My biggest struggle for a long time was “I can’t get rid of this thing- I spent so much money on it!!” Then I heard advice from a minimalist on KZfaq that is SO simple but it totally worked for my brain: “The money is already spent. Keeping this clutter is never going to put that money back in my bank account.” Lol! So simple but gave me an epiphany and motivation to get rid of sooo much. 🎉

The keeping it just in case, is one that actually happened more than once. Got rid of something and then discovered I needed it for something days later. But yes, I don't need multiples of the same thing. The returning of a gift, you don't use or like, is a bit touchy. Some people may be insulted if you do that. The examples of reasons you gave to tell the person do not sugar coat it and they actually sound harsh like an admonishment. I think donating it or passing it on to someone else (unrelated to the person who gave it to you) may be better or have a "free sale". People who actually want the things will take them. I would also avoid sending it the landfill. Too many thing end up there.

I either sell things that I don’t want OR I use them until they fall apart. Reason being that by feeling the pain of finding another home for something makes me more mindful for future purchases or by using an item, I’ll either change my mind about it or discover the reasons why it isn’t quite right

Eu também não gosto das panelas elétricas que a maioria tem e acha maravilhosas, prefiro cozinhar em panela no fogão ou no nosso pequeno forno, só quero na cozinha aquilo que utilizo e me faz falta. Seus vídeos me inpiram tanto, estou grata pelas suas conversas com os s eus exemplos, muito obrigada.

Liked this! I am guilty of holding on to things due to the cost of them, although I am getting better when it's under £50, but things that cost me several hundred I hang on to for now. Have decluttered so much, I don't give myself a hard time about it, it will either stay or go eventually. Love the beautiful scenery! Greetings from UK 🇬🇧 😊

Another really good video. You are so inspirational. 🥰