HUGE decluttering mistake - We were deceived

[@evasochocki5209]

The way you have your Dad's things nicely displayed is a beautiful way to remember and honor your dad. Having tons of stuff crammed in boxes in the garage doesn't benefit or show respect to you or them.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you!

[@ShastaAdam]

" Stay tidy and mighty!" I love that! I think I'm making it our family motto; my kids will love it! Maybe they won't , but I'm saying it anyway. 😂 💖 💪🏼

[@MinimalistHome]

Haha! Love it!

[@desereetouchet9294]

I probably shouldn't go after my spouse's and child's stuff until I throw away every jar I've saved "just in case". 😂

[@MinimalistHome]

Correct!

[@chrisnutter6933]

Last week I brought home 12 super large empty boxes from our neighbor at work and my hope is to fill them all so I have eight of them filled or started and my husband told me today I think I will go through my closet, while you have those boxes. He also knows I have a Thrift store coming to pick all of this up. I’m so excited that I didn’t have to ask him to do anything or comment. 😊

[@shellyjay8954]

My mistakes were decluttering when I was depressed and my stuff overwhelmed me. I pitched a few things I regret. Also another mistake was decluttering when going through an anger episode. Those decisions weren’t the best, but truthfully Life goes on just fine. Thanks for your insight and tips Robyn.

[@MinimalistHome]

🙏🏼🩵💐

[@trumax33]

All I really have that was my Mom's is her locket and the cookie cutters she used when she made Christmas cookies with us when we were kids. I AM sentimental about the cookie cutters, so I shared one in an art project I did for a Christmas gift, I kept my favorite 4 with my baking stuff, I kept a few that were suitable for tree ornaments and the rest were donated AFTER I offered them to my sisters and daughter. I feel I'm keeping a few "Mom treasures" in a small curated collection and sharing the rest with others who may start traditions of their own! 😊

[@MinimalistHome]

Beautiful! 🌺🙏🏼

[@lorisauceda5401]

I’ve been researching (procrastinating) for years! 😂

[@timvandermey4792]

🙃🤣😂🤣

[@MinimalistHome]

It’s a lifelong journey and there are already more things to learn - and yet, we need to take ACTION as part of the journey! You can do this ( & then reward yourself with more resets h if that makes you happy! LOL)

[@sherrigibbs528]

Thanks for your fun encouragement. Diane in Denmark has some great ideas on her channel.

[@MinimalistHome]

You’re welcome! I 💕 Diane! 👍🏼

[@sherylmccrystal3804]

All 4 are me: procrastination, indecision, nostalgia and motivation! 😱

[@Jane-cr9bp]

Can SO relate to that feeling of not being able to depart with something I might use one day! For me it's mostly fabric and craft items. I am getting better at letting go, and not bringing things into the house unless they have a place and purpose. After decluttering my parents' home (they lived through the depression) I know I don't want to leave a big mess for my children to deal with when I'm gone - that is unfair!

[@MinimalistHome]

Sounds like you’re on the right track! Keep going! 💪🏼💕

[@Pinklily-r4h]

Keeping things that have true meaning 🙌🏻 Yes girl preach it! Always such a blessing to hear and see you friend! I hope you’re well!!!! Drinking Earl Grey with a truvia and milk - so yummy 👏🏻😋

[@MinimalistHome]

Yes! Thank you! 🙏🏼

[@teresarose7524]

I really like this video. You are so forth right.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks! 🥰👍🏼

[@alidavanveldhoven5167]

Thank you Robyn, for the mirror. I recognize a few patterns for myself. Certainly some food for thought. And a good kick up the arse🙃 to continue with the not so easy layers to declutter 🥴 💪 in my house 🏡🙋🇳🇱

[@MinimalistHome]

Keep at it! It’s so worth it!!! 💛🙏🏼💪🏼💕🌺

[@alidavanveldhoven5167]

@@MinimalistHome 🙏🌻💕

[@delicate.mascara]

I want to know about that enormous refrigerator. Do you feel like the extra fridge space gets used? I have a larger fridge (not as big as yours) and we find we end up with 15 different salad dressings, multiple jars of pickles and olives. and 3 bags of frozen shrimp because we buy things and get hidden behind things in the fridge, we forget we have them and buy more. 😅

[@MinimalistHome]

Oh, it’s a fridge next to an upright freezer. Definitely a must with 3 teen boys.

[@ivfmommy4100]

I see so many Lego in your home! Ours too!!

[@MinimalistHome]

Yahoo! 🏰

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

Research! Yes! When l am uncertain or unenthusiastic about a task, I always go on KZbin, which I call "research". Sometimes, it is!

[@MinimalistHome]

Sometimes! We need to give ourselves time limits and have a plan of when to take action! 💪🏼💛

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

@MinimalistHome I am extremely bad at setting time limits for resting, relaxing or just non-doing.

[@oregonk91]

"Generational imprints." That's a good way to put it. Things that previous generations LIVED BY, and are hard for us to let go of even though it's not pertinent to our culture anymore. I too!k your quiz, and couldn't relate to most of the questons! (Not a Bronte/Austen fan!) And much of my "procrastination" is health related ... pain and fatigue make it hard to dig in, so I don't think that fits in your 4 categories ... maybe procrastination but not really. And I need physical help moving some things and don't have help.

[@MinimalistHome]

Makes sense. I have coached many people with physical limitations and you’re welcome to read my blog and join my Facebook group for more supper if you’d like! I also have online coaching options. 🤞🏼💪🏼🙏🏼

[@barbaramerrithew2756]

Great video BUT I need to know...do you have watermelon nail art going on???? I LOVE IT! 😀🍉💅

[@MinimalistHome]

haha, yes! And thanks!

[@danadefreeuw4741]

For me I see the $$ that I spent and feel bad getting rid of it. I was with a DS company for 20+ years so demo products, gifts purchased for team, incentives blah blah well the company went to ecommerce rather than DS . Now I have all the stuff and feel horrible giving it away or whatever. Plus, diagnosed with ADHD at 53 and one of my issues was spending so i know I bought WAY too much so guilt there also. And i do not have the patience to try and sell on ebay or wherever

[@MinimalistHome]

Naming these details means you’re reflecting on it all and this is part of untangling the tendencies so that you CAN move on! Have you joined my Facebook group and newsletter? You can do this! ❤️💪🏼🙏🏼

[@elizabethcallihan9971]

Some children never want to get rid of ANYTHING...EVEN TRASH!

[@M_SC]

Those kids don’t trust. What went wrong?

[@MinimalistHome]

I’m not a parenting or child psychology expert, so I’m not sure of why or how to handle this. One thing you can try to do is to get them to identify some trash though and maybe take it from there? And you can gently point out that if we want to have space to play and keep our favorite things, then we can’t keep ALL the things. 🙏🏼💛

[@elizabethcallihan9971]

@MinimalistHome it was just an observation of other children( not mine) that they have great attachments to things like stones, seashells, pinecones etc. I love the idea of the container concept. You can keep your favorites that fit and what doesn't fit has to go. BTW, I have turned my notifications back on so I don't miss your videos. Now for a cup of tea!

[@jennyjenkins877]

Some parents are like that too.

[@edennis8578]

A lot of people of all ages are like that. Having raised two boys, one who never cleaned his room and another, 19 months younger, who was very neat, I don't think that children should be allowed to hoard anything that is truly garbage, like old containers with food on them or old candy. That'll draw bugs and mice. That's just the way it has to be. If they have old clothes with holes that they still want, they could keep at least their favorites for outdoor activities, mowing the lawn, working on cars, etc. They may do a lot of stuff when they're teens. If it's broken stuff, especially with sharp edges, etc., you have to be firm. If they're very attached to one or two small old broken things, give them a treasure box for such things, but if they're very possessive, you can say that they can't have anything new until they get rid of a broken thing, or make it positive and say they can have one new thing in place of each broken thing. It's possible to negotiate even with very young children. They're smarter than we think they are. A four year old is very aware.

[@sherylmccrystal3804]

Sorry for asking but hubby is a big computer security guy: Is this your quiz? Or, is it made by some group that is going to use it to mine all of my information to sell me stuff?

[@MinimalistHome]

It’s my quiz ☺️