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I homeschooled my 7 children over 32 years. Schedule and dejunking was vital to my sanity! My children are not minimalists, but appreciate the teaching they had to organize and dejunk from time to time! I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder a few years back. Having my little house streamlined has been a huge blessing to me. I can rest at the necessary times and my house maintains order.

I have also applied the decluttering/minimalism mindset to other areas of my life besides my home! It gives me so much clarity. Sometimes we don't even realize we're doing things that are counter to our life goals until we frame them in the "decluttering" mindset.

Excellent advice Shannon! You have influenced me over these past years to realize that less is more and simple living is the way to go. It has made all the difference and I thank you!!! 💛🤗💛

Such words of wisdom! It’s difficult to pursue a simple life when everyone around you is chasing after more. But being simple and content is really key to a relaxed and meaningful life.

I think you are right on the money, Shannon. People don’t even think about not signing their children up for a lot of activities and how it affects them and the family. Life is hectic enough without having to hurry through dinner to get to somewhere for an extra activity. Kids need down time too. Seeing your Mom in some of the clips, I was wondering how she is enjoying more breathing space in her house with all the Swedish death cleaning she has been doing? I can only think that she would be liking it. Great video, good tips. Take care!

I enjoyed the "look back"! I really like your intentionality.

Shannon, I had a rough week. But I’m sitting here in my living room on a Friday night, listening to you, and realizing, ‘hey, it’s okay. I’ll do a reset and get back to doing the things that bring me joy.’ As always, a video of yours has ‘sparked joy’ and calm in me. Thanks so much.

Love this! 💜Well done Shannon!👏 You bring us all so much inspiration! I feel like I'm constantly de-cluttering. 🙌

A tiny apartment lead me to minimalism. Now I'm in a house and don't want to fill it with stuff for stuff's sake.

Keeping things simple, tidy, and intentional is something that I've always strived for also. We grew up without so I'm naturally intentional. My Mom took the opposite approach as she has wanted everything she sees because she can afford to go a little outside of finances, though I'm proud of her for recently getting rid of several things.

Great video, so down to earth. It’s amazing the joy that can be had from prioritizing our peace and our people 💕.

Aaww so sweet seeing your boys when they were little. Thanks for sharing your story about NZ, I didn't know that. I not only decluttered my home but my life as well. I live on a farm, definitely not less stress, but at least less people. No matter the weather always something to fix or feed, but a life worth it.

Thank you. You’ve given me so much to consider. I have way too much stuff. Time to get rid of it. Blessings, Val

Alot of wisdom there about simplifying our lives, not just our stuff.

Omg I just purchased a dining tablecloth and put it on today. It looks almost exactly like yours with the tassels. Mine is just a little lighter

Love it, thank you Shannon!❤👍 being content is the heart of my simplified life. 1 Timothy 6:6-10 says it well along with several other bible verses about being content with what we have. Learning contentment is at the core of living simply and enjoying life to the fullest.

I just loved that you aren't signing your kids up for every activity possible. I was older when I had my son, and I just had to say no to some things because I just didn't have the energy to run around more. If they really want to do something, they can do it when they grow up.

I took 4 boxes to Goodwill today. So darn happy I broke out of my procrastination to get it done. I saw the workers there going thru it and pitching things I guess they thought wouldn’t sell. Hurt my feelings 😅😅 but at least it’s out of my house! You’re a wonderful inspiration and I love watching you and your mom.

The floral painting was sooo pretty!!

I have yogurt and some fruit everyday so you are not alone with the same thing everyday.

You are so inspiring to me Shannon, and you helped so much for me to “normalize” my minimalist journey. I am starting my 4th year. As you clearly describe, most of us start with decluttering all the stuff and this has then led me into so many other great habits. I am truly grateful and happy in my current life right here, right now ❤

Shannon, Totally enjoyed, love Naomi the Swedish lady is one of favorite. Will be checking out some of the other ones you talked about. Today I got rid of four big pieces but furniture from my home made me feel so good and that I was able to help somebody else that didn't have furniture for their home. I am working on the guest room a little at a time and used to be my home school loan and I have made a big dent in it and I can't wait to get it finished. I still like crafting so I have a little bit of trouble not buying new crafts to do, but crafts are a stress reliever right now it helps a lot my husband is battling cancer and the outcome is not looking good. At least with the craft I make if I don't want to keep them I can just give him away to Salvation Army or something or somebody else that wants to have something nice for their home. God bless you and your family, Hi to mom🤗🤗💕

I absolutely love seeing all the plants in your house & they all look real & your outdoor living area is to die for ♥

I’ve had to slow down ater my fall in the garden. Enjoying watching your videos! Noemi & her family are amazing & love their house & lifestyle. Simplicity is the key. Live your life not somebody elses. Stop to watch nature. Love my ducks & garden. I’m currently deciding exactly how many sets of clothes I need in one year. Maybe starting with 24sets - 2 sets for each month as I’m not buying more clothes. Then will get the number down to sets per season, then Spring/Summer & Autumn/Winter. It’s much more complicated with a family so you have to simplify & be really organised. I have oats, honey & water every morning except birthdays & Christmas. Add fruit if needed. Enjoy your day!

Shannon, I just want to tell you how much I enjoy your videos!!! You are so soothing to listen to and watch (not in a weird way)😉. I relate with you on many levels. Love this video, as always. Thank you for your time and effort you put into these KZfaq videos. I hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend. 💛

I appreciate your attitude. I’ve been simplifying my home for a couple of years. That works fine for me and my family. However, I tend to take on too many things to do and find myself tired and drained. I’m trying to do better and not feel guilty for saying no occasionally. Your reminders are helping

Great video. Thank you ❤😊

Speaking of people not understanding…. I have one friend who has bought me towels several times because she says “you don’t have enough towels” It works for us. 😂🤷🏼‍♀️

Thank you Shannon for the list of channels! I only knew about some of the ones you mentioned. FYI, you are on the top tier of my favorites!

Thank you Shannon! This will be great for sharing with others.

What great inspiration! Thank you. Wanted to say I love the creamy pale green tile in your kitchen!

Another awesome video! Great job pronouncing the ingredients in the body products. 😀

Hi Shanon and everyone. Watching from Australia. It is my first time watching this channel. Some great ideas that I can use to simplify my home and life😊

Very well said Shannon 😊 You inspired me to make my life and home simplified ❤ I’m loving how my home looks like and my life simplified ❤ Thank you for all the inspiration and I will continue to declutter my life and my home ❤ Love all your videos Shannon😊❤

Hands down, the best video to date on how to naturally create a simpler more peaceful life! This is real life, real wisdom, relatability. It is full of examples, both realistic and encouraging. Honestly, I believe it will encourage everyone who watches it. I hope that this channel continues to grow because it is helpful in every way that I can see. If I am biased, it is because all of these 10 lessons describe my past 5 year journey to a tee. I'm just thankful that you can be the content creator to get the word out :D I found this summary through watching: 1. Continual mindset= continual peaceful home 2. Routines= comforting not boring ( often misidentified as drudgery but realistically, have the opposite effect) 3. Inspiration= encouragement ( this channel is my favorite source) 4. Inner motivation= remembering your "why"... your personal values 5. Zero FOMO= greater everyday focus & Joy 6. Organization= ongoing reassessment made easier 7. Less is More= less worldly distractions just as valuable as less physical stuff 8. Contentment= priceless!! 9. Ditch envy! Ditch comparison! 10. No overthinking, No worrying what other's think, Stay true to you, peaceful home is the result

I really enjoyed this vid Shannon - it reminds me to have another look around and see what else can be purged from my home -- but I was struck by your chat about being contented and I can say in all honesty I am - and have been - very content with my life so that's a plus because of its importance to one's peace of mind! Cheers! ♥

Excellent reminders. You are doing a great job of simplifying your life with 3 kids! Busy is just normal 😂. I know when my kids were small we made choices about activities, and I think it served them well to be in one or two activities they loved rather than having crazy schedules. It kept us sane too, and allowed for time to go camping on weekends as a family.

very insightful messages, thank you so much :)

Hi Shannon, this is the first time I’ve commented but I’ve been following you and enjoying your videos for a long time! I’m in England with two girls similar ages to your older boys so I can relate to you well. Just thought it was time I said how much I look forward to your videos, I find them calming and inspirational. Hollyxx

I’m also a fan of Courtney Carver and Joshua Becker. And I bought The Cozy Minimalist (it’s very rare that I actually purchase a book, rather than get it out of the library). Have you heard of Victoria Moran? She’s got several inspiring books on living a better, more fulfilling life. “Lit from Within”, “Creating a Charmed Life”, and “Shelter for the Spirit: Create Your Own Haven in a Hectic World” are just three of her wonderful books.

Was feeling a bit conflicted for being in a slow phase in my life... this video helped me thank you ❤

Such good lessons! Thank you so much!

Thank you Shannon; good point about simplifying schedule and what do. :)

My husband and I have moved about every 8 years. It's really helped to do major, periodic decluttering. Many items we found weren't worth packing and moving.

I would love to see more content about your veg growing/allotment in your back garden. I’m in the UK and your garden looks inspiring! 🙏🏻

Thank Shannon

“What am I going to eat today?” is prob my biggest headache. Lol. Although I scrap breakfast and have my one XL iced coffee routine, so it all starts at lunchtime. I guess maybe I am afraid I’ll get so bored as if maybe I’ll lose the fun of being spontaneous and having enough variety. Ha ha. Idk why. I’m not scared of boredom on other levels. Lol. Also I feel like maybe I have a fear of “commitment” with food. Just more like what if I plan all this with food and then I just hate it and then I’ve also wasted money as well? Many a time I have put off eating anything at all just Bcuz I have such food decision dread. (I won’t like it. Idk what I want to eat. It will be too hard and messy and take too long to make it. It’ll suck Bcuz I’m no great cook. Etc). I think Misfit helps me also Bcuz it’s a limited selection. At the store it’s too much. All that food just makes my head spin. Way too many choices there. I did start ordering from Misfits Market tho. (I have been trying various things to somewhat “meal plan”). It seems to be helping me think more ahead about food for any given week. I know at least for me I can’t be anyone who plans for a whole month. One whole week is daunting enough for me. 😅😅 I will say tho that most days it’s just more or less based on use it or lose it. I just wind up eating what is most likely to go bad sooner or what I feel I bought too much of. I wish I had more specific cravings more often, but I seem to lack that most of the time. I seem to so often lack a good muse when it comes to food. Lol. Sorry so long. I guess I’m just trying to crack my own food code. Get to the bottom of my struggles with it. Lol.

I love this! I have 4 children and we have to operate smoothly only with set routines. Not good to live in chaos.

Yay New Zealand 💖 glad you met a nice kiwi guy 😊 great video also x

Great reminders that is more than decluttering. I've been trying to sort an extension that hasn't wanted to come together. Now wondering if I am overcomplicating things, how can making my home work be even more simple? Thank you

Great video. Interesting to hear more of your thoughts on minimalism. I look forward to be able to do seasonal decluttering when we downsize to our apartment at the end of the year.

Enjoyed all your insights…thank you 😊

For me it gets easier and easier, at first its complicated but then you learn, and believe me going to the charity shop trip after trip soon wears thin, so if i have enough i just don,t buy things, they soon wear off and another fancy cup will eventually lose its appeal, cheap things are usaully that cheap and end up nasty, broken and in the bin and i just cannot abide them any more. love the encouragent of the video thank you for sharing.

Love your channel and when your mom or husband are in it. I love and amazed with your living room wall. You’re doing great. Sorry, I don’t care for some of the KZfaq people you mentioned. Blessings

I left childhood toys with my parents. My father put them in the attic and melted my dolls!

Thanks

Just a couple of comments. Your home is beautiful and I love your mom (lol).

First, what a sweet love story of you and your husband ❤ New Zealand is beautiful. Kinda cool to hear of all the people you enjoy learning from cause those are my favorites too. I do enjoy your perspective having two small kids (or is it three now) haha. I find it hard to give away items that were given to me cause people ask me “oh where’s is the toy I got the kids or do you use the suitcase I gave you ..” 😂

Wonderful! Very helpful 👍

Great video, subscribed!! Just found you!!!❤

Love it!

Voice is a Modi-tone. Good ideas

Very nice

Great video.

Very inspiring

Yay!!!! New Zealand 🇳🇿 😍 💕 Did you like it here? I know your hubby is a kiwi 🥝

Nice video 👏

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I'm captivated by every word. I read a book with similar content, and I was completely captivated. "The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Living Guide" by Matthew Cove

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