Minimalism MISTAKES To AVOID (Learn From My Fails!)
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What should you NOT do when simplifying your life? Today I’m sharing some of the minimalism MISTAKES that I’ve made, so hopefully you can learn from my failures!
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Hey everyone, hope you enjoy this one! Today's video is a collaboration with the lovely Sarah Therese, so be sure to check out her video after you finish watching this one! 🤍 Here's the link: ua-cam.com/video/_AG2zJ8s_ek/v-deo.html
Love you both. Good collaboration! I have been on my minimalist journey for a few months and I definitely made the mistake of continuing to buy unintentionally. I finally have a hold on that, but living in a consumerist society makes it difficult! Thanks! 💕
1:29 1. not changing my buying habits
2:43 2. decluttering haphazardly
3:48 3. organizing rather than decluttering
5:13 4. Thinking minimalism is just about possessions
7:06 5. Donating everything
8:08 6. not setting deadlines
9:09 7. going too far
10:35 8. Trying to enforce minimalism on others
Hope i helped a bit! ✨
You made easy🥰😇
My mistake is telling family and friends that I’m going more minimal. Everyone feels the need to try to talk me out of it. Two of my children said thank you though. I’m saving them the time and energy of someday having to clean up my things. I like the term “practical minimalism”. I’m going to use that from now on. Thanks!
My mom recently passed not even a month ago.. we are currently going through all of her stuff. Things that haven't been opened...clothes with tags on them...so many cards that have nothing written in them and were going to be a someday card. So so many. So so much stuff. I actually live with my parents so trying to figure out what to keep and what not to has been super difficult.
@@betsysmith2685 I’m sure it’s not easy. I’m try to save my kids from having to decide what to keep and what to let go. I’m middle aged (I think) and I don’t want to keep dealing with the same stuff over and over. I wish you the best Betsy. Take your time and try to enjoy some of the process. I’m sorry for the loss of your mom.
A smart person learns from his mistakes, but a truly wise person learns from the mistakes of others.
Nice video 😍
Absolutely!! Thanks Ahmed! ☺️
I think that sometimes we need to walk through this steps of minimalism. From fascination and overminimalising to our personal point of minimalism.
I'm so glad you mentioned wanting to declutter your husband's belongings for him! It's such an impulse for me to want to go through my boyfriend's clothing and narrow it down for him but I think it's so important to remember that it's not my place to make those choices for him. I find the biggest problem with him decluttering is not having the time or energy after he's done work to go through his stuff. Loved the video, thanks Ashlynne!
I love your point about minimalism not being just about possessions. The decluttering of my possessions is one of the last steps of simplifying my life and living more intentionally.
here is a minimalist mistake i made...throwing out stuff before consulting my wife....lol...who is not into minimalism. good times 🙈 i dont know if i will make a vid about that, but maybe i will about minimalist habits that work for me.
Haha yesss! That’s a really important one to avoid, but I can definitely relate to you! I think I did that to Christopher at one point 😅
Ashlynne Eaton 😆
I found that even when I slightly mentioned minimalism to someone who was not open to the idea (I didn't know that at the time), the whole concept was shot down, critiqued and ridiculed. For myself, I enjoy sharing with other minimalist (or those who have decluttered their life) on youtube. Everyone in this community is very encouraging and I am able to share things that have helped me and gather so many, many ideas from everyone else no matter what stage of minimalism they are in! I love your videos and I always look forward to each one!! :)
I’m definitely diving into minimalism! My husband currently already is a minimalist naturally, it’s definitely myself that needs to get into it. I’m at a point in my life where I just want things more simple and less complicated. The amount of “stuff” I thought I needed to fill a void, makes me sad. It’s time for it to go. Thank you for the awesome tips!
Oh that’s so awesome Laura! Hope you found these tips helpful 🤍
This line "we all the time try to complicate things when in reality life is simple " this touched me and its daammm trueee
Yes!! 🙌
A lot of these "mistakes" (I prefer to call them learning curves) you've talked about are very relatable to me personally. Also, would you ever consider making a video about mental minimalism? It'd be interesting to hear your perspective of the different mindset shifts you've had to learn and adopt over time. Thanks for sharing!
Love that video idea Amy!! And I totally agree. Mistakes are just opportunities to grow 🤍
It's okay to have a mistakes along the way, the best thing is we learned a lot about it
I was what you call a hoarder for so long. Always saving things because maybe I might needed it later whether it was for creative purposes or just for use. Since decluttering things my mind has been so much more clear. I am still progressing on this journey to minimalism but it is so much fun. It has helped me realize I don't need a lot of stuff to live happy, it gives you a whole new perspective in life. Good luck to everyone out there! 😊
SLIGHTLY off the topic of this video but... in light of not wanting to keep decluttering and then repurchasing things I’ve been trying to declutter my heaps of clothing from fast fashion brands and buy more intentionally as my shape has changed from having children. Last night I watched a documentary about fast fashion and it really hit home even more! I know you talk about it here and there in different videos but I would LOVE a video with maybe a list of your favorite ethically made sustainable brands that I could check out! (: I’m overwhelmed by trying to find them.
Heather which doco was it that you watched? Would be interested to watch it myself. 😊
Mama Nita it’s called The True Cost! I watched it on amazon video, I’ve heard it’s on Netflix as well. It’s so eye opening!!
Buying the storage boxes for what I wanted to declutter from my life before I had decluttered was a mistake I made. I ended up with tubs that didn’t get used.
Omggg! Sooo true, impulse buying is the worst. I almost did this at Trader Joe's last night when I did a social distanced meet up with a friend there. They had to get some items, and I picked up a few items that I didn't necessarily need but just picked up coz I should get something coz my friend did. Literally caught it, and put everything back. I know I shouldn't do that during Covid but it was so freeing knowing I didn't buy the items. They were all food items but even with food, if one doesn't need it, why buy it. Feeding the consumerist mindset in society.
I loved this video so much!!! I think one of the biggest mistakes I made in the beginning of my minimalism journey was purchasing more. I kept seeing these ideas and thinking I can't practice minimalism until I own all ethical clothing or until I have my dream room, all while holding onto everything I already had, which actually made everything harder to declutter through.
Another great video as always!!!
Love this perspective Brooke, but don’t let yourself fall into believing that! 🤍 There is no such thing as the perfect minimalist, and if you keep from practicing minimalism until you’ve “arrived”, you’ll never get there! (Or at least I’m not there yet!) 😅 I think minimalism is far more about embracing that mindset of simplicity than anything else and gradually working towards any goals you have! Minimalism is a journey for all of us, and it definitely sounds like you’re on it!! 🥰
I still watch these minimilist videos and find them facinating although i finally finished and became a true minimilist in 2018, its a long complicated story of how i embarked on my journey of minimilism, and i dont't want to bore youtube readers outlaying all the processes i went through ,but i note of interest is that i first came across minimilism in 1961!! It hapowned when i had very bad asthma and the specialist doctor may have thought that i was alergic to household dust so he said to my mother just take everything out of my bedroom right down to the bare essentials, maybe a chair etc, i did harbour my mothers books and they did collect dust so they where cleared all out, i on occasions i look back then out of historical facination, and now i have virtually nothing ,just what i absolutely need and feel just great!!
Thank you for making this! I really needed to hear the decluttering rather than organizing tip ☺️
Absolutely!! That one was so important for me! 🤍
First time viewer from Sarah's page! Hello! I love Minimalism, but it is so hard. I'm from a hugely consumerism background and I also get super attached even when I never wear or use items. But I have changed my buying habits, because I hate the damage fast fashion does. Starting slow, also 12 weeks pregnant and so excited to buy new things but I want to be responsible and ethical with my purchasing.
Oh hey, so nice to meet you! 🤍 That is literally amazing that you’ve recognized that tendency and are now starting to make a change! It definitely takes time to make that switch, but it’s so worth it!!
Oh Wow!
I heard the word 'Practical Minimalism' the first time today, and it just rang so much in my mind because I was also thinking that I was going to get too far by letting go of things that I love. Thank you SO much for making such content and guiding us... ❤️❤️
Ashlynne.. I'm glad you included repurposing. So many people have no idea what that means. It's one of the best ways to save our environment. You should do a video about it to bring some awareness. LY 🖤
I truly learned about the donation issue, when I volunteered to redo a free clothing boutique at a local LGBTQ Youth program. People sent in wet bags of clothes.... it was shameful. We all make mistakes, but that hierarchy was developed for me virtually immediately! I’ve been more and more mindful especially since your recent video about it! Love all your content and appreciate your journey! 💜🕯
Love the sweater, do you mind sharing where you purchased it from?
I took ALL the books i had that I didn't use anymore (and were available on Kindle if i wanted them again in the future) including cooking/baking books to the charity shop (if their recipes were online). I did it mainly because I don't live on my own where i have space to store them. If i did have my own flat i would have kept them and could have stored them at my parents house in the short term. When i left London and returned home to support my parents through Covid in March, my faith grew hugely and I began reading the Bible again every day. One day I looked for a different Bible translation i needed and realised all Bibles were gone. I think your living situation can be a huge trigger to minimise, especially living in a city like London where most single people can't afford to live alone or buy their own place. The result is that you don't have enough space. I do find living with less is incredibly calming, i'm also more productive in my living space and generally much happier. But that was a lesson learn for me.
I was so confused when I saw that you both posted the same video within minutes of each other! It all makes sense now!
I used a maybe pile for my clothes for a month, because it was difficult to sort through my closet otherwise. But I didn't have to use one for anything else :)
i made the exact same mistake as you by decluttering some of my boyfriend's stuff like old papers, junk and clothes. by the time he got home from work, there was a big trash bag at the front door with all his stuff i wanted to get rid of. he was so pissed!!! nowadays i just try to help him and let him make the final decisions on what to keep/get rid of. this works so well for us.
i also feel ashamed of what i did then, but i definitely learned from it!
Haha glad to know I’m not the only person who made that mistake! 😅 But I Love how you totally switched your approach and that’s definitely a much healthier one 🥰🤍
Been watching you couple of months now and have learned so much from what you shared. Thank you 😊
I love your videos so helpful and eye opening!!! I chucked out my hubby’s coffee mug hahahaha big mistake ..... even though it was broken and he had a non broken version of it!
I think that having a plan sounds great. But so many things to eliminate come to mind, as I declutter. Eventually, I think I will do room by room.
The most satisfying and Declutter is when you find someone who could really use the item that you haven’t been using
Decluttering by room definitely is helpful, but my personal favorite strategy is to declutter by area/kind. Decluttering all like items at once can really make it easier!! 🤍
Yes a maybe today for me is a yes it stays, but the next time i go through it i am usually able to say ok that can go now.
This is the BEST colab!! I love both of your content and have learned lots from both of you 🥰
This made my day.
Oh my gosh you’re so sweet!! I had the best time collabing with Sarah!! 🥰🙌
I grew up with my mom getting rid of my stuff without my consent even as a young adult; so in a way it seemed normal to invade someone's space if you have good intentions. But I had to rewire my brain and realize my mom wasn't right in doing that when I became an adult. So now I just converse about my lifestyle and just put it out there for anyone who is interested.
Hi, in fairly new to your channel and I want to say thank you for all your advice. I love your sweet demeanor.
Thank you! I know now that it will take sometime and it won’t be overnight. There are better corners, but I can keep my hobbies in check! A point to start!!!
Absolutely Carmen! It all begins with small changes! 🙌🤍
Your smile is contagious! Thanks for this great video! Very helpful!
Your videos are awesome,, it really inspires me to live minimally ❤️❤️❤️Godbless Ms. Ashlynne🙏
Loved the video! What kinds of low maintenance indoor plants would you recommend for a somewhat beginner?
Becoming intentional with purchases is a great point! Big one I think I'm getting better on :)
Love that! That’s so exciting to hear!! 🤍
Watching you drink tea made me get up and heat my water to make my tea 🍵 🥰
Haha yes!! I always fully support drinking more tea 🥰🤍
Me too
Great tips! where's your cardigan from?
For me, I have to make sure that I do still buy things. I could rarely buy things, but it's better to intentionally buy things that will benefit me. I enjoy to support brands that I have shared values with.
That’s so awesome Kierstyn! 🤍
Love your sweater! I've got my warm cup of coffee watching :D...maybe we can see a video on taking care of yourself physically and mentally like a minimalist spa day at home (hair, nails, skin, etc.) with organic cruelty free items and products (just the essential things) ? Just a suggestion!
You read my mind 😉 This is coming soon!
Wise words. Well said. Wonderful video. 👍
I sometimes have the urge to 'help' my significant other with decluttering, I believe this is because I find it much easier to get rid of someone else's stuff that I think they don't need/wear/use than to get rid of my own stuff that I kinda feel attached to.
Definitely get that temptation! But it’s so important that we do the hard work of decluttering ourselves, and we can’t make that decisions or others 🤍
I may never be able to call myself a minimalist, but I have learned some good tips, and it is nice to know that minimalism doesn't look the same for everyone. I can keep my book collection, and declutter in other areas. Not all minimalism looks like a bare room with a futon and a plant.
Looks like you got your wish to collab with Sarah Therese lol.
Absolutely!! You can definitely be minimal in some areas but not in others. Just use it as a tool in areas where you want to simplify!
And yeah, I had so much fun collabing with her! 🤍
I watched your other pimple video that was made in 2011 and such a long time since. TIME FLYS!
I love the way that you share all the informations and tips! Is helpful! Hi from Brazil 💚💛🇧🇷
Hi! I've recently found your chanel and I like it a lot as well as I like you! I myself am not a minimalist but I have a little bit similar approach to life, I declutter regularly and I'm trying to buy intentionally. And I want my things to have a home as you say :) I would be really interested in videos where the mental work during decluttering spesific spot is made visible. Often almost the whole thing is filmed fast forwarded as I've been enjoying minimalism related content in youtube. How to decide if you still need something or not. How to evaluate the actual "risk" that you will need to re-purchase that item later and waste money if you get rid of it now. That kind of stuff.. Thank you for your chanel and greetings from Finland :)
Amazing video. Thanks💜
I've been thoroughly called out, thank you.
Goes back 10sec to look for fly... 😂 Also I love you so much! You’re an inspiration!
Haha it’s tiny but it was driving me crazy 😂
Love all your videos. I'm even thinking of switching to minimalism right at this moment. Also love your editing style. It has a touch of minimalism too ❣️
Oh wow that’s so awesome! And thank you! 🤍
I've thrown out or donated family member's items - not good! I always ask now!
Love that Sarah!! That’s such an important switch! 🥰
I did that too with 1 or 2 items of my hubby. It was mostly old Hairbrushes or Items he had not used in years, but he got mad...
Yeah my sister did this to me I was very upset with her. I prefer to declutter my own belongings.
Did you ever wonder how you would feel if they threw things of yours out that you do not want to part with?
practical minimalism=
essentialism
check out the book
by greg mckeown
Yes!! I actually read it a few months ago, it’s such a good read! 🥰
I’m so happy for this collab with my favourite youtubers!!
omg two of the best minimalist youtubers collabing!? what a gift 🥰
Literally I had the best time collabing with Sarah!! 🥰
Love this ! Very helpful 🙌🏼
You guys are my FAV minimalist channels
Aww thanks so much Kimberly! 🤍
I so enjoyed watching both of your videos today ❤️ I’m learning to not be a perfectionist about decluttering and minimalism. Progress not perfection.
Awww that’s so awesome! And you’re absolutely right! It’s all about making progress 🤍
Seeing a video upload from you makes my mornings so better🤩 Love from India 💜
PSA: Sarah has put out videos explaining why she is against abortion that include wrong and misleading claims. That kind of content, coming from someone with a fairly big platform, can literally put lives a risk. Just something to consider before you decide to support her and her channel! 😉
I unsubscribed because of this. Such a shame. Don’t tell others what to do with their bodies.
I was going to post this. I can’t support Sarah at all.
Good makes me want to support her even more. Abortion is murder. A child within your body is not your body.
Marla James abortion is healthcare whether you like it or not. You have zero right to tell someone else what they should or shouldn’t do with their body. It’s cool if you personally wouldn’t get an abortion but don’t shove your beliefs down others. That’s not your place.
caroinez you just go ahead and keep telling yourself that.
Wonderful video! I found the piece that reminds us that minimalism is more about possessions especially helpful 🙂 Wonderful collaboration!
Awww thanks so much Marielle! I had such an amazing time collabing with Sarah! 🤍
I love this collaboration!
YES!! Literally I’m so excited about this! 🤍
Hi. I came over to your channel when she mentioned you love tea. Me too.
Which teas do you love? Thanks I like your mugs too. Good video.
Hey Cathy! I love so many kinds of tea! A few of my favorites though are earl grey, chai, and roobios! 🥰🤍
I would add decluttering or keeping things just because some minimalist on social media said so. I think those "things to declutter" lists are meant to be suggestions, not rules. Everyone has a different lifestyle, so one person's essential is useless to another and vice versa.
100% yes!! They’re meant to be inspiration, but it’s sooo important you apply them to your own life and context 🤍
Two of my favorite UA-camrs!!! This makes me so happy!!! ❤️
Aww I love it Danielle! Sarah is one of my favorite UA-camrs too!! 🤍
1. not changing your buying habits
2. decluttering haphazardly
3. organizing rather than decluttering
4. thinking minimalism is just about possessions
5. donate everything
6. not setting deadlines
7. going too far
8. trying to enforce minimalism on others
I didn't know how much I needed this!
Love it!! 🙌
Thanks for the helpful video!! 👍👍
So glad you enjoyed it! ☺️
Amazing content as always!!
I have to say this..you're the most loving person i follow on youtube. You're so cute ❤🤗
Oh my gosh thanks Claudia! You are so incredibly sweet! 🤍
I'm so happy for this video!!! I also love that both of my favorite UA-cam women have collaborated together ❤
Aww thanks so much Retta! I had such a great time collabing with Sarah! 🥰🤍
Yay two of my favourite UA-camrs ❤️❤️❤️❤️... So happy!!!!
Awww that’s awesome Flona! I had so much fun collabing with Sarah! 🤍
#8 is so important, I have learned to be content by downsizing my "stuff"! It really dosen't matter that he currently has 7 PC's! :)
Haha yesss!! 🙌
Love your videos, so calming and helpful. Off topic- where do you purchase your clothes? :)
Thank you Ashlynne. I never make any mistakes. I'm perfect lol 😄❤
Haha are you now 😉
Awesome video! Where did you get your night stand !?
I believe it was from Target 😅
You continue to make fantastic,, calming and informative content!! Thank you 😊
Thank you so much Tann!
My hubby has some hoarding tendencies and it drives me nuts...hard to not get him to minimize...i learned to compromise with him as far as where he can put stuff....but it still drives me nuts once in awhile!
Haha totally understandable! Stay patient though 🥰🤍
Late watching it but im here now I like to listen to your advice 😁🌿💖🙌🏼
That’s awesome Cynthia!! 🤍
I love and follow both of you❤️
I totally just thought “intentional living means intentional giving” after the donation part 😊
love your videos you have taught me so much already!
Oh I’m so glad to hear that!! 🤍
loved everything about u ashlynne.
Oh you are so sweet!! Thanks Martina!!
Thank you for this collaboration! Love you both 😊
Aww so glad you enjoyed it Angy! 🤍
Great video!!!. ❤
Great content & the best collab I can think of! Thank you🌷
Awww so glad you enjoyed it!! 🥰
Thank you for the interesting video and being so sweet. By the way, I love your cardigan, could you tell us where is it from? Thank you 🙏 😊
Love this precious girl. 😍😍😍
Collaboration does good to our channels.. I wouldn't have found your channel if not of this collaboration.. I just subscribed :) i love minimalism..
Oh that’s so awesome! Nice to meet you Jerose! 🤍
My two favorite channels! Love both of you so much, I watched them back to back!❤❤
Awww thanks so much!! Thanks so much Julia! 🥰🤍
will you please make a minimalism make up routine please and how to apply it on too. and tag me to it.
Love the video! 😊
Aww thank you!! 🥰
This my first video i see 4 u but i stear love u, i love u from egypt 🇪🇬💗
#1 hit me hard thanks
Where did you get the white shelf above your couch? :)
Ikea I believe! 🥰
I knew it was a collab straight away!
YES!! Loved collabing with Sarah! 🤍
Ashlynne Eaton My two favourite minimalist youtubers ☺️