Need help decluttering? I am your person! In January 2021, I decided try out The 30 Day Minimalism Game. This is ultimately how I ended up counting all my clutter and TRACKING my "Declutter Number" to keep me motivated. I'm currently at over 8500 items! So what is the Minimalism Game? It was created by The Minimalists. The game lasts for a month. During that time, you declutter the number of items that correspond with the day of the month. 1 item on Day 1. 15 items on Day 15. And so on... Things get tougher starting around day 20! When that first month was up - I couldn't believe I'd decluttered almost 500 items from my home! I was happy but also a bit frustrated. Because I looked around and realized...there was still a lot more to do. So I committed to another month. And then another. I continued The Minimalism Game for a full year! With almost 6000 items leaving my home. I realized over that time, that seeing my "Declutter Number" increase was VERY motivating for me. Even so, I was strict with what I counted as "decluttered". If I had to throw out an old pair of shoes - but bought another pair - that didn't count! After all - I'd replaced them! I was looking for an overall reduction of the inventory in my home. After a full year of The Minimalism Game - I was ready for a change. So I created a few new games that I played with friends. The "Declutter 100" Game - Where you challenge yourself to declutter 100 items in a month - at whatever pace works for you! and The "Fast Five" Game - Where you set a timer for 5 minutes and challenge yourself to decluttering 5 items a day Both of these played on the "fun" factor of The 30 Day Minimalism Game but were a bit more sustainable for the majority of people. Gamifying a tough task can really make a difference. I think it's important to say that when I first started decluttering - I focused on my own clutter first. I didn't want to force my family into minimalism. I wanted to WELCOME them into minimalism. Even though it was tempting to think it was THEIR clutter that was the problem... I knew I had to work on myself and my own decluttering and minimalism journey first. I focused on easy wins to stay motivated like trash, broken items, stuff with missing pieces, duplicates, anything that was an immediate & easy "Go!"... And I learned to keep the clutter mess I was tackling "small" One drawer, shelf, cabinet or box at a time. I went through my home focusing on only my stuff... and... when my husband saw the improvement in our shared closet... He was motivated to declutter his own clothes! Having my husband as a "Declutter Buddy" helped push our progress forward. Working alongside a friend or trusted family member is a concept called "body doubling." It's very effective in decluttering - especially for those with ADHD. Having another person present helps us stay motivated and on track. With incremental positive changes, we began transforming our home. And learning what worked best for us. My husband did really well with a timer. If I wanted to tackle an area that was mostly his items... I'd say, "Are you available for 30 minutes this afternoon in the garage?" Sometimes he wasn't. Usually he said yes. Because 30 minutes FEELS like a small commitment. I found that as we got rolling decluttering together - he often worked longer than 30 minutes. Once or twice, he was ready to stop early. And I let him. I wanted to keep the decluttering experience positive. With my two kids - slow and steady was the way. I waited quite awhile before introducing my kids to decluttering I didn't want them to be afraid of the process. They were 4 and 8 when I started very actively decluttering. Decluttering is a life skill that I wanted them to learn - just the same as cooking or laundry. So it was important that they didn't have negative feelings about it. When their items "disappear" behind their backs - it can really hinder their trust in you and the process. We want decluttering to be a natural part of life - but it requires that the person who owns the item be the one who makes the decisions. While my husband was motivated by a timer. My kids were motivated by games and incentives. One really fun thing we did was play store. I pulled out ALL of their toys, explained the physical limits of how much they could keep and they "bought" back their toys starting with favourites and then stopping when their toy library was full. They kept some favourites in the playroom and the remaining toys and games were donated to kids in need. All this to say... I decluttered over 8500 things from my home because I was stubborn. I figured out what worked best for us and I just kept going. I kept decluttering until LAYERS of clutter left my home. I decluttered well beyond what I originally thought would be required. The biggest step is just starting. You can do this! Let me know in the comments what you're decluttering today!
I like this the number of items per days of month. I had covid last weekend one week ago. I decluttered and got rid of stuff. Now I need to transport out of condo.
Thank you for sharing your decluttering journey. I'm a single, minimalist, 64 year old lady living in a very small condo. I get such a thrill donating & throwing out unused/unloved items. All that money I've wasted on that stuff is sickening to me.
I hear you and can totally relate! ❤ It's really sad how much money and time and energy resources I wasted on stuff. I estimate that even if every item only cost a few dollars - I had at least 25 thousand dollars in unnecessary clutter in my home. But learning every day and improving myself all the time. So nice to hear from you. ❤
@@simply.clutterfree I think a lot of people don't really understand how much kids remember their stuff disappearing. My kids have issues with their stuff disappearing out of even the "safe" spaces at the other house. By 7 or 8 they were sneaking the important stuff out and it came to my house to live. All fine, but at 20 I'm still working with my son to let go of stuff from back then. It made a huge impact on him.
@@GoingGreenMom I believe it. I remember I lost my favourite doll in grade 2 in a garage sale before we moved. An adult carelessly threw it on the "Sale" pile - and that had a huge impact. It was irreplaceable. Even the items you wouldn't think would matter do...I used to bundle up clothes that were too small to pass down to a friend's daughter. My daughter at 8 years old saw me hand off the clothing with a favourite (too small) t-shirt in it. She had a total meltdown and that really gave me an indication that I had to be more careful with their things. Even if it made sense to me to donate the item - it was hers to make that choice. This means our decluttering process isn't "one and done" in a weekend - but I prefer to do what feels right to me.
@@GoingGreenMom I believe it. I remember I lost my favourite doll in grade 2 in a garage sale before we moved. An adult carelessly threw it on the "Sale" pile - and that had a huge impact. It was irreplaceable. Even the items you wouldn't think would matter do...I used to bundle up clothes that were too small to pass down to a friend's daughter. My daughter at 8 years old saw me hand off the clothing with a favourite (too small) t-shirt in it. She had a total meltdown and that really gave me an indication that I had to be more careful with their things. Even if it made sense to me to donate the item - it was hers to make that choice. This means our decluttering process isn't "one and done" in a weekend - but I prefer to do what feels right to me.
I am doing the minimalist game, I am five days into it. I have done this every year for about six years. I am dealing with sentimental items that I have put off decluttering. Also, purging some old correspondence. I am retired and so Swedish death cleaning ideas have motivated me with this declutter. I am doing it backwards, day one is thirty items-day 30 is one item.
Hi, I've just found your channel & subscribed 😊 My mum was a hoarder and cleaning/clearing her home just before & after she passed away 4 years ago completely changed my perspective about the stuff I owned. I have been actively decluttering for years now & feel so much better owning less. Last year I relocated and got rid of a huge amount of things, but in the last year I have still managed to fill nearly 22 more charity bags, I'm on number 22 now. I've spent today decluttering & organising my space & feel so much better for it. Thank you for talking about the process in such a calm & down to earth way, best wishes from the UK 😊
So excited to watch your second full video! I have been decluttering at least one item every day since January 1st of this year. Some days it’s just a stack of receipts, another day it was my wedding dress. I’m determined to keep going for the rest of this year. We are planning on moving next year so getting our possessions pared down as much as possible will help. Thanks for the tips!
@@donnav I'm so glad to have you here. You're being so smart prepping in advance for the move. So many folks end up caught at the end with no time and throw clutter in the truck instead of getting rid of it. You'll see great progress with your steady pace ☺️
I enjoyed your story! I just moved into a 2/2 apartment after not moving for 30 years! My previous place was a 2/1 with 18 steps to the front door. One of my 2 bedrooms was basically a storage room. I moved on Labor Day and donated lots before my move. But as I unpack (I'm here just 2 weeks now) I am creating multiple boxes to donate to a local church rummage sale in October (A month from now). I eventually want to have 2 functional "bedrooms". This apartment was remodeled and has new LPV flooring. It has adjustable shelving in the kitchen. And although I lost my previous walk in closet, I gained 2 linen closets, a small pantry in the kitchen. This will one day be a perfect little place for me (no steps, beautiful views of trees from most windows). Organizing & making life style changes takes SO much energy & can be a bit depressing at times. But I actually love letting things go! I hope someone can use some of my things, that makes me feel good! I'm so proud of you and your success with the whole family!!! ❤
@@patriciadavis2514 Thank you Patricia and you should be proud of yourself too! This has been a huge undertaking. Good for you for tackling the clutter as soon as possible so you can get settled. I helped my friend Janeen with a big downsize and with time, she found herself easily able to declutter more and more as she got settled into her new space. Enjoy your new home. ☺️❤️
You've got this Christina! 💝 Second guess anything you're storing in there and whether it's worth taking up space. When items don't have proper homes they can quickly pile up. My garage became a catch-all in the last few months 🫣 As Chris Pratt famously said on The Home Edit: "The garage is the junk drawer of the house" 😂
Thank you for your video! I was pulled in by the header of saying you decluttered 8500 items. I have heard of the Minamalism game and the timer method. I have now started! I decluttered 3 items today, since today is the 2nd of the month. I am also allowing myself to consider one full bag of garbage as 1 decluttered item, if I feel like it. I am committed to getting this tackled once and for all; THANK YOU for helping me get started! 🌹(My 3 items were disposing of 3 empty packages.) 😁
@@MichelleJones-p4e So nice to hear this lovely feedback! You've got this! Keep me updated on your progress so I can cheer you on! We might even do a Minimalism Game together as a community this fall before the holidays 😊
I’m so glad I found you. Your story is very similar to mine. I have many hoarders in my family and it was “normal” for me to live with clutter. Slowly I am trying to change my habit and it’s been hard. I’m good at decluttering now but the spending needs help. Good luck on your journey!
I follow Minimalist Home and she is from Canada too. One in and one out rule is great. Good for your daughter following in your footsteps. I think money is a great incentive!!Great video! Joan.
This is a wonderful video. I have been decluttering for sometime now. My kitchen has been my most neglected area. My counter tops are spotless but my cabinets need work. The idea of the minimalist game really appeals to me, so today I removed the old food mill. I no longer need this item and it’s good to see it go to someone who will actually use it. Thank you for the inspiration ❤❤❤
Good video with great ideas. I have joined with Cass from clutter bug for her challenge for a 30 day 5 min challenge which starts today. I am anxious to see what my results will be and if I stick to it. Have a good day😊
That's such fun timing! I didn't know she had a challenge starting today. She's also Canadian! 😊🇨🇦 5 minutes can add up so fast! Every bit of progress helps 😊❤️
Great video, thankyou. I am moving to a home half the size of my cuttent one and i need all the inspiration i can get. You have a lovely, calm way of speaking. Greetings from Australia. 🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘
Love this video. I'm so glad I've found your channel, subscribed. At the moment I am decluttering 5 items a day in 5 minutes over a period of a month (Cas from Clutterbug). Love from the Netherlands.
Thanks so much for sharing your journey of decluttering! You've really helped me to see that reducing my inventory really will make a huge difference. When you started your decluttering game did you start with categories or specific spaces like a desk or bedroom? Thanks for your inspiration!
@@carterjunction7158 Thank you so much ❤️ I didn't necessarily do the decluttering in categories, but sometimes it worked out that way. Clothing was one of the first areas overall I tackled. I donated anything that didn't fit or that I didn't love. This area can be tough depending on the person so I recommend starting in your easiest area if you go by categories. Also, "make it small" - so even if you go by category or room - try to be methodical and go drawer by drawer for example. This keeps things from getting overwhelming. We're doing a Minimalism Game starting October 1 if you'd like to join in. ☺️
Yes, almost 500 items every month! It adds up fast! And since that full year of The Minimalism Game, I've done my own decluttering games, and also repeated The Minimalism Game this past January. You can check out my short videos for those. Maybe if there is interest, we could all do a Minimalism Game in this community ☺
September 2024. I'm almost 75. I own 2 pairs of shoes and 2 pairs of flip-flops. I have 2 pairs of nice slacks, etc. 3 of us live in a 2BR condo. My craft items fit in a small bookcase and under my bed. I still have plenty of stuff. Tina, Al's wife
Need help decluttering? I am your person!
In January 2021, I decided try out The 30 Day Minimalism Game.
This is ultimately how I ended up counting all my clutter and TRACKING my "Declutter Number" to keep me motivated.
I'm currently at over 8500 items!
So what is the Minimalism Game?
It was created by The Minimalists.
The game lasts for a month. During that time, you declutter the number of items that correspond with the day of the month.
1 item on Day 1.
15 items on Day 15.
And so on...
Things get tougher starting around day 20!
When that first month was up - I couldn't believe I'd decluttered almost 500 items from my home!
I was happy but also a bit frustrated.
Because I looked around and realized...there was still a lot more to do.
So I committed to another month. And then another.
I continued The Minimalism Game for a full year!
With almost 6000 items leaving my home.
I realized over that time, that seeing my "Declutter Number" increase was VERY motivating for me.
Even so, I was strict with what I counted as "decluttered".
If I had to throw out an old pair of shoes - but bought another pair - that didn't count!
After all - I'd replaced them!
I was looking for an overall reduction of the inventory in my home.
After a full year of The Minimalism Game - I was ready for a change.
So I created a few new games that I played with friends.
The "Declutter 100" Game - Where you challenge yourself to declutter 100 items in a month - at whatever pace works for you!
and
The "Fast Five" Game - Where you set a timer for 5 minutes and challenge yourself to decluttering 5 items a day
Both of these played on the "fun" factor of The 30 Day Minimalism Game but were a bit more sustainable for the majority of people.
Gamifying a tough task can really make a difference.
I think it's important to say that when I first started decluttering - I focused on my own clutter first.
I didn't want to force my family into minimalism.
I wanted to WELCOME them into minimalism.
Even though it was tempting to think it was THEIR clutter that was the problem...
I knew I had to work on myself and my own decluttering and minimalism journey first.
I focused on easy wins to stay motivated like trash, broken items, stuff with missing pieces, duplicates, anything that was an immediate & easy "Go!"...
And I learned to keep the clutter mess I was tackling "small"
One drawer, shelf, cabinet or box at a time.
I went through my home focusing on only my stuff...
and...
when my husband saw the improvement in our shared closet...
He was motivated to declutter his own clothes!
Having my husband as a "Declutter Buddy" helped push our progress forward.
Working alongside a friend or trusted family member is a concept called "body doubling."
It's very effective in decluttering - especially for those with ADHD.
Having another person present helps us stay motivated and on track.
With incremental positive changes, we began transforming our home.
And learning what worked best for us.
My husband did really well with a timer.
If I wanted to tackle an area that was mostly his items...
I'd say, "Are you available for 30 minutes this afternoon in the garage?"
Sometimes he wasn't. Usually he said yes.
Because 30 minutes FEELS like a small commitment.
I found that as we got rolling decluttering together - he often worked longer than 30 minutes.
Once or twice, he was ready to stop early. And I let him.
I wanted to keep the decluttering experience positive.
With my two kids - slow and steady was the way.
I waited quite awhile before introducing my kids to decluttering
I didn't want them to be afraid of the process. They were 4 and 8 when I started very actively decluttering.
Decluttering is a life skill that I wanted them to learn - just the same as cooking or laundry.
So it was important that they didn't have negative feelings about it.
When their items "disappear" behind their backs - it can really hinder their trust in you and the process.
We want decluttering to be a natural part of life - but it requires that the person who owns the item be the one who makes the decisions.
While my husband was motivated by a timer.
My kids were motivated by games and incentives.
One really fun thing we did was play store.
I pulled out ALL of their toys, explained the physical limits of how much they could keep and they "bought" back their toys starting with favourites and then stopping when their toy library was full.
They kept some favourites in the playroom and the remaining toys and games were donated to kids in need.
All this to say...
I decluttered over 8500 things from my home because I was stubborn.
I figured out what worked best for us and I just kept going.
I kept decluttering until LAYERS of clutter left my home.
I decluttered well beyond what I originally thought would be required.
The biggest step is just starting.
You can do this!
Let me know in the comments what you're decluttering today!
I've made so much progress on my shopaholic journey that I had to ask my neighbour for her amazon boxes for the clip in this video 😂
I like this the number of items per days of month. I had covid last weekend one week ago. I decluttered and got rid of stuff. Now I need to transport out of condo.
@@suzanne296 Yes! Getting it all the way out is an important step! Glad you are ok ☺️
Thank you for sharing your decluttering journey. I'm a single, minimalist, 64 year old lady living in a very small condo. I get such a thrill donating & throwing out unused/unloved items. All that money I've wasted on that stuff is sickening to me.
I hear you and can totally relate! ❤ It's really sad how much money and time and energy resources I wasted on stuff. I estimate that even if every item only cost a few dollars - I had at least 25 thousand dollars in unnecessary clutter in my home. But learning every day and improving myself all the time. So nice to hear from you. ❤
My gosh I used to play store when I was a kid. Great fun!!
@@suzanne296 😊❤️
Love that you were respectful of your family members including your kids!
Thank you! It was really important to me that they felt comfortable so we could make sustainable lifestyle changes ❤
@@simply.clutterfree I think a lot of people don't really understand how much kids remember their stuff disappearing. My kids have issues with their stuff disappearing out of even the "safe" spaces at the other house. By 7 or 8 they were sneaking the important stuff out and it came to my house to live. All fine, but at 20 I'm still working with my son to let go of stuff from back then. It made a huge impact on him.
@@GoingGreenMom I believe it. I remember I lost my favourite doll in grade 2 in a garage sale before we moved. An adult carelessly threw it on the "Sale" pile - and that had a huge impact. It was irreplaceable. Even the items you wouldn't think would matter do...I used to bundle up clothes that were too small to pass down to a friend's daughter. My daughter at 8 years old saw me hand off the clothing with a favourite (too small) t-shirt in it. She had a total meltdown and that really gave me an indication that I had to be more careful with their things. Even if it made sense to me to donate the item - it was hers to make that choice.
This means our decluttering process isn't "one and done" in a weekend - but I prefer to do what feels right to me.
@@GoingGreenMom I believe it. I remember I lost my favourite doll in grade 2 in a garage sale before we moved. An adult carelessly threw it on the "Sale" pile - and that had a huge impact. It was irreplaceable. Even the items you wouldn't think would matter do...I used to bundle up clothes that were too small to pass down to a friend's daughter. My daughter at 8 years old saw me hand off the clothing with a favourite (too small) t-shirt in it. She had a total meltdown and that really gave me an indication that I had to be more careful with their things. Even if it made sense to me to donate the item - it was hers to make that choice.
This means our decluttering process isn't "one and done" in a weekend - but I prefer to do what feels right to me.
@@simply.clutterfree exactly! 🩵
I am doing the minimalist game, I am five days into it. I have done this every year for about six years. I am dealing with sentimental items that I have put off decluttering. Also, purging some old correspondence. I am retired and so Swedish death cleaning ideas have motivated me with this declutter. I am doing it backwards, day one is thirty items-day 30 is one item.
@@dianeyoung8068 I love that! I always enjoy hearing from folks who have been doing the Minimalism Game. It honestly changed my life! ❤️
Hi, I've just found your channel & subscribed 😊 My mum was a hoarder and cleaning/clearing her home just before & after she passed away 4 years ago completely changed my perspective about the stuff I owned. I have been actively decluttering for years now & feel so much better owning less. Last year I relocated and got rid of a huge amount of things, but in the last year I have still managed to fill nearly 22 more charity bags, I'm on number 22 now. I've spent today decluttering & organising my space & feel so much better for it. Thank you for talking about the process in such a calm & down to earth way, best wishes from the UK 😊
@@bex438 we've had very similar journeys! Thank you so much for sharing and being here. 😊❤️
So excited to watch your second full video! I have been decluttering at least one item every day since January 1st of this year. Some days it’s just a stack of receipts, another day it was my wedding dress. I’m determined to keep going for the rest of this year. We are planning on moving next year so getting our possessions pared down as much as possible will help. Thanks for the tips!
@@donnav I'm so glad to have you here. You're being so smart prepping in advance for the move. So many folks end up caught at the end with no time and throw clutter in the truck instead of getting rid of it. You'll see great progress with your steady pace ☺️
I enjoyed your story! I just moved into a 2/2 apartment after not moving for 30 years! My previous place was a 2/1 with 18 steps to the front door. One of my 2 bedrooms was basically a storage room. I moved on Labor Day and donated lots before my move. But as I unpack (I'm here just 2 weeks now) I am creating multiple boxes to donate to a local church rummage sale in October (A month from now). I eventually want to have 2 functional "bedrooms". This apartment was remodeled and has new LPV flooring. It has adjustable shelving in the kitchen. And although I lost my previous walk in closet, I gained 2 linen closets, a small pantry in the kitchen. This will one day be a perfect little place for me (no steps, beautiful views of trees from most windows). Organizing & making life style changes takes SO much energy & can be a bit depressing at times. But I actually love letting things go! I hope someone can use some of my things, that makes me feel good! I'm so proud of you and your success with the whole family!!! ❤
@@patriciadavis2514 Thank you Patricia and you should be proud of yourself too! This has been a huge undertaking. Good for you for tackling the clutter as soon as possible so you can get settled.
I helped my friend Janeen with a big downsize and with time, she found herself easily able to declutter more and more as she got settled into her new space.
Enjoy your new home. ☺️❤️
Not pressuring your family was a wise decision. :). I’m glad to hear they got on board. Gamifying is a great tool to tackle hard tasks. Great video!
Thank you Tim! 😂 I think they'd agree with you. ☺️❤️
I was so excited to see your video pop up. I love your ideas so much!
@@khill6510 That's so awesome to hear. Thank you! 💖💖💖
This inspires me to declutter my storage room. I either need to find a place for those items, or let them go. Right now it's a catch-all.
You've got this Christina! 💝 Second guess anything you're storing in there and whether it's worth taking up space. When items don't have proper homes they can quickly pile up. My garage became a catch-all in the last few months 🫣 As Chris Pratt famously said on The Home Edit: "The garage is the junk drawer of the house" 😂
Thank you for your video! I was pulled in by the header of saying you decluttered 8500 items. I have heard of the Minamalism game and the timer method. I have now started! I decluttered 3 items today, since today is the 2nd of the month. I am also allowing myself to consider one full bag of garbage as 1 decluttered item, if I feel like it. I am committed to getting this tackled once and for all; THANK YOU for helping me get started! 🌹(My 3 items were disposing of 3 empty packages.) 😁
@@MichelleJones-p4e So nice to hear this lovely feedback! You've got this! Keep me updated on your progress so I can cheer you on! We might even do a Minimalism Game together as a community this fall before the holidays 😊
@@simply.clutterfree That is a great idea! Count me in!
@@MichelleJones-p4e Awesome! ☺️
I’m so glad I found you. Your story is very similar to mine. I have many hoarders in my family and it was “normal” for me to live with clutter. Slowly I am trying to change my habit and it’s been hard. I’m good at decluttering now but the spending needs help. Good luck on your journey!
@@Genie519 I'm so glad you're here! Thank you for sharing. We're in this together ❤️
I follow Minimalist Home and she is from Canada too. One in and one out rule is great. Good for your daughter following in your footsteps. I think money is a great incentive!!Great video! Joan.
Thanks for letting me know Joan! Love finding other Canadians on here! 🇨🇦🍁❤️And yes, it's a great strategy! In my case, I needed 1 in and 10 out! 😂❤️
Thank you.
@@carmenlessard4925 ❤️❤️❤️
❤ you are an inspiration ❤
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You're a great friend! ❤
Actually you guys are because I only started even posting shorts a year ago because of your encouragement 💖
This is a wonderful video. I have been decluttering for sometime now. My kitchen has been my most neglected area. My counter tops are spotless but my cabinets need work. The idea of the minimalist game really appeals to me, so today I removed the old food mill. I no longer need this item and it’s good to see it go to someone who will actually use it. Thank you for the inspiration ❤❤❤
@@dostopitnow This makes me so happy to hear! Thank you 😊 Keep me updated on your progress, I'll be cheering you on 💖🎉
It's always the stuff behind closed doors. For us it's the basement
@@sarahkinsey5434 my mother in law kept an immaculate magazine worthy home...as long as you didn't look in the cupboards or closets 😂
This is great motivation! Way to go.
@@keepitsimpleannasue Thank you so much 💖💖💖
Good video with great ideas. I have joined with Cass from clutter bug for her challenge for a 30 day 5 min challenge which starts today. I am anxious to see what my results will be and if I stick to it. Have a good day😊
That's such fun timing! I didn't know she had a challenge starting today. She's also Canadian! 😊🇨🇦 5 minutes can add up so fast! Every bit of progress helps 😊❤️
@@simply.clutterfree so true. Thanks for the encouragement and I will see you in the next video. Have a good week😀🇨🇦❤️
@@paulinegagne-bertrand9871 Thank you for the support! Have a great week ☺️❤️
I definitely needed this for today. I need to do some fall decluttering!
I love fall! 🍁 It always seems like a great time for a fresh start for me 😊 So happy to have you here ❤️
Great strategies. Thanks for sharing
@@colettenewell4634 Thank you 😊❤️
Interesting video with good advice. Keep it up.
Thank you Janet ☺️❤️
I love your video, today I'm through my closet and decluttering pajamas and miscellaneous. Thanks Sam ❤
Awesome Pam! Thank you for the feedback. I'm cheering you on 💖💖💖
Thank you!!!
@@PamHaynes-oo3ck ❤️❤️❤️
Very good video. I just subscribed.
@@pamelaflickinger2160 Thank you for being here! ☺️❤️
This is the first video of yours I’ve seen. Great job clearly presenting your information. I just subscribed.
@@susanrikimaru6630 Thank you so much for the feedback! I was hoping it came across clearly. So happy to have you here ☺️❤️
Great video, thankyou. I am moving to a home half the size of my cuttent one and i need all the inspiration i can get. You have a lovely, calm way of speaking. Greetings from Australia. 🦘🦘🦘🦘🦘
Thank you so much for the positive feedback ☺️❤️ Hello from Canada 🇨🇦🍁
Love this video. I'm so glad I've found your channel, subscribed. At the moment I am decluttering 5 items a day in 5 minutes over a period of a month (Cas from Clutterbug). Love from the Netherlands.
@@karinaa1008 Thank you! That's awesome! Happy to have you here ☺️💖
This year I'm doing minimalist 30 day game every month🎉😊
@@ivanajukicgloban6627 Yay! That's awesome! We'll be doing it together here in October so keep me posted so I can cheer you on 😊❤️
Thanks so much for sharing your journey of decluttering! You've really helped me to see that reducing my inventory really will make a huge difference. When you started your decluttering game did you start with categories or specific spaces like a desk or bedroom? Thanks for your inspiration!
@@carterjunction7158 Thank you so much ❤️ I didn't necessarily do the decluttering in categories, but sometimes it worked out that way. Clothing was one of the first areas overall I tackled. I donated anything that didn't fit or that I didn't love. This area can be tough depending on the person so I recommend starting in your easiest area if you go by categories. Also, "make it small" - so even if you go by category or room - try to be methodical and go drawer by drawer for example. This keeps things from getting overwhelming. We're doing a Minimalism Game starting October 1 if you'd like to join in. ☺️
@@simply.clutterfree Thank you so much!And I will definitely join in for the October challenge! 🌻
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So in 30 days, thats 465 items.....if Day 1 = 1 item, Day 2 = 2 items, Day 15 = 15 items, etc.
Great list of ideas too!
Yes, almost 500 items every month! It adds up fast! And since that full year of The Minimalism Game, I've done my own decluttering games, and also repeated The Minimalism Game this past January. You can check out my short videos for those. Maybe if there is interest, we could all do a Minimalism Game in this community ☺
And thank you! 😊❤
September 2024. I'm almost 75. I own 2 pairs of shoes and 2 pairs of flip-flops. I have 2 pairs of nice slacks, etc. 3 of us live in a 2BR condo. My craft items fit in a
small bookcase and under my bed. I still have plenty of stuff. Tina, Al's wife
@@alanbirkner1958 Thank you for sharing Tina ❤️