🗑Declutter With Me : July 2024. Avoiding Decluttering Impulsively

When I am stressed I can sometimes declutter quickly and impulsively and then have regrets. Hear why I've been stressed recently and join me decluttering my home now I've had time to think my choices through rationally.
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[@XXORosie]

You are quickly becoming my favorite minimalist channel! I love to see people with children being minimalists.

[@minimalismandmore]

🎉 I'm so glad you are enjoying the channel! Minimalism gives so many benefits to children IMO, I try and lead by example with Jazz rather than force my views on her and 🤞🏻it seems to be working

[@extrememinimalism]

@@minimalismandmore it is working!!!!

[@minimalismandmore]

@extrememinimalism She told me last week we should definitely get rid of one of the sofas as we can just share one 😊 and if her friends come round they'll probably be in her room anyway and if they go in the living room to watch tv they can just sit on the box or the floor if there's a few of them. Her reasoning and problem solving is evolving, as is her "I don't care if my friends think it's weird" attitude, that she won't conform if she doesn't want to. I'm super proud of her 🥰🩷

[@minimalismandmore]

Nicole has a minimalism channel and she also has children if you fancied checking out her channel also 😊youtube.com/@extrememinimalism?si=x11atKS_OFt2arpE

[@mahadewiiii]

Mine too! Such an inspiration ❤

[@ruthc4620]

I can definitely declutter when I'm emotional. You inspired me to go thoughtfully around my (already pretty minimalist) house and look for things I no longer need. One thing that has worked for me over the years is having an "I think we can do without this" cupboard or drawer. That gives me time to cool down and see if we really can live without an item. If a sufficient amount of time has passed and we've never needed or missed the item, it goes to charity or the bin.

[@minimalismandmore]

That's a great idea! I do this sometimes too. If it's things I know I definitely don't need I like to get rid of them straight away but I do sometimes put things in the kitchen cupboard for a set amount of time if I'm unsure, to test if I really need it or not 🙂

[@alejandramercado707]

Your videos are such a pleasure to watch ❤ Thank you for being here!

[@Mrssupermumm]

I see myself "rage decluttering" too. I really enjoyed this video. Thank you. congratulations on passing 1000 subscribers. x

[@minimalismandmore]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it 😊 I love a good declutter but rage decluttering always ends up in regret as I bin things I love/need 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@mahadewiiii]

Oh rage cluttering is when I do my best work! I have heaps that can go!

[@minimalismandmore]

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[@martinag5173]

I was really surprised that you managed to find so much to declutter! Considering you own almost nothing already😅 Thank you, I found it very inspirational and it made me declutter my kitchen once more. And now I love how under my sink looks like😂 Wishing you and Jasmin all the best, from another mum in Wales😉❤

[@minimalismandmore]

@@martinag5173 Thank you so much and I'm glad you are loving the progress you made 👏 Another minimalist in Wales whoo hoo! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 I have a couple of subscribers from Wales now and I even got recognised by a subscriber recently lol 😆 In all fairness she only lives about 15 minutes away though!

[@blue_skye_17]

Sorry to hear about your situation. I found myself in a similar position last year with a £400 rent increase and then a no fault eviction 👌🏻 and all I can say is everything worked out so much better than I thought it would and I'm grateful ❤ sending you lots of love and luck. I really enjoy your videos and I look forward to your new adventures x

[@minimalismandmore]

I'm so glad everything worked out better for you 🩷 I hope in hindsight that this is a blessing in disguise but at the minute it just feels like I'm out of pocket and stressed lol. Thank you for your lovely support, it's nice comments like this which make me find the time to make the videos 😊

[@sarahchaprobin32]

Love your videos with their thoughtful content. So sorry to hear about your housing situation. Hope you find a solution soon.

[@minimalismandmore]

Thanks Sarah 😊 Me too 🤞🏻

[@jstockton7847]

Great video. You've inspired me to have a declutter tomorrow.

[@minimalismandmore]

Thank you so much, I appreciate your kind words. Good luck with the declutter tomorrow 👍🏻 🩷

[@Jenjursnap]

Your videos are so inspiring! Your home seems so peaceful and I feel that peace and calmness reflected in your voice as you speak about your things. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and methods with us!

[@minimalismandmore]

@@Jenjursnap thank you for such a lovely kind comment 🩷

[@ashleighedwards9710]

Another great video never thought you’d find 30 items! Need to start a business decluttering people homes! X

[@minimalismandmore]

Omg dream job!!

[@extrememinimalism]

​@minimalismandmore another shitty reason we don't live nearer to each other. we would be such a good team!

[@RachelBishop-d3t]

I had the same problem trying to rent a new property when my landlord gave me an eviction notice. Single mum to 3 . I’d never been late with my rent and had a guarantor . We have been in temporary accommodation for the last nearly 11 months. I’ve been decluttering so much ready to move. Especially as most of it had just sat in storage for ten months .

[@lullabydisney89]

So sorry to hear about your tough rental situation :( it is so unfair that rent can be raised by that much. Madness. I also declutter when stressed! Thanks for the great video. Hope things turn out ok

[@minimalismandmore]

Thank you 🩷

[@melaniegodwin8791]

You should be proud of yourself❤

[@minimalismandmore]

Thanks Melanie 🩷

[@saarania]

Nothing wrong with feeling and expressing pride in your achievements! 🤍

[@sandyhumphreys3646]

The cushion is lovely ❤

[@minimalismandmore]

Thank you 😊

[@michelleevans2445]

Your shower curtain is so pretty 😍

[@minimalismandmore]

Thank you 😊 I got it from asda

[@skincarefan7742]

Great video, love seeing people de-clutter.

[@minimalismandmore]

Thank you 🩷 I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@1jackieworcs]

Great vid. - you managed to declutter so much more than I thought you would! Well done on 1000 subs! Hope your housing situation gets resolved - very unsettling and no wonder you ‘rage decluttered’ 😊

[@minimalismandmore]

Thank you so much, I appreciate every one of you and that you take time out of your day to comment 😊🩷 I hope so too as it's very unsettling, for Jasmine especially. Hopefully it will all work out for the best 🤞🏻

[@thegoose8545]

Great new video. Nice to see that you’re still decluttering after the reductions already. Hope the situation improves.

[@minimalismandmore]

Thank you 😊 Little and often nowadays as clutter has a sneaky way of creeping back in otherwise 🤣 I must have spent years of my life decluttering to get to this point so I don't want to let it slide and it be a huge job again 🙂

[@jaynevassar6526]

Loved this, I'm starting my decluttering after a week away in Cornwall the amount of stuff we took and didn't need as made me really think about things. So sorry to hear about the situation you've found yourself in through no fault of your own, I'm.a big believer in things happen for a reason and this could be the start of something great for you xx

[@minimalismandmore]

Thank you so much for your kind words 🩷 I hope you had a lovely week away in Cornwall, I've never been there and always wanted to go! Good luck with the decluttering 💪

[@debbiesedgley100]

So sorry to hear about your rental situation and I sincerely hope it's a blessing in disguise and that you find a really positive outcome! Really enjoyed this video and you definitely inspire me! 30 items from your very minimal home is very impressive! I'm in the messy middle but keeping inspired with videos like yours! Thank you 🙏💕😊 XX

[@minimalismandmore]

You're very welcome, I'm so glad you enjoyed it and good luck with your journey 🩷

[@debbiesedgley100]

@@minimalismandmore thank you! 🙏😊

[@tracethomas5137]

Thank you for another great video. So sorry to hear about your housing situation. Sending you lots of love and light and maybe this will end up being an even better housing situation. The universe works in mysterious ways. Have a wonderful day. 🙂

[@minimalismandmore]

You're welcome and thank you for your kind words 🩷

[@notthatkaren3168]

Thank you so much for the video! I am trying to declutter, but it doesn’t come easy for me. This was very inspirational and I feel ready to tackle some clutter now!!

[@minimalismandmore]

That makes me so happy that it helped 😊 Good luck 👍🏻 💪

[@joaquifernandez9757]

Great video.Thanks 😘🥰

[@minimalismandmore]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it 🩷

[@RC_17]

Yay new video❤😊

[@minimalismandmore]

I hope you enjoy it 😊 2 in 1 week! I was going to delay posting it but I have no self control 🤣

[@RC_17]

@@minimalismandmore The more videos the better😄😄Love your videos!!

[@juliesmith668]

Always celebrate the little things! 😁

[@minimalismandmore]

Absolutely 😊

[@garethedwards2883]

An interesting video to see how to declutter but still have items to live your daily life, many thanks

[@minimalismandmore]

Thank you 🩷

[@sarahegibbs36]

Thank you for another great video!! ❤❤❤

[@minimalismandmore]

Im glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@jademcarthur]

Your video popped up in my feed and I really loved it and quickly watched all your other videos. Your home environment feels very calm and peaceful which reflects in your decision making. I enjoy the decluttering and how you explained your reasoning. Great job and I continue to wish you the best and am now subscribed to your channel :)

[@minimalismandmore]

Thank you so much for subscribing and for taking the time out of your day to write such kind words 🩷 I'm glad you are enjoying my content 😊

[@SaraNovau]

Sorry to hear about your housing situation, hopefully soon everything works out for the best 🥰 the very good thing about minimalism is that moving usually goes so smooth. With my husband last year we moved into the apartment we are now with 3 suitcases and 2 carry ons and I love it 😌 we had to buy new furniture but just went to ikea and got only what we absolutely need 🥰 also congratulations for passing 1k subscribers, you deserve this and more, your channel is amazing and inspiring 🎊🎉🎊🎉

[@minimalismandmore]

Thank you so much Sara for the kind words about my housing situation and also about the channel 🥰 I have the loveliest subscribers ever and I love reading the kind comments. Other than furniture I could probably carry all my stuff 🤣 it's the sofa/white goods/Jasmine's room which stresses me out lol. That is amazing how you moved with so little, it must have made it much easier for you 😊

[@simpelminimalistischleven]

Nothing to cringe about, you should be proud of yourself, putting yourself out there and sharing your story and inspiring other people! Lovely cushion too :) Sorry to hear about your rent. We were in a same situation but bought the cheapest fixer upper we could find. It is ridiculous, and I can totally understand your rage declutter, I did exactly the same 1,5 years ago after I heard we were going to pay 200 euro's more now, and probable about another 200 more within two years. Now I am happy I did (the decluttering) because things worked out well and I am sure they will for you two, too! But as you say, there will be heavy stuff to be moved anyway, no matter how little you own. Good luck! Love your video's, wish you all the best!

[@minimalismandmore]

Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm so glad you managed to find somewhere and I bet that is lovely after renting and worrying about rent increases etc that you have a place of your own and some security 🩷 All things work for the best so hopefully this will push me and Jazz into a new and improved situation 🤞🏻😊

[@kaycee625]

That’s an astronomical increase! Is is actually legal, to increase the rent by 48%? I know I live in a different country in the uk but by law (I’m an estate agent) landlords can only increase up to 5% annually. If you haven’t already checked your legal position, I encourage you to do so. As I say, I work in a different jurisdiction so I don’t know the Welsh property laws.

[@minimalismandmore]

I checked with my letting agent and apparently it's allowed in Wales. As long as he gives me 2 months notice. I was on a very cheap rent which I was lucky to have so knew I'd get an increase at some point but thought it would be staggered!

[@SimonaWilliams-n1t]

Wooooe ❤noce nice

[@sharonpeasland2898]

Your right to be proud. Your channel is great and you are the most “real” minimalist channel I have come across. Definitely keep up with your channel I think you will get loads more subscribers! I haven't got the guts for a channel lol I wish I did so I'm opting for a blog instead. As a fellow renter I sympathise. I am constantly thinking about rent increases or if our landlord decides to sell and we have to move with little warning. I hope you get everything sorted soon ❤️ x

[@minimalismandmore]

Do it! I didn't have the guts for it either but I basically just forced myself into it as it was a new years resolution to get out of my comfort zone and stop letting self doubt and anxiety stop me from doing anything and everything! I still can't believe I've had 78 thousand views and up until recently I'd refuse to even be in a photograph 🤣 Let me know if you do decide to do a channel or a blog and I'll subscribe 🙂👍🏻

[@minimalismandmore]

I hate renting too. I don't need possessions to make me feel secure but I've learnt I do need a home that is stable. I hate the uncertainty of rental prices, possible eviction or homelessness etc. A home of my own would be my most prized possession if I had one. It doesn't even need to be grand, just small, clean, safe and no threat of having to leave it.

[@mindie72]

I hope your housing situation works out. I don’t think your pillow is cringe at all…be proud of yourself!

[@minimalismandmore]

Thanks Mindie 🥰 I think it stems from a generation/upbringing of not being seen as boastful or conceited but I love this channel and I love reading all the kind comments and I've made some lovely friends on here. And I am so reserved normally I won't even get my photo taken so to film myself and learn how to use a computer (I really am that bad at technology!) has pushed me way outside my comfort zone and has been hard work! I love my cushion as it reminds me of all that 🩷 I have very few possessions so it's nice to have ones that make me feel happy 😊

[@briggle4982]

Pride in yourself is not boastful. "I'm proud of myself" isn't boastful. I am or I have the best xyz is boastful. But something I did went well for me, isn't boastful. We need to normalise being proud of what we do. Especially when it's stuff some people are better and worse at. We're all working at our own level. Verbalising our feelings of achievement is good for our wellbeing.

[@minimalismandmore]

I love this 🩷 and that's exactly what I'm working towards! I'm not a naturally confident person and I'm very reserved normally and don't like "putting myself out there" but I'm trying hard to do things outside my comfort zone and show Jasmine that pushing boundaries can sometimes boost self confidence and create opportunities we might otherwise miss 🩷 I'd hate for Jasmine to have low self confidence so I'm *trying* to show her that feeling proud of yourself is a good thing 🙂

[@briggle4982]

@@minimalismandmore someone very self aware I know also said never to start a statement with "sorry". If you're genuinely apologetic for something you need to make a bigger effort to apologise and if you aren't sorry, or you're just being unconfident in excusing a question or excusing need to get through, then you shouldn't be sorry as you've done nothing wrong. "please can I pass" or "could I just confirm" instead of "sorry" to move past or "sorry I have a question". It's subconsciously excusing ourselves for existing. If I'm proud of something, I say it. I don't pretend I've never done anything good in case someone else who hasn't done anything good gets put out. I also want to motivate them to say when they've done well. It doesn't have to even be well for "other people" just well for them. Eg washing your dishes before you go to bed is a big achievement for some and standard practice for others. Or decluttering something would be normal practice for you but very difficult for someone else. You don't have to do something impressive to be proud. And it sort of helps if you don't because it makes you grateful and positive for the small things we do dozens of every day. If I'm apologising, I aim to say it clearly. If I'm not, I try not to excuse myself for breathing.

[@briggle4982]

@@minimalismandmore I think you have lots to be confident about. You're clearly intelligent and have really strong self discipline to not accumulate tat and build a reliance on it. I wish I was more like you in that way. The way you can separate your emotions from "stuff" is impressive and inspiring actually. I don't think I'll ever be a minimalist. But I'd like to be able to separate myself from things I know I don't want but feel obliged to keep (because I've had them a long time, or because I wanted them at one point). To leave myself with things I need, things I want, and things I just like. The idea of living with a very minimal setup would stress me out. But the mindset you have to get rid of the things you don't want to keep for no reason, is perfectly able to be read across for my life. I'd just end up with way more at the end. Sometimes our impact on other people is more than the impact on ourselves. Which is a shame as when we verbalise things, we can teach and inspire ourselves rather than just other people. You probably have a lot to say, that you want to hear. And would benefit from hearing. Food for thought.

[@summersday1455]

Hello :-), just joined your channel :-). You sound like you are from close to where i am from :-). Lovely to see a more local minimalism channel :-)

[@minimalismandmore]

Thanks for subscribing 🩷 Ooh another welsh subscriber! I have a few around Bridgend, Cardiff and the Valleys now 🎉 Cymru am byth lol 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@summersday1455]

@@minimalismandmore :-) I'm a gog :-). I could hear a South Wales twang but thought you were north mainly 😞. My OH is from Cardiff so I think I've picked up some of his accent :-). Its all Cymru so yay :-)

[@minimalismandmore]

@summersday1455 You are right! I have a North Walian accent mainly as I lived there for most of my life and moved to South Wales in 2016 🙂 I love all of Wales. The north is very pretty and stunning walks and beaches but the South has more going on down here for entertainment, gigs, shopping, closer to airport, play centres for kiddos etc

[@summersday1455]

@@minimalismandmore ah that explains it :-). Yeah not much goes on up north lol. I am happy around animals and nature so I am like a pig in mud :-). There are stunning parts in the south too :-).

[@minimalismandmore]

What rt of North Wales are you from if you don't mind me asking? I lived in Holyhead 🙂

[@julieknull2241]

I also emotionally de clutter. Mostly when I am stressed about something. A 48% rent increase would definitely stress me into an intwnze de cluttering

[@minimalismandmore]

I didn't realise how many people also do this! 🩷

[@Angela-1974]

Any old technology take to currys if you can get to one, they should hopefully take it and send it off to be recycled. Sucks your rent got increased, hope you manage to find somewhere to move to soon ❤🙏

[@minimalismandmore]

Ooh really, even if you aren't buying something from them to replace it? I am donating everything tomorrow and there is a curry's near me I can try 😁 thank you 🩷

[@Angela-1974]

@@minimalismandmore I had an old laptop that was weighing me down and one of my colleagues suggested currys. When I took it in they told me it would get sent off and wiped, can't remember what happens after that, either binned or spare parts possibly.

[@minimalismandmore]

If they take it that would be amazing! I'll try tomorrow 😁 Thank you so much 🩷

[@robertakeogh8650]

❤

[@milda0820]

💖💖💖

[@minimalismandmore]

Thanks Milda 🩷

[@decluttering-queen1898]

Sorry to hear about your rent. Not good. Im Suprise you got anything out 🤣🤣 as i keep saying to myself if it wasnt for my man three pets and a nearly twenty year old at home. I would have even less 🤣🤣🤣🤣 . Take care 💞

[@minimalismandmore]

Thank you 🩷 I think if it wasn't for Jasmine I'd let go of a lot more as I'd lead a completely different lifestyle but whilst she's home I want to make it as happy and as comfortable for her as possible whilst still adhering to my minimalistic beliefs. We have to compromise for the ones we love and live with 😆🩷

[@decluttering-queen1898]

My man's parents don't understand me at all when I go on my mad decluttering sessions . 😂😂😂 Take care 😘 my lovely xx ❣️

[@minimalismandmore]

And you also 🥰🩷

[@denisecarter5117]

Can you go to your landlord and ask for a decrease in rent and show how beautifully you keep the place and pay your rent on time?

[@minimalismandmore]

@@denisecarter5117 I negotiated £40 off since the last video which is a small help but it still means £200 more than what I was originally paying! I'm hoping he will do the work so that I can stay as that is an average rent for the area now so will be paying similar wherever I go!

[@denisecarter5117]

@@minimalismandmore 👍

[@marialester-rs7qk]

I love rats. They are part of our wildlife.

[@minimalismandmore]

@marialester-rs7qk I'm a bit scared of them to be honest! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@maryl234]

If you can't afford rent, stitch the small holes in the tote and don't spend $20. A towel on top of the burners seems really unsafe - in case one gets left on, it will ignite. You could have sent the card next year?

[@minimalismandmore]

I rarely spend any money on myself anymore so that £20 is a very rare treat and I will use it and enjoy it everyday. I won't default on my rent, the point was it does make life more difficult as 48% is a massive hike all in 1 go and was unexpected. Plus, with the work that needs doing here I don't think the new price is justified. I agree with the towel, thank you for bringing that to my attention, I will move it. As for the card I would probably have forgotten all about it by next year and we don't normally exchange cards anyway, it was only that I saw it and thought he'd like it that I bought it

[@Jenjursnap]

I wish happiness and joy for you overflowing to the point that you no longer feel the need to be critical of others, especially those who are doing their best and working to provide helpful and inspiring videos.

[@theboujieproletariat]

I wonder if you could apply for social housing. I applied and surprisingly, they rented me a lovely flat. It's cheaper than normal rent.

[@minimalismandmore]

I looked into that option also but it doesn't look an option unfortunately as I'm technically not homeless so unless I start defaulting on my rent and can prove it's no fault of my own or my landlord kicks me out (which the council would probably say to stay put until court ordered to leave) they wouldn't re house me. I have friends in this area that have been in temporary accommodation including b and bs and hotels for 18months before they found somewhere for them. And that was with 3 young children 😢 The housing situation at the moment is dire

[@theboujieproletariat]

@@minimalismandmore Oof. It's a much different situation than in Scotland- I just joined a list and continued to rent privately while my position slowly climbed up the list. I was offered a 3rd floor flat in a very undesirable area... went to have a look, and it was stunning with lovely neighbours and a view of hills! If there are any social landlords (different to a council house) in your part of Wales, I would say to join their lists and you never know, maybe after a year or so in your next place, you might climb a list. Housing is ridiculous at the moment- landlords are raising rents not because they need to, but just because it's a trend and they can! Who on earth raises rent by £100 a month. £10, ok... but 100.. I'm sorry for you x

[@minimalismandmore]

I'm so happy that you got somewhere nice as I know here in Wales anyway, if you refuse a property you go to the bottom of the list! I was paying a very cheap rent in all fairness but it's the fact that it jumped up over £200 in 1 go! With just 2 months notice. I have holidays booked this year, Jasmine's birthday in Aug and then Christmas etc I had budgeted for at my current rent. I would say it's a fair rent if the property had the work it needs doing completed. It needs new carpets and new windows etc so if he did those I'd be happy to pay the increase but it's looking unlikely that he will 🫤 I will keep pestering 🤭

[@decluttering-queen1898]

😢😢😢​@@minimalismandmore

[@theboujieproletariat]

​@minimalismandmore maybe there is some room to negotiate! Im wishing u the best of luck. Im sure things are going to work out. And yes its the same in Scotland, if they show you and you say no, you get to live in a cardboard box 😂

[@marialester-rs7qk]

You need to put bleach in a glass bottle. It's melting the plastic lol

[@minimalismandmore]

🤣🤦🏻‍♀️ is that what it is?! Haha oops. I thought it would be OK as toilet bleach comes in a plastic bottle 🤔

[@Izabela-e6v]

Without hate, I am just curious as a foreigner. How are you able to live without job? Do you get money from your country because you are a single mom?

[@minimalismandmore]

You get benefits, so money from the government if you can't work for any reason, or if you are job searching until you get one. You wouldn't necessarily get it just for being a single mum, if you are able to work, they would expect you to do so. I have been signed off for health reasons but for personal reasons I'd rather not go into that on the channel. Hope that helps explain it a little bit 🙂

[@Izabela-e6v]

@@minimalismandmore thank you so much for explaining. It is great that you can get help in those situations 🙂

[@annknowles9069]

Please return the bag. Please.

[@minimalismandmore]

Return it? Why?