Unconventional ways to own less stuff 🤔

[@gidgetpryor8449]

I use a "Buy One, Give One" method to own less stuff. If I buy a shirt, I give away one shirt, for example. I like that it increases generosity and also creates less clutter for me. Also, a couple of times a year, I set a goal to go through my home and think about what I have that I am not using, and I also try to think of a friend that might want or need it. Recently, I had a friend that needed several things and she was telling me about her shopping list. I was able to give her everything on her list with only one exception. It was fun and saved her money.

[@randomharts]

I love your outfit❤The color looks so pretty on you and flattering!!!

[@olivemaycards]

Being busy and spending time away from home, especially outdoors with other people is a great tip. Avoiding advertising and TV channels/magazines that foster discontent with what I have (HGTV tricked me into thinking my house needed makeovers all the time). Helping older relatives sell/donate/gift large amounts of collectibles and other stuff has completely destroyed my joy of browsing for decor or antiques! 😆 I look around my own house and see lots of junk after helping them with theirs (I look for the things I judged them for holding on to). Wishlists that I never look at, especially ones online that feel almost the same as online shopping, trick my brain into feeling satisfied and I hardly ever notice that the things I “bought” don’t show up (because all I actually did was add them to a Pinterest board!) Procrastination is also my friend.

[@MiaDanielle]

I know what you mean! These are really good examples

[@jasmineteo9883]

I don't buy anything new anymore when I decided to declutter my place. When i need something, there is surely something i have that i can repurpose. By not bringing any stuff into the home, I'm able to see the reduction of my clutter and space emerging.

[@Spydeberg7876]

Really liked this! The idea of walking struck me yesterday. I was on a walk, listening to audiobooks and stopped at a place by the sea where there’s goats you can cuddle with and sat there for an hour without my phone and I felt so much lighter and also frustrated with all the stuff and annoyances at home. I’m striving to spend less and own less these days but something as simple as sitting outside with myself and some furry warm creatures made me so zen 😅 I don’t need more stuff , I actually need more of that nothing.

[@trekkie-cat]

That sounds lovely! 💖🐐💖🐐

[@MiaDanielle]

I love this. Well put!

[@doubles1545]

I love this. I have a duck flock (for eggs) in my orchard and one of my favorite things to do is just sit in the shade and watch my ducks. There’s something so great about being quiet in nature with animals.

[@Suki022]

Amazing! It’s great getting out in nature. Humans need less stuff and more wholesome experiences such as this. ❤

[@marywhyte-edu]

Great tips! You could also: 1. Live somewhere you don't need to own a car. A. a city or B. a small, self-contained community. 2. Share big items with others (such as a carpet cleaner, a lawn mower, a snow blower, even a car). 3. Choose hobbies that need minimal equipment (think: drawing rather than painting, running rather than hockey)

[@petergeorge4415]

Dear Ms Mia, I am delighted with the idea of " less surfaces "! One unconventional (that can bring controversy ;) tip I practice at home is: open shelving! Yes! If you accumulate, push, squeeze items behind a door; no one sees it (but your brain does ;) Open shelving which ca only be ONE...shelf (by the way) tee-hee; shows everything...messy, over-accumulated, unused...therefore, If I want a calm and zen place, I purge the shelf! (to finally, get rid of it! ah! ah! ah!) Thank you Ms Mia for the lovely tips....I love the " walk " (and "jogging" is also savoury!) helene :)

[@TheClutterLady]

Loved this title...and you delivered! So good and true 🙌

[@MiaDanielle]

Aww, thank you! 🥰

[@Thesignarizzler123]

Wish lists are a great idea. So helpful for gift ideas of useful items. X

[@carlienvandernet7902]

I’m one of these people that drop everything on my flat surfaces, but I don’t like to buy things that will stay on these surfaces. I just throw everything down and as soon as I do have the energy I will put everything away where it belongs. And indeed I do have wishing lists for everything, writing down my wishes and also taking them off after a while because most of the time I don’t even need those things. I’m just happy with everything I do have and I really love to hang on to my stuff until it’s completely worn down.

[@TheRabianaz33]

Amazing ideas. Never thought that way

[@MiaDanielle]

Glad you like them!

[@jonr6680]

Declutter, ultra edition - Buy a box of matches... Go on vacation & leave the front door open... Get into debt & let the bailiffs visit... Organise a group therapy for kleptomaniacs at your home... Play truth or dare with a bottle of tequila & a hammer...

[@TimelordUK]

You are a lovely presenter x

[@MiaDanielle]

Oh thank you!

[@williamclark1244]

Your hair always looks good. But today it's next level. Your dress is very flattering on you. As for the video the tips are very beneficial. I use lists for everything, especially when it comes to shopping. Over the years I have purchased a lot of coconut oil in the 14.5 ounce size. I kept the jars and ended up using them for bulk purchased seasonings. I had a custom spice rack built to fit the jars and placed it on the wall. In a way it doubles as art. I've received a lot of positive comments about it. I also use these jars for homemade nut butters, homemade cleaning solutions and for bathroom items. Having plain glass jars with the contents visible without a bunch of company logos makes a big difference in my space by reducing bright and garish visual clutter.

[@bambitrujillo4915]

I was gonna say the same thing! She looks so extra beautiful!!!! She's always gorgeous..but today was just😊😊😊

[@MiaDanielle]

Thank you for the compliment! Such a cool idea to make a custom rack for your jars- a nice personalized touch :)

[@MiaDanielle]

@@bambitrujillo4915 Wow thank you!!

[@amandaporter2355]

Really interesting ideas. I will definitely be implementing these into my life. Thank you

[@MiaDanielle]

Awesome!

[@trekkie-cat]

Great video! Thankyou! 😊

[@MiaDanielle]

You're welcome!

[@jadehei538]

Just be mindful of what you use jars for, you need to have proper items for food storage, and many food containers you get from your groceries are not meant to be re-used. So use those old pickle jars for things that don't spoil. Don't use them for storing any food or cosmetics, unless the packaging says it's okay to do so. I didn't know this a while back and it seems intuitive to re-use those empty pickle/jam jars or containers for storing food, but it's often not safe. So buy jars that are actually meant to store food, and use old pickle jars for something like cotton balls.

[@Kate-lo1in]

You look so pretty!! Good ideas!!

[@MiaDanielle]

Thank you so much!!

[@daniellenickerson7194]

​@@MiaDanielleI agree, love your dress! 😍 Is it still available somewhere? You look so effortlessly elegant 😉☺️

[@MiaDanielle]

@@daniellenickerson7194 I'm glad you could tell it's a dress :)- I actually just got this a couple of weeks ago from Stitch Fix (my first time ever trying the service but it was a really good experience)

[@daniellenickerson7194]

​@@MiaDanielle It was a total guess on it being a dress 😂. I completely doubted myself after asking, so that's cool I was correct. Do you know the brand name? Sorry to ask a follow up on it, I just don't know if I tried Stitch fix if they would send that as a recommendation 😊

[@MiaDanielle]

@@daniellenickerson7194 It's listed as "Kaela Faux Wrap Knit Dress"

[@Jane-tq2ix]

I wish I could have less stuff, but I get attached to my items and have a hard time letting them go. When I do declutter or donate, I'll go and replace the missing things with other things eventually

[@dovalynwoodruff9615]

Minimalism is different for everyone. What is minimal for one person is cozy for another and cluttered for another. The important thing is to look around your space and assess how you feel in the space. Do you feel overwhelmed when it's time to clean? Do you feel relaxed in your bedroom? Does your kitchen make you not want to cook due to having to clean/move stuff to get to what you need? Pay attention to how you feel and adjust from there. Best of luck!

[@murranz]

Gorgeous hair

[@MiaDanielle]

thank you ❤️

[@longevity-u1z]

i'm done with giving/modelling advice as when someone takes it (eg, 'businesses'), sometimes i feel depleted/exploited? help! (that's why i believe in universal income, as i think we all learn off each other, irrespective of 'employment' status?)