10 MINIMALIST HABITS to declutter your life! | minimalist life hacks
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In this video I discuss minimalist habits that I've adopted that have absolutely changed my life for the better. It's sometimes hard to imagine that something like being intentional with your possessions could have the power to change your life. But I believe that we are all deeply impacted by our physical space. True deep thinking and clarity of thought for me is born out of a calm and clutter free space. In this video I'll share with you the top habits I've adopted to keep my home minimal and decluttered.
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At the end of 2018, my husband and I quit our jobs, sold our yoga studio and 90% of our possessions and moved into our 1969 VW bus. We spent 18 months traveling the globe exploring, rock climbing, adventuring and eating delicious vegan food along the way. We recently settled in Joshua Tree, CA with our pup Gypsy, and have been adjusting to a minimalist life in a house.
@nogr8rlove3 3 жыл бұрын
1. Assign everything a home. 2. Ditch the "drop zone". 3. Have fewer drawers and surfaces. 4. Pause before you purchase. 5. Create a donation station. 6. Create a trial separation station. 7. Release the "shoulds". 8. Make things easy to put away. 9. Embrace space. 10. Know it's and on-going process.
@rao433 3 жыл бұрын
It's been 6 years minimising my belongings slowly but surely. Thankfully I don't regret a thing. Now that I've cleared at least 60% of the stuff, I declutter 1 thing a day till I don't find anything to give away. Less is certainly more.
@FCPA1997 3 жыл бұрын
I love what you said about intentional purchases. I’m really trying to avoid impulse/emotional buying. This is really helpful!
@smokesignal8289 3 жыл бұрын
Love how your minimalist home doesn't look like a plant jungle. You have a lovely home.
@Marsolan 3 жыл бұрын
I also found that deliberate reduction of drawers and cabinets works very well. Not too many people point that out. Good call.
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
@beatrizyoda 3 жыл бұрын
Precisely. If I didn't had to use glasses, I would get rid off my sidetable. But as a practice around the house, helps a LOT
@beatrizyoda 3 жыл бұрын
@Sara Bone I would love to do that but I'm a walking disaster ready to step on them. 🤦♀️
@sugarkanesugaringspallcsug9879 3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad she mentioned less drawers. I just moved to new apartment. I have so many pots for cooking. I have less cabinets and I’m glad. I’m definitely DECLUTTERING. I started in 2019 my gracious like she stated IT’S ONGOING PROCESS. I’m ALL for minimalist living. Thanks for the video. Any tips on receipts for business owners and papers?
@ritalynb7070 3 жыл бұрын
We live in a small home and having a place for everything makes a huge difference. I created a place for everything early on & then reduced possessions to the point where everything fit in the space. Once I had empty spaces, I started getting rid of furniture. We got rid of bedside tables & dressers early on. When we got our puppy 2.5 years ago, I got rid of the coffee table and rugs. Winters are cold here and having space to play was so much more important. Then I got rid of the couch to make space for how we used the room. With no couch, we did not need the side tables. We keep things really simple in our home. This has flowed over into our tech, our digital spaces, our schedules and more!!
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year! Let me know in the comments below; what habits or intentions do you have for the new year?
@angiesteele4637 3 жыл бұрын
The" pause before purchase" idea was great as was the donation station. I'll have to use these ideas next time I feel like impulse shopping or decluttering
@miriahheim 3 жыл бұрын
My living room consists of one couch, a tv stand, a small pull up coffee table, and 2 dog crates. We use the tops of the dogs crates as make shift end tables.
@stephaniebarczak2108 3 жыл бұрын
My kitchen needs you and me and afternoon together....love seeing the inside of your cabinets.
@1bestfriend2u18 3 жыл бұрын
3rd habit is so key. I had 4 chairs in my living room and then my boy friend got a sofa for almost free and now I have a cluttered living room with a sofa and 4 chair.
@blablabladuda 3 жыл бұрын
This was awesome to hear. I’m in the beginning of my minimalism journey, and this is nice!!
@melaniegodwin8791 3 жыл бұрын
Another fantastic video! I can especially relate to the part about having " expected " furniture in certain rooms. Since I spend most of my time in my living room, except when I sleep, I want that space to be as open and uncluttered as possible so for me that means a couch, a little table similar to yours, a bed for my cat, a TV and alot of open space so when the urge hits me, I can get up and dance or do work out routines to a video on TV. 😂
@sandihumeniuk4462 3 жыл бұрын
I’ve watched a lot of videos regarding this matter but this was truly one of the best! Clear and precise! And all points are excellent!
@DnAMcD 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with every single habit you mentioned Rebecca. I completely decluttered our rarely used guest room and made it into an extra chill out zone for the Family. It's such a lovely & peaceful space to relax now and I'm so pleased it's no longer unused real estate that we're paying for.
@oneofakindlifestyle 2 жыл бұрын
I love this. Specially the living room example. I do not want a tv in my living room. As a matter of fact I hate tvs altogether LOL so we only have 1in our entire house, in our kids living area . Thats were we watch shows/movies etc. but I keep it inside a closet so it cn be out of sight.
@skyecalame-pennington5932 3 жыл бұрын
So early!! I’m VERY excited for this video! A perfect way to start the new year!
@sparky9839 3 жыл бұрын
Yours is definitely my favourite minimalist channel! Love your aesthetic sense but it’s the philosophy that really resonates. ✌🏻💗⚡️
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! That’s a wonderful compliment ❤️
@louiseash5705 3 жыл бұрын
We do similar to the trial separation station for the kids toys... if certain things aren't getting played with they go into quarantine in the loft for 3-6 months and if they don't miss them we donate it!
@dianneporter3350 3 жыл бұрын
Great tips! I hate clutter and after taking down the Christmas tree and decorations yesterday, the living area looked once again bare and that's the way I love it. Especially like the idea of the donation station. 👍
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
I get the same when I took down our decorations! Even though we didn’t have a lot of decorations up, it felt nice to clear the space.
@lourlopezsk 3 жыл бұрын
Your hair looks so good! It has grown a lot these past few weeks. I loved all the tips. I always feel like I could reduce my storage space but then I think I like how everything fits in cabinets and drawers now, so I should reduce my stuff first. And it's an everlasting vicious circle haha. Hugs from Argentina!
@sallyw.2204 3 жыл бұрын
This is a really good video! If you are in the minimalism game for so long sometimes some content is not as new or valuable anymore. But you touched on some very important and interesting points here! Thank you!
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, sally! ❤️
@sharonstranzl3733 3 жыл бұрын
Love your inspiration !
@filipg9950 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, I totally agree, in general less stuff -less things to worry about. Every material object needs to be taken care of at some point. Cleaning is the first to start with. Peace.
@wbail3109 3 жыл бұрын
As I’m watching this, I keep peering over at my vanity that is covered in receipts and is a random catch-all. It gives me anxiety. Great tips in this video!
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@simplyw_daniela9536 3 жыл бұрын
New here and loving this video! I am a minimalist too and I love how you touch so many good points. Ps. Love your home. 🤍
@lisamarie2366 3 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year Rebecca! Great tips! I just set up a new donation station and decluttering my kitchen is on my to do list today. Love that I saw this before I started!🌸
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Happy decluttering!! ❤️
@norawotton5440 3 жыл бұрын
Great ideas - thank you. I particularly like the one about getting rid of ‘should’. It’s a good rule for all of life.
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@JosephPuplava 3 жыл бұрын
Wow! You're good at this. You need to write a book because I like how specific you are on "Lettting it go" that doesn't add any value in life. I like per perceptive minimalist lifestyle. Great attitude and adice.
@janetbenge1246 3 жыл бұрын
thanks, this was well put together and thoughtful
@yifatl1386 3 жыл бұрын
Your hair growes so nice and it looks beautiful! great tips!
@KaffekanAnna 3 жыл бұрын
Taking one room and one space at a time to declutter. Having kids and being a single mom it’s not always easy to go do the big declutter. Small steps and being mindful. Sort of enjoying the process is something I’ve learnt on the way, especially as there is no end station. What I keep today might not do a lot of sense in 10 years from now. Living in a four season climate I do need to keep a bunch of stuff like overalls and hats and such even if it’s summer. And I do keep clothes so that the smaller sibling can use them down the line. It’s tricky! Would be fun to see more down to earth family minimalism.
@Michelle-bk5uq 3 жыл бұрын
This was fantastic! Thank you!
@annlisa07 3 жыл бұрын
Well done. 😁 Thank you for sharing. 💞
@kakaakemi678 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Rebecca, happy new year! Very helpful video. I'm actually using my holidays at home to clean and organize my house (even e-mail which is super annoying). We realize that table or any surface close to a door is a problem. So we move it further - something like "if I walked to the table I can walk to the right place to put that thing". Embrace the space is a good one for me as I try to use all the space in my tiny house haha thanks for reminding me I can leave a drawer empty.
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Happy new year! Thanks for watching ❤️
@susanashton6608 3 жыл бұрын
Love the expression on your dog's face at the end when you are waving his paw! I expected her to make that noise that Scooby Doo makes..... All good tips and tricks though.
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Gypsy is the cutest 🐾
@sarahthatcher123 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! Thank you!
@myHeartless666 3 жыл бұрын
4. Pause before you purchase - I can relate. It takes me soo much time considering whether I really need the stuff, waiting for better offer or searching for pre-owned thing. Sometimes the thing I want runs out of stock meanwhile :D
@ens4444 3 жыл бұрын
I am down sizing and this has been so helpful, Thank you
@simplyw_daniela9536 3 жыл бұрын
I had purchased a new bed with a chest, dresser and a night stand table.... I don’t know what I was thinking at the moment maybe I went for it because of the deal. But just recently I got rid of the chest and dresser and only kept my bed and 1 night stand table. I am loving how clear, clean and simple my bedroom looks and feel. It is so easy to tidy up in the morning. All it takes me is like 10 mins every morning. 🤍
@erinorourke1372 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with all your points. The less storage the better. To me storage means keeping things you never use, which is pointless. It is so difficult now to re home items that have been accumulated since so many people are decluttering.
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree!
@joy.intended 3 жыл бұрын
This is an excellent video! I feel inspired once again!
@Magdalene777 3 жыл бұрын
On the notion of making a wish list, I like to bookmark things I want online and watch to see if they go on sale. Great video!
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
That’s a great hack to shop intentionally AND get a great deal 😊
@bonjbonc 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this.
@heliamartins3378 3 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year Rebecca !! Nice to have you around xx
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Happy new year! ✨
@jenniferk4624 3 жыл бұрын
First time seeing one of your videos! That was awesome and you’re hysterical!
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! 😁
@pilarcasas1199 3 жыл бұрын
great tips, thanks!
@parisabbagh2766 3 жыл бұрын
I really liked your video. I was really tired of the repetitive contents about minimalism. I needed something new. Thanks.
@jennifernethery3841 3 жыл бұрын
Very motivating
@travelmaker9405 3 жыл бұрын
Amazing video, thank you for all the tips :). Happy New Year Rebecca!
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! Happy New Year!
@cassandrapugh5641 3 жыл бұрын
Love this! This year I will be moving into my own apartment so I'm really trying to pair down what I have so that I can be as intentional as possible in my new place:)
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Moving is a great time to evaluate your possessions. Good luck with the move!
@judylloyd7901 3 жыл бұрын
Pare 😁
@cassandrapugh5641 3 жыл бұрын
@@judylloyd7901 oops haha!
@monicabutte1357 3 жыл бұрын
I just want to say your hair looks so pretty in this video 💖 looks like it has reached a good length in the past couple months. Sending you love from the fine slow growing hair club.
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s been growing slowly but steadily...I can’t wait for a ponytail!
@Purplegirl19 3 жыл бұрын
Also a member of the fine slow growing hair club🙋🏼♀️ I second this! Hair update video please?!
@NoraFjorden 3 жыл бұрын
🙌🏻🙌🏻
@beatrizyoda 3 жыл бұрын
STOP EVERYTHING! First person on youtube against dropzones 👏👏👏👏 if you put something in a drop zone because you are tired and you don't want to deal with it, yeah.... it's going to stay there
@jenniferjensen2554 3 жыл бұрын
Do you know the paint color of the wall behind you? Love it!!
@charlenebrissette3348 3 жыл бұрын
I have been decluttering for 15 years, it is an ongoing process.
@user-hq9ul9bk8b 3 жыл бұрын
Donation bloopers were funny.
@maya_miriakillis 3 жыл бұрын
I am in love with your YT channel❤️
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! ❤️
@milda0820 3 жыл бұрын
💖
@claudiaroca7552 3 жыл бұрын
cool
@lisarhoades965 3 жыл бұрын
Making a permanent move from a 1500 sqft home in Northern AZ to a 1219 sqft home in the Valley. I have a minimalist wardrobe so I am okay, however, my husband is going from business attire to a retirement wardrobe. We are in the process of condensing a walk-in closet that has two dressers to a shared reach-in closet. Looks as if a closet system will be in need. Our new master bed and bath fits into our current master bedroom so it will take some getting used to the close proximity of the bathroom and entry door. I also am losing a linen closet which has allowed me to be creative by purchasing a bed that has drawers underneath for sheets and towels. Although we are losing a lot of storage opportunities , it has allowed my husband that saves everything, to embrace the liberation and ease of a minimalism. I am thrilled as so far, he has been on board with every suggestion even giving up the "drop zone" that posted at the end of my kitchen counter!
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you are creating some great systems for downsizing! It took us moving into our van for my husband to embrace minimalism too, so I know where you are coming from!
@lisarhoades965 3 жыл бұрын
@@RebeccaSisson He's working on the garage and tool cabinets this week. It will be interesting to see the end result as I am opting out of any involvement. He says he is going to be "ruthless" when deciding what stays and what goes. We'll see lol
@gypsybelle4757 3 жыл бұрын
Great tips! I really enjoyed your video and you calm, positive energy. Subscribed and looking forward to more of your insights!
@minimalzebra 3 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year! These are all good habits.
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
@minimalzebra 3 жыл бұрын
@@RebeccaSisson Welcome! ❤
@marie-andreehould9859 3 жыл бұрын
I like what you do, that was helpful! Any tips for when you decluttered an item and the next day or week, you realize that you need it? It's always happening to me... I will not use something for YEARS, decide that I don't need it anymore, and obviously, I will need it the next month or whatever. It's the main reason why I am never successful and I keep too much stuff.
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
My best advice for this is to change the questions you ask yourself when you are choosing to purge an item. I usually review the exact scenario(s) that I would use or wear that item and try and envision if those scenarios still happen often in my life. If you are often wishing you didn’t declutter items you might be a little TOO good at letting go! Also try the trial separation station I mention in the video. Hope this helps! Happy decluttering ❤️
@brinawidmer 3 жыл бұрын
We bought a house. The house has more rooms than our current flat. Also the house has bigger rooms than our flat. And the house has some built in storage that‘s old and will need replacement. We‘ve decided to leave all our wardrobes behind. We will bring along the rest of the furniture and live with it for a while. We will only buy new furniture once we have figured out what we and the space need. Will it look ridiculous to have a tiny couch and a mini diningtable in a 60m2 livingroom - most likely, but I want to take the time to find the perfect couch and the perfect diningtable not just buy one.
@AnaMGarciaRivera 3 жыл бұрын
Which is that gray color behind your sofa!? 😍
@ellenh278 3 жыл бұрын
Think about how you use your living room **drags dog across living room floor by tugging its toy** Aaaaaand new subscriber
@user-hq9ul9bk8b 3 жыл бұрын
Great tips. A drop zone would be absolute horror for me. If I do not need or use anything it goes out in a flash. Recycled or passed on to someone. Tell Murphy he married a pretty healthy fit lady. You are looking gorgeous. Love to you both and Gypsy from a Swiss lady pensioner.
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ❤️😊 I’ll pass on the compliment
@user-hq9ul9bk8b 3 жыл бұрын
@@RebeccaSisson Also tell Murphy he is a great guy and it seems he has a good sense of humour. Besides he is a rock climber as you are, now that is far from being lazy.
@crucianlam3425 3 жыл бұрын
may i ask where can i purchase that couch?
@olitola 3 жыл бұрын
Pan place 😂 that's how I'm going to refer to that cupboard from now on. The pan place. 😂😂
@elenaxleganus 3 жыл бұрын
NOOOO!!! I just found my soulmate. I would robb a bank with anybody who reads The Three Musketeers. That is my all time favorite book!!!
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
It’s my husband’s book! Guess my soulmate reads The Three Musketeers too 😊❤️
@bleslie9414 3 жыл бұрын
Hello! Can you make a Home tour please? Thanks you for yours vidéos 💗( sorry i'm french )
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Hi! I made a house tour last spring. You can watch it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pJOjp9GEnMXMinU.html
@fjhaydn6047 3 жыл бұрын
I am pro declutter and pro organising, that being said, I find that being super organized makes the tiny item out of place drive one mad. It's like driving a Tesla with a tiny knocking that will be unnoticeable in the engine car.
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
I definitely understand that!
@Video-Games-Are-Fun 3 жыл бұрын
if organizing worked, don't you think you'd be done by now?
@jemma50 3 жыл бұрын
Great ideas, Rebecca! I enjoyed your video, as always......although, the picture was a bit fuzzy, and your words didn't always match your mouth movements. ;) Still adjusting to the new camera? I think it is you who just got a new camera, am I right? I watch a lot of youtubers. lol Anyway, maybe it's my computer, but none of your other videos are fuzzy.
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Oh no!! I did get a new camera but have not filmed with it yet. This was just my trusty iPhone. I’ll look into it! ☹️
@jemma50 3 жыл бұрын
@@RebeccaSisson ♥♥♥
@aleksandrat.5058 3 жыл бұрын
How to cure being sentimental? Whenever I try to throw sth from my past it reminds me of how long way I walked and my dog was then alive, so the object is an important piece of my history. Or some T-shirt what was given to me by my mum. I remember every single present and who gave it to me hahah. I am much better in throwing things than I was but it still hurts
@marlajean1715 3 жыл бұрын
Can you keep the memories and let go of the objects?
@marypatvinczi5999 3 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I take a photo of the objects.. And put it in a little booklet which is for Things I Loved. Or My Love Memories.
@morganonawhim 3 жыл бұрын
This might be a dumb question, but how did you go about finding a smaller house? Did you move to a small town or buy something like a townhome? My biggest struggle with finding a suitable place for my boyfriend and I is size. Everything is gigantic. The first home I purchased was 1700 sq ft and it was the smallest space I could find in that area outside of getting a condo. Even though my boyfriend and I are moving in together, that's still way more space than we need but it seems that no matter where we look throughout the country (USA) our options for smaller housing is still really limited to condos/townhomes/apartments (nothing wrong with these options but with two dogs, a fenced yard is very important to us).
@morganonawhim 3 жыл бұрын
I guess this question assumes that you do actually live in a smaller space than 1700 sq ft which may not be the case, but it just seems like you've got just enough space without having too much. That's our struggle, everything is just too much!!
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Our house is about 1000 square feet and the perfect size for us. I’ve found that a lot of desert houses are smaller which I appreciate. I wish I had a magic secret to finding a small house...I think we just got lucky.
@Video-Games-Are-Fun 3 жыл бұрын
drop zone = procrastination zone
@KimHmrs 3 жыл бұрын
Purgatory doesn't mean yes or no (am I going to heaven, or in your case donation), it means yes, but not yet.
@acerpag-asa2686 3 жыл бұрын
my clutter doesn't bother me except i don't invite people...i enjoy my alone time. I throw s lot of stuff but it seems nothing is changing so i just don't cook.. always food delivered, no utensils and plates to wash, all disposable, i don't wash clothes at home, there's a Korean laundry shop and they offer folding , which i am not good at, so for a few extra cost, i pick my laundry, smelling great, crisp and folded. But still my house is cluttered, why (?) drink bottles, my puppies and cats their bags of food, and so many bags with style.🤔. I need a helper to clean,
@scoobysnaks94 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips, thanks!
@RebeccaSisson 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
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