Need a RE-SET with Your Stuff? (Minimalism Basics)
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2024
- We need our home to be a haven...a safe and peaceful place to come home to. A place to relax and recharge. However, as clutter creeps in, it isn't always that place of refuge. Today let's talk about how you can quickly re-set your home so that it is a relaxing and restful place to be!
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Thank you for watching! I hope this is helpful :) Here is a link to the Silent To-Do List Video ua-cam.com/video/BtpAbdv4d98/v-deo.html Have a great day!!! - Dawn
What an insightful video. I am very inspired by you. God's blessings over you and your family.
So helpful, so timely, and so encouraging! 💕
@@delmasanchez4845 thank you Delma, I greatly appreciate this!! ❤️
Thank you Dawn. God bless you
Thank you so much Dawn.
My husband and I had a re-set when our last child moved out of the house. We sold our 4 bedroom house and bought our “retirement house” that was half the size. We got rid of 85 percent of our stuff easily. 15 truck loads donated, 12 trash and 12 to consignment. This felt so so refreshing. A new start. Two years and still minimal and loving it!!
How long did it take to do this? Thank you
@@suzykeleher2484 I was not working outside the home at the time so that afforded me extra time. Hard core time was three months.
@@suzykeleher2484 We did the same thing as Carrie Belcher. We were both still working full time, but we worked super hard on weekends and evenings. It took us less than a year. I now advise people to start early if they are going to downsize and move to a smaller space. It is so nice to have less stuff to manage. I don't miss a single thing we gave away.
Wow. Good on yous. 🤩🤩
I'm in the middle of this. Going from 3600sq ft to 980sq ft. The emotional stuff is challenging.
I am finally at a place where we have simplified enough that I am not constantly feeling bad about my housekeeping skills. People can pop in or stop by and I literally need 10 min to pick up or wipe down the bathrooms...not A full day ahead to feel like I have to overhaul every public space to even be presentable. My husband can atest that I am more relaxed and more fun to be around.
This is SO awesome Theresa!!!
@@TheMinimalMom to you and Dana and Cass are 100% the reason. I related so much to feeling like a messy person...the silent to do list...all of it. Your tips have become household rules and I can't thank you enough.
Me too..
It's an awesome feeling.
@@susiemccoy7 congrats...it is so nice isn't it? Who knew...lol I wasn't a bad house keeper- I was just not a great I'm inventory manager. 😆
Ditto! My quality of life has risen dramatically.
I was doing some volunteer work in my neighborhood this morning, and one of the other volunteers said she needed to run home (a mile away) to use the restroom. I was able to tell her she could just go across the street to my house, without worrying whether it was clean enough to be presentable. I couldn't have done that a few years ago! That is peace of mind.
I love that too! 🤗
My neighbor and I were talking about you and she said something so soothing! Giving a perfectly good "whatever" to a thrift store is almost straight out of the levitical law! It's a precious way to bless the gleaners! We all know how good it feels to find a wonderful thing at the thrift store for next to nothing. And when we donate good things, we're entertaining gleaners unaware! How cool! That makes purging even better.
That would be me! I love thrifting. Mostly books, though.
That is lovely. Thank you for sharing. I think that mindset of blessing the gleaners will help me part with “new” or “valuable” but unneeded items.
YEP! cant agree more. Ive found some amazing finds at op shops or second hand stores like 3 dollars for leather colorado boat shoes which new can be a few hundred dollars easily. And shirley temple and disney records etc pretty one of a kind jewellery etc. Now the people who donated those couldve sold them couldve kept them in their homes couldve given them to antique shops and gotten easily 50 to 100 dollars but they didnt. They put it in an op shop i mow have pure wool clothing leather bags from the 30s pioneer heritage cookbooks that are out of print AND are too old to have ebooks etc and i remind myself of not only how amazing they are how much ive loved and still love and use them but that theyre things i could never of gotten otherwise. And so when i donated brand new sony electronics and cameras and brand new shoes and expensive dresses i think i hope someone recieves the blessing i did. Even when that voice in my head is like MONEY! BRAND NEW! YOU MIGHT USE IT! etc like eho cares if in 10 years or 30 years i might be like oh cool! Who cares if it might be worth money then? Who cares if its new or in super good condition? Im not using it, i dont love it, its only a burden to me now and thats not gonna change how i feel about it or make me want to store it til it might possibly be worth something to someone at some point in time. What people dont realise that short of a museum worthy piece od which are donated and rarely bought by the museum that everything and everyone you love will at some point be cremated or buried in the ground and itll all be as good as worthless rubbish. Because of the plastic and the nukes and nonsense the layers that archealogists have used to date and preserve ancient stuff have basically been ruined since the 50s so atm were degrading the previously buried past by essentially putting our rubbish and waste all over it. Technology and society are developing so fast now that things become obselete in 3 years in a lot of cases not still valuable in 30 years or 300 years. The best thing you can do for future generations is not save your stuff its either leave them money or land and plant trees and make smarter choices with how you spend you momey after all you vote with your purse. If you want to gift your grandchildren heirlooms gift them clean air unpolluted earth a safe place to live and grow and feed themselves.
This is my mindset and the mindest of many others younger than id say 30s/40s.
So when i hear that voice i immediately know now that i need to donate this item. And that when i go to the store next ill find something wonderful i needi can be rewarded by that cycle of giving and taking and be happy in the knowledge im giving some new life saving it from landfill and not contributing to the consumerist culture any more than necessary.
Considering that the vast majority of my possessions are second hand, I can attest to this. Over the summer I happened upon a yard sale that was closing in 10 minutes. She had a ton of nice clothing that no one had bought and she just didn't want to deal with it, so she gave me whatever I wanted for free! I got most of this year's wardrobe from her!
Even better, I love giving away quality items in my local Buy Nothing group. Knowing that it’s a neighbour in my immediate community who benefits makes it easy to let go of things and not lament the money I “wasted” on it.
Am I the only one watching this again without a break? I just need this message to settle into my mind. I want a peaceful home!!! Thanks Dawn for giving clarity to our homes!
"you have permission to let it go"
But in reality, we never needed permission in the first place. We needed to ignore everybody else's expectations of us, because underneath all that garbage, is our self-confidence. We already know what we want. We just have to get rid of everyone else's expectations to figure it out.
“If it’s not a clear YES it’s a NO.” Perfect!
"Every item in our house is a piece of inventory that we have to manage." YES! That was an AHA! moment for me. Thank you!
With 14 children, I doubt that I’ll ever reach minimalism but I’m well on my way to simplified! Thanks for your continued encouragement!
Koina you are my hero! I have 6 kiddos and we homeschool. Getting to a more simple place is my goal. But some days the inventory gets to me.
@@kimjaymama26 we only have 9 at home and we too homeschool. I’ve done a lot of purging but haven’t gotten everyone on board yet. It’s getting their slowly but surely.
It's impossible until every kid can clean and dress themselves and do their own laundry. It's a tradeoff -- beautiful, minimal home but no babies/toddlers/preschoolers.
I only have 2- and here I am complaining it’s hard sometimes….. lol wow
GOD Bless i had three little ones some years back and now they're all adults. One still will always live with me. I thought that was hard as a divorced mom of 22 years. God Bless you on your life's journey it takes a special person to raise 14 kids .
*“Make things as simple as possible but no simpler.” - Albert Einstein*
Merci de le rappeler 👌
EXCELLENT!!!! My grown daughters and I have adopted your saying...... If it's not a clear 'yes', it's a hard 'no'. Love you, Dawn!!!!
sitting in an empty room is so relaxing because there is no silent "to do list" screaming at you - kind of like what it is like when you go OUTSIDE! It's the same thing
My outside has a bigger silent to do list than inside lol 🤣😆🤣😆🤣😆
Yeah as a gardener id have to disagree with the lack of todo list outside 😂 theres always something to do in the garden.
Vs when you clean organise etc inside as long as no other family members are there to mess it up you can usually get a good solid 3 hours minimum of the soothing perfect ah feeling of when youre entire body mind and spirit is relaxed like slipping into a hot bath 😊
Granted the lack of people in the garden and the silence of modern nonsense and the pace of nature is waaaaay more peaceful and healthy than inside even with todo lists their fun to do lists in most cases instead of the inside sort which is often repetitive over and over often cleaning up after others and rarely seeing your accomplishment whereas with the land short of a big storm you can see the results of your work endlessly undisturbed and flourishing. So its much more satisfying. And because we have the break of seasons its not horrid to do it because we have a year between doing things in most cases. So its fun. Like eating seasonally. Youre continously excited for food and my body craves the specific seasonal fruits when the weather changes and it remembers ah its cold time for soup! Etc. So you dont have the same meal every week for the entire year and just like blah who cares cant taste it anymore type feeling. Everything becomes awesome.
Yes! For me, I love sitting on my front porch and looking at the sky and trees! It settles my spirit!
Unless your my husband, who seems to get yelled at by the trees, grass, patio, roof, you get the picture😅
Watching this video is like a friend having a kind and frank discussion about self-care. Thank you, Dawn.
I was just thinking the other day that I wished when we bought our home 3 years ago that I would have left it “empty” for a while. What I mean is I immediately went out and started buying furniture pieces and decor and new towels etc…. I wish I would have left it be for a while to know what I truly wanted for a space. So something I am doing at the moment is taking down all my decor, packing up all the extra things in my house and see how I feel, see what things I miss and what I don’t care about, essentially putting most of my house in a time will tell box lol or a quarantine box. My life is so stressful and overwhelming at the moment that I need to find some kind of peace. I know when I look around and see things lying around or a pile of laundry I feel overwhelmed. Here’s the kicker I’ve already decluttered my house and continuously do so but I think I’m ready to take my minimalist journey to the next level. Thanks for inspiring us!
We are building our forever home now, it will be ready in the spring and I'm going to leave it "empty" for awhile. I want to enjoy the brand new space😄❤
That’s helpful to hear - we are in the processing of building and while I already own much of what we need, I think I’m going to take my time about buying the living room furniture.
I think most of us feel that pressure to get our houses "set up" and have done the same thing. I had to put my foot down when we bought our new house because I learned from our previous move that rushing to get unpacked and house warming ready meant that a lot of things just got shoved into storage and never seen again. I wanted to take my time to see where things really made sense for us and even then we still took at least a box or two a week of donations as we unpacked. Hopefully this is our forever home but boy did I learn if we ever do move again.
When we moved into this house 24 years ago, we didn't have anything but bedroom furniture. Had to buy all the kitchen ware etc... It's amazing how when you're living in an empty house how many people being over stuff to fill it up 🙂🤣😂🤣😆🤣😂😅😁😂
I totally write it on a note Dawn! My note says I want a peaceful home, I want more time, I want a quite space with no silent to dos!
My goal to simplify is twofold: 1) having less stuff lends to open spaces which is calming and peaceful. b.) Less to manage frees up time to live a more fulfilling life. Sometimes simplifying gets in the way of my joy, however. I need color around me - textures and coziness, and sentimentals which lends to good memories. I am trying to find a balance in creating a peaceful and joyful home.
We've worked diligently to work on our home for 3 yrs now. We now LOVE our home and almost everyone who comes inside it comments on how peaceful it is inside. Yay simple living, yay minimalism, yay Dawn the minimal Mom!
This reminds me of something from a Joshua Becker video (though he may have got the idea from someone else - I can’t remember!) that we should aim to have a life/home that we don’t need to have a holiday from. In other words, make your home what appeals to you about a holiday home, which is usually the simplicity and lack of clutter! Great video as always Dawn! ☺️
Agreed! Just got back from a trip and was SO HAPPY to be in my house.
I think your Silent To Do list was your most powerful video for me!
I would just light the candle now and enjoy!
When I look around my home, at all the things waiting for me to get motivated enough to tackle... it is truly overwhelming. I've purged more in the past year than I have ever decluttered before in my life, but I still have a long way to go before my home will be peaceful and relaxing. Somedays, I just feel the need to escape from my own self-made cluttered environment, but it's slowly getting better.
Try the Minimalist Packing Party.
I totally get that. Its a process, for sure. For myself, I found that it was helpful to focus on one room to minimalize. Once that room got to a peaceful state, I at least had a place to turn to when the rest was overwhelming me, as well as a motivator for me to continue working towards doing the same in the rest of the house. I wish you all the best! It’s tough work!
@@victoriam8951 what a wonderful idea! I'm stuck even before I start because of the overwhelmingness of it all. This helps 🌻
I just want to say THANK YOU! You give me permission not to have to keep up with others when it comes to stuff and not have to put so much effort into being unique or when it comes to the perfect photo, clothing, home, or Christmas gift giving and baking. That it’s okay for my friends to want to have original things and concepts to decorate their home and i don’t have to as well. I am not living to please others!
I’m trying soooo hard to follow your lead! I’ve already sacrificed lots of time and energy to declutter and simplify. 4 kids, homeschool mom, adhd--just like you.
I felt stuck this morning--this video recharged, remotivated, and reminded me of things I can go purge. Thanks so much! Hope to join you on the other side of this soon!
I absolutely love this! It’s like setting boundaries with your stuff. If it’s not a hell yes, it’s a hell no!
Love this!!
@@TheMinimalMom ❤️❤️❤️
This is exactly what I needed today. Like it was sent out of nowhere. I cannot thank you enough, thank you 😊
The concept of the silent to do list is from the book Goodbye things. Truly a great book.
Totally! Really recommend this book to everyone!
I love the reset mindset and making a “checklist” if it’s out of place just let it go!
"I might have made a mistake buying this item, but the bigger mistake would be hanging on to it moving forward". This is sooo what I need to hear. Thank you Dawn. Clutterbug too saying that the money we spend is already gone and hanging on to items doesn't make us any richer. SO GRATEFUL and this is making a big difference in the INVENTORY in out home
Thanks again, Dawn - I regularly turn to your videos to put wind in my sails when my decluterring starts to lag!
Here's a quick suggestion to pass along about self-talk when trying to let go of things - rather than tell myself I made a "mistake" by purchasing something I no longer, or, possibly never used, I like to take a more positive approach & tell myself "it was fun but now I'm done!". Sometimes the purpose an item is meant to fulfill is very short lived. Maybe it's even just to help me recognize that I really didn't need that item afterall. So consider it good and then move on. You can even go the extra step and get your KonMari on - be grateful for what you learned from the experience of having had that item then say sayonara! :)
I still love to walk in and see my stuff. No stress. I have been around seniors in nursing homes that NEED to have items from home to make them feel better. Value us subjective to each person and item. I don’t like the feeling of bare empty hotels.
We stayed at a hotel with a kitchenette, it had three table settings, spatula, spoon, kitchen towel, saucepan, frying pan, strainer, microwave, mini frig, toaster. All the basics. It was so peaceful.
When I travel, I always stay in hotels that have a kitchen, and bring a huge container of kitchen stuff, like cast iron pans! LOL 🤣😆🤣😆
Hi, I'm a military wife and we are moving soon. All of our household goods are going to our new home and I need to accept something. I don't need or miss anything. We just have the basics for surviving a few weeks and it's amazing.
I secretly love how our house is when 90% of it is in crates in the middle of the ocean 😂 as long as I have good neighbors I can borrow any incidentals from of course
Same!😂
The word ‘INVENTORY’ has become my new GOLDEN word! I never thought about ALL MY STUFF as inventory. It makes so much sense! This word totally reframed my mindset! Now, I’m still working on reducing my inventory, as well as letting go of my scarcity mindset! Thanks 😊
Watching this was what I needed thank you for making this. I am going through a miscarriage. While I am grieving the physical does not add value. I need time to grieve instead of taking care of things I own.
So sorry for your loss Kelli. Prayers for your health and healing.🙏
Completely empty… No way! I know you didn’t imply that, I’m just saying, my home has stuff, furniture and decor, to me it’s a warm hug when I walk in. I want to know I’m home, not in a hotel. Home is where I feel happy. So clutter…No way, get it out, it’s so freeing. But your decor, surround yourself in stuff that truly sparks joy. A warm home is a good thing. Thx for the great content Dawn. Hugs from Michigan 🎃🍁🍂
Thank you Dawn. I declutter a little every day and I truly feel better! I needed you my whole adult life!
I found candles like that and I moved them to my kitchen a few months ago. Down to one candle left. For me it's making myself get over my mother's voice of saving it for later. When she died her house was so bursti g at the seams of stuff she was saving.....and never used and enjoyed. I am allowing myself to enjoy.
My Mom last year of cancer. Her house was completely stuffed! She hated cooking, but had 4 sets of china! It took 3 weeks & MULTIPLE trips to the various thrift stores & the dump just to clean the house out to get it ready to sell (I live the closest & the rest of the family was out of state). My Mom didn’t “enjoy” her things because she was convinced that they were worth a lot of money.
@@AndreaD. yep, my mother insisted we keep toys because, "That's going to be worth a lot of money some day!" But then if we wanted to let it go, it was always going to be worth more. Well, it's not because people my age aren't out there looking for this stuff, they were nostalgic when they had kids and looked for it. And it's hit and miss what will end up being valuable.
My parents lived in Scotland during the bombing raids so they were impoverished and always afraid of losing everything. So I understand where it came from. But that's not my life....we have what we need. I don't need to keep stuff.
I have a slightly different take on consumables (maybe a candle is not a great example, but, say shampoo ... which for some reason we ended up with several bottles at the same time). I know I will use it eventually and I feel good knowing I can use up my "stock". Provided I have a proper place to store it out of view, then I like that I am not wasting this resource, especially as we have had a lot of medical costs recently, so not having to pay out extra for toiletries is a real blessing). For other things like clothes etc, I totally agree, bless someone else with it. After all how many shirts can you wear? I donated about 60% of my shirts and am embaressed to say I have not missed them at all. What I have left fits neatly into my drawer in a rolled or folded style so I can see at a glance exactly what I have there and I can make a selection from items I truly love.
Doing a reset currently. It doesn't happen overnight. I want an easy
Life. Lots of decisions being made but it's feeling much better
My adult son moved out into his own one bedroom apartment recently. He’s very minimal, doesn’t need much to make himself happy. Sometimes I go over to his apartment and think gosh I would almost give up my house and everything in it just to start over like this apartment! It has a totally different feel to it. So simple.
I have been decluttering the house with my mom and we love it! This really got me thinking though, when in the video you said if we are not using it now, just get rid of it! I often think we feel like we are saving things for someday, but those someday situation tend to get a little cluttered up, and I just want to minimalize the same days! 😂
Wow , 14 years old and so smart .
I am 74, and if I had this mindset 60 years ago my life would now be so much more peaceful! Hang on to these ideas, Brielle! ... Excuse me while I go talk to my grandchildren...
Brielle, you are amazing and all us moms out there are encouraged by you right now! Bless you! Now…can you forgive me for being a mom here? Please don’t share you age online again, ever, with anyone…not until you are 18! … and please don’t post your actual profile pic! You are beautiful and young, you should be proud of that…but you don’t need to share that with the world. I am not going to get into details about why protecting yourself online is so important. Dawn’s viewers probably ARE kind, Christian, women who only have love to give. But your openness here leads me to worry that you might be this way with everything online. Us minimalist moms would not allow a toddler on a tricycle try to cross a 12-lane freeway. I can see you are a remarkable young woman, not a toddler on a trike,…but the Dark Web does exist and evil can learn computer code. So please just protect yourself with every photo and comment you put online…and basically, trust no one online with anything about you.
Good word, fellow Mom!
@@KissesFromCanada Thank you! I will do what you said :) thanks for caring ❤️❤️
I was nodding my head in complete agreement with you about all of this is just stuff that has no value. Family and friends are what matter.
Honestly, when I think about walking into a bare house, it makes me feel empty inside. I did give you the benefit of watching the whole video, which I enjoyed very much and came away with some good thoughts.
I've been at a crossroads of sorts in all of this, and I think there has to come a time when we're more "ready" to move forward. For right now, I can only handle small doses of decluttering. I would welcome a home that makes me sigh with relief when I enter, but I also like to see my stuff.... only not so much of it, lol! 😉
I saw your post and had to respond. I totally get your comment. Not all of us are aesthetic minimalists. I have learned that there are different types. I have learned that aesthetically, I am definitely more of a maximalist, but I am also able to spend time with and have people over like a minimalist could. I love Dawn’s videos, they really helped me curate my collection and possessions. Now I know where my limits are and am so very happy with the results! Best of luck to you in your journey!
@@DesignandDysfunction thank you both for sharing. Your response was refreshing.
The most peaceful, restful space I have ever been in was a monastery parlour or visitors' room. It was the public space in the building where the nuns would come to you and socialise. It was sparsely furnished and sparkling clean. It had comfy , useful furniture, flowers dotted around and maybe a cushion for comfort and a lovely picture on the wall. And, it was very quiet. That's it. I absolutely loved it.
Over the past 2 years I have had the whole house redecorated and made over.
I have got rid of furniture I didn't really like and bought furniture that I do.
When each room was emptied and stripped of curtains, pictures and other stuff I realised my house is actually bigger than I thought so I have been very careful in what I have put back in.
I have always been organised and tidy but I just had so much STUFF to organise,all kept in boxes etc so it was lovely when I started actually getting rid of stuff,very cathartic!
I am almost finished and the house is SO much more relaxing and SO easy to clean and keep tidy.
Also I am now very careful what I bring into the house,I have a good talk to myself as to if I need this item or not.
Funny...my clutter gave me COMFORT all these years. Now I want most of it GONE NOW! It is SUFFOCATING me. One day at a time & starting the day with your channel helps❣️🤗Having an art room is my goal & peace in other spaces. Less to clean. More time to play😁FUN to find lost items😁
Saw the candle and reminded me to light my candle that I rewarded myself with for keeping the house tidy. I have been burning it everyday! Told myself that if I didn’t use it, never again will I buy a candle. Chestnut Macchiato!!
A very timely video. I was just feeling really distraught. Overwhelmed tired and decided to watch a video while I was eating lunch. I’m so thankful to see a new video and it was exactly what I needed. We’ve had sickness go through our house for the past couple of weeks with four littles. This busy month add the sickness I haven’t gotten the same time spent on decluttering like I did when I first started in august.
But then I looked back and realIzed that I have been able to declutter items in a shorter amount of time because I have a clearer focus, and stronger “muscles”. It’s true!!
Dawn, God is truly using you to help others! Thank you so much for everything!
Side note I believe we’re going through a refining fire but on the other side we will shine in His glory❤️ God will use all our trials for good!
You help me so much Dawn!
A day, a drawer, a room at a time I am able to gain more peace and space.
This frees me to fulfill my God given purposes.
I send you deep thanks and a hug.
I believe you are Holy Spirit anointed and working in your gifting that God has given you.
You help so many.
Jesus thank you for Dawn.
God bless you , your family and your ministry.
Has anybody else noticed that watching these videos has dramatically improved their mental health? These videos are easy to follow, and by being quick paced (and not all zenned out and slow) they are easy to follow, digest and the advice can be something you implement as you listen. I think Dawn separates the "your mess" and "my mess" style of minimalism and implements a specific objective measure for what could be the fundamental base of all of our homes. Whilst everyone will have a different outcome, this being a solid goal will create a better living space which is quicker to clean, easier to manage and definitely something we can breathe in... Healing inside as the world outside begins to health with us, too. I find these videos super fun, practical and the energy behind them is becoming the new normal for me. Less stuff, more connection with people and saying YES to a more management, stress free life. I've read some of the comments - I'm a child-free "activist", although don't like labels, and I've loved every parent commenting on this revealing how they have implemented these technique, ideas and reforms. It is almost as if "keeping up with the Jones'" was destined to fail - and now you're all awake. Thanks so much for these videos and community support - whilst I haven't got an individual family of my own, a clean and tidy living space (actually tidy) has improved my mental health. I love these videos as the whole family radiates realism, love and truth. Accountability is ready for 2022 and 2022 is ready for us. # TEAMTOM.
I started to do the 30 Days of Minimalist challenge in mid June and haven’t stopped. I just keep finding stuff to get rid of. I consigned, sold, trashed and donated thru Goodwill and our neighborhood Buy Nothing group. I must admit that Buy Nothing has been THE BEST way to get items out of our home. Gifting items to others via Buy Nothing who WANT them and will use them locally makes giving them away SO EASY. It also builds community and fosters the great feeling of sharing with others. Dawn would you ever consider highlighting this in the future?
Such an excellent message. When I started this journey, I tried to use things up. Some worked, others I just didn’t, so they are now gone. Life is too short to use up tea that you don’t like 😝, it makes great compost….. My best takeaways so far have been the silent todo list, inventory, and the container concept. It takes time and effort but is so very rewarding. Our whole family benefits.
😂😂😂 I am using up tea for that I don't like!
Totally me!! Just what you are using-mind set.If there is sentimental,respectfully put in bins. Preferably minimal bins. All in one safe location.Example......Big closet,basement(where dry)ect. Easy access to look at when want and also to slide back in place. I guess I like minimal visual stuff. Also my inner head not having the to do list. Sentimental as in childrens art,reports,odd piece of clothing,toy,Dont want to have visual clutter. Dont want those special keepsakes gone. Thanks whoever reads my excited ongoing! Not many people in my life who like talking about these things. I feel alone. So,thanks, Dawn any anyone else who talk about decluttering, budgeting, simplifying.........goes hand in hand.
Yes, I started this journey with "minimalism" 4 years ago, before knowing it was even such a thing as "minimalism lifestyle". I just always felt the need of having less things because the amount of stuff was stressing me.
Also, I don't like to spend a lot of time cleaning... And after moving 4 times in 3 years, I really realised I love to be minimalist. Just packing and moving in one day Is great :).
Now I own very few items and decluttering always 😁
My husband i a "natural minimalist" so everything is good.
Love your attitude
I also started my minimalism journey before I knew it was a thing. We were a military family (hubby and I both were active duty) so we had to move a LOT so that we could stay together. It got to the point where I wanted to be able to easily set up my home. It also made pack-outs easier. Now we are in what we consider to be our forever home, and we are maintaining that same lifestyle of keeping only what we need or enjoy. It feels fabulous.
@@psylettagilroy Yes, being minimalist it's so life changing...I know every object I have in my house, it's like a "mind list" with everything I have and I know exactley where each object is. I have never been an organized person before, and it feels great to be one now.
Aw love that “your pursuit doesn’t need to be minimalism”
Your videos are what got me into decluttering and this video reminded me why. I love your approach to minimalism, it's not about being a minimalist or your house looking a certain way. It is about simplifying and having time and energy for what matters. This mindset has been life changing for me. Can't thank you enough.
“Peace is the tranquility of order”
Best way to have order in your life, declutter your home. 💯
Please continue to say all of this again and again! Some of us are slower in their progress, and need the same encouragement for the longer time!
I want to be free to serve my family and my neighbor. Thank you Dawn!
For some reason when you said "the bigger mistake is keeping the item" it really clicked for me...and I've seen all of your videos lol! I often get hung up on the fact that I spent money on these things. ♥️ Repetition is powerful.
My fiance and I are in the process of buying our first house at the same time as planning the wedding. It's so much at once! I'm so so so excited to move and have that opportunity to put everything in its place in a new house and get rid of all the stuff that doesn't have a place. It'll be tough because we both collect antiques...we probably won't end up as minimalists, but I know we can at least make it all feel manageable and curated. I'm starting to try and cut down things beforehand, but it's so tough!
This empty room reminds me of Myquillyn Smith’s recommendation in her book, The Cozy Minimalist Home, to literally “quiet” a room that you’re wanting to simplify; to take everything out and just sit with the blank walls for a bit so you can get a better vision of what you want to add back in. It really is so much more peaceful.
I am loving your videos, you have helped me so much this last couple months, thank you, Dawn!
I love empty houses... We moved a lot and every time I empty the house, I was thinking "what I wonderful home this could be", but I imagine very few things in it... So I want my current house to feel great while I am living here, and not just when I prepare to move out. I started the decluttering process years ago, but now I want to go further and become very minimal because I saw the benefits. It really feels like freedom.
I was a very very disorganized person so now I feel great to be more organized and I only achieved this by decluttering a lot.
my daughter's husband died monday, the funeral is next saturday. I wish I could get my house in order. I am gonna start working on it. Thanks,
I'm finally walking the line where people say A) You've made this house a home + B) The place looks so big and peaceful 💗 The balance has finally clicked, you know? That "lagom" (enough) and hygge vibe without being too sparse or cluttered. I'm SO much calmer for it and the chores are EASY! Literally a 5min pick up before guests arrive now!
We stayed at an Airbnb this past weekend. Small kitchen but well stocked. However, too well stocked. It had more inventory than my kitchen! It contained many of the items I had decluttered from my own kitchen.
I watch your videos for a lot of reasons, but I always wait to hear you say "I love you." Sounds silly because you dont know me, but I love that!
I came here because Dawn always makes good videos! Not disappointed 😊
I fully do understand and mostly agree. I have had gastric bypass surgery and I'm actively losing weight. I am on an income of 700 a month, I have mostly worn sweatpants and sweatshirt for the past several years and now I'm seeing my goal weight in a fairly short amount of time. I was fortunate enough to get several pairs of jeans and dress pants and a few dresses that are two or three sizes too small right now but I know (unless I make major mistakes) I will be fitting in them by early spring.
Although this takes up space in my bedroom (very small apartment) but having to get rid of the very high quality clothes and replace them in less than 6 months is more stressful than having it take up space for now knowing I have gotten rid of everything that is too big now.(I am saving a pair of my size 38 jeans and am currently in a size 12)
Congratulations, Heidi!!
Wow Heidi, congratulations! I think the scenario where Dawn talked about the black shirt is totally different from your situation. You are needing to replace a whole wardrobe and it makes perfect sense to hang on to those clothes. I need to get rid of 50+ pounds so I know the struggle. You go girl!🥰
@@npknittingaddict thank you.
@@barbarastraley6168 Sadly, I have had a bit of regain this summer, I was into a size 10 in May, and a 12 is just now starting to fit again, I was up to a 14. My goal is to lose another 20-25lbs to get to a goal weight of being in a healthy BMI. I totally understand the struggle of having to lose a large sum of weight and for me know I could not have lost close to 170lbs without the help of weight loss surgery. I wish you the best of luck on your weight loss journey, think of the pretty new clothes you can get, and hand off to someone else in need the things your wearing now!
@@HeidiLilley Thank you for the encouragement! And you hang in there; you have come so far!👍
Going through a miscarriage, and had a D&C Friday. Yesterday me and my husband worked on decluttering our storage building and it felt wonderful to get rid of extra clutter we won’t need.
I am sorry for your loss. Praying for God's comfort and healing for you and your husband.
I’m so sorry for your loss Hillary.
I rarely comment but I want to say sorry. That happened to me 25 years ago and it was as bad as when I lost a grown child, recently, yet, nobody understood the pain.
This is so meaningful. Thank you, Dawn for giving both practical and emotionally uplifting information. It’s not just about cleaning, it’s about loving oneself enough to create peace in your life.
This is exactly what I needed today! I started to realize that my intense feelings of overwhelm - which of course could be related to the huge transitions going on in my life - could be mitigated by streamlining my physical environment. Then in this video when you framed decluttering as a form of self care something really clicked in my brain. I am spending the next three weeks getting my physical environment in order so I can feel peaceful and happy in my beautiful home. Thank you for the great work you do Dawn!
Dawn, I’ve wanted to thank you for helping me declutter my entire house. It took me 2.5 months of rewarding loads to the goodwill and giving away items. I’m a ladybug 🐞 so my house didn’t feel cluttered upon first impression but I knew better! During this very stressful era it felt very empowering to be able to control the environment in my home and make it more peaceful and serene by substantially reducing the inventory. Getting that old “retail high” now by reducing inventory has been a great exchange and cheaper too! Thank you so much! Bless you guys
Miss Dawn, I would love to hear you talk about things that we don’t use often but keep for those times we do need them, such as medicine, special tools, those things we don’t need until we DO need them! As a teacher, I have items I rarely use…until that one particular student needs it. Also, is all storage kept in the same place or is any storage kept in the place needed, such as the kitchen or bathroom? Would love to hear these topics addressed.
@@nancyellen8006 i don't know .My remaining child at home is a hoarder with OCD .But I did get her to get give to charity about 12 stuffed animals, ( she kept her favorite ) and some more clothing she was holding onto for someday in case they fit .it's not to much so I saud those can go into a box in the cellar. It is amazing how much a family can accumulate. Tools , if your husband actually uses them or needs them then he should keep those, tools are very expensive these days .If he has an excess of clothing try talking to him , that a good charity could use them now, so many are struggling financially ect ...My daughter won't budge most times .But I explained to her ppl need right now, more then ever .I don't know if that helps. Good Luck .
I've started on the spaces that are ours then mine, our kids when I went into his with his permission I organized things first by what I knew he wore and didn't wear, and what did and didn't fit, the first couple times he did it after I asked him to, then he saw the difference and now is very happy with the change as it takes less time to clean up
I'm actually thinking more about my own things. I am a single lady with my own tools and car items, so many things that I only use one in a long while, but when I need it, I'm glad I have it.
One of Dawn's videos did address this. She spoke about a juicer that she only uses if a family member is sick. So just a handful of times a year. But when she needs it she is glad she has it. For items like this she suggested packing it away somewhere where you know where it is, but where it is not taking up valuable real estate. So in this example, she would not leave it on her kitchen counter, but rather put it in a garage or basement. She does not suggest getting rid of things you are pleased to have even if you only use them infrequently, unless it is an item you could easily borrow from a family member or friend. Hope this helps.
You put things where you use them day to day, any excess can get put behind (if there's space) or elsewhere. Cas/Clutterbug did a great "prime real estate" video about storing pots&pans by the stove, plates by the dishwasher etc. She actually moved extra placemats/table items out of the breakfast bar to turn it into a kids'homework station coz that's what worked/they do in that space. Tailor it to you and you'll see how much time and energy you save!
This is one of your best videos 😍 Clear direction, to the point, and easy to follow. I will definitely be thinking about this a lot. It’s inspiring and it makes me feel like the decluttered house that I want is actually possible!
Dawn, You give great “household management advice” and you also give great “Life Advice”. Thank you for sharing your God given talent and wisdom with us. Watching your videos feels like I’m getting encouragement and sound advice from a long time friend that truly cares and wants the best for me. By the way, I’ve been watching your videos and taking that advice for over a year and it has made such a wonderful difference in our household. We are loving our simplified household and open spaces. ❤️
It’s unbelievable how much I needed this message TODAY, right now. I can’t possibly explain so I will just say thank you and God bless you 🤍
So glad there're people like you who can support the changes to a calmer life. A life with no unnecessary clutter.
This is one of my favorite videos of yours, Dawn! Thank you!! I think it can be beneficial for anyone who is really getting hung up with just a yes or no choice to allow themselves quarantine bins with a set date on it, with items that are strong maybes. This can help work through the emotional attachment some people may be feeling, out of the decluttering experience.
So true.... I really want to reach the “core” as u described in the “onion method” video... working 5-10 minutes , part of ur course.... but mostly feel low on energy & prepares...may be need to have structured....
Dawn can u make a video on “5-10 minutes a day but feeling motivated so to complete the area” as stumbling block is need to clear home for that item ( that home too is cluttered).... using Dana s method... my problem is motivations
My 1 of ur favourite question is “ will I buy it again”
So true as u said .. when situation is tough, best self care Is to Declutter....
U r. Mind reader for me & u understand me so very much ...
Love u too, Dawn 💕
Dawn, You inspired me to let go of the clothes I can't wear, sentimental items I had in boxes, the decor I'm not using, and a lot more. I am heading for a reset. Thanks!
I listened to you a lot and especially when I’m decluttering and it’s so comforting to hear you talking about having a peaceful space and telling me all the things about why this is better and how this will help so as I clean I’m being reminded that this is going to help me, even when at times it’s hard to let personal items go (which makes no sense becuz I don’t use them lol)
Thank you for what you share it really helps me! I feel like ur right here in my house (not in a creepy way, lol) giving me support.
A few years ago we purged truckloads of stuff and "felt minimal". Now we are planning to move, so have boxed up all the things that aren't critical to get through the day. It feels even better! I encourage anyone that is struggling with deciding what to let go of to box up even one room at a time and experience how it impacts your life.
It's funny how many times you need to hear something. I'm passed the messy middle now and maintaining the house well but there are still pockets of things I can use these tips on! Thank you 😊
ditto
Every once in a while it feels great to go through an nice decluttering session to just reset. Loved this!
I liked how you "looked me in the eye" when you encouraged us to keep only what we need
I recently moved out to my own space and I get what you are saying!
Apparently, the reason I feel stressed and locked in our family house are all the stuff that are silently demanding me to work on them while I cannot since I don’t own them. Now I am worrying about my family left there, on how they are burdened without them knowing why.
I feel like I’m living in a minimalism experiment for the last month. We moved from Alaska to North Dakota and our moving container is very delayed. All we brought is our camping kitchen, 7 days of clothes, and sleeping bags. Our rooms are totally empty like that! I’m looking forward to our stuff coming, but I’m also kind of dreading having to face ALL that stuff.
Welcome to North Dakota! Are you west or east? (Husband gree up there)
Hope your stuff will arrive soon and that in the meantime you get to enjoy the Minimalist spirit and maybe get some inspiration from this declutter? Either way, be safe and have a lovely day.
Room to live and easy cleaning is important in a home. Grateful for you and how you understand and explain everything
Dawn, you just have a way of making decluttering make perfect sense to me! You help me get out of my head and just get to work. I can't tell you how many ah-ha moments I've had watching your videos. Different decluttering concepts resonate with me at different seasons of life, I think. I love that you are always discussing new theories. You are so poignant and I love your honesty and relatability! Thank you for being you and sharing these videos!!!!!!
We're moving from Arizona to Michigan in 6 months and I've been using up all my candles so we don't have to pack a bunch. Every other weekend we plan on going through our stuff in storage to declutter as much as possibke
The clarity of your goals makes this one of your very best videos. Thank you for your insights.
It's so true!!! Stuff is just stuff in the end. I've lost 3 people in my family in the past month and a half. It really puts things into prospect.
I’ve often gotten frustrated over how cluttered our house feels even though I’ve been trying to declutter for years. I’m finally beginning to understand I am not tough enough. I see a lot of grey instead of a clear “yes” or “no” I think of lots of reasons to keep stuff! Thanks so much for sharing this. Slowly but slowly it’s getting easier to get stuff out the door.
your videos save me EVERY TIME! EVERY TIME! thanks a million!!!!!
THANK YOU. I havent had much time available to implement any of these tips. However, just knowing that your videos are here, when I'm ready, is giving me joy and hope for a more peaceful home! ❤
My hard thing is that I’m 28 weeks pregnant with baby 5 and my husband and I both have covid so neither of us have the energy to do anything regarding housekeeping. I’m not as far in my decluttering journey as I’d like, but I started a couple months ago so I’ve made a dent. IM SO THANKFUL I began this journey a while back bc I CANNOT imagine trying to handle MORE inventory than I have right now. Every bag out helps. Every “No” to something coming in helps. Thank you Dawn for all your inspiration and encouragement!!
All the love for you ❤️
The shirt example made me think of this-why don’t I just take a picture of the shirt that doesn’t fit right now, give it away and then find another one (if I really miss it) when the time and budget permits. I might even use it as a reward for cleaning out the closet. I try to make it fun and not sad that I can’t wear it anymore. Maybe I will even find I really don’t want that item to reappear 💕 thanks for your encouraging talks-you are a bright spot in these lesser light days. ☀️
The silent to-do list was so accurate!