WHAT I WISH I KNEW BEFORE STARTING MINIMALISM

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[@PickUpLimes]

📲 Yay! Our Pick Up Limes app is finally here (1-week free trial!): bit.ly/PUL_app 🎉 👀Oooh, and I wish someone had told me it would be a decision I would never regret! :P Anyone else agree?

[@Savan2696]

I totally agree, since I found out about minimalism my mindset have been shifted, and my perspective towards phyiscal objects has drastically changed.

[@traff1986]

agree in all your suggestions! Ilove your channel and the topic that u treat! thanks for ispiration! Can u give me an advice? How to explain to parent minimalism?

[@ItsMay]

me! I wish I'd started sooner- and I am only in high school. I feel like everyone around me values things more than interactions, so I'm trying to spread the word about minimalism. I love your channel and you have inspired me so much through my journey!

[@bollywooddinbharnews]

sweetie, your videos are pure gold

[@victoriazwergmaus9813]

Welcome back! I am happy i had the chance to meet you in Berlin 👋🏽

[@angelalopez2003]

When you talked about the skinny jeans, that really hit home. I've been working out, I'm 53, I'm in menopause, I donated a kidney last year, and I don't have the same body I had 15 years ago; yet, I continue to torture myself with a few pair of jeans that are impossible goals unless I brutally punish and starve myself . Those jeans are a reminder of my perceived failure. I need to let them go and be proud of who I am, without those jeans.

[@surlygale1082]

@AngelaLopez just checking in with you to see if those jeans were thanked and blessed with the opportunity to bring joy to someone else or if they are still somehow lingering in your closet, denying you your own amazing story of survival, growth and denying ypu permission to know and love the you of today?

[@angelalopez2003]

@@surlygale1082 You would be so proud of me! I was absolutely ruthless! I picked up each pair and if they didn't fit and I didn't love them as well, I got rid of them, yelling "Thank you for your service!" as I tossed them in a box! My daughter who is really good at minimalism, was laughing hysterically, lol. So I had room to buy comfy pants that I can work out in AND look cute in! Thanks for the check in!

[@mostafakandil287]

Love that! @@angelalopez2003

[@verasimic411]

@@angelalopez2003 Yessss! Great! :-)))))

[@clairekurdelak2913]

The jeans are cut totally differently now, too. You will feel so young and chic in a new pair that fits you now!

[@kinga4825]

I hate dusting and cleaning so much... apparently it made me became a minimalist 😀

[@babycakes8434]

😂😂😂

[@annebos4634]

very good and practical reason 👍👍😃

[@catherineduman616]

I'm going to become a minimalist

[@itzmissdiane]

Hahaha I totally understand that😄🤣

[@romynirvana3993]

The less you own the less you clean😉

[@jillmalever7552]

Something i took away from Marie Kondos book was “storage experts are hoarders” so whenever I’m tempted to get more storage or organizing units I stop myself and I’m like “if I need more storage I probably have too many things”

[@clombard7745]

Ahh, you are so right!

[@tamaraaleman8405]

My moms does the same :/ and it's sad for me

[@erincinkant4357]

Ooooo I'm really glad I read this comment!

[@z.deutch1334]

One thing I want to add to the minimalizing clothing method is *keeping items that you will definitely use in the present or future.* I have work clothes that don't spark any joy but I need them for work so I can dress appropriately. Same goes for clothes for specific occasions like a formal dress for weddings and events (I've been to 29 weddings so far) and clothes for outdoor activities (wetsuit, snorkeling gear, waders for fishing etc don't spark any joy but I use them often in summer when I go to the beach/lakes). A friend of mine threw her water shoes away during her minimalism declutter, so when we needed to go crabbing she had no water shoes to protect the soles of her feet. So we had to go buy a new pair for her. Which means her old pair is in some landfill trash pile and she had to spend more money to buy another pair of shoes. So keep items that: • Sparks joy Or • Is useful or will be used in the near future

[@crazy4beatles]

Definitely! Marie Kondo does address this. For example a broom won't spark joy for 99% of the population but if you shift the question to, having a clean space sparks joy and this broom helps me achieve that, so it stays. It really is a question of how realistically will I do this or that activity in the near future. And that's the first step in her method - thinking really intentionally about the type of life you want to lead, what activities are your priorities, etc.

[@srijanakhatiwada-sharma335]

Same here!! I keep stuff because I might wear one day when I loose weight. For example work clothes.

[@sakurasea1074]

This is why I'm frightened to throw away stuff😂 I always come back to them.

[@sakurasea1074]

@@ravenwhite2833 wtf how is that even possible

[@currentlyoverthinking118]

@@ravenwhite2833 You don't need to attend events you care nothing about.

[@-Rickster-]

I use the Bruce Lee quote: “absorb what is useful, discard what is not, add what is uniquely your own.” And “Simplicity is the key to brilliance”😊

[@khd9366]

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[@gerdapaul9765]

Awesome quotes

[@joshuathinkingoutloud]

It's so funny I LITERALLY made a minimalism video the other day about Bruce Lee's philosophy...Be Like Water

[@-Rickster-]

Josh Bosse and I’m going to have a watch 😊

[@joshuathinkingoutloud]

@@-Rickster- awesome, thanks! Synchronicity.

[@okjessicah]

The biggest thing I learned was that my home didn't have to feel sterile to be minimal. My original mind set was to get rid of the couch pillows, extra blankets, extra cookware, etc.. But after all of that went away I wasn't happy. My home wasn't cozy anymore and it didn't feel like a home. So I went and got new pillows and a new throw blanket to make my couch feel like its welcoming me instead of saying "dont sit here, I'm too clean to mess up"

[@PickUpLimes]

Well said, Jessica! So true, it's also about how those things make you FEEL and I feel there's nothing more comforting than coming home to a space that feels cozy :)

[@Jennifer-1724]

I'm this way with my books! I see blogs and videos that want us to toss out all books. Well first of all I'm a homeschooler, second I have books from 1930, and third I live in a rural area its literally a all day event to go to the library. Besides when is the last time you seen a poetry book from 1930 or sat and read a book about horses and buggies from the library. It's a good feeling to shut everything down and grab a good hard cover book. With pillows and my grannies hand made quilt.

[@valiumk.9489]

I could never become a "minimalist" because I love my entire huge book collection and I can't enjoy reading on a screen. Same thing with my music collection. I do try not to buy to much junk anymore though.

[@sshuteandrew]

Jessica Braunscheidel To me it’s a lot more about less in the closets and cabinets!

[@surlygale1082]

@@Jennifer-1724 They bring joy, darlin' so no one would want you to toss them out ~ it's the stuff that doesn't spark a smile, a little heart-leap that needs to be gone. That's the clutter. The stuff that sparks a smile, like my 'pelicorn', for example, will be with me till I'm not here to be with :)

[@Clutterbug]

Your take on minimalism is so refreshing and non-judgemental. It's like a calming breath of fresh air, great video! Thank you!

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[@lisalisgarciavillegas1178]

@@laurabrown8323 GREAT IDEA 4 MIGRAINE SUFFERERS!!! HERE !!! TY !!!

[@judithlopez8796]

COULDN'T agree even more!! 🥺😍

[@hortensejones4050]

Sooooo nice you support others in home care!

[@Loribyn]

One thing I wish _other_ minimalists would figure-out is that one does not have to like a modern or Eastern style of home decor, be poorly groomed, or be a vegetarian, to be a minimalist! One can indeed possess antique furniture, silverware and fine china; have a period home decorated in a period style; have quality clothing and accessories, and still be a 'minimalist'. In short, I wish they'd figure-out that it's a _life-philosophy_ (one that has in fact been around for a *very* long time -- nothing 'new' about it!), and not a home- or personal-decorating style or trend.

[@jesshothersall]

Well said :)

[@VeryGreenly]

Minimalism should look different for everyone, since we have different climates, different jobs, etc.

[@paulbundy9061]

I’m toying with experimenting with an ‘antiquarian minimalism’, at least for a few months, only keeping items from my *small* collection of antiques that are essentially practical yet aesthetically pleasing, whilst also remaining active in the antiquing community. One part aesthetic, one part sustainable, one part minimal. Minimalist doesn’t always mean sustainable, and part of that is because it’s been separated from the mantra ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’.

[@scipioafricanus5871]

This!

[@lindamast1865]

thank you for the insight; I'm in the group with china and antiques and a small home and have been struggling with letting things go but actually I am keeping the treasures anyway since they give me joy; thanks again

[@briterry4961]

I wish I knew that minimalism doesn't mean *plain and boring.* You don't have to sacrifice fun decor to be a minimalist. My walls are covered in art and color. I found that by purging, I was able to introduce things in my home that I really wanted to be there, out on display instead of having things out, because there wasn't a space for them. You want *things* around you that make you happy.

[@joyjoyoo]

Bri Terry how'd you bold the words?

[@briterry4961]

put * before and and after the words you want bold with no space

[@lynnfox8376]

There is poor minimalism and rich minimalism. The poor have no choice and make do. The rich can afford to declutter then buy replacements when they need them or find one they prefer. Buying second hand can be environmentally friendlier, but if it wears out quicker and you buy a replacement the benefit reduces. My grandfather had a drawer of second hand string. This may be seen as clutter or as the ultimate in minimalism, making least impact on the environment and his wallet.

[@ananikis4841]

@@briterry4961 *Thanks*

[@belssage]

EXACTLY!

[@icametomakecupcakes71]

I am very glad that you mentioned mental and emotional challenges that some of us face when embracing minimalism. If a person was deprived or neglected as a child and just given "things" in place of love or attention, it becomes a big deal to stop buying/getting rid of things. Also getting help with depression or other mental health challenges might become necessary. I love your channel and your gentleness toward others who are trying to get there.

[@chooselove4all574]

Norma Emotional challenges can also manifest slightly differently. My mom made me wear sweatpants to school and I had to wear dirty shoes that were three sizes too big because she didn't want to have to buy so many pairs of shoes as I was growing into them. I had to wear the same too large sneakers playing sports and to school so they were filthy. Although I had supermodel looks, I felt a bit like I was dressed like Cinderella. The other kids made fun of what I was wearing, a lot.. When I grew up, I bought very beautiful, elegant clothes (not cheap H&M, and I keep things like cashmere for many years). I found my style, and I got a lot of positive attention once I could dress myself. Now, I am minimalist in every area EXCEPT clothes (and hiking gear). I guess I am like Scarlett O'Hara who said, "As God is my witness I'll never be hungry again" except applied to the fact that I will always be dressed well. I even have very fetching hiking wear, lol. It took me years to be able to even have a pair of sweatpants, and I don't own a single frumpy item. I have downsized my wardrobe a bit, but I recognize this is a part of who I am, which developed in reaction to being deprived. There is no way I would wear the ugly/plain black and white minimalist capsule wardrobe no matter how many years of minimalism I follow in everything else. When I was growing up, my mom tried to make MY wardrobe minimalist, and I got made fun of. Of course, she had enough money to have a collection of "Country Living" magazines, tons of stenciled crap and figurines galore in wooden wall shelves and a huge "country style" teddy bear collection. But there was only enough family money for me to wear sweatpants and dirty gargantuan shoes. Minimalism to a child can be a bad thing if they get endlessly teased for it. Finally, when we moved to the UK from the US, I got to wear a school uniform, and I was the happiest person on earth, because it meant that my mother would no longer have control over my wardrobe. I only got 2 uniforms for school, so I had to wash them several times a week to have clean clothes every day, but this was still a major Godsend tot me. I don't consider myself emotionally damaged, but I did learn the value of choosing your own clothes to express yourself to the world as YOU see fit, not as your mother sees fit. My mom did not try to give me things in place of love or attention, and she often would say, "you don't really need that stuff." King Lear said to that, "reason not the need" or in other words, don't try to tell other people what they need or don't need, and even if they don't "need" it from a utilitarian perspective, you could be psychologically damaging them to deprive them of any joy and self respect in life.

[@pegasusquilts]

I wish someone had told me that I'd be much happier choosing my favorite items to keep rather thany least favorite things to get rid of.

[@jesshothersall]

That's why Marie Kondo is so popular, that's exactly what she does, I recommend you read her now, if you haven't already. Better late than never, and she's changed so many lives including mine.

[@kathleenspear8305]

Peggy, are you left handed? Just wondering if that is something else we have in common.

[@barb9445]

I loved the video and got great tips from it, but this comment right here has hit me right between the eyes! I love this approach.

[@melissa47151]

When you spoke about the skinny jeans and canvas 😩 I literally have a closet a full of clothes with everything I need for when I lose weight, I have been accumulating all that stuff for a few years now (never been worn) and I have art supplies, because I love to learn how to draw, but I rarely get around to it. This year I decided to focus on that, I'm giving myself 1 year, if I fail I'm donating everything, because they give me anxiety. Wish me luck

[@khloemorrison2737]

I can relate so muchhh

[@Motherkuen]

Try this, just take two minutes a day draw some circles or whatever. Then do the same with one exercise, just for two minutes...Continue the process and the time spent will grow. I wish you luck!!

[@KKFilms]

I can't relate more than enough!!! With the clothes and painting!!!!

[@Chaoticchaoss]

what are the updates?

[@joanaandreazuluagacruz4352]

How did it go? are you using them? Hope you are :)

[@Johanssoncecce]

I think I am sort of born a minimalist because of how my parents raised me. I've always learned to think about what I am going to buy, if I am really going to use it, if I really need it and so forth. When I start to feel like my closet is getting to full I always get the strong desire to go through it and pass some things down to friends and family and so on. I am very greatful to my parents for raising me this way. It is not only better for the economy, but also for the environment.

[@sharvarik5823]

Cecce Rodriguez me too

[@magdalenakuffel3213]

Lucky you :))

[@varshasindhu5672]

Growing up in socialist India In the eighties, the middle and upper middle classes all had a truly minimalist lifestyle. Few pairs of clothes, two pairs of shoes, no toys, no cars, no 24 hour tv, chocolates were a luxury, no malls. We all remember those days with nostalgia.

[@estherwaluyo]

Can’t agree more. my childhoot was around the 70s and my teens around the 80s. Minimalist is a lifestyle back then.

[@anubhavsareen]

I agree, we were born minimalist with value in everything that we owned.

[@kikib.168]

I started the idea of minimalism after losing both parents within 2 yrs. Moving their homes and all the items collected through the decades. I left my apt and all went to storage when I decided to move in with Mom to care for her, she passed 45 days later! Moving two apartments of 14 and 30 yrs. shocked me into exploring minimalism. Thank you for your video. It was refreshing.

[@HannainFlorida]

For me I just stopped buying things. Haven’t bought any clothes for the last six months usually every week I bought new dresses shoes or purses, no more. Saves time and money.

[@luvmylive6274]

Me too

[@miryreina925]

👏👏👏👏😀

[@theartsofmotherhood8257]

Me too yay for minimalism

[@edmondmuradyan2611]

Keep the extra junk out your life you don’t need it..

[@gerardinecizmar]

Same here. I'm especially sick of handbags. I have a packed walk-in closet and I'm fed up.

[@jemmaandrew9762]

It used to sound silly to me to say 'thank you' to an item before you get rid of it but it actually brings me peace 😊

[@jesshothersall]

I found it gave me the ability to let go of things I'd held onto for years, and made the whole difference to me too, I love the whole idea of gratitude. I now tend to thank my car for each successful journey and my washing machine too :)

[@irenapaz8714]

Wonderful, video, quick, to the point. Excellent resources, examples and I am grateful to have viewed it and reinforce things I know I need to continue to tackle, in order to de-clutter, and move one step at a time towards not extreme minimalism, but let's say, serene and cozy!

[@teazy7468]

Actually creepy

[@Living4YHWH]

Very much along the lines of idol worship!

[@jesseb5112]

I did a massive declutter before my mother-in-law moved in. I have wondered about a more minimalist lifestyle, but said it was not possible for me because I am a cardmaker with a lot of stuff for that hobby. I love what you said about that. I have decluttered my supplies, but I make almost a thousand cards a year. Between church and donating to the USO, and personal use, its an important part of my life.

[@shareenhappiwifelife4032]

I like how you emphasize that you can become a minimalist in your own way. There’s no strict set of rules, I noticed that some people become caught up in their own idea of what minimalism has to be.

[@brightpurpleviking]

I wish someone would have told me that feeling an amount of guilt for getting rid of the items aunt so-n-so gave me (but didn’t want herself) and then pushing through that guilt was perfectly normal and a good stepping stone towards strong emotional health.

[@JosieAreSee]

This is awesome. I'm coming from hoarding... I went away and lived from a suit case and I was OK... So now I'm purging and would like to adopt a minimalist lifestyle. I realized that it's taking time to work through my root problems with hoarding but I'm ready. It feels good.

[@maggieolivier1494]

You got this!

[@heyjavonnejay]

That would be a great concept for a TV show "Hoarders to Minimalists". I'd watch lol. But in all seriousness, that's awesome! Best of luck to you!

[@chooselove4all574]

Meep Sings Good for you! It's hard, but you'll get through it. I wasn't a hoarder per se, but after my ex left me, I didn't get rid of anything for 5 years, as I felt "frozen" and I threw it all in closets. It took a lot of emotional healing for me, but I eventually gave 80% of what I owned away, slowly, because I cleaned and repaired everything to give it it's best chance at finding a new home. Now I'm moving again and getting rid of even more stuff the same way. What I found is that I was emotionally attached to things, but that I can give away the things and still have all my beautiful memories, while actually clearing up space to have new memories/experiences come into my life. It's a great feeling. I hope you get to the bottom of whatever attachments you had to your stuff and find your freedom!

[@JosieAreSee]

Thank you guys! It's taking awhile. But I guess slow process is better than no progress.

[@tagaway6173]

angel42292 there is this show I occasionally watch here on youtube, called Compulsive Cleaners. Although noone is a minimalist, Is the closest thing I can recommend. That show motivates me sometimes. I feel I'm watching myself. Clean freak, except my room, lol. Try to watch a couple.

[@altheamcnabb2829]

Im at the begging of my declutter journey. The first thing was the knives drawer. I gave away most and I got a real nice set this xmas for myself of a set of 5 from JK Henckels. Just the ones all the chefs said you mostly need and tossed the rest. I then also went on ebay and bought this certain type of steak knives for eating and tossed the rest. So nice to have a good quality matching set that will last for years and years and Ive noticed that i clean it and hand dry it right away, because of all the money I spent on it.

[@seanfrancis7288]

I appreciate that the video was under 10 minutes. You have confirmed everything I'm considering while decluttering my possessions. Feels nice to know that there is no right or wrong way to minimize things but to use everyone else's experiences as guidelines and not law.

[@PHDinMeTV]

I look forward to practicing minimalism in 2019.

[@egeozer9916]

don't wait!!!!

[@phuongtrinhng3712]

Let's do it right now, after the video 😄

[@benalmahsyur392]

Good luck. May the force be with you

[@PHDinMeTV]

Ege Ozer I like your enthusiasm 😊

[@PHDinMeTV]

Phương Trinh Nguyễn how is it going for you so far? I hope 🤞🏿 great!

[@vidyawitch]

Ideas on minimalism are the most important of our times. Especially with the plastic & electronic waste and 'stuff' piling around all over the world. This approach would truly save the world from a huge environmental disaster which is strongly creeping in. Or has it already? The most important change u brought about in my life is AUDIO BOOKS. It was always in the back of my mind to listen to audiobooks. U gave that inspiring nudge to start it. I am listening to Marie Condo right now while I do my household chores. This habit has already started changing my life for the better. Love ur videos. U spread so much light in our lives. Thank u Sadia. Have a beautiful day. :)

[@angelanix7041]

Follow me @WFSNS65662

[@patriciastotler8911]

books stay...I love the real thing..not more screen time..ebooks difficult to navigate

[@spellbindinglunacy99]

I think you should mention the importance of therapy. I realized that a lot of my messy habits and almost hoarding behavior was stemming form unaddressed childhood trauma, as well as having grown up very poor. Once I had money and freedom, I surrounded myself with things and stuff, that never got used. I just liked the feeling it gave me to have my closets and drawers full of whatever would fit. Now that I'm dealing with the real cause of my depression, I don't need to clutter my house to feel fulfilled. Also, I have to tell you, finding a channel like yours has been incredibly helpful for me! You've given some of the best tips and advice for someone like myself, who is using minimalism as part of a strategy to deal with mental health issues. It can all be very overwhelming when you're new to it, but here I have found links to other resources and a lot of inspiration! Thanks so much!

[@csc1641]

Excellent post. I had a challenging childhood and my mother's mantra was deprivation of everything. As an adult, I went overboard and went into $35,000 of credit card debt over 5 credit cards. Fifteen years later, I am debt free and I am living as a minimalist. I love the freedom of being debt free and never again will I owe anyone money.

[@shereenseyam]

And all of a sudden I see my mum’s room which I was afraid to donate its furniture after her passing away in respect of her memory and in love of her spirit filling the room and her furniture I see it as a drawing and a photography room filled with joy and peace. Thanks🙏🏼

[@anaritamartins3890]

I love how you approach things in such a loving and inspiring way. I'm not feeling guilty for not being a minimalist, but I'm truly inspired to try it, thank you

[@PickUpLimes]

❤ ❤ ❤

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Another great video! I wouldn’t call myself a minimalist but I’ve definitely adopted minimalist principles since becoming a subscriber to your channel about a year ago. It has really changed my life in a wonderful way. Thank you!

[@christaldawn8625]

MissJustinaMarie I’m the same as you I wouldn’t call myself a minimalist. But an aspiring minimalist. But since I found out about it a few years ago my mindset and principles have changed

[@MissJustinaMarie]

Christal, yes, exactly as you said! It’s a change of mindset, a different way of looking at our possessions, what really matters in life, and what we really need and want. Have you found that decluttering and discarding the things you don’t need has positively impacted your mood? I sure have. It feels good to let go! ☺️

[@christaldawn8625]

MissJustinaMarie yes I have. Over the last 2 years I have decluttered a lot but just recently I decided to do a major one. I haven’t done much yet but every time I get things out the house I feel better. I’m going through DVDs atm and getting rid of 90%

[@MissJustinaMarie]

What a good idea, going through DVDs...I should do the same. Thanks for the inspo! ☺️

[@TheGabster42]

I feel the same way. I have adopted a lot of minimalist principles in the past year after watching many videos on KZbin and stumbled upon this channel. It's great :)

[@csc1641]

I an now debt free and will live as a minimalist.

[@7489k]

Congratulations on being debt free🎉 I hope you're still going strong!

[@HanhNguyen-uk8bc]

Ugh I hope I reach this by the end of 2021

[@de2296]

@@7489k 💐 🍾 🥂

[@danie4819]

I'm teaching myself to be minimalist because it helps me mentally

[@lovemybabe3131]

I wouldn't call myself a minimalist, but it is something that I have got closer and closer to. I have probably got rid of 70% of my things. It is so freeing! I noticed that I was getting anxious every time I would go into my daughter's room. I got rid of more than half of her toys and it is the best decision! I love going in her room now and it is so easy for her to clean. And she told me afterwards, "thank you mommy, all that stuff was stressing me out." 😂 She is 5 years old. Totally my daughter. Lol. But, it's just a good lesson that if these "things" that we possess are causing stress, then get rid of them. Less really can be more. 😊

[@dionlorah1490]

LOL at your daughter's comment to you

[@maggiefindmusic]

That’s adorable!

[@ameliab7245]

I would have taken a photo of each toy so she would have some kind of memory as to what was given to her by who in case someday that person asks her, whatever became of the gift I gave you. Someone got rid of my 'toys' and I felt as if I never had received any gifts. I was bored to death. As an adult, I don't play games because I never developed a relationship with them. I hate cards, hate chess, hate checkers, hate monopoly - I find it all boring. So in that respect, I have no sentimental attachments to these things because they were all disposed of on me and I can't sit still and be bored with them. I miss my toys that were in the boxes of cereal I ate. I hope one day I can find these on the internet because they were enjoyment in my childhood and someone threw them away on me. P.S. Someone also ate my Halloween candy on me.

[@jesshothersall]

Initially reading, I was anxious about 'you' giving away 'your daughter's' toys, and relieved to read on, that she was happy about it. My mother gave away many of my toys, which is something I've never 'done to' my own children, because of the distress it caused me. Whose toys are they anyway? If the child's, then the child should have control of their destiny. To 'take' someone's possessions away, if old enough to know the possessions are 'their's, then surely they should have the right to make that decision, otherwise you're setting them up to cling to possessions later due to insecurity. Please involve her in future decisions...though it did make me wonder how many other children nowadays are stressed with too much stuff...

[@papermason]

Buying cheap is a false economy. I spent $100 on a pair of winter boots on sale, but that was 4 years ago and they're still like new -- just look after them.

[@nadamuhammad11]

papermason Strongly agree with. Being minimlist doesn't mean buying the cheapest stuff. As the more your product is expensive, the more time it will last woth you

[@cygnusatratus]

Absolutely! Where I live there's the saying ' I'm too poor to buy cheap things ' It might be a bigger investment up front, but quality pays off.

[@matemahe]

I would like to agree with you. I go through black slacks cheap or expensive in a month or so because my tights. My boobs stretch out and wear down my blouses tanks and tees. I don't understand how ladies could have bras for years even washing them by hand with gentle detergent and taking them off immediately my bras stop supporting properly. Shoes I wear to death. Have not found a pair to be worn constantly that lasted more then a little over a year. I would like suggestions to brands or materials of garments that have a longevity. I sadly spend about $65 on bras because I am 36G I purchase chantel and wocoal because they care my size.

[@SunsetTwist]

I think it depends on the kind of thing you want to buy, sometimes it's better to buy cheap and sometimes is best to "invest" in some other things. I think flexibility and knowledge works best.

[@tbarbuto2345]

Age old adage: Buy nice or buy twice!

[@agneslaufer9579]

I am minimalist since 2013 and now I clean once a week, 2019 will be my another no buy year ! I hope minimalists will save the earth form disaster .

[@katmaxwell13]

This video was so soothing for me. Getting into lower waste and minimalist living just recently it's a bit overwhelming and it can feel shameful or guilty to not make a full 360 switch immediately. I'm glad you talked about taking your time and doing what you are able to when you can but not feeling the guilt. And the last part about holding onto skinny jeans and such was spot on. LOVED this video and your philosophy surrounding minimalism.

[@alliecravulz]

Minimalism: makes tidying and cleaning so much easier 😅

[@09ThunderOne]

alliecravulz this times a million. That's half the reason why I have less stuff. It's way easier to keep spaces clean and orderly.

[@keyli7559]

alliecravulz yepppp

[@maggiefindmusic]

Yes!!!!

[@missgreendayfan]

This is why I want my house to be minimalist

[@zahiaiad5751]

that is why i adopted it

[@Nosmilegrin]

Now that I'm slowly adopting the minimalist lifestyle, I realized that my grandmother who most of the members of the immediate family labeled as 'unsentimental' and cold for giving things away, is actually a good model for young people like me. Clearly, we misunderstood her for a long time.

[@stefc1289]

MangoJackFruit I had a really good friend who had one of the most uncluttered houses I knew. I finally realized part of how she maintained that when I saw her open a thank you card she had gotten. She read it, said something like "oh how sweet" and smiled, then dropped it straight into the garbage. She could fully appreciate it and not feel obligated to keep it. Her house was always so relaxing to visit and she was also able to host many gatherings easily and without so much stress. She used her space to gather friends around her, instead of clutter which reminded her of them. (I still hang onto some cards or mementos a bit longer than she did, but I don't keep nearly as much as I used to.)

[@snehamahadik8253]

Same here.. but in my case it's my mom.. because of her, our house has always been tidy, clean & clutter free.. now, I am trying to follow her path too..

[@Mloofylicious]

I'm going more and more towards minimalism but it seems to me that many people confuse "poor" with "minimalist".

[@DuckPin2011]

@@Mloofylicious which is funny cause, minimalist are likely less poor because they aren't buying things just to have them.

[@Mloofylicious]

@@DuckPin2011 Still, it's an insult. Just like celebrating rural, simple Italian food with Jamie Oliver, when it was actually a thing of necessity of dirt-poor people rather than a conscious aim at healthy food.

[@WrennieDel]

I wish I knew: it's better to declutter seasonal items right after the season because you know if you used/liked something (compared to waiting months later and not being sure). I have a small space so I HAVE to pack away clothes and decor between summer/fall and winter/spring. So I declutter during the transition which makes it easier to pack because I'm actively getting rid of things that I know I didn't use. I've found this to be the easiest way to keep the clutter way.

[@jesshothersall]

I found that my clutter began when I started packing away seasonally. Before that my drawers/hangers were full but not to bursting. Marie Kondo says it's better not to pack away, and I agree (for me personally anyway) as having everything out all the time, helps prevent me thinking I have enough space to get something else...I like your idea of being very current with the decluttering though

[@WrennieDel]

@@jesshothersall I combat that by not buying anything until I've unpacked what I have. When I bring my stuff out: I lay everything out and see if I still like it, try on what I like, and get rid of everything i can't use, THEN i buy new things. Maybe this works for me because i dont like shopping so i will only buy something new if I have to.

[@biancabuscemi9590]

In your transition to minimalism, it's not about throwing away almost everything you own to fit the description, it's about being more mindful of your decisions in future. :) I found minimalism 6 months ago and I'm less stressed about clutter and finances just because my mindset toward what I buy and whether it will add value to my life has completely shifted!

[@katiemarshall691]

I stumbled into minimalism after making my 2018 NYE resolution to produce less waste. I started to reduce my waste and a happy byproduct of that was minimalism. What I wish I knew before I started was how calm and freeing it feels. I have more time, less stress and anxiety in my life and way more joy. If I had’ve know that I would feel so good, I would have started it sooner. 💕

[@carolinedrinkwater8237]

Fascinating.

[@SorelleAmore]

Your videos are SOOOOOOO relaxing! Ohhh I love it so much.

[@irina7761]

Sorelle Amore so cool to see you here

[@pauljschmidt]

I started my minimalistic journey six months ago, having to leave a big house. Now live in a small cottage and still, after having sold almost everything, given things to charity, been to the recycling dump ten (!) times, I still have to much. I really liked the point about holding an item and thinking about if it brings joy in my life. There will be many good byes for me the coming weeks! So thank you for sharing many invaluable pointers. :-)

[@SusiesTips]

Now in the quarantine, I started been minimalistic, I started decluter one cabinet or draw every day and I feel so accomplished. So happy. I haven’t finished yet but I will. I am doing it with my kids. And I am doing it so gets easy to clean and dust. Also to have a simple and more join full life.

[@aminat2414]

I am in minimalist kind of lifestyle for 2 weeks and I can't describe how many things and clothes I got rid of. I feel so free and I finely start writing. It was something that I was passionate about for so long and also I start learning English with more joy. Lots of love from Russia!❤

[@tombuck]

It’s ok not to make too many minimalism videos. That seems very “minimalist” 😉

[@aryathakur1130]

U funny 😄

[@twiceabroad7471]

Hahahaha, that’s funny 😂😂😂

[@Anna-hb2se]

It's funny, but I feel much less enthusiastic when I see your comment😂

[@farmgirl7891]

What does minimalist?mean?

[@illyx3987]

Sarcasm detected. 😂

[@Me-life77]

The best thing of minimalism is that you save time and money. You will have more time to do things that you love and give you a healthy life and you can save money to travel.💗

[@almetrabriggs6377]

That book....I love it! I have three books: #1. My Holy Bible, #2. My journal/planner, #3. The life changing magic of tidying up! It is just that important to me, and that’s saying a LOT! ♥️

[@gmt5664]

I’m glad you pointed out Marie Kondo’s attitude of gratitude toward what she does keep. That was my favorite take away from her book. That said, When I applied the spark joy test to my work clothes, nothing sparked joy. At all. So since I can’t go to work naked, I kept the clothes I tolerated best. 😜

[@xiahkixiri]

lol, i've just gotten a job that doesn't have a uniform and i've had to start purchasing some work clothes. i'm a clothing minimalist partly because i'm picky or things don't fit me right or whatever, so the fact that i'll have more boring clothes is stressing me out!

[@ArijanaLukic]

That’s funny! I feel the clothing I have now, I just tolerate it. But it has something to do that I gained weight and I just can’t get satisfaction out of any piece I buy because I don’t invest in expensive stuff because I want to lose weight...it’s so hard not to enjoy the clothes I have ... 😰

[@CyberMachine]

I wonder what that says if none of my clothes spark joy

[@pattygioffre2366]

@@ArijanaLukic I'm brand spanking new to making some changes in my home so I can't speak about a minimalist lifestyle but over the past year I've been working on a minimalist "ME" :-) I lost 70 lbs and went from starting to bust out of an XL to an adult Small. I'm 53, barely 5 feet, running all the time with a husband & 4 kids. What made the weight loss happen was getting the Charge 2 Fitbit from my kids for Christmas in 2016 (family & friends have other Fitbit versions but I like the features on this 1 the best). It sat in the box on my dresser until August 24th of 2017 when I finally had my daughter set it up for me. It took almost a year but by the time I took my Girl Scout troop on our cruise in July of 2018 I had hit my wedding weight & since then I'm now down to my HS weight. My magic formula was making sure to use the accompanying App & logging my food, water & trying to get a decent amount of sleep (which surprisingly enough is still my biggest problem :-). I still can't believe that walking made all the difference. & Just an FYI I call myself a "lazy walker" 😂 because although I walk every day for about 30 minutes mostly on my treadmill (the settings are "Warm up" then "Fat burn" then "Cardio" & I barely get to the the fat burn setting. I turn on my TV & just slide the lever so that it hits the line between warm up & fat burn & that has worked for me. I hope my experience helps you to get back to where you were before.

[@shesontop]

LOL! Did you know Marie has a new show on Netflix? Love that she has no judgement she just wants you to connect with your joy.

[@ruthcorson4904]

Hi, Sadia! Thank you again for another beautiful video. I just wanted to say that there’s nothing wrong with being frugal. I think people often mistake “frugal” with “cheap.” “Cheap” would tell you to buy the cheapest thing possible while frugality would tell you to hold onto your cash until you find something of quality that will withstand the test of time. Frugality is more the desire to measure the value of a product rather than the cost. I consider myself frugal but am more than willing to shell out on handcrafted leather boots, organic cotton tops, and good skincare products!

[@cindygies975]

I wish that more people would think in a more minimalistic way. As you said, it is not being frugal.....buying less and buying only quality items. Your perspective was refreshing to hear.

[@stinemaskine]

As someone who has a tendency to be really emotionally attached to my possessions, I've found that the best method for minimizing the amount of things I own, is to go over them again and again over time. First round looking at my books, I hardly got rid of any. But just a few weeks later, I suddenly found myself eagerly wanting to get rid of more. After maybe a handful of these 'rounds', I'm now probably down to less than half of the books I had to begin with. Same applies to every other category of stuff!

[@Kahenista]

You used the new scenario! Oh, gosh, I’m so happy to see this project growing that I literally cried watching this video! Sadia, your channel makes me realize that not all is lost and that there ARE people trying to live with love and care and that we CAN yes find ways to be satisfied without hurting the planet. I live so far from you but I hope one day I can meet you in person and give you the biggest hug ever! 💚💚💚

[@Haunted25]

Make your words mine! Sending hugs and love from Brazil, Sadia

[@dericahmarie5087]

I started minimalism when I was 16 and doing it for two years now has changed my life. Back then i was a shopaholic i buy everything that i see especially with clothes but it was very overwhelming when i see my room and closet filled with clothes that some i dont really wear anymore. But when i started minimalism it freshened up my life even if i still have a ton of shoes because it fdoes spark joy to me and it is also a vital part in my life as a student and a dancer.

[@AMonikaD]

As I am minimizing I learned somewhere to take a photo of once loved things and then let them go. Photos are easily stored for memory of a treasured thing, but take up much less space.

[@krupa4438]

Very good thought

[@SM-yy2vg]

I started down sizing a couple of years ago, and got criticized for it. Well little did I know, it helped me because I’m in the middle of a divorce. Had very little to move and I still am getting rid of stuff as I’m unpacking. Love this channel especially being new vegan.

[@jayalexander6798]

Oh my goodness, I am just at 1:24 but I felt the overwhelming urge to let you know how much I love and appreciate your authenticity.

[@allisonraymond4692]

Loving seeing the new studio in use! :) I've been missing your minimalism videos! You just have such a calm and relaxing way of talking that brings so much peace, similar to how owning less items makes me feel

[@PickUpLimes]

Thank you, Allison! ❤

[@luv2cook.]

I had to shut it off. This was def not a calm &/or relaxing speaker. Too fast, jumps around too much...

[@Rene_33]

I've slowly been moving towards minimalism on my own time. Whenever I feel like my life is full of clutter and anxiety I tend to go through the items I own and decide if its something I want to keep or not. I don't add onto my items that often and if I do its usually only 2-3 items at a time. My problem was makeup and skin care and I've decided I'm on a complete no buy this year. Nobody should own 20 eyeshadow palettes or 5 foundations or 10 highlighters that look the same. I've actually found a way to donate my gently used powder products to someone that needs it more than I do (Project Beauty Share), but I'm going to research my area if there's any women shelters taking gently used powder products near me before I send the package off. And I've found by donating at my own pace (about every 3-5 months) I'm not anxious about getting rid of anything because I recognize I don't use it or I've never used it. It's actually very therapeutic for me.

[@terencew3840]

some cheap things lasts forever and some pricey things wears out quickly

[@banshee1133]

Yeah there are cheap items of good quality too..

[@solidstate9451]

But that's not the usual way. There are exceptions, but you usually get what you pay for.

[@jennh3106]

I moved into my very own first apartment over the summer and looking at all the things I needed to buy kinda blurred my idea of minimalism because I felt like I was purchasing so much and felt overwhelmed. I kinda stopped and slowly started to adopt the “quality vs quantity” idea and before buying something I’d ask myself “do you need it? Or do you want it” being aware of the space I wanted to create for myself really helped make my space slowly but surely come along 💙

[@pattygioffre2366]

I wouldn't call myself a hoarder (more of a closet hoarder in certain areas behind closed doors and curtains) but I'm trying to begin the journey into "downsizing" the current "clutter-jungle" that is some areas of my home. I started minimalizing me first. Over the past year & a half & thanks to my kids for getting me a Fitbit for Christmas in 2016 & using the accompanying App religiously, I've lost 70 lbs. I am now down to my HS weight & an adult Small from "expanding" out of an XL, thank you very much :-). I'm a 53 YO wife and mom of 4 so this wasn't easy to do but now that I've reached that goal I'm moving on to tackling our home. Your tips reached me at the perfect time since I'm just beginning this journey. & Just like my weight loss journey I know that I didn't gain the weight or collect all of my crap in a day, it took time. So I'm giving myself permission to take the time I need to tackle the current chaos & hopefully at some point reap the physical & especially the mental reward of a decluttered life. Thanks for creating this video!! Hopefully I'll be able to come back this time next (or perhaps sooner) with some tips & success stories of my own.

[@pamelamolina5623]

Patty Gioffre lol only hoarders say I wouldn’t call myself a hoarder but...

[@jesshothersall]

Congratulations, sounds like you've transformed yourself, hope the decluttering is going/gone as well as the weight loss did. I take my hat off to you :). I'm still working on my cupboard decluttering...

[@jesshothersall]

@@pamelamolina5623 With respect, genuine hoarders cannot walk easily across their floors because their hoarding has taken over their entire living accommodation, (sometimes they even sleep in chairs because 'stuff' is on their bed). Full cupboards/closets may be very cluttered, but they are not real hoarding, which is a mental health issue...

[@ameliamiahamilton3202]

I subscribe to the idea that responsibility is the key to happiness/contentment. The only way to create a life you want is to take responsibility for shaping it. Every decision we make, every thought we think, what we choose to fill our lives with IS who we are. We, ourselves, are the only ones who know how we want to live therefore we are the only ones who can give ourselves happiness and contentment. I extended this sense of responsibility and conscious choice to my belongings by thinking, "Can I be responsible for this object?" i.e. will I water that plant, will I use that kitchen gadget, will I actually read that book, will I care for and use this object in the way that I really want to? Or will I forget about it, start to resent cleaning it, let it be a guilty reminder of what I haven't done etc. This shift in perspective has brought me immeasurable peace, and although I have a long way to go, it has already changed my life.

[@thehappyglamper3575]

I love that I've found you when I needed you, I've practised minimalism for over a year now, since we downsized, and love the freedom it gives us to travel more and live in the moment, but I've been a little 'stuck' lately so you have given me the empowerment I need ....Nameste 🙏🏼🦋

[@funnilinaneyna3743]

Oh wow. I just started to declutter my room today and struggled alot. This video helps me so much. Thank you❤

[@pinkmagicali]

Something I’ve realised is...I fail. Regularly. I buy something and then realise that I could have don’t without it. So I relearn the lessons. And then try again. And again next month. And again. I’ve also realised that I don’t have to remember every single detail of my life. A lot of what I own is about memories of trips or events in my life. It’s ok to forget. Then you have that amazing moment later when something triggers a long lost memory. I totally agree that getting better quality it better and that what works for some may not work for others. For example one video I saw swore by getting rid of movies and dvds as you can see them online. My stuff I can’t find online. In Aus we can’t access as much and I often like older things that aren’t online or are quirky. So my DVD and CD collections, and my books stay. The receipts, papers, brochures, ticket stubs, magazines, and clothes I hate...they are slowly going.

[@iivelaa]

Lately I have been watching lots and lots of minimalism videos. Although I am only 14 I’m trying to purge. I have lots and lots of clothes. The sport I do and love requires lots of things. Love the idea of living simple and using what I have and make to help others. My family is the type to buy a lot of things and my mom has a hard time of letting me purge my own clothing. But thank you for inspiring me 💕

[@vivianthong5656]

Fiona• Callaghan it’s good you’re learning that now :) I’m 19 now and started buying so many things once I got my first job and wish these minimalism videos were trending wen I was in high school. Oh, and you’ll see that once you start decluttering and living simply, it inspires the rest of your family to do the same :)

[@jamiesmittlexperience2253]

Fiona• Callaghan You should sell some of your clothing / accessories on poshmark. I just did a huge purge.. felt amazing btwww. But I’ve made money off a lot of clothes I was going to just give away to goodwill. Made all the work of organizing a little more worth while!

[@iivelaa]

VIvian Thong i actually unconsciously started going through random clothing items and clutter in my room and slowly decluttered my space and i love being in a simple organized room ~ side note i got ride of a lot of the clothing i use for my sport that i don’t wear on a regular basis

[@rubberdwellers3911]

I cannot believe I just found this video. I have been a minimalism for a very long time. I'm going to share this on my Facebook group that I started Minimalism Plus. Very profound insight

[@mary-gy1qp]

I love minimalism and You motivated me to do a small changes, because they have huge impact for our Life ☺. I realy want to had a less clothes , but high quality . ( mayby my comment is not a perfect gramatic but I'm from Poland and my English isn't very good but I hope everyone understand me 😌🌸) Edit: Thanks for every like and one comment 😊!

[@lynnwells324]

I also want to own fewer clothes of higher quality and greater longevity. I hope to sew them myself although my sewing skills are not very good yet. I am practicing sewing by converting my old clothes (too worn to donate) into garments I would wear and when I get good enough I will duplicate them in quality fabric. Good luck with practicing your English skills...a tricky, seemingly unpredictable language with endless possibilities and damnable spelling rules. Best wishes. Lynn

[@matthiashepworth6583]

Nina N. I'm an Englishman and I totally understand what you are saying. Furthermore, I look beyond your words and see that you are really trying. Don't give up. Generally we are a forgiving nation, and we work out the context of your comment rather than the grammar. The Grammar Nazi's that troll the internet should focus on the native speaking English people who are simply lazy and ignorant. Finally, always remember that in 99+% of cases, your English is far better than their Polish. Blessings. x

[@mamihmar180]

I understand, I agree with you

[@lise4369]

I don't think buying cheap clothes is being frugal, that's just buying cheap quality. To me frugal means buy good quality on sale or second hand for a lower price.

[@ovhni]

Lisette Reeves Absolutely! I only buy used clothing, meaning that I get Lacoste and Tommy Hilfiger and Cole Haan for the same price that my friends pay for Zara and H&M.

[@fozzybear8878]

Oh, FFS. "Good" quality? You have been had by corporations.

[@NaeMuckle]

My barbour jacket is good quality. I bought it because it'll last 15-20 years and it still looks like new after the first 5. I rewax it every autumn. It cost £200 and its worth every penny.

[@Theroha]

Have you heard about Sam Vimes' Boots Theory of Economic Injustice?

[@banshee1133]

My lounge wear tops are $0.50 and my leggings are $1. I don't regret it.

[@aubreytoms6823]

I’ve been watching your content as a consumer health librarian for many years now and appreciate what you have to say about minimalism. I started a journey in 2016 and during the pandemic, fell off the wagon and consumed a lot more than intended. Now I’m slowly working through things again and trying to rebalance to a less, but more attitude, including in my health and wellness. Your guidelines help feel this journey is doable again and not to be rushed like my first experience and regretting throwing things away hurriedly to become minimal. Thank you Sadia!

[@AbdulMalik-un9bb]

I found that doing everything all at once was too overwhelming. Also, I had to focus on one room at a time, take a break and move to another room. It may have not been perfect the first time around, but I did what I could handle at the moment. Each cycle of rooms I felt more comfortable getting rid of more and more stuff. It did not take me a few weeks or months, I am going on a few years. Each year, I feel more organized and less stuff and have felt less like buying more needless stuff. I can not begin to tell you how good it feels in my home compared to when I started. So far, it is going good. Everyone has there own time table. Thanks for the video.

[@foraluckygirl]

You have such a beautiful and genuine soul! You seem like you would be such a good friend

[@kathyfann]

I am 62 and in my experience I save some things so I don’t have to rebuy them. Tools, dress clothes blankets some things that ware out with the use. Your Job can earn you a great living so you don’t need to save things as much. But if your Job changes it may not be easy to get new things as often. I do give things away that I don’t use in 12 months except my tools

[@kri26mal]

I have been watching a lot of videos, documentaries on minimalism and have been itching to declutter my life. Watching your video gave me insights the movies and other videos did not offer! Thank you so much.

[@HomemakerDaze]

I used to be obsessed with minimalism but now I just stay organised and love that I have more clothes.. I found the middle ground. Went shopping today and found two perfect black dresses. So happy! I don’t have clothes that I don’t wear. They are nearly all black lol I feel less stress when I no I have enough clothes and I have a few double ups cause I love them so much I wanted two.

[@Vampschic7]

I dont like how minimalism is very like current and technological. What i mean is how audiobooks are much preferred over real physical books. Like yeah it's 'less clutter' to have books lying around in your home or rooms, but at the same time, reading a book is like a good habit, good use of brain function, good way to learn. I cant explain it but, not everything has to be advanced to be able to live like a minimalist.

[@ameliab7245]

@@vlamont2968 Why not wall paper your house with book pages so you can just read the walls when you are bored?

[@FabiJenneke]

That is why God invented the e-reader

[@dee7dee77]

I think that falls in the category of "if you like it, keep it" like she is doing with plates and bowls. If you like books you should have them.

[@lavinder11]

@@vlamont2968 plenty "minimalist" say this. I was speaking to one about books at work a few weeks ago.

[@alexmac6487]

@@ameliab7245 wow! that actually sounds genius.

[@MischaWorldwide]

Really good video Sadia!!! I am on that minimalism lifestyle for 2 years now and never looked back since. Traveling becomes so much easier and it's hard to think to ever change back...

[@linseymcglocklin7193]

My minimalist journey started out with my closet. De-cluttering all the clothing that no longer fit or that I never really wear. It was a start before I even realized where it was taking me. I did not set out with a minimalist view on going through my clothing. I was doing it for my own mental well being. I wish I would have known at the beginning was, replacing items you already own is a part of the journey. It is okay to let the things go that are poor quality and making life more difficult. You do not have to justify buying a quality item to anyone. Living on a budget can still include higher quality pieces that will stand the test of time.

[@chalktalkwithshari4173]

I wish I had know how little I would miss all those “precious,” “irreplaceable” things. Now I gather memories...which are truly precious and irreplaceable.

[@HealedandThriving]

It's like I watch some videos and I end up with a to do list (not always bad) but I usually walk away from your videos with a heart change and feeling like I can do something with joy. Excellent video and thank you for sharing all the beautiful people from your journey.

[@PickUpLimes]

Oh wow, what a compliment! Thank you, Jackie! Glad the videos make you feel that way :)

[@rukhsanaraushini1477]

I wish somebody had told me that Minimalism brings so much satisfaction and content 😊

[@loida6837]

I consider myself so lucky to discover about this minimalism habits. Now little by little my life changed a lot

[@dancingdaze666]

The "empty promises" tip meant a lot to me! Thank you!

[@StyleMySweets]

I'm not a minimalist ~ I love creating decor too much I think! lol but I am new to your channel and totally enjoyed this video and the message!

[@IshaSharma11]

That's cute

[@meghamalabanerjee7267]

It is always a joy to see you speak the way you do. It has a sort of a calming effect on my mind.

[@TresChica88]

Thank for for touching on keeping things that are supposed to motivate when they might be a snapshot of guilt instead. I'm learning to let this stuff go and I always tell myself, "I am not throwing this away - I am making it available to someone else who might use it."

[@michellemcdonald7521]

The thought that partners don’t also have to follow, and to practice for yourself. That resonated with me as it is a point of stress but it need not be. Thanks.

[@kristenbatarseh5530]

I've watched many videos about this topic, after watching yours I now chose to be a minimalist person in some areas in my life. I'm also a Christian Arab that watches your KZbin channel from your very beginnings... I truly admire how you care enough to educate people and inspire them.

[@afafelhaddioui3207]

I started my minimalism journey 6 months ago, and I'm still feeling guilty about all the things I possess. I'm learning to live with the fact that decluttering is an on-going and never-ending process an

[@lovegrace8746]

very true about buying quality items that last longer, i also like to donate things that might be useful to other people

[@zhmw]

Many pioneer women had only 2 or 3 dresses, one of them being their Sunday best dress for church. So, I don't consider myself a minimalist since I own and wear more than one dress all week and the same 'Sunday best' dress every Sunday. :) But both my husband and I have 'down-sized' for our empty nest condo. We both love books - real books. We have down-sized our books but there are so many books we haven't read yet. . . I like to own 'real' books, (rather than borrowing books from the library or reading books on a tablet or cell phone or digital whatever) so I can highlight, underline, dog ear, bend the cover back, write my own ideas in the margins and not have to worry about spilling my tea on my book. Minimalism or down-sizing is indeed a personal choice of home lifestyle.

[@FMFF_]

I started to watch this channel when I tried veganism for a month. I stay subscribed because I like to learn about what different people do without feeling pressured to adopt what they do. She's so positive and has a great pace to her videos.

[@vyasenterprises1]

Toilet cleaning brush does not spark joy in me.. but it does spark necessity :)

[@dineshapunchihewa1228]

i do agree

[@andrewellis7656]

Very well spoken - I wish I'd known about minimalism 10 years ago. It's now a clear blessing & necessity. Thanks.

[@joanienorlund8397]

I too found various authors like yourself helpful in centering on a simple yet enriching life. I have taken the opportunity to find new homes for books, donating clothes to hospitals for patients who are in need, sharing kitchen and household items that serve a purpose for someone else. Decluttering helped me to find treasures that I forgot I had over the years. I started to feel happy, now I have feel joy. Thank you.

[@Savan2696]

You've inspired me in so many ways, I look up to you as my role model in so many aspects of life 🤗 Thank you for being here and sharing your tips with us😘

[@33Jenesis]

I travel once a year for a month at a time using a carry on backpack. I can live with layering, mix/match, and two pairs of shoes. I also notice that I get sick of wearing and using the same (clothin, bag, and jewelry). The items that I used during my month long vacation I don’t use after I got home. I may use a couple of staples next year during my travel but everything else would be brand new. Thus I costantly buy new things. My problem is that I am lazy to rid of items I no longer wear/use. I appreciate my things so much that I have a hard time letting go. I don’t mindlessly buy therefore I got joy from all my carefully selected items.

[@kateyare4708]

The one question that works for me when it comes to an item that I still like, but maybe don't use anymore is, "Would this item bring someone else more pleasure than it brings me?" When I envision another person (and it may be someone I don't know) enjoying and using the item, I am motivated to let it go.

[@33Jenesis]

I just got onto Poshmark. It is daunting because I have too many items to list and no social media presence. I have to tell myself that one item at a time to let them go. Selling them isn’t to make money but to let them be used by others who may like them more than I do.

[@leahstanleigh4431]

Your comments about all or nothing really struck home with me. There are certain things that I really do enjoy a lot of. I struggle to minimize my art supplies and books. Realizing that it’s ok, so long as I’m more conscious of them and actually do enjoy them has helped me move forward with simplifying my life ❤️

[@GaiaNeh1013]

I moved so much over the years and with every move I decluttered more and more. It took me a decade but I'm preparing to downsize to live in my car with very little. I'm basically traumatized by all the moving and if I live in my car then I won't really be moving anymore. I've stayed in my car before through my first semester at a university. I had to get a storage unit. After a year of having my things, furniture and stacks of books, I realized I did just fine not using any of it. I was underprepared but it's something I'm striving for endlessly and this time I have it better planned. Sometimes I worry that I'm going too far but then I think... I'm spending more than half my income for a studio I spend less than half my time in. I learned about portable saunas which will be perfect for bathing and with all the money I'll be saving eating out won't be too bad. It'll still be less than rent. Plus I love living off fruit and snaking on raw veggies and those don't necessarily need refrigeration. I'm even considering a gym membership for the showers (but I could use the work too). And the emotional lift, there's so much truth to that! I'm such a home body that I feel like this will help me get out more, having little choice but to. I'm so excited to have reached this part of my journey! Shrinking down to a backpack is my ideal, but all while maintaining my fashionable uniform look.