BENEFITS OF MINIMALISM » + common minimalism mistake

[@PickUpLimes]

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[@dreama8168]

"Dont carry around what you no longer need, whether it's in your pocket, in your home, or in your HEART." This was what I needed to hear today

[@cv9582]

Well said

[@ays7466]

Read this while listening to her say that. Definitely thought about something in my heart that I shouldn't hold onto

[@flobeeonekinobee2353]

Asya Nigdelioglu I wish I could get my ex wife out of my head/heart never see her ever again never but we have a child

[@paulbenish]

I liked the video as soon as I heard that

[@leoraphoenix2893]

Yes love it 😊🖒❤

[@georgeandrews2839]

In the military my whole "household" had to fit in one duffel bag. Everyone ought to try it at least once in their life ( the duffel bag, not the military ).

[@sluggo206]

When I was in high school my cousin came to stay with us, with all her posessions in a VW Rabbit. That has been my figurative goal ever since. My current posessions are 2-3 pickup truck fuls becuase I have a bed, desk, and bookcase. But I try to keep everything light and easy to move.

[@Retiree1992]

An Army Retiree I truly appreciated our moves or PCS. You were allowed a certain amount of weight for moving. As an Army medical personnel I totally lived for eight months with duffel bag, rucksack and a small military cross body satchel for important notes to writing tools and maps. Now stagnant I’m purging like a move is coming up 🧚‍♂️

[@Robert-vk6bs]

I have one rule: don’t pack what you can’t carry

[@wilhelmina8843]

LOL

[@KyaraJones]

Hey Sadia, You are definitely one of the most well mannered, well spoken, intelligent women I ve watched on KZbin, and Your channel has quickly become my favourite! :) Thank you for the lovely content! :) have a great day Lovely!

[@PickUpLimes]

Beyond happy to read this, Kyara! Thank you so much for the lovely message. I am indeed having a wonderful day with all these encouraging comments - hope you too are having a magical day. xo ~S

[@riasb]

yes yess

[@margoblankenberg3310]

your voice is so calming :)

[@noreens1896]

KyaraJones I agree with your comments! She is calm and poised! I enjoyed the video. New subbie. 👍😊

[@Cristobels-Green-Boots]

All the above! 🙏

[@ShelleyOurian]

I am actually starting on this journey of minimalism, and for me, it's not just de-cluttering and going through your material possessions. It's also about making more room for meaningful social experiences with friends and family. And yes, I agree that having less clutter makes you feel less stressed.

[@PickUpLimes]

Amen - love it :)

[@my_world_by_Lu]

"organized clutter is still clutter" love your videos and messages! 😍 I am in the declutering process😥very hard and overwhelming to begin... big hug from Portugal 😘

[@PickUpLimes]

Thanks so much, Luci. Take it bit-by-bit if you can, so it doesn't overwhelm you so much. Wishing you the best of luck with your decluttering process!

[@soyo7482]

Good luck! It gets worse before it gets better :)

[@ccristiii]

i moved into my first apartment with my husband and I slowly realized that stuff makes me stressed. more and more I love this minimalist style.

[@oOdorieOo]

I have unconsciously building towards a minimalist lifestyle in the past few months, without naming it or researching any techniques. I'm glad to find out that it's actually a thing recently. One other benefit I would list: by having more money, I finally could start donating to causes I believe are important (in my case it's supporting education in developing countries and helping North Korean refugees). Before I always thought I just do not have enough money to give it away for free, but once you cut down the unnecessary stuff, suddenly money becomes less of an issue.

[@blue_cameron]

oOdorieOo been*

[@idunnn.h.3792]

My mother has an entire attic full of stuff - and she doesn't really need any of it. So this summer, she will actually pay me to sort out everything into piles (selling, throwing away, donating and keeping). I think that's gonna be a fun process, and an oportunity for a fresh start with less clutter in both physical, mental and emotional space!

[@flufflepuffle]

It's true that minimalism decreases stress. I'm ADHD, and with that come tics. Mine was biting my nails when I feel even a little anxious. I've been a minimalist for only 2 months, but I've found that with a more organized life there's always a stable pillar to lean on no matter what else is going on. I no longer worry about my nails being too short because I no longer bite them, and have learned organization through no longer pushing myself to organize all the things I had and keep them organized. P.S.: My relationship with my parents (which was horrible) has sharply improved.

[@carolinedrinkwater8237]

Same here.

[@terricarter8820]

Yesterday was watching a minimalist video and they said have one one room that is your calm zone. A place where you read etc.. Also if you want to see how it works look to be minimalist clear all the worksurfaces in your house/ apartment for a week or two to see how it felt.

[@katievee222]

When my husband and I were starting out we struggled finiacially sooooo bad and hardly anything to our name. I remember feeling envious of people who were having yard sales because I felt like they were so secure, having everything they needed that they had plenty to get rid of. As we continued to work hard I obsessed over creating a beautiful home that would be our safe haven and in doing that I bought A LOT of stuff I felt we "needed." 10 years and 2 kids later I looked around and felt like we were drowning in nothing but stuff and the light bulb went off. As a homemaker I would spend every single day cleaning only to wake up and have to do it all over again. It wasn't that were slobs, we simply had too much. It has taken me almost a full year of purging and I think I am close to getting it right for us and our home has never felt more like home.❤

[@tslilbearshoppe9870]

you sound like me! Isn't it a good feeling to purge, you help others and you help yourself. Congrats!

[@shareenhappiwifelife4032]

I agree, when you have so much it’s so easy to spend everyday cleaning and decluttering

[@SingingSuperstar28]

I feel that because my parents too have had to struggle financially they too have difficulties getting rid of things. Our cellar is full of things that haven't been touched for years but they can't bring themselves to throw it away. Being able to live a minimalist life, especially the getting rid of stuff part is definitely a privilege

[@gwb9044]

Now YOU can do the yard sales, being and feeling safe.

[@itsreallymefyi]

I'm totally a nester, and I enjoy having things all over my home that I've collected from travels or have been gifted from friends on their travels... but recently I have been preparing for a move and realized I had an overwhelming amount of "stuff". I've started to declutter and reorganize and while I can't say I'm going to be a minimalist at any point in my life, your videos definitely have helped me quite a bit. I just wanted to say I appreciate your videos, and thank you for making them! I may not be your exact demo, but I still find them inspiring and helpful. I hope you continue to make them, and I wish you well! 💕

[@PickUpLimes]

Thank you so much! Minimalist or not, you're making a transition towards what feels best to you, and that's the point! Wishing you all the best as you continue your journey. And enjoy the move! :)

[@neemasingh7914]

You are so real , so peaceful, in the way u speak the way you prepare the video... everything minimal and to the point , no makeup no edm music background no fancy talking and expressions...we need KZbinrs like you. Thanks for your efforts. Keep it up . Love from India.

[@silvanovieirajr]

Just great! Another benefit of minimalism for me is better decision making. When you have less thing to choose from, you don't spend too much time thinking about what you want and then free your mind to focus on what really matters ;) Greetings from Brazil

[@PickUpLimes]

Amen, Silvano! ❤

[@zicob2536]

I love the #4. "Don't carry around what you no longer need, whether it's in your home, in your home, or in your heart." Thank you.

[@ayo_k32]

I need to adopt a minimalist lifestyle. I have too much stuff and I feel like it's affecting my psychological freedom.

[@PickUpLimes]

It can certainly do that. A video coming very soon is "minimalism for beginners" - you may find this one helpful. Wishing you the best of luck! With love, S

[@ayo_k32]

Thank you!! And thanks for making these incredible videos! I'm going to send it to my mother as well.

[@peacewithin0186]

Yes. You're right. It does affect psychological freedom. It sure affects mine. I didn't know that. Until I started decluttering.

Just love what you said about happiness "Happiness is about being, not having", but also being grateful about what you have today... Love it!! 🙌🏻

[@manybalby1724]

I've adopted minimalism into my life when I was 17. I'm 21 now and I can't imagine living my life any other way.💙

[@fatimas9144]

I'm 18 years and I'll start decluttering & minimalism lifestyle . thank you for inspiring me 💛 very big love from iraq✨

[@alyssawilliams4404]

Thank you so much for this amazing video, I'd like to call myself a minimalist even though I'm only 14 none of my friends or family understands how great it feels to only have items i love and use regularly :). You inspire me to be the best I can be thank you :)

[@PickUpLimes]

Alyssa, if you're starting this way of living at 14 you are going to be the source of inspiration for many people for the rest of your years. Some people won't get it - but those that do will be grateful to you for sharing this way of living with them. Keep with it! With love, S.

[@alyssawilliams4404]

Pick Up Limes thank you so much x :)

[@sudharamakrishnan5766]

My daughter will be 14 soon and she too doesn't seem to need anything. She will never ask me to buy anything for her. In fact I coax her to buy this and that. She is just happy with whatever she has.

[@alyssawilliams4404]

Sudha Mohan it's a good life to live :)

[@alyssawilliams4404]

sherlock ackerman aw thank you I hope you have a fantastic day and keep doing what your doing :)

[@piusais721]

100% agree posessions only become a burden, and does not make one feel really happy in the long run.

[@shushuchan2913]

this is a really beautiful and uplifting video, it needs more recognition. I'm so sharing this with my friends right now (:

[@PickUpLimes]

Thanks very much, Shushu!

[@Saadia01]

Pick Up Limes so nice to see a fellow namesake making great content on KZbin. Love your videos and poise- you have a new subscriber :)

[@LaraJoannaJarvis]

I've recently been working my way around my house and I have loved the affect it has on every day processes. putting on my make up is now a joy, I love having everything in its place! xx

[@ionamoss]

So glad to have found your channel! It feels like a lovely calm oasis in the craziness of KZbin.

[@PickUpLimes]

Thank you, Iona. Such a sweet comment ❤

[@irongirlrocks2618]

pick up limes channel is better than that jenny mustard weirdo with no eyebrows

[@paigeroberson2083]

I've started using your 30 Days To Minimalism decluttering checklist. I honestly feel happier, less stressed, and I'm so much more productive at home and at work even with a 2 month old baby. I'm shocked. I wish I had adopted this lifestyle sooner.

[@tyroneehealthfitness7842]

Been a "minimalist" my entire adult life (longer tbh). Can't stand clutter. I need space and for things to be organized. I've always gotten rid of things I didn't need or want anymore. Top notch video and channel btw. Liked and subscribed👍

[@PickUpLimes]

Thanks so much, Tyrone! :D

[@nikkil764]

I find I get a rush each time I bring my stuff to a local charity as I declutter. Just knowing they are going to homes where they will be used and loved is so uplifting. I only keep what I find truly beautiful. When I look around my home, everything is beautiful. That beauty isn’t diluted by less lovely things and clutter.

[@anya_etasia]

"When we start consuming, there is no end" that hit me hard 🤤

[@eldsflamma8286]

Last year I started 2 declutter my life and this year I have adopted it into my every day life 2 think less is more and it has changed so much 2 the better! Even the way I think has changed and I am a way more happier person and I love it😊

[@happyfeet6493]

Loved number 4, don't carry clutter in pocket, home and heart 😉

[@sunisteph]

I am so grateful I found your channel, because all the topics that you are talking about are those I have been gravitating toward in the last few months and have improved my sense of happiness and well-being: minimalism, nutrition, self-care. Thank you

[@hariveda]

@Sadia There were times i used to have one of the common mistakes you mentioned and i thought minimalism was a borderline OCD. But now after having read many books and listened to lectures on higher consciousness, awareness and self realization, they say the same thing. That's in fact one of the rudimentary steps: de-cluttered space is a de-cluttered mind and detach to materialistic possessions. Knowingly or unknowingly, you're opening the portals to higher consciousness through you're videos to you're subscribers. Kudos!

[@PickUpLimes]

So beautifully said, Hariveda. Thank you for sharing this :)

[@eleonoras8132]

I've adopted a minimalist life after a major relocation abroad that helped me see how much stuff I had piled up not because I didn't need that but because my home was too small so instead enjoying my sewing machine or my water colors I just kept them in boxes with the result that I 've never been able to use them and they took space that I probably would enjoyed more. I agree with all the benefits you mentioned and I'd like to share that minimalism is the key especially if you live in small houses or you've rent a room in a big city.

[@teekayrezeaumerah]

Your voice is so calming and the content is on point. Minimalism is a true blessing

[@heynihao]

I love how you phrase "happiness is a state of being" it really resonates within me. Thank you.

[@DeirdreKnight1]

I loved this and as I'm currently doing the whole downsizing from a large family home to a townhouse or apartment I've learned that I can fall out of love with my stuff because it means freedom from all the associated complications.

[@PickUpLimes]

Happy to hear you enjoyed it - thanks for the comment :) Best of luck with the move to your new home and the freedom that may come with it!

[@TheAndrusko]

I've definitely adopted more of a minimalist approach to my wardrobe, kitchen and bathroom. I am slowly taking my time to run out of all of my beauty products and think 'did I enjoy using that product until the end or was it a chore?' or 'would i repurchase this item full price or is there something else more ethical and cost effective that i can replace it with'. For me this will be a long journey as I feel more at home in a decorated space but I really love the change in mindset between need and want. I also love the freedom of less choice in clothing and learning about myself and what I actually wear, use and eat when I avoid following fleeting trends. It feels more grounding. Your video content is brilliant! Keep up the good work xo

[@norygarcia8798]

Hi Sadia, I just found your videos and they have been a true Godsend. I have always considered myself a maximalist, but I have found that as you mentioned in your videos having so much "stuff" is just cluttering my life and for some time now I've been overwhelmed with it all. Recently I thought to myself "I need to de-clutter, so where do I begin"? I cringe when I say that I have just redecorated our home after our oldest daughter moved out. Well this video put it all into perspective for me. I don't have to have nothing just what I need and what is that? For me it's simplicity, believe me when I say that's hard for me to say! So thank you, for helping me on the first step to my "De-Cluttered" life! Ps. I'm the only maximalist in the family. 🙂

[@juebasu3166]

I just needed this reminder which has come to me at the right time . For last couple of days I was feeling so exhausted and feeling so out of focused . My energy was getting depleted by doing unproductive things . Suddenly I realized that my life is full of things which I don't need and they are everywhere, from my bathroom to my kitchen. Once I have started cleaning them , I am feeling so fresh from inside.

[@regularsizecourtney9831]

We love this! Spending less time working so hard to pay for the next best thing means more time for what we truly love doing, like making TouTube videos about minimalism and living simply. (;

[@PickUpLimes]

Hehe, you know it ;)

[@Rfpepe7295]

I have tried minimizing a few times over the last number of years to various levels of success. I am about to try again and stumbled on your channel and you calm and reasoned voice and authenticity resonated with me. I am going home today to start the process and I have you to thank....

[@jenniebeez]

Thank you, I loved this video! the best part of minimalism for me is that it's decreased my anxiety and stopped me from wanting extra things. I also no longer play the comparison game which is a huge bonus!

[@PickUpLimes]

Decreased anxiety is HUGE - happy to hear you've benefited from this too :)

[@stephpavone]

I just discovered your KZbin channel and am in love. My weekends are constantly filled with cleaning, laundry and moving the same objects around and around because I can’t seem to make myself commit to letting them go-I looked at my space with fresh eyes and realized my tabletops are always cluttered by the end of the week because the places I would store these items are filled with things I haven’t looked at or used in months. Your videos have really inspired me helped me formulate a game plan to tackle my more minimalist goals and aspirations. There is so much lifestyle social media out there that can just make me feel less or envious, your channel is inspiring, motivating and informative without being condescending. Thank you, I cant wait to dive into the rest of your channel. Cheers!

[@kaushilathilakasiri8061]

Hi, impressive. you are practicing and preaching the core of Buddhism. Did you know that and did not mention it deliberately ? it is so amazing to see one practicing buddhist way of living with such clarity in mind of the concept without the label of a religion . How did you learn all this?

[@pearl9831]

why this is buddhism? thank u

[@nicklemen]

Pearl a main focus of Buddhism is detaching from the material world and everything else, as well as recognizing the impermanency of life. So minimalism tends to have a Buddhism-vibe to it. Although minimalism is not necessarily Buddhist in and of itself.

[@Blue-zb2zg]

I really appreciate your perspective, Sadia. Minimalism really makes me crazy- because I am one of those people who says that I'll never be a minimalist. I'm an artist, which means that I keep things around as art supplies when I feel inspired to create things. I appreciate your comment on "not having too little items, but having just the right amount." I feel like the minimalist would say "You only need 1 paintbrush." and the excessor* or hoarder would say "You need 5 paintbrushes." I can say I need 2 paintbrushes-that is enough. It's empowering! Thank you for your thoughts & inspiration.

[@kaitlin5304]

You are an incredibly beautiful person inside and out.

[@PickUpLimes]

Thank you, Kaitlin :)

[@LathaLukose]

sadia your voice is calming also brought me to tears... i wanted to share. .. we had very few things before, slept on a mattress on the floor had few dishes, just enough clothes... we moved to our home country... my family was sorry for me... they thought and constantly pushed me and eventually us to conform to their norms.. i feel if i was not a mom i would have stuck to my minimaliat ways... but having kids made me fearful for them... oh they will feel bad and hate me bcos i made them live with less... there were a few relatives and kids and my friends who thought we were poor hence we were not cool... now i am back to clearing the clutter from my life... things i never wanted...as i let go i am finding freedom, i am finding happiness, love and a meaning to live... we have more time as a family... we have time to ourselves... and i am getting my health back.. There is no looking back now

[@Alejandra_.]

"It isn't the lack of something, but the perfect amount" That's the best way to explain it, I love it 💜

[@Dakota-Rose]

I'm in a decluttering process. It's harder than I thought. Just the fact to let go of things. I take it room by room. And watch inspirational videos. I discovered yours today. I see such tranquillity and peace in your videos. I hope to reach that state at home too

[@TheNotBusyLife]

I loved this video! Your production quality is amazing! Living with less really does make me much happier! New sub!

[@PickUpLimes]

Thanks so much for the kind words - very happy to hear you enjoyed it :)

[@peacewithin0186]

I just discovered the minimalist vids! I have decluttered my bedroom. I feel so much better!! I was so stressed! I'm even on anti anxiety meditation. I can't believe how minimalism has calmed my mind. Thank you so much!!

[@ricardomagath3640]

thank you for your tips these are new perspectives specially for people like me with a busy lifestyle, my home looks like a stockroom where stuff just gets dumped wherever. i find it a very heavy and unpleasant sight specially when coming home from work. will try some of the things you mentioned here im positive they will help out. 👍🏻

[@chrisfry436]

Very much enjoyed the calming nature of this video and thoughts to ponder from you!! My Mother is a hoarder and even though we had to deal with allll of her stuff when she went into a care home, she is hoarding in her care home now!!! everything she can pile around herself to make a little world of her own so that my younger sister must go in once a month and fix the mess.. I recently retired and had to pack away things for a remodeling job in my house and after a few months realized I did not have to get one thing out of storage, so it was an awakening for me and I am in the process of a cleaner, stress free, just what I need/enjoy lifestyle. I feel like I have tendencies of my Mother and try not to go to the extreme of purging to nothing, and your video was so very nice in the "organized clutter is still clutter" got me to changing the way I think of my minimalism, I honestly did not realize the stress these things did cause me and just took a good hard look and decided what I wanted to do. Thank you.

[@SaudenaRotina]

Great tips! Thank you. Minimalism is also a healthy way of life :)

[@ninatretiakova7388]

I do not remember how I discovered your channel, but I cannot get enough of it! Your voice is so soothing, and your smile is illuminating. Thank you Sadia

[@sirraulo9002]

maybe the quote here is "The things you own ends up owning you"

[@JasmineTamBeautyChannel]

3:15 You are so right! As a neat and organize freek, I have been wasted so much of my time and energy. I don't really need to be "MORE" organize, all I really need is less staff. Less staff means, easier to clean, less to organize and less to store. And generaly less mess! Thank you so much for this video! ❤

[@flobeeonekinobee2353]

When I got divorced I lived in my best friends spare room with just clothes and a few personal items it was heaven

[@thelmalee4793]

thank you for info. on minimalism. two weeks ago my house was looking sad and old..too many things from travelling..I statyed to slowly give away stuff that and painted my house soft pastel colors and white ceiling..now I just feel free of clutter and my family are happier and comfortable.

[@bottledmoss]

I’m only 13 but I already know when I’m older minimalism is definitely the path I’m going down.

[@kayleehauge9104]

Megan Kamysz , Me too! I’m in high school and have gotten rid of half my stuff. My family thinks I’m crazy!

[@clairewillow6475]

I read this as 31 at first and I was like aw only 31! That’s older than me. Then I realized it says only 13 😂 Yup that’s definitely young 🙈 Good job finding this already!

[@ConnieRiet]

I've been a minimalist for over 12 years. I love your advice.

[@J276]

At the age of 19, I joined veganism. At the age of 23, I discovered minimalism.

[@J276]

@You are beautifulI try to make my bedroom clutter free but need more knowledge on how to let go of the things I don't really need.

[@emilia971]

I became a Vegan at age 15 and a year ago at age 20 Ive discovered minimalism :)

[@J276]

@@emilia971 You're a lot better than I am.

[@emilia971]

Haha no, Ive Just started earlier :D

[@J276]

@@emilia971 have you heard of the documentary minimalism? If not go and watch it. It's pretty badass

[@evelinaalcazar3787]

I'm so happy I found this video! I am currently moving, and wanted to become more minimalist, especially since I'm moving from sharing a small apartment bedroom to my own room, I didn't want to expand and start buying stuff to fill up the space. But I was feeling so frustrated and disheartened with how many things I felt I had but couldn't let go. This video reminded me of the actual reasons you should hold onto something or why it's okay to let go. And reminded me that there is more than just being stuck in that cycle of owning and therefore being. But rather to just be on ones own and feel gratitude for everything. Thanks for making this doll. Your awareness inspired awareness within me.

[@janellebryan8604]

love that - happiness is a state of being not having!

[@boglarkabaksay3523]

You're such an inspiring woman! I truly feel like you're supporting me through your videos - to achieve my goals and slowly transform my lifestyle into minimalism. I've sold a bunch of stuff so far and donated a lot, too. Makes me so happy to (for the first time in my student life) have some money on my bank account, haha! Also, I've found a new hobby: started collecting old, used vinyls, together with my dad and we just enjoy listening to music. Basically this is the only thing I keep buying (as I completely stopped going on regular shopping tours for new clothes, bags, makeup and stuff I just don't need). This lifestyle just set me free in a way I would've never imagined before. Thank you for inspiring me!

[@thoughtsthatmatterbyjanesa8049]

Hi! New subbie here. Been watching your videos for the last 1hr and I've already learned a lot about lifestyle and life in general. Truly love your channel. More power! 💕

[@PickUpLimes]

Thank you so much, Jai!

[@MrSojek]

Yeah but how do you know this way of life will make you happy? The lady is showing her point of view which may not apply to many other people.

[@kellybaxter4209]

I consistently think about minimalism and how i want to be a "minimalist" in my day to day life. But every 'how to' 'tips' or 'benefits' video i see about minimalism i always feel like i have to be someone completely different by the end of the video. But after watching this video i actually understand how to make minimalism my own, and how i don't have to change myself completely to fit into the minimalism life. So thank you. xx

[@maxine5558]

Amazing content! I am loving your channel

[@cjmonty429]

I love your videos . I have started little by little to get rid of things I no longer need or use . I am challenging myself this year to not buying clothes , shoes , accessories, furniture , and books . Until I truly need them . I have also started to purchase just the minimal amount of food that I will consume I don’t want to waste anything .

[@jotka132]

Hi, i found this channel today, and i'm going to stay :)

[@PickUpLimes]

Happy to hear that :)

[@lifegratitude7264]

I've been in a metamorfis of minimalism for several years, and completely agree with your mindset. Such a lovely and elequent way of saying it.

[@Me-mw5zx]

Love, love, love this! 💝. I couldn't of said it better myself! 💖 I think that you covered just about all the reasons why I've chosen to become a minimalist myself! 💕💕💕 New sub here! Thanks so much for sharing! 💕💕💕 I know someone who needs this video and so, I'm going to share it with them! 😍

[@PickUpLimes]

Thanks so much for the encouragement and share, Melanie. So happy you enjoyed it!

[@ankita6365]

As a beginner ,Decided to adopt minimalism for a year of 2020..thank you for such an inspirational video.

[@TipsNDIYs]

very helpful video.

[@TheAnchalnigam]

I have started to adopt a minimalist life style . My goal of minimalism is to have things which are intricately part of my almost everyday life and the ones I can treasure. I am still working on it Love the way how you are so clear about what you want. I am still fending.

[@JennyT101]

Great video. I would love to see a house/apartment tour!

[@Malexah_mor]

jen tangen me too!!! Hopefully soon 😁

[@kmap0184]

I started de-cluttering and organizing my house about a year ago, and the areas in my house that I finished are my favorites! You just put into words what I've been feeling all along since I started the process and can never articulate. Having less doesn't mean that you lack anything, it just means that the things you have will all be your favorites. I loved this video, because it gave me another boost to continue with my de-cluttering and organizing process. The area of my house that I desperately need to organize is my craft room 😁😁 It's very hard to decide how to want to organize it. I'll keep watching KZbin videos for ideas and inspiration on this subject ;)

[@PickUpLimes]

So happy to read this, Karen ❤ Thank you!

[@iloveyoutothemoonandback]

she is soooo pretty

[@ritalynb7070]

I began my journey towards minimalism in 2011 and it is still a work in progress. thank you for your thoughtful suggestions....

[@omarjackson2653]

I like this video a lot!! And I have embraced this lifestyle and it also is helping me with letting go of emotional clutter as well too!! I'm giving myself til New Year's Day 2018 to be an extreme minimalist!!:-)

[@PickUpLimes]

So happy to read you've enjoyed the video, Omar! Wishing you all the best

[@ewura3397]

I hear and got to know more about minimalism last year and more this year. As I lost to your video I realized I had limited my idea of minimalism to things in a room and clothes but from today I think I should be everything from what one does a day( activities) to even the items in the food one eats. Thanks for this video.

[@holisticmaya]

Is it just me or yesterday you had 29000 subs and now you have 34000 😳 love your channel!

[@PickUpLimes]

Thanks so much! Yes it's growing very fast :D

[@Prokomeni]

holisticmaya 61000!!!!!!!!

[@cycychab8584]

400 000!!!!

[@AASHIJAIN0104]

511000

[@Boglioal]

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[@morganl2633]

I am an eclectic (striving) minimalist.. I'm a quirky dresser, so I'll likely never have the "classic" white grey black minimalist wardrobe, but I'm striving to have only pieces I love. I have a rustic creative house so there's "stuff" but everything has its place. And I still have a hard time getting rid of gifts or sentimental pieces but I'm working toward it. I love your videos and truly find inspiration in them. Thank you!

[@lisakrushinski9436]

Just curious, how did the title of your channel originate?

[@PickUpLimes]

The name for the channel came from the name of my blog, which I then turned into a website, which has now branched into different social media avenues including YT. For months I was brainstorming names for a blog and wanted something that was a play on words, up-beat and fun, had something to do with food... and most importantly: memorable. I came up with a lot of ideas but most domain names were already taken. And for some reasons I will never understand, I was walking home from work one day and "pick up limes" popped into my head. I searched the domain name as soon as I got home and when I saw it was available I bought it right away, but wasn't sure I was going to keep it. Later I told some friends about (just once), and when I met them again weeks or months later they asked how "PUL" was going - they remembered! So I knew it stuck and decided to keep it. Long answer, perhaps. But now you know :) Thanks for asking, Lisa!

[@lisakrushinski9436]

Thanks for explaining the origin! The title is catchy and different! 🍈

[@briannab5296]

+Pick Up Limes ... yes, its cute and catchy & all, but when i saw the title i thought it was some sort of online dating service! 😁

[@amandamorse9542]

I've always been a clutter bug because like you said I always found it giving me some sense of security. BUT I am now moving into a new life as a paraplegic and I'm finding all this STUFF is just causing me stress. I really do enjoy these videos and I thank you for them. any new ones will be greatly appreciated

[@emeliasoderlund]

yes yes yes !

[@sannajohanna5579]

Thank you! Splendid video! I'd add something: don't take old stuff from your parents or other relatives! I've always been minimalist myself in that meaning, that I always buy things I need and like and nothing else. But when I was younger, for years I was stuck with the stuff my parents gave me when they didn't need it.It consisted carpets, curtains, vessels, electirc equiments, sheets, furnitures etc. I was as their special trash can and I felt so personally, too. That I ama trash can. The result was, that I didn't have anything own, anything I liked myself or had chosen myself. Now when my daughter is a young adult we discussed about this and decided that I give her nothing. Her new home is still empty and she can buy things she likes and wants. It took years from me to get rid of things I got as a "help" from my parents. I understand, they are the war generation and saved everything they could. Now times are different and we are freer to make our own choises - and we're more wealthy than previous generations. We can be very thankful that we have this opportunity to be genuine minimalists! It is wonderful! By the way: I am minimalist, but my walls are not wite any more. I painted them green because I like it and found a wonderful green colour! Green is not the easiest color indeed but I happened to find very nice tone!

[@PickUpLimes]

Love the comment and tip, Sanna - thanks so much for sharing! ❤

[@natbr5577]

Politics should try minimalism

[@monikakriunaite6288]

I am in the process of decluttering right now. And with every day of gradually less stuff I feel more the way you describe. So happy 🖤

[@ShazWag]

Apartment tour?

[@lovely87ym]

I found your channel today and I'm hooked I started with one bag of things I don't even know I had. Tomorrow i will continue your so inspirational I suffer from severe anxiety and this just made so much sense to me, thank you!

[@lilsis]

Wow. You're beautiful.

[@PickUpLimes]

Oh, shucks! *blush* Thank you! :)

[@lilsis]

Are you married? :)

[@HereIAm247]

I have been decluttering my life slowly for a few years now. Ironically, I only found the concept of minimalism about a year into that journey, but that was basically what I was doing, and it did help make me more conscious and motivated. Fast forward a few years, and I feel like I have come a really long way! I will probably never be the full on minimalist, but getting rid of clutter really does minimise stress, and promote happiness. I think I was starting to become boarderline hoarder, so in a way, minimalism saved me from going down that road. Great video, I like that the focus is on balance and choosing quality, rather than owning nothing at all.

[@JazzyCrumbles]

As someone who draws, my fingers are itching for a pencil to sketch your profile and face structure... #artprobs

[@prachisrivastava9570]

Hello Pick Up Limes, it's been 2 yrs now and I still watch your all videos. Your way of expressing/sharing the thoughts it's so smooth & charming. Your channel is so much of positivity and gratitude that I keep looking your videos in repeated manner. Being very honest to you it really help me to grow. Thank you so much for making such beautiful videos.

[@yuanliu8138]

Remove emotional baggage...💃🏼

[@AudreyNguyenVlogs]

I'd like to adopt a more minimalist lifestyle. I'm moving in 2 months to a new apartment so I've started really thinking about what possessions I want to bring what I can donate or sell before moving. I feel a lot better when I have less things cluttering my space. Can't wait to go further into this lifestyle.

[@shwetadwivedi3351]

Hey sadiya what a lovely vidieo declutter house heart negative emotions ...ancient wisdom dear we in India have followed this for centuries... It's like a circle... Wisdom comes back to u

[@pinkchronicles16]

i hope you make a home tour.. 😀

[@sarahtimmermans2216]

Thank you for this 'common mistake'. I threw a lot away and still didn't feel like a minimalist because I still have some stuff to make art and some books I love. But after your words, I feel more like a minimalist because I have the perfect amount of stuff. Thank you very much !

[@bayanbushcraft]

Hi Sadia! I've recently decided to be a minimalist after an intense rough patch in my life. I've watched other videos about the topic, but yours has truly inspired me to follow this lifestyle. Thank you so much for inspiring me and others!