TRANSITIONING TO MINIMALISM *quarantine existential crisis*

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with covid-19 & social distancing slapping us in the face, i've been feeling pretty down lately, so i decided to make some drastic changes in my life. the few days i've spent decluttering have honestly made me so incredibly happy and at peace. if minimalism is something that's calling to you, go give it a try! now's the perfect time. honestly once you get past the frustration of being surrounded by the shit you own and not being able to see the floor, it gets a lot easier and actually fun lol, i promise
thank you all for watching! don't forget to like & subscribe if you enjoyed this video ♡
and most importantly, DON'T HOARD TOILET PAPER
ps: the anime clip at the beginning of the video is from shelter by porter madison & madeon :)

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  • @sarah3796
    @sarah37964 жыл бұрын

    I don’t feel empty when I declutter. I feel Freee!!! 🥰🥰🥰✨

  • @jzen1455

    @jzen1455

    4 жыл бұрын

    Same. I recently did a massive cleaning a few weeks ago, and I feel like I can breath after being suffocated by clutter and mess for one too many years! My apartment is the cleanest it has been in over 3 years! I felt "stuck" and zapped of my energy when my apt was a mess, but I feel compelled to do things and procrastinate much less.

  • @man-mq9rk

    @man-mq9rk

    4 жыл бұрын

    Laaaa la la la laa laaa

  • @naomia472

    @naomia472

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sameee

  • @Xyz-ud9be

    @Xyz-ud9be

    4 жыл бұрын

    I Love this emptyness after decluttering and to see how many things I got rid of.. AGAIN

  • @debybel

    @debybel

    3 жыл бұрын

    YEEES! I feel so free. When my bedroom start to make me uncomfortable, I start to throw things out, things that I don't need.

  • @rjcrowart
    @rjcrowart4 жыл бұрын

    I've been an extreme minimalist for a long time; it's really helped my anxiety, productivity, and showed me what truly makes me happy! Always glad to see others at least giving it a shot :)

  • @grace7146
    @grace71464 жыл бұрын

    You'll find that when you have done your first clear out you'll do more and it'll become easier to let go of things, I do it monthly and it just helps to make sure everything is nice, clean, tidy and fresh.

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Grace ♥ Yes i noticed that as well! It's so refreshing and relaxing to have a clean space. When did you start decluttering?

  • @grace7146

    @grace7146

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@teawithromy I think I started in 2018 when my room was so cluttered and I just went through it all and got rid of loads of shit (theres literally no other word to describe it haha, I was also as sustainable possible and donated or sold and didn't just throw it somewhere) which I hoarded all my life and in my opinion left some form of "fear" of just being trapped in clutter. I started to take it seriously in 2019 when I discovered minimalism whilst watching the documentary on Netflix and something just clicked and everything now is so much better, I have a better diet, a clean fresh room, and I stopped buying fast fashion.

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ahh yeah i watched the same documentary, it was also a turning point for me. It's definitely reduced my stress and anxiety, having less things to worry about!

  • @roxanne9980
    @roxanne99804 жыл бұрын

    ‘Lonliness is a sign you are in desperate need of yourself’ Omg- i love that. And I enjoyed your video- thank you !

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    So glad you enjoyed it! yeah that quote hit me right in the face haha i think a lot of people need to hear that

  • @elijahalistair6391
    @elijahalistair63914 жыл бұрын

    The “depressed reaping how much I own” was me about a month ago! I have done the same as you, decluttering during quarantine but my room is so much easy to keep clean now!

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    yasss that's awesome! it really saves us so much time and helps keep a clear head, i love it

  • @RubaiyaRaka
    @RubaiyaRaka4 жыл бұрын

    Good for you for decluttering and re-organizing! It’ s a great time for all of us to organize our lives and space a little bit more

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    yeah its crazy how good it feels when its done! hope you’re staying safe!

  • @spring7643
    @spring76434 жыл бұрын

    Quarentine has given me the time to ask myself what I need and don't need. I am also decluttering my stuff and have many bags waiting to be donated when quarentine is over.

  • @emmab5821
    @emmab58214 жыл бұрын

    As a french girl, I'm amazed by how good your English accent is ! Keep going 😊 you won a new subscriber 🥰

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    waah merci beaucoup! 🥰 watching a lot of english movies and tv shows really helped haha

  • @lifeofbibliophile
    @lifeofbibliophile3 жыл бұрын

    One thing that I do that helps me a lot is that I start small. Like if I decide to arrange or declutter, I start from one place and do it one at a time. That actually helps me a lot. It saves me from feeling overwhelmed at the sight of everything out at once.

  • @thatonenerdyguy1476
    @thatonenerdyguy14764 жыл бұрын

    I also started minimalism, but mine was after moving so many times in the past year. I don't think ill ever be able to fit all of my stuff in my backpack, given I won't let go of this giant computer I have, but I am slowly getting rid of things little by little.

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    thanks for your comment! i'm the same, i don't think i'll ever be able to fit everything in a backpack either because of my hobbies, but i'd like to be okay traveling for a long time with only a few things (especially clothes...). letting go of things definitely takes time, especially when we have an emotional attachment to them... but if that computer brings you joy, you should keep it 😊

  • @christianpraisedance

    @christianpraisedance

    4 жыл бұрын

    I started going minimal 2 years ago and at this point same will not be able to fit all things in a backpack. It does get easier to part with things, but never compare yourself to someone else-- different interest lifestyles, etc which is what minimal per individual makes it slightly different and being able to take something and carry on in my journey Im super grateful. Truth of less things equals more time and freedom in different areas so true and learning that to begin is the start and always room for growth change and learning wherever life takes you

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    christianpraisedance yes i completely agree! thanks for your comment ☺️

  • @novanettle7497
    @novanettle74974 жыл бұрын

    I'm moving by the end of april (to a smaller appartement!) and decided to do some serious decluttering. And I sooo feel that depressing stage when you realise how much s*it you actually have! 😅

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    ahahah yeah i feel you, i'm moving by the end of april too! but its so satisfying when you finally put all that stuff away 🙌good luck with your move!

  • @cmac2295
    @cmac22954 жыл бұрын

    It took me 3 years to own slightly less than you do and you did that in 3 days! I think that is amazing ♥️♥️♥️

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    thank you! 🥰 being in isolation definitely did help haha. its amazing you managed to downsize too, no matter how long it took! letting go of our things is really hard 💕

  • @rachel933
    @rachel933 Жыл бұрын

    Been following your channel since your cosy room video and since then I've used this video & your moving video as body doubling to help me clean and declutter! This past week I realized through a breakup that I have been holding onto way too much stuff all this time since even my childhood and have done a MASSIVE purge of almost half of my things, I'm almost close to the point where I feel 'empty' which is the goal so I start to feel comfortable with being uncomfortable which I also realized that I have been shoving my emotions down and away. Getting rid of clutter and practicing mindfulness is a total life changer for a positive impact on the future 💙 thank you Romy for being your beautiful self and sharing your life experiences!! Many blessings to you wherever your journey is going 😊🌻

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    Жыл бұрын

    That's amazing, so proud of you!! It's definitely not an easy journey but being on it is so rewarding ✨ but something i realized is that in my attempt to downsize as much as possible, i was too focused on the number of things and ended up decluttering too much. And in that sense, I wasn't very mindful.... (i have many things that i regret decluttering, and it also became an obsession back then 🥲). Ultimately, it's all about having what you need and valuing all your belongings 💕 Thank you for sharing your experience and your beautiful message. Good luck with your journey and take care! lots of love 🥰

  • @rachel933

    @rachel933

    Жыл бұрын

    @@teawithromy Yes, most definitely on not ridding myself of the important stuff, just clutter that served me no purpose. I still have quite a few more sentimental things to go through which at this point I'm taking my time with, I don't want to force myself to rid of the things that add value to me as a person. Just the things that were holding me down and burdening that I held onto for way too many years. Yesterday he officially ended things between us and it's made me feel kinda lost and restless but there's a lot to be learned and improved on moving forward, just gotta take those baby steps to become the best version of myself 💙

  • @pik_rad
    @pik_rad4 жыл бұрын

    SHE IS A SISTER EVERYONE DESERVES

  • @knittingggg326
    @knittingggg3263 жыл бұрын

    I went through all my stuff recently and it feels SO good to get rid of so many things. I got discouraged and depressed by seeing how much there was too, but I powered through lol

  • @sophiebeazley2304
    @sophiebeazley23044 жыл бұрын

    Yay!! I just did that yesterday, it feels so good. I feel ya haha there’s always round 2, 3, 4... 😂

  • @chell807
    @chell8074 жыл бұрын

    I literally just did a huge decluttering in my room. Its amazing how much stuff can be hidden away. Minimalism is so freeing. I will NEVER again collect unnecessary clutter like that again.

  • @zabm3502
    @zabm35024 жыл бұрын

    Being a minimalist is about keeping items that serve you. There is no end goal. It looks different for different people, and even the same people at different stages of their lives. Being able to fit all your belongings into a backpack is great if you are travelling around the world. It's easier to move around freely and saves the cost of renting storage for your things. It's not so great if you love sports like biking, surfing and skiing or hobbies like gardening, sewing, and woodworking.

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    yes i agree! hobbies actually make it impossible for me to fit everything in a backpack, but i'm hoping to at least fit all my clothes in there as I'd like to travel in the future. i do think there is an end goal though, for me it would be complete peace of mind and being satisfied with what i own. but you're right, it's different for everyone! thanks for sharing your thoughts 😊

  • @pbear49
    @pbear494 жыл бұрын

    Great Job!! Love the Single bed/couch good idea. Decluttering is very cleansing physically and Spiritually.

  • @wuzzupizewize1376
    @wuzzupizewize13764 жыл бұрын

    oh my gosh ❣ u just earned a new subscriber 'cause i love and embrace minimalism ☺️☺️

  • @inesdebelle3662
    @inesdebelle36624 жыл бұрын

    Your voice is asmr could listen to it for hours

  • @Shakera...
    @Shakera...4 жыл бұрын

    I started cleaning and realized I have things from 4 years ago that I dont even use. I used to get "scared" of throwing them away because when I find them I have the mentality of "what if I need to use it again?" Anyways, my point is, your video sorta helped so thank you

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m exactly the same - sometimes i throw things away that i need later on and i regret it... so its still important to ask ourselves that question and project a little. I’m glad my video helped in some way, thanks for your comment!

  • @tankbuild3440
    @tankbuild34404 жыл бұрын

    I just stumbled onto your video a few months late lol. I really enjoyed your insight on materialism and self identification. I myself have been transitioning to minimalism for over 7 years now. After I learned the hard truth that stuff was a protective mechanism to defend myself from the unknown, I have been working to reduce what I own and consume responsibly. Living abroad has helped tremendously with realizing I don't need a lot of things to be happy, but rather I want to keep items in my life that serve me. Congrats on your quarantine declutter!

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's amazing, congrats to you too! It's definitely not easy to come to this realization, it took me a while as well. I used to shop every weekend during my teenage years, and sometimes I wouldn't even wear what I bought... moving abroad is also what helped me shift my mindset. Thanks for sharing your experience Nicole! 😊

  • @sluggo206
    @sluggo2064 жыл бұрын

    I've been a minimalist for a long time yet still I learn things from videos like yours. Going in repeat waves helps me as it did you; the first time i stat thinking about whether to get rid of it, the second or third time I haven't missed it for six months so out it goes. I enjoy being intentional with what I have. The best thing is to think before you buy it, "Am I going to donate it in a year because I won't want it and it has no resale value?" and "If I don't buy it it's a 100% discount." and "If I save the money it will multiply." I've gone through many waves of paring down so I'm pretty certain I want to keep most of my stuff, but there are still things I haven't been able to get rid of yet don't have a good place for. The biggest problem is I get tired so I can only do a little at a time. So I focus on one thing at a time, like my shirts or one drawer. If you do one little thing, sometimes afterward you want to do a second and third, and you end up accomplishing more than you felt up to at the beginning. I've never tried dumping all my stuff out on the floor although I know some people do. It was interesting to see your reaction, "I never realized I had so much stuff." That makes me want to try it.

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Mike! I love your thinking behavior before buying something -- because of covid i haven't gone shopping in a while but i really really miss it and whenever i shop i forget my minimalist goal... thanks for sharing this because i'll definitely need it. I'm going through another decluttering wave these days but i'm really struggling, trying to do everything at once, but i'm going to try focusing on one thing, like you. I'm glad you learned something from my video, and thanks for your comment it really inspired me as well! have a great day :)

  • @Kabast
    @Kabast4 жыл бұрын

    I’m really glad I found this video, and now I am aware of your channel! Like you, I have been thinking about becoming a minimalist for so long, and just two days ago I decided to start to clearing things from my apartment. I have never had much as far of possessions, but I have never deliberately thought about them and whether everything I had brought me value and joy. My longtime boyfriend and I had decided a few months ago that we are moving to another city that is 1600 miles away, it’s a financial decision first but we found we also want to use that time there as an opportunity to start over. Quarantine has given me an opportunity to really assess what is literally and mentally worth carrying, what energy I want to focus (and refocus) on for myself to feel fulfilled again. I began with my wardrobe, I cleared everything but 38 things, and all of them I feel I would wear every day if I could- only things left that make me feel like me. With everything else, I am finding other people in my circle who will love and use them more than I could. That closet is such a small corner of my life, but going through it represented a positive change and a step towards self care that I haven’t done for myself in a long time, it’s motivating me. I came into KZread to find others who may have started the same thing and who feel similarly, thank you for this and I hope you are staying safe 🙏

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Kaitlyn! I love how you mentioned that you keep only the things that make you feel like you -- i think we have difficulty letting go of old possessions because we hold on to the past versions of ourselves. Our preferences/taste/personality are in constant movement, and it can be liberating to embrace that change, by letting go of the things that don't feel like us anymore. I'm so happy you've found joy & motivation in decluttering, it's hard at first but it's crazy how it can change us! Thank you for this beautiful comment ♥ stay safe!

  • @kimmyr8118
    @kimmyr81183 жыл бұрын

    I don’t plan on ever going extreme with my minimalism but I’ve been on my minimalism journey for about a month now and it has helped my anxiety so much. It helps me be more productive and keep things clean. I’m cooking a lot more and I’m enjoying life a lot more. I think deeply about the pieces of clothing I need to buy. I save money by not buying random things I won’t use, and my room brings me calmness. I hope to continue to get rid of even more because I don’t feel like I’m done quite yet. There are things I feel like I need to reduce more and I’m working on it ♥️

  • @TrulyMyth
    @TrulyMyth4 жыл бұрын

    I just watched like 8 of your videos in one sitting, I’m addicted to this. Also, congrats on 1k!

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    i just saw the 1k omg im so happy! thank you alix 😭❤️️

  • @kritikitti3868

    @kritikitti3868

    4 жыл бұрын

    How about decluttering the useless 'likes' from your communication?

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    the likes are my way of showing that i read every single comment and appreciate the kind words people say to me. nothing useless about that :)

  • @S.G..E555
    @S.G..E5554 жыл бұрын

    I decorated the landlords hallway bathrooms and kitchen cleared clutter from all these areas too.. i gave loads of clothes coats bags and shoes to the clothes bins for charity.. then gave away my massive bed headboard and mattress.. I use a futon I have folding settee and chair so comfy and clean and makes my rented room so multifunctional.. I felt like lockdown would not of been do-able without this headspace.. it’s so freeing .. I love my new mindset.. even though I have purchased a campervan during lockdown I’ve managed to save money by really thinking about all aspects of buying.. ✌️✌️

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome!! I'm really happy for you 😊 ahh i'd love to get a campervan as well!

  • @TheTruthHurts6666
    @TheTruthHurts66664 жыл бұрын

    This is great ♥️. I threw away a lot when I moved out of my parents place. I live by myself now with less items but I try to do at least one annual reassessment of my possessions every year.

  • @WhenWillILearn
    @WhenWillILearn4 жыл бұрын

    Norwegian wood is such a great book. This was such a lovely video

  • @catladylifts6931
    @catladylifts69314 жыл бұрын

    I would love to have tea with you 💕 your room reminds me of my own before and after the declutter, very similar aesthetic. 🌻🔅

  • @starfoxflow7845
    @starfoxflow78454 жыл бұрын

    Wow you're such a vibe I'm glad I stumbled upon your channel. I love your aesthetic. Thanks for documenting the start of your minimalism journey. It makes me wish I filmed my first couple of declutters. I also remember that feeling of frustration realizing how much stuff you own. Over time though I learned to thank the universe for allowing me to experience those things before I let go of them. After that, decluttering felt even better ^.^

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!! and I love what you said, it's so important to be grateful for the things that we owned, and appreciate the time we had with them. Similar to Marie Kondo, when she thanks her belongings before letting go of them 😌 it's a beautiful way of treating our things and it makes it easier to declutter 🥰

  • @Kuplateini
    @Kuplateini4 жыл бұрын

    I really loved how artistic and creative your room looks! Good luck on your journey and thanks for the video :)

  • @ramenchuu
    @ramenchuu4 жыл бұрын

    What inspired you to minimize? I've been continuously minimizing for 2 years and its definitely a continual process. Revisiting things later on has helped me declutter what my past self wasn't ready to, I've been gradually working on it myself! I'm finally getting to a point where I'm really enjoying much less things and I love it. I'm also planning on getting a futon too! 😁

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thats awesome! Revisiting things later also helped declutter too, it can take so long for some people! For me it was a youtube channel called Heal Your Living, and you?

  • @ramenchuu

    @ramenchuu

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@teawithromy Yeah! I think it has a similar teaching to gardening because decluttering is a continual process and takes patience. For me, tbh it all started when I got into the idea of Tiny Houses! I lived in a huge 5 bedroom house and I hated how cluttered it was and that it allowed people to accumulate things, so a small house sounded awesome! Nowhere for things to be forgotten about. My family was in the military so I've had experiences in several types of living and I reflected back to how I thought our house in japan (which was small) was the perfect size. Not too big or small for me, and it had everything we needed. Then I read Spark Joy by Marie Kondo and that was around my initial introduction to the term minimalism. After that I read Goodbye Things by Fumio Sasaki and I absolutely loved and was re-inspired by his book. So yeah, that was my journey leading up to and into minimalism 😅

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    L Arcturus L Arcturus Sorry i thought i had replied! I totally feel you, i’m obsessed with tiny houses as well. The bigger a space is, the more clutter there is... I’m now very into small spaces & small rooms as well haha. Goodbye things is definitely on my to read list! It’s so cool you lived in Japan, which city? 💕

  • @linda-belcher
    @linda-belcher4 жыл бұрын

    random tip to anyone: go through all your stuff every 6 months and sort it donate and trash and what to keep i can’t believe how much stuff i gather in 6 months sometimes i’ll do it every 3-4 months

  • @irishcladdagh3

    @irishcladdagh3

    3 жыл бұрын

    I used to do it by season decades ago....and then fully began 5 yrs ago....now from a 2bd 2 bth apt to a studoi 440sf....ITS THE BEST....I dont have anything else to let go of anymore which saddens me cause decluttering is my happy place 😂💜

  • @breec3346
    @breec33464 жыл бұрын

    I am on my own minimalism journey and I couldn’t be happier! I’ve decluttered my room! I live with my mom and step dad so I can’t get rid of furniture but I want to be free of that when I get my own place!! Your video was an inspiration for me to keep going! Thanks for sharing your minimalism journey with us!

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    I totally feel you, I live with roommates so I can't get rid of furniture either but i'd love to have my own place and have a somewhat furniture-free apartment! Thanks for sharing your thoughts! ♥

  • @foreverfreddie
    @foreverfreddie4 жыл бұрын

    I too was on this cleanse of getting rid of old an bad energy only to find it’s taken me several days an it is an improvement but it IS depressing seeing how much junk I’ve accumulated and I have to throw it out... very awakening to strive to be less of an impulse buyer an let go of things even sentimental but it feels so good to start fresh!

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely! And the more you declutter, the easier it is to let go of things 😊

  • @hammieso7050
    @hammieso70504 жыл бұрын

    I’m moving in 17 days and I want to try this. I’m not going to keep it like that, but I’ll try to incorporate it into my new rooms theme

  • @lillss526
    @lillss5264 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been decluttering for about 2 years and I’m finally at that point of oh shoot I need to get a hobby now since I have all this free time ^_^

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome!! I totally feel you haha, sometimes i get so obsessed with decluttering that when I have free time, I end up decluttering instead of doing hobbies 🤨

  • @ChristianaW
    @ChristianaW4 жыл бұрын

    I plan on making a transitioning video and watching this video is definitely motivating, thank you!

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Christy! thats awesome good luck!🥰

  • @itsmeganaimee
    @itsmeganaimee4 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE all the antique furniture!

  • @manonpradier1739
    @manonpradier17394 жыл бұрын

    t'es trop belle, ta vidéo m'a grave relaxé, bisousssss miss youuuu xxxx

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    ohh merci mon bbb miss you tooo 💕

  • @ashleyhasenbein8979
    @ashleyhasenbein8979 Жыл бұрын

    This video is exactly what I have been looking for from other channels! I've watched this, at least, 10 times now. You didn't over explain, you didn't spend 30 mins taking stuff out just to remove three shirts, and you managed to have a noticeable difference at the end! Other declutter content creators need to watch this! Well done!

  • @reesj1485
    @reesj14854 жыл бұрын

    looks so good!!! I know after my first declutter I felt great, the longer you go on the journey the more you let go of the unnecessary and let into your life what brings you value :) can't wait to see how your journey develops over the years!!!

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rees! ♥ im actually going through another decluttering wave but struggling even more to get rid of things these days (especially clothes)... How's your journey going?

  • @reesj1485

    @reesj1485

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@teawithromy don't force it if it's not coming naturally, what I always like to do is put clothes in a box / suitcase in my closet and leave them for a couple months to see if I still use them. sometimes I'll take them out of the suitcase and put them back into my drawers and then back into the suitcase a couple times before I'm really ready to get rid of them. my journey is going well!! I've been a minimalist about 3 years now and I just finished my freshman year of college so it took a whole new meaning for me as this is the first time I've moved in my entire life. i realized that I held onto some things because they weren't taking up space (decorations mostly) but they aren't worth moving back and forth between spaces. I really recommend checking out the minimalism documentary on Netflix if you haven't already!! I love it

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    yess i've seen it, it's a great documentary! wow 3 years that's amazing, i'll try your suitcase method :) & congrats on finishing your freshman year!! are you still trying to downsize now, or have you reached a comfortable amount of belongings?

  • @reesj1485

    @reesj1485

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@teawithromy at the moment being in between adult and kid it's difficult because I have some boxes of kitchen items that I'll be taking to my first apartment which make my room feel a bit crowded but I know I'll be needing the items in the future. it doesn't feel great storing things that I don't use right now but it makes no sense to get rid of them just to buy it all back. with the kitchen things I make sure that it's not an overwhelming amount and everything I have packed away I'll use. I've definitely hit a point where I'm not going through any huge purges but I just reassess my items as my needs change. I ran cross country and track in high school and my freshman year at college but decided I don't enjoy it anymore so I'll probably be purging some of my workout clothes now that I won't be running everyday! more or less I just try to take in items more intentionally so I don't have to get rid of as much and I'll reorganize my drawers from time to time and switch things between them and my suitcase :)

  • @makola1970
    @makola19704 жыл бұрын

    Step 2 really is hard to deal with - but helps in the end to stop getting in this situation again

  • @kellywinters1692
    @kellywinters16924 жыл бұрын

    Great video, I’ve been decluttering for a long time. But only recently decided to have a smaller wardrobe or a minimalist wardrobe. I’m excited for the change. :)

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment! I feel like the wardrobe is always the hardest thing to declutter, especially when we have clothes we love but that only go with one other piece of clothing... its really exciting though! good luck! 😊

  • @breec3346
    @breec33463 жыл бұрын

    This is till my favorite video on here!! It helps me declutter and gets me motivated every time I watch it! Thank you!!

  • @happyjourneywithlynn2534
    @happyjourneywithlynn25344 жыл бұрын

    I was in the midst of a breakthrough with my decluttering when this pandemic situation puts the brakes on my actions. It is really hard to start up again. Yet again though I am learning the reasons why I’ve got clutter, but it’s not from a materialistic view. I did get to a point of seeing a clear space and I feel so good about it. This one video is like a good push for me in the right direction

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    totally agree with you, a clear space feels sooo good, it helps keep a clear mind! & i'm glad my video helped you on your journey, good luck! ♥

  • @brinawidmer
    @brinawidmer4 жыл бұрын

    I think you did really well :) I‘m always decluttering and trying to reach a more minimal life :)

  • @velyvely6479
    @velyvely64793 жыл бұрын

    watching your vid from london while taking a lunch break from de-cluttering my room! i already feel great and I'm not even half way (gulp lol) well done and i hope you get to where you want with the minimalism! the things i do have left to keep i almost feel annoyed that there things i don't always use/need but i still use them sometimes so they gotta stay haha

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much! I actually got rid of things i didnt think i needed, but i now wish i'd kept them... so it's good if you keep a few things, even if you dont use them often! good luck on your journey 🥰

  • @eraserewrite
    @eraserewrite3 жыл бұрын

    1:43 What a mood that anyone can relate to.

  • @gokcecelik2211
    @gokcecelik22114 жыл бұрын

    Ooh am I hearing Palaye Royale in the background? 😏 Also great video! Congrats on starting your minimalism/decluttering journey~!

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    thank you! and yess its them, good catch! 😎

  • @Merryyy203
    @Merryyy2034 жыл бұрын

    I like your style a lot, and I find it cool to see people decluttering small spaces 😍

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    thank you!! i love small spaces too, especially when people find creative ways to store lots of stuff 🥰

  • @mennasmith9467
    @mennasmith94674 жыл бұрын

    I have been trying to declutter for a while. When i think i have done it, i end up finding more i dont need to donate or bin.

  • @tabea9691
    @tabea96914 жыл бұрын

    This just got recommended to me at the perfect time, I'll go clean now! You've got a new subscriber! :)

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    yasss good luck with your decluttering!! and thank you 🥰

  • @travelpalz
    @travelpalz3 жыл бұрын

    I did a slow decluttering, it took me almost 3 years, but I got almost 4000 dollars for all the things I sold, and because of that hard effort, I really dont want to buy new things because i know how much work it is to sell all those things...anyone can throw things out the window, but be really responsible and make a new home to your old stuff, takes time

  • @Rony-uq4rn
    @Rony-uq4rn3 жыл бұрын

    wow I loved this! decluttered while watching was perfect.

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Rony!!

  • @lukabogdanhodgson
    @lukabogdanhodgson4 жыл бұрын

    I have started my minimalism journey and I just came across your channel. I think you are so cute and I can't wait to watch all your other videos after this one. Your bedroom is so cute x

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    thanks Luka!! good luck on your journey and also your channel 😉 keep being you 💕

  • @JamilaMPape
    @JamilaMPape4 жыл бұрын

    Your commentaries on your process are most helpful!

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    i'm glad it helped! thanks ♥

  • @charlottehodgson233
    @charlottehodgson2334 жыл бұрын

    This has really inspired me, I am currently in the process of de-cluttering and wanting to be minimalist (it'll take time but it'll be so worth it in the end) especially since I'm moving cities and I can only take 2 suitcases. It's hard! New subscriber too!

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    i totally feel you, i'm also moving a lot and have to downsize again to avoid paying extra baggage fees haha. it's so hard but so satisfying! the important thing is not to look back at the things you decluttered. thanks for your comment & good luck on your journey charlotte! ♥

  • @charlottehodgson233

    @charlottehodgson233

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@teawithromy Thank you for the encouragement Romy ♥

  • @SarandipityStudios
    @SarandipityStudios4 жыл бұрын

    Needed this motivation, thanks! Subscribed

  • @ksenia3339
    @ksenia33394 жыл бұрын

    what is brand or name of the futon//mattress that you switched to in your room ? thank you in advance and i love your videos and your adorable accent

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks love! ❤ I actually don't know sorry :( there is no tag on it and I got it second hand...

  • @giuliana567
    @giuliana5674 жыл бұрын

    Je viens de découvrir ta chaîne ! Tu as débarrassé tellement de choses, bravo à toi ! Ça fait plusieurs mois que je me débarrasse de mes affaires petit à petit et je me sens de mieux en mieux dans ma vie, cette expérience n'apporte vraiment que du positif et nous rattache vraiment à qui nous sommes réellement. On n'est plus déterminés par les objets qui nous entourent !

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Merci beaucoup pour ton beau commentaire! Totalement d'accord, bravo à toi aussi! ♥

  • @lauraweber6866
    @lauraweber68664 жыл бұрын

    I am also now on the journey to minimalism and i loved what u said in the end because i could relate to it so much. But i am also not at the point to fit everthing in a backpacker but i like the process. Quarantine pushed me to do it :D i loved your video. It is always so calming to watch minimalism Videos and i really enjoied your asthetic 🙆🏼‍♀️

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    thanks laura! 💕quarantine is definitely great for that haha, now is the best time! (except for donating stuff...)

  • @skybaby444
    @skybaby4444 жыл бұрын

    It’s a never ending process. Well done. And great title.

  • @AnneLinders
    @AnneLinders3 жыл бұрын

    I love the T Shirt lol. I need to start decluttering for 2021~!

  • @lisas3838
    @lisas38384 жыл бұрын

    Hey! love your editing style. I wondered which books you like most? I am searching for good books to read. Any recommendations?

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Thanks love 😊 yess i highly recommend “kafka on the shore” by Murakami, and “the monk sold his ferrari” by Robin Sharma. These are my 2 favorite books!

  • @pinkmagicali
    @pinkmagicali4 жыл бұрын

    It’s a bit overwhelming when you suddenly realise how much there really is. I’ve been decluttering my apartment on and off for over a year. Slow progress but that’s how I need to do it for me.

  • @wyliemia
    @wyliemia4 жыл бұрын

    i took french for ten years and ur accent is heavenly! “what. deu. feuque.” at the sorority photos 😂😂

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Wowww 10 years! tu peux parler couramment maintenant? 😊

  • @hankthepigeon3348
    @hankthepigeon33484 жыл бұрын

    Where do you buy futon mattresses? And what size did you get.

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi! its a queen-size but unfortunately i dont know where it comes from, i got it second hand and there’s no tag on it..

  • @nhivu9237
    @nhivu92374 жыл бұрын

    Hello where did you get your wooden bed frame pallet from? :)

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi! they actually belonged to my roommate, but i've heard you can get them from supermarkets! :)

  • @xReckOnHellx
    @xReckOnHellx4 жыл бұрын

    Je viens juste de tomber sur cette vidéo par hasard (non, en fait depuis le début du confinement, je regarde que des vidéos sur le Minimalisme, ça tourne à l'obsession...🙄), et c'est ultra motivant ! Ces derniers jours j'ai trié mes vêtements, j'en ai 4 cabas remplis à vendre, et j'espère pouvoir tout minimaliser pour un jour ne vivre plus qu'avec un sac à dos et mes tattoos aussi, haha ! Keep going ! 💪

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    C'est trop bien!! Oui pour moi aussi c'est devenu une obsession totale haha il faut que je fasse attention... Merci beaucoup pour ton commentaire :) bon courage avec la vente!

  • @bethanyleonalemleykottonqu7570
    @bethanyleonalemleykottonqu75704 жыл бұрын

    I be working on decluttering my apartment past 2 months and still got a long way to go

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome keep going!! it gets easier the more you do it :)

  • @Itsalittlelatte
    @Itsalittlelatte4 жыл бұрын

    j'étais bcp trop excité quand j'ai lu que t'habites à Montréal! I hope you guys are doing well up there ♥️ I'm transitioning to minimalism slowly but surely before I move to Montreal for uni...un jour peut-être 😂 Merci pour la vidéo, c'était une belle distraction!

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment! 💕 et bien les gens suivent pas trop les consignes ici donc le confinement est constamment rallongé.. Mais trop bien que tu t’installes ici, c’est incroyable pour la vie étudiante! Quelle université? 😊

  • @Itsalittlelatte

    @Itsalittlelatte

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@teawithromy Je travail dans une épicerie, ça ne m'étonne pas des gens irresponsables :( I want to go to McGill! Ça fait longtemps que je travail pour retourner dans une école anglophone ♥️ Good luck!!

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Trop bien bon courage!! Je suis allée a McGill et je pensais faire une video là dessus donc si jamais t'as des questions que t'aimerai que j'adresse hésite pas! 💕

  • @lelexoxo303
    @lelexoxo3034 жыл бұрын

    This is the first video of yours I've watched and yoz now have a new subscriber! I have been decluttering for about a year and I love the results so much! Even my mother started getting rid of some things, which was the best thing that could have happened! I live in a family of semi-organised post-war-mentality collectors. 😂 Grosses bises!

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    thanks for your comment ♥ it's so great that you and your mom are decluttering together! it does feel so good, and hopefully it will spread throughout your family! but it must be really hard to let go of collection items, i know i would struggle so so much 😭good luck!!

  • @srhdfhcvbftg8067
    @srhdfhcvbftg80673 жыл бұрын

    My mom and sister threw out and stole quite a bit of my stuff so I'm a minimalist now.😔 Now I'm on a minimalist journey but by choice. I kind of realized none of that stuff really mattered to me, even if I liked it. It didn't define me and it can't hold me back.

  • @KennyBett
    @KennyBett4 жыл бұрын

    Your vlog is amazing!!

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    thank you kenny 😊

  • @QueenMegaera
    @QueenMegaera4 жыл бұрын

    Omg, I had those white-and-blue flowery cardbord drawers when I was a kid! In Sweden, in the 90's! I thought my dad had brought them from work because he worked at a factory that made cardboard products, but I'm not sure that's where it came from.

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    hahaha wow i actually got it from a friend who was gonna throw it away! i have no idea where she bought it either, that's so funny

  • @TheListGirl
    @TheListGirl4 жыл бұрын

    What was the anime you showed clip of at start? looks like a good show

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi! It's actually not a show but the clip from the song Shelter by Robinson & Madeon (kzread.info/dash/bejne/mK6FmMmLcajVqZM.html)

  • @TheListGirl

    @TheListGirl

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@teawithromy thank you for sharing. That was really nice to watch, especially considering the worlds current lockdown 😊

  • @happydays9613
    @happydays96133 жыл бұрын

    Not becoming a minimalist but I am decluttering the junk I have forgotten about, don't use or need, that is taking up valuable space and is just in the way of feeling free.

  • @sonestia777
    @sonestia7772 жыл бұрын

    That’s me feeling depressed about all the stuff I own just throw it all away and start over is what I keep telling myself!!!!! I definitely need a new mattress cause I almost fall out cause of the dip on the side 😂

  • @kathryn3466
    @kathryn34664 жыл бұрын

    i'm going through something like that too. i got rid of some many clothes! I still feel suffocated by all the things in my house. I wish my husband would throw all of his things away too.

  • @nylonic
    @nylonic4 жыл бұрын

    You’ve inspired me to start my own journey

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome i'm so glad! good luck 🥰

  • @MegaEmss
    @MegaEmss4 жыл бұрын

    This video makes me want to take my room apart and get rid of everythinggg

  • @irishcladdagh3
    @irishcladdagh33 жыл бұрын

    Omg your kitty is priceless....kitty is like...no wait what.....this is too much I can't look 🐾😂

  • @sickpigbitch936
    @sickpigbitch9364 жыл бұрын

    loved this video!!

  • @megrose1101
    @megrose11014 жыл бұрын

    Omg yes! I think this is a great idea stay safe love bug!!

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    thanks love!! take care 😊

  • @marquisdehoto1638
    @marquisdehoto16384 жыл бұрын

    I think you need the right amount of minimalism. Living in an empty flat is not something I enjoy... but on the other hand if it's to cluttered it's the same way.

  • @AllyGummybears23
    @AllyGummybears234 жыл бұрын

    Where did you get your blanket I LOVEEE it!!!!

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    ahhh thank you i love it too!! i got it from Simons 🥰

  • @michelegonzz
    @michelegonzz4 жыл бұрын

    Hello Romy!! I could tell right away that you have a French accent. This is so cool and it would be so interesting to learn more about you and your background. My father is from France and was born and raised there. I love finding KZreadrs who are foreign and speak English. It is so comforting to me to hear a true accent francais. C’est vraiment spécial. Merci beaucoup!

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Merci pour ton commentaire Michele! That’s so cool, are you mixed? I’d love to share my background in a video, i’ll probably do one in the future! thanks for the suggestion 😍

  • @michelegonzz

    @michelegonzz

    4 жыл бұрын

    Yes I am half European because of my father,and my mother is American. My father was born near Bordeaux ! I have visited France many many times to visit my grandparents and I do speak fluently but I am poor in writing French

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    ahh yeah french is definitely hard to write, even for french people (i often have to check my spelling..). but it's awesome that you're fluent in both english & french! i'm half chinese but i can barely speak it unfortunately

  • @allesclar.a
    @allesclar.a4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video!!! What app do you use to scan documents?

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    thank you! it's actually just in the "notes" app from iphone but i've used also the Scanner App and CamScanner :)

  • @heavanaparicio5707
    @heavanaparicio57074 жыл бұрын

    Have you tried to change hangers to those space saving hangers ? I have some and you’d be surprised with how much more you can store

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ohh that's a great idea!! thank you 😍

  • @theonlyenekoeneko
    @theonlyenekoeneko4 жыл бұрын

    Oh cool! I am a minimalist, have been for over 5 years. Over these years I have let go of more and more, now I own very few things. I also sleep on a Japanese shikibuton (futon) it’s lovely and I feel no back pain. It does take a week to get used to though. I wish you well on your journey. In peace.

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment Eneko! I also feel less back pain ever since i switched to this harder mattress, but i'd definitely love to try sleeping on a shikibuton. 5 years, wow that's amazing! What made you switch to minimalism? :)

  • @theonlyenekoeneko

    @theonlyenekoeneko

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tea With Romy it was easy to switch, I actually read Marie Kondo’s book, and started going through my things. And then I made the mental switch to stop putting importance on physical possessions. It was very easy after that. No longer was money a driver, because when you don’t desire things you don’t need loads of money to buy stuff. So instead I found myself happier, and volunteering, and doing things I enjoy for work. It’s been the life shift that made it wonderful. I like owning very few possessions, because I can move about easily and not feel tied down. But it’s not actually about the things, the amount, or what you own. It’s about your mindset.

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ohh I've been meaning to read Marie Kondo's book, as well as Fumio Sasaki's Goodbye Things. This is definitely the mindset that i'm working on having, so thank you for sharing your thoughts, it's really inspiring!

  • @user-yq1yp1ur7b
    @user-yq1yp1ur7b4 жыл бұрын

    Hi Romy, Found your channel by chance. Really enjoyed this decluttering video of yours. I am fairly well into being a minimalist, but still find I can do without certain things, products or toxic critical people in life. Happily shops museums and libraries are lifted out of lockdown here in Switzerland. So am happy about this. By the way where do you live? Kind greetings from a Swiss newly retired pensioner living in Zurich.

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hi! Thanks for your comment! I'm based in Montreal but the situation is not getting better as a lot of people still go out without wearing their masks... I'm glad to hear that the situation is better in Zurich! are bars and restaurants open as well?

  • @user-yq1yp1ur7b

    @user-yq1yp1ur7b

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@teawithromy Thanks for your reply Romy As of Monday shops, museums, businesses, and schools operate again. Bars and restaurants in the near future, but only four at a table and 2m distancing is to be adhered to for a long time still. Masks here are not compulsory if one is fit. But we are advised to wear one when in public transport at rush hour. Also if a haidresser or other business requires you to wear one it has to be. But I was reading that those blue paper type surgical masks must be changed after 2 hours of wear. Purely as ones breathing alone causes moisture on them in turn making them damp. But maybe you know how rules and certain things have to be adhered to by us Swiss. So you are in Montreal. Canada is also a great country. Think you and i can be grateful we do not live in USA. Enjoy your weekend and stay healthy. Kind greetings from Zurich.

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    I see, thanks for the information! I imagine that's how things will be in montreal in a few weeks. Unfortunately the rules here are not very strict so the re-opening date keeps being extended (it's now May 28th i believe) but i'm staying hopeful. Stay safe too! it was lovely chatting with you :)

  • @alymimi1368
    @alymimi13684 жыл бұрын

    J'aime trop tes décoration je trouve que tu as fait du bon boulot moi j'aurais pas eu le courage de le faire !

  • @faeriesmak
    @faeriesmak4 жыл бұрын

    Nice work! I did a little decluttering but the problem is that there is currently nowhere open to donate anything so now I have a pile of stuff laying around.

  • @teawithromy

    @teawithromy

    4 жыл бұрын

    ahh me too, and i’m moving in 3 days so i don’t know what to do with it haha

  • @savagecat1078
    @savagecat10783 жыл бұрын

    Je me disais bien qu'il y avais avais un accent francais par la, puis j'ai entendu "ouais ca paaasse''. T'es au top!!

  • @taesspochkah
    @taesspochkah4 жыл бұрын

    If we were irl's we'd definitely be friends!💜

  • @eldoramaize8598
    @eldoramaize85984 жыл бұрын

    Yes I’m on my way to owning less💜🙏🏾

  • @a.hopeful.rosebud837
    @a.hopeful.rosebud8374 жыл бұрын

    i’m starting my journey to minimalism, but i need decor to feel like something is home

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