10 Minimalist Habits That Save Me MONEY and TIME

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  • @James-ol6rw
    @James-ol6rw 15 днів тому +151

    As you may be aware, regarding wearing the same colors/style every day, Albert Einstein always appeared to be wearing the same suit every day. When asked about this, he explained that he had seven identical outfits that he changed into each day. When asked why, he said that having to think about what clothes to wear every day for variety was to him, a waste of thinking time and effort, that he would rather use thinking about more important things. Genius!

    • @Stevieray55
      @Stevieray55 15 днів тому

      Could it be more likely Einstein was nothing more than a deep state controlled asset womanizer that couldn't even make a decision on what to wear because he was way too busy enjoying All the Sequestered stolen Nicola Tesla's genius technology Godly gifted mastery over Eternal Cosmic Knowledge and Reality

    • @user-bg2tn4kg5m
      @user-bg2tn4kg5m 15 днів тому +7

      I read that he was a real a$$hole to his wife, though.

    • @Stevieray55
      @Stevieray55 14 днів тому

      @@user-bg2tn4kg5m it's very possible I think everyone of Us has at one time or another experienced many similar circumstances so maybe it can help one way or another to possibly let a brother sister know that We gotta raise Our Awareness to the fact that everything We've ever been trained to believe has been serious misinformation, appreciate Ur perspective I'm sure he probably went through many of those circumstances throughout Cosmic time so I hope and pray Einstein has found peace love and joy that surpasses all understanding despite various dimensional debilitating circumstances he may have lived wishing positive love peaceful existence for every living Soul on every level in this holographic Eternal Cosmic Reality

    • @Stevieray55
      @Stevieray55 14 днів тому +3

      @@user-bg2tn4kg5m so definitely want people to realize Nicola Tesla's contribution is beyond measure far beyond anything Einstein ever done

    • @Chris-tg3qy
      @Chris-tg3qy 14 днів тому +3

      Steve Jobs was the same way. Jeans and a black long sleeve t shirt or turtleneck.

  • @lindar6151
    @lindar6151 15 днів тому +94

    I love when you say if you can't afford to pay for it twice, you can't afford to pay for it once. This is so true and I wish everyone would take that advice. BTW - Levi is absolutely adorable!

    • @sevenmadmonkey
      @sevenmadmonkey 15 днів тому +8

      I live by this rule for many years now, it helped me a lot.
      The other one being "If you need to ask for the price range, then this item is not for your budget".
      With wine, cheese, gourmet food, branded goods etc. being much more overpriced than their actual worth.

    • @acidityliquidity211
      @acidityliquidity211 12 днів тому +1

      This would only apply to some things. There are also things that if you can't afford to buy, then you also can't afford to not buy (maintenance, dental work, healthier food). If you don't take care of those expenses then they'll bite back later with more costly emergencies.

    • @sevenmadmonkey
      @sevenmadmonkey 12 днів тому

      @@acidityliquidity211 ​ It reminds me of an ethical car dealer, who gives good advices to his customers and once he said, if you buy a car for 10 grand that is in the range of 80 grand, then you'll pay the remaining 70 all the same, just later. To the mechanic. Not the dealer.

    • @C1024R
      @C1024R 4 дні тому +1

      I like to think "would I buy this again if I didn't have it" to help me justify purchases, a lot of the time I find that impulses can be weeded out this way

  • @georgeandrews2839
    @georgeandrews2839 14 днів тому +9

    My favorite tool is the 30 day list. If I get the urge to buy something that isn't an absolute need, it goes on my 30 day list. If I still want it 30 days later I will probably buy it. This is the ultimate cure for buyers remorse. You'd be surprised how few items make it 30 days and how much money you'll save.

  • @liftpanic
    @liftpanic 15 днів тому +27

    I don't go paperless because if something happened to me, my next of kin would have to constantly monitor my email account. I get more peace of mind knowing there will be paper reminders of when things are due.

    • @Melly3112-ox3ey
      @Melly3112-ox3ey 15 днів тому +2

      All but one of my bills are are on auto pay through my bank. My fluctuating credit card bill comes through the mail monthly. When I topple off the twig my executor should find it easier to clear up that part of my estate.

    • @cariwaldick4898
      @cariwaldick4898 14 днів тому +4

      You could build a paper file with all these things in it, and leave it for your kin. A simple list of your passwords, what regular bills you have, account numbers, due dates, etc. Even if you have all your bills still paper, anyone left behind is going to have to shuffle through all of it. That's not doing them any favors.

    • @blackdong4footwangnosucky
      @blackdong4footwangnosucky 14 днів тому +1

      I agree with you because they will discover your dill do orders and invoices if they are looking at your email

    • @liftpanic
      @liftpanic 14 днів тому

      @@cariwaldick4898 Yep, all that stuff is in a binder. What I'm trying to avoid is them having to rely on my email for anything.

    • @BillAnt
      @BillAnt 5 днів тому

      @@cariwaldick4898 - Ahh that'd be too easy, for them, gotta give 'em some challenge finding all your scattered paper work. lol jk

  • @Diabolik771
    @Diabolik771 15 днів тому +40

    I do a "taskbox" of boring cleaning/organizing tasks that help keep stuff tidy. It's just a box with 3x5 note cards with certain trouble areas that if done weekly, keeps the house nice. I pick one at random per day and do it. Once completed, the card goes in the done section of the box. If this is kept up with, it is super easy to clean next time with even less effort. You don't get overwhelmed with a million things to do.

    • @liveeatsew
      @liveeatsew 13 днів тому

      I'm terrible at cleaning so this is a great jdea.

  • @frankalexander5401
    @frankalexander5401 15 днів тому +10

    Minimalism takes maturity, self discipline and self confidence.

  • @CassieDavis613
    @CassieDavis613 14 днів тому +16

    When I find slacks and a top appropriate for home and streetwear and comfortable, I buy 7-10 of each. (I work remotely.) (I buy extra in case the manufacturer discontinues the article of clothing.) People think I have only one pair of slacks and one top. They don't know that I have multiples of each. The slacks and tops can be washed together. One less decision. Accessories can break the monotony. I love it.

    • @seltzermint5
      @seltzermint5 8 днів тому +1

      even though I have a ridiculous amount of clothes/footwear and it's the one area I'm NOT minimalist, I do think this is kind of how I operate. I am very particular about the fit of my clothes for example so when I find a top or dress that suits my body well I will buy at least 2-3 of that item in different colors or prints and wind up mixing and matching for several years with my other items.

  • @akula9713
    @akula9713 15 днів тому +19

    A warm bath or shower before bed relaxes you, lowers your blood pressure and promotes better sleep.

  • @akula9713
    @akula9713 15 днів тому +24

    What is the point of instagram? All I see are people craving attention and validation. It’s like Facebook, another time sink.

    • @to1620
      @to1620 14 днів тому +9

      I think this depends very much on who you follow. My biggest hobbies are crochet and photography, so I follow many accounts connected to those topics. Many of these accounts feature great tips and projects, and they post fantastic photos that help me visualize the final product. I also love cooking accounts, accounts dedicated to small space organizing and many others. I personally love IG, and have gotten many excellent ideas and product recommendations from the platform.

    • @Ammut6
      @Ammut6 14 днів тому +2

      Social media platforms realistically should be used by those who have something to show off/market to others as a form of advertising. That and to spread knowledge of tricks/ideas that others may not be informed of.
      Other than those two situations, its all mindless consuming.

    • @seltzermint5
      @seltzermint5 8 днів тому

      I think the engagement on instagram for "regular people" (not influencers or stars) feels inauthentic and weird even compared to other social media.

  • @ronaldzeoli7528
    @ronaldzeoli7528 15 днів тому +33

    I like getting notifications that you have a new video out.

  • @robinedwards8796
    @robinedwards8796 15 днів тому +14

    "System" is the key. Have a system developed for everything that routinely keeps you and your home functioning. Takes WAY less bandwidth than having to strategize and restrategize. ☺

  • @laptop797
    @laptop797 15 днів тому +29

    Damn you look unrecognisable without the bangs.

    • @plutonicresilience
      @plutonicresilience 15 днів тому +13

      The comment I was looking for. She’s a whole different person with her hair pulled back

    • @sthom146
      @sthom146 14 днів тому +2

      I thought she’d stitched someone else into the video but then I was like why would she do that 😂

    • @giusyinwonderland2883
      @giusyinwonderland2883 13 днів тому

      @@sthom146same

    • @Eclectic8
      @Eclectic8 12 днів тому +1

      Where in the video?

    • @sthom146
      @sthom146 12 днів тому

      @@Eclectic8 at 3:41

  • @ConwayBob
    @ConwayBob 15 днів тому +28

    Your channel, which I discovered only a few months ago, already has changed my life for the better. Thanks, Nicole, for doing what you do. Live long and prosper!

  • @youngThrashbarg
    @youngThrashbarg 4 дні тому +1

    Got rid of social media. Now addicted to minimalism videos.

  • @to1620
    @to1620 15 днів тому +20

    Concerning hair: ladies, men have known for AGES that short hair is faster, neater and (in some respects) cleaner. That’s why over 5 years ago I shaved my head. I previously had shoulder length very fine, straight hair. I continuously threw money at my hair trying to make it do something. I had tools, and serums, and special shampoo and dreaded the wind, rain, and humidity. The freedom I have found in NOT having to maintain my ridiculous hair has been immeasurable. I now just quickly maintain my own buzz-cut, and I no longer spend any money or waste any energy on it. It’s a life changing decision!

    • @BK-qp8zp
      @BK-qp8zp 14 днів тому +4

      I used to have quite long hair but cut it extremely short before a shoulder surgery, as I knew it would be too difficult to deal with on my own. Even the hairdresser kept asking me if I was sure. But afterward, I exclaimed that now I understand why so many older women have haircuts like this! Turns out that I am an older woman and I still wear my hair short.

    • @rosieposie9564
      @rosieposie9564 14 днів тому +6

      Hell no, I am female and I prefer to look like one. Beauty...like everything worth having you have to put effort in and while haircare can be annoying, most woman do not have pleasant enough facial features to look good with short hair.

    • @Eclectic8
      @Eclectic8 12 днів тому +3

      Go short hair!
      I get what Rosieposie is saying. And I won't say I'm immune to societal programming. But I've often liked the look of short hair and am endeared whenever it's been explained as a choice of simplicity.
      Not that anyone should care about this one guy's two cents!

    • @seltzermint5
      @seltzermint5 8 днів тому +2

      I have very long thick wavy hair and I love it. For about 20 yrs I had a spiky pixie cut and I loved that also.
      BUT - when my hair is like, shoulder length or so, it's a big pain to style and care for. I think very short or very long is easiest!

  • @mgq54
    @mgq54 14 днів тому +9

    Alot of your list is easy for me since I am retired. I dont need a big wardrobe amymore so i have 7 pairs of jeans, 7 tops. I cook all my own meals so i dont spend money on going out. I am fortunate to live in a very nice retirement community that is also subsidized so my rent is quite low and manageable on a fixed income. You have lots of good ideas and i am enjoying watching your videos.

  • @gretelwhite8088
    @gretelwhite8088 14 днів тому +5

    I so do the clothes thing. Comfortable jeans and short or long sleeved tee shirts and jumpers does it for me, no decisions, no complications and virtually no shopping! Win!

  • @nadinebouchard9843
    @nadinebouchard9843 15 днів тому +30

    The outbox is a great idea!

  • @Christian-qu9ml
    @Christian-qu9ml 15 днів тому +14

    Always love seeing Levi. ❤

  • @lynnoorman2144
    @lynnoorman2144 15 днів тому +9

    My added tip would be 'never leave a room empty handed'. In this way folk tidy up as they go along. Also, the very old one of 'a place for everything and everything in its place!. I love the 'buying it twice' idea - im gonna copy that one! Thank you Nicole. Big fussess for the gorgeous Levi!

  • @potapotapotapotapotapota
    @potapotapotapotapotapota 13 днів тому +2

    My best minimalism tip is to get rid of (or use up) everything in your pantry, fridge and freezer and only buy ingredients for things you are currently cooking. Then use up all those ingredients before you decide to cook something else. Otherwise you will slowly have a whole bunch of random ingredients that will one day go off just cluttering up your storage space and in turn cluttering up your mind and causing you to give up cooking altogether. You can have stock ingredients in the fridge/pantry, like sugar and butter and milk, etc. But you really don't need that random bottle of oyster sauce and that walnut oil or those harissa seasonings. They will just go off before the time you use them next.

    • @seltzermint5
      @seltzermint5 8 днів тому +2

      We sort of do this. Buy groceries for the week with specific meals we'll make and no extra, except in extreme weather conditions when it is more necessary.
      BIG home cooks though so we will use all the condiments and oils and spices sooner or later and have almost ZERO waste. I cannot abide wasting food.

    • @potapotapotapotapotapota
      @potapotapotapotapotapota 7 днів тому +1

      @@seltzermint5 that's awesome, this problem definitely becomes less of an issue if you cook a lot

  • @davea691
    @davea691 14 днів тому +3

    I generally shower at night. Started this habit while working at a steel mill. Even though I spent most of my time in the office, I needed the shower before bed.

  • @anafallas9117
    @anafallas9117 15 днів тому +12

    You’re the best thing that happened to me last year lol
    Also , I started minimalism bc of what I see being a Hospice nurse … I love love being a minimalist

  • @Nikki-ec1zb
    @Nikki-ec1zb 15 днів тому +12

    Could you please do a video on showing a few of your favorite batch cooking recipes?

  • @dr.detroit1514
    @dr.detroit1514 14 днів тому +1

    One thing I've learned to do, is do what I call a "Tool Reset" after every project I work on in the garage. Say I get done with a car brake job, sometime shortly after I collect all the tools I used, clean them up and put them away. Same with any chemicals, supplies, old parts and empty boxes. they either get put away or go into the trash or recycle. Clean up any grease, oil or chemical spills.That way the garage is clean and orderly, and I'm ready and can find things I need to do the next job, say on a mower.

  • @HaileyB85
    @HaileyB85 15 днів тому +8

    I really like the idea of putting back into savings the same amount you spend on wants. I’m going to implement this and see how it goes. Thank you!

  • @scrubies1
    @scrubies1 13 днів тому +3

    I have a confession. I spend money on flowers and seeds. It’s my guilty pleasure.

    • @seltzermint5
      @seltzermint5 8 днів тому

      that's me with colorful weird clothes, skirts, boots, jackets, etc. I almost felt like Nicole was talking about me when she mentioned colorful clothes and taking joy in them...I was like "yep!"

    • @JP-ve7or
      @JP-ve7or 4 дні тому +1

      Everybody has their thing. It's just a pleasure, no need to call it guilty 😊

  • @Melly3112-ox3ey
    @Melly3112-ox3ey 14 днів тому +5

    Outbox works well. Also, I keep a small lightweight basket beside my stairs as a handy reminder for toting things up and down. Since I use a chair-lift, it's a bonus ... As is your sweet Levi ❤

  • @KACn5582
    @KACn5582 15 днів тому +5

    Bingo on the no notifications! I only want to hear my phone if it is important! Family/friends/contactor (new roof). We have 2 stories so every time I go up or downstairs, I look for stuff to take with me. Many times I put things next to the stairs to make one big trip. If I forget something...oh well, more exercise 😊

  • @nataliefontane
    @nataliefontane 15 днів тому +11

    I've been showering at night since I was a kid. I never switched to mornings because my mom told me it would take too long, and I wasn't about to wake up early to go to school.

    • @AccordingtoNicole
      @AccordingtoNicole  15 днів тому +4

      Same!

    • @hanitaputradjaya3507
      @hanitaputradjaya3507 12 днів тому +1

      It actually came as a shock to me that people in North America (sometimes) did not shower before they leave home in the morning. It is a general rule in Indonesia that you have to shower before you go to the office/school. Additionally, showering at night is a frowned upon practice as it is viewed that we can become sick from the cold of the shower.

    • @seltzermint5
      @seltzermint5 8 днів тому

      @@hanitaputradjaya3507 I have only lived in the USA but I can understand that too. I generally bathe in the morning but when I was a teen and early 20s I had oily skin and really felt dirty and weird if I did not shower or bathe before school or work. While I didn't stink thankfully it was just not "fresh". I admit I am glad to have oily skin now as I have fewer wrinkles in my late 40s but yeah that would never have worked out for me taking showers at night when I was younger!

  • @gracesimplified3860
    @gracesimplified3860 15 днів тому +12

    Thanks for the clever idea of “match your wants”. I’m going to do it. 👍🏼
    I feel the same way about showering before bed. However, I do sometimes end up with a major bed head🤡
    I’ve already implemented the other habits but still could improve on the food prep.
    I noticed that most minimalist content creators are living as a couple with young kids, or living alone. Living with other adults of a different mind set can make for other challenges.
    So learning to stress less over other people’s messes is an opportunity for me to clean up my internal clutter.

  • @anaisanwar8424
    @anaisanwar8424 14 днів тому +3

    Can you please do a video just about Levi? After long day in retail dealing with entitled customers, it would be so nice to see his little sweet face yo brighten my day.

  • @SW-fm6up
    @SW-fm6up 13 днів тому +2

    Excellent advice!!! Unfortunately though its a good Idea to have at least 2-3 paper copies in 2-3 locations of important documents!! With all the solar flares, bad weather,fires etc, the internet, and electric could go out. I feel its a very good back up plan just in case. Although its a hassle to make copies and it takes alot of space, its better to have what need than not have them

  • @YourUpstairsNeighbor
    @YourUpstairsNeighbor 15 днів тому +4

    Thank you for these videos. My friend was recently bemoaning the fact that I don't have decorations in my apartment, so I appreciate seeing someone else do what I do. It's reassuring to know I'm not just crazy 😂

    • @mettamorph4523
      @mettamorph4523 14 днів тому

      Does said friend have their own place? Critics are sometimes just envious of your peace.

    • @seltzermint5
      @seltzermint5 8 днів тому

      I feel like I have a ton of decor items until I go visit friends who literally have it covering every surface. They started referring to me and my husband as minimalists way before I realized we actually ARE!

  • @user-ww2vg9uh6c
    @user-ww2vg9uh6c 14 днів тому +1

    I'm 51 and looking at early retirement. I'm actively making lifestyle changes so I can be financially and mentally prepared for the transition. This video gave me some good ideas, especially buying it twice.

  • @mettamorph4523
    @mettamorph4523 14 днів тому +3

    I'm a female clothes horse. My addiction to new clothes ended when I discovered what I like to wear most was men's clothing. Men's cargo pants. SO practical. Men's coats. SO warm. So many pockets! I don't need to carry a handbag when running local errands. Now I am not tempted by fashion jeans.

    • @seltzermint5
      @seltzermint5 8 днів тому

      this is real UNLESS you have a Kardashian like hip to waist ratio then it is not happening

  • @CassieDavis613
    @CassieDavis613 13 днів тому +2

    Nicole, I have sad news. On 4-16-24 at 0830 AM CST USA, my beloved 11-year-old Chihuahua mix, Milo, died. He had a heart murmur and was on Vetmedin, but he went into heart failure this morning and succumbed despite the brilliant care by his veterinary team. It is so strange to be typing this without him watching and nudging me to go for a walk. Nicole, thank you for your past kindness and encouraging words during Milo's health journey.

    • @AccordingtoNicole
      @AccordingtoNicole  13 днів тому +2

      I'm so sorry for your loss Cassie 💔

    • @seltzermint5
      @seltzermint5 8 днів тому +2

      So sorry to read this, I know it is for Nicole but thinking of you. RIP Milo.

    • @CassieDavis613
      @CassieDavis613 8 днів тому

      @@seltzermint5 Thank you

  • @overcomingwithin
    @overcomingwithin 14 днів тому +2

    I tend to be drawn to your channel because you’re one of the few on here that actually offer different content to the usual of channels that offer the same recycled jazz.

  • @acidityliquidity211
    @acidityliquidity211 14 днів тому +2

    I'm thinking about having a set of papers on my bedroom door. One saying what should be done every month. One every quarter. One every year. But also not having anything too long or detailed like a daily routine paper or having more than seven papers all over the door. Keeping it somewhat simple so it's not too hard to follow but also helpful at making me remember essential maintenance items like the furnace filter or cleaning the ac condenser, etc.

    • @Ammut6
      @Ammut6 14 днів тому +1

      I've always wanted to make a similar list. I just never do or lose it somewhere 😂

    • @johenderson3742
      @johenderson3742 13 днів тому

      I just use a yearly wall calendar...at the beginning of the new year I transfer anything like insurances/ car maintainance/ dog worming etc. I also note any memorable events and keep the wall planners as a sort of diary to look back on.

    • @greenmanatee6462
      @greenmanatee6462 12 днів тому

      I just write the priority ones for the day on my hand

  • @jrstrange123
    @jrstrange123 14 днів тому +5

    I really like the matching funds concept. Gonna incorporate that into my system! Thanks for the pointer!

  • @LilySaintSin
    @LilySaintSin 15 днів тому +6

    Yeah, I'm in the UK they stopped sending paper bills years ago.

  • @Awareness_With_Dennis
    @Awareness_With_Dennis 15 днів тому +3

    Dear Nicole,
    Thank you for all your wisdom! Can you please do a video on tiny homes? Like are they worth it in the long run? So you ever wish you took that approach versus buying your home and having a mortgage for the rest of your life? Pros and cons of tiny homes with a few acres of land?
    I feel like the American dream now a days is just being debt free, and that won’t be the case buying a house or renting the rest of your life.
    Thank you for sharing!

  • @ClairenParkerontheRoad
    @ClairenParkerontheRoad 15 днів тому +4

    I like this outbox concept. I just moved into an apartment so now I can do some of this stuff so yay.

  • @rosieposie9564
    @rosieposie9564 14 днів тому +2

    Some of this is useful but I have to have a quick shower in the morning if I am going to work, I also have a longer shower before bed. I somehow seem to be able to detect a somewhat "unfresh" but not necessarily unpleasant smell on people who tend not to shower in the morning. I also love amazon prime. I agree with the rest of the video.

    • @JP-ve7or
      @JP-ve7or 4 дні тому +1

      Yeah, I'm menopausal at this point and sometimes I sweat at night despite my best efforts. It's morning showers for me!

  • @allofus5
    @allofus5 15 днів тому +8

    I do the no notification also. Spot on!

  • @BrianK-zz4fk
    @BrianK-zz4fk 15 днів тому +5

    Great video! I completely agree with num 1. I was hooked and literally almost had a panic attack when I could not find my phone. I went from high blood pressure to low blood pressure by removing the vice. I am a paper bills person and actually simplifies my life, first junk email is worse than regular junk mail thus hate going in it, second, having to sign into a site and enter a username and password to view the bill is annoying, last I can just put them in a pile and login to my bank account and schedule to pay them every Sunday. Less time consuming to me, I do use autopay for bills that dont change in price and is nice too.

  • @michaelconnolly7681
    @michaelconnolly7681 15 днів тому +5

    I really love your videos. I tried the turning off notifications yesterday when I was trying to find ways to not be as much on my phone and it's great. I love the was you talk about things. You are very clear, practical and highly intelligent and it's always refreshing to hear what you have to say.

  • @RabiaSammy
    @RabiaSammy 15 днів тому +4

    lol i thought i was the only one who hated meal prep, i cannot eat anything that has been more than like 1 day in the fridge, but i do prepare pasta sauces etc too which last like 2 days

  • @wilsonle61
    @wilsonle61 14 днів тому +3

    Thanks again! Just turned off 80% of my notifications. Most of them were BS anyway.

  • @estheradams6183
    @estheradams6183 15 днів тому +22

    You look great without bangs

  • @elizabethengquist4185
    @elizabethengquist4185 6 днів тому

    I like the capsule wardrobe idea. I need to clean out my closet again. Another idea is to organize your clothing by color.

  • @cindysmith1798
    @cindysmith1798 14 днів тому +1

    I enjoyed this video because, when you washed your face, with your hair back, I could finally see you! See your whole face. Thanks!

  • @tammierosario7569
    @tammierosario7569 15 днів тому +5

    Thank you for sharing Nicole; I truly appreciate your videos 🙂I find that you always mention something that I have not heard in other videos.

  • @joearquilla
    @joearquilla 15 днів тому +3

    Great video on what I refer to as Systems. Personal hacks, prep work, etc..that I do in order to improve my quality of living via eliminating most low level decisions, and uneccessary expenses during my work week.
    I like the base-prepping thinking. interesting idea, but I food prep.🤮(you CAN freeze it too) 😉
    You dropped an unexpected morsel today:
    So simple, but it had never occured to me,
    The paying twice law for "wants" is brilliant...and will be implemented immediately. Thanks always for your content.

  • @MadisonBriggsArtchick
    @MadisonBriggsArtchick 15 днів тому +6

    Great video! Paying for something twice is a great idea. I will work on that.

  • @shlf2615
    @shlf2615 14 днів тому +1

    Matching your wants is something I want to add - great idea! I need to tweak my wardrobe, too. I already have a favorite brand of jeans that I wear all the time, but I need to simplify my shirts. Too much trial and error buying has cluttered my closet. Thanks for the reminder, Nicole.

  • @frithar
    @frithar 15 днів тому +7

    Another home run!

  • @maryannspicher
    @maryannspicher 14 днів тому +1

    I always like physically shopping off season for things I need. I don’t do it as often anymore, I have enough clothes. It’s so much cheaper to shop off season, and Amazon NEVER has sales. Not like the stores do anyways. 🤷‍♀️ I do most of the things you’ve mentioned. I make myself a nice Sunday dinner like my aunt used to do for us, and I freeze several servings. I may leave one out for another weekday but I’m with you, I don’t like leftovers day after day. Well, unless it’s tacos 😊

  • @MoNATUREnique
    @MoNATUREnique 15 днів тому +6

    Glad to be early! Love your videos! I agree with you about notifications. They drive me crazy. I even silence group texts. I could do better at productivity. Always trying to learn new things to improve.

  • @ahsokatano9453
    @ahsokatano9453 15 днів тому +4

    I am also super addicted to Social Media 😔 i am always worried if people don't reply

  • @gregmc1270
    @gregmc1270 12 днів тому

    The Outbox - love that and will be implementing that one! I've had phone notifications turned off for a long time and a slow morning, BOTH have done a TON to help me live a less anxious day to day

  • @greenmanatee6462
    @greenmanatee6462 12 днів тому

    I do a similar thing like your outbox, but I label the box PIO for "pass it on", it helps to let go of stuff/clutter knowing someone else can make use it

  • @patmcgrion5128
    @patmcgrion5128 14 днів тому +2

    Hi Nicole, thanks for another great video.

  • @emc6511
    @emc6511 15 днів тому +2

    Read this one somewhere recently -- for voicemail -- change your msg to: You have reached my voicemail. Now do the right thing. And leave a text. THAT is a WIN for minimalism and general annoyance at the least.

    • @daisyglaze1817
      @daisyglaze1817 15 днів тому

      At that point just get rid of voicemail and don't bother setting it up whenever you get a new phone. I've never set up voicemail on any of my phones. Mostly because I'm lazy though, lol

    • @pennynickels5216
      @pennynickels5216 14 днів тому

      Brilliant!!!

  • @seltzermint5
    @seltzermint5 8 днів тому

    I do the outbox thing too! Mine's also a closet in a spare room, and then I have a spot on a table near the door for items that are leaving the house that day.
    After watching this video while traveling I started to follow the 2 minute rule also. So far, loving it!
    Agree also about batch cooking being great and full-on meal prep being gross! No thanks. I strongly believe a lot of people wind up getting takeout or delivery and throwing away Day 4-6 of their preps - they can't convince me otherwise haha

  • @dannyphoenix1127
    @dannyphoenix1127 15 днів тому +4

    Some great points to consider, Thanks Nicole Our " Grey Lady" 🙂

  • @LindaDooWop
    @LindaDooWop 14 днів тому +1

    I just love you, Nicole! You make mucho sense, and you have a personality I can relate to! It's rare!

  • @timothyirwin8974
    @timothyirwin8974 14 днів тому

    For a minute there I thought the 2 minute rule involved dropping dinner on the floor. Steve Jobs had the same attitude toward fashion. If something big comes into my space something else must leave. If it sits for a year doing nothing time to go. E-readers preferred to actual books when possible.

  • @RainMan52
    @RainMan52 15 днів тому +1

    YAY!!
    sponsors!!!
    congratz!!

  • @johnnyboyvan
    @johnnyboyvan 15 днів тому +3

    I like the idea of an Outbox. Clever 😮.

  • @davea691
    @davea691 14 днів тому

    The outbox is an excellent idea. Plan to set one up.

  • @BrettKuntz
    @BrettKuntz 14 днів тому +1

    Paper clutter drives me nuts also

  • @Observer100-cn7gv
    @Observer100-cn7gv 14 днів тому +8

    There is nothing wrong with cooking meals that last for several days. Once the food is stored properly and at the right temperature plus reheated, that should be fine. It is just a matter of preference.

  • @beatrixk.6723
    @beatrixk.6723 14 днів тому

    If I am tempted to buy something, I always look at the price of the item and consider how many hours I would have to work for it. That helps me to change my mind quickly.😃

  • @daynashannon9679
    @daynashannon9679 14 днів тому

    Always interesting and useful content. Love your no nonsense take in simplified living.

  • @hollyclark690
    @hollyclark690 14 днів тому +1

    Very good video, Nicole!

  • @MilaN-lt2mq
    @MilaN-lt2mq 13 днів тому

    I like to have choices when it comes to clothes. I cleaned out my closet a few years ago and now I follow a rule: one in, one out. If I buy something, something has to go, so it keeps me from purchasing clothes and shoes I don't need. I now mostly replace items that are worn out.

  • @AngieSantacruz-ln4ts
    @AngieSantacruz-ln4ts 14 днів тому

    Thank you for the videos. Im a minimalist too and you’re right, it helps a lot. And makes you think about what you really want and need. what you really matters. You’re a very cool and smart woman. 💯✅

  • @ShellyCap9
    @ShellyCap9 14 днів тому

    I LOVE that idea of paying for it twice and definitely will start using that. I agree with showering the night before Ive always done that but it started as a child when in TEXAS we didnt have any a/c so taking a cold shower at night helped me fall asleep.

  • @user-pp3dl8id7r
    @user-pp3dl8id7r 14 днів тому

    Congratulations on 50k!

  • @BobsUtopia
    @BobsUtopia 13 днів тому

    Since you asked, I have 8 out of 10 of these habits. Yea for me. The outbox and the pay twice are new. I will love to adopt them too.
    Since we spend so much of our time online, to reduce clutter I have long ago adopted a zero inbox policy, Morning and night, I clean out my inbox.
    Also, I personally hate seeing little number bubbles next to phone apps so I leave groups that post too much and leave apps that are annoying that way.
    Love your channel. I've been a fan for several months.

  • @liveeatsew
    @liveeatsew 13 днів тому

    I love the idea of an outbox or space that you put the outgoing items into. Currently they go onto the hall table or in the way 😂 but great idea.

  • @Bossmombalance
    @Bossmombalance 14 днів тому +1

    I always find some sort of value in your videos 😊

  • @jozsefizsak
    @jozsefizsak 12 днів тому

    Thank you!

  • @thecountrybunkins8896
    @thecountrybunkins8896 14 днів тому

    Three day rule. If I find something I want to buy. I always try to give it three days. Then if I still think I want it but I usually find I don't want it anymore. My wife and I both have to agree or it doesn't happen.

  • @DonnasWonderland
    @DonnasWonderland 13 днів тому

    I very much liked the matching tip a clever way to boost your savings and reduce your impulse purchases.

  • @xlerb2286
    @xlerb2286 13 днів тому

    Notifications are the time equivalent of monthly subscription fees. Both nibble away at your resources. I used to do the savings match on purchases too, though in my spin on it more went to a charity than to savings. The idea was if I'm going to spend money on a want it should be backed up by an equal amount of money doing something good.

  • @timisaac8121
    @timisaac8121 9 днів тому

    'TY. I didn't know what it meant "Turn off notications". Now I do.

  • @RiteOn
    @RiteOn 14 днів тому +1

    the 'ol "less is more" thingy

  • @simonefeaster5131
    @simonefeaster5131 13 днів тому

    I’m intrigued by the match your wants idea. I may try this!

  • @joelyons3713
    @joelyons3713 15 днів тому

    My outbox is the kitchen table or the top of my dryer.

  • @advisorsandy2068
    @advisorsandy2068 14 днів тому

    Great advice. I'M GLAD YOU'RE DOING WELL. I am the same as you in the sense that I will never respond to any contacts though i do watch and listen ❤

  • @Spot4art
    @Spot4art 14 днів тому

    Use a credit card while out doing errands….come home open the bank app on the home computer, pay your card off build the rewards. Zero balance cards.
    Minimalize diet. Eat meat. Period.
    Declutter house daily.
    Listen to music declutter your brain. Instrumental jazz…keeps words out of your head. 🤗❤️

  • @dirid
    @dirid 14 днів тому

    Hi Nicole, have you been diagnosed with ADD? I have it and I struggled with it when I was teen, but I came to some of your method's by myself and they made my life so much easier. Cheers from Poland!

  • @jeffl7852
    @jeffl7852 15 днів тому

    I too use the outbox (a large open plastic tub). A collector by nature - Doodoo happens, and gives my local thrift store an open channel = thx

  • @pattykake7195
    @pattykake7195 13 днів тому

    Minimalism has influenced every aspect of my life, for the better. It has freed up my time
    from caring for things to having time and money to invest in experiences.…💯

  • @acidityliquidity211
    @acidityliquidity211 14 днів тому

    I have an "outbox" mentality also. Just called it a "to sell" box in my mind. Then if any family has a yard sale I might sell that stuff there.

  • @user-yh2lj4rm5x
    @user-yh2lj4rm5x 14 днів тому

    I'm still not completely paperless either, Nicole! And the only reason I am, is because I either get a discount, or they don't charge me an additional fee.

  • @deborahbain9915
    @deborahbain9915 14 днів тому

    Capsule Wardrobe for me and Paperless😊

  • @nickpapagiorgio702
    @nickpapagiorgio702 14 днів тому +3

    Hair. I used to have long hair for less frequent haircuts. Now I shave my head with a 1" guard all around - super easy - and it looks as good as any short haircut. Nobody believes that I shave my own head. Every time I see Nicole's hair I remember what a nightmare it is to maintain.