What is Minimalism? (Minimalism Basics Ep. 1)

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you for watching! This is the first video in this series so we don't have a playlist yet, but as we add more, we will make that available! I hope you have a great day! - Dawn

[@ArtingFromScratch]

When I moved to university, I got accepted really late so I put my stuff in storage and moved cross country and lived 2months out of just a suitcase... the landlord had some furniture there for me until I moved stuff in...ever since then I always wondered "where is my space?" "Where does my time go?" ...only recently have I been connecting the THINGS to my problems

[@tiffanywarford8001]

​@@No-Name-f8p Wow! What a judgy comment. Was that really necessary?

[@HeleneMalmström]

What a great caption of your experience as a minimalist! This will make sense to so many. Having followed you for quite some time now, (and, wow, how many followers you have had!!!) I think I have watched most of your videos and considered most of your advice. Thank you, Dawn! All the way from Malmö, Sweden.

[@cin4195]

Regarding the fear of not having what is needed when it is needed, a lot of people who do not live a minimalist lifestyle can't find what they're looking for when they need it anyways and still have to go out and buy it

[@carrie3206]

😂

[@alicenenigar843]

Exactly !!!

[@karencarpenter8884]

True.

[@olivemaycards]

So true! And a lot of the time we can make do without the thing we think we “need” anyway.

[@tgayer1]

Good point! Or they can’t get to it cuz it’s buried in a pile of stuff.

[@SheilaEnglish2]

700 videos and you keep finding different ways to get the message across. As an educator I am really impressed by that! It’s a real skill 😃

[@craftylioness]

I think Ive seen all your videos (except the swedish death cleaning one 😅, I skip that one haha) Your channels advice has been awesome.

[@rajalakshmis8482]

Really true - a subscriber from India

[@caitlinbures4802]

700 videos!!!! Wow Dawn you have helped so many people! I owe so much of my family’s peace to you!!! Thank you! 🥰

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you Caitlin!

[@tgayer1]

Me too!

[@lizzabbott]

Sooo true ! My home is so serene ! It just keeps better, and it keeps getting easier ! Thanks to Dawn !!

[@lizzabbott]

Sooo true ! My home is so serene thanks to Dawn !! It’s still a work in progress but it keeps getting better , & easier ! Thank you, Dawn !

[@NovasYouTubeName]

Well said and same for our family!

[@silverflame_firebug]

I agree with all of your points, however I've found for myself, since I've simplified I'm cleaning more. Why? Because my flat surfaces are no longer covered in stuff. I clean more often because it's possible to clean without having to move everything first. It's a nice problem to have. 😁

[@graciemcc]

Dawn, I think you're one of the loveliest people there is. I always feel calmer, more capable, and surer of myself when I've watched one of your videos. Thank you for your generosity in sharing them, and just for being the wonderful person you are.

[@GraceGrace_77]

Agreed! 🥰

[@MrsKellyintheMiddle]

Former math teacher here and I'm loving the fact that you have almost 100k subscribers per 100 videos. Keep it up! I love your tips and insight!

[@shaunadumelle1624]

I've noticed since becoming a minimalist, the stuff I don't have that I could easily go out to the store and buy a one time item, I become more creative on how to solve/find a solution to the issue. I've become way more resourceful and use what I already have ♡

[@mirandawhaley3822]

The best part of Tuesdays!!!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you Miranda!!!!

[@deniseharrison1410]

I’m really beginning to understand the freedom of having less and enjoying it. I went into the Kitchen this morning to make breakfast for my husband and I had room to have the toaster, the dinner plate, heating up his breakfast in the microwave, the kettle and room to move and do things without having to shove things out of the way. I really wish I had learnt it’s ok to let go and have less. I am so blessed to have found you. ❤

[@mj482]

I couldn't agree more with you, so easy to move around with clear counters and less stuff to move and shove around. ❤

[@deniseharrison1410]

@@mj482 isn’t it just so wonderful 🥰

[@randaray24]

Those of us out here peeling that onion thrive on the repetition of these proven basics. Thank you so much for continuing to repackage and deliver your content in this way. You are a tremendous mentor. ❤

[@obeliapark9860]

I have my 4yr old granddaughter every Wednesday and she's a whirlwind! My husband call her the stormtrooper 😁 After she's been picked up the house is a mess but...because I've decluttered over the last few years it only takes me about 10min to get it back to neat and tidy and that's all thanks to you Dawn and Cass and Dana. I tell all my friends about the three of you, how amazing you all are. THANK YOU 😃🥰👏👏👏

[@lucystrider728]

This is great to apply to storage units too which for many people are huge "keep"boxes except you are paying every month-and they charge you more the longer you keep the unit -and if you look at what you have in there most of it is clutter because you don't use it or want it in your house. And, if someday you did want something you were storing you could buy all new stuff for what you are paying in storage fees. Dawn and Dana in particular have helped me see my stuff for what it is, get rid of much of it, donate realizing someone else may actually need and use the item, think twice before buying anything, and save so much money. I am really grateful!

[@rachellelarge3410]

Dawn, I'm 100% sold on minimalism and love being in your mentorship group! My family would describe me as a very organized person so I used to think organizing was the solution, but now I've found so much peace and freedom simply owning LESS! Thank you for paving the path for us and cheering us on! Having less is SO GOOD!

[@-living4jesus4ever-]

Well said!!!

[@roxanes43]

Thanks so much! It's not lost on me that as you bash marketing, that's actually one of your strengths - and so good for your channel and us! It all gets put into perspective about which marketers we reject and those we accept. 😊

[@angelasnodgrass6621]

700 videos. That’s awesome! I think I have watched most of them. Thank you for my calm and peaceful home.,

[@lizzabbott]

Oooh , Dawn what a gifted and engaging teacher you are ! So kindhearted, knowledgable and clear on your subject, relatable, endearing … annd you walk your talk ! I always LOVE the scenes from different rooms in your home that you include in your videos. Your home is a relaxing, inviting haven & profound inspiration. And soooo peaceful & pleasing to look at, to boot ! What’s not to love ? You’re the BEST, Dawn ! PS those benefits are REAL ! My confidence / self esteem is notably higher when my home is in order . It’s HUGE ! And yes ! It’s so peaceful, too ! I heard long ago that cleaning also generates negative ions ! Like waterfalls do. Thatz negative CHARGE , not a negative vibe. Itz a positive , happy vibe ! Woo hoo !!

[@tistheseasonforpoetrybyvan239]

"I see physical items as tools to make our lives easier and better, and if they are not fulfilling that purpose, then it doesn't seem like a good use of my time to continue to manage those physical things.' The Minimal Mom.

[@karenrechsteiner7100]

I really enjoy your channel. As an influencer you are one who keeps me from collecting MORE stuff. I found myself buying into marketing pressure from watching utubers who had the latest greatest decor and made it all look so perfect! I was very much affected! I had to stop watching because of how much I was being influenced. I know it’s not for everyone but I really have been scaling back! I don’t know that I’ll ever achieve being where you are but I am on the road to scale back and stop buying! Thank you.

[@cherylbecker_ecreatestitches]

Another lovely video, Dawn! ❤ I really like your definition of minimalism! Your home is beautiful! A home free from clutter is so peaceful.

[@VeryGreenly]

Can I just say wow! You look so great in this video. I like the darker/medium tones hair on you and your eye color popped with your eye makeup and the blue in the background. You started off the video so confident and delivered the message briefly with poise and were compelling and informative. I think you will get a lot of new followers with this one! Great recap for us who’ve been following you for years!

[@sherryyost786]

Thanks for re-hitting the basics of minimalism. I need a review desperately and I can always count on you for encouragement and support. Thanks Dawn. And thank you for numbering the videos. I am excited to restart the minimalism journey. (I feel like I have a head start as with the "5 minutes" method, I have a good start on my clothes.) Have a wonderful day.

[@SmEdesigns12]

Day 2 of minimizing! This is GREAT! Kitchen is finished, 90% gone! I have 14 EMPTY cabinets 😮 this is much easier than I thought! Washing dishes after dinner was a BREEZE one sink full instead of 2!!!!!!!!🎉🎉🎉

[@andreawalburg4641]

So many people I know think of minimalism as just having nothing, like we sit on the floor and have 1 outfit or something. I love the way you lay it out. Also, your hair is looking especially amazing in this video!

[@RebeccaL0108]

I got rid of stuff a few months & also sold over $400 in a yard sale. I don’t miss any of it. Still have a ways to go. Going thru stuff one room at a time. Great video today & you look awesome.

[@angelirohival6270]

I will eventually get there. The fact that I tend to procrastinate doesn’t help. The fact that I work in schools and have the summer off will definitely help!

[@JR-wt5pw]

Great video Dawn! I think I’ve seen every single one of your videos too! In this one, you covered so much ground about minimalism in just 10 minutes! Thanks for all your hard work♥️

[@beckyrosenowgartman3445]

I love your videos. It feels like I am listening to a friend. I am working on this- one box at a time- 1 10 minute session at a time. The progress feels good.

[@Tam-zm4of]

Dawn!You’re amazing! You inspire me! I’ve gotten countless tips from you so I don’t feel like I have any room to talk 😂I don’t remember where I heard you ask about shower curtain suggestions for the plastic liner but I wanted to share what I found since we live with well water too and the plastic liner was a constant issue. After a hotel visit I switched the plastic liner to a cloth liner so I can bleach and wash it as needed. It’s nicer so you’re not bumping into the cold plastic and it’s not so much waste and money. Thanks for all you’ve shared with us!!!❤

[@sarahfrancescutti9873]

I've been following you Dawn for years now and have implemented many of your tips. From storing my food storage containers with their lids on, just letting my items go after I've decided to declutter them vs holding onto them to sell or something and have joined your take your house back course. Slowly refusing my items and am so thankful to have your inspirational videos, practical tips and encouragement. Thanks for being so generous with your content! ❤❤❤

[@traceyrees3668]

I found you during lockdown, I absolutely love you, and my house has never looked better, still more to do. But I now have the tools and support to continue, it has been a education and joy 'working with you' thank you so much 😘😘

[@lindamcdermott9980]

Dawn, you really hit the spot on this one! I have been on the minimalism journey for several years, and am still amazed at how much stuff I have that no longer fits my season of life. At this moment I have three bags and two boxes ready to put in the car and take to the donation center. I’m sure as I dive deeper into my storage closet stuff, there will be more trips. Another thing you mentioned is that you still want your home to look inviting, I’m glad you said that. Some times I look around, at my 3 throw pillows and few decor pieces, I feel that I am not trying hard enough to minimize. Your words were comforting. My home truly is easier to manage, keep clean and I never hesitate to open the door if someone comes. I used to quilt, but have not sewed since before the pandemic, that stuff is going (keep the tools, part with everything else). I decluttered a box of things marked “gifting”, things that were given to me and I might regift but never do. Through time I’ve been chipping away at my clothes/storage closet, and there is more to do, but because of videos such as yours, I have the courage to part with stuff I never use. …. And the closet looks so good, I can walk all the way through and find what I need. Thank you for all your inspiration.

[@yolandaedwards6389]

Our home is currently in transition thanks to you. Weve taken 3 full car loads to different donation sites. The only thing ive done differently is research places that could use certain items or give them to people free & have gone there instead of just tossing them or donating them random places :) Bringing the lids along helped a great deal as they were able to see the difference they made when being intentuonal wirh where their thibgs went :) thank you times a million.

[@anitabeaudoin5624]

Always look forward to your Tuesday videos! Wow, 700, and I've watched them all! haha Great job! You have helped me soooo much in my minimilism journey, and it's made my life so much better. Thanks, Dawn! :)

[@juliedavidson5596]

So many benefits and I agree with all of them. Physically decluttering provides mental decluttering. Outer order inner calm. Love your videos as well as Tom and Diana's. Thanks so much

[@beatricepineda5923]

The blue cabinets are growing on me. Gives me cool relaxing beach vibes.

[@kathyengland3534]

You have been the perfect inspiriation for me. When I first started watching your videos, I thought I was doing just fine. But the more I watch you, the more I want to minimize from my home. And yes, the biggest reason: less to manage, and more time to do what is REALLY on my heart! God bless you.

[@pinkroses135]

I'm about to try some table and extra surface removal. The extra chores are driving me nuts. It really adds up to your workload. Yay for minimalism! 🎉😂

[@Angelica_Hedgie]

Best video so far this year! My favorite part is explaining the marketing used against us. It’s crazy that they go to the extent of using MRI machines. Wow.

[@shirleybrewer8921]

I don’t want to be a minimalist but, I do want to have less! Such helpful videos! I don’t want to leave it all to my kids or something that is a family treasure will be lost in the mess. Thanks for all the advice!

[@gerigowers8318]

Every item I've ever purchased from a Facebook ad, has not worked. Yet, I'm still tempted!

[@jennylhenry78]

WOW 700 videos!! After that many videos and you're still able to explain in new ways. That's amazing Dawn!

[@robinhartman6108]

I listen to other minimalists, but I get you most. Your so humble, I love you.

[@alisonschooley5459]

Thank you for your videos you have inspired and guided me. A year ago(I retired) I put my hands on everything we owned in all parts of the house-took 3 months-everything was decluttered. We recently had to put our house on the market, new grandchild on the way. We busted it for 10 days(to make it generic and ready to sell)my husband finally had to do "his stuff", we have a great house. The house stays cleaner and we found out what we really use. I have learned what you have, it is freeing, we have had an amazing life and to be able to start fresh with only things we love is priceless-and more time for grandchildren!

[@amber-leecase6362]

I can never find anything! I have extras of everything clogging up my cupboards! I have been working on minimizing and it is soooo freeing. I have become obsessed with getting rid of things and I LOVE it.

[@susannovak8263]

The further along you get in the process, the easier it gets!

[@Teiruma]

Thank you, Dawn! I started decluttering 6 months ago. It's being overwhelming and took a lot of time but today I look at how easy it's to manage and clean the house. I feel like I have more space and I feel good in general. Best decision ever!!

[@DianEnglish56]

Thank you Dawn for putting this together. I love your way of explaining things.

[@michelletucker6790]

Great video! I think one of the most inspiring things I hear from you is that minimalism helped you feel like a better mom and wife. Keep sharing that!! ❤

[@amber-leecase6362]

YES!!!!

[@debbiemayes3233]

Excellent video. I have watched you since the beginning. I always recommend you to everyone. Love you Dawn !!!!

[@ladykatietx]

Love this review of basics! I got my house decluttered with your videos last winter and I still love to hear about the topic, it's all so true and refreshing!

[@Pudelmum]

It’s hard to believe I’ve been watching you for 4 years now! Gauge was 4 when I found you on KZbin. Thank you so much for all you have taught me. We have decluttered sooooo much inventory. We are not minimalists, but the house is so much better!

[@cheristump9404]

Fantastic video! You covered and encouraged everything that a tidy home can be.

[@pbear7814]

That was a tough comment, but so accurate! - when you decide to go the route of minimalism, you’re confronted with every bad buying decision you’ve ever made! 😳😳😳😟😟😟

[@sarahswitzer4084]

You've been so helpful and inspirational, Dawn! I think I've watched almost all of your videos. We are possibly relocating down south, and moving is not nearly as intimidating stuff wise anymore. I'm excited if we move, God willing to really become a minimalist! 😊

[@ruthm.5400]

Thank you Dawn! It’s so helpful to see all of the benefits of minimalism listed. It gives me more motivation to continue decluttering! 💜

[@ArrowHillCottage]

So good! I have to say... your eyes are sparkling and match the blue of your island and table cloth! And... baby Gage was SO squishably adorable!

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

Great video! You have helped me so much. Years ago I now see how I had so much stuff on the walls, I remember the time it took. Even my kids will look back at pictures and say why would anybody think that much stuff on the wall is nice. My home has become more peaceful. In so much easier, once felt like a place so small, and now it feels bigger.. I owe a huge heart full of gratitude to you.

[@MarthaMcIver]

Perfect timing! I’m going to work on our bedroom closet right now! Thanks, Dawn, for continuing to inspire us.

[@susankultys7745]

Thank you Dawn once again, I enjoy every video. Thank you for continuing to help me with decluttering. I just donated more to good will this morning. Keep them coming- we need you❤️

[@bethanym4524]

I’m excited for more episodes! I’d really like to share and explain minimalism to some family who don’t really understand…. I think this series will be helpful. 😊

[@leticiaamorim2739]

Love this new back to basics series!

[@staceyrogers6125]

I got rid of so much over the past 3 years and I don't regret it one bit. Now I'm pregnant with our third baby and I'm planning on simplifying even more. I decided not to do a big birthday party this year because I'm afraid of getting so much more stuff. We're just celebrating with family while we're at the beach this year and I know they'll love it. I believe simplifying really helped me believe we could handle having more children. The boys will move into one room together and the baby will have a separate room. Thank you for your advice for families with young children. It is greatly appreciated and a huge blessing!

[@Debbie-Savings]

I love these tips! So easy for anyone to understand who’s interested in being a minimalist! It’s one of the best things that’s happened to my life! Btw Dawn…..your hair length and style looks great on you and easy to manage as well!

[@Debbiesdilemmas]

I’ve always loved vacations for the obvious reasons but one of the added bonuses is that I just feel more relaxed in a space with very minimal furnishings, etc. I didn’t realize it years ago until I heard about minimalism and realized that my home was causing me great stress and anxiety and that is why I love staying in a hotel. I love only have the bare necessities to get me through a week while I’m away. If that’s the case why not live like this all the time? I’m on a slow journey but everything that leaves my house makes me that more happier.🥰

[@jomoney465]

after inspiration from videos like yours, I have decluttered so much and it changed how I shop, especially how I casually shop. Passively roaming the thrift store, wandering off the list at the big box store or after going to someone else's house and falling in love with some new gadget, all of that was playing into my compulsive buying and my buying addiction. Now I realize it was an addiction. The pain of withdrawal, the effort it took to part with all these things that were not helpful and not supportive to my life or lifestyle, that was such an awakening, such a tough place to get to, such a long and tough road to travel, that I do not want to have to do that again. So I am more particular on what comes into my home. It reminds me of when I finally quit smoking. It was hard, it was tough, I was determined to be more healthy. I was worth it. So I did the work, I got myself off that addiction. . I can now see an ad, or someone puffing away, and know that I never ever want to do that again and one of the reasons why is because it was so tough to get away from and create a lifestyle that did not include that addiction. Whew. So going back to all the clutter, the organized hoard, that poverty mentality that told me if I don't have more stuff, enough stuff, or nice stuff like hers, that I am poor and I do not want to feel that way. I have been poor and maybe that's why the buying came from, because like you say, it's so easy these days to fill your house pretty quickly. Yard sales, online stores will deliver next day, and all the dollar stores are offering so many things as such low prices. But after letting go of so much stuff, I know now that the stuff did not define me and did not define my financial situation, and I am not poor if I don't have much stuff. Now my home is mine, it serves me in my daily life, it is what I need in this season, and if anything changes, then I can go get more stuff if I want to. But I can intentionally choose now, it's not a compulsion. Minimalism is truly intentional

[@katrinabellingham4405]

I'm in my 4th year of minimalism. I have so much more to get rid of. I've decluttered slowly as my guilt was getting in the way. I am gradually getting more ruthless.

[@joycemitchell2092]

Thank you for this! Great points were made for minimalism/simple living ❤️

[@kristinolan7240]

Excellent video explaining minimalism ❤

[@CherylAnderson0]

Great video. I just dropped a load of boxes full to the thrift store. It’s a slower process for me but I’m still working on this. On a different note the white chocolate strawberry Bundt cake was amazing!

[@sherylpope1719]

700 videos! I think I may have watched them all. - Justin Case is my favourite 🙂 Thanks for the wonderful work your bring to the world Dawn and family and for inspiring me to simplify my life.

[@AmythefirstA]

I've recently gone to a deeper level with my decluttering and my husband has mentioned several times how much nicer the house is now! ❤

[@clawless16]

Saw your new podcast youtube channel! So exciting :)

[@adamrice1087]

You are changing my life with your tips and advice. Thank you so much.

[@KN510]

I love how you showed your rooms, it helps to compare to my rooms and see what clutter I have. Basically what is achievable for decluttering/decorating and not feel like we just moved in (minus the boxes). [Edit: the gift giving part, I like to suggest crafts we can use, keep on display for a bit and remove; my son is also at an age where he doesn't need toys as much, because the fun fades quickly. I'm at a point where I have sections to go through in my basement and I want to remove everything that isn't a daily need out of the living area (box it up and see if I still need it by donation time)].

[@kiffanibond165]

How great that Dawn has a marketing degree and knows of what she speaks!!

[@PresbyKid]

You are a delight to watch and you and Tom have changed my life. Thank you.

[@hollyb5432]

I've decluttered my house and it's fun to get a refresher on the basics. I'd love new "take minimalism farther" videos in the TYHB course. I've watched the few existing take it farther videos in the course several times for inspiration, but new videos would help me keep the momentum going.

[@Anupamakiran]

Well summarised Dawn , love your videos🙏🙏🙏thank you

[@brendasparks6234]

Great video. Love your meaning

[@yolandaedwards6389]

Ohhh andfor thedou le win i have my hoarding mom on board with decluttering too!!

[@maxineserrano9276]

Love your videos and when I see the videos of your kids so tiny! Awwhhh🥰. We minimized our home then sold it and are in the process of moving into a motor home class A and trying to keep it simple. You videos are great reminders. Thank you 🙏🏽✨

[@JaneH3675]

I'm 60 years old and started the decluttering process in January. Dawn and Dana K White has been so helpful to me.

[@Jellybellycat]

I LOVE your work and your guidance. Your smile, your personality, your advice all uplift my day. The only thing I would request is possibly edit out the laughter. I have also been watching the TYHB course that I purchased and there is so much laughter that it distracts from the content. I am hoping it is helpful feedback to read this. I lose my focus when there’s giggling and laughter. Thank you for considering.

[@AZHITW]

Recently I tossed my wire whisk into my donation box, bro-in-law whisked the box away to the hospice thrift store. Couple of days later I made cornbread, realized why I had a wire whisk, used a spoon instead, it was a lot harder getting the ingredients together. Had to go to credit union last week, thought about the battered woman's thrift store near the CU, ran in and got a whisk for 50 cents! Sometimes you make a mistake decluttering, but it is a mistake easily resolved. :)

[@jennylhenry78]

We did this with our masher. It was a newer plastic one with holes. My husband found he wanted to use it (more than I did) once it was gone. He went to the consignment store and found one of those old wire ones with a wood handle it's way better!

[@AZHITW]

@@jennylhenry78 Me too! I have a wood handled metal potato masher, I've had it since 1973, I thought I needed to replace it because the wood handle was all wobbly. Bought one with the molded plastic holes, hated it! Got some construction glue and glued the handle on my old faithful 1973 model and I'm still using it. The new plastic one went into a donation box.

[@jennylhenry78]

@@AZHITW the handle on the one my husband got someone must have painted white, but it's all chipping. We are going to sand it and stain the handle. 👍🏻

[@charmingintrovert3240]

​@@jennylhenry78 Or you might just sand the chipped white paint off and skip the staining part. I would just simply condition it with coconut oil or some other wood moisturizer and call it good.

[@jennylhenry78]

@@charmingintrovert3240 that's true, I do have some food grade oil for our wood cutting board. 👍🏻

[@scoutmockingbird3833]

Clear and concise. Thankyou :)

[@vickibarana7635]

While I don't think I would ever be able to go minimal, I really do like a lot of the tools / ideas that you present about it. Nobody said that the suggestions you provide or other minimalists provide are just for people going minimal. I know that's why I like to watch your videos and learn more about minimalism - it can relate to everything.

[@lorim1234]

THANK YOU Dawn, for properly enunciating the word ‘important’😆

[@gabyhofmann4679]

By the time I reduced the kitchen to what I need. A process of some years! I was surprised today how quickly after guests and a busy weekend I had the kitchen under control! I guess thats because of knowing where to put the things and having not too many over all…! Thank you for always teaching, helping and motivating!

[@NatalieJeffcoat-h4x]

I just want to thank you I’m so thankful God let me find you ! My kids are grown and moved out but I’m drowning in all the stuff they left behind and all of my stuff and my husbands I want to be a minimalist! You are so amazing I’m so stressed out I’ve been so sick!! I don’t even know where to start!! I hate that your so far away from me because i would definitely be inviting you over for your help lol !! Love all your videos my favorite channel!! So now it’s just my husband and I and I’m wanting all this junk out of here

[@glamourgirl1962]

The easier to entertain is the benefit I want. I’ve been moving about the house from room to room declutter for a few weeks now and have made great progress. I’m starting to feel more refreshed the more I purge my small home. I thought I parted with 75% of my jewelry last week ( which was time consuming ) and just found another box full of bracelets. 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

[@sherryjones377]

Dawn, you look so pretty today. Thank you for sharing and caring.

[@ashleypate1349]

Omg!! I decluttered a ton (or I thought!!!). We just downsized and I’m so overwhelmed!! The house is TRASHED AND COVERED!! I need to carefully walk around items on the floor that were just left out from my sons 3rd birthday. Please do a video on how to declutter when unpacking!! I get the idea but I still love listening to you saying it over and over and your motivation! I LOVE YOU DAWN!!

[@twohawk57]

Just have to say that I LOVE your hair this way!💖

[@gwenstanley7527]

That was so succinct and very persuasive! 😄 Your marketing background was put to good use! Thank you for all your encouragement! I wish you had been around in the 1970’s when I began accumulating all these things I’m trying to declutter now!!

[@mcdaniellynda]

Dawn your channel has helped myself and others so much! Thank you for your transparency and honesty. I would suggest you think about not putting music in the background because we are a community of distracted people! Lol ( your beautiful voice is enough) God Bless

[@pamelabrown4941]

When I started my mom didn’t understand it and questioned me all the time but the more I let go of my stuff she is starting to look at her things too. She is starting slow but she’s letting go of things which is huge for her.

[@kristym1091]

Love this video series, thank you!

[@mariannatodd7010]

New subscriber. Your work has helped me so much. Thank you.

[@makingahomemaker]

I love that this concisely sums up the benefits of minimalism, busts myths, but also gives realistic expectations all in under 10 minutes!! I can't wait for the rest of the series! Your videos are so encouraging, Dawn! Did you change something production-wise in this one? I was trying to tell if you got better lighting or were filming off site with a green screen 😆

[@Grateful4plants]

I would love to know the list of things you developed over time that you can tell friends and family when it’s time for presents. The experiences and things we may not have thought of. That’s a great idea.