Ultimate Decluttering & Minimalism Mega Video: Simplify Your Life

Whether you're a seasoned minimalist or just starting out on your journey to simplify your life, this mega video has what you need. So sit back, relax, and join me as I guide you through the process of decluttering and embracing minimalism for a more peaceful and simplified life.
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Getting started with minimalism and decluttering
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Embracing a minimalist mindset and living with less
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[@intignia]

I cant' believe I listened to you ramble about your decluttering/life experiences for NEARLY an hour. But I did. I felt like I'd dropped in for a cup of tea and a chat with a friend. You weren't on screen conducting a class, giving a lecture, or teaching me how to declutter. We were just talking. Thanks. I'm going to be watching more of your videos. I hope they are all like this--casual and friendly.

[@temi4116]

Same with me. And while I was listening- maybe 20 minutes in- I started decluttering. 😅😅.

[@crowdancer5]

NOOOOOOO.....dont have time to sit and chat....please , it is just one more thing I need to get rid of!!!! please get to the point of your post !!!

[@MinimalistHome]

Aww, thanks you’re too kind. At first I was like 🥺 but then I was like 🥰

[@lisafeck1537]

I agree. I think this format, rambling, fits the beginner to encouraging those who have already started or are attempting to start. Also, she actually goes deeper without belaboring the point, example at the end referring to order, things, people, online time, etc. That point could be overwhelming to some to add to comsidering decluttering, however, it encourages me, where I am.

[@tammybrennan2040]

@@MinimalistHome I finally cleaned off my piles of stuff on my dresser while listening. Thank u 4 the motivation 🌷

[@AZHITW]

When I wanted my late partner to declutter an area I'd say: "Bet you can't find five things to donate." Goal oriented men can't resist a challenge and HUNTING for five things to get rid of is a goal not a declutter job.

[@MinimalistHome]

Oh so smart!!

[@annanikia7949]

Love this! Great psychology tip!

[@kathryndalton9867]

I always say that very same thing to myself!

[@heidishead2509]

Haha yes! And they’d come back with “Ha! I did better than just 5!”

[@marygessner5108]

Great idea! My husband is very competitive and this would work with him. LOL

[@MoonPhaze5]

My problem is that just about every time I would get rid of something I'd held onto for YEARS in case I needed it, and got rid of it, within only DAYS, I ended up needing it! 😳😫🤯🤪

[@iamwabisabi3711]

What the heck is up with that!!?

[@lauratempestini5719]

Your presentation is peaceful.

[@Soo_Blessed]

I got rid of five truckloads of stuff and the only stuff that I thought about were the boxes that I put in that truck that I never opened I was too worried I would want to keep part of it and I didn't have room so I had to get rid of it But out of all the stuff that I get rid of I got missed one single thing

[@americanbeautyl]

Oh yes 😂or I would negotiate with myself buying something new like something for sports and bam 😅my interest stops or life gets crazy I don't use it anymore ...I'm like nope not gonna do that again

[@jjdiehl4285]

Yes! Reality!!!

[@gabzz72]

We need to bring back garage sales!! I feel like that was the previous generations way of keeping clutter at bay without feeling wasteful

[@bluewaters3100]

I paid off bills by having garage sales. I have sold things using Facebook Marketing and Offer Up.

[@SirenaSpades]

Garage sales don't need to be brought back, they've been happening this whole time, lol You've just forgot about them ;) But warning, it's easy to bring things home you don't need.

[@ourfunnyfamilySD]

Definitely not as many garage sales as there was before Covid, I’d love to see more!

[@temi4116]

You got a point about garage sales gabzz.

[@judymcpheron5955]

YES! I Have always 💖 loved used & yard sales. I will till I die! Wonderful deals to be had.

[@kariannep1548]

Here’s my dilemma. I fully embraced Swedish Death cleaning and it was liberating! Then my daughter got a divorce and moved in with me and brought a ton of stuff. I think it’s harder to deal with after the big decluttering I did. But, I can’t imagine what it would look like if what this place would look like if I hadn’t gotten rid of my stuff.

[@christinemurphy4367]

This probably sounds a bit strange but lately I am concerned about when I move someday. I live in an apartment and I don’t plan to be here permanently and when I think about moving, and family helping me , it gives me a sense of dread and anxiety. They’re are a lot of daily aggravations in having so much STUFF. Thank you for such sensible advice. I really appreciate it and you make a lot of sense. ❤

[@briannab5296]

Christine Murphy ... me too! In my lifetime I've moved a thousand times not always due to MY choice, so I realized now i'm suffering from what I call housing/moving-insecurity. There's nothing I would love more than to know MY name is on the house deed and I could settle in comfortably & feather my nest my way. But my insecurity makes me know I need to keep everything streamlined and bags able to be packed swiftly. I've been in this apt for five yrs now, but the landlord is always looking over my shoulder causing me much insecurity. I realize everyday is getting closer to a future move so I've GOT to be getting ready and lighten my load NOW. I grew up literally living out of a suitcase and now at age 71 it's time to pare back down to that life again.

[@TaushaTW]

You’ll find more things to throw out as you pack for your move. Old clothes & shoes are the easiest places to start. Go through mail, magazines, & papers, even if only 15 minutes a day. Kitchen can be easy to clear out too.

[@lisastevens3822]

I worked on decluttering for years, off and on. Then we moved from a five bedroom house to a two bedroom house. My house is now pretty decluttered, but it was traumatic. I’m exhausted and we still hauled too much stuff to the new house. Don’t do what I did and wait until you move to declutter! Thanks for sharing!❤

[@leoniebowley2785]

Boring

[@amybee40]

@@leoniebowley2785 rude

[@dawnsanfilippo6357]

Do the resume! I teach at two colleges and I help 100 students a year with their resumes. No one should do their first resume without help because one can't recognize the skills and experience they have. Case in point: Do you have work experience? No, I just work at the drive-thru of (insert fast food restaurant). Really? No experience? Multitasking, customer service, problem solving, time management, sanitation, possibly supervisory management, scheduling. . . Etc. You don't teach someone to do a resume, you teach them about themselves.

[@cindy1274]

What's nice is, when u declutter, it's nice to say...I know where that is! When someone asks for it. 😊

[@helenpearson7782]

Cut to the chase 😂😂😂 I don’t have time to waste!!!!

[@crystalatkinson5852]

REASONABLE MINIMALISM!! YES!! I am totally on board with this great idea!

[@inspirehappinessgirl]

Inheritance of family heirlooms carries a huge sense of responsibility. I'm honored to have been entrusted with these super-special items. However, purging them is overwhelming.

[@MinimalistHome]

It is overwhelming and hard, BUT remember that your family members might not want you to feel burdened by the things and might wish you’d let some of the go…only if they’re bothering you

[@inspirehappinessgirl]

@Minimalist Home Thank you! Your video really brought this up for me and helped to drive your point home. I have things that were made by craftsmen in my family I've felt obligated to preserve. I am now reaching out to my home design friends to find a new and appropriate home for them so they can continue to be appreciated. Thank you so much!

[@lauratempestini5719]

I have noticed that it is much easier to see someone else’s clutter and how it truly looks. I tend to overlook mine and become comfortable with my clutter. Therefore I think it helps us by helping another person declutter.

[@lormor460]

When we were a family of 5, a 2600 sf home and a 3 car garage was filled to the gills with stuff, I was stressed about it, but then, there were no videos like this to tell me this was a real thing. When the kids left one by one and we moved to a smaller home, we got rid of so much. So I think after my next 2 moves where our homes got smaller and smaller, I removed allot more from my home. Almost too much 😮. Then came these videos! There are some areas that I still could be re-declutter but these were the final push to feel comfortable in my home. For me, this really has been a 9 year journey. And I am so much happier! Your videos are so inspirational and I appreciate that you are a minimalist that likes decor ❤. Minimalism can cross a line if not done right. A home is us and should reflect who we are and I learned that by removing family photos wasn’t for me and put them back out. I needed to allow a couple of necessities on my counters.😊

[@danielamishkovska2833]

9 years 😮 really? And I want to do it in just 1 month... What a relief thanks for this advise ☺️

[@annanikia7949]

I find “one small thing at a time” helps to get going!

[@rachelm7791]

Thank you so much. I've started sorting through papers left over from my husbands death. I have 2 teenagers and a toddler so I can't afford to have clutter everywhere. Thank you for helping me start working through my mess😊

[@celesteg1088]

You hit the nail on the head with me when you mentioned your kids growing up and the stuff we keep for comfort. Thank you! I love your videos. Nice to know I’m not alone in my thoughts.

[@ifgenia]

I’m half way through, one thing I want to add about decluttering anyone, especially children's stuff, that’s what my mum did when I was about 3-5yo. She decided that some of my toys are damaged so I should not have them. She threw away my and my sisters favourite toys which was never communicated to us beforehand. (And before that my baby bottle, I wasn’t emotionally ready to say bye to, no one told me that this is about to happen). This wasn’t the only thing that led to it but definitely added to the lack of security I felt my whole childhood. As a child I remember not trusting my environment… and this was the first situation. Both me and my sister are bitter about it 30 years later 🫣 don’t do that to anyone.

[@deadmanswife3625]

Yeah that happened to me with my security blanket and my Binky. Since I remember them both obviously she waited too long to do it

[@venetiafornea1791]

I totally get that. Same thing happened to me in my childhood. Massively effects me to this day!

[@deadmanswife3625]

@@venetiafornea1791 affects you now?

[@brandywillis3998]

time to see a counselor

[@nicoles6564]

I came home one day to see my mom having a yard sale with all my stuff!!😮 she said I had to many things to this day I’m bitter about it

[@ericaterrones16]

I got 5 plus truck 🛻 loads out of my house when I started decluttering a month ago! It took me 2-3 weeks to do my whole house and now a month later… I took another truck load today!! I feel great!!!! My kids are better, my husband! It’s wonderful!!

[@MinimalistHome]

Nice job!

[@connieerb8260]

Where did you take it?

[@sarahs413]

The question I ask myself is: "If this were at the store right now, would I buy it or could I only 'take it or leave it?" If I would pass it up or could walk past without much notice, BOOM, it goes. Others might use whatever it is right now while it's going ignored in our home. That MIGHT be beneficial to some others. :)

[@helenascribe210]

Ive been slooowly decluttering over the past five years. I've gone through books, clothes, stuff kids left with me when they moved out, the kitchen, etc. then, my mom passed away and left a two bedroom condo full of stuff. My sister and I have whittled things down quite well, but there's still "stuff" and i feel like my minimalism journey has hit a wall. We're down to the things that carry emotional weight and it's daunting.

[@MinimalistHome]

I hear this so often! This is the moment to sort out the emotions that are keeping you stuck. Keep at it! Check out my podcast and other resources too. Thanks for the comment! You’re not alone!

[@seventiesmom8045]

You are spot on with all of your advice :) While watching, I couldn't help but be in awe of and impressed by your planning and editing of the video itself! I can't imagine how long it took to plan and execute it. Just phenomenally done! Such a joy to watch :)

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks! I had an editor for a bit, but I’m doing it myself again. I like it!

[@chuckmorrow6720]

@@MinimalistHome 17:03 17:03

[@rachelheath1208]

My issue with clutter is cleaning takes longer cos i have to move things to clean effectively. Still on my de-clutter journey since Dec 2021 Its easier that when i started , which i keep attempting on days through the week that i feel well enough.

[@lia-liz2012]

Very motivating. Already started now as a retired nurse but doing lots of things I never got to do working for 42 years!! No guilt and doing it little by little....I guess you could say...minimally 😅😊

[@MinimalistHome]

Love it!

[@sarahs413]

Going through the clothing, if the hamper is overflowing, that's the BEST time to go through the wardrobe. What's in the hamper is used the most. It's amazingly easier to have the 'most used' items separate from the decluttering time where they will return. I think I've mentioned that before but it COULD help someone who gets overwhelmed, looking at the ENTIRE task of doing it after those clothes are cleaned and mixed back up with what wasn't worn.

[@lorrainerietz5112]

Great advice! If I don't know where to start. I put the names of the rooms on small pieces of paper then I close my eyes and pick one that is the room that I start in.

[@MinimalistHome]

Oooh, I like it!

[@carol622]

Thank you for a very inspiring video. I have decluttered my home when we were raising our children. But in the past 10 years I have increased in cluttering my home because we are retired, have more freedom to buy things we couldn't afford when we had children. But, now it is harder to declutter because I get tired more easily. ( I'm 74 but physically in good shape ) I do all the work in the home because my husband is 79 and uses a walker and cannot help with the necessities of daily living, laundry, cooking, paying bills, grocery shopping,cleaning, etc. Thanks for all the tips . I feel motivated and that is really what I needed.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Carol! good for you!

[@briannab5296]

Carol, I feel ya .. I'm 71 in the exact same boat as you except the man isn't my husband, he's my older disabled brother I look after.

[@carol622]

@BriannaB Motivation is key and Minimalist home is a good help.

[@temi4116]

You can do it Carol!!.

[@patriciaseyfferle1427]

Carol-- could your husband do the sedentary things like paying the bills, folding the laundry, and even placing an online grocery order for pickup or delivery? You can make the list but he could enter everything in to the app, if you have a grocery store that does curbside pickup. I love doing that because it keeps me from wandering all over the store and finding more things to buy. If you can't let go of your produce selections, you can go in and get those and then go to the pick-up area where they will bring everything out to your car and put it in for you. Then you drive home and grocery shopping is done! I love the time savings, and the service is free with an order of $35 or more at my store. It doesn't take much to purchase that minimum amount! I don't know where you live, but in the US, most large stores have the 3-wheeled motorized carts for people with limited mobility to ride/drive, so they can do their shopping. He might actually enjoy getting out to do some of that!

[@bambiginger]

I am so happy to have found this channel! I love love love your energy! I'm getting ready to move and clear out after a divorce and two grown kids. Thank you for the inspiration, you are a treasure, Robin!

[@grunge_surf_witch_uk9130]

I feel more relaxed with clutter, I hate it when everything’s too tidy that makes me stressed!! Must be only one who feels like this!!!

[@MinimalistHome]

That’s totally fine ☺️

[@Betielix]

I totally relate to this!! I hate the houses that are too tidy. But Well, my home right now I admit could be much more decluttered and still not too tidy.

[@dorinases]

I am a wife and a mother of 4 boys 1 -13 years olds.. all the clutter was so frustrating I felt like all I have to do all day is clean pick up wash and getting tired of it I sometimes felt exhausted just looking at it and wouldn’t do anything.. since I have found out about minimalism I got rid of so much clothes and toys and I’m still decluttering and I feel I can focus better and I don’t mind cleaning and it takes less time and overall I feel I can thing more clear..

[@tatianah.4515]

How to getvrid off kids' stuff? I feel like that's the hardest thing to do - they "need" everything and don't want to let go😢

[@angelgirldebbiejo]

I wish I had known all this back when boys were growing up , I stayed on top of stuff alot cause I hate messy houses but it drove me nuts......

[@carladaniels7910]

How did our older generations move in more easily?? Now seems like more stress for everyone. How to deal??

[@carladaniels7910]

How to let go of paintings from relatives that no one wants, but has meaning of great talent. My thought to gift to grandkids on their wedding days. Even if don't want, maybe they'll appreciate.

[@madonnahagedorn5649]

I have anxiety with paper clutter. What to keep and what to discard? I have a bag full of stuff and it just overwhelms me to look through it. Our garage is next on the list. I'm working on it now. We have the kids stuff out there, my husband's collectables, tools, family albums, camping gear, Halloween decorations and a rafter full of Christmas. I decided to go through it one rack at a time one day at a time.

[@mischaelpitt1040]

I just LOVE your humor within your practical ideas to get through the decluttering process, Robyn! What off the wall, but so true, examples of hang nails and plucking eyebrows… so enJOYable. Decluttering is definitely a life long commitment, I like your repetition and consistency in promoting reasonable minimalism.

[@MinimalistHome]

Awww thanks so much Mischael! I appreciate those kind comments

[@rebeccaellis5892]

Really enjoyed your approach to decluttering. Especially the "reasonable minimalism". Thank you.

[@georgeedward1226]

Clutter is a roommate that never leaves the house, has access to every room and pays nothing toward the rent.

[@MinimalistHome]

Ooooh, that’s a good one! 💪🏼✌🏼

[@kuromi23803]

Me, I was inspired when I saw a KZbin video of someone who was finding inspiration for their interior and the family said, a home where they can come relax.

[@deloreslowndes762]

I like the sound of mindful minimalism....keep it if you need it and if it brings you joy. I'm definitely in.

[@soupwifey]

I donated half of the dresses that I had in my closet. There's a CD and record store in Dallas. I will sell thousands of 💿 s except for the gold one by The Police. Special ones signed by bands. I donate no longer used clothes to homeless people.

[@sokalbenoit]

I just thought to myself - I'm awesome, I got rid of my junk drawer and it has stayed this way for about 4, maybe 5 years now! And then I thought - oh wait, there are two ribbons in my previous junk drawer - I'd better declutter it right NOW! And then I realized that the place I wanted to put those ribbons in has become my NEW junk drawer!

[@jessicabrown6943]

I wish people would clarify that there is an age when you start letting them declutter. But there’s also a time when you have to do it for them. I can just see some people not getting rid of a single infant toy because you can’t declutter your kids things. 😂 or holding up clothes to their one year old “this doesn’t fit anymore, is it ok to get rid of it?” 🤦🏼‍♀️ but I do agree that (when they are old enough) we need to teach them these skills so they can manage their own things and one day their own home. ❤

[@MinimalistHome]

Oooh! Good point Jessica!

[@bluewaters3100]

My daughter has hardly ever bought anything for her kids. She belongs to several online parenting groups that share free. One Christmas she was given a train table with tracks and trains. The next Christmas she passed it on. She is an ace decluttered. She grew up with me saving so many unnecessary things and hated it.

[@missmrice91]

Eyebrows in the car is exactly what I do ! So much better lighting

[@MinimalistHome]

🎉

[@reagansnider2939]

I've decluttered my house the past month we have one storage closet and that's it because the house is so small so it fills up fast!!! I enjoy watching the videos because it keeps me mindful. My favorite tips I've gotten are the "catch all basket" I throw stuff in and at the end of the day I'll walk through and put what's in it away. Along with the donate box that sits behind my door once its full I take it to the hope station or any community help center.

[@MinimalistHome]

That's a great strategy Reagan!

[@livelovedaydream]

I get so much done when listening. to your vids .i put my headphones on and just go about all my house cleaning and decluttering

[@MinimalistHome]

Love that! I do the same with podcasts while I get things done! 👍🏼

[@GRR7634]

Oh man, you had my attention! You are so funny!😂 I loved listening to you and your tips for decluttering. ❤❤❤

[@paulah.mandell7694]

So, about 1/2 way through your video I went to my junk drawer and decluttered it! It took me longer than 30 minutes because there was reading material ( recipes, literature for cooking accessories) and I sort of bogged down in the reading, BUT, I got it done. My biggest hurdle is books - so many books. I have such a difficult time parting with books. I will now go back and watch the rest of your helpful video. Thank you!

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks great Paulah!

[@lynnsee730]

I didn’t use my ice cream maker for about 8 years. No w I use it frequently! Maybe it is age and the experience that tells me that in fact I WILl use it again. Also, clothes not sorn for 15 years, now wearing and enjoying. The time to really take this seriously is at the point of Purchase.

[@MinimalistHome]

Oh that’s great!

[@cakesinthecity]

This is why it’s hard to declutter for me at least

[@Betielix]

@@cakesinthecity Well what I did was the opposite, do not buy because I already have stuff I haven´t used yet, so first start using it, then buy the stuff!

[@barbaravieira2239]

💜 💟 💜 💟 🥰 Thank You. I recently gave my beautiful rice cooker to a dear friend and neighbor. He is thrilled and uses it every week. While I had it for over six years and I only used it twice. 💜 💟 💜 💟 🥰

[@MinimalistHome]

Great job Barbara! That's great

[@kathryndalton9867]

I remember my parents getting rid of my dolls pram _ I felt my heart sink. Before or after that my desk and chair (lift up lid) my heart plummeted felt like a stone dropped a huge stone as my heart reacted.50 years ago now

[@claradiblasi354]

I am sorry!

[@shirleydrake1602]

I am a RN, too! I worked mostly OB, but I have been retired over ten years. Like you, I have major critical thinking skills, but decluttering is beyond me! I grew up without a lot of money, so I collect!

[@judymcpheron5955]

I sure have stuff to declutter in my bedroom used as a spare room from a move four years ago. I am ready to let go. I have decluttered my dining area and it feels wonderful! I can see the carpet and the little one I watch has more room to play. I now love decluttering! Thank you for your encouragement!

[@lauratempestini5719]

Thank you for motivating me!! Being realistic and not extreme!!! Thank you SOOO MUCH!

[@paulahastings7865]

I've decluttered my home over the last 3 years. It's so much easier to keep clean. I do still find things to get rid of everytime I go through a drawer, closet or bin. Keep a donation box all the time!

[@lyndawilliams6866]

You're so right -- the clutter is super distracting. I may not be ADHD (like my son), but I seldom find the energy, time, or motivation to work on my clutter. Sometimes I come up with "master plans" to execute certain projects in one room or another. Then procrastination sets in and if I'm lucky I'll remember the plan when I finally get around to executing it. The good news is -- in my small one-bedroom apartment, I've managed to shrink the "box room" down to the space under a card table. A few days ago, I moved everything off the top, wiped the card table down, and put a lovely tablecloth on top before replacing the boxes that live there. I even decluttered and organized one stack! Oh yeah, and one of these days I plan to dust off the small portable stool I bought a few years ago to take to the storage unit for sitting and sorting. Thanks for your tips and encouragement!

[@MinimalistHome]

Keep up the good work! 💪🏼✨

[@lisajanes1005]

Just found your channel, Robin. I love it! Good advice, humor, and you have a beautiful smile! Thanks for the help.

[@lia-liz2012]

Robyn *

[@temi4116]

I agree with all you said Lisa. And I think Robin rocks as well!!!

[@temi4116]

Oh, Robyn , not Robin. Thank you!!

[@MinimalistHome]

❤️😂

[@GYP5YQU33N]

I think you just saved my sanity. I tend to keep things for art. I had a BUCKET's worth of wine corks. I filled 2 trash bags of randome paper and old electric bills. Progress.

[@MinimalistHome]

Wonderful!!! Let it go and then you’ll have more time and space for making art if you actually want to!

[@busybeavermom4763]

Team Rice Cooker and slow cooker. The instapot gave me some disappointing result for the kinds of things I like to cook so I passed it on. Oh well. 😋

[@MinimalistHome]

Love that you know what works for you!

[@juanitaglenn9042]

I got the Instapot as well and tried it once, went um, I'm overwhelmed by buttons and settings. It was a very well received gift by our grateful friend who dearly wanted one. I couldn't be happier!! Lol

[@2222dw]

I wasted so much time and energy trying to love the instapot! I passed it on too!

[@hollyday4628]

Same! Rice cooker and slow cooker (the big All-Clad one with browning function). I had some bad rice failures prior to getting the rice cooker. We use it at least once a week.

[@psychick48]

For some sentimental items, take a picture of it then donate or get rid of it. I'm been ill due to anemia and I sat down and cleaned out a drawer. It felt very satisfying.

[@summerlyric506]

You are SO in my head. I am focusing on our bedrooms because that's where I need peace.

[@MinimalistHome]

Wonderful!

[@lucystrider728]

Number one for me is kitchen counter.

[@DJEndsley]

Thank you for zeroing in on why I've accumulated so much stuff. It will help prevent the situation from returning in the future. It was easier to help out others than face my own needs. Then the stroke hit from out of nowhere. Doing it "tomorrow" is NOT a good way to think. Hearing parents' stories of their rough upbringing settled somewhere in my brain even though my upbringing was different. Wish I had heard all this when I was younger.

[@soupwifey]

I may sound a bit spoiled here. When I was growing up. I'm just glad we had housekeepers. Even though I had housekeepers growing up. I still clean my own apartment now that I'm grown. I clean most of the apartment every day.

[@jeanettehowell8906]

💕💕💕I did go to a therapist, helpful but my decluttering did not get out of the way, however I discovered all these different Y-tube & broadcasts videos which I’m getting amazing results bc I worked at by listening at same time, being 71, overwhelmed plugging daily, set 2 year Goal, estimated time started Aug or Sept, maybe 9 months ago

[@MinimalistHome]

That wonderful Jeanette!

[@danielamishkovska2833]

Thanks 🙏 Also you are very fun to watch 😂 great job and great timing 👍

[@trissieetta758]

I am one of those that does not have a junk draw. All the drawers have kitchen items I use at least three times a year and that I reorganized last year. I am trying to reorganize my very small kitchen but it is difficult. I do have multiples of some things so I gave one of the multiple baking dishes to someone else. Less than 2 weeks after the matching baking dish slipped out of my hand and hit the floor just the right way so that it broken in half. This baking dish was one that I used multiple times a week. Everyone always says that you can just buy another one but the cost is not always affordable for everyone (to say that). it was three years later that I found a similar baking dish in good condition at a thrift store at an affordable price. So now I will not be de-cluttering anymore duplicate baking dishes.

[@vanessaandreatta9098]

I payed 3 ppl to declutter a hole house it took about 2 weeks. I told them to keep only clothes, pictures, xmas decor, furniture and records and radios. Best choice of my life, otherwise for me it would have took lets say 2 years. They had no feelings towards my stuff, and a goal that was focused. Of course I wasn't living inside though it wasn't even that expensive compared tonthe weight of having that stuff

[@MinimalistHome]

Wow!! Good for you Vanessa!

[@andie3131]

Oh I love that idea. I wish my dad was still living. He would get rid of stuff when we weren’t looking but I would fight him about it. Now that he’s gone I’ve come to realize he was right and I’m trying to do it not nearly as successful as I’d like.

[@SirenaSpades]

That is amazing. So who were they and what is their number?

[@vanessaandreatta9098]

@@SirenaSpades these ppl are resellers who usually empty garages ans then thrift your crap. They do it for free but in my case i payed so they would leave what I wanted to keep. There are usually one in your local community... Like the paw brothers for example

[@claradiblasi354]

So you paid $3,000.00 to declutter your home?

[@thewovenknotcrochetthehand4721]

This was very helpful to reinforce my downsizing efforts. Have a long way to go but have made a big dent. I like your reasonable approach…it is sustainable and sensible☺️

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you very much. Good luck!

[@thewovenknotcrochetthehand4721]

@@MinimalistHome thank you!! we have a lot in common…I’m a nurse, have a KZbin channel and 3 sons!! But mine are all young adults so I’m an empty nester (with 30 years of “stuff” to get rid of 😫)

[@dearLynna]

You’re one of my favorite humans, thanks for the motivation

[@MinimalistHome]

Oh my goodness! Thank you!

[@rubybahk7496]

Yes clutter is very distracting for me. I prefer things covered, in a box, or in a container.

[@MinimalistHome]

Oh, Ruth, you are SO right! clutter is super distracting!

[@luisafoodadventure5294]

I feel the same way.

[@tarpleyk9352]

Clutter drives me crazy, and I don't know what to do !! I'm thankful I found your channel.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Tarpley!

[@shellyjay8954]

Joshua Becker would have us all living in drab gray homes owning nothing and dressing in depressing black clothing. Robyn is sensible and loves life.

[@MinimalistHome]

✨

[@christi3411]

The car has the BEST light for plucking eyebrows!

[@MinimalistHome]

Yes!! It does!

[@marygessner5108]

I just now found your channel, and I am blown away! I LOVE everything you shared... I love your energy, too. At 75, my husband and I are moving to another state (don't tell anyone, but my husband is a "saver," he denies it, but maybe a hoarder of momentoes? LOL), and I AM OVER SOOOOOOOOOO OVERWHELMED WITH CLUTTER!!! I HATE CLUTTER! You have given me motivation and energy to tackle this mountain and turn it into a manageable mole hill. Thank you!!! ❤

[@cherylwhite5281]

Keeping for Pleasure Keeping for Ease. Keeping Useful Thank You❤

[@jakeseleven7577]

This is the best decluttering video I've seen by far. No sugar coating, just facts. Going to declutter my sentimentals bc I've lost their importance in the amount of them.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks! Wonderful! Yes! 🎉

[@rejn1420]

If the decluttering is a series of videos for you how about doing one on people being thankful to receive the things that people gave away. All my life I’ve not been able to afford good stuff so I go to secondhand stores if I need something. I am very very thankful that the people donated the awesome stuff that I got. I’ve also trash picked dumpster dived And garage saled myself to a pretty nice looking home. I think people would find it easier to give things away if they just realize that someone in need will have that thing. We also in the United States need free stores. Free stores almost got started in the summer of love but then fizzled out in the 70s recession.

[@Betielix]

One of my big issues is that I never know where can I donate things in my Country.

[@rejn1420]

@@Betielix when I lived in the city, I always just put a free sign out in front of my house. Living in extreme rural area, I tried that and it somewhat works. What I did in the end was to look up all of the resale stores in my county. I use the Internet and the ancient thing called the phonebook. :) I finally found a couple really small, resale stores that I thought were pretty nice. The owners were pleasant and the prices were good and that’s where I take my things. Also, sometimes churches take things for donation and then there’s a food pantries that can probably give you some leads.

[@chrisnutter6933]

I love the way you ramble! I want to join the decluttering revolution, however… I have a few things I don’t use once a year that I do not want to part with, and I’m still struggling with that ha ha ha

[@saundraweed9738]

Starting with my entrance area/ living room area 1st. Made me feel quite and comfortable immediately upon entering my home. Even though other areas need to be decluttered I enjoy entering my home. The second space was a small corner for reading/ thinking area. Having these 2 spaces lets me take the time I need to make wiser choices about what to declutter next and how to tackle it.

[@fernng740]

The part on Star Wars is funny 🤣

[@ugochiebiye7563]

My goodness!!! I never knew I could relate to someone so much!! You are like my sister from another Mister!! Great talk!!!

[@MinimalistHome]

awww, thank you!

[@carla2012app]

I look at the area, and am immediately overwhelmed. The shear number of things my eyes see at once boggles my mind. I lived for 2.5 yrs in another state living on my own for the first time in my life in my early 50's while going to college for a program that was offered there and not my own city. I took only the most immediate things I needed. My little cottage I rented was easy to keep clean, picked up, and I could breathe, I could focus on my studies, and I felt GOOD. I would come home to my hubby in my home town to visit, and I immediately felt bogged down looking at the clutter I left behind. That was my first inkling that clutter was not my friend. However, upon coming home after finishing my degree, I had to start my own practice in order to use the degree I had attained. If you are an entrepreneur, you know the mental and physical energy it takes to get things rolling, and it is fairly constant. To this day, I am still rolling around in the clutter of my home. I am so overwhelmed constantly. Yes, I have tackled areas, but I never feel I am done and can just maintain. It is exhausting! Besides that, I am 66, collecting SS now, as well as working full time in my practice as well, and would love to be able to cut back on the work end, and focus on my de-cluttering, writing music, and starting a book. My mind is going most of the time 65 miles per hour! (Used to be 100 mph, but I've gotten a bit slower as I age). I am having a hard time with even a small area to think through the steps and stay on task. The other issue is, I get going on a roll, but then, my time slot is over, and off I go for work, or such and by the time I get back to the working on this area of clutter, it's as bad as when I started! How can I get past these walls ??

[@MinimalistHome]

Carla, thanks for sharing all this and I’m sorry for not responding sooner! Have you tried to do the quiz on my website? Sounds like you are on the right path! Keep watching videos and taking steps to get the clutter OUT! You can do this! www.minimalisthome.ca/quiz

[@D.D.1963]

STARTED 3 yrs ago ITS so so FREEING 🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@MinimalistHome]

☮️☮️☮️

[@user-yd3jd2em8e]

I am an artist, my space is the diningroom table. I decluttered in this room. I now work on art by bringing minimal supplies when I want to create. Then I put these supplies back where they belong. I love it now because the diningroom is clean. When inspired I bring out the small amount of supplies. Feels good to create now.

[@MinimalistHome]

Great habits Lib!

[@darlaherbst8081]

I disagree about the first place to start. But whatever works for YOU. I like to have my clients start at the final destination. This is the place you store long term items. It's usually the basement or storeroom. Then you have somewhere to take things from the rest of the house. In my classes, I usually have a poster up that says "Take what you like and leave the rest." All people are in a different place emotionally, physically, mentally.

[@MinimalistHome]

Good point. It can be different for everyone and also different when people are working with someone who will keep them on track.

[@hollyyoung2850]

I laughed when you said ‘don’t start in the kids room. We totally gutted upstairs to decorate and now I’m hooked. Instead of spending my time upstairs in the kids rooms, I’m doing downstairs instead😂

[@rachelamundsen8265]

My way to minimalism started with recycling, learning about zero waste, veganism etc. I am so much happier now. 90% stuff online or at the store… I don’t want it! I don’t have to control myself anymore. I don’t want anything plastic, made with meat, tested on animals etc. Life become easier.

[@kellyweber9492]

New subscriber here! Love your energy and how you succintly express exactly how i feel. Looking forward to discovering the rest of your content!

[@MinimalistHome]

Thank you!

[@headintheclouds2196]

“When we can see other people’s stuff…” gurl that is the truth. Thank you for this video. 👍

[@soupwifey]

Timestamp 22:50. When my mom died in two thousand sixteen she left me stuff to never be let go of per her dying request. I have a lot of jewelry boxes and a lot of really expensive jewelry now.

[@DanTheManIOM]

I wish there was a summary, yea, the adhd was winning toward the end....my cousin's house is like yours. It's just me in my house and I fear A&E coming to the front door, yea, we want to see the car parts in the living room, kitchen, hallway, attic, basement, outside....you get the idea ! Have a great week ! Walsh says it only get better one peice at a time.

[@MinimalistHome]

that’s right!

[@happyx2]

That was fun to go back in time with you. 😊 Thank you for being so inspirational!

[@sleeplessinchicago9082]

Thank you for your guidance, support, and encouragement. I have been decluttering my house for about a year. I have decluttered dozens of construction bags filled with the stuff we have accumulated over 30 years. Even though some areas have been easy to declutter (cloths, shoes, books, kitchen stuff), I found it nearly impossible to declutter my huge jewelry collection and scarves. I am constantly on the lookout for advice how to tackle these monsters.

[@janet1744]

I have trouble getting rid of BOOKS. Things that I can carry (except books), I can donate or throw away easily...sometimes I need them later.

[@LivingForThis]

I moved 8 months ago, I still have boxes 😅 But we are in the middle of renovating, while living there, having our jobs. And we wanted to declutter before moving but we had COVID just before, we where all sick in bed, it was a nightmare. Now I'm starting to get through everything to clear out 😊

[@lisafeck1537]

The Depression syndrome - My grandparents, my mother. Kept everything, especially FOOD, and things to contain or cover food. I found 1 tablespoon full of jello in my grandmother's refrigerator, covered with aluminum foil, covered with some other food. It was so upsetting to me, I knew she was an age that she was never going to change, it was a moot point to try to impress the food poisoning danger. The drawer with aluminum foil, was crammed with all sizes of used pieces, covered with food. She also had plastic plates and utensils, used, food encrusted. Probably I should have reported it to the people running the elderly home she was living in... she seemed healthy, and I didn't want to upset her, she was 89 years old. I think once you are an adult you get to choose how you live, no matter how, from a different perspective, you can see how unhealthy.. You think it is for their best, but it is not, it is unkind, unhelpful, not your business, not your place, respect their boundaries.

[@MinimalistHome]

Oh boy, that is a very good example of depression syndrome. Thank you Lisa. And good awareness to just let your grandma be.

[@mariannebailey2574]

My husband literally has hoarding tendencies and gets upset if I throw anything out. Any suggestions?

[@MinimalistHome]

I will be tackling this in an upcoming video. My best advice is to start with your own stuff and never tough his.

[@Betielix]

Perhaps asking him: Is there anything you want to throw to make more space here?

[@gehancheung1505]

Thanks Robyn for your humor--for example, how the pasta maker will be going with your son when he moves out--infused throughout your videos, giving a new spin to the process of decluttering, which can be a daunting endeavor. I like how you establish that clutter is more than just an over abundance of objects (physical manifestation), but how it also has an significant affect on our mental health (psychological manifestation), which directly impacts others. I'm looking forward to improving my mental health beginning this weekend!

[@MinimalistHome]

Absolutely!

[@kathryndalton9867]

One item bought? Right take TWO to Charity shop (Goodwill if American in USA) I always use this method

[@marytombolesi2840]

Wonderful! Your vlog is so warm & friendly! Love your line, “I would love it if you stop, turn around and enjoy your new space…..take the time to appreciate your work”.💚

[@pangherr5800]

I really like what you said about why one needs to declutter....it is stressful for me seeing clutter. My mind is working so hard just seeing a mess of things.

[@MinimalistHome]

Yes. It’s quite amazing how this works and how lovely clear surfaces are in contrast! You can do this!

[@twinsintightspaces]

I started to listen while making dinner during my kids' nap and then found myself decluttering the kitchen! Thank you!

[@MinimalistHome]

Wonderful! 💪🏼👍🏼💚

[@christ-upfellowship5413]

I stumbled on this. Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom and for your unique, wonderful ways you communicate it. I am grateful to the internet as I find wonderful people, learn so much, and go to beautiful places via on-line. Again, thank you. And may our Creator bless you and all you love and care about. ❤️❤️❤️

[@ununuh]

Robyn-I love your energy! I love the fact that you make minimal use of stock footage. You illustrate your videos with your own life! I not only need to minimalism MY stuff, I still have my mom’s household items to go through…and she passed away in 2015. You are motivating me! Thank you thank you thank you!