I lived out of my backpack in Africa for a couple weeks and as soon as I came back home I got rid of almost everything I owned. It felt so freeing and wonderful to have such a simple life :)

@kylieeeee999

6 жыл бұрын

Laura Spoonire dang, i wish i should do that. I have so much stuff that i dont need.

@yoyatecontare8024

4 жыл бұрын

So cool! I wish you were my backpack buddy🙌

3+ years as a minimalist. My favorite is Quality over Quantity.

@hopscotchtheglobe

7 жыл бұрын

Love it!

I am a baby boomer and retired and downsizing is essential for this season of our lives. Wish i learned that earlier!! You whipper snappers are so cute and in a good place!! Blessings to you both!!

Decluttering = Mental freedom

@susie9893

5 жыл бұрын

And sometimes it works in reverse. I had to realise my mental freedom IN ORDER to start the process of downsizing

I am in the middle of clearing out my basement, and am feeling overwhelmed. This was exactly the "Hell, YEAAAAAAAH!" I needed. Thanks so much, you two. : )

@hopscotchtheglobe

7 жыл бұрын

Yessss! Good luck. You got this!

The reflection behind her looks like a white grand piano with the lid open.

When I want to buy something, I have to ask myself, why do I want this? Does it preform more than one task? If I were to be offered this item instead of money for my work, would I still want it? Most of the time it goes back on the shelf.

@hopscotchtheglobe

7 жыл бұрын

I love this! Such a great way to really rethink if you truly need/want something.

@alittleantidote5852

7 жыл бұрын

Some Girl :) Great thinking Might use this 😊

@susie9893

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I'm still in the process of downsizing, so I find that the thought of adding to my clutter is really 😝 (I even resented buying Xmas presents last year cos I'm now living in quite a small space and the thought of adding to that for even a short time was annoying) but I've lost so much weight that pants have been falling off and I've (resentfully) had to buy more (this is annoying cos I'm STILL losing weight so I didn't WANT to buy more clothes until I was done and I know that my new clothes will have limited usage) so what I'm buying right now is cheap and I've discovered the value of drawstring pants! Lol. Happily the tucked in look is in right now so I get to extend the life of my tops without looking like I'm pregnant and no one really notices that I'm wearing clothes several sizes too large 🙄

awesome video guys, i just found your channel as my wife and i are in the process of purging our home of all the stuff. we have 3 kids, 3 dogs, 2 cats 6 chickens and my wifes dad living with us..... as we tried to compare to others we realized our situation was much different especially because our kids are all 5 and under.... so my wife and i coined a new term..... minimalish!! and for those that dont think kids are capable of doing this i would say they are even more willing and flexible if they see the parents doing it. all the kids just consolidated their toys down to a 16x16x16 cube. i just hope this comment helps someone or encourages someone going through a similar process. keep up the great videos+

In september I'm leaving on a hitchhiking trip from Quebec to BC, and then all along the USA west coast, and then going into Mexico for 3 months and Guatemala for 5 months. It is going to be very hard for me to leave behind all my clothes and other stuff that "made me happy" while living in my apartment, but I know it's just temporary happiness. Thank you for these good tips!

@hopscotchtheglobe

7 жыл бұрын

That sounds AMAZING! What an adventure!! You will probably forget about the stuff you left behind within a week. It's funny how we think all this stuff means so much to us and then once you don't see it for a while, you forget about it. That's what I've found. It feels so good to live out of a small bag or suitcase for months. You realize how little you need to make you happy and comfortable.

@holisticmaya

7 жыл бұрын

exactly!! Actually that's what happened to me when I left in 2015 for 1 year in Latin America. I only had my backpack and I totally forgot about all the stuff (like, MOUNTAINS of stuff!!!) that I had back home. Of course I can't hide it was nice to find it once more and have more than 2 outfits to wear, but nothing beats being a minimalist and traveling :) :)

@riririri8535

7 жыл бұрын

holisticmaya I

@MicahRion

7 жыл бұрын

If you need any help or advice I live on the West Coast USA! Feel free to reach out!

@petricedobson7836

6 жыл бұрын

holisticmaya be safe and good luck

One of the best tips I heard of was addressing the fear of but what if I get rid of this and I need a dehydrator in 6 months. You can always buy or borrow another one! Or stuff that you're unsure of, put it in a halfway home, like a box in the coat closet or garage. I've got some jeans and shirts in a laundry basket that I've had sitting in this halfway home for 4 months and don't think about them, I haven't missed them. I'll donate them to the women's shelter this weekend.

I love the tip about "you do you", you're completely right about labels. As soon as you say you're a vegan, or a minimalist, it seems like everyone is trying to catch you out. We're in the process of relocating to Scotland, so I am definitely going through a minimising process at the moment. It feels so good to get rid of things we don't need any more.

Thank you much. I have recently made the decision to downsize and ask myself what brings me both value and joy. Your's is only the second video I have watched and I am super grateful for your help and insight. Over the past several days I have gotten rid of a lot and love your categorization process. I am actually surprised how much I have gotten rid of already, but also find it easier than I thought it would be (I know everyone is on a different area of thinking). My downsizing is going to be super huge and over time. I have high ambitions to be able to fit my life inside a small RV or camper to be a full-timer. Anyway and again, I just wanted to say thank you so very much for taking time to not only give tips, but to encourage the process that it is possible... and to fill that lack of stuff with joy and value along the way ----- THANKS!

It's folks like you guys and my new travel buddies that I feel are slowly opening my eyes and changing my perspective on minimalism which I'm finding fascinating as not too long ago before I got into travel, I was literally a tech hoarder. After watching this, I'm now thinking about selling a bunch of collector's tech that I have lying around in order to give myself some much needed extra funds for my round the world trip in October. Experiences are slowly starting to trump possessions for me

@NourLivia

7 жыл бұрын

You go Matt ;)

@MattNav

7 жыл бұрын

Finding Nour thanks Nour 😄

@hopscotchtheglobe

7 жыл бұрын

Yes Matt! I love hearing this. I've found that I have way less anxiety and feel less overwhelmed having less. I feel like so much more space has opened up mentally and physically. It's so good.

@MattNav

7 жыл бұрын

Kristen Sarah it's so weird how things like travel and opening yourself up to others' perspectives and idealisms makes you have a better personal perspective on the world 😄

@runecscapeman

6 жыл бұрын

Matthew Tasker ditto

I live in a 12 foot camper for 5 months of the year and have reduced my wardrobe and possessions to match the space. I have been living like this for 5 years now. It turned out to be easier then I thought it would be... if winters here weren't so dang cold here, you'd never get me out of my little camper!

"Now I really value the space" That hit home...thanks:)

I am in the process of sizing down to 120sf, but I have land. It is exciting. My color chart is Muted Autumn, and I am making a more dramatic color change, and since it is small, I can change again. Staying in my color family for years, makes that easy, everything goes together, but a wide range of colors.

I honestly feel so amazing every time I get rid of a bunch of stuff. I haven't done it in a while. Now after watching this I feel that itch to go do it! Great video!

Excellent, informative video! Straightforward, practical and common-sense. Since I retired to FL, downsizing has been an exhausting yet exhilarating journey. 80% of my crap GONE! (My packrat husband is even purging some of his stuff). For me, the key to success is the "perpetual purge". It is not a "one and done" process. I keep myself in check by reviewing and decluttering 2x year. You guys are great! I am watching your Airstream Reno now. Please, more videos!!!! SUBSCRIBED.

The main reason I started downsizing was because I started college a few years back. Moving back and forth and spending time packing and deciding what youll need when you leave for a few months is mentally and physically exhausting. It's so much easier to have less belongings so everything fits in the car and you can just throw it in and go.

Exactly how I feel too. Thanks for sharing!! I've been doing this for over a year. Just donated five bags of stuff today. It feels great to free up space and donate to great charities. I also sent two gadget devices to amazon for credit and I'll use the credit to buy groceries and not stuff. I plan on keeping my townhouse but never crowding the rooms with stuff. Just people and fun.

Thanks for sharing. Some tips are new to us and very helpful. We down sized our live last year and never felt so enlightened and fresh. And it gives us the freedom to travel all the time.

This video is ON POINT! I've adopted a minimalist lifestyle over the past 2 years or so, and it's been nothing but amazing! I honestly don't even remember the stuff I've gotten rid of and don't miss a thing. I find myself even downsizing more and more as I narrow into what I truly value in my life. Yes experiences, and spending time with friends and family are so much more important than stuff. :) Great video!

This is so inspiring and helpful! I am doing fieldwork all this year so everything I have with me for the year can fit in a couple of bags. It's been really eye-opening in terms of how little I really need and when I get back home I am going to have to reevaluate all the crap I have there. I will have to try your system!

Hi Kristen i just found your channel after the airstream video! i'm still in high school but i have been a minimalist for years and DREAMED of living in an airstream/tinyhouse. I love your style and your travel videos and you have inspired me so much to live happily!!! this year i have the oportunity to travel to France! Please continue making videos and i wish you luck on your future travels!!!!!!!!

I have been watching you guys for years and love your videos. It is so great to see that you have embarked upon a minimalist lifestyle. Minimalism changed my life for the better! Best of luck with your new home xxx

WOW! I have been going through the downsizing process myself. My husband and I had a huge yard sale then donated EVERYTHING that was left to a young woman we know so she could use it or sell it to get money for her family. I gave away nearly every book I had in my extensive library. They were all Christian books and I gave them to a church and a pastor who could use them. My books that I really wanted to keep are on my Kindle. Paper is digitized, photos will be digitized this winter during the months we are stuck inside. More downsizing is in the planning and I have to say I am excited to have found your channel. I expect I will gain some new insight from you on other things I need to do. Thank you.

This is so good! I'm about to move into my own van to live out of and going through similar steps that you did. I held a huge yard sale and sold 95% of my belongings, been selling stuff on eBay, donating to friends and family, and now I have exactly what I want/need and am excited to start living life on the road with less stuff and more space for experiences. :) Thank you for making these videos and sharing it with us all. I'm glad I found your channel.

Aww guys I really enjoyed this video!!! I'm currently going through a similar transition - I feel so weighed down by my possessions and know I need to get rid of them in order to get a little more clarity. Some great tips in here, please make more minimalism videos :)

Love this!! I've slowly been getting rid of the things in life that don't give me joy. Including clothes, decorations, toxic people Ect. It feels good to only have the things you value and love!! Thanks for some extra trips!!

Great tips 👍🏼 Minimalism made my life much easier and more relaxed! I absolutely love having only the stuff I really need 😊

I love you guys! You guys are so real and seeing the clips on how much you had in the beginning and you being able to get rid of it all was so inspiring!

This video is AWESOME! You gave so many great tips, even for someone who has been working on downsizing for awhile. It was really inspiring to hear how much you had and that you downsized to an airstream. Thank you!

I love how simple you make it sound, minimalism doesn't have to complicated, it should be the opposite of that

Thank you so much for your help... I appreciate how quick this video is.. so many other youtubers who talk way to much with their story of the day... but you guys rocked this video.. thanks so much!!!

when I went to university I lived in a very small room so I could only take a selection of things from home. This experience made me realise what possessions I actually needed and what things I did not need because I wasn't missing them. I enjoyed watching this video you gave some good advise!

I found this incredibly helpful! Thank you so much for posting! I already went through one phase of downsizing which mostly consisted of cleaning out my closet and I'm wanting to go through a 2nd more hardcore phase since I'm packing a lot of things up for storage while I take some time to live on the road sort of speak. There's a lot I don't want to get rid of but after having to downsize once and go through some rough patches in life, I realize I'm holding onto a lot of things I don't use or don't need. This was super helpful for me to continue to the next step. My favorite part was towards the end when Kristen said not to compare yourself to others and make up your own rules! I would rather empty out most of my closet and keep all my books, even if they take up more space. I also love the advice of keeping your favorite articles of clothes. Ive been in that same spot so often where I don't know what to wear and seem to always gravitate towards the same t-shirts etc. Thanks Again!

this is by far the best and most helpful video! you just made me feel like I could do it.

That's so funny, I actually posted 2 videos about minimalism recently, one of them giving tips to go minimalist! Becoming a minimalist was one of the best decisions I ever took :)

@hopscotchtheglobe

7 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Just found your videos through sorelle’s channel and I’m literally obsessed!! I’ve been binge watching you for a few hours now hahah thank you so much for being so inspiring and putting out all this gold content for us

@hopscotchtheglobe

6 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for this lovely comment. First of all, welcome to the Hopscotch the Globe Tribe. There are many incredible people here to connect with. And thank u for watching and for your lovely compliments. It makes us feel really good and we look forward to creating more content you can look forward to. - Kristen xoxo

I love the don't compare yourself part. Exactly. You do you boo

Primary: differentiating ‘want’ from ‘need’; also, downtime to learn / ready / study / write to become more self-sufficient. Always honing, always refining. Thank you.

Love you guys so much!! Can’t wait to see what you do with your little baby in the road 💛

Great video! I agree that when you get rid of stuff you create space for experience.

Thanks!!! This was so helpful! I my husband and I are moving from our 1200 sq ft home to a little fixer upper condo with *our 3 year old & 1 year old boys!* I was finding it much easier to purge my stuff than theirs because of sentiment- but your rules really applied well with their belongings too! Appreciate you sharing :)

I love this idea, I'm on the hunt to find things I can get rid of RIGHT NOW. Thank you!!! ❤❤

Thanks for the inspiration! You two rock!

I just had this video recommended and I love you guys! New sub! We are in Ottawa and have been doing KonMari decluttering at our house. I feel like we've finally started to turn the tide with our stuff instead of just keeping our heads above water. Now we have the space to start making some big decisions we'd been putting off. I love that you guys came up with your own way to downsize that was customized to your stuff and your life.

@hopscotchtheglobe

7 жыл бұрын

+The Not Busy Life that's so awesome to hear! Would love to know how it was recommended to you? Through KZread? Doesn't it feel amazing to downsize? It's so important to just do what feels right to you instead of how you think you should do it. I'm really happy for you.

@TheNotBusyLife

7 жыл бұрын

A friend actually mentioned the book to me, but then I didn't listen. Months later I got the book from the library. We'd actually moved from our 2 story 3 bedroom house into a duplex with us in a 2 bedroom and a one bedroom apartment upstairs to rent out. So we'd already downsized our space, but not really our stuff. Now that we're downsizing our stuff, we're looking to move to a smaller space. Talked with the city today about converting our garage into a tiny house. Looking promising! I love seeing success stories like yours. It's really motivating!

I love you two so much!! One of the reasons I love traveling and traveling light, is because I like living out of my suitcase. I guess I just have to find a way to live out of my suitcase but like, at home too haha

Great tips guys! I try to do a clear out every few months and I am in the process of doing one right now. It's so hard, but trying!

Brilliant video. Thank you walking through your thought process.

This video has the BEST advice and tips on minimalism - thank you SO much! I am going to watch it again, and then I am going to watch your Airstream Renovation video. I recently retired after 39 years of teaching, and it is so freeing! Minimizing just seems like the natural next step in my life, so your video came to me at just the right time! Again, thanks!!!!

@hopscotchtheglobe

7 жыл бұрын

+Robyn McCarthy wow thank you so much Robyn! I'm really glad you find our tips helpful. It feels amazing to get rid of all the things causing clutter physically and mentally. Congrats on your retirement and all the best minimizing your life. It's very freeing

We are going to be going full time in an rv sometime in the future so this is our next step we have 30 years of stuff to go through. thanks for sharing this video.

Oh what a great video. Yes I found this very helpful. Thank you both for your tips.

I really liked that last point, i was gonna comment about how labeling yourself as minimalist or vegan or anything like that pressures people into different 'camps' within those ideologies when in the end, people do that for the sake of self-improvement

@hopscotchtheglobe

7 жыл бұрын

I think labeling allows people to feel like they are part of something bigger, like they are part of the in-crowd. But it can really set you up for failure and disappointment I think. I say do what makes you happy and healthy, without the labels.

@GymClubHouse

6 жыл бұрын

never live your life for someone else or society. just follow local laws and live to your desire. life is too short and you are never coming back. this is it. i am amazed at how much people buy junk to show off on instagram or have so much to worry about when it comes to possessions.

Thanks y’all! This is by far the most practical and helpful video I’ve seen for getting started on minimalism that isn’t just a rehash of everything else. I’ve enjoyed your travel videos and look forward to more content like this. I’m honestly excited to purge my belongings after watching this!

Hi guys! I just downsized and found the process more gruesome than any tubers talked about. However, i did develop my own style based on needs and given my life transitions will find the "second cull" much much easier in every way. After having done it..i think it is a skill that can be developed with practice. Agree the upsides are wonderful 🎉

I'm in the middle of purging my stuff, so this video is really helping. Thanks.

I just love what you guys did! It is so inspirational

great points thanks!

Really cool! Thanks !

I really like your video! Excellent, makes so much sense.

Great video!!!! I’m minimizing from a 4000+ colonial to a much smaller extended stay

I learn so much from minimalist every time. I love the one thing can't be done until another and another. That is my nemesis. I am so tired of my hubby trying to manage me and my mess. But for me not to deal w it at all is wrong. So I have a things that do them selves and things like dishes, just toss them in the dish washer. And laundry just put it in the wash or dry. Those are the easy ones. Focusing on one big project a week is my way of overcoming my mountain. If it is the one thing can't be done till another. I need to write it on a list put all the steps needed and do the beginning one and mark it off till I get to the end one. Like I want to paint the ceiling but I need to get the paint supplies. So get the supplies and have them ready for the project. Then when the time is to do is there will be nothing standing in the way. I'm on a mission.

Hey guys! I just found your channel and I am so glad I did! Thank you so much I can't wait to watch more of your videos! I am going to go through my closet tonight and donate 5 items! Thanks again you are very inspiring.

Great video guys! I love your tips. I'm planning to move out of state next year from a 3 bedroom house to a 1 bedroom apartment. Your ideas will surely help. Thank you.

so helpful! im uploading a video soon about starting out with downsizing my closet

I actually really do love this!

I came her from Hey Nadine. You guys are the best! Thanks for all your content!!!!🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

Wow, I'm so glad I stumbled upon this video, I used to watch you all the time long ago!!! then I got cought up with work and uni.. so awesome to see that you are a minimalist and a vegan! that's AMAZING =D and great to see you guys are together, many times I get back to check youtubers I used to watch and find out they are no longer in the relationships they had!

@hopscotchtheglobe

6 жыл бұрын

13 years going strong :) So glad to have you back xo

I like when you guys said make up your own damn rules. We all put labels on ourselves and compare ourselves to others when we should be making up our own rules and using great inspiration like this video to give us ideas on what works best for each of us. Great video! :)

@engraftedwordministries61

6 жыл бұрын

Marley Rose i loved that too. Im in a point in my life that I feel the same way😉

Thank you! Cleared out half my closet!

Really useful tips. We are in the process of selling everything and moving to Nicaragua...so we are totally downsizing our life.

thanks again guys for being an inspiration

I also utilized Rubbermaid Tubs to organize my belongings. I started to downsize my material belongings several years ago - I started by eliminating clothing that I didn't even wear or even like, so I wasn't even sure why I was holding onto them; that emptied half of my closet and an entire drawer in my dresser. After that, I began labeling large zip lock bags as to things like, bills, greeting cards, birthday cards, contact cards, maps, etc. And then I'd go through those zip locks and throw out things that were expired or no longer pertinent. Books was next and I gave away lots of those, keeping only several personal novels I read every year, my encyclopedias, science books, and college textbooks. I got rid of so many things that I actually moved into my living room space and both bedrooms are completely empty. I'm still organizing and getting rid of things, especially once I realize I haven't looked at something for over several years :)

Your outlook on life is amazing! Less possessions and more experiences. I aim to be more like you.

@hopscotchtheglobe

7 жыл бұрын

It's easy to get caught up in stuff. It makes us feel good, but only temporarily. That's what I've learned. Where experience last forever.

I have to move to a smaller space. and I need to do this, trying harder now! my bedroom needs downsizing ,,,,thanks for the tips

Awesome advice!

Right! That is it, where are those 3 boxes. I'm a get me some minamilistic vibes up in herrerr - I don't normally talk like that just feeing super motivated after your rad video. Video suggestion: Did you go on that walk/programme that person offered? Would love to see camping life and random adventures that are not so planned out. Thanks for being awesome.

I'm moving, so now is a good time, thanks for the tips

Great video guys!

Wow I just decluttered my stuff to minimum. I feel so much weight off my head and shoulders, heart. Thanks a lot for reminding me this!!! Holding on to things makes us feel nasty and clinging like a ghost.

I just love this! Unfortunately, I take care of my mom so I can't really live the life I want live. As much as I want to be a minimalist I can't control all of the stuff my mom has/buys. Literally everything I own is in my room while Everything she owns is in the rest of the house...that's a lot of stuff. I wish I could travel like you guys too!

Amazing video guys.. Currently we are in transit to our new home..and we pack enuff for 6 months as we are staying in a room. It is a real challenge but it's so easy to get dress Coz like you mention. . all our stuffs are our favourites. Hugs from Singapore!

I'm going to do this today. Going to get my bins!!!

same here. i sort things to sell. stop buying fast fashion and small knick knaks .all those items that are unused i give as gift for christmas, bday or just random present. used item to donate. if shopping clothes is unavoidable ex. winter clothes. simple, functional and timeless design is my consideration. and i stop buying souvenirs i just take picture when traveling. if i have a small special items ex marathon medals i want to keep. i place it inside 1 box store it at moms house. hahaha

Very good advice that can help others trying to down size, whether they are moving into an rv or just getting organized. Good job, thank you...

@hopscotchtheglobe

6 жыл бұрын

+Linda Royal you are very welcome!

Really admire you guys and what you're doing 😊 If you're ever in the Kingston area, please say hi!

Very helpful tips, love your new home 😉😃.

I have gone though exactly that process over the last 3 years. ever since spliting with my ex. and everything you´ve said here is right. even down to the "6 months" thing. I´ve been meaning to make a video myself but there don´t seem much point as it would only be a repetition of this video. however whilst I soooo not bothered what others think, I have found my self sorta daring/challenging myself to be EVEN more minimalist. the further you go through it, the harder and harder it becomes. My current goal is to get EVERYTHING into x1 100L bag.

What a great breakdown!!!

@hopscotchtheglobe

7 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it.

We''ve recently started minimising our home as we are fed up of stuff. We love our small house and don't want to outgrow it with endless amounts of products. We are using KonMari to start with but its a slow process with a 1 year old in tow and a business to run!

Really helpful. Thx

Very cool!

Great video :) I'm going to try this

Great tips!

good points that other videos didnt raise.thanks

Just found your channel and have subscribed. Interesting and great tips. Thanks.

Yes! I've been thinking a lot about minimalism recently (not to the extent that you have done it, but I want to get rid of a lot of my junk), and this video is just what I wanted to see :D

@hopscotchtheglobe

7 жыл бұрын

+accebernosam that's so great to hear. It's such an interesting and life changing process. It really does more to you mentally that you think. Good luck!

An alternative to tossing a lot.....Some clothing and electronics can be recycled that aren't in good enough condition to sell at goodwill, etc also some they sell to salvage that can fix/ repair items to sell.

My dream is to become a minimalist one day, to only own the things that add value. What stuck out to me the most was going to the store and having that want to buy more then coming home, storing it and forgetting what I bought. I def need to downsize my closet!! Thank you for your chill carefree vibes :)

@hopscotchtheglobe

6 жыл бұрын

We are so glad you found some inspiration in this video. Just start small. Going through your things and tossing one thing away each day for 30 days is a great place to start!