Who would be willing to try their own minimalism challenge? There is no need to do a full month, even a week would help clear out unneeded stuff from your life.

@TylerLloyd

3 жыл бұрын

@Charlotte Quill Awesome! I hope it is going well. Are finding any areas of your home particularly problematic?

@christianotto3910

3 жыл бұрын

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@rubenazariah8516

3 жыл бұрын

@Christian Otto yea, been watching on flixzone} for since december myself =)

Isn't it funny how those doo dad's hang out in the drawers? You did great. Thank you for getting to it & not "overexplaining" everything. Much appreciated. Also, thank you for recycling, thrifting, repurposing & generally being responsible about your cast offs. Be blessed!!

@TylerLloyd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I tried to be to the point, but it was still a long video!

I love how you put everything out on the table. Great visual progression!

@TylerLloyd

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it! It made for a nice visual, but the numbers tallying my count were a pain! h😂 but happy with how it turned out.

The struggle about HOW to give stuff away or having an accessible way to give away, sell, or recycle your clutter always seems to impede me beyond just tossing it out. Great vid Tyler!

@TylerLloyd

4 жыл бұрын

I hear you! I feel that the things I own have a value, just not necessarily to me.

@evelynortizhernandez766

3 жыл бұрын

You should look into the app BUNZ, it's a great way to give away clutter to people in person. So many times I feel something isnt valuable enough to sell, and it's hard to find someone to gift it to, where it would add value to their home. But on the app, the person who wants the thing comes to you, and you dont feel bad about taking their money because they dont pay you any real money, just an in-app coins that people get by trading stuff. (Its designed to be free, a trading community)

@TylerLloyd

3 жыл бұрын

Evelyn, thank for sharing. I've never heard of BUNZ and will look into it.

This is like watching a pocket dump. Some interesting; some not so much. The background music was lowkey and I appreciate that. Thanks for the inspirational vid.

@TylerLloyd

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, some boring and some interesting. And thanks for letting my know that the music wasn't distracting (that's something I worry about).

Good job. I think the beauty of the game is that it forces you to dig deeper, to work harder at finding those hidden things that you are so used to seeing, you don't see them anymore. As for the rules, the end goal is the same. If it works, who cares?

@TylerLloyd

3 жыл бұрын

I agree! But felt the need to explain myself since The Minimalist have stricter rules. Thanks for watching. Even as I struggled to let go of 450+ items, I may have gotten rid of an additional 450 since then. Really makes you think critically of what you have in your life. Wishing you the best!

My friend and I have had a long-term argument/discussion on "what is an item?" I would have counted each shoe (because it's possible to lose one - same with socks). I also, as you mentioned, would have counted the packaged pez dispenser as one and the enclosed package of pez candies as a second item (but NOT each individual pez candy). I was glad to see you counted the blender pieces separately instead of "one blender." It's a hard game to play. Good for you to finish it. I'm sure we all "fudge" on the rules. The goal is to a) have fewer items, b) touch all your stuff once a year, and c) get current on what you now hold valuable compared to what you used to hold valuable. I'd say you are a winner!

You are the only one who actually said the rules of the game. I am doing the game as well. I am struggling with the 28-30 items. So far I can already tell the difference.

@TylerLloyd

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Did you make it to the end and reach 30 items on day 30?

@markiecleans5923

3 жыл бұрын

@@TylerLloyd technically no cause I grouped things together; like if I had multiple cards I was getting rid of, I'd count them as one item if they were similar enough. But in actuality I got rid of well over 500 items. I gave a bunch to friends who wanted it and donated the majority to Good Will. I still have to edit the video.

I think you did a great job. At the end of the challenge, you had three options 1) Get rid of stuff you actually wanted 2) Get rid of stuff you didn't want and stretch the counting 3) Quit. I think you chose the best option because you finished what you started and you also learned from it.

@TylerLloyd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! After spending A LOT more time I’m seeing more and more things that I don’t need, things I haven’t used in the last two months-and not just things like dress shirts and pants 😆. It’s all a journey. Wish you the very best!

@small.decisions

4 жыл бұрын

@@TylerLloyd I know what you mean. I've done the minimalism game twice now and the first time around, there were things I wasn't quite ready to let go of that I was the second time. Like you said, it's a journey.

I challenged my mom to do this with me now in march. We are both still going strong halfway through the month. Great video 👍

@TylerLloyd

4 жыл бұрын

My Carsbrant Awesome! I definitely hit a wall at the midway point, so stay strong. Once you’re done, I’d love to hear about anything that surprised you during the process.

Tyler Thank you for taking the time to share your journey! I went to training this weekend and as usual brought too much. After seeing other students and a great instructor who talked about her journey I had an epiphany. Letting go is difficult for me. I am half way through your video and at the pez part. It’s really motivated me. Thank you!

@TylerLloyd

3 жыл бұрын

You got this! I have also struggled with letting go. It is hard. We attach a lot of emotion to our physical things and it sometimes requires a lot of work to uncouple the emotion, understand the emotions, and let go.

Loved how simply you showed everything. Great video!

@TylerLloyd

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Nice job. I’m completely inspired!

@TylerLloyd

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Wishing you the best as you minimize! 😊

Found you as I’m moving...moved this time last year from a home we owned for 19 years and had two kids in.... and brought a whole pile of stuff with us... hoping to move to an apartment this time so really need to get rid of more stuff this time round... liked your video and am going to be way more ruthless this time 😊🙏

@TylerLloyd

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing like moving to make you confront all the stuff you own. Wishing you the best as you simplify. Take your time and approach it one room, closet, draw at a time. If you happen to still have things in boxes and have the space, you can only take things out of the box when you need it. After several months you can see what’s still the box and take it to a donation center.

Your game, your rules : ) I have done it a few times and I always (as in always not only while doing Mins game) keep a bag for donates in our hallway. I fill the bag over time and when it´s full I bring it to the nearest donation center, about two minutes walk from our apartment. Same with stuff to recycle, nearest "station" for that it two minutes walk away and when I am going out in that direction I´ll bring the stuff we want recycled. Things I will give to someone (or return, I count stuff I return to ppl to) I keep on a shelf in our entry hall closet until I am meeting that person. Every round of Mins game I have done I have tried to have everything out when the month is over. Sometimes the stuff going to someone special have stayed a little longer tho that fells ok for me, it has a designated home on that shelf until I can take it away.

@TylerLloyd

3 жыл бұрын

Wonderings ANNA we have a corner of our bedroom with an ongoing pile and we try to do the same as you! I am very envious of you having a donation center so close.

I like your editing with the own counter. :-)

@TylerLloyd

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! That thing was a pain towards the end but it really helps carry the video along.

Boy, I wish we had counted. After Tidying up came out, we donated a LOT. However, I feel like I'm still surrounded. Maybe we'll do the game this time. Also, saving up boxes to donate is not cheating. It's not wasting gas or time.

@TylerLloyd

4 жыл бұрын

Same! After months of being at home, I'm finding more and more stuff that I don't use or doesn't serve me. Have a very nice stack of donation boxes building up.

Great job

@TylerLloyd

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Just found your channel, love it~

@TylerLloyd

4 жыл бұрын

Yay, thank you!

Thanks. Yes, I started to de-clutter a few years ago and from the beginning of that it has felt great. I continue to let things go by using a bag that sits near the door in which I place the outgoing things whenever I find something to go out.

@TylerLloyd

3 жыл бұрын

I hope 2021 is treating you well and will bring abundance into your life! All the best. 😃

@autumngreenleaf3390

3 жыл бұрын

@@TylerLloyd Thanks Tyler

You did great 👏

@TylerLloyd

4 жыл бұрын

beautyplayground thanks! I really appreciate it. 😊

i really wish people or the "rules" of it would not tell people to just "trash" items.... i think people should be decluttering responsibly. i am currently doing the challenge this month and will try to find homes for the items as much as possible

@TylerLloyd

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I see minimalism as a way of being a conscious consumer, so if you are minimizing you should also be conscious in doing that.

@phoenixandthenoms9920

3 жыл бұрын

@@TylerLloyd yep exactly :)

@dnlgrmn7169

3 жыл бұрын

I’m taking stuff to thrift store, sell some stuff, donate some, and what really is no need to anyone, I throw away. So you can adjust the “rules”.

I would love to see more videos relating to minimalism, Tyler. Minimalism goes well with self-growth! :)

@TylerLloyd

3 жыл бұрын

You got it! I'm still growing and learning when it comes to minimalism, but documenting that journey and my struggles overcome the urges of material consumption is valuable.

I am going through the game now, and am saving the bags/boxes of items from each day (I do not look in the bag or box again when it's closed at the end of the day. The clothes I can walk to a bin that benefits Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Other items are going to a thrift store that benefits a local animal shelter that's too far to walk, so I intend to drop off once at the end of 30 days to save gas. I don't think it's cheating to do that, but you have to know yourself. If you're the type to second guess your decisions and maybe pull things out of the bag, maybe it's best to get it out of the house on a daily basis. Enjoyed the video.

@TylerLloyd

3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! How did the game go for you? Did you make it all the way to day 30? Did you find yourself decluttering something that you later regretted?

Im starting the challenge in november 2020. Day 4 for me and its not that bad. Im excited to be getting rid of items i no longer want in my little apartment. I womt throw items away because i eant to see what i can give away, donate or sell.

@TylerLloyd

3 жыл бұрын

I think that’s the best way to do it, to take the time to be more intentional about giving away, donating, or selling items you no longer need. Wishing you the best!

Great costume. I did a double take 😅

@TylerLloyd

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! Thanks. I wore that to work. No one could take me seriously during meeting.

Was there items you got rid of just because you needed something to get rid of? was there anything you went out and bought again later on?

@TylerLloyd

3 жыл бұрын

Only one thing, which was a display port cable that I didn't think I would ever use. Months later I purchased a USB C that connected to my monitor via a display cable, so I had to buy one. There have been times when I was tempted to buy something again, but I found myself wanting to buy something to solve a problem that I'm creating in my mind.

This whole minimalism thing is HARD!

@TylerLloyd

3 жыл бұрын

It is! Is there anything in particular you are struggling with? A pain point or difficult area?

@alishaondemand

3 жыл бұрын

@@TylerLloyd I think it’s accepting that I REALLY don’t NEED things. I always play the “what if”. I’m down to -120 things for 2021 though so still moving along.

@TylerLloyd

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that is a hard one and something that I am still working on myself. As I've been decluttering, I tend to give myself deadlines for certain items, telling myself that if don't use an item by a certain date, then it is time to let it go (I've even considered taking a piece of tape and giving things and "expiration date" 😆 ).

@dnlgrmn7169

3 жыл бұрын

@@TylerLloyd slowly but surely, I don’t think it’s a “ one month thing “. And also resist getting new things, if you don’t really need it.