MINIMALISM - Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Minimalist

Today's video is a collaboration with @Mariela Merino so make sure to check out her video!
Mariela's video: • WHAT I WISH I KNEW BEF...
In today's I want to share some things I wish I knew before becoming a minimalist. Even if I don't want to change my past, these are some tips and thoughts that could be helpful to you and your minimalism journey and that I would tell my pre- minimalism self!
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[@ecofriendlia]

Check out Mariela's Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJSsqWqsqJmcirM Thanks for watching and let me know what you wish you knew before starting minimalism (if you are a minimalist)😀

[@becca3795]

Anybody else listen to Lia's videos like podcasts while decluttering their house? I just love her videos!

[@LadyLeoneLocks]

Totally!

[@ericamciver6948]

This is what I did today. The kitchen is and always will be a trouble spot for me.

[@status101-danielho6]

I would tell others that you could call yourself a minimalist by how little you own or how much you’ve removed, but there’s a higher level of mastery when you’re finally in control of what you bring in.

[@justinetan1813]

👍👏👏

[@MsYerlingM]

I think this is the hard part. The bad habit of bringing more stuff in.

[@Gurlokien]

I have no problem with not bringing in more stuff, but I challenging to let go of the stuff with so much memories i already have.

[@eiguajardo]

I give away 40+ things and replaced them with 4, Im very impress of how little we really need in life and how simple it is, I think minimalism is our soul asking for all that extra time and attention we were giving to mundane things, and the secret is to keep the basics of what is essential to you.

[@shawnmendrek3544]

Indeed, 3 years later.

[@MsThinkTalk]

I struggle with getting rid of things i already own but surprisingly the mininalist thought process has helped me control how much new things i bring in.

[@Prizzy999]

When I started getting rid of books, CD's and Dvd's years ago I thought I'd miss them a lot and that I'd regret it in the long run, but that never happened. Actually it gave me the necessary strength to declutter all the rest in the house. With clothes I never had problems, never really felt attached to them. What I found hard to do was to get rid of particular objects, but honestly I didn't cry while doing so, as I was ready to let those things go, even sentimental ones. I had some renovation works done at home in the last few weeks and I decluttered a lot of stuff that seemed to be reproducing itself at night, I found so many little things here and the that didn't even remember about, so happy now that my home looks even more empty and neat! You're right, we change over time and what we used to need in the past no longer serves us now, so let's give it to people in need who'll be' happy ti vive our stuff a new life and purpose.

[@nikkijones9713]

For me it became very easy to get rid of things once I started making more quality purchases with clothes. Once I had a very thick warm stylish sweater, I no longer reached for any of the MANY other similar ones I had picked up at the thrift store. So it became very easy to "replace" ten low quality items with one that I absolutely adore and want to wear every single day.

[@maroulio2067]

One thing I've learned is not to go thrift shopping often, and when I do go, to have a strict list of what I really need. Otherwise, before I would see a good bargain and buy it, but I accumulated too many clothes and household items that way. I don't have a very small wardrobe, but it is now 1/3 what it was previously. And I am in the process of donating or selling household items, especially decorative ones that just added to clutter.

[@kathywilliams8708]

Wonderful! I have just started my journey and this has been most informative. Thank you! I would rather say that I am minimizing rather than becoming a minimalist. You gave me that permission. Bless you.

[@zoovera1647]

I learned that you dont have to ditch everything at once if you are not ready for it. After a lot of practicing it becomes really easy to say goodbye to certain objects.

[@ecofriendlia]

Yes, totally! And it's sometimes just so good to listen to your gut feeling about this! ☺

[@claires2096]

I love your channel! Thank you for everything you share, this is so insightful ❤️

[@akvileanglicke7427]

I am on a huge decluttering journey. I will definitely take more pictures. Thank you 🙏

[@ecofriendlia]

Good luck! And also fun, I love decluttering, and sometimes I am sad that there is not really that much left to declutter 😉

[@MarielaMerino]

Thank you for doing this collaboration with me! Guilt is something I struggled with too and took me a while to get passed that stage. I can relate to so much of what you said! ☺️❤️

[@ecofriendlia]

Thank you for suggesting it ☺️ I really like your video as well and it is so crazy how we can both live a minimalist lifestyle and think about these same things for so much and still get so much value and new insights from each other's videos! ☺❤

[@rebeccafay-read6713]

Thought it was weird you two had the same video at the same time! So happy for this collab🤗

[@asisqueezylovediary6474]

Exactly. Well said I decluttered 90 plus percents of all my things. I call myself minimalist now even I still own stuff but I am so conscious of what comes in my home more leaving than staying.. But I am enjoying some decos I still have I also love my plans more. If you own pictures you would be shocked and proud. And yes declutter is going on and on is process journey

[@user-lx7ul5ft7y]

I like the one out rule before a new one comes into my life. Things should be from the same category. An old pair of shoes go out before the new ones come in.

[@ecofriendlia]

Yes, I love that one too! I don't follow it strictly though but just keep it in mind when making decisions about new things helps a lot☺

[@Astri_B]

I always ask people not to buy me presents. Only for my birthday I make a list of things I truly want, some cost very little so it is not too expensive. But I do get presents during the year, even though I tell people not to do that. Of course it is very sweet, but usually I think now I've gotten something I don't actually want to have. But it doesn't feel good to get rid of it instantly because it was given to me. I know it is not a first world problem, but still I can't seem to figure out how to deal with it

[@LeicLO]

Hi! I'm a new subscriber and just wanted to say you give an awesome vibe and inspiration of how much meaning you put into these points. I think its amazing! Keep doing what you're doing! I'm very excited for checking out your other content! 💜

[@olivia1910]

Personally I learned that minimalism doesn't mean you have to give up your identity. It doesn't mean all of your clothes should be grey, black and white or that you have to live in an empty apartment. That's what wasn't working for me at first. Of course neutral colours means it's easier to mix and match things, it does give you more versatility in that sense but I definitely think you can find a way to make minimalism work for you if this isn't your style !

[@ecofriendlia]

That is so true! And also you can absolutely restrict your color palette to make mixing and matching easier without sacrificing your favorite colors. And of course, you can be a minimalist without having a capsule wardrobe or owning a small number of clothes ☺ and that I think is the beauty of it!

[@bonniestar7583]

I do minimalism in pink the restricted colour patern helps but it doesn't have to be neutrals

[@ElinLesser]

Such excellent points! I really enjoyed this video (and all your videos!). Such good reminders of how to approach minimalism.

[@sannelyeaylis9197]

You are really nice and kind person to watch 🤗 I absolutely love your chanel, I am new subscriber, but I have seen a lot of your brilliant videos already 😄 u are inspiring and I am ur huge fan! Greetings from Slovakia

[@ecofriendlia]

Oh, thank you so much! It is great to have you here and greetings back from Germany! ☺❤

[@user-lx7ul5ft7y]

Great tips and advice Lia. Agree with these points. Minimalism is surely personal and a lifelong journey. Keep what you use and enjoy. The rest can be given to others who may need the objects and recycle in the correct way. Kindest greetings.

[@ecofriendlia]

I am glad you liked it! Yes, I totally think so! And in the end, minimalism just helps to focus on the important things and most likely isn't the end goal itself ☺

[@horsesgirl16]

Great tips! I've been decluttering so much lately and this helps

[@ecofriendlia]

thank you! I wish you luck and success for your minimalist journey 😀

[@janewhitzend688]

I found the advice that we and things change really helpful thank you x

[@anewchapter8142]

I enjoy your videos. I like how you feel that minimalism is different for everyone. :)

[@selmanazarick4274]

I loved your KZbin content. I just found your channel while searching for minimalism content in english. Lots of nice and useful things. Greetings from brazil

[@renupunjabi9482]

I've had no feelings whatsoever 😂😂 It's just money spent that got wasted which makes me sad.

[@ecofriendlia]

Oh yes, that can be sad sometimes! I definitely have feelings but I don't think I ever cried or was very emotional ☺

[@gnomepaladin7940]

very informative video thank you lia!!

[@MsThinkTalk]

I always forget to take before pictures!

[@pmatthew74]

Thank you for this. Always on point 😊👌🏾

[@ecofriendlia]

You're welcome! I am glad you liked it ☺

[@alsouright]

This video is like a real TED-talk... I mean giiiirrrlll

[@Prizzy999]

*here and there ** to give our stuff a new life

[@shanksre6186]

Thank you.

[@jjbewithyou]

I try to live minimal, first l don't buy new clothes and donate some of it that l don't wear for long time.

[@ZikhonaN]

😍❤

[@SusanneGeert]

I almost didn't hit LIKE on this video... - because it had 1.000 likes and I didn't want to ruin the pretty number....🤣 But you and your video definitely deserved a like (and a following which I hit as well), so here you go: sorry about 1.001 likes 😉

[@Go-zi1py]

Today is not tomorrow and tomorrow is not today....uniquely different and yet the same. You are old beyond your years.

[@shapalele]

What do u do when someone gives u a gift. I mean u keep it?. What if it is useless?. Thanks from 🇨🇱Chile.

[@ecofriendlia]

I take it and think about it. If I want it, I keep it, sometimes I try to use/have it for a while and then give it away and sometimes I just give it to somebody else for free or put it on a marketplace for somebody to pick it up ☺️

[@jeremylitten5145]

you got a new shirt

[@ecofriendlia]

Yes! I will most likely declutter one I already have but never wear. I will also talk about it in an upcoming video ☺