DECLUTTERING is an epidemic ...
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 ก.ค. 2024
- Consumerism is at an all time high and so is DECLUTTERING ... decluttering is an epidemic.
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00:00-01:39 THE BIG QUESTION?
01:40-03:41 CONSUMPTION
03:42-05:42 YOUR BRAIN SAID OKAY
05:43-10:02 SHOPAHOLIC
10:03-10:49 BIGGER AND BIGGER
10:50-12:44 HAND OVER THE MONEY
12:45-17:10 WHAT YOU CAN DO - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
People wanna make decluttering content, but instead of helping neighbors, family and friends with their spaces, they just buy a ton of stuff to declutter. I'm decluttering because a lot of my clothing doesn't fit properly anymore, but I've been doing it slowly over a year lol. I bought like 5-6 pieces of clothing, but that's it.
edit: If you live in America, and need to donate clothing Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) does picks up. All you gotta do is set up a date for the pickup, label the boxes or bags, and then set them outside an hour or so before hand. I've done it a couple of times, and I know my clothing is going to go to people who need it instead of a landfill.
Thank you for the donation recommendation! I pinned your comment for others to see.
@@kayviana
Amazing! Thank you. I also believe that donations are tax deductible but I'm not 100%.
@@vvitch-mist20Sadly, a good part of donations end in landfills as well 😕
Idk specifically about donations to the VVA in particular tho
Thank you!!! I never understood how people could think they lived sustainably if they decluttered every month. That is not sustainable
Must be an out of sight out of mind mentally, cuz it’s definitely not adding up.
For that feeling of "get rid of the same old same old" I rearrange furniture and decorations I already own, switch up curtains and bedding between rooms, when it's warmer weather and blankets are used less I'll use them to cover the sofa or something.
Honestly just switching things you already have around gives just as much improvement to that feeling, and has an extra sense of achievement attached
I love this and I agree 100%. One youtuber (Caroline Wrinkler) was saying we can do this with frames as well. She keeps a few in storage and changes her frames up on the wall when she needs a change. Some parents do that with their kids' toys as well (keep a few in storage and rotate them so the kids get "new" toys they had forgotten about lol
@@carynsire3578 that frame idea is so good! When my dad passed I got a couple of framed childhood photos of me that I don't think I'll ever display but you've given me the realisation that I can use their lovely frames for something I would like to display! Thank you 🥰
@@deedreamerify Sorry for your loss :( Using the frames is certainly a good idea! My husband and I always buy our frames in second hand stores anyway! Frames can always be changed and used differently!
From an European (Swiss) POV, the USA has a massive overconsumption issue. I think it also relates to the appalling work/life balance you guys have. You have very little free time compared to most of the world so I suppose that buying shit gives you that little spark of happiness and feeling that the insane hours at work being worth it. Also living with debt as if it's the normal/logical thing to do is mind boggling to me.
@@melocoton7 Just searched how many hours you work and truly jealous. Yea, I don’t understand the crippling debt either, but I don’t think it’s a choice for everyone. Cost of living is getting out of hand over here.
I was always so jealous of my british bf. He started at 6 weeks vacation. I had to work 10 years to get up to 4. 🙄
@@kensiblonde4203It's crazy that you have to work to earn the bigger amount of vacation days. In Russia this amount is fixed in the law
Unregulated capitalism doesn’t favour employees
My family has always had a system of getting rid of clothes, they were called "giveaways". My aunt always knew a family that had daughters our age so she'd just give the clothes to her.
I'd always give my little sister first dibs tho 😂
Honestly the best way to do things, my family is huge so ours is quite similar. Siblings have first dibs, then cousins, then friends of the family.
Yes!!! I used to get my cousin's clothes! Her family had much more money than ours and I was always SO happy to get her discards (which were always still in excellent condition).
I appreciated this. I am actually doing a whole house declutter, but my plan is for it to be a one-and-done. I'm looking at how I got here and how to not get here in the future. Too many decluttering videos seem to be like you say: performance. I don't plan on being a minimalist. I just want to be able to enjoy what I have.
I think it’s lovely that you’re setting up plans to avoid this in the future. It can very difficult. In the past I found that shopping was a hobby. Creating hobbies that have nothing to do with shopping can be so helpful for redirecting your time. A little bit of change at a time is the way to go. Be kind to yourself during this process. Thanks for leaving a comment as well :)
this was a really good video! i got randomly recommended your channel via the algorithm, but you're really well-spoken and your presentation was great! hope you go on to make more content 😊😊
Aww thank you! I plan to do at least one video essay a month alongside my other content. Really appreciate the feedback.
This is the first video I’ve seen of yours! I really love the way you broke down the reality of overconsumption! My favor always has the thought process of “recycle, reduce, reuse” as well as “do I actually have a need for this or do I just want it, how often will I use it” before buying anything. My parents were within the lower middle class to ‘middle’ middle class, so we always had to pass down things and do our best to maintain the things we had to make them last.
I do also think some of the problem is the actual quality of things in the stores today. I’ve had more clothes fall apart in the last 5 years than I ever have. I still have clothes from 2008 that are in good condition, where I can get items off seemingly similar quality that fall apart or rip with a 2 year span.
Birthdays and Christmas have us thinking we have to over buy and do the most. This is why I’ve had to stop participating or only get my kids cash or consumable things.
Cash is king for kids! My siblings tend to want that over items as well. For holidays now we try to take small trips when possible and put the money towards that. Memories over materials.
I got my stepfather a framed autograph from one of his favorite star gate actors (met him at a con) and some Milano cookies and he was so happy 😂 if people love you you don’t have to go all out, every Christmas I make like 6-8 different varieties of cookies and put them in those cute dollar tree boxes they get in at the holidays and put ribbon on them. A lot of work but they’re handmade and scratch made 😊
@@EmiL_from_NieR Honestly the sweetest! Thoughtful gifts are the best.
It seems like at a certain age, teenage in my family, kids want gift card so they can buy what they want. No offense to family, but sometimes they don't get exactly what you wanted. My dad and boyfriend don't need anything, so gift cards and candy are the presents.
This made me realize I might need to buy more random garbage so I can performatively throw it away.
Commenting because I think you deserve a boost for this video.
Also, I think it's wild how decluttering caught on with youtubers doing hauls- while still continuing to do hauls. But then again, many people seem to shop like a youtuber even though their jobs are something else.
I kind of understand, we all feel more and more anxious about the future, but it's still wasteful.
@@alexf3036 Thank you for the engagement, it’s appreciated!! Haul culture is slowly dying out and I’m honestly so glad about it. Unless it’s product reviews, they’re completely unnecessary to do so often. The everyday person only needs a haul probably twice a year during celebrations, major life events, and when buying gifts.
It's easy, really. Just be poor! No way I can spend 18.000$ on useless stuff if I only have 4.000$ of disposable income each year and have to buy food from that
I hope my video did not come off as tone deaf, this is definitely a review on those with the income (or the debt) and I fully acknowledge that.
@@kayviana no don't worry, to me it did not :) As a person with so little income, it's just absolutely baffling how the average of useless spending can be so high. Just can't get my head around it, that's all
love this vid but also love that you're matching with your couch lol
Haha I should’ve brought my matching purse out too 😂
In my country when you donate to a thrift store the cashier in most places or another employee first sorts through your stuff, selects what they will keep to sell, and then leaves you the rest.
Those are boutiques. These are warehouses/big box stores.
i really enjoyed watching your video essay about this topic and your voice is so nice to listen to. I'm so pumped to watch more of your videos!
@@gabecore717 aww thank you! I plan to do at least one video essay a month alongside my normal videos. Glad to have you around 🤗
I’m not spoiling anything but art displays like Omega Mart here in Las Vegas are interesting bc all of the products look and are color coded like real brands, but they’re off- like you’re in another dimension. We’re such overconsumers here in America we can look at these fake products and know the real product name. How weird is that to think about? 😂
Also why tf you have under 1000 subs?! Girl you’re amazing! 😊
Hehe thank you! I go to Vegas every year and I haven’t had a chance to check that out. I need to go see it.
@@kayviana omg! Just a fun tip, Area 15 where it is located has “experience passes” so you can buy one of those and access multiple attractions there (I forget which tiers have OMEGA MART but it’s 2 of them) and it’s a way better value than booking them all. OMEGA MART is huge tho, so I’d recommend doing it last and getting a bite to eat! I was in there for hours. It’s my fave place in Vegas tbh 😍❤️
@@EmiL_from_NieR Loveeee a good deal, thank you for the tips!
That jean jacket is so great on you!
Thank you! It’s a matching set from Levi’s
We only de-clutter around Christmas because we don't have a ton of stuff. I have my art supplies all of which I use, we have books which have all been read, and a limited amount of clothes between myself and my partner. I own 4 pairs of pants and maybe like 15 shirts. No seasonal clothes except like 3 hoodies.
I feel like you can always get away with less stuff if you’re in the south or somewhere warm
@@emmanarotzky6565 I mean I live up in the mountains I just know that if I get cold I have blankets at home and if I need to go out I put in a hoodie and a jacket. My main declutterring problem was beanies because I had like 15 and went down to 4 since I don’t wear them often anymore.
Dang this is an amazing video, crazy that you only have 800 subs, hope your channel blows up ❤
Aww thank you! Gonna keep pushing for it. Thanks for watching.
The beginning is so funny 😂
The store from he movie Mannequin was a Macy’s?? 😮 btw I LOVE that movie 🫶🏽🫶🏽
i am just cluttering 😂
Baby steps, baby steps haha
2:59 does 'blocks' count as one toy or are they individually counted?
You are not talking too much. Talk more. Let's hear it 💜
Thanks for listening to me ramble 🙈🤗
Surprised you don't have more views and comments.
Working on it 🫡 thanks for watching 🤗
Your pillows are cute
@@meggo329 Thank you :)
decluttering is the new minimilism
@@peaceknot Different problem, same monster essentially.
I love your jacket
You look great
@@EmeraldAriell thank you!
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