Surprise - I'm back, y'all! 😊 I sure did miss you, and I'm excited to be back here making content for you. Here's what happened on my social media detox this summer and my complete guide to help you slow down YOURSELF: atozenlife.com/how-to-slow-down/
You definitely inspired me, a long-term subscriber...I am impressed that your family of four traveled abroad with just a few suitcases and I remembered I made a comment on wanting to minimizing mine into 4... Next Sunday I will be traveling to UK from HK with 2 suitcases, 1 40L backpack and a big handbag. The rest will be sent in 3 boxes and that's it...Thanks for your videos and stories. Please continue making videos. We love them
You are soooo welcome back! It looks like you had a wonderful summer. Maybe it's more sustainable to take some breaks now and then, many youtubers feel the pressure to upload new content all the time. I'm so happy that you took time for yourself. :) Lots of love!
Me and my sister just discussed how relaxing and smart channel you have, so thank you for great content and welcome back! Please, don't ever feel you cannot take a break! People tend to feel guilty for their vacations, parental leave, or even illness... But other people don't judge you the same way you judge ourself, because - they are busy with their own lives and don't really notice you've been gone! They are still happy to have you back and see you are feeling well 🌹
Yeay! 🥳 It's so nice to see your new video pop up on my notifications! Forget you? Never! You say such important things as you examine your experiences and share your observations and emotions. I'm glad you took a break and feel ready to do more! 💞💕💞
You have nothing to worry about. The algorithms will bring you new viewers, and those of us who love you are not going anywhere! Welcome back! (I took a 7 month break from Facebook... slowly returning and it's more sweet now than it was when I was on several times a day.)
So happy to see a new video, I always love yours! BUT...I was also very very happy for you to take a break. My entertainment should never cost someone else's peace!
Only four days ago I was thinking “wonder when A to Zen might come back.” Fantastic that here you are! You were missed. I’m looking so forward to seeing your new vids and I’m sending my congratulations that you took the time off. We all need to breathe and keep our lives fruitful. ❤
You inspired me to declutter my kid's toys. Compared to others in the US, we have always had less toys but it still felt like a lot. Since decluttering, all of us have been so much happier. Thank you! I'm glad you are back :).
Marissa, your timing could not be more perfect. I’m struggling right now & close to burn out. Feeling super overwhelmed & really need a reminder about living a simple life. So happy you took a well earned break… a great example for us all. Welcome back…& of course we’re still here ❤️
I can’t emphasize this enough: I’m SO HAPPY YOU’RE BACK! I love your videos so much ❤ but of course, I’m more happy that you took time off for yourself and your family! You are a gem. 💎
Hi Marissa! I so admire you for taking 3 months off. I’m sure I’d feel the same as you - scared! I’m so glad it worked out well for you. I was inspired by you as I had gotten very burnt out myself. So I decided to post every other week on TH-cam. It was freeing! And our channel has not slowed down at all because of it. I’m much less stressed because I’m working fewer hours. This content creating gig can easily take up 60 hours a week if we let it.
Welcome back. I'm in the process of refilling my cup right now. I'm glad you were able to take the break you needed. It's a great, timely reminder that we all deserve and need time to reconnect with ourselves and recharge.
Wow, your boys are growing so fast!!! I love watching your videos and I learn so much from them. Glad to see you are touching grass and maintaining those valuable relationships with extended family. Thank you for all that you do for the minimalist community.
What??? Valencia?! You were literally up the road from me. I could have met my idol. 😆 welcome back! You’ve been missed and it’s wonderful to see you refreshed and happy.
Wow, so happily surprised that you’re back! I’ve mostly stopped decluttering over the summer due to lack of motivation, so I’m looking forward to some new videos of yours to get me back in the game :)
So happy to see you back! Your open and clutterfree home inspired me to get rid of a piece of furniture that I thought I still needed...(I haven't missed it!). I'm glad you got some nice time off with your family.
I was so happy to see that you were back today. I’ve been rewatching all of your videos while you were ‘on vacation’. I’m so happy that you took time off for yourself and your family.
Never would we forget you ! You and Dawn, minimal mom, changed how i live which is with less stuff. I moved and i also gave away furniture-so now i have spaces like you in my home that are empty! My garage is near empty!! I have a memory cabinet like you and this is where all my memory stuff -photos etc is stored. I have memory bins but need to go through them one more time. I bought some fireproff with zipper document bags which have locks and shoulder handlers. I am going to try out of for a container of memory stuff for each one of my kiddos. So i moved from a space of 1400 square feet to 2630 home with high ceilings, but i do have more peace, less to take care of, less messes because i got rid of 70% of my things including clothes. Project 333 wahoo! I let go of a garage full of my mom’s things with you and appreciate your vulnerable moments as you let go of things that felt like your mom and dad. I get it. I couldn’t have done it without you! A to Zen - yes there is peace is minimalism. And, the joy of time created when you have less stuff to take care of! Thank you for coming back! ❤️❤️❤️Jenean
Yayyy..welcome back! I have been decluttering since July after I found you at youtube and continuing this amazing journey with my family. I was nervous when you said you were taking a break from SM, but I understood yours completely. Now that you are back and continue inspiring us, I have extra charge to keep it going. Thank you.
I love following you, and would never judge someone for taking a social media break! Probably something I should consider for myself, as well. Thank you for sharing!
Awwwwww you're back! I am SOOOOO happy to see your video! I've been reading your blogs and was going to message you asking when you'd return on YT! YAY!!! Welcome back, Marissa
Lovely to see you back and glad that you had time to recharge.😁 I have been. enjoying listen to your music playlist while decluttering my entire house! Looking forward to watch more of your helpful and inspiring videos.🤗
I'm so happy you are back! I regularly checked to see if you were returning :) Glad you had a refreshing break and made happy memories with your family xx
I’m so glad you’re back! But even more than that, I’m glad you took the time you needed for yourself. It sets a great example for those of us with so many things on our plates.
Hi Marissa! Welcome back! It's crazy that the day before you posted this video I caught myself thinking about your channel and how you have been. I saw you new video and was like omg what a coincidence, I'm gonna watch as soon as I can, but then 5 days later I've got the time... Your intro really clicked me, I realized I haven't been focusing in myself and what I like and want to do Thank you so much for caring for all of us, what you do here and the content you bring for everyone watching is so genuine and relevant!
This video could not have come at a better time for me. I am constantly telling myself that I am not accomplishing enough. Now I understand that I have instead been giving myself a well-needed (and well-deserved!) break
Door 🚪 I just happened to stumble across your channel thanks to the algorithms.... I began watching your intro video and it resonates with me. In May of this year, I started seeing a therapist to tackle my clutter and I have been slowly working on it. I had been recently introduced to Swedish death cleaning and have stepped up my game. I've been watching a lot of videos regarding to decluttering the house and how to get rid of things that have been in my life for a long time. I'm starting to see some progress but I'd really like to step it up even more. I got to move around three rooms in my small home and unfortunately, I have a lot of stuff in the way. I just want it all gone but I also wanted to do it the correct way for my mental health. I just so happened to stumble across your channel and wow! I am in that door and I see clearly now I guess you can say. I'm looking forward to looking at all of your other videos. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and helping others clear their mind and soul
Surprise - I'm back, y'all! 😊 I sure did miss you, and I'm excited to be back here making content for you. Here's what happened on my social media detox this summer and my complete guide to help you slow down YOURSELF: atozenlife.com/how-to-slow-down/
OMG!! I missed you I purchased the declutter videos just because you were featured love you honey can't wait to watch this glad you're back!
You definitely inspired me, a long-term subscriber...I am impressed that your family of four traveled abroad with just a few suitcases and I remembered I made a comment on wanting to minimizing mine into 4... Next Sunday I will be traveling to UK from HK with 2 suitcases, 1 40L backpack and a big handbag. The rest will be sent in 3 boxes and that's it...Thanks for your videos and stories. Please continue making videos. We love them
Marissa, what a surprise! I love your content, and have missed it so much. Glad to see you are posting again!
🎉. Yay Happy to see you again, Marissa!!
You' ve got a troll. Look under my earlier comment and remove pls. I did report it already
You are soooo welcome back! It looks like you had a wonderful summer. Maybe it's more sustainable to take some breaks now and then, many youtubers feel the pressure to upload new content all the time. I'm so happy that you took time for yourself. :) Lots of love!
Yes, I think that might be wise. 🦉 I’m going to work on trying to find that right balance, as you said.
Welcome back!!🤗❤️
Thanks so much 🙏☺️
Welcome back! I missed your videos and may have squeaked in shock and delight when I saw something new from you in my notifications!
That makes me so happy 😁
Me and my sister just discussed how relaxing and smart channel you have, so thank you for great content and welcome back!
Please, don't ever feel you cannot take a break! People tend to feel guilty for their vacations, parental leave, or even illness... But other people don't judge you the same way you judge ourself, because - they are busy with their own lives and don't really notice you've been gone! They are still happy to have you back and see you are feeling well 🌹
Same thoughts. So relaxing to watch and listen to her talk.
Yeay! 🥳 It's so nice to see your new video pop up on my notifications! Forget you? Never! You say such important things as you examine your experiences and share your observations and emotions. I'm glad you took a break and feel ready to do more! 💞💕💞
Thanks so much, Rachel 🤗
Oh wow I’m so glad you’re back. I was binge watching your channel during your hiatus 😊
That’s great, glad to have you here ☺️
You have nothing to worry about. The algorithms will bring you new viewers, and those of us who love you are not going anywhere! Welcome back! (I took a 7 month break from Facebook... slowly returning and it's more sweet now than it was when I was on several times a day.)
Thanks for the vote of confidence, Elizabeth!
So happy to see a new video, I always love yours! BUT...I was also very very happy for you to take a break. My entertainment should never cost someone else's peace!
Only four days ago I was thinking “wonder when A to Zen might come back.” Fantastic that here you are! You were missed. I’m looking so forward to seeing your new vids and I’m sending my congratulations that you took the time off. We all need to breathe and keep our lives fruitful. ❤
I’m so happy you took that time for yourself and your family 🤍🤍🤍
Thanks, Maddie 🙌
Going on a break was brave and I'm proud of you for putting you and your family first!
Thanks so much, it was definitely scary but well-needed 💪
Lovely to see you back!!!!
You inspired me to declutter my kid's toys. Compared to others in the US, we have always had less toys but it still felt like a lot. Since decluttering, all of us have been so much happier. Thank you! I'm glad you are back :).
Same here :)
Marissa, your timing could not be more perfect. I’m struggling right now & close to burn out. Feeling super overwhelmed & really need a reminder about living a simple life. So happy you took a well earned break… a great example for us all. Welcome back…& of course we’re still here ❤️
Marissa….there’s a comment here in this thread that might be a scam…asking me to text for a prize. This isn’t you right?
I reported them.
I can’t emphasize this enough: I’m SO HAPPY YOU’RE BACK! I love your videos so much ❤ but of course, I’m more happy that you took time off for yourself and your family! You are a gem. 💎
I really missed you!
My father in law’s 83 as well! So is my mother in law and my father.
So glad to see you back Marissa!
💞🙏💞!
Hi Marissa! I so admire you for taking 3 months off. I’m sure I’d feel the same as you - scared! I’m so glad it worked out well for you. I was inspired by you as I had gotten very burnt out myself. So I decided to post every other week on TH-cam. It was freeing! And our channel has not slowed down at all because of it. I’m much less stressed because I’m working fewer hours. This content creating gig can easily take up 60 hours a week if we let it.
That’s so good to hear, Sara! I saw that your son also started a channel, congratulations to him - you guys always impress me with your energy. 💪
Welcome back. I'm in the process of refilling my cup right now. I'm glad you were able to take the break you needed. It's a great, timely reminder that we all deserve and need time to reconnect with ourselves and recharge.
Lovely to see you back looking so refreshed and well!
So happy to see you back! I couldn’t click fast enough. :)
Love it 🤣
Welcome back! So excited to get to watch your videos.
Welcome back. I've missed your channel.
Good to see you back!
Happy you took all the time you need (please do!), and happy you are back. Congratulations on all your well-deserved success.
Thanks, Belle ☺️
I'm happy you're back, but I'm also happy you got the break you needed.
Thanks so much 🤗
Yay! Welcome back!
You have no idea how glad I am to have you back! Yaayy 😍
🥰🙌
Glad you're back!
Welcome back! I'm so glad you took time off to spend more quality time with your precious family! Blessings to all in love and light!🙏🏼💜🙏🏼💙🙏🏼💛🙏🏼💚🙏🏼🧡🙏🏼
So happy you are back! ❤️
Schön dass Du wieder da bist 🧡
Welcome back! Your flowers waited patiently. 💝☺️
Wow, your boys are growing so fast!!! I love watching your videos and I learn so much from them. Glad to see you are touching grass and maintaining those valuable relationships with extended family. Thank you for all that you do for the minimalist community.
They grow like weeds! 🌱😅 thanks so much for tuning in, cheers.
Bienvenida otra vez! 🙂
Preciosos paseos con tu familia.
Te esperábamos, ya ves.
Divino ese mar.
😘
You are very very welcome back.... I can't say how much I am happy see you coming back I really missed you
It’s so good to see you back !! I’m glad that you had a wonderful summer, there is nothing more important that watch your sons grow ! ❤
Welcome back!! ❤
Yaayy! I'm so glad you had a rejuvenating break! And I'm so excited for the new content !😁 Welcome back!!
What??? Valencia?! You were literally up the road from me. I could have met my idol. 😆 welcome back! You’ve been missed and it’s wonderful to see you refreshed and happy.
I am very, very very happy you are back!!!! 🎉 thank you! 🤗
So happy you are back. Missed you.
🥰
Welcome back Marissa....so happy to have you back...I was missing you so much.
Love this, keep it up. I too got my life back, throwing out a lot, donating and I can even mow the lawn everyday 😃🤸♂️
I just found your videos today and started with a decluttering video from a year ago… glad you took much needed time off.
Happy to have you here 🤗
Wow, so happily surprised that you’re back! I’ve mostly stopped decluttering over the summer due to lack of motivation, so I’m looking forward to some new videos of yours to get me back in the game :)
Thanks and cheering you on 💪 We can do it.
OH I HAVE BEEN WATCHING AND WAITING FOR YOUR RETURN!!! Welcome back!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Welcome back! Sounds like a wonderful break ❤
It was, hope all is well with you, Rachel!
So happy you’re back! Glad you enjoyed your time away!
So happy you are back. Was just chatting about your channel in a minimalist group earlier this week…
Glad to see a notification from you. Welcome back, I missed your inspiring talks.
You are so eloquent and engaging! I am so happy to have found your channel. ❤️
Welcome back! So happy you were able to slow down.
Ohhhhhh WELCOME BACK!!!!!! I missed you so much!!! Favourite youtuber! 😍🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
So happy to see you back! Your open and clutterfree home inspired me to get rid of a piece of furniture that I thought I still needed...(I haven't missed it!). I'm glad you got some nice time off with your family.
This was so cool to see you again. I love your post as alway.
I was so happy to see that you were back today. I’ve been rewatching all of your videos while you were ‘on vacation’. I’m so happy that you took time off for yourself and your family.
Welcome back! Glad you took some time for you and your family to enjoy summer ❤
How could we forget you ❤ so happy to see you and your lovely family back loads of love to you and yours ❤
Never would we forget you ! You and Dawn, minimal mom, changed how i live which is with less stuff. I moved and i also gave away furniture-so now i have spaces like you in my home that are empty! My garage is near empty!! I have a memory cabinet like you and this is where all my memory stuff -photos etc is stored. I have memory bins but need to go through them one more time. I bought some fireproff with zipper document bags which have locks and shoulder handlers. I am going to try out of for a container of memory stuff for each one of my kiddos. So i moved from a space of 1400 square feet to 2630 home with high ceilings, but i do have more peace, less to take care of, less messes because i got rid of 70% of my things including clothes. Project 333 wahoo! I let go of a garage full of my mom’s things with you and appreciate your vulnerable moments as you let go of things that felt like your mom and dad. I get it. I couldn’t have done it without you! A to Zen - yes there is peace is minimalism. And, the joy of time created when you have less stuff to take care of! Thank you for coming back! ❤️❤️❤️Jenean
Woohoo, thanks so much and happy to have you here, Jenean.
I didn’t have my glasses on; therefore, there are grammar errors!! Whoops! But, wow, my life has changed this year. I appreciate you! 💕
Welcome back 🙏☺
Yayyy..welcome back! I have been decluttering since July after I found you at youtube and continuing this amazing journey with my family. I was nervous when you said you were taking a break from SM, but I understood yours completely. Now that you are back and continue inspiring us, I have extra charge to keep it going. Thank you.
Welcome back! Happy to see you again!!!
I was literally just thinking about you and wondering where you’ve been. I haven’t watched your video just yet but I’m glad to see you back.
I love following you, and would never judge someone for taking a social media break! Probably something I should consider for myself, as well. Thank you for sharing!
We missed you! Welcome back!! 🤍
I am so happy that you are back!!!
Thanks so much ❤️
YEEEEES!!!!!!!!
Wooooo!
The break was necessary, but it's really nice to have you back making new videos! 🌺
Awwwwww you're back! I am SOOOOO happy to see your video! I've been reading your blogs and was going to message you asking when you'd return on YT! YAY!!! Welcome back, Marissa
Great timing. 😆 Cheers and can’t wait to catch up.
So glad you enjoyed your summer and I hope you had an amazing rest. We missed you! ❤😊
Omg! Welcome back! So happy to see you again!
So so nice to have you back! ♥️
Lovely to see you back and glad that you had time to recharge.😁 I have been. enjoying listen to your music playlist while decluttering my entire house! Looking forward to watch more of your helpful and inspiring videos.🤗
I'm so happy you are back! I regularly checked to see if you were returning :) Glad you had a refreshing break and made happy memories with your family xx
So happy to see you again.missed you soooo much.welcome back
I’m so pleased to see you back Mellisa, you’ve been missed by so many people. Welcome back.
I’m so glad you’re back! But even more than that, I’m glad you took the time you needed for yourself. It sets a great example for those of us with so many things on our plates.
Welcome back!! So glad to see you again!
Hi Marissa! Welcome back!
It's crazy that the day before you posted this video I caught myself thinking about your channel and how you have been.
I saw you new video and was like omg what a coincidence, I'm gonna watch as soon as I can, but then 5 days later I've got the time...
Your intro really clicked me, I realized I haven't been focusing in myself and what I like and want to do
Thank you so much for caring for all of us, what you do here and the content you bring for everyone watching is so genuine and relevant!
Welcome back!
Welcome back, it was great to see you in my suggested list again.
Your trip looks amazing! I can't wait to see more! Welcome back!
This video could not have come at a better time for me. I am constantly telling myself that I am not accomplishing enough. Now I understand that I have instead been giving myself a well-needed (and well-deserved!) break
Glad you took care of you 👍🏻
So lovely to see you back. As i only found your channel while you were having some time out.
Welcome back! I was so excited to get your email today with a link to a new video 💝 I'm glad that you had some adventures with family this summer!
So happy to see your back !!!
I'm super excited that you came back!!😍
Welcome back lovely lady! xx
Welcome back Marissa you have been missed but I'm so glad you took the time for yourself so looking forward to what you have coming up. 😊 💗💗💗
I’m so glad you’re back!!
🤗
Thanks for taking time for yourself!
Lovely to see you here again!
Yay! It’s super good to see you again. You have been missed! 💕
I was just thinking this morning about when you might be back! Welcome back!
Door 🚪 I just happened to stumble across your channel thanks to the algorithms.... I began watching your intro video and it resonates with me. In May of this year, I started seeing a therapist to tackle my clutter and I have been slowly working on it. I had been recently introduced to Swedish death cleaning and have stepped up my game. I've been watching a lot of videos regarding to decluttering the house and how to get rid of things that have been in my life for a long time. I'm starting to see some progress but I'd really like to step it up even more. I got to move around three rooms in my small home and unfortunately, I have a lot of stuff in the way. I just want it all gone but I also wanted to do it the correct way for my mental health. I just so happened to stumble across your channel and wow! I am in that door and I see clearly now I guess you can say. I'm looking forward to looking at all of your other videos. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and helping others clear their mind and soul
Thank you so much for your videos!! I am learning so much. Thank you for your honesty and transparency! I'm so GLAD i found your channel!
I'm so glad you are back! I thought yesterday about how I wish you were back making more videos! ❤😊
Nice to see you again and also nice to see, that you had such a good time and were able to refill 😊