MINIMALISM SERIES | HOW TO GET RID OF YOUR STUFF

[@IsabellaDemarko]

i get what you mean.. i get so caught up dreaming about this "ideal minimalist" sort of thing where everything's white and marble and theres just a plant a and an artistically placed stone and thats pretty much it xD you see it all over youtube, instgram tumblr etc and it's true it does intimidate you in the sense that you feel you can never be that "perfect" but you're right it's really down to what the individual deems as minimalist to suit their own life, needs and style. I'm vey sentimental, i love things and find it hard to get rid of stuff but after reading the life changing magic of tidying it helped me shift a lot! really enjoying your videos Madeleine, thanks for makin em! xXx

[@MadeleineOlivia]

This is exactly it. Minimalism should be inclusive, not exclusive. I also think the main focus needs to be on the impact it has on your life, how you approach things, buying less, being more environmentally conscious rather than aesthetics. If you are trying to live more minimally you can call yourself a minimalist. It is a journey that takes time and will be different for everyone.

[@IsabellaDemarko]

absolutely!

[@KittyKatTvOfficial]

This is great :) I'm 12 and starting my journey as a minimalist.

[@moresthetics]

I regularly rewatch your minimalism series every single time I wanna clear out my apartment. Thank you for filming the process of decluttering because in my opinion it's way more helpful than watching the finished look of minimalistic apartments. And as well thanks for being genuine😊

[@nessbowify]

I loved this video. I've tried to declutter my home many times, and each time I've never gotten beyond the "cleaning out" stage. I always lose motivation when it comes to actually getting the stuff out of my house. It's so awesome to see someone doing the "boring" bit of selling/donating/chucking out to give me a bit of a boost this time around.

[@Nikcholey]

For awhile I was obsessed with buying OPI and China Glaze nail polishes, 8-10 dollars a bottle. I shake my head when I think how much money I threw away on nail polish that I never even used a fraction of. At least I was able to give them to friends and family. Minimalism is amazing and I am so glad to have found it.

[@universanima]

There are recycling containers for clothes and shoes (all over London). Similar to those we have for papers/plastic/metal. They are exactly for worn out clothes and torn shoes. There might be some in your area, you could look online.

[@josephinewinter]

take clothing and fabric not giveable to Oxfam shops in a bin bag and tell them it's rag: they recycle old clothes to make carpets etc. But if you've already sorted it out as rag, you can save the volunteers' time by telling them it's rag. They've got their own recycling plant/factory. I think it needs to be clean, but otherwise no requirements! (source: i used to sort in an oxfam shop in the 1980s and i know they still do it)

[@eliseb3737]

The minimalist person who inspired me the most was my grandfather. A few years after he lost his wife, he started getting rid of everything he hadn't used in the past year. It worked! He still had everything he needed, but his home was always clear and clean. I use the "one year" technique since then :)

[@erinlindsey3]

I really love your view on minimalism, I've begun cleaning out things I no longer need as well and it honestly is a great feeling and I'm excited to see how far I can get with letting go of things

[@geenaryan1402]

Hey Madeleine i am actually 17 and live Australia and i started my minimalism journey a few years ago and i definitely agree with the savings part!! i am currently on a no spend challenge and putting all my earning towards paying off my uni debts and car and of course saving for my future. I love how real you are. you are a gem

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Wish I was as smart and sensible with money as you are at your age!

[@CalmVibesVee]

I have asked people in the past if they want to go thru my stuff but the amount of time it takes for that to actually happen is too long. People are too busy. If its convenient & quick i will but its easier and more successful for my decluttering process to just drop it off at the charity shop right away. I try to put the bags in the back of my vehicle right away. I also dont try to sell my items as its more rewarding for me to get rid of it as quick as possible and i love the act of donating. I love your definition of minimalist! My definition is to only keep things i use. Thanks for encouraging us!

[@Pannenkoekenplantje]

Thank you for being so realistic and and honest about the process of decluttering. I am still in this process too, but my home will probably never look like the wide open spaces that "iconic minimalists" have, because there's not enough room (and too many frilly "authentic details") for that in a 30 square meter inner city apartment. It is good to see that there's people out there that are somewhat more moderate in their minimalism. For example, most minimalists say to throw out duplicates, but if they're duplicates of stuff I am going to use and will have to buy in the future anyway (right now, I have 5 types of rice in my pantry), I will not throw it, because it feels wasteful to me. Again, thanks for showing that it is a process that takes time to perfect :)

[@cmac2295]

socks can be donated to a homeless shelter. Also, according to the KonMarie method she suggests not to give clothes to one's sister, because it like purging your belongings on to them.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

I need to get her book! I'm new to all this but will definitely learn more about minimalism for videos in the future 😊

[@MissbridgerXx]

I'm so glad I found your videos! I love your approach and it's so refreshing to see minimalism videos where the person is just starting their journey. I'm 20 and just about to move from my parents place into my first home, and I'm looking forward to sorting all my stuff before I move into my own place :) Love your videos, keep them coming!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Thank you Emily!

[@brendahughes1847]

As u get older you don't need this materialistic. You need to save your money. I agree with u 100 %. Thanks 😍😍😍

[@desislavaivanova9050]

You can hand in all kind of textile (any brand, any condition) to H&M stores for recycling.

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Really? That's so cool! Thanks Desislava!

[@veganfromvenus]

I love getting a bag of clothing from my sister. Anything I don't like I sell them to a second hand shop that buys certain items for 2$ . Anything the shop doesnt like they donate to a shelter.

[@shea542]

I love how much of a KZbin fan girl you are 😄 this was a great video, so nice to see a 'behind the scenes' decluttering video. I'm the same, I always choose stuff to get rid of and then faff around for ages before donating it to the charity shop which is only 5 minutes walk away! As for socks and hangers, I think a charity shop would accept them, just ask them 🙂 some of them get money for sending old worn out clothes for textile recycling so it's worth enquiring about! The room looks like it will be a lovely office someday, good to have an end goal like that 🙂

[@polishedperidot]

Car boot sales are also a great idea. I've combined things my friends and I want to sell and we had a stall at a car boot sale. Whatever didn't sell, I dropped at the charity shop on the way home :)

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Agh I forgot about this thanks for the suggestion! Car boot sales are so great when you have lots to get rid of!

[@oktobersodyssey]

Thank you Maddie. I find your videos so inspiring and real. I've only just begun my minimalism journey and appreciate you making a point that each individual make their own definition of what minimalism means for them. It's an ongoing process and quite personal.

[@anyaruyii]

YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL AND GREAT AT WHAT YOU DO! Sidenote..I think one of the reasons why you have sooooo many new ideas about videos you want to make , has got to do with the fact that youre a minimalist. You're not worrying about the latest fashion trends etc. and therefore have more room in your mind to think more in depth about things in your life that matter. that being said, i wish you the best.

[@violett000]

I've heard socks are something that homeless people need a lot but it's one of the things that's least donated!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Yeah a lot of feedback from this video has been to donate to a homeless shelter so will definitely be doing that!

[@violett000]

+Madeleine Olivia Oh crap didn't see that! I'm also on a journey to minimalism, thank you for your videos!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

AllwaysAGirl Thank you for the suggestion though (didn't mean to sound like I was dismissing your comment haha just read it back and it was a bit abrupt) I absolutely love hearing everyone's tips and advice in these videos :)

[@audragormley241]

Im 19 and I'm a minimalist and i promise you i won't spend my money on shoes :)

[@natakijean-baptiste3954]

Audra Gormley good girl , I wish I learnt this as young as u, my son 19 I wish he had this wise

[@Loeviis]

+Congress of Louts 'old' people are not boring ;-) Great advise tho, the past is the past. Be glad you learned from it :-)

[@floradora7496]

Depop Is good for selling too. Although you get a lot more younger people and sometimes it's frustrating! ...you'll know what i mean if you use it !!

[@rachelc586]

I gather my stuff and make bags for the homeless in LA called Skid Row 👍👍👍

[@josephinewinter]

with mugs and stuff: i've found oxfam shops don't need them, but if you take them to the works canteen they get used and used again. Or get someone else who has a job to take it there..

[@rachelc586]

I just started living a minimalist life and I love it. I do project 333 and often get rid of clothes.

[@Whoareyoupeople900]

I've finally gotten to the point where I got rid of all my video games and makeup. I barely played the video games and I hated wearing makeup. But, now I have a problem with buying essential oils lol.

[@beakywitch6260]

Not boring at all but brilliant because I happened to be sorting as well.

[@TRuth.T]

Thanks, for honestly sharing. I also have regrets of many purchases(even though most were 2nd hand)...

[@janehollis3733]

Hi Madeleine. I know this is an older video, but I have a suggestion for future excess socks or toiletries: donate them to the local homeless shelter. Homeless people can always use socks, there’s actually a high need for them.

[@crazycheeseme]

socks can be used for cleaning rags!! saves money & the environment 🌿🌍

[@livelaughlove4635]

I look your outlook on minimalism. Just found your channel 😀

[@alanapaton739]

Did u know that charity shops in the U.K. Send the horrible unwearable clothes away and they get money for the fabric x I am a mum of three 11,8,3 and we have just started being very minimalistic and are very much enjoying it x

[@ditazamberga4994]

I am 13 and in my minimalist journey.

[@juliesmith3668]

Socks are great to use for dusting or cleaning. Loving this series ! X

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Very true! Thank you!

[@heather368]

Also i thought maybe you could put them in a pillowcase and sew it up, donate them to an animal shelter for a dog bed. The shelters where i live love to have old blankets, towels that are just worn out or stained to keep the doggies and kitties comfy. They also like cleaning supplies, pet food or treats your pet didn't like, hair bows(they use them for adoption photos).

[@RUEGREY]

Your minimal videos are my favorite! thank you

[@ElizabethNK24]

Hi Madeleine! Another great vid on minimalism. I had a thought for you on the bag of sox. I don't knowing they homeless shelters for women in the UK where you live but they come in handy here at shelters of donation places that accept for homeless and poor. You can also donate hangers too because if they allow people to come in and pick up what they like they usually hang them but that's here in the US not sure what it's like in the UK now. We have bins around town too that you can just open a lid that allows you to drop them into a bin but does not allow the public to get into them only the sponsors. I have minimized all my stuff and it feels good. I admit I am a bit of a make up and nail polish and clothes collector but I bargain shop and if I am getting new or new used I always go through to remove what I don't use and donate. I love it!

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Me too! I think I will take the socks to my local homeless shelter 😊

[@mudbeauty2004]

Madeleine - you are heaven sent! I am probably 2x your age and learning a great deal from your channel! Keep up the good work! Thank you!

[@anneroy4560]

ah, the bedside lamp & the dust! I have a BLACK anglepoise lamp on my bedside table ... vital for ribbing (reading in bed) but I could dust it every morning only to return at the end of day to find MORE dust settled on it ...

[@KezCake]

If theres a fabric recycling place near you, that'd be great for the socks or any clothes that aren't quite wearable H&M also do fabric recycling, and you get vouchers from it. :)

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Someone else has said this and I had no idea! That is so awesome they are doing that :) Will keep that in mind for the future

[@li86100]

I wouldn't say I'm a minimalist but alot of the things you talk about I do anyways. I think it comes from living abroad alone and renting flats for the last 13 years, each time I've moved I take less stuff lol! Also kinda from lazyness as I refuse to have to clean things that are not getting used and just gather dust. If I don't use it I don't want it!

[@woolypuffin392]

Rather be an imperfect Minimalist than a hoarder :)

[@bizarreindividual6108]

that's my problem now. I went threw everything and now my dinning room is full of stuff to sell...stuff to give a way...and stuff to donate.

[@SimplySheilaB]

Homeless charities would love the socks xx

[@floradora7496]

I love your advice...as I wasted money (& I'm way older than you ) and I really regret it. Having ten nail varnishes doesn't make you a better person or make you happy.

[@jenniferkelly4873]

Socks always sought after by homeless/street sleepers

[@isabelvelado4682]

i do soooo agree with you about how to interpretate minimalism...the way it suits you! ( jjj. a flash has just come to my mind..the IT Crowd..when someone phones them and they put the record..jjj.i think i always say the same thing..jjjj) about socks...make toys for the dogs! just stuff one sock with more socks and tight a knot..done...my Coco loves them!. i will try to send u a pic. i love your videos, have i ever say that? i follow lot of people here on youtube, but i only coment on yours🤗

[@MadeleineOlivia]

I will definitely do this! Thanks for the idea Isabel!

[@fee1051]

i want to declutter my makeup but i have no idea what to do with it. i mean i don't think i can sell it, so what did you do with your makeup? btw i really enjoy your videos :)

[@junejune9012]

Where will u sell?? Online ? Any suggestion?

[@jennamurphy9614]

Here you can recycle socks by dropping them in donation bins for the diabetes association or big brother and big sisters.

[@Paigesixty9]

I’m so glad I found your channel 💖

[@fiebirkegaardandersen484]

Really like this series! You should really read Marie Kondo's book "the life changing magic of tyding up" about the KonMari metode, because your version and process is like hers. There is a lot youtube videos about that metode with before and after. Love from Denmark 🇩🇰

[@LegendOfChelda]

I adore you so much :) Thank you for what you do!

[@SuperTabitha22]

Nice crochet flats at 16:26. What brand are they?

[@MT-bc6xf]

Thank you

[@sensate444]

Yeah the table is gone, but eventually you will have stuff that u want to put down there again. You won't want to always put that other stuff in its place, and you'll either start putting things on the floor, or get another side table. Anyways, that's what I would end up doing.

[@chicken4247]

whats the point of that rocksalt?

[@CrueltyInRage]

Yes, almost 20 min. video

[@MadeleineOlivia]

Haha ❤️

[@juliex]

Once you move deeper into your minimalism journey, the mess will go away! :)

[@MadeleineOlivia]

I am already experiencing this, it is so great!

[@juliex]

I'm happy for you! :)

[@siobhansievers-davis6471]

Honestly wouldn’t it be more wasteful of an animals life/work to throw away all the things u bought previously rather than use them up gradually or wear ur items

[@theresemeggitt8455]

Donate to a homeless shelter. Or a shelter for abused women & children.

[@saragamergirld1299]

i am only 9 years old😧

[@claudia.4079]

i think its so wasteful when you turn vegan or zero waste or anything and consequently, only because of that, throw out all your cruel makeup or leather items ?? you already have it, don't be wasteful! (which means you're doing it 'right')

[@imbonnie]

too much rambling...get to the point faster

[@shelleymitchell7912]

donate old socks pants and bras to your local homeless shelter/centre i donated my old sterilised mooncups and washable sanitary towels there tooand old plastic waterbottles and sleeping bags and shoes

[@veganfromvenus]

I love getting a bag of clothing from my sister. Anything I don't like I sell them to a second hand shop that buys certain items for 2$ . Anything the shop doesnt like they donate to a shelter.