“If you can pack everything up in one day and move it in one car load, that is freedom.” Yes yes yes. I moved country and maintained a storage unit of stuff for five years, and then when i came back to the USA from Mexico, i had to go through my storage until plus 40 years of stuff in my parents house while i moved again and downsized them to a smaller apartment. I spent two years of my life just going through and moving around stuff. I will never do that again.

The struggle to get rid of things sustainably... yeah. It's so hard and makes getting rid of things so much slower. But you're right it makes you think twice before you get something new

When you mentioned not owning and skirts even for special occasions that resonated with me. But for a different reason, I wear skirts 90% of the time and would prefer not to own any pants at all😂

What I have learned is that the order in which to declutter really does not matter. For me, decluttering is a very intuitive process and I have decided to declutter my bed frame and my desk + chair long before I could let go other, much smaller things. I now sleep on a matress on the floor which I can put up against the wall during the day (blanket + pillow stays on a shelf) and have a small foldable camping table which I use with one of those 2-step ladders as a chair. That instantly gave me a lot of space in my room, which I value more than those items. (Plus, it is so much better for my back! Maybe going to declutter the matress also, soon.) Meanwhile I still own quite the amount of hobby supplies. It felt good at that point to declutter those big things, so why follow a specific order and wait? You can have very little furniture and empty rooms but still own other items which other people would find less essential. Everyone's emotions are different when it comes to what we are attached to. And essential has a different meaning for everyone. But yeah, I have similar difficulties with dealing with craft supplies as you described. That one was really relatable!

The quality of your life is shaped by making good decisions. Calm your mind before decluttering.

Elementary School teachers and art teachers often would love free fabric for projects.

i was able to pack up everything i own into 1 sedan this year - it took 70min to pack, and 30min to unpack. so. free.

Thank you for this lovely video! I'm a minimalist by necessity because I live in an 11 sqm apartment. I love your "no rules" definition of minimalism because I perceive the "certain number of items" rule to be simply pretentious. My definition is that I don't own anything in the first place, but I only get to borrow and use it for a while. It's up to me to take good care of those things, including myself. That automatically limits the number of items and greatly raises my appreciation for everything, so total win!

Thank you for saying it's not the stuff that makes us successful. as a single mom, I feel that people are like oh if you don't have this and that then you're not providing for your kids 👀👀👀👀. A ton of toys and the latest electronics is not essential 🤷.

Even before minimalism was a thing I thought the ideal way to move house would be with one pickup truck load of stuff. I've been thinking lately of a move across the country when I retire. Even that now a whole truck load of stuff seems extreme. While I don't think I could move with just one backpack I do know when I'm ready to move it's not going to be unmanageable, at least from a belongings standpoint. Pets, on the other hand, are a different story :)

Oh, my gosh, I'm glad you brought up things that are unwanted, but not garbage & can't be given away either! I have so much of that and it's a decent chunk of my clutter. I love how you always emphasize the fact that one size doesn't fit all when it comes to how many exact things someone owns. You're very inclusive when it comes to people's personal definition of minimalism for their own personal needs. It's great!

I’m doing the 30 day minimalism challenge right now, and I’m getting rid stuff that I would never get rid of before. Honestly it feels so good, I’m very far from a minimalist but I’m trying to live with less.

I like that you follow up each of your “lessons learned” with examples 🙂

I love the video! The way you talk about all this doubts, without judging or pressure to going extremely below the level of comfort. Without prooving anything to the world. You are an amazing person. So honest and transparent. I am grateful for your content and that you are here, on YT.

You're so right Lia, decluttering is a journey not a final destination, it's a whole change of perspective about what we own, what we need and what we bring into our lives. Me and my partner have been on a decluttering journey for over 3 years now and have reduced our belongings by at least 80 percent, we feel as though we can't possibly find anything else we don't want or need but have managed to fill 3 more charity bags in as many weeks! I would love to become more minimal again as we are planning on moving next year and I value space and the freedom of less things over the clutter that the unnecessary things create in my life. After listening to you i now feel inspired to go through all my books again, as as much as I love reading, I feel more anxiety from the amount I own and the literal physical weight of them than any enjoyment I 9nce got from owning so many.

Yes please count your things! Not out of importance, just out of interest. Would love to see more of your home :)

I agree with you and gifts. I was given an Instant Pot. My family does not eat that much! I do not like using large appliances. It pains my mother to see it in the give away pile. But, I’ve had it for a year and I just don’t need it or want it.

I have decluttered a lot this year but would not call myself a minimalist! My question is, if you have so few possessions, no crafts, TV or books, how do you fill your time? I am retired and unable to garden, bike, etc. this time of year. Thanks. I have learned so much from your videos!!

I agree - letting "stuff" go creates freedom, especially the freedom to move from one home to another, but also more financial freedom, and having less "stuff" frees up time. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Lia!

It took me a couple of years to get rid of 70-80% of my stuff, and still go through my stuff every few months to get rid of more, there's always something I change my mind about which I thought I wouldn't get rid of a few months earlier. This taught me the very important lesson that it's not wise to throw all out at once but it's always better to make it a process as we could regret getting rid of sthg we need to buy again later on.

Liebe deine Videos!!!! I am binge watching them haha. Makes me want to get rid of stuff

This year I started decluttering and I found I have to do it in stages. My first step was just getting rid of stuff I didn't want or use and then I moved to if it doesn't have a place then I don't need or I need to get rid of something else to make space for the item. Everytime I clear more stuff out of my house it is refreshing and freeing. Thank you for your inspiration.

I feel knowledge and experiences far outweigh things. Apart from what one uses or wears on a regular basis. Only keep things I use and enjoy. This was a great video Lia. Straight to the point. Kind greetings.

You made some really good points that I really didn't think about. Very insightful :)

Last year I moved rom NYC and decluttered so much stuff. I would like to do more but can only work on my stuff because my husband holds on to things!

I very much like your energy and the symplicity on how you look at things!! So refreshing ❤️❤️

I’m very organized, I learned so much from you , thank you .🙏❤️

ahh this is awesome! i'm always trying to live more minimalistic & this is so fun to watch! i'm putting out a video about it on my channel next week too!!

This video really helped me and I really enjoy your content! :)

I'd love to see a count! I think the rules should be simple but strict where everything counts as 1 except pairs which also count as 1 (i.e. socks, shoes etc.)

Great overview of minimalism. This was such a wonderful motivational talk! By the way, you have beautiful sweaters. I have a very similar style.

So glad I found your channel. Love from Toronto.

Really a good one which exactly depicts the benefits of becoming materially free 🦋 Yes, number is not important as it may vary according to one's own choice.

I also love to not own dresses anymore! I have decluttered about 80% of all my belongings, and only 20% of the things I own with my husband. But after to years now he is beginning to see the benefits and slowly starting to let go of things. And I love my books, but I have declutter about 300 books. The amount I now own makes me happy.

I'd love to see a counting video. Like you, I enjoy watching those, but I don't think I've seen one by someone who wasn't a "digital nomad" or whatever.

Decluttering is freedom ! It's ongoing process but every time I am feeling better and better when I can remove things from my life. Very nice video!

Great video!💖💖💖💖

Second hand store in my town receives (as donation) and sells pieces of fabric, I brought mine unused but new leftovers there. Also we have repair café (public space with tools to repair things), I brought some needles / fabric / buttons etc to them

I would love to see you counting. :) I agree that numbers are both important but still In think it would be an awesome video to watch!

I learnt through decluttering that the weight of other people and how much I was depending on them was suffocating my vitality and individuation (as CG Jung meant it). As a result I feel now like I want to declutter everyday more and more. I want to live, travel, love my husband, not be overwhelmed by stuff.

Such wise words loved every minute danke schon. :)

I love your channel girl! I watch every of your videos from start to end.

I'm moving early next year. Have 2girls turning 3 and 6 by then. Still learning on this minimalism path. Trying to find out how to integrate decluttering into our 1st family move

You are such a Rockstar! I’d be very interested in you counting your possessions. ☺️

I am overwhelmed with clutter so I am aiming to do a declutter in the new year. Then I think I will do small areas each time. I get anxiety from so much stuff now.

Thank You, like your video

I feel like I have been decluttering for years now and going from a Shopping addict to minimalist has been soul changing for me. Loved your video and I feel better it took you 5 years to reach that point as now I feel I can do it.

Love thiiiiis! Never been first before either 😜

I appreciate your acknowledgement of the possible unsustainability of getting rid of decluttered things. It shows your holistic thinking to sustainability! 🌏 I’ve struggled with the same dilemma myself. I’d be interested in a video on best practices for what to do with decluttered items.

I can somehow relate with your mindset as a Christian, so far as I'm trying to not be addicted to collecting of material possessions, or not to treat my possessions as the only things which defines my personality (idols). However, focusing on having as little possessions as possible, while still living in a comfortable flat with furniture, borrowing stuff from other people, and having regular access to the public services, is just dishonest and a waste of opportunities. If I ever decided to leave my valuable possessions that I've inherited, collected, or made so far, I would do it either for a traveller-lifestyle, or a survival-lifestyle in the wilderness, otherwise one could as well be leaving your lifestyle in a prison-cell/gulag, what is rather sad.

I also think, if I can get rid of 1000 things (that I use maybe) I can probably get rid of a furniture aswell, because I have less now. So I don't have to clean all of it, what safes me so much cleaner and time, that it is definitely cheaper to repurchase one book or the pencils that I do miss in the future.

Great video! I find hard to declutter my clothes, since it's hard to get rid of things I still like (even though not wearing it a lot)

What camera do you use?? And do you recommend it? What in particular do you like about it? As always, great video!

I know exactly what you mean!

Would love to know how life was in Sweden. It seems like the country that promotes minimalism. Is that how it was?

Tip # 20 for saving your money, buy things when they come on sale.

how do you properly get rid of things? for example, makeup, it’s hard to give that away

I am not really into numbers, but I like having less stuff in my space. I want what I enjoy and need and that is not a lot of stuff.

could you tell us the name of your camera???

Wahre worte ! Thanks. Ich mach weiter es ist noch immer zu viel da.

Which camera are you using?

Do you have a video about decluttering sentimental items?

What camera are you using? Hahah

May I ask if you decluttered physical photos like graduation photos? I have a lot of physical photos and I am not sure if I should declutter or not

Pls count your things

I own pens and notebooks i love writing thats all i own

i really wish people would not equate "decluttering" with "garbage" and just throwing stuff out... i see people do it all the time

I don't think we should call it decluttering, no its just called getting rid of it for one reason or another.