MINIMALISM SERIES | 15 Hacks to Declutter Your Life

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[@MadeleineOlivia]

I hope you enjoyed these hacks! Let me know your minimalism hacks you've been using to declutter down below :)

[@brandonallin]

interesting points ,if anyone else is searching for decluttering and organizing try Skyarza Declutter Expert Star (should be on google have a look ) ? Ive heard some amazing things about it and my cousin got amazing results with it.

[@heavenlybreath]

very helpful thanks :)

[@luckyamarsingh]

LOVE your videos, CORRECTION: MDISK DVDs are far more durable. ALL Hard disks are Unreliable. ALL

[@malrayes4503]

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[@hereticlines589]

I decluttered my wardrobe today, discovered I only have five or six pieces I fit into and wear over and over. So I gave all my old clothes to charity and bought a 20 piece wardrobe second hand that all fits and goes together. It was a great start!

[@iammehowru]

The biggest thing that helped me declutter is realising that 'maybes' are always actually nos. If you dont specifically really want to keep it, it doesnt need to be in your life

[@veganvocalist4782]

iammehowru wow I loVe this one , that is bang on ! 😃

[@SF-ru3lp]

Yes... that takes decisiveness...it helps to look back and see how long since the item was used... but still... The Minimalists usefully say "Can you get the same item again within 20 minutes and for under 20 dollars should you need it? If so, you can let it go with an easy mind". It helps me. G

[@cdcVintage]

I declutter toxic people in my life ♥️

[@jazziered142]

I do to.. it's the bric-a-brac that I have a hard time with.

[@priscillajimenez27]

AMEN!

[@fadex2110]

me too 😂🎉

[@angelamarino1541]

I'm donating extra stuff to a woman's shelter. It helps me to imagine a woman with nothing asking for an item I'm deciding to get rid of. Makes letting go of things easy.

[@janetbransdon3742]

I tell my friends and family NOT to buy me stuff for Christmas... birthday. I say I would really love to go out with them and be treated to a movie ... coffee or a meal. My loved ones are slowly warming to these ideas. Greetings from Australia x

[@chiaradelia829]

Yeah exactly! The best gift is sharing an experience or a trip, even if sometimes it's more expensive

[@bre6651]

I know she said donate buuuuut I made 500$ extra one week just from declutering so u could like do two steps in one. Sell it, then put the money straight in a bank for a trip to somewhere u never been.

[@qwertyhimym]

where do you sell? i put clothes on poshmark but i have lots of other things i want to get rid of.

[@ziva241]

@@qwertyhimym for clothes and fashion items you can use vinted, it's very effective ;) Anything else I usually sell on MarketPlace (Facebook), momox, and what I cannot sell I give to friends, family and if nobody wants it I will donate to a charity

[@TheNotBusyLife]

Tidying before bed makes our house so much nicer to wake to in the morning.

[@MeggieTheWerewolf]

tttrrruuuueeee :D

[@juneporter6465]

The Not Busy Life I love doing that. Feels serene

[@ahmetberkayhan5498]

Nah I like cleaning up when you wake up. You have the energy and your house is clean for the rest of the day

[@itslinziwalker]

I love this. I put the kids to bed and can relax in a clean and tidy livingroom, which helps me let go of my day.

[@BlondeQtie]

Fun fact: You don’t need to tidy when you konmaried your home and everything has a home!

[@autumnrosedearborn8923]

I declutter and tidy when I'm stressed. It may not be a hack, but when I'm stressed it makes me feel better to organize and declutter an area of my house, even if I have already been through it before. My grandmother just passed away and the few days after she passed I organized and decluttered areas of my house. It's a good distraction from stress. I also always keep a charity shop box. I've already been through kon Mari a couple years ago and decluttered all areas in my house, but I still occasionally find things that I can get rid of. So I always have the box in the garage for things I decide I don't need anymore. I let my sisters and friends go through it first before I bring the rest to charity.

[@Brown.Eyed.Girl.]

Autumn Rose- Nose In Books me too

[@dianaredflowers7928]

Autumn Rose, I liked reading your post. I think cleaning helps with stress also, because it is something we can control and it gives us an accomplishment. The next day we look at our clean closet, drawer, bookshelf, etc.and we can take pride in it. Not everybody gets that! We do. 😊THANKS FOR YOUR POST.

[@BethGrantDeRoos]

Not only did we become more minimalists years ago when we became plant based, but we then became tiny house minded, lost weight, reduced stress. Going to bed at the same time, getting enough sleep as well as drinking more water, and getting rid of the television seven years also has also helped greatly.

[@MissVasques]

All good tips, here is another tip I’ve heard: products that were a bit more expensive, /rare to aquire; use them up and don’t wait for that special occasion and Then realise these have expired. So true! I saved some test products for the longest of times I got from my favourite hair salon and wouldn’t afford to re-buy any time soon. I had tried them a few times then saved them for ”someday” special. Hearing this advice I wanted to use them, realising that some of them had begun to dry out etc and had really been wasted when they could have been Used. Plus, using more ”special” products on an average day makes those days extra special, more enjoyed than letting things collect dust etc for that ”someday”.

[@Plethorality]

Yes! Because its not just the stuff that gets old... We do too! Use it now! Live today! Drink out of your favourite china cups! Use up your perfume.. They do go off eventually... Wear your nice clothes. Today IS the special occasion!

[@andrearoberts6518]

I got rid of 3/4 of my wardrobe and I’ve never felt lighter. Minimalism to me isn’t about having less, it’s about the simplicity of life and enjoying the joy of just being.

[@Myrslokstok]

Andrea Roberts Having moore of the stuff you like and use all the time. It is some kind of insight into the fact that you might hang on to pointless stuff.

[@btsandmrbeastforever2424]

Andrea Roberts actually same but my mom still doesn’t understand why i decluttered🙄

[@serenvlogs5713]

“Clear surfaces” Me: *looks at my desk and sweats nervously*

[@dianeovenden]

I have a question I ask myself that help with letting go of stuff. If you lost it would you replace it, if No let it go. Thanks for the tips😌

[@MadeleineOlivia]

I LOVE THIS!!!

[@holystyc]

omg this is greaaaat! I have a hard time parting with my 'just in case' stuffs that can't be applied with 20/20 rule but now I know how to ask myself 😂 thank you!!!!!

[@MissVasques]

I’ve heard that advice here and there especially in MK-vids and it is so true. Like someone said: many things can be valuable and useful but the real question is if it is truly worth it for you and if someone eise could have more use/value in it. Like with backups of a product you like a little less and you keep in case you run out of you favourite... When perhaps you are more likely to just get more of your favourite instead.

[@YvonneBrisbane]

Brilliant question. It really does help make that final decision!

[@kennethsee6262]

A box unpacked from 3 moves ago not going through it just trash

[@marianaarcando1035]

My minimalism hack is to declutter my contact list from my phone! People who changed its cellphone and I have multiple contacts, people that I haven't talk in the past year etc

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Mariana Arcando omg I literally just went and did this! Had people on there I haven’t spoken to in 10 years!!

[@dtsabrina]

I always do this!! Decluttering my whole phone is a must. Makes me feel so much more calm haha

[@alisasjsjs3075]

I always do this but then they end up messaging me a year later and get upset 😂

[@carapolley9354]

Great idea! I just deleted 141 contacts. Thanks

[@Karin-wo7lp]

And do the same to your Social media accounts. I got rid of all people that I haven't spoken to in years! Most of these people just sent an request because they "know" me from school or work years ago. They're not interested in my life nor am I interested in their lifes. Very often I got notifications about their activities in my news feed and I would think "I don't care if XY was in Spain" or "I never agree with his opinion on things" and even "Why does he post stuff like this, what a jerk!" . So I kicked them off all together and most people didn't even realized it because they had 500 "friends" and if one goes missing they never know which one. But I feel so much better now!

[@parameshbalu4]

Nice points on minimalism Madeleine. I would like to add on to your point 14: decluttering our email inboxes, app notifications on phone that are never opened, apps on the phone that aren’t used over a period of time and repeated information saved on multiple cloud drives/hard drives.

[@jeannebowes2898]

It is a continuous process. As a senior citizen, i am always on the minimalism path.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Jeanne Bowes I agree I still have to work on it all the time. Especially living in a consumerist linear economy.

[@lifewithanni2920]

I startet my minimalism journey about a year ago and I feel so much lighter. I do believe it helps me with my anxiety too. Also, I am slowly transitioning into being vegetarian.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

xxmeinekleineweltxx Me too! Huge stress reliever! Amazing you’re going vegetarian! Hopefully my recipe videos will give you so make inspo 😊

[@lifewithanni2920]

Madeleine Olivia They definately do. Love that they are always so cheap and easy to make:)

[@feedyoursoul1383]

when my room is decluttered and tidy, it helps with my anxiety and my ocd. i'm a lot calmer.

[@meghansullivan6812]

good for you bb!!!!! :') how's it all going?

[@nancybennani2925]

How’s it

[@christineo8510]

I started minimalism after I became debt-free! 😁 I wanted to keep my life without debt coz I can tell u...its not worth it to be working 2-3 jobs just to keep shopping and be materialistic. I keep only one job and live within my means.

[@jyothisubramanya4828]

How much ever we accumulate, the hardcore reality is, we use only ONE at a time. So it would make someone who is in need happy if we donate the excess stuff that we accumulated. That's what I feel and end up decluttering. Thanks for the useful tips 😊 love from India.

[@jennycox454]

You saved me buying bath towels that was in the sale today, as I had your inspiration tips running through my head. I love how much easier it is to clean and tidy now, compare to this time last year. I started clearing out stuff when you started last year. Trying to get the other numbers of the family involved was not so easy. I only buy what I need now. I always check several times with my self do I need this or do I already have sometime I can use instead before I buy. If has been life changing to be free from buying and enjoying what i already have. Time saved from not shopping and constantly tidying is more time for me to be walking in the woods, going to the beach or walking around Eden project.

[@StorytimeBeaming]

I'm trying to go minimal but I want to buy new things for my minimalist look😂

[@SF-ru3lp]

I get that Michaela! I had no problem buying a better/ tidier/ smaller/ more efficient etc tool/ box/ clothing item when I was doing the major declutter. It made it easier to work put what was really needed (if at all) for the particular situation. Best regards. G

[@emeliasoderlund]

Yes! To all of you thinking about minimalism : going vegan and minimalist are the best decisions I've every made. Can't even begin to explain all of the good things that've come out of it. Thank you Maddie for keeping me inspired xx

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Emelia Söderlund Same! Two best decisions I’ve made ever!

[@ImOldandSoAreMyBooks]

You are doing a great thing for the environment going vegan!

[@emeliasoderlund]

Five Cents Matter Yes that's true! Also for the animals and probably for a better health too. 🌿

[@ImOldandSoAreMyBooks]

Emelia Söderlund Every little bit helps!

[@emeliasoderlund]

Five Cents Matter Absolutely

[@ioioannah]

My minimalist hack is to declutter my personal stuffs like wallet and purses every week. This way I normally get rid of unnecessary things such as old credit card bills, documents or usual 'trash' that gets stuck in my purse or wallet. Another hack that I usually do from time to time is decluttering my contact list from my phone. I don't know why it gives me such joy but it really is! It feels so good to let go/delete contacts from people you are not close/not in touch with anymore!

[@Cubandkorean]

I just started my journey 1 year and a half ago. I own so much clothes and shoes and makeup bcus I worked retail and had huge discounts. I was thinking i would be preparing for the dark times of not been able to buy anything. I clutter sooo muchhh! I was miserable everytime i entered my room! I felt like i was missing air in my own room. So i decided i needed to change bcus i felt overwhelmed with so much things around me. I got rid of half of my stuff! I gave them as gifts and some were donated. I wish i would get rid of more but I have this mentality of the poor girl that was the only one dress badly within her friends and classmates. Been poor makes you think the more the better for reserve. So it’s really hard for me to get rid of all the new things i haven’t wear. I just decided as the things wear off and finish I will get rid of them. I’m going on my own pace. It has take me almost 2 years to get rid of everything I have had an excess of. But I’m so happy with how having less had made me feel. I’m changing little by little! I can’t throw everything out cus that’s not how I’m build to think.

[@d.h.fremont3027]

I relate to your story. I do a lot of collecting and building collections till I feel sick. I recently had to pack everything for a move and my personal stuff is a lot. I'm sure it's excessive. My dream is to live in a place large enough to have spaces for all my collections and preparations for future activities such as crafts, sewing, etc. I am a huge foodie and have every gadget, pot and pan known to mankind. At the moment my stuff is in storage so I am now living as a minimalist. I am excited to see how things happen this year for me. I really like the idea of reducing things that never get used and that's where I'm going next with this obsession.

[@AftonLin]

6: 37 "We all have things lying around just in case. Extra screws, spare buttons... and oh yes, my emergency pokeball."

[@marissa9984]

. I remember as a teenager when my mum imposed the one in/one out rule, I thought she was mental! I said no way. Not possible. Now, it's second nature.. Give it a chance, guys! It works :)

[@odancewithme]

gorgeous, generous, gentle and TO THE PONIT - Love

[@miaas6201]

I did that box it up thing inadvertently when moving because I didn't get to unpacking some of the boxes for several months and realised that I probably don't need most of that stuff :p

[@kendspan212]

Clicked on your video and watched about 2. Then I went through my entire room and cut my closet in half. I have 5 large bags that I’m taking to a women’s shelter. I have watched many other minimalism KZbin videos, but yours are the first to influence me. Thanks for sharing your life!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Yay! This is so amazing! You go girl!

[@dianaredflowers7928]

👍🏼👏🏼That is great! I feel happy for you. It makes one feel better, for sure!🎉😊

[@RavenChan20]

I started minimalism and it makes my life simpler and more comfortable. Decluttering things from the past feels like heaven. Im also evaluating my relationship with others if its still good to stay or not.

[@tanitam.7838]

Over the years of living with Borderline Personality Disorder, I noticed, that if my surroundings are as much of a mess as my mind is, I will never be able to calm down at all. I realized, that minimalism is the way for me personally as a skill and to learn a different kind of more positive mindset... Which is something I dearly need with a disorder like this. Positivity and peace usually has no place in my life or my vision but I started decluttering due to a family member moving back in with us and I had to give up two rooms for them for a while. I had to cut down massively. And since I'm currently also sharing one room with my boyfriend, we don't have much space in the first place. And I feel so much lighter and happier already. I'll continue this. I can only benefit from this way of life.

[@EleanorDaniels]

LOVED THIS! I'm a new subscriber; and I've literally spent the last three days in my uni room working, and binge watching your videos! Absolutely fallen in love with your channel, and you've actually helped to restore a bit of positivity in my life again :) Thank you and hope you have a fab day! xx

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Eleanor Daniels Aww this makes me so happy, thank you!

[@analorenasanchez9285]

The yes, no and maybe pile is great! But since I am a bit "out of sight, out of mind" everything that's on my maybe pile, I put it back in the closet together with my yes pile to check if I really end up using it. If at the end of the season I realize I didn't use that item or I didn't feel very comfortable wearing it, out it goes.

[@melissaroe3376]

Good day Madeline. I have a ? Thanks to your many videos, I have become very inspired to declutter, minimalize and also try a NoBuy year. Although I do often have bouts of reducing my clothes, I realized I rebuild with that in the moment splurge. Never wearing the many new items I’ve now waisted money on. Through this last purge of my wardrobe I truly realized all the money blown on impulse buys. All my necessity buys are continually worn till thread bare but impulse buys stay on the shelf like prized treasure. Shame really. My next venture in the next 2 days is decluttering my kitchen. We were a house of 7 and now we are just part of a couple. We have so much stuff it is unholy. My mum is a neat/tidy hoarder. No filth. Just surplus of depression and impulse buying. I have inherited this trait to some degree. Each holiday (birthday, Mother’s Day, Christmas) my mum buys a huge bin sized bag of clothing and sometimes shoes and large latest cooking devices. NONE of which I ever use. Hardly ever. She refuses year after year after year to stop this tree and I am beyond sick of it. I understand and appreciate her thought but it actually brings me misery every time I see her approaching me with these unwanted and always unreturnable cause she either makes sure or loses the receipts. I am truly truly fed up as each nov to dec I have my winter declutter time and come Christmas here comes that bloody bag of stuff I detest and do not want. What can I do in this situation?

[@StrawberryElli]

I love the hanger tip! That's a good way to notice which items I'm actually wearing a which ones I don't!

[@saoirsechappell9671]

Thank you so much for putting this list together. I live in a tiny place and it has been difficult. One thing that’s helped me as well, cubicle shelves look stunning and provide ample storage!

[@zitlalitzel]

1. Take it step by step 0:40 2. Set goals 1:40 3. Box it up 2:13 4. Charity Box 3:00 5. Hanger trick 3:28 6. Reduce duplicates 4:00 7. Stop Shopping 4:24 8. One in One out 5:24 9. Clear Surface 5:40 10. Find Time 6:06 11. 20/20 rule 6:34 12. Morning Routine 6:56 13. Tidy Before Bed 7:35 14. Digitize 8:02 15. Experience over materials 8:26

[@toi4154]

Thanks, the timestamps were useful!

[@JenNOleinik]

I absolutely adore your videos, Madeleine, you are absolutely wonderful! Thank you for all your advice, and care for the planet!

[@melissatavaresk]

GREAT TIPS!!! I’m decluttering my house right now because of your minimalism series. Thank you for the help! 😊💕

[@Kluzanna]

I’m so glad I found your channel. That’s just what I needed right now. Thank You beautiful human. 😊

[@jessycas.5090]

I never wrote anything! I’m from Brazil but currently living in Ireland. I love your personality, thank you so much for your videos!!!!I wish you all the best

[@Pollylu5]

Just decided to officially start this journey (been unofficially decluttering for a while, just a few things at a time) because my roommate invited me on a trip to Thailand with her for graduation and since it's still almost 2 years away I though now is the time to start decluttering, selling what I can, doing little things for extra money (like collecting bottles and cans to recycle, just during school while I'm not actually working) and especially fixing my buying habits. It has taken me a long time to realize how my buying needs to change and how easy it is to change some things. Like, I'm on a meal plan so I should not go to the grocery store unless I really need something (no more frozen food) and I have way too many clothes and makeup so stop buying clothes and makeup and start getting rid. I don't have everything with me up at school and I've already gotten rid of a bunch of clothing and makeup up here. I figure, if I brought it up here with me, I probably like it, and if I left it home, I most likely don't need it. So I'm sure I'll have a field day when I get home. Me and my roommate started a list of things we can do during school to start saving up for the trip (sell baked goods and little drawings and paintings for cheap). I would much rather go across the world with my friend than buy a lipstick I'll never wear. This is the one thing that pushed me over the edge and made me realize that what I'm doing isn't sustainable.

[@kristen841]

I've watched a lot of minimalism videos on youtube, but this is by far the most helpful and sensible!

[@annebennett6412]

You inspire me everyday! Thank you for making the content that you do 😊

[@hereticlines589]

I also emptied out all the drawers and cupboard in my kitchen and living room. I have adhd so every single space is stuffed with stuff and nothing has a place. Most drawers are now empty because I was accumulating leaflets and letters and random packaging and junk. It feels so good to know it’s all clear and clean.

[@maryalice4347]

I’m moving to a different country and can take 4 suitcases. I currently have an apartment full of everything. I am terrified but this made me feel so much better; thank you

[@TheBity123456]

for me what works is a end of the season decluttering and also switching from books to ebooks 3 years ago saved so much space... also “no buying” is doable and i have started this since 2 months and i do tht by setting aside a particular sum of money each month and keeping in my wallet and paying from it for those little extra or eating out etc., this way i don’t overindulge... also i stopped buying so many body creams and lotions and instead replaced it with coconut oil.. this is partly because i got really smell sensitive in my current second pregnancy but also i was simply overwhelmed by the choices

[@CasuallyMatthew]

I also stopped shopping as soon as I discovered minimalism. And when i do need new things I try to find them at thrift stores first in order to be more sustainable

[@ImOldandSoAreMyBooks]

I love how simple and clean your videos are as well. You have a really clean presentation.

[@dianeintheshire3693]

Great video .I found it easier to declutter once I had changed my mindset towards possessions and find it easier to clean my home now!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Diane in the shire Your mindset is key to minimalism!!

[@kristasutton842]

That last second of the video was my favorite! “Smile”

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Krista Sutton 😃😃😃

[@Angel12199]

You are absolutely darling dear! God bless you. Wishing you much success with your channel. Your video was really well done, peaceful and enjoyable to watch.

[@SF-ru3lp]

Hi Madeleine I have appreciated your honest videos especially when I was decluttering before a house move. I have found minimalism to be a process of working down through layers over time, especially after the initial reductions pre house move. I say frequently aloud " I want less stuff around me!" or " How many recipes are actually quick and easy in this book?". I will photocopy the few pages and let the book off to charity (shops shut with covid, so delayed but it's in the 'out' box!). Re meals... I rotate the same 10 or so main meal proteins with veg and sweet spuds, 3 breakfasts and 4 lunches. Makes shopping and meals easy and streamlined, and keeps fridge tidy. All the best with your things. Best regards, Geor (Ireland)

[@haaaaannah1]

Love your videos madeleine :) Very calming! x

[@theBIRDIESAURUS]

This was the perfect video to stumble upon right before the new year! Thanks for making minimalism seem much less scary :)

[@SACREDTRAVELLER]

I Loved your video. The best by far that I've seen and so comprehensive. It was a blessing to me and just what i needed to help remove my anxiety about starting on my minimalism journey again. Recently I've been stuck in a rut and knowing that I needed a fresh look at myself and surroundings. This video answered my quest. Namaste xx

[@EvianzMom]

I love you. I am beginning my journey and you are extremely helpful and you are not the least bit condescending or preachy. I just subbed! :) Looking forward to binging your videos this weekend! haha

[@ChrisB-sk9ol]

great ideas, Maddie. I'm more of a morning person and do my household chores first thing in the morning.

[@writers_unblocked]

I have been looking for a new vegan youtuber to binge watch and I haven't been able to find anyone I like since Caitlin Shoemaker and Jenny Mustard, but found your channel and I really like you and your videos! Thank you! (Also just downloaded your Vegan ebook)

[@1one2two3threetwoone]

One rule: I intentionally look for items that will do the work of two or three items, as long as that item is 70% as effective - usually something that does the job of several things isn't quite as good, but worth the compromise if it's minimal. Also, I'm always on the lookout for any apps for my phone or watch that can replace physical items like guitar tuners etc.

[@acriativelife]

super inspiring! ✨ thank you

[@sophiarae3249]

My minimalistic hack is to delete old pictures/photos on your phone. I did this and I saved a ton of storage. ☺️

[@marianaarcando1035]

I want to start a minimalism journey, but it has been difficult because I don't live by my self or with people who wants to join me on this. But at least I am doing some changes on my mindset thanks to your videos! Regards from Argentina!

[@marianaarcando1035]

Sorry for the grammar mistakes!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Just declutter your space and your things and that will be enough for now! As you say, focus on other areas such as your habits and mindset 😊

[@bouch8781]

@@MadeleineOlivia hi! i hope you see this lol. this video helped me learn about the minimalist with a non minimalist dynamic kzbin.info/www/bejne/roK7o6uHeat8edE

[@BlondeQtie]

i live in a shared flat (4 people) and it worked out fine for me! i declutter my space to lead with example. then i declutter shared stuff, e.g. old jars, multiple knifes, baking stuff. i get everything out of the cupboard. then i put up two boxes. i label them „discard“ and „keep“. i choose the items i like and put them into the „keep“ box. i notify my flat mates to go through the items. it takes them 1 min max. everything that is not to keep, i donate, sell or throw away. if i can sell something i put it in our shared flat fund :)

[@d.h.fremont3027]

I find minimalism happens either intentionally or unintentionally. Life imposes its limits on us. At first it felt bad but as I watch these training videos I am more committed to being intentional. The benefits are enormous. Recently I tried to help a hoarder for two years with no success. The hoard takes over eventually kills the person.

[@eliseandwhale921]

I feel like having a box for things to sell and things to give away is also good- so you can give things to friends or get money to have experiences.

[@bilanv342]

I just found your channel and I am so happy I found you. I try to be minimalist in some way. So I will definitely keep this tips in mind. Thank you!

[@loriskyrud2003]

You’re amazing! That’s a great video. Thank you so much. . . grateful.

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Love the charity box idea! Really motivates you to grab things while you're feeling "strong"! I always have a bag on the back of my door to throw things in for the charity shop when I impulsively decide I don't need it :) The secret is to NEVER look back through the bag though!! Haha.

[@happysophie774]

Digital Nomad Girl hahahs same here

[@Myrslokstok]

We can giv away like 10 boxes and you can bearly notice, 100 kvm is like 100 boxes even if we do not have that much stuff.

[@firstclassstupid97]

I personally do have loads of "spare" things. However, I do tend to find a use for those things. Maybe because my boyfriend and I fix anything we can and always try to learn to fix things we don't know how to fix yet. This saves a lot of money as well and as long as you keep those things in logical places and not clutter drawers, they are not bothering at all. Duplicates for certain things are very usefull. I have often had something break and not had a quick opportunity or enough money to fix it, so having a duplicate that you can fall back on is very pleasant. However, too many duplicates are indeed just clutter

[@MTGoddard]

Best minimalism guidance ever!

[@Miss_Annlaug]

My favorite in maintaining my declutter Ed life is the "one in one out" witch I follow quite strictly. It really helps me prevent buil dup and makes me carefully consider any time I am looking to get something new. It becomes natural with the rule to only buy something g when something you already have is so broken or worn that you are forced to replace it.

[@cameronc1385]

Thank you for sharing. Definitely helped me learn how to organize.

[@KCOLE90]

So glad I found your page ❤️ so far I have gotten rid of 3 bags of clothing and 2 bags of random items your minimalism videos defin. Keep me inspired

[@foundx8426]

This helped me to recover from being a shopaholic: I used the tip “shop only for what I have in mind (and written down)”. So for example, after decluttering and planning my wardrobe, I discarded my old jacket and decided I need a new one. And I write down how this jacket is like and set a budget. From that day on, if I was attracted to go into a shop, I will look for that jacket. If I don’t find that perfect jacket, and I have the willpower to leave the shop empty handed, I will add $10 to the jacket budget.

[@VOGUEMOSS]

The only decluttering rule I live by-the only one that works for me anyway-is to put all of your items into a pile, such as your clothes, and to pretend that you are about to rid of them all, only, you retrieve the items from the pile that you absolutely need or truly want to keep. This technique has helped me to sell or donate my things in great abundance than if I just spooled through my wardrobe and picked out only a couple of items. Another way to rid of your possessions is to look at an item and ask yourself, "If this were displayed in a store today, would you purchase it?" If the answer is no, get rid of it. I hope this helps!

[@MyCupcakelandia]

Great advices, love it!!

[@plaideuse]

thank you for sharing those tips ♥ and love your english accent too :3

[@tomstranney2234]

Its random but I love the aesthetic of your video description! Love the spacing between the letters of the titles.

[@karmenmurumets3980]

Thank you Dear Madeleine for a great video! Enjoyed watching it! Lots of love! 💖☀️🤗

[@quetiapinequeen]

"... doing things we really don't want to be doing" me: FRIENDS!!!!

[@gypsybandit7373]

Saving for experiences. Excellent point. Thank you Madeleine i can always relate to all your videos :)

[@passionelle8]

It showed on my sub list & just finished the video! This is a great recap! :-) Thank You :-)

[@m.brantome2511]

Thanks for this video! My rule was (and is): One Thing in - TWO things out. Works perfectly.

[@DemureAmour]

I started with my bathroom first because it was a smaller area and I didn't feel as overwhelmed. After my bathroom I felt comfortable enough to tackle my clothing. I started with my tanks (the articles that were easiest for me to let go) and I did the yes, no, maybe piles. My trick was to toss the no pile without thinking about it and later went back to fold them. I kept in mind that I would donate them and tried imagining someone else wearing it and it made it easier to let go. I literally only put back one article of clothing out of my entire No pile. Also folding the No-pile for me was like Komari-ish, I was able to respect the article and actually give a peace with giving it away. I felt so much lighter the next day.

[@AntoinetteEmily]

Your videos are so inspiring!

[@aisyahk4087]

i love this, thank you!

[@isabelle2373f]

Thank for this! The box it up idea is great because I have a few things that I'm not ready to get rid of but I don't think I need them, so I will box them up for now and if I don't miss them I will get rid of them :)

[@juliannealice]

This was exactly what I needed to watch. Thanks!

[@veesvoyages]

Love all these tips! The hanger one especially has blew my mind haha! Definitely going to give that one a try and lots of the other ones you mentioned :D thanks for sharing!

[@lindareynolds659]

I just want to breathe again 😳 I found your vlog really inspiring and I'm hoping to keep up the momentum 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻❤️

[@tulsisevadasi]

I often go back to the maybe box and once I have taken what I want out again the rest is easy to let go of. Stopping shopping has been made very easy now that I have a lower income. Every cloud has a silver lining!

[@ytubewatcher3]

This vid is really helpful!! Esp. the way of hanging clothes. I should do that now

[@tiffany604]

Loved the last point the most

[@livemorewithless7817]

I make sure I have everything visible and easy access so that way I know what I have and also make sure I use things up before I decided to buy more. I do my best not to eat out and just cook meals to save money. I basically do everything you said in this video. Except the positive journal. I used to do that, butmaybe I can get back to it now that my home is in ship shape and I have time to do more

[@Cristian-ei7sg]

YOUR CHANNEL IS AMAZING!!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Cristian Cullborn Thank you ❤️❤️

[@nm7253]

Lots of stuffs at home esp clothes,ended up consuming more time tidying up,no more time to play with my toddler,so the lesser laundry the more time to play or spend for family

[@laurawiltshire52]

As someone who has always hated washing up, one tip that I found really helpful is to keep your washing sponges clean and dry. When I'm done doing the dishes I wash the sponge, squeeze as much water as I can out, and then keep it separate (but close to) the sink. It so much easier to wash the dishes when I know I have clean and dry washing utensils. This tip is from 'The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying' by Marie Kondo which has many more great tidy and decluttering tips.

[@veganguidetothegalaxy8424]

The thing I struggle with as an aspiring minimalist and zero waster I want to keep things so that I don’t have to repurchase them and cause waste. I’ve minimized a lot but I find the practical things hardest to get rid of for fear I might need them one day.

[@sarahmaurice3930]

I have used music magpie app today for old dvd's - so handy!

[@Celan-wi2gr]

So glad I came across your videos! 💓