How do you get rid of things you might need in the future?

[@alanbirkner1958]

I've never had much stuff. But every day, I find 10 or 15 things to give away, sell, recycle, or just throw out. They can be greeting cards, books, plastic bags, craft supplies, or costume jewelry. Tina, Al's wife

[@travelwell6049]

Thank you. I will try that idea.

[@kaseycentanni753]

LOVING this new series!! hope you keep them coming.

[@lumay1966]

I really like this format. It's streamlined and targeted.

[@annadavide2776]

lightly lumay I like it also. Less philosophical yammering than most minimalist posts. More practical.

[@natschaefer1044]

Well I mean, they are minimalists...

[@lumay1966]

Nat S. True, but the podcasts are typically >60 minutes!

[@PeterHoldmann]

Not to mention the number of times you end up buying another one of the “just in case” items anyways, because you can’t find the one you kept among all the other “just in case” items.

[@Telcomvic]

Peter Holdman, the way to combat this is organization. We have shelves in the basement with bins for electrical, plumbing, painting supplies, etc clearly marked and we look there first to see if we can use something we already have.

[@lima0359]

I guess there is a contradictions between been a colleccionist (vynil records in my case) anb been a minimalist Doesnt it?

[@IfYouMeetAWolf]

@@lima0359 No, not at all. You're intention is to own and to enjoy your vinyl records, so therefor you can be a minimalist AND keep all your vinyls :)

[@dainasworldnumbers88]

Yes, I’ve been a fan since 2010. Standing in a Starbucks in Santa Barbara, I got chills, I knew my life was about to change. I thank you both every day.

[@pia9343]

Thank you for posting this series on youtube. Saw you in Atlanta in November and took our 18 and 21 year old sons, they learned to be minimal during college years.

[@robbien.3964]

The glimpse of your background has me yearning for an apartment tour.

[@reginapenglaze8342]

I’m slowly adapted this 20/20 rule which I love the idea & it makes sense. My husband on the other hand might need to rent an entire farm shed for his ‘just incase’ stuff - but im focusing on my stuff

[@naomiking2442]

Since Walmart is right down the road, I would say ALL items are the 5 5 rule. $5 & 5 minutes :-). Oh and just to be clear I'm not a Walmart fan so I probably won't replace it.

[@llbsab]

I really like these videos, Joshua. You guys (The Minimalists) have nailed the minimalist concept and explain it so well. Love your stuff :)

[@ckmk93_]

I am a big “just in case” person. I have decluttered and got rid of so much stuff since the beginning of this year and right now I’m kind of at a stand still. There is soo much more I know I can get rid of. I feel like I should but that “just in case” thought is holding me back. Especially when it comes to THAT drawer. You know, the junk drawer. And I came back to it and attempted to clean it out many times and only got rid of maybe five items each time which is barely any progress. So tomorrow I’m going to implement the 20/20 rule and hopefully send out another box into the universe. BTW Thankyou so much for these series. I’m getting so much inspiration to keep my momentum going; along with listening to your guys podcasts while taking the kids to school.

[@Anna-mx1rp]

Thank you for life changing . I get rid of things and Im more happy now. Everything is tidy and more space in my house and I use only the stuff what I use in daily . I try teach my friends but its so difficult because they like the things holding and not using . Thank you so much for better life. I send big hug and I wish everybody using less stuff. I watch you from Wales in UK thanks Anna

[@rebeccalongokura3575]

I had taken a break from listening to you guys for awhile. I minimalized you. It's nice to check in with these short videos you're doing and hear something new. I also saw you say recently on your blog notes that "A treat is no longer a treat if it becomes routine." BRILLIANT. I confess that I HAVE had more than five times that I got rid of something and wished I still had something I'd given away as part of my purging. But the good thing is I just didn't go buy that thing even if I could get it for less than $20 in 20 min. I simply found some alternative and it was fine. Sure maybe I got rid of the "perfect tool" to do this thing, but I had 8 things in my kitchen that worked just as well and have multiple purposes. FYI- as a follow-up: I'm the attorney mediator who left a question a long time ago and you answered in on a podcast. I asked about how to deal with clients fighting about the division of material goods. I took your's and Ryan's advice and now have clients list their most important goals for the day and later pointed out that on the list was not "getting the Vitamix." Also, I divided the sessions up into smaller chunks as Ryan suggested to give them time to acclimate and not reach decision fatigue. I now tell them to try to decide how to divide their stuff without me and if they CANNOT do it, come back and we can have a session just for that. Of course they are always able to do it without coming back because who wants to pay me to help them decide who gets what?! So thanks for your advice.

[@JoanSilva52]

I used to be an awesome organizer of stuff. Most folks would never know I had too much stuff because it was well hidden, neat and tidy. Your comment about "what's the easiest way to organize your stuff ... get rid of most of it!" YES.

[@troycheney3037]

I love this little bit of encouragement/knowledge everyday. Thank you!

[@MsSassyMT]

Never heard of the 20/20 rule but I love it. I actually purged something once and forgot, until I went looking for it. I actually laughed and didn't bother to replace it at all. I've been purging for about 3 years now.

[@karensinclair1954]

This is "The Golden Rule" of Minimalism. One I strive to live by. Thanks! Joshua

[@UNROOTME]

Very True. I guess I never looked at that until now. I always felt like as soon as I got rid I hadn't used in years I needed it within a week of getting rid of it. But really that's a small percentage compared to the things I got rid of and can't even remember what they were. Downsized from a house to a Fifth-wheel then from a fifth-wheel to an Outback. Can't remember most of the stuff I had before hand.

[@espmarkson7000]

Awesome video. I have followed minimalism for 8 years so far. Your videos are inspiring.

[@onelovekaona]

Awesome! Really enjoying this series as i am going through a major decluttering of my life - clearing out things such as movie tickets I have kept since 2003!!!!! (Lord of the rings , awesome film nonetheless) Watching your IG stories, listening to the podcast and watching your videos have been the biggest motivation everything I’m going through my things. I acknowledge you and thank you for that.

[@jasonheidemann7432]

Agree, a great video. I like your comment because I have stuffed away in a shoebox my old LoTR tickets along with my old concert tickets. After I clear out my textbooks, I will turn to that shoebox of ticket stubs.

[@ginamarcelloph.d.5915]

I just realized you have no ads here either! This is a first in a loooooong time. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@burmavalley7860]

As long as you have space to store your items, you don't have to get rid of them. I have 4 sets of low-quality earbuds in a tiny box "Just in Case". Never used them as they came with my old cellphones, Mp3 players etc. Last week, I needed a Jack plug because the one on my sound system died. I cut one of those, recycled cable and buds, and soldered the Jack. The issue is to stop buying things you know you will almost never use. Things you already have : just store them if you have enough space, it's free.

[@MB-vp8zz]

Exactly! Getting rid of just-in-case stuff that does not take up an inordinate amount of room eventually costs money AND time... not to mention the sheer inconvenience until the item is replaced. Who would get rid of scissors?! Yes, by all means get rid of that hand crank ice cream maker that you'll probably never use again. But use common sense about getting rid of potentially useful items if you have the space and organizational skills to keep them.

[@Laurasangasong]

I think regardless of whether you decide to keep items or get rid of them, it's about being accountable for the things you have. If you choose to get rid of something, commit to finding it a good home. Otherwise store it and use it later space permitting :)

[@eliwilliamson7849]

First time to see this format. Love it! I've been inspired by you guys and other minimalist channels. Downsized from 1600 sq. ft. home to a 21' travel trailer named Minnie Mouse House on Wheels or as my husband calls it: Backpack on Wheels. Currently, finishing up a two week stay on national forestry land near Twin Lakes, CO. The freedom is AMAZING! Thank you.

[@JasonPolkovitz]

Short and sweet. Thanks for posting these, Josh.

[@67NewEngland]

Things I would like to get rid of are kitchen items strictly related with holidays for instance. A bunt pan my wife "sometimes" uses to make Christmas coffee cake. Or pitchers for summer cookout drinks for visitors . Or muffin tins I can't remember the last time were used. My wife just won't let me. - In my basement work shop: various sized nails,tacks,brads,screws,wire,fittings etc. I hate keeping this stuff on shelves just in case. But since I'm a do- it-yourselfer there's always something I'm pulling out and using . Really wish I could justify throwing it all away but sometimes doing so would boarder on foolish.

[@0ut1and3r]

Im currently staying at my familys apartment and they have a spare room mostly dedicated to storage. But i dont want to pay for storage for the stuff because it looks like junk. I also dont want to pressure them to get rid of it. So i just live with it. It makes the room very small and dangerous.

[@TheMauroTelles]

I've been a minimalist since I was 16 years old, nowadays I'm 18 and I'm in a state where I have the stuff I need and I purchase things I truly love. But, coming from a Christian family (And being a Christian myself) I have been given many religious items such as rosaries, stamps, etcetera. The problem with those items is that I don't truly use them, I don't truly feel in need to own those items because of the sake of having them. I mean, I am not less Christian by having less religious items IMO. And I think it all comes from the inside, that's basically why I find myself not using the items. Having that in mind, then comes the question I ask myself everytime I think about donating the items. Will God be like mad at me due to my decision? Will God understand what I'm pursuing with this? Will God judge me because of the fact I donated items I didn't really feel I needed to have even though I'm a believer? I'd like to know what are your thoughts about it, because I have no clue about how to act in this situation and neither have I found articles talking about this very topic I stated. Thank you very much to everyone. P.S: Please if you are not a Christian, abstain of judging what I believe and I'd like to know your take on this, solutions, advice and so on P.S 2: I'm truly sorry if I committed any grammatical mistakes, English is not my first language

[@ttoronto6956]

Mauro Telles great question! I'm not religious but have lots of family who is in different ways. They always have the great outlook and philosophy that it is your actions that impact others with your values whether directed by religious beliefs or not. Physical items can be a reminder of them but if you consiously live well and don't use them, why not pass them on or donate and those that may still need the visual use them for their betterment? Win win for everyone!

[@isabellabeckett-smith1473]

I'm not religious but from your comment you sound like a true believer and someone who as you said religion comes from the inside....I don't think you need the items if your appreciation for God isn't being helped by them. Hope it helps :)

[@fazdoll]

Donate them! These items helped you to bring God into your heart. Now that you have religion in your heart, you no longer need the items. They have served their purpose for you. You should now give them away to others to help them bring God into *their* hearts. There are many people who would LOVE to have religious items, but they are too poor to buy them. 1. Take pictures of your religious items, so you can remember them. 2. Put the items into a box for DONATION. 3. Ask your friends in church if THEY have unused religious items that THEY want to donate. You can take up a collection from the whole church and collect many items. 4. Mail the box with all the donated items to a church that is poor (or in a poor country). 5. That church will give the items to people who will use the items and love them. This does not make you less religious. You are MORE religious because you GAVE AWAY your possessions to those who want and need them.

[@chadwickestey]

Love this new format. Quick, simple, and practical!

[@coffeecake7860]

20/20 is a great idea! Im gonna start implementing it now. Question: I think I used to leave as a minimalist, but now living with my partner who buys everything, how can I maintain my minimalist living style without “forcing” others?

[@HannaYoon]

TK san Matthew D'Avella, the director of the Minimalism documentary about The Minimalists, also has a youtube channel where he does a Q&A with his partner about how they navigate a relationship where he is a minimalist and she is not. They live together in an apartment.

[@denisehughes2898]

If they don't remember what they bought, keep all receipts and return the stuff in a few months and get money for it! Also good, put their stuff in a closet in a give-away box and then on the very rare occasion that they ask about the item, tell them you'll see if you can find it, and then get it out of the box and return it to them. Otherwise after about 3 months to a year (depending on the type of item) donate, sell, or throw away the item. I've been doing this for decades w/ my husband and little does he know He LIKES it! . . . because our home is always very neat and clean! . . .and he likes it that way.

[@coffeecake7860]

Denise Hughes thanks! Ive been doing the similar thing with the donation box. Good idea on the return receipt option.

[@SonshineLady7]

@Denise - LOL! Great ideas! When I was married years ago my former husband used to say the words that sent chills down his spine was when I'd say, "Ok, let's get organized." He said one day he might be added to the stuff I gave away. (Quasi-predictive...we did get divorced but not due to minimalism issues. Fortunately he wasn't into a lot of stuff either and both of us hated shopping. My house looked more minimalistic then than my apartment does now...but I know I have a LOT less stuff. Had a lot of storage space I could put things in and not be seen at the house.

[@denisehughes2898]

lol, my husband has said the same thing about him worrying about getting rid of him next.

[@kathywinstead7460]

Have you ever really missed something you got rid of, something that wasn't easily replaced, and regretted your decision?

[@SVJ331]

Yes, I have. And I have wondered how to deal with that. A lot of people talk about getting rid of their stuff and never missing it and while a lot of things I've gotten rid of, I haven't thought of again, there have been some items that I have given away and then sometime later wished that I had still had it or regretted giving it away. Curious if anyone has any input on how to handle those situations - is it a question of making better decisions about what to get rid of and what to keep, or is it more a question of how you think about things later when you wish you had it.

[@aliatheli]

I haven't as of posting this comment. Anything I hesitate to get rid of, I will put in a bin. In a while (1-3 months for me) if I didn't use it or wanted to have it then I will get rid of it. As a teen, and as someone who's mother enjoys shopping, many of my items came from her, so I have to be sure she's also okay with me getting rid of the item, particularly if they're expensive things (mainly clothes for me)

[@petc8504]

I got rid of a really nice chair once because it was getting in the way and I never used it. I'd been given it for free. Years later I discovered it was a designer chair worth £900! I was a bit gutted but seeing as I'd given it away to someone who needed it for free I think of the good karma.

[@smiley3017]

I got rid of some sentimental things that i miss now. But when i think a bit deeper it all comes down to memories. I will still have all the memories here, in my head available to think about and feel good about, even if the thing isn't physically with me any more. And if the thought is to give it to someone else to love after you ( a child for example), there's no guarantee that the other person will give it the same meaning as you did. It's personal for you and nothing can take that away, not even the thing itself.

[@themindfulstrings]

That's a good one... This is what I am tackling at the moment. Things that are kind of practical, but not NECESSARY, and don't spark joy...

[@AkS143joyful]

Thank you so much! Loving this each day along with your weekly podcast.

[@jeleon28]

Love this new living room conversations format

[@michaelcsutton]

Thank you that 20/20 rule is great and shows I can get rid of more stuff I just don’t need to own.

[@simpleminimalist3482]

Your place looks great! Thank you for being the catalyst to my own life changing minimalist journey. Glad I found your channel! Hugs :)

[@Ravenclaw_88]

This help a lot I can’t seem to get rid of winter jackets that I accumulated in the panhandle but now that I live in California I think I don’t need them anymore

[@TheMhankel]

Man, you guys....awesome video again. Big THANK YOU!

[@freefallingintograce4634]

Hi Joshua. Great video and format! Thanks. Looking forward to the next video

[@tierneycreates]

Love the concept of this video series!

[@TXGranny2]

Really enjoying this series!!

OMG I have too many organizing baskets/bins since getting rd of items in a purge. But, I corral everything except furniture (OCD??).

[@xyhmo]

I keep spare light bulbs and a few other things, because those actually break now and then, but other than that not much. My big improvement opportunity is digitally. I'm an internet addict and an information junkie, have like 2000 documents or something waiting to be read, many of which are deep books that requires a lot of time each. Clearly not very realistic, but it's from years and years of collecting. When I got into minimalism I started hoarding information on minimalism.

[@Bskeletor]

I need to send a voicemail. I've done quite a few experiments that really worked. Its suprising how much you really dont need.

[@kathleenmorrison3707]

Love the living room series. My question is how do get rid of half finished projects? I always see so much potential in my craft and writing projects but I never make the effort to finish them either because it's not a priority, because it is not matching how I saw the project in my head, or because I got bored. Then I keep them stored in hopes of being inspired to finish some magical day.

[@annieheath986]

Kathleen Morrison last year I cleaned out all of my craft stuff and leftover project stuff. I kept my core supplies. For me it is mostly sewing stuff. I kept one unfinished project. I promised myself I would not buy new stuff unless I had an immediate plan for it. These days I don't start something new until I finish what I already started. It didn't hurt. I promise. I can't even remember what I got rid of.

[@l33hd33r]

Living as a minimalist for the last few years, I have naturally gravitated towards the zero waste/ low impact lifestyle. To me they are strongly interconnected. What do you guys do to help reduce your waste?

[@beyzab4240]

It would be great if you continue recording videos like these. they are pretty helpful for me

[@lored3201]

Great rule. Never thought of it that way!

[@barbarapope349]

I hope you are correct because I’m for sure a “just in case person “🤣 also a lot of sentimental and emotional stuff that has a hold on me, even though I can fit everything that I own in one medium size bedroom (where I live now after divorce) I sure don’t need at least half of it o and 3 cats too 🥴Thanks for all of your great tips 👊🏻

[@shaunraymond65]

Dude nice place you've got, i like the white walls and the big chunky wood beams and that chair in the corner.

[@t.anderson6069]

Thanks for these fun, inspiring videos!

[@thewonderfulwizardofozisan7573]

Hey, I really like this short kind of videos... and I like that you bring other people along, but when you have someone else on please let them talk more.

[@lemon1653]

Any possibility of taking minimalism too far, leaving one feeling lost and empty?

[@aquietwild]

Lemon Minimalism is a tool, not an endgame. The idea is to get rid of stuff so you can replace it with what matters to you. So if you’re doing it right, you’ve found more of what matters, and you feel less, not more, empty. But lots of people don’t know what matters to them so after they minimize, they have to figure it out, and may feel lost in the process. But minimalism didn’t cause that problem - it was always there. It just exposes it so you can address it in a genuine and non-consumerist way.

[@aquietwild]

I would check out their podcasts or essays on this topic if you want more on it

[@romisbny942]

Just in case = por si acaso (in Spanish) You guys are very inspiring people :)

[@PrincessPenalty17]

Lovin’ this series!

[@lemon1653]

Tips on minimizing social media?

[@lemon1653]

Bradford Gantt I didn’t know that. Thank you!

[@nowitsclear]

Disable all notifications and ask for emails when you receive private messages from someone. You can use lastpass to put passwords you won't remember so it'll be harder to login. Eventually clean up your profile and leave a word saying "pm to reach me". And remove all apps you don't need. The only notifications I allow on my phone are private messages (whatsapp, emails, etc.) and phone calls. So much more peace and people can still reach me :)

[@alliedawn79]

Question... Whenever I need to purchase a small item, what is the role on deciding what I should I do with the rest of them that come in a box or pack? Like, an envelope... a couple hair ties (come in a pack of 20😬), tape roll refills.. etc. Otherwise I'd have to store the extra and a bunch of little things add up over time.

[@mikele5355]

In the minimalist dcumentary you mention that you only travel with the "minimalist ba" (as i would call this) but as I am a student I keep asking myself of how to organize all my documents which I usually print out, as it is easier for me to learn on paper than with a screen. My point is that over the years at College/University I collect many full folders of it, which I do also need, but if I want to be as flexible as possible (like you) I need a very good organization. So do you have any ideas/tips for me? My this year's goal is to reduce all my stuff to a minimum of two hand luggage bags.

[@ceowen]

I used to keep paper copies of almost everything, but have since moved everything to the cloud where I can access it from almost anywhere. Evernote supports a variety of document formats, allows you to neatly organize things into notebooks and stacks of notebooks, and allows OCR of documents for easy searching. ScanSnap scanners integrate really well with Evernote and make imaging documents a breeze.

[@cchoi108]

Thanks for the tips!

[@amyschoenefeld5963]

Joshua will you please let me know where you purchased the book shelf :)

[@simonerose2358]

Very helpful thank you!

[@annadavide2776]

Thanks for the "just in case" advice. Also,this helped me realize that I have some junk belonging to my siblings that they will never come to get! Time to free up my huge cedar chest.

[@trueblue8415]

Why did you leave montana?

[@MarathonMonk]

Question: I want to move to an e-reader, but I have so many physical books that I really like. If they were magically all on the e-reader, I'd be okay parting ways, but that would cost me hundreds of dollars to buy e-reader duplicate versions. What do you suggest?

[@createplanprosper699]

Andy, I recently switched to 99% e-books after having almost an entire office space dedicated to books... All the books I read that I wouldn’t re-read, I donated to a local library. (At least they’d get use that way!) Since I was moving 2500 miles away, it was “easier” for me to part ways with all the other books-some I sold in a garage sale, others I sold online (very long and tedious process but worth it if you’re not a fan of or not in a position to just give things away), and the rest I purchased e-versions of and donated the remaining books, too. If I had more time to play with, I would have listed all the books I wanted to get digital versions of and slowly sold off or donated whatever I could. When I would be ready to read a new book, I would refer to my (likely categorically organized) list and purchase the digital version of whatever I wanted to read. Otherwise you can check out digital copies of books from your local library and have them on your Kindle, too. I do that route for books I’d “like” to read but don’t think I’ll read them again. Hopefully that’s a little helpful!

[@coffeecake7860]

Donate to the local library then subscribe to Amazon or other bookstore that gives you large number of unlimited reading options

[@Nibsu]

loving this series! But what about something like tools?

[@lilbesstravels4982]

How many tools can you buy for $20? Also if it is not a tool you will always use, say like a tile cutter, can you rent said tool to get the job done?

[@colombianbebe47]

@theminimalists I have a question for your spouses .. As a women how can you start minimizing cosmetic collection and what do you do to prevent you on buying more cosmetic ?

[@ttoronto6956]

colombianbebe47 as a minimalist, I got rid off all makeup not used in the last 6 months, then kept only make-up for work and a palette with some extra colour and liquid liner etc. for times I may need wedding/ night out look. Basically it really boils down to knowing no one really notices if you're wearing the same make-up look everyday and that makes it so easy! Same for clothing! I do neutral good quality basics that interchange well and always get compliments even though I have such a small clothing selection!

[@Telcomvic]

I'm one of the organized hoarders you talk about in this vid. I have my storage containers or ziplocks all organized in my home office cupboards/drawers. I've been viewing some minimalist vids to see what this movement is all about. So far, I'm not convinced that this is for me beyond cleaning out old medicine or spices or maybe some of the duplicates of various types of electronic cords I have accumulated. Having to go purchase a pack of 20 screws because I just threw all mine away seems very wasteful. And then what to do with the 18 screws I didn't use in the 20 pack I just bought? I think it all comes down to lifestyle. If you own a home and do 99% of the maintenance on it--you're just going to need "stuff" to do that maintenance efficiently and in a cost effective manner.

[@MB-vp8zz]

Thank you! Yes! I just threw out a broken appliance but kept the electric cord. When I undertake a project or something in my home needs maintenance, I love having everything I need at my fingertips and being able to jump right in. Much more sensible than wasting time and money!

[@tanfay7516]

Inspired by you a lot, appreciate it

[@Ellie-sx2rh]

This is more difficult when you don't have much money or transportation. So many factors. Any tips? I love you guys!!!

[@TheMinimalists]

This would be a GREAT question for a future podcast episode. Would you be willing to send a voice memo to [e-mail] so that Joshua and Ryan can answer your question live on the show? In the voice memo, just state your name and city (or use a fake name if you want to be anonymous) followed by your concise question (write it down first); also mention if you are a Patreon subscriber, so we can prioritize your question. (And if you have more than one question, that's great-just send separate voice memos.)

[@Bskeletor]

Question..... I'm interested in Becca's input on how you would evaluate the needs for when your expecting a new baby. Maybe just a reflection on what she did when she had the little one and what she would've changed.

[@Bskeletor]

Jason Kroll, I've followed these guys for a while and know their situation. I'm just curious to get his partners take on what she might have done differently on preparing for a new member of a family. That's all! Thanks, for the heads up. I think their advice on taking tips to tweeze just a few ideas has been life changing for sure.

[@alzathoth]

i am currently OMW to minimalism. what about tools? i may not use that socket set frequently, but it might be something that i HAVE to have in an emergency; being stranded in your car is not a pleasant experience. things like this, i do not hesitate to keep.

[@hhmaster789]

Joshua i have a question and i really need an answer - Do i need to get rid of items that are not useful, i don't need to look at them to live my life but they carry a significant memory of my life experience? e.g. the medal i get from my first marathon, photos of my childhood, etc.

[@markellinghaus5925]

Even if you make this a 10/10 rule (I've got a Walmart 10 minutes away) you can still get rid of lots of little stuff that clutters up drawers and cabinet shelves.

[@janeeyre8257]

Thanks!!

[@devynthurman8444]

How can you effectively apply minimalism when you are about to transition into an entirely new season of your life (i.e. College, living independently, moving to a foreign country)? Thanks for everything you guys do.

"Just in case" (haha) you do not have this question on the list for the upcoming videos: Any tips on how to organize a minimalist remote business? I personally work as a virtual assistant, remotely, and will at some point start traveling, so having my minimalist office in my backpack would be cool and useful, but also just organizing all of my tasks, clients, accounting, etc. long list. Great video series, thanks!

[@maike2356]

And some of these 'just in case' items are easy to borrow from your non minimalist friends ;)

[@miditerneur9725]

well as i said yesterday on the video my question is : how to live with a hoarder person . i live with a family of maximalists so i have a hard time getting rid of things when they immediately bring that back to the house. "the just in case theory " and it stresses me when I see these objects dragging at the house .

[@edd338]

What to do with the stuff I get rid off? Where I live it can be complicated to find a place where they accept donations for those specific items. Also, how to get rid of gifts from loved ones when you don't need them? Specially when they follow up to see how you've been doing with them. Thanks!

[@watertankhikes]

Living in a rural area, I could replace most items for under $20, but there is NOTHING I can replace in 20 minutes. Okay, maybe I can replace a stick or a rock in 20 minutes. I could by a replacement item online within 20 minutes, but I’m not sure if that fits the criteria, as the replacement item wouldn’t arrive for a least 48 hours. I’d like to hear from others in the same situation. Thanks.

[@thrilla04]

How do you sell the items you're getting rid of? Or do you just trash it?

[@melhall9923]

Quick question, would you keep all of your children’s school reports?

[@anthonylangford8575]

Why would you? Your kids won't need them when applying for jobs unlike exam certificates.

[@Jill.Cook21]

You all have helped me tremendously! I do find myself losing motivation at times. Do you have any tips for dealing with that?

[@rosejo9813]

Love this rule! Question - As a student going to university in September I have been constantly debating cutting out my relationship with my mother as it is very toxic. However, she is a hoarder and has a majority of my stuff all through the ages filling up the attic and her house (I live separately from her). On the one hand it is just stuff but it is also memories and treasured items from my dad who is no longer in the picture. I have thought of decluttering and plan on doing so but I think there will still be a mass of stuff left over which I most certainly will not be able to transport up to university. I have thought of getting a storage locker but it seems a silly expense to just store items for 3 to 4 years. What would you suggest?

[@ttoronto6956]

Great video! Going to use this rule to further simply! Question, my husband isn't a minimalist, how to manage this, make peace with it or better yet influence him to let go as well?

[@maddisonaus6488]

How would you tackle the issue of children’s (

[@shannencaballero]

I’m about to start the 30 days challenge last week and something came to my realization that I’m an architecture student. I’ve got so stuff you know art materials and whatsoever for school. Can you give me advice on how can I get started?

[@SonshineLady7]

LOVE these vids!! Not sure if this is where to ask a question but here's an issue that's been weighing on my mind: I have a lot of stuff I know could make some decent money (or any money at all - I live on disability income) by selling it online. I've watched many "How to Sell on Amazon, EBay, et. al." videos but by the end of them I think - "I'll just donate everything" because the supposedly simple steps...aren't. It can't be as difficult as some of the videos make them out to be with all the people who sell on these sites but...any truly simple tips for selling online? Please?

[@fazdoll]

Find a friend who will sell things online for you. Some of your friends probably have an account with ebay or Amazon or Craigslist, so it won't be much effort for them to sell your stuff in addition to their own stuff. Let them keep 10% of the price if they want. There is also a business called 'I sold it on ebay.'' you bring stuff and they will sell it for you. They take a % as payment.

[@SonshineLady7]

Thanks fazdoll. :) I don't have a lot of friends; I'm the type that has fewer but really close friends plus I'm like Joshua - I need a lot of alone time to recharge my battery...heh. I'll ask around and see if any of them sell stuff. I have a neighbor who has sold some books on Amazon so I can ask what her experience was.

[@LikeTheGoodStyle]

Thanks for these!

[@Julieroseart]

What do you do if you're an artist and like have different media to use when the moods takes us? What if you appreciate the quirky? I get that minimalism is about getting rid of hoards of stuff and I don't just keep things for the sake of it but can't it be a bit clinical to get rid of meaning things that you have collected on holiday, like pottery and art from artists? These are memories. I think there is a danger that people feel like they have to fit into a certain style or they are useless. I like what you have to say and I think it is all good advice but what about having a cosy living space that is unique to that person? Why does minimalism always have to look like everything was brought from a shop like Ikea and have no style or personality?

[@jennifercilley7422]

I got rid of a bunch of stuff and I don't buy stuff, but I am having troubles looking for happiness and purpose. Any advice?

[@csmith6275]

Does you place have an echo because you don't have much stuff

[@jerryleecolbertmusic]

Awesome video :)

[@CountrylivingMama]

What made you move from Montana to LA?

[@intigniadickey2224]

What is the 20-20 rule?

[@liliamrodriguez3020]

Great idea

[@dancing_all_night_long]

Helpful tips 😉👍💕💕💕💕💕

[@jayontario7285]

Good insight

[@mydeardimensions]

I struggle with this! I've been trying to be a minimalist since 5 years ago and still not there 🥴

[@CarolineMickle]

How do we get rid of sentimental items?

[@luciegallagher2710]

This is great! Thank you! I have a question- how do you part ways with sentimental items? I’m new to minimalism and struggling with this aspect! Thanks again from the UK!

[@MyLittleHomeSchooling]

My niece left a saint statue that was my grandma. She never went to pick it up so I threw it away. Then she found out and saying that reminds me of her. I said you don't need items to remember her just keep the memories in your heart and mind. It might sound rude but its the true.

[@AkS143joyful]

Kyle Hale. I say let the file go Kyle. My husband and I threw ours out a month ago. And it felt great! Just hit delete you won't regret it.

[@Ravenclaw_88]

Lucie Gallagher i agree this has been very difficult during my decluttering process MariKondo says to only keep things that bring joy or value to your life

[@luciegallagher2710]

Jackie V it’s a good point but just easier said than done sometimes! Having said you really can’t keep everything- well I definitely can’t- I don’t have the space! Thank you!

[@luciegallagher2710]

KZbinIsMyReligion brilliant- thank you! That makes total sense!