Habits to avoid clutter & buy less ☘️ Minimalism

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@dianenoonan2068 3 ай бұрын

I love your videos. It seems with a lot of minimalists its a contest to see how little they could live with. I love how you are a minimalist but cherish your belongings. Thank you Ana for these inspirational and wonderful videos.

@anagoldberg 3 ай бұрын

Diane, thank you for watching and resonating 🤗❤️

@antonygoedhals6272 Ай бұрын

I love your ideas, Anna. It is so nice to hear a sane view of things - literally and metaphorically. Thank you and keep up giving your sane advice. 🙏

@loves2spin2 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this well thought out video. I completely agree with you. No one looking at our small home would think i am a minimalist. I have many things, and I also use all of them . Since our storage space is quite limited, I keep things streamlined. But I cook, garden, preserve food, sew, read and a few other things. Nearly everything I wear is thrifted. I'm 75 years old now and hope that when I die that going through my belongings will be a straightforward task for my children. That is an important goal of mine. I hope you and your husband are doing well and are happy, Ana.

@anagoldberg 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your thoughtful insight and experience, Yolanda! Sending love ❤️

@LittleRedTeaCake 3 ай бұрын

I am a maximalist, I have always expressed myself through my style, however, I also know that I have a shopping problem and I am currently on a no-buy month because I also went over my personal budget and that’s just not okay. I replaced mall shopping with thrift stores, and then that has become a problem. I’ve also deleted a bunch of apps off my phone because I realized social media was influencing my shopping habits. I have so many things that need to be mended or upcycled, so whenever I feel like shopping, I pick up a project so I can have a “new” thing. We may not have the same lifestyle, but I really appreciated this. Very insightful.😊

@nicoleh3703 3 ай бұрын

I accidentally ended up clicking on a minimalism video several months ago thanks to the algorithm. I couldn't have been luckier. Due to a change of living situation, I've had to do a major declutter of my possessions. Ironically, I was knitting while I was watching your video! The pandemic made me rethink my craft stash a lot. I've actually started using my heaps of embroidery floss (I tried embroidery and it wasn't for me) to knit and crochet with! My craft supplies are decreasing, and I'm using up what I have!

@alonememe 3 ай бұрын

I'm guilty of buying doubles and I can confirm - it's a waste of money, because I'm tired of these things after some time.

@juliehanson1175 3 ай бұрын

Same here, I buy doubles when I really like something. But it's also kind of rare to use the double very much.

@SimplySheilaB 3 ай бұрын

Omg, I thought it was just me. I’m a nightmare for falling in love with something and feeling I ought to buy another in case something happens to the first one, and again the first one soon falls out of favour making the second one useless 😢

@gracesimplified3860 3 ай бұрын

I’ve always have been a minimalist. However, my preferences have changed over time. I’m 64 years old and my parents were not very materialistic. I remember my mom taking us to the five and dime. Her penchant was tea towels and kitchen curtains which she would buy new yearly, until around age 50. My consumerism seemed to wane about that age too. However, my consumerism was pretty minimal. I enjoyed a few articles of clothes but they tended toward more bohemian styles, peasant blouses and skirts. Now, it’s very basic jeans and T shirts. I do buy doubles, for instance I have two pairs of converse shoes, one in black for everyday and one in a color for outings, same with jeans. T shirts are the same style of 2 of three different colors. I no longer enjoy shopping for these items since my body has changed. I don’t shop thrift because there are too many options and when I find what I like it comes only in one size, and it’s usually not my size. I don’t do no buys, because, I usually end up buying it once the no buy is over. I think no buys are good when you have a goal in mind like paying off a debt or saving for a vacation… I’m rarely tempted to purchase nonessentials with the exception of books and flowers. My library just had a book sale and all books were $2.00 USD. I gave myself a $10 limit and ended up spending $12. Most of them are like new. I share my books and pass them along so the cost per use is minimal. I usually have a shelf to be read and a shelf to pass on to the right person or a little library. The concept of uses per dollar is something I take into consideration. I also ask myself “what is this items end life?” Will it never degrade and just sit in a landfill or can it have multiple life’s? Will somebody else enjoy it? Growing up, in small homes built in the 40’s and 50’s meant minimal space. We always had what we needed and a little bit of what we wanted, and I still try to live by that. I tend to get overwhelmed by more.

@helenamoraes9049 3 ай бұрын

Always so inspiring to watch your videos, Ana. Thank you ❤️ from Brazil

@Maggies87 3 ай бұрын

The adage “You can’t take it with you” (when you pass) is so true. So, keep what you love and use, and part with things that you can live without. My husband kept most books that he ever read (around 1.000). He knew where each was, despite having no particular order to them. I hope that family, former colleagues and friends will enjoy taking part of his collection, and then I can donate the rest. I will keep a few, but it would be best if others get a chance to read them. I will feel lighter when they are shared with others.

@gracesimplified3860 3 ай бұрын

As a widow I know that gifting what you no longer need of your husband’s books will be healing. 🕊️🙏

@Maggies87 3 ай бұрын

@@gracesimplified3860 Thank you

@AD-gn6zc 3 ай бұрын

Ana, I totally agree with your view point. I am far from being a minimalist (also multicreative, a book lover, art lover) and what I see is that your life journey makes living more conscious.Using what you have instead of purchasing new items gives more meaning to everyday life and whatever you do, develops real creativity. Greetings!

@lorenazepeda6856 Ай бұрын

Thankyou for your video I'm to the point where I feel frustrated with so much stuff and started to decllutter ❤

@summerrain7466 3 ай бұрын

So good to see you, Ana! Overconsumption is absolutely a problem when thrifting! There are so many interesting and unique things to see! So many items have a story to tell!

@alrinaleroux9229 3 ай бұрын

So pleasant and wise. Thank you, Ana.

@margarettownsley9500 3 ай бұрын

Less stuff is so much better and easier I’m 2 years roughly trying to declutter and only in the last 2 weeks do I really feel the benefit it’s still not perfect but I’m so happy to get to this stage I’m certainly feeling better for it thank you Ana for your video

@ОльгаВолкова-х8ы 3 ай бұрын

Your videos are always so inspiring 🥰

@Kris7245 3 ай бұрын

I love no-buys! Going through a period just knowing shopping isn’t an option reminds me how little I can live with. It makes me realize how much time I wasted in “seeking” mode. If I’m not seeking anything I really save time and energy and focus on enjoying the things I already own. Then when I do buy, I’m more grounded and aware and intentional. By shutting off shopping I create a world where shopping doesn’t ever feel like a normal daily part of life. It’s become something more special and so I don’t waste money unless it’s really a good purchase.

@rachellaird6667 3 ай бұрын

You look really nice in that shade of blue Ana

@anagoldberg 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Rachel

@tereclemmer7923 3 ай бұрын

Lively video! I respect your viewpoint on minimalism. It is commonsense and creative. I do believe that too many restrictions on any particular philosophy take away creativity and joy. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.

@sharonshmuel3386 3 ай бұрын

Dear Ana hello ❤loved this content. I don’t go thrifting. I do buy doubles! Only if it’s an item or shoe that is really comfortable & my style. I love having less stuff in my home - makes life so much easier & calmer for me. Have a lovely week ahead ❤

@anagoldberg 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, dear Sharon! ❤️ You too, have a beautiful week and be safe, my friend.

@faultier2208 3 ай бұрын

😂😂Dear Ana, I had to laugh so hard when you talked about ,,JoJo-shopping"-what a smart and funny word. Thank you 🥰, it fits so well

@peaceknot 3 ай бұрын

One of the most beneficial KZbin videos for me that I've ever seen. I tend to do all of the things on this list, which probably explains why I am not satisified in this area of my life. The 'going deeper' I found quite meaningful. I get so excited to try new crafts and hobbies that I jump in and feel overwhlemed. Wonderful approaches to living simply. Thank you so much!

@aslbeceren6678 3 ай бұрын

If possible, can you make a video about food shopping and household needs shopping as a chat?

@alexandrailnyckyj6059 3 ай бұрын

I have a need for bold pattern and color in my environment. Over 40 years I have purchased several beautiful rugs, kilims, paintings and vases. They make my home feel like home. I have slowed down in acquisition of any more of these. I think it happens naturally as we age. I still admire new art but do not have a need to own it. What I do have continues to bring joy daily. I love studying my paintings and kilims. I always find something new in the pattern, color that intrigues me. Sometimes I change location of the painting and occasionally re frame it. I guess clothing/fashion can be art but it has a very short life cycle unlike traditional art. I am not sure why this is but I have been enjoying the same Persian rug for over 40 years and I think it will remain under my death bed.

@gracesimplified3860 3 ай бұрын

Sounds like a lovely home. A beautiful Persian rug has been on my wish list for many years, but living with pets and humans have kept me from purchasing one. I think I might become too emotionally attached to it. 😉 I am considering purchasing one beautiful original oil painting I’ve had my eye on. I only have what I’ve painted and they’re okay but not breathtaking.

@michelemilne9612 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Ana. 😊All your suggestions are real food for thought.

@anagoldberg 3 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, Michele 🌷

@aslbeceren6678 3 ай бұрын

We have a relationship with clothes, I loved your explanation. each one is filled with our energy. When elders like Mevlana bought a new item, they would hang it up and not wear it for a while, and then gradually wear it after establishing contact. Of course they would have 2 or 3 clothes at most.

@anagoldberg 3 ай бұрын

What a beautiful story! I didn't know about that old tradition ❤️

@Laurik08 2 ай бұрын

Amazing video! A lot of food for thought!

@bettyjo2737 3 ай бұрын

I can relate to the not being able to stop thinking of something when I am told not to do it. I avoid multi shopping centers or one stop shopping centers because I see so many things and it makes me have a case of the wants. In the past I would see something for sale and I will buy it even though I don't need it. I don't watch hauls either. I agree with all you said about them. I don't do trends either. I have what I like and wear what I like. My style has changed over the past couple of years. I can imagine how much money I would have wasted following trends. I love thrifting!! I only go once in a while though. Good video Ana. I hope you have a great week!!

@anagoldberg 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too, have a beautiful week, my friend 🌷

@janic54 3 ай бұрын

I love listening to your perspectives on minimalism! The yo yo buying ( similar to yoyo dieting) is so on point! I do buy less than I used to(especially like you in thrift stores!) but it is still a struggle as you cannot escape the temptations coming your way just by the fact of using social media on a daily basis!!!

@buddhabillybob 3 ай бұрын

Loved this video! Thinking for yourself is the hardest thing there is! Also, thinking for yourself often requires the thinking of others.

@Michelle-bk5uq 3 ай бұрын

Always appreciate your viewpoint. Thank you so much for this quality content 💛

@anagoldberg 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for being here, Michelle ❤️

@liammcweeney1674 3 ай бұрын

Great video Ana have a great day

@anagoldberg 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, Liam! You too 🌸

@MultiElodiee Ай бұрын

I read somewhere that people in America used to have 9 outfits in their wardrobe and now they acquire 70 new garments per year on average ! I used to have more than 400 pieces of clothing and now I’m down to 100, for the whole year(I live in a place with 4 seas) and it’s all good. I realized I didn’t need that many clothes to function and also no one notices when I repeat outfits ! No one cares! I got rid of my hobbies cemetery too. My only non minimalist areas are books and bags. But again I can sell/donate them if I need more room. It’s just stuff, at the end of the day. If an item is not useful or sparks joy: OUT !

@christianemichelberger8245 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for your beautiful ideas how to create a personally tailored minimalist life. It’s a breath of fresh air in the minimalism discussion. ❤ I admire you for cutting back on all the things you could do and going deeper in a few select creative endeavours. Cutting back is not my strength but I do have to admit that many projects are just lying around because I simply don’t have the time to do them. Next time some new idea crosses my mind, I’ll remember you.

@anagoldberg 3 ай бұрын

I'm so glad the video was helpful, Christiane ❤️ So far I've found that this more focused approach to projects gives me more calm and inspiration too 😊

@richarddelanet Ай бұрын

One thing about doubles is that after so much time there can be the obvious sense we should have bought three of them! But then I guess that might lead to a quadrangle. Lol

@saramm3765 3 ай бұрын

I've bought multiples and more than I need for clothes and it's always a fail because my weight fluctuates. By the time I get around to a duplicate there is a good chance I need a size up or down. A reminder why a small wardrobe is best.

@skincaremakeup40 3 ай бұрын

Hi my dear Elf!i don't spend on materualistic stuff in order to save money from my annual one-month road trip(i'm in Sarajevo now)

@anagoldberg 3 ай бұрын

Dear Marialuisa, what a great adventure you're on!❤️ I hope you enjoy Sarajevo (unfortunately, we didnt get to visit it when we lived in the Balkans).

@lllthink 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for another video to contemplate how we live our lives 😊

@wyrdwitch13 3 ай бұрын

I loved this one! :) I like to say that I practice the art of minimalism, but I am not a minimalist. I truly have far too many things in a few categories. However, the practice of decluttering and practicing to become more intentional is really improving my life! I doubt I will ever be a true minimalist, but I will always practice & keep working towards a more thoughtful life of consumption and creativity! :)

@lorrainesharp392 3 ай бұрын

You speak so much sense! I feel balance is the key

@MIOLAZARUS 3 ай бұрын

Rebel at heart😂❤ I’m just the same. I have been on a low-buy for 3 years trying to buy less and be mindfull of my purchases. Moving 2 times in the last 6 months have made my belongings fewer and I recommend everyone to move if they think they lack clothes or things😅 It’s funny how there is now this “Underconsumption core” trend that is really just normal life.. 😂 So happy to see you doing well dear Anastasia ❤ Lots of love from Mio To change ⭐️🫶🏻😌 Denmark woop woop ❤

@anagoldberg 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for making me smile, dear Mio ❤️ The test with moving to find out whether one lacks clothes is brilliant, haha 😁

@marialeg2367 3 ай бұрын

These are such great tips! My favourite was, of course, the last one. I love that minimalism has enabled to you to exert some control and make the space you're currently inhabiting your own, despite the hardships you've had to endure. I wish you and Brian the best of luck on your journey. Thank you so much for sharing such interesting insights with us. PS: I love books so much, not only because of their content, but because they can be practical objects. They can be decorative, or work as side-tables. I've even created a bed out of four piles of books, adding a wooden platform and a mattress on top. There's no limit to creativity!

@anagoldberg 3 ай бұрын

What a creative way of using books! Thank you for your kind words ❤️

@MyGrandfathersGranddaughter 3 ай бұрын

I love the insights. I’ll think differently the next time I go thrifting!

@zed_chu 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing this! This is a fresh insight.

@soulieobelissevan 3 ай бұрын

Your wardrobe of clothes looks perfect!!!! xoxox

@Liz-nx3xl 3 ай бұрын

Great advice!

@violaineaudrey8841 3 ай бұрын

Hello dear Ana ! I'm sorry, I'm quite far from the internet and I'm late in commenting but I watched and enjoyed every single video of yours as always 🤗💜 Your insight on this topic is precious. It seems that I follow the same rules but my weakness concerns the duplicates. It's such a struggle for me but I relate to your point of view, for me it's due to a scarcity mindset. You are right our taste changes and sometimes I didn't know what to do with a duplicate I didn't want anymore ☺️ thanks again dear friend, I send you a warm hug ❤️🌿🌸

@anagoldberg 3 ай бұрын

Hello, dear Violaine ❤️I'm so glad that you enjoyed the video and I hope you're having good summer time, my friend! Sending love and warm hugs 🌷🤗🦋

@antzieisme 3 ай бұрын

Very interesting and useful video! ❤

@marizarodriguez3466 3 ай бұрын

Simple love your videos

@mariaruiz3848 3 ай бұрын

Excellent presentation .💐

@anagoldberg 3 ай бұрын

Thank you, dear Maria ❤️

@dannysmith2794 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Ana.

@matejaajdnikkorosec6906 3 ай бұрын

Hello Ana, I just discovered your channel and I find it very inspiring. Thank you ❤

@anagoldberg 3 ай бұрын

I'm glad to meet you here! 🌷

@sandrineloron8335 3 ай бұрын

Love your creativity 🎉

@mymynavarro3817 3 ай бұрын

my "no-buy" list is still a list 🤣. the moment i finished creating the list, i buy the items in it.😂

@Maude-r9f 3 ай бұрын

Another fantastic video,Ana 🎉 I appreciate your quality content so much. I can relate to having a contrarian streak :).I am similar-being told not to do something makes me go hhhmmm,but.. 🙃 I don't buy doubles generally but once in a while I do regret not doing so.I have a t shirt I bought eight years ago already (an object lesson in the rapid passing of time 😂) that I wish I had bought a double of.I actually wanted to,but got harsh with myself that I didn't "need" two :) It's so soft,like wearing a tailored cloud.And it has the added emotional resonance of having been purchased during a period when I fought my way out of a personal abyss and came up transformed for the healthier.When I wear it,not only am I enveloped in a comforting cloud that's floating on me,but am also gently reminded that I transformed myself better,so I can do it again if I need to. It fits me perfectly,a rarity with t shirts because I have a small frame and finding t shirts in particular that fit just right can be a challenge. I think it's interesting how there is an ego element to this t shirt along with the spiritual (to me) reassurance it gives me.Because I also love it because I look good in it 😅. The feel good factor in consumerism is of course the hook,which is usually a short lived firing up of the limbic system,rather than an appeal to the more conscious and mindful (lol) pre frontal cortex. Occasionally that initial impulse from the reptilian part of the brain can indeed migrate to the rational part of the brain,where the two can interact in a kind of happy symbiosis,so yes,you are so right in stating that there are nuances! Thinking for ourselves in terms of what is meaningful for us as individuals is so important! That shade of blue is lovely on you,btw 😊

@anagoldberg 3 ай бұрын

I hear you about that wonder of a tshirt, Maude! Well, at least you have a single original of the best tee and hopefully, it will last for years to come. Such a good point about emotional/spiritual connection and things being gentle reminders. I can relate to this so well. On the other hand, I tend to declutter clothes which give me the worst memories. It helps to let go of the pain and grief. Maybe not the most adult thing to do, but...🙃Thank you for your lovely comment, as always! 🌷

@Maude-r9f 3 ай бұрын

Thank you,Ana ❤ I don't think it's "unadult" or childish to declutter reminders of pain- it can be a serious and intentional act of self care. Absolutely nothing wrong at all in burning the fields for new planting; in fact this is often necessary. We all have moments in our lives when we need to divest ourselves of something we have either simply outgrown or that we need to outgrow. It seems like one of my "missions " in this life is to learn when to hold on and when to let go.It can be difficult to find a balance that feels beneficial to my own growth spiritually...I don't know about you,but I do just know when I hit that balance,even if that is not yet very often 😮. I have had one acrimonious break up in my life (which totally freaked me out because I do not do acrimonious break ups,the others remained friends) and in that case,I ruthlessly de-cluttered all possessions we had had in common.It felt like purging or banishing an evil entity,purifying and **good**. It sounds to me like you must have needed to clear your spirit,which is wisdom and an honoring of your highest self,not immaturity 😊.

@Magda_M._Vegan 3 ай бұрын

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@Woeschhuesli 3 ай бұрын

Interestingly, I don‘t feel at all tempted by haul videos, in fact I don‘t usually watch them because I find it actually rather distasteful to see people buying so much stuff that is in most cases unnecessary. Even the yarn acquisitions don‘t bother me much - I have grown to know what I like to knit ( and what I don‘t enjoy!) and only take in the information because I‘m interested in knowing what there is around. I do find it a bit ridiculous when knitters have yarn from other continents when each has plenty of its own, e.g. I never buy US wool here in Europe. Wool also often already has traveled back and forth and I do try to stay as local as makes sense where I can. If I travel I do like to pick up souvenir wool but I don‘t order it in. Also I do like to limit myself with accessories for my hobby - I have what I know and like and I only buy if I need to replace something. Of course I‘m sure I have other weaknesses but I do try to be thoughtful about my purchases, especially books! I do love my books but I only keep those I reread or refer to these days, unlike my past self who felt I could never have too many books lol.

@BrianGrady-wo7mo 3 ай бұрын

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@joni1 3 ай бұрын

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@maureencasey7500 3 ай бұрын

I now only give gifts that are experiences.

@gingermcintosh6545 3 ай бұрын

I so envy your minimalist yet stylish wardrobe. I’m not there. I was quite heavy and felt ugly and just wore baggy clothes. I have lost more than 80 pounds and am much smaller. I have just started buying a few new things. Because I want to save money, I don’t always buy a color I like; I buy the one on sale. So I can’t say I am building a wardrobe really. But my weight has been stable for a few months so I think I can assemble a new wardrobe. I really like what you said about developing a relationship with your things. I’m going to try doing that. I bought a tshirt in a light blue (which wasn’t my preferred choice), and it turns out I love it. So with my shirt, and your suggestions, I’m going to try to put together a set of things I love. Why not? I want to return to living in my car soon, so a new, small set of things I own will be perfect. Thank you so much!