Maya Gocheva phone could be old and destroyed which she bought when she wasnt broke OR it was a gift And internet could be from her parents or neighbours
"I don't keep scissors because they spark joy" I hear these types of statements a lot. In Marie Kondos book she talks about how you need things because they are useful or required and thats fine. Don't get rid of your scissors because duh, they're useful. The "spark joy" comes into play with person items. Like clothing and home decor. Honestly it's a bit annoying to hear people's opinions on the "Marie Kondo method" who obviously haven't read her book
Nothing against Marie Kondo, but I personally really don't care for her method. It just doesn't work for my lifestyle or personality. Majority of what I own sparks joy in me, that's why I have kept so much crap for so long. The mindset she upholds doesn't work for everyone, unfortunately. That's not to say that some people don't find her helpful.
Owning just one pair also takes away all the unnecessary decision making, like you don't need to spend 10 mins thinking about which boots to wear for that party
Ok am i the only one that finds that the fun part 🙃 plus if you only have 1 pair of boots they will only be one color and that means ya have to limit your fashion look not a varity 🤔 still i dont own alot by the way i just think one pair? but hey each to their own
@@RobloxYesFortniteNo4 hahah I don't mean that, obviously one needs to look for their requirements.. I am a runner so most of my wardrobe consists of running shorts and sport shoes. Since most of my time is committed towards running I don't attend a lot of parties and don't have more than 5 boots/heels. It totally depends on individuals and owning multiples of what bring value to you doesn't make you any less minimalistic, depriving yourself of those does
I've heard someone say- "Would I buy that item again" instead of "does that item spark joy" That's really helped me make decisions when I'm decluttering.
The spark joy thing is for the stuff you already have mot stuff your going to buy in the moment. It used for ehen you need to let go of something or not. Its about the feeling you get when you hold it see it etc. if something in your closet is what you hold onto but get no feeling from or sad feelings from you should get rid of it.
Here’s the list for those who don’t feel like watching the full video: 1. sunglasses 2. scissors 3. strapless bra 4. diaper bag 5. wallet/ credit card 6. T.V. 7. boots 8. main skincare products (1 cleanser + 1 moisturize + 1 SPF lotion + 1 under-eye balm) 9. cardigan 10. nail polish 11. sneakers 12. blender 13. lipstick 14. headphones 15. water bottle ☻
Shiloh Morris same! Except for the bags and hair styling tools 🙊. I love purses and travel a lot so have a few. For the hair tools; I don’t have any. Not for styling or for drying. I just go with the flow.
I’m really young, and I’ve always had so much anxiety, and I didn’t recognize it until this past year. When I stumbled upon you, I threw away a lot of junk, I didn’t realize how stuff could get me so anxious and stressed! I cut down on makeup, I was wearing so much for my age, and I feel less pressured to wake up early and start my makeup that you could barley see! And since then I have always been so much happier
At 16 I would not feel comfortable leaving the house without make up and now I’m 20 and actually feel more beautiful without it, it’s also saved me a lot of money and sleep
I have the same issue. I am really anxious and the stuff surrounding me makes it worse. I try to be really organised and as minimalist as possible, even though my parents are hoarders
@@chamallow989 Me too. I try to be as minimalist as possible, and my mom isn't terrible with having a lot of stuff (although she does own a lot of clothes and things like that), but my dad loves to keep everything he's ever owned and it drives me absolutely crazy to live in a big house with junk laying all over, because it just takes way too long for me to clean it and then there's my parents stuff that i can't do anything about. But yeah, you can see a significant difference in my room and bathroom compared to the rest of the house haha
I have a lot as well - for a while I justified getting them, because each bottle was cheaper than going to get my nails done (and you get years of doing it yourself out of it). Some I’ve gotten for costumes and never used again. That being said, now I’m realizing how toxic some brands are so I’m trying to purge those out of my collection...
I’m from the USA, and the only items on her list that I have multiples of are scissors and cardigans. Everything else I have only one of, and five of the items are not things I even own. And I’m not a minimalist-my house is definitely in need of a good decluttering. Just don’t need multiples of these items.
I’m weird about nail polishes. I I go through phases, sometimes I really like painting my nails and enjoy having a collection to chooses from, and sometimes I won’t paint my nails for 9 months. I try to be minimalistic about how many polishes I have because of this. However, when I do want to paint my nails, I want to be able to be creative and have a some options to choose from. I have it down to this formula: a red, a nude, and then an additional color to match with the season (a pastel for spring, a berry shade for fall, etc). That’s how comfortably minimal I can get, but if I had to, I’d be okay with just a nude and a red (usually what I wear on my toes). I don’t like going to the nail salon because I’m a (not so) slight germaphobe about it 😬
I only have one of each of these things and don’t really consider a minimalist. Do people really have multiples of these things? (Except for nail polish. I have multiple.)
Many people often get multiples of items because they’re cheap and you might “need” extra at some point. My mother in law has more than two of most things even though the newer ones are the only ones that ever get used. It doesn’t make sense but that’s how a lot of people tend to live unfortunately.
I feel like this is such a North American thing that you're already a minimalist if you don't have tons of unnecessary things that you are drowning in. I'm a European and I have 1 of sunglasses, scissors, boots, cardigan, credit card, lipstick and a water bottle and zero of strapless bra, TV, blender, nail polish and I do really just have 1 skin care product (cream) and I would never be considered a minimalist here in Europe. I know a lot of people who have way less and are not considered a minimalist. This really makes me feel like North America got totally out of control with their consumption of endless stuff and it bothers me to see how there's this chick talking about how she owns a lot of things and considers herself to be a minimalist. I wish she would look at herself in comparison to the global humanity and see how different her life is compared to the majority living on this planet.
Same, and probably won't be painting them in the coming years... As per Ayurveda the skin and nails absorb a part of whatever you apply on it, so they say nail paint and anything which is unsafe to eat should be avoided on skin and nails
I recently came across your channel, and I must say, you are a girl after my own heart! Christian, vivobarefoot fan, into natural products, and so much more! I'm beginning to realize I'm more of a minimalist than I previously realized...slowly letting go of my excessive, wasteful hoarding ways. It makes me sad to look at all of the things I used to buy ridiculous amounts of and how unnecessary they were. Becoming a mother (and no longer working) has really opened my eyes to all the junk I used to waste money and energy buying.
I once LOVED receiving many of the same thing (ex: many different scented lotions). But now I can’t wait until I finally use up all the extras, and I only have one of everything. Striving to be a minimalist! Also, I have WAY too many nail polishes for someone that goes with their grandma to get their nails done professionally every month 😆
Maybe you can donate them? I love getting my nails done and since I have a lot of business meetings, it saves me so much time. Donated all of my polishes to friends
Declutter your life That sounds like a good idea, I feel bad when I never use them and they get bad. Could’ve been an easy, free Christmas gift too! I could’ve given away my many body lotions as well 😆
This is when I know I grew up in a minimalistic family, cause for every thing in this video except cissors I went "wait, do people have multiple of that??"
It was mind blowing to me to find out some homes had more than one pair of scissors, which was when I grew up and moved out. It's a ridiculous luxury but I have six pairs now, stored where I use them. I can always find scissors without searching for half an hour. Otherwise I don't have much excess. No strapless bra, LOL.
Jenny Helen I don’t believe so, personally.. many people are product junkies and own multiples of everything. She’s mindful of what she buys and owns and buys things that will last longer for her instead of buying many cheap items because they’re cheap. She’s mostly has only one of everything and if she does own multiple it serves her a purpose. I don’t think minimalism is oh how little of things a person can own.. it’s more of being mindful of the things you do need and the things you don’t. It’s about living with less. Being focused on experiences rather than worldly possessions.
I think the point of Marie Kondo’s sparking joy idea is to help people who have a hard time of letting go of things to reframe their mindset. So most people don’t use the Konmari method for scissors and everyday household items but more like clothes, sentimental items, and papers.
@@michelleherrera9708 I can relate to having different nail polishes for fingers and toes. When I used to paint my nails I would always paint my fingernails a very neutral color because of my dress code at the time and go all out on my toes
@@michelleherrera9708 Well I only paint my toenails in the summer so, I have a pink & light blue for my toes. For my hands I use a light pink in the warmer months and grey in the colder months. I guess I just like my toe nails to stand out
i love how excited you get when you talk about each item. you can tell you truly love all of them. when you love what you have, you don't need multiples
I'll sit over there with you and we can be weird together. I love the different kinds of scissors I have. Also you can't cut paper with fabric scissors or hair with the scissors you cut green onions with, so there's a need for more than one type of scissors, IMO.
First thing "I own one pair of sunglasses" me- I literally lost my first "big purchase" Ray bans which I cried over and literally just got 3 of the same cheap pair at the thrift store and haven't lost them lol
When I read your comment, I was thinking to myself, “That figures u lose the expensive pair and can always find a cheap pair.” That’s my luck too. I’m sorry
Thanks to you 2019 was my year of becoming more of a minimalist, this year 2020 I’d like to keep practicing minimalism and spend more time with the Lord. 🙏
The one thing I splurge on is getting my nails done at a salon. So I always have gel nails and switch colours every month. I gifted my personal polishes to my sister who paints her nails all the time! :)
I have been binging off your minimalism series and you are definitely inspiring me to go through all my stuff, clutter, and purchase higher quality, longer lasting items in the future! Thank you!
OMG, I declutted everything you mentioned and now I only have one of the, having 4 kids, a husband and a full time working mom i should have seen this video about a year ago, it saved my life with stress and anxiety. Thank you so much 😊
Christina Lytle I read this comment and literally thought to myself “queen who? Queen of what?” And had to read it through again. THE queen. Got it. 😂😂😅😅
Conversely, I buy multiples of the same thing. I bought 3 of the same chapstick to leave in each of my bags (school, work, home) and it has really helped me to have my chapstick on hand anytime
I'm an artist, my nails tear easily and when I'm nervous I bite them - so my nails are usually quite a mess. When I want to feel a bit nicer, I have stick on plastic ones which I do myself and paint, but that's a couple times a year. As for nail polishes I have a surprising amount, but that's only because I got a bunch from my mum/sister/a friend who moved country. If I had to get rid of them all I would only get Essie's ballet slippers and a nice deep red and I'd be set.
I used to collect nail polishes because I liked painting my nails, and I still like, but I went from 70 nail spolishes to 20 and I'm very happy like that
I've bitten my nails for 18 years straight and finally stopped last summer. Since then they grew out a lot to the point I can say I have a very long nails. But the nail beds are still short so without a nail polish my nails would look silly. So I keep them painted all the time. I like the look but I hate painting them :D
It really depends where you live.. If you live in a colder climate you need more than one pair of boots, also some people paint their nails as a hobby they probably have more etc. etc.
Yes I have nail polish, I have about 8 , orange, pistachio, blood red. Fucsia. Normal red, nude, and grey. I do my mails myself, more for financial reasons.
me: I really wanna be more minimalist because I feel like every living area I'm in is so cluttered. also me: I wanna keep this thing because it's pretty and what if I find a use for it and the memories in it and this is too stressful. not doing this whole minimalist thing
it was interesting for me to reflect on myself... and I never knew that I'm a minimalist lol * Sunglasses - I only have 1 * Scissors - I have 2 craft scissors (one for paper one for other things) 1x eyebrow scissors, * 1x sewing scissors and 1x precision scissors for beaded work... * I don't have a strapless bra and 4 going out bras... No bralettes. * I only have 1x Backpack and no diaper purse... or ladies handbag * I don't have a credit card. I only have 1 Debit and 1 Business account. * We have 1 TV in the house which hasn't been turned on for about 3 years because whatever I want I can watch on my laptop. * I do have multiple boots but only 1 pair of trainers (sneakers) * I own 1x Cleanser, 1x Moisturiser, 1x eye cream but multiple face masks, mostly gifted to me. * I have 3 cardigans for years and I don't really wear them either. * The question: I now go out to get my nails done, ( I go through that for a few months a year then I stop) but I have so many nail polishes... mainly given to me by other people. * I only have 1x Blender - no mixer and not really any other appliances... no slow cooker, no steamer nothing * I have multiple lipsticks (but only matt lipsticks) * Only 1 pair of earphones, no headphones. * I don't have a water bottle
get a simple modern tumbler cup. it comes with a straw and flip lid, two resuable straws, and so many variations of colors. it keeps water cold or hot all day long. i have one that i use all day every day, i hate washing it because i’m always drinking out of it. it’s so practical and just the easiest way to drink.
I don´t even have all these things and i don´t see myself as a minimalist. So that´s really just a person to person thing i guess, being a minimalist.. Its not about having minimal of things..
It's been a few weeks since I watched this, but I had to tell you how impactful it has been. We were already budding minimalists, decluttering for a Spring home sale when quarantine hit. This video is life-changing! We look at everything with an eye to paring it down to ONE. Exceptions are purses for me (I have 5) and sunglasses for him (4). Thanks so much for the inspo!
I own 3 great quality water bottles! One I carry to travel around, one stays in my workplace, the last one stays at home on my nightstand... I own 1 cell phone, 1 iPad, 1 i Touch, 1 Bluetooth headset, 1 electric toothbrush...almost everything else I have multiples or share with someone else... I follow Marie Kondo...I keep what sparks joy to me...just not in a lot of excessive amounts....(this is how I apply minimalism) As for basic needs (like the scissors mentioned) those are everyday things that you just need to have...whether it's sparks joy or not....
Love it!!! my roomies LOVE to keep junk and stuff they hardly ever use! only 5 more months until I can live my minimalist lifestyle that's currently only in my room! I'm excited.
I just ordered the last pair of the Vivo boots in my size-on sale! I have been searching forever for this exact style of black boot. Thank you so much for sharing.
since starting my minimalism journey in 2015, i’ve slowly chipped away at my nail polish collection (no pun intended, haha) until getting down to one bottle of black & one bottle of clear. coincidentally, two days ago, i parted ways with both bottles! for about a month now, i’ve been using a glass buffer that makes my nails look freshly polished for days. plus, no more chemicals or harsh removers! 🙌🏻 i’ve really been delving into the more natural/low waste side of beauty (including quitting hair dye & letting my cute little silver strands shine!) & i’m loving the simplicity! 🖤 btw, your channel rocks & you are gorgeous. 😍
I get my nails done once every 3 weeks (hybrid) so that I can own no nail polishes whatsoever. Plus, the effect lasts longer and it just looks more neat.
I love painting my nails, I do it myself and I love having long, sparkly and colorful nails, so I won around 20 nail polishes. However I always make sure not to buy multiples of the same or too similar colors, I only replace them when they're over.
My job prohibits nail polish but I love my toes painted. I have several given to be throughout the years but I keep coming back to my staples. lilac in spring/ summer, watermelon in summer, nudey pink in fall and either deep red or deep purple in winter. Makes me feel festive and brightens my mood to have color on my toes no mater the outfit
Love this walk through and I 100% agree on more or less every item you list! To answer your question of the video, I have way too many nail polishes that I rarely used ever since I got kids since I didn't have the time to paint and more importantly to let it dry haha. And then only to have it chipping away just a couple of days later. I just couldn't be bothered. So last summer me and my mom started going on manicure dates once a month and it's been a game changer! First of all I love being pampered like that and spending some time just with my mother and second of all I love that I now have beautifully painted nails that last a full month, I mean I feel really good about myself! The only downside is that my nails grow really long and I like to keep them quite short, my ideal would be to get them redone every 2 weeks but I really don't have the budget for that!
I’ve been biting my nails all my life and now in Coronatime I don’t want to put my fingers so often in my mouth, so I am getting long nails now and I’m super proud of them! And now raise the question: shall I paint them and what color?💅🏻And listening to you I think, she’s right, get one you like and a nail hardener and that’s just fine. But my toes get a gel polish every 6 weeks in the beauty salon (which is owned by my daughter) because I don’t have to look after them at all. And indeed I prefer two colors. ( they look sad now, because I can’t go now) Thank you for all your inspiration 🥰
The question is one of my shames 😂 the only thing I can't talk myself into decluttering are my artistic outlets and my nails is one of those, so I have like a dozen gel polishes and about 50 regular ones
Hi Sarah! I'm so happy I found your channel. Just love hearing your voice. So calming :) Me and my husband decided to declutter the house and become more minimal in 2020 and your videos really help! About nail polish. I own too many and I almost never paint my nails, maybe once a year.
"I own one nail polish" Me: [looks at my collection of over 200 nail polishes] "hah,,,, yeah,,,,," ... I am also wearing 2 colors and a holo top coat and a glossy top coat right now dhvdhdbjf (light blue to dark blue gradient with a layer of holo taco and then some gold holo stars on my ring finger as well because they were falling off my wrapping paper and i had to keep them and use them)
I also love to look in people's cabinets/cupboards! I don't want to look through their stuff... just like you said, I also just like to look what's behind those closed doors! 💜
To be able to afford just one credit card can be a blessing (ik that sounds weird but my dad is self employed and sometimes he needs more than the limit on one )
COVID made me happy in the short term that I have more than one. I'm probably going to regret it in the longer-term future but it made a huge difference in my quality of life right now.
You really inspire me !!! I use to think that I needed to have a collection of things to feel fulfilled because I would see everyone on TH-cam having it. So many types of clothes and expensive items and skincare... I also use to think that i needed to dress a certain way just to get others to think I was good looking.. but I don’t care! I’ve always been the type of girl who dosent like to show and I’m done feeling like I have too... I’m all over the place but I also thought i needed so many different types of boots, sneakers and heels, pants, etc. In reality, I don’t even use half of what I have. I wear pretty minimal and neutral colors. I’ve always wanted to get into the natural side of things but found it difficult. I’m going to do it! I don’t need all these things. I really hope one day I live a minimal life like you. I’ll say I’m better off then I was two years ago, I got rid of some many things, but now it’s time to cleanse even more. ❤️ really appreciate you 🥰
I used to paint my nails all the time but I haven’t owned any nail polish in almost 4 years. I made the change to get rid of unneeded chemicals on my body but I also love the ease and lack of clutter from nail polishes.
i own one of almost everything cuz im just broke
I can relate😂
Aaaaand you have phone and internet..hmhmhm
@@mayasohee its not that expensive to get internet or a phone...im broke but still pay for it
Maya Gocheva phone could be old and destroyed which she bought when she wasnt broke OR it was a gift
And internet could be from her parents or neighbours
Same! Im forced into this lifestyle 😂
"I don't keep scissors because they spark joy" I hear these types of statements a lot. In Marie Kondos book she talks about how you need things because they are useful or required and thats fine. Don't get rid of your scissors because duh, they're useful. The "spark joy" comes into play with person items. Like clothing and home decor. Honestly it's a bit annoying to hear people's opinions on the "Marie Kondo method" who obviously haven't read her book
Rebekah Bernal you saved my comment. Thank u.exactly:)
facts
Yes!!
I read her book and I think it sucks.
Nothing against Marie Kondo, but I personally really don't care for her method. It just doesn't work for my lifestyle or personality. Majority of what I own sparks joy in me, that's why I have kept so much crap for so long. The mindset she upholds doesn't work for everyone, unfortunately. That's not to say that some people don't find her helpful.
Owning just one pair also takes away all the unnecessary decision making, like you don't need to spend 10 mins thinking about which boots to wear for that party
Revati Lokhande soo true!
Revati Lokhande • I enjoy that though
Ok am i the only one that finds that the fun part 🙃 plus if you only have 1 pair of boots they will only be one color and that means ya have to limit your fashion look not a varity 🤔 still i dont own alot by the way i just think one pair? but hey each to their own
ilovetinydornan thats why one should stick with specific themes, colors, or styles! Like boho, 50s, goth, etc.
@@RobloxYesFortniteNo4 hahah I don't mean that, obviously one needs to look for their requirements.. I am a runner so most of my wardrobe consists of running shorts and sport shoes. Since most of my time is committed towards running I don't attend a lot of parties and don't have more than 5 boots/heels. It totally depends on individuals and owning multiples of what bring value to you doesn't make you any less minimalistic, depriving yourself of those does
In Serbia we all live minimalist life because we don't have money at all
majke mi
Same thing. Hi from Belarus
jebote nemam ni jedan blender
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Hungary the same
Serious question: does anyone own more than one blender?? Why??
Clarice Rodrigues do they have different purposes?
I have 5
@@chloedavis9076 what?
my freaking mom
@@harliesmith3093 whyyyyy
Who else owns like 20 pairs of scissors but can never find them when you need them?
Lindsay Carvalho me with measuring tapes
I can literally open any drawer and find at least one pair of scissors.
Was thinking the same thing. 😂
yes! I always can never find anything!
Omg yesssssss I am literally trying to find my scissors right now
I've heard someone say- "Would I buy that item again" instead of "does that item spark joy"
That's really helped me make decisions when I'm decluttering.
Much better thought process.
yes I love that too ! like if I was in the store would I pay money for this again?
Yeah, I don’t get the “spark joy” thing. Asking myself would I buy it again makes much more sense!
The spark joy thing is for the stuff you already have mot stuff your going to buy in the moment. It used for ehen you need to let go of something or not. Its about the feeling you get when you hold it see it etc. if something in your closet is what you hold onto but get no feeling from or sad feelings from you should get rid of it.
Lenzie Dixon yeah, imo joy has zero to do with stuff.
Here’s the list for those who don’t feel like watching the full video:
1. sunglasses
2. scissors
3. strapless bra
4. diaper bag
5. wallet/ credit card
6. T.V.
7. boots
8. main skincare products (1 cleanser + 1 moisturize + 1 SPF lotion + 1 under-eye balm)
9. cardigan
10. nail polish
11. sneakers
12. blender
13. lipstick
14. headphones
15. water bottle
☻
Same except nail polish.
Marielle Buban bro i love you
Thank you.
Thank you, real MVP
sneakers??? one??
“too much of a good thing can be a bad thing” i live by that
yessssssss!
yes! everything in moderation!!!
i'm that type of person that has multiples of almost everything (like shoes and nailpolish) but really only grabs the same 3 things every time
Same for me
I only have one purse, one pair of heels, one perfume, one hair styling tool, one winter coat... you really got me thinking now...🤔
Shiloh Morris same! Except for the bags and hair styling tools 🙊. I love purses and travel a lot so have a few. For the hair tools; I don’t have any. Not for styling or for drying. I just go with the flow.
Me too, I dont consider myself a minimalist because I own a LOT of home decor items :p
Same I own one of most things besides clothes and stuff (for the most part)
Same except for the purse I don't have any purses just one wallet. ☺️
Elizendo why do you need four
I’m really young, and I’ve always had so much anxiety, and I didn’t recognize it until this past year. When I stumbled upon you, I threw away a lot of junk, I didn’t realize how stuff could get me so anxious and stressed! I cut down on makeup, I was wearing so much for my age, and I feel less pressured to wake up early and start my makeup that you could barley see! And since then I have always been so much happier
She brings me happiness too!
Yay im so happy for u ♥♥
At 16 I would not feel comfortable leaving the house without make up and now I’m 20 and actually feel more beautiful without it, it’s also saved me a lot of money and sleep
I have the same issue. I am really anxious and the stuff surrounding me makes it worse. I try to be really organised and as minimalist as possible, even though my parents are hoarders
@@chamallow989 Me too. I try to be as minimalist as possible, and my mom isn't terrible with having a lot of stuff (although she does own a lot of clothes and things like that), but my dad loves to keep everything he's ever owned and it drives me absolutely crazy to live in a big house with junk laying all over, because it just takes way too long for me to clean it and then there's my parents stuff that i can't do anything about. But yeah, you can see a significant difference in my room and bathroom compared to the rest of the house haha
I have a TON of nail polishes. I think I only painted my nails once in 2019. BUT I didn’t buy any new ones either.
Amber Smith me too 😞
Same lol I definitely went through a nail polish phase but can't be bothered with it anymore 😂
I have a lot as well - for a while I justified getting them, because each bottle was cheaper than going to get my nails done (and you get years of doing it yourself out of it). Some I’ve gotten for costumes and never used again. That being said, now I’m realizing how toxic some brands are so I’m trying to purge those out of my collection...
I only have 3 now. Thank god!!!
Ummm but I've heard that minimalism sead that if you have a lot of things and you don't need them just give it to people that need it ......
and then I'm like "WHY WOULD YOU OWN MORE THAN ONE OF EVERYTHING IN THAT VIDEO"
You don't own more than one of like half of her list??
It must be a cultural difference. North Americans own a lot of stuff compared to people in most other parts of the world.
@@limeparticle I dunno, I'm North American and I can't imagine owning more than one of any of these except maybe boots. I don't even own 1 TV.
I’m from the USA, and the only items on her list that I have multiples of are scissors and cardigans. Everything else I have only one of, and five of the items are not things I even own. And I’m not a minimalist-my house is definitely in need of a good decluttering. Just don’t need multiples of these items.
When she said that she had kids I dropped my phone, she looks so young !!!!
Coco Fawn well, she is young
She's 24
she has 3. hahaha But she married very young, 19 or so I believe. I'm not 100% sure.
Aline Sant'Ana Del Grossi yes
I’m weird about nail polishes. I I go through phases, sometimes I really like painting my nails and enjoy having a collection to chooses from, and sometimes I won’t paint my nails for 9 months. I try to be minimalistic about how many polishes I have because of this. However, when I do want to paint my nails, I want to be able to be creative and have a some options to choose from.
I have it down to this formula: a red, a nude, and then an additional color to match with the season (a pastel for spring, a berry shade for fall, etc). That’s how comfortably minimal I can get, but if I had to, I’d be okay with just a nude and a red (usually what I wear on my toes).
I don’t like going to the nail salon because I’m a (not so) slight germaphobe about it 😬
I only have one of each of these things and don’t really consider a minimalist. Do people really have multiples of these things? (Except for nail polish. I have multiple.)
My thoughts as well. Felt a bit weird to watch someone boast about having one strapless bra and water bottle. Like why would you need more?
SpecialMeow a lot of people buy multiple of each of these things so
I honestly laughed threw the whole video
She figured out you only need one thing
Tap on the back for you girl
Many people often get multiples of items because they’re cheap and you might “need” extra at some point. My mother in law has more than two of most things even though the newer ones are the only ones that ever get used. It doesn’t make sense but that’s how a lot of people tend to live unfortunately.
I feel like this is such a North American thing that you're already a minimalist if you don't have tons of unnecessary things that you are drowning in. I'm a European and I have 1 of sunglasses, scissors, boots, cardigan, credit card, lipstick and a water bottle and zero of strapless bra, TV, blender, nail polish and I do really just have 1 skin care product (cream) and I would never be considered a minimalist here in Europe. I know a lot of people who have way less and are not considered a minimalist. This really makes me feel like North America got totally out of control with their consumption of endless stuff and it bothers me to see how there's this chick talking about how she owns a lot of things and considers herself to be a minimalist. I wish she would look at herself in comparison to the global humanity and see how different her life is compared to the majority living on this planet.
i haven't painted my nails in 3 years
Linda Seynaeve same!!!!
Same, and probably won't be painting them in the coming years... As per Ayurveda the skin and nails absorb a part of whatever you apply on it, so they say nail paint and anything which is unsafe to eat should be avoided on skin and nails
Me either there's literally no point. I'm always washing and cleaning lol
Once in a blue moon I will put on a red for a date. But yeah. . . Washing and cleaning all the time with three littles.
Only once a year...
she's so confident, I lover her
I recently came across your channel, and I must say, you are a girl after my own heart! Christian, vivobarefoot fan, into natural products, and so much more! I'm beginning to realize I'm more of a minimalist than I previously realized...slowly letting go of my excessive, wasteful hoarding ways. It makes me sad to look at all of the things I used to buy ridiculous amounts of and how unnecessary they were. Becoming a mother (and no longer working) has really opened my eyes to all the junk I used to waste money and energy buying.
I once LOVED receiving many of the same thing (ex: many different scented lotions). But now I can’t wait until I finally use up all the extras, and I only have one of everything. Striving to be a minimalist!
Also, I have WAY too many nail polishes for someone that goes with their grandma to get their nails done professionally every month 😆
Don’t feel bad, I look in other people’s cabinets too! 😂
Maybe you can donate them? I love getting my nails done and since I have a lot of business meetings, it saves me so much time. Donated all of my polishes to friends
Declutter your life That sounds like a good idea, I feel bad when I never use them and they get bad. Could’ve been an easy, free Christmas gift too! I could’ve given away my many body lotions as well 😆
Girl same😂😂
I have around 15 things of lotion and it drives me crazy but I don’t want to waste them by throwing them away.
Sarah:"You put on this strapless bra and it doesn't move."
Me: *laughs hysterically in H cup*,
*whispers* "Help me."
Seriously, total small boob privilege 😂
Ashley Gillett lol the H cup size stands for Help
@@janecampbell4662 bahahah girl, I swear. I'm pregnant with twins and I'm so scared about what is going to happen. 😂😂😂
Omg same😭😂
... feel ya...
does it weird anyone else out when people show their shoes and grip the soles?? just feels dirty to me.
Pretty sure she keeps her shoes clean
"I only own one pair of adidas super star sneakers in blue colour"
Cool
This is when I know I grew up in a minimalistic family, cause for every thing in this video except cissors I went "wait, do people have multiple of that??"
Yeah I didn't think I was a minimalist but pretty much all of these I only have one of lol
It was mind blowing to me to find out some homes had more than one pair of scissors, which was when I grew up and moved out. It's a ridiculous luxury but I have six pairs now, stored where I use them. I can always find scissors without searching for half an hour. Otherwise I don't have much excess. No strapless bra, LOL.
This isn’t minimalism, this is normal...
Jenny Helen Exactly what I was thinking 😅
I’m with you, this is normal. Nothing especially minimalistic. I think I have lots of stuff, but by this standard I’m a minimalist. Weird.
Jenny Helen I don’t believe so, personally.. many people are product junkies and own multiples of everything. She’s mindful of what she buys and owns and buys things that will last longer for her instead of buying many cheap items because they’re cheap. She’s mostly has only one of everything and if she does own multiple it serves her a purpose. I don’t think minimalism is oh how little of things a person can own.. it’s more of being mindful of the things you do need and the things you don’t. It’s about living with less. Being focused on experiences rather than worldly possessions.
Lol, only if you're already a minimalist ;p my mom owns 10 handbags and easily more than 50 sets of shoes
In today's world nobody is normal they have everything of above items more than 4 or more
No polish- my nails have never look better since I stopped
yes!
I agree, I stopped a few months ago and they are healthier!
I literally have a collection of water bottles even though half of them don’t even work
I think the point of Marie Kondo’s sparking joy idea is to help people who have a hard time of letting go of things to reframe their mindset. So most people don’t use the Konmari method for scissors and everyday household items but more like clothes, sentimental items, and papers.
I've no nail polish & never ever paint my nails in my life.
I just love to use henna to colour my nails
I recently did a decluttering of my nail polishes. I use to own50+ now I am down to about 20.
I just wasn’t using them. And no 1 doesn’t take up a lot of room but 50 was cluttering up my shelf
good for you! it takes time to let go of something you've been collecting for a while. that's awesome you got rid of over half of it!
Started my minimalist journey and this is exactly what I needed!!!
I own 4 nail polish.
For my hands: 1 fall/winter, 1 spring/summer
for my toes: 2
Wich is the different between yor hand and toes nail polish ? I use the same :/
@@michelleherrera9708 I can relate to having different nail polishes for fingers and toes. When I used to paint my nails I would always paint my fingernails a very neutral color because of my dress code at the time and go all out on my toes
@@michelleherrera9708 Well I only paint my toenails in the summer so, I have a pink & light blue for my toes. For my hands I use a light pink in the warmer months and grey in the colder months. I guess I just like my toe nails to stand out
i love how excited you get when you talk about each item. you can tell you truly love all of them. when you love what you have, you don't need multiples
I’m over here feeling really weird because scissors def spark joy for me
I'll sit over there with you and we can be weird together. I love the different kinds of scissors I have. Also you can't cut paper with fabric scissors or hair with the scissors you cut green onions with, so there's a need for more than one type of scissors, IMO.
First thing "I own one pair of sunglasses" me- I literally lost my first "big purchase" Ray bans which I cried over and literally just got 3 of the same cheap pair at the thrift store and haven't lost them lol
That sucks :C
When I read your comment, I was thinking to myself, “That figures u lose the expensive pair and can always find a cheap pair.” That’s my luck too. I’m sorry
@@amberp5207 haha it's how it always is!
The law of Murphy
Thanks to you 2019 was my year of becoming more of a minimalist, this year 2020 I’d like to keep practicing minimalism and spend more time with the Lord. 🙏
The one thing I splurge on is getting my nails done at a salon. So I always have gel nails and switch colours every month. I gifted my personal polishes to my sister who paints her nails all the time! :)
I have been binging off your minimalism series and you are definitely inspiring me to go through all my stuff, clutter, and purchase higher quality, longer lasting items in the future! Thank you!
OMG, I declutted everything you mentioned and now I only have one of the, having 4 kids, a husband and a full time working mom i should have seen this video about a year ago, it saved my life with stress and anxiety. Thank you so much 😊
I own like 5 nail polishes and I only paint my toenails.
“I’m that person that looks through your cupboards” 😳😂😂
I just saw a video on how the queen uses “ballet slipper” by Essie and so that is the one I use!! Haha
Christina Lytle I read this comment and literally thought to myself “queen who? Queen of what?” And had to read it through again. THE queen. Got it. 😂😂😅😅
Me too! If it's good enough for her majesty... it's a great shade! I also really like Mademoiselle, it's more pinkish.
Ballett slippers I she colour I wore for my wedding and the only essie polish I own. I had no Idea I could have something in common with the queen 😊
Same!
Conversely, I buy multiples of the same thing. I bought 3 of the same chapstick to leave in each of my bags (school, work, home) and it has really helped me to have my chapstick on hand anytime
I'm an artist, my nails tear easily and when I'm nervous I bite them - so my nails are usually quite a mess. When I want to feel a bit nicer, I have stick on plastic ones which I do myself and paint, but that's a couple times a year. As for nail polishes I have a surprising amount, but that's only because I got a bunch from my mum/sister/a friend who moved country. If I had to get rid of them all I would only get Essie's ballet slippers and a nice deep red and I'd be set.
I used to collect nail polishes because I liked painting my nails, and I still like, but I went from 70 nail spolishes to 20 and I'm very happy like that
I had never painted my nails, except once when I was a kid (was interested in its color). I don't paint them cause I don't really like nail polish 😅
I've bitten my nails for 18 years straight and finally stopped last summer. Since then they grew out a lot to the point I can say I have a very long nails. But the nail beds are still short so without a nail polish my nails would look silly. So I keep them painted all the time. I like the look but I hate painting them :D
"I went from a pufferfish to a pancake" 😂
Its normal to only have one of these...not really minimalist
It really depends where you live.. If you live in a colder climate you need more than one pair of boots, also some people paint their nails as a hobby they probably have more etc. etc.
Yes I have nail polish, I have about 8 , orange, pistachio, blood red. Fucsia. Normal red, nude, and grey.
I do my mails myself, more for financial reasons.
I organized my bras and I realised that I only use like 3 of them thats so sad for the rest lol
me: I really wanna be more minimalist because I feel like every living area I'm in is so cluttered.
also me: I wanna keep this thing because it's pretty and what if I find a use for it and the memories in it and this is too stressful. not doing this whole minimalist thing
Teona Seabrook
Haha I'm there.
You can do it! It takes a long time for some people and is a journey.
it was interesting for me to reflect on myself... and I never knew that I'm a minimalist lol
* Sunglasses - I only have 1
* Scissors - I have 2 craft scissors (one for paper one for other things) 1x eyebrow scissors, * 1x sewing scissors and 1x precision scissors for beaded work...
* I don't have a strapless bra and 4 going out bras... No bralettes.
* I only have 1x Backpack and no diaper purse... or ladies handbag
* I don't have a credit card. I only have 1 Debit and 1 Business account.
* We have 1 TV in the house which hasn't been turned on for about 3 years because whatever I want I can watch on my laptop.
* I do have multiple boots but only 1 pair of trainers (sneakers)
* I own 1x Cleanser, 1x Moisturiser, 1x eye cream but multiple face masks, mostly gifted to me.
* I have 3 cardigans for years and I don't really wear them either.
* The question: I now go out to get my nails done, ( I go through that for a few months a year then I stop) but I have so many nail polishes... mainly given to me by other people.
* I only have 1x Blender - no mixer and not really any other appliances... no slow cooker, no steamer nothing
* I have multiple lipsticks (but only matt lipsticks)
* Only 1 pair of earphones, no headphones.
* I don't have a water bottle
get a simple modern tumbler cup. it comes with a straw and flip lid, two resuable straws, and so many variations of colors. it keeps water cold or hot all day long. i have one that i use all day every day, i hate washing it because i’m always drinking out of it. it’s so practical and just the easiest way to drink.
I don’t paint my nails, I don’t even remember when i stop painting them 😂, but I have a scissors for every purpose 🙈🙈
I don´t even have all these things and i don´t see myself as a minimalist. So that´s really just a person to person thing i guess, being a minimalist.. Its not about having minimal of things..
« One cardigan » 😬 my heart breaks 🤯
i have like 6 because i always wear them and only have 3 sweaters
I have just one too... and I actually NEVER wear it lol! I'm more of a hoodie-girl, I've stopped counting how many hoodies I own... 😆
I'm a teacher... I have so many cardigans and I wear them all. the. time!
Happy New Year to everyone who is reading comments🎉❤
I love the way you show your train of thought. You are basically having a convo with yourself, and I love it!
It's been a few weeks since I watched this, but I had to tell you how impactful it has been. We were already budding minimalists, decluttering for a Spring home sale when quarantine hit. This video is life-changing! We look at everything with an eye to paring it down to ONE. Exceptions are purses for me (I have 5) and sunglasses for him (4). Thanks so much for the inspo!
you literally sound JUST like vanessa hudgens
OliviaFarnsworth6 I was looking for this exact comment!
I cant un hear it now 😂😂
OMGGGGGGG YEEEES
Omg I was barley paying attention but I can definitely hear it at the end
she also looks JUST like allison williams
I’ve been stalking the upload updates on insta and then I came straight here!!
Sarah Therese I am HONORED
I’m also gonna decluter my shoes. I only wear my leather heel boots, a pair of sport sneakers, a pair of open heels and a pair of sandals. Only.
I own 3 great quality water bottles! One I carry to travel around, one stays in my workplace, the last one stays at home on my nightstand...
I own 1 cell phone, 1 iPad, 1 i Touch, 1 Bluetooth headset, 1 electric toothbrush...almost everything else I have multiples or share with someone else...
I follow Marie Kondo...I keep what sparks joy to me...just not in a lot of excessive amounts....(this is how I apply minimalism)
As for basic needs (like the scissors mentioned) those are everyday things that you just need to have...whether it's sparks joy or not....
Love it!!! my roomies LOVE to keep junk and stuff they hardly ever use! only 5 more months until I can live my minimalist lifestyle that's currently only in my room! I'm excited.
I suggest the brand "Fiskars" for kitchen scissors!! ❤️
Since I became a mom (almost two years ago), I haven’t painted my fingernails.
hey now! Marie talks about things that are USEFUL too ;)
I just ordered the last pair of the Vivo boots in my size-on sale! I have been searching forever for this exact style of black boot. Thank you so much for sharing.
since starting my minimalism journey in 2015, i’ve slowly chipped away at my nail polish collection (no pun intended, haha) until getting down to one bottle of black & one bottle of clear. coincidentally, two days ago, i parted ways with both bottles! for about a month now, i’ve been using a glass buffer that makes my nails look freshly polished for days. plus, no more chemicals or harsh removers! 🙌🏻 i’ve really been delving into the more natural/low waste side of beauty (including quitting hair dye & letting my cute little silver strands shine!) & i’m loving the simplicity! 🖤
btw, your channel rocks & you are gorgeous. 😍
I get my nails done once every 3 weeks (hybrid) so that I can own no nail polishes whatsoever. Plus, the effect lasts longer and it just looks more neat.
Same! I dont own any polish or even remover. Real nails, gel polish. 2 to 3 weeks, super easy.
I thought she was talking about a beauty blender😂
I only ever paint my toe nails and only when i wear heels (so like three times a year). I own lots of nail polishes but only use one color, silver.
I love painting my nails, I do it myself and I love having long, sparkly and colorful nails, so I won around 20 nail polishes. However I always make sure not to buy multiples of the same or too similar colors, I only replace them when they're over.
My job prohibits nail polish but I love my toes painted. I have several given to be throughout the years but I keep coming back to my staples. lilac in spring/ summer, watermelon in summer, nudey pink in fall and either deep red or deep purple in winter. Makes me feel festive and brightens my mood to have color on my toes no mater the outfit
I wish I were more like you. Thank you for inspiring me to try.
Teresa Abbie it’s all about doing it imperfectly ❤️ even if you aren’t at “Sarah Level” you’re still awesome for trying!
I don’t paint my finger or toe nails. Natural manicured nails look beautiful to me.
Randi Lee, me too. I think that when your fingernails are painted, they look fake.
Hey Sarah, love your videos! Can you do an updated makeup "collection" now that it's really minimalist and clean please?
Love this walk through and I 100% agree on more or less every item you list! To answer your question of the video, I have way too many nail polishes that I rarely used ever since I got kids since I didn't have the time to paint and more importantly to let it dry haha. And then only to have it chipping away just a couple of days later. I just couldn't be bothered. So last summer me and my mom started going on manicure dates once a month and it's been a game changer! First of all I love being pampered like that and spending some time just with my mother and second of all I love that I now have beautifully painted nails that last a full month, I mean I feel really good about myself! The only downside is that my nails grow really long and I like to keep them quite short, my ideal would be to get them redone every 2 weeks but I really don't have the budget for that!
I’ve been biting my nails all my life and now in Coronatime I don’t want to put my fingers so often in my mouth, so I am getting long nails now and I’m super proud of them! And now raise the question: shall I paint them and what color?💅🏻And listening to you I think, she’s right, get one you like and a nail hardener and that’s just fine.
But my toes get a gel polish every 6 weeks in the beauty salon (which is owned by my daughter) because I don’t have to look after them at all. And indeed I prefer two colors. ( they look sad now, because I can’t go now) Thank you for all your inspiration 🥰
Nail polish: I have around 20 or so now colors but I paint my nails every week!
I don’t actually paint my nails too often but I own 4 nail polishes. And I also look in cupboards in other peoples bathrooms 🧐
I went from having over 300 nail polishes to none and I was never so happy! 🤍
I have the same pair of vivo boots in brown. They are MY. FAVORITE. I literally wear them ALL THE TIME! Most comfortable shoes hands down.
Maybe I'm too minimal, but who would own more than one blender or scissors. Also I own no strapless bras, diaper bags, lipstick, computer, or boots.
The question is one of my shames 😂 the only thing I can't talk myself into decluttering are my artistic outlets and my nails is one of those, so I have like a dozen gel polishes and about 50 regular ones
Personally I think it's good to have areas like hobbies where you aren't minimal. I have over 100 puppets but I use them weekly.
You're like most African women, mostly the things we own are singles as for me the one things l have in multiples are shoes only.
I only own 3 strengthening nail polishes (brand: sally hansen) in clear, and sheer light pink
Hi Sarah! I'm so happy I found your channel. Just love hearing your voice. So calming :) Me and my husband decided to declutter the house and become more minimal in 2020 and your videos really help! About nail polish. I own too many and I almost never paint my nails, maybe once a year.
For the nail question, I bought a UV/LED lamp and gel nail polish from Amazon. It saves me so much money!! I would absolutely recommend it!!
Water bottles are where I’m a hoarder😂 I know I really don’t need more than one or two but I own SO MANY just because I love them!!!😍😂
I own more than one because I like keeping water cool while I'm drinking from another bottle because I drink water all the time!
Nails: I have three colours. I don’t do them often. And if I do them myself
"I own one nail polish"
Me: [looks at my collection of over 200 nail polishes] "hah,,,, yeah,,,,,"
... I am also wearing 2 colors and a holo top coat and a glossy top coat right now dhvdhdbjf (light blue to dark blue gradient with a layer of holo taco and then some gold holo stars on my ring finger as well because they were falling off my wrapping paper and i had to keep them and use them)
A fellow holosexual, I see
My nail polish collection needs to be blessed with a holo taco
Simply nailogical who
I also love to look in people's cabinets/cupboards! I don't want to look through their stuff... just like you said, I also just like to look what's behind those closed doors! 💜
I just donated literally half of everything we own. Never been happier.
That is amazing! Doesn't it feel good? Sounds like the "less is more" mentality is working for you...?
Sarah, beautiful inside and out. Thanks for further inspiring me to be more mindful in 2019 and consciously sharing Christ in all you do. Happy 2020!
To be able to afford just one credit card can be a blessing (ik that sounds weird but my dad is self employed and sometimes he needs more than the limit on one )
COVID made me happy in the short term that I have more than one. I'm probably going to regret it in the longer-term future but it made a huge difference in my quality of life right now.
I’m a nail tech. So naturally I have easily 50 bottles of polish lol I haven’t done my own nails in over a year! 😭
You really inspire me !!! I use to think that I needed to have a collection of things to feel fulfilled because I would see everyone on TH-cam having it. So many types of clothes and expensive items and skincare... I also use to think that i needed to dress a certain way just to get others to think I was good looking.. but I don’t care! I’ve always been the type of girl who dosent like to show and I’m done feeling like I have too... I’m all over the place but I also thought i needed so many different types of boots, sneakers and heels, pants, etc. In reality, I don’t even use half of what I have. I wear pretty minimal and neutral colors. I’ve always wanted to get into the natural side of things but found it difficult. I’m going to do it! I don’t need all these things. I really hope one day I live a minimal life like you. I’ll say I’m better off then I was two years ago, I got rid of some many things, but now it’s time to cleanse even more. ❤️ really appreciate you 🥰
I used to paint my nails all the time but I haven’t owned any nail polish in almost 4 years. I made the change to get rid of unneeded chemicals on my body but I also love the ease and lack of clutter from nail polishes.