Q&A Minimalism: Things I've Never Shared...

[@breatheinsimple5369]

❤ Thanks for answering! You do come across very authentic. It is blatantly obvious some creators are super fake. I feel like it is chatting with a friend with your videos.

[@minimalease]

Aww thank you so much!! 💕

[@theresapalmer7892]

Hashing a room, is the transformational key for me. When I go to put things back I can feel my energy change and if it's not calm and peaceful, I don't want it around anymore. It makes it easy. I have saved so much money by reducing decor inventory. I think I was always changing things looking for that comfortable feeling when just removing things didi it.

[@minimalease]

Love it 😍

[@laurenrice9340]

I love your calming vibe. So glad to have found you today!

[@minimalease]

Aww thanks so much 💕💕

[@bex438]

I really enjoyed this video & listening to your answers. As well as your content, the things I like most about you are your authenticity, honesty and empathy so thank you for truly being you ❤️

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much 💕💕 i always appreciate your feedback!

[@ashleymatney6078]

Awesome video, as always! Love the Q & A! I liked your response to what you said about it’s always surprising when someone has something negative to say. I’ve always reminded myself that it could be raining gold, but someone somewhere would complain about it’s the wrong shade, shape, or size. We can’t please everyone, but I wish others would realize if they have nothing nice to say, then keep quiet- it’s called respect & kindness ☺️Keep being you! ❤

[@minimalease]

Yes! I have never gone online and said something hateful just to be hateful and so I never understand why people feel the need.. But we all have had different experiences in life so I just keep moving and being positive. It has amazed me though how many genuinely kind and helpful people are out there! That has been such a blessing ❤️❤️

[@lorireeve2322]

❤ Thanks for sharing your experiences and ideas. I enjoyed your longer video. 😊

[@jennyjenkins877]

♥ The question about becoming minimal in other areas of your life was interesting because I found we simplified what foods we bought. Then again, we're not getting any younger and had to start cutting down on sugar and foods that don't agree with us and/or cause inflammation.

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much for sharing!! ❤️

[@JaneDoe-tp9do]

💜 appreciated this down to earth chat... enjoyed watching as i took a break to put my feet up while the littles nap... i am currently in a season of overwhelm but we are doing the best we can 💜 we are trying to get moved into our new house (under renovation) before baby is due (this coming week we are 37 weeks)... definitely asking myself with every item we move in if it brings joy or peaceful emotions... otherwise trying to let it go! I find your content very calming, encouraging, and inspiring! Ive been offered so much decor items from family but im learning to say no thank you and explain that we are still under renovation and i am not ready to add more at this time (*junk*)... Ive also have been trying to intentionally organize as we bring things in... little by little as i unpack rather than just unload chaos... just thank you for sharing, being real and honest with where you are at... we used to have a yt channel but the hate i received for life choices was stressful... and when people started to threaten our children and put them in danger, we shut it down... working now to reset and rebuild our own peaceful safe haven 💜 thanks for being real unlike so many others in the yt world who are all about the income and views!

[@minimalease]

Aww thank you so much! Congrats on your move but I know that must be a lot! I wish you all the best with your new little one 😍😍😍

[@CarolKassel]

You have helped me make some radical changes that has resulted in me feeling such peace and freedom through minimalism. I have been struggling with impulse spending on Amazon as I navigate the grief process of losing an aging parent. I have focused on watching your videos to help me get back on track. Thank you for what you are doing. I live in Williamsburg VA and think of you whenever we visit Richmond.

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much!! ❤️ I really appreciate your kind words!

[@SheronWest]

I love who you are Becky. You are authentic and I enjoy hearing your story. It has been a long journey to get to where you now are. I continue to appreciate your video content and look forward to so much more. I wish you and your Family good health and safety in your lives. From Sheron in Toowoomba. Australia. ❤️🌻

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much!! ❤️ I wish you the same too!!

[@DaychiTaw-x8g]

Thank you for the Q&A and love it❤

[@minimalease]

Aww I’m so glad! Thanks for sharing 💕

[@DawnKemler]

Thank you for saying you had to get off Pinterest. I feel that way with some KZbinrs. They seem to be rich and have high end homes. I choose to live on one income to be home with my family. We don't have alot of extra. I am always looking for tips to live simply and contentedly❤

[@minimalease]

It definitely helped me! When I quit my teaching job 2 years ago we have been living on a lot less, but it has been such a blessing to be able to have a job I really enjoy and be able to go to anything I want with my daughter 💕💕💕

[@DawnKemler]

@@minimalease thank you for your encouraging words! Yes, I agree, it is worth it!

[@tracyn6194]

thanks for answering my question, I love your approach to minimalism

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much!! ❤️

[@AngelWestall-w7r]

Love your channel 🤩 only found you awhile ago and I watch every video and come away with more knowledge. Your life and home are beautiful ❤️😊

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much!! ❤️

[@rosywilson3076]

I’m interested in trying intermittent fasting again now that you’ve mentioned a link with your ADHD. I did it very successfully 10 years ago so I think I could do it again. I suspect I have mild ADHD but getting diagnosed in the UK would take 2-3 years (😮) so at age 64 I’m trying to find my own solutions. You mentioned brain fog and forgetfulness, these are both big things for me so I may follow your lead with fasting. Caveat: you made very clear that you’re talking from your own experience, so I may find it’s no help for me but worth trying. Thankyou 😊

[@minimalease]

Hahaha I wanted to make sure no one came to me angry it didn’t work for them 🤣 it really helps me to think clearer especially in the mornings 😍

[@klarab84]

I also had to quit pinterest (and instagram) because the load of "inspiration" you get from those platforms are overwhelming and always made me want to change things around, and that also made me tired. I mean, I "could" decorate my home in many different ways and it would all be nice. But, that would mean a constant change, and never being satisfied. I had to realize that I needed to decorate my home in 1 way, and maybe just do small changes overtime. Even all of these seasonal changes some people do are (beautiful) but makes me tired. So I have very fem seasonal decorations things, maybe flowers, or 1-3 pieces.

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much for sharing!! ❤️

[@traceyjane4288]

Traveling to us these days is what we want to spend our money on we are both in our mid 50ts and we have a 18 year old son so making memories with him is top of our list x

[@minimalease]

I love this soo much! Thanks for sharing 💕💕

[@kbetz1978]

Thanks for answering my question as well! I need to begin downsizing my kids’ toys and then I can do the container method like you do for your daughter. Inventory has crept up here!

[@minimalease]

I get that! Ours does too throughout the different seasons 💕

[@TraceyDoull]

Thank you for answering my question. Your garden looks lovely, look forward to seeing more ❤

[@anjastarker-kaiser8338]

❤❤❤ thank you for sharing ❤❤❤ that was really helpful on my journey!

[@minimalease]

I'm so glad!❤️❤️❤️

[@traceyjane4288]

i love blues and greens as main colours like you the colours of nature with off whites :) x

[@minimalease]

Yess 😍

[@tammymoon7900]

Not minimalism related, but I wonder if you'd feel comfortable doing a walking tour of some of your favorite downtown Richmond, VA places? I've never been and would find it interesting! Thanks in advance for even considering it! Amenities that take advantage of river views, museums, libraries, galleries, favorite coffee shops or restaurants, etc.

[@minimalease]

Great suggestion! Thanks for sharing!

[@amandaclarke1373]

Excellent video and you covered very interesting topics.

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much for sharing 💕💕

[@LacyDawnS]

Have you thought about removing that empty bottom shelf under your TV and then lowering your TV to the left of the remaining shelves? It would be one less thing to dust! xoxo

[@minimalease]

I really like having it for holidays we like to put our decorations on that shelf. Like you said definitely not a necessity but just something I’m still enjoying

[@michelleevans2445]

Loved this video! Well, I love all your videos actually ❤

[@minimalease]

Aww thank you so much 💕💕

[@SabinePriglinger]

thanks so much for sharing, I am also living a rather decluttered live, try to own less and enjoy more, and can really recommend living small-ish -- we live on 635 square foot apartment with myself plus partner and dog and it is just perfect. by the way> we have the same birthday, October 9th yeah :)

[@minimalease]

Yeahh!! Happy almost birthday!!

[@elizabethlangheim7214]

I don’t know if it would work but maybe assigning a special place outside for the rock, stick, leaf collection might keep that stuff outside.

[@minimalease]

Love it 💕

[@klarab84]

That's how we have done with our kids "treasures" som the nature: my son have always collected sticks, even though he's now 11 he still brings home sticks. The have a special places in our garden, from time to time he "declutters" that place and only keep the "special" sticks. Rocks and seashells also lives outside in our garden, except a few rocks that my kids thinks look like flint (?) rocks.

[@jeridavidson9074]

Great video💕💕💕. Thank you

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much for sharing 💕

[@allioakley3372]

To the lady who had the question about should she declutter the sweater that she loves because it's old well if she still loves it and it feels good in it it doesn't matter what anyone else thinks or how many times they've seen it. To go through life basing what we do on others opinions is unhealthy

[@MsPants1632]

And also, if she feels funny about wearing it so much, then just wear it at home when you plan on just staying in .. no reason to get rid of it if you really love it!!

[@eileenmanganella7958]

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[@lisagrant2017]

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[@terrychittam8483]

Do you display family pictures ❤❤❤

[@minimalease]

We have a few but mostly paintings from our travels 💕

[@nanacole2009]

💕

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much for sharing 💕

[@TraceyDoull]

Thank you for answering my question. Your garden looks lovely, look forward to seeing more ❤

[@minimalease]

Thanks you!!

[@cindywinkler4172]

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[@pamelaflickinger2160]

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[@heatherhaars5545]

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[@Amyavalon1844]

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[@minimalease]

Thanks so much for sharing 💕

[@carmenalabat8425]

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[@minimalease]

Thanks so much for sharing 💕