100 TINY Ways to Simplify Your Life » 🌱 Minimalist Tips for a SIMPLE LIFE

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Do you want to know how to simplify your life? Hint: think SMALL! Today, I'm sharing 100 ways to simplify your life; there are 50 tiny ways to simplify your life in this video + 50 more ideas on small ways to do simple living in the blog post linked below. Part of living mindfully means slowing down and simple living helps me do that; these are the best minimalist tips to simple life of balance and abundance in owning less. I hope you enjoy these simple living tips and make sure to share YOUR best ideas to simplify life down in the comments!
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► ⏰ CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS:
00:00: How to simplify your life
00:35: 50 Ways to simplify life + 50 MORE ideas
01:22: 10 Ways to simplify your wardrobe
05:57: 10 Ways to simplify your home
10:08: 10 Ways to simplify money & finances
15:22: 10 Ways to simplify your digital space
20:06: 10 Ways to simplify your mindset
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@AhmetKaan 2 жыл бұрын

*"If people are doubting how far you can go, go so far that you can't hear them..."* If you are reading this, I hope you have an amazing day!

@Hauntaku 2 жыл бұрын

Basically "ignore the haters" which is actually a super important thing to do! I've been thinking about leaving Twitter in the New Year. Too much extra stress.

@samirahahmed9431 2 жыл бұрын

,love your words

@nicoleorekovacs8765 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much ♡☆

@denisegeer3027 2 жыл бұрын

@@Hauntaku ii

@denisegeer3027 2 жыл бұрын

What time are your planning to arrive in your office at

@elisabethlittle6110 2 жыл бұрын

The most helpful question for me isn’t “Will I use this?”, but instead say “What would I use if I didn’t have this?”. It has helped me let go of so many multiple or specialized items.

@christshinesinmylife821 2 жыл бұрын

I love the spelling of your first name, I rarely see it spelled with an s instead of a z. 😊. God bless you!! 🙏😊🌹

@JailynJames 2 жыл бұрын

The number one thing I did to simply my life was when I decided to stop coloring my hair. I started going gray in 10th grade! I was so tired of coloring my hair so 3 years ago I cut it all short and let it grow out. My hair is so healthy and fully grown out now. i love it!

@susanbernier9399 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏻I started the process in December. I decided on shoulder length so I cut a couple of inches every couple of month. I’m so glad I did ... it’s one less thing to think about and so freeing. 💕

@haddy5858 2 жыл бұрын

My hair started going grey in 5th, in the FRONT. All of my confidence just rolled down in a sec. Not good timing, man. I was 10. So I was almost convinced by some voice in my head that I had to dye it and refresh it every month. Until I was 15. As it grew longer I realised that it has its beauty... thanks to my friends I kinda accepted it, but sometimes it still looks horrible... 😂🙈

@ChristysChannelYall 2 жыл бұрын

I did this too in 2015. It’s the prettiest color it’s ever been lol. Beige blonde mixed with silver. I love it!

@cynthiacrumlish4683 Жыл бұрын

Ditto! Saving a ton of time and money by letting my hair grow out in all its natural glory!

@TsukiNY Жыл бұрын

Back to natural since Christmas 2021. Dying blonde from tone 4th grade (black is 1st..., Blonde 10-12th tone) for 20yrs...stressed out every 6weeks...always looking for balsams to lift up that dry rests of hair... In the end, my natural colour suits me the best🤟😉💕

@DemetriPanici 2 жыл бұрын

*“Reduce the complexity of life by eliminating the needless wants of life, and the labors of life reduce themselves.” - Edwin Way Teale*

@barbaravieira2239 2 жыл бұрын

"Tidy as you go "💙 This is so profound. When you tidy as you go; you clear away the physical, emotional, and mental clutter. 💙

@MariaSegovia 2 жыл бұрын

TIP: I have a Donations-hand-me-down basket in each of our closets, so whenever something doesn't fit or we don't want it any more it goes straight to the basket. At the end of each month I review the baskets and separate what needs to be donated and what need to be kept for my youngest son to use next. Just to have the basket there makes the constant decluttering so much easier and it helps a ton with the closet space.

@autumn111155551 2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@deboraballes9044 2 жыл бұрын

Done this for years....best idea ever

@cashisqueen3825 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea!

@jklynb 2 жыл бұрын

I’m doing this TODAY ! Thank you

@zeesworld3371 Жыл бұрын

i just started doing this as my size keeps changing.. but its long way to go.. on my own i do not feel easy letting things go when its personal stuff

@carilei 2 жыл бұрын

Moving from 3 floor townhouse to 1 floor apartment, less to clean and less objects to care for. Really helped my anxiety!

@ARolls-dd2zd Жыл бұрын

Same I live in a house and only use the top floor.

@veghead5121 2 жыл бұрын

No more fancy meals. Just quick, wholesome meals that are super simple. With two school aged kids, one on the Autism spectrum, I needed to stop stressing myself out in the kitchen and spend that time on my children.

@AtoZenLife 2 жыл бұрын

That makes sense! What are your go-to favorites?

@veghead5121 2 жыл бұрын

@@AtoZenLife Many children with Autism prefer a schedule, so we have a set menu like taco Tuesday and pizza Friday. I try to add as many fresh fruit and veggies as I can along with the meal.

@lisataylor4439 2 жыл бұрын

I simplified my wardrobe by using only navy and denim as my neutrals and I quit buying prints for tops. Makes everything pretty simple. Prevents decision overwhelm. 😊

@DeepeningPrayer 2 жыл бұрын

My winter 'wardrobe' consists of 7 tops and 3 bottoms (jeggings) . Even if I pack my shoes, boots, winter coat and pj's - EVERY piece of clothing I own fits into ONE suitcase!

@karolinacichecka1279 2 жыл бұрын

same here

@portiaread9484 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing!

@Azzne- 5 ай бұрын

Mine stays the same basically but adds in cardigans in winter and shorts/capris in summer. I love tank tops in a specific brand so I got all the colors that appealed to me and now I know exactly how every outfit will feel on

@EricaLucasLoves 2 жыл бұрын

Decluttering 1000s of things from home over the last 2 years simplified my life! Love this video.

@AtoZenLife 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, and I so happy we found each other on this journey. 🤗

@dianasimplifies 2 жыл бұрын

The best thing I ever did was take the fb, IG etc apps off my phone! I don’t even get on fb anymore. What a blessing. I only do KZfaq and podcasts now.

@renabale1541 2 жыл бұрын

Is totally agree with you. I did the same for a while. A digital detox. Felt good. Didn’t realise how much I was buying because of social media advertising! I’m back on now because it’s the only easy way to communicate with loved ones overseas, but I unfollowed all the brands and influencers. Just have family and friends now. 🙂

@dianasimplifies 2 жыл бұрын

@@renabale1541 it would be nice if there was another way to follow family members etc. with fb they messed with the algorithm so much I never really see any posts from my close friends or fam even if I have them marked as close friends.

@leahaf808 2 жыл бұрын

One little thing is having a single box of christmas decorations. They're all second hand, didn't cost me anything and fit nicely in the cupboard under the stairs. Seeing family struggle with multiple boxes and taking weeks to get everything set up really made me appreciate this simplicity.

@dsa2591 2 жыл бұрын

I really love decorating for Christmas. I could never get all my decorations in one box, but I have downsized quite a bit as I moved into smaller and smaller places. Still, that's space I don't mind taking up, because it's filled with something that makes me happy.

@Peony25001 2 жыл бұрын

I did the same thing but replaced overly decorating with getting back into baking and collecting natural materials to decorate with. I have really enjoy preparing cookies and holiday treats for our neighbours, friends and family. I hadn't baked since my children went to university but it's not only been fun but also brought everyone so much jpy/memories.

@user-bz3yb2ou6b 2 жыл бұрын

I dont decorate that much, but my Christmas and Halloween decorations are in the box together and fits nicely under the bed

@FionaApplewright 11 ай бұрын

Most people are shocked when I tell them I don't do Christmas decorating anymore, especially since that was my "thing". But with an empty nest, and a small condo, I just don't need it. My daughters took most of the decor that I had which had sentimental value for them, so I still get to see my decorations, and I have 1 garland which holds ornaments with each of the grandkid's names, but otherwise it didn't make sense to decorate, store and move from house to house all the stuff when it was just for my eyes and I spend majority of holidays with my kids and their families. If I ever wanted to go all out, I can buy a tree from basically anywhere, and borrow back my decorations from my daughters, but for now it's just towels in the spare closet and empty cans in the parkade locker.

@simmiedavissimmiesings8185 2 жыл бұрын

My biggest simplify tip came from Natalie Bennett. I started committing to cleaning my kitchen sink each night. It was difficult because I moved to a space that has no dishwasher, which I was used to. But now I do it quickly and it is such a mood booster to come into the kitchen each morning and its clean.

@lisas2013 2 жыл бұрын

@cynthiacrumlish4683 Жыл бұрын

This was my Lenten discipline last year and it has continued. Such a pleasure to enter a clean kitchen in the morning!

@jeanettehowell8906 Жыл бұрын

💕💕💕it amazes me how a different I feel now by doing the kitchen sink clean up the night before,🥰🥰🥰

@Nina-9a Жыл бұрын

I needed this message. I'm about to move to a place with no dishwasher and am hoping to one day be one of those amazing people who can hand-wash dishes fast.

@tamarevans9025 Жыл бұрын

A clean kitchen in the morning sets the mood for the day. I always clean up the kitchen at night and set up my coffee maker. ☕️ I'm not a morning person so these little things really help me not hate waking up as much!

@janafleming8086 Жыл бұрын

I simplified my life by leaving a job that was too stressful. This added needed energy back into my day so that I could it to invest in physical minimizing. I couldn't make changes until I took that first step. Hope this encourages someone today!!

@bridgetdillinger Жыл бұрын

I did the same thing

@JennSarracenia Жыл бұрын

This!!! I also did this :)

@priscillaleung4396 Жыл бұрын

Yes, i just did the same thing.

@shadowsib6949 2 жыл бұрын

"Teach your kids to pick up after themselves." I love you. I worked at an indoor playground and there were a miniscule amount of parents who thought this to kids. "We're done playing with this. We should make it neat for the next person who comes by." Of course, it's my job to pick these things up. But still, I really appreciated parents like you. Still do.

@AtoZenLife 2 жыл бұрын

When I worked in retail we always appreciated the customers who put the clothes or foods BACK on the shelf. Just a little extra step that helped a lot. Cheers and thanks for the important work you do! ❤️

@joancollins6207 Жыл бұрын

My tiny tip to simplify my life is to actually schedule in self care and me time. I practise mindfulness and wellbeing several times a day and check in with myself as to how I'm feeling, and what I need/want to do for myself to show up and live my best life. Have just discovered your channel and have been binge watching many episodes. The content really resonates deep within me! Thank you. 🙂

@acajudi100 2 жыл бұрын

An excellent video. Thank you! had 1-800 GOT JUNK to empty my 880 sq. 2 bedroom apartment, and I moved to Mexico with the shoes on my feet and one suitcase and a backpack. I live in a beautiful furnished apartment, that includes everything, and I only buy food,water and drinks. (non alcohol) I always gave stuff away, but at 79, it was time to let go of everything. Let go and let God always . Karma never loses an address. We reap what we have sown.

@ARolls-dd2zd Жыл бұрын

How much did that cost to get rid of your stuff, where in Mexico did you move to, and are you liking it?

@BlindIntoTheSun 2 жыл бұрын

Cleaning and tidying as I go is the important thing I do to keep my life organized and simple.

@kaimukifiddler3582 Жыл бұрын

I've been folding and storing vertically since inheriting a shallow drawer dresser. So fast picking your fave tee when you can see them all instantly.

@mrkenwu1 2 жыл бұрын

I did many things to impress others. Once I stop trying impress people, life became simple. I decluttered my KZfaq subscriptions, too, and kept only the essentials, such as yours. :)

@AtoZenLife 2 жыл бұрын

You clearly choose well, KW. 😆👍 Good tips (and thanks for being here!)

@thisisfanny6227 2 жыл бұрын

My parents lived in a very small apartment when I was younger, and my mom (thrift genius), would often store half of my toys in a box, and when I started getting tired of playing with current ones, she would give me the toys in stored box- it felt like I had just gotten new presents, and she would store the other toys and rotate my toys this way. Honestly one of the best ways I've heard to keep same toys interesting. Love my mom!!!

@mauraronda1265 2 жыл бұрын

Past three years I have started to really declutter and just keep my home to just the essentials. I’m very obsessed with getting rid of stuff that no matter brings joy. I’m not putting them in storage. These videos really help me. Thank you!

@staceykersting705 2 жыл бұрын

The only objects that bring me joy are plants, so how's that work? Oops. I'm a plant hoarder.

@FameandFortune777 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. The one lesson I’ve learned in my attempt at minimizing is while shopping, not to purchase something just because I like it. There needs to be a need for it; not a want. Helps to minimize and to save money. A win-win!

@OrigamiCalm 2 жыл бұрын

Letting go of a LOT of belongings has been my biggest thing. I still have a long way to go but it has made a huge difference already. I aim to let go of 10 items a day and keep a note on my phone so I can keep track of how many things I let go of each day and see my progress. Thank you so much for this video! I love you channel.

@thewaffleironn 2 жыл бұрын

Another suggestion for replacing scrolling - activities like knitting or crochet that keep your hands busy but otherwise don’t demand a ton of energy.

@waterfallpeace8057 2 жыл бұрын

Maternity clothes are expensive. Instead of buying any, 2 family members passed thier maternity clothes to me. I was grateful. It's a good idea to pass them around to reuse. Thank you for your informative videos.

@ibraidhair 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most helpful things I've done is minimize my kids' clothes to about 10 outfits each and wash their laundry once a week (on the same day every week). I have 3 kids, soon to be 4, and this has been working for several years. I would not go back.

@unemilifleur 2 жыл бұрын

Do the kids in school get any kind of comments or bullying? I remember in high school there was a guy that usually wore the same pants and people noticed and talked about it. (Edit: secondary school. There is no middle school here, so I don’t remember if I would have been in middle or high school)

@user-rg8zw1yx1q 2 жыл бұрын

I'm really surprised of how people in the west wash their clothes after using it (like the same day washing). Isn't very wasteful? Water, detergents and electric (since you use washing and dryer). I always wash our clothes once a week (it's a lot of clothes but manageable), the same day. Anyway, advance congrats for the 4th baby coming!

@AMcDub0708 2 жыл бұрын

@@unemilifleur yeah kids would definitely notice if a kid wore one pair of pants all the time. The person who wrote the comment said 10 outfits, so perhaps that means 8-10 pairs of pants and 10 shirts to go with the pants. I’m always skeptical when adult you tubers say “I have a 10 piece capsule wardrobe and no one notices I’m wearing the same things over and over again!” I’m like, uhhhhh, yes, yes they do. They just don’t say anything, bc as adults, we know it’s inappropriate to say that.

@staceykersting705 2 жыл бұрын

Do u have to go to a laundromat? I can't imagine waiting all week to wash clothes. Gives stains a chance to set, too. The bedding alone is 4 loads, at least, with 3 kids. They never can wear the same thing all day... food on shirts, even when older. Always spills. I do at least 3-4 loads a day, and the kids'll fold them to prevent wrinkles. They're pretty picky about how they look for school.

@staceykersting705 2 жыл бұрын

@@AMcDub0708 Who else lives in black pants or jeans? I'm tall and am lucky to find any clothes long enough. Very few options. It's as if I live in uniform!

@annajohnson3122 Жыл бұрын

I seem to be late to the party here, but the thing that helped me simplify the most was *therapy*. With every revelation, another box went out the door. With every box that went out the door, another revelation. And cycle on and on. Life changing.

@AtoZenLife Жыл бұрын

YES therapy is so healing 🙏

@allieverdora3079 Жыл бұрын

I started throwing out the boxes I bought my stuff in, whether it be gadgets or jewelry. It was taking SOOO much space for no reason I also repurpose shoe boxes for storing stuff in my drawers. In the end, everything looks clean and simple

@Lizzy43645 2 жыл бұрын

My favorite simplistic/minimalist thing I’ve done is not having bowls/plates for special occasions but use everything all year long. I also do the rainbow for clothes and have done the backward hanger trick to see what I wore in a year of working from home - January is D day.

@dsa2591 2 жыл бұрын

I had a whole set of white dishes, and when one thing would break, I would go to a thrift store and buy another similar white plate. Now I have a completely mismatched set of white plates, but people think they're cool!

@notthatjones6026 2 жыл бұрын

With 3 adults on 3 different work schedules, I have started BIG cooking one day a week. Prepping meals for my husband and son's work week & 1 instant pot meal we have throughout the week. I have more time to spend in my garden and less stress with meal planning.😁

@AtoZenLife 2 жыл бұрын

Good tip 💡!

@rupinderkohli2015 Жыл бұрын

Darling cooked meals taken after 3 hours of cooking produces toxins in the body .pls eat freshly cooked food.If you are too occupied ,then go for raw food salads and fruits ,keeps you healthy saves time and money

@christinathorsen4274 2 жыл бұрын

#1 moved from 3500 ft2 house to less than 2000ft2 and in between moved to a 1000ft2. Learned a ton of what we really use and need. 🙌

@mplefty515 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome back! What a great reminder to start the week off! I am an Army spouse so I have simplified everything that is in my home to make moves easier. I don’t buy new holiday decorations every year, I keep the same blankets and bed sets for years, and curtains travel with us every time we move rather than constantly purchasing new for new homes. Clothes also get passed down and we wear it until it’s worn out!

@agathareimer2924 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not an Army spouse but I do the same things.

@swetashetty941 Жыл бұрын

Old clothes and bedsheets and towels..go into two categories.. One donate Two reuse (rag cloth..paint drip cloth etc) i dont BUY cleaning cloths ... If a new one comes in ..an old one must go

@beavadakkoot 2 жыл бұрын

Hanging the hangers the other way was amazing for me! You can clearly see what you use and what you don't 🥰 also washing clothes I only mostly do 2 in 2 weeks. And sizing down my clothes (as a European I already had little, but now even less) makes getting dressed and choosing what to take for a trip, etc so much easier 🥰

@MarielaMerino 2 жыл бұрын

I used to think I needed to wash my clothes after one wear but now there are some pieces I can wear a few times before they actually need to be washed. I have a separate section for those that I don't add to my hamper since they can be worn again. Great tips!

@AtoZenLife 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, washing less is super important! Thanks for sharing. 🙌

@elizabetharaujo1323 2 жыл бұрын

I have been doing this for my kids too. Now there are some days their clothes get food or dirt and obviously need a washing but for the most part their clothing is perfect for another wear.

@minimalzebra 2 жыл бұрын

I do the same thing mariela.

@dsa2591 2 жыл бұрын

I've gotten rid of so many clothes, I can wash all my clothes in one load. I usually wear "knockaround" clothes at home since I work at home, and only wear what I call "presentable" clothes when I'm leaving the house. Depending on how much I have to go out, I can hang those clothes outside to air after wearing and only wash them once a month. It takes awhile to get an entire load of clothes to wash.

@rossschaefer8629 Жыл бұрын

TIP: We are doing The Minimalists 30 Day Challenge currently. Simply, for 30 days, get rid of a number of items that matches the day of the challenge, so 1 item on day 1, 11 on day 11, 23 on day 23, etc. My wife and I are doing it together. We are on day 20, and it's amazing that each day we seem to be able to find that many things to each get rid of. I mean, we're not hoarders, but as ordinary middle class people we have WAY more than we need. Most unexpected thing is how mentally freeing it is to reduce the amount of things around. Great video, thanks for making it.

@michelleprice5945 2 жыл бұрын

Love this video, well I love all of your videos! ❤️ I simplified our lives by saying no to things I didn't want to do. Time with our little family is so much more important than saying yes to stuff I don't want to do. Also, meal planning each Sunday and having a menu saves on wasting money on fast food! So much healthier as well.

@AtoZenLife 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Love this - no is the magic word magic 🪄😎. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

@mauraronda1265 2 жыл бұрын

So true. I have done this as well. I have created just things I need and want. No waste. And Sunday food prepping is so wonderful!

@UKArtlover 2 жыл бұрын

No. 23 Pay off debt is to me the absolute number 1 for peace of mind , I was upset to be made redundant a few years ago but the upside was that all debt was paid off ( mortgage in this case) not only good financially but mentally it is utterly liberating … it’s not what you’ve got coming in but what you’ve got going out that’s critical :)

@patsyhampton3698 2 жыл бұрын

I like your idea of the "time out bin." It allows me to contemplate letting go without feeling too impulsive or in the moment about clearing out things I may regret. And like you said if you don't reach for it then you know you never needed it or at least can go without it

@sarahmartin611 2 жыл бұрын

When decluttering, I always ask myself, “would I buy this again?” If the answer is no, I get rid of it.

@xReckOnHellx 2 жыл бұрын

I used to have a rainbow wardrobe. Litterally. But I often felt like looking like a clown 🤡 and was drawn to dark/black outfit. I was afraid of "losing a part of my personality", but after a month of trial, I got rid of my colorful clothes. Now I dress all black, it's been a year and a half, and I love my black clothes ! 🖤

@findingaway5512 2 жыл бұрын

I used to literally wear rainbow all the time. Now I wear black everyday I will say that I still appreciate and love rainbows and bright colors but me personally I feel comfortable and happy and what I have on even though it is black which isn't necessarily my personality. But it serves me well and I don't have to think about things.

@findingaway5512 2 жыл бұрын

The minimal mom Justin another video about her black wardrobe she had switched maybe like a year ago to wearing all black and said it simplified things for her too and she feels good in what she has on. I basically have a uniform that I wear and that is what she is doing too.

@puppypoet Жыл бұрын

You have helped me so much with decluttering. My having ADHD makes decluttering so hard, and you have been spot on with guiding me!

@notalltheories Жыл бұрын

I have ADHD too! Have you noticed improvements in your symptoms after decluttering? I still have a long way to go, but it seems like every time I declutter a drawer or a closet, my mental clarity improves... the trick is remembering not to be lured in by new shiny stuff 😅

@heythere12 Жыл бұрын

Watching this video, I've realized we are minimalists without even knowing it. We started decluttering our home 3 years ago and now I can say I am 90% happy with it. We still have some stuff to sell and donate, but very little stuff. We do not buy unnecesary things, we meal plan and never have food waste, we have payed off all debt and started investing and made a good safety fund too. We also buy our vacations in january when there are early bookings. Our dream is to retire at 50, and at 30, we are well on that way.

@miliv.2982 2 жыл бұрын

Please make a video sharing with us your minimalist meal-plan ideas. That would help so much! Thank you for your videos! 😀

@AtoZenLife 2 жыл бұрын

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@Hauntaku 2 жыл бұрын

I've managed to cut back on the amount of stuff I own.

@brianjohnson1804 2 жыл бұрын

my magic word is also no happy new year you are great

@8aemi 2 жыл бұрын

I’m on a marathon with all your vids - love how practical your ideas are and how more down to earth than the typical minimalistic vids - keep it going pls :)

@dianebradford9240 2 жыл бұрын

The done-not perfect, has really helped me. I've often remembered you say this when I'm cleaning the kitchen--which in reality, will just need to be cleaned 2days later. Get it done--it doesn't have to be perfect. I am happy to say, I'm 99% done minimalizing my house that took 6 years. I am having trouble with the 1 last room....stuff I don't want to get gross in the garage, but doesn't belong in my house (rain collectors, a few tables)......last time I let this room go....the clutter crawled all back into my house. I'll report back---this room MUST be done!

@AtoZenLife 2 жыл бұрын

So good to hear, Diane - you are doing awesome! 🙌

@shannonp6825 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! I’ve had to clean out my parents’ house after they both passed away so your videos always resonate with me. ❤️

@Aria-Shalom 2 жыл бұрын

May your parents rest in peace❤

@ARolls-dd2zd Жыл бұрын

What tools did you use ie: 1-800Got Junk, a waste deposit container, auction company? Thanks.

@sleeplessinchicago9082 Жыл бұрын

This is an amazing list to live by. The only thing I might add would be spending more time in nature. Japanese have even coined a phrase "forest bathing" to express their aesthetic and emotional reflection on the aspect of nature appreciation.

@deng1123 2 жыл бұрын

All the best to you and your family Marissa!!! We hope to see you this New Year! Love all my of your videos… All blessings!!!

@dsa2591 2 жыл бұрын

I saved a lot of money by saving smaller clothes. I actually DID go on a diet and lose weight, and I didn't have to buy one piece of clothing during that time. When I reached my goal weight, I had enough clothes that fit to see me through shopping for newer clothes to celebrate my victory. I had to go through several sizes of clothes to get there, and having to buy new clothes for each size would have been way outside my budget, even thrifting. Sometimes it does pay to hold onto things. I only held onto timeless, classic fashions, and clothes I wouldn't be ashamed to wear out in public. I generally dress in very classic styles anyway, so it wasn't a problem.

@briaquinlan9497 Жыл бұрын

My Tip: I have a One In/One Out rule - if I"m going to buy something to bring into my house, something else needs to go. This keeps from clutter and the "I'll put this in the attic for now" and having to deal with it later. Also, I can ask myself when shopping "Am I willing to let go of something to have this?"

@gwenj5419 Жыл бұрын

Once you've decluttered, it helps to have the "one out" item be in the same category as the new item. If I see a new top I like, I ask myself which top I have that I'm going to get rid of.

@conflictofinterests Жыл бұрын

I have been binge-watching your videos. I love them, thank you! I thought I was a minimalist because compared to other people I don't have a lot of stuff. In fact, I sold most of my things packed my kid and cats in my car, and drove us all 1900km north to live in sunny Queensland to be closer to family, towing a 7x4 trailer filled with our "pared-down" stuff. Turns out we need even less than I thought. I've learned that my biggest issues are paper clutter (I just don't want to deal with it), cords (maybe one day I will need them), and fantasy-self items. I am working through all of that right now and it is crazy how much unrelated emotional stuff is coming up for me at the same time, which is making me realise I need a huge life shift. All this from decluttering!

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@corinnestauffiger5693 2 жыл бұрын

My number one tip: just do minimalism the way it fits you. Our progress is veeeeery slow. Sometimes this stresses me out. But it shouldn‘t. (About making the bed: I never do that because I want to air out my bed properly during the day and usually I am not using the bedroom during the day so I do not see it anyway). Love your videos!

@elenaa9132 2 жыл бұрын

same here :)

@linda6131 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I tidy the bedding so it looks nice but do not make the bed as I think it should be aired out. 👍

@ARolls-dd2zd Жыл бұрын

If I make it the dogs just mess it up, so no point.

@sariahsue 2 жыл бұрын

People love to say that spending cash feels way more real than swiping a card, but for me it's completely opposite. If it isn't reflected in my bank account balance when I log in online, it didn't happen.

@ruthlloyd1163 2 жыл бұрын

Same here. I never feel that about using cash. I check the account balance and see a record of what I’ve bought.

@xlovelydearx 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been doing the rainbow colour for clothes since I was a teen. It’s always been my go to and best way to organise! The last ten hit home hard. I really needed to hear those, so thank you for sharing ❤️

@AtoZenLife 2 жыл бұрын

You were ahead of the curve back the. 🌈 I hope things get better for you, soon. ❤️

@mybagoftheday1722 2 жыл бұрын

My rainbow order is a gradient from black to white lol

@AtoZenLife 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@sustainableroutes2429 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! One of the greatest videos with real, achievable, doable advices! 🙏🏼🤗✨👍🏼

@shannenmcdonald6238 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is an amazing video! It is very detailed while also concise and easy to follow. Saving to watch again when I need it. Thank you for the hard work and great job! :)

@jenniferrice22 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Marissa! Love your work. You inspire me.

@pizzaviolater Жыл бұрын

You're amazing. I am very overwhelmed by my clutter right now. Thank you for your helpful tips!! God bless you💕

@myxochi 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, again such a realistic look at new habits for this month ahead. In spite of not feeling well, you knocked it out of the park again Marissa! Thank you. Vielen Dank. 🚪

@AtoZenLife 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, thanks Wendy! I recorded that the day before I got sick, and my husband watched the video and said he could tell because my face looked really red 😂. Glad I took that rest time - and thanks for watching! ❤️

@rachaelb1868 2 жыл бұрын

I like to schedule the first available donation pickup date and choose a medium or large size load. Then, I have a tight timeline. This serves as great motivation and feels like a fun scavenger hunt as I work to meet my goal of bags or boxes of items.

@AtoZenLife 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! What donation pickup service do you use? Maybe sharing here can help someone else too. 👍

@rachaelb1868 2 жыл бұрын

@@AtoZenLife Good idea! I use gogreendrop which picks up in my area (outside D.C.) for National Federation of the Blind, Military Order of Purple Heart, and American Red Cross. I schedule separate pickups from Salvation Army, Vietnam Veterans, and Lupus.

@emsizzle234 2 жыл бұрын

I just put together donations on these clothes I was gifted that I didn’t really want. It was stressing me out. I decided to take the time to look at the versatility of my clothes. Now everything in my tiny closet I feel good in and want to wear. My laundry has decreased a lot , especially since realizing you don’t have to wash everything after one wear. Pro tip- there’s always something to declutter.

@AtoZenLife 2 жыл бұрын

So, so true! 🙌

@irinastraistean1884 2 жыл бұрын

I love this list and I'm grateful I found your channel 🌷

@yvettewinters3689 Жыл бұрын

I love the thoughts and stories you shared in this video. Very thought provoking ❤

@fredswartley9778 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent advice! These are great ways to simplify your life, reduce stress and live a more abundant life.

@AtoZenLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Fred!

@solitarypilot1482 Жыл бұрын

I was brought up in a conservative household, and we were frugal by nature. So many of these tips are followed by us automatically from a force of habit. I didn't know these had names too. You also gave me additional tips, and few tweaks to the ones we already follow. So thank you for this. Great video!

@siobhanmulvey 2 жыл бұрын

Decluttering my books! lThey are so heavy! I loved my books but it’s just impractical to keep them around unless going to reference them in future. I still have more to go but really can feel the difference bc so much lighter feeling. I can’t wait for the next box to be donated. Then I’ll do the final pass through and only have a few books left. This feels great. I never want to own many books ever again. Audiobooks are my new favorite form of reading- injury to my vestibular system so hard on my eyes to read anyways. It’s win win bc also doesn’t temp me to read and hurt myself and easier to move- and being light enough to pick up and move easily is a goal of mine.

@pippyg7747 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you're back and feeling better! Woo-hoo! My husband and I practice most of what is on your list in some fashion or other! Yay!!!

@AtoZenLife 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to be back, thanks Pippy! 🥰

@7Write4This9Heart7 20 күн бұрын

I only have notifications on my phone for texts, calls, voicemail, and banking apps! That way, I see the important stuff, anything else I can check manually, and it doesn't stress me out! Yay! lol.

@jobryant5831 Жыл бұрын

I use a timer when drying hanger clothing. Tumble only enough to take out wrinkles, then hang.

@savondefee970 2 жыл бұрын

I use velvet hangers for my clothes, prevents them of falling down..

@AtoZenLife 2 жыл бұрын

Me too! 🙌

@renabale1541 2 жыл бұрын

Same and they are nice and thin. Good for small closets!

@lindsayclark5084 2 жыл бұрын

Totally just appreciating the humour in a 100 item list on simplicity 😂 101: simplify the simplification list

@tambikhai3601 2 жыл бұрын

I'm new here, and I'm loving all of the tips and tricks - I'm getting started toward minimalism, and appreciate that there are many ways to approach things. Especially "Done is better than perfect" With the books, though, I keep looking at your lovely home, thinking how that's what I want, but with bookcases! lol - my minimalism would be simple, clean, sleek, and filled with lots of books :) I would like to advise using a password locker like LastPass instead of writing them down. I also save login pages for courses or other sites as a note in Evernote

@laurenweldon6070 Жыл бұрын

Project 333 and habit pairing! When I wake up and turn on the kettle, I start a load of laundry. Before I lock my house up, I transfer to the dryer. By the time I get home from work- laundry is already done!

@sct4040 2 жыл бұрын

#1 being single makes everything simpler. #2 after decluttering, don't buy stuff and bring them home to your decluttered space. #3 stop shopping as a hobby #4 sell your stuff #5 owning an Instant Pot, crockpot, and rice cooker makes my life simpler since I don't have to watch over what I am cooking, press a button and it's done.

@afatarra 2 жыл бұрын

I always take care almost all my belongings the right way and it last literally years. We don't need exaggerated time for caring. But simply put everything in their place, make sure clean everything right away after using it. As for clothing, i usually use simple clothes, choose fabric that does not wrinkles easily or in contrary it has natural wrinkles, so i don't need ironing.. Mostly i handwash or use laundry bag for washing in machine if i don't have a lot of time, then hanging the clothes as tidy as i can so i don't need to iron it.. With this, most all my clothes last for more than 10-20 years on good condition. I have some items for 20-30years and still using it 😅. Oh, buy something always by quality, worth it.

@ZenNatureHub 2 жыл бұрын

I needed this today… SO MUCH! Thanks Marissa!

@AtoZenLife 2 жыл бұрын

Sending good vibes to you from Germany 🇩🇪 Silvia! ❤️

@sonjawilliams333 2 жыл бұрын

My clothes are all hung in rainbow order. I love it! I also invested in all wooden hangers.

@mollyb7305 7 ай бұрын

Everything you said concerning the digital clutter was 👍🏼👍🏼 so important, and easy to overlook

@findingaway5512 2 жыл бұрын

Great list. Lots of areas covered. You are very intentional. I see you simplified it down to fifty things. 😉😎

@janefarrer2868 2 жыл бұрын

This is your best video! Thank you 🤗💕

@susanssimplelife2145 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much to indicate so many powerful and practical way to sort out the real and simple life . And a great video to motivate me to pursue a peaceful and meaningful life. 🌿🌹🙏

@leejay2418 Жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic channel and your tips are very helpful. Happy 2023 Marissa!

@shannonscheffel7366 2 жыл бұрын

Multi-purpose when possible to cut the clutter. My dining table seat-bench is used as a coffee table in the living room unless we have company for dinner, and need the extra seating at the table. I live in Montana where we have cold winters and chilly mornings most of the year. I keep all my throw blankets out of sight, when not in use, in a simple lidded trunk I found at a garage sale, and it doubles as a very handy nice looking end table. I'm not much of a decorative pillow fan, but I do have a couple. I just change out the covers depending on the season. Currently my two snowman Christmas pillows have inexpensive gold colored covers that look great in my living room.

@acrobaticanna 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! Life is easy after Decluttering my phone...just realised I had watched your other video and now I know why my phone is easier to navigate! Kate from Australia

@AtoZenLife 2 жыл бұрын

Kate, it’s you! I was looking for you “Anna’s bestie” today. 😆 Glad your phone is easier now!

@karineanderson1670 Жыл бұрын

I too make my bed every day. The act is simple, neat and can be your first accomplishment for the day. ❤

@ash25oct 2 жыл бұрын

Keep less stuff has helped me to manage my things and saves a lot of time by freeing me

@SingSirenMae Жыл бұрын

Happy Mabon and Autumn Equinox! 🍂 Love your channel so much!

@helenapereira8547 2 жыл бұрын

Best video ever about how to simplify your life ❤

@nnnnn1610 2 жыл бұрын

I started decluttering over 2 months ago. It felt like a mountainous task.. So far I've sold almost all of my craft things, I have storage left from the room but most of it has gone. I sometimes miss it, sometimes glad it's gone.. I've sold a few bigger items that were cluttering up the kitchen. SO glad they're gone! Some clothing. Don't miss it, glad its gone. I still feel I have to much clothing still but it's become a massive struggle to decide. Books, sadly no one wants them and they always get donated (I worked in a charity shop and no one bought them then either). I still have a few boxes of for sale items, maybe I need to gather them and keep them in one spot.. who knows. They kind of irritate me, yet I feel getting a little money back may ease the guilt?! What I do know is that I feel like I'm in some sort of no man's land.. I just don't feel much of anything towards any of my clothes or belongings atm. I feel flat. In the start things were flying, now it's dragging on and Im lucky if I sell a few things a week and spend so much time trying to make decisions. I just feel flat. I don't know how else to put it. I don't know if I need to push through, just get it out the door, just be ruthless and get rid of more, or if I need a break - I fear I will get rid of everything in this mood. Things I enjoyed I just don't feel anything for. I don't know what that means or what it is 🤔

@Hauntaku 2 жыл бұрын

You could try doing a yard sale or going to an antique fair or something. Find a new home for those items.

@nnnnn1610 2 жыл бұрын

@@Hauntaku Thanks for reading, and your suggestion :) I guess a car-boot sale would be the equivalent here, that's out of season now sadly. I have things listed in multiple places, and I'm still managing to sell things - I need to remind myself of that. Perhaps I got used to the multiple daily sales and now it's gone quiet and dragging in comparison.. I don't know. I did say "I'll give it a month, then if not sold I'll donate" but I said that last month aswell lol I guess I don't know if I've hit a bump in the road or what. Part of me wants to see it through, part of me is over it - I keep revisiting spaces to see if I can get rid of more but then struggle to decide and it's those sorts of struggles/back and fourth that's driving me nuts (The decisions were far easier at the start). Hoping it's part of the process and that I'm not really this irritating lol x

@AtoZenLife 2 жыл бұрын

I get it, for real…can you bundle things together and sell/give them away as a bundle? Like “summer dress lot size x”? That might be more appealing to people. It sounds like it’s really weighing on your peace of mind, so if it’s the money that’s holding you back and the things aren’t selling you can still go ahead and give away or donate them! Don’t let the money hold you back from moving forward, maybe you need to set a sell by date or gone by date. Cheers!

@jackcarter233 2 жыл бұрын

Pleasant voice and tempo. Well organized. Good ideas. Thank you.

@Jenroloff 2 жыл бұрын

10 minute tidy each day at 7:00pm. Then I can have dessert. 😃

@karendaniels4138 2 жыл бұрын

I love this! Great motivation to get the kids picking up at bedtime too :)

@Budgetmeright 2 жыл бұрын

This is so smart!

@anniedietsch3804 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos r always awesome. I appreciate u!

@AtoZenLife 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Annie!

@boomshine87 2 жыл бұрын

"Never leave a room empty handed" and "Clean as you go" are helpful mantras I have in my head.

@IntentionalWellness_Michelle 2 жыл бұрын

All great reminders!

@cestlaviedawn7361 Жыл бұрын

I still have a long journey ahead especially when it comes to crafting/diy supplies however .. I have stopped buying more . Also years ago I decided to go with white Corelle/Corning wear dishes . They last a lonnng time and white goes for any occasion! I am so glad I did this !