My favorite "rules" of minimalism: 1. Keep what you use and love. 2. Own the things, don't let the things own you. Always be willing to let go.

I’m not a minimalist. I never will be. I like stuff too much. But what I HAVE done is use the principles of minimalism to purge my house of all of the excess stuff that we just don’t use. Dawn is my hero and her channel has pushed me to accomplish everything that I have so far in our house! After a couple years of purging, we’ve gotten our house to a very comfortable spot. Everything is organized and has a home. It’s so freeing knowing that I don’t have to get rid of all of my stuff to have a well organized, tidy home!

There is an “all or nothing” approach these days, and gatekeeping on so many topics, I love how down to earth this is for all of us and somehow lifted the guilt of not doing enough or not being all in. You are the Queen of Practicality in my box, and a total Mom Queen. Thanks Angela!!!!

Kudos for this logical post my dear. I got slammed badly on a channel for posting that “I’m tired of being told I should sell my home and live in a couple of bare rooms”. At my age , the things I’ve carefully collected from traveling the world make me recall nice memories. I’m a neat person who loves to donate to help others. I decided that I have no desire at 72 to live in a bare space and refuse to be shamed for it online. My grandsons will enjoy having my thoughtfully curated art etc. You are such a smart thoughtful young mom. I appreciate your lack of judgement of others. Children need memories of a personalized home in my opinion. God Bless

The more stuff we have , the more time and money to maintain and attain it . Stuff is not passive , it’s active . It takes up physical and mental space .

I just got diagnosed with ADHD in my 40s and have 0 executive function happening in my brain. I steadily became messier and disorganized till i knew i needed help. Im not a minimalist but watched you tubes on it hoping it would inspire me to do something with my stuff and life. I desire cleanliness and organization but can't achieve it. I know there are so many others like me out there. You're not alone. I appreciate you so much for doing this Angela because i don't want to be a minimalist either 🎉 😂 i feel liberated from the pull that i should be one and concentrate on being me with your tips as a guide that works for my life. 😊

I started your declutter workbook, and you know what is interesting, I have found myself buying less and being more intentional with what I spend my money on. I think it's because as I went through things, I realized how much I already have.

Starting to pare down my home. Needed to hear this. Not a true minimalist. Have many sentimental items and always felt guilty about keeping them. They mean a lot and when I see them they remind me of that person. Love your home. I too feel extreme minimalist can feel cold. It is a lot easier to clean but I want bedside tables because I like to have a lamp and a book etc. So glad you made this video.

I really appreciate how considerate you are about different points of view. I have felt pressured & shamed in the past by some of the minimalist content out there. I’m grateful for this fresh perspective.

I like the minimalist concept of not owning more than you need, mixed with pretty sentimental person, and not liking the minimal design style 😊 So it’s whatever floats your boat I think 😊 No one can tell you what to do

To me minimalism is keeping the things you love, need and use. Everything is else is clutter. Im on a journey to declutter my house before my husband and I downsize into our “retirement home”. I don’t want to pack up things that will just sit in storage for years. I also love the idea of Swedish death cleaning. I don’t want to leave my son the responsibility of going through my clutter and having to deal with and make decisions especially based on his emotional state.

Decluttering for Maximalists: 1. One in - One Out: If something comes in, something needs to go out. (Ask if others want it, sell, donate). 2. Increase Quality - cheap stuff breaks 3. Don’t impulse buy - 4. Don’t keep items out of guilt. Pick your favorites.

I don't want to be either a maximalist or minimalist... I just want to have a comfortable home. Thank you for saying something about clothes.

I love this! I have tried time and time again to become a minimalist because I thought that's what I needed to do (and because that's what everyone else was doing), but I have found that I am most happy and creative and joyful when I embrace that I am a maximalist. Of course I can be organized, strategic, and utilize decluttering tactics, but I thrive with a lot of options, colors, tchotchkes and everything in between.

Finally! Thank you LOrd! yes! I AM A MAXIMALIST that wants to declutter too!

This video feels like it was made for my mom! She is so sentimental and practical, she has stressed so much about the “need” to get rid of things. I have told her before that she just needs to go at her own pace, but I think I should actually tell her that she’s a maximalist ❤

I appreciate your honesty! I think your home should tell your families story and if it’s empty that doesn’t seem meaningful. Photos, Art, Family heirlooms, bring Joy ❤️

I follow the advice of Dana K White and just have as much stuff as I can keep tidy without stress. She calls it your Clutter Threshold! I had decluttered for years and then one day, I was sick for a week, but it only took a very short time to tidy my house when I got better! It used to feel like a punishment after an illness to have to spend days recleaning my house and now that's gone! I think I have a medium amount of stuff now!?!

Thanks for this. As a Farmsteader and a homeschooler with 5 kids who cooks from scratch and lives on a budget, decluttering always feels like taking away from something we don’t have to buy.

I love the principle behind your introduction. I am a minimalist naturally, so the minimalist movement really helps me because I get overwhelmed easily by stuff. But I understand in other areas of my life I feel the pressure of other cultural movements that I might feel there is something wrong with me if it doesn't fit my life & personality. It is so important for us to examine culture, trends, movements, & expectations & not to take on what doesn't work for us & to even look closely to see if it aligns with timeless truths (there are harmful trends out there too). We naturally have a tendency to want to fit into the human tribe because historically if you were cast out survival was rough, but we don't have to worry as much about that with everything as we tend to. We don't have to look like everyone & do the same thing as everyone else (especially as adults we should understand this).

Being more intentional about what comes into the house is really the key. Not being the "target" of Target, I love it! We have two teenage boys, a dog, and a cat in 1,000 square feet. Every day is a challenge to keep things put away and keep some sanity, but having too much stuff becomes glaringly apparent REAL fast.

I just found your channel and I want to thank for your advice. I feel so overwhelmed as a mom every day and it’s so nice to know that there are so many out there feeling exactly the same as me and there are actually things I can do to help it. your videos calm me.🙏❤️

Cant wait to see more gardening content too 😄 just starting little garden... Need tips 💕

Thank you for this thoughtful video. I have realized recently that I am a very visual person. I love color and texture, and I LOVE seeing what I own. If I put something away, I forget that I own it. I have also realized that if it takes much effort, I won't do it. The only exception is cooking. I just love how it makes my home smell.

I think there are people that take minimalism to the extreme and can distort what it is. I think that it will look different for everyone. What works for one person, won't necessarily work for someone else. I appreciate that you touch on not allowing things to interfere with what is important to you (your priorities and passions). You have a specific amount of space (your home) for things, a specific amount of time and bandwidth to manage these things, and it shouldn't interfere or take priority over you or your family living and enjoying that space. Thank you for how open and honest you are with what you share. You are always kind and quick to remind us that you share the things that have worked (or even not worked) for you. Thank you for allowing your life and experiences to impact others. I truly admire you and always look forward to the next video or blog that you will share!!

You are saying exactly what I have been thinking about the whole thing. I felt guilty for so long that I should* be a minimalist lol😅

Thank you for this! I like stuff! BUT my house is tidy and I declutter a lot. The whole trend of prescribing how many spatulas I need is so off putting to me. I know what I find useful and beautiful. I appreciate your voice of reason! 😊

This is so good. I needed this advice ❤

Thanks. Very helpful to think through this. I l\think everyone should decide how much they need. I LOVE being intentional, and getting the concepts.

Thank you for this video! ❤

Thank you for this. The minimalist idea hurts my feelings. I need my stuff, I just need to be more intentional about my stuff. The dopamine high is real and I need to replace that high with a more organized dopamine high.

This was so helpful as I deep cleaned and decluttered my kitchen. 😁

Best thing I ever did was minimize....I was able to become totally debt free. Living in freedom so I can be a generous giver. I'll never again be a slave to stuff.

SO MUCH common sense in everything you say! Plus, so much room for individualism. Not everyone fits in the same pigeonhole or needs to follow the same "rules." If one doesn't like fashion or one's lifestyle doesn't call for more daily changes or different types of clothes, then the "capsule wardrobe" is perfect for THEM. But that doesn't mean it's perfect for everyone. If you don't entertain often, or at all, you don't need many dishes or serving pieces...but some people do. I got totally turned off by a minimalist that didn't have enough forks in her house for everyone that was coming to her daughter's family birthday party to eat cake so she had one of the guests bring some she could borrow. Frankly, I don't want to have to ask my guests to bring their own forks when they come to my house to eat. Since the minimalism craze began I have become much more alert to things I don't use and donate them and also more intentional about my purchases but I still plan to enjoy things that express beauty and sentimental things (whether I use them, or not) that bring happy memories when I see them. Thanks!...enjoy all your vlogs and your newsletter!

It's allways a pleasure to watch your videos😊

Visionary people can not be minimalists! Lol! I have come to accept that now and LOVE my bins of seasonal decor and “stuff”. ☺️Cheers!

Excellent video Angela. ❤

I’m obsessed with your new room it suits your perfect!

I declutter but I am certainly keep alot ..I keep all old stuff from my mom's and I know a house only holds so much but mine is very full lol that's just who I am

Yessss! I like things!❤.. lol

I agree 100%. I enjoy de-cluttering and organizing but do not enjoy minimalist totally

I’m totally the Star Wars collectibles gal who loves clothes but still embraces the principles of minimalism. Even though I’m more of a maximalist. I just don’t want too much inventory to manage. If I can’t manage it, or if it doesn’t fit in my closet or dresser, then it has to go. Simple!

I have parts that I minimalize because I dont need or want to make a decision in that area of my life (like clothes in the morning or makeup....less is more for me) however I do have lots of books because they are choices that I enjoy making ;) Or I hate to do dishes but I love to cook so we have dual purpose kitchen items but nothing that only serves one purpose and we cook almost exclusively from scratch which also minimalizes kitchen items (I have what I need for our largest meal of the year and got rid of everything else we wouldnt need)

In our consumerist society (and also a society where we crave having a label/“box” for everything) I think we can fall into the trap of thinking we either need to be minimalist or maximalist, but I believe there is a middle of intentional living. I’d like to think that’s how people lived long before before big box stores, online/tv shopping 🤷‍♀️

I am a minimalist but really enjoyed this video. I still like stuff. I just don't like it when it doesn't have a home in our house. Too much decoration, clothes, toys, and just stuff around the house is too stimulating for me.

I'm definitely not a ultra minimalist, but I do like clearing out the extra clutter that stresses hubby & I. I prefer calling this as cozy practical living. I'm at a certain age (SS is my income) that living with only what makes me happy is great.

i’m a maximalist, but i have the least amount of stuff possible that makes me happy. just enough of everything for the two of us! and the rest of the stuff just makes me happy!

THANK YOU!!!!!! Woke up wearing my less isn't more shirt and needed this video, my mother in law constantly wants us to down size, ummm no Marie I'm not the only maximalist that purges occasionally not to downsize but to upgrade or try new things, it isn't all.or nothing, also minimalist styles remind me of hospitals, nursing homes and psychwards nope no thank you

Thanks for this video.. I am decluttering, BUT I do Not like bare walls, bare everything! I love❤ the Victorian look. Feels welcoming & Warm!

Love your version b

I have started potting small plants in the mugs Ive been given but I dont really use so that way I see it always and its always in good use but also I dont have to have it in areas I dont have space for :D

How iwork my piles 😂 that made me chuckle....

Nice job

Purposeful choices and editing what does not serve you. Simplicity sparks my feeling of freedom and peace.

I've been turned off by so many dogmatic movements such as Veganism and Minimalism because of the moralism associated with it all. It's too much pressure to never be good enough to live up to these extreme standards. I no longer consider myself either though I do enjoy so many things that I learned from both lifestyles. I enjoy fruits and veggies and I love how minimalism can free me from what I didn't really want anyways.

Love this series! Now to let go of "stuff"....Any chance you remember where your necklace is from? I checked all of your favorites and didn't see it. Thanks if you do!

fantastic

You look so beautiful and I love all your videos. You have great ideas for each video and you do so much work for us viewers. Thank you!!!!!!

In other news- your eyebrows are looking fantastic!

Ang- what candles are you using with the candle warming lamp? The BBW candles, the 3 wick, barely smell with it. Thx ❤

Pls share the link of your Bissell cleaner! ❤

I'm not a minimalist at ALL but I am kinda stingy with money I work for. What I do that works well on line or in a store is, I put said item in my cart, I carry it around or leave it overnight and when I check out or go back to the website I look again and decide do I still want or need it. if it is online it works better as I look daily for a week and usually decide nah I dont need it!

I have one question regarding selling some of the items that you declutter. Once listing something, how long do you wait for it to sell before you just donate it? For some reason, as I declutter, I have a hard time deciding how long I want to leave something sitting before just letting it go!

Matthew 6:33

Limiting just "a sofa and a picture on the wall" is a misleading description of minimalism but I get your intention

I don't do "trends." I do what I want.

As a 50 something year old, all these ideas of how we should be living are exhausting. I remember when people just used to be who they were and live how they live. Although there were those who tried to keep up with the Jonse's, whoever the heck they are. I'm glad I grew up in that generation. My heart goes out to this generation that try and live up to Instagram and Pinterest's ideas of what the perfect home should be like. I'm totally not dissing this video...I absolutely love your videos. Just expressing a point of view.

I do not consider myself a minimalist. Through our the years, I have discovered that I do however prefer to own less of most items. I struggle with anxiety, time management, & ADD. I feel my best when love, use, & know, all of what I own in my home & car. It feels more manageable for me to stay on top of maintaining things & staying on task. I do not mind owning more of specific categories - Nail polishes, skin care line, hair removal stuff… because I do a lot of my own ‘maintenance’ to save money & I enjoy it. I think it’s a nice balance owning less in categories you don’t care about & more in categories that you’re passionate about or utilize more. ❤ I appreciate your take on the topic. I agree It doesn’t have to be deprivation or maximization. Strike a balance that you feel you thrive in.

Videos that make you feel bad about yourself can be destructive. If a content creator/friend/random person I met at the grocery store doesn't feed my soul, they have no place in my life. I seek encouragement, not the opposite. I suspect the vast majority of us agree with this principle... we're here, after all. Can I get an Amen, sistahs? (What, it's Sunday.)

I'm a minimalist. Stuff stresses me out. All I see is things to maintain, so each thing needs to be well worth it. I don't want dust collectors.

I’m not a Minimalist…. I’m an Essentialist. Only what’s essential… and that’s less for me than someone else.

I am a maxamalist person

There actually are gatekeepers. Just learn to ignore them 🤣

Oh the irony 😅

I've watched for over 8 minutes and haven't heard the first tip. Giving up.

We are minimalist. It’s definitely a spectrum and a personal decision. Changing my mindset to being intentional every time I purchase has saved us money and has opened a door for me to buy higher quality better items that actually fit my style. It’s taking longer to build a wardrobe I love since I’m postpartum, but it’s such a fun journey. We’ve found that with less things we have more time, time to spend with our family making memories. We would like to add more decorations to our lives though! We haven’t found all the right pieces yet. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/m9djaNJ5vNOahJ8.html