Is this the end of minimalism?
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- Some might see minimalism as a trend, a hip thing to try out and to call yourself. And, if you look at Google trends...you may find that searches for minimalism are slowing down. Is minimalism on its way out? And if so, why is that? I'll share two reasons why I think it's trending down and what we should do about it!
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I hope you have a great day!!! - Dawn
Love you too 😘💓
You are Awesome!!!
Off topic here but I love your hair styled this way! Take care and God bless from Ontario Canada 🍂🍁🍂
Awesome video. Have a blessed week.
Thank you for caring so much and wanting the best for us.
As a Real Estate Agent, I meet people every day that can't imagine downsizing to a smaller home because of the volume of stuff they have accumulated in their house. They hate all the stuff, but are immobilized. It's too big a job, and so they stay in that house that is no longer suitable, and tolerate living there. Some of my clients will spend a year just to get ready for market. It makes ME come home and clean and purge!
A storage company has build near me [and all ready added on more], and every time I see it the same thought pops in my head- people you dont need more storage, you need to get red of the stuff you dont use. renting a storage room is like renting another house to hold your overflow!! I understand some times people dont have the luxury of a fast time line to do a big declutter. But make a point to get the stuff out of the rental within 2 months. take you life back and your money too!
@@judyebell7548 I had a friend who was driving around a pastor visiting from Africa. He saw a storage center place and asked what kind of housing that was because he thought it would be helpful for the people in his village. Imagine that friend's horror when she had to explain that storage units were used to store the EXTRA stuff people had in their homes in America. I think of that every time I drive by a storage unit place.
@@kpercy9952 wow. I often think we’re outgrowing our little home. Not because of the amount of stuff, but our rooms are tiny for the number of children we’d love to have. 😂 but then I remember how many families in other countries share one room, hut, etc. for everyone AND all of their things. It definitely shifts my perspective.
@@kpercy9952 what an incredible story 😔
@@kpercy9952 😮
I think it's the difference between Trendy Minimalism (Insta-worthy photos) vs Practical Minimalism, which doesn't always mean Insta-worthy but it DOES mean a rewarding, fulfilling life! 😊 Trends change and the people who choose to follow them will wander off, and that's ok. Personally I identify as a Practical Minimalist, whose home is a functional and joyful place! 🏡
Agree...minimalism as a design style isn't the same as it as a lifestyle.
I think the “official” term for your brand of minimalism is Domestic Minimalism, meaning you’re a minimalist but still maintain a permanent home with the normal comforts.
I imagine that someone came up with the term because they got sick of the trolls who say you aren’t a minimalist if you own more than # items. 🤣
I love this comment so much!
agree!
Exactly...well said!!!!
This is the only community that understands how good it feels to see "empty". I started with my kitchen and only have a few necessary things in each cupboard and my MIL was like you have so much wasted space 🤨😑😐. I was like just because there's space doesn't mean something needs to fill it, sometimes it can just stay empty🤦♀️🤷♀️. The look on her face was as if I dead smacked her upside the head. Some people will never be reachable 🤣🤣🤣.
Lol, my mother-in-law wishes I was more like you. Can you ever really please your MIL?
@@idid138 Truuuuth🙌 I've heard of great MIL's but mine always likes to have a last word snark comment about everything🤦♀️ oh well it is what is. I've found that if I just ignore her and move on, it annoys her even more but I'm more at peace so that's a win win I guess🤣.
Hi Dawn, I don’t claim to be a minimalist, but you have definitely CHANGED MY MINDSET in a profound way. I THINK differently, I SHOP differently and I DECLUTTER differently because of your videos. Thank you for all you do. God bless. ❤️
Same!!
I wanted to say "Thank You" for your videos. I spent 11 months decluttering my apartment. I am battling MS, I'm in a wheelchair, and live alone. God used Your videos to help me to not only to declutter but to pack my whole apartment up to move. I did it all by myself and your videos played a key role! One thing I still apply is the 5 minutes at a time. It makes it not so overwhelming! Thank you and God bless you! 😊
Love this ❤️
Laura W. Your comment is very touching.Please watch videos on MS/carnivore. There are many.
Amazing
I have MS also. Move pretty well but the fatigue is overwhelming..I don't have a lot of energy time to do much. But little by little, I am getting it done!
Congratulations Laura! 😊
I discovered the joy of minimalism before I knew what it was. In 2005 my husband and I lived through Hurricane Katrina. Our home and neighborhood was under 35 feet of water and we lost everything; the home and all its contents. We are alive because we left the coast. As we settled into other homes later, it was a joy to open to an empty closet and have only one or two changes of clothes or to have only the number of comfy chairs we needed. I have tried to maintain the low quantity of items because I like how easy it is to clean and keeping up with just items I like. An empty house feels wonderful. When I get carried away with buying, and yes it does sometimes happen, I usually return everything the next day because once home I get that cluttery feeling and don't like it. Thank you for all you do and teach.
, I totally understand, hurricane
Alicia , Harvey and several more. It is a relief to not have so much stuff 😃
Linda Montoya, you are so brave!!!
When my daughter was moving After graduation from college, her car and everything she owned was stolen, including her ID and check book, credit cards everything.
I return items the next day too!
I’m so sorry you lost it all. But, what a very positive thing to take from it! I’m in Tupelo, MS. Katrina is the only hurricane (it was a category ONE when it hit us-only one in history here) to hit Tupelo. We used our ham radios to help get people in touch with friends and family in Louisianna. I’m trying to get there… going through papers this morning and burning things I don’t need.
Super great message!
Commercialism WANTS minimalism to be dead.
I've trained myself to zone out during commercials. I'm so good at avoiding shopping that we are regularly living without something we kinda need. Like pajamas.
Hi Dawn! I've been following you and your advise for about 2 years now. I love the way you explain and put things into perspective,. I've declutter about 75% of our things, but I had this one bowl (not cheap), that I purchased when I was with my ex to make bread. I made bread once and realized I'm not a bread maker! My ex and I broke up, I took the bowl with me because it was a nice bowl. I moved 2 times before meeting my husband and we moved 3 times since. And yes that bowl came with me every time. Last weekend a friend of mine who is a bread maker posted on social media that she was looking for the exact bowl I had. I happily messaged her and said please come take this bowl off my hands. I'm tired of the guilt of having it and taking up valuable cupboard space. She was ecstatic to own it and I'm thrilled that someone who will truly enjoy it will be using it. And bonus she made me bread and dropped it off as thanks. So thank you for helping me along this decuttering journey!
Dawn, because of you, I’ve been able to let go of a lot of clutter and emotional baggage that was attached to those things. You’re a blessing! Thanks for the encouragement and motivation.
Minimalism has totally brought me happiness and most of all peace, even if it went out of style I would still live like this because "getting rid of" has brought value to my life!🙌
"even if it went out of style" ... exactly! Fads and trends come and go but I believe many of us are not here for the trend but for the reality. There are such real benefits, tangible and intangible, to both decluttering and minimalism. The effort and the results are both so worthwhile... God bless Dawn and Dana!
@@emmelia-6068 Hello! Coming from, and surviving an extremely abusive relationship has taught me that freedom in every aspect of life is more important than what money can buy. At the same time being smart with your money can give you the freedom you need in any situation. Minimalism has allowed me to payoff debt, buy a house, and ultimately stop living paycheck to paycheck. There is no other way my family and I could of accomplished this if we kept shopping as a hobby and for fun.😉
Hi Vida, I would say - do not worry, lol; minimalism will never go out of style - it becomes "classic":-).
First of all, we all should asap(!) stop being scared of going out of style.
Some things definitely are out of style - those are all that damage/harm us, nature, environment.
But "(verbally) punish" somebody because they don't have the last trend sofa in their house, or they don't wear the most fashionable outfit..??? What the hell is this? I am a designer and an artist, but this approach should really become hard-core obsolete.
People throw out perfectly useful things just because they saw something currently fancier (that become obsolete very soon either). This is a literally sick, awkward, harmful approach.
Minimalism, like every trend, is developing.
It will probably sensibly merge with other philosophically close trends like essentialism, environmentalism, etc. I also anticipate it becomes more "mainstream-able" and less extremist because that's really hard to achieve (as Dawn talked about), especially for the older generations.
They have the most physical items and the most belief in the value of those things.
Younger generations more believe in experiences and don't honor the physical stuff that much, perhaps with the technology exception. And that's promising because...
Three or three thousand or even more minimalists will not help heal this planet.
But if we all understand that we really DO NOT NEED TO OWN EVERYTHING that is advertised, we have a good chance to heal this planet and become happier and healthier. What else truly matters?
Some classic once said: "Advertisement is a perfumed corpse." Think about that whenever you are tempted to purchase some other stuff.
Agree. Thanks to Dawn 👍
@@anjuwadhwani8100 Yes, totally!👍 Have a beautiful day!😊
Minimalism is the “road less traveled “, but it is more rewarding than one can realize. Thank you Dawn for your uplifting content!
I love minimalism , it's not ever going to die at my house.
It has made life so much easier. Every area of my life is easier because of minimalism.
As a Christian I think it's God's plan to not let stuff rule our lives.
Thanks Dawn !
Absolutely 💯!!
Minimalism to me is being able to live in the moment and enjoying the moment. (Because stuff isn't occupying our time!)
I've been on this journey for about 2 years and it's definitely difficult.. I have avoided our basement.. until it flooded last month and we got rid of 90% of our things. I was actually relieved 😌
I play the “what if” game but instead of “what if I need it someday” I ask:
What if I didn’t have it, what would I do? Usually I have something else which will do or I borrow one. Makes the decision a lot easier. This weekend my family came to visit and brought a lovely selection of cheeses. Normally I would have had a cheese board and cheese knife but I got rid of them, the board was never the right size, either too small or too large. I never had enough cheese knives. I love cheeses but never buy it for myself as can’t justify the expense. So my family like to buy it as a treat for us, as in once every 2 years. This weekend We used butter knives and a wooden chopping board and no one really cared. We just enjoyed the cheese and spending time together. So my what I’d I need a cheese board was answered with I will improvise x
This is an excellent question. Just as Dawn said, we can think of other things to use instead of the specialized items.
I love that! I will reframe my “what if?” question that way to make it easier. Thankyou!
This comment is life changing 🤯
When I saw your channel last year, I didn't know that minimalism was a trend. I thought it was my answer to prayer!!! I have 7 grown kids and had just become a widow a few months before. I have always struggled with "too much inventory " and I realized how much precious time and memories too much stuff had robbed our family of. I don't think of it as a trend, as much as it is "life skills 101"!! I so appreciate you Dawn, your sweet family, Dana and Cass for all of your help this past year. I have a long way to go, but hope in knowing a real plan to get there! My kids are even noticing the progress and I always tell them you guys are why:) I thank The Lord for letting me find you guys.
A lot of people in other countries don't even think that what we consider minimalism is minimalism... they are like... that's just being normal. But in America, we need to learn this stuff. Because it's not normal for our way of life.
I am so sorry you lost your husband! How did you deal with memories and sentimentality?
@@debiethredge3020 Thank you very much for your condolences. I really appreciate it. I have been trying to follow all of the tips that I can from Dawn, Dana, and Cass for a little over a year now. It has been so helpful. I have a long way to go, but it is so much easier having their guidelines to follow. Their videos have been very encouraging too, full of grace for our mistakes...:) I have not fully set up all of my memory boxes yet, but I do have a big pile to put in when I do. (Working on it )That has helped me to kind of zone things together so I can go through them again later when it is a better time. I have been able to get rid of alot of things already though while still preserving some of the happy memories . Thank you again for your condolences. God Bless You and Yours!!!:)
I have 6 children(8 ppl in my home). My minimalism journey is never ending. I do get discouraged, but I won't give up
I have 6 as well and agree with EVERYTHING you said!!
Same here! We have 9 kids and they are always growing and changing but at least when I simply I can stay more organized.
Yes! Baby 6 will be here any day now and it is a struggle to keep the clutter at bay.
I’m not really shooting for minimalism. I’m shooting for peace and acceptance.
That’s a good way of putting it, thanks!
Me too. But every time I get rid of something.... I instantly want to get rid of something else! Plus I have not regretted getting rid of anything yet. But if I do need something later I’ll either borrow it or buy it .... problem solved 😁👏🏻
I'm an empty nester and in the process of decluttering my entire house, a room at a time. Thank you for your videos, you are a true inspiration to me.
I think your point about removing the marketing temptations from your life is huge. I have also stopped social media, switched to grocery pick-up, unsubscribed to marketing emails, and even purchase streaming subscriptions that allow commercial opt outs. It has helped a lot. Your channel was the big game changer in my decluttering process. I’ve back-slid a few times but then revisiting some of your videos gets me back on the right track. You’re so right that it’s hard to declutter, but the payoff is well worth it!
I don't know if I will ever have my home as minimalist as others but I do revisit trouble areas in my home on a regular basis. I keep trying to make my home a peaceful place and will continue to work at it.
The good thing about me is I don’t follow trends. I’m still trudging toward minimalism with no plans of changing my course. Thank you Dawn for caring and please keep cheering us on.
I’ll never forget sitting with my aunt as she was dying with stomach cancer. We were watching TV together, and a credit card commercial came on. It touted the exciting prospect of winning a prize by just “doing what you already do.” (Spending)
My aunt looked at me without a word and shook her head.
Your voice isn't tiny for those who choose to listen to it. It's changed my life. Thank you ❤️
I’ve peeled the onion one layer at a time. The first purge, and then realizing more can go. Three plus years later and I’m finally reaching the core.
It continues to be a process. I’m pleased with how I’ve done even though my husband does not agree with my choices. My thoughts are I don’t want to leave a huge mess for my children when I’m gone.
I wish more parents thought that way...
@@anitah.7906 I had to empty my mother apartment and my sister’s. I shared with my siblings anything they wanted. It was a really thankless job. I knew then I’d never do that to my children.
I'm 54, raising young grandchildren and starting to have some health problems.....I'm glad I started decluttering awhile ago, because it is a long, grueling process for me, and I definitely don't want to pass that job to my kids, and turn it into their own emotional nightmare! I'm feeling the pressure more every day, I need to get it done. I already feel less stress and more peace, with about 20% gone. Its getting easier to pick up the house and clean, and I don't feel as much guilt for not getting stuff done, because I AM getting it done. 🥰
I’m 70 going on 71in December this year, and I’m just starting to do that for my children! I don’t want them to go thru the
painful “what am I supposed to do with all this stuff mom left us” I myself had to do that with my own mother when she passed away, and believe me! It was so painful and daunting!! Of course they will have to get rid of my stuff, but not as much as I have today! 🥺
when my mom passed , and my Dad decided he wanted to go to assisted living apartment my siblings and I had to sell the house, my parents were married 70 years, it was heartbreaking throwing things away, deciding what we should keep or give away, 25 or more photo albums etc, the very next week, I thought if my daughter one day, even tho I was always minimal, there was still many things I could get rid of now, and so I began, it kept my mind of if my Mothers passing too. I could say even tho I never had a lot of things, I decluttered at least 60%
My daughter and son in law laugh at my husband and I, they say they will be able to god forbid one day do our house in a weekend… and I say good then I did a great job, and making your life easy one day 😀
"minimalism" and focusing on paying off debt (so can't spend a penny more than necessary right now) has really retrained my brain to what's truely important and needed - what truely provides value to my family and me.
Your comment about only having the amount of stuff you can managed has changed my life
Thank you, Dawn, so much! You are so inspiring! I struggle to declutter because I have physical limitations plus don't want to get rid of things. I paid for the class at the beginning of the year and have been watching the videos so I've learned a lot, but just needed physical help. So I this summer I asked my grandson and his girlfriend if they would come help us declutter. It has been awesome. They have helped us begin the long process. With their help we have thrown away and donated so many things. One day she and I went through my closet and threw away one garbage bag and donated 11 bags of clothes. She then rearranged what was left and I almost get giddy looking in my closet now! I could never have done that without both of them encouraging and pushing me. They are both at college now but I am looking forward to them being home for the holidays so we can do more decluttering! It really does help to have someone else helping you. 😍
For me, minimalism has become a lifestyle, regardless of trends. If I was single I would own so little!
In my case, closing the door HARD on new stuff made the biggest difference. I have to hold a hard "no" with friends & family. Thankfully extended family has FINALLY come around and we no longer get stuff from them.
As for marketing, I see almost no marketing of any kind now. We don't have tv or streaming services, so no commercials. I don't do social media (instagram, twitter, etc). I only watch specific videos on TH-cam, usually with next to no ads! I also don't shop unless I need something (groceries) so I don't see it in stores either. I think that has helped tremendously!
Yes to all of this! Same here. Multi-faceted approach.
I also have never owned a TV, so that part is easy for me. I have seen far less commercials than the average first world person. But shopping at grocery stores is when I am a "victim" to marketing.
Yes! We haven't turned on the tv in so many years...I want to let go of it so bad, but my husband is a "must keep it just in case" type.
If you have a pc, you don't need tv. If there's a movie or show we want to see, we watch it on the internet.
I don't do social media either. My subscribed channels on youtube is about it for me, & I'm much happier that way.
It is definitely a lifestyle, never a trend, a label that has been forced upon it.
I'm still striving to LIVE MINIMALY. Thank you! Keep the video's coming. God bless you and your family.
Dawn, your tender heart comes through every video. Thanks for sharing so much of yourself and caring for others. You’re making a difference!
Very well said! My husband and I were talking the other night about how many home issues could be helped by just having less material possessions. Would there be less consumer debt? Would there be less chaos and frustration? Would we go outside more? Would we be able to spend more time with our family? We are moving toward minimalism and are so excited to see how our future is changed by it.
I'm with you on that! Best of luck to you and your family
Dawn, we are closing on our home of 37 years next week and your videos have helped me so much over the past few years as we headed down this process of downsizing. I alway hated clutter but your practical advice helped me through all the extras I really didn’t need or miss. Thank you!
We move onto our boat for the summer and there is NO room for anything extra. We love all the free time and peace it brings us. Some work at home once the weather turns and we'll be just as free and peaceful at home. Thanks for all you do to keep encouraging us to work towards those gifts. We love you too!
Dawn, as a minimalism influencer, I value your videos for the encouragement they bring to those of us doing the work every day to reduce what we have. It wouldnt matter to me personally if "minimalism" fell out of favor with the masses because I have realized the benefits of this way of living. It's become a part of who I am.
I'm not trying to be a minimalist but I do want to get rid of the things I don't use or need. I'm taking a huge load to GW. I even challenged my husband to get rid of 5 tee shirts and he surprised me by getting rid of a lot more and a bunch of other clothes.
Umm what you are describing IS minimalism. It looks different for everyone but the basic premise is what you said.
Maybe “simplifying” is the better term to use? :)
@@lacsuttle That is an excellent way of expressing what I am trying to do.
Thank you for this! Please don’t stop putting out minimalism content! It has made such a huge in my life!
HAHA. We are moving 3,000 miles and have downsized to ONE pod after 45 years of living in Alaska. There really is very little we "need" and I've learned some valuable lessons. I'm also looking forward to a NEW style and decorating! Our 30 year old furniture was really in good shape and we sold it ALL. Now, our kids are grown, I'm looking forward to "lighter" furniture because we take good care of things. Really... taking care of things is something we should consider too in our minimalism lifestyle.
ha-ha @ MS! I can relate. However, I applaud KCallAK! Both you & your hubby are in agreement and that is love.
Besides, it's all a matter of motivation, which is a heart issue.
My husband and I have different perspectives on this matter of minimalizing. I want our material goods to be kept well (isn't that good stewardship?) but he accumulates goods and keeps whatever anyone offers for "free" so that there's literally heaps he has to go through to find anything. Then he becomes frazzeled, even angry. I think since we cannot judge the heart of man to be wary of the fact that even behind some "kindnesses" and "caring acts" that come from of good intentions can lurk bad thinking-- which, in my opinion, does not look out for "the best interest" of the other. Maybe one day my hubby and I will become like-minded in this area and become more loving toward each other.
You might regret getting rid of that good 30 year old furniture. No matter how good you are to the new stuff it's not made to last.
@@tracybzowy2486 True! But cost of shipping that far is pretty expensive.
I need minimalism in life. I started following you in the spring of 2021. I was sitting on my couch scrolling through facebook and thinking to myself how do people have fun, don't they need to clean there house or get ready for the upcoming week. That same day I came across your video on your start of minimalism and I was having the same feelings. The next day I started to get rid of stuff and I look around and think to myself how much easier it is. Owning a large dairy farm in MN takes up a lot of my time and I need a simple house so it can be maintained well.
Every purchase I made in the past that has been decluttered has made me so aware of every single thing I purchase now… I found it easy to declutter, the more I donated the easier it became, but one thing for sure when I buy something now it is so very intentional…. It really teaches us to buy only what we NEED, and LOVE
I feel so much relief when I get rid of things. I am trying to find peace with the stuff that my husband doesn’t want to part with or go thru..it’s a struggle.
I think a lot of us can relate to this. My husband is someone who hangs onto a lot of things “just in case”, or for very rare, niche purposes. He has a designated spot in our closet and a drawer in a storage cabinet to keep those things. The “rule” in our house, for everyone, is if there’s not a logical place for something where it can fit comfortably, we don’t get it. We’ve had some tiffs about it, but he’s to a place where he understands that at least in our main living areas, it’s just so much nicer to have things simple and clutter free.
Oh wow, I can absolutely relate to the husband holding onto things issue. My husband is the same and hasn't fit into a lot of his clothes in years, yet he holds onto them "just in case." And we share a closet. I've tried to look at where this issue stems from and his family is the same. His Dad used to buy them cheap stuff that would break and my husband has done well financially, so he enjoy spending money on the "finer things in life" and makes impulse purchases. Meanwhile, I'm incredibly frugal. As I've tried to understand where his behavior comes from, it has helped me to accept him, but it for sure isn't always easy.
I get discouraged about being minimalist because the more space I open by getting rid of my things, the more he fills those spaces with his stuff. The garage, in particular, is always a cluttered mess; and there is nothing I can do about it.
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Iris ....one tip might help you with your shared closet bursting at the seams with hubby's non-fitting clothing.....anything that doesn't fit goes in a box. He can keep the box of too small or off-season clothing in the basement, storage room, etc....just not in the closet! One step closer to out the door.😀
I’ve been embracing many of the concepts you teach for over a year now. While being mid 40’s, remarried, combining households, selling households, full scale remodeling a house, selling off a recreational property and sending my oldest child off to college. There are days that I just want to cry because there was just so much stuff to manage, to decide what to keep what to get rid of. I still have quite a way to go and finding the balance that works for my family. Trying to be organized while moving into a house that is completely tore apart has been such a challenge. Slowly places are coming together(master closet) so that there will actually be a home for the things I have decided to keep. Thankfully my husband is on board and we have had to compromise on a lot but we are getting there! Keep up the good work Dawn! You help keep me motivated and inspired. Thank you!
Pheeeew❣ (relieve!) for a moment I thought you were going to leave us... Oh please I need you on my journey dear! Your tears made my eyes wet too... Thank you for your time and effort here. You are helping me making my house a home 🙌❣
Love you❣🙏🏻
I'm so happy I stumbled upon your channel. Coming from a family of hoarders- I feel so scared of becoming one myself. And I can easily buy things I do not need. Your channel, and your gentle approach encourages me to keep going. As a newlywed, I know that if we build healthy life habits now- they can continue thru our whole lives. Thank you!
You are on the right track. My step mother in law was a hoarder. They couldn't even sleep in their bedroom. They only had a narrow path to their bathroom and slept in another bedroom that was getting hoarded too. Food cans that were stored in a bedroom closet oozed black stuff when we had to clean up after she went in to assited living for dementia. Best to get started decluttering now...be patient with doing it though.
You are at the ideal time in your life to try to live minimally. When we get married and start to have children seems to be that point in our lives when we’re convinced we need to acquire stuff. We want to have a pretty house, we want to entertain in our home, we want our children to have the best we can give them, etc. Looking back, it really wasn’t about stuff. Dawn has the absolute right perspective, and her children are really lucky they’re growing up learning that you live best when you’re not tied down to stuff.
Dawn, I appreciate you and everyone else who encourages people to find the freedom and peace that minimalism brings to our lives. Having a community online to support our journey and to inspire living with less makes minimalism easier. I’ve seen the amazing changes it’s had on my life, family, and home, not to mention our planet! Thank you for the work you do!
Your garage declutter video a little while ago was perfect timing for me. The day before, I told my husband to just spend 15 minutes in the garage to see what we could get rid of. Just in 15 minutes, we had gotten a great head start. That evening, I discovered a new business in my area that comes and gets rid of people's junk. I sent them a message and said they could be at our house in just a few minutes. I opened the garage door, showed him everything we wanted to get rid of, as well as some paint cans in the basement, and within 30 minutes, our garage was cleared of stuff I have been wanting to get rid of for the last five years! The best part is that it only cost $70 for the guy to load up the stuff and take it away. It was worth every penny!! Keep those motivating videos coming! Little by little, room by room, I am getting minimalized and it feels so freeing!
I just wanted colour back - I want to display my books - I love looking at my old postcards. Don’t get me wrong, I am decluttering but keeping things that bring me happiness and finding a place to display them is what I’m going for now. (I also hate shopping, those there is that.)
You help me not to give up - I actually love decluttering and would like to spend full days on it but feel sabotaged by constant interruptions of “life!” Health issues coming up, people for which you are responsible needing you, calendars filling up with appointments - on and on!!!! Then I lose my momentum and have to figure out where I left off when I try to get back to it!!!
"5 minutes counts! 15 minutes is something." -Dawn
Just pick one drawer or shelf at a time and put in quarantine box..I had plastic boxes kept in basement with items to be sold when yearly neighborhood sale was. Unsold items were donated. Was what worked for me.
JC, I get you. I am older and can only do a little at a time, and then need someone to load boxes in the car. So I have been doing this for 2 years, but I live alone, so it only matters to me, but it is hard to get started again. Good luck to you!!
I went through a few more tubs. Still not done. There is a box of “idk items” that I just didn’t have the energy to think about. I had to walk away. Every time I spend an hour or two on the tubs is progress.
Dawn, Thank you so much for your encouragement at the 9:56 mark. Just LAST WEEK, I asked someone who has been letting go of boxes from moving for EIGHT YEARS how to keep going when you get burnt out. They basically said you have a lot on your plate, so it's okay to quit. I was so discouraged. I went to them looking for encouragement in how to stay motivated. They aren't in a giving place mentally, so I've come away feeling for them. But, THIS was the message I was looking for. Once we're at a good place the house WILL be easier to manage and I deserve it!! I want to have more time to invest, interact and serve my family. I don't want to stress over material items. My family is worth it!!~
So so good!
Finding your channel 4 or 5 years ago was a God Send…..it started my decluttering journey and I have never looked back….just yesterday I took another car full of donations to Goodwill…..(I never donate junk or trashy items, those go in the trash)…..now, I really think over every purchase…..marketing no longer temps me….thank you and God bless your message…..
Minimalism is so worth it! My kids are grown , but I really wish I would have did this when they were younger! It’s so much easier to clean and way less stressful!
We downsized when we retired but still have way too much stuff.
I am determined to get through our retirement house as I don’t want my Son to have to deal with it.
My focus is to donate any items we no longer use.
The biggest factor is to NOT continue buying any more stuff!!!
I started about 9 months ago and have barely scratched the surface. I am in it for the long hall, even if it takes me years more.
I have sold, tossed, and donated huge car loads of stuff but honestly the way some rooms look (not to mention the garage 😳), I am barely under the skin of this onion.
There are hard days where I wander the house opening and closing cupboards and closets and backing away in horror, and there are good days when I take 14 bags of stuff to donate and five huge bags of trash to recycling.
My young kids LOVE it and really get involved, but unfortunately my husband does not, and frequently takes things out again. It’s a struggle but I am never going back!
It was easier to go minimalism during Covid. Things were closed and we were internally focused. It makes sense that with reopening we’d be more inclined to spend more now.
I think you are so right. Sometimes going through a crisis brings clarity. It is sad to see the creep of our materialistic ways now that things are feeling a little more normal.
Agreed. But for me, I will continue to declutter every month so I have a clean space forever.
I initially thought that too but then after reading some articles on how much everyone was still spending online during the pandemic, and how Bezos made more than ever, it didn't add up. Not to mention the fact that so many of us were a captive audience for all the marketing online etc. I suspect there's something else at play that has shifted the goal of minimalism for people.
I feel like the term Minimalist/Minimalism has a negative connotation for so many people. It implies that you must get rid of everything and not have anything you can enjoy. It says that the packed mantle that redecorated every season is too much because you should only have 3 items displayed. I like to look at my life as more Simple Living. I can have things I enjoy but I don't have a house full of things that I am constantly reorganizing. It allows me to enjoy life without feeling like I am denying myself some of life's simple pleasures.
We’ll said. Thank you. 😊
I'm the same way. I still have lots of work to do on my house but I'm considering myself a new term I coined, "practicalist". If it's practical it stays, if it serves me no purpose it goes. I have a more kitchen tools than most "minimalists" but I make lots of food from scratch, so it's practical for me. However, I'm no fashionista, so I can fit all of my clothes winter and summer into my dresser. I'm maximal in some departments and minimal in others, but not overwhelming in either if that makes sense lol.
6:18 yes! That is also hard work; blocking all those areas where we may struggle (dollar tree, even just pursuing the isles while getting groceries, etc).
This past weekend, changing the sheets in the master bedroom my hubby became frustrated with the number of pillowcases we have and how hard it was to find the one white king set that went with the sheets. It sparked a spontaneous purge and organize session. We now have just the cases we need and two bags of pillow cases and shams to donate. Whew! And the shelf is organized (and labeled) so we know where to put things going forward. One small step, but it feels so good.
Have you seen the organization tip where you fold the sheets and store them inside the pillow case? Makes the cabinet look neat and keeps everything together 😉😉
@@mrsducky3428 OOOH! THANK YOU!!!
You are SO RIGHT! I'm working my way down to "less" and every step I make feels so good.
I have learned that Stuff = Stress. I will never go back! Living simply is so peaceful!!! I wish everyone understood that. Great video, Dawn!
sheesh.. Im JUST starting to get into that bottom layer of Decluttering and stepping into the start of Minimalism.. not ending for me
So with you there, Susan. No way I am going back.
Agree!❣
Me, neither! Only on my 4th or 5th load to the reuse shop and am going to keep going!!!!! Thank you, Dawn, for all your encouragement! And for being your genuine self, no wonder you’re almost up to half a million subscribers!!!! ~Jane~
Me too! I've been "peeling the onion" for year and years, but I think I finally, finally can get to the end of this! Every time I think I've decluttered i still have WAY too much stuff. But things are really changing now!
@@FaerieJess373 Me too .It feels so good !!
We just started this journey in July and yes, this in-between part is hard! I'm trying to clean out my crawl space but keep coming across things I didn't want to deal with and had stashed away in there. So now I'm dealing with them one by one. And while it isn't enjoyable, I so am looking forward to the light at the end of the tunnel! So thank you for the encouragement. Minimalism certainly isn't dead to me, its just coming to life!!
I can't thank you enough for all you videos and support!! I'v decluttered my home so much and we have no problems keeping it clean . I have emergency surgery and was hospitalized for 5 days. And my family could actually keep up the house and everything ram smoothly. And they admitted it was easy cause the house isn't cluttery!!
I'm working toward simplifying and minimizing by decluttering, but I'm not doing it to be trendy. I'm doing it to make life better now and to make things easier for my loved ones to deal with after I'm gone. Regardless of trends, I'll still be working toward my goals.
I hope there will always be people like you, Dawn, who are leading the way and helping others to get there. Thank you!
That's why im doing this journey too.
Agreed, it’s definitely a challenge. And maybe families/individuals go through waves. I struggle with calling ourselves minimalists especially with young kids. We strive for minimalism and it’s a lifestyle and some days or months are better than others.
I know for me personally, when I purge/de clutter and donate items we aren’t using… I feel the best. I feel a decrease in my stress. So I’ll always keep that up!
And my kids do better with less too!
Thanks for continuing to inform us of how to keep on this journey 💛
You are so very kind and sincere. No, I will never be the total minimalist. I do think twice about what I bring home from the market, shopping center, flea market, Dollar Tree etc. I ask myself: How often will it be used or displyed, where will it be stored, do we already have something similar? Proud of myself when I walk away from it , saving money, time and space. Your encouragement means a lot, so don't stop!
I have young kids and my minimalism goes in waves as well. I do like to call myself a minimalist still because even though I’m not perfect I still practice many minimalist “rules” and I feel better when we have less stuff
When my Kids make big mess, I Give them clean bag and say: clean up only those toys you want to keep. All others put in this bag(and they gladly do). I donate those in bag😀
It's not the end! It is just the beginning!💕 Thank you for the encouragement!
Your teachings have made me and my husband so happy. I gave about 2/3 of our contents away. My motto is, bring something in, take something out. You are so kind. I love your support.
Your voice may feel tiny, but the reality of simplicity, serenity, peace of mind and financial clarity and savings are huge. Thank you so much for what you do for us and share with us. You are not the only one who believes in what you do and why you do it. Hugs and blessings to you and yours ❤🙏🙂
I am in a semi holding pattern right now, I decluttered enough that I can sit down and feel happy and relaxed in my living room, as I'm sitting there binding my quilts I look around and feel so happy. Other rooms are so much improved but need more work to reach that same level. Having realized this past weekend I was not feeling the same amount of pressure, and never wanting to go back, I have blocked the 1st & 3rd Saturday for 90 minutes, setting alarm on my cellphone so I don't forget, to be sure I continue my journey. So worth it!
Great Idea!
Great job!
I have been getting rid of stuff for 3 years. I keep going back through it. My closets and drawers and rooms are getting open spaces. First time ever. I love it. Whole new mindset.
I take it a drawer, a closet, a shelf at a time but as I get rid of "stuff" I gain so much, quiet, calm and a certain peace of not being surrounded by stuff. I will continue...
Anything that is trendy is just that… a trend. Minimalism is like healthy eating; it is easy to be motivated at first but when the reality of how hard it is to maintain it as life style settles in, people jump off the bus. Going back to immediate gratification. But the long lasting effects are so worth the hard work.
I think it's transitioning. Sometimes the process overwhelming but like any tide - it ebbs and flows. I have been decluttering for 10 years - I don't declutter in the summer - I have waves of needing to get minimal. I have family members who have reduced things but have way to many things. I still have things that I dreamt I should still do that I am slowly eliminating. I think what is going on is that the Marie Kondo books and tv shows made a fad happen - decluttering and minimalism was everywhere but other life events and seasons continued to happen. Minimalism has not decreased as much as people may be taking a break bc they seek the perfection of it rather then the gradual process. I truly believe this is a lull. The season will hit again in January and build again. To me it's like the seasons - right now I am in the fall season and thinking of the holiday season ahead. I prep and put away for this season - Winter, Spring, Summer bring all new thinkings and traditional work. Minimalism and decluttering are seasons as well. I personally can't keep up with it all year round like I do from January to May and October and November. I declutter when I see things on my outdoor busy times. These last few weeks I only had 2 things to donate. but I don't buy anymore. It's the win win. the tide will come back. Decluttering by the layer works but it takes time.
Yeah, it feels a bit like saying "is spring cleaning dead? It's October, and I haven't seen anyone do any spring cleaning for months!".
At the same time, if was a fad, and people who follow fads with hook on to the next one they like. And still the experience of being a minimalist for a year or so may have taught them some valuable lessons for the rest of their lives, who knows.
I know I'm never going back to saving as much worthless stuff ever again, because I now know how it feels to live below my clutter threshold.
I agree. Once started you just keep decluttering. The less you buy, the less there's to declutter which is good for me. I started in 2008 and I still do find things to declutter.
Very good point. Minimalism has its seasons. It can be that I don't minimize in my house so much in the winter, but I shop for Christmas gifts with a minimalist's mindset. There can be ways to work on minimalism all year long.
Minimalism also doesn’t need as much active attention once you’re in maintenance mode, at which point the focus shifts to continuing to be intentional about purchases and having a system in place to routinely get rid of items that are no longer working for you.
I think also many people have over decluttered and ended up buying items again. I’ve done it in the past and now I am taking it slowly and really addressing the supply side.
I have donated so many clothes due to your blog. I lost a huge amount of weight and was still holding on to these clothes. It was a sin of how much i have spent. I love being a minimalist now. Thanks
Thank you, Dawn! I love you too. You provide inspiration that I always need. I am so thankful you are here and that I can watch and listen and get a pep-talk. Amazing! God bless you!
No! I feel so much better now!!
I certainly didn’t have nearly as much clutter as others but by donating so many items that were put away in cabinets and never seen, to people who will use and enjoy them makes me very happy! To me it’s like giving back to God what He has allowed me to use for while.
Decluttering may be hard because of all the decision making, but I have found that it is truly worth it when I don't have to walk by those things and be reminded of the projects I have not finished, the books I have not read, the items that just take up precious space.... Your channel amongst others has helped me in this journey. Thank you!💗
I'm 57 and when I grow up, I want to be you! You are mature beyond your years! I applaud you.
Thanks!! I am just recently getting into this & I love it. I was visiting my son & his family and got my picture taken with him...when I saw how I looked in a certain shirt I washed it & put it in the donation box ☺️ maybe I will have my husband take a picture of me in all my outfits 😃 that will help me declutter my clothes!
The peace I see in my home and in my family when I keep the home clear is invaluable.
Yes
Look how clean that van is!
Never fear Dawn!!! Your voice is loud enough!!! Don't stop what you do, each one to help live easier, is one more person or family that will enjoy the best life has to offer, not the stuff life has to offer!!!!! Blessings!!!
I just started today and not overwhelming myself but it's something I know I need to help with my mental health for me and my family to have a more peaceful home.
In addition to marketers, having friends in your inner circle (and their influence) that aren't minimalsits also makes it tough.
Not having stuff I don’t want or need cluttering up my space allows me to appreciate the material stuff I do love….like my vitamix, for one!
I really appreciate this little talk you gave! It is hard. But soooo worth the effort! My home, attic, basement and out building was a blooming mess after years of buying new and second hand "stuff", not to mention things we inherited! Do not give up! We still have a bit too much. Many who come over notice right away that sooo much is gone! And most love what we've done! I have to be intentional about continuing to watch several videos per week from Dawn and others to keep myself you check! I'm so thankful for you, Dawn! Keep smiling, laughing and sharing your tips and love for your followers! God bless you! ❤
I know first hand, the benefits of decluttering does out weight the mental space and weight we hold from the clutter. For a lot of people this is Really a Mental challenge to our Mental Condition.
You are so RIGHT that just cleaning( organizing) helps so much in most areas of our lifes and( frees up head space) minimalism makes cleaning easier.
I am struggling right now as my family is back to school and work and that is ok. I know what I need to do as this I can control! THANKS FOR THIS VIDEO!
I saw Matt D'Avella's video on this and it was really interesting!
Minimalism has made my life less stressful. It makes the upkeep of cleaning my home and laundry so much easier. Clutter just consumes all aspects of your life. Less is best.
A no spend final quarter (except gifts and groceries) is a fabulous way to see out the year.
October • November • December
Let’s go! 🌻
I couldn’t agree more! Minimalism is tough! Last year we downsized from our big family home and had to get rid of 30 years of accumulated family “stuff”. You know, the stuff you just accumulate over the years and never get rid of. It was life changing and I’m so much happier in our smaller home but the urge to buy more and to make everything perfect is very strong. I’m redecorating but there’s too much “stuff” in the garage already. Getting rid of stuff is ongoing. You can’t stop unless you stop buying. That is the number one lesson I have learnt. Decluttering and minimalism is something we have to keep working on. Our lives are built around getting the stuff we think we need.
THANK YOU DAWN - I needed this video and i feel your love for each and everyone of us! Love you back :) 💗💗💗
I don't think minimalism is dead or on the way out. I do think it should be stressed that everyone goes to their comfort level when doing this. You do you will keep it going.
Oh Dawn, I wish you were living next door to me!!! And not "over there". I'm in the UK. I hit overwhelm big style this last week although I've been steadily decluttering for some time now, since my husband died. I so needed to hear this. Bless you, tomorrow it will be onwards and upwards again - thank you 😊
22 years ago, my son was a toddler who grabbed everything within reach, so I removed all the "knick knacks" from our home...& never missed them! So nice not to see all the dusty trinkets and dread the chore of dusting each one!!
I’m always late to trends!😂 But so happy to have found you and I’m never going back. I’ve not only decluttered to make my spaces more functional, but it has totally changed the way I think about “stuff”. More is NOT better …it’s just more to sort, more to put away, and more space lost in your home. Thank you for continuing to invest your time into our lives. It really does make a difference and I’m so appreciative. 🤗
I love this. The more decluttered and minimal put house becomes, the more peaceful. I’m so grateful for it. Thank you for your drive to be an encouraging voice in our ears. For coming up with new ways to explain things or new ideas to try. I for one really appreciate it!
MINIMALISM IS ALIVE, AND changes lives. Keeping encouraging Dawn, we love you. You have changed my life, and I will never go back.