🚪. I use the “one in, one out” method. I see so many videos of people with hundreds of personal care items like lotion, perfume, body wash etc. I don’t buy anything until it is completely out. For example, I have one bottle of lotion and I will use it until there’s one drop left before I head out and buy another. It really helps minimize clutter and saves a bunch of money. Most people don’t realize that there’s expiration dates in personal care items as well. Love your videos 😍
Shopping therapy was my way to cope with a lot of trauma in my life. I was hoarding so much, my mental health was not good. I was swimming in "stuff" everywhere in my tiny home. I started to declutter while learning about minimalism and simple living. 4 years later and I am so much more happy and feel "free" from the stress that I was holding onto with all those items. Now my therapy is to declutter 💕 I have also managed to pay down so much debt towards my mortgage since becoming more minimalist.
@@AtoZenLife I want to be debt free its so hard im moving 8 times with my parents memories belongings i tried so hard but im still not getting no were so i decided to de clutter i feel better but i pile it up due to letters with addresses how can rid them but i will use a marker n cross off stuff or if u hv any idea of to melt ink of paper. Today my bags of junk is going in bin cant wait and my good stuff us going to charity shop tommorow. It gets easier i feel once you can see everthing you can just pick it right out and sell throw or give away. Im going to try and sell new bags shoes coats and maybe furniture if you have any good uk place you know of who will purchase please let me know. Thank you. Luv this video
My favorite minimalist living tip is your are never done decluttering. And we are very minimal at this point, but I can always find one or two things every few weeks that no longer serve us and can be sold or donated. It doesn't always need to be a huge purge or massive decluttering session! Eventually, it can just be one or two items you find every few weeks, but keeping on top of it makes all the difference.
My favourite minimalism tip is to have a permanent donation box in my laundry room. I regularly put books, clothes, toys in that we no longer need and then when it’s full I take the stuff to the charity shop. Thanks Marissa!
That’s a great tip, you know who I saw also did something similar? Brittany Vasseur, who is not a minimalist but shared a minimalist habits video recently that I thought was really interesting. 👏
I like that idea 💖 I tend to stuff all my recent decluttering into my laundry room in an overflowing IKEA bag and it is stressful... seeing it, stepping round it, pulling it out of the way and hoping nobody takes anything back out! Having a permanent box with a lid would be much better 🌟
I was an aesthetic minimalist long before I was a true minimalist. I switched when I realized that aesthetic minimalism works so much better when you own less stuff!
As a minimalist, instead of stuff, I like to decorate my walls/furniture in nice patterns and colours. And those stuff that I have, must be boheme and unique. Minimalism doesnt need to look boring and plain
🚪my mom died 6 weeks ago and 80% of her house is now in mine. We received a good offer on her house and it sold much quicker than expected so her stuff came to my brother and my house to be gone through “latter”. I am overwhelmed and found your channel on You-Tube. I have been playing some of your videos while going through boxes and boxes. Thank You for the inspiration. I was also drawn to your channel because I too lived in Europe for seven years while my husband was in the Air Force. We did 4 years in West Germany and 3 years in England. I miss so much of the European way of doings from shopping local to the house styles especially stairwell living. I would move back again in a heartbeat if given the opportunity. Thanks again for your channel.
One thing that has worked for me for getting the clutter out of my home is to reward myself once it’s out. After I make a drop off at a donation center, I reward myself by grabbing my favorite drink while I’m out. It’s inexpensive, and keeps me motivated to stay on top of getting the clutter out of my house!
My tip is having a bag next to the wardrobe and a box next to the front door. I declutter clothes as I get dressed and things as I cook/clean/... There's no need to block time, I declutter spontaneously 🚪🚪🚪
That's how I live my life, too. Too much structure bothers me. My frame of mind is my greatest asset. The day I realized that I don't "have to" do, for instance, do the dishes right away, or go for milk and bread (I'll do without for today), I found a flexible reality that didn't destroy anyone's life, including my own. I declutter when I accept the challenge in my mind to make more space, to have a cleaner environment, to get rid of stuff that doesn't lift my spirits. I know when it's time to get rid of something, and it happens in a split second. BAM! into the donation box or trash.
🚪 I started my minimalist journey a couple years ago. I can honestly say that I mentally couldn’t have made it through this past year of craziness if it weren’t for a more minimal home.
Working through my decluttering process after becoming empty-nesters. We realize that we don't really need such a large house (although it is just a normal size split level from decades ago with 4 bedrooms) but our area is in the middle of a housing shortage crisis with outrageous prices. My spouse is not quite as on-board with the minimalism but has really given me freedom in most areas to declutter. We are working on becoming debt free through this journey and the peace that decluttering has given me has all been worth it. Here's to more success in the future.
Minimalism - Less is more 1. Why? 2. Start 3. Clutter, digital and mental 4. A home for everything 5. Repurpose items 6.Get rid of it 7. Set a time to sell 8. Set boundaries, say no 9. Welcome empty space 10. Clean and tidy as you go 11. Clear surfaces 12. Atitude of gratitude 13. Stop buying 14. Quality over quantity 15. Surround yourself with inspiration
I just discovered your channel about a week ago and have been binge watching everything!!!! ❤️ For some reason I feel like I can connect with you and really relate to you as opposed to other minimalist mom's here on TH-cam. I love that you are SO real (and not worried about having a perfect "minimalist asthetic"). I've started my decluttering/organizing journey and it's going great so far!!! Thanks so much for sharing your struggles as well as your strengths! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Same!! I am writing so many things down and going to start journaling to try and get a vision for how I want things to be. But I've watched about 10 videos in less than 24 hours. I love her energy.
"door" and I'm on my second. Sometimes third "go through". I had beautifully empty "spare" bedrooms. But I made the mistake of having desks and chairs right inside their doorways, so I now have two junk rooms back
lol your intro! cleaning as I go has helped me get rid of that visual clutter. if it takes me less than 5 minutes to do, I'll tidy or clean it up! its such a small action that leads to a big difference! ☺
I started decluttering a few years back and I'm still working on it. I too was a hoarder, sentimental items to pure rubbish. I have got rid of so many things but still have so many more things to toss, donate or sell. It has helped me mentally and physically. When I feel stuck or down I love to watch or rewatch your videos. They have helped me so so much. You are a wonderful loving woman! I would love to find a close friend like yourself here where I live. Sending you hugs 🤗🤗🤗
🚪I absolutely love your videos Marissa, your personality and honesty are magnetic. Think I have watched all your videos and honest feedback- I’ve enjoyed the echos because of what it symbolises - the fact that you haven’t felt the need to fill your space. That said I’ve noticed that the measures you’ve taken with the mic and blankets have made a difference to the sound quality. Thank you for being an inspiration and wearing your heart on your sleeve, with love from my family to yours x
🚪 I live in a studio apartment with a mobility scooter, kitchen cabinets and one built-in cabinet. 🤔 I happen to like white walls. I have PTSD. I am easily overwhelmed and distracted. I often feel as if I live in a closet.
They are clutter magnets - if you find something getting cluttered over and over again, examine your process and your storage around that sector and see if you can make some tweaks that make putting things away easier!
I put items in black garbage bags, so I cannot see what in the bag . When the bag is filled up it gets tape up. Once put in bag I never look or take out anything I put in. When I have two bags fill I call for pick up.
🚪 It never ends, but every round gets easier. My mindset has changed now. I was keeping stuff just because. I was keeping things I didn't even LIKE. I love this channel!
🚪we are a minimalist family and I love introduction this way of simple living to my children 💕 especially with kids I now find much more time for the important things when I live simply with less ❤️
🚪I started my decluttering journey about 10 years ago, but in the last 6 months I have really been focusing more on having less in preparation for our 2nd kid and wanting to be able to be a better mommy/wife. I’ve already seen better habits in our house and a reduce in my stress.
🚪 I love the door emoji as a symbol of the decluttering journey. Decluttering is a doorway to happiness. Lately I’ve been working on reducing the number of words to express myself. It’s great fun to say more with fewer words.
I heard someone on TH-cam say that when your considering purchasing something new, if it’s not a big, “HELL YES!” then it’s a “NO!” That comment has stuck w/me and it has seriously helped me w/making purchasing decisions.
I absolutely hate cleaning too 😜😂😂 My minimalist tip is to always allot a ‘space’ for what I want to keep. I designate a specific surface area (a box, a bag, a binder...) for what I want to keep and I CANNOT GO OVERBOARD (I say this to myself 50 times a day) 🙈 Loved your video, as always! ☺️🥰... oh and 🚪
Cleaning truly is easier when you have less stuff. I used to spend a whole day cleaning, because most of it was actually tidying (rearranging my stuff). By the time i got to the actual CLEANING, i was tired and cranky and sick of it! Now i spend an hour a week, and maybe another hour deepcleaning, if i feel like it. 😉
I find that my journey to minimalism over the past 4 years has included weekly/daily declutter. Rather than a huge overwhelming declutter once a month. I instead am constantly in that mindset so if I notice something throughout my day that no longer serves its purpose or I no longer enjoy then I add it to the donations bin. Once that's full (usually fills quickly as it's an empty diaper box) then I donate it. 💕 I also post it on local pay it forward/pay nothing Facebook groups to help other mamas for their family ❤️
Yes that’s a great weekly or daily habit, a lot of people are surprised that minimalists still declutter regularly, but I think especially with kids the flow of clutter may be less but never quite stopped. 😌
🚪 Getting the stuff out if the house is the hardest part for me. Decluttering is fine, but then the donation/selling pile just stays in my house forever 😑
My current 'theory' is redecorating my house, room by room! Working on my new office space, I painted, papered and refinished the floor. I had to empty my bookshelf and desk to move them, so sorted out the books, oiled the desk now going through the contents 😮, so many things i can and have disposed of! The next room is the WC...painting and refinishing the floor.😊
One of my favourite decluttering tips is from Dana K White, to put things where you would expect to find them. It has really cut out the indecision and resultant procrastination and is keeping my surfaces clear! Instead of having a lot of transient items that never get put away. I find I just instinctively put things away, even things that may have previously not had a definitive 'home' Doing this has helped me see the groups of items that work together and it inspires me to reduce these down to a more comfortable amount. Thank you for your videos, I'm really enjoying your channel 🚪🌟
I'm by nature a minimalist, not in eastetic, but in lifestyle. I love decluttering and do it on a regular basis (every 2 to 5 months) in all those places, my room (bc I live with family still), my phone, my computer, all digital things also get a good declutter from time to time. It saves so much space and I don't have my phone crying for new space the whole time. Also keeps my devices more good for more years!
🚪I’m a single mum of a teenager about to leave home for University. I have 4 older children and two grandchildren. I’m trying to declutter 40+ years of housewares and “stuff”
It will be easier on your own, as you won't have anyone second guessing your decisions and rescuing things you had discarded. Don't feel compelled to get it all done by a certain time. That's just stressful. I have been at it for literally years, and it's only now i feel like i am achieving something!
🚪 on the family track of minimalism. I am trying to narrow down what is most important to out family and to help my kids understand that life isn't all about stuff
When we moved house I didn’t unpack everything because we were renovating & moving into rented for a few months. It made me realise how I didn’t miss anything we hadn’t unpacked & I actually loved the space & that it was so easy to clean. That was 6 years ago & I still love it. This morning we emptied our open plan living room / kitchen / dining room ready for decorating next week. I said to my husband aren’t you glad now that we don’t have much stuff to move ... the answer was a resounding yes!! 👍🏻
Just watched this and I am energized to declutter some more and keep working towards that minimalist lifestyle that I desire! You are inspirational and such a good teacher! I don't notice the "echo" and I love all your videos!! Thanks for the Inspo!!
🚪 I've only just started but am so looking forward to this journey. Your videos are inspirational and I watch them for motivation as I am de-cluttering. Thanks so much ❤
🚪 it is a process. I have been on this journey for a couple of years now, peeling away the layers. My family is on board now, but it took time, patience, and understanding. It is a lovely way to live. We are not extreme by any means, but our house is more functional, easier to clean and much nicer.
I have a minimalist lifestyle and one dump room for lapses in my minimalist aesthetic😊 I do not own a wardrobe ( for myself - family yes however) . I don’t have a traditional bed- it takes too much space in our small apartment and I only sleep five hours max at a time- so I have a sofa bed with a roll out mat. No curtains to wake up with the natural light cycle ( or night lights:)) My one weakness is books and spares of essentials in case we get snowed in. Lightbulbs, loo roll, soaps. I would sympathise with hoarding / collecting good socks- so many are such poor quality now they tear easily and our feet hold us up all day- they deserve a treat: nice socks🧦🧦🧦
@@AtoZenLife Meh. I think I have the motivation to tackle my dump room after watching how you approached your journey. It’s definitely emotional .. all the memories and connections we give to our things. But it’s true, sometimes it’s important to let go and forge very brave new frontiers. Good luck , full of admiration for your courage- a huge change like this is not easy🙏🏼✨
I've been decluttering and I stumbled on you page. First, It's honestly amazed me the echos in my house now. I LOVE IT. It feels so good. Second, I didn't realize how I was holding on to things because of the emotions. I was getting rid of baby clothes and sobbing. The stuff was cluttering my life though and now i feel so much better!
🚪thanks for all the tips! I am trying to de clutter my home. I hate to spend so much time cleaning. I like very much your videos. Thanks for sharing all of tips!
🚪 Thank you for sharing your journey with us! Your videos have been so motivating and have helped me realize this lifestyle is definitely doable with kids. Sending you love 🤍💫
I love the aesthetic of your videos. These are perfect tips for anyone who wants to focus on their minimalist lifestyle. Thank you. 🚪 My favourite tip is to take a photo of an area you are getting rid of items, then take another photo after (like some people do selfies during weight loss). It is such a rewarding and joyful experience to see where you were and be grateful and honour where you are now. It truly is a journey, so take each moment as a mini lesson you can apply to so many other areas of our life. (Give away things -> give away complements and give up criticism)
🚪🚪🚪 it is so much about the fantasy self in my case and because of you I found the cause of most of the clutter in my house , and why I don’t get rid of it easily
Could you please make a video on future parents essentials as minimalists? I am really looking forward on this kind of content from you because I really take value on your channel and it would really help me and my husband now. Congrats for everything you do! You are truly amazing! 🎉❤
**🚪 ** I love your style (decorating and personal style). I love that you encourage mindful purchasing and not just dumping things once you decide you are done with them. So refreshing. My 18 yr old son works in a thrift store and they are so overrun with people's stuff. We can't complain because it keeps him employed but, it's really telling how our society is obsessed with consumerism. I love your videos!!
Finally I organized our shoes in a way it works for me so well, saved so much space and aesthetically pleasing..no more mismatching boxes:) bought 16qt transparent boxes in target and 1 box holds 3 -5 pairs depending on shoe. I store off season shoes there. (Except big winter boots and wellies have their original boxes) 4 box=15 shoe boxes
I have been binge watching your fantastic videos after discovering you a few days ago. I’ve dipped in/out of minimalism over a few years but always end up cluttered again. And the clutter drives me potty! So, I am back on it and feeling totally inspired by you, thank you for your realistic tips. 🚪
🚪over the years I have collected so many things that was just lying on my desk or closet adding zero value to my life. Looking at the piles of clothes and unwanted stuff Is damaging my mental/ physical health...I have started to declutter it is difficult to discard during this pandemic time to sort / store & give away ...but that’s not an excuse! . I hope this would add more value to my life with more space and saving more for something that would actually give me more happiness. Thanks for sharing your journey.....
*door* OMG! Hard to get the kids on board...I am on a journey for sure. I like that you encourage that the journey is personal, and no super rigid rules for # of items.
I have been living the minimalist lifestyle for 9 years. My reason for beginning was because I was welcoming my first child and we needed more room and less clutter. Now my reason is to have more time to be outside and to take twice-a-week field trips with my kids. We are an on-purpose (pre-pandemic) homeschooling family (ages 8 and 3). We live near DC and we go hiking in Shenandoah and visit DC frequently. 🚪
🚪 slow progress but progress. My goal is to get out of survival mode and get back to the fun stuff... kids, job, housekeeping, a lot on the plate and a constant struggle and that is not how I want to spend my precious time. One tip: be very intentional about what you buy. Online I leave items in the shopping cart at least one night. Often I forget about it or come to the conclusion that I do not need it really.
I started Declutter ing. Dec 2020. Took 4 months to move it . From 1 room. My closet is striped. 4 hangers. 2 jackets . Clothes neatly folder in a basket. .
🚪🚪🚪🚪 my biggest struggle is this nagging feeling, that I need to order/buy certain things, because we "need" them, like the next storage box or another pack of 10 socks for my sons. coming from a relatively low income family I struggle to say no to material "improvements", since now I do earn my own and enough money to feed those desires. But I´ll get there eventually... thank you for your realistic approach on minimalism. It actually does help me a lot to re-focus me and my goals. Hugs from Berlin/Germany p.s. I can relate to your china, we use the china we inherited from my husbands grant-aunt nearly 10 years ago on a daily basis since 6 years now. It is a huge 12 persons set (dinner, bowls, coffee set, extra tea set ... everything) of the "english scenery" chinea, which she did collect for over 30 years and which she had never used herself. After she had passed away, we had found the set, neatly stacked away in her cupboards and we decided, that we could honor and remember her best, if we put this lovely china to use finally.
Thanks Simone, it sounds like you are making big progress! I’m excited to hear that you are finally using your beautiful inherited China, that makes it really special. 🤗
hi.. I just saw your first video... I am just starting to declutter.. it's really hard to get started I'm trying to do a lite bit everyday... I have had emotional issues that caused me to start buying stuff to feel better.. all of it is great stuff.. but has cause me to store stuff away... becoming a hoarder I guess. ok have way to much nice stuff... clothes ... house decor... kitchen stuff... ect. ect. I see it takes years to get where you need to be.. help... I know I have to start this journey to become better... and free of clutter.
Love it. So many truths in this video! We love our minimalist home and all the open space we have, especially with our large family; But we constantly get comments that it is 'too bare'. It's nice to see other families thriving in a clear space environment. :)
🚪 on a journey here, yes...wish family members were on board. I'm realizing I could do 70% of my home if things belonged to me and not my family members!
🚪 I downloaded your budget list and saw your 30day challenge. Wanted to make a video on it but I already did some of it and sold it before I got the list. I am now in the journey of selling my clutters. Not much of my stuff but a lot of my children's stuff and toys.
Great tips! One of mine would be not to wait for others to join into the journey you are trying to pursue. Everyone will eventually enjoy the benefits and will eventually join on their own and learn from you. After one yr of decluttering (and we are not done) my partner often says, the house picks itself up, my daughter asked if we could go through her toys she no longer wants on her own, i do ask the kids to find 1-3 items in their rooms they think should go (clothes, books, toys) and so far are learning well. The best one is my partner’s comment this week, how come it seems like nothing fits well in this cupboard anymore, few things needs to go and started sorting.
We live in Spain and planning to move to another European country. I've been doing some changes over the years after reading Konmari book but still in the journey. It's not easy with two children and a "collector" husband. In three months we have to get rid of so many things, sell the business and at the same time plan our new life. God bless us. By the way I like your channel.
I grew up broke..like holes in the floor of a single wide trailer and potted meat sandwich broke. When I graduated college and got a good job. I bought and bought and bought while thinking “this is what I’ve been waiting for…stuff.” At 38 yrs old, I’ve never been more empty. I’ve bought and owned more guns and guitars I can count on my fingers and toes. I can say honestly, to maintain all this stuff is a financial burden. Working to maintain steals my peace because there is a dark cloud over my head that says “you see the stuff doing nothing in the corner. You have to maintain that.” Quite frankly since getting rid of all but one guitar and gun and useless furniture in my home, I’ve been happier. It’s hard work but my family will not remember me for my possessions but my time. Stuff takes away my time and I work too hard to not enjoy experiences
I just started my journey and I feel so nervous throwing everything away. I am a hoarder for sure and it’s so hard for me to throw it away. It’s a big change for me.
I'm in the middle of some decluttering and it feels like I'm stuck in the 🚪 binging yours (and some other inspiring) videos to recharge 🔋 Thank you for sharing your experience and change and tips, making it seem realistically hopeful even if stuck... some of it still needs to get... to not just fly by me - but I'm also rewatching some I previously saw, thinkig repetition may help? Good luck to all of us struggling. 🍀
I feel like the echo adds to the authenticity of your minimalist home! Don't mind at all.
Thanks Daniel. 🤗
I agree 🙋
Agreed! 😍
I barely notice it.
🚪. I use the “one in, one out” method. I see so many videos of people with hundreds of personal care items like lotion, perfume, body wash etc. I don’t buy anything until it is completely out. For example, I have one bottle of lotion and I will use it until there’s one drop left before I head out and buy another. It really helps minimize clutter and saves a bunch of money. Most people don’t realize that there’s expiration dates in personal care items as well. Love your videos 😍
I did a whole video on that, love the 1-in-1-out method! ✨👏✨
I am going to start this x
@@AtoZenLife can you link it? x
@@angelwings1 sure! th-cam.com/video/WIRP8ymOYkc/w-d-xo.html
@@AtoZenLife thank you!
Shopping therapy was my way to cope with a lot of trauma in my life. I was hoarding so much, my mental health was not good. I was swimming in "stuff" everywhere in my tiny home. I started to declutter while learning about minimalism and simple living. 4 years later and I am so much more happy and feel "free" from the stress that I was holding onto with all those items. Now my therapy is to declutter 💕 I have also managed to pay down so much debt towards my mortgage since becoming more minimalist.
That is wonderful you have come so far! Our experiences are very similar. 🤗
I’m on a similar journey - good to know it can be done 😊 and congrats 🎉
@@ilsa_xo when we make mistakes, acknowledging them and forgiving ourselves in order to move on is part of the process. 🤗
@@AtoZenLife
I want to be debt free its so hard im moving 8 times with my parents memories belongings i tried so hard but im still not getting no were so i decided to de clutter i feel better but i pile it up due to letters with addresses how can rid them but i will use a marker n cross off stuff or if u hv any idea of to melt ink of paper. Today my bags of junk is going in bin cant wait and my good stuff us going to charity shop tommorow. It gets easier i feel once you can see everthing you can just pick it right out and sell throw or give away. Im going to try and sell new bags shoes coats and maybe furniture if you have any good uk place you know of who will purchase please let me know. Thank you. Luv this video
My favorite minimalist living tip is your are never done decluttering. And we are very minimal at this point, but I can always find one or two things every few weeks that no longer serve us and can be sold or donated. It doesn't always need to be a huge purge or massive decluttering session! Eventually, it can just be one or two items you find every few weeks, but keeping on top of it makes all the difference.
@Marissa zen - Family Minimalism I am reporting this as this is a fake account!
i am attracted to the declutter the mental and spirituality
My favourite minimalism tip is to have a permanent donation box in my laundry room. I regularly put books, clothes, toys in that we no longer need and then when it’s full I take the stuff to the charity shop. Thanks Marissa!
That’s a great tip, you know who I saw also did something similar? Brittany Vasseur, who is not a minimalist but shared a minimalist habits video recently that I thought was really interesting. 👏
I like that idea 💖
I tend to stuff all my recent decluttering into my laundry room in an overflowing IKEA bag and it is stressful... seeing it, stepping round it, pulling it out of the way and hoping nobody takes anything back out!
Having a permanent box with a lid would be much better 🌟
I have an old laundry basket in my laundry and do the same, clothes that don’t fit, DVD’s that my kids out grown, toys, shoes. Etc.
My favourite minimalism tip is using physical boundaries to dictate how much you own/store
Thanks for sharing! 🙌 We need that in our entryway, 100%.
My parents moved house and now there is a smaller wardrobe in my room which means all my clothes can't fit in there. Decluttering process has begun. 🙌
I was an aesthetic minimalist long before I was a true minimalist. I switched when I realized that aesthetic minimalism works so much better when you own less stuff!
They go together like peas and carrots 🥕😌👍
I agree
As a minimalist, instead of stuff, I like to decorate my walls/furniture in nice patterns and colours. And those stuff that I have, must be boheme and unique. Minimalism doesnt need to look boring and plain
🚪my mom died 6 weeks ago and 80% of her house is now in mine. We received a good offer on her house and it sold much quicker than expected so her stuff came to my brother and my house to be gone through “latter”. I am overwhelmed and found your channel on You-Tube. I have been playing some of your videos while going through boxes and boxes. Thank You for the inspiration. I was also drawn to your channel because I too lived in Europe for seven years while my husband was in the Air Force. We did 4 years in West Germany and 3 years in England. I miss so much of the European way of doings from shopping local to the house styles especially stairwell living. I would move back again in a heartbeat if given the opportunity. Thanks again for your channel.
One thing that has worked for me for getting the clutter out of my home is to reward myself once it’s out. After I make a drop off at a donation center, I reward myself by grabbing my favorite drink while I’m out. It’s inexpensive, and keeps me motivated to stay on top of getting the clutter out of my house!
My tip is having a bag next to the wardrobe and a box next to the front door. I declutter clothes as I get dressed and things as I cook/clean/... There's no need to block time, I declutter spontaneously 🚪🚪🚪
What a great idea!
That's how I live my life, too. Too much structure bothers me. My frame of mind is my greatest asset. The day I realized that I don't "have to" do, for instance, do the dishes right away, or go for milk and bread (I'll do without for today), I found a flexible reality that didn't destroy anyone's life, including my own. I declutter when I accept the challenge in my mind to make more space, to have a cleaner environment, to get rid of stuff that doesn't lift my spirits. I know when it's time to get rid of something, and it happens in a split second. BAM! into the donation box or trash.
🚪 I started my minimalist journey a couple years ago. I can honestly say that I mentally couldn’t have made it through this past year of craziness if it weren’t for a more minimal home.
Oh my goodness 💯
Working through my decluttering process after becoming empty-nesters. We realize that we don't really need such a large house (although it is just a normal size split level from decades ago with 4 bedrooms) but our area is in the middle of a housing shortage crisis with outrageous prices. My spouse is not quite as on-board with the minimalism but has really given me freedom in most areas to declutter. We are working on becoming debt free through this journey and the peace that decluttering has given me has all been worth it. Here's to more success in the future.
I’m in my journey for the last 3years..it feels great I’m lighter and more happier with my space and it’s mentally freeing💕💕🌞🚪
So freeing!
That intro was hilarious!
I am on a minimalist journey..... but my husband isn't. So I am starting with my stuff clothing etc
Thank you so much, I hope that your husband gets inspired by your progress! ✨👏✨
Yeah, I have the same problem.
One of my daughters is like dad.
Minimalism - Less is more
1. Why?
2. Start
3. Clutter, digital and mental
4. A home for everything
5. Repurpose items
6.Get rid of it
7. Set a time to sell
8. Set boundaries, say no
9. Welcome empty space
10. Clean and tidy as you go
11. Clear surfaces
12. Atitude of gratitude
13. Stop buying
14. Quality over quantity
15. Surround yourself with inspiration
I also have these as chapters with time stamps in the description 🤗
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🚪🚪🚪🚪🚪🚪🚪🚪 Behind all these doors is a minimalist journey in the works. Thank you for supporting my efforts. ❤️ Thanks!
Cheers and keep it up, Willette! ✨🙌✨
I just discovered your channel about a week ago and have been binge watching everything!!!! ❤️ For some reason I feel like I can connect with you and really relate to you as opposed to other minimalist mom's here on TH-cam. I love that you are SO real (and not worried about having a perfect "minimalist asthetic"). I've started my decluttering/organizing journey and it's going great so far!!! Thanks so much for sharing your struggles as well as your strengths! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks so much for your kind words! (And welcome to the fam 🤗.)
Same!! I am writing so many things down and going to start journaling to try and get a vision for how I want things to be. But I've watched about 10 videos in less than 24 hours. I love her energy.
The biceps 💪 thing 🤣🤣🤣
Minimalism reduces my anxiety, and I like the fact you also talk about mental clutter. 🚪
Thank you Marissa
"door" and I'm on my second. Sometimes third "go through". I had beautifully empty "spare" bedrooms. But I made the mistake of having desks and chairs right inside their doorways, so I now have two junk rooms back
lol your intro! cleaning as I go has helped me get rid of that visual clutter. if it takes me less than 5 minutes to do, I'll tidy or clean it up! its such a small action that leads to a big difference! ☺
Wee-woo-wee-woo, watch out for the minimalism police. 😂 Yes, taking 5 minutes for a visual clutter tidy-up is a great daily habit. 👍
I started decluttering a few years back and I'm still working on it. I too was a hoarder, sentimental items to pure rubbish. I have got rid of so many things but still have so many more things to toss, donate or sell. It has helped me mentally and physically. When I feel stuck or down I love to watch or rewatch your videos. They have helped me so so much. You are a wonderful loving woman! I would love to find a close friend like yourself here where I live.
Sending you hugs 🤗🤗🤗
🚪I absolutely love your videos Marissa, your personality and honesty are magnetic. Think I have watched all your videos and honest feedback- I’ve enjoyed the echos because of what it symbolises - the fact that you haven’t felt the need to fill your space. That said I’ve noticed that the measures you’ve taken with the mic and blankets have made a difference to the sound quality. Thank you for being an inspiration and wearing your heart on your sleeve, with love from my family to yours x
🚪 I live in a studio apartment with a mobility scooter, kitchen cabinets and one built-in cabinet. 🤔 I happen to like white walls. I have PTSD. I am easily overwhelmed and distracted.
I often feel as if I live in a closet.
🚪 You're my inspiration. Will work on Tip 11 this week: Keep surfaces clear of clutter! Keep surfaces clear of clutter!
They are clutter magnets - if you find something getting cluttered over and over again, examine your process and your storage around that sector and see if you can make some tweaks that make putting things away easier!
I put items in black garbage bags, so I cannot see what in the bag . When the bag is filled up it gets tape up. Once put in bag I never look or take out anything I put in. When I have two bags fill I call for pick up.
That sounds super effective, Mary! 👍
I do the same idea haha I use a cardboard box and then once it's full I drop it off but don't look back in it in fear that I will pull things back out
🚪 It never ends, but every round gets easier. My mindset has changed now. I was keeping stuff just because. I was keeping things I didn't even LIKE. I love this channel!
Shifting your mindset makes everything so much easier! Thanks so much and wishing you luck, Dawn. ✨🤗✨
I am also a recovering hoarder and this is really helpful. 🚪
You are in good company here! Wishing you lots of healing and success with your journey! 🚪
🚪we are a minimalist family and I love introduction this way of simple living to my children 💕 especially with kids I now find much more time for the important things when I live simply with less ❤️
🚪I started my decluttering journey about 10 years ago, but in the last 6 months I have really been focusing more on having less in preparation for our 2nd kid and wanting to be able to be a better mommy/wife. I’ve already seen better habits in our house and a reduce in my stress.
🚪I’m at the beginning of my decluttering journey, and I want to thank you for all of the encouragement.
🚪 I love the door emoji as a symbol of the decluttering journey.
Decluttering is a doorway to happiness.
Lately I’ve been working on reducing the number of words to express myself. It’s great fun to say more with fewer words.
🚪 I think I don’t want to be a minimalist per say but I want to definitely free up space and make my cleaning habits a lot easier.
Totally don’t have to go full-on minimalist to benefit from a more clutter-free space. 👍
I heard someone on TH-cam say that when your considering purchasing something new, if it’s not a big, “HELL YES!” then it’s a “NO!” That comment has stuck w/me and it has seriously helped me w/making purchasing decisions.
I think that’s a Fumio Sasaki quote, he is a famous Japanese minimalist. 🤗
I absolutely hate cleaning too 😜😂😂
My minimalist tip is to always allot a ‘space’ for what I want to keep. I designate a specific surface area (a box, a bag, a binder...) for what I want to keep and I CANNOT GO OVERBOARD (I say this to myself 50 times a day) 🙈
Loved your video, as always! ☺️🥰... oh and 🚪
Cleaning truly is easier when you have less stuff. I used to spend a whole day cleaning, because most of it was actually tidying (rearranging my stuff). By the time i got to the actual CLEANING, i was tired and cranky and sick of it! Now i spend an hour a week, and maybe another hour deepcleaning, if i feel like it. 😉
I find that my journey to minimalism over the past 4 years has included weekly/daily declutter. Rather than a huge overwhelming declutter once a month. I instead am constantly in that mindset so if I notice something throughout my day that no longer serves its purpose or I no longer enjoy then I add it to the donations bin. Once that's full (usually fills quickly as it's an empty diaper box) then I donate it. 💕 I also post it on local pay it forward/pay nothing Facebook groups to help other mamas for their family ❤️
Yes that’s a great weekly or daily habit, a lot of people are surprised that minimalists still declutter regularly, but I think especially with kids the flow of clutter may be less but never quite stopped. 😌
Yes! I do this too and it makes decluttering so easy!
🚪 Getting the stuff out if the house is the hardest part for me. Decluttering is fine, but then the donation/selling pile just stays in my house forever 😑
One of the most balanced and realistic videos on minimalism ever.
Thank you! And love from Saudi Arabia xo
Thank you so much for your kind words, waving from Germany 👋 🇩🇪
My current 'theory' is redecorating my house, room by room!
Working on my new office space, I painted, papered and refinished the floor. I had to empty my bookshelf and desk to move them, so sorted out the books, oiled the desk now going through the contents 😮, so many things i can and have disposed of! The next room is the WC...painting and refinishing the floor.😊
Put the blankets above you, out of sight. Voice overs work too. Great tips!
One of my favourite decluttering tips is from Dana K White, to put things where you would expect to find them.
It has really cut out the indecision and resultant procrastination and is keeping my surfaces clear!
Instead of having a lot of transient items that never get put away.
I find I just instinctively put things away, even things that may have previously not had a definitive 'home' Doing this has helped me see the groups of items that work together and it inspires me to reduce these down to a more comfortable amount.
Thank you for your videos, I'm really enjoying your channel 🚪🌟
I'm by nature a minimalist, not in eastetic, but in lifestyle. I love decluttering and do it on a regular basis (every 2 to 5 months) in all those places, my room (bc I live with family still), my phone, my computer, all digital things also get a good declutter from time to time. It saves so much space and I don't have my phone crying for new space the whole time. Also keeps my devices more good for more years!
🚪 started my decluttering, emotional and physical!
Loved this! Having an attitude of gratitude makes all the difference!!
🚪I’m a single mum of a teenager about to leave home for University. I have 4 older children and two grandchildren. I’m trying to declutter 40+ years of housewares and “stuff”
Good luck, my friend! ✨🙌✨
It will be easier on your own, as you won't have anyone second guessing your decisions and rescuing things you had discarded. Don't feel compelled to get it all done by a certain time. That's just stressful. I have been at it for literally years, and it's only now i feel like i am achieving something!
We did a big declutter 22 years ago when the youngest went to college. Every week, I take a big bag or box to a thrift shop. Every week. Tina.
🚪moving mid June so I've been getting rid of a lot! Very freeing and my mind is more relaxed 🌞🌈
🚪 on the family track of minimalism. I am trying to narrow down what is most important to out family and to help my kids understand that life isn't all about stuff
🚪 is hard to keep myself on track. Specially in the saving part. Mostly as i have no one to hold me to it.
I love the idea of setting a sell by date. I have a few things hanging around (2+ years) that should just go to the thrift store.
When we moved house I didn’t unpack everything because we were renovating & moving into rented for a few months. It made me realise how I didn’t miss anything we hadn’t unpacked & I actually loved the space & that it was so easy to clean. That was 6 years ago & I still love it. This morning we emptied our open plan living room / kitchen / dining room ready for decorating next week. I said to my husband aren’t you glad now that we don’t have much stuff to move ... the answer was a resounding yes!! 👍🏻
Just watched this and I am energized to declutter some more and keep working towards that minimalist lifestyle that I desire! You are inspirational and such a good teacher! I don't notice the "echo" and I love all your videos!! Thanks for the Inspo!!
Don't even worry about the echo! ♥️. I didn't even notice until you mentioned it!
🚪 I've only just started but am so looking forward to this journey. Your videos are inspirational and I watch them for motivation as I am de-cluttering. Thanks so much ❤
Matt D'Avella's biceps! 😂 Love the little bits of comedy and realness in your videos!
🚪 it is a process. I have been on this journey for a couple of years now, peeling away the layers. My family is on board now, but it took time, patience, and understanding. It is a lovely way to live. We are not extreme by any means, but our house is more functional, easier to clean and much nicer.
I have a minimalist lifestyle and one dump room for lapses in my minimalist aesthetic😊 I do not own a wardrobe ( for myself - family yes however) . I don’t have a traditional bed- it takes too much space in our small apartment and I only sleep five hours max at a time- so I have a sofa bed with a roll out mat. No curtains to wake up with the natural light cycle ( or night lights:)) My one weakness is books and spares of essentials in case we get snowed in. Lightbulbs, loo roll, soaps. I would sympathise with hoarding / collecting good socks- so many are such poor quality now they tear easily and our feet hold us up all day- they deserve a treat: nice socks🧦🧦🧦
Nice socks are such a treat… 🧦. Your home sounds lovely.
@@AtoZenLife Meh. I think I have the motivation to tackle my dump room after watching how you approached your journey. It’s definitely emotional .. all the memories and connections we give to our things. But it’s true, sometimes it’s important to let go and forge very brave new frontiers. Good luck , full of admiration for your courage- a huge change like this is not easy🙏🏼✨
🚪🚪🚪🚪I'm slowly decluttering. It's a struggle sometimes when you come a cross item's which you have label as just incase/ what if items.
I've been decluttering and I stumbled on you page. First, It's honestly amazed me the echos in my house now. I LOVE IT. It feels so good. Second, I didn't realize how I was holding on to things because of the emotions. I was getting rid of baby clothes and sobbing. The stuff was cluttering my life though and now i feel so much better!
I know exactly how you feel! 🥲 I’m glad you are making so much progress, welcome to the fam 🤗
🚪thanks for all the tips! I am trying to de clutter my home. I hate to spend so much time cleaning. I like very much your videos. Thanks for sharing all of tips!
Thank you for watching, the “less cleaning” thing is definitely a big benefit!
I am decluttering since 2017. It's amazing how my true values and goals are revealing under all the stuff I let go. really!
🚪 our family is in! Great tips! Thanks! Our oldest daughter just loooves her books and we are ok with that 🥰😀
I am on my way to decluttering from a year!!! but still there is a huge lot to declutter
🚪 Thank you for sharing your journey with us! Your videos have been so motivating and have helped me realize this lifestyle is definitely doable with kids. Sending you love 🤍💫
I can't find a door emoji 🙈 but I'm on the journey big time! It's quite the process but the open space is a game changer on how I feel! 🙌🌈💗
I love the aesthetic of your videos. These are perfect tips for anyone who wants to focus on their minimalist lifestyle. Thank you. 🚪
My favourite tip is to take a photo of an area you are getting rid of items, then take another photo after (like some people do selfies during weight loss). It is such a rewarding and joyful experience to see where you were and be grateful and honour where you are now. It truly is a journey, so take each moment as a mini lesson you can apply to so many other areas of our life. (Give away things -> give away complements and give up criticism)
Now that is a cool tip! TH-camrs do that all the time, but it could be really helpful for non-Tubers as well. Love it!
🚪🚪🚪 it is so much about the fantasy self in my case and because of you I found the cause of most of the clutter in my house , and why I don’t get rid of it easily
Could you please make a video on future parents essentials as minimalists? I am really looking forward on this kind of content from you because I really take value on your channel and it would really help me and my husband now. Congrats for everything you do! You are truly amazing! 🎉❤
Yes, I have that on the list! I do have a blog post already written on this topic: atozenlife.com/minimalist-baby-registry
Pumping iron like Matt D'Avella - lmas!!!! :D
I’m ALMOST minimalist enough. 💪😌🤣
**🚪 ** I love your style (decorating and personal style). I love that you encourage mindful purchasing and not just dumping things once you decide you are done with them. So refreshing. My 18 yr old son works in a thrift store and they are so overrun with people's stuff. We can't complain because it keeps him employed but, it's really telling how our society is obsessed with consumerism. I love your videos!!
You're one of my favorite TH-camrs ~ hope you keep putting out videos. They are interesting and professionally done! Keep up the great work!
I love the point saying no to something often means saying yes to other things.” Great positive outlook 😊
Great video, thank you for sharing minimalism tips!
🚪I always clean as I go, then it never gets out of hand and I don’t have a big mess at the end of the day. Clutter really attracts clutter.
Hello. My first time here😊 and I'm loving your videos. Thank you for the tips.
🚪I've started really decluttering my wardrobe and started to be more attentional about what I do buy and bring in my life.
Great vid my friend. And yes still on the journey🚪. Thank you for the tips 🤗🤗
This video seems like I am reading an entire book, so much education and information. Thank you so much
Welcome! ✨
My favourite channel. Thank you. So honest and engaging
Finally I organized our shoes in a way it works for me so well, saved so much space and aesthetically pleasing..no more mismatching boxes:) bought 16qt transparent boxes in target and 1 box holds 3 -5 pairs depending on shoe. I store off season shoes there. (Except big winter boots and wellies have their original boxes) 4 box=15 shoe boxes
Nice work, Vicki! You’ve been busy. 🐝
@@AtoZenLife always 😂
I have been binge watching your fantastic videos after discovering you a few days ago. I’ve dipped in/out of minimalism over a few years but always end up cluttered again. And the clutter drives me potty! So, I am back on it and feeling totally inspired by you, thank you for your realistic tips. 🚪
🚪over the years I have collected so many things that was just lying on my desk or closet adding zero value to my life. Looking at the piles of clothes and unwanted stuff Is damaging my mental/ physical health...I have started to declutter it is difficult to discard during this pandemic time to sort / store & give away ...but that’s not an excuse! . I hope this would add more value to my life with more space and saving more for something that would actually give me more happiness. Thanks for sharing your journey.....
*door* OMG! Hard to get the kids on board...I am on a journey for sure. I like that you encourage that the journey is personal, and no super rigid rules for # of items.
I have been living the minimalist lifestyle for 9 years. My reason for beginning was because I was welcoming my first child and we needed more room and less clutter. Now my reason is to have more time to be outside and to take twice-a-week field trips with my kids. We are an on-purpose (pre-pandemic) homeschooling family (ages 8 and 3). We live near DC and we go hiking in Shenandoah and visit DC frequently. 🚪
🚪 slow progress but progress.
My goal is to get out of survival mode and get back to the fun stuff... kids, job, housekeeping, a lot on the plate and a constant struggle and that is not how I want to spend my precious time.
One tip: be very intentional about what you buy. Online I leave items in the shopping cart at least one night. Often I forget about it or come to the conclusion that I do not need it really.
this is super validating! I wish I could show you my home--I am addicted to free space in the home 🙌🏾
I started Declutter ing. Dec 2020. Took 4 months to move it . From 1 room.
My closet is striped. 4 hangers. 2 jackets . Clothes neatly folder in a basket. .
WOW
THANK YOU FOR THAT GREAT QUOTE WITH THESE USEFUL TIPS❣️❣️
🚪🚪🚪🚪 my biggest struggle is this nagging feeling, that I need to order/buy certain things, because we "need" them, like the next storage box or another pack of 10 socks for my sons. coming from a relatively low income family I struggle to say no to material "improvements", since now I do earn my own and enough money to feed those desires. But I´ll get there eventually... thank you for your realistic approach on minimalism. It actually does help me a lot to re-focus me and my goals. Hugs from Berlin/Germany p.s. I can relate to your china, we use the china we inherited from my husbands grant-aunt nearly 10 years ago on a daily basis since 6 years now. It is a huge 12 persons set (dinner, bowls, coffee set, extra tea set ... everything) of the "english scenery" chinea, which she did collect for over 30 years and which she had never used herself. After she had passed away, we had found the set, neatly stacked away in her cupboards and we decided, that we could honor and remember her best, if we put this lovely china to use finally.
Thanks Simone, it sounds like you are making big progress! I’m excited to hear that you are finally using your beautiful inherited China, that makes it really special. 🤗
hi.. I just saw your first video... I am just starting to declutter..
it's really hard to get started
I'm trying to do a lite bit everyday... I have had emotional issues that caused me to start buying stuff to feel better.. all of it is great stuff.. but has cause me to store stuff away... becoming a hoarder I guess. ok have way to much nice stuff... clothes ... house decor... kitchen stuff... ect. ect.
I see it takes years to get where you need to be.. help...
I know I have to start this journey to become better... and free of clutter.
Love it. So many truths in this video! We love our minimalist home and all the open space we have, especially with our large family; But we constantly get comments that it is 'too bare'. It's nice to see other families thriving in a clear space environment. :)
🚪 on a journey here, yes...wish family members were on board. I'm realizing I could do 70% of my home if things belonged to me and not my family members!
🚪Love your tips and tricks. Rewatching and writing the tips down. 🖊📝
I actually have a blog post on this, you could pin this on Pinterest to save and read again as well! www.squirrelsofafeather.com/minimalist-living/
🚪 I downloaded your budget list and saw your 30day challenge. Wanted to make a video on it but I already did some of it and sold it before I got the list. I am now in the journey of selling my clutters. Not much of my stuff but a lot of my children's stuff and toys.
Good luck with your journey!
@@AtoZenLife thank you. Your videos helps a lot.
Great tips! One of mine would be not to wait for others to join into the journey you are trying to pursue. Everyone will eventually enjoy the benefits and will eventually join on their own and learn from you. After one yr of decluttering (and we are not done) my partner often says, the house picks itself up, my daughter asked if we could go through her toys she no longer wants on her own, i do ask the kids to find 1-3 items in their rooms they think should go (clothes, books, toys) and so far are learning well. The best one is my partner’s comment this week, how come it seems like nothing fits well in this cupboard anymore, few things needs to go and started sorting.
Hello dear Marissa ! Everything is highly true! Thank you! Bisous from Alsace 😍😘🏩
We live in Spain and planning to move to another European country.
I've been doing some changes over the years after reading Konmari book but still in the journey. It's not easy with two children and a "collector" husband.
In three months we have to get rid of so many things, sell the business and at the same time plan our new life. God bless us.
By the way I like your channel.
I grew up broke..like holes in the floor of a single wide trailer and potted meat sandwich broke. When I graduated college and got a good job. I bought and bought and bought while thinking “this is what I’ve been waiting for…stuff.” At 38 yrs old, I’ve never been more empty. I’ve bought and owned more guns and guitars I can count on my fingers and toes. I can say honestly, to maintain all this stuff is a financial burden. Working to maintain steals my peace because there is a dark cloud over my head that says “you see the stuff doing nothing in the corner. You have to maintain that.” Quite frankly since getting rid of all but one guitar and gun and useless furniture in my home, I’ve been happier. It’s hard work but my family will not remember me for my possessions but my time. Stuff takes away my time and I work too hard to not enjoy experiences
Thanks. Have been trying to declutter for 15 years and as things go out of the door, things magically appear!
Thank you for sharing .. Im am now thingking to start decluttering step by step..
You can do it!
I just started my journey and I feel so nervous throwing everything away. I am a hoarder for sure and it’s so hard for me to throw it away. It’s a big change for me.
I'm in the middle of some decluttering and it feels like I'm stuck in the 🚪
binging yours (and some other inspiring) videos to recharge 🔋
Thank you for sharing your experience and change and tips, making it seem realistically hopeful even if stuck...
some of it still needs to get... to not just fly by me - but I'm also rewatching some I previously saw,
thinkig repetition may help?
Good luck to all of us struggling.
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