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Our Common Sense Guide to Decluttering (Minimalism)
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- Опубліковано 27 лип 2024
- In recent years, more and more people have been interested in minimalism, essentialism, decluttering - the idea of simplifying one's life and one's possessions.
We thought we would chime in with our own common sense guide to a simpler life (in relation to physical possessions), based on our experiences from our journey.
00:00 Introduction
00:19 Chapter One - Why?
01:45 Chapter Two - Consumption
03:30 Chapter Three - Decluttering
05:09 Chapter Four - Epilogue
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This video was really challenging to make from a content point of view! There was so much that we had to leave out - like our personal reflections and anecdotes - to avoid making the video too long-winded and unwatchable.
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😂 I'm sure a lot of people think the same :-)
It's a proces - show them. Inspire them. Let them see how minimalism and simplifying change your life to the better...and let your ease and happiness shine and guide them.
Greetings from Camilla in Denmark
Minimalism is being abused to judging people, thank you for pointing out clearly that it doesn't matter what lifestyle you choose, your happiness in life is still the first priority
Yes! Wishing you lots of happiness! 🙌
So true!
@@rockingtwenties4995 I bet you experienced it as well, coz I felt it too when starting minimalism
I have been decluttering for 3 years and I'm still not finished :D I've recently figured it's a life long process. Thank you so much for great insights!
Our pleasure, glad you enjoyed it! 🙌💕
“Remember that there are no prizes to being a minimalist, but there is an ultimate reward - being happy.” That’s so well put! Loveddd this video ❤️
Thanks!! Glad you liked it 🙌💕
I'm into minimalism because I'm lazy. The less stuff I have, the less I clean.
That's a very valid reason!
Haha i can relate
same here hahaha
Sameee
I’m not lazy but this is what I tell people all the time! I’m a minimalist because it’s less to move, less to clean, and less to care about! It’s very freeing.
I instantly began to get emotional when you said “ Don’t be a minimalist, don’t be an essentialist, just be happy. I didn’t realize how much it was affecting me to be continually trying to fit into a certain mold.
We're all susceptible to falling into traps that we don't see coming. Thanks for sharing :) Lots of love 💕
It boils down to being mindful of the things which you really need and of course those that fit your personality, lifestyle and work. Minimalism doesn't have to be less colorful or a one-color scheme. It depends on one's preference. However, having a color scheme allows one to easily pair all the clothings s/he has. Also, is somehow pleasing to the eyes.
💯💯 Happy 2021 to you!
To be honest by asking why for each purchase makes it so much easier not to do any decluttering later. Thanks for the video.
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As a minimalist, I agree with your sentiment that identifying yourself as a minimalist is a trap. There's a lot of minimalists that I simply can't relate with (Vegans, zero waste, only buys from ethical vendors, wears only t-shirts and sneakers, live in tiny homes, lives in sparsely furnished McMansions, etc.), so I can see how it's easy to be judgmental.
Since I'm primarily an aesthetic minimalist, a better objective for me is to have an "elegant and light footprint". This way, I'm more content and can celebrate my achievements rather than be discontent and look for the next minimalist thing to buy or the next thing to declutter.
True. Moreover, there is no standard minimalism- some got barely any items or no items at all in their houses like extreme minimalism. Others got ecclectic stuff displayed in their homes such as the boho minimalism. I think of minimalism as colors of the rainbow that each of them got different hues and shades and terms.
"It can almost seem like we're just being indecisive shoppers, but it's not, it's being mindful." >>> THIS. I wish people would understand this more. I usually create a wishlist of things that I want to buy to make sure an item is something I truly need or will add value, and not something I want to buy on an impulse or because of a megasale. Even then, when I do go shopping for it, it always takes more then 3 shop-hopping before I find the "right" item, or sometimes never. Because if it's not right, why bring it home. People who shop with me call me indecisive and troublesome, so I have learned to enjoy shopping alone 🤷♀️
X X I am exactly the same. I just don’t want to get something that I have to get reed of in a short time. Shop owners must think I am crazy coming few times, looking at the item and still not buying 😂
@@anashappydays Sometimes I will carry the item around the store for a while, while thinking about it. Often I return it to the shelf. I have seldom been sorry for not buying something, but very often sorry when I have purchased it!
For me, not having a bedroom forced me to rethink what I needed - obviously a Futon was the ideal item that could be stored away every day. I also found I had some much clutter in my bedroom - with no bedroom - all that stuff was given away
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Feel much better once I watch your vlogs, I am a hoarder who is in the midst of a massive transition, I'm challenging attachment and decluttering every day. I feel very overwhelmed I have resorted to your vlogs when I feel stuck, so thank you both for sharing 😊🌿🌍🌹
Thank you for the kind words, we're just glad our videos can make even a small difference to you! 🙏💕
I just went through another round of major decluttering! Hard to be a teen and having to explain this lifestyle and mindset to family members though. Thanks for this video!!
Our pleasure :) Good luck and keep it up! 🙌
tarepandaval Hang in there. You will reap the rewards for this way of life by being freed from things and have more money later to do what you want.
Focus on being happy! I love how you both release videos from a different viewpoint. Stay safe.
Glad you enjoyed them, stay safe yourself! 🙌
Why?
frugality ✔️
environmental reasons ✔️
as well as to minimise their anxiety ✔️
These are all good reasons I need to constantly monitor purchases and gifts that come in to my life. Thank you for the reminder!
Thanks for the comment! Have an awesome 2021 :)
Good to find a partner can have the same thought.
If only i could find a partner with the same mindset....
I wish for the same thing. Someone who finds minimalism, essentialism and sustainability important and fun.
@Rafael Manacho Not so easy
to just change a person. I I tried
it for years when I was previously
married. People must want to
change within themselves. So
best to stay single, get divorced
or separate. Finding someone
who is a minimalist like ourselves
is not so easy. Maybe advertising
on social media or may help. But
then one needs to be very careful
about who one meets. Best of luck
with finding a minimalist partner.
I said that too. I changed and lived with my progress. It took five years but he’s there. Once we stop equating our worth by possessions it happens. Hang in there!!
Same thought
Aameen
Thanks, this is insightful. I also take much time to purchase something. It takes a month at minimum but as you said, you have to be mindful of what you are letting into your home and life.
If I don't feel excited / I realize that I don't really need it after that long, I don't buy it anymore.
Hi, you were so on point. It's a good tip of being happy & comfortable on your own way of minimalism or essentialism. Being a minimalist, doesn't mean an individual do not like or support consumerism. As I have seen and know some individuals whom are rich financially yet they are STILL NOT HAPPY, which money wasn't a problem for them...Being Happy are key.
I used to love to make lists. Because I am poor, I am unable to purchase everything I think I need. Fast forward a year, examining my list. Found out, I didn't need most of the things on the list after all!
Less is more and it is peaceful to have less, also the contentment is the start of peace, Im practicing simple and happy life glad to find lots of people here like me
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i've been struggling with depression and anxiety, and have accumulated a lot of stuff in the process to use as "distractions". your video was a nice reminder to not be guilty about putting my happiness first :)
Thank you for sharing these kind words with us :)
Lots of love 💕
I have 2 thoughts after viewing this video: 1) I would be afraid to be feeling "history-less", without connection to the past, mine or older relatives, if I were to live in an apartment seemingly devoid of anything that I didn't explicitly chose to acquire in the last, say, 1-10 years. I realise, of course, that you don't film every inch of your life, or apartment, but the life you portray in your videos (videos I love, btw!) seems to be floating in a timeless present, for good or for bad. I feel, even more so when I get older, that I need roots and connections to where I came from, sometimes in the form of physical artefacts. 2) You say that you put a lot of thought into what you bring in to your life, and that you want to be able to see yourself appreciate the things for years to come. For me, that mindset brings a lot fo stress and anxiety, and makes me scared of taking a chance and trying new things. A lot of the time, impulse buys in form of clothes, tools, kitchen utensils, musical equipment, or what have you, have opened up new perspectives and paths in my life that I didn't think of earlier. This has of course resulted in a lot of unused stuff, but the important thing here is to regularly cut ties and get rid of things, rather than not to buy them in the first place. And to buy used/second hand of course, to minimize impact on the environment and wallet.
These are totally valid and interesting perspectives :) Just goes to show there's no right or wrong way to go about it, as long as happiness comes first! Best wishes! 🙌💕
hulqen
This was very eye opening. I enjoyed reading a different perspective.
Very well said. I see minimalism as a tool, not a goal. It's quite funny, in a ridiculous way, when people appoint themselves to 'police' other people's minimalism.
I can see some use in guidelines for those who are discovering the idea of minimalism for the first time and need to discard a whole series of unconscious assumptions about what 'success' means which are cultural norms in the West, fed on big advertising.
I'm glad you can rise above silly comments and continue to produce great content.
Appreciate that! 🙏🙌
I’ve slowly tried to get rid of stuff I don’t use and being more mindful about purchasing items. It’s been a long, on-going process and I have to remind myself it’ll never be “perfect.” Enjoyed the video! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed! Thanks 🙌
I have decided that every 8 months if l don’t use an item it has to bring joy to someone else.I love decluttering and being free from too much baggage.Love your advice.
That's a very nice thought! :) Thank you for sharing 💕
Forget labels and just be happy!! Yess :)
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This was super insightful! One of the most thoughtful messages put forward! No judgements, believe in your own journey (in minimalism/decluttering) and be happy where you are at. Thank you! I am so glad to have stumbled upon this video! Simply loved it!
Thank you for your kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video 🙌💕
Just started on my decluttering journey and found your video so inspiring and useful! It is so tough because I am a hoarder but watching "minimalist" videos like your really motivates me!
Glad it helped! All the best 💪
I was watching this video and then my mother came and we watched it together. She said this video really changed her life and it touched my heart. My whole 3 generation family even my deceased grandfather are so grateful. Am proud to say cool post wow thanks for sharing
Back again! Good to see another lovely video
Thanks! 🙌
Great video!
Simplicity of lifestyle has made a huge difference for us. We stopped spending on things we didn't need and focused on paying down debt instead. We practice the 1 in/1 out rule to prevent accumulation. We live in a small space (600 sq ft) so there is no space for mindless things. We have not only freed up space, but time as well!
Thank you for sharing 😊 and also, thank you for the kind words! 🙌
Simplicity is beauty.
Another lovely video, beautifully shot with a great message. I don't know how you knock it out of the park every time!
Thank you!! That means a lot to us, we hope to keep knocking it out of the park 🙌
Simplicity is beauty- quality over quantity. And I drink to those.
Love this video and how clear the message is! Thanks for such awesome content 🙌🏼
Thank you for the kind words! 😁🙌
I discovered your channel a while ago and I must say I felt instantly as we were one "tribe". Thank you for giving voice/ face to this beautiful expression of living and of life.
All the best from Hungary/Taiwan
Thanks for the kind words 🙏 We're so glad that our content resonated with you. All the best to you as well! 🙌
I love how you provided a different view on minimalism. Thank you for this!
Glad you enjoyed it, thank you! 🙌💕
Absolutely love all your videos. You can tell the amount of time and energy that gets put into them. :) excited to see more!
Thank you for the kind words! 💕 We'll work hard to keep up the quality :)
Miss you both, another great upload!
Thanks!! 😁
I've started on my way to a more simple uncluttered lifestyle. Thank you for your insights. I appreciate your advice.
Thank you for the comment. All the best! 🙌💕
Love your videos. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you! :)
This needed to be said!!!!! 🖤🤍🖤🤍
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🤩💖🤩💖 love short and substantial videos!
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Could not agree more, thank you for this video!
Thank you for watching! 😃🙌
Really enjoy your videos, thank you.
Glad you like them!
Awesome video. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you :)
Great video!
Thank you!
You are very correct. This trend of minimalist will 100% leads to problem and easy to complaint and become an unhappy person just by trying very hard to change family member into one. As if its a sin and 100% very wrong if the other family member is not the SAME as them.
Minimalist - will easily become the main REASON/ Stress why a person is lack of joy.
It can become 'sick' in the mind.
such a wise and lovely couple :) wishing you the best :)
You're too kind. Thank you! :)
So much wisdom :)
You're too kind! 🙏💖
You both wonderful ! @_@ We learn more in each your video.Love it.
Thank you! 😃
I love this
👋🏾Another remarkable video
👋 Thanks!
Great video.
Thank you!
Minimalism and essentialism provides a guide. When you say “be happy”, people don’t generally have the ability to zone into what that means specifically to shift their lives.
EXACTLY!
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I also subscribe to the ideas of minimalism. One of the things I struggle with is gifts. People like giving gifts. How do I stop people from giving things I don't need
That's definitely an area that can get a bit awkward. We think the situation changes depending on the relationship you have with the giver of the gifts. We don't have a short answer to the question, maybe it's something that we can talk about in a video in the future. Hopefully other viewers can chime in with their tips!
I think to stop people giving you gifts, the most important thing is to let them know that you're trying to live more minimally, or bring fewer things into your life, or whatever your reasoning is. Be honest with them. That doesn't mean that people can't give you gifts, but the kind of gift might just be different e.g. a coupon for a class you want to do, or a meal at your favourite restaurant, or a night out (or a night in), homebaked cookies - whatever you want! I think the key is to make it less about not wanting stuff, and more about wanting experiences. After all, the best gift we have is time with our favourite people.
Also add in this point of my view and its true ....
Minimalist =
● Self condemnation/ guilty feeling....
● also condem other people easily.
And this is deadly in day to day life + kill the relationship.
I just want to be happy.
Love your videos! Do you mind sharing where your beautiful pen is from?
Thanks! About the pen, it was given to us from a family member and it has no branding on it whatsoever, so we have no clue. Sorry about that!
Hi! What’s the watch that your seen wearing throughout the video please?
That would be the Amazfit Bip S
where did you get those sweatshrots
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I use less electricity have less fancy decoration have plants for greenery use public transport no heating system no air conditioning , no smartphone , no tv instead I read books , work , improve my skills , spend time outside so that I don't get bored do exercise in a local park eat healthy and follow japanese and traditional Indian diet and eat something good 2 times a month I don't use expensive clothes just a a good quality t-shirt shirt jeans will do the job I save a lot of money like that and plan to go on a vacation to some remote place
this video made me subscribe to you :)
Thank you 🙌
wisdom ....
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dudee please reply me, where did you get that black backpack on 2:08? I'm looking for a new backpack and that one looks amazing!
my bad i didnt check the description
👌 Glad you found the link. They are pretty awesome backpacks for the money 👍
I’m curious, do you find yourselves on your devices more if there isn’t much to do at home, like decluttering, during this pandemic time?
Hey! Hmm, not really. We've been working from home since before the pandemic, so our lifestyle has remained somewhat unchanged. There are always things to be done :)
I need to know what slippers/sandals you are wearing!
If you're asking about the blue one with the wave pattern, we got them when we were on vacation in Bangkok many years back!
@@ThoughtworthyCo Ohhh noooo! I'll have to keep that in mind if I ever visit the country again.
Cutest accent!
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I would like to be one, slowly simplefying my life.
All the best, enjoy the journey! 🙌
Where are your slippers from?
We got it on vacation from Bangkok (when travelling was still a thing 😞)!
Have responsible..Have thoughts/mindful..use methods..
Where did you get your beefcake guys .
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Tbh I'm so tired of stuff and it no longer makes me happy.
I’ve decided to stop being a victim and take life by the horns. I started my UA-cam and in it I’m gonna share my journey
All the best! 💪
If you have an item you haven't touched in a couple months, you don't need it
1:50 whaaaaat are you doing
One step away for being homeless. Good job.
Ah, exactly the type of person that we briefly talked about in the video. Good job.
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I'm a minimalist because i can't afford to buy things...
Indian accent?
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