It's a really great point to start with your own stuff because I have a pattern of finding any excuse not to start. Blaming everyone else is easier. Thank you for holding a mirror up for me 😊

@madelinevlogs

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely, I had lots of excuses like that myself when I started. Thank you for watching!

The hardest part for me is throwing things away that are not recyclable.. I always think I’d rather keep them and maybe use them in the future than them go to landfill

@mwebb3014

2 ай бұрын

Everything ends up in the landfill eventually. Municipalities have developed them for the purpose of trash. Do not feel guilty. Your home should not be a pseudo landfill. Material things deteriorate over time. If it’s not in really good condition for a donation center, throw it in the trash. I am in the middle of a major closet clean out and have thrown so many things in the trash. They served their purpose well and it was time to say thank you and goodbye.

@jvl4341

2 ай бұрын

That's difficult but getting rid of those things can also be a message for you for later to be wise with other purchases, the damage was made when you bought this thing don't beat yourself up and feel bad every time you look at this item. What you can donate - donate what cannot just get rid of it and free up your mental space. Maybe there are local groups where you can give things away for free. ❤️❤️❤️

@madelinevlogs

2 ай бұрын

It's a hard thing to accept, I know. But I think going through this process is necessary because it makes us more mindful shoppers in the future. And I agree with above, try to find local groups (FB maybe) for free stuff and you will likely find people interested in some of those items.

@gwenj5419

2 ай бұрын

If they are still useful, donate to thrift or offer free online.

Keeping something because "everyone should have...." (dining room table, or even an dedicated dining room, bedroom chest of drawers, other big pieces of furniture, area rugs, etc).

People just buy too much stuff. I declutter because I have too much and it looks bad. I also make sure I shred paper weekly and throw out junk mail right away.

@madelinevlogs

2 ай бұрын

Absolutely, we get so used to buying lots of things we don't truly need. Myself included.

Love your videos. I usually start declutter from room to room. Anything not been touched for a year or two will be declutterred.

@madelinevlogs

2 ай бұрын

Amazing job with your decluttering 💛

Thank you so much this is extremely helpful to hear these points spoken about in depth it really resonates with me 🥰

@madelinevlogs

2 ай бұрын

So glad this way helpful!

The worst part about decluttering is what to do with it once you’ve decided to get rid of it. I don’t like going to the donation center or having to figure out how to properly dispose of things like old knives, cleaning products, & medicine.

@madelinevlogs

2 ай бұрын

It can feel so overwhelming at first, I know. But once you figure out some places you can go to take those items, it becomes easier. It's way worth it to create a space you love.

Do you wear this Zara jumper in size s or xs?

@madelinevlogs

2 ай бұрын

Size S 💛