9 ATOMIC Habits to Declutter Your Home

[@pamelaflickinger2160]

❤ This did help. I have been decluttering with the intention of possibly having a garage sale, but chose to donate instead. I Chose to count my items donated 144 items. Very freeing.

[@minimalease]

That's amazing! Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@Ada_Mandana]

What I like to do with my maybe clothes is putting them in my couch pillows which became really flat over the years. So they still serve a purpose while I think about them and I don’t have to buy new pillow inlays.

[@minimalease]

I love this what a fun idea!

[@susanrikimaru6630]

Yes to the maybe bin! I know it seems like a delayed decision to some people, but it really helped me.

[@minimalease]

Same!! It’s how I slowly learned to identify what I really needed and allowed me to get a glimpse at how easy it would be without the excess even when I was too scared to get rid of it ❤️❤️

[@jennyjenkins877]

♥ I was pretty motivated to declutter but Atomic Habits really came in handy for developing daily cleaning habits. What you were saying about categorizing was really key for me to get organized as I was decluttering. Designating zones in every cabinet (for example, in the pantry, having a breakfast shelf, a snack shelf, baking ingredients shelf, etc.) and other storage spaces was the real gamechanger for me. Whether organizational bins are used or not, having specific homes for everything and using that shelf/drawer space as the limit (without overfilling so everything is accessible) really helped the most.

[@minimalease]

Yess! I 💯 agree!

[@keener57]

I’m trying on every single one of my lipsticks … one per day … at the end of the day it is a keeper or toss. So far I’m 2 keepers and 2 bye-byes. It is so liberating to curate your belongings … small steps work too … especially if you have anxiety.

[@minimalease]

That’s great!! Thanks for sharing 👏👏

[@marthavanderpool6829]

Hey, great idea! I’ll start tomorrow!

[@keener57]

@@marthavanderpool6829 cool! Have fun with it.

[@jennesont4791]

❤ I just brought out my autumn clothes and packed away the summer clothes. It was easy to identify what I did not choose to wear in the heat of this summer, and I even found some fall items that I wasn't particularly excited to see that I could let go of.

[@michelleevans2445]

Target used to be my downfall. I would spend $100-$200 every time I went in. Thankfully we don't have a Target in the town I live in, so I only go maybe once a month. However, I have gotten so much better! Now I know what I need when I go & I try not to look at anything else.

[@minimalease]

That’s amazing 👏👏 yess

[@ElizabethKennedy-u1v]

I literally never go to any store, for groceries or otherwise, without a specific list. I only get what is on the list, and don’t walk down the other aisles. I love your acknowledgement that your ideas work for you and may not work for others. I think this bit of humility is part of why I love your videos so much. I find 90% of everything you say helpful and reassuring and validating. Thank you so much for your helpful videos!!❤

[@minimalease]

Aww thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@julia.vasilkova]

The last one is good 👍 I think it can help a lot. I significantly reduced inventory in my kitchen using your advice with maybe boxes. At least 5 big boxes of stuff gone and I can't even remember what was in. So freeing!

[@minimalease]

That’s great 😃 thanks for sharing ❤️❤️

[@jenerbeleggett371]

OKI have never watched you before but the algorithm sent you to me this morning, and I have to say I appreciated the tips, but the sweet kid coming out of the hidden spot in target just before 7:00 gave me a lot of joy. Nice move.

[@minimalease]

Ahhh thank you!!

[@connieclark1288]

I enjoy every second of your videos! Thank you. I also love any content including Atomic Habits.

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@lorettagoldyn5918]

What is your advice on scrapbooks I have 29. They are large and I spent time love and money on each

[@ninad9626]

❤I really like your approach to minimalism and decluttering, thank you for your videos.

[@minimalease]

Aww thank you so much for sharing ❤️❤️

[@terriirvin753]

❤ New subscriber and starting my journey with you. Learning so much😊

[@minimalease]

Soo glad you’re here! ❤️❤️❤️

[@chazychaz7581]

Would love to see that video on digital clutter 🙈 that's my biggest project... I keep postponing it... Thank you for another great video 😀👍

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much for sharing 😍

[@Kayla-n7l3d]

The maybe bin is a great idea I'll have to try it! And loved this video 😊

[@minimalease]

That’s great!! 💕

[@lizasalter4258]

I like the maybe bin...I do something similar...I keep putting decorations and kitchen stuff in bags in a store room to see if I or my husband miss them (or even notice in my husbands case lol)... not gone back for anything yet so once summers over its all going! Here in france we have a shop similar to target called Action...I try to never go in there as its just too easy to buy stuff! ❤

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much for sharing ❤️❤️

[@belindagritter1572]

I have no problem decluttering clothes at all, I just need someone to help me with the process as i have some health issues. Thus far no one has made good on their desire to help me. But it's not hard for me. I do, however, love my things around me and I need a certain amount of decor to feel comfortable. I get anxious every time I see that empty shelf in your living room. If it's empty, why is it there? It needs something - anything! Well, that's just my little maximalist heart speaking. It's your home, not mine. It is harder for me to get rid of the things I love even though I have too many of them. Some things are easy - paper for instance. I hate all the paper that comes into this house and since my husband died a couple of months ago, my kids suggested that I stop paper recycling as it will be too much for me as a handicapped person, at least until I get some more systems in place to incorporate that. So I have to throw it away and that is bugging me not to be able to throw it into paper recycling. Oh well, hopefully it is only temporary. Major life changes require things to be different for a while and maybe forever. I had no problem getting rid of my husband's clothes so I'm not sentimental about everything. However, I was really happy that my SIL could wear the three brand new unworn pair of shoes in the closet as well as several of the shirts. I think perhaps all of us have a few problem areas. I watch videos like yours for tips but not to be a minimalist, just to keep my life in a comfortable place.

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts and journey ❤️❤️❤️

[@jennesont4791]

❤ thank you... very helpful

[@adgreene]

2:10-2:27 BINGO! We think so much a like when it comes to "things" and "decluttering"! I genuinely enjoy your videos and how much they help me! Thank you for another great video!

[@minimalease]

That's awesome! I love hearing that! Thanks for sharing ❤️❤️

[@rg-mi5hh]

Clutterbug has been doing five minute declutters for the past eight days too. She is doing thirty day category decluttering. Makes sense.

[@minimalease]

Love it 😍

[@heatherframpton9693]

I have this book & am looking forward to reading it. ❤️

[@minimalease]

It was such a quick and great read! 😍

[@bex438]

Thanks for sharing Becky, I'd really like to declutter my clothes but I'm in between renting & hoping to buy a new house at the moment and have got things all over the place. I've put a few things into the charity bag but once I get a proper space once we've moved, I think it will be not only easier to see what I have & make decisions about what I don't ❤️

[@minimalease]

That’s great! We are looking for a new house too ❤️ thanks for sharing ❤️

[@LindaThornton-o6k]

❤ this helped. Today i decluttered and cleaned my upstairs bathroom. I feel so good. I threw away a half a green garbage bag of junk. And I have a few things for donations.

[@minimalease]

That’s awesome!! 👏 thanks for sharing ❤️❤️

[@heatherframpton9693]

Brand new subscriber here...ongoing decluttering/rehoming items here now shifted into high gear with a cross-country move by year's end & selling our home, too. 😳😐☹️😁❤️

[@minimalease]

Aww welcome!! Wow! What an adventure ❤️

[@heatherframpton9693]

@@minimalease yes! 🌪️😁❤️ My current state of activity.

[@RobynH433]

❤ Yes, I’ve found a maybe bin to be super helpful on my decluttering journey. “How crazy is my hair?” 😂 … also a frequent thought I have about myself. 😂 ❤

[@minimalease]

Thanks for sharing!! hahah Today in Virginia we have thick fog and humidity so you know I'm wondering how crazy this hair looks hahah

[@lucy..2998]

❤Trying with my bedroom super tricky so much stuff and dam attachments to things

[@minimalease]

I get it ❤️❤️ Is there anything in your bedroom that seems easier to declutter? I find that it helps when I start with the easy stuff and get on a roll ❤️😍

[@mothercoyote351]

❤ this is very useful.

[@minimalease]

Thank you!! ❤️❤️

[@louiseisobelevans]

Hi Becky and everyone!!!

[@minimalease]

Hey Louise! Thanks for sharing ❤️❤️

[@DaychiTaw-x8g]

❤ Love you sister Becky

[@minimalease]

Thanks so much! Sending love right back ❤️❤️❤️

[@DawnKemler]

I cannot get my emotional eating under control. Any tips?

[@minimalease]

That’s a hard one ❤️❤️ I have found some great help talking with my doctor and personally use intermittent fasting to help curve my eating but it’s definitely not right for everyone’s body ❤️

[@DawnKemler]

@@minimalease I appreciate your input, thank you!

[@rg-mi5hh]

Intermittent fasting really does work. I do 16:8 window. It helps with sugar cravings.

[@Pinklily-r4h]

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[@minimalease]

Thanks so much for sharing ❤️❤️

[@alliepruett1094]

I have a hard time with kids toys. I see my kids take an interest in something and I want to get the entire collection… Schleich I have over 100. Pixar cars… rainbow high dolls… its a serious issue

[@minimalease]

I get it ❤️❤️ I try to remind myself that when we have fewer things even toys those ones we have are more special. But I am totally with you it is hard! Especially when I think the toys are cute too! ❤️ thanks so much for sharing

[@casn3424]

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[@minimalease]

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[@naomiyoder6185]

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[@minimalease]

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[@nanacole2009]

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[@minimalease]

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[@robertakeogh8650]

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[@minimalease]

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[@Kate-lo1in]

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[@minimalease]

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[@marymorales2978]

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[@minimalease]

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[@minimalease]

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[@minimalease]

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[@hennyvos3969]

Way toi much talk. Nothing new though

[@minimalease]

I will never understand why people feel the need to criticize people who put themselves out there and are trying but as a wise person once said “if it’s not for you just keep moving”

[@karenkellyfetter]

Agreed, @minimalease! If you’re not finding value, @hennyvos3969, move on … and ask yourself why you feel the need to criticize someone who is offering free information that gives value to a lot of people.

[@Auden73]

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[@minimalease]

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[@nurlagang1230]

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[@minimalease]

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[@cakedupkevin]

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[@minimalease]

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[@jeannettehood4445]

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[@minimalease]

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[@g.m.3054]

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[@minimalease]

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[@kathrynp7595]

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[@minimalease]

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[@lorireeve2322]

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[@minimalease]

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[@rosywilson3076]

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[@minimalease]

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[@lorikegley3327]

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[@minimalease]

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[@ivelissesantos2157]

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[@minimalease]

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[@redrose1420]

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[@minimalease]

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[@genealotech]

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[@minimalease]

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[@genealotech]

@@minimalease I’m at work so I’m trying to finish the video. I’m at a point in my life where I’m starting fresh. I’m doing the death cleaning, and giving to my late husband’s family any of his items they want and will be redecorating my home. I the last 26 years I got married and moved into my husband’s home (1998), lost my husband unexpectedly (2000), lost my father after assisting my mother with his care (2006), lost my mother unexpectedly (2017), and experienced more loss during the pandemic. I learned from the book Transitions by William Bridges that to fully move into the next phase of life the old lives must die. I’m ready to let go and create a new life for myself. ❤️

[@debc315]

​i have that book , I started to read it , but got tied up with other things. I have been steadily donating items to a resale shop that has all volunteers and a place that takes used books and movies. Every time I donate items I look around my house and reflect on hiwpeaceful the rooms look with only the necessary furniture in the rooms Even the items that were behind clised doors gave me a feeling of relief. I wish I did this years ago when my 6 kifs that I homeschooled were all home. We were not over run with toys, but books, clothing and dishes were more than needed. When my daughters came to visit in July one remarked and said,You don't have a lot of stuff in your ho7se. She didn't understand what I was doing. I have since decluttered a great deal more. I feel a great weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. Keep the videos coming, they are very encouraging. Thank-you very much

[@debc315]

I meant the book Atomic Habits

[@genealotech]

@@debc315 your example in decluttering over a period of time is a perfect example of Atomic Habits! You are doing a great job!