TRANSITIONING TO MINIMALISM *quarantine existential crisis*

with covid-19 & social distancing slapping us in the face, i've been feeling pretty down lately, so i decided to make some drastic changes in my life. the few days i've spent decluttering have honestly made me so incredibly happy and at peace. if minimalism is something that's calling to you, go give it a try! now's the perfect time. honestly once you get past the frustration of being surrounded by the shit you own and not being able to see the floor, it gets a lot easier and actually fun lol, i promise
thank you all for watching! don't forget to like & subscribe if you enjoyed this video ♡
and most importantly, DON'T HOARD TOILET PAPER
ps: the anime clip at the beginning of the video is from shelter by porter madison & madeon :)

[@sarah3796]

I don’t feel empty when I declutter. I feel Freee!!! 🥰🥰🥰✨

[@jzen1455]

Same. I recently did a massive cleaning a few weeks ago, and I feel like I can breath after being suffocated by clutter and mess for one too many years! My apartment is the cleanest it has been in over 3 years! I felt "stuck" and zapped of my energy when my apt was a mess, but I feel compelled to do things and procrastinate much less.

[@man-mq9rk]

Laaaa la la la laa laaa

[@naomia472]

Sameee

[@Xyz-ud9be]

I Love this emptyness after decluttering and to see how many things I got rid of.. AGAIN

[@debybel]

YEEES! I feel so free. When my bedroom start to make me uncomfortable, I start to throw things out, things that I don't need.

[@rjcrowart]

I've been an extreme minimalist for a long time; it's really helped my anxiety, productivity, and showed me what truly makes me happy! Always glad to see others at least giving it a shot :)

[@grace7146]

You'll find that when you have done your first clear out you'll do more and it'll become easier to let go of things, I do it monthly and it just helps to make sure everything is nice, clean, tidy and fresh.

[@teawithromy]

Hi Grace ♥ Yes i noticed that as well! It's so refreshing and relaxing to have a clean space. When did you start decluttering?

[@grace7146]

@@teawithromy I think I started in 2018 when my room was so cluttered and I just went through it all and got rid of loads of shit (theres literally no other word to describe it haha, I was also as sustainable possible and donated or sold and didn't just throw it somewhere) which I hoarded all my life and in my opinion left some form of "fear" of just being trapped in clutter. I started to take it seriously in 2019 when I discovered minimalism whilst watching the documentary on Netflix and something just clicked and everything now is so much better, I have a better diet, a clean fresh room, and I stopped buying fast fashion.

[@teawithromy]

Ahh yeah i watched the same documentary, it was also a turning point for me. It's definitely reduced my stress and anxiety, having less things to worry about!

[@roxanne9980]

‘Lonliness is a sign you are in desperate need of yourself’ Omg- i love that. And I enjoyed your video- thank you !

[@teawithromy]

So glad you enjoyed it! yeah that quote hit me right in the face haha i think a lot of people need to hear that

[@RubaiyaRaka]

Good for you for decluttering and re-organizing! It’ s a great time for all of us to organize our lives and space a little bit more

[@teawithromy]

yeah its crazy how good it feels when its done! hope you’re staying safe!

[@elijahalistair6391]

The “depressed reaping how much I own” was me about a month ago! I have done the same as you, decluttering during quarantine but my room is so much easy to keep clean now!

[@teawithromy]

yasss that's awesome! it really saves us so much time and helps keep a clear head, i love it

[@emmab5821]

As a french girl, I'm amazed by how good your English accent is ! Keep going 😊 you won a new subscriber 🥰

[@teawithromy]

waah merci beaucoup! 🥰 watching a lot of english movies and tv shows really helped haha

[@cmac2295]

It took me 3 years to own slightly less than you do and you did that in 3 days! I think that is amazing ♥️♥️♥️

[@teawithromy]

thank you! 🥰 being in isolation definitely did help haha. its amazing you managed to downsize too, no matter how long it took! letting go of our things is really hard 💕

[@spring7643]

Quarentine has given me the time to ask myself what I need and don't need. I am also decluttering my stuff and have many bags waiting to be donated when quarentine is over.

[@novanettle7497]

I'm moving by the end of april (to a smaller appartement!) and decided to do some serious decluttering. And I sooo feel that depressing stage when you realise how much s*it you actually have! 😅

[@teawithromy]

ahahah yeah i feel you, i'm moving by the end of april too! but its so satisfying when you finally put all that stuff away 🙌good luck with your move!

[@lifeofbibliophile]

One thing that I do that helps me a lot is that I start small. Like if I decide to arrange or declutter, I start from one place and do it one at a time. That actually helps me a lot. It saves me from feeling overwhelmed at the sight of everything out at once.

[@inesdebelle3662]

Your voice is asmr could listen to it for hours

[@rachel933]

Been following your channel since your cosy room video and since then I've used this video & your moving video as body doubling to help me clean and declutter! This past week I realized through a breakup that I have been holding onto way too much stuff all this time since even my childhood and have done a MASSIVE purge of almost half of my things, I'm almost close to the point where I feel 'empty' which is the goal so I start to feel comfortable with being uncomfortable which I also realized that I have been shoving my emotions down and away. Getting rid of clutter and practicing mindfulness is a total life changer for a positive impact on the future 💙 thank you Romy for being your beautiful self and sharing your life experiences!! Many blessings to you wherever your journey is going 😊🌻

[@teawithromy]

That's amazing, so proud of you!! It's definitely not an easy journey but being on it is so rewarding ✨ but something i realized is that in my attempt to downsize as much as possible, i was too focused on the number of things and ended up decluttering too much. And in that sense, I wasn't very mindful.... (i have many things that i regret decluttering, and it also became an obsession back then 🥲). Ultimately, it's all about having what you need and valuing all your belongings 💕 Thank you for sharing your experience and your beautiful message. Good luck with your journey and take care! lots of love 🥰

[@rachel933]

@@teawithromy Yes, most definitely on not ridding myself of the important stuff, just clutter that served me no purpose. I still have quite a few more sentimental things to go through which at this point I'm taking my time with, I don't want to force myself to rid of the things that add value to me as a person. Just the things that were holding me down and burdening that I held onto for way too many years. Yesterday he officially ended things between us and it's made me feel kinda lost and restless but there's a lot to be learned and improved on moving forward, just gotta take those baby steps to become the best version of myself 💙

[@thatonenerdyguy1476]

I also started minimalism, but mine was after moving so many times in the past year. I don't think ill ever be able to fit all of my stuff in my backpack, given I won't let go of this giant computer I have, but I am slowly getting rid of things little by little.

[@teawithromy]

thanks for your comment! i'm the same, i don't think i'll ever be able to fit everything in a backpack either because of my hobbies, but i'd like to be okay traveling for a long time with only a few things (especially clothes...). letting go of things definitely takes time, especially when we have an emotional attachment to them... but if that computer brings you joy, you should keep it 😊

[@christianpraisedance]

I started going minimal 2 years ago and at this point same will not be able to fit all things in a backpack. It does get easier to part with things, but never compare yourself to someone else-- different interest lifestyles, etc which is what minimal per individual makes it slightly different and being able to take something and carry on in my journey Im super grateful. Truth of less things equals more time and freedom in different areas so true and learning that to begin is the start and always room for growth change and learning wherever life takes you

[@teawithromy]

christianpraisedance yes i completely agree! thanks for your comment ☺️

[@sophiebeazley2304]

Yay!! I just did that yesterday, it feels so good. I feel ya haha there’s always round 2, 3, 4... 😂

[@knittingggg326]

I went through all my stuff recently and it feels SO good to get rid of so many things. I got discouraged and depressed by seeing how much there was too, but I powered through lol

[@wuzzupizewize1376]

oh my gosh ❣ u just earned a new subscriber 'cause i love and embrace minimalism ☺️☺️

[@pik_rad]

SHE IS A SISTER EVERYONE DESERVES

[@velyvely6479]

watching your vid from london while taking a lunch break from de-cluttering my room! i already feel great and I'm not even half way (gulp lol) well done and i hope you get to where you want with the minimalism! the things i do have left to keep i almost feel annoyed that there things i don't always use/need but i still use them sometimes so they gotta stay haha

[@teawithromy]

Thank you so much! I actually got rid of things i didnt think i needed, but i now wish i'd kept them... so it's good if you keep a few things, even if you dont use them often! good luck on your journey 🥰

[@pbear49]

Great Job!! Love the Single bed/couch good idea. Decluttering is very cleansing physically and Spiritually.

[@TrulyMyth]

I just watched like 8 of your videos in one sitting, I’m addicted to this. Also, congrats on 1k!

[@teawithromy]

i just saw the 1k omg im so happy! thank you alix 😭❤️️

[@kritikitti3868]

How about decluttering the useless 'likes' from your communication?

[@teawithromy]

the likes are my way of showing that i read every single comment and appreciate the kind words people say to me. nothing useless about that :)

[@itsmeganaimee]

I LOVE all the antique furniture!

[@chell807]

I literally just did a huge decluttering in my room. Its amazing how much stuff can be hidden away. Minimalism is so freeing. I will NEVER again collect unnecessary clutter like that again.

[@zabm3502]

Being a minimalist is about keeping items that serve you. There is no end goal. It looks different for different people, and even the same people at different stages of their lives. Being able to fit all your belongings into a backpack is great if you are travelling around the world. It's easier to move around freely and saves the cost of renting storage for your things. It's not so great if you love sports like biking, surfing and skiing or hobbies like gardening, sewing, and woodworking.

[@teawithromy]

yes i agree! hobbies actually make it impossible for me to fit everything in a backpack, but i'm hoping to at least fit all my clothes in there as I'd like to travel in the future. i do think there is an end goal though, for me it would be complete peace of mind and being satisfied with what i own. but you're right, it's different for everyone! thanks for sharing your thoughts 😊

[@Kuplateini]

I really loved how artistic and creative your room looks! Good luck on your journey and thanks for the video :)

[@ashleyhasenbein8979]

This video is exactly what I have been looking for from other channels! I've watched this, at least, 10 times now. You didn't over explain, you didn't spend 30 mins taking stuff out just to remove three shirts, and you managed to have a noticeable difference at the end! Other declutter content creators need to watch this! Well done!

[@Shakera...]

I started cleaning and realized I have things from 4 years ago that I dont even use. I used to get "scared" of throwing them away because when I find them I have the mentality of "what if I need to use it again?" Anyways, my point is, your video sorta helped so thank you

[@teawithromy]

I’m exactly the same - sometimes i throw things away that i need later on and i regret it... so its still important to ask ourselves that question and project a little. I’m glad my video helped in some way, thanks for your comment!

[@WhenWillILearn]

Norwegian wood is such a great book. This was such a lovely video

[@breec3346]

This is till my favorite video on here!! It helps me declutter and gets me motivated every time I watch it! Thank you!!

[@Merryyy203]

I like your style a lot, and I find it cool to see people decluttering small spaces 😍

[@teawithromy]

thank you!! i love small spaces too, especially when people find creative ways to store lots of stuff 🥰

[@catladylifts6931]

I would love to have tea with you 💕 your room reminds me of my own before and after the declutter, very similar aesthetic. 🌻🔅

[@manonpradier1739]

t'es trop belle, ta vidéo m'a grave relaxé, bisousssss miss youuuu xxxx

[@teawithromy]

ohh merci mon bbb miss you tooo 💕

[@tankbuild3440]

I just stumbled onto your video a few months late lol. I really enjoyed your insight on materialism and self identification. I myself have been transitioning to minimalism for over 7 years now. After I learned the hard truth that stuff was a protective mechanism to defend myself from the unknown, I have been working to reduce what I own and consume responsibly. Living abroad has helped tremendously with realizing I don't need a lot of things to be happy, but rather I want to keep items in my life that serve me. Congrats on your quarantine declutter!

[@teawithromy]

That's amazing, congrats to you too! It's definitely not easy to come to this realization, it took me a while as well. I used to shop every weekend during my teenage years, and sometimes I wouldn't even wear what I bought... moving abroad is also what helped me shift my mindset. Thanks for sharing your experience Nicole! 😊

[@Rony-uq4rn]

wow I loved this! decluttered while watching was perfect.

[@teawithromy]

Thanks Rony!!

[@kimmyr8118]

I don’t plan on ever going extreme with my minimalism but I’ve been on my minimalism journey for about a month now and it has helped my anxiety so much. It helps me be more productive and keep things clean. I’m cooking a lot more and I’m enjoying life a lot more. I think deeply about the pieces of clothing I need to buy. I save money by not buying random things I won’t use, and my room brings me calmness. I hope to continue to get rid of even more because I don’t feel like I’m done quite yet. There are things I feel like I need to reduce more and I’m working on it ♥️

[@ChristianaW]

I plan on making a transitioning video and watching this video is definitely motivating, thank you!

[@teawithromy]

Thanks Christy! thats awesome good luck!🥰

[@S.G..E555]

I decorated the landlords hallway bathrooms and kitchen cleared clutter from all these areas too.. i gave loads of clothes coats bags and shoes to the clothes bins for charity.. then gave away my massive bed headboard and mattress.. I use a futon I have folding settee and chair so comfy and clean and makes my rented room so multifunctional.. I felt like lockdown would not of been do-able without this headspace.. it’s so freeing .. I love my new mindset.. even though I have purchased a campervan during lockdown I’ve managed to save money by really thinking about all aspects of buying.. ✌️✌️

[@teawithromy]

That's awesome!! I'm really happy for you 😊 ahh i'd love to get a campervan as well!

[@starfoxflow7845]

Wow you're such a vibe I'm glad I stumbled upon your channel. I love your aesthetic. Thanks for documenting the start of your minimalism journey. It makes me wish I filmed my first couple of declutters. I also remember that feeling of frustration realizing how much stuff you own. Over time though I learned to thank the universe for allowing me to experience those things before I let go of them. After that, decluttering felt even better ^.^

[@teawithromy]

Thank you!! and I love what you said, it's so important to be grateful for the things that we owned, and appreciate the time we had with them. Similar to Marie Kondo, when she thanks her belongings before letting go of them 😌 it's a beautiful way of treating our things and it makes it easier to declutter 🥰

[@hammieso7050]

I’m moving in 17 days and I want to try this. I’m not going to keep it like that, but I’ll try to incorporate it into my new rooms theme

[@sickpigbitch936]

loved this video!!

[@ramenchuu]

What inspired you to minimize? I've been continuously minimizing for 2 years and its definitely a continual process. Revisiting things later on has helped me declutter what my past self wasn't ready to, I've been gradually working on it myself! I'm finally getting to a point where I'm really enjoying much less things and I love it. I'm also planning on getting a futon too! 😁

[@teawithromy]

Thats awesome! Revisiting things later also helped declutter too, it can take so long for some people! For me it was a youtube channel called Heal Your Living, and you?

[@ramenchuu]

@@teawithromy Yeah! I think it has a similar teaching to gardening because decluttering is a continual process and takes patience. For me, tbh it all started when I got into the idea of Tiny Houses! I lived in a huge 5 bedroom house and I hated how cluttered it was and that it allowed people to accumulate things, so a small house sounded awesome! Nowhere for things to be forgotten about. My family was in the military so I've had experiences in several types of living and I reflected back to how I thought our house in japan (which was small) was the perfect size. Not too big or small for me, and it had everything we needed. Then I read Spark Joy by Marie Kondo and that was around my initial introduction to the term minimalism. After that I read Goodbye Things by Fumio Sasaki and I absolutely loved and was re-inspired by his book. So yeah, that was my journey leading up to and into minimalism 😅

[@teawithromy]

L Arcturus L Arcturus Sorry i thought i had replied! I totally feel you, i’m obsessed with tiny houses as well. The bigger a space is, the more clutter there is... I’m now very into small spaces & small rooms as well haha. Goodbye things is definitely on my to read list! It’s so cool you lived in Japan, which city? 💕

[@SarandipityStudios]

Needed this motivation, thanks! Subscribed

[@TheTruthHurts6666]

This is great ♥️. I threw away a lot when I moved out of my parents place. I live by myself now with less items but I try to do at least one annual reassessment of my possessions every year.

[@AnneLinders]

I love the T Shirt lol. I need to start decluttering for 2021~!

[@lukabogdanhodgson]

I have started my minimalism journey and I just came across your channel. I think you are so cute and I can't wait to watch all your other videos after this one. Your bedroom is so cute x

[@teawithromy]

thanks Luka!! good luck on your journey and also your channel 😉 keep being you 💕

[@brinawidmer]

I think you did really well :) I‘m always decluttering and trying to reach a more minimal life :)

[@reesj1485]

looks so good!!! I know after my first declutter I felt great, the longer you go on the journey the more you let go of the unnecessary and let into your life what brings you value :) can't wait to see how your journey develops over the years!!!

[@teawithromy]

Thanks Rees! ♥ im actually going through another decluttering wave but struggling even more to get rid of things these days (especially clothes)... How's your journey going?

[@reesj1485]

@@teawithromy don't force it if it's not coming naturally, what I always like to do is put clothes in a box / suitcase in my closet and leave them for a couple months to see if I still use them. sometimes I'll take them out of the suitcase and put them back into my drawers and then back into the suitcase a couple times before I'm really ready to get rid of them. my journey is going well!! I've been a minimalist about 3 years now and I just finished my freshman year of college so it took a whole new meaning for me as this is the first time I've moved in my entire life. i realized that I held onto some things because they weren't taking up space (decorations mostly) but they aren't worth moving back and forth between spaces. I really recommend checking out the minimalism documentary on Netflix if you haven't already!! I love it

[@teawithromy]

yess i've seen it, it's a great documentary! wow 3 years that's amazing, i'll try your suitcase method :) & congrats on finishing your freshman year!! are you still trying to downsize now, or have you reached a comfortable amount of belongings?

[@reesj1485]

@@teawithromy at the moment being in between adult and kid it's difficult because I have some boxes of kitchen items that I'll be taking to my first apartment which make my room feel a bit crowded but I know I'll be needing the items in the future. it doesn't feel great storing things that I don't use right now but it makes no sense to get rid of them just to buy it all back. with the kitchen things I make sure that it's not an overwhelming amount and everything I have packed away I'll use. I've definitely hit a point where I'm not going through any huge purges but I just reassess my items as my needs change. I ran cross country and track in high school and my freshman year at college but decided I don't enjoy it anymore so I'll probably be purging some of my workout clothes now that I won't be running everyday! more or less I just try to take in items more intentionally so I don't have to get rid of as much and I'll reorganize my drawers from time to time and switch things between them and my suitcase :)

[@skybaby444]

It’s a never ending process. Well done. And great title.

[@happyjourneywithlynn2534]

I was in the midst of a breakthrough with my decluttering when this pandemic situation puts the brakes on my actions. It is really hard to start up again. Yet again though I am learning the reasons why I’ve got clutter, but it’s not from a materialistic view. I did get to a point of seeing a clear space and I feel so good about it. This one video is like a good push for me in the right direction

[@teawithromy]

totally agree with you, a clear space feels sooo good, it helps keep a clear mind! & i'm glad my video helped you on your journey, good luck! ♥

[@kellywinters1692]

Great video, I’ve been decluttering for a long time. But only recently decided to have a smaller wardrobe or a minimalist wardrobe. I’m excited for the change. :)

[@teawithromy]

Thanks for your comment! I feel like the wardrobe is always the hardest thing to declutter, especially when we have clothes we love but that only go with one other piece of clothing... its really exciting though! good luck! 😊

[@tabea9691]

This just got recommended to me at the perfect time, I'll go clean now! You've got a new subscriber! :)

[@teawithromy]

yasss good luck with your decluttering!! and thank you 🥰

[@Kabast]

I’m really glad I found this video, and now I am aware of your channel! Like you, I have been thinking about becoming a minimalist for so long, and just two days ago I decided to start to clearing things from my apartment. I have never had much as far of possessions, but I have never deliberately thought about them and whether everything I had brought me value and joy. My longtime boyfriend and I had decided a few months ago that we are moving to another city that is 1600 miles away, it’s a financial decision first but we found we also want to use that time there as an opportunity to start over. Quarantine has given me an opportunity to really assess what is literally and mentally worth carrying, what energy I want to focus (and refocus) on for myself to feel fulfilled again. I began with my wardrobe, I cleared everything but 38 things, and all of them I feel I would wear every day if I could- only things left that make me feel like me. With everything else, I am finding other people in my circle who will love and use them more than I could. That closet is such a small corner of my life, but going through it represented a positive change and a step towards self care that I haven’t done for myself in a long time, it’s motivating me. I came into KZbin to find others who may have started the same thing and who feel similarly, thank you for this and I hope you are staying safe 🙏

[@teawithromy]

Hi Kaitlyn! I love how you mentioned that you keep only the things that make you feel like you -- i think we have difficulty letting go of old possessions because we hold on to the past versions of ourselves. Our preferences/taste/personality are in constant movement, and it can be liberating to embrace that change, by letting go of the things that don't feel like us anymore. I'm so happy you've found joy & motivation in decluttering, it's hard at first but it's crazy how it can change us! Thank you for this beautiful comment ♥ stay safe!

[@foreverfreddie]

I too was on this cleanse of getting rid of old an bad energy only to find it’s taken me several days an it is an improvement but it IS depressing seeing how much junk I’ve accumulated and I have to throw it out... very awakening to strive to be less of an impulse buyer an let go of things even sentimental but it feels so good to start fresh!

[@teawithromy]

Absolutely! And the more you declutter, the easier it is to let go of things 😊

[@JamilaMPape]

Your commentaries on your process are most helpful!

[@teawithromy]

i'm glad it helped! thanks ♥

[@gokcecelik2211]

Ooh am I hearing Palaye Royale in the background? 😏 Also great video! Congrats on starting your minimalism/decluttering journey~!

[@teawithromy]

thank you! and yess its them, good catch! 😎

[@sluggo206]

I've been a minimalist for a long time yet still I learn things from videos like yours. Going in repeat waves helps me as it did you; the first time i stat thinking about whether to get rid of it, the second or third time I haven't missed it for six months so out it goes. I enjoy being intentional with what I have. The best thing is to think before you buy it, "Am I going to donate it in a year because I won't want it and it has no resale value?" and "If I don't buy it it's a 100% discount." and "If I save the money it will multiply." I've gone through many waves of paring down so I'm pretty certain I want to keep most of my stuff, but there are still things I haven't been able to get rid of yet don't have a good place for. The biggest problem is I get tired so I can only do a little at a time. So I focus on one thing at a time, like my shirts or one drawer. If you do one little thing, sometimes afterward you want to do a second and third, and you end up accomplishing more than you felt up to at the beginning. I've never tried dumping all my stuff out on the floor although I know some people do. It was interesting to see your reaction, "I never realized I had so much stuff." That makes me want to try it.

[@teawithromy]

Hey Mike! I love your thinking behavior before buying something -- because of covid i haven't gone shopping in a while but i really really miss it and whenever i shop i forget my minimalist goal... thanks for sharing this because i'll definitely need it. I'm going through another decluttering wave these days but i'm really struggling, trying to do everything at once, but i'm going to try focusing on one thing, like you. I'm glad you learned something from my video, and thanks for your comment it really inspired me as well! have a great day :)

[@lillss526]

I’ve been decluttering for about 2 years and I’m finally at that point of oh shoot I need to get a hobby now since I have all this free time ^_^

[@teawithromy]

That's awesome!! I totally feel you haha, sometimes i get so obsessed with decluttering that when I have free time, I end up decluttering instead of doing hobbies 🤨

[@breec3346]

I am on my own minimalism journey and I couldn’t be happier! I’ve decluttered my room! I live with my mom and step dad so I can’t get rid of furniture but I want to be free of that when I get my own place!! Your video was an inspiration for me to keep going! Thanks for sharing your minimalism journey with us!

[@teawithromy]

I totally feel you, I live with roommates so I can't get rid of furniture either but i'd love to have my own place and have a somewhat furniture-free apartment! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! ♥

[@linda-belcher]

random tip to anyone: go through all your stuff every 6 months and sort it donate and trash and what to keep i can’t believe how much stuff i gather in 6 months sometimes i’ll do it every 3-4 months

[@irishcladdagh3]

I used to do it by season decades ago....and then fully began 5 yrs ago....now from a 2bd 2 bth apt to a studoi 440sf....ITS THE BEST....I dont have anything else to let go of anymore which saddens me cause decluttering is my happy place 😂💜

[@KennyBett]

Your vlog is amazing!!

[@teawithromy]

thank you kenny 😊

[@irishcladdagh3]

Omg your kitty is priceless....kitty is like...no wait what.....this is too much I can't look 🐾😂

[@nylonic]

You’ve inspired me to start my own journey

[@teawithromy]

That's awesome i'm so glad! good luck 🥰

[@lauraweber6866]

I am also now on the journey to minimalism and i loved what u said in the end because i could relate to it so much. But i am also not at the point to fit everthing in a backpacker but i like the process. Quarantine pushed me to do it :D i loved your video. It is always so calming to watch minimalism Videos and i really enjoied your asthetic 🙆🏼‍♀️

[@teawithromy]

thanks laura! 💕quarantine is definitely great for that haha, now is the best time! (except for donating stuff...)

[@charlottehodgson233]

This has really inspired me, I am currently in the process of de-cluttering and wanting to be minimalist (it'll take time but it'll be so worth it in the end) especially since I'm moving cities and I can only take 2 suitcases. It's hard! New subscriber too!

[@teawithromy]

i totally feel you, i'm also moving a lot and have to downsize again to avoid paying extra baggage fees haha. it's so hard but so satisfying! the important thing is not to look back at the things you decluttered. thanks for your comment & good luck on your journey charlotte! ♥

[@charlottehodgson233]

@@teawithromy Thank you for the encouragement Romy ♥

[@megrose1101]

Omg yes! I think this is a great idea stay safe love bug!!

[@teawithromy]

thanks love!! take care 😊

[@savagecat1078]

Je me disais bien qu'il y avais avais un accent francais par la, puis j'ai entendu "ouais ca paaasse''. T'es au top!!

[@Leukick]

Great job!!!!

[@giuliana567]

Je viens de découvrir ta chaîne ! Tu as débarrassé tellement de choses, bravo à toi ! Ça fait plusieurs mois que je me débarrasse de mes affaires petit à petit et je me sens de mieux en mieux dans ma vie, cette expérience n'apporte vraiment que du positif et nous rattache vraiment à qui nous sommes réellement. On n'est plus déterminés par les objets qui nous entourent !

[@teawithromy]

Merci beaucoup pour ton beau commentaire! Totalement d'accord, bravo à toi aussi! ♥

[@travelpalz]

I did a slow decluttering, it took me almost 3 years, but I got almost 4000 dollars for all the things I sold, and because of that hard effort, I really dont want to buy new things because i know how much work it is to sell all those things...anyone can throw things out the window, but be really responsible and make a new home to your old stuff, takes time

[@lelexoxo303]

This is the first video of yours I've watched and yoz now have a new subscriber! I have been decluttering for about a year and I love the results so much! Even my mother started getting rid of some things, which was the best thing that could have happened! I live in a family of semi-organised post-war-mentality collectors. 😂 Grosses bises!

[@teawithromy]

thanks for your comment ♥ it's so great that you and your mom are decluttering together! it does feel so good, and hopefully it will spread throughout your family! but it must be really hard to let go of collection items, i know i would struggle so so much 😭good luck!!

[@makola1970]

Step 2 really is hard to deal with - but helps in the end to stop getting in this situation again

[@maxblack2230]

bellissimo!

[@Itsalittlelatte]

j'étais bcp trop excité quand j'ai lu que t'habites à Montréal! I hope you guys are doing well up there ♥️ I'm transitioning to minimalism slowly but surely before I move to Montreal for uni...un jour peut-être 😂 Merci pour la vidéo, c'était une belle distraction!

[@teawithromy]

Thanks for your comment! 💕 et bien les gens suivent pas trop les consignes ici donc le confinement est constamment rallongé.. Mais trop bien que tu t’installes ici, c’est incroyable pour la vie étudiante! Quelle université? 😊

[@Itsalittlelatte]

@@teawithromy Je travail dans une épicerie, ça ne m'étonne pas des gens irresponsables :( I want to go to McGill! Ça fait longtemps que je travail pour retourner dans une école anglophone ♥️ Good luck!!

[@teawithromy]

Trop bien bon courage!! Je suis allée a McGill et je pensais faire une video là dessus donc si jamais t'as des questions que t'aimerai que j'adresse hésite pas! 💕

[@lisas3838]

Hey! love your editing style. I wondered which books you like most? I am searching for good books to read. Any recommendations?

[@teawithromy]

Hi! Thanks love 😊 yess i highly recommend “kafka on the shore” by Murakami, and “the monk sold his ferrari” by Robin Sharma. These are my 2 favorite books!

[@eraserewrite]

1:43 What a mood that anyone can relate to.

[@pinkmagicali]

It’s a bit overwhelming when you suddenly realise how much there really is. I’ve been decluttering my apartment on and off for over a year. Slow progress but that’s how I need to do it for me.

[@MegaEmss]

This video makes me want to take my room apart and get rid of everythinggg

[@sonestia777]

That’s me feeling depressed about all the stuff I own just throw it all away and start over is what I keep telling myself!!!!! I definitely need a new mattress cause I almost fall out cause of the dip on the side 😂

[@mennasmith9467]

I have been trying to declutter for a while. When i think i have done it, i end up finding more i dont need to donate or bin.

[@wyliemia]

i took french for ten years and ur accent is heavenly! “what. deu. feuque.” at the sorority photos 😂😂

[@teawithromy]

Wowww 10 years! tu peux parler couramment maintenant? 😊

[@alymimi1368]

J'aime trop tes décoration je trouve que tu as fait du bon boulot moi j'aurais pas eu le courage de le faire !

[@bethanyleonalemleykottonqu7570]

I be working on decluttering my apartment past 2 months and still got a long way to go

[@teawithromy]

That's awesome keep going!! it gets easier the more you do it :)

[@srhdfhcvbftg8067]

My mom and sister threw out and stole quite a bit of my stuff so I'm a minimalist now.😔 Now I'm on a minimalist journey but by choice. I kind of realized none of that stuff really mattered to me, even if I liked it. It didn't define me and it can't hold me back.

[@hankthepigeon3348]

Where do you buy futon mattresses? And what size did you get.

[@teawithromy]

Hi! its a queen-size but unfortunately i dont know where it comes from, i got it second hand and there’s no tag on it..

[@catherinebronte3645]

precious little kitty

[@nhivu9237]

Hello where did you get your wooden bed frame pallet from? :)

[@teawithromy]

Hi! they actually belonged to my roommate, but i've heard you can get them from supermarkets! :)

[@xReckOnHellx]

Je viens juste de tomber sur cette vidéo par hasard (non, en fait depuis le début du confinement, je regarde que des vidéos sur le Minimalisme, ça tourne à l'obsession...🙄), et c'est ultra motivant ! Ces derniers jours j'ai trié mes vêtements, j'en ai 4 cabas remplis à vendre, et j'espère pouvoir tout minimaliser pour un jour ne vivre plus qu'avec un sac à dos et mes tattoos aussi, haha ! Keep going ! 💪

[@teawithromy]

C'est trop bien!! Oui pour moi aussi c'est devenu une obsession totale haha il faut que je fasse attention... Merci beaucoup pour ton commentaire :) bon courage avec la vente!

[@nisaintheskywiththediamond]

I guess i'm in love with you. You are adorable🥺💕

[@teawithromy]

ohh you’re so sweet 😳

[@taesspochkah]

If we were irl's we'd definitely be friends!💜

[@happydays9613]

Not becoming a minimalist but I am decluttering the junk I have forgotten about, don't use or need, that is taking up valuable space and is just in the way of feeling free.

[@michelegonzz]

Hello Romy!! I could tell right away that you have a French accent. This is so cool and it would be so interesting to learn more about you and your background. My father is from France and was born and raised there. I love finding KZbinrs who are foreign and speak English. It is so comforting to me to hear a true accent francais. C’est vraiment spécial. Merci beaucoup!

[@teawithromy]

Merci pour ton commentaire Michele! That’s so cool, are you mixed? I’d love to share my background in a video, i’ll probably do one in the future! thanks for the suggestion 😍

[@michelegonzz]

Yes I am half European because of my father,and my mother is American. My father was born near Bordeaux ! I have visited France many many times to visit my grandparents and I do speak fluently but I am poor in writing French

[@teawithromy]

ahh yeah french is definitely hard to write, even for french people (i often have to check my spelling..). but it's awesome that you're fluent in both english & french! i'm half chinese but i can barely speak it unfortunately

[@AllyGummybears23]

Where did you get your blanket I LOVEEE it!!!!

[@teawithromy]

ahhh thank you i love it too!! i got it from Simons 🥰

[@ksenia3339]

what is brand or name of the futon//mattress that you switched to in your room ? thank you in advance and i love your videos and your adorable accent

[@teawithromy]

Thanks love! ❤ I actually don't know sorry :( there is no tag on it and I got it second hand...

[@Alex-kn3dg]

palaye royale 😍😍

[@aureliezm6219]

J'ai troooop aimé cette vidéo! Je la regarde encore de temps en temps. Je ne sais vraiment pas pourquoi, mais il y a quelque chose dans tes vidéos qui fait que je les adore. Also, I share your dream about having a futon and a tatami bed someday!

[@teawithromy]

Ohh merci ca me fait trop plaisir!! contente qu'elles te plaisent ♥ et omg oui le tatami & futon c'est le best, c'est moins cher qu'un matelas et sommier en plus hehe

[@katiethomas5889]

Love that cat!

[@Paradoxmedia7]

Go Romy!

[@heavanaparicio5707]

Have you tried to change hangers to those space saving hangers ? I have some and you’d be surprised with how much more you can store

[@teawithromy]

Ohh that's a great idea!! thank you 😍

[@TheListGirl]

What was the anime you showed clip of at start? looks like a good show

[@teawithromy]

Hi! It's actually not a show but the clip from the song Shelter by Robinson & Madeon (kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKu0Z5qIdqqir5I)

[@TheListGirl]

@@teawithromy thank you for sharing. That was really nice to watch, especially considering the worlds current lockdown 😊

[@kathryn3466]

i'm going through something like that too. i got rid of some many clothes! I still feel suffocated by all the things in my house. I wish my husband would throw all of his things away too.