I'm to the point now that I have hardly any possessions. I love it and for me it makes my daily life easier. I barely have enough clothes to wear so it's easy to decide. I have one purse - blue - that matches nothing and is so freeing to wear. When it wears out, I'll just buy another one - maybe purple. In my kitchen, I have a medium frying pan I do most of my cooking in. Another couple pots if I need them. I have a toaster and a microwave. And a small rice cooker - I really like it. I have a cute tote bag that contains most of my cats' toys and another bag I keep most of my crochet supplies in. Darn! That last sentence made me sound old even to myself. lol I have a few more things that I also use and like. For me, this makes my heart peaceful and content. When I was in my 20's, it was always money, money, money, credit card debt, buy this, buy that, work more hours, gotta buy a house, get a more expensive car, do you really need more shoes and on and on into my 30's and on... I finally realized it's all just "stuff." And it's so far from being important to your life and wellbeing, valuing it so much is almost a joke. Now I value sunrises and sunsets. And always my cats.
You're certainly not alone. I've been getting rid of things little by little over the past few years. I think it's normal to want to declutter once we turn 50. I don't want to burden others with my stuff and I sure don't want to move it when I downsize.
Simple life is the better life. I do a clean out every October. Either throw it away , donate it or give it to someone. Less stuff, you know where everything is and what you may or may not need.
Did a major downsize 5 years ago. 1,400 sq feet to 150. I donated everything to an animal rescue. Organizations will sell your items and put the money to good use. Don't miss anything. My only regret is I didn't do it years sooner. Life changing for the better. Go for it! 👍😁
I downsized from a two story to a one story with way less storage a year ago. I got rid of tons of stuff and it feels so good. I want a simpler lifestyle as I get older. I also like being able to find things quickly and not have cluttered cabinets. I'm still getting rid of stuff. Let it move on to someone who will use it. A local charity has a thrift store and that's where my stuff goes.
I saw that happen to my aunt who was a hoarder. One day in her 70’s she said I’m done. Got rid of all her junk and house looked nice. Waiting for my day to decide.
When my dad dies I had to rent four, yes four, dumpsters to get rid of all the crap he hoarded over the decades. I am a minimalist and I have very little interest in hoarded any material goods.
I feel like I went through a long phase of collecting things related to my hobbies. Then in my early 50’s, I realized that I had way too much stuff, and started to sell on eBay. Eventually, I downsized to a smaller house, which forced me to downsize even more. I feel a lot better about what I have now, because I only kept the things that really had value to me.
Yes, for me, a woman, I just don't want all the stuff any more and I don't want to take care of it. I still have plenty of stuff but I used to have tons of books, clothes, etc. I don't regret getting rid of any of it. I had done a clean out three years ago, then got diagnosed with cancer. Treatments and surgery took up a lot of time. It was so nice to have a clean house at that time. I'm fine now.
I started an elephant collection in my 20s. I'm 63 now and can't remember where some of them came from. But I do remember my first. Got it at the Tulsa State Fair. Don't know what to do with the rest. Who wants to buy a whole collection? Half the fun is picking them out, one by one.
My mother was a hoarder and I collect diecast cars. Started as a teen and now at 53 I have 1000s of them. Been obsessed with my collection at times. At some point you start to realize that you are just keep the dust off of them for the next collector, or worse, the dumpster.
My mother collected Carriage Clocks. She would buy one, have it repaired, sell it, an up grade to another. By the time she died her lifetime collection numbered thirteen. All beautiful little works of art. My favourite has a leather case with a little door that lifts so that you can see the time while on your carriage ride. The clock is brass with bevelled glass on all four sides, and the case is made of green leather made from salmon skin, truly stunning, and of course, it works. I bought a grandfather clock in memory of my mother when she died, and brought it to the US with me. A thing of beauty is a joy forever! Many Americans like everything to be new, and are often satisfied with poorly made low quality items, I always appreciate good craftmanship, and the time it took to learn skills. Many old things will still be around for years to come, because they were solid and made to last.
I have several collections accumulated over time. However, in my mid-seventies. More than enough beautiful items to enjoy and need to stop gathering. Books are another thing, but there too I need to 'cull the herd', problem is, each attempt to start the task results in rediscovering multiple books I cannot put down, resulting in the remainder of the day spent reading. So, the new rule when sorting books needs to be: no opening or reading allowed, just get on with the job! Selling and/or donating at least half my library would result in considerable space to better rearrange. Before retirement I collected art supplies, sheet music for playing the piano, sewing materials and notions for making gifts, even soap making supplies. At this point, I need to take the time to enjoy such planned hobbies. I used to write activity options on a calendar, and when the day arrived pick my 'choice of the day,' turned out to be a good idea, that bears repeating. I also wrote down jobs on post- its. folded them up and put in a glass jar, which ever one I picked needed to be attended to first, this helps prevent refusing to do less pleasant tasks. In planning 2025, focus will be to spend more time on personal fitness, experiences over things and more Days Out to places of interest, instead of staying home, albeit keeping on a frugal budget. As a mindful and frugal Prepper of many years, shopping is now optional, it is time to make use of the stash! Any money from the sale of items I am willing to part with can go towards funding overnight trips to places of natural beauty or interest in my vinage RV.
As we age, we "age out". The generations change, times change, and our life as we know it dissapates. It has happened to me, things that were so important to me no longer are. You are normal, Phil. Follow your inner feelings and do what you gotta do.
I have donated a lot of stuff to different charities, and I am currently getting things fixed around the house for me to enjoy. Now, I think it is time to begin to sell some of my collections to get my investments back. It was fun to find them, the thrill to buy them. I have enjoyed admiring them. Now, it's time for someone else to enjoy them. The cycle of collecting 🎉
As a 51 yr old child of depression era parents who were collectors that turned into very sad hoarders. As people age those that collect/ hoard attach emotions to "things" which leads to mental illness (both parents). An adult should divest oneslf of execess. Actually that is one of the recommendations by the mental health community is people should start to clean out and "simplify" ones life at 50. I personally follow a amish belief of only owning what i use regularly. If does not get used regularly, i get rid of it. I'm with you, LOVE Bikes (MTB) and my gift to me (Fat E-Mtb, instead of a gas motorcycle= Love it!). 😊 I am not there yet but a simply work on prgoress.😊
I still look at vintage Barbies just for fun just like hot wheels for you. Hard to get rid of stuff that was important to my mom, but I think she’d understand. ❤
Do one room at a time. Get a roll of 32 gallon trash bags. For smaller stuff use 13 gallon bags. I had decades worth of accumulation. Fill up your containers for every weekly pick-up day. Little by little, you will have uncluttered rooms. You will know what stuff to keep. Take breaks. Leave yourself walking room.
I had a major collection of breyer horses and about several hundred horse books. I was obsessed with having a career with horses. I did work with them. I've had to sell things because of rent or car repairs. These days I don't have much in comparison. Less then ten percent. Between being homeless and having a storage unit I had to sell as much as possible to get rid of the unit. I ended up being homed so just won't add to it. I have no holiday decorations for instance.
I collect nothing just memories. When I am gone my clothes and knick knacks can go to Goodwill. I have nothing of value. Material things are worthless, memories are priceless
When you are ready, you can give away the hot wheels cars for Halloween. The kids would be so excited comparing and trading their cars. Their Dads would also be thrilled, haha.
I use to collect and accumulate stuff, then one day I looked at it all and ask myself what am I doing and did a 360 and stopped collecting and started getting rid of all little by little, realized less is better, less stuff to deal with, simpler lifestyle.
I have a tendency to cycle from collecting to minimalising to collecting again. Luckily, no cash being spent after the first bout of collecting since selling one set of collectible items pays the next, just collect what holds and increases in value and you dont dip into your "real money", for me. Thats been WW2 collecting, especially Japanese officer swords.
Yeah collecting is out. We are all trying to simplify. Notice younger generation doesn’t collect holiday Barbie’s, cabbage patch dolls, hummels, Lenox…and btw they don’t want to inherit any of that from their parents or grandparents. My challenge I want to sell some stuff but I never make the time to do it. My clutter is books, and my vanity, skin care, perfume, makeup is ridiculous but I enjoy so….could be worse. ❤
I've been slowly working on decluttering and simply getting rid of stuff. There are some things that are sentimental to me, but other than that stuff, I've been looking into gutting all of it.
Hey have you heard of Swedish death cleaning? Check it out. Minimalizing is great. Organizing is a great way to utilize your time. I clean out closets2 times a year donate and or toss. Your videos are appreciated.
Many people presume that those who have a lot of possessions have rubbish. That is clearly not the case. There is a big difference between what comes from Walmart, and valuable family heirlooms, art and antiques. So, it can be a tad insulting when some call it junk, or hoarding. Many have no appreciation for art or culture, they were not brought up to realize the value or beauty of such items, and show their ignorance by what they call it. I would hardly say, that an original oil painting by a Dutch Master should be considered junk, or a collection or original etchings, Victorian linens. If you don't appreciate beautiful things that's your choice, but don't down those who do.
If you need motivation to clean something, watch an episode of Hoarders. I’m not making fun of those people. I genuinely feel sorry for them. Hoarding can come from deep pain. I learned to do things on a small scale or else I get overwhelmed. Just organizing one drawer is a good feeling.
The worst part of being in my fifties is checking the obituaries....just last night i found out another good lifelong friend died last week. It happens at least 1-2 times a year now. As for collecting i think its the era ...new generations aren't collectors..maybe next generation will be again. This gen sucks in every way, its not our faults. :)
My parents were hoarders and I have an aversion to crap. Can't be anywhere near it.
I'm to the point now that I have hardly any possessions. I love it and for me it makes my daily life easier. I barely have enough clothes to wear so it's easy to decide. I have one purse - blue - that matches nothing and is so freeing to wear. When it wears out, I'll just buy another one - maybe purple. In my kitchen, I have a medium frying pan I do most of my cooking in. Another couple pots if I need them. I have a toaster and a microwave. And a small rice cooker - I really like it. I have a cute tote bag that contains most of my cats' toys and another bag I keep most of my crochet supplies in. Darn! That last sentence made me sound old even to myself. lol I have a few more things that I also use and like. For me, this makes my heart peaceful and content.
When I was in my 20's, it was always money, money, money, credit card debt, buy this, buy that, work more hours, gotta buy a house, get a more expensive car, do you really need more shoes and on and on into my 30's and on...
I finally realized it's all just "stuff." And it's so far from being important to your life and wellbeing, valuing it so much is almost a joke. Now I value sunrises and sunsets. And always my cats.
You're certainly not alone. I've been getting rid of things little by little over the past few years. I think it's normal to want to declutter once we turn 50. I don't want to burden others with my stuff and I sure don't want to move it when I downsize.
I think the time comes when your casual belief becomes a deep realization that we are pilgrims in this temporary world. Whatever that means for you.
Make a list! That help's me in everything I do. When I turned 60 I sold my paperweight collection on Ebay and I saved 5 for me.
That sounds 😎
I'm getting rid of a lot of stuff, too. It just seems that it doesn't matter to me anymore.
Simple life is the better life. I do a clean out every October. Either throw it away , donate it or give it to someone. Less stuff, you know where everything is and what you may or may not need.
Did a major downsize 5 years ago. 1,400 sq feet to 150. I donated everything to an animal rescue. Organizations will sell your items and put the money to good use. Don't miss anything. My only regret is I didn't do it years sooner. Life changing for the better. Go for it! 👍😁
I've donated more stuff than you can imagine in the past year. Anything and everything.
Me too. Sold a few things on marketplace, cheap. Winding down stuff, old age.
I downsized from a two story to a one story with way less storage a year ago. I got rid of tons of stuff and it feels so good. I want a simpler lifestyle as I get older. I also like being able to find things quickly and not have cluttered cabinets. I'm still getting rid of stuff. Let it move on to someone who will use it. A local charity has a thrift store and that's where my stuff goes.
I have completely lost the desire for collecting.
I used to love my stuff.
Today I finally cleaned and dusted in my bedroom.
I want a simpler life!
@@janicelittleton9702 it just happened huh
@Philipbuono77 yes, after 4 years procrastinating! Ha!
@@janicelittleton9702 mine just came over me like a wave
I was a social worker in uk palliative care ward always given difficult discharge scenarios like hoarders who the doctors wanted to get off the ward
I saw that happen to my aunt who was a hoarder. One day in her 70’s she said I’m done. Got rid of all her junk and house looked nice.
Waiting for my day to decide.
Minimalism is a great first step to spiritual development.
Just go with the change..youre just moving into a new chapter in youre life..good for you!
When my dad dies I had to rent four, yes four, dumpsters to get rid of all the crap he hoarded over the decades. I am a minimalist and I have very little interest in hoarded any material goods.
Riding a mountain biking is good for the soul, And it good for you 🚲 💯
Feng Shui - the art of minimizing with the flow of your living arrangement by reducing materials
You only use 10 percent of the stuff you own so reduce
The bigger the space the more stuff you accumulate
Yep.
I feel like I went through a long phase of collecting things related to my hobbies. Then in my early 50’s, I realized that I had way too much stuff, and started to sell on eBay. Eventually, I downsized to a smaller house, which forced me to downsize even more. I feel a lot better about what I have now, because I only kept the things that really had value to me.
Yes, for me, a woman, I just don't want all the stuff any more and I don't want to take care of it. I still have plenty of stuff but I used to have tons of books, clothes, etc. I don't regret getting rid of any of it. I had done a clean out three years ago, then got diagnosed with cancer. Treatments and surgery took up a lot of time. It was so nice to have a clean house at that time. I'm fine now.
i'm rooting for you! as a culture we need to move towards less consumption, mountain bikes sound like a good investment though lol
I started an elephant collection in my 20s. I'm 63 now and can't remember where some of them came from. But I do remember my first. Got it at the Tulsa State Fair. Don't know what to do with the rest. Who wants to buy a whole collection? Half the fun is picking them out, one by one.
Yep! Age.
The wine cellar backdrop makes you look like you're doing a hostage video...
😆 🤣 😂
My mother was a hoarder and I collect diecast cars. Started as a teen and now at 53 I have 1000s of them. Been obsessed with my collection at times.
At some point you start to realize that you are just keep the dust off of them for the next collector, or worse, the dumpster.
My mother collected Carriage Clocks. She would buy one, have it repaired, sell it, an up grade to another. By the time she died her lifetime collection numbered thirteen. All beautiful little works of art. My favourite has a leather case with a little door that lifts so that you can see the time while on your carriage ride. The clock is brass with bevelled glass on all four sides, and the case is made of green leather made from salmon skin, truly stunning, and of course, it works. I bought a grandfather clock in memory of my mother when she died, and brought it to the US with me. A thing of beauty is a joy forever! Many Americans like everything to be new, and are often satisfied with poorly made low quality items, I always appreciate good craftmanship, and the time it took to learn skills. Many old things will still be around for years to come, because they were solid and made to last.
If you love your cars then keep them 😊❤
The clocks sound cool too ⏰️ 😊
I have several collections accumulated over time. However, in my mid-seventies. More than enough beautiful items to enjoy and need to stop gathering. Books are another thing, but there too I need to 'cull the herd', problem is, each attempt to start the task results in rediscovering multiple books I cannot put down, resulting in the remainder of the day spent reading. So, the new rule when sorting books needs to be: no opening or reading allowed, just get on with the job! Selling and/or donating at least half my library would result in considerable space to better rearrange. Before retirement I collected art supplies, sheet music for playing the piano, sewing materials and notions for making gifts, even soap making supplies. At this point, I need to take the time to enjoy such planned hobbies. I used to write activity options on a calendar, and when the day arrived pick my 'choice of the day,' turned out to be a good idea, that bears repeating. I also wrote down jobs on post- its. folded them up and put in a glass jar, which ever one I picked needed to be attended to first, this helps prevent refusing to do less pleasant tasks.
In planning 2025, focus will be to spend more time on personal fitness, experiences over things and more Days Out to places of interest, instead of staying home, albeit keeping on a frugal budget. As a mindful and frugal Prepper of many years, shopping is now optional, it is time to make use of the stash! Any money from the sale of items I am willing to part with can go towards funding overnight trips to places of natural beauty or interest in my vinage RV.
So true. Thank you for the reality check. Cheers!
As we age, we "age out". The generations change, times change, and our life as we know it dissapates. It has happened to me, things that were so important to me no longer are. You are normal, Phil. Follow your inner feelings and do what you gotta do.
'Age out'? Sounds a bit like 'bleeidng out'....lol
I have donated a lot of stuff to different charities, and I am currently getting things fixed around the house for me to enjoy. Now, I think it is time to begin to sell some of my collections to get my investments back. It was fun to find them, the thrill to buy them. I have enjoyed admiring them. Now, it's time for someone else to enjoy them. The cycle of collecting 🎉
As a 51 yr old child of depression era parents who were collectors that turned into very sad hoarders. As people age those that collect/ hoard attach emotions to "things" which leads to mental illness (both parents). An adult should divest oneslf of execess. Actually that is one of the recommendations by the mental health community is people should start to clean out and "simplify" ones life at 50. I personally follow a amish belief of only owning what i use regularly. If does not get used regularly, i get rid of it.
I'm with you, LOVE Bikes (MTB) and my gift to me (Fat E-Mtb, instead of a gas motorcycle= Love it!). 😊
I am not there yet but a simply work on prgoress.😊
I still look at vintage Barbies just for fun just like hot wheels for you.
Hard to get rid of stuff that was important to my mom, but I think she’d understand. ❤
Do one room at a time. Get a roll of 32 gallon trash bags. For smaller stuff use 13 gallon bags. I had decades worth of accumulation. Fill up your containers for every weekly pick-up day. Little by little, you will have uncluttered rooms. You will know what stuff to keep. Take breaks. Leave yourself walking room.
I had a major collection of breyer horses and about several hundred horse books. I was obsessed with having a career with horses. I did work with them. I've had to sell things because of rent or car repairs. These days I don't have much in comparison. Less then ten percent. Between being homeless and having a storage unit I had to sell as much as possible to get rid of the unit. I ended up being homed so just won't add to it. I have no holiday decorations for instance.
YES!! That is exactly what I am going through right now, gonna be 57 this year. Little by little, things are getting incorated or given away.
I collect nothing just memories. When I am gone my clothes and knick knacks can go to Goodwill. I have nothing of value. Material things are worthless, memories are priceless
When you are ready, you can give away the hot wheels cars for Halloween. The kids would be so excited comparing and trading their cars. Their Dads would also be thrilled, haha.
@@shirleytreumuth1692 that’s not gonna happen anytime soon
I use to collect and accumulate stuff, then one day I looked at it all and ask myself what am I doing and did a 360 and stopped collecting and started getting rid of all little by little, realized less is better, less stuff to deal with, simpler lifestyle.
I have a tendency to cycle from collecting to minimalising to collecting again. Luckily, no cash being spent after the first bout of collecting since selling one set of collectible items pays the next, just collect what holds and increases in value and you dont dip into your "real money", for me. Thats been WW2 collecting, especially Japanese officer swords.
Yeah collecting is out. We are all trying to simplify. Notice younger generation doesn’t collect holiday Barbie’s, cabbage patch dolls, hummels, Lenox…and btw they don’t want to inherit any of that from their parents or grandparents. My challenge I want to sell some stuff but I never make the time to do it. My clutter is books, and my vanity, skin care, perfume, makeup is ridiculous but I enjoy so….could be worse. ❤
I've been slowly working on decluttering and simply getting rid of stuff. There are some things that are sentimental to me, but other than that stuff, I've been looking into gutting all of it.
Don’t collect anything cause in the end you can’t take it with you period .
Hey have you heard of Swedish death cleaning? Check it out. Minimalizing is great. Organizing is a great way to utilize your time. I clean out closets2 times a year donate and or toss. Your videos are appreciated.
IT'S A SICKNESS---MAYBE IT's RUN IT'S COURSE
Problem with hoarders they get emotional connection with their stuff and have hard time throwing it out
Many people presume that those who have a lot of possessions have rubbish. That is clearly not the case. There is a big difference between what comes from Walmart, and valuable family heirlooms, art and antiques. So, it can be a tad insulting when some call it junk, or hoarding. Many have no appreciation for art or culture, they were not brought up to realize the value or beauty of such items, and show their ignorance by what they call it. I would hardly say, that an original oil painting by a Dutch Master should be considered junk, or a collection or original etchings, Victorian linens. If you don't appreciate beautiful things that's your choice, but don't down those who do.
I’d like stop collecting tiredness 😂
If you need motivation to clean something, watch an episode of Hoarders. I’m not making fun of those people. I genuinely feel sorry for them. Hoarding can come from deep pain. I learned to do things on a small scale or else I get overwhelmed. Just organizing one drawer is a good feeling.
The worst part of being in my fifties is checking the obituaries....just last night i found out another good lifelong friend died last week. It happens at least 1-2 times a year now. As for collecting i think its the era ...new generations aren't collectors..maybe next generation will be again. This gen sucks in every way, its not our faults. :)
Hi Phil I like your background there who are in the pitchers there behind you
Clean?! Hey, you live in your house, it is what it is, sometimes, uhhhhh, you have to break out the vacuum, and do a little mopping, it is what it is.
Less is more....Get rid of the old stuff that you don't use....Giving it away will make you feel better, yes....
you know, after 50 hard to find work
Take a trip to Southeast Asia, you will never be the same. It will bring you back to life