5 Things I’ve Done to Simplify My Life

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:18 Number 1 - Decluttered My Home
5:28 Number 2 - Writing/Journaling
6:46 Number 3 - Simplified Wardrobe
9:16 Number 4 - A Reliable Decision-Making Process
14:14 Number 5 - Became My Gatekeeper
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@agnieszkapilot-bambynek8025 4 ай бұрын

It's so interesting that you look younger now than in 2018... More relaxed, calmer, in peace.

@Recon_19D3x 2 ай бұрын

I used to be minimalistic. No, not recently due to trends. But I never needed or desired more than I used. The only big items I had were a couple of surfboards and a few guitars. I was also in the military and lived in barracks a long time. For some reason something changed in my early 40s. I started collecting things I liked. I now have buyers regret. But what you said made me realize what changed and what I was doing. I've been using the things I surround myself with to identify who I am. Doing that itself isn't who I am. Thank you.

@notapplicable-zn9us 4 ай бұрын

I've watched your journey from a single Man to a Husband and Father. I'm glad you answered the question on my mind, of minimalism, on how you manage the child room.

@jennie7 3 күн бұрын

The amount of peace being a minimalist creates in the home, mind, and soul is so healing. My life is simple and I can focus on my passions because of all my free time. Reading, gardening in my backyard, watching my favorite shows… very relaxing life now

@Sunny-sc6pf 4 ай бұрын

Everything revolves around the toddlers. .. it's their house and you just live there 🥰🥰😄😄❤️

@lliselsolis4456 4 ай бұрын

I’m a minimalist and have always been, in terms of belongings. My mind is cluttered and I am working on that

@gud9dum9 Ай бұрын

1. Decluttering 2.writing/ journalling 3.simplified wardrobe 4. Reliable decision skills 5.

@doubleleterlady 4 ай бұрын

Wow, the change from then to now is amazing! You look so much healthier, alive and full of vigor! ❤

@ginger9475 3 ай бұрын

I’m going to offer a counter perspective. Something to think about. For me, color, and expression, knick knacks, fabrics, and art, bring me joy. I love the way my house feels filled with spirit. Obviously, there is balance, and everyone has their own expression. But I’m starting to see this trend towards minimalism, where environments are bare, and everyone dresses simplistically, and monochromaticly, as something very stultifying, as moving too far in a certain direction. We are free and sovereign spirits. We thrive on all expressions of life, including art, and color. For anyone who has the opportunity, perhaps go to Italy, to Florence, especially, wander through the museums, inhale the fragrance of the beauty. Our souls are meant to be elevated. Thank you for listening. 🙏🏻 (I’m old enough to remember… 😌)

@almondish5911 Ай бұрын

I would think it depends on the phase of life, in the overworked, overtired phase - minimalism at home could help. In the more collected phase - conscious choice of multitude of fabrics, colours is a great form to express oneself. But I can relate to the need to streamline our environment, leaning on minimalistic tendencies.

@dannyjarratt5414 4 күн бұрын

I used to thrive on colourful objects. I was very attracted to the object or the colour alone. A room filled with pop culture ephemera. I then found minimalism (for seven years), I decluttered and had a barren and simple room. Everything became very calm and straightforward. However, during COVID-19, I introduced more comfort and colour, and now I am more cohesive with my colour selections. My bedroom has lots of yellow and orange. You can use lots of colour and have knick-knacks as long as you have intention. For me, minimalism is all about consideration and personal values.

@newdiffrentbetter 4 ай бұрын

Best thing I've done since embracing minimalist principles is creating a work uniform. One less thing I have to coordinate or decide or constantly shop for or feel overwhelmed by.

@user-cv2us3kj2s 4 ай бұрын

I am absolutely sooo proud of you, your tenasity, strength, sound mind, family, journey, & authentic person. Keep soaring! Congrats on new baby & sweet wife! Tonya

@pearlygabe 4 ай бұрын

Please do more videos on simple life! I'm trying to simplify my life. Thank you so much for your videos 🙏

@krystalgomez2300 3 ай бұрын

I am a minimalist I did decluttering last year I like it Its less messy

@RonaldLBanks 3 ай бұрын

Definitely less messy! I’m happy you’re on this journey my friend. Keep going!

@startpage717 4 ай бұрын

WOW. Have you moved...the background looks great. Thank you for not letting children take over the WHOLE house...props to you guys!@

@christahill8536 4 ай бұрын

Your home is beautiful

@RonaldLBanks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! We love it here.

@AmiTuray 4 ай бұрын

I hope that the family is doing well. Sending ❤your way

@RonaldLBanks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Means a lot that you mentioned this and yes we are doing well.

@QuickCinemaRecap 4 ай бұрын

00:05 Simplifying my life has brought me more clarity and creative control. 02:08 Practicing minimalism and decluttering has brought impactful changes in my life through different life phases. 04:03 Creating clutter-free and clutter-safe zones in the home 06:00 Writing and decluttering helped simplify my life 07:58 Simplifying wardrobe decision by finding a reliable basic t-shirt 09:59 Develop a reliable decision-making process. 11:41 6 questions to simplify decision-making process 13:45 Being a gatekeeper helps simplify life and make confident decisions

@dawn4224 4 ай бұрын

Great that have clutter safe zone and value that for your son.

@kevinthecat621 4 ай бұрын

Great video please keep making this type of content ❤

@debbee5418 24 күн бұрын

SO MUCH AMAZINGNESS here! ✨🎶 Thank you!! ✨🌷✨ You are so kind to share so much! I appreciate your steps to help us make decisions!! Thank you!! 🌷✨🎶 Absolutely wonderful vibes abound about you! ✨ May you and your sweet family have many blessings & bestests!

@bermonzy 3 ай бұрын

Great video Ronald! The breakdown of the decision making was really helpful thank you. 🙂

@RonaldLBanks 3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it my friend!

@joannaarizala4604 4 ай бұрын

I would love a video on practicing minimalism with a toddler. I have a toddler now myself.

@Tyler-qf4eu 4 ай бұрын

Your videos bring me peace keep em coming 👍🏿

@shaneldunn1706 4 ай бұрын

I love these questions. Thanks for sharing!

@natashyas4149 4 ай бұрын

I love watching your progression in life stages and in maturity. Peace! ✌🏼

@user-cx4di8lb9p 3 ай бұрын

Love your new cuts

@Butterfly8593 4 ай бұрын

Always love your videos! The plug for CUTS was really nice. I’m thinking though, steaming the fold creases from the tee would have been a nice touch. Thanks for helping me toward minimizing! ❤

@ThriftsandTangles 4 ай бұрын

You can see the quality through the camera of the cut tees! Definitely buying one for my husband. Really enjoyed hearing your simplifying tips.

@katarzynapiatkowska 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for being so inspiring ❤

@globalCreatorsstyle 4 ай бұрын

Love the "cuts". good ideas ❤ I will check in with my gut.

@gingermonette7455 4 ай бұрын

Love your step-by-step decision making process. Makes me realize I have a good grasp on core values, but not vision.

@letitbesaid8888 4 ай бұрын

Simply gorgeous kitchen ackground.

@Manofhealth 3 ай бұрын

This is my first time on your channel. Thank you for providing value and supporting people on their minimalist journey. Your Decision Making Process was well laid out. If you haven't, can you do a video on supporting people on finding out what they value and how to create a vision for their life? Keep sharing!

@RonaldLBanks 3 ай бұрын

Welcome my friend and I’ll add it to the list. Thanks for the suggestion!

@katc5345 4 ай бұрын

we have a toddler due soon and would looooove your tips you mentioned on making tidying easier even in his clutter safe space. PS - already adopting that one! and it looks like montessori style setup? :) he is due in about a month/month a half so we cant wait.....it's also so important to us to maintain our simple, clutter free, minimal life and home, we thrive off it too!! please do share about your approach to keeping things sane with the toddler as we have the same approach and values and would love your tips :D

@Jazmin-mb7ju 4 ай бұрын

Always so good! Thank you! I’m a minimalist in training🙏🏻

@RonaldLBanks 4 ай бұрын

I was too at one point! You got this. Keep pushing forward!

@nala_b 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing 🖤

@Manofhealth 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@TravelingwithJenny 4 ай бұрын

I LOVE you decision making rank system, so much wisdom!

@RonaldLBanks 4 ай бұрын

Awesome, I’m so glad you found it helpful. You can snag a copy of it for free here: www.ronaldlbanks.com/decisions

@shirleyburnham2782 4 ай бұрын

Love this decision making process x

@RonaldLBanks 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! You can grab a copy of it for free here: www.ronaldlbanks.com/decisions

@extrememinimalism 3 ай бұрын

Im an extreme minimalist and it makes me giggle daily how often I will look around a room, like my living room or upstairs closet and its filled 90% with my toddlers toys and the same with the bedroom, its split 50/50 with mine and their stuff. We share the cooking stuff expect for his toddler cutlery, food and lunchboxes but the only place that is basically mine is the storage under the stairs (but the hallway surrounding it is 50/50 me and my toddlers) and the bathroom where all he has is two towels, toothpaste and toothbrush and toilet seat as we share everything else.

@shuyang551 3 ай бұрын

I love the decision making advice! What a wonderful tool! I’m going to try it! Thanks a lot! All you have said in this video is incredibly helpful and meaningful!

@RonaldLBanks 3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome my friend! I’m glad it was helpful and meaningful for you!

@aridoneyet 3 ай бұрын

I really like the logical, measurable decision-making framework. Very timely.

@RonaldLBanks 3 ай бұрын

Awesome! I’m glad you found this helpful!!

@Its_me_Aunty 4 ай бұрын

Thank you 😊 I am on the simplifying journey and this video was very helpful

@RonaldLBanks 4 ай бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful my friend!

@samantha6670 3 ай бұрын

Love being minimalist

@MmM20978 4 ай бұрын

Yep writing.❤I love this decision making process. Need this with a job situation with more information.

@RonaldLBanks 4 ай бұрын

Writing has helped me a ton! I’m glad you’re exploring it as well, and yes a decision making process is helpful across all areas of life. You can grab a copy of mine for free here: www.ronaldlbanks.com/decisions

@MmM20978 4 ай бұрын

@@RonaldLBanks Oh I have written for years to design my life. I did write down your questions today for more ideas. Thanks a million!

@normidwest1316 4 ай бұрын

great content

@susandollinger7965 3 ай бұрын

The enotional gut check question is great. I am going to try those. Thanks

@ilTHfeaa 2 ай бұрын

after you mentioned step 1 i literally got my notebook and started writing down what my ideal life would look like (in like 15ish years, when i have kids and money lol)

@mastandstars5869 4 ай бұрын

Very helpful 😎

@Spiritueli 3 ай бұрын

helo ronald ... this is good content, many thanks

@madskillz054 3 ай бұрын

My Brother Ron I Love The Content Keep Going God 🙏🏾❤️🔥💯

@RonaldLBanks 3 ай бұрын

Thanks my man! I appreciate the love and support.

@TGYtco 4 ай бұрын

I LOVED when my boys were toddlers! It is so fun!

@RonaldLBanks 4 ай бұрын

It’s a ton of fun! He reminds me to remain curious which is nice!

@denatabb8163 3 ай бұрын

Hi Mr. Banks, I have learned alot from your videos. I am interested in finding nice t shirts like you get from cuts, however, I am plus size, can you recommend any brand?

@cozzy8910 3 ай бұрын

Hi Ronald, can you do a house tour, your real life state now you have a kid? Thank you.

@TermAndWander 3 ай бұрын

I don't mean to judge looks. But even your face looks more comfortable than before

@Marjorie-oh4oj 4 ай бұрын

Ronald i dont have 7 years as i am now heading for 69 years, please help me.😢

@kellykjrneill1135 4 ай бұрын

When did you move? 😮😅 and when is the house tour coming? 😅

@teleshyam26 4 ай бұрын

Really nice video! i was wondering if i could help you edit your videos and make them more engaging as well as it will save your time.🐭

@user-cx4di8lb9p 3 ай бұрын

I like you with your hair but you do you😊

@anitajoz1994 3 ай бұрын

I’ve tried to download the decision making sheet, but the site keeps crashing

@RonaldLBanks 3 ай бұрын

Shoot me an email my friend.

@autobotdiva9268 4 ай бұрын

my 22 year old with adhd is just now getting into his "style" he's dating, lol. so he upping his hoodie game from the gorillaz to design. he has to get rid of old hoodies.