My guilty pleasure is blank notebooks. I have finally started forcing myself to use them up and not buy anymore. I've recently started bullet Journaling again so these journals and notebooks are finally coming in handy, but I've put a ban on buying anymore until I only have 1 blank one left. This includes freebees. I have made my own notebooks (hand binding recycled paper and putting it in an old hardcover I upcycled), but that is the only exception.
I love that I can walk through stores, look at all the junk and have zero urge to buy shit. It's just so freeing. Same with decluttering. It's become a habit of mine to do this every couple of months and I love it. Getting rid of crap you don't need is the best.
The put things in your cart and save them for later really works for me! 99.9% of the time I go back through them after a while and end up deleting them. Let's call it for what it is folks, it's an addiction. I stopped shopping a few years ago and now only buy what I really need to replace. I haven't gone through a physical store and bought anything in a long time.
Love the 80/20 rule -- it really does help in shifting one's mindset to keep asking, "What is my 20%?" Btw, another benefit to regularly reviewing your belongings is that you start to get really annoyed by certain items in the 80% and eventually what might have once been difficult to part with becomes much easier!
I still have the biggest problem with "Am I decluttering?" or "Am I reorganizing and condensing my stuff?" when I see a cleaned out/empty area of my home.
We're moving at the moment and I definitely want to be more like this in the future, because the amount of crap I've got to get rid of is unreal. You end up with stuff that you realise you haven't used since the last time you moved it from one house to another.
Moving is a prime opportunity to choose to donate stuff. Either before you move it...or when you go to unpack it and realize you're trying to justify/find a spot for something you don't actually use and haven't for awhile. Take advantage of all those boxes and pack them full of donations and trash and get them gone! =)
I moved from s 2.5 storey house to a small 1 bedroom apt. I imagined what I wanted to put in my apt and everything else went. 95% of what I owned. The only thing I missed was my garden. Now I've had to move to a 216 sq ft space. So I did the same thing. I honestly don't remember what I ditched that time.
The backup clothes are strongly tied to self esteem. People will hold onto clothes that are a size smaller out of aspiration, not realizing how defeated they feel when they open the closet and see a younger, skinnier person’s half-wardrobe mixed in with their own wardrobe. It’s hard to get people to part with that fantasy. I worked in clothing retail for a while and I always said to customers, “Shop for the body you have.” Not the one you might have. If you lose an inch, THEN reward that one with new stuff.
Another thing I use for that is you have 6 months or a year to be able to fit in them otherwise you have to get rid of them. It's good motivation on if you actually are going to make any changes
We have to be aware of all the waste and landfill we create every time we buy new. I keep clothes in the wrong size because my weight fluctuates and I don’t want to create more waste
@@traceycrawford9938 Fair point. If you weight fluctuates enough that you're actually wearing those clothes each year, that's different. I did say "shop for the body you have," so in your case, that's still true. I stopped working retail in 2016, and I'm just now having to retire some of those cotton pants that I bought with my discount. The wool pants are still holding up.
This is important. I had a couple bags of clothes in my attic (and in my drawers) that were getting too small before Covid and then lockdown meant I put on quite a bit of weight but I always kept them like "I'm gonna fit in them again some day" but slowly came to the realisation that wouldn't happen as 1) I was an unhealthy weight when I fit those clothes 2) I started going to the gym to turn that lockdown fat to muscle and 3) I was more comfortable in my now healthy sized body. Getting rid of it all was so freeing
I've been wondering how you deal with the "what if" purchases when it comes to family planning. Do you keep maternity clothes for the next pregnancy? Do you keep baby clothes if you want to have a third kid? Maybe you could elaborate on the minimalist parenting aspect as well, would love to hear more. Especially now that you have two kids - congratulations by the way 🎉
Things I've learned in my 66 years on this planet: Buy stuff you need. Don't buy stuff you don't need. You will never need to de-clutter. I buy clothes when something is worn out and is headed for the bin. I buy consumer goods when something is broken and can't be fixed. I do have loads of stuff - art and ornaments - which I've accumulated over decades. I'll never get rid of any of that because if I stilll have it, it's because that item has a story and does indeed 'spark joy'. If I've read a book and know I will never read it again it goes to the charity shop - so my book-case is full of books I will re-read and which mean something to me. Forget fashion. Fashion is other people telling you how to think. Fashion is marketing to get you to buy stuff you don't need. Never give in to that. Al this makes life simpler, and you don't need to do without anything you need. And of course it leave you with the cash you have saved to spend on those all-important experiences.
I've been following your channel for a few years. I like the simplicity and directness of your vids, Gabe. I've cleared out my wardrobe, random cabinets and trinkets. We're art collectors, but only have really nice pieces from local art galleries that we buy on our travels. No more dumb mass produced souvenirs etc.
One of THE BEST videos on this topic. I am sharing it now. I’ve implemented 90% of what you share and leaning into the other 10%. Congrats on the babies! Sending you blessings for the difference you are making. 🎉
I am always decluttering....love this concept. Recently I donated all of my Grand fathers military Medals to a Museum and so much more. I am always looking to sell on FACEBOOK Merch jewlery, speakers YETI mugs I have too many of. I just got out $145, 000 in debt piad off everything, now just have two cards one has a $300 credit anything more is not acceptable as I save towards retirement. I keep what I know I use, if I dont use it 6-12 months its gone...sold or given away. That includes even clothing. I am still struggling with instant gratification. Love this channel, his presentation is so Zen like and peaceful.....oh a second kid, where was I.....that sounds like more clutter lol lol
This is an excellent video thank you. I’m working on this as well how to keep things you like or use but not let your home in car get too cluttered up with crap that you never use and then you have to try to clean and organize it and it’s in your way. There’s freedom in decluttering and making your home more peaceful and beautiful without having so much stuff
I had to keep pausing to write some stuff down. Im moving back into my moms house to save money. And decluttering and selling stuff is going to help that in general.
I've been decluttering like crazy for the past month. For the first time in like two weeks I brought home something (two balls of yarn). I have had them in my virtual cart for almost three months and realized once I got them home, they really didn't live up to all the hype I gave them... Also, my sister and I always exchange ugly ornaments for Christmas every year. We have both ended up in much smaller living quarters, so we don't really have space for a tree. Now I'm going to suggest me exchange Christmas cards from now on!
Here's an idea for you and your sister. You both buy a big, quality Christmas card. You then write one sentence about how much something the other has done for you means to you in the past year and date it. The second year you both send the same cards with a different message about a trip you've had together or something meaningful. That way, over the years you build up a picture of a relationship and have wonderful reminders to look back on.
People often forget to take care of their stuff …thanks for reminding me…I do most of the things you mentioned in this video n still love to watch your video…loads of love from India❤
I'm watching this on a 6 year old Hawaiwi Mate 10 - which still performs brilliantly, and I really want to see if I can get a decade out of it, as I loath the idea of getting to use a new system. This baby works soooo well
Another important thing to note [when trying to declutter and refrain from buying excess when it's available or on sale] is that thing will always exist. Maybe not that *exact* item, but one that will serve its purpose. Growing up poor I grew very steadfast into the scarcity mindset, always holding onto something until I may need it yet, especially assuming I wont have the money to buy it then. Yes, a large amount of that disappeared when I became more financially secure, but it's a mindset that's hard to break. Be mindful of not just what you keep, but the root cause of why you're keeping it. Years ago I had mountains of boxes in every corner and crevice "just in case", but now my home is functional, and honestly a lot more peaceful.
I don't understand how anyone survives without a password manager like 1password! I know for certain my passwords are more complex than 99.9% of people I know and work with because I don't have to remember them!
Our son passed away in February. Cleaning his home made us realize all this “stuff” he had is meaningless. What a waste. It definitely didn’t bring him happiness, just debt. Made us realize we need less and we wouldn’t want to put anyone through what we had to deal with.
I'm finding it hard to sort my sisters clothes for donations and your comment helped me so much. It just switched a light bulb on in my head. Thank you for your wise practical words for those of us 'stuck' in limbo after loosing loved ones. Wishing you a peaceful life❤
I had someone describe all the stuff I'm keeping as "what your family will have to throw away when you die." You are confirming this for me. I don't want to do that to my loved ones. I have to do something about it. Thank you for sharing your painful experience.
Another great video Gabe. I am a75 year old life long minimalist and life simplifier but I'm human I lose the plot lol and need reminding to avoid the guilt later when I "wake up" to what I have accumulated/spent. I have shared this video with 2 friends 60 and 52 who are really new to minimalism but keen. I am convinced they will enjoy it .Thank you
Air dry your clothes instead of using a dryer. Hang them up. & after its dry, just use a steamer to remove wrinkles. Also turn the clothes the other way around when using the steamer that way it doesnt get faded. This helps your clothes last way way longer without the clothes feeling old and faded.
If you live with someone who doesn’t believe in decluttering just keep doing it and you’ll be surprised one day to find them going through their closet… trust me on that one. Or they’ll complain if the clutter comes back on the kitchen counter… just watch the majic happen.
When I'm renovating I buy so much... keep all my receipts and take it back if it is excess or doesn't work for my job. Taken hardware back even after a year. Has saved me a fortune taking it back and not storing it. I live in a motorhome too so limited space. Makes sense to me to get rid of it and get my money back 💲💲💲
I put like stuff together in boxes of tissue then use it up and have one less box at a time. Examples of that would be soaps and cleaners and shampoo or shower gels etc. I fold clothes upright in drawers and gradually get rid of ripped or stained as I go and drawers become emptier by the seasons. My biggest issue is getting rid of $200 shoes I never run in anymore or golf shoes I haven’t worn in years but just might this year or next. Think I’ll just put those in a “time will tell box”. I bought Swedish dishcloths to use as paper towels to reduce paper towel consumption. I”ve reduced kitchen tools and utensils. One set of sheets each now also. 2 towels each. I never knew I had so many leggings until I went through my clothes. Just threw out a pair that had holes that I didn’t even know about. I wear the same clothes to work daily so I keep many of each and just rebuy those as needed. All black and easy to wear comfy clothes.
1 in, 1+ out is a definite game changer. I LOVE clothes and can source them free or super cheap so it's easy to go overboard. When I find something I want, I ask myself what i am willing to let go of to have the new item. If I can't easily name something, the item stays where it is. If i dan name womething I'd happily give up to have it, then it can come home with me, guilt free.
Once I made the rule that I can't buy anything that isn't on my list or planned for (Like if I have a DIY project coming up & something FOR IT is a great price.) until the next time I shop, I saved a ton of money (& space & time & calories & bother &...). Little bits add up quickly & stuff will still be on the shelf next time. If it's not important enough to remember to put on the list, it's not worth getting.
Love this everyone has been nagging for birthday ideas and only needed 2 things but i feel so less stredded today than in the past especially finding homes for things i don't have riom fir 😊
Making decluttering a regular thing is what I am doing. I find I get overwhelmed and I can get so far with a bit project then I burn out but I go back to it. I declutter now monthly even though I am still a far away from what I want. I am also trying the one in one out and the does it spark joy. It's a challenge. I have a tendency to fall into the thinking of new stuff will make me feel better. That is not the case and the realization is making a difference. Also what are your jeans as I am trying to find a brand I really love. I am no longer bringing things in just because it needs to be perfect.
Awesome video. I practice all of these almost all the time, but it’s frustrating if you live with someone that doesn’t believe in decluttering or minimalism.
In the military a lot of the passwords are 1qaz!QAZ1qaz!QAZ or one down shift one down etc. you can go across your keyboard to 2 down etc. makes a strong password, easy to remember and beats the algorithms.
My weight goes up & down a fair amount. I can't afford to buy a new wardrobe every few months, so I keep a few larger & smaller sizes. That being said, a few years ago I got rid of clothes that were 2 or more sizes too small or too big. I don't miss them at all!
Wondering if you have any ideas about decluttering in a way that considers the environment? Sometimes I hold onto stuff because I prefer to keep it out of a landfill and hopefully reuse or repair someday.
It's easy to hold onto stuff you don't need when you live in a house with lots of storage and everything is put away out of sight. The trick is to take everything out of the space and work on which things you want to put back.
Love your videos Gabe always. I’m decluttering my house right now, inspired by your videos. How do I store fruits/onions/other food that don’t belong in the fridge, and not place them on the kitchen counter. Please help 😅
In a wicker ( woven reed) basket lined with newspaper in a cupboard. A lot of veg store better in the dark. Make sure there is plenty of air space around the basket and maybe put in a discrete vent.
You are my new favorite you tuber. I looked into the Finishers Journal because of you. I'm a Full Focus Planner user right now but am open to new products.
Funny.! This dawned on me this morning! We Declutter our home, vehicle. Container; lol; meanwhile. THE STORE. IS DECLUTTERING. !’ It’s in your home. Look for it.
Im in a weird minimalist/maximalist space right now, because we just moved over the ocean, and while we did pare down *significantly* before moving, we do have some stuff on its way. But we also have to live out daily lives, and so have been acquiring cheap/free stuff from marketplace, curbsiding, trashpanda-ing... 😅 so now we have an essentially functional house. But now when my good stuff arrives, I'll way too much stuff. I'm already overwhelmed because I can't stand clutter! Not just like oh I dislike it, but a trauma reaponse because I grew up in a hoarder house and was not allowed to get rid of things as a kid. So anyway, how does a minimalist deal with this odd space of having very little but also actually having a lot, too much? Idk.
Congratulations!!! I had to have an emergency C-Section so a home birth would have been a nightmare for me. I am so glad all went well for you and your new bundle of handsomeness!!! Your kids are beautiful!!!
I've been subscribed and watching your channel as well as a few others for the last yearbor so. It has made a BIG impact in my kitchen space, positively ofcourse 😅, and working my way to a minimal bedroom. Your info has been so helpful. On a side note: did not realize you guys had 2 kids or are you pregnant with number 2?!
The question is, what is cheaper? Trading your phone up/selling it after two years and upgrading (no leasing/plan), or using it until it dies and then paying the full price out of pocket? whilst suffering with poor battery performance, etc.
There's nothing in my apartment that 'Sparks Joy.' It's just STUFF. Mostly good quality (not expensive) but it's STUFF. The question is whether it's A) Useful and B) Do I actually use it? I don't have much STUFF but it's more than I use. Currently Downsizing from a 1 bedroom apartment preparing to move to a Studio in another State. Coming to terms with the fact that I no longer cook much - I used to love it. But I'm retired and alone, and not gonna make Thanksgiving Dinner for 6 again
I am literally the mobile phone person, My past phone the buttons on the side fell off so I taped them on. I keep my mobile untill it no longer can get updates or the screen never switches on again. Frustrating when the battery literally is at snails pace when charging.
I use the if it's broken, can we fix it or do we need to replace it rule. Example - bread machine broke down, couldn't fix it but we have a great stand mixer. So long bread machine!
Today is my birthday, I made an impulse buy while waiting on the cake artist to finish my cake, I bought a video game that I'd wanted for like a year. I was so shocked to see that game in stock and there was only one! I wanted to buy it months ago and it was always sold out. I guess today was the day. I also decided I want to make over one room of the house. (One room at a time.) I desperately need a room for myself (I sleep in my office, very cramped and no space for anything but sleep and work.) I borrowed some money to buy the things I need for the room. Like a bed frame, a bed set, shelving, storage cubes, etc. Because I have none of these things. Yes, it's pricey to have to buy everything yet at the same time I've put a ton of thought into which pieces I really want, what colour scheme do I like, what's the theme and there are so many items I keep adding to my virtual shopping carts then save for later or decide I'd rather have a different one because it would work better with the final decision. This also means I need to keep that room de-cluttered. I view this as a positive change on my life and a fun challenge to see what I can do by myself, kicking items that ended up in that room I don't want and feel less overwhelmed.
I may have come a long way indeed by now. My first thought now at the store is…Ugh. I can’t imagine having to clean and keep up with all this stuff…or where would I even put that anyways?
5:20ish. One to add to "questions to ask yourself". When considering a purchase, think of the financial commitment as a TIME commitment. It took X amount of hours (in my finite healthy working life) to earn this - especially if you're not enamoured by your job - so: "I trade X amount of my finite life force, for this novelty turd emoji cushion".... 💩💩💩
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hi. why is a leather couch not suitable for little kids? is it a safety thing? it seems like it would clean up easier than a fabric couch
My guilty pleasure is blank notebooks. I have finally started forcing myself to use them up and not buy anymore.
I've recently started bullet Journaling again so these journals and notebooks are finally coming in handy, but I've put a ban on buying anymore until I only have 1 blank one left. This includes freebees.
I have made my own notebooks (hand binding recycled paper and putting it in an old hardcover I upcycled), but that is the only exception.
I love that I can walk through stores, look at all the junk and have zero urge to buy shit. It's just so freeing.
Same with decluttering. It's become a habit of mine to do this every couple of months and I love it. Getting rid of crap you don't need is the best.
The put things in your cart and save them for later really works for me! 99.9% of the time I go back through them after a while and end up deleting them. Let's call it for what it is folks, it's an addiction. I stopped shopping a few years ago and now only buy what I really need to replace. I haven't gone through a physical store and bought anything in a long time.
Im still in the process of decluttering. I've decluttered a lot, but there always seems to be more. It never ends!
It's a process
@@GabeBult I also live with someone who isn't a minimalist.
Love the 80/20 rule -- it really does help in shifting one's mindset to keep asking, "What is my 20%?"
Btw, another benefit to regularly reviewing your belongings is that you start to get really annoyed by certain items in the 80% and eventually what might have once been difficult to part with becomes much easier!
I still have the biggest problem with "Am I decluttering?" or "Am I reorganizing and condensing my stuff?" when I see a cleaned out/empty area of my home.
We're moving at the moment and I definitely want to be more like this in the future, because the amount of crap I've got to get rid of is unreal. You end up with stuff that you realise you haven't used since the last time you moved it from one house to another.
Moving is a prime opportunity to choose to donate stuff. Either before you move it...or when you go to unpack it and realize you're trying to justify/find a spot for something you don't actually use and haven't for awhile. Take advantage of all those boxes and pack them full of donations and trash and get them gone! =)
Before!!! Don't PAY to move unneeded, unwanted stuff!
I moved from s 2.5 storey house to a small 1 bedroom apt. I imagined what I wanted to put in my apt and everything else went. 95% of what I owned. The only thing I missed was my garden. Now I've had to move to a 216 sq ft space. So I did the same thing. I honestly don't remember what I ditched that time.
The backup clothes are strongly tied to self esteem. People will hold onto clothes that are a size smaller out of aspiration, not realizing how defeated they feel when they open the closet and see a younger, skinnier person’s half-wardrobe mixed in with their own wardrobe. It’s hard to get people to part with that fantasy. I worked in clothing retail for a while and I always said to customers, “Shop for the body you have.” Not the one you might have. If you lose an inch, THEN reward that one with new stuff.
Another thing I use for that is you have 6 months or a year to be able to fit in them otherwise you have to get rid of them. It's good motivation on if you actually are going to make any changes
We have to be aware of all the waste and landfill we create every time we buy new. I keep clothes in the wrong size because my weight fluctuates and I don’t want to create more waste
@@traceycrawford9938 Fair point. If you weight fluctuates enough that you're actually wearing those clothes each year, that's different. I did say "shop for the body you have," so in your case, that's still true. I stopped working retail in 2016, and I'm just now having to retire some of those cotton pants that I bought with my discount. The wool pants are still holding up.
This is important. I had a couple bags of clothes in my attic (and in my drawers) that were getting too small before Covid and then lockdown meant I put on quite a bit of weight but I always kept them like "I'm gonna fit in them again some day" but slowly came to the realisation that wouldn't happen as 1) I was an unhealthy weight when I fit those clothes 2) I started going to the gym to turn that lockdown fat to muscle and 3) I was more comfortable in my now healthy sized body. Getting rid of it all was so freeing
@@GabeBult Are the number of books you have for reading?
I've been wondering how you deal with the "what if" purchases when it comes to family planning. Do you keep maternity clothes for the next pregnancy? Do you keep baby clothes if you want to have a third kid? Maybe you could elaborate on the minimalist parenting aspect as well, would love to hear more. Especially now that you have two kids - congratulations by the way 🎉
Things I've learned in my 66 years on this planet: Buy stuff you need. Don't buy stuff you don't need. You will never need to de-clutter. I buy clothes when something is worn out and is headed for the bin. I buy consumer goods when something is broken and can't be fixed. I do have loads of stuff - art and ornaments - which I've accumulated over decades. I'll never get rid of any of that because if I stilll have it, it's because that item has a story and does indeed 'spark joy'. If I've read a book and know I will never read it again it goes to the charity shop - so my book-case is full of books I will re-read and which mean something to me. Forget fashion. Fashion is other people telling you how to think. Fashion is marketing to get you to buy stuff you don't need. Never give in to that. Al this makes life simpler, and you don't need to do without anything you need. And of course it leave you with the cash you have saved to spend on those all-important experiences.
if you buy something, get rid of something, don’t just keep adding
Y’all don’t mend your clothes?
That was too long for such a short message. Please rewrite and make it more concise. I’ll take another look at it then.
I've been following your channel for a few years. I like the simplicity and directness of your vids, Gabe. I've cleared out my wardrobe, random cabinets and trinkets. We're art collectors, but only have really nice pieces from local art galleries that we buy on our travels. No more dumb mass produced souvenirs etc.
That's awesome!
Noooo. That was such a cute cup!
You get comfortable with having only the things that you like this is why being a minimalist is awesome
One of THE BEST videos on this topic. I am sharing it now. I’ve implemented 90% of what you share and leaning into the other 10%.
Congrats on the babies! Sending you blessings for the difference you are making. 🎉
Thank you! Really appreciate the share! Glad you enjoyed it
Congratulations on your new baby boy!!!!👼👶💝
I am always decluttering....love this concept. Recently I donated all of my Grand fathers military Medals to a Museum and so much more. I am always looking to sell on FACEBOOK Merch jewlery, speakers YETI mugs I have too many of. I just got out $145, 000 in debt piad off everything, now just have two cards one has a $300 credit anything more is not acceptable as I save towards retirement. I keep what I know I use, if I dont use it 6-12 months its gone...sold or given away. That includes even clothing. I am still struggling with instant gratification. Love this channel, his presentation is so Zen like and peaceful.....oh a second kid, where was I.....that sounds like more clutter lol lol
The more I get rid of, the more I want to!
This is an excellent video thank you. I’m working on this as well how to keep things you like or use but not let your home in car get too cluttered up with crap that you never use and then you have to try to clean and organize it and it’s in your way.
There’s freedom in decluttering and making your home more peaceful and beautiful without having so much stuff
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I had to keep pausing to write some stuff down. Im moving back into my moms house to save money. And decluttering and selling stuff is going to help that in general.
Ok…you’ve convinced me! - no more back-up!!! Thanks.🐇😁
I've been decluttering like crazy for the past month. For the first time in like two weeks I brought home something (two balls of yarn). I have had them in my virtual cart for almost three months and realized once I got them home, they really didn't live up to all the hype I gave them...
Also, my sister and I always exchange ugly ornaments for Christmas every year. We have both ended up in much smaller living quarters, so we don't really have space for a tree. Now I'm going to suggest me exchange Christmas cards from now on!
The general rule for minimizing stuff is in is 1 in 1 out to keep things rolling
Here's an idea for you and your sister. You both buy a big, quality Christmas card. You then write one sentence about how much something the other has done for you means to you in the past year and date it. The second year you both send the same cards with a different message about a trip you've had together or something meaningful. That way, over the years you build up a picture of a relationship and have wonderful reminders to look back on.
People often forget to take care of their stuff …thanks for reminding me…I do most of the things you mentioned in this video n still love to watch your video…loads of love from India❤
I'm watching this on a 6 year old Hawaiwi Mate 10 - which still performs brilliantly, and I really want to see if I can get a decade out of it, as I loath the idea of getting to use a new system. This baby works soooo well
I have an iPhone 7plus 😇 and enjoy telling people about it.
Thank you Gabe for another wonderful video and new info 😁👍🏼👍🏼
My pleasure!
Another important thing to note [when trying to declutter and refrain from buying excess when it's available or on sale] is that thing will always exist. Maybe not that *exact* item, but one that will serve its purpose. Growing up poor I grew very steadfast into the scarcity mindset, always holding onto something until I may need it yet, especially assuming I wont have the money to buy it then. Yes, a large amount of that disappeared when I became more financially secure, but it's a mindset that's hard to break. Be mindful of not just what you keep, but the root cause of why you're keeping it. Years ago I had mountains of boxes in every corner and crevice "just in case", but now my home is functional, and honestly a lot more peaceful.
I don't understand how anyone survives without a password manager like 1password! I know for certain my passwords are more complex than 99.9% of people I know and work with because I don't have to remember them!
For sure! Legit I was so bad before this is so much better
Our son passed away in February. Cleaning his home made us realize all this “stuff” he had is meaningless. What a waste. It definitely didn’t bring him happiness, just debt. Made us realize we need less and we wouldn’t want to put anyone through what we had to deal with.
I'm sorry for your loss and sending you a virtual hug
I'm so sorry. Sending prayers of comfort your way. ❤
I'm finding it hard to sort my sisters clothes for donations and your comment helped me so much. It just switched a light bulb on in my head.
Thank you for your wise practical words for those of us 'stuck' in limbo after loosing loved ones. Wishing you a peaceful life❤
I had someone describe all the stuff I'm keeping as "what your family will have to throw away when you die." You are confirming this for me. I don't want to do that to my loved ones. I have to do something about it. Thank you for sharing your painful experience.
Another great video Gabe. I am a75 year old life long minimalist and life simplifier but I'm human I lose the plot lol and need reminding to avoid the guilt later when I "wake up" to what I have accumulated/spent.
I have shared this video with 2 friends 60 and 52 who are really new to minimalism but keen. I am convinced they will enjoy it .Thank you
Hi Gabe! Congratulations for surpassing 500k subscribers!
Thanks man!
True, having less stuff will not only change your life, but will make you a happier person. This happened to me.
I’m constantly decluttering my house
Air dry your clothes instead of using a dryer. Hang them up. & after its dry, just use a steamer to remove wrinkles. Also turn the clothes the other way around when using the steamer that way it doesnt get faded. This helps your clothes last way way longer without the clothes feeling old and faded.
1:45 Oh the SHADE! 🤣
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Haha...yes! I saw that too. Bye Dave!!
If you live with someone who doesn’t believe in decluttering just keep doing it and you’ll be surprised one day to find them going through their closet… trust me on that one. Or they’ll complain if the clutter comes back on the kitchen counter… just watch the majic happen.
What my father does is that, after I declutter he will go through my piles of stuff thrown out to look for things to hoarde.
When I'm renovating I buy so much... keep all my receipts and take it back if it is excess or doesn't work for my job. Taken hardware back even after a year. Has saved me a fortune taking it back and not storing it. I live in a motorhome too so limited space. Makes sense to me to get rid of it and get my money back 💲💲💲
I put like stuff together in boxes of tissue then use it up and have one less box at a time. Examples of that would be soaps and cleaners and shampoo or shower gels etc. I fold clothes upright in drawers and gradually get rid of ripped or stained as I go and drawers become emptier by the seasons. My biggest issue is getting rid of $200 shoes I never run in anymore or golf shoes I haven’t worn in years but just might this year or next. Think I’ll just put those in a “time will tell box”. I bought Swedish dishcloths to use as paper towels to reduce paper towel consumption. I”ve reduced kitchen tools and utensils. One set of sheets each now also. 2 towels each. I never knew I had so many leggings until I went through my clothes. Just threw out a pair that had holes that I didn’t even know about. I wear the same clothes to work daily so I keep many of each and just rebuy those as needed. All black and easy to wear comfy clothes.
1 in, 1+ out is a definite game changer. I LOVE clothes and can source them free or super cheap so it's easy to go overboard. When I find something I want, I ask myself what i am willing to let go of to have the new item. If I can't easily name something, the item stays where it is. If i dan name womething I'd happily give up to have it, then it can come home with me, guilt free.
These are such great rules! I'm trying to implement them all... life changing, really!
I just totally live this way naturally before minimalism was a thing. It’s a peaceful way to live 😊
I watch gabe with a big blur on his face. But my phone still works!
Once I made the rule that I can't buy anything that isn't on my list or planned for (Like if I have a DIY project coming up & something FOR IT is a great price.) until the next time I shop,
I saved a ton of money (& space & time & calories & bother &...). Little bits add up quickly & stuff will still be on the shelf next time.
If it's not important enough to remember to put on the list, it's not worth getting.
Thanks for the effort , great video😊
Love this everyone has been nagging for birthday ideas and only needed 2 things but i feel so less stredded today than in the past especially finding homes for things i don't have riom fir 😊
I have adult children. When they ask me what I want for Christmas or my birthday I give them the same answer. Spend a day with me.
With you on all these! Awesome content and humor ⭐️
Thanks
When we buy an article of clothing, we donate one. Just to stop collecting for no reason.
I love this idea, ive been using an orange rubbermaid bin to toss stuff into that i dont use.
Making decluttering a regular thing is what I am doing. I find I get overwhelmed and I can get so far with a bit project then I burn out but I go back to it. I declutter now monthly even though I am still a far away from what I want. I am also trying the one in one out and the does it spark joy. It's a challenge. I have a tendency to fall into the thinking of new stuff will make me feel better. That is not the case and the realization is making a difference. Also what are your jeans as I am trying to find a brand I really love. I am no longer bringing things in just because it needs to be perfect.
Awesome video. I practice all of these almost all the time, but it’s frustrating if you live with someone that doesn’t believe in decluttering or minimalism.
I love the new couch, totally aesthetic and functional
Thanks!
Thank you this helped me very much❤
Glad it helped!
I really enjoyed that. Thank you 😊
Subscribed ;)
Glad you enjoyed it!
In the military a lot of the passwords are 1qaz!QAZ1qaz!QAZ or one down shift one down etc. you can go across your keyboard to 2 down etc. makes a strong password, easy to remember and beats the algorithms.
I'll be trying this , Greetings From Bolivia
Hope it helps!
My weight goes up & down a fair amount. I can't afford to buy a new wardrobe every few months, so I keep a few larger & smaller sizes. That being said, a few years ago I got rid of clothes that were 2 or more sizes too small or too big. I don't miss them at all!
Wondering if you have any ideas about decluttering in a way that considers the environment? Sometimes I hold onto stuff because I prefer to keep it out of a landfill and hopefully reuse or repair someday.
It's easy to hold onto stuff you don't need when you live in a house with lots of storage and everything is put away out of sight. The trick is to take everything out of the space and work on which things you want to put back.
Another great video down 💯
Thanks 💯
Brilliant as always 💚 I do a 30 day rule then a 3 month rule.. I think you mentioned it in a early post. How is the Tesla
It's been fun! That rule is great
Love your videos Gabe always. I’m decluttering my house right now, inspired by your videos. How do I store fruits/onions/other food that don’t belong in the fridge, and not place them on the kitchen counter. Please help 😅
In a wicker ( woven reed) basket lined with newspaper in a cupboard. A lot of veg store better in the dark. Make sure there is plenty of air space around the basket and maybe put in a discrete vent.
@@lynnoorman2144 thank you very much!
You are my new favorite you tuber. I looked into the Finishers Journal because of you. I'm a Full Focus Planner user right now but am open to new products.
Well thank you! That's super cool! I'm sure other have similar ones but for me I just enjoy that one
Op brother keep saving keep growing ❤
I haven't been around did u get your Tesla. I did see u on a commercial and I watch when I have time I'm happy for you
Yes I did !
Funny.! This dawned on me this morning! We Declutter our home, vehicle. Container; lol; meanwhile. THE STORE. IS DECLUTTERING. !’
It’s in your home. Look for it.
Im in a weird minimalist/maximalist space right now, because we just moved over the ocean, and while we did pare down *significantly* before moving, we do have some stuff on its way. But we also have to live out daily lives, and so have been acquiring cheap/free stuff from marketplace, curbsiding, trashpanda-ing... 😅 so now we have an essentially functional house. But now when my good stuff arrives, I'll way too much stuff. I'm already overwhelmed because I can't stand clutter! Not just like oh I dislike it, but a trauma reaponse because I grew up in a hoarder house and was not allowed to get rid of things as a kid. So anyway, how does a minimalist deal with this odd space of having very little but also actually having a lot, too much? Idk.
Maybe with the one in, one out rule? Everytime a new item arrives that you have shipped, get the item you already have out?
Such great advice.
Congratulations!!! I had to have an emergency C-Section so a home birth would have been a nightmare for me. I am so glad all went well for you and your new bundle of handsomeness!!! Your kids are beautiful!!!
I've been subscribed and watching your channel as well as a few others for the last yearbor so. It has made a BIG impact in my kitchen space, positively ofcourse 😅, and working my way to a minimal bedroom. Your info has been so helpful. On a side note: did not realize you guys had 2 kids or are you pregnant with number 2?!
Just had the boy
The question is, what is cheaper? Trading your phone up/selling it after two years and upgrading (no leasing/plan), or using it until it dies and then paying the full price out of pocket? whilst suffering with poor battery performance, etc.
There's nothing in my apartment that 'Sparks Joy.' It's just STUFF. Mostly good quality (not expensive) but it's STUFF. The question is whether it's A) Useful and B) Do I actually use it? I don't have much STUFF but it's more than I use. Currently Downsizing from a 1 bedroom apartment preparing to move to a Studio in another State. Coming to terms with the fact that I no longer cook much - I used to love it. But I'm retired and alone, and not gonna make Thanksgiving Dinner for 6 again
I am literally the mobile phone person, My past phone the buttons on the side fell off so I taped them on. I keep my mobile untill it no longer can get updates or the screen never switches on again. Frustrating when the battery literally is at snails pace when charging.
I use the if it's broken, can we fix it or do we need to replace it rule. Example - bread machine broke down, couldn't fix it but we have a great stand mixer. So long bread machine!
I use a bowl and silicone spatula!
@@pennynickels5216 I would use that too if I didn't have repetitive stress injuries in my wrists. Kneading bread is (was for me) so much fun.
Great book swap :)
We need to know: did you buy the walled cups? Do they keep your coffee hot?
Today is my birthday, I made an impulse buy while waiting on the cake artist to finish my cake, I bought a video game that I'd wanted for like a year. I was so shocked to see that game in stock and there was only one! I wanted to buy it months ago and it was always sold out. I guess today was the day.
I also decided I want to make over one room of the house. (One room at a time.) I desperately need a room for myself (I sleep in my office, very cramped and no space for anything but sleep and work.) I borrowed some money to buy the things I need for the room. Like a bed frame, a bed set, shelving, storage cubes, etc. Because I have none of these things. Yes, it's pricey to have to buy everything yet at the same time I've put a ton of thought into which pieces I really want, what colour scheme do I like, what's the theme and there are so many items I keep adding to my virtual shopping carts then save for later or decide I'd rather have a different one because it would work better with the final decision. This also means I need to keep that room de-cluttered. I view this as a positive change on my life and a fun challenge to see what I can do by myself, kicking items that ended up in that room I don't want and feel less overwhelmed.
Great content, Gabe. Question re one in, one out. How does this work when receiving gifts? Do you get rid of things in this scenario?
Two kids😮 wow you have been busy😂 God bless the family
How much is 1 password? It would be beneficial to know cost
You are funny and make me laugh a lot! How do you come up with these titles?
I may have come a long way indeed by now. My first thought now at the store is…Ugh. I can’t imagine having to clean and keep up with all this stuff…or where would I even put that anyways?
Does this spark joy * sorry i think that is funny ..i will give it a try ..There should be more videos like this out there !
Gabe, we need new tipps. 😊
Frugalista!
I absolutely hate little shelves that I have to dust.
Very cool video!! 👌
Nice 👍🏼
5:20ish. One to add to "questions to ask yourself".
When considering a purchase, think of the financial commitment as a TIME commitment. It took X amount of hours (in my finite healthy working life) to earn this - especially if you're not enamoured by your job - so: "I trade X amount of my finite life force, for this novelty turd emoji cushion".... 💩💩💩
One habit I’ve been trying is appreciating stuff at the store rather than buying it
Yes that massage gun sparks joy! 💥🤣❤️
We use it like everyday lol it's my daughter's favorite toy
Where did you get that new couch? I have been looking for one like that for a long time.
This couch is like a B list celebrity at this point. Always making cameos 😅
When you were looking though the basket it looked like you were looking for something you didn't want lol note how you didn't find it.
That was all stuff Meredith was donating so I actually hadn't seen it before
His home has more stuff than mine for sure; I can't afford to buy as much as a minimalist like him haha
Taking care of your staff. (Car having a long scratch)
He got keyed at our last place lol
Beautiful child ❤
How did you get that big scratch on your car?
When we lived in a sketchy neighborhood 😬 someone’s kid was mad at their parents and took it out on our car.
@@GabeBult 😮🫣🫢
How many shoes do you own Gabe?
Minimalism is the rich peoples version of comparing themselves to the poor
Bye Bye Dave @1.45 😂😂😂
Lol 😂
Clicked because I saw 1+open on floor in thumbnail
Lol it's still around
Wait a minute! Two kids? When the second arrived? 😮