There isn't one. Declutter to your comfort level, and keep the space clean. Not everyone needs to be a minimalist, but useless stuff accumulates for everyone. Let it Go.
Always having items to make things for creativity. The best items can return to the earth at end of life but there’s enough stuff on the Earth to be loved again by others. Rubbish tips will be dug up in the future like archaeological digs. Organised drawers & cupboards are great if things can be found easily as they keep dust & mildew off things & better for health. Rotate items at thrift shops. This solves the shopping addiction at more affordable prices or swap with family & friends. Cleaning out deceased persons things - what’s worth keeping are the best photos, best creative writing & pertinent personal letters, family tree history, the best art they created. The commercially mass produced items can go unless used.
Everything nowadays is causing shame. I don't care. I do what is good for me and my family, I don't harm other people and I hope everyone else do the same. That's my little, tiny, minimalistic opinion for today!
I couldn’t agree more. The past two weeks I’ve seen three different podcast interviews with “experts” telling me that I’m breathing wrong, I’m drinking water wrong and I’m speaking incorrectly. I know it’s our job to not take things defensively and I’m mindful of that, but it was like a penny drop moment where I saw the potential damage of listening too much. Which sounds counterintuitive I know, but we need to keep checking in on our value stack to ensure we’re not off kilt.
I wish T.K was my therapist. He always has something very wise and healing to say. I love the spirit of not over thinking or over complicating things. Just prioritize your freedom and your well being
If I could meet a man just like TK I would actually rethink my stance on staying single for the rest of my life!!! Yes he’s very comforting to listen to and sounds like such a kind and wise man ❤
I don’t understand why people need to justify themselves. If minimalism isn’t for you why not just accept that? I don’t understand why a whole article needs to be written about it. Minimalism is a profound tool for some.
I have a shelf with nautical themed items. A while back i had decluttered the items that weren't my absolute favorites but it didn't look right no matter how I rearranged it. I retrieved several items from the donation box and popped them back onto the shelf. The display is aesthetically pleasing now.
Some people love all of their possessions and it makes them happy and feel comforted. No problem with that. I’m the opposite. Lots of things even if nicely displayed collections, it gives me anxiety. Everyone just do what makes you feel happy, and calm. The world is too stressful as it is.
@k4xxxminecrafter792 same...I had a large room with 5 different animal enclosures...I eventually rehoused them all and even got rid of dineing set due to lack of use.. a big empty room with space for kids to roll around on there mini bikes made me much happier...as did a small couch but awsome mini trampoline in the lounge.. I value open play space inside and out.
The logic of everything around you becoming junk and treasure, and you don't want to throw any of it out, is what hoarders use though. They also don't see it as clutter.
I got a book out of a recycling dumpster. I cut it up for my Halloween decorations. Paper spiderwebs make me happy and no environmental damage. Tina, Al's wife
Hmmm, I read the comment "I prefer it that way" differently. I feel like she/he was saying "I prefer a messy cluttered space. Not that individual pieces are bringing satisfaction. Also, in 50 years I have never met anyone who doesn't prefer when things are cleaned. They made have a 1000 dolls that bring them joy (and clutter the space, but are 100% treasure to the person), but they prefer them to be dusted arranged and cleaned. Perhaps I just haven't met the right people, but this author said they prefer "1/2 junk" to lie around. I call BS on that.
If something brings you joy and doesn't hinder you from living, then it's not clutter or junk. Clutter is what bothers you or holds you back. However, if you're ashamed of the items you have because of your own internal decisions (not the opinions of others), then you should take a step back and figure out why. The big exception to that is hoarding or if you are keeping something that is putting health & safety at risk. If you keep so much stuff that you can't properly clean or bring bugs into your home, then that habit needs to be re-evaluated. As far as the environmental aspect, you can be an over-consumer whether you have a capsule wardrobe or a large closet. it depends on what you buy and how often, and how the items are disposed of afterward.
It's simple. If you enjoy something, keep it. I decluttered a shirt awhile back and the only reason I donated it was because the fabric is heavy and couldn't be worn most of the year. When I did, I'd get hot. I wore the shirt all the time, despite that. I'm still regretting donating that shirt years later lol!
Did you notice once you get rid of something, next thing is you urgently need it in a few days? It is a same level of mystery as a missing sock in a laundry black hole. :)
That's laughable. I'm ashamed of my home if it's a mess and have to much stuff . It sounds like a political agenda to me , capitalism at its heart . If you keep having to declutter then yes you have to look long and hard at yourself as buying stuff regularly is bringing some kind of distraction from areas in your life which need attention. I think minimalism is beginning to make politicians nervous as why would a mainstream American newspaper print something like this ? Well done the minimalists ❤
Why is the W.P. the one who is judging? ?? The woman you are speaking of with all the animals in her home might soon be starting up an animal shelter... maybe that suggestion should be made? I was once keeping beer cans with artistic designs on them to do something with later...one day, I looked at them and thought...you know, there's more where that came from so - OUT they went. Clutter, be gone!
I did your bloody decluttering and next thing had no warm coat or clothing - and no toiletries and my skin improved - itchy on the skin wool. I have poor mental health now - I think it is dangerous what you are teaching - causes low self-esteem and suicidal thinking. The good thing is I find I did eat healthier when I had no food in the fridge cut out all the sugar and fat out of my diet and lost 10 kilos. I found the best toiletries were far more affordable and can buy ten for the price as opposed to one luxury item. I found I had a nice LBD dress which was twice the size of me and I found black T-shirts and Leggings were much better at home - when you are older you have save more for retirement. I found I was feeling sick with the artifical drinks and too much artificial sweetners. I love fresh fruit and clean eating. Eating mindfully.
Why is earning money from writing books or doing a podcast (both of which requires work, time, effort, expenses) inherently wrong? Do you get paid for the job you do?
What’s your best argument against decluttering?
There isn't one. Declutter to your comfort level, and keep the space clean. Not everyone needs to be a minimalist, but useless stuff accumulates for everyone. Let it Go.
Always having items to make things for creativity. The best items can return to the earth at end of life but there’s enough stuff on the Earth to be loved again by others. Rubbish tips will be dug up in the future like archaeological digs. Organised drawers & cupboards are great if things can be found easily as they keep dust & mildew off things & better for health. Rotate items at thrift shops. This solves the shopping addiction at more affordable prices or swap with family & friends. Cleaning out deceased persons things - what’s worth keeping are the best photos, best creative writing & pertinent personal letters, family tree history, the best art they created. The commercially mass produced items can go unless used.
I think sometimes folks believe minimalism can only be the "extreme" example.
Nothing.Period.
Stop the echo in the room? 😂
Everything nowadays is causing shame. I don't care. I do what is good for me and my family, I don't harm other people and I hope everyone else do the same. That's my little, tiny, minimalistic opinion for today!
I couldn’t agree more. The past two weeks I’ve seen three different podcast interviews with “experts” telling me that I’m breathing wrong, I’m drinking water wrong and I’m speaking incorrectly. I know it’s our job to not take things defensively and I’m mindful of that, but it was like a penny drop moment where I saw the potential damage of listening too much. Which sounds counterintuitive I know, but we need to keep checking in on our value stack to ensure we’re not off kilt.
I wish T.K was my therapist. He always has something very wise and healing to say. I love the spirit of not over thinking or over complicating things. Just prioritize your freedom and your well being
If I could meet a man just like TK I would actually rethink my stance on staying single for the rest of my life!!! Yes he’s very comforting to listen to and sounds like such a kind and wise man ❤
I don’t understand why people need to justify themselves. If minimalism isn’t for you why not just accept that? I don’t understand why a whole article needs to be written about it. Minimalism is a profound tool for some.
I have a shelf with nautical themed items. A while back i had decluttered the items that weren't my absolute favorites but it didn't look right no matter how I rearranged it. I retrieved several items from the donation box and popped them back onto the shelf. The display is aesthetically pleasing now.
Some people love all of their possessions and it makes them happy and feel comforted. No problem with that. I’m the opposite. Lots of things even if nicely displayed collections, it gives me anxiety. Everyone just do what makes you feel happy, and calm. The world is too stressful as it is.
I’m the same. I get so overwhelmed with clutter and can’t relax. Even too much furniture makes me uncomfortable.
Security Blanket for some...👍😖
I feel the same as you .a fairly empty space is heaven to me.
@k4xxxminecrafter792 same...I had a large room with 5 different animal enclosures...I eventually rehoused them all and even got rid of dineing set due to lack of use.. a big empty room with space for kids to roll around on there mini bikes made me much happier...as did a small couch but awsome mini trampoline in the lounge.. I value open play space inside and out.
The logic of everything around you becoming junk and treasure, and you don't want to throw any of it out, is what hoarders use though. They also don't see it as clutter.
I got a book out of a recycling dumpster. I cut it up for my Halloween decorations. Paper spiderwebs make me happy and no environmental damage. Tina, Al's wife
please alert the authorities about that hording house. That is harmful to the children and the animals.
Hmmm, I read the comment "I prefer it that way" differently. I feel like she/he was saying "I prefer a messy cluttered space. Not that individual pieces are bringing satisfaction. Also, in 50 years I have never met anyone who doesn't prefer when things are cleaned. They made have a 1000 dolls that bring them joy (and clutter the space, but are 100% treasure to the person), but they prefer them to be dusted arranged and cleaned. Perhaps I just haven't met the right people, but this author said they prefer "1/2 junk" to lie around. I call BS on that.
If something brings you joy and doesn't hinder you from living, then it's not clutter or junk. Clutter is what bothers you or holds you back. However, if you're ashamed of the items you have because of your own internal decisions (not the opinions of others), then you should take a step back and figure out why. The big exception to that is hoarding or if you are keeping something that is putting health & safety at risk. If you keep so much stuff that you can't properly clean or bring bugs into your home, then that habit needs to be re-evaluated.
As far as the environmental aspect, you can be an over-consumer whether you have a capsule wardrobe or a large closet. it depends on what you buy and how often, and how the items are disposed of afterward.
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All I can justify is the goat on a table in its pen. Goats need enrichment in the form of climbing objects or they climb their containment and escape.
It's simple. If you enjoy something, keep it. I decluttered a shirt awhile back and the only reason I donated it was because the fabric is heavy and couldn't be worn most of the year. When I did, I'd get hot. I wore the shirt all the time, despite that. I'm still regretting donating that shirt years later lol!
I take my unwanted stuff to the free table. Very few of my contributions are there for more than a day.
All the best to everyone from Tucson!
"Looking rudely young"😅
Did you notice once you get rid of something, next thing is you urgently need it in a few days? It is a same level of mystery as a missing sock in a laundry black hole. :)
With less things to take care of the missing socks are easier to keep track of!
Guys, please invite the minimal mom to your podcast. Regarding you question : the only reason against decluttering is (real) lack of time and lazyness
That's laughable. I'm ashamed of my home if it's a mess and have to much stuff . It sounds like a political agenda to me , capitalism at its heart . If you keep having to declutter then yes you have to look long and hard at yourself as buying stuff regularly is bringing some kind of distraction from areas in your life which need attention.
I think minimalism is beginning to make politicians nervous as why would a mainstream American newspaper print something like this ?
Well done the minimalists ❤
I was wondering if the WP author actually referenced the ‘feminists’ and ‘environmentalists’ who don’t like minimalism. Sounds like BS
Backup😮😂
Why is the W.P. the one who is judging? ?? The woman you are speaking of with all the animals in her home might soon be starting up an animal shelter... maybe that suggestion should be made? I was once keeping beer cans with artistic designs on them to do something with later...one day, I looked at them and thought...you know, there's more where that came from so - OUT they went. Clutter, be gone!
I did your bloody decluttering and next thing had no warm coat or clothing - and no toiletries and my skin improved - itchy on the skin wool.
I have poor mental health now - I think it is dangerous what you are teaching - causes low self-esteem and suicidal thinking. The good thing is I find I did eat healthier when I had no food in the fridge cut out all the sugar and fat out of my diet and lost 10 kilos. I found the best toiletries were far more affordable and can buy ten for the price as opposed to one luxury item. I found I had a nice LBD dress which was twice the size of me and I found black T-shirts and Leggings were much better at home - when you are older you have save more for retirement. I found I was feeling sick with the artifical drinks and too much artificial sweetners. I love fresh fruit and clean eating. Eating mindfully.
What is that annoying laugh about?
THESE TWO DUDES, HAVE BECOME RICH, THRU BOOKSALES, PODCASTS ... IAM SURE THEY WILL DELETE THIS, BUT THIS IS A MONEYGRAB, LOL
Why is earning money from writing books or doing a podcast (both of which requires work, time, effort, expenses) inherently wrong? Do you get paid for the job you do?
interesting that it's a money grab when the WORK they do helps others 🤔
It may become as a surprise but it's fine for most of the people that you get paid from the work you do....
You think people should work for free? Haters gonna hate.
There helping this world profoundly I'm very happy for them.