THE MINIMALISM GAME | I DECLUTTERED 465+ ITEMS IN 30 DAYS |

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  • Опубліковано 22 лип 2024
  • In this video I'll be sharing my version of the minimalism game witch kept me busy all over the August. First of all we with my husband are not the minimalists in that meaning. We have too many chairs, too many tables and too many books, what we are going on further keeping. On the other hand we don't need so many things and we are constantly decluttering.
    We generously sorted out many belongings for charity in the begging of January this year, but then, we are also gaining some new things constantly.
    But I was curious, couldn't we have even less?
    I came up with The Minimalism Game when by chance discovered the Minimalists on Tedx talk with their stand up "The art of letting go"
    Here is the link: • The Art of Letting Go ...
    The idea of the Minimalism game is that on the first day you are removing one item from your home, two items on the second day, three on the day three and so on. On the day 30 you would have decluttered 465 items.
    I have chosen an August for my mission for three reasons:
    1. It's the end of the season.
    2. We didn't go on holidays this year anyway.
    3. I have a birthday this month so it's a good and meaningful starting point for me.
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  • @elainefirth8277
    @elainefirth8277 3 роки тому +16

    January 1st racing toward us and my wish for this year is to get more decluttering done, I always think of the larger items, but after seeing your video it has inspired me to go after the little things, like the contents of my Five button boxes, and knitting needles etc. so thank you for making this video. I am now looking forward to the new year with renewed spirit

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому +3

      Elaine, it's even very useful to begin with tiny items. That way you are like on some sort of learning process, like taming yourself to let go, like gaining immunity and then is easier with the bigger ones. Good luck on your mission, I would love to know how it went 😊

  • @JavaTheKat
    @JavaTheKat 3 роки тому +14

    The tank tops - "I love them. I hate them. Just go away!" 😅 I understand how that is! ☺️❤️

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому +1

      Yes, the relationships with the tank tops are always complicated as you never can be sure how it will develop 😀

  • @nehabhandari1279
    @nehabhandari1279 3 роки тому +24

    Inspiring and a very relaxing video! Even your declutter videos are so organised !!! ha ha!

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому +1

      It's easy to organize one shoe lace, haha! Thank you, Neha!

  • @karenwhite2601
    @karenwhite2601 2 роки тому +2

    My sister, without much help from me, has just had to clear our mother's home after she passed away. She had lived there for 65 years, and never threw things away. Literally, every birthday card, christmas card etc had been kept. All our childhood school reports, many thousands of photos and hundreds of books. It has made me determined to declutter and not leave that job for someone else to do when I'm gone. I'll never be a minimalist - I have lots of hobbies - but I am hoing to keep it all under control, and if I get something new, something old has to go. Your video is a great kick start!

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  2 роки тому

      There might be many different reasons why one can't part with their belongings, but of course it's also doesn't make it easy when the other family members are let to deal with that...
      Good luck, with your clean up and decluttering, Karen!

  • @susanw489
    @susanw489 3 роки тому +9

    The best tip from this is getting rid of the cluttered pics on your computer! I have so many that are not sentimental. I think there is a program for identifying multiples. Thank you for the nice video.

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому +3

      Oh really, I didn't know it! Will absolutely check it out. Thank you!

  • @avraidire7163
    @avraidire7163 3 роки тому +3

    I have always been a cleaner and organizer but only became a minimalist after three moves in six years. I got tired of packing and moving stuff around. We are needlessly emotionally attached to things. It feels great to donate, recycle, shop less and live without clutter. New subscriber;)

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому

      Yes, it's very strong argument for minimizing!

  • @JenYVega1
    @JenYVega1 3 роки тому +4

    I completed this challenge in 3 days. I went crazy.. once you get started you can't stop! I didn't realize that I still had my combination lock from high school, a ton for CD's (I don't listen to them), 20 year old masking tape.. I mean! I am so happy that I did this challenge!

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому +1

      In three days?! Great job! Yes, funny things we are keeping, isn’t it?

    • @JenYVega1
      @JenYVega1 3 роки тому

      @@JolitaBartkus I became obsessed. I also had a lot of stuff. The challenge started really good habits. I am still getting rid of things lol P.S. I am currently unemployed so I had ALL the time in the world to do it in 3 days lol

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому +1

      When you see that only the walls remained, you have yo stop, promise? haha! Yes, decluttering is very addictive in such a positive way 😊

  • @lesleydanson7061
    @lesleydanson7061 3 роки тому +14

    I love your humour and this is beautifully filmed. ❤️

  • @kimberleebrooks-trakis9563
    @kimberleebrooks-trakis9563 3 роки тому +6

    You hardly let go of anything. LOL. I think you were a minimalist way before this. You are amazing

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you! I guess I was always some secret minimalist, lol

  • @jbellbird9050
    @jbellbird9050 3 роки тому +2

    I am slowly decluttering our house. But we have "the room of shame" which is full to the brim with items like ladders, pictures, books, clothes. You get the picture! That will be my 2021 project Decluttering Plus. Really enjoying your videos and look forward to more! From New Zealand.

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому +1

      Oh, you going to have much fun and lots of memories coming back! Have fun, Jo! An ease afterwards is priceless...

  • @Lisawhatshersname
    @Lisawhatshersname 3 роки тому +3

    I love your sense of humor! Thank you for sharing with us.🙂

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому

      Oh, thank you, Lisa! I am so glad you enjoyed it! 😊

  • @meghaburman4431
    @meghaburman4431 3 роки тому +2

    U didn’t cheat at all 👍 we really have so many things that we ourselves don’t know mostly. 🥰 to ur kitty 🐱

  • @kerstinmeyer-bialk8189
    @kerstinmeyer-bialk8189 3 роки тому +3

    Very interesting and very nicely filmed.

  • @anna1976
    @anna1976 2 роки тому

    I love minimalism also!!🤗🤗🤗 l love minimalism ideas now too much!!!!🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @bethanycastillo9052
    @bethanycastillo9052 3 роки тому +3

    Awesome video. Thanks for the inspiration❤

  • @cookysmith5215
    @cookysmith5215 3 роки тому +1

    First elegant, though very practical video I’ve seen! Thanks!

  • @MsNoerchen01
    @MsNoerchen01 3 роки тому +7

    I really enjoyed your videos! They are really relaxing and also funny. Keep it up!

  • @AmyMarks
    @AmyMarks 3 роки тому +1

    Lovely video - inspiring and calming!

  • @krissiehaney6815
    @krissiehaney6815 3 роки тому +1

    You did good. Thanks for sharing. Loved your humor

  • @jennywang5841
    @jennywang5841 3 роки тому +1

    It is so healing. REALLY ENJOY YOUR VIDEO ^^

  • @olivewakeling-wren2359
    @olivewakeling-wren2359 Рік тому

    I’ve heard of that decluttering method but would stress too much when it was getting to the end. Love your videos.

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  Рік тому +1

      Just do what you feel right. If you feel like decluttering, remove one thing daily, everything counts. ;)

  • @doveandolive1153
    @doveandolive1153 2 роки тому

    LOL 'Beanie that makes me look like Uncle Fester' ♥Great video

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  2 роки тому

      I really wish I was looking more cleaver when wearing a hat 😀

  • @1800power
    @1800power 3 роки тому +4

    You have such a relaxing voice. Love this video.

  • @glyderglyder
    @glyderglyder 3 роки тому

    This is a video that's really deserve to smash like button.

  • @TheCarlaProject
    @TheCarlaProject 3 роки тому +1

    I need to try something like this! I'm doing room by room but will definitely want to do a challenge when I'm done. I'm positive I will find more to declutter. Great vid!

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому

      Try absolutely! It's such a fun with a clutter free side effect! 😉

  • @thegoodhousewife7886
    @thegoodhousewife7886 3 роки тому +1

    I just did this 30 day challenge! I'm currently uploading the video! It was so eye opening! I loved your video!

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you and good luck with your video!

  • @gillianm9367
    @gillianm9367 3 роки тому +4

    I was a little concerned you were removing your cat on day 8 !! Relieved to see it was just the dishes 😆

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому +1

      Gillian M 😂 She was never too much 🐈

  • @bobbid65
    @bobbid65 Рік тому

    very nice presentation.

  • @elainekommenge1157
    @elainekommenge1157 3 роки тому +2

    Yes!! Why do those delicate tops get such mysterious tiny holes

  • @DC-ef8op
    @DC-ef8op 2 роки тому

    So soothing

  • @vivianhudacek1556
    @vivianhudacek1556 3 роки тому +4

    Soothing music, soothing voice, lovely visuals! I am SO not a minimalist, though I am trying to de clutter. I almost had a heart attack over some of the things you were getting rid of. Still, your video is inspiring, & I subscribed to your channel.

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for your kind words! I am not a radical minimalist either! And the most of the things went whether to the charity shop, change the owner or went to the recycling center ♻️

    • @vivianhudacek1556
      @vivianhudacek1556 3 роки тому

      @@JolitaBartkus I do take lots of items to charity shops, women’s shelters, the library. But I still have so much more to eliminate. I was a teacher & have loads of books & professional clothes I no longer wear, especially given the pandemic. You’re encouraging me to continue my battle. Love your living space.

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому +1

      You are doing a great job helping other people and I am happy to encourage you to continue!

  • @AllaboutmomMe
    @AllaboutmomMe 3 роки тому +1

    I love this video very inspiring

  • @MaryMary-xp2lb
    @MaryMary-xp2lb 2 роки тому

    I like the way u presented.

  • @christianegrimard6555
    @christianegrimard6555 2 роки тому

    I love this game …i did it in summer 2020, and i was amazed to see all of stock we can keep for nothing use….i was à candlealolic and i did’nt Know… lol!

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  2 роки тому

      I get you, Christiane! Me too totally candle obsessed, lol!

  • @clamandbella3539
    @clamandbella3539 3 роки тому +3

    Congratulations! You just reached 1K in few hours... i was watching it as you reached 1K... im excited for you...

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you!! I can't believe it 😭 🙏

  • @meetutaneja4036
    @meetutaneja4036 3 роки тому +1

    Today i watched ur video......thankfully i still hv few hours to enter in 2021....will start this #minsgame by tomorrow itself....thanks for inspiring me 🙏❣

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому

      @Meetu Taneja, good luck with your #MinsGame!

  • @user-hq9ul9bk8b
    @user-hq9ul9bk8b 3 роки тому

    Hi Jolita, Came across your channel
    by chance. Enjoyed this and have
    subscribed. Kind greetings from
    Zurich - Switzerland.

  • @whereissuz
    @whereissuz 3 роки тому

    Great idea! I may try..

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому

      It's absolutely matter to try. Have fun!

  • @Barbara-qr4gq
    @Barbara-qr4gq 2 роки тому

    Hi Jolita, that looked like fun so I am going to give ago starting Monday 08/11/21 - wish me luck cause it will definitely test my patience😂 usually when I declutter I need the stuff be out of my house there and then otherwise I will have second thoughts🤔🥴. Great video!

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  2 роки тому

      Good luck, Barbara and have fun! 💪🤞

  • @denisecarter5117
    @denisecarter5117 3 роки тому +1

    I just completed the challenge and found it nearly impossible but we made it. My husband got on board and gave some clothes and tools from his garage. I’m sure there was a lot more in there but he wasn’t ready to part with any.

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому

      I can imagine men and their sacred garages, haha! But bravo, you made it!

  • @charlottegarcia411
    @charlottegarcia411 2 роки тому

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻

  • @hjey143
    @hjey143 3 роки тому

    I’ll challenge myself and do this challenge! Wish me luck. Btw, I’m a new sub. Keep it up! ❤️

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому

      The best of luck HJ Young! And thank you for subscribing!

  • @orangge386
    @orangge386 3 роки тому +3

    I would probably take most of your stuff and keep it somewhere 'just in case' ;)

  • @linedallaire9631
    @linedallaire9631 3 роки тому +2

    I will be playing that game as of Jan 1st 2021....cant wait. Thank you for this video Jolita :)...Can you tell me where you come from originally. Thank you.

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому +1

      Good luck with #minsgame, you will thank to yourself in the end of January. I am coming from Lithuania, it's a small Baltic country in Northeastern Europe.

  • @meiyuc22
    @meiyuc22 3 роки тому +2

    through this exercise, i realize that minimalism doesn't equal to environmental protection.

  • @nerijareiniene173
    @nerijareiniene173 3 роки тому

    Tavo pavyzdžio įkvėpta irgi po truputį "prasimėtau" nereikalingų daiktų. Bet neįtikėtina, tavo pavyzdžiu, kaip iš tokių smulkmenų gaunasi tiek maišų :)

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому

      Geras jausmas, tiesa? ;) Džiaugiuosi, kad galim apsikeisti patirtimis ir linkiu nesustoti ☺

  • @redonethegreat
    @redonethegreat 2 роки тому

    Hi! I'm only just discovering minimalism - and I also live in Luxembourg! Sometimes it is difficult to get rid of, for example, clothes or handbags that are still in good order, because I do not want to put them into garbage - and I've heard those orange clothes collection bins are little better than garbage. So do you have any advice for me, where could i dispose my old clothes and shoes? Or, say, books in my mother tongue? Or things that are good enough to be sold, like, idk, kitchen appliances or sports equipment in good order?

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  2 роки тому +1

      Hi redonethegreat! Thank you for watching from Luxembourg!
      For clothes, shoes and bags you can always ask at the Red Cross they usually glad for everything what's still in good shape. Also for kitchen appliances. But if you better would like to sell it - the fb Market place might be the solution.
      For the books - maybe you have a group of people from your country? In our Lithuanian group people proposing books in our language sometime. Or keep an eye on the streets. Sometimes there stay the old Phone cabins reverted into a library and everyone can leave their books and also pic the books if they found what they like. It is also expat group on fb where you can ask whether someone interested in your books and also there is one more group "Free your stuff Luxembourg'". I hope it helps and the best of luck in minimizing! 😊

  • @Csshizu
    @Csshizu 2 роки тому

    I declutter so much. My parents passed away, and my mom was a hoarder and I am trying to become a minimalist, so I declutter more than 30 things a day.

  • @christinaslocum8761
    @christinaslocum8761 3 роки тому +1

    I will do this on February 1. ❤️

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому

      Good luck! It's really realy funny occupation;)

  • @annepercival7814
    @annepercival7814 3 роки тому +1

    Unfortunately the charity shops are closed at the moment...don’t know when they will reopen

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому

      Yes, for the moment every country is dealing on it's own way and hopefully, not too long.

  • @zooleykuh
    @zooleykuh 3 роки тому +1

    why was the music so loud? 😭

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому +1

      I was a beginner in the learning process how to make a video. And I liked that music. I am still learning and hope that my videos improved with the time. And I am so glad that you liked the rest 😉

  • @victoriajohnson3034
    @victoriajohnson3034 2 роки тому

    I do this twice a year and then yardsale it once a year. Even 1 dollar an item gets you about 500 once or twice a year.

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  2 роки тому +1

      Oh wow! That's really impressive! I guess, we are not so good at earning as you, as we are donating the most of things 😀

    • @victoriajohnson3034
      @victoriajohnson3034 2 роки тому

      @@JolitaBartkus i make it easy. Have designated yard sale bins. I clean and price before it goes in tote. When it's time to sell, takes about an hr to set up tables and items. I do it with friends as a group so we have food/drinks and make it fun.

  • @richardeidemiller6739
    @richardeidemiller6739 3 роки тому +4

    Too much competition between you and music.

  • @vitaconrad9276
    @vitaconrad9276 3 роки тому

    Linkejimai is Vokietijos 🇩🇪🇱🇹
    As irgi pradėjau gruodžio mėnesio minimalizmo žaidima, pirmom dienom yra labai lengva nereikalingų daiktų surasti, bet į pabaigą... Žiurėsim, jei bute neberasim, reiks eiti i rūsį 😉

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому

      Ačiū už linkėjimus! Nenaudojami daiktai slepiasi pačiose neįtikėčiausiose vietose 😀 Smagaus žaidimo ir parašykit, kaip sekėsi. Linkėjimai iš Liuksemburgo!

  • @ingalisovskaja69
    @ingalisovskaja69 3 роки тому +1

    Lithuanian flag I sow? Labas is Vilniaus😊

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому

      Taip taip, Lithuanian :) Labas iš Liuksemburgo!

  • @gypsysnickerdoodle4354
    @gypsysnickerdoodle4354 3 роки тому

    Those damned cosmetic samples
    They plague me...

  • @extrememinimalistincanada7467
    @extrememinimalistincanada7467 3 роки тому

    Found it hard to hear you in video bcuz of background music. ☹️

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому

      @Love and Faith, I know there is a problem, but can't change it. Did you try to turn on the subtitles?

  • @FRANCESCA01234
    @FRANCESCA01234 3 роки тому

    The music is so distracting 😭.🤗

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому

      @ROXI, I know but can't change it.

    • @FRANCESCA01234
      @FRANCESCA01234 3 роки тому

      @@JolitaBartkus Thank you. Hopefully in other videos it will be less. ❤️💐

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому +1

      @ROXI I think, I have improved it in my newer videos. Things happening when you're begginer, isn't it?

  • @paulinewhite3273
    @paulinewhite3273 3 роки тому +5

    Sorry I think I'm unusual ( going against the majority of viewers) I found this difficult to listen to. Music, talking.....too much.

    • @milamou9352
      @milamou9352 3 роки тому

      I agree. I really enjoy the video content but the music is too loud and very annoying.

    • @JolitaBartkus
      @JolitaBartkus  3 роки тому +2

      Mila, thank you for your feedback. I know that sound is not perfect, and I think I improved it in my latest videos, but not sure whether I can do something about it in this video.