Rachel, I never thought I would like anyone talking about minimalism as much as I like "The Minimal Mom". BUT, you totally changed my mind! You are so wonderful, helpful. wise, REAL and I look forward to all your videos. Thanks so much for putting yourself out there!!
I recently sorted through my mending bin and threw away a jacket with a stain on it and several pairs of trousers and shirts that were difficult to patch. I immediately felt relieved and guilt free. I was then invigorated to declutter 6 bins of unneeded items! Thanks for your encouragement, Rachel!!!
I'm the same, Michele. I'm an older lady who was brought up by WW2 parents. "Make do and mend" was the motto, and it's been very difficult to shake off the feeling of guilt and wastefulness when throwing away things that I will never use again.
Dear Rachel, I can honestly say that you have done more for my mental health than many of the therapists I have seen over several decades. You get to the heart of the matter, clutter is so much more than just a messy house. I feel uplifted after one of your videos, and occasionally do a bit of decluttering too. Thank you so much.
I feel like a stalking fan girl now with all my comments, BUT you always hit the nail on the head! If you don't have a degree in psychology you surely should because you have insight like nobodies business. And my house is getting decluttered more every day and I am loving that I feel less weighed down by things. It's so freeing!
I like Dana K White’s words “ it doesn’t have to be perfect, only better.” If you spend a couple seconds or minutes clearing up a space, it’ll be better than it was and you’ve still done something.
I grew up with “if a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing right”. Meaning anything less than perfection was a failure. It has been sooooo difficult to overcome this attitude and it is a daily struggle.
I find it hard to part with any craft items I have. My husband finds it hard to part with anything even though our house is tiny. But we’re getting there!
Rachel, thank you - this is so useful. I always feel that "other people" have elegant, tidy homes but I can't be that person (mainly because stuff reminds me of people or times I miss). This all makes sense. I can! I will! Thank you for always being so encouraging and realistic. I feel like you are a lovely neighbour!
I hope people notice the energy you spent in each section. We do spend a lot more energy NOT getting the job done than getting the job done actually takes.
I love your tip about rewriting our negative statements into positive ones. I did something similar 22 years ago when I wanted to move from my condo to a house and it helped.
Yes, act as though you already are “that” person. Whether that person is tidy, healthy, a non smoker etc. Janes Claar said, “if some asks you if you smoke, you don’t say, I’m trying to quit, instead you say, I don’t smoke.
This makes so much sense 🙌 where I am living right now I only have a bedroom and bathroom but the rest of the house belongs to someone else and this explains alot👍
I agree with making the lists and most important change my attitude and finally letting go Declutter YES!!!😍 I feel so much better after decluttering and can finally find stuff I never knew I had Also I don't have to buy doubles!!!
Hey, what a good helper in the kitchen..jumped right in....Negative thinking is so exhausting isn't it...energy robbing...love your comment on taking care of papers...lol...took you 15 minutes and not forever..lol.i used to do all our paper work at one day in the month until it was so much more freeing to do it when it came into the house...works so good for us...Regarding papers..I am interested in many things and so over the years I have PRINTED off many many articles....and some I have reread and are a good resource and some I passed on to others. BUT here is my thoughts that might be helpful for someone...Unless you have a working relationship with those articles they start filling file cabinets....lol...
“I’m gonna have to research, go on google, then go to Amazon and buy the ‘miracle substance’ that’ll take care of the problem for me, then wait for the purchased product to arrive, and then find someplace to store the product because I don’t have time now. And anyway, I’m gonna build an addition at some point so I’m wait on this......”. Yeah. That’s my pattern.
This morning, you were the first TH-camr on my feed, and I didn't have time to check my subscriptions, which is a rare occurrence. I feel compelled to tell you that I feel that God led me to you today. I listened to four of your videos and subscribed. Your videos are wonderful. Your voice is clear, the music isn't overwhelming, and your content is awesome! And you don't ramble. You really got into my head this morning and meet me where a I'm at. Thank you for being such a blessing from God for me today.
I'm binge watching your videos. For me cleaning my flat is so overwhelming and this is effect from my childhood. Unfortunately I grew up in messy home and clean the house was such a challenge and took my mum 2 weeks before Christmas. Procrastination is my friend but I know in small steps I can do it. I'm adult no child anymore.
That's wonderful Nancy! Then I would start working in the kitchen - one drawer/shelf at a time. Pull things out, pick out the items you want to keep, put the keep items back in the drawer/shelf, and let go of everything left sitting on the counter.
Sometimes when I do a job ,I like to joke “ that was a 5 year and 20 minutes job “ 5 years of procrastination- 20 minutes to actually complete it ! “Perfect is the enemy of good “ Better to do a half arse job vacuuming every week than a perfect job once every 6 months!
You are adorable - and I'm learning so much from you . I thought I had genetic problems like my mom - but it's just that she couldn't teach me what she didn't know . So I no longer have to see my as flawed - I wasn't taught how to keep a house - until I found Rachel !! Thank you !!
This is so great! And seriously you should do a stand up comedy about the anxieties of a mom or clutterbug bcs it'd be great, so funny bcs so many of us relate!😁🤣👍
Maybe you should hire someone when you get so overwhelmed. When I get stressed out like that I will throw away stuff I should keep. I am really sick of every day I look at my house to make sure it looks perfect. I stress about perfection...
That is a wonderful idea! But most of my life I did not have the funds to hire anyone, so what I've learned in order to deal with things, has been out of necessity. ❤️
@@Nourishingminimalism I totally understand when I was younger I had a wonderful friend who would hold me accountable for keeping my place clean and organized it didn't cost me any money Thank God because I was a single mom of 3 girls . I was sure glad to have this lady in my life because I couldn't afford to pay any one do do it for me. When I would have days that I was falling behind she made me step up at times it was tuff. I am glad she was such a great friend. I will say you have to be able to take what they dish out to you and be happy someone cares enough to hold you accountable. She was such a great mentor I hope this helps someone out their. Ask someone who you can trust that loves you to keep you accountable for keeping things up and you could do the same for them . Just saying I hope I haven't said to much just hoping to help someone.
Rachel, I never thought I would like anyone talking about minimalism as much as I like "The Minimal Mom". BUT, you totally changed my mind! You are so wonderful, helpful. wise, REAL and I look forward to all your videos. Thanks so much for putting yourself out there!!
Oh thank you!! 🥰🥰
"Ditto" says this wife
Totally agree Johanna!
I so agree to making the job bigger in our minds, than the time it actually takes to do the job. So true!!
I recently sorted through my mending bin and threw away a jacket with a stain on it and several pairs of trousers and shirts that were difficult to patch. I immediately felt relieved and guilt free. I was then invigorated to declutter 6 bins of unneeded items! Thanks for your encouragement, Rachel!!!
I'm the same, Michele. I'm an older lady who was brought up by WW2 parents. "Make do and mend" was the motto, and it's been very difficult to shake off the feeling of guilt and wastefulness when throwing away things that I will never use again.
Dear Rachel, I can honestly say that you have done more for my mental health than many of the therapists I have seen over several decades. You get to the heart of the matter, clutter is so much more than just a messy house. I feel uplifted after one of your videos, and occasionally do a bit of decluttering too. Thank you so much.
That is so encouraging Debra. ❤️
Sure hope your family appreciates your savvy😎cause, your fans do!!
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I feel like a stalking fan girl now with all my comments, BUT you always hit the nail on the head! If you don't have a degree in psychology you surely should because you have insight like nobodies business. And my house is getting decluttered more every day and I am loving that I feel less weighed down by things. It's so freeing!
🥰🥰🥰 thank you! I’m so happy to hear your loving the freedom! ❤️
I like Dana K White’s words “ it doesn’t have to be perfect, only better.” If you spend a couple seconds or minutes clearing up a space, it’ll be better than it was and you’ve still done something.
I agree, as a Dana follower too. And when you do it often enough it makes a big difference. 😉
@@TheDriftwoodlover yes it does 😁
"Done is better than perfect" this I have learned from you and has helped so much this year, I love your videos Rachel, I always learn so much
Thank you Cristina 😊
I grew up with “if a job is worth doing, it’s worth doing right”. Meaning anything less than perfection was a failure. It has been sooooo difficult to overcome this attitude and it is a daily struggle.
I hear you. I'm a procrastinating perfectionist. It works against me in the worst ways.
@@chrish564 ditto, me too! I'm so glad I found Rachel, she inspires me. PS edit... I gotta get to sleep! That's in one of her videos also!
@@chrish564 " A procrastinating perfectionist"! That's a description of me!
My mantra when cleaning is don't worry about perfection, just focus on improvement.
I find it hard to part with any craft items I have. My husband finds it hard to part with anything even though our house is tiny. But we’re getting there!
Rachel, thank you - this is so useful. I always feel that "other people" have elegant, tidy homes but I can't be that person (mainly because stuff reminds me of people or times I miss). This all makes sense. I can! I will! Thank you for always being so encouraging and realistic. I feel like you are a lovely neighbour!
🥰Thank you Sara!
I always fell like a home failure..
I hope people notice the energy you spent in each section. We do spend a lot more energy NOT getting the job done than getting the job done actually takes.
❤️ We certainly do! Thanks you Mimsie Whimsy 😊
Great example at catastrophizing! 😂🤣 It was so accurate!
Right?! 😂
I love your tip about rewriting our negative statements into positive ones. I did something similar 22 years ago when I wanted to move from my condo to a house and it helped.
Yes, act as though you already are “that” person. Whether that person is tidy, healthy, a non smoker etc. Janes Claar said, “if some asks you if you smoke, you don’t say, I’m trying to quit, instead you say, I don’t smoke.
Wow, you've read my mind too. Completely spot on with everything!
Absolutely loved this - so very true - loved the editing lol from boiling hot Israel 🇮🇱😍
Thanks Sharon! 😊
This makes so much sense 🙌 where I am living right now I only have a bedroom and bathroom but the rest of the house belongs to someone else and this explains alot👍
Thank you for showing us your house when it is/was a mess! This is so inspirational!!!!
Definitely! I have more in one video... I don't remember which one though! Maybe the 💩 one... ❤️
Dear thank you so much for making such a lovely, motivational video.
I really needed a cheerful voice this morning and you did it! Thanks for your smile and encouragement.
You read my mind.
Wow, I really appreciate your humor and practicality!
😊 thank you!
You make so much sense. Doing things you’re suggesting is working for me. Thank you.
Done IS better than perfect, thank you Rachel!
Thank you, Rachel. "Spot on", as always. I need to view this at least once every month! ❤️
Great points in this video! 🌹
Thank you Terri! ❤️
I agree with making the lists and most important change my attitude and finally letting go
Declutter YES!!!😍
I feel so much better after decluttering and can finally find stuff I never knew I had
Also I don't have to buy doubles!!!
Hey, what a good helper in the kitchen..jumped right in....Negative thinking is so exhausting isn't it...energy robbing...love your comment on taking care of papers...lol...took you 15 minutes and not forever..lol.i used to do all our paper work at one day in the month until it was so much more freeing to do it when it came into the house...works so good for us...Regarding papers..I am interested in many things and so over the years I have PRINTED off many many articles....and some I have reread and are a good resource and some I passed on to others. BUT here is my thoughts that might be helpful for someone...Unless you have a working relationship with those articles they start filling file cabinets....lol...
Great way to look at it!! Thanks for sharing Carol. 😊
“I’m gonna have to research, go on google, then go to Amazon and buy the ‘miracle substance’ that’ll take care of the problem for me, then wait for the purchased product to arrive, and then find someplace to store the product because I don’t have time now. And anyway, I’m gonna build an addition at some point so I’m wait on this......”. Yeah. That’s my pattern.
Thank you so much. This upload, really hit home for me. Your examples could have been plucked out of my head. Very informative and relatable.👏👏👏
This morning, you were the first TH-camr on my feed, and I didn't have time to check my subscriptions, which is a rare occurrence.
I feel compelled to tell you that I feel that God led me to you today. I listened to four of your videos and subscribed. Your videos are wonderful. Your voice is clear, the music isn't overwhelming, and your content is awesome! And you don't ramble. You really got into my head this morning and meet me where a I'm at.
Thank you for being such a blessing from God for me today.
Minimalistic art supplies?
How do you do that?
I'm binge watching your videos. For me cleaning my flat is so overwhelming and this is effect from my childhood. Unfortunately I grew up in messy home and clean the house was such a challenge and took my mum 2 weeks before Christmas. Procrastination is my friend but I know in small steps I can do it. I'm adult no child anymore.
When I feel overwhelmed , my husband reminds me to look at what happens to the house when I don't do anything. (Like when I'm sick!)
Totally Awesome from the dollar tree helps get stains out really good. I am ready enjoying your videos I am learning so much.
Thank you.
I have started with the kitchen reset every morning and at night so now I'm wondering what the next step is?
That's wonderful Nancy! Then I would start working in the kitchen - one drawer/shelf at a time. Pull things out, pick out the items you want to keep, put the keep items back in the drawer/shelf, and let go of everything left sitting on the counter.
I'm going to be using these rules to help me stop smoking, thats a major thing for me now my home and finances are under a bit more control xxxxxxxx
Oh I love it! It totally applies!
fantastic message, thankyou.
You’re awesome!
Very true on all counts Rachel! Thank you!
Sometimes when I do a job ,I like to joke “ that was a 5 year and 20 minutes job “ 5 years of procrastination- 20 minutes to actually complete it !
“Perfect is the enemy of good “ Better to do a half arse job vacuuming every week than a perfect job once every 6 months!
Yes, very true!
Thank you.
U r mind reader
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These are all such helpful tips. I am going to write them down and refer to them daily. Thank you.
I felt as if you made this video just for me, but after reading some of the comments I see I'm not the only one, LOL. Thank you, Rachel.
You are such a treasure ❣️
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You are adorable - and I'm learning so much from you . I thought I had genetic problems like my mom - but it's just that she couldn't teach me what she didn't know . So I no longer have to see my as flawed - I wasn't taught how to keep a house - until I found Rachel !! Thank you !!
❤️❤️❤️
This is so great! And seriously you should do a stand up comedy about the anxieties of a mom or clutterbug bcs it'd be great, so funny bcs so many of us relate!😁🤣👍
Great idea!! 😂
Erin, you inspired me to make a comedy video. 😁 th-cam.com/video/ajp50KKcPE8/w-d-xo.html
Maybe you should hire someone when you get so overwhelmed. When I get stressed out like that I will throw away stuff I should keep. I am really sick of every day I look at my house to make sure it looks perfect. I stress about perfection...
That is a wonderful idea! But most of my life I did not have the funds to hire anyone, so what I've learned in order to deal with things, has been out of necessity. ❤️
@@Nourishingminimalism I totally understand when I was younger I had a wonderful friend who would hold me accountable for keeping my place clean and organized it didn't cost me any money Thank God because I was a single mom of 3 girls . I was sure glad to have this lady in my life because I couldn't afford to pay any one do do it for me. When I would have days that I was falling behind she made me step up at times it was tuff. I am glad she was such a great friend. I will say you have to be able to take what they dish out to you and be happy someone cares enough to hold you accountable. She was such a great mentor I hope this helps someone out their. Ask someone who you can trust that loves you to keep you accountable for keeping things up and you could do the same for them . Just saying I hope I haven't said to much just hoping to help someone.
Thank you. 🍪
Rachel that was great, Thanks so much! Ruthie
Thank you Ruthie!
Truth.