Top 7 Minimalist Tips for Simplifying
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My favorite is the container concept. If it doesn’t fit in the container something has to go. That goes hand & hand with the ‘one in one out rule’. I’ve used that with clothes. If I bring an article of clothing home something has to get donated. That way the drawers & closet don’t get overloaded.
@@nymaksco1835 I didn’t hear any music in this video.
When the Minimal Mom saves your life... Was decluttering our basement over the weekend and smelled faint natural gas. Got our babies out of the house and called the gas company. Turns out we had a gas leak and carbon monoxide leak from our water heater. Would not have noticed if we weren't down there! Thanks in more ways than one!!
Wow! So glad you caught that.
This is amazing ❤
Praise the Lord!! ❤
Angels watching over u!!! So glad u r all ok!!!!❤
The massive importance of having a decluttered organised home well done
Oh gosh, I use so many of your methods now. One load/day laundry, memory bins, containers and limits, my weekly paperwork to do basket, the time will tell basket, the small portable important papers file, the donation box always in use, a semi-ish uniform, simplified meal planning, and above all, LESS inventory of everything. Thank you ❤
This is a great summary :).
Yes! 🙌
Im working to set up a time will tell bin and the few bins for paperwork. What containers did you find best? Closed with lids, open, hanging on wall? I'm stuck and dont want to buy something that won't work.
@@melanierust7129try the clutter bug quiz to see which containers would suit you / your family .. it really helped us. I don't have the link handy, but if you Google it, it should find it for you. Good luck
I'm with your mom. I thought when I retired I'd do all this stuff. I didn't! So, I got rid of lots. I've learned so much from your channel. I needed the permission to let it go. You gave me that. ❤
Same!
Yes! I’m now get rid of all of the things I saved to do when I retired! Retired in 2016 and finally doing it!! Retirement is too wonderful to be bothered with things I MEANT to do!
Super helpful thanks.
I'd also add, do things while you're young. Visit places, hike, kayak, zip line...whatever. Make the time, you aren't going to feel great either and you'll miss out. I still kayak but my health has gotten worse and pain has gotten rough.
I love the uniform idea, but I adapted it a little. I look terrible in black, but I have identical t-shirts in 7 different colours. Every time I need a clean t-shirt, I just take the next one in the pile, so I still don't have to think about it, even though I'm wearing different colours.
That is an ingenious adaptation of the clothing uniform. I like it!
I love by the 1 in 1 out rule. Also raising 4 kids I was a fan of filling the donate bin at least 1 month
Such a good idea! When you find something that fits really well to get it in a variety of colors.👍🏻 Thx!
Protip: shoe or Amazon boxes work as containers for those of us still figuring out what works for us space/usage wise.
Don’t purchase pretty containers until you’re sure you’ve fully decluttered the space enough to fit your lifestyle.
For me that means living with it for at least a month before upgrading.
Yeah! Dawn used diaper boxes for years before graduating to bins. Empty cardboard boxes are fantastic, especially for testing things out, quick fixes, and even being able to trim them to just the right size. New bins from the store are pretty, but they aren't the only solution. I used cardboard for so many things for so long. Mostly I've got "real" bins now, but sometimes a box is exactly what I need. 👏
why upgrading if a shoe box serves the purpose? 😊 the containers are mostly from plastic, and they can break and then, they will became trash and pollute the planet for several HUNDRED YEARS... 😢
Dad’s beer boxes from cases of beer are my go to declutter tool. Cheers!
I also used 3 beer box in my entry closet. Covered with pretty paper and labels and they hold the winter gloves and hats !! No need for fancy $$ bins!!
That’s a good idea. Thanks!
Amen! Yes, I utilize Amazon boxes, shoe boxes, any box before buying pretty little containers! Life and money saver!
I have implemented the donate-able donate box, and it has been a game changer. I get the medium size moving box from Walmart for $1.60 and set that up in my closet. Everyone knows where it’s located and what it’s for so my kids will put their give away stuff in there too. Me and my husband have a deal, when I tape up the box and put it by the front door, he takes it to a donation place. I had an easy time identifying clutter and putting it in boxes but I had a VERY hard time actually taking it. Our new arrangement works perfectly
The nuances you've added to the donation box idea are brilliant!
Kudos! and thank you for the inspiration! 😀👏🏆👏❤
Very nice! Thanks for sharing your idea! ❤
Thank you for this great idea!! This might finally be the idea that gets me there.
I use the Amazon boxes. Will buy the moving boxes if needed. Fill it, tape it, and take it away! It's wonderful that your whole family follows the plan.
Great idea!
I know you probably feel like you say the same thing many different ways, but it really does take some of us a few repetitions to finally get it! I appreciate you and your message. You have made a difference in my life and my sanity. Keep making these videos. Your calm voice helps make the daunting piles of stuff seem possible to eliminate without guilt. It is about the process, not perfection. Thank you!!
We are in the early stages of planning a cross country move. Putting things in the perspective of "Would I pack this up and move it 2000 miles with me" has been a great mindset shifter for me. Of course there will be some things we will keep for now like furniture, but there are SO MANY things I have realized that I have no interest in dragging along with me.
One tip if you’re moving : when you decide to move every week forward clean out a little so that each time your trash is picked up the can is full. That way it won’t all be at the last few weeks.
The biggest thing I have changed my mindset about is gifted items and gift giving. I used to think I'd be an ungrateful jerk if I didn't keep everything that was ever gifted to me. I realize now that gifts were given with good intentions and received with genuine appreciation (while I might not use the item, I always appreciated that somebody thought of me and wanted to so something nice for me), so I am not obligated to keep items for the rest of my life. I was then able to let go of many things I wasn't using and think carefully about my gift giving. I point blank ask what people want for an occasion. Or ask if how they would feel about replacing exchanging gifts with experiences/spending time together. I have ready a short list of consumable items I really enjoy for when I get asked what I would like to receive. I have said to my Mom and sister that while they don't need my permission, if they are ready to let go of anything I have given them in the past, I would not feel any negative way about it. In fact, I will be happy for them to enjoy the benefits of simplifying their homes.
You really are the permission giver.. it’s amazing the freedom you’ve given me when I declutter
I also feel sooo much peace when the house is decluttered! Less stress = I enjoy being in my home!
Great video and tips! One point I would consider to expand on is that if a person has 1 hobby, it may only fill one season. Like gardening may happen for 4 months of the year due to the weather, so maybe the other months of the year a person focuses on reading or cooking or baking new things. I think during the year I have different interests depending on when I can accomplish these things. I think your mindset about having specific hobby or hobbies helps in getting them done and is more enjoyable, but sometimes those hobbies are limited to certain times of the year.
My favourite tip was start with something easy and small and build up your decluttering muscle. It gets so much easier as you go along, this way. Before you know it sentimental stuff isn’t as hard as you pictured.
I’m trying to declutter 1000 things in a month. Already done a 85 things at the end of day 2. Everything counts, for example a couple of pens in the bottom of a drawer but not things that would ordinarily come into the house and then leave like junk mail. Wish me luck, I’m trying really hard x
That's great! I have a goal of 2023 things in this whole year (40/week), but I think you'll notice the benefits of a simpler home sooner at your speed!
@@michelleaiken5391 In 2020 I decided to try to get rid of 2,020 items. Even before Christmas came around I had gotten rid of over 3,000 things. It became a game.
I’ve been decluttering for three years now, it’s a constant revisiting of drawers and cupboards, life is so much easier, and the lack of overwhelm really empowering x
@@michelleaiken5391 how is it going? x
Up to 153 and this is day 4 so I’m really optimistic I’ll do it, I love having your support. Where are you? I’m in the UK
I love using clear bins on shelves and cabinets in the kitchen. No digging trying to find stuff that’s hidden behind other stuff!
Our closets are teeny tiny so I just have everyone hang any clothing they don't want over the upstairs railing in the hall. All I have to do is scoop it up when i go downstairs and put it into my ever running donation bag. I don't argue with them any more either that it's cute or still in good shape or whatever. If they don't/can't wear it it's out of here.
I’m a minimalist, so only have a few large counter appliances that I’ve deemed worth the real estate they take up. But a 💡 storage solution I came up with after falling in love with an air fryer, but didn’t know how to store the heavy thing so it’s easy to access & put away: I bought a square plant stand on casters (there are plenty of lovely ones on Amazon) and put it on the floor of my pantry under the bottom shelf. When I want the air fryer, I just wheel it out to where I can bend over and lift it without contorting and possibly hurting myself. Then slide the plant stand back in place while I’m using the air fryer, of course! 😀
Your knowledge and understanding of how marketing works is priceless. You've studied it, so you are a person who we can trust when it comes to helping us see through the lies and hype.
I work in corporate so I probably have more clothes than some people but it all fits and everything is an option. (I could easily go 30 days before repeating an outfit.) My pants, skirts, sweaters and tops are mostly black, grey, white and burgundy. I use dresses to add other colors. Everything goes with black, white or nude colored shoes. This way everything can go with anything else in my closet.
You’re right. My husband is the same and he does need a lot of dress clothes.
I have kept a donate bin in the closet for years, and never hesitate to toss something in. Once in, I don’t even think about it, when it is time to go to the donation center, I put everything in a black bag, and get to see and confirm what is leaving. My other favorite thing is, never set anything down, put it in its home. I make the bed as soon as I stand up, so that’s done, I turn and look at my room when I leave and tidy whatever is needed. My whole place just stays neat without any effort.
Love that you included 3) Understand Marketing in your wonderful shame-reducing way. ❤
The Onion Method and *"REVERSE" CLUTTER CLEARING* are favorites for me.
Asking what I need *right now* in the next couple of weeks, and packing the rest in banker boxes to sort in bite-size chunks let me experience the PEACE of a simplified home and made me want more of it! ; - )
You are so amazing, intelligent, passionate and funny !! Right to the point and easy to understand-I can’t thank you enough !!!!!
I am so glad I came across your videos when I decided it was time to declutter my house of about 40 years worth of stuff. What a game-changer. I know it won't happen overnight, but It is starting to look good and I have some peace within. Thank you for being here for us.
I've been on this journey for about 3 years now and have gotten rid of a LOT of stuff. My house is more manageable now. Best of all, we will be downsizing soon and moving nearer to family, so further downsizing will be necessary, but I've developed those "decluttering muscles" that Dawn talks about.
Good luck with your upcoming move.
Love the bins for drawers hack as I have a lower L shaped cupboard that I can no longer get on my knees and access. I got a large cheap bin and can now slide it back into that corner, brilliant! 🎉
Life is so easy after decluttering even though it's a constant work in progress. After you gave us the "fantasy self" tip, I was able to let go of so much crafting inventory. I had scrapbooking stuff piled up but actually never did one thing with it. I was able to donate all of it to 4-H office along with tons of other crafting supplies. My love and passion is sewing garments, and yes, I have an entire basement as my shop. But, I'm so happy to spend time on charity projects using up my library of fabrics for little girls dresses to donate. My house is clean and I have the time to enjoy my grands, sewing, and friends. Much love and thanks to Dawn!
I have found over the years that I’ve ended up following one minimalist trend after another, with some success. Now, I’ve taken the bits and pieces from different people’s ideas and created my own way. For years I’ve wanted to buy a juicer, I knew why I wanted one, what I needed it to do, but I put off buying one for years because of other people’s ideas of minimalism; recently I bought one and it’s doing exactly what I wanted it to do. Uniform- I was a nurse for many years so my uniform was given to me. Now I’m retired but although I never wear blacks and my uniform is somewhat colourful, I do wear similar things each day, and my clothes are just enough in number so I only need to do laundry once a week- I live by myself now. Minimalist ideas are good but we all need to decide for ourselves what is best for us. I’m still working on just enough on many things.
I like all of your tips and tricks, but I really like the idea of creating an every day uniform. I've worn a actual uniforms for many of my jobs and, now that I'm close to retirement, I have created my own basic, daily uniform, with a few added extras for fancier events. Usually a t-shirt, jeans, runners, and hoodie. It's so easy, comfortable, and stressless. Creating drawers in cupboards is something I've done for many years and, again, so easy. Love your channel, your tips and advice.
This black and white striped top is super cute! Thanks for the reminder about these 7 tips. Amazing changes have been happening in my house, and trickling into my whole life, since I’ve made you my online bestie! 💗
The most surprising favorite tip of mine is using a tray or similar for containing daily use items or that serves as a drop-off location for random items. I always thought it was silly to spend money on a tray when the counter works perfectly well, but once I tried it out, I finally understood! It really does bring it all together as one, and for my butterfly-style husband, it has helped us find great ways to compromise 😊
I like to simplify my wardrobe. I don't wear a single color, I just buy multiple in different colors. You will usually find me wearing jeans and a V-neck T-shirt, but the colors are different every day. Buying is easy - when I find I shirt or jeans I like, I just get every color I like. People don't notice I'm wearing the same thing, and I feel like it's something new because of the colors.
Great idea!! Thanks!!
I are about to welcome baby #2 and ive been trying to get my house "ready". Ive been decluttering for a few years and never truly felt like i was making any head way. Ive been doing a 30 day no buy month and im on week 3 right now and ive noticed that im finally seeing progress in my home. Clean counters empty spaces etc its so crazy how much you let go of when zero things are bring brought in!
The monthly No Spend Challenge is the best! Stops impulse buying and saves a lot of money 👍
I designate one week a month to cooking from my pantry - I put the oldest canned and fridge goods right to the front and challenge myself to use them up. Great budget saver and a bit of fun finding recipes out of the usual.
When my son was born and I was home for my year's maternity leave, that's when I started decluttering. With all the necessary baby equipment, I couldn't stand all the geegaws and other extra unnecessary items. My son is 21 and I find I have to keep up with decluttering mindset.
Love that!!!
Great tips Dawn. Getting rid of old craft projects is a good one. Focusing on one hobby/interest is much easier without the guilt tripping of past hobby stuff!
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I really like the idea of a donation basket in the closet. I’m going to do it. I’m tired of waiting on weight loss, so something will fit. I may even try to get my granddaughter to have one of these in her room.
Dawn, I minimalized and organized my personal products, make up. It saves me money: I don't buy things I already have because everything is evident, AND most importantly, saves time getting ready for work. I estimate I shaved 10 minutes or more each morning - not hunting for necessary items, etc. I love this - I got the clear organizing containers for my drawers and it has been life changing. So many benefits! Thank you :)
One tip for your bathroom "drawers" in the closet:. Take round stickers about 1/2" to 1" and labels the tops of medicine, over the counter meds and any small bottles. When you pull out the "medicine" bin next time, you will be able to find the aspirin bottle quicker.😊. Love your vlog.
Top 7 Minimalist Tips for simplifying
1) Condense & Contain
2) Promote the things you acturally use
3) Understand Marketing
4) Be Ground in Relity
5) Create a uniform
6) Have a Donation Bin in Every Clothes Closet
7) Make you own Drawers
These videos are changing my life. I just went through my Christmas decorations and got rid of so much. I can’t wait to do the rest of our house. We are trying to make this house work for 2 more children (we already have 2) but will need more space to do that, so I am committed to this process of purging what we don’t actually need. Thank you for the help!!!!! Especially for those of us who have a hard time letting go of things.
I LOVE CAROLINE W!! My favorite thing from one of her videos was to not use your prime real estate for stuff you rarely use. Easy access is for everyday items. High, low, awkward storage (or basement shelves) are for rarely used stuff. Why do I keep all my sewing stuff in the dining room when I only use it during tech week for drama club? Nope! Moved to a shelf in my underused upstairs linen closet. Games are hard to get at but dvds that we never watch have prime real estate. Switcheroo! My brain gets used to “the way things are” no matter how inconvenient. I need to be told things explicitly since they will rarely occur to me naturally. Thank you for your basket drawer idea. Also a complete game changer. You clever women in TH-cam land are saving my sanity one video at a time.
Love this, @randaray1989!
Hey Dawn - your level of comfort and confidence in front of the camera, and the editing have elevated its beautiful to see the growth and the authenticity. Thank you for sharing your gift witg us ❤🎉
For bins in cabinets, plain boxes work fine. I have a pull-out box in a bottom cabinet for all my Tupperware. You can also stand larger boxes on their sides (all flaps pushed in) and they create 'cubbies' for top shelves in closets. Great for stacking shoes or blankets and making use of vertical space in closets.
I love that you shared about going all in on gardening and decluttering stuff from previous hobbies. You have said this on a previous video about only focusing on one hobby, and it has freed me up to go all in on gardening as well. I’m enjoying it so much. One hobby is about all the bandwidth I have. More than that and it feels like a chore.
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My favorite and one I have done for years is making drawers in cabinets. It is so easy to lose items in the back of a cabinet. 30+years ago, I lived in a home that had a kitchen cabinet placed in the corner. You could not see in that dark corner. While we were preparing to MOVE, I crawled almost into the corner cabinet and found items that I thought I had lost or gotten rid of sometime ago. From that day on, I made all cabinet have a basket or some kind of container just so I could see what I had. Thanks for sharing because I have implemented almost all your other ideas. Looking forward to the next video.
Baskets in the upright freezer completely changes how we spend and less food is thrown out. We have found that a shelf for pots and pans with lids under them helps with pans. Takes less space than the basket. By shelf, I mean the white ones from Walmart that give has four small legs on it. Put it right inside cabinet by the stove. Baskets in the bathroom for hair products, lotions, etc. Really helps us.
I love it when you tell us the messages that the stuff we bought are telling us! So True!
I really like the advice to find one hobby and stick to that. I have a lot of interests, but found that I always go back to painting. So that's what I do now and I feel so much freer. The other hobbies always seemed fun, but ended up burdening me. Thanks Dawn!
For us it was storing storage containers WITH their lids on. That started a whole shift in our kitchen. After doing that, there was more room in the cabinet so we took appliances that were taking up valuable countertop space and put them there. It was like a remodel without all the expense.
One of the most helpful of these tips for me has been the drawer concept. I use it with containers under the bed that slide easily on the carpet. No lids, which would make it a hassle of needing to pull the "drawers" all the way out and remove the lids. They truly function just like drawers, sliding in and out, but are tucked out of sight. Thank you!
This is how I store all of my son's toys in his small bedroom and it functions perfectly!
Great idea, my lids scrape the bottom of the bed.
Sounds good for some homes but not in mine. I hate anything under my bed, and the spiders n crickets that get in the house love those spaces. However i do use bins and baskets in the hall closet for small things and that works really well. 👍
In my house dust would be in amongst everything in the container. With lids it’s just on the lid, easy to wipe off.
Ive been going through my kid clothes I’ve stored for future kids. I am currently pregnant with our third and supposed to be last kid. We found out gender so I am getting rid of the opposite gender clothing I had stored, and my next step will be to whittle down to the clothes needed for this child and then go through my older kids clothes because laundry has become so overwhelming and I’ll be adding a baby again so I’m a bit stressed.
Love your tips and will be applying a bunch soon!
Congrats and good luck with your one coming soon.
“I thought I was being responsible by keeping all this stuff.” Exactly!
I don't know if you remember ARTEX? My mom painted tons of bedding and on our tshirts and jeans. She loved it, we loved the items. Then she started get borded with it, she started printing cute bands on ends of pillow cases, and letting kids and grandkids to make their own special ones with the many left over paints she had and didnt want to waste. She moved on to sewing her own clothes, and quilts, and then as she got older, she made a ton of baby blankets for her grandkids.... at the end, she was going blind so there were quite a few bits and bobs of yarn and some material, but nothing that wasnt pass-on-able. Clearing out the closets meant we didnt have to while we were in pain at her loss. Dad didnt bring more things in, but there was lots just the same even with moving out grandkids that could use the furniture.
The baskets in the closet to make a "drawer" works so well! Put a label on it and the family can help stay organized!
I used old cookie sheets to "line" my upper cabinet top shelf, for rarely used spices & such, so I don't have to haul out the step stool. I just grab the edge of the pan and "bring down" the whole shelf 😁 I even do this with the top shelves of my wire-rack pantry, for light weight things like cereal & pasta. It lets me pack in a bunch of things in a small space, and make it very accessible, while hiding it above eye level, so my daily/constant use things can be left on half full shelves 😊
I love labeling all my baskets, keeps me organized especially when I forget where I put things.
Hi Dawn, I love the bin in the closet for donations, it makes it so much easier to get rid of stuff. I also love the bin in the lower cabinet in the kitchen. As a senior it's so hard to get down there and take out stuff. The basket makes it so much easier. Thank you for the tip. Please keep them coming, especially for seniors and disabled people.
Every time I click on one of your videos I get up and start going through my “ stuff” and believe me, it’s a lot. I went through some of my costume jewelry and I was able to let go of quite a few pieces. I’ve already parted with some of my fine jewelry, sterling silver and gold pieces and have passed them on to my niece. It’s harder for me when it comes to clothing 😣. And, to add insult to injury, I work as a substitute teacher. I’m in a different school every day. If I wore the same outfit everyday, no one would be the wiser! I just don’t know why that is an area I struggle with. But, thank you for these videos!
I also work in a school (high school) and I know what you mean. I used to be able to wear what I felt like wearing, but then I realized that these kiddos actually are paying attention to what I have on! OH MY!! LOL!!
I work in a corporate office and see the same people every day, so that is a small justification for having a less minimal wardrobe, but I have realized/accepted that I truly enjoy wearing a variety of clothes. I love the colors, fabrics and textures. I love to add in accessories which I never used to do. I have decluttered items that no longer work for me, but I have kept a big variety and I’m okay with that. I generally keep tops and bottoms paired as outfits that I love, and each week I refresh my closet rod with a new assortment from the cedar chest right below. Once clean, the clothes from the past week are neatly stored in the back of the chest. I don’t hesitate to aggressively declutter other parts of my home, and my whole family has been pretty supportive through that process. Dawn has been a tremendous inspiration and I love to watch one of her videos and then declutter a space. It’s an iterative process but the muscles do get stronger. I just don’t apply them as much in my closet and that’s okay. 😊
@@johncampbell5741 , I used to be the same way when I was a school counselor. I loved shopping for clothes and shoes! But, now I am semi retired, so I have done a lot of work in my closet. I just can’t seem to reduce my clothes to such few items as Dawn suggests. But, I do love her videos and I have followed through on almost everything else.
I love the idea of using plastic bins as "drawers" in my lower cabinets, and I'm a bit stunned that it never occurred to me! I use them in upper cabinets to group small things (like spices), never made the leap to how easy they would make those deep bottom cabinets.
So timely, I inventoried and decluttered shoes today. Caught myself tallying up the "value" of the discard pile. My favorite tools are the donatable donate box... it's just the two of us these days, so it's in the laundry room and my husband knows where it is and uses it. I bought the little drawer organizer boxes for the kitchen junk drawer 2 1/2 years ago...and have never had to reorganize it since. I'm over 65 and retired, so although not quite a uniform, my style is dialed in and my wishlist is primarily replacements for items that are getting worn out. The one-in, one-out rule (or two out) is also so helpful when shopping. Now please help me with my wedding dress: I was prepping it to donate when my husband walked into the room. 47 years and stalled out again, LoL. Also I've been learning to periodically "declutter" TH-cam/social media accounts I'm following when I find they're causing me discontent.
Shelly, I too would love to have Dawn's take on our wedding dresses! Mine is 30 years old and even the thrift shops say the big poofy sleeve style from the 90's would be hard for them to sell. I have two adult sons, so I'm not saving it for anyone.🤷
@@charmingintrovert3240 Maybe the high school might want it for a costume for a play?
There are places that use old wedding dresses to make new items. I remember one that makes teddy bears for your family members, and another that makes clothes to bury babies in. (Sorry, I don't know how to record that to make it sound right.) Anyway, you get my drift. There are things you can make of them for mementos, and charities that want them for other uses. I'd google something like "wedding dress charities" or "wedding dress up cycle".
Google “angel gown” to get ideas for who in your area makes burial gowns for babies. Some nonprofit organizations and church groups make them. If no one near you does, maybe you could start one.
It's good for my soul to see your wardrobe. So often I see the wardrobes of others and they have SO much, it makes me feel like there's something wrong with me! But here you are, with very few items, telling us how much you love it. ❤️ Thank you, Dawn.
I like your black and white shirt! Super cute
At 7:12 I expected your husband to pop up under the Justin Case cap!!🤭
One of biggest mindset ones I use is the idea of choosing to live in a state of TRUST - in one's holy being of choice or The Universe's (for me, it's God's) - ABUNDANCE instead of living in a state of FEAR or LACK. This is what started me decluttering almost 20 years ago. It was in a book - if I can find it, I'll edit the comment. (I may have decluttered it - LOL!) The basic concept is that there is safety in letting things go, because you can trust that your needs will be provided for.
🐠🐟🐠"I can get rid of those scuba fins I have moved and never touched through my last three apartments, even though I DO want to go scuba diving again someday, because I trust that my Creator will provide." 🐠🐟🐠" I'll either have extra cash to buy new ones, someone will lend me theirs or maybe there will be rentals wherever I end up going." 🐠🐟🐠
I still use this all the time when I'm making tough decluttering decisions.
Yes! Someone else may have a greater need now for the item I am donating.
I’ve started a “dress a day”. Wow! One and done. So easy and I feel so fancy. Lol.
I got lazy this summer and only wore dresses to work every day. It was a lot more work keeping my legs shaved and sunscreen on legs (I’ve had melanoma). But it does feel so pretty and is so easy!
You motivated me to go through our first aid and medicine cabinet today. Lots of items expired so threw them out. Looks good now. Thanks for sharing these tips!
Yippee for your mom!!!! I was always hesitant to get lots of scrapbooking stickers. But I ended up with many anyways. I spent a lot of time organizing them. I'm really thinking it will be faster & easier to scrapbook if I just get rid of them. And I love your point that things you may have enjoyed in the past might not be what you want to do now, so let go of unfinished projects, stuff you no longer want to use.
I recently went through my closet and dressers and got rid of 17 bags of stuff (grocery bags size, not garbage, lol).
We gave them to a charity and I don't miss any of those clothes.
I need to go through more rooms as I know I have too much stuff.
I'm happy I found your channel! I'm a minimalist by nature, and after my divorce I have the opportunity to re-decorate my home to my liking, totally minimalist style! I enjoy your vids and ideas, even though I'm a man. Keep them coming!
I'm in the process of decluttering and had no clue that I was actually promoting the items I actually use. 😅
It does make a huge difference. This is an amazing video and super helpful. Thank you and God bless! 😌
I used to think minimalism was just being poor and finding a way to be happy about it. Until Dawn broke it down very simply and made me realize what it ACTUALLY is. I’m so glad I was introduced to this channel. It’s helped me find so much more calm and true happiness in my life. I no longer feel pressured to buy stuff as a means of proving that I’m doing all the right things (having a good career, having kids, etc.) and I don’t need to compare myself to other people. It’s such a relief. Also love that you mention Caroline Winkler, these are my two favorite TH-cam channels so that warms my heart 😊
I just watched the video with Christine. :) I wish there was a spot where you had listed all of the collaborations that you do so we can view those also!
All are such good tips, esp #3 sbout the marketing. So true!
You look way cuter in colors than in black! The blue-gray top at the end brings out your blue eyes. You should definitely wear more blue, IMO. That black and white striped top was super-cute, also. I love your videos.
I never thought about having a bin/basket for my pots & pan cupboards. We're going to declutter therm this weekend, so I'll measure and get bins that fit. Thanks! 💜
Decluttering my clothes was the number one LIFE CHANGER! I only have what I love and wear, and laundry is quick and easy!
When you were talking about your mom and her stamping I'm just like her. I also do stamping for over 25 years and still enjoy it but you can imagine how many supplies I have. I have an area in the basement but I also like being at the dining room table to be around the family. I've been working on decluttering my stamp items. I'm on hold for about 2 months I had foot surgery.
I really enjoyed this video I've learned so much from you.
The donation box in closet is absolutely brilliant work so so well and when ones full you just run around and gather the stuff in all of them bam off the the donations and each box is reset 🤗❣️❣️❣️
I find myself needing two wardrobes. For work I have a specific look that I could never feel comfortable in on the weekends or down time. So I have a work wardrobe and a weekend wardrobe. I declutter every time I get a new item but just find it hard to manage both wardrobes in the space that I have.
I use all of these, but creating drawers in cabinets has been a game changer in my house!!!
Tip 7 is my favorite. I have a dresser that actually has a cabinet door in the middle section. Inside the cabinet are two shelves. I added 2 baskets, and it is so easy to see all our tee shirts now!
I love your idea of keeping the kitchen counters clutter free. I have moved a lot off of them but still haven’t managed to have only my kuerig coffee maker out. But I am working on it and really like the clean empty countertops much better. So easy to wipe down. !
I love it when you use the “reruns” from precious videos. I always remember them because I never miss a video and I do a recheck to see if I used the previously shown principles.
We are in the midst of a kitchen remodel and as a result, I had to pack up everything in it (tear down to the walls remodel). OMG, some of the stuff I found! I got rid of SO MUCH, it was crazy. It's almost done and I have a feeling that as I unpack, I might be getting rid of more. I donated a bunch, had a totally full garbage can the week it started, it was crazy. And I thought I was good about getting rid of stuff! That scene in the bathroom drawer reminded me of my kitchen, so true. Great video.
Now that I am retired- the capsule wardrobe is perfect. Black jeans, dark blue and light wash can take me everywhere.
I love that you repeat those: ' you're not using it anyway' and 'permission to throw it away' cause it's so hard to part with things, especially if you were the one paying for them
I just emptied and got rid of 2 tall bookcases! Feeling pretty good about that but the card- making and craft supplies are still haunting me lol
I recently got a container to put all my miscellaneous stuff in that sits on the counter next to the TV and dining room table. Game changer!!!! Instead of seeing pens, calendars, reading glasses, kindle etc. I just see one bin!
Containing things is a game changer. if you don't have the money to get storage containers, you can use boxes. Most of my organization is thanks to amazon and walmart boxes.
My favorite tip was #3 understanding marketing! not being so easily influenced to buy things in hopes they’ll live up to the expectations I set for myself in my head, when I either don’t need it or already have something that would work!
Haha when you dumped the stuff in the drawer it gave me such anxiety! Currently in nesting mode and these tips are making me feel so much better about bringing baby home!
The "container system" is my go to. Cuts back on decision fatigue, which is a big issue for me when it comes to life!
the "make your drawers" i love it :) i did it years ago and it changes my life, it is so much easier for daily life in fact ;) thank s for your inspiration :)
We are moving in 2 weeks and I’ve gotten rid of so much even after decluttering for 2.5 years. I’ve been asking is this worth paying someone to move it? Another great back to basics video! You’ve helped us so much, I’m so grateful we started when we did.
I love the idea of having a donate bin in each of the closets. If it's not a yes, then it needs to go in there!
I love the basket “drawer” for bottom kitchen cupboards ❤ Thx!
I like the idea of a donation bin in the closet. I usually once in awhile try on all my clothes then purge which is a bit overwhelming.
I liked the tip - make your own drawers. Useful. Thank you! 😊🤗
I’ve been doing the donation basket in my closet trick for 2 weeks and I was able to clear out 2 garbage bags full of clothes already!
Two of my favorites are the basket for a drawer and the time will tell bin👍 what a big difference! Thank you 👍
Intervention at its finest ❤️ glad your all safe x
I just had my Aha moment now 😊 Listening to you talk about the Justin case items.. I had lately realized how important happiness is in my life and I have been just trying to be happy and grateful as much as I can and life is amazing. And in this moment is all my power, all that is important is being happy in this moment. I have been holding onto so much that has been holding me back from current happiness in fear of future unhappiness. But I know it's okay to let go and trust that all will be well and everything is always working out for me. It's okay to let go and be free and be happy now. I can keep what makes me happy to keep now. Thank you ❤
I love the basket idea in a lower kitchen cabinet I'm going to do that myself
Regarding marketing, you’re so right. I recently got rid of instagram (Facebook is on thin ice!). It’s all just becoming too much input, too much digital inventory and it’s stressful. There are many things I love about IG and FB, but the negatives are starting to outweigh the positives for me.