Please note that the course is not offered in 2023. You can watch the six part video series on my website. Here's the first part: www.benitalarsson.com/videos/six-part-video-series-1
I went to boarding school for 3 years in my early teens and we were required to be neat and tidy. Our closets and lockers were inspected every Saturday morning before we could have our freedom for the weekend. This included polishing our shoes. That taught me the power of small habits of tidiness, how much easier it is to return the thing to where it lives immediately than live with it "out" for a week, slowly getting irritated, and losing respect for it. I feel like I'm constantly tidying and putting things away, but the flip side of that is that I never, ever do a "big" tidy. My place is always pretty neat. How I like it.
Same for me while living with my mama, I had daily routine’s for school uniform, shoes, homework and of course the meals. Everything was meticulously planned by mother to keep the house clean and to keep us occupied and learning how to do that as adults. It was sometimes like living in a military camp but today as an adult I can see and I can appreciate the benefits of her rules to my life as a household. Thanks mama for that 🙏🕊
@@fitwithbrittany2706 They literally inspected everything (closets, book lockers, shoes) before we were allowed to leave the building and go hand out with our friends. Motivation was that you were stuck in your room cleaning until the job was well done and they let you go!
@@frithbarbat Same here. My mom would let us make the biggest mess in our rooms while playing, but we knew she wouldn’t let us leave the room until it was back to normal and tidy (of course, meals and bathroom were allowed, but if you wanted to say, go to the living room to watch TV you couldn’t do it until your bedroom was perfectly tidy again).
I really love the way you always let your cats have an appearance in your videos. 😄 Great content anyway, but your purring friends just make it extra special. 😸😸
Mini at the end fixing the blankets was so cute! My pup waits for me to straighten the blankets, then he immediately bunches them up. I suppose he and I have different styles. I'm already on you early bird list! You've been such a help to me during what's normally a very difficult time of year. Thank you for the peaks into your life!
My girl doesn't bunch then up but she does dive up on the bed as soon as it's made and then I'll play with her and we'll both dart around the room. When the bed is not made she sits on the floor wagging her tail, waiting patiently for me to make it so we can play :P
The cat at the end of the video messing up the blankets is hilarious! Typical cat behavior! Love it! Thank you for another great video, and congratulations on leaving your corporate job to produce more great content! I look forward to seeing what you produce, since I've only just discovered your work and have been devouring it. :)
Thank you for the beautiful content that put a smile on my face after a stressful day. Watching you declutter, clean and organize is so soothing. Happy simple living. Sending you good vibes and continued support all the way from Botswana.
I so very much look forward to these videos. I really do. Once when we were having new flooring installed in our kiddo's bedroom, we emptied it of everything and at the end of the day, we only had time and energy to return the bed. He slept in the room without any other furniture, toys, or such belongings. The next day, he remarked that he had never slept so well as he did that night. He said he slept soundly, peacefully, and woke fully rested and refreshed. He theorized it was because his room was bare and uncluttered.
Thank you! Finally a youtuber who DOESN'T make her bed first thing in the morning, because it's better to air it first!... + Your cat at the end... so cute!
Jag tittar på minimalistismvideos och organsitsationsvideos för inspiration när jag vill plocka undan, men har väldigt lite kraft. Då brukar det kännas lättare mentalt åtminstone, och jag gör åtminstone. Tack för du hjälpte mig idag. Jag tog bort några böcker jag ska skicka vidare och tog undan lite annat som bara låg och stökade. 😊
Clean as you go is one of my most favorite things about keeping a clean and tidy home, especially in my kitchen. Airing out the bed...yes ! I do it every single morning. Wearing clothes again... I agree, if they're not dirty, just hang them up to wear again. Your cat must be like having a toddler in your home again lolol tfs 🥰❄☃☔🌞🏜✝💗
OhMyGordon! You are either my Soul Sister OR I was Scandi in a past life! As I watched, the more I thought, "This is me!" lol And until I came across you, here on UA-cam, Benita, I had not met ANYONE who is like this -- I mean, the immediate unpacking from travel AND from just being out-and-about! Uncanny! Hahaha Love it! Always a pleasure watching (and listening to) you! Congratulations on the new venture, your online course! x
WTching you for a few months now from Pennsylvania USA. Need to get rid of a lot of clutter from my life. I still have all the clothes from my wife who is dead now six years. Please keep posting, it gets me out of my rut.
One habit I incorporated in my routine, every second day or so, I add baking sofa in my toilet bowl to take away any odor. It also makes it easier to wash for my weekly routine.
I always look forward to your videos. I entered the waitlist and can’t wait to watch your class. Congratulations on all your hard work coming to fruition!!
Hello from Vienna!! I have been watching your videos for some time and you never disappoint. I am aspiring to your style and simplicity, which is beautiful and joy to watch and be part of. You inspire.
I hope you have many people want to take your course. I am just like you in my home but I have grown kids I wish would clean a little every day. I don’t say anything to them to keep our relationships nice but I can always hope for the future.
What I always strive to do every night before turning it is to keep the dining table/work table free of anything. Just seeing a clear space in the morning makes a difference in my day. Thank you for your tips!
My mum said the same thing about airing clothes outside. It really is an excellent idea. Have you ever sit next to a person on the bus and smell the horrendous BO from the clothes? Airing clothes and bed sheets frequently are a must. Very good video. Thx.
Hi Benita! Love your videos, but surely today, the best part was at the end....cute kitten messing up the couch and hiding, after your cleaned it up. Cats are amazing! I have 2, and can't have any better! Hugs from Brazil! 🇧🇷😊❤🐱
Benita, yours is my all-time favorite UA-cam channel and source for minimalist inspiration. Thank you for sharing your gifts and calm, artistic presence with us. I always look forward to your latest content, and I am never disappointed.
Thank you for your practical tips, Benita, and I simply love the cat undoing your beautiful work at the end of the video; it had me literally laugh out loud. I live with two cats, and they constantly move things around and make my home feel lived in and messy, no matter how hard I try to keep it organised. 😻
I loveyour Channel. I learned so much from you and other Channels. You made me realize that I had so many Pens & Pencils that I hardly use. So I decluttered and only have a few. I got a New Portafile for Xmas and I purged alot of Old Papers that I don't need anymore. I also make sure that before Bedtime, the Kitchen & Bathroom are clean and neat so I can start my day with cleanliness.
I love your channel and all these tips! And please don't worry about any of these negative comments like "this house is boring", "its too sterile" etc. There are a LOT of people who enjoy simple and clean environment and/or lifestyle. To many, it's an antidote to the crazy world around them, or their own issues they might be struggling for - it is for me, definitely. There's nothing like being able to sit in an uncluttered, light room and take a deep breath after a hard day at work or when something is becoming too overwhelming. I wish others would try and think about the long-term advantages of a minimalist house - it's MUCH easier to clean, there's so much less dust and dirt, the absence of clutter just takes so much off your mind - no need to sort, clean, or worry about a gift or a hobby item that we feel guilt about because we don't use it at all.
Wow there are such great tips in here that I can't wait to incorperate into my routine! Airing clothes is genius! I just did a massive decluttering vlog of my kitchen and my husbands car so now I can destress xCC
Just began watching your videos as I have recently begun my Minimalist journey. Enjoying them very much! I would love to be able to air out my bedroom / clothes but being that I live in Florida USA the heat and humidity would not have the same effect. LOL! Really miss cooler weather. I am especially enjoying your channel as all my relatives came from Sweden and would love to bring a bit of that into my own home.
Wonderful news! I have been watching your videos for a long time and have always been enjoying it. 😊. Submitted my request for a training program. Greetings from Moscow and much love to your cats, they are cute.
This was a our calming treat after a long day. Tidying by the door we are still working on but it sure feels better when it’s tidy. Thank you for all you do. I now too have a cancer diagnosis and your calm and positivity is so helpful.
Your content is always informative and relaxing, and I love seeing Minnie and Bonus be their fabulous selves. :) I hope you are feeling as well as you look!
Hi Benita, looking forward to next series of decluttering. I will leave my name off the waitlist as I have been following your channel since you moved into your apartment and have decluttered so much that I am happy just to watch your videos for new inspiration. Thank you for the offer, hope it all goes well for you.
Thanks for some cool ideas. Clean as you go along is what I adapted in my daily life even as a guy. Many May think I’m fuzzy or a freak but less did they understand that it saves so much efforts to tidy up accumulated mess much later. It also prevents the invasion of insects especially in our hot & wet humid weather.
Please note that the course is not offered in 2023. You can watch the six part video series on my website. Here's the first part: www.benitalarsson.com/videos/six-part-video-series-1
Signed up! :)
Done 👍🏻
Long done!! :)
I’m the tidiest person ever with similar habits to you Benita but I’m still registering 😃, ❤️ the end 🐱
Done ✔️ 😀
I went to boarding school for 3 years in my early teens and we were required to be neat and tidy. Our closets and lockers were inspected every Saturday morning before we could have our freedom for the weekend. This included polishing our shoes. That taught me the power of small habits of tidiness, how much easier it is to return the thing to where it lives immediately than live with it "out" for a week, slowly getting irritated, and losing respect for it. I feel like I'm constantly tidying and putting things away, but the flip side of that is that I never, ever do a "big" tidy. My place is always pretty neat. How I like it.
It’s great to learn good habit at an early age!
Same for me while living with my mama, I had daily routine’s for school uniform, shoes, homework and of course the meals. Everything was meticulously planned by mother to keep the house clean and to keep us occupied and learning how to do that as adults. It was sometimes like living in a military camp but today as an adult I can see and I can appreciate the benefits of her rules to my life as a household. Thanks mama for that 🙏🕊
How did they enforce it or make you want to do it? Did they make any comments on it like how it relates to success?
@@fitwithbrittany2706 They literally inspected everything (closets, book lockers, shoes) before we were allowed to leave the building and go hand out with our friends. Motivation was that you were stuck in your room cleaning until the job was well done and they let you go!
@@frithbarbat Same here. My mom would let us make the biggest mess in our rooms while playing, but we knew she wouldn’t let us leave the room until it was back to normal and tidy (of course, meals and bathroom were allowed, but if you wanted to say, go to the living room to watch TV you couldn’t do it until your bedroom was perfectly tidy again).
I really love the way you always let your cats have an appearance in your videos. 😄 Great content anyway, but your purring friends just make it extra special. 😸😸
Always trying to include them but they don’t always oblige 😅
Mini has the best sense of humor!! And so do you 😁
It’s so relaxing listening to u
Thank you so much!
That is the coolest broom I’ve every seen.
Mini at the end fixing the blankets was so cute! My pup waits for me to straighten the blankets, then he immediately bunches them up. I suppose he and I have different styles.
I'm already on you early bird list! You've been such a help to me during what's normally a very difficult time of year. Thank you for the peaks into your life!
Haha, I can see him!
My girl doesn't bunch then up but she does dive up on the bed as soon as it's made and then I'll play with her and we'll both dart around the room. When the bed is not made she sits on the floor wagging her tail, waiting patiently for me to make it so we can play :P
Seeing Mini at the end “fixing” the blankets made me so happy and I found myself smiling. Love me a good unexpected moment of joy!
Kitty says “I’m messing up this nice, neat sofa”. So cute.
My little rascal 😊
Your kitty is so cute playing under the couch blanket.
She’s very into messing my tidying up 😅
The cat at the end of the video messing up the blankets is hilarious! Typical cat behavior! Love it! Thank you for another great video, and congratulations on leaving your corporate job to produce more great content! I look forward to seeing what you produce, since I've only just discovered your work and have been devouring it. :)
Oh! Airing out the bed before making-smart! Never thought of that.
Love how your sweet kitty inserts herself into your freshly straightened sofa! Love your videos.
So typical, but also so cute 😊
Minnie putting her head under the blanket at the end is so cute! Reminds me of my cat Rhubarb
They make a huge difference to keep on top of things 😊
I love watching your kitties playing in the blanket. So adorable!
She’s a cutie for sure 😊
You're actually slowly changing my life. In a good way.
Toujours aussi inspirante et humble en plus ! Merci pour cette vidéo
Thank you for the beautiful content that put a smile on my face after a stressful day. Watching you declutter, clean and organize is so soothing. Happy simple living. Sending you good vibes and continued support all the way from Botswana.
I so very much look forward to these videos. I really do. Once when we were having new flooring installed in our kiddo's bedroom, we emptied it of everything and at the end of the day, we only had time and energy to return the bed. He slept in the room without any other furniture, toys, or such belongings. The next day, he remarked that he had never slept so well as he did that night. He said he slept soundly, peacefully, and woke fully rested and refreshed. He theorized it was because his room was bare and uncluttered.
Thank you! Finally a youtuber who DOESN'T make her bed first thing in the morning, because it's better to air it first!...
+ Your cat at the end... so cute!
Always looking forward to watching your videos! You are the best at what you do!
Aww, thank you so much!
I love our videos,. And I love your cat Mini, she is so beutiful 😻
Hooo….Benita amo muchísimo tus gatitos 🐈⬛ gracias 😊 por aser mi día feliz 🙏🥰
Haha Mini at the end 🤣 😍😻
I know, the little rascal!🤣
Jag tittar på minimalistismvideos och organsitsationsvideos för inspiration när jag vill plocka undan, men har väldigt lite kraft. Då brukar det kännas lättare mentalt åtminstone, och jag gör åtminstone. Tack för du hjälpte mig idag. Jag tog bort några böcker jag ska skicka vidare och tog undan lite annat som bara låg och stökade. 😊
Oh my - the kitty at the end is the perfect touch! Love!
She’s a true little rascal!🐯
This is exactly me. Greetings from Iceland. Your content is amazing
Clean as you go is one of my most favorite things about keeping a clean and tidy home, especially in my kitchen. Airing out the bed...yes ! I do it every single morning. Wearing clothes again... I agree, if they're not dirty, just hang them up to wear again. Your cat must be like having a toddler in your home again lolol tfs 🥰❄☃☔🌞🏜✝💗
Totally like having two toddlers they are!
OhMyGordon! You are either my Soul Sister OR I was Scandi in a past life!
As I watched, the more I thought, "This is me!" lol
And until I came across you, here on UA-cam, Benita, I had not met ANYONE who is like this -- I mean, the immediate unpacking from travel AND from just being out-and-about! Uncanny! Hahaha
Love it!
Always a pleasure watching (and listening to) you!
Congratulations on the new venture, your online course! x
Hi Benita, I am from India. I like your videos so much. Your videos are so Satisfaying to watch. Love you😘
So happy you enjoy them!
Good luck with your new venture.
Thank you so much!
WTching you for a few months now from Pennsylvania USA. Need to get rid of a lot of clutter from my life. I still have all the clothes from my wife who is dead now six years. Please keep posting, it gets me out of my rut.
One habit I incorporated in my routine, every second day or so, I add baking sofa in my toilet bowl to take away any odor. It also makes it easier to wash for my weekly routine.
That’s a great tip!
👏👏👏 congratulations on your new venture!!!! You will (and are) so talented!!! Thank you so much for sharing 🥰
I love cats and it's so nice you added them into your video ❤️
I always look forward to your videos. I entered the waitlist and can’t wait to watch your class. Congratulations on all your hard work coming to fruition!!
Thank you so much!
I love Boris hiding under the sofa throws. So cute❤️
Good tips! Your cat is so cute and funny at the end of the video! LOL!
Kitty in the closet! KITTY IN THE CLOSET!!!!! Cuteness overload. What a great video!
I love this way of living, it's so manageable and way less stress. I feel at ease when I watch your videos and you inspire me to live the same ❤️
I like the tip about using hooks to hang clothes you plan to get more wears out of!
Happy you found it useful!
Hello from Vienna!! I have been watching your videos for some time and you never disappoint. I am aspiring to your style and simplicity, which is beautiful and joy to watch and be part of. You inspire.
Great video. Love the cat at the end 🥰
I hope you have many people want to take your course. I am just like you in my home but I have grown kids I wish would clean a little every day. I don’t say anything to them to keep our relationships nice but I can always hope for the future.
What I always strive to do every night before turning it is to keep the dining table/work table free of anything. Just seeing a clear space in the morning makes a difference in my day. Thank you for your tips!
Love your kitty. So very cute.
My mum said the same thing about airing clothes outside. It really is an excellent idea. Have you ever sit next to a person on the bus and smell the horrendous BO from the clothes? Airing clothes and bed sheets frequently are a must. Very good video. Thx.
I've just discovered your channel such a delight to watch your videos and thankyou for all the tips
Kitty is adorable 🐈
Aw your kitty is so cute!
Your videos are perfection 🙌🏻 why didn’t I think of airing clothes outside. A new habit I’ll start today. ☺️
Everything is just fresher after having been in the air!🙌🏻
My home will never look as yours - but I love your videos and the tours through your life! "Walking" through your rooms makes me calm and peaceful...
Hi Benita! Love your videos, but surely today, the best part was at the end....cute kitten messing up the couch and hiding, after your cleaned it up. Cats are amazing! I have 2, and can't have any better! Hugs from Brazil! 🇧🇷😊❤🐱
Love these videos Benita. "A place for everything, and everything in it's place!" What a wise man :)
Benita, yours is my all-time favorite UA-cam channel and source for minimalist inspiration. Thank you for sharing your gifts and calm, artistic presence with us. I always look forward to your latest content, and I am never disappointed.
Well-said! That’s exactly how I feel !
Thank you, that’s so sweet of you!
Åh äntligen, hoppats på en sån här video från dig! Tack!
Tack, vad kul!😊
Dear Benita, I wish you have a very good 2022. Thank you for your videos again.
I wish you the same!
Saudacoes aqui do Brasil.
Adorei .
I loved the video.
Thank you for your practical tips, Benita, and I simply love the cat undoing your beautiful work at the end of the video; it had me literally laugh out loud. I live with two cats, and they constantly move things around and make my home feel lived in and messy, no matter how hard I try to keep it organised. 😻
They sure help with that 😅
Thank you for alle your videos, Benita. They really helped me with decluttering! And your cat is the best! :D
I am so excited for the online course. I have taken a lot of the habits and principles from your videos already to maintain a minimalist home.
I’m so happy to hear that!
Love the cat antics 😘
Lovely video, thank you for sharing! Btw your darker hair looks fab 😊
Omg, loved the ending Mini scene :)
Mini and Bonus ❤❤❤ It is always a pleasure to watch your videos. I so appreciate you!
I love the kitty at the end too!! Sooo sweet.
She’s a little sweetheart 😊
HA, I love the cat at the end playing on the sofa!
congrats on 125k subscribers! 🎉🎊💥💯✌🏻🙏🏻💙🤗 🌻
I love this kind of content
I loveyour Channel. I learned so much from you and other Channels. You made me realize that I had so many Pens & Pencils that I hardly use. So I decluttered and only have a few. I got a New Portafile for Xmas and I purged alot of Old Papers that I don't need anymore. I also make sure that before Bedtime, the Kitchen & Bathroom are clean and neat so I can start my day with cleanliness.
I love you channel!!! It's -31 Celcius with a wind chill of -40 here in northern Canada today. A great day for airing out clothes. Thanks for the tip.
As an Italian born and raised, I love that you have a moka for making coffee :D
Your kitty in the end❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love your channel and all these tips! And please don't worry about any of these negative comments like "this house is boring", "its too sterile" etc. There are a LOT of people who enjoy simple and clean environment and/or lifestyle. To many, it's an antidote to the crazy world around them, or their own issues they might be struggling for - it is for me, definitely. There's nothing like being able to sit in an uncluttered, light room and take a deep breath after a hard day at work or when something is becoming too overwhelming. I wish others would try and think about the long-term advantages of a minimalist house - it's MUCH easier to clean, there's so much less dust and dirt, the absence of clutter just takes so much off your mind - no need to sort, clean, or worry about a gift or a hobby item that we feel guilt about because we don't use it at all.
Ending is so cute! 🐱
She’s a little annoying but extremely cute😊
@@BenitaLarsson They bring so much joy to our life, so we forgive them..😊 Mine will be 17 this year!
Gracias, eres inspiradora❤️
Your videos are inspirational for a calm and soothing home. I follow many of these tips. Your kitty “messing” up your tidied sofa was cute.
She’s a little cutie😊
Mini is hilarious 😂 ❤️! I’m definitely on board for your series! Thanks so much 😊
Wow there are such great tips in here that I can't wait to incorperate into my routine! Airing clothes is genius! I just did a massive decluttering vlog of my kitchen and my husbands car so now I can destress xCC
My dear Benita, I am so thankfull🙏🙏for your time for us❤like always video-interesting, usefull. Tusen tusen takk.
Thank you so much for for always watching!
I love it when my cats play with the blankets like Minnie!!! Thanks for the great video Benita!!
Thank you so much!🐯
Blessed 2022, thanks 👍 for sharing, God bless
Congratulations on your course.
Thank Benita 😊....I marked the date on my calendar 📅....greetings from Canada 🇨🇦 ( ps. my town was the coldest place today in the world.)🥶❄🥶
Uhoh! We’ve had some low temps here for a few days (-16C) but it’s milder now. Nothing like where you are I’m sure!
Just began watching your videos as I have recently begun my Minimalist journey. Enjoying them very much! I would love to be able to air out my bedroom / clothes but being that I live in Florida USA the heat and humidity would not have the same effect. LOL! Really miss cooler weather. I am especially enjoying your channel as all my relatives came from Sweden and would love to bring a bit of that into my own home.
Wonderful news! I have been watching your videos for a long time and have always been enjoying it. 😊. Submitted my request for a training program. Greetings from Moscow and much love to your cats, they are cute.
Free 6 part series🥰 This is why you are so good at what you do! Industry leader, teacher! Thank you🥰
Lovely video😍 it's like seeing myself hanging around my home (almost) every day 😀
This was a our calming treat after a long day. Tidying by the door we are still working on but it sure feels better when it’s tidy. Thank you for all you do. I now too have a cancer diagnosis and your calm and positivity is so helpful.
Wishing you all the best!❤️
Best of luck, I hope you recover easily
I can only say, we are so similar in daily routine and these habits and the way we think. So lucky to find your channel!
Your content is always informative and relaxing, and I love seeing Minnie and Bonus be their fabulous selves. :) I hope you are feeling as well as you look!
I am, thank you!
Hi Benita, looking forward to next series of decluttering. I will leave my name off the waitlist as I have been following your channel since you moved into your apartment and have decluttered so much that I am happy just to watch your videos for new inspiration. Thank you for the offer, hope it all goes well for you.
Good job decluttering!!!
Congratulations on your class❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much!
Hello Benita
Thank you
Congratulations on your workshop! Your skills are so appreciated. Love how the kitties undo all your tiding! So cute
She’s my little rascal 🤣
@@BenitaLarsson 🧡
Thanks for some cool ideas. Clean as you go along is what I adapted in my daily life even as a guy. Many May think I’m fuzzy or a freak but less did they understand that it saves so much efforts to tidy up accumulated mess much later. It also prevents the invasion of insects especially in our hot & wet humid weather.
This was so helpful ❤️
Just the way I ❤️
Thanks for the beautifully executed Video Benita 😊🥰
Wonderful video! Thank you for continuing to inspire us!
Thank you so much for watching!
Hola 1ra vez que te veo, me encantan tus consejos para mantener la casa ordenada y sin ruido visual. Saludos desde españa 🇪🇸