What i have found incredibly helpful is i got a rather nice basket for donations. I keep it by the front door, lined with a trash bag. So now I'm aware of things and my emotions around those things. When something no longer serves me, it goes into the basket. This makes decluttering a more attractive daily concept, i think.

Once a year I buy 12 pairs of the same socks. They were the same socks I bought last year. When one gets a hole I throw it out. There’s always another one to be a pair. This has really simplified my life. I can get dressed in the dark.

@TurdFergusen

Жыл бұрын

How are you able to find the exact same socks every year

@keegangold9765

Жыл бұрын

@@TurdFergusen I do the same. Amazon or big brand socks work great. You’re right that in 15 years they’ll change, but it works for at least five years (I’m on year six or so, according to my order history on Amazon).

@TurdFergusen

Жыл бұрын

@@keegangold9765 my experience is that I can never find the exact same socks two years in a row… maybe im doing it wrong lol

@keegangold9765

Жыл бұрын

@@TurdFergusen yes, Amazon keeps an order history. I just hit “reorder” so it keeps track. If I didn’t have that, I’d be right there with you.

@TurdFergusen

Жыл бұрын

@@keegangold9765 GENIUS

1) Let it go. Let it go. ❄️ 2) X amount of time rule, get rid of unused/no longer used items 3) less, but better (quality) 4) have a plan, build systems to stick with new habits you're creating 5) complete your projects around the house 6) use storage (find/make a place for everything so its simole to clean up) 7) build a capsule/simple wardrobe

Projects - My constant anxiety here is spending money then doing a job poorly. I am not a carpenter! Cleaning - ROOMBA! Love it. I have it run each day while I'm at work. This does two things: I am forced to pick up anything on the floor each night, and the amount of dust this thing can find is amazing. Storage - Putting large, simple shelves in my utility garage (lawn mower, etc.) was a game changer. 2x4s and plywood. Very easy because as long as its level, you are good. Doesn't have to be pretty. Capsule wardrobe - Black, various greys, white. I can dress in the dark (often do because I get up an hour before everyone else, 4:30 a.m. #teacherlife).

I definitely agree with less stuff, but better quality.

Mindset: Stop and intentionally finish what you are doing before you move iunto the next thing.

I'm on a minimalist journey. Every day I toss at least 6 items. I donate countless items. But there is still so much clutter. It's a long journey. It definitely is easier to clean with less stuff.

@charlotteryner6583

Жыл бұрын

We didn't accumulate this stuff overnight. It will take time to get it gone.

@danicegewiss862

Жыл бұрын

@@charlotteryner6583 I've been decluttering for years. I'm well aware of that, but thanks.

@lindag5076

Жыл бұрын

You can always do like The Minimal Mom…on the first day of the month declutter one item, the second day, two items and on and on …by the end of the month you should notice a difference.

One way is to also be a good gatekeeper so that unnecessary stuff wouldn’t come into our homes and we don’t have to spend all that time decluttering.

At first, I thought I didn't have a system for decluttering as I'm in the early stages. On a second watch, I realized that my two-week experiments were a system. This is how it works: I'll try a rule for two weeks and record the results in my reflection at the end of that period. Sometimes I keep the rule. Other times, I change the rule or just try a different focus.

I feel like the 90day rule - getting rid of stuff you haven't used in 90 days - should not apply for seasonal clothing. This might cause probelms in winter ❄️😅

@DavidDavisDH

Жыл бұрын

Tools too, things do not break in a certain time, it's random.

@edsouth5415

Жыл бұрын

The idea of the 90 day rule is that it is 180 days all up. So it includes all seasons. These rules aren’t 100% some things you do use every now and then and you still get rid of it. Then some things you don’t use often (like thermals for me) but when you need them you need them so you don’t get rid of it

@TechReviewInsider

Жыл бұрын

I think common exceptions should be Emergency Medical kits ,Tools , seasonal important clothes , kitchen items which are great when guests come . Some items can be in storage but it's needed just not when or where .

Haha 😂 you made by day with rule number 1 😂

@sherelleignacio

Жыл бұрын

same here! The Elsa Rule: Let it go! 😅

2 jeans 7 shirts tops Couple coats 2 pairs of trainers 1 Tootbrush and 1 tooth brush Enough cutlery

Finish what you start.

LOL. Love your videos so much that I'm sitting here watching them instead of finishing the projects in my home that I should be finishing today. Since this was posted a year ago I guess that means I've been watching for way too long today so I should probably stop procrastinating, take your advice, and just go get them done.

Great information. Thank you.

I think many of us need to "let it go, let it go." I have been struggling with letting go. I will toss out the clutter starting now.

This is the source for self help books and you tube minimalist. All consolidated to just a couple rules in one place.

Just found your channel a few days ago, but it has already motivated me so much! I'm currently decluttering my room because I have stuff from when I was at middle school (I'm studying a freaking MA rn 🤣🤣). They took so much space and I don't need them anymore. It's hard to start and make choices, but it's so worth it! Thanks for the tips! ✨️

I liked the pace of this video and the music.

Great reminder, thank you for being transparent.

Amen about the small projects thing.

I like the new beginning and definitely like to personalize my home with purpose with my stuff creatively.

Awesome video!

I also tend to look at the price of stuff. If it’s worth selling (the time expended with taking pictures, posting it, dealing with people and messages, meeting somewhere, the fuel, any other factors) then sell it. Another thing I add on to that is, after I make the profit (deduct all the things from above, make sure to include your time because your time is valuable) then I compare that to working. I’m lucky that I make good money, but it it’s something that will take me less than an hour or two of working, it’s just not worth it, either donate it (and get the good karma) or just let it go.

You're absolutely right! I don't think twice about buying something I need/want, so if I have to actually consider buying something it's an automatic "no". BTW, you'll need some baskets or storage cubes for that new laundry shelf. 😉😆

Gabe, this was excellent. I wIll be implementing these rules into my life in very short order. Thanks. Cheers

Yes, less Higher quality less crapier stuff, is a better motto. And I think this may be a thing to come for all of us. Soon.

Good ideas. Thank you.

I started using one if your suggestions, don't know why I never thought about it myself. Filling All the soap dispensers the 1st Saturday of every month. I have a nice glass bottle with a handle for dish washing liquid and that gets filled too. I also fill the pepper grinder.

i'm recently divorced and after finally getting all my ex's crap out of my house I realized just how much nicer it was to be rid of that stuff and actually have space again. I recently did part of the wardrobe "hack". My work uniforms are gray pants/shorts with black polo style shirts. I picked up a 20 pack of black socks. My off day outfit is black shorts and solid gray shirts. I typically work a little late on Friday, so I just do 1 load of laundry Friday evening when I get home and my laundry is done for the week. I haven't put anything away in my closet for about 3 months now. I hang and fold out of the dryer and leave it in the laundry room. I figure anything still in my closet at this point can go, as I haven't worn it in atleast 3 months.

You are so appreciated... your videos have helped me so much!!

WHAT??? I’m going to order new socks now. All in gray. Do you know how much time I waste on socks? I can’t believe I didn’t think of this. Great idea.

I have that same furniture from pier 1. I'm thinking about getting rid of it too!

I can get anxious if I’m not careful about money. I can make things harder on myself by over planning.

For me it's remove flat surfaces...they'll just attract things as temporary storage spaces.

@jenna.w.9041

Жыл бұрын

How do you approach floors?

@Emiliapocalypse

Жыл бұрын

@@jenna.w.9041 the floor is the biggest shelf in the house 😅

@jenna.w.9041

Жыл бұрын

@@Emiliapocalypse 😂

Yes!

Great video! I especially loved your sock tip. Makes so much sense. Also, like you, I only wear black pants so I just have to worry about the shirt & getting ready takes like one minute every day lol. Your videos keep getting better and better. ☺️

YOUR MUSIC! Muccccch better than that swavy sappy “coooool” jazz stuff all other youtubers use. Music in this video was peppy!! Happy!! Much more enjoyable to watch.

Total agree

Thanks ❤

I will share with my son. 😊

Have to finish my shoe closet project 🙄 I'll do it tomorrow 👌✨

@SoundofSilence492

Жыл бұрын

"Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you, tomorrow, you're always a day a-waay"

I love your content, it’s very inspirational and addictive. Thank you so much Greetings from Panama :)

Thanks For yr valuable advice 🙏🏻 👍 🙌 my motivation comes From you so thanks 😊 so much 😊

My desktop computer has one icon on it. It is the trash can. I think I am in the correct place here.

Hi Gabe. I agree wholeheartedly with your simple, streamlined life message. Love your videos, the point is as much learning something new as getting a reminder of how to manage the stuff weighing down your life! Thank you! 😊

good lessons

Thanks for the reminder to finish the projects! On it!!

You are such an inspiration!

Yes the all the same socks!!

„The Elsa Rule” - I love it :D 😂

講得真好，通常半年用不到的東西，擺再久也是不會去用～～

Thank you. This really helps. I liked. I commented. I subscribed. Thanks so much!💕💕💕

@GabeBult

Жыл бұрын

Well thanks

My struggle with minimalism tends to be particularly with clothes, and the fact that I like variety. I don't buy impulsively, but I do have a lot of clothes. Certainly more than I need, but I like and wear them all. It still stresses me out though.

@kfhibernating

Жыл бұрын

If you like them, just enjoy wearing them, and go minimal in other ways if you are striving for minimalism

@keegangold9765

Жыл бұрын

@@kfhibernating I’m the same was as op here. Thanks for the advice. It took away a lot of guilt :)

Which workshops you suggest for someone starting KZread ?

You can have a minimalist wardrobe but more variety in pieces and shades

Home run Video 🎉

Yo Gabe, can you tell me from where you got this cloth rack? looks really expensive 'n sturdy. @2:39 Much appreciated 💕

What rules did I miss?

@jamiestephens2662

Жыл бұрын

OHIO. Only handle it once! This has been very helpful for me with papers, especially mail. Take care of it now or throw it out!

@yougottohavemoney4467

Жыл бұрын

Declutter your mind. Practice how you say something.

I thought I was crazy. I own 9 identical tee-shirts in different colors, 7 identical pairs of jeans, 1 type of underwear, 3 types of socks (dress shoes, running shoes, and work boots). I have told my wife not to allow family members to buy me clothes for Christmas because I won't wear them. Maybe I'm a little crazy.

@turtleanton6539

8 ай бұрын

No u just know what you like

Hi, I saw a spice rack I need something so I don't have a bag of spices and have them neat and organized! What was that I saw?

Where you buy your clothing?

Can caraway pots be use on induction cookers.

What is that couch? I have been looking for something just like that

so much good in this..

I wanted to know if you recommend the teeth straightening aligners?

What brand is your Tupperware? I hate ours-messy and cluttered and have been looking to simplify our system with a high quality brand

What brand shirts do you buy? Those look super nice!

@ms.polished

Жыл бұрын

He purchases the CUTS I believe

I have one compus chambre and I found it really hard to keep it in order

Where does those stuff actually go? To a landfills? Or to someone needy/charity? Do you care about that part or only about yourself?

I wonder if this is why ppl used to personalize their houses.

My socks always go to “ sock heaven”. That’s my worst way.

As a renter, for me the worst thing is having loads of things in your apartment that you can't get rid of because they don't belong to you. Sure, when I first moved in, I made my landlord come and collect all of the things we wouldn't need, but I'm not free to just throw anything I want out now. Having said that, I've contributed enough crap myself, so I can't exactly blame him.

Incredibly well-crafted work; similar to a book that provided a rich, comprehensive view. "The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Living Guide" by Matthew Cove

Great ideas. Who is more likely to bring new items into the home ...you or Meridian?

@GabeBult

Жыл бұрын

Meredith isn’t a minimalist soooooo….

@grinchy56

Жыл бұрын

@@GabeBult just try not to ask...are you using THAT too often. Lol.

Would love to hear your methods of developing plans. I tend to overthink it and make it more difficult or just sort of wing it which hardly works. Also, decluttering for me is easy, it's what to do with all of it that stumps me. Of course there's Goodwill, but items that aren't suitable for donation or things you just don't want to toss always stump me. You say you use Facebook Marketplace. Any recommendations on where to learn how to use tmit or similar services? I keep hearing horror stories about them and honestly a bit nervous using them. Thanks for the video. You are an inspiration.

@leanna4170

Жыл бұрын

We've used Facebook Marketplace and have had good luck so far. I've also just set some nicer things out on the sidewalk with a "FREE:" sign. (In our neighborhood, lots of people walk for pleasure.) I've unloaded quite a few things that way.

@SoundofSilence492

Жыл бұрын

You might try Next Door or Poshmark. Schools can always use extra spiral notebooks, Scotch tape, pens etc. I donate to a local not-for-profit that spays and neuters pets rather than Goodwill where the CEO and managers make high salaries and workers earn very little. Also extra unopened shampoos etc to a local women's shelter.

Love shelving and improvements, and the messy hair too! But the first question is, for stuff you are getting rid of, how did the stuff get there in the first place? Minimalism on the front end (like not buying or collecting anything) is probably the biggest factor in not having a lot of clutter. I think you might have OCD, as do I. My husband likes to keep everything "just in case" but having stuff everywhere makes me anxious, and having it all clean and organized makes me feel like my life is in control. I will get rid of stuff and then he will decide he needed that thing I just got rid of for repairing something, for a Halloween costume, or because he just needed it. So then I will get in big trouble from him for giving the item away. (It actually happens to me too that I realized I could use the thing, but then I rationalize that I'd rather buy a new one than have the old one around cluttering up my space for 10 years just "in case" I needed it).

@Wendathena

Жыл бұрын

@@extrememinimalism Yes, I understand and I agree that people use the term incorrectly, as OCD has many more manifestations. Both my daughter and I have been under treatment with a professional for Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy and it has been very helpful.

@leanna4170

Жыл бұрын

Very, very good point!! I'm so glad you brought this up. We have a granddaughter who has been begging me to buy her a set of roller skates to play with at our house. RESIST the temptation to give in to the adorable child!!

@SHines-qk9qj

Жыл бұрын

Unless you live alone, it is important to not declutter things that a housemate might want to keep. I know the challenge (I used to live with a hoarder) but respect needs to go both ways. Maybe he needs to rent a storage unit somewhere if he won't declutter?

@Wendathena

Жыл бұрын

@@SHines-qk9qj Very good point and I love the idea of renting a storage unit to get the stuff out of the house/garage, although that would challenge my frugality, as the cost of renting the unit might be the same in the long run as what it would cost to replace the item if you actually gave it away! I am often doing that calculation in my head.

I really don’t like that Facebook market is taking taxes from the stuff you sell it’s probably petty but I don’t like it

a week for a project ? think this is not that long ^^'

What do you do for your kids clothes? I have four kids but I'm always save their clothes just I case! But I know deep down inside I should get rid of it. Alot of them have sentential value to me. I find it difficult when it comes to their clothes.

@SoundofSilence492

Жыл бұрын

I saved about 4 outfits from my son that are still in beautiful condition 30 years later: a newborn, a 6 mos, a 1 year, and a 2. The rest, and all the shoes except the hand knitted newborn booties, went to a homeless shelter for abused women and their children. Many leave with just the clothes on their back. When I thought of it that way it was easier to part with them.

@jenitzanieves7138

Жыл бұрын

@@SoundofSilence492 thank you I never thought of it that way.

@SoundofSilence492

Жыл бұрын

@@jenitzanieves7138 It's difficult for me to part with things ;) they all seem to have sentimenral value. But thinking where they might be appreciated or useful, instead of cluttering up my house, seems to dull the hoarder pain lol. A trick I've used to get rid of all those pesky little plastic toys is to take them to schools. Where I live, they have what they call treasure chests and a kid gets to pick one if s/he has been good. The most difficult items I ever sold belonged to my grandparents but were taking up too much space. The universe sent the perfect buyers --- and it was easier to move these items on to people who would really appreciate them. The cracked pot belly stove was made in Florence AL

❤️👍🏻

We go from one extreme to the other. Only black pants ?????

Just reduce the number and size of surfaces in your home. When we find a free surface we tend to put objects on it instead of putting the object on its designated spot.

@GabeBult

Жыл бұрын

100%

@SoundofSilence492

Жыл бұрын

Have you been spying on me? 🤣 😂 🤣

@lourlopezsk

Жыл бұрын

My desk agrees

@balouthebear2942

Жыл бұрын

How do you do that

I procrastinate soooo often 😭, it's with things that i need to do but don't like to do, haven't found a solution yet, just the old " JUST DO IT AND BE DONE WITH IT" 🤣, this is what my Mom always tells me 😉

I don't struggle with letting go. Others in my home do. The real issue is when junk has emotional value; Things that people want that they would not want if they did not have history with the item. So frustrating.

I don't fold laundry that doesn't need to be folded. Rags, towels underwear etc. I just put them in bins. If it needs to be folded, like shirts and pants, I just quickly put them on hangers. Saves much time. I have as few things as possible.

@keegangold9765

Жыл бұрын

I love this idea! Thanks!

👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Clutter free??? Just less clutter is good for me☝️😎🤣

I have 15 pairs of identical socks, 5 pairs of the same black jeans and 13 black t shirts that have a different band logo on the front. I have one pair of blue jeans and one blue t shirt.

dont overthink it. if you dont like an item in a certain place, move it or get rid of it. end of story.

Our son has a similar method with clothing--he wears ONLY black. Black slacks and jeans, polos, tee-shirts, shoes--all black, all black. He started it several years ago as a statement that he was "mourning" for the state of U.S. politics. He continues it now because he likes the simplicity of it.

@keegangold9765

Жыл бұрын

Lol, how cute. Of course, I guess your son could be a lot older than I originally pictured. But still, I like him ;)

@mysticallavish1360

Жыл бұрын

Awesome idea, I've actually thought of doing this myself and it reminds me of being a teenager, I only wore black. 😊

Not for the squeamish: look at your room through your camera lens. Better yet, take a before-and-after photo.

Question about your projects? Do you buy cheap tools like a lot of men and they break or invest in quality tools?

It's hard for me to be clutter free because I'm a stay at home Mom and make money in selling curb side pick ups and thrift store finds. I thrift and flip items as a source of income.

He says uhh a lot.

Gabe who click u?

Are you the youngest Billionaire?

If I’m watching something on tv and can’t fast forward thru commercials, I’ll get up and see what I can put away, or clean in 3-4 minutes. I also have a donation box near my front door. When it gets full, I take it into town

So rename your video: The problem with a daughter and wife who aren’t minimalist.

Pay 1-800 Got Junk, I am 80, living in Queretaro since 2021. I remember A&P, but Walmart shut down all the Mom and Pop stores. I would tell people to read Sam Walton life. Leave the USA, stop killing each other, and open your online business. I have shopped on line for decades for groceries etc. to be delivered to my home, and I love it. I was raised by adopted great grandparents, when my married parents were not responsible, and GG died at 106, and she trained me very well on paying. my rent, bills etc, and health issues. Sabrotones is a wheat based skins, that tasted just like pork skins, which I do not eat pork. I am 6 months stocked up on groceries and cash when the shtf. I have a daily limit on my bank account, and my saving is locked. I can just the limits, and my bank will not pay out of my area purchases. They hold purchases payouts for 4 days, so I let my rent come out 3 days early as a nice tenant to nice landlords in Queretaro. My rent includes everything and a maid.