5 Things to Declutter in 2017
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Other:
high heels - Stuart Weitzman
two-pack of inserts to make high heels comfortable - amzn.to/2jHDU4P
(Position them right before unpeeling for maximum stick.)
Mrs. Claus winter coat lol - Lands End
purse - faux leather from Norway
dress - Prague
faux fur blanket, lucite Octavia stool - Pottery Barn
sofa - La-Z-Boy
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Clothing I have only one (to fit my lifestyle):
lingerie (one set)
bikini
flats
slippers
athletic shoes
winter coat
purse
sports bra
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Summary:
In this video we tackled the five biggest categories to declutter, the categories that make the biggest visual improvement. Most of these categories will have their own respective video since the categories are expansive. In How to Become a Minimalist, we tackled the five smallest categories to declutter, the categories easy to knock out of the way quickly and build momentum.
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clothing - separate seasonal clothes, dress for the life you have, personality shines through in more than just possessions, relish the power of one, use ingenuity, take one day at a time, use a winter coat instead of layers
furniture - couch that doubles as ottoman, stool that doubles as blanket holder, media center that doubles as module center, desk that doubles as side table, furniture makes the biggest difference!
media - digitize all, ruthless, set boundaries (5 physical books), write down list in notebook
paperwork - ruthless with warranties and coupons, condense recipe cards and keep recipes simple, digitize some recipes
tech - break down boxes after 30 days, cord policy: zero cord storage, question duplicates of HDMI and micro USB cords - บันเทิง
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Just decluttered for the third time this month, your videos are helping me so much. My tolerance level of letting go of things is increasing every time I declutter. Thanks
Thank you for making minimalism actually seem obtainable and for making my journey so much easier. I've been working towards this for a while now and so many videos I've seen make me feel extremely overwhelmed with rules and tasks, etc. You give the most simple advice that is easy to follow and I appreciate it!
You are a true minimalist, even your job! Recording speech in such a condensed form!!! Great job! You are an inspiration, as always!
Thanks, ahulagirl! Always love your comments. That was the thing that drew me to shorthand: a new and efficient language. I can write my recipes in ultra condensed form :)
Thank you for the videos, Melody! You've inspired my sister and I to become minimalists and given us great tips to do so. I couldn't be happier with the clean spaces and decluttered surfaces in my home.
This is great news! I can only imagine how beautiful your home has become.
I am 61 yrs young! Have been watching your vids since Summer. Very motivational! I believe I invented clutter & "packratism"!! But I am moving along in a positive flow...
Love your attitude, Crystal!
You should do a video of you dresses and the brands you buy from- I'm always admiring them.
So true! Are the usually maxi style?
Paperwork and gifts from my mom dad are my problems. The start is so scary. Thank you for your videos and helping me.
oh my gosh. I never noticed that Pat has a curly tail. That is so cute!
Pat's tail is possibly the cutest thing on TH-cam ever!
I love what you said, to keep the clothes fitted for our current lifestyle, no to the one that we wish to have :)
Love when you upload. We have a small house and your tips are making it look much more neat. We still have a long way to go. Cords and paperwork are my trouble spots lol
i love your videos! i have implemented many of your tipps in my home. and my mindset has deffinitely changed into one of a minimalism. thank you so much for that Melody! i have two small kids and from the moment on i decluttered (and it will always go on;) my stresslevel went down so much! :) less stuff less energy having to spend on tydying up:)
thanks again so much. im sure you influence a lot of peoples happiness through your videos.
greetings from austria (europe)
I have a 20 yr old son and a 22 yr old daughter whom I battled with as they were growing up to organize their ultra messy rooms, My daughter has toned down on buying stuff but she refuses to watch my links to her on minimalism videos... but yesterday, while helping my son separate mountains of his dirty clothes on the living room floor to be washed, I turned on You Tube on my TV and let this video play. He sat down and started watching! Not sure if it was because you are so adorable but I played at least 4 full videos and I hope and pray he got something out of them, they both need to organize and get rid of the clutter that weighs them down without them knowing. Thanks for your tips and videos Melody, I'm a subscriber and get notifications every time you upload one!
Favourite minimalist!
One of the most inspiring minimalist videos Ive seen :)
you're minimalist lifestyle is inspiring...I've been on a decluttering phase lately and I'm inspired to keep going. thank you for your amazing tips and suggestions.
One of your previous videos about digitizing media and using Plex really made a difference! It's a slow process, but really frees up space and clutter! We had it before, but my husband and I really didn't know how to best utilize it. Hard drives are so cheap too! I now take pictures or search the internet for important information that I might need to reference later. (I have a baby, so that's so many items now!) They're all in my Google drive so I know where to find them in the future!
I took pictures of all my recipe cards and uploaded them to google docs! So nice! It also helps when I'm at the grocery store and I can't remember how much of an ingredient I need to buy! ☺
You're a smart lady! So many helpful tips. I love how you include your cute kitty in videos too. :)
Thank you for these ideas, sure makes me want to start the declutter process and live a simpler, "greener" lifestyle.
Girl...you are talking to me! Thank you for the enlightenment and encouragement! I thoroughly enjoy your videos.
Great video! I moved from TN to CT. The winters are rough for me but now that I invested in a great coat (the marmot montreaux), winter is much more pleasant for me!
wow awesome tips..i love your advice for clothes..
your videos are seriously addicting. ..very valid explanation for every thing. ..very motivating!
Thanks for sharing!
I've just discovered your channel! I love your personality and advice you give:)
I agree with the puffy coat idea. I recently bought a smaller size coat that is also puffy with a very warm material. It is amazingly warm no need to layer on.
Pat wants you to keep that drawer open, lol! Great tips...I finally realized that about furniture too, it is better to have less. I am working on it! :)
I am ruthless about paper! I use Pinterest for recipes and if I do write down a recipe I use google drive to and categorize them in folders! Great categories to think about! 😍❤️️
FREE TO FRUGAL agreed!
Pinterest is so easy to keep things stored and organized.
I have one recipe book that i still keep because i like to study it sometimes for ideas and learning. My Mother-n-law gifted it to me - America's Test Kitchen. If i run across one at the thrift store i just take a few pics of the recipe i want to try. Keepin it simple! : )
OOOH that sounds like a great recipe book!! LOVE taking pics of recipes!!! Awesome! xoxo
YAY!!!! Of course! What an honor to be one of your favorite TH-camrs:) How sweet!!! Thank you for making my day! xoxo
hey me too ! I love to watch both...great job ladies !
Aww thanks Joanna!!! BIG HUGS!!! xoxo
Inspiring as always! Your videos are my weekly pep talk. Thanks for sharing!
got2bme todd
Yes! Isn't she incredibly helpful & inspiring!
We love you Mel !! 💜
This came at just the right time for me, thank you!
I keep my recipes on my computer. Using the scanner to save documents are very useful also
Most user manuals can be found online also. Download them and store on your hard drive or external drive, or store them on the cloud, etc.
thank you for your help and support
Great content as usual! Thank you. I would love to see your thoughts on keeping mementos or photo albums.
obsessed with your videos and you have the best amazon lists!! I have bought atleast 40% of what you discuss here. do you have ever one long list of all of the items off amazon that help you. I do not always have the time to watch the videos all the way through. also please please please do a video about minimalism and kids!
Natty Coco, I'll make a list for you this week and put the link on my About Me page on my blog. Thanks for the comment!
What a funny cat! Loved the tips you gave today❣️
I love your channel and always look forward to Monday new vid! Would you mind sharing where you found your faux fur sofa blanket? Thank you for all of the helpful advice!
Wow! These are some great tips! Another great video! Thank you! :-)
Great video, thanks for the tips!
Good point about the dressing for mood compared to dressing for body type. Any suggestions for finding info to do that? I think I've been dressing for mood and have been finding myself constantly going back and forth between not liking my clothes to loving them and wanting to get rid of more but then I buy more to replace what I got rid of because I constantly am changing my moods. Granted I have very little though I only have 28 pieces at a time and I always buy from the thrift store and re donate so I don't feel bad but it'd be nice to not be in a constant state of flux.
Love your videos :)
You keep me inspired😄
Those are great tips! I always digitize papers, especially recipes, otherwise it would take so much space :)
I have the same dress in orange. it's from mango and I really love it. The wine color is beautiful too.
Tips for an artist who is constantly creating and producing personal work?🖤
Thank you Melody for another inspiring video. Maureen UK XXX
Melody, could you do a video about what you eat in a day/week and food ideas from a minimalist's point of view,please?
Thanks!
pat is sooo adorable!!
I really love your winter coat! Where was it purchased from? Probably too old to find now, but looks great quality!
do you usually keep your shoes off in your home to keep the carpet clean -- your carpet looks really nice :o)
Wonderful, thank you!!!! Thumbs UP
I've been transitioning over to a more minimalistic lifestyle. I've shared my journey with friends and family so they know and are aware of it. I've ran into the problem of once I get rid if stuff, and feel a relief. I have family who don't understand and continue to buy buy buy stuff we don't need or want. How would you tell them no thank you so they understand our new lifestyle?
Some people will always buy, but for me I went about it in a subtle way: by posting organization and minimalism memes or pictures of my home on Facebook. Now everyone knows I really love minimalism, so I rarely get a gift I don't need. The people that don't know me that well or that really love to buy, I accept their gift and thank them, and then I give it to someone who would enjoy it.
Thank you! 🖒
Thanks very much for the tips! 😙
Oh my, those cords, I totally agree! I pity the people with iPhones and other technology having to have a cord for each thing. Great inspiring video, thank you!
At one point, I was getting overrun with HDMI and micro USB cords haha :)
Same here! We have 2 boxes of them in the attic! A few years ago we made almost a $100 on a tag sale by selling cables...
Thinking of getting a instant pot. Seems like it has good reviews and all the paleo people I know are getting them. Do you recommend it?
I'm definitely a minimalist person - in everything, mostly in my interior decoration. I need to be like that, I live tiny!
It's always so good to see your beautiful face! That color looks gorgeous on you and those black stilettos are amazing!! :)
I live in California and am in the preferred pantsless club as well!😂
Your videos always add so much value!!
The pantsless club. I love it :D
I really like your Lands End coat, and it's probably on sale this time of year. Can you share the style name? Thank you!
please please please!!!!! make more videos per week. it's such a long week having to wait till Sunday just to watch one of your amazing videos. I'm positive every one of your subscribers will love more content from you. plus you will get way more subs/reach more people with the additional content 😊 please take it Into consideration
Hey Jenny, I took off Fridays from my work (as of February), so I can post more videos. Yay :)
What if I cannot digitize everything...? I live in Venezuela and the electricity is not available at all times or there's not always internet (even for days) so no access to internet storage, what would you do in that case?
Hello Melody! Please do a dress video soon I see other viewers are requesting this video too& since that is what you wear the most how many do you recommend for your minimalistic lifestyle?
What is an inexpensive photo scanner that will also scan paper docs.? I need to use it with my laptop. Thanks.
I only have 1 small square closet in the wall. it is so hard to have anything because even somewhat minimal is cluttering! I am always getting rid of stuff
talking about digitizing.. do you have backups ? one must be cloud and the other?
hi melody. i love your videos, i think i have seen them all. i think that you are beautiful, your name is very suitable with you channel theme. every video you make is really informative and the thing i love the most is that you dont repeat same things even if a video has similar subject with another one. i think you deserve more subscribers for the work you put on. allow me to suggest a couple of things i would like to change to your videos. i think i would like it more if you could speak a little slower not much just a little. i also think i would change the intro/music too and maybe i would like to see more visual elements editing in your videos just making them a little bit richer in content like you did with this video. 💖
I love your plant what kind is it?
At 10:43 you show a cord holder. Is this another Command product? Please share brand & link. Thanks! Love the vids!
Hey Irish Brat, here is the link. It's my favorite cord clips: amzn.to/2j3GP5Z.
pants got me. . I won't wear them either if I could... 😂😂 subscribing 🤗🤗🤗
you can digitize and upload to the cloud so media can be shared around the world easily. google drive now gives 15 gigs (a HUGE amount for the avg. person) to your email account.
Pat in the drawer.....happiness!!!!
Oh how I HATE cords! I wish everything was cordless! !! they are visually ugly and fussy and hard to hide at times.
Hey Ninja 1974, I'm the same way! Can't wait for cord-free charging. I am working on a video on how to hide cords and a video also on how to elevate things easily! These videos will be really great for minimizing visual clutter :)
More Melody That sounds great! I have been very inspired by your videos and implementing some ideas into my home. Thankyou
More Melody Yes please Melody! Do! I am also annoyed by all the visibles cables in my house.
The ones I do have to have I spray paint them to match my wall...;0
Ninja 1974 cordless means more radiation and higher risk of developing cancer. Yes it is true. If you have an iPhone for example read the health warning about cancer risk.
Great video and awesome tips !! I just started watching your videos but wanted to ask if you are hard of hearing? My brother is deaf and I notice you use your hands a lot, just curious
I think it's the passionate Portuguese in me haha :)
I have that problem that I tend to buy even more new stuff after I declutter. Any tipps?
I was wondering what brand of black? Blue? purse( shoulder bag) do you use? I have being looking for one but can't find that fit's my long wallet and iPhone. Thank you.
very good
Hey what happened to your other purse. It was so cute!
You have an INSTANT POT.......that surprises me. Do you use it much?
My wife and I love your videos also are those ivy plants some of them are toxic to cats. We had a More Melody video marathon today lol
Recipes...please share your thoughts on food and health a little more clearly.
Glenna Martin she has recently done a few videos on simple eating. Scroll thru her videos - you will be inspired!! : )
Hi Melody, just curious, do you still use paper towel? I always see one at the back.
Where do you find all your cute dresses? Thanks. :)
What software do you need to digitalize movies?
Pat is amazing! :-)
Thanks for the inspiration to purge
I love those shoes...!!!!!!
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why did you move from Hawaii, and where do you live now.
I was told you should only use the "charging" cord that come with your phone, or tablet because they know when to shut off when your item is charged.
Hey Linda, the two micro USB cords I own, one is for my phone and the other is for everything else. The phone needs to be charged regularly, so I keep its cord in the same place. For tablets and maybe Kindle, I would do the same :)
I'm getting ready to purge paper, wish me luck! lol
denpotpink 1 Keep in mind that copy centers can scan in anything you need and create digital files for paperwork you need to keep but don't want around! It takes them no time at all!
good tip! thanks!
Wishing you luck, Denpotpink1!
I disagree with one think you said. You said to shop for the life you ive not for the life you want to live. I think minimalism is about making room and time for the life you want to live. So buy what you want for the life you want to live but start living it. Does that make sense? I understand how this could get out of control but that's how I roll.
I've done a major clothes decluttering few months ago, but still have too many. :(
⭐Keep going Sophie. You will get there. Imagine your life with the amount of clothes you would like to store in your closet, move to a different house, or travel with for a year. Each week evaluate what you like to wear *often* and cull 1 or 3 pieces. *It will get easier as you practice* culling based on your goal. If your goal is to have lots of variety then you will always have lots of clothes. Examine what you really want, list or meditate on the reasons why (key to success), then take an action baby step asap to make progress. One step at a time and focused on your goal. You *CAN* do it. Clothes are not your boss, master, or Lord. Keep practicing working the steps. You WILL get there! Cheering you on and i send you grace & peace.
Check out the ten item wardrobe on the daily connoisseur youtube channel. It really helped me minimalize my wardrobe.
Thank you Kate. I like her simple timeless style and subscribed.
Good I hope it helps you!
Hi Melody
Probably been discussed before, but what's the merit or motivation or reason for becoming a minimalist? My life feels bleak, pointless and void as is already and with various stuff I can at least artificially try and fill the vacuum. #fml
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So what do you take from it?
Claudius, I understand that feeling. Forgive my long reply in advance. The flow of being on the hunt and the high of finding something great seems built in and makes sense from a biological perspective - foraging, collecting, storing, and impressing (for safety and security). In old times, you could almost not ever have too much.
I think the merit for minimalism is part altruistic (less strain on others, can give back with time, can support crafts instead of exploitation) and part selfish (can find and pursue passions and purpose, can have better health, can have it all, if focusing on quality instead of quantity). With globalization and robotics, college becomes more necessary, yet wages have been stagnant for decades. Something has to give if the quality of life and freedom can remain. For me, that was the junk or activities that didn't add value anyway.
Lastly, I wanted to add that the feeling of depression or hopelessness that so many feel is common. One in four suffer from psychiatric imbalance (maybe more). Even mild forms of anxiety, depression, constant racing thoughts, impulsiveness, paranoia, and intense loneliness or emptiness make it extraordinarily difficult for peaceful living and contentedness. Therapy helps people even without psychiatric disorders, but it's expensive. Massages are expensive. These non-physical purchases (road trips, classes, dates) add to happiness more than square footage or possessions, in my opinion. It is a kinder society when people take better care of themselves, mentally and physically, find purpose, and live within their means. Instead of encouraging a peaceful life, advertisement exploits weakness (anxiety, depression, impulsiveness).
I think with less noise and stuff, we can get down to the root of unhappiness or imbalance, through being mindful, reading, or therapy. It also gives millennials or retirees more mobility (for travel, job opportunities, independence, or love). Also, for those who are religious, it makes sense because it minimizes physical distraction.
For those who are old-fashioned, it makes us feel more connected with living: There is a lot of appeal in intentional living (homecooked meals and items built to last) versus the current fast pace of technology, fashion, and food.
These are just my honest thoughts on the matter.
More Melody wow, thanks for the thorough answer. Good points I can relate to. Appreciate it
Melody just found your videos! What is your profession? This lifestyle may be easy if your are single. Seems impossible with other family members living under the same roof!
How do you minimalize the radiation from your phone /microwave /tv/router?? It is very dangerous especially for children
virvich don't be daft.
Lydia Mahoney Maybe you should educate yourself about EMF radiation before you start commenting.
I have no media, everything is digitized! (except my kids. he has a large bookshelf)
where do u live now?isn't it its winter here
Hey Jana, I live in Franklin, Tennessee, and I was born on Oahu. It's been 60+ degrees the past few days. I am really enjoying it, reminds me of winter in Hawaii :)
+More Melody cool.u seemed not cold wd ur outfit in ur video,dats why I'm wondering if it's not winter there.it's super cold here lately in Ca.been raining also.i like ur videos a lot,its very practical and helpful.thank u for reply
More Melody I went to college in Nashville!! ❤️
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WHY WHY WHY would you leave paradise Hawaii!?? 😊🌺
Without winter, I never needed lotion or pants, and hair is so easy to grow! But I do love the beauty in winter. I've only experienced three falls and winters so far :)
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