My bookshelf was a major clutter zone in my bedroom. I had about 100 books, dozens of candles, fake plants everywhere, unused journals, etc. I went through all of my books. Anything available in the library was given away. Now I'm down to 7 books, 4 fake plants, 0 unused journals, and 6 candles. It's a start!
Old makeup, skin & hair care I no longer use, old clothes, papers, kitchen utensils I never use, pet toys they never played, old sheets and anything in duplicates.
Did the clothes closet and my dresser (round one - they’ll need another purge soon) and now focused on all the stuff stashed in the bedroom over the holidays.
With this being the "dead week" between Christmas and NYE, I think most people are relaxing -- but not me! I've decluttered my whole apartment in the last two days (I am already a minimalist so this was fairly easy), but now I'm preparing for an even lower, low-spend 2022. Cheers and happy holidays, Gabe!
@Wander This Way.. That week between Christmas and New year's is so powerful. A great time to declutter..reflect on the past year & plan for the future. Thanks for sharing 💕
1/1/22....SAVE OLD PILLOWS + TOWELS + SHEETS/BLANKETS UNTIL YOU HAVE ENOUGH TO TAKE TO PetCo/PetSmart for donation. Kennels + pounds + vets + breeders can use these for their animals. Also FEEL FREE to add a CASH 💸 💰 DONATION FOR THESE NEEDY ANIMALS! 🐾
Couldn’t agree more! We are moving and have been decluttering as we pack and it feels like we’ve lost weight as we get rid of stuff we just don’t use! No need for all the clutter in life.
I agree except with the outdated food, because best before dates are actually made up to cause us to buy more stuff. (Some exceptions of course, but anything dry like pasta won't outdate for years.) So while spices might lose potency and things like condiments go mouldy after a while, there are many, many foods that are still perfectly usable well past the date. :) Thanks for the great video...going to go get rid of some old email now.
Thank you! Exact what I thought. Think to throw away everything other the date is a horrible advice. Is this something American do typically? Think many ppl in germany try not to waste perfectly good food. The best before date is something to make money and some legal security for the company's to not get sued.
*Everything negative around you is an opportunity for you to rise up. Stop caring about what others are thinking, just start putting in the work. I am cheering for you...*
You are absolutely on the money with the “ organisers you bought to organise your office but end up as clutter .” I have heaps of trays and pen holders that I am going to get rid of as soon as I am back home from my holiday! Thanks for the tips Gabe.
This past year I got rid of so many clothes along with jackets and coats...I have 3 sets of dishes and holiday decor that is ready for the donation center. I like to change out my decor every so often so I have lots to donate.
My calendar is my addiction. I declutter my car every time I get out of it. I deleted a couple apps today. I need to get rid of some of my clothes. I got rid of a lot in my pantry in January. My office needs cleared... tomorrow...
I took my used (washed) towels, sheets, and blankets to our local shelter. I knew some dogs and/or cats would benefit so much more than the garbage truck!
I take 5minutes to declutter and wipe down the fridge everytime I go food shopping, it doesn’t take that long and it makes a huge difference and make your house smell better .
I'm improving hanging onto clutter from my mailbox. Getting rid of the junk is getting easier for me. You have some valid points of excess stuff you mentioned. I started downsizing a kitchen cabinet yesterday. Now I have room for some of the things I actually use.
Did a HUGE paper declutter about a year ago. Now I have a small box that I declutter every month when I do bills. So nice to not have that silent todo item nagging me in the background.
How do you fa e the huge pile? I have my own business and there is now fi e years worth of single pieces of paper that I can't ignore any longer, but am too weary to deal with in one go. Any tips?
@@angelahangartner6035 I totally get this. The first thing I did was set up my strategy for new papers to it didn’t get worse. Then I tackled the old stuff, getting rid of obvious garbage first. I used tips from Clutterbug and Minumal Mom, as well as this channel which I found later in my journey. It is a huge job, but so freeing to have done. Good luck.
@@sallydansereau1270 thank you. I'm going to do just that. Yes, when it's completed, I expect to feel the same as I would if I had had plastic surgery and looked 30 years younger 🤔😉
I passed on 2 black bags FULL of clothes I wasn't wearing to someone who now wears them and appreciates them. Felt good to open up space in my cupboard and makes getting ready in the morning a bit easier
Because of streaming services, I have donated all of my CD’s and DVD’s. After doing this, I was able to donate the entertainment center where I stored them and free up so much space in my living room. I now enjoy that empty space. The clutter is gone. It freed up time from having to dust and clean it regularly. ☺️ 😊 🌻 ☮️ 💕 💫
A marker or a marker and white tape is your foods friend. I put the exp. date on the label or lid big enough and clear enough to read quickly. I do it as I put the groceries away, so nothing gets missed. It takes just a few extra minutes and if something is within a month of expiring, I know that I need to use it soon and it doesn't get weird in the cabinet.
Getting rid of my gaming discs that I have collected over the years. I absolutely love gaming and do not intend to stop, but to keep collecting discs even though I never replay games once I finish them, was getting kind of pointless. The beauty of having physical game discs is that I can simply sell them and make some money back, so that is what I did and continue to do. I enjoy them and sell them. Great video btw, love from Ireland.
I just decluttered 9 pieces of winter clothing which I don't need. I realized that winter clothing is usefull to donate in the winter so no point in waiting for summer to declutter what I don´t use, I already know why I don't use them, they are just taking space.
Go Gabe! Agree with all of these. Always looking for ways everyday to get rid of things. It’s been more challenging with two babies but it’s still possible 🙏🏻😀
Every day we haul stuff out of our car. We're gaining space! It's on our daily chore list. Decluttered a basket that was on our coffee table. Now there is a smaller container sitting there.
In the spring, we sold the 3 bedroom home I've lived in for 50 years and decided to rent. At various times it's been my wife, 5 children, parents, in-laws . . . also living there. Everyone came, everyone brought their stuff, and when they left, they left their stuff. We filled a 12 cu. yd. dumpster, at least 20 contractor bags, boxes on the curb, donations to church flea markets, sold some; and we moved to the rental. We found we don't like renting. We bought a home and now everything has to be moved again. Stuff we thought we wanted has become more stuff to be rid of. If you don't do it right along, it truly does become a nightmare you find you're living in when it has to be done all at once.
A lot of the stuff I have was my husband's... he died in February 2020. It's so hard to get rid of his things because I feel guilty like he will get upset about it. Also, every time I get rid of something that was his, I feel like I am losing another part of him. I know that isn't logical, but I can't help it.
@David Rawsthorn Thank you, David, for this truly appreciated gift. ❣I know I can answer that question without any hesitation; my husband adored me as much as I did him. When I asked myself that question, I could picture him looking at me lovingly and saying (as he often did when I worried about things), "It doesn't matter." I don't know if I could ever be with another man, but I do know I need to move forward with this different version of myself. This one thing has held me back.
This is inspirational, thank you! I am constantly decluttering (yesterday my husband’s wardrobe) but there are things very hard to let go - old chargers and old Xmas decoration that I don’t like anymore but still keep in the box. It is remarkable how much clutter just finds its way to get in a home 🧐
I am in the process of doing this. It's been a difficult process as well as cathartic. I just don't have the space for all my stuff. The process of elimination I choose is a percentage. My goal is 70% donate , 30% keep.
A few others: Clear your first aid box / medicine cabinet. Yes, they do expire - even dressings & creams. Make up expires too. On the packaging there is a picture of a little pot & it will have a number e.g. 12, 24, 6. This is how many months your make up is good, once opened.
Everything on the list is so true. Especially with the clothes. Also I would add to this is pictures on my phone. I have a million screenshots that need to be deleted.
I went through my list of movies and programs on Amazon prime and cleared out every one except Little House on the Prairie and the pressure to decide what to watch is gone! When Little House is done, all 204 episodes we will pick something else. No more watch lists for me, just one at a time.
Thanks for this video. Implementing already some of those advises, and some I might need to revisit (looking at my kitchen especially;). For the Festivities, I've started to use only a little ornaments I like and cherish for years and the rest is all "to be used up". If I want to treat myself with an ornament, it is either a candy that can be put on the tree and then eaten up (I have now 30days to eat my Xmas decor XD), or a tematu candle, that will be used up during the festive time. Same with new house decor, although here I still have to improve.
Spices are fine Most items that are expired are fine for years afterwards. My husband and I always say if this was a zombie apocalypse, would we care? If it looks fine, it’s fine,
I swear we're down to about 1/4 of the stuff we used to have, but I'm still finding all sorts of stuff. We will get a bin in the spring. We'll be down to very little, no more than what we need to live happily.
there's something calling washing, you can wash old sheets and towels and they will be as good as new. no need to buy new ones unless they have holes and start fall appart
After many years, you need to replace regardless of holes or not because of all the embedded bacteria. Your clothes are never fully clean especially with leftover residue of laundry detergent and softener. I just learned about clothes stripping and what still comes out of them.
Great video! I shouldn’t have told my husband about a story on the radio today. The actor who played Biff on “Back to the Future” got $75,000 for a new in box wrapped VHS tape of the show. He was convinced that VHS would be around always, never opened it So my husband immediately went to his VHS collection and thought about what he could keep. I had to remind him these were all “new inbox!” But I think he’s gonna be hanging onto some of them. Oh well I do the FlyLady cleaning system. Friday is Car and purse /wallet day. It’s a day to make sure your car is in order, with gas, I’m not a mess of trash. Same with my purse. It’s really helpful
I've been working on getting my partner to declutter for a couple of years. We are looking at moving soon, so this helps. I found your channel a couple of days ago, and am going to watch while next to him. Get more ideas to sink in
In listening to your video, I heard 2 primary reasons why we keep things we do not need. Future use/guilt. I have a horrible issue with clutter, and appreciate your clear approach. You might reach even more of us with ways to deal with those two excuses. Looking forward to that.
Items you haven't sold- another option is to list them as for a swap or trade! That way you can "get your money's worth" by exchanging them for something you actually need or would use or need to buy, and likewise so does the other person! That's what I've been doing during my decluttering process with items I've listed for sale that aren't selling, and it's been fun and mutually beneficial to parties to get rid of their item that is clutter to them in exchange for something they need or want and will actually use!
Btw, LOVE your channel Gabe! I subscribed!!! Your content, that I've seen so far (3 or 4 videos lol), is almost identical to how I think and feel!!! I've been up and down throughout life with major decluttering, then things accumulate, then people GIVE you lots of free stuff because they think you're in need, and it's nice stuff but doesn't actually get used, going thrifting for recreation etc etc etc... Recently, things changed drastically in my life, which has really changed my relationship with "stuff". Since October 2021, I'm been on a committed journey... by no means am I as far along as where you are currently, and I agree everyone is very different it terms of their goals and comfort, but certainly taking daily strides to get to a place where I can feel comfortable and stress free about my surroundings! I've been feeling very alone in the process, as not everyone around me understands some of the reasonings that I have about less is more, less is less stress, etc etc etc, but now I know I am most definitely NOT ALONE!!! THANK YOU!!! Fawn 😊
I discovered you recently and really like your content! Awesome video as well! Just one thing: Please don‘t just throw away food because of the expiration date! This date doesn‘t mean it‘s bad already. Check it first (look - smell - taste). Don’t waste food. If you don’t want to eat it, give it friends or someone else! :) cheers!
At a senior living place that I used to work they would have a recycle receptacle right next to the mailboxes so residents could just throw the junk mail away as soon as they pulled it from their box. It didn't even have to make it back to their apartment! Wallet: I put little used punch cards in a separate zipper wallet in my car, but then I don't have it when I need it. I forget to take it out until I'm at the check stand already. Pantry: what do you do with something like rock salt that you use to make ice cream once in a blue moon?
If I make it at least once a year, I keep it. But I have a ridiculous amount of storage in my house and 2(!) Pantries. One we keep our food in and the other is canning supplies and our once a year stuff. If you aren't blessed w an excess of space, (which is a position I have been in many times in other homes), decide if the cost of buying it once a year is a cost you can justify? Or if it's pricey if you can find an out of the way place to store it?
Hello Gabe! I would like to make a suggestion for your videos to come. I have been following you for a while now and the videos are so cool! However, minimalism can only be explained a certain amount of times otherwise it can get a bit repetitive. Therefore, I think it would be fantastic if you could use your minimalism skills to start talking about "interior design" (and related topics) but from a manly point of view. I would love to get ideas on how to decorate my apartment with masculine decoration tips (the minimalistic way). For me, it is not as important what we can get rid of but what we actually need as human beings to live a happy life. Very often we think we need things we don't need and opening a debate about what really matters and what is needed in life, would be fantastic. Thanks in advance and I wish you the best of luck! UL.
@@diamondsandrubies1487 Keep medical, taxes, rent receipts/mortgage, deeds, anything extremely important. With taxes , you can get rid of them after 7 years and bills you paid after a year, bank statement after 2 years but check them when you get them because of errors sometimes. You can Google anything I missed because I was wondering also what to get rid of, a few years ago because I didn't want to throw out anything important.
Not sure if you’ll see this but I have a question: do you have sentimental items stored away, like in your parents attic? I’m a teenager trying to declutter but it’s hard to make decisions over stuff like childhood toys or stuff I drew/ wrote at age 6, even though I barely look at them or enjoy them. This is amplified with the babyhood stuff I don’t even remember, like the blanket I brought home from the hospital. Any advice/perspective from anyone would be nice, because honestly I’m struggling.
Take pictures of the sentimental stuff that you're going to get rid of and keep the rest. If it brings you joy, keep, if not, toss. That's the Konmarie method. It's on TH-cam. I don't know if I spelled it correctly but you shouldn't have trouble finding it. It's popular!
It is good to think about keeping only what you Love. The collection continues as years pass. I am now older, and very overwhelmed. Save yourself the grief.
I gave 4 china platters to a local group to use for receptions. I use metal trays. I got rid of costume jewelry I haven't worn. I gave some gorgeous crafting paper to my neighbor who makes cards. I try to find at least 15 things every day to declutter. Tina, Al's wife
We are selling my car to pay down debt on my husbands pick-up. Makes me sad to let it go, it’s a great car, but we are in a position to share, so no time like the present.
I want to sell stuff, but I don’t know how. (I’m not on Facebook). I live in a very rural area, and it’s difficult. I don’t have much, and I usually bring it to a donation place, but it’s good stuff, so it should bring a little cash. Any suggestions on how/where? Books-declutter books.
What are some other things your getting rid of?
My bookshelf was a major clutter zone in my bedroom. I had about 100 books, dozens of candles, fake plants everywhere, unused journals, etc. I went through all of my books. Anything available in the library was given away. Now I'm down to 7 books, 4 fake plants, 0 unused journals, and 6 candles. It's a start!
Hola. My late father's parafernalia, clothes, etc. It's hard.
Old makeup, skin & hair care I no longer use, old clothes, papers, kitchen utensils I never use, pet toys they never played, old sheets and anything in duplicates.
Fat... Overweight. 🙄🔪🍔
Did the clothes closet and my dresser (round one - they’ll need another purge soon) and now focused on all the stuff stashed in the bedroom over the holidays.
With this being the "dead week" between Christmas and NYE, I think most people are relaxing -- but not me! I've decluttered my whole apartment in the last two days (I am already a minimalist so this was fairly easy), but now I'm preparing for an even lower, low-spend 2022. Cheers and happy holidays, Gabe!
@Wander This Way.. That week between Christmas and New year's is so powerful. A great time to declutter..reflect on the past year & plan for the future. Thanks for sharing 💕
1/1/22....SAVE OLD PILLOWS + TOWELS + SHEETS/BLANKETS UNTIL YOU HAVE ENOUGH TO TAKE TO PetCo/PetSmart for donation. Kennels + pounds + vets + breeders can use these for their animals.
Also FEEL FREE to add a CASH 💸 💰
DONATION FOR THESE NEEDY ANIMALS! 🐾
Don't forget to donate your old towels and blankets to animal shelters. Also, bring books to libraries or thrift stores.
Clean ones please!!
@@priusa8113 oh yes!!! Of course 😀
Who wouldn’t.
Animal shelters donate their old blankets to me so yes please do this!
Since watching this channel, I've decluttered a lot of stuff. it turns out that decluttering makes my soul happier.
Awesome to hear !
Couldn’t agree more! We are moving and have been decluttering as we pack and it feels like we’ve lost weight as we get rid of stuff we just don’t use! No need for all the clutter in life.
“just in case, doesn’t have a place” is gonna be my new minimalism mantra, it’s perfect
Love it!
I agree except with the outdated food, because best before dates are actually made up to cause us to buy more stuff. (Some exceptions of course, but anything dry like pasta won't outdate for years.) So while spices might lose potency and things like condiments go mouldy after a while, there are many, many foods that are still perfectly usable well past the date. :) Thanks for the great video...going to go get rid of some old email now.
Agree. I made pumpkin pie of a canned pumpkin puree that was supposedly expired a year ago. The pie tasted great and we're still alive.
I agree
Exactly
Very true. HOW we store is Key 💕
Thank you! Exact what I thought. Think to throw away everything other the date is a horrible advice. Is this something American do typically? Think many ppl in germany try not to waste perfectly good food. The best before date is something to make money and some legal security for the company's to not get sued.
*Everything negative around you is an opportunity for you to rise up. Stop caring about what others are thinking, just start putting in the work. I am cheering for you...*
Awe sweet
You are absolutely on the money with the “ organisers you bought to organise your office but end up as clutter .” I have heaps of trays and pen holders that I am going to get rid of as soon as I am back home from my holiday! Thanks for the tips Gabe.
SO enjoyable to watch just for the filming alone- like a work of ART 👏👏
Thanks! I might have to much fun with the filming/editing
This past year I got rid of so many clothes along with jackets and coats...I have 3 sets of dishes and holiday decor that is ready for the donation center. I like to change out my decor every so often so I have lots to donate.
My calendar is my addiction. I declutter my car every time I get out of it. I deleted a couple apps today. I need to get rid of some of my clothes. I got rid of a lot in my pantry in January. My office needs cleared... tomorrow...
The amount of mail I just immeditely throw out is hilarious
💯 lol I hate mail I'm like if it's important they'll call me or mail me again
I unsubscribe to credit card offers and such. It cuts down on junk mail.
I took my used (washed) towels, sheets, and blankets to our local shelter. I knew some dogs and/or cats would benefit so much more than the garbage truck!
I take 5minutes to declutter and wipe down the fridge everytime I go food shopping, it doesn’t take that long and it makes a huge difference and make your house smell better .
"If it's just in case it doesn't have a place" I already know this will stick with me during my further decluttering journey. Love it. Thank you 🥳
Hey, most of canned food or spices can be eaten past the due date without any problem 😉
I'm improving hanging onto clutter from my mailbox. Getting rid of the junk is getting easier for me. You have some valid points of excess stuff you mentioned. I started downsizing a kitchen cabinet yesterday. Now I have room for some of the things I actually use.
Did a HUGE paper declutter about a year ago. Now I have a small box that I declutter every month when I do bills. So nice to not have that silent todo item nagging me in the background.
How do you fa e the huge pile? I have my own business and there is now fi e years worth of single pieces of paper that I can't ignore any longer, but am too weary to deal with in one go. Any tips?
@@angelahangartner6035 I totally get this. The first thing I did was set up my strategy for new papers to it didn’t get worse. Then I tackled the old stuff, getting rid of obvious garbage first. I used tips from Clutterbug and Minumal Mom, as well as this channel which I found later in my journey. It is a huge job, but so freeing to have done. Good luck.
@@sallydansereau1270 thank you. I'm going to do just that. Yes, when it's completed, I expect to feel the same as I would if I had had plastic surgery and looked 30 years younger 🤔😉
I passed on 2 black bags FULL of clothes I wasn't wearing to someone who now wears them and appreciates them. Felt good to open up space in my cupboard and makes getting ready in the morning a bit easier
Because of streaming services, I have donated all of my CD’s and DVD’s. After doing this, I was able to donate the entertainment center where I stored them and free up so much space in my living room. I now enjoy that empty space. The clutter is gone. It freed up time from having to dust and clean it regularly. ☺️ 😊 🌻 ☮️ 💕 💫
A marker or a marker and white tape is your foods friend. I put the exp. date on the label or lid big enough and clear enough to read quickly. I do it as I put the groceries away, so nothing gets missed. It takes just a few extra minutes and if something is within a month of expiring, I know that I need to use it soon and it doesn't get weird in the cabinet.
Getting rid of my gaming discs that I have collected over the years. I absolutely love gaming and do not intend to stop, but to keep collecting discs even though I never replay games once I finish them, was getting kind of pointless. The beauty of having physical game discs is that I can simply sell them and make some money back, so that is what I did and continue to do. I enjoy them and sell them. Great video btw, love from Ireland.
I got rid of our old desk with loads of drawers. Now I have a open face no clutter no need to declutter for the next year.
Oh I've been highlighted! What a Honor!
I just decluttered 9 pieces of winter clothing which I don't need. I realized that winter clothing is usefull to donate in the winter so no point in waiting for summer to declutter what I don´t use, I already know why I don't use them, they are just taking space.
Awesome 👍
I recently went through my email Inbox and got rid of 14,000 messages and thousands more from folders. Felt good to finally do that!
Doing that just never struck me as necessary since virtual storage is practically unlimited
I did the same thing recently. I even found a virtual gift card in my email so I was able to purchase something I needed.
@@mark9294 Unlimited, but a pretty big externalized cost I think we could stand to be more mindful of.
I need to do this!
Go Gabe! Agree with all of these. Always looking for ways everyday to get rid of things. It’s been more challenging with two babies but it’s still possible 🙏🏻😀
Vets and dog shelters love old towels. We keep some as dog towels for bathing them and putting them in front of the garden side door for muddy paws
Every day we haul stuff out of our car. We're gaining space! It's on our daily chore list. Decluttered a basket that was on our coffee table. Now there is a smaller container sitting there.
In the spring, we sold the 3 bedroom home I've lived in for 50 years and decided to rent. At various times it's been my wife, 5 children, parents, in-laws . . . also living there. Everyone came, everyone brought their stuff, and when they left, they left their stuff. We filled a 12 cu. yd. dumpster, at least 20 contractor bags, boxes on the curb, donations to church flea markets, sold some; and we moved to the rental. We found we don't like renting. We bought a home and now everything has to be moved again. Stuff we thought we wanted has become more stuff to be rid of. If you don't do it right along, it truly does become a nightmare you find you're living in when it has to be done all at once.
A lot of the stuff I have was my husband's... he died in February 2020. It's so hard to get rid of his things because I feel guilty like he will get upset about it. Also, every time I get rid of something that was his, I feel like I am losing another part of him. I know that isn't logical, but I can't help it.
@David Rawsthorn Thank you, David, for this truly appreciated gift. ❣I know I can answer that question without any hesitation; my husband adored me as much as I did him. When I asked myself that question, I could picture him looking at me lovingly and saying (as he often did when I worried about things), "It doesn't matter." I don't know if I could ever be with another man, but I do know I need to move forward with this different version of myself. This one thing has held me back.
This is inspirational, thank you!
I am constantly decluttering (yesterday my husband’s wardrobe) but there are things very hard to let go - old chargers and old Xmas decoration that I don’t like anymore but still keep in the box.
It is remarkable how much clutter just finds its way to get in a home 🧐
I am in the process of doing this. It's been a difficult process as well as cathartic. I just don't have the space for all my stuff. The process of elimination I choose is a percentage. My goal is 70% donate , 30% keep.
A few others: Clear your first aid box / medicine cabinet. Yes, they do expire - even dressings & creams. Make up expires too. On the packaging there is a picture of a little pot & it will have a number e.g. 12, 24, 6. This is how many months your make up is good, once opened.
You're absolutely right and did that in the early part of December!
Everything on the list is so true. Especially with the clothes. Also I would add to this is pictures on my phone. I have a million screenshots that need to be deleted.
Same here with the screens screenshots 😩
I literally had to stop at the 2 min mark. 😆 Cleaning my car out and paper clutter are on the agenda for today!
Oh my goodness, I need to declutter my big ol' purse! There's probably a lost child in there. Lol.
I went through my list of movies and programs on Amazon prime and cleared out every one except Little House on the Prairie and the pressure to decide what to watch is gone! When Little House is done, all 204 episodes we will pick something else. No more watch lists for me, just one at a time.
Thanks for this video. Implementing already some of those advises, and some I might need to revisit (looking at my kitchen especially;). For the Festivities, I've started to use only a little ornaments I like and cherish for years and the rest is all "to be used up". If I want to treat myself with an ornament, it is either a candy that can be put on the tree and then eaten up (I have now 30days to eat my Xmas decor XD), or a tematu candle, that will be used up during the festive time. Same with new house decor, although here I still have to improve.
Thanks for some more much needed inspiration. I love the sound of an empty drawer.
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Spices are fine Most items that are expired are fine for years afterwards. My husband and I always say if this was a zombie apocalypse, would we care? If it looks fine, it’s fine,
I swear we're down to about 1/4 of the stuff we used to have, but I'm still finding all sorts of stuff. We will get a bin in the spring.
We'll be down to very little, no more than what we need to live happily.
It seems like there is always more is crazy
@@GabeBult Yes, it is crazy.
Paused in the middle of the video to go declutter stuff.
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Thanks for the list Gabe! I’m off for a week so I’m hitting this list!
An outstanding video gabe makes alot of sence. Am starting a deep clean out this week and starting fresh in the new year.. reg in Dublin ireland
Awesome Reg! I definitely enjoy having resets and fresh starts
there's something calling washing, you can wash old sheets and towels and they will be as good as new. no need to buy new ones unless they have holes and start fall appart
After many years, you need to replace regardless of holes or not because of all the embedded bacteria. Your clothes are never fully clean especially with leftover residue of laundry detergent and softener. I just learned about clothes stripping and what still comes out of them.
Great video!
I shouldn’t have told my husband about a story on the radio today. The actor who played Biff on “Back to the Future” got $75,000 for a new in box wrapped VHS tape of the show.
He was convinced that VHS would be around always, never opened it
So my husband immediately went to his VHS collection and thought about what he could keep. I had to remind him these were all “new inbox!” But I think he’s gonna be hanging onto some of them. Oh well
I do the FlyLady cleaning system. Friday is Car and purse /wallet day. It’s a day to make sure your car is in order, with gas, I’m not a mess of trash. Same with my purse. It’s really helpful
I've been working on getting my partner to declutter for a couple of years. We are looking at moving soon, so this helps. I found your channel a couple of days ago, and am going to watch while next to him. Get more ideas to sink in
Moving is definitely a great help to jump start things!
In listening to your video, I heard 2 primary reasons why we keep things we do not need. Future use/guilt.
I have a horrible issue with clutter, and appreciate your clear approach.
You might reach even more of us with ways to deal with those two excuses. Looking forward to that.
Items you haven't sold- another option is to list them as for a swap or trade! That way you can "get your money's worth" by exchanging them for something you actually need or would use or need to buy, and likewise so does the other person!
That's what I've been doing during my decluttering process with items I've listed for sale that aren't selling, and it's been fun and mutually beneficial to parties to get rid of their item that is clutter to them in exchange for something they need or want and will actually use!
Btw, LOVE your channel Gabe! I subscribed!!! Your content, that I've seen so far (3 or 4 videos lol), is almost identical to how I think and feel!!!
I've been up and down throughout life with major decluttering, then things accumulate, then people GIVE you lots of free stuff because they think you're in need, and it's nice stuff but doesn't actually get used, going thrifting for recreation etc etc etc...
Recently, things changed drastically in my life, which has really changed my relationship with "stuff". Since October 2021, I'm been on a committed journey... by no means am I as far along as where you are currently, and I agree everyone is very different it terms of their goals and comfort, but certainly taking daily strides to get to a place where I can feel comfortable and stress free about my surroundings!
I've been feeling very alone in the process, as not everyone around me understands some of the reasonings that I have about less is more, less is less stress, etc etc etc, but now I know I am most definitely NOT ALONE!!!
THANK YOU!!!
Fawn 😊
I discovered you recently and really like your content! Awesome video as well!
Just one thing: Please don‘t just throw away food because of the expiration date! This date doesn‘t mean it‘s bad already. Check it first (look - smell - taste). Don’t waste food. If you don’t want to eat it, give it friends or someone else! :) cheers!
Best Before dates are actually just suggestions to eat the food at it's yummiest. Open the food to check for nasty scents and mold.
I’ve always been what I would say a semi minimalist. Didn’t know it till a couple of years ago.
Hi Gabe!!! Congratulations ! You reached 115k subscribers!!! You are so popular now haha! :)
Lol thanks yea it's been a cool few months!
At a senior living place that I used to work they would have a recycle receptacle right next to the mailboxes so residents could just throw the junk mail away as soon as they pulled it from their box. It didn't even have to make it back to their apartment!
Wallet: I put little used punch cards in a separate zipper wallet in my car, but then I don't have it when I need it. I forget to take it out until I'm at the check stand already.
Pantry: what do you do with something like rock salt that you use to make ice cream once in a blue moon?
If I make it at least once a year, I keep it. But I have a ridiculous amount of storage in my house and 2(!) Pantries. One we keep our food in and the other is canning supplies and our once a year stuff. If you aren't blessed w an excess of space, (which is a position I have been in many times in other homes), decide if the cost of buying it once a year is a cost you can justify? Or if it's pricey if you can find an out of the way place to store it?
Good points! I’m going to declutter the kitchen again.
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Oh hell yeah!! ❤️ especially all emotional baggage!!!! All those toxic energy shit!!!
Thank you for the great video ❤
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Hello Gabe! I would like to make a suggestion for your videos to come. I have been following you for a while now and the videos are so cool! However, minimalism can only be explained a certain amount of times otherwise it can get a bit repetitive. Therefore, I think it would be fantastic if you could use your minimalism skills to start talking about "interior design" (and related topics) but from a manly point of view. I would love to get ideas on how to decorate my apartment with masculine decoration tips (the minimalistic way). For me, it is not as important what we can get rid of but what we actually need as human beings to live a happy life. Very often we think we need things we don't need and opening a debate about what really matters and what is needed in life, would be fantastic. Thanks in advance and I wish you the best of luck! UL.
Happy New Year and YES this video is valuable and I have "followed" this method for quite sometime now. Kudos!!
Would you consider making a video on the paperwork you do keep?
Really?
That’s PRIVATE.
@@smileandsaycheese44 In what way? A system to organize paperwork doesn't have to be personal at all.
@@smileandsaycheese44 If I had asked for his personal financial records than that would justify your reply.
Have a great New Year 😀
@@diamondsandrubies1487 Keep medical, taxes, rent receipts/mortgage, deeds, anything extremely important. With taxes , you can get rid of them after 7 years and bills you paid after a year, bank statement after 2 years but check them when you get them because of errors sometimes. You can Google anything I missed because I was wondering also what to get rid of, a few years ago because I didn't want to throw out anything important.
@@mickeyrosa7226 I keep everything now. I had gotten rid of way too much before I understood how serious money is.
I mix expired spices together with my kid which is fun activity. We spread outside yard as natural fragrant insect repellent
Excellent! So much of this rings true!
. . . pure and simple, just thanks
Appreciate all the video footage with each point that makes it “real”.
Declutter, toss your expired cosmetics, especially the liquid eyeliner, gloss, mascara.
i like your sustainable silverware- the quirk adds character
Going to go through my Christmas decorations ☺️
Agree with all the points 👍 love from 🇮🇳
Love these videos- they really do help declutter my mind when cleaning up my cluttered apt
Season Greetings! Thanks for all the great videos.
Happy holidays Pat!
mvp of the month
Oh, the post-holiday refridgerator clean-out is tonighT
Let's declutter that "watch later" TH-cam playlist. :p
That's my problem and over 100,000 emails I won't clear out. Too overwhelmed and not looking to be a minimalist but do want to get rid of some things.
I'm guilty too
I don’t know why you didn’t like your “If it’s just in case, it doesn’t have a place” rhyme. I love that.
That last one really spoke to me!
Hey Gabe, loving your videos man! Very inspirational. What does your tattoo on your wrist say?
Holy smokes! I just looked in the description and saw " we need a kick in the pants". .. That motivates me!
it happens lol
cool video and very useful for a new year's resolution....
Not sure if you’ll see this but I have a question: do you have sentimental items stored away, like in your parents attic? I’m a teenager trying to declutter but it’s hard to make decisions over stuff like childhood toys or stuff I drew/ wrote at age 6, even though I barely look at them or enjoy them. This is amplified with the babyhood stuff I don’t even remember, like the blanket I brought home from the hospital. Any advice/perspective from anyone would be nice, because honestly I’m struggling.
I don't have any of that really but that's just me. Those doing bring me to much joy or value but it's different for everyone
Take pictures of the sentimental stuff that you're going to get rid of and keep the rest. If it brings you joy, keep, if not, toss. That's the Konmarie method. It's on TH-cam. I don't know if I spelled it correctly but you shouldn't have trouble finding it. It's popular!
It is good to think about keeping only what you Love. The collection continues as years pass. I am now older, and very overwhelmed. Save yourself the grief.
I gave 4 china platters to a local group to use for receptions. I use metal trays. I got rid of costume jewelry I haven't worn. I gave some gorgeous crafting paper
to my neighbor who makes cards. I try to find at least 15 things every day to declutter. Tina, Al's wife
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15 things a day!! Wow, that’s a great job 👏🏼
Thank you 😊
I’m learning alot from you. Also, you are gorgeous by the way! Thank you for all that you do!!
“Just in case means it doesn’t have its place!” -Slim Shady
We must all have out of date spices! I do, it would help if they made the BBD easily visible.
That sell box. Get over it. Just get rid. It's never going to happen 🤣
Me : trying to read your wrist tattoo 😂
The red shirt suits you well
Your rhyme was totally good.
It's funny to me that you remember everything but the hair salon and grooming.. I'm at a loss here.
The car is a tip 😀
great video!
when you said declutter your car, i thought you meant get rid of the whole thing😂
That too lol
We are selling my car to pay down debt on my husbands pick-up. Makes me sad to let it go, it’s a great car, but we are in a position to share, so no time like the present.
I want to sell stuff, but I don’t know how. (I’m not on Facebook). I live in a very rural area, and it’s difficult. I don’t have much, and I usually bring it to a donation place, but it’s good stuff, so it should bring a little cash. Any suggestions on how/where?
Books-declutter books.
Great video
If it is food in a can😃😃it doesn't go off quickly, regardless of the date!
It"s funny to me that you remember everything but the hair salon and grooming.. I"m at a loss here.
Sofrito and Goya products 😅👏🏼
What do I do with lots of CDs? Did you just throw yours away?
Thank you