5 Minimalist Lifestyle TRUTHS: Save Money and Reduce Anxiety

[@KateKaden]

HAPPY FRUGAL FRIDAY EVERYONE!

[@dianaschoen4485]

Hi Kate! Instead of hanging on to items, I now take a pic of it and give it a new home (friend, family, swap , or Goodwill). It isnt the item, its the memories/emotions we attach to it. This mindset has helped me get rid of a ton of stuff!!!😊

[@KateKaden]

Love this Diana!

[@conniechuha3113]

My son is moving, and all the stuff he has packed up derailed my basement decluttering. At first, I was frozen. Just didn't know what to do because my plan was ruined. Then I realized that as long as I'm moving forward, I'm still on plan. So I'm starting another project. Just keeping it moving.

[@KateKaden]

YASS Connie! Way to keep going and doing what you can:)

[@rozitaharun6979]

Many thanks for sharing your thoughts!I have been decluttering in preparation to downsizing. It is a work in progress.Oh yes I am transitioning from over spender to newbie frugal wannabe as a retired person. Your posting has been helpful in my resolve to get rid of things that no longer serve me. Looks like I will be chucking out more useless things tomorrow!

[@sandrafromscotland]

@conniechuha3113 I like how you processed your thinking. Well done on your progress. Your son's stuff is only there temporarily and was only possible to put there because of the work you did to create that space! 👏

[@BrainOverBingeCoachJulie]

So true, minimalism and frugality help us save money and live more calmly. I love this.

[@KateKaden]

YASS! Love it Julie!

[@marlenegearon4709]

Another really big benefit to minimalism is when you pass or move to a senior home that it will be less traumatic or burdensome on your love ones. While talking to my son when the thing hit I asked him about what he was going to do with my things and he said "I don't want your things". So ever since I've been going through and donating, recycling, or giving away things. I do ask on certain items to give him a choice. I've gone through a lot and I am keeping some items that are special to me. But it will make it a it easier on him and not a burden. Also, have you seen Under the Median's latest video about Loud budgeting? It's really good.

[@KateKaden]

Thanks Marlene!!! Yes I'm watching it now! LOL!

[@kl3258]

This is an incredible gift for your family!!❤

[@kimwestra2961]

This sounds like Swedish death cleaning.

[@SassySue67]

I’m doing the same. My son said most of my stuff will just go in a dumpster so I’m purging as much as I can. At least one huge tote a week gets taken to the thrift store. He takes it for me so I’m not tempted to go in and shop for more stuff I don’t need. Saving money doing it this way as well.

[@grannyprepper1181]

In order to avoid “hurricane Kate”. in the morning, prep the night before.

[@KateKaden]

Totally! I’m WAY better these days thanks to my night routine for sure:)

[@grannyprepper1181]

@@KateKaden before I retired and/or was a working mom, I had to get things ready the night before. If not, my mornings were a nightmare.

So glad I don't fall into the trap of FOMO. My social battery is practically non-existent, I usually fear receiving any kind of invitations as it means taking some of my me-time. Just meeting my neighbours and chatting about weather is enough to make me feel part of a community. In order my time is me-time, my dogs' time and my work. Anything else can get scraps of whatever time is left.

[@KateKaden]

Non-existent! Yvette, thanks so much for sharing with us!!! Always so happy to see you!

[@leslieboe6379]

I'm the same. I always feel like I'm being selfish (family).

[@Spot4art]

Since we started this 12 Week year….my #1 goal was healthy diet/ wt loss. Well….i have such a new lease on life. Today ‘s topic is applicable to my dietary declutter! I started with Keto/ low carb…moved into Ketovore….transitioned into Carnivore. Have the insane side effect of peace and calm. Getting decluttered of carbs has been a blessing. 15 lbs gone. Healing my body slowly from the inside out. If I had never started this myself, I would not have believed. All this is just the beginning in these FIRST 12 weeks we are doing. I do think the second 12 weeks of INTENTION, SIMPLICITY and FOCUS are going to be phenomenal ❤️ thank you for getting us started! ❤️🤗

[@KateKaden]

YES YES YESSSSS!!! This makes me SO HAPPY!!!!!!! So proud of you!

[@thedailymakermaking]

Yes on decreasing anxiety! You have my full attention…. 🙏🏻❤️

[@KateKaden]

So glad you're here!

[@gladyschandler6724]

I'm currently decluttering my walk-in closet & drawers.

[@KateKaden]

AWESOME!!!:) Love it!

[@lindamcdermott9980]

I like the idea of a stress triangle. I envision it as a mountain, one that I climbed, and now am in the top. I’m retired, raised 4 kids as a working single parent on a tight budget. I survived. Then after downsizing, the minimalism concept took over, it evolved into the Swedish death cleaning faze and is joyfully ongoing. Now, with your inspiration, I am truly appreciating being ME. I am an artist, I’ve always been an artist, but life always got in the way. Today, I am very intentional in how I manage my days, I spend time with KZbin art tutorials, I paint several hours everyday, I go out in the middle of the day and spend a few hours sketching, have a small sandwich, and come back feeling renewed. I choose how I socialize, avoid negative people (and stop allowing them to live in my head!). My life style is mindful and frugal. I don’t have any desire to shop, I don’t need or want anything. I’m still finding things that I don’t need or want in my home and continue to let them go. I’m not a tv watcher, I have a select few KZbin channels that I watch in the evening. Thanks to you, and some other channels, my life is so improved. You are an awesome inspiration for me in the areas of money management and frugal living.

[@KateKaden]

Linda, thank you so much!

[@janetmcgee4525]

De-owning vs decluttering. I like the incremental difference. After my clutter is organized, it is still too much stuff. De-owning is a term that will help me quite a lot. Thank you Kate.

[@KateKaden]

Absolutely! Janet, did you see my video on that a while back? The distinction, I agree is SUPER helpful! :)

[@janetmcgee4525]

I will watch your previous video on de-owning now. Thanks Kate.

[@myaccount9498]

I hope it's ok to say this here (if not delete it) - Dana K White and her "container method video" was the lightbulb moment in my massively over cluttered home! I kept watching/listening to her videos as I faced 3 rooms pack to the rafters with stuff, including tonnes of sentimental stuff from my dear Mum who passed away and I boxed up and donated 80% of the contents of those rooms. My severe anxiety plummeted & it was the best feeling ever!!! I had no idea that getting rid of stuff would do, what no medication or therapy had ever achieved! I strongly encourage anyone overwhelmed by clutter/guilt letting go etc to go check her out! Come back here though for everything else 😂

[@KateKaden]

Of COURSE you can say that here! Love this!

[@myaccount9498]

@@KateKaden Thanks! She was life changing help for me

[@cherylkurland1755]

Kate and Dana are my inspiration video team + minimalist home.

[@tinahansen6377]

I too am a friendly introvert.

[@KateKaden]

YASS Tina!

[@joannec4356]

Me too! That phrase made me smile.

[@cathyphillips679]

A friendly introvert.....I love that! I have in the past been described as anti-social, but I'm not really. I like people, just in small doses, and at times of my choice! I'm a pretty solitary person. My kids always teased me that I was "social distancing" before it was a thing... lol

[@nikkibadzik3948]

Kate, I have been on a decluttering journey lately. So much stuff, and I didn't realize how much it was affecting me. I'm sorry you're suffering from anxiety. You're so right that it's hard to even identify the trigger. Less stuff really does help ease the mind. Be well, Kate!❤

[@KateKaden]

Thanks so much Nikki!

[@pamdoneen654]

Great video, Kate!! I have been decluttering for quite a few YEARS! I will clean out a drawer, closet, or cupboard and think to myself. Wow I dug deep and got rid of all my excess, then about a year or so later I look in that same area that I decluttering and think I have way too much and I do it again thinking wow I did it this time I got rid of my excess, but guess what a year or so later I look in the same space and again think I have way too much!! I do believe this time in my clutter expedition. I will dig deeper and maybe? Truly get rid of it all this time😃🤣🤣 Again thank you so much for this video you are amazing💗

[@KateKaden]

Pam thank you so much!!!

[@suelloyd1989]

What I’ve learned from dealing with long-term chronic pain is that in order to have the best quality of life possible, I’ve made my life as physically manageable as possible. I have simplified my life by choosing not to live with clutter, only buying what I really need instead of mindlessly consuming ‘stuff’, and keeping a budget so that I’m never stressed about whether or not I have enough to pay my bills etc. Two influences which have helped me enormously are: my mother’s experience of poverty as a child and a young person (she grew up in the Great Depression in a very impoverished part of the UK). She was frugal all of her life and that taught me a great deal about living within my means. The second is what I learned from doing a pain management course, where we were encouraged to Plan, Prioritise and Pace our lives. (Planning and prioritising are very useful tools to have in order to live well on a low income). By following these principles I’m able to enjoy my life regardless of the challenges I live with. Love your channel, Kate. Many thanks. 😊🇦🇺

[@KerryJames-l6z]

My peace and quiet and live my life simply no dramas ❤❤

[@kelleyspears1218]

The Simple Living Guide by Janet Luhrs is also a great book

[@kaitlinobrien243]

Yes less mess = less stress Kate, I am settling back into my place in Canada, and my minimalist well functioning clean kitchen = better mental health.

[@bluerubydoo6080]

Minimalism really changed my life and I'm starting on my frugal living journey to build up my savings, thanks for another great video 😊

[@KateKaden]

You are very welcome!

[@donnalackey989]

Mom always said a place for everything and everything in its place

[@KateKaden]

🙌❤️🙏

[@gingerstrait836]

Have you checked out the minimal mom? She has changed my life. I hope you have a great weekend!

[@KateKaden]

Oh yes, love her!

[@ShellyLove-ui1bv]

I’m so happy for your channel I was feeling overwhelmed with social media and I was going to buy five blueberries brushes but it wasn’t in my budget so I said let me go watch Kate videos and thank you so much for everything you do

[@KateKaden]

You are so welcome! Always to happy to see you Shelly!!!!

[@coppercurls5000]

You’re such an encourager, Kate ❤ Minimalist from Texas!

[@KateKaden]

Thanks so much! So glad you're here! HELLO IN TEXAS!!!

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

❤ declutter & yes, less noice! I'm going to decreae my hours with 1 care client due to the janga game I play e-v-e-r-y day as I tend to her. Stuff stored in every space available. She is on her phone, computer & has her tv on in the background all the time.

[@KateKaden]

YAS!

[@laurennguyen1008]

The other night I had a nightmare that I had to pay $1400+ for something and I had no money. I felt the panic I used to feel years ago and was trying to find my high school friend's dad's phone number to ask him to help me. Luckily it was a dream. I've been debt free for years and it's because my husband won't let me make him broke. He's got health problems now and told me I have to control myself for whenever he is not here anymore. I know that's true and have been tracking expenses to live within my retirement income only, not his social security or other money. I admire you for taking charge of your life and finances while you're young and being a great role model for your son.

[@KateKaden]

Thank you so so much!!!!!!!! (and that is a nightmare! AHHH!)

[@heathermoreland6015]

I’m still working on decluttering my house. It start with Marie Kondo and continued on to others KZbinrs which I enjoy but the amount of things still seems overwhelming in my house. So I will continue each room each layer.

[@catgodfrey6451]

Not much FOMO anymore. I used to think I was missing all the time. I’m currently decluttering closet. Selling on Mercari, Threadup, & FB market every little bit adds up go goes into our HYSA😊❤😊

[@KateKaden]

LOVE THIS CAT!

[@lylagray9669]

Happy Frugal Friday, Kate! I love this!! My two favorite minimalist youtubers are Joshua Becker and Natalie Bennett. I have also found that minimalism is different for everyone. With me, I do have what others would consider excess plates, cups and silverware, but we have people over periodically and have enough for bigger gatherings (like 10 people max). I have also found that, for me, it works best to have a 'declutter box' in my sunroom all the time, so that I have somewhere to put the stuff I want to declutter, but I am also not making a donation run every week 🙂 I love all your videos and would love to see another colab with you and Joshua Becker!!

[@KateKaden]

ME TOOO!! :):) Thank you Lyla!!!

[@marylambeth2561]

Great program! I like that that we dont need to feel guilty not accepting every invitation from others.

[@KateKaden]

YASSS!

[@marthaosborne9625]

Thanks, Kate, for this video!! I am with you on becoming more minimal being a breath of fresh air! It is helping so much with my seasonal depression and with being so much less overwhelmed by day to day living! I first learned of it through Joshua Becker and it has been bringing so much calm into my life.

[@sharonmaresh]

I think I have to create what is 'minimalism ' for me. I can't get rid of my canning and sewing supplies. 😆

[@KateKaden]

Totally! Make it your own:) Love that Sharon:)

[@tammasgrogan3482]

I feel I’ve been doing great at frugal living, and I’m at the point where I can move forward with some work on my house… but the neighbors have seen the work, and all of a sudden they want to spend my money and are harassing me to replace fences and get tree surgeons to cut down ( well pruned )trees… needless to say this is causing me great anxiety… I can’t pay for everything. I’ve given them timelines and one neighbor I’ve had to cut ties with because she would invite herself over to snoop and critique everything. My place needs a lot of updating and I’m excited to do a lot of the work myself, but I still need to be frugal to reach my goals, and having a neighbor’s wish list isn’t helping, it’s only slowing me down.

[@madalina088]

😂spilling tea:years ago I've thrown away 30 big trash bags of my husband's clutter,and he hasn't missed them since 😂

[@KateKaden]

OOOOOH! This is a MASSIVE TEA SPILL! And I love it!

[@myaccount9498]

😂😂😂😂

[@pigletsbank437]

The combo of living below your means + mimimalisme makes it in to a =3+ i am very happy with or must i say without it

[@KateKaden]

YASS!

[@sandrafromscotland]

@Piglets bank I've been wondering about your name! If you're comfortable sharing I'm curious to know reason for Piglets Bank. I chose mine because when I was travelling I used to say Hi I'm Sandra from Scotland!

[@pigletsbank437]

@@sandrafromscotland well my friends call me "piglet" as nickname, . The "bank" part came because the saving up as we do living below our means... Piggybanks where in my toughts for the k-squad . My real name is chantal. But for privet resons I did not want to tell the world that☺️. Was that the answer to your question or do you need to know more? 😉

[@pigletsbank437]

@@sandrafromscotland ps i wished I had such a beautiful name. You know i love Scotland, hope to pay your country a visit this year🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@sandrafromscotland]

@@pigletsbank437 Yes that answers my question. Makes sense. Thank you for satisfying my curiosity 😊

[@JudithMcPheron-pb9lv]

Thanks Kate. Love that you revisited this this topic again. I struggle with parting with the things I ❤. (Tubs of seasonal decos.) But, overall I am improving with not bring items into my small apartment. Have a great weekend Kate, Kaden and K-Squad!

[@KateKaden]

You too Judith! Thanks for being here!

[@jackiemcos1407]

I love jomo!!! The older I get the less fomo I have !

[@KateKaden]

SAME!!!

[@KerryJames-l6z]

Hey sorry I missed your video friday it's Thursday just catching up on you tube ❤❤

[@brendaproulx3052]

Thanks for great video. Anxiety attacks are not fun & very scary. My mom died & I had 1, than 3 yrs later my nephew died & again I did. It's been about 17 years, but I lost my dad last month so thank you I will keep track of my emotions & feelings ❤

[@KateKaden]

🙏❤️🙏

[@karendobbs8153]

Great video, so helpful and encouraging. I’m spending less and saving more, and it’s not even as difficult as I thought. I’m also getting rid of so many useless items. Thank you so much for your videos. You are helping so many people.

[@KateKaden]

Karen, this means a lot to me, thank you!!!

[@denisewoodruff9436]

Love the video! I’ve been adopting the practice of minimalism for a few months now and I found it also brings a sense of contentment and peace. Also, I can actually find my things now lol. Love your channel and your positive energy!

[@KateKaden]

Thank you so much Denise!

[@smartypants1980]

Timothy J Ward, Lefie, and According To Nicole are my top minimalists on youtube.

[@marep5597]

I can really relate to this. I feel so anxious when my house is messy. I’m not a minimalist but I sometimes dream about having a house with the bare minimum -just 2 of everything. But I have to have a tidy house or it drives me nuts.

[@KateKaden]

YASSS!!!

[@ritamariavasconcelos6870]

Hello Hope all is. Today I' m seeing it as it premiers.... Keep safe from Portugal 🇵🇹 ❤❤❤

[@KateKaden]

Thanks for being here RitaMaria!

[@nicolewilliams2468]

Love this one, as always. Thanks, Kate!

[@KateKaden]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much Nicole!

[@connielupe7984]

I have adapted both. I love the concept of minimalism. I think twice before buying. I definitely do the 1 in 1 out rule.

[@KateKaden]

YASSS CONNIE!

[@southernnaturalhairaffair7912]

I SERIOUSLY need to declutter!

[@KateKaden]

I feel another surge of decluttering coming on! :)

[@suebee1540]

I am a minimalist except for the multitude of junk drawers I talk of emptying but haven't done yet. I follow According to Nichole, The Minimal Mom, and Joshua Becker since the video you did with him.

[@KateKaden]

YASSS SUE:)

[@katebaker8763]

This two concepts definitely go together ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@KateKaden]

Love them both so much!:)

[@thefrugalcyborgmriii3531]

Happy, frugal Friday, Kate! I never heard acronym, JOMO before this video! But I will use it a lot more because sometimes it’s great to miss out on things and not fuel horrible over them! Keep on staying awesome, enjoy your weekend! BOOM!

[@KateKaden]

Hello my friend!!! Thank you SO much! BOOOOM! :):):)

[@sheilafreisthler4421]

As I have been losing weight, I am going through closets and dressers to get rid of clothes. I also went through some of my jewelry. I have a huge bag that will be going to a local thrift store, along with the jewelry I am also going to ask my daughters and granddaughters to go through some of my other jewelry to see if there is anything they may want. I’m writing names on the back and bottom of other items that I want my kids or grandkids to have. By doing this, I hope there’s no bickering when I am gone.

[@KateKaden]

Look at you! Way to go Sheila! Love this!

[@jodyporta2188]

Thanks Kate!!!!!

[@KateKaden]

You are very welcome Jody!

[@lynnbrown9164]

Great video Kate. Yes it's so true. I'm decluttering my basement

[@KateKaden]

YASS Lynn! The basement is usually quite a challenge! You've got this!

[@KLC777]

Yes! Love practical frugality and minimalism! It's so much better than without it. I agree about traditional social media---that's why I don't do it!

[@KateKaden]

YASSS!!!

[@rebacarmack8335]

My hubby is a hoarder, it makes me anxious. My daughter has left a lot of things here at our house as well, I’m embarrassed for anyone other than close family to visit. I’m recovering from surgery and am ok if only close family visits!☺️

[@sandrafromscotland]

@rebacarmack8335 Sending good recovery vibes. Sounds like a difficult situation. I wonder if you could have a conversation with them to collab together to start clearing and segmenting the space for example the front door entrance way first to have only the essentials there and no hoarding items. Kinda like creating zones clear communal spaces hoarding contained to certain areas, especially if you can close the door on it, in one area etc. Or the place people would come into, kitchen or living room whichever area is causing you the most anxiety. Creating boundaries to match your needs. Good luck.

[@KateKaden]

Reba, I'm sending you all the healing vibes to recover from your surgery. Having a hubby who is hoarder sounds difficult for sure. I see Sandra's gentle suggestion below. Do you think that could possibly work to start the process?

[@donnalackey989]

Yes i have 3 pair of shoes and two purses need to declutter some clothes thanks for the advice i read that having a lot of stuff is a sign of trauma any ideas on that

[@KerryJames-l6z]

Organisation and prioritise yes looked everything just said not now

[@blackliongirl2402]

Excellent video, Kate. Thank you! 👍🏽

[@KateKaden]

You are so welcome!

[@stinejohansen8342]

Hello from Norway

[@KateKaden]

Hi there! So great to see you this morning!

[@ubwaterman]

Yes!!! Love this!! Sher.

[@KateKaden]

Thanks Sher!!!!!! :):) Happy Frugal Friday!

[@katsfarm2062]

I've been decluttering I'm tired of having so much stuff. Makes Mt life easier and I'm trying to stop and think b4 I buy anything

[@KateKaden]

Love it!

[@janetmcgee4525]

De-owning books gives me FOMO. I reviewed all 35(!) of my housekeeping(!) books and set out half for donation. But I have a fear that I will miss out on a valuable tip or routine if I get rid of them. Keeping half is still too many, but it's a start. I used to read these like I read cookbooks...like novels. So they sit there waiting for donation or trash or a last look. I prefer KZbin housekeeping videos now. There are other book categories too that could use a review.

[@KateKaden]

YEESSS Janet! I hear this!:)

[@zeesworld3371]

Why again I stop getting notifications or your video showing up in my top list 😢 .. I am sub & also notification on

[@KateKaden]

Oh no! I have no idea! I feel like notifications are messed up lately! Happy to see you here though! Happy Frugal Friday! (I'll always be here on Fridays:)

[@zeesworld3371]

@@KateKaden I think so to.. yes when it’s Friday I am always on hunt for your video

[@Spot4art]

Good morning. ☀️

[@KateKaden]

Good morning!

[@tressalewis7004]

JOMO… I love this❤

[@KateKaden]

Hi Tressa! YASS! JOMO! :) :)

[@deborah10ism]

This definitely describes me

[@KateKaden]

Good morning Deborah!

[@silviatrochez3818]

HI, KATE. I was a gambling. Then I realized that I had spent $350 on scratchers in December. My plan is to pay off my loans. I'll be done in july.

[@KateKaden]

DONE IN JULY! That will be AMAZZZING!

[@Reina623]

Good morning Kate. I missed the live by 4 minutes.

[@KateKaden]

Good morning Reina!!! AH! We missed ya! Hope you enjoyed today's video!

[@GDPWorking]

I like maximalism. I like organizing my things. I think it is the same idea of focusing on incentive, but maximalism focuses on organizing objects to get full range of motion from the body by having things to do and status by what I have. I need a watch so I can do things about a watch. I want a watch story. I finished being a minimalist years ago, but it has taken a while to get back the resources.

[@KateKaden]

Thanks for sharing with us MJ!!

[@GDPWorking]

Happy too.@@KateKaden

[@MELINDASSIMPLEBLESSINGS]

I'm about to move out of an apartment. Put stuff in storage and go to a room for rent Pastor has...need less stuff , less clutter , 80 percent of my stuff will be in storage .then I'll decide what to do with it later

[@KateKaden]

YASSS Melinda! Good luck with your move!

[@lindsayfrost6726]

When I’m decluttering and unsure I ask myself if I would buy it again?

[@KateKaden]

Love it!

[@hassiearaya8024]

Your nails are done they look nice

[@KateKaden]

Thanks so much!

[@smartypants1980]

Kate, have you read Dave Ramsey's book on Real Estate? i don't own the house I stay at but still have to pay the water bill and other house bills so I'm looking into buying my own house. Dave Ramsey's book on Real Estate helped me learn it's not a good idea in my current finicial State

[@KateKaden]

Nice Scott!

[@KerryJames-l6z]

I am friendly but need time on my own depends on day

[@KateKaden]

Yass🙌

[@heathersheartco]

I detached a bunch of craft supplies and then it caused me to go thru the whole studio. I refuse to add extra shelving because I know it will mean more stuff. I don’t need more stuff. I have enough stuff. I don’t need anymore stuff 😂😂😂

[@KateKaden]

YASSSS Heather!

[@sandrafromscotland]

@heathersheartco I like that...detached and I have enough 👍 🙌

[@41yearoldnewdriver]

I am attempting to be more frugal. I am saving money for a used SUV.

[@KateKaden]

You’ve got this! Hope you find inspiration here🙏❤️

[@lindawalters7068]

❤

[@abierliovas7827]

❤❤❤❤

[@KerryJames-l6z]

Pretty much it selective

[@pigletsbank437]

For me it is... See you later! 6-

[@amandakelly2747]

I wish hubby would stay away from temu oh my he buys so much just stuff we don't need and it's more to store 😮

[@KateKaden]

Temu!!! I've been hearing a lot about that site!

[@wandahall4435]

❤❤❤😮😮😮😊😊😊

[@KateKaden]

Hi Wanda!

[@rochellethundercloud346]

Also,once you declutter,stop bringing in more clutter. You have to stop clutter at the door. I had to unsubscribe from several KZbinrs because their entire channel was declutter,haul, declutter,haul. Why declutter only to bring in yet more garbage to declutter? missing the point of declutter