Genius Decluttering Advice for 14 minutes

[@rosemaryhanderson6122]

Don’t let age stop you. I am 79 I have a lot of pain most of the time. But I sat in my sewing chair and completely organized three drawers next to my sewing machine and took some good stuff to a local thrift store for someone who needs a bargain. My memory is not good never has been. The more I take out of that room that I don’t use the less time I spend looking for things. I like that.

[@JLBiddle]

Yes!❤

[@jillychandler]

I agree with Rosemary, I find if I can stand at a table to sort stuff, or sit and do the same, it makes life much easier. xxx

[@katarinakeys]

Love this!!! ❤

[@lauriesullivan2890]

Easy to sort a drawer whole coewimg tv in the evenings. Sometimes I just grab a trash bag open cabinets drawers check shelves just for easy trash or stuff that needs putting away 5 minutes or so . Going g from one room to another room quick glance around put something away.

[@sjchan3199]

Great easy way to start.

[@bbarrett274]

I love that you took the time to put all these gems of advice from around the KZbin community and put them on one video. Awesome! Thanks Robin.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you!! It was a lot of work!

[@ivanajukicgloban6627]

That's corect!Great video!We apreciate the effort.❤❤❤

[@irenegarcia1851]

Best video ever!!!

[@kellyhealey7968]

Me too! Thanks 🙏

[@KH_Always]

Yes, I love that you took the time to incorporate other great minds into this video. I subscribed to your channel bc of this. Today is my first day checking out your channel too.

[@dannmurray1199]

Before I can even think about decluttering at home, I have 2 storage units that I need to tackle. The financial burden is ridiculous and all this excess just causes alot of anxiety....wish me luck!

[@jillychandler]

Thank you for all this information, from yourself and from others on KZbin. I am slowly de-cluttering, on my own with my dog at 66 years young, and I find it very hard. But once it is out of my house, I do get a great sense of achievement and relief! I do have to pay someone to take my stuff away, as I have no car now, and only go out of my home to walk my dog, and I live in a very rural place. I have two rooms full of stuff to de-clutter, so it will take me a while, but I am getting there, slowly but surely. xxx

[@MinimalistHome]

You’ll get there Jilly!

[@jillychandler]

@@MinimalistHome Thanks - I hope so! xxx

[@abelincoln2022]

Can you haul it to the yard? Would posting it free in Craigslist (no contact pickup) be something you can do?

[@jillychandler]

@@abelincoln2022 Thank you so very much abelincoln for the information! I had never heard of Craigslist - I live in West Devon, England, but it seems they operate in the UK too. xxx

[@michele6708]

Go Jilly!-slow and steady wins the race. Every day is one step better, and it feels so good as progress starts to be obvious in day to day living. My kitchen doesn’t stress me out anymore. You are rocking it. ❤

[@liesg4130]

It is funny to see someone speak about minimalism with 16 kitchen kabinets in the background and 2 huge fridges. But thank you for the tips!

[@penniroyal4398]

I have a shoe box of cards I have had for forty years. It’s small but holds a ton of memories. Cards are an easy way to keep memories alive in a 12x7 box that will last a lifetime but doesn’t take up much space 📦 plus when I am going through a hard time the cards remind me of the people who love and care about me ❤

[@MinimalistHome]

That’s so wonderful that cards hold such a precious space in your heart Penni!

[@penniroyal4398]

@@sunshine3914 what a great gift your father gave you love ❤️ I feel that cards and letters don’t take up much room but they are able to bring such great memories back from the past. I found my original naturalization book I received when I became an American citizen at age nine and my adopted mother wrote such a sweet message to me congratulating me on becoming an American citizen and that she loved me. This was written in 1968 when I was 8 years old. Brought tears to my eyes that my American family worked so hard to give me the opportunity to live the American 🇺🇸 dream 🙏

[@jo-annel.wright2975]

I started watching junk journal videos and even though I don't make them I do make inserts for my travellers notebook. I use pretty cards as covers for new home made note books each year and I get to read the sentiment as often as I like.

[@Carolmaizy]

After a while, decluttering becomes a habit. When I first started I used a checklist to give myself a focus for the day. I decluttered for 5 to 15 minutes, once or twice a week. A year later it was already a natural thing for me to do every so often. There's so much less to declutter now, after several years, that it takes mere minutes to do. The big bonus was when my husband spontaneously began decluttering his own possessions. He's a pro now! Our apartment is easy to keep clean now. If you just begin, and keep doing it, a bit at a time, you will become a different, naturally neater and more peaceful person.

[@MinimalistHome]

I agree Carol!

[@TheCoregon]

You have the answer!! I discovered this too! Everyone can face 5 minutes of decluttering (and we all know once you take that first step it's easy to keep going!)

[@Carolmaizy]

@@TheCoregon yes. I pull the same trick on myself when it's time to iron clothes, fold and put away clean clothes, pay bills, clean the bathroom,etc. It's fun to see how much you can get done in 5 minutes, and I almost always end up doing the task for 10,15 minutes. Starting is the hardest part.

[@TheCoregon]

Exactly..I call it psyching myself out lol.

[@melindalafromboise]

@@Carolmaizy I do not iron anymore. My military days are over. I have moved on with my life. Your time is so precious and you can spend that time on yourself. Life is so beautiful when you are free.

[@Taleri]

I've found Dana K White's "No mess de-cluttering/Take it there now" method to be SO much more helpful than having a box of stuff to relocate back to where they should go. Boxes of stuff "to be put away" tend to become their own clutter for me.

[@MinimalistHome]

You are right! I will include her next time, thanks!!

[@donnav]

She also is big on the container concept. I think she was using it long before the person you mentioned

[@laurat7324]

YES!!!!!! Just go ahead and take it there now. That has helped me so much.

[@ritasnellgrove6343]

I watch all of these people and really have learned a lot from all of them. Peter Walsh is who got me started on this journey. Dana K. White is the person who has helped me the most. Every time I feel my stress increase I just repeat to myself I'm making it better! It not perfect, but it is better. I take pictures and write down what I've donated/trashed. I've let go of hundreds of things this past year. I've got lots more to do but it is so much better.

[@royalone3009]

Yes the take it there now method helps because if you have to stop for any reason, there won’t be a big pile to deal with later and stress you out. That way it’ll be better, even if it’s only a few items dealt with. All from Dana k White.

[@NadoCrowFriend]

When my parents passed away ( leaving me 2 housefuls of their belongings) my adult daughters were a God-send: they came and helped, gently encourage me on donating some of my things to make room for the precious keepsakes of my parent’s, that I truly wanted to keep. It helps to know others are trying to assist us, and surrender some of the control to them to get it done Grateful I did!

[@MinimalistHome]

What a beautiful story and happy ending! Congratulations!

[@alanbirkner1958]

I do lots of crafts. Neighbors and friends give me piles of neat stuff. I sort it as soon as it comes in. One bag for the free table at the food pantry, one bag for a friend who makes cards, etc. I live in a small space. I just took 2 big bags of beautiful magazines to the public library. Tina, Al's wife

[@charisedaniels1237]

When you said to keep looking inside your junk drawer after cleaning it so you can admire it, I thought you are a woman after my own heart! Thank you for the motivation!

[@abbibrennen2549]

Dear Lady, I subscribed to your channel. Gotta quote one statement and give a bit of an echo. You said, "My life isn't Perfect and neither is anyone else's in this video." Wait a minute, that implies that somebody, somewhere has a perfect life. But I don't think so. The X President of the U.S. just got indicted to show up in court, in N.Y. next week. Nobodies life is perfect! Even the people some may have thought was kind of ideal, celebrities lives are so not anywhere near perfect. I will never strive for perfection in any arena except maybe a perfect recipe. I love to cook, so there is a place for perfect. Thank you and your kitchen looks so amazingly perfect, my dear Lady!

[@marier402]

I love the icecream-running-through-the-field analogy. It makes me long for my childhood when it was so much simpler. I need to declutter!

[@rdnretiredatlast4918]

Thank you! I often find myself opening decluttered drawers / cabinets or passing through a decluttered room, and doing a happy dance! Glad I’m not alone! 😂

[@meganhipp5662]

All of my favorite creators in one place! Great video Robyn 💜

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Megan!

[@maxinesaltking7188]

Absolutely, like they're all there! Well done 👏🏾

[@melissaowens4417]

You can send it to the landfill or keep it and make your home the landfill,Clare from "Decluttered"

[@MinimalistHome]

Oooh, yes!

[@nmartin5551]

Such a genius statement!!

[@MinimalistHome]

Here are just a FEW of my favourite Minimalist & Decluttering creators giving some awesome tips! And yes, Dana K White (who also mentions the container method) will definitely be in the next one! Thanks for watching!

[@Jabezgirl57]

I searched for Dana. She is my hero along with Flylady!

[@weatherviewer]

fantastic video!! Love how you put all these brilliant minimal-minds together (including yours)

[@sarahgc434]

For soooooooo long I thought it was crazy I had all these boxes, bins, baskets and all the things and I legit didn’t realize I was trying to organize my cluster dump of excess. Now I know better so I can do better!!!!!! LESS IS MORE!!!!! THANK YOU FOR ALL OF THIS QUALITY AND LIFE GIVING CONTENT! I can’t even begin to describe how much we have grown as a family and individuals since embracing this minimalist approach!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@RonaldLBanks]

I love this Robyn! Great video and great conversation. So much practical wisdom from so many people. A Simplified life with less clutter and more clarity is definitely the way to go!

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Ronald!

[@lindagelnett5772]

❤ Ron

[@HeronCoyote1234]

New sub. Except for Dana K White, I think you got all of my fave decluttering masters. My absolute favorite is Joshua Becker. Whenever someone complains about minimalism meaning getting rid of everything, I paraphrase JB: Minimalism is about identifying what’s important in our life, and removing the things that are distracting us from them.

[@MinimalistHome]

Yes!! She will DEFINITELY be in it next time!

[@mischaelpitt1040]

Robyn, this is a fantastic collection of wisdom on the minimalist lifestyle! Well done, I say, well done!

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you so much Mischael!

[@jwasley5773]

Good tips! So sad that you missed Dana K. White. :/ She declutters with humor and grace. Also, she was the one that articulated the Container Concept. Give credit where credit is due. Thanks!

[@MinimalistHome]

You are right! I will include her next time, thanks!!

[@cristin794]

I was just coming to say the same thing.

[@anner4598]

Dana K. White fan here. So happy to see people pointing out she belongs in this line-up! I noticed immediately and almost didn't watch but I love some of these other people too. And yes, Dana deserves credit for the Container Concept! She has so many gems that actually work 😊

[@BrookleyBell]

I'm here supporting Dana, too! Also, the thumbnail was deceiving..

[@sharonpragacz4768]

You are very entertaining while helping me get rid of all the things that are making my 3 room rental a nightmare, disaster, and I don’t like myself. I have sooooo many sentimental things with wonderful memories. I hope I can make the take picture and record memories and then get rid of it. Oh I so need to unburden myself hope I can do it.

[@donnatrobaugh1676]

I've been decluttering my home for a couple years. I was going to move, and didn't want to move extra items! It helped so much, and was quick! Maybe you can use this mindset if you're just starting or stuck- you'll be amazed what you can easily let go of.

[@nancymeister4803]

Around 45 years ago, my sweetheart mother would leave a bag or two of clean, folded, no-tears-no staines clothing on the bench at the local laundromat.

[@MinimalistHome]

Aww, that’s nice

[@Tipperary757]

What a great idea!

[@francarroll310]

I agree. Shopping should not be a hobby. All we do is avoid emotional pain that needs to be dealt with. I am a therapist and teach my clients this. Stop avoiding your issues.

[@Happybidr]

I’ve thought so many times, “I wish one of these KZbin creators would go through a lot of info from different sources and curate it!” Finally, I found you! New loyal subscriber here.

[@gailpepper1201]

This was great. You shared the thoughts of so many of my You Tube favorite people. While I am not a minimalist, I strive for a level of it. I want to be able to walk into a room and feel like I am totally relaxed. I get there, but then it gets out of hand again, and that is why I will continue to watch and enjoy those of you who share their tips on how to achieve this!

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Gail!

[@TheCoregon]

My rooms are all neat and LOOK very organized and clean because I cannot stand to SEE disorder or clutter...one dirty plate on counter or one sock on floor needs taken care of IMMEDIATELY!..almost to the point of OCD (my kids and husband say it IS at that point). BUT my issue is what's happening in my closets..drawers..cabinets.. ITS A COMPLETE DISASTER! I keep avoiding it because it is not visible..BUT my brain will not let me forget it is there. Out of sight is NOT out of mind!! Help!

[@jennifermuchow2728]

​@TheCoregon You have the exact answer - out of sight is never out of mind! It beccomes the "silent to-do list" that calls to you and disrupts your peace of mind. Tackle those spaces and declutter them. You deserve peace and tranquility in your headspace, too!

[@nicoleh3703]

In my city, we get garbage every two weeks. I'm now developing the habit of keeping that in mind. I can always donate stuff when I get the chance, but garbage is another story. This sort of gives me a time frame for decluttering.

[@MinimalistHome]

Great idea to have a rhythm and a bit of a deadline for letting things go. 👍🏼✅👋🏼

[@cathywojcik2420]

One of my favorite things to do is recreational shopping at the thrift store. I put everything in the shopping cart that I want, walk around the store for a while then put it back. As crazy as this sounds, my need to shop is fulfilled. (To be totally honest though, I have purchased some items).

[@MinimalistHome]

Great idea Cathy!

[@Sypeth]

Thank you so much for taking the time to put together all these great advice and not take the credit for them. Bonus, you add value to these great people, hence you are one of them ! Thanks again, loving it !

[@MinimalistHome]

Awww, thank you very ugh Cecilia!

[@carleyleanne1215]

I have been decluttering my basement and garage and I now have over 15 empty bins. I bought so many storage containers to hold all my junk in the past 😂

[@MinimalistHome]

Good for you Carley!

[@sharonjacobs5351]

If you do your grocery shopping at a store that offers multi departments. Like TARGET, WALMART etc. Stay out of departments your tempted by. Clothes when you have enough. Hobbies, crafting can be expensive and requires storage space. Really, how many crafting projects are at home we never finished. Enough said.. You get my drift. If your standing eyeing a non essential ? Ask "do I want it or do I need it. Most times it'll fall into the "want" catagory. Wanting and NEEDING are two vastly different things. Just these few things I'v suggested here have saved me alot of money AND storage space. ...🤷..Good Luck everyone...🏡

[@MinimalistHome]

Good tips!

[@Jlibby63]

I started decluttering about 2 weeks ago, still feel guilty sometimes to get rid of certain things, although i donate most of it. But it feels SO good afterward! Thanks for this video! ❤

[@MinimalistHome]

Yay! Thanks!

[@jennifermuchow2728]

The guilt has lessened with time and practice, but I've found the good feeling afterward never goes away😊!

[@rosemarywilliams9969]

I love the boundary method. We just moved into a 146sq foot efficiency room and having a trunk for every category helped us downsize even more. My spouse still has work to do in the tools category and I need less kicthen items😂 which are stored in our landlords garage until summer we promised.

[@MinimalistHome]

Oh!! so helpful, thanks Rosemary

[@cs4849]

You’ve pulled together some of my favorites! Nicely done! I especially like Ronald L. Banks - such a peaceful spirit. And I so agree with you, life is easier with less stuff. My kitchen is purely a joy to cook in because I just have what I need and everything has an easy place to put it.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you CS

[@jennyjenkins877]

Adding to Melissa Maker's point about all the linens and cleaning supplies that can be donated to animal shelters, I used to take things to work that I didn't want or like, within reason. Little condiment packets and plastic cutlery are some examples of items you can't donate to secondhand stores but go over very well in the lunchroom. Dry food goods that you've opened and can't donate to a food bank (like spices, tea, granola bars, etc.) are usually grabbed up by co-workers. I've even taken in soaps and lotions that were too heavily scented or just weren't for me.

[@MinimalistHome]

I have DEFINITELY done that, haha!

[@blondek767]

I keep a nice basket of memories and gifts from my kids, it looks like a wicker treasure chest. Plus, I have a baby box for each kid and put their early childhood things and photos. I like things put away. 😉

[@sherihepworth8253]

I was cooking supper while the video played. I went through some drawers I’d recently decluttered and organized and threw out a few more things! Very inspiring!

[@MinimalistHome]

Aw! Great Sheri!

[@dianamcmahon51510]

I follow several of these channels and have found them very useful over the years. Also, just watching these videos makes me want to get up and declutter my closet!

[@lucystrider728]

Great choices of advice! I realized I had too big a container for some items because I was keeping too many of some categories. I was able to figure out a reasonable amount of each to keep, and was able to consolidate two drawers into one with room to spare. I see other declutterers who succeed in getting rid of huge volumes of clothes, but they don't stop to think what a reasonable number of things. to keep might be, and still end up with a pile of 200 shirts and 50 pants they have to put away-still way too daunting, confusing, and unnecessary an amount even if you do have places to stash it all. I picked 10 days as my number of clothes to keep plus a few extra things for dress and seasons. That lets me take a trip without having to do laundry which is my preference, and enough variety for home situations. But it avoids the crammed closets, drawers, and bins where things get dusty, elastic gets old, and things get forgotten.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you very much Lucy

[@crybebebunny]

I did decluter our junk drawers. I combine two junk drawers into just one. Needless to say, our one junk drawer is over flowing. 😂😂😮 Here think about writing about it, has given me an idea. Thank you for getting my brain working.

[@MinimalistHome]

Great job LB!

[@suecahill2364]

What a lovely video! I found that I am guilty of saving something for that special occasion and then realizing that it never came. I am just decluttering such an item that I never wore. Thank you for this collection of great tips!

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks so much Sue!

[@gabzz72]

The sentimental tip for writing out a journal entry is so perfect! Going to use that one

[@lindavernon8051]

Great video! I think you also have to put on your ruthless hat when decluttering. Close your eyes and let it go! Let the chips fall where they may. (And then later you can recycle the chips.) 😅

[@b.bailey8244]

love the tips... it's a good service to put them into one video. Honestly, the chatter in between seems like a lot of clutter for those who are time-starved.

[@barbkandel777]

This is a fabulous Mash Up of the best of the best! Great video, Robyn! ❤

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Barb!

[@judewood6340]

Great video thanks so much! My dad always says when buying something if you’re not sure if you want it,then you don’t, I use this when decluttering too xxx

[@TheCoregon]

I do this..I don't buy it if I don't LOVE it.

[@michellesteimle9969]

3:41 "full" is a dangerous word to me. I can tetris the heck out of a space to "fill" but that generally makes it less functional because now I have untetris it everytime I need one thing from it. So a safer description for people like me might be "once the space has a defined purpose and use you move on to the next one."

[@MinimalistHome]

Oooh good one

[@ritadyer9295]

Love Ronald Banks’ decluttering vs organizing. Haven’t seen him before but I learned from my own experience the difference. After the death of my parents 2 1/2 years apart and having less time at home because of taking care of mom in another city for awhile on top of homeschooling 2 kids, my house was a mess! Oh yeah! Between 2019 and 2021 we had a few home renovations done and things had to be moved around to accommodate contractors, etc. So I had a mess! In my process of trying to get “organized” (and I had things I had brought into my house from my parents’) I kept buying large storage cabinets! I wanted everything out of sight. I wanted my neat clean house back! Then after awhile, I realized that i felt the storage units were closing in on me! At that point I realized that I need less stuff; not more organizing. I also noticed that I had a stockpile still of certain things that had been hard to get ahold of in 2020 and that I need to use them up or donate them! (When the lockdowns first happened I had been out of groceries and necessities. I had spent the previous 2 weeks testing recipes for my daughter’s 7th birthday part which was to be in her words: A proper princess tea party with little muffins and butter and chicken salad sandwiches and mini cheesecakes. All homemade. Then my neighbors lost a parent and I used what was left in my pantry to fix a large meal to take to them! So I found myself out of literally EVERYTHING!). I had no idea things I took for granted would be scarce and that I wouldn’t be able to just run to the store and get what I needed after the party! Her birthday is March 8th, right prior to the pandemic! Anyway, I started cleaning out and getting rid of stuff. Reorganized my homeschool things. Sold 4 6 or 7 ft tall storage cabinets. It felt amazing! Then I found Dawn! She has helped me learn to let go of certain things I was holding onto for the wrong reasons. So thanks! I personally “get” the organizing vs decluttering difference!

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you Trina!

[@starson42]

All my favourites, and a few new faces (and ideas), all in one place. What a lot of thought and work in this video. This was great!

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you! I appreciate it! It was a lot of work.

[@stardustindy70]

Awesome decluttering video! I just added some amazing decluttering nuggets to my arsenal. I came from a home of a pack rat (Dad) and a hoarder (Mom). Now that I have my own home and a couple of kids, I am feeling it. I have been slowly working my way through stuff, but have been seriously overwhelmed. I had no idea that Best Buy had a recycling program for electronics. I have a printer that is in good shape, barely used but did not know what to do with it. No one wants it. Off to Best Buy it goes this weekend. I am also trying to help my Mom with her stuff and I know she has some electronics that can go. :) I can't wait to put these fabulous tips and ideas to work!

[@northernlassie2755]

Nourishing Minimalism is my absolute favorite! She gets right to the core of the why. I also follow Ronald for good tips...

[@patricechavez4992]

LOVE YOUR TEAM WORK ADVICE ~ YOU ARE HELPING MORE PEOPLE THAN YOU THINK ❤, TY!!💥

[@cherylkurland1755]

Wow!! I’ll play this once a week. ❤️

[@tiadaniel1549]

Great video! I did not know all of those minimalists, and now I can also explore their ideas. 😊💕

[@Flossie-7]

Cute idea getting tidbits from all the greats. I enjoyed it! ❤

[@denisebunker6674]

This was great. So many of my favorite "minimalist "youtubers".

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you Denise!

[@Skymouth]

Nice! I frequently watch Cass Clutterbug, Dawn Minimalist Mom, Marissa A to Zen, Kallie But First, Coffee, and Laura How to GYST to help inspire me with my decluttering journey! Um, apparently I need a LOT of help!

[@ThatAwkwardMom]

Bahaha I rewinded and watched your dance in the first minute like 7 times. Those are quite some skillzz you got there

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you! Haha!

[@ImLunaShesZeta]

I missed it the first time. I had to rewind it too.

[@gailjeffmoore933]

Thank you for all your good advice and the advice of these other minimalist. I’ve been on the decluttering journey for three years now and getting my husband on board. It’s great I love it. Thank you again ❤Gail

[@nancyposluszny6504]

We did a “tool drive” and donated them to a local vocational (trade) school. They so appreciated the tools! We were surprised at how many people had excess tools in their basements and garages!

[@MinimalistHome]

That’s a great idea!

[@conniesoares157]

This was a great video showing some great “decluttering helpers” that had some good words of wisdom and you brought them all together with some great ideas!

[@robinmp3841]

Love the junk drawer dance. I have done that myself!❤

[@stampinprn]

Great video and love the creators that you pulled from!

[@gilldanier4129]

The hardest part is the first step. Make a little plan, then make a start. It Works!! Good Luck.

[@sallycroft2191]

This was wonderful. Picked up some great new ideas and kicked my butt to continue to declutter. Thank you to all you creators for you share in this decluttering journey.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you Sally! Good for you!

[@victoriajohnson3034]

The boundary method made it so simple for me!!

[@journalgirl1740]

What a great compilation of tips. Thank you!

[@yenquest]

I just got around to updating my subscriber list (normally, I just watch videos while logged off), and this video's timing is just "wow". I knew majority of the youtube creators mentioned in this video. Makes it so much easier for me to update without relying on my bad memory, haha. That once-glow/not-glittering part from Ronald's dad hits hard.

[@MinimalistHome]

haha! Well, happy to help!

[@majaschack470]

And extra advice when decluttering. If you have guilt throwing a semi sentimental item away take a photo of the item and save picture of items in a separate folder on your Phone or pc. That way you can go back and look at the item and maybe better remember it but it doesn't take space in your house. At least for me it has hslped me to part with a lot of things just knowing I have a picture If I need to see the item again at some point. I haven't needed to look yet but I feel secure and relaxed knowing I have the pictures just in case

[@heleneasley9530]

I also write the story of what it means to me and add it to the photo or item.

[@susanjohnson5824]

Very informative I love the compilation of advice you picked some really good ones.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you Susan!!

[@tanyajohnston8262]

I watch 98 percent of those you showed. So fun to watch.

[@jewelvannucci3129]

This was a favorite for me🥰. All my favorite people Great boost i really needed 😊 thank you Jewel

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Jewel!

[@loxleybattle2591]

I watch almost all of these other minimalists! I do have to say that you missed a big contributor (who came up with the container concept): Dana K. White. Thank you for introducing some new faces (to me at least)!

[@mrskerry8111]

That was my thought as well, Loxley.

[@MinimalistHome]

You are right! I will include her next time, thanks!!

[@MinimalistHome]

You are right! I will include her next time, thanks!!

[@cakedupkevin]

First time coming across your page! Instantly subscribed because I love your personality! No nonsense, but still comedic!

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks!

[@Abeautifulmundanelife]

Such a great video you’ve put together with so many nuggets of wisdom! Thanks

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Molly!

[@suenewark9397]

Loved this quick run through with all those tips. I have never been great with clutter, but living in the same house for 30 years and having had two children means you gather stuff. Over the years, I have tried to keep the inventory low, by moving clothesand toys out once the children out grow them and selling on prams etc, so I kept mine mostly to manageable levels, but everyone in the Western World buys too much. I've only ever had one wardrobe and one chest of drawers, but if you go up or down the sizes, you realise that even that is a lot of clothes and that some had never been worn. You tend to grab your favourites. The one on, one off and one in the wash rule - really would do most people. Ie 3 pairs of trousers, 3 pairs of shorts, maybe a few more tops, they do tend to need washing more often. I pick an area to declutter, one a week. Sometimes I go all out and do a bigger project. I am proud to say that although I have chosen to do it slowly nothing is going to landfill. I have found good homes for everything, minimising my carbon foot print on the world. We even upcycled our old orange pine wardrobes and chest of drawers with some paint, new knobs and some stain. It might be a bit slow, but it is certainly working for me and it has reduced my guilt at the thought that the items might have otherwise gone to landfill. I also occasionally put a flat cardboard box outside at the end of our drive and let people help themselves for free. Did it with dvds, childrens books and someone knocked on the door and asked if it was okay to take them. Obviously, I said yes, my husband didn't like me doing it, but by the end of the day they had all found new homes. When you take things to Charity shops the items only hang around for a while, if they don't sell, they can still end up in landfill. Our bedroom is almost completely clutter free, I get so much sleep, nothing visual just emptiness and rest. One pic on the wall, two things on the chest of drawers, and a tiny basket with night time beauty things in it on the bedside cabinet. Only the things I use nightly. Flat surfaces really don't need to be filled with stuff. NO TV OR DIGITAL MEDIA HAS EVER LIVED IN OUR BEDROOM. I am proud to say, that I have joined the minimalist family. RADICAL SUGGESTION FOR ORNAMENTS ON FLAT SURFACES AND OTHER STUFF - If I had a small boat and a small suitcase I could take on the boat, which items would I put in the suitcase. If the item doesn't go in the suitcase, ie my most loved, then it goes! By doing this on a room by room basis, you end up with only the things that really spark joy and of course, you can revist these choices further down the line. I don't buy prints, I only buy original paintings. I only have four pictures in my whole house. I only have one statue thing, I've had it for over twenty years. As Marissa says, "QUALITY OVER QUANTITY!". Got the Marie Kondo book from Costco and I have never really looked back. I need to make a note of some of the other minimalists and subscribe to them. I have watched several, what I so love about you all is your positivity. As you said your life might not be perfect, but the sense of serenity that comes from a less cluttered home, adds to your mental health and well being. I am a happier person than my sister, who has had a recreational shopping habit all her life, her home looks like something out of Homes and Gardens, but there are hundreds of things on flat surfaces, vases, trinkets; they all co-ordinate but there are so many of them, even in the small downstairs loo. Every drawer is crammed full of stuff, she has bought and never used. She has so much guilt from having bought too much and sadly her husband is someone who won't let go of stuff. She has repeats of everything, batteries in about ten places in her house, all going flat and can never find anything. The dopamine hit from shopping is temporary, your relationships, life experiences ie holidays with family, meals out, getting together to watch a film mean so much more. Even my husband is on board, he will retire in about 18 months time and he said he intends to go through his wardrobe and get rid of most of his work shirts and only keep his best suit. He was keeping hold of a snooker cue, and I asked him whether you would ever play again and he said he wouldn't be able to because of his eye sight, we sold it on ebay to someone who was beyond thrilled to receive it, my husband was so happy it went to a good home. Since that we have de-cluttered several similar items, it has been such a freeing experience for him as well. Minimalist living doesn't make you a boring bland person, it MAKES YOU A HAPPIER ONE! I haven't regretted getting rid of a single thing, over 250 items last year and will be aiming for about the same this year. DON'T FORGET SCHOOLS, OLD CRAFT SUPPLIES, STATIONERY ITEMS, SOFT TOYS (CLEAN AND WASHED) SCHOOLS WILL HAPPILY ACCEPT ANTYHING LIKE THIS. Thanks to you for posting this and all the contributors, perhaps with the cost of living crisis all over the world now, people will begin to embrace MINIMALISM and begin to enjoy a life free from Clutter, bringing Financial and Emotional Freedom!

[@MinimalistHome]

I love this so much Sue! Thanks!

[@sarahsmom1002]

Thanks so much, Robyn, for this round-up of tried & true tips! A great buffet of decluttering advice! There's something here for everyone, no matter what their personality, life circumstances, etc. - Lisa in Ontario, Canada

[@lauracruz5965]

Excelente recopilación! Gracias, Robyn.🌻

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Laura!

[@person-ey2ct]

Been a minimalist my entire life My mother would come over and comment ...are you moving in or moving out? Grew up with nothing but clutter...im sure that's what did it.

[@ImLunaShesZeta]

Yep, my mom has so much clutter. I am becoming a minimalist because of it.

[@MinimalistHome]

Oh, I love that!

[@pamhowe5388]

Wow! I LOVE this compilation! Thank you for putting this together. So very valuable & immensely informative & helpful. I'm inspired beyond my wildest dreams!❤

[@jenniferbreland1661]

This was great, I watch most of these, and some others that were not included here.

[@MinimalistHome]

Yes, I’ll be making another featuring more. Thanks Jennifer!

[@ТаСу-ю3л]

What a great compilation!

[@kimberlyreiter3213]

Thank you so much for this video! I definitely "saved" it as a favorite to reference all your great advice. I hope to start working as a in-person decluttering consultant soon, and this video is a excellent tool to share with others.

[@medicinewomanpriestess]

This is such a great video, thankyou! I love how you have included clips from really amazing minimalist you tubers. It's so uplifting to be encouraging each other going down this path ❤

[@cindywilkinson1610]

Recreational shopping was my outlet for many years and it's a hard habit to break. But worth trying. And trying again. 😮

[@jessicabrown6943]

What a neat idea!!! I saw some of my favorite decluttering experts on this video!!! ❤

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Jessica!

[@tracywaring3769]

A good idea to get started decluttering is to decluttering one item a day Then you get into a habit xx

[@kymwallis5311]

Hello Robyn, I came across your channel by very happy accident. You are just the inspiration I have needed to start my long overdue tidy up. Your enthusiasum is contagious, your kind words are reasuring and your ideas are fabulous! Thank you for all your hard work and everything that you do. You have certainly got me on the right track for a much tidier home. Kym, Edinburgh, Scotland.😍

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you Kym!!

[@staceylortz1365]

Robyn, I love your energy! Now I will look up the people you referenced in this video. I am in the early stages of decluttering and it is very overwhelming. One drawer at a time…

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Stacey!

[@angelajohnson4245]

This was A MOST AMAZING compilation!!! I recognized so many clips from some of my favorite KZbinr's sites. Great advice all around. Thank you!!!!

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Angela!!

[@gretarank2784]

not only LIKE THIS... I LOVE this THANK YOU

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you Greta!

[@francescaderimini4422]

I just returned a pair of beautiful trousers I bought for $40. They were originally $129 and good quality. But I knew I wouldn’t wear them. They were very tight. I just didn’t want another piece of clothing. I have given and sold so many luxury items already!

[@MinimalistHome]

very wise!

[@healthyworld408]

Great video thank you so much!🙏🏻❤️😊

[@kerryverhaeghe3023]

Loved this video so much. All my favorite people in one place. Thank you ❤

[@MinimalistHome]

Awesome!

[@alg1335]

to fn' funny!!!🤣😂🤣 I started today and I did two kitchen cabinets and two drawers!!! and YES!!!, I caught myself doing exactly that!!!.. Passing by - opening my art work, and admiring it 😁😁😁😍🤩

[@MinimalistHome]

Yahooooo!

[@helensmith9104]

What a treat, what a fun lady

[@sherryyost786]

Thank you so much for putting all these tips in one place.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Sherry!

[@susanfraser1070]

And very helpful and entertaining 👍😊

[@MinimalistHome]

Aww, thanks!