6 Questions To Ask When Decluttering (Minimalist Habits)
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
- Decluttering and minimalism has taken me from impulse buyer and being someone who saves a ton of stuff for just in case to getting closer to having just things that i really enjoy and bring me value while I'm not where i want to be yet I'm getting closer. As i have been decluttering I've been asking myself some questions that have really helped me make progress and not hang on to junk in todays video I'm sharing what the 6 declutter questions are! Enjoy!
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One year is the best measurement. That way you go through all of the seasons.
I ask myself: If a fire burns down my house, will I miss this piece? For sentimental stuff, I ask: If a fire burns down my house, will the memory that I attach to this piece be gone?
Both questions help me, but especially for the sentimental stuff it makes it obvious that the memories will stay a yways and I only have a small box left.
That's a great one!
@@DeadwoodSD1876 No, I live in Bavaria, Germany. I am really sorry for your situation, stay safe🍀
So true, especially with sentimental stuff. It stays with us in memories forever with exception of Alzheimer’s and Dementia, but at that point the person doesn’t care about those items or forgotten memories attached to them. With the fire it reminds me a method from the Irish movie Leap year. Very practical decluttering advices!!
My house burned down when I was a junior in high school. Interestingly, I got into minimalism shortly after this. This is a good question to ask, but surprisingly hard to imagine what it's actually like to lose all your stuff without a say in the matter.
After my mother's passing I was the one who had to clear things out and settle the estate. A blessing for me was that "practical" was one of the qualities my mother most admired in people. If she said someone was practical that a compliment. When I was unsure about what to keep or donate or discard something that had belonged to my mother I would think about what she would say about it and the word "practical" would come to mind. For me when making decisions about what had belonged to someone else it was a help to know/think about what that person would have said about the item.
The whole “would I buy this again” question really put things into perspective and I will ask myself this question from now on when choosing what to keep and what to donate/sell.
If someone made the decision for me and trew this item away, would I be upset or relieved?
This question really hit it for me
I'm about twice your age, and my thoughts at this point are pretty close to Swedish Death Cleaning. Will my son want this stuff when I clear out? So I'm asking him now, do you want this, cuz if you don't, its outta here. Its interesting, because thing's I'd have thought he cared about, he doesn't, and stuff I think is junk he wants, so go figure.
@@DeadwoodSD1876 I've been decluttering my dad's hoard for 18 months and it's SUCH a financial, physical and emotional burden. I hope that I never come close to doing this to another human being. It's just exhausting and a waste of time.
@@suzanneroelofse5970 I had to clear out my mother's hoard 36 yrs ago...I never forgot how that felt, and I don't want my son to go through that.
@@DeadwoodSD1876 I understand completely...I went through this with my mother and she would not let go of anything. I think it was Depression Era trauma. Many seniors were or were raised by these folks, and it took its toll.
Can I just say that your are one very on to it parent. When my mum passed she left us a 6000 square foot family home completely full of stuff. The kids took what we wanted and everything else went to good will.
DeadwoodSD1876 I had to clear up the family home after my mum passed. It was traumatic and I only wish she had decluttered.
Declutter questions:
1) do I have more than one of these?
2) is this a complete set?
3) do I actually use this, and if so when was the last time I actually can definitely pinpoint when it was used?
4) does this thing annoy the heck out of me?
On the go declutter q’s
1) one new thing in, two things out
2) if it breaks, throw it away immediately- never put it. Away to throw away later
3) when putting out the trash, what is lying around that I’ve missed? Magazines, paper.....
I like that does this annoy the heck out of me because most stuff does once has accumulated
Sentimental items are the one thing that have always got the best of me when decluttering. I just cant get rid of those memories. Anyone else feel the same?
So funny! I am on a decluttering journey and have slowly been removing a whole lot of stuff and now clothing and cords look like clutter. Everything looks like clutter!
My favorite thing to remind myself when decluttering is that someone could be enjoying or using this instead of me storing for a just in case. It has been way easier to let stuff go knowing someone else can enjoy it!
Yep! I met a girl recently who was homeless. Although i try to keep my special stuff, it was better to give her my gloves that i had kept for 14yrs.
She was shivering with no coat or gloves.
#3 "Do I need this to be happy?" Oh, my. I felt my mind shift at this one. I've never come across this question and I have read multiple - OK, many multiple - books on decluttering and downsizing. Thank you! I think this one is a game changer for me.
I can be very happy no matter what. Sometimes people try to.get rid of stuff or relationships instead of learning to be more gracious & patient with people or reuse the stuff for another purpose.
I’ve come up with a list of questions that make sense to me and sometimes I need to combine them in order to get a clear picture on whether or not I should keep an item. They are: 1. Is this necessary and does it serve an actual, current function in my life? (Bonus question for things that are needed but may be seasonal - Will it be necessary in the near future?) 2. Does this contribute to my sense of well being? 3. Does this cost or compromise my peace and overall life flow - or does it enhance those things? 4. Does this keep me or distract me from my priorities and goals? 5. Do I want to spend time again to manage this particular item? 6. Can or should this be repurposed to substitute other items I can donate?
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I got myself into minimalism because my Grandma is a hoarder, my Mom went crazy with amount of clothes and my anxiety is out of the roof
I can totally relate. My parents are hoarders and minimising ‘stuff’ helps my anxiety more than anything else.
I feel like I lost 10pds recently!
Awww poor guinea pig! Glad he/she made the cut 😂
A colorful bedcover and wall art is all you need
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Before you start write a list from memory of everything you own and care about. When you start sorting, if it’s not on the list do you really need/want it?
The question i am asking myself this week: If I lived in someone else's home and all I had was a bedroom with kichen privileges,,,,
What would I take ?
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Love that!
that's my actual reality :/
This is my family of four’s situation as we are moving to another state. The clothes we brought with us fit in one dresser. I’m so excited to declutter once we get things out of storage. Now I know what I’ve missed during this time and what I haven’t given a thought to.
Or, imagine an AirBNB. It's the basics, why not make your home a "vacation home"
People i know that have a habit of selling or throwing things away, i give food items to as gifts.
These questions have been very helpful for me, hope someone gets use out of them too 🙏
For clothes: do I wear this, if not when will I wear it?
For books: do I want to read this in the future?
For my art and writing: do I want to see/read this in the future?
For sedemental items: does it spark joy or bring sadness?
I try to imagine when I'm old: what will I be carrying with me?
Great stuff. I get ride of stuff every weekend. You are an inspiration.
Always be true to you. Thx for always being a friend who is there with the ups and downs of decluttering in life.
Does this benefit my lifestyle?
This is one of the questions I keep in mind while shopping and decluttering. It ensures I don’t buy something just for the sake of buying it. Asking yourself if an item really, truly benefits your life in some way can help you stop thoughtless purchases and help in the decluttering process. Think objectively: is your life better because you have a certain item? If it isn’t, why are you making space for it?
Great advice!!
What helped me to declutter books i was holding on too was:yes,i like this book and maybe it will help someone else,like it helped me🙂💕
Watch multiple episodes of Hoarders and it will give u MAJOR motivation to let go of things you’ve been hanging onto. I always tell my kids when they’re complaining about having to clean their room, “Do u own your stuff or does your stuff own u?” I always tell people if they can’t keep their stuff organized, then their stuff owns them. That’s been an eye opener for a lot of people I’ve told that too.
Does this item deserve my time (cleaning it organizing it take care of it)??? More stuff means more cleaning and organizing and means take a lot from my time
This is exactly what I needed today, thanks!
Fantastic video love your work lol 😝 i am doing the same thing and trying to get rid of the stuff that I dont need and be a minimalist
Very useful tips, Gabe 💖
Brilliant video! Thank you!
Trying to break myself of simply moving stuff from room to room..THIS video might just help me out! !
I've definitely done the same
Great point, Jeff: is something being put in its designated place or just being moved from place to place over and over?
I learned that habit from my mom! She used to do it and then I did it for ages. Totally pointless!! Lol but it's a good habit to break. You can do it! I still struggle with it sometimes.
Thanks for the video! I'm watching from the state of SC, Brazil
We are moving to a farm! I try to align what I keep with that future lifestyle and packing light for the move. One of my favorite techniques that helps is "Where can we share?" In my house we have my parents, me (19), and my much littler sisters. My mom and I are joining our craft supplies together so we can consolidate our things. My sisters are sharing toys so they don't need as much storage space keeping them separate. They actually fight less too that way. My mom and I share her smart phone and I might even get rid of my personal computer and use the family computer instead. Seems a waste to have a new family computer when everyone has their own laptops! And looking at our future life, I want minimal tech involvement. I would be so happy if my bedroom was gadget-free. We all share books, dishes, photos, tech, money, and anything else we can think of.
Another question I like as a crafter is, "Can I make something just as good, better, or at least good enough?" This goes for clothing made from synthetic materials to things I think I want to buy. If I can make something better suited for me, it can go and if it isn't worth making, it might not be worth buying.
Sometimes, I give sentimental things to people I am close to to ease the grief of parting with something you know you will forget all about eventually.
Wow there is much wisdom (thank!) in giving things away to ease the grief of getting rid of something you were previously attached to. instead of sharing one smartphone maybe you could buy a prepaid phone to just to keep in backpack just in case you need it when your mom has gone somewhere with the smart phone. I guess if you keep phone numbers with you you can always ask anyone around you if they wouldn't mind making a call if you have an emergency. But getting rid of a laptop you already own seems silly. So maybe a happy medium is, to just stop buying things, instead of offloading things you've already purchased which can still be useful & offer you convenience, such as a laptop, when another family member is already on the desktop computer.
Great video, I have so far to go still with my decluttering!
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Both of my parents were really poor from Large families and so both were hoarders. I struggled to minimize mostly when I became a mother and needed to move. I was starting my minimalist journey due to having so much extra baby stuff all over the house. When it came time to move, I realized I needed to downsize! I'm addicted to reading so I will always want books around! But I don't craft as often as I thought I would so I do need to go through my crafting supplies.... I tend to stock up on food and clothes, it's the provider in me.. sometimes to the point of hoarding esp clothes for my son. Thanks for your great content. Very thought provoking as always!
Would I miss this item if it was gone?
Is this item's value to me worth the physical space it is taking up?
Can I still remember fond memories of this item by taking a picture of it instead of keeping it?
Do I want to keep this for the rest of my life?
"Do I want to keep this for the rest of my life?" This one is excellent!! Thanks!
I love minimalism, the simple decor, the White, the negative space, I find it very calming and relaxig, the perfect space to meditate and reflect, it brings my peace and clarety of mind
My problem is that I declutter to much, I can always do without, I am happy with very little and simple things and I am not influenced by society
Thank You So Much 😎👍👍👍
“Where did this even come from?” 😆This is my favorite!
I feel this but I'm hopeful I can start using my office clothes again
Such a sweet guinea pig! 🥰
Ahh adorable Guinea pig…They’re the best!! 🧡
I downloaded this video about two weeks ago. But never watch it until now because lowkey I think it's just going to be another decluttering tips video.
I'm very surprised because it's really good.
You hooked me up since point number one (or actually "number 6)
Thank you
And why you have to be so good looking
Well thanks for watching glad u enjoyed it
Made your 6 point list in my to dos #1 the attic. #3 so good! NO #4 no..... ( does it bring me joy?) #5 sentimental stuff handed down is the hardest to part with....... I find this the most challenging and it conflicts with #4 #6 there’s so much stuff / dvds, books, travel momentous, on and on
I disassociate. Anything around me I’m uncomfortable with.
So I can have stuff but it doesn’t affect me if I don’t let it.♥️
Thanks for the tips In a great short video
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The last question has been haunting me since I started decluttering🤣🤣🤣
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Good stuff!!
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Wait, you have a GP? Amazing. And adorable! My husband has been wanting them (once the pandemic is over or whatever).
Watching this knowing I just ordered a bunch of stuff on amazon that's being delivered today. LOL
You're the first cute man youtuber I encounter! And I love minimalism videos. Good content.
Eye candy always helps
he reminds me of James Franco
This video is great, I want to declutter my room from some crazy stuff.
My struggle is that I have very detailed clear plans for many things that I'm not actually using. However I'm starting to handle things more frequently and face up to the reasons why I Won't fulfill those plans. The item then immediately loses it's appeal and I can get rid of it without regretting it. It's a bit of a laborious process emotionally, but at least I'm making progress. I expect I'll eventually get faster, but for now I celebrate every little thing I find the courage to throw away
Great vid. Ty.
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I have a tan coat I can't part with. It was one i wore with special memories attached to it.
So I still wear it & think of the fun.
That's OK, because it answers the question, "Do I need this to be happy?" The coat does make you happy, so keeping it is OK.
Im constantly looking for stuff to get rid of. As a minimalist, living with a hoarder is getting harder and more frustrating by the day but im close to getting my own place. I hope I can carry these kinds of practices when I buy my first house.
Good luck!
I'd rather be with a hoarder than a cheater or a liar. No one's perfect, if your woman is beautiful, cheerful, sexy, a good cook, affectionate, respectful, loyal, doesn't run up the credit cards, isn't controlling or demanding... Maybe you can tolerate the hoarding
haha this is so true! I feel like we can get a little carried away with minimalism at times and then we're left with "a sterile room" 🤣 but a sterile room > a cluttered messy room 👍
I'm sure I'm heard the phrase, if it costs less than $20 to replace and less than 20 minutes to go get it you should get rid! (For stuff you can't decide on getting rid of or not!)
It's really interesting. I'm on a journey moving towards living in a tiny house and part of that has been getting out of renting and living in a borrowed caravan. This summer my mission is to go through all the clothes and boxes I have stored at my parents house and ask myself
1. Do I still need this
2. Will it fit into a tiny house (I know the basic layout I want and therefore rough storage capacity), and
3. If it will fit, do I really want it?
Similar questions to yours and I'm using lots of yours as well. I'm sentimental and a classic "keep it just in case" person so it was a big deal that I got rid of my old school uniform, for example. Will I ever wear it again? No. Do I have other mementos of high school? Yes. Photographs. Which take up far less space and are mostly digitised. Done. It's in the donate pile.
Great content 👌 keep it up 👍
Thanks 👍
my biggest challenge is papers...mail, bills, magazines, books, forms, notes, notebooks, I don't know how all this piles up so much. And all these papers take a long time to sort through -- some I need to keep, file, etc. Some I need to shred. Some I can throw out. What is your advice on dealing with paper clutter?
I like this. Mail is easy for me as it is dealt with as soon as it comes in.
But my notebooks...IDK & could use help with a system. Even inside my notebooks are messy bc I'm busy in them.
So how much winter gear did you need for the 12 degree morning today? I had to dig out the big coat
The beginning was so funny, hmmm on this journey should I declutter my cats! Lmao (oh no my cats are my kids! Lol 😂)
What do you do with your personal journals?
You do need a couple of pictures on the walls of your airbnb to make it more inviting.
peruse: read (something), typically in a thorough or careful way.
Can you do a introduction video on your guinea pig?
would you buy a 3 in 1 machine or separate machines? like printer/scanner
Most 3 in one in theese categories have smaller maintenance cost and about the same material quality than the simple models. Some brands even have 3in1s that are higher quality. Therefore they're cheaper in the long run. Try searching for different models, always focusing on the tecnical details. They might be easier to figure out than you think. Also read/watch reviews from people who brought and used them (not the commertials or the influencers sponsored by that brand). Speaking about ink: durability/number of pages is better than just being an easy refil model. Think about a reasonable number of pages you're more likely to print and calculate that number divided by the capacity of each model. Take a look on the 100% compatible refils' prices, do the same cauculus. Then multiply it for 12 months. It will give you some clarity of though.
So where is the AirBnB? I'm slow to declutter, so thanks for the videos
Trying to decide what to get rid of is so difficult. I keep looking at the same stuff over and over again, and just can’t decide. It’s nerve wracking, but I find that when I do get rid of things, I don’t even miss them anyway, so I don’t know why it’s so hard. It doesn’t make sense.
WE WANT A SHOE COLLECTION VIDEO!
A shoe collection brings you joy, so just enjoy it. The problem is two blenders, two coffee makers, stacks of books you'll never read, piles in the garage... Try to wear a different pair of shoes every day, by putting away the pair you wore today, & set out the next consecutive pair to wear tomorrow. Of course the shoes have to match your outfit, but there's nothing wrong with putting together your outfit starting with the shoes & working up from there. Find a friend who wears the same size as you, see if she would like to take some of the shoes, knowing you could borrow them back for a special occasion or a new outfit.
What do you do with your seasonal stuff like Christmas decorations??
røb does this mean you don’t have any? Or that you don’t decorate for Christmas? Or maybe rent your seasonal decorations? Just curious if anyone has tips on how to save space in this area.
I’ve minimalised Christmas. No more cheap bargain ornaments/ gone/ one style line and colour theme/ sold everything else last November. Kept only the beautiful handed down Christmas tree decorations. Got ride of all the nasty outdoor decorations and went for low glow, soft white, simple solar, lines and waterfalls/ sold all the muilti colour/ power boards/ extension cords ..... reduced space down to two large clip lid, plastic boxes and store in the attic / crawl space. Easy to set up, easy to pack down, still looks great at night, and fits with the general lack of “clutter” when it’s up. I do it for the kids. Some traditions are worth hanging onto #sparkjoy #creatememories #growexperiences
We don't do Secular holidays 💕
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The 6-month or 1-year-rule does so much not work for me!
There is stuff in my wardrobe or house that I haven't used in more than 1 year but I know I will definitely use them again!
One example: Our sled.
And things like that..
I liked the first hack/tipp a lot. Asking myself, whether I would take it with me, if I moved.
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In my journey of minimalism I believe I have gotten through the first few steps ok. And working out the rough ones (example: letting go of sentimental items) however I want to go to the next step of freeing my self from items or worry of needing items. But I can’t seem to find any guidance on the “ next level” of minimalism....for lack of a better phase. All and any suggestions appreciated. Thank you 😊
I started my journey in the beginning of 2020 too. I am finally at the step of letting go of sentimental items. Over the years I kept a lot of postcards, letters, and birthday cards from my friends and honestly, I am not even in contact with some of them anymore. I looked through my sentimental items and thought to myself: for someone who's not part of my physical life, he/she is taking up a lot of precious physical space in my life. So, I declutter 2/3 of my sentimental items just like that. I am also confused as to what my next step is...
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Hello, i have one question to you. Which Type/ Brand of t shirt do you wear?
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Decluttering is very addictive. Better than drugs.
Idk about better then but it is addictive haha
Lol never tried them???
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Wat about those items that u dont use as often but u do use about twice a year? Thats wat i struggle with. Also those platers and large serving bowls i keep IN CASE family drops by. GRRR!
If you have space to store those platters in an organized fashion, why bother getting rid of them, when eventually you need to downsize, do it then.
@@walkerskii you're right. Thanks friend, I don't feel so bad now😁
#7 Do I want my grandkids to have the stress of sorting through this?
Having your stuff in order helps others.
I said this to my mom and she got mad at me. She doesn't care that my siblings and I will have to sort and throw out all her junk later. She refuses to get rid of it. So yes, ask yourself this, but be careful saying to someone else to try to encourage them to de-clutter. It can backfire.
@@TokyoBlue587 True. Some are not happy tho no mattet what you sayor do. 😊
"What need one?" Regan asked, "O, reason not the need! Our basest beggars
Are in the poorest thing superfluous." replied King Lear.
There is a difference between minimalism and ending up in some kind of monastic cell. You have to walk a fine line between a welcoming feeling that nurtures both your mind and body. To something that ends of looking unwelcoming and void of warmth, comfort, relaxation and pleasure. I fell in to the trap and lived to regret it.
Clothes is the hardest as I went thru 10 months of chemo from cancer and gained a lot of weight 19 kilos but have lost 10 since but still not my normal size at 14 still a 16 down from 18 👍🏻 doing good I cannot part with those clothes I love but don’t fit 🤦♀️🤦♀️
How do you know when the minimalism journey has started ?
When you start decluttering things that you don't want or need anymore.
Mine was when I had enough. The last straw was I stepped on my ketchup packet in my car & it was a mess. From there I have lost my license & if i don't find it I possibly won't have my new job. I got some bad habits as far as taking better care of stuff.
Whats The name of the book please? Thanks
The One Thing
I tried to throw away junky holey t shirts 2 per day only got 5 out. Ugh it's hard.
I keep as many as i can so when i can't get the stains out of some i still have enough.
1. If I moved, would I take it with me?
2. When did I use this last?
3. Would I buy it again/Would I pay for it?
4. Do I need this to be happy?
5. Why do I hold on to this?
6. Where did it come from?
Btw: The idea of No. 2 or to get rid of it, if you don't use it that often (and in case buy it new..) conflicts with the principle of your "upgradelessness" from your "8 principle of minimalism" (?)- video..
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How observant is Gabe? How many accounts do I have? Maybe delete a couple?
I always ask why so much shit ,, half of it I don’t know how it appears 🤦♀️ and I try to say I can’t take it with me when I die so why can’t I organise that problem now 🤦♀️
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Ok, I have a question: "How do you lose a shoe?" And I expect an answer.....Thanks! ;-)
How to declutter your daughter's closet: When she isn't home, start slowly removing similar pieces of clothing (& things you know she hasn't worn in ages) until she asks about it. You will have been storing them up in bags, so it will be simple to retrieve. Once this comes to her attention, step #2 is removing 100% of the clothing into a spare room, & let her come "re-shopping" to pick out a week's worth of clothes, but then bag up those outfits, to trade those items back in for next week's clothes, she can go "shopping in her own closet", until she realizes there are outfits she hasn't worn from the spare room in over a year & it's time to donate them (If you don't have a spare room, simply trade closets with her, you can both shop in each other's closets every Sunday afternoon)
I like it
Such a fun and creative idea!
Lol Dad's need hands off with the clothing or else...
Where is your airbnb
I wanna try and declutter in one day.
A mother tells you "it doesn't bother her" to say seeya is decluttering your life
A tantalizing carrot 😂
Not my best analogy
It was funny lol
Where you live?
“If someone told me I had to get rid of this, would I be secretly relieved?” 😉
Come,stay... If you pay of course 😉😜😂😂
Fine I'll cut you a deal 😂
@@GabeBult thanks 😂
Where's the AirBnb? I need a vacation once those can happen again.
New Hampshire
Cool. I've never been.
Maybe next summer. 🤞🏻
Let me know I should have space!
I'll put it on the 2021 wish list.
Just gotta survive 2020 first. lol
Beautiful area!