NRM Minimalist Habits for Non Minimalists

[@charlotteryner6583]

I never married, have no children or grandchildren. I am the defact family historian and memory keeper. I have A LOT of stuff all over and I can tell you the history of 99% of it. This amazes my minimalist friends but it amazes me that they have no history. However...at 70, I am now ready to get rid of some stuff, so I watch your decluttering vids. Thank you!

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

Every family needs a historian.

[@Kiki-wi7px]

Yesterday is "History" Tomorrow is a "Mystery" Today is a "Gift" We Should L-I-V-E In the Moment . . . The Present, In the Now. Very Soon, the Whole 🌍 World, will Finally be Learning about Our T-R-U-E "History" and the Past, so that We will Never Let It Happen Again. It will be Called THE GREAT AWAKENING and That It Will Be. . . .

[@rrichardson53]

Im same age, married but no kids. As family photographer I am the historian too but I am a minimalist- Recently I’ve decluttered photos- giving decades of pics to all my siblings. I’ll never part from my most favorite images

[@MegInASheathDress]

The "memory keeper." Scary. People don't need material possessions to remember their loved ones. If you lose it all in a fire or earthquake, you don't forget the people or experiences in your life.

[@ggebhard1]

@@MegInASheathDress Scary? What is scary about this? You don’t keep things just to remember family members, but the things remind you of what you did with family members,

[@rubysmith4931]

Hi I'm Tim's Mom I really think he is talking about me. I keep lots of papers and clothes also.

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

LOL. Yes you do, but the digitizing part isn’t for you. :).

[@leisure057blank3]

Lol

[@irenecase7786]

Hello Tim's mum, I think you are beginning to be more popular than your son.😊 I'm in my late 70s but my father instilled in me when I started working... save ..always buy quality over quantity. I have lived with that advice. ( except during my teens😏) As for my dining room table .......I think we are all the same. Take care, you have a wonderful son.

[@janetrothwell4448]

Hello Ruby - it was lovely to see you in the garage video! Hope to see you again. You have a very wise son who communicates his thoughts so well.

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@luannkirk2295]

My sister was a life-long rock hound, but lived in a small apartment. When her friends would travel and asked what they could bring back for her, she requested a pretty or special pebble that they found on the ground during their trip. She kept those well-traveled pebbles in potted plants or a glass vase. She loved that they were something that didn't cost her friends a cent, didn't take up much space in her apartment, and didn't have to be dusted! Also, the pebbles served as a constant and sweet reminder of her friends' affection and good wishes.

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@homestatzfarmher8919]

I can see why you are such a wonderful educator! Your communication style is so effective!

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

loud and clear!😊

[@FaElvis1]

Agree

[@sharonsweeney4709]

I have created the habit of ‘setting my home right’ before I go to bed each night. Just a quick tidy up in the kitchen and living areas, putting things away that are not where they should be, leaving flat surfaces clear, straightening cushions, it takes just a few minutes but it has a huge impact when you walk into the rooms the next day and it’s all looking good! Great video Tim.

[@emmsue1053]

Agree Sharon, I dislike waking in the morning to a messy apartment.

[@maryargueta5607]

❤❤ Thank you for sharing. I am guilty of comforters and linen for my bedroom's in the house. I just love to have the rooms color coordinated. But, I have to admit that I waited one year to get the sheets I wanted. I liked the design, it is white with a royal blue flower. Very simple. I figured if the store still has them after I wait a year then is ok to get them. I will wait until I can afford it. Right now I been waiting for a wall design that I just know it will go in my living room instead of a painting that I had over 15 years. Is ok to wait. My mom (rest in peace) always moved her furniture around to clean and it always looked like she had just purchased all new. She arranged it different. I do the same. I have a painting in the closet that it needs to come out into the dining room. The painting in the dining room now, will go in the closet. I love doing things like that. What do you think? Thank you again is always a pleasure to see your video's 🙏

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

☺ us too

[@jatraveler1277]

I have my recycling bin in by garage door and dump the junk mail before I come inside. I have a bag that I discard items. If I have not needed /wanted/or missed after days, then straight to donating. Such fun to drop off at Salvation Army where they say, "Thank you and Have a Blessed Day " Thanks for your "bread crumbs "

[@akontarini]

smart moves!

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@HumbleVoyager]

Hi, Tim. I'm definitely not a minimalist. I'm an intentionalist (if there is such a thing). I'm not trying to conquer the world. I just want to live in it. My 2 cents: Just be happy with the things you have and the experiences God brings to you and you'll be right where you should be. I pray we all come to understand what God desires of each of us. Thanks for the video, Tim!

[@ggebhard1]

I felt the same way, until I turned 71. Now, I don’t want anyone to have to spend days and weeks getting rid of all my stuff. I’ve changed drastically. Never saw it coming.

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@kellyjordan1993]

Absolutely !! I’m not minimalist, but I want to be more of a intentionalist . You hit it right on the head. Really enjoy your channel!!

[@akontarini]

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[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@PeterCleveland-n1t]

I am 73 and at least I can say that I have never had to have a storage building and I could always get two cars in our two car garage. That certainly doesn’t mean that I couldn’t do some downsizing. Love your channel. Carole

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@kaycee625]

I do not ever want to live as a minimalist. Couldn’t think of anything less inspiring.

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

Everybody has their own “vibe”. :)

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@KlingonPrincess]

I like your easy suggestions. Building habits paired with an established one works for me. For instance when I go to the laundry I clean out my car while I'm waiting. My preferred thrift store is a block away from the laundry so I donate that day too. I keep a running list of appointments I need to make and do all the calls on Mondays when I pay my bills. I know normal peope probably do this stuff instinctively but I would just do whatever I noticed whenever. Its settling to know I have a day set aside for tasks and I can relax when the days tasks are done.

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@simonagree4070]

I need to pay much more attention to this channel. You described me to a T at the beginning -- a packrat and a hoarder, with a home full of things and their associated memories and uses. Since I was forcibly retired by bypass surgery and covid, it has been too much to manage. I am not a minimalist (that was my wife) and will never be one, but I hope to learn some management skills.

[@akontarini]

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[@akontarini]

start with trush...get a bag and as you go to a corner, any corner think of whatever is of no value to absolutely anyone at this point. The progress will motivate you to manage all the items that are important to you...just my thoughts

[@lorenadugan6355]

I enjoy your perspective.

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@FaElvis1]

I learn pretty much with your videos. Thank you , intelligent man. ❤

[@akontarini]

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[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@colleenisaac6647]

I’m always promoting minimalism. I’ve been decluttering a lot and plan to do more. It’s tough because when I box things up to give away, my husband always wants to know what I’m giving away! He wouldn’t miss any of it!

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

😅 I get it...

[@weekendwanderer5514]

I have two friends, one of whom is a minimalist. His living room is so empty it echoes. The other is a “prepper.” His house is packed with stuff. Both make me feel uneasy when I visit.

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

I get it. :)

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@JazzyBabe56]

I know this is off topic but I love the 2 bobble head dolls of the sisters in The Shining....too cool! LOL

[@dianachriss6553]

I kept wondering what those were! That's funny!

[@kaydublin5164]

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[@TheNewRetiredMe]

They are from a running joke. From time time I insert the twins from the movie into images I take. Especially pictures from hotels I’m staying at. LOL

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@lorim1234]

Love this Tim, especially ‘quality over quantity’ and ‘turning off some notifications’. tfs

[@Good-DaySunshine]

Wow! You hit all the right nails on all the right heads! Quite insightful thinking. My sister did digitize everything, and faithfully buys new storage, keeps extra external hard drives. She did that with all her printed photos as well. I like the 'buy one give one' mentality, too. When people are cleaning out really old clothes (that parents and grandparents own(ed), think of schools and ask the Drama dept if they can use them. YES!!! The phone reminders become so annoying! Great breadcrumbs today, Tim!

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@aletawalter9342]

Enjoy your content, Tim. 👍

[@marieross]

Recently went through a large bookcase and regifted a lot of costume making, millinery, quilting, and craft books I no longer looked at. The rest went to the Sally Army charity shop. It’s hard to let go sometimes but the space is worth it!

[@ruthdennisKnits]

Once you clean out your 93 year old mom’s home, you become a minimalist.. I’ve been clearing her home since Jan 2023. I still have one desk to clear out. She kept all paperwork from years back, 1988 and earlier. This had me starting to clear my own home. I’ve never been one to keep a lot, but I do have things I need to purge. Thanks for sharing

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@dianefiebelkorn2921]

O M GOSH 😳 I think I’m a minimalist and didn’t know it!

[@akontarini]

😀good on you!

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@stellamc]

Tim, i think you are very kind and gracious. I wish that my sister had listened to these type of ideas. I encouraged her to lighten her possessions for many years. Unfortunately she would not and would not agree to friends and/or family members to help. As her health deteriorated it became necessary for her to move to an assisted living situation. We moved her with some furniture and a few possessions. Later my husband and I returned to her home and spent a week living in a mess while we sorted, donated, and threw away her possessions. I should point out that we live out of state and are also seniors, so this wasn't easy. I feel for my sister as the move was difficult for her. I urge anyone reading this to not put themselves through this or your family. We have certainly taken this to heart and are in the process of lightening our possessions.

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@annsalty5615]

Good tips! I finally figured out minimalism as more than removing clutter. I am, to be honest, 50% thru going thru our stuff. It takes a lot of thought and effort. But, so worth it! Adopting habits like regularly picking up where we plop things down really helps. 👍

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@Justno-hm3vk]

The breathing space idea in the closet is very smart.

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@pamengland7863]

I decided to not buy things for my Grand Daughters (I do send them things & take them things don’t get me wrong) because I watch my Daughter & Son-in-law throw away SO many toys & clothes every time I visit that it really was bothering me. Now I give money to their savings accounts & the adults get money for a get away or dinner out & when I go visit I let them know I plan to watch the girls overnight so the Parents can go out & be a couple & enjoy each other. They don’t want all the stuff I’ve collected in my 50+ years. Now I’ve got to learn how to part with it all. It’s so hard. I refuse to donate to places that get my free item & up-charge to the general public & still throw so much in the landfill. So I opt for my own personal landfill. The struggle is real. But I’m happy to hear your voice & SO much enjoy your channels.

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@hald9083]

Well done. Thanks Tim. One idea that worked for me was putting a trashcan in my garage that I would put junk mail in before it even got into my house. For me, essentialism is about systems. Another idea is one (portable) hanging file box for income tax returns. When I complete one year’s return, I remove the folder in the back (which should always be the oldest return), and move it to the front removing the contents to be shredded. Then I put the current year in that front folder, rinse and repeat. Obviously, that system works for many things.

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

Great ideas!

[@dianachriss6553]

Thank you for sharing these tips. I think the gift ideas resonate the most with me. I'm definitely not a minimalist, but I'm on a decluttering journey. This really helps!

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@emmsue1053]

Thank you Tim.

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@eva-mariacoughlin9456]

I am blessed to be an in between , I like a clean look but enjoy my paintings , I am friends with the artists, I travel extensively in Asia and Europe and have memories from there that I cherish, but I am also very careful to not hoard or clutter! I like your idea of the clothing deal. I just returned from a donation run, bringing several bags of clothing to a charity shop! 😊I found that going away for a trip and then coming home gives one “ fresh eyes” to really see what needs to go.

[@PhilThach]

Good stuff, Tim. Thank you!

[@akontarini]

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[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@RandomizedLife822]

Great video that shows an appreciation of the levels of minimalism/essentialism. I live in a small space so by default I have to have some minimalist strategies. When I choose to bring something new into my home, I analyze whether it serves multiple purposes (that’s a plus) or whether its purpose can be achieved with something I already have. These days I usually only buy functional items (or request them as gifts). Like the garlic press I got for Christmas. Yes, it has only 1 function and yes, I could achieve similar results using a knife I already have. But I use garlic in a lot of my cooking and tiny dicing garlic is not a task I enjoy. The press is small, functional and will be used often. My son is not a minimalist. He’s a collector. His office is lined with shelves holding his collections. He’s not a hoarder and he’s very specific about what he does and doesn’t want. More importantly, he gets a lot of pleasure in his collection. And finally, he can afford it. So why not. Now, he and his wife request that we give their children experience gifts. They have a whole playroom filled with toys and I think toys are important to have. Every November, the boys go through their toys and pick out ones to give away. Because even though we try to honor the gifts of experience, we also give toys. Because…come on! This year, I did something different. I utilized software to create personalized Grandmas coupons and made booklets for them. There were 12 coupons each and they were for specific things: a trip to the bookstore followed by snow cones; going to the petting zoo; a baking day; a treasure hunt at home; an afternoon at an arcade, etc. All things we would do together, have fun, spend time bonding. At first I was afraid they would think it was lame. But they loved it! They kept pulling out the booklets and talking about the experiences. I was thrilled.

[@olderandwiser78]

I enjoy listening to your ideas. I have to laugh about the dining room table because that is my problem, as well as the kitchen counter. I have become better about the mail. File 13 gets a workout. I have everything on autopay but I still want to get a physical piece of paper in the mail. That way I remember to record it. I use credit cards for almost everything to keep track of purchases, but always pay in full when they are due. The reason to not go paperless is because of my brother. He had no wife or kids and my sister and I had to take care of his estate. Without a will it was 6 years in probate. We did not have access to any of his accounts or email online, so without the bills coming in, we would have 0 knowledge of who to pay. With privacy laws that information was not available to us without a lot of hassle.

[@kimgregory2781]

The table is a problem for me too!

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@Sentimentalist0923]

These tips help reduce anxiety and promote mental peace.

[@akontarini]

I agree!

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@suewilkinsonmorrobayca6590]

Great advice. I’m trying to declutter one room at a time. This inspires me to get back at it. Thanks for sharing.

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@lockback]

Well said! While I do want to declutter and minimalize in some areas. There are things that I want to keep around because they bring comfort and/or joy. Thanks for illuminating that there is middle ground on decluttering and minimalizing. Thanks for the video. Please keep them coming!

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@livingoncoffee]

Those were good points.

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@sheahill3340]

I just started reading a booked titled The Scarcity Brain. It delves into the desire, and sometimes addiction, of over-buying along with many topics related to “needing” too much. Very interesting so far. Based on current research being done in Las Vegas as well as previous research from B.F. Skinner.

[@tracybishop7792]

Thank you Tim. I rarely hear a declutterer or minimalist talk in depth about those of us who have (and enjoy) a lot of stuff. I’d love more in depth advice on how to begin when this is the case. So much of what I find on line is from homes who’ve been doing it for a while, so the amount is always minimal in comparison to what I have. Until then I’ll keep chipping away. Great content, as usual.

[@lunahelena5329]

You may like the “no mess decluttering method” by Dana K White here on KZbin. She talks to people like us, who have too much stuff! She gives a systematic yet very simple step-by-step process which literally saves many peoples lives. If you go to her channel, she recently posted videos which describe this process step by step. First video’s title is something in the lines of “how to recognize trash”. Good luck!

[@rusticgardenretreat4892]

I wouldn't say that I am a minimalist except in one room--my bedroom. My bedroom needs to be tidy. When it gets chaotic, I am physically ill. Next place on the list is the kitchen. The cabinets need a good going through twice a year, but I am a little behind on that one. The rest of the house......well, not so much!

[@tracybishop7792]

@@lunahelena5329 how to recognize trash! Now I know this one is going to help me! Thank you for the recommendation.

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

I like my stuff too but had inherited quite a bit on top of that from my parents and sister who died at 39. I started with my linen closet and simplified how many sets of sheets I allowed myself and cut back the number of towels. (I later cut back further). Then I would alternate between inherited stuff and my own. I have been at it 5 years, on and off, and am 90% to where I’d like to be. One question I ask myself, since I will downsize some day is: would you take this when you downsize and would you even have room for it? This allowed me to slowly get rid of extra furniture I really don’t need.

[@RayEdwards]

Tim, I really appreciate the work you’re doing here - especially with the transparency AND discretion with which you do it. Stay salty!

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@colleenisaac6647]

My DIL took me to a tea for Christmas and I loved it! Rather than giving a Knick nack that I don’t need!

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

Excellent!

[@suevanderende8014]

Hi Tim, I always enjoy your channel and consider myself a minimalist, living with a husband who is not as extreme as I am! Something I always try to do, is to live slightly ahead of myself so to speak. For example, I will clean and lay my fire first thing in the morning so that it is easy to light later on when I need it. Also with my evening meal, I prep it in the morning, then when I am tired at the end of the day, it’s not much work to actually cook it. And I tidy up as I go along, I don’t leave things until they’re a big mess.

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@suzanneantonich4106]

Hey Tim: why is it that every time I’m finished watching one of your videos, I just wanna give you a big hug! You’re such a easy-going communicator that always makes such total sense (that is, except when you talk about how you make your videos on the back end)!🤗

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

LOL. I’ll take the virtual hug. :)

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@lucindawilson5510]

Yes we need reminding at times thanks again.Why we do what we do.

[@mariaperez-i9n]

Minimalistic principles are great for people like me, who would hate to be called a minimalist. I found out many things, including that if I do not care for something, like cooking, I could have the bare minimal of cooking stuff and kazilions of the things that I care, like handbags, jewelry and even cloths.

[@peggyparsons5003]

I hear you. 😀 If you're going to keep things, keep what you love.

[@jaccroft]

Many talk about this subject , but few put it so simply and follow through . Love your channel 😀

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

Thank you!

[@carolmack9618]

Thanks for your gentle encouragement. I like the fact that you speak as someone in the boat rowing along side us. It's a journey. I've been in the process of decluttering since my retirement, January 2022. I'm also a procrastinator 😀

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@librarynan4610]

I found that a lot of “minimalists” of a younger age should not really be lecturing anyone on minimalism when they are storing stuff at their parents’ house.

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

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[@rusticgardenretreat4892]

AMEN! I having to get more proactive in telling my adult children--- NO!

[@librarynan4610]

@@rusticgardenretreat4892 I got a box and would fill it up every time my adult child came home for them to go through. It took several years, but worked. I also found that they wanted very little of the stuff. When we got to the real sentimental items I took the box to their house every time I visited and left it. Now my adult child has only two pieces of clothing at my house.

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

@@rusticgardenretreat4892Do what my mom did to us when we were mid to late 20s. She said if this stuff is so important to you, move it out of my house and into your own places. We were a little miffed but she was absolutely right in telling us to move it.

[@kzZnAT0r]

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[@eviea.5387]

Thank you, Tim. I loved this.

[@kimoda9451]

i do some of these things, like the notifications/unsubscribing (endless job)....and i just now ordered a document scanner!! going to make this a project! thx, tim.

[@diangallo]

My house is semi-clutter free, and I take pride in how it looks. But more importantly , I am happy with how it looks, because it is pleasing to me. If something is out of place then I will put it away when it starts bothering me. If you could see my dining room table as it is right now, you would cringe or laugh. I don’t like labels, I am what I am…and that is happy. You must have been a fantastic teacher, you have made me think. (Just when I thought my brain was already full) I am actually considering, cleaning out my drawers…..perhaps.

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@lauravasquez169]

My mom tells everyone that I am a minimalist. I am not. I am very organized and I can put things away. I keep a box of items to donate in the garage or I give items to family and friends. The hardest items to declutter are craft supplies. Sometimes we still have to hoard the fun stuff.

[@LynsAlteredArts]

We’re twins 😂. My friend always tells people that I’m a minimalist that I have a model home (it’s just clean, neat and uncluttered) at Christmas she told my cousin that it echoes in my house. I always have a donate box going in the garage and I’m pretty minimal about everything except I’ve been for months going through my craft room. I’m a junk journal maker so have tons of paper and old books and fabric. I’ve been a lot more brutal this time with looking at something and saying am I going to use thousands of pieces of scrapbook paper before I die, no, I am not, get rid of it.

[@lauravasquez169]

@@LynsAlteredArts Yes, twins. I agree

[@Good-DaySunshine]

2:39 Am Hey Tim, Reed Timmer is approaching Chattanooga and says you guys are going to get slammed with snow- 2 inches already? Be safe it's SO COLD outside. I bought an assorted bag of those little bags that heat up when you open the pkg. If your Mum gets cold feet she can put on a pair of socks, use the sticky crescent shaped heat on the outside of the sock, then put a loose sick over that. I do that with the non-stick sqaures too, but she might hurt her foot walking on that shape. Anyway they sure make sleeping nice and cozy for the feet! ❤😊

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

We should finally get snow. We’re ready!

[@Good-DaySunshine]

@@TheNewRetiredMe He must have meant 2 inches where he was on the map (not yet to Chatty). "Chatty Noogie" Who knows the song that pronunciation is from?

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

@@Good-DaySunshine it JUST started snowing here about 30 minutes ago. :)

[@Good-DaySunshine]

@@TheNewRetiredMe We ended up with 2-3 inches, and thankfully no ice underneath the snow! Down to zero last night, sunny right now sitting at 4° (-9), high of 12° but I'm hoping it will go beyond that.

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@rosemaryboast508]

Hi Tim. So enjoyed your video. Desperately trying to have a good sort out. Two sacks waiting for refuse collection. Nothing worth sending to charity. Problem is, where to hide it until collection day. Otherwise the men of the family will bring it all in again. Very crafty I know. But as the old saying goes. It’s no good getting older without getting wiser. Stay well.

[@anngosda7333]

I have so many items from family members that have past that I feel like I have to keep to keep their memories alive.

[@akontarini]

that was tough for me as well...and my way out was to either replace an everyday item with a sentimental one or just keep one item from each person that left us. You will find your way...💚

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@susanstancliff2937]

After getting Shingles last winter, I decided to keep track of my vaccinations. I got the first Shingle shot about 2010 or 12 and called it good! Then I found out I needed two more Shingle shots.I found out what vaccinations I needed and made sure my Dr had them on record and have them at home too. Keeping track of my medical needs and prescriptions is a must for me so I’m on top of things and don’t get sick unnecessarily when I could of prevented it. We just have to be responsible for ourselves and not depend on the Drs Office to be on top of everything these days. It really is this way for everything in our lives. Just like a go bag if we all of a sudden have to be in the hospital. Change of clothes, medications. personal products, phone chargers, etc. Life isn’t predictable but we can take charge as much as we can. It makes for a more relaxed life. Thank you for your videos.

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

Wise to keep track of medical records. More than a decade ago my family practitioner told me I needed a tetanus shot. I told her ahe’d given me one about two years ago and should be in their records. Turns out the large health care system upgraded their computer system and didn’t keep all the records. So much for thinking your doctor has your history. 🤷‍♀️

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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@@TheDriftwoodlover scary!

[@kaydublin5164]

Hi Tim, enjoy your weekend.😊

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

You too!

[@nancycerreta5629]

It's satisfying to add regular tidying habits no matter how many items you love around you. Places for your eyes to rest give breathing room. I love your non minimalist staging. Thanks for showing that.

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@moniquelachniet4693]

I think these advices are for people further down the road of decluttering. Good tips though. In a house full of clutter I would start with a dayly round with a small garbage bag and remove the obvious trash.

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@vickieelijah3616]

Greatly enjoyed your thoughts on this. I am not a minimalist, but appreciate little changes that can add up to a lot. Thanks again!

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@cindyweeks]

Great video as always practical advise thanks

[@moonchild7456]

Thank you! I love your videos. I try to be neat but have tons of stuff stashed away as well as boxes of stuff not looked into for years. Mementos are the most difficult to figure out what to do with. I do want to get rid of nearly everything, just like in one of Mary Olliver's poems, but I find it crippling to do so.

[@rebeccamichaels340]

Thank you! Very balanced approach!

[@kzZnAT0r]

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[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@pinkroses135]

Only around 10-15% of people consider themselves minimalist in the U.S. but the internet would have you thinking otherwise lol. I'm not sure where I would fall exactly but I do like using the tools of it for personal religious reasons. There are so many perspectives in and outside of minimalism when it comes to our stuff. It's fascinating how we all relate to our things. Got me thinking as always. 👍🏻

[@ginagonzalez6547]

Hi Tim, you made me smile when you sad to turn on the notification button after you said the notification button is annoying. Lol. I get what you mean.

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

LOL. Oops!

[@kellie6149]

Hahah, was funny, I almost expected you to start laughing

[@nancyelizabeth8364]

I liked the ketchup one 😂

[@SallysBackyard]

Getting rid of the clutter gives me the time and space to work on things that are more important to me (my hobbies). I have a 1 year rule-if I haven’t worn it in a year, I get rid of it. 😊

[@marti_flute]

I am not a minimalist, but I don't like clutter. Living in a small city apartment has kept me from buying stuff.

[@khill6510]

When I first retired I took the time to scan all of my records and used a naming convention that makes locating things a breeze. Best exercise ever!

[@valerierandall3640]

Excellent “breadcrumbs”. One thing I try to pay attention to, is keeping an eye out for what categories are taking too much of my time. Currently I’m spending way too much time on laundry. Bringing to laundry room, wash, dry, fold, carry upstairs, put it all away. Same as most of us, right? Except, I recognize that we have too many clothes. I didn’t pair down a year ago when winter hit, and now I’m suffering for it. Another area I’ve identified? Kitchen food - snacks, canned goods, freezer. So, I’ve been actively using up the old that I had “forgotten” about. One more? Bathroom/personal care supplies - same. It helps me to think about what it takes to maintain all the stuff, and I have a long way to go to get to my comfortable spot. I’m not a minimalist by any stretch but I am always looking for ways to simplify.

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@kellie6149]

Great Video! I made sure my hubby heard this one today😂. He is a paper saver, but he will get rid of a clothing item when he buys new. A work in progress! We noth love your videos, youre always so positive & funny! Habe a good night.😊

[@franpatzcraig6713]

Excellent suggestions. Thanks!

[@akontarini]

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[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@cindigorczyca8129]

👍🏼 Great reminders. I’m guilty of the dining table catch all as well. 😉

[@akontarini]

that was me for really really long time 🤣

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@juliannetaylor9989]

George Carlin was the best! I've been decluttering in waves. It feels good donating and eliminating things that no longer serve me. It has freed up time and budget to enjoy good times with family and friends. Keep telling it like it is, Tim!

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@exploringplaceshistoryantiques]

Another thing a person can do that is struggling to throw out something of no value is to wait until trash day. Make the decision that day and put it in the trash bin for pick up. There will be no retrieving or changing your mind once it’s gone and it will be out of your clutter forever.

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

That’s great!

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@laurac56]

The people that I find hard to understand are those who insist on keeping items that are kept stored and never enjoyed or seen by the owner. These are not items packed away for future generations, just things they used to enjoy but haven’t done anything with in years. This is my husband. I don’t encourage him to get rid of the things, I encourage him to unpack them and enjoy them. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@DenLD]

Great tips. I get up in the morning thinking “in what way can I simplify my life today?”

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@kzZnAT0r]

Well said!

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@brittaschormann4554]

One of the biggest pleasures for me is being able to pay for trips over the weekend for my family. Three generations (my dad and his partner, my brother, his wife and the children, my partner and me) creating memories at the German or Dutch Northsea is the most beautiful thing 🥰. Thank you for sharing your wonderful personality with us, Tim.

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

That sounds amazing!

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@gregfisher216]

Great stuff Tim ! We got a Canon RS40 Document scanner ,not cheap , but it is scanning beast ! I got to looking at my clothes in the closet that I have not worn in nearly three years. I live in a climate where you seldom need a sweater , jacket ,even long pants. Some are too small now. This will take some time and careful thought. I can't co to bed if the kitchen is not tidy! My wife does cross stich and had our dining table full of thread and other cross stitch stuff. yesterday ,she cleaned the table off . it was so refreshing and without my reminding her!

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@dianecyment1715]

Great and insightful tips. Last night, I spent about 2.5 hours going through all of my spring/summer clothes so that I can declutter some. I start with a pile of clothes that I hardly have worn and I try all of them on to see if I can coordinate at least 4 outfits with that 1 item. If not, I bring them to a consignment shop or I donate them. It's so therapeutic. My next goal is to consolidate all the paperwork I have in file boxes. I wish I can just shred it all!

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

Don’t we all. 😂

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@lindamay2630]

Thank you

[@cindynielson4231]

Great video. This sounds a lot like Joshua Becker. I know I'm overwhelmed with clutter. I have decided less is more for me. Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

I love Joshua Becker. That’s a huge compliment!

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@pamelatheado6484]

You make so much sense. You’ve given me a lot to think about. Thank you.

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@Shiryone]

Andrew Mellen says, "If everything is special, then nothing is special."

[@maryssmith5681]

I never knew you live in Tennessee. I'm in west Tennessee. Enjoy your videos!

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@PamelaTurner-vu8ve]

Thank you 🌹

[@deersakamoto2167]

I have a slightly different view on quality vs quantity. Many shoe salespeople talk about how you must "invest" (they always use the word "invest") in good shoes but realistically $500 shoes won't last 5 times as much as the $100 shoes and also buying 2 pairs of $100 shoes for different occasions clearly provides more utilities and therefore a more rational approach, albeit "lower quality" (the difference in quality between $20 shoes and $100 shoes can be big but between $100 & $500 it's pretty marginal)

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

Very true. Quality is not always defined by cost.

[@caspencer36]

You have great tips, thank you 😊 I always watch your videos looking for the point where you say something then laugh at yourself 😂 have a great weekend!

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

I laugh at myself ALL the time. lol

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@aileentoomey9627]

A habit I have is to be sensitive to my environment. If an area feels stagnant, I ask myself why. Does something need to change? It might just need some dusting or sorting. Do the items there look good? Make adjustments as needed.

[@robinwalker299]

Thanks for sharing these ideas!!

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@ajd6627]

I would suggest that people try decluttering and simplifying their bedrooms. I bought cream, scaled down furniture for my very small bedroom. I have neutral colors and no ornaments. I find sleeping in this environment is very calming.. Whatever kind of day I've had, I know my bedroom is not in chaos. It's my haven.

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

Great tip!

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@bluemoon6567]

One way I keep the clutter down is that I deal with the mail as soon as I get it. I discard everything that's junk and deal with everyting else on the spot. I have a friend whose dining room table is piled high with unopened mail, maybe years' worth of mail. He pays his bills automatically online, yet he also has paper copies of the bills mailed to his home "just in case." He is uncomfortable letting someone else help him with this issue. I don't know if this is about privacy or if he might have hoarding issues. He does have a lot of stuff in his house.

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

Excellent tip!

[@Kiki-wi7px]

Not " Necessary " to Have a Paper Copy of Bill's. Everything is On Your Bank Statement. AVOID the Clutter ! ! !

[@rhondadownes207]

There are levels of minimalism and I think everyone can find where they are comfortable. I used to be that person that liked having all my stuff around me because it made me feel secure in times of stress. Now, having unnecessary stuff around just makes me feel smothered and heavy, even more so in times of stress. Decluttering years of stuff is hard and enlightening but my secret to getting through it is having (ruthless 😅) daughters help to remind me why I don’t need the things I don’t need. And the journey continues… 💪🏼🤩

[@kzZnAT0r]

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[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@BrittMFH]

Last in family, no kids or close relatives. Nearly 100 percent of my stuff is memories. When I die it will be trash, I'm sure. One thing I noticed - as a female, I look for fun clothes and don't want to wear the same thing over and over when I socialize (plus, I spill a lot😁), so I do opt for cheaper over quality. Thank you for a useful video. 😊

[@rusticgardenretreat4892]

Like you, I do buy cheaper for everyday wear as I work outside in my garden/yard a lot. I went back to work this year temporarily, and was shocked to find that a decent pair of dress slacks was $52. Living in Texas, I spend the bulk of my life in shorts, tanks and sandals. I have a few nice clothes for church and such, but nowadays, jeans seem to be acceptable for most things.

[@appalachianwanderseeker]

Excellent videos with some really good ideas.

[@melissagrayson4844]

Another great video 🎉

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

Thank you 🤗

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@tarynsanmartino8930]

Hi Tim, Love the bread crumbs of ideas to help get some semblemce of order for those who may not want to become minimalist. I especially got a laugh when you mentioned all the paperwork and records and how best to organize them. I personally have too many boxes of records and am always looking for ways to get rid of unnecessary reams of useless paper. Also, those darn phone notifications! As you mention some advertising sites won't allow you to unsibscribe. I actually get bombarded with more advertising! The main ideas I get from your post that are the most important to meare how to ellviate distractions that don't have any value in our lives. To repeatedly handle, store, or ignore things that we don't need or want tie up valued space, emotions, and time that we don't have to waste. Have a great day Tim. Thanks for your sharing these crumbs!

[@TheNewRetiredMe]

When I get emails that won’t let me easily unsubscribe, I just mark them as spam and let Google handle it. :)

[@dMi_mi]

Wishing You a very Happy and Peacefully loving 2024. 😌💖 The more I organize and let go of things .. the more I feel that my mind have the space to think. 🤭 For the non minimalism minimalists who don't feel like decluttering .. 👀 I would suggest to choose a one single space in Your home to declutter n organize. Then make it a rule for a 1 single month, no items can be added to it no matter what. Observe how it feels. 😌

[@amritabhattacharyya4882]

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[@papajoeknows8355]

Well done 👍🏻