How I Started Decluttering | Minimalism

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#minimalism #decluttering
Today I go over a few methods I used to declutter the unnecessary things out of my life.
Hey everyone. My name is Nicholas and I make videos most about my experiences with minimalism, frugal living, tech, and things of that nature 🌱. I like to make content that feels like you're having a coffee with a friend ☕. So if that sounds good to you consider subscribing and I'll see you in the next one ✏️.
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  • @sofiayug5817
    @sofiayug5817 Жыл бұрын

    I wish you posted 2x a week

  • @aad7451

    @aad7451

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree!

  • @luisseg

    @luisseg

    Жыл бұрын

    He is helping you minimalize your KZread consumption

  • @chercovington

    @chercovington

    Жыл бұрын

    @@luisseg 😂😅

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @lowwastehighmelanin

    @lowwastehighmelanin

    7 ай бұрын

    I don't I like that he posts when it suits his personal schedule. He has a full time job. Once a week is impressive enough knowing that

  • @gwenellison5386
    @gwenellison5386 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the video and suggesting going slowly. I've been decluttering for two years now. There is no way I could have let go of so much without regret if I had forced myself to do it in one sweep. I've been able to let go of more than 75% of my stuff and it feels great. I still have a bit more to go, but mostly now it is maintenance. Also, as a side note, I;m not a minimalist. I'm a "letting go of my excess stuff because it was driving me nuts"-ist.

  • @cinderella8902
    @cinderella8902 Жыл бұрын

    How do you meal prep as a minimalist?

  • @loadedimpostor9169
    @loadedimpostor9169 Жыл бұрын

    Feels good to see @Nicholas smile.

  • @hammadali971
    @hammadali971 Жыл бұрын

    Brother make a video on minimalistic items we use on daily basis and what are some good quality clothing brands as a minimalistic we should wear and how to start minimalistic item business that would be great. Also tell us about some minimalistic high quality genuine skincare routine and products I've almost tried everything on my skin

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    A good idea! Noted.

  • @jfpdc888
    @jfpdc8888 ай бұрын

    So good and so very helpful! Totally Love the box idea and will be checking that out this week. Thank you for your time in creating this insighful video.. All The Best!

  • @unicornshark5527
    @unicornshark5527 Жыл бұрын

    This is really lovely. I'm so happy I found your chanel and subbed.. People have been so nasty to me about being a new minimalist but I've never felt happier and free! It makes me feel comforted seeing videos like this. Thank you.

  • @leemanwrong
    @leemanwrong Жыл бұрын

    I find hoarding comes naturally to me, i have to be very mindful about decluttering or else things slowly start to get cluttered again.

  • @jmarjeta
    @jmarjeta Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for really nice videos. Going slowly forward towards owning less stuff and getting rid of excess things. There is a lot of motivation in your videos to proceed on this path.

  • @tuckerforrest99
    @tuckerforrest99 Жыл бұрын

    Would you consider doing a video on your habits and routines again?

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Working on it!

  • @tuckerforrest99

    @tuckerforrest99

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NicholasGarofola I love your videos bro ❤️

  • @mariavictoriasalita5273
    @mariavictoriasalita5273 Жыл бұрын

    Slowly but surely is the way to go. Thanks for the advice.

  • @telmojuliao
    @telmojuliao Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing these thoughts Nicholas! I am getting more and more inspired by your lifestyle. 🙏🏽

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @JeromeDMBR
    @JeromeDMBR Жыл бұрын

    The box idea is quite smart, not just in term of time. But you just fill a small box and fill less overwhelmed about decluttering. One small box at a time.

  • @xpertjay
    @xpertjay Жыл бұрын

    Talk about timing! I really appreciate your content 🙏🏽

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    🙌

  • @nyahstiltner8685
    @nyahstiltner8685 Жыл бұрын

    Oh my gosh, I just discovered your channel and am massively inspired to simplify even further! Will definitely be binging your videos as I love learning more about minimalism and simple living. Also, your videos are great aesthetically too.

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Nyah!!

  • @SaiTeadvuse
    @SaiTeadvuse Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love videos like this about minimalism. Decluttering might be a bit addictive I swear. So watching smth about more careful consideration really helps to stay reasonable 😁

  • @IronHeart5841
    @IronHeart5841 Жыл бұрын

    Quality content as always 👌🏻 I’ve been a follower and a silent viewer since you have around 8k subscribers crazy how it grow so fast. I like how you smile more often and added a little bit of fun clips in your videos now, love how you are experimenting with new opening music as well : ) Keep up the good work 👏🏻

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the kind words Kristine! And thanks for sticking around so long 😄

  • @dantedwm
    @dantedwm Жыл бұрын

    Love your videos, they make me happy, make me smile. I found you like 3 days ago and i've watched them all. Keep it up brotha :)

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @ChillOutsider
    @ChillOutsider Жыл бұрын

    Great video as always Nicholas! 👌🏾

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @karmaphobia835
    @karmaphobia835 Жыл бұрын

    I find myself doing what you do before watching you videos, but I watch them either way. Excellent methods and beautifully articulated

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @SaiTeadvuse
    @SaiTeadvuse Жыл бұрын

    You are definitely the one of the healthy inspirations on my way to minimalism 🙌

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @sebparkes
    @sebparkes Жыл бұрын

    Love the message in this video but would just like to say, the editing and scripting is on point! Watched loads of your videos now and this is my favourite. Especially the intro, you just nailed it :)

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @sheon2
    @sheon2 Жыл бұрын

    Love the video! I followed the same process when I started my journey!

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    That's awesome!

  • @tiashadae1143
    @tiashadae1143 Жыл бұрын

    Another valuable video, thank you!

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @judiko142
    @judiko142 Жыл бұрын

    Great tips. I've been on a decluttering journey for a while now. Some of these tips or the way you convey them are refreshingly different. I may not ever be a minimalist. But I sure need to "lighten up" and your videos are very helpful. Thanks

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @johnnybingo3186
    @johnnybingo3186 Жыл бұрын

    I love how I just noticed that we have the same iPad and iPhone set up. I literally have the 13 and the mini as well.

  • @harrycorrea2547
    @harrycorrea2547 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been getting rid of stuff the past couple days and this video pops up, keep grinding hopefully you hit that 100k subs

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    🤞

  • @maverickbonato8164
    @maverickbonato8164 Жыл бұрын

    Taking a picture of things I want to part with is so powerful to me for many reasons. I highly suggest having a folder on your phone with "Thrown away!" or something like that and start. It's really really useful and trying it doesn't cost anything. To me at least, best advice ever when it comes to decluttering.

  • @TahitiaRose
    @TahitiaRose Жыл бұрын

    I love your channel and editing style so much! 👏🏾

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!!

  • @rafidbinnashir6468
    @rafidbinnashir6468 Жыл бұрын

    You're definitely one of my favorite channels on youtube.. I've been following you videos for a while and I've only just realized how underrated you are and the fact that I haven't yet appreciated your content enough.. So, Best of luck my guy.. I'm sure someday you'll get the reach you deserve.. until then keep making amazing content as usual..

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much!

  • @BenjaminCutting
    @BenjaminCutting Жыл бұрын

    Super helpful vid! Thank you!

  • @marilynm.680
    @marilynm.680 Жыл бұрын

    Cracked up when you were cuddling the plant!

  • @nikhileshsatani
    @nikhileshsatani11 ай бұрын

    Helpful tips ❤

  • @JosephDickson
    @JosephDickson Жыл бұрын

    Using my home office for two years straight forced me to purge a lot of stuff I kept, I but never used.

  • @swedo3818
    @swedo3818 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve benn following you for a few months and your content is crazy. Keep it up and greetings from Italy ✌🏻🔥

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @isaacperlich
    @isaacperlich Жыл бұрын

    This is a very nice video. Great job!

  • @rosemaryrk1742
    @rosemaryrk1742 Жыл бұрын

    yay thanks for the insights! #minimalistnewbiehere🙋🏻‍♀️

  • @starttofinishmediaco.2520
    @starttofinishmediaco.2520 Жыл бұрын

    Great ideas to help declutter! Thanks!

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @boink8653
    @boink8653 Жыл бұрын

    Please do a video on food , does minimalism change the way you eat ?

  • @linkhantmaung10
    @linkhantmaung10 Жыл бұрын

    quality content as usual. keep up the good work bro!

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate it!

  • @adharshdevadas1036
    @adharshdevadas1036 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you videos are really helpful. 😊

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @gilliangreen7563
    @gilliangreen7563 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Nick. Hope all is well with you. A great video, thank you😊

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    All good! Thanks Gillian

  • @FueledByMagic
    @FueledByMagic Жыл бұрын

    Lots of great things to unpack here. We seem to have had a similar journey in our paths towards a minimalist lifestyle. My goal was to get every item to fit into one black tote bin that I could easily take anywhere in the country. As a fellow Floridian, I also totally get the weather NEVER cooperating! Still gonna rock my black skinny jeans though... I look like an out of work Warped Tour roadie. 🤣

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Can totally relate! Oh man do I miss Warped Tour, used to go at the South Florida fairgrounds. Hope you were safe during the storm!

  • @FueledByMagic

    @FueledByMagic

    Жыл бұрын

    @@NicholasGarofola Same! My first year that I lived in Florida, was the FINAL year of Warped back in 2018. And yes, thankfully was on the outskirts and didn't get hit bad at all. Hope you were good too!

  • @sanghamitrag7270
    @sanghamitrag7270 Жыл бұрын

    Can’t tell you how much I adore your videos. I put it on whenever I want to relax and listen to something meaningful. Do post more. Love from India🇮🇳

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @SM-yy2vg
    @SM-yy2vg Жыл бұрын

    I try to declutter after the holidays. I keep a box by the door and add things. Once it’s full it goes to goodwill. Video suggestion: dealing with gifts during the holidays or birthdays.

  • @guilherme635241
    @guilherme635241 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing video, brother!

  • @ArtandKitchen_
    @ArtandKitchen_ Жыл бұрын

    I do declutter every end of the year as a minimalist. I spend and prioritize experiences and health.

  • @luna7453
    @luna7453 Жыл бұрын

    inspiring, thank you, totally agree. we have unplanned emergency works where i rent. and sincerely i felt unsettling at first to box all in rush but then.. i felt so liberated.. and after living days, weeks that way as the works at home are lasting. i realised what i really feel to take back from the boxes.. :) i already have not so much as i changed countries many times younger living with two bags only.. i settled few years and with, without realising accumulated a bit.. and for me, i felt too much and like lacking breath.. feeling back the ability to move easily, i felt back my young confidence and serenity and even more creative ideas to life situations coming back :) i sincerely advice to each one feeling time to let go.. to dare to do it.. even step by step... even with maybe piles.. there is no rush as the goal is not to feel pain but better in fact :) step by step :)

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s awesome to hear 😄

  • @JamieM470
    @JamieM470 Жыл бұрын

    I've been minimalizing for a few years now (the first round of decluttering was huge lol....Salvation Army had to send a whole truck for everything), and I'm subscribed to several minimalists on youtube because I need the advice and inspiration, but I've never come across you until today. Where have you been? 🤔 I really like your calm and simple approach. And your cat is adorable! You have a new subscriber.

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much!!

  • @nadjaduhacek4790
    @nadjaduhacek479010 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @vedantkhandalkar7130
    @vedantkhandalkar7130 Жыл бұрын

    great video brother real informative

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Much appreciated!

  • @jorge.grupeli
    @jorge.grupeli Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Congrats on your videos as I really love them! May I suggest a video showing how you create your video graphic animations? Or maybe a video on KZread you can recommend to learn it? Big thanks and keep up the great work :)

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the idea!

  • @cozytunes7959
    @cozytunes7959 Жыл бұрын

    4:53 exactly what I am struggling with 🌱😅

  • @TP_1987
    @TP_1987 Жыл бұрын

    I watch this video while my chrome taps are supper clutter.

  • @82gamerprincess31
    @82gamerprincess31 Жыл бұрын

    I was the 500th like. So satisfying lol 😌.

  • @sofiayug5817
    @sofiayug5817 Жыл бұрын

    Love ur videos

  • @YASHJain-lw2ev
    @YASHJain-lw2ev Жыл бұрын

    Bohat badiya hai video

  • @Eme-Kat
    @Eme-Kat Жыл бұрын

    My family thinks I'm going crazy hahaha Getting rid of useless furniture that does not serve a purpose and the millions of mugs that are falling out of cupboards... Ya I'm the crazy one!

  • @a_canary
    @a_canary Жыл бұрын

    This is the art

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Anastasia 😄

  • @m.m.8780
    @m.m.8780 Жыл бұрын

    Ваши видео очень интересные🙂

  • @alonememe
    @alonememe Жыл бұрын

    7:27 Great shot idea :)

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Martyna!

  • @lauragomezllanos2916
    @lauragomezllanos2916 Жыл бұрын

    In another video they said that there is no declutter police and it really resonate with me. Sometimes we put pressure when we don’t need to.

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Well said Laura!

  • @adityayadav4396
    @adityayadav4396 Жыл бұрын

    ❤❤❤

  • @lazymusician10
    @lazymusician10 Жыл бұрын

    I just discovered your channel, I really enjoyed this video. I'll watch the others you have and subscribe. :)

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @johannathorisdottir2456
    @johannathorisdottir2456 Жыл бұрын

    Hey how are things in florida terrible hurricane! Another good video! 🙂

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    I got lucky here, thank you!

  • @Simplyluvly
    @Simplyluvly Жыл бұрын

    I have a box full of my decluttering things. Some of them are still in good condition but nobody wants it, nobody want to buy it. But throw away is just a sad thing for me :(

  • @CJPLA
    @CJPLA Жыл бұрын

    How do you balance between being a minimalist and your attachment to items of sentimental value? I know you mentioned taking photos of things, which is a great option, but it’s not the same as holding a movie ticket stub from a first date. I have so many things in this category (my high school graduation cap, a note from an ex, a book signed by an author), which I don’t “need” per se, but I also don’t want to throw away. Perhaps more generally: aren’t physical items like this necessary to reconnect more clearly with those memories?

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    I struggled with this a lot at first but it got easier over time. I find more comfort in valuing the memory over the item, but please by all means keep the things that make you happy even if it’s not something you “need”

  • @cyberrunner58
    @cyberrunner58 Жыл бұрын

    I love this video. What is the name of the font that you use here? I think , it is similar to Vimala Alphabet. Where can I get this? Thanks

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Let me get back to you next time I edit, I've completely forgot the name

  • @aleeksaha692
    @aleeksaha692 Жыл бұрын

    This video is different cause u r smiling, that added the colour in minimalism

  • @TimelordUK
    @TimelordUK Жыл бұрын

    Your hair looks GREAT!!! (I'm a barber) x 😃

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate that!

  • @infinitelogic9943
    @infinitelogic9943 Жыл бұрын

    I really like watching your videos...if that makes any sense!

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @kseniav586
    @kseniav586 Жыл бұрын

    Very honest of you to admit you bought jeans because Matt D'Avella wore them. It's kind of ironic that even youtubers that build their image around minimalism still make us buy stuff (in a way). When I started with minimalism I couldn't tell the mindset and the aesthetic apart so I just copied what I saw on KZread, which led to unnecessary purchases. It's good of you to emphasize that these choices must be personalized in order to work in one's life.

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes! Still guilty of being heavily influenced by those who inspire me. Ultimately it just has to make sense before it's purchased. Thank you Ksenia!

  • @Au496
    @Au496 Жыл бұрын

    Which iPhone case is that?

  • @tavleenduggal8699
    @tavleenduggal8699 Жыл бұрын

    Do you follow the minimalist principles while creating and editing your videos also? I ask youtubers this because I find the process so overwhelming but I feel the same message can be conveyed simply and still have people watching and save time. Just a thought.

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    I enjoy the process, I need a creative outlet 😄

  • @DC-ef8op
    @DC-ef8op Жыл бұрын

    Is that a card holder on the back of your phone? Where did you get that?

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Apple wallet

  • @capeto95
    @capeto95 Жыл бұрын

    Can you upload a house tour?

  • @NicholasGarofola

    @NicholasGarofola

    Жыл бұрын

    Working on it

  • @aodflash
    @aodflash Жыл бұрын

    Ok I am done. Another Sandisk ad

  • @keerthankumar2109
    @keerthankumar2109 Жыл бұрын

    Hi

  • @SwitchRetr0
    @SwitchRetr0 Жыл бұрын

    I wish you visit coffee shop

  • @pepija
    @pepija Жыл бұрын

    Dont you have a kitchen?

  • @josephcollins6033
    @josephcollins6033 Жыл бұрын

    Keep your privacy if you need to, and I will understand! But, if you have a girlfriend or boyfriend do they become pissed at your money-watching? Being social (and I hate being social; this is easy for me) is expensive! Thanks.

  • @BanellaRg
    @BanellaRg Жыл бұрын

    I don't understand why do you need to fit your life in a car? People have jobs and family and a place of residence. You go travel and come back.

  • @MarcoFlores-um7cj
    @MarcoFlores-um7cj Жыл бұрын

    this guy is a joke, try to be minimalist and having a family... all of your tips are for people who lives alone. just an opinion,.... I really like your content

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