Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that my new book, Things That Matter, is finally here. I put my heart into it, and I can’t wait to share it with you. You can pick up a copy at www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676394/things-that-matter-by-joshua-becker/
All this guy does is regurgitate stuff our parents taught us and add 'MY system' or 'MY NEW method' to make money off it! Lol Americans really are the dumbest! Same way they made poor China rich by buying cheap Made in China crap now China dictates American economic policy and politics while Americans are still looking at old 'enemy' Russia who DID NOT kill hundreds of millions or destroy economies in the last three years with Bio warfare. One day they'll wake up speaking Chinese and still blame Russia. Super Lol
Here’s one idea that probably doesn’t come up too often. Make your home safe and accessible in terms of navigating through it on a daily basis. This idea only occurred to me when my husband and I got old and infirm. Nowadays, I make sure that our home has: * clear sight lines * clear pathways (also, we may use walkers or scooters in future, EMTs may need access) * clear doorways * no trip hazards * rounded furniture - and less of it * grab bars and tub stick-ons in the bathroom, non-skid floor mat near the tub * good lighting - LED ceiling fixtures (no ladders), and motion-sensor night lights - indoors and outdoors) * no candles * few decorative pillows or knickknacks, minimal seasonal decor (only quality, beautiful items that make you happy) * safe heaters (Dyson) * cleared tabletops (so we don’t accidentally knock things off, and so we can hold onto the tables if need be as we walk by) * few area rugs (trip hazards) * easy-to-clean window treatments (ladder-free cleaning) * fewer possessions so we no longer need to use our highest shelves or the basement or the garage for storage (unsafe) * etc., etc. These ideas keep our minimalist home tidy and safe for ourselves and our guests. Our estate will be easier for our surviving relatives to process when we’re gone.
The Last phrase reminded me of The term swedish death cleaning which im trying to acomplish after The death of my parentes. They didnt have many things or clutter but i had to process it all and choosing what i wanted to keep was really Hard! I want to make it easy for my daughter and At The same time make my life easier and calmer.
Very good points 👍😁, you are a gem, my parents and especially my in-laws have homes full of stuff, that they don't even realize that they still own. I find it stressful being in clutter homes. My mother in law's kitchen counter and dinning table is always so full of stuff that you have to move things around just to make a cup of tea 🙄🙄🙄, my daughter once accidentally spilled something she was drinking at the dinning room table and other items got wet, there was no space for a small plate and a glass 🤦🤦🤦🤦, you can't be upset with small children for spilling things.
One thing I had a problem with as I aged was tipping glasses over when I reach for them. I donated all tall, wobbly glasses and bought ones that are 3 or 4 inches high with a sturdy base. Haven’t spilled a single drop since. Not sure if you’ve had that problem but thought I’d share.
I moved from my 2.5 storey home to a small 1 bedroom apt. I imagined what I wanted my new place to look like, kept those things, and got rid of the rest. In the end the only thing I really missed was my garden. My things didn't matter.
I left most behind few years ago. Stuff got sold with the house. Didn't miss a thing (maybe couple minor things). What I did miss was the lifestyle left behind. That's irreplaceable.
I wish my elderly parents had taken this approach when they retired and moved! They talk incessantly about the burden of caring for all their “stuff”...but refuse to get rid of it or accept help to organize it or anything. It’s exhausting even talking to them, let alone visiting. Your story is an absolute inspiration. Time to go purge some more 😊
So I was planning to move to a new house. I packed all my belongings and for the last three weeks lived with the barest minimum of clothes, kitchen items, etc. - just enough to get by each day. Life was simple and easy. The last night before the movers were set to come, I disconnected the tv and the computer. And with no distractions, I turned back to my writing, which brings me JOY - and which I had scarcely done it in the past months as I house-hunted and cleaned and prepared to move. Thank God the move has fallen through. I know now what I can live without and what was draining my life away. I hope never to go back to those things and behaviors.
"The minimalist" calls it "packing party" - where you pack everything, and than unpack only what you need. Live like this for 3 weeks and what is still in boxes, goes👍
I loved when I was moving and my home only had about half the items moved over. It was clutter free and every room was sooo clean. I jokingly said I was just going to leave the rest of the stuff behind or toss it because I loved the way it looked. But then I moved the rest I’ve and my house has been cluttered with crap I don’t need but can’t seem to get rid of
@@goontubeassos7076 I'm a prepper and a minimalist - yes, it works :) The minimalist mindset actually helps a lot with prepping, no stockpiling useless stuff for "just in case".
@@MrGrumpyGills Going into preparing as a minimalist is one thing, becoming a minimalist as a prepper is another thing. 😂 from experience. My biggest problem is my kids are grown and moved out, but left behind their prepping stuff/stuff, and I’m self employed work from home with inventory-tools I need. My kids all went minimalist, left back packing never moved back. 😂
*“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending...”* *―C. S. Lewis* I may not know you personally, but I believe in you my friend! 🙏
I'm already a minimalist, but am always looking to maintain my clear space - especially as a parent!! Thanks for always posting good, helpful content! God bless!
i love this concept. an idea that works well for my personality is i like to completely empty a space before i declutter, whether it's a drawer or a closet, so that i am starting with a blank slate. i am less likely to 'reclutter' the space once i see how nice it looks uncluttered.
💡💡💡I think I have a good idea!😌 whenever I feel like buying something or wanting to get something back I look at my photo album which has all the photos showing everything I got rid of, everything I gave and with of course the weight and dimensions of things that no longer weigh me. and then I remember all the time it took me to achieve this result🙂🙋🏻♀️
I’ve really been struggling getting started on a major purge. I’ve never thought of minimizing by just thinking about what I need.. this is going to help me SO MUCH.. thank you!
We are remodeling our kitchen so all of its contents are in a different room. Before I put things back in, I’ll ask myself this question. Thank you for your videos!
I'm packing up my kitchen as we are going to start demolition next in just over a week. I have started to pack up the things that we don't use daily, my husband actually said that we should only open a box and take out what we need to see how much we actually don't use. I have been getting rid of items that we haven't used in a long time. Good luck with your renovation 🤞
I dumped all my kitchen utensils in a big box and only took an item out as I needed to use it. After I used and washed it, it went back in the kitchen drawer. After a couple of weeks, I had all I needed and donated the rest left in the box!
I really hope my husband wakes up one day and start living like this.. I love owning less but he is not that kind.. He keeps buying things that is no use and mostly for display even though there is no more space.. It hurts so much in the eyes. It messes up so much in my head seeing all the mess around. Instead of enjoying life you spend your time cleaning and arranging that shitty stuffs.
My husband, kids, and I decided years ago to stop giving gifts, at least for the regular occasions. The occasional gift still happens when someone comes across something irresistibly right for someone, but it's rare. So much better this way!
I've been following you mr. Becker for last 2 years I was already a pretty disciplined but have followed a lot of your suggestions on decluttering and got rid of many things that I never used or had too much of made it easier to clean and enjoy life and enjoy the things that really matter in life thanks for your videos they're great motivator thanks again
Same! Especially that there is soothing yet uplifting music and texture at the end so I don’t get the “hit pause as fast as possible before an ad ruins my mood” anxiety.
just what I needed to hear today - I keep going upstairs and into my closet and so far only 4 things made it into the give-away bag.....yours is a much better way of approaching things -- thanx for this!
I'm still decluttering. I watch your videos before each decluttering session. I find it hard getting rid of old electrical equipment like cameras and phones because they still work perfectly fine!
I appreciate your videos. Keeping them short and to the point is a form of minimalism which is great! You respect our time by doing your videos like this. Thanks for sharing with us in this way.
This is such a great question.... as someone who has been decluttering and minimising deeply and continuously bit by bit (with a lot fo success) the past year, this is like the next level question to go even further. I think early on, we ca really make excuses for what we think we need.... because having stuff makes us seemingly happy... and we "need" to feel happy. Then, when you start to part with stuff, and realise greater happiness and contentment is actually on the other side (where there is LESS), then asking "what do I REALLY need" is such a potent question to be able to make even more difference and part with more.
This is so helpful. I had a hard time deleting photos from my phone so I made a new folder and said only pick the ones I liked and I was suprised how little I put in the new folder. I felt completely fine to let go of the rest
Where has this guy been in my life?! I love this video! Clear cut concise not a long video easy peasy Men think differently than women that’s for sure! I love his way of delivery how he speaks, nice but clear. I think we make things complicated sometimes and that just slows us down! This is like doing basic math! To declutter! Good thing to remember!
I actually printed off a bridal registry “need” list and used that as a guide because I thought about what a house starts off with and what it accumulates
Joshua had the biggest influence in my life. I used to be a minimalist but along the way with 2 boys and stress we accumulated lot of stuff. I slowly decluttered and it took years literally . My spouse wasn’t with me in the process so it is literally me trying to eliminate . I wish I was more mindful . Now my house echos as we don’t have much stuff. I always say my kitchen counter says how my mind is on any particular day . I am thankful for his blog .
you just blew away the competition with that mind breaking thought. I am having severe issues with clothing hauls and if you look online, you'll see how many woman are making a living purchasing boxes of maybes..... its killed me financially. never had the issue till life stalled this past 18 months.
I have decluttered my closet to my favourite outfits, all of which fit me and are comfortable to wear. It is lovely to have a half full closet and dresser drawers with lots of space. I do probably have too much tupperware though, sigh ... Many thanks for another great video!
Before even watching your video, I had been playing around with the same idea while exercising and looking at my bookshelves. What books do I want to keep, not what books do I want to get rid of. Thank you for expanding on that question! We must be of the same mindset. It seems so simple now that I have flipped the question from 'get rid of' to 'keep'.
Hi Joshua, I have been really stuck getting started on my decluttering journey. The process feels very overwhelming from the viewpoint of what possessions to remove. It is MUCH easier to think in terms of “This is what I actually NEED,” and put those useful, well-loved and enjoyed items in a significantly smaller pile than the unecessary cast-offs and multiples. This seemingly simple concept and your video was a huge lightbulb moment for me. Revelatory. Thank you so much. 🙂🙏
Excellent Joshua! This is exactly how I declutter a space. I have been an evolving Minimalist since 2018 and now I am down to a very low, very comfortable amount of stuff that don’t clutter up my life.
daughter spent two hours yesterday helping me reconfigure some furniture and arrange the room for safer and better use. i filled up a large box with don't-want stuff, she put it in the car ready for donation!!! love your short talks, very helpful.
Good idea, kind of like seeing the glass half full. This approach works well for my kids to declutter their toys, puts a positive spin on decluttering. 🙂
I'm not a minimalist, but I am attracted to a minimalist lifestyle. This was superhelpful and came at the right time. Moved out of apt to unertake a complete Reno. Fully completed the reno, and is planning on paper what to return with--clothes. The furniture part wasnt so challenging because I gathered info from some of your videos. BUT MY CLOTHES. I'm ashamed of the large amount I've amassed. settle on a protocol to determine what to return with. I've delayed my complete return to my removed abode, just because I didn't know how to decide what I needed.
This sounds great. However I still think that once you've selected the outfits you need, you might still need to try them on and decide if it's worth keeping. Often times we don't realize how many clothes we have in our closet that are too small or unflattering.
I definitely have to do this! Covid weight and shifting bulges (!) have made most of my clothes useless. I am going to a sidewalk sale this Saturday with a rack of clothes, some with tags still on. Then in early October, it will be yard sale time. After that is a trip to donate. . . Whew! Can you see my tired, but happy face?
Before I watch this video, I already think of this method to start living minimalism, because of thinking we only have 24 hours and our routine has already been identified weekly/monthly.. so that we can measure how much time we have to maintain/care about our belongings.. So this video is actually a treasure for those who want to start minimalism
Thank you for all the great tips I started getting rid of stuff about a year ago an still working on it not because I have alot but because iam learning how to declutter
I always appreciate your videos! Two of our kids live in Texas with their families. When they visit, especially at Christmas when they are all here… as well as our oldest who is local … Our house is full to the max! Eight adults and seven grandchildren… and often times, my elderly father-in-law. I would only need things for the two of us if we lull lived closer… but I do need multiple guest towels, sheet sets, cribs and pack-n-plays. It’s really something trying to minimize when we still need extra things for the holidays and summer visits.
I've been decluttering and learning about minimalism for a long time and this is the absolute best and most powerful tip I've ever gotten. Thank you! I feel like I finally cracked the code and my house is actually getting close to where I want it to be. For now, I've removed all the stuff that I don't *need* and put it in boxes in my basement. I'm afraid to let it go entirely because it's such a huge percentage of my possessions. I just need to work up the courage to let it all go.
This makes so much sense! I do have a serious question, though; it seems that every minimalist video I watch, the poster wants to talk about clothing, why? Why not kitchen items or papers?
Your videos are so life changing I am Transforming my life and it feels amazing I was hanging on to stuff I didn't need but couldn't let go after watching your videos I tried it. And it worked Now I feel like I have a new least on life. Thank you so much.
I’ve been working towards minimalism for a couple of years so I was surprised to find a new way to declutter. I really like keeping the things I like then giving away the rest. Much easier on my ole’ head! lol
Removing everything except what I'd actually need in the next few weeks when a friend and her kids came for an extended stay gave me a taste of how GOOD it feels to live in a decluttered space. I was rushing so threw everything into a storage unit I ended up paying for for years (d'oh!), but I still consider it a worthwhile lesson. : - )
This is brilliant! Thank you, Joshua. When you introduced the idea of starting with what you need I immediately thought of when I go on 4 or 5 day “glamping” trips. I bring the essentials. In theory if I add a few work outfits to this, I’d be all set.
I am starting on my grandchildren's room on Monday. My grandson plays on his tablet, builds with Legos, his remote control toys and wants his Hot Wheels. I start at the doorway with a trash can, A laundry basket and a donation box. Anything that is not on that list goes into one of the boxes at my side. It will not take too long. Then we will designate where his retained items go. The real secret will be to make sure all items are in their place every night before bed!
Thank you for this approach to decluttering. My problem is my clothes fitting into a small closet. I will take your advice and pull out what I really like and eliminate the rest. You are very encouraging and thank you for the boost!!!
@@bananaanna1373 I agree with you. But if we know exactly what we want and what is good for us we will no longer mind about the abundance of merchandise or the food. The only unsatisfactory will be if what want and need is not available.
Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that my new book, Things That Matter, is finally here. I put my heart into it, and I can’t wait to share it with you. You can pick up a copy at www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676394/things-that-matter-by-joshua-becker/
All this guy does is regurgitate stuff our parents taught us and add 'MY system' or 'MY NEW method' to make money off it! Lol
Americans really are the dumbest! Same way they made poor China rich by buying cheap Made in China crap now China dictates American economic policy and politics while Americans are still looking at old 'enemy' Russia who DID NOT kill hundreds of millions or destroy economies in the last three years with Bio warfare. One day they'll wake up speaking Chinese and still blame Russia. Super Lol
You forgot old baby clothes. heeeee heeee!
Amazing hair
Here’s one idea that probably doesn’t come up too often. Make your home safe and accessible in terms of navigating through it on a daily basis. This idea only occurred to me when my husband and I got old and infirm. Nowadays, I make sure that our home has:
* clear sight lines
* clear pathways (also, we may use walkers or scooters in
future, EMTs may need access)
* clear doorways
* no trip hazards
* rounded furniture - and less of it
* grab bars and tub stick-ons in the bathroom, non-skid floor
mat near the tub
* good lighting - LED ceiling fixtures (no ladders), and
motion-sensor night lights - indoors and outdoors)
* no candles
* few decorative pillows or knickknacks, minimal seasonal
decor (only quality, beautiful items that make you happy)
* safe heaters (Dyson)
* cleared tabletops (so we don’t accidentally knock things off,
and so we can hold onto the tables if need be as we walk by)
* few area rugs (trip hazards)
* easy-to-clean window treatments (ladder-free cleaning)
* fewer possessions so we no longer need to use our highest
shelves or the basement or the garage for storage (unsafe)
* etc., etc.
These ideas keep our minimalist home tidy and safe for ourselves and our guests. Our estate will be easier for our surviving relatives to process when we’re gone.
The Last phrase reminded me of The term swedish death cleaning which im trying to acomplish after The death of my parentes. They didnt have many things or clutter but i had to process it all and choosing what i wanted to keep was really Hard! I want to make it easy for my daughter and At The same time make my life easier and calmer.
Very good points 👍😁, you are a gem, my parents and especially my in-laws have homes full of stuff, that they don't even realize that they still own. I find it stressful being in clutter homes. My mother in law's kitchen counter and dinning table is always so full of stuff that you have to move things around just to make a cup of tea 🙄🙄🙄, my daughter once accidentally spilled something she was drinking at the dinning room table and other items got wet, there was no space for a small plate and a glass 🤦🤦🤦🤦, you can't be upset with small children for spilling things.
One thing I had a problem with as I aged was tipping glasses over when I reach for them. I donated all tall, wobbly glasses and bought ones that are 3 or 4 inches high with a sturdy base. Haven’t spilled a single drop since. Not sure if you’ve had that problem but thought I’d share.
@@maleidi Hello, you are right…minimalism equals easier.
@@anaalves3658 Hello, you are right…stuff equals stress.
I moved from my 2.5 storey home to a small 1 bedroom apt. I imagined what I wanted my new place to look like, kept those things, and got rid of the rest. In the end the only thing I really missed was my garden. My things didn't matter.
Your story is very inspiring!
Wow. That's amazing😊
I left most behind few years ago. Stuff got sold with the house. Didn't miss a thing (maybe couple minor things). What I did miss was the lifestyle left behind. That's irreplaceable.
Awe I've gone through that
Container gardening helps
I wish my elderly parents had taken this approach when they retired and moved! They talk incessantly about the burden of caring for all their “stuff”...but refuse to get rid of it or accept help to organize it or anything. It’s exhausting even talking to them, let alone visiting.
Your story is an absolute inspiration. Time to go purge some more 😊
So I was planning to move to a new house. I packed all my belongings and for the last three weeks lived with the barest minimum of clothes, kitchen items, etc. - just enough to get by each day. Life was simple and easy. The last night before the movers were set to come, I disconnected the tv and the computer. And with no distractions, I turned back to my writing, which brings me JOY - and which I had scarcely done it in the past months as I house-hunted and cleaned and prepared to move. Thank God the move has fallen through. I know now what I can live without and what was draining my life away. I hope never to go back to those things and behaviors.
What a wonderful way to look at it! Good for you!
"The minimalist" calls it "packing party" - where you pack everything, and than unpack only what you need. Live like this for 3 weeks and what is still in boxes, goes👍
I loved when I was moving and my home only had about half the items moved over. It was clutter free and every room was sooo clean. I jokingly said I was just going to leave the rest of the stuff behind or toss it because I loved the way it looked. But then I moved the rest I’ve and my house has been cluttered with crap I don’t need but can’t seem to get rid of
I just took 4 days off from work so I can declutter my apartment, so this video has been perfect!!!
You got this!
The question “ what do I need” is a game changer for decluttering…. Thank you for another wonderful video!
Lol, prepping people…what do I need?….
@@goontubeassos7076 I'm a prepper and a minimalist - yes, it works :)
The minimalist mindset actually helps a lot with prepping, no stockpiling useless stuff for "just in case".
@@MrGrumpyGills
Going into preparing as a minimalist is one thing, becoming a minimalist as a prepper is another thing. 😂 from experience.
My biggest problem is my kids are grown and moved out, but left behind their prepping stuff/stuff, and I’m self employed work from home with inventory-tools I need.
My kids all went minimalist, left back packing never moved back. 😂
Greetings from Germany to everyone!
Hi! I use to have a pen pal ages ago from Germany! Enjoy your day! John 3:16 ❤️
My daughter was born at Ramstein.
Hope you're well amid flooding
Lissy - "wie gehts"?😃
@@mariec.9102 Mir geht es gut! Wie geht es dir?
*“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending...”*
*―C. S. Lewis*
I may not know you personally, but I believe in you my friend! 🙏
Yes, I follow minimalism after I watched Joshua Becker. His video was the one which I watched first and made my mind to follow this cute habit.💚
respect......
I'm already a minimalist, but am always looking to maintain my clear space - especially as a parent!! Thanks for always posting good, helpful content! God bless!
i love this concept. an idea that works well for my personality is i like to completely empty a space before i declutter, whether it's a drawer or a closet, so that i am starting with a blank slate. i am less likely to 'reclutter' the space once i see how nice it looks uncluttered.
💡💡💡I think I have a good idea!😌
whenever I feel like buying something or wanting to get something back I look at my photo album which has all the photos showing everything I got rid of, everything I gave and with of course the weight and dimensions of things that no longer weigh me. and then I remember all the time it took me to achieve this result🙂🙋🏻♀️
I’ve really been struggling getting started on a major purge. I’ve never thought of minimizing by just thinking about what I need.. this is going to help me SO MUCH.. thank you!
Glad it was helpful. You can do it.
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This is a brilliant approach! Makes so much sense, not sure why I haven't heard it before. Thank you!
It's a spin on Marie Kondo's "sparks joy."
We are remodeling our kitchen so all of its contents are in a different room. Before I put things back in, I’ll ask myself this question. Thank you for your videos!
I'm packing up my kitchen as we are going to start demolition next in just over a week. I have started to pack up the things that we don't use daily, my husband actually said that we should only open a box and take out what we need to see how much we actually don't use. I have been getting rid of items that we haven't used in a long time. Good luck with your renovation 🤞
I dumped all my kitchen utensils in a big box and only took an item out as I needed to use it. After I used and washed it, it went back in the kitchen drawer. After a couple of weeks, I had all I needed and donated the rest left in the box!
I really hope my husband wakes up one day and start living like this.. I love owning less but he is not that kind.. He keeps buying things that is no use and mostly for display even though there is no more space.. It hurts so much in the eyes. It messes up so much in my head seeing all the mess around. Instead of enjoying life you spend your time cleaning and arranging that shitty stuffs.
My daughter had asked me what I needed for Father's Day, and I said, "Nothing". The end. ❤️
My husband, kids, and I decided years ago to stop giving gifts, at least for the regular occasions. The occasional gift still happens when someone comes across something irresistibly right for someone, but it's rare. So much better this way!
@GaryPeterson67 Awesome! My daughter was a bit richer as well ... ;)
@@pipmitchell7059 Great stuff ... some have a "love language" of "gift giving", but gifts don't have to be $$$ but time. :D
You need them, that's it 😁
I have stopped buy gifts for the most part, I prefer to take people out to a meal.
"What do you want to keep?" is the wallpaper on my phone. Stuff, relationships, hobbies...it applies to everything.
I've been following you mr. Becker for last 2 years I was already a pretty disciplined but have followed a lot of your suggestions on decluttering and got rid of many things that I never used or had too much of made it easier to clean and enjoy life and enjoy the things that really matter in life thanks for your videos they're great motivator thanks again
Spot on!!! I am going to declutter this way from now on! Thank you!
A daily dose of Joshua Becker is my best anxiety treatment.
Haha. Tell the world - we could cure quite a few health and social ills.
Same! Especially that there is soothing yet uplifting music and texture at the end so I don’t get the “hit pause as fast as possible before an ad ruins my mood” anxiety.
You are the best - succinct and to the point. I value how well you distill your messages to the important points. Thank you!!
just what I needed to hear today - I keep going upstairs and into my closet and so far only 4 things made it into the give-away bag.....yours is a much better way of approaching things -- thanx for this!
I'm still decluttering. I watch your videos before each decluttering session. I find it hard getting rid of old electrical equipment like cameras and phones because they still work perfectly fine!
Do you use them? If not, they could bless someone else's life?
Can you not sell these items
I appreciate your videos. Keeping them short and to the point is a form of minimalism which is great! You respect our time by doing your videos like this. Thanks for sharing with us in this way.
I’ve been on this journey for more than 10 years, and this is probably the best tip I’ve ever heard!
I am going to try this approach. Thank you. Greetings from Portugal
This is such a great question.... as someone who has been decluttering and minimising deeply and continuously bit by bit (with a lot fo success) the past year, this is like the next level question to go even further. I think early on, we ca really make excuses for what we think we need.... because having stuff makes us seemingly happy... and we "need" to feel happy. Then, when you start to part with stuff, and realise greater happiness and contentment is actually on the other side (where there is LESS), then asking "what do I REALLY need" is such a potent question to be able to make even more difference and part with more.
It's the thrill of the hunt! We don't really need it ...
This is so helpful. I had a hard time deleting photos from my phone so I made a new folder and said only pick the ones I liked and I was suprised how little I put in the new folder. I felt completely fine to let go of the rest
Great idea!
Such a great idea. I have 5 USB’s and they are full of pictures.
This is a great idea! Photos on my phone are my nemesis when it comes to decluttering lol!
I’m always amazed how many linens people think they need for their daily use…sheets, towels, blankets,etc. less is always more! Great message!
Where has this guy been in my life?! I love this video! Clear cut concise not a long video easy peasy
Men think differently than women that’s for sure!
I love his way of delivery how he speaks, nice but clear. I think we make things complicated sometimes and that just slows us down!
This is like doing basic math! To declutter! Good thing to remember!
Yes! I have been saying this forever. It simplifies it all.
So glad for this message today. My closet, mainly clothes, is my next frontier for decluttering. You described a great way to approach it.
I like this. It makes it easier to declutter.
I actually printed off a bridal registry “need” list and used that as a guide because I thought about what a house starts off with and what it accumulates
What a great idea
I watch so many videos about minimalist but this short video is the best advice ever.
Thanks
Exactly! I think so too.
Joshua had the biggest influence in my life. I used to be a minimalist but along the way with 2 boys and stress we accumulated lot of stuff. I slowly decluttered and it took years literally . My spouse wasn’t with me in the process so it is literally me trying to eliminate . I wish I was more mindful . Now my house echos as we don’t have much stuff. I always say my kitchen counter says how my mind is on any particular day . I am thankful for his blog .
Thank you Joshua and greeting from the Mediterranean. Love all your videos.
you just blew away the competition with that mind breaking thought. I am having severe issues with clothing hauls and if you look online, you'll see how many woman are making a living purchasing boxes of maybes..... its killed me financially. never had the issue till life stalled this past 18 months.
I have decluttered my closet to my favourite outfits, all of which fit me and are comfortable to wear. It is lovely to have a half full closet and dresser drawers with lots of space. I do probably have too much tupperware though, sigh ... Many thanks for another great video!
I like this approach. It’s a positive thought process and I like that! 👌🏻🌺
Before even watching your video, I had been playing around with the same idea while exercising and looking at my bookshelves. What books do I want to keep, not what books do I want to get rid of. Thank you for expanding on that question! We must be of the same mindset. It seems so simple now that I have flipped the question from 'get rid of' to 'keep'.
You always have an alternative way to view our "too much stuff". Thank you 😊
Hi Joshua, I have been really stuck getting started on my decluttering journey. The process feels very overwhelming from the viewpoint of what possessions to remove. It is MUCH easier to think in terms of “This is what I actually NEED,” and put those useful, well-loved and enjoyed items in a significantly smaller pile than the unecessary cast-offs and multiples. This seemingly simple concept and your video was a huge lightbulb moment for me. Revelatory. Thank you so much. 🙂🙏
I’ve been slowly letting go of things - but when you flipped the phrase - oh my goodness! A huge light came on.
Excellent Joshua! This is exactly how I declutter a space. I have been an evolving Minimalist since 2018 and now I am down to a very low, very comfortable amount of stuff that don’t clutter up my life.
Thank you for keeping your videos short and getting to the point quickly. Wonderful guidance and examples.
You are welcome.
The challenge is arriving at a simplicity mindset where we can even seriously consider what we really need. It's the eternal needs vs wants dilemma.
I totally agree with you, I have been pairing stuff down by asking myself that very question "how many do I actually need".
daughter spent two hours yesterday helping me reconfigure some furniture and arrange the room for safer and better use. i filled up a large box with don't-want stuff, she put it in the car ready for donation!!! love your short talks, very helpful.
Thank you Joshua. This video is going to change my de-cluttering process because what I'm doing now isn't working.
Good idea, kind of like seeing the glass half full. This approach works well for my kids to declutter their toys, puts a positive spin on decluttering. 🙂
Genius ! Plus this would leave much less of maybes stuff .
Good point that this approach with help with the "maybe" stuff!
That makes perfect sense.
Thank you for sharing.
LOVE this different perspective on "what do I need to keep". I feel a weight has been lifted!
Love this!! A very different approach that I will now look at as I ‘right-size’ our home after the holidays are over!
Pat in Colorado, age 73
wow! out of all of the videos to help with declutter and i have watched for years many different people and this one is the best!!!!!
Good advice, it eliminates the maybes and the what if’s 💡♥️✌🏼
I'm not a minimalist, but I am attracted to a minimalist lifestyle. This was superhelpful and came at the right time. Moved out of apt to unertake a complete Reno. Fully completed the reno, and is planning on paper what to return with--clothes. The furniture part wasnt so challenging because I gathered info from some of your videos. BUT MY CLOTHES. I'm ashamed of the large amount I've amassed. settle on a protocol to determine what to return with. I've delayed my complete return to my removed abode, just because I didn't know how to decide what I needed.
I like this strategy. I can see where it would be more effective than going through everything, piece by piece.
This sounds great. However I still think that once you've selected the outfits you need, you might still need to try them on and decide if it's worth keeping. Often times we don't realize how many clothes we have in our closet that are too small or unflattering.
I definitely have to do this! Covid weight and shifting bulges (!) have made most of my clothes useless. I am going to a sidewalk sale this Saturday with a rack of clothes, some with tags still on. Then in early October, it will be yard sale time. After that is a trip to donate. . . Whew! Can you see my tired, but happy face?
It's all in the perspective, isn't it?! Cool!!
Thank you. Simple, strategic. Can't wait to start implementing this.
Finally a clear decluttering approach I can understand!
This is the first time I've heard this concept explained this way, and I've read and watched a lot of minimalism stuff over the years.
Before I watch this video, I already think of this method to start living minimalism, because of thinking we only have 24 hours and our routine has already been identified weekly/monthly.. so that we can measure how much time we have to maintain/care about our belongings..
So this video is actually a treasure for those who want to start minimalism
Thank you for all the great tips I started getting rid of stuff about a year ago an still working on it not because I have alot but because iam learning how to declutter
That aproach is just brilliant. I love it!
I always appreciate your videos! Two of our kids live in Texas with their families. When they visit, especially at Christmas when they are all here… as well as our oldest who is local … Our house is full to the max! Eight adults and seven grandchildren… and often times, my elderly father-in-law. I would only need things for the two of us if we lull lived closer… but I do need multiple guest towels, sheet sets, cribs and pack-n-plays. It’s really something trying to minimize when we still need extra things for the holidays and summer visits.
I love this suggestion! I feel inspired like I can finally stop being overwhelmed and take action. Thank you!
I've been decluttering and learning about minimalism for a long time and this is the absolute best and most powerful tip I've ever gotten. Thank you! I feel like I finally cracked the code and my house is actually getting close to where I want it to be. For now, I've removed all the stuff that I don't *need* and put it in boxes in my basement. I'm afraid to let it go entirely because it's such a huge percentage of my possessions. I just need to work up the courage to let it all go.
Absolutely genius! Super simple to just flip it from “what can I get rid of” to “what do I need.” Thanks again to another life changing tip.
This makes so much sense! I do have a serious question, though; it seems that every minimalist video I watch, the poster wants to talk about clothing, why? Why not kitchen items or papers?
This approach is a brilliant idea! It makes much more sense. Thank you for your wonderful and helpful videos.
Your videos are so life changing I am Transforming my life and it feels amazing I was hanging on to stuff I didn't need but couldn't let go after watching your videos I tried it. And it worked Now I feel like I have a new least on life. Thank you so much.
Do thank you. .
God bless you and bless all your family. .
I’d never thought of decluttering this way before. Such great advice, I’ll be sure to try it out. Thank you so much.
Such a brilliant and inspiring concept. Thanks Joshua 🤗
I’ve been working towards minimalism for a couple of years so I was surprised to find a new way to declutter. I really like keeping the things I like then giving away the rest. Much easier on my ole’ head! lol
Removing everything except what I'd actually need in the next few weeks when a friend and her kids came for an extended stay gave me a taste of how GOOD it feels to live in a decluttered space. I was rushing so threw everything into a storage unit I ended up paying for for years (d'oh!), but I still consider it a worthwhile lesson. : - )
Great way to change your starting point! Thanks for the video!!
This is brilliant! Thank you, Joshua. When you introduced the idea of starting with what you need I immediately thought of when I go on 4 or 5 day “glamping” trips. I bring the essentials. In theory if I add a few work outfits to this, I’d be all set.
So simple it’s smart
Brilliant! Thanks JB!
I am starting on my grandchildren's room on Monday. My grandson plays on his tablet, builds with Legos, his remote control toys and wants his Hot Wheels. I start at the doorway with a trash can, A laundry basket and a donation box. Anything that is not on that list goes into one of the boxes at my side. It will not take too long. Then we will designate where his retained items go. The real secret will be to make sure all items are in their place every night before bed!
I needed this…. It feels like I’m not getting anywhere removing items from my home.
Thank You Josh Becker, I've felt that thought of process but never put it into words.
What do I need to keep? Genius! Mr. Becker, thank you.
Thank you for this approach to decluttering. My problem is my clothes fitting into a small closet. I will take your advice and pull out what I really like and eliminate the rest. You are very encouraging and thank you for the boost!!!
I love how you simplify the process of simplifying. :-)
Great tip! Different perspective for sure that makes sense! I'll definitely keep it in mind!
This probably won't work for my closet, since I love clothes, but for the utility items like towels and kitchenware this might be a game changer!
Duh! So simple yet so effective. The essence of minimalism.
That is an amazing tip, it changed my perspective!
That's a great way to do it thanks you Joshua 😊
Just did this in the Tupperware drawer. Worked great.
That is like what Marie Kondo says too. Great idea to apply for decluttering!
I already had this idea and applied it to cutlery. It was so useful. For some reason I didn't use it in other areas, but I will now 👍
It's like choosing what you like to eat from a buffet and ignoring other foods though you paid for the whole buffet.
Just don’t get the buffet 🤣 pay for the items on the menu you actually eat.
@@victoriamather2267 you're right... That's the idea of minimilism and why we do decluttering. I wish if I knew that since the beginning 😄
@@bananaanna1373 I agree with you. But if we know exactly what we want and what is good for us we will no longer mind about the abundance of merchandise or the food. The only unsatisfactory will be if what want and need is not available.