If only Erica from 6 months ago could see this Erica. When your decluttering journey seemed so overwhelming, if you could have foreseen where you are in your life now it would have felt so much easier. You had to go through that to get to this point, but by sharing your journey you are helping other people who are struggling to believe they will be able to overcome their 'stuff'. So thank you for taking the time to make these videos ❤️

@EricaLucasLoves

4 жыл бұрын

tkdally how true!! Wow if I could tell myself to relax.

@poodlegirl55

4 жыл бұрын

She would say who dis?

@EricaLucasLoves

4 жыл бұрын

poodlegirl55 yes!

I have followed you throughout your entire journey in your move towards minimalism and I am astounded by the speed in which you have turned your life around! I am amazed by your drive, determination and commitment. What you have achieved is incredible 😊

@EricaLucasLoves

4 жыл бұрын

Cerridwen Rowan the more I did the more I wanted this.

For future reference: 1. Have a routine 0:18 2. Realistic expectations 1:12 3. Be intentional 1:24 4. Kickstart productivity 2:07 5. Do laundry early 2:34 6. Practice gratitude 2:45 7. Organise intentionally 4:27 8. Centralise items 4:27 9. Capsule wardrobe 6:02 10. Prep coffee the night before 6:53 11. Write tasks the night before 6:53 12. Removing things that dont belong 7:12 "If it makes you happy then it is not a waste of time." 13. Meal planning 9:30 Becky at Russells loving life Katie at life in the mundane 14. Restrict electronics 11:00 15. Recalibrate 13:07

@KruezFam

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! I wanted to write them down to mull them over more. ❤

@LivingWithEve

4 жыл бұрын

Nice reference, thanks.

Erica, whenever I see a flashback of your home before decluttering, I realize you have come such a long way Girl❤️

Number 12 was incredibly eye opening for me. I just paused and got rid of a huge folder filled with tips on how to deal with my narcissistic mother. At this point in my life, that issue and even my mother, don't belong in my life anymore. I have to focus on my pregnancy to feel happy everyday instead of worried and sad. It's time to change that. So thanks for the advice! 💜

Showing gratitude towards the negative comments - that’s the best advice.

It is like you are weightless now, compared to your first videos ♥️

What a refreshing approach you have. No freaking out over too much stuff to be minimal.....just a happy attitude. Love your home and am enjoying watching the kids and pup. Thank you.

For digits deciliter I’d recommend 2 differ t tactics: 1. Turn off all the notifications and then see what you actually miss seeing - turn those back on and delete the other apps 2. Make the deck utter a month long project and every day do a different task (phone apps, pictures on phone, pictures on computer, email inbox, files on computer, files on online drives, notification settings on phones, etc)

I'm finishing up college and what I have done to digitally declutter is to "seasonally" declutter at the beginning/end of each semester. I go through all my emails, docs, and pics and choose which ones to save or which ones are important to save and get rid of all the rest.

@EricaLucasLoves

4 жыл бұрын

Rachel Cross that’s good then it’s not a regular task

Speaking of laundry and being grateful - I am so grateful to have a washer and dryer in my home. There is a woman on my street who drags her laundry in a cart to the laundrymat. I always say to myself “I am so blessed”. I really enjoy your channel.

@lisagavin3402

4 жыл бұрын

I agree. I spent so many years using a laundromat in hot Florida with my young daughter while I worked full-time. Everytime (really, everytime) I throw a load in, I am so grateful to have my own machines. That feeling never left me. Now that my daughter is an adult, she remembers going to the laundromat and she is grateful for her own machines, as well.

@karensantos5145

4 жыл бұрын

Lisa Gavin - thanks for the correct spelling of laundromat - lol. I couldn’t think of how to spell it. 😊. We recently (before the virus) had to get a new washer. I was in panic mode until the new one arrived - 3 days later. Looking back I was a jerk to panic about my washer when a real crisis was on the way. I’m still grateful for my blessings. I’m happy you and your daughter are grateful also. Stay well, stay safe.

@EricaLucasLoves

4 жыл бұрын

Karen Santos you are some right!! I AM grateful for the machines. Thank you for that reality check.

@amandastone348

4 жыл бұрын

We have a shared washer and dryer in the basement of our apartment (4floors down). It’s pricey and small. Ive missed our own washer/dryer for the last couple years. It’s motivating me to save more, minimalism more, prepare more so we can hopefully buy a house next year ❤️ when I walk down and up all the stairs I try to remind myself how I am getting exercise I really need and that I only have to go to the laundromat for large items instead of it all-after I catch my breathe. Haha. Finding ways to look at the gratitude view definitely helps ❤️ I am trying to be more intentional with my time. It’s so easy to commit to things because of the feel of obligation. Which then leads to me stressed and running around like crazy. This is the bump in the road I am having right now. Especially as Covid restrictions are lessening. It scares me that I will fall into crazy hectic schedules.

How cute is Ranger stealing a sock off of the table at :30! I love him.

@EricaLucasLoves

4 жыл бұрын

Karen Borek stinker!

@julievw6520

4 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if anyone else noticed that!!!! 😄

Having a lists of "to do's" helps me a ton.

@LivingWithEve

4 жыл бұрын

Our Blessed Life yes, as my family increased and brain went to fog, I needed that too.

My routine is watching your videos! 😄

@EricaLucasLoves

4 жыл бұрын

glockenrein ❤️❤️❤️❤️😂

Digital life declutter idea- mark all messages outside of one month old as ‘read’ and then archive them...you’ll still be able to search, but they won’t be in your active inbox. Then, set aside time daily (15 minutes or so...Mimimal Mom style) or weekly to go through new emails and unsubscribe, etc. Also, I have found having two emails to be beneficial...I keep one for private/correspondance only and the other is my ‘junk’ email for utilities, memberships, etc. I still manage both, but I know which one has more importance. Hope this stimulates your creative juices!

Yes! I find if I don’t get busy on things when I immediately think of them, I tend to loose all motivation.

I know this video is not a new one, but I just happened upon it. It resonates with me. I am retired now, empty nested, a lot of the things you are discussing, I actually did when my kids were home. But afterwards, life seemed to be like carrying milk in a saucer instead of a cup. I volunteered for everything, said yes to whatever anyone asked, I was so busy being a mom, I did not know how to slow down. The positive thing that came out of the lockdown for me was, I learned that I could relax. That was a lesson not easily learned, but is serving me well. I have learned to say no, I have learned that I am not everyone’s chauffeur, I have learned that it is okay to not make a two column to do list, and it’s okay to not finish everything. I am embracing minimalism, decluttering and organizing is my new hobby! That’s probably how I found your channel. I just wanted to say thank you for the inspiration and affirmation that you are giving me.

I don't know how people can be so negative. Those are people in need of love and compassion. People without God in their lives. I feel sorry for them. Thank you for being such an inspiration!!!❤😘

Digital de clutter is huge! I find I get really overwhelmed when I have a full inbox (either at work or home). First, I unsubscribed from pretty much everything besides a handful of things that really really wanted to be notified of. Second, I create folders to hold different types of emails (bills, photos to save, receipts, etc) This can take a ton of time in the beginning but now I just maintain it each day. Third, I turn off email notifications! The little red dot stresses me out! I also have done this for most of my other apps as well. Honestly very little is so important that I need to know instantaneously. Hope this helps! Love your channel :) ❤️

I love routine it simplifies your life..yes it gets a bit boring but it gives you focus and quick achievements to your goals...I end up getting a lot more time to do other things...your a superstar for how far you have come from the chaos you were in...xxxxx

I've started making a time to handle email. So far that's it lol. Every afternoon I delete emails or unsubscribe to emails from places I no longer want to emails from. I have to work on voicemails and making a good habit of deleting. Love your videos, I've truly taken so much from them.

@EricaLucasLoves

4 жыл бұрын

Christine Shultz Mayer I will try that. Answer 5 and unsubscribe from 5.

@christineshultz7615

4 жыл бұрын

@@EricaLucasLoves i had 2000 emails. Yup. That's how hard I ignore them. I had to take the time it took to just erase all the non essential email and start fresh. Unsubscribing has really cut down on the amount of emails I receive now

@DemirelliProductions

4 жыл бұрын

I need to implement this! Thanks for the idea.

I was shocked that u r 44 Erica! U look so much younger! I love your videos. I laughed when I saw your puppy steal something off of your dining room table at the beginning of your video.😀

I needed to hear #14! Thank you for that.

Thank you, Erica!

Thank you for this video. It’s been wonderful to watch you come this far in your minimalism journey. Stay safe x

I absolutely LOVED your piece on 15 things to simplify life! So many of the things you said resonated with me! May you and your family be blessed and stay safe 🥰

I had that problem with emails and internet. I did what you did with your house; I took the time to go through EVERYTHING-deleted, unsubscribed from what didn’t need. I now do it everyday-it is less stress for me!!

very relatable. ive experienced most of these as being a minimalist over two years. it's awesome getting to see your journey :)

Such a great list! Awesome how far you’ve come in such a short time! Excellent ways to simplify. Your hair looks nice that way.

Erica, I love this! Sitting down with a coffee to watch your latest video is always a highlight! Your totally real life and down to earth, honest approach is soooo helpful and encouraging! Xx

Excellent again Erica, 15 keepers.

I love these ways to simply my life! I do find small ways to simplify my life and sometimes I do not realize I'm doing it. 😊

Oh yes 10! I do that every night! It´s so easy the next morning! Love your content! ♥

I’ve followed you from the beginning. You’re one of my 3 favorites to watch! I’m a gramma now (GG) and much of the decluttering and simplifying has been done in my life but I still need inspiration to keep it going. I’ve recommended you to my younger mom friends....kudos for developing such a real and honest channel!

Thank you for all of your advice!! Also-the authentic content on here assures all of us that life is hectic and real-btw-your dog taking something from the dining room table in the background totally cracked me up!!

@deborahgate965

3 жыл бұрын

I checked the comments to c if anyone else saw that too!!!

I really enjoy your videos! Thank you for sharing with us.

Love ya, love checking in with you!

Dear Mrs. Lucas, you find in me a consumer who deeply enyoes your channel. Thanks a lot for your content. I am living in germany and your way inspires me. So please ceep in going to declutter your attic and your shed. Stay healthy and fine as you are. Kind regards.

Thank you for your sincerity, originality and being able to Express it. Good job.

Loved this! I definitely prefer routine over schedule.

Erica, you are a joy to watch. Your energy is inspiring. Thank you! I am a homeschooling mama on a minimalist journey as well and love your videos.

I need to go to the beginning and watch your journey. Your story is so relatable

Awesome job. You are doing great and looking so less stressed! 💜

I’m really enjoying being able to watch your journey as well as the person you are ,thank you for sharing , I feel I’m on a similar path to you, and watching keeps me inspired and motivated in so many positive ways.

I am so proud of you Erica. I've been watching you from almost the beginning of your decluttering journey. I'd just searched decluttering videos to motivate myself and came across your first video of your minimalist intentions and I have to be honest, I was intimidated for you after seeing the amount of work that was waiting for you. It was incredibly satisfying to watch you conquer every step of the way until now and your content keep me motivated still. You've given me an open mind about the amount of stuff people might be dealing and the reasons and made me far less judgemental about perfectionist ideals. You are an inspiration and a guide through all this and I applaud you.

When my children were growing up, I took the time doing laundry to pray for each member of the family as I did his or her laundry. Although I never hated doing laundry, I found more gratitude by this one change in my daily routine.

@karlajohnson6911

4 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thanks for sharing!

I absolutely love your videos. I have been in a major slump and this is inspiring. Thank you 🙏

Try unsubscribing from 5 email newsletters per day. For example say you signed up for a lego newsletter. Unsubscribe from lego and then go back to your email and do a search of your inbox for all lego emails. You can then group select all the lego messages and group delete them. Another suggestions is that any emails that are older than 2 years old I would just mass delete. If you know that there are important files in your email that are older than a year, do a search for that specific sender and put them in a folder till you can individually sort through the emails. The biggest thing that has helped me delete has been searching emails by sender and then mass deleting them. It helps me get rid of of the junk quickly and then be left with the emails that I need to actively read and sort.

That is such a great way to view negative reviews on youtube. I love your perspective and your tips.

I thrive on routine too! Having 3 things I am intentional about getting done in a day helps guide me through especially when I lack motivation!

hI Erica, I am very great full for your inspiring talk specially the part about saying No and spending more time with your family! Thankyou!!

It's so lovely to see how the changes you have implemented have 'maximalized' your family's happiness x

Thank you for sharing your journey, I have been watching since the beginning. I am a homeschool workbook hoarder, my goal is to use these before school starts back up in September.

❤️❤️❤️ beaming with pride! You are doing so well my fellow minimalist!

You seem so much more confident and carefree, than you did 6 months ago! From the first video that popped up of your minimalist journey, I have been so excited to see what content you have put out next! Im still looking forward to the rest of your crawlspace and shed declutter. You are so relatable and inspirational! ❤️

Categorizing art supplies 🤯 a paint bin!!! Omg I love this idea and don’t know why I didn’t think of it myself. An actual bin just for painting supplies 🤯🤯🤯 I might actually let my kids paint more! Wow thank you

Yes #1, we always say we have a flow.

Loved this. Matt D'Avella has a few videos on digital minimalism that seem helpful! Even one where he did a digital declutter.

I found you about 4 months ago and you inspired me to deep clean my entire house...... That included 3 trips of donations. Life looks so much different on this side of it. Thank you

Such a pleasure to watch and listen to you Erica. Your explanations are simple and clear. Everyone of my family and friends are very aware of my disinterest in my phone. I actually wish they were never invented, though I know there is a place for them 🙄🤔. I've recently Unsubscribed from all the auto emails from stores etc such a relief. I hardly use FB or Instagram....actually it's been weeks since I was on either one. I very rarely answer my phone when it rings. I prefer texts. Mostly my phone is for me...make appointments, safety etc.

Thank you so much for all your videos. I finally started decluttering yesterday. I've started in my bedroom as I want to be able to relax without looking at all the "stuff" I've accumulated. I was starting to hoard. Your honesty about everything, from the start, has helped me realise I need to sort this now. Xx

Thx Erica. Spot on. I need the hints about emails!!!

I love watching Ranger doing things in the background, like he literally takes something off the table. LOL He must be thinking no one is watching him, but there he is at .20 seconds LOL I remember when you started decluttering and going minimal, your expression when you spoke to us was so sad and it felt to me as if you felt you were going to fail before you even started. How proud I am of you to have done so much, I mean, you are truly and inspiration to me and tons of others. You must be proud, and I love your videos, thanks for all the hard work you do for us!

@MelindaLee

4 жыл бұрын

OMG girl...I had done a digital declutter the beginning of the new year. I had to...I had tons and tons of unreads and I just didn't want to delete it all, I had to look through things. The one thing that helped me was actually UNSUBSCRIBING to things I no longer needed/wanted. OMG WHAT A CONCEPT, UNSUBSCRIBING!!! Seriously, I would get weekly and sometimes daily things that I don't even remember how I signed up for in the first place. A week later, half of those kept coming, so I went again and unsubscribed. So about 2 weeks later, my inbox is like 90% better, with only things that I WANT. Try that

Erica, you inspire me everyday. Thank you!❤️🇦🇺❤️

Dear Erica, your videos are an inspirational lifeline to me. I have rewatched your declutter minimalist videos numerous times and am still gaining knowledge from them. Your countenance has changed since those first minimalist videos. I am encouraged by the freedom I can see on your face. I am slowly wading through, trying to gain that freedom as well. Thanks for being real. I look forward to each video.

I love ur vlogs!!❤

That was very insightful. Sometimes we are so busy just trying to keep up we can't see how out of control things are.

Love, love, love your words and advice on gratitude! Right now it's so easy to become negative when there is so much I don't have control over.

with so much stress and sadness out there right now, I think your approach is very healthy. well done.

Hi Erica, thank you for the 15 points. I too, like others, have followed your declutter journey. You have grown in confidence and radiate positivity whilst being completely honest. Stay safe, love xx Shirley, London Uk xxx

Love your 15 points. Some much for me to learn. It would be great to see you delve into some of your individual points in separate videos. Thanks and God bless.

Oh Erica if only you knew how extremely proud of you we are! The transformation we have seen in you and your life from 6 months ago has been incredible and inspiring! You have worked hard to achieve the point you are at. Thank you for bringing us along for the ride! Also your method of gratitude - turning what you aren’t grateful for into something you are is such an awesome mindset shift that I have to keep working on. Hugs from Australia 🤗

You go girl 💜💜💜

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VIDEOS!!!

@EricaLucasLoves

4 жыл бұрын

Brynna Meade thank YOU for watching!

Sooo much truth in your words. Congrats in this amazing journey to minimalism. Please stay safe! 🙏🏻🌹❤️😘🥰

I love your honesty and passion for your new way of life. It's been great watching you work through things as you film and have those light bulb moments. I've started my second pass of my little house in the UK and take inspiration from you and your journey. Thanks for sharing.

Love your channel , great content , and I love to see your personal and family transformation , it is all very honest and very inspirational x

I love your channel. I swear we could be sisters, you are so much like me. Watching all you’ve done has been so inspiring to me and made me feel so much better about my own progress and my own journey. Thank you for sharing with us and for being you. So many people are fake, I love that you are real!

I have been following along your journey and, if I may say, you look so much better comparing to the first videos- so beautiful, happier and that much more peaceful! Thank you for sharing. I find so much encouragement and motivation here 😊

All great tips!

I don’t know how people can be so negative! Don’t listen to the nasty comments. You are doing such an amazing job! With email clutter, I found that when I unsubscribed from all of the marketing emails it helped me immensely and freed up my inbox

I just love watching your channel you make it all seem like it's doable. And I like the fact that you put in mistakes so we can learn that this is not a perfect change and that it requires some mistakes along the way.

I love your channel watch it every day I’ve been inspired by your declutter videos and I’ve paired down stuff I don’t need

Great video, minimalism looks good on you 😀 digital decluttering is amazing. I did its few years ago, my steps were; 1. I turned off social media notifications 2. My emails only come through when I open the app. 3. I unsubscribe from emails as they come in so it's not a big project of doing them all at once. 4. I only open a text message if intend to reply at that time. My lifestyle is very different to yours, I don't use my phone or emails for work and I don't have a social media presence so it was a lot easier for me. I need to get back on track with being intentional with my phone usage/scrolling because that has definitely slipped in the last few months. Your video has given me some inspiration for my day. Thanks from Ireland x

I know you watch Dawn on The Minimal Mom. She has a great video on a QUICK way to declutter your emails. Another great video with your lovely personality and ‘realness’ shining through. Thank you xx

You hit the nail on the head. This list was #everything thanks goth insights.

Your videos help me so much!

Excellent video, Erica, and thank you! I love your 15 ways to simplify. I've appreciated your candor as I've followed you through your minimizing process. Your sincerity is no doubt helping people to be more honest about their situations and themselves, always the first step in moving forward! A tip to simplify email: use one account for emails only to and from friends, family, and us, your followers, the people you want to hear from. Or possibly a separate account just for your followers, clients and business correspondence. Use another account for personal business, newsletters, subscriptions, notifications, basically everything else. With love and gratitude from Paris xx

I LOVE your Videos! They are so positiv, helpful and supportiv. I'm always looking forward to new ones! Best Wishes from Austria!

I can see the joy in you! You shine and look even more beautiful. I bet your children are more joyful also

Just love your Chanel 💕

Very good list. You have really transformed your lifestyle into a more enjoyable and peaceful time. I know you and your family are really enjoying yourself. Yolo.

Love your channel

You are soooo reassuring . Your declutter videos are so good. I wish you posted everyday.

I love, love, love your channel! I look forward to every video. I am on the same decluttering/simplifying journey, and you are SUCH an encouragement. I loved your kitchen video! Wow! Great job!!!👍🏻 I told my daughter that if you and I lived close by each other we would be good friends! Thanks for being real! May the Lord keep you all safe and healthy!❤️

I definitely need to start purging my wardrobe!🙃

You’re just what I was hoping to find! Someone who is obviously very intelligent and shares my struggles with clutter and someone who is drastically changing for the better with pitfalls along the way. And I love that you’re still going through the learning process so I can take the journey with you. Thank you so much for letting us onboard and I’m sorry you have to deal with haters. But I’m glad you’re strong enough and you don’t let that get in your way of progress. I just found you through a shared video, The Minimal Mom, in which I’m subscribed to already. So glad I found you! God Bless!

Thank you for sharing this!!! While it’s not all “new”, there are so many points where I hear it and see inside, yes! I do I have done that to some extent or I’m doing it or I know it can be wonderful in my life as well. Being intentional for example. I can certainly become more intentional with my intentionality! I like the thought of that. And that actually flows through a lot of your points. About meals, about use of electronics, about what we include in our day-to-day life experience,… ❤️💖🌸🌿

Erica, I love your videos! You really are a genuine, caring person....the way you interact with your kids and your furbaby (he's so funny). You would make a great teacher! You would be everyone's favorite!

@amandastone348

4 жыл бұрын

I had the same thought! Her kiddos are so blessed with her as their homeschool momma. Makes me wish she was our neighbor! ❤️ She’s a great person

I am learning so much from you. You are the real deal, authentic.