact, we love it if you "just" take us around your house and talk to us. It'd even be motivating if you just get rid of one thing and just spend the rest of the video talking.
@gracenevitt Жыл бұрын
this makes me feel so much better LOL sometimes I probably overthink my videos because I almost didn't post this one!! I thought it would be too boring to watch🥲
@wunschbrunnen686 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos because they are way more relatable to my own minimalism journey compared to the 'stylish minimalists'
@littleleafy Жыл бұрын
I also love the Carla Project. 😊
@cactus108147 ай бұрын
Would love to see empties videos from you! they are always so inspiring! :) Thanks for another fantastic video
@gracenevitt7 ай бұрын
I'll add empties to my monthly wrap-up videos each month!! if I have any hehe
@JenKimBlankenship8 ай бұрын
Watching you declutter motivated me to declutter my apartment too ❤
@adriane__shine8 ай бұрын
Very realistic and relatable 🫶🏻✨
@HannaLeora_ Жыл бұрын
Hey Grace, new subscriber here! I have definitely had the same feeling as you of wanting to throw away everything and start over. I don't have that feeling too much anymore, but it is still an exciting thought of a fresh start. I know what you mean about certain influencers who show the more 'aesthetic' version of minimalism which is not realistic for most people - and is even wasteful! Minimalism is what you make it and no number of material objects will make or break what defines you as a minimalist. I love this quote: ""Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful. " from William Morris I think that should be the real definition of minimalism, only owning what brings you joy and/or is functional for your life... no matter how many things that might mean. 😄
@gracenevitt Жыл бұрын
I love this so much!! thank you for this 💗
@Amz11_139 ай бұрын
When I adopted minimalism, I focused so much on that label I put on myself and I ended up thinking so much more about stuff on a regular basis than I ever did...which goes against the idea of minimalism in the first place. Since I've given up the label minimalist, I've definitely obtained more stuff but I try my very best to be intentional about what I'm bringing into my home. And I find that now I don't focus on 'stuff' anymore like I used to when I called myself a minimalist.
@letyv4444 Жыл бұрын
Yes, decluttering is a process. I started back in 2016 and I finally feel like I have less stuff, like I’m finally able to see more space. Your videos are great, I enjoy them ☺️
@PriyankaYadav-lt5ml Жыл бұрын
Yes it's very soothing to see less stuff around us❤ clutter suffocate us
@gracenevitt Жыл бұрын
thank you !!
@Claire84838 ай бұрын
I feel exactly the same re the 95% decluttering thing! I feel like I'm always on the hunt to get rid of more as I am looking to move some time next year. Unfortunately I have different hobbies that mean I have 'stuff' and feel like I'm as minimal as I can be in each category at the moment. Maybe I'll change my mind in the future if I no longer use them, though.
@masonpines8345 Жыл бұрын
Grace, I have always been moving my whole life. Moving houses that is. And I only take with me what I need, like clothes and a phone and that’s it. It might be hard for someone who doesn’t move but you’ll get used to it I believe in you!
@user-mp9wd2bh1n24 күн бұрын
I like this style video!!
@PACMPR9 ай бұрын
I watched another vlog awhile back where someone wanted to get down to their true roots in minimalism so they lived in a hotel for one month to learn what they truly needed. They talked about how they couldn’t pair down when they still lived in the same place where the used to have excess. The only way to break away from the remembrance of what they had, they had to move to a location temporarily that had nothing but furniture.
@gracenevitt9 ай бұрын
that's very interesting!!!
@katylupien67004 ай бұрын
I love this video. I completely feel the same way. I am easily overwhelmed by stuff in my house. My husband and family are not minimalist but I am. I am constantly getting rid of my things but it never seems to help. This video helps me realize I am not alone thank you . ❤
@gracenevitt4 ай бұрын
💗💗
@inspiringsimple Жыл бұрын
When I first started decluttering in 2014 I was SO overwhelmed because my heart really had a lot of trauma. I of course didn’t know this at the time and I don’t regret any of the decluttering. I regret (in a minor way) being so hard on myself and giving myself no grace. If I could go back I would still declutter (and probably even more than I did) but I would have more firmly adopted the “no thanks” mentality when getting new (or second hand) STUFF. ESPECIALLY someone else’s cast offs. I’d be a better gate keeper with what was coming in. I also sometimes struggle with bringing new stuff in that I DO want. Again I need to process my feelings. Ask myself “why do I feel this way?” “Why am I feeling like it is WRONG or right”. Really connecting with my feelings has been the most challenging part of living a more simple life.
@gracenevitt Жыл бұрын
thank you for sharing! I definitely relate to being a "gatekeeper" about what comes in. I've been trying hard to be very careful about my purchases and if this new item can reduce the amount of things I buy in the future. ie: I just ordered a kindle so that I can stop buying so many books! lol
@inspiringsimple Жыл бұрын
@@gracenevitt I actually bought 7 books from the thrift store yesterday. They were $1 each and I felt those familiar ‘guilt’ feelings come up. It’s a real balance between finding the freedom to do what you want and also to try hard to be mindful and thoughtful etc. I have wasted so much time on social media over the last 20 years that I am retraining myself to read for pleasure more. If $7 of books helps me then I think that’s fine. Plus they were all books I could pass along when done or that would be great for homeschooling etc.
@gracenevitt Жыл бұрын
I think that's totally valid!! it's definitely a fine line to walk between buying something bc it's cheap and buying something bc it's healthier for you than social media! or maybe it's both! I found myself buying cheap books that seemed "interesting enough" and I still have about 30 of them on my bookshelf unread. I'd say don't be too hard on yourself if you have a plan to pass them along or donate after.
@findingpeace3963 Жыл бұрын
Loved your video! You gave me motivation to declutter my things.
@jaminxc143 Жыл бұрын
You're doing amazing!!
@taysialefaber Жыл бұрын
Absolutely feel the same way. About to rent a uhaul. Mercury must be in Gatorade or something
@gracenevitt Жыл бұрын
I think it actually is 😂😅
@kateFGMP Жыл бұрын
I decluttered my moms kitchen in January. But in her head all the empty space, and empty surface must be filled. She bought a lot of new useless things, and decoration that doesn’t match, but looks cute alone. All the cabinets are a mess. I’m done.
@gracenevitt Жыл бұрын
I totally get it!! my mom has been watching my videos and trying to declutter but the garage is still .... wild. maybe I can do a video on it the next time I visit her LOL minimalism or decluttering is a major mindset shift, and sadly, just getting things it isn't going to change the fact that she sees empty space as "space to be filled".. most people are the same way
@margarettownsley950011 ай бұрын
Hi Grace I’ve just found your channel and subscribed I’ve been on a minimalist journey for one year now and I’m still not organised but I’m much better than I was a year ago I couldn’t get moving out my own way with clutter it was very overwhelming I’m hoping by the end of November I can feel in control of clutter and I’m hoping to be more organised and moving on to making my own cleaning and beauty products instead of buying chemical ones and hopefully add in some control over my diet by being more in the moment and mindful as I feel I’m cluttering my health it’s a journey one step at a time it’s not a marathon but as long as I keep going and be consistent I’m hopeful I will get there thank you for sharing your journey
@christineg6123 Жыл бұрын
I love stuff so I buy second hand for a smaller environmental impact but it's still a struggle.
@gracenevitt Жыл бұрын
I get it!! I'm the same way. just trying to buy less at this point. second hand or not 😅
@angiesteele1107 Жыл бұрын
Hi Grace. Minimalism isnt getting rid of everything, its removing things from your life you know longer have a purpose for..
@gracenevitt Жыл бұрын
this is very true!!!
@angiesteele1107 Жыл бұрын
@@gracenevitt I don't know about you, but when I started my minimalism journey there was always the question of " what if I need it" or " maybe I'll use it someday" but that day never came and years ltr it's still untouched. If you don't use it you don't need it
@gracenevitt Жыл бұрын
this is a great point and something I think a lot of people in general struggle with!! I'm currently walking that line right now while getting down to the more nitty gritty stuff at this point in my decluttering process.
@ForestFury101 Жыл бұрын
Ifeel the same way. Constantly want to throw everything away. Since you live in NYC can you but a box out that says FREE with stuff in it?
@gracenevitt Жыл бұрын
I honestly could, but I'm also part of a Buy Nothing group. which is basically the same thing as putting a box that says free outside,, but on the internet LOL
@madeleinepousar Жыл бұрын
I was thinking don´t you have some kind of storage space? maybe pack things up that you don´t want and put it in storage? Love your videos!
@gracenevitt Жыл бұрын
there's a small room in our apartment that we use as a storage space basically, but it's mainly full of wood, things we're using for our renovations, and some furniture that isn't ours that we aren't using. ideally I don't want to get a storage space bc it costs money and I'd rather get rid of more of my stuff to make space for whatever's here than do that 😩
@rayeof_light Жыл бұрын
I loved this video. Love your content. So relatable. Ahh several things you said I'm just like YES! I've mostly donated or posted stuff on a buy nothing group. Some really great stuff haha as ppl have told me. But there have been. A few things I've tried to sell because just how much they cost and hoping to get back like 5% of what I paid 😅 but literally I've only been able to sell 2 things. And even though I could really use the extra $. I'm one bad day away from just posting them as free.
@gracenevitt Жыл бұрын
THIS!!! literally this!! I am so tired of holding on to my dang roller skates LOL I'm holding on until Christmas and then getting rid of everything. I just donated (instead of sold) some wool overcoats bc I was so tired of the space they were taking up 🥲 I'd say set a time limit (or hold on till the holidays like me and hope people will buy discounted stuff for their loved ones) and then just say goodbye lol
@rayeof_light Жыл бұрын
Yes!! Ah lol no one in my real life gets it. That's a good idea to put a deadline on it. I might do the same, around Christmas. Because when things are for sale they take up even more mental space than before.
@onion3150 Жыл бұрын
Just a random suggestion but maybe you can list it as pay what you want, so you can at least get a little something out of it 🤷🏽♀️
@valeriah.4048 Жыл бұрын
I think getting rid of 95% of your stuff might only be possible for people who own an incredible amount of (excess) items. So if you already own less, well 95% is probably gonna leave you with very little. Besides, I think you‘re rocking minimalism and decluttering anyways!!
@gracenevitt Жыл бұрын
thank you!! I know that realistically that is true but I can't wait to start fresh and minimize for the NZ move!! I think it's just that being able to start over with 100% intention is something I'm so ready for.
@Sophie-kn3gh Жыл бұрын
Great video!
@avrilewing Жыл бұрын
I get that you have belongings that are not yours/boyfriend. It’s ok to push them all into an unused less used space and to claim the place as your own. You two are paying the rent after all. Well done btw
@gracenevitt Жыл бұрын
I'm going to try to organize the unused space in my apartment so that I can potentially fit more things in there and have slightly less to interact with in our day-to-day life
@ivyvelasquez4156 Жыл бұрын
Part of the journey videos! Hope you like this name.
@tildemercurykareland9576 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the transparency! I struggle with minimalism, mostly because I will never accomplish the ‘getting rid of 90% of my belongings’ I also have a hard time accepting that I have things that I really love 🫠 It’s a constant battle between those two 😵💫
@gracenevitt Жыл бұрын
keep the things you love!! I'm at the point where I'm trying to get rid of the things I'm holding on to and still don't regularly reach for