The "EDITING" TRICK for Simplifying-- declutter QUICKLY! (Minimalist Family Life 2019)

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We all get stuck, feel overwhelmed or like we're somehow not qualified to simplify our homes-- but that simply isn't true!!! Today let's talk about a completely different way to approach the simplifying process for fresh motivation and inspiration!
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@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU for watching! We greatly appreciate it!!! You can find the series on simplifying kids toys here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLZ-AWUEixtg0_kCqOMGfC2f_KmP5xwQBK

@GingerDeBrosse 5 жыл бұрын

The Minimal Mom today’s video didn’t show up in my feed - seems it’s back to only every other one showing up 😞

@Enginejen 5 жыл бұрын

The Minimal Mom, we have an old wooden piece like that too. My plan was to mount rustic painted clouds of different sizes on it as decoration and then use it as matchbox/hot wheels storage for my five kiddos! That’s my free advice! Love the channel. It has helped motivate me to purge my own home. God Bless! ❤️

@Enginejen 5 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm... I may have to make a video for that idea! Lol!

@judithcoe7551 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your strategies and ideas. I noticed you are talking faster and faster as it gets near the end of vlog. Lol! Thanks, I appreciate you!

@watchwoman16 4 жыл бұрын

Hi - totally OT question here- where did you get the grey hanging air plant holder in the background? I love it!!

@simplesgood7694 5 жыл бұрын

Editing...I like the sound of that! It takes some of the scariness out of it for those of us who are recovering perfectionists!

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, well said!!!! ♥️

@riversideacres295 5 жыл бұрын

I have been working on minimizing our home and loving it, thanks to you!! Part of my editing has come by painting the rooms in my home. After I take everything down to paint I only put back the things I truly love.

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! I live that about painting!!! ♥️

@thatswhatisaid8908 3 жыл бұрын

What a splendid idea!

@bethlewis9981 5 жыл бұрын

Tom's recliner is not bad at all. Thirty years ago when my husband and I married, he had a bright orange one. Big squishy thing! And he loved it! It took me about ten years to redo the whole room in blue so that the ratty orange stuck out like a sore thumb. He finally agreed it had to go..............to the basement where it sat for another ten years before he could part with it for good. All is well that ends well.

@megatuanis 5 жыл бұрын

Just like Frasier's dad's recliner. 💜 Some things deserve some love. :)

@anniefenter8697 3 жыл бұрын

My husband has a tan Lazy Boy recliner that he loves. It doesn't really fit the decor. However, he works really hard and deserves a comfortable chair to relax in!!

@RUT812 3 жыл бұрын

My ex husband had a bright Orange sofa that was as ugly as homemade sin.

@StacySanseverino 2 жыл бұрын

I love the concept of editing. As I went through my process I realized after living with a simplified version of my kitchen I saw new spots where I could simplify and had new solutions to implement. I think we need to do the decluttering in stages so that our emotional and psychological selves can catch up with our new space and see things in a different way

@kristinkowalski5964 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos are always so uplifting and encouraging. Thank you so much! Your motivation keeps me going. I recently found out I have an illness which may impede my progress and maybe we will slide back a few steps. There are days of frustration when I look around at what needs to be done. I don't want to have visitors when it looks like this! I'm hoping this weekend we can finish the living room. I know that it will get done and when it does it will be calm, peaceful, and healing. I also know that there are seasons in our lives where we have to say we did the best we could and that needs to be good enough. Beating ones self up only makes things worse and then motivation is lost. We're trying to simplify every task or area we can. Keeping my eye on the prize! Thank you for being a role model and inspiration to so many of us!

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear that Kristin, but sounds like you have the right attitude! THANK YOU for the kind words and ALL my best to you! ♥️

@cynthiabakke825 5 жыл бұрын

You're so right! I would never expect an author to be ready to print after their first brainstorm or brain dump onto paper, yet...I totally expect myself to get things right the first time, including setting up a room. We're going to be moving soon, from my mother in law's formerly hoarded out home (now just super cluttered, with as much of our stuff as hers), into a larger, nicer home, and I've been going nuts trying to pre- plan e.v.e.r.y.t.h.i.n.g.- right down to what should go in which kitchen drawer and so forth. *head slap!* I can plan it out if I want, but it's totally OK to change my mind. As many times as I want to! DUH! Thank you so much!!!! This is JUST what I needed to hear today!

@kmww08 5 жыл бұрын

Yes to think of it in layers- I might not get rid of some stuff the first time, but I can go back and get rid of it later :)

@ClaudiaMartinez-pj5xd 3 жыл бұрын

Not only were we not taught how to simplify our lives, we have been taught to accumulate and we get constant encouragement to do that. It is so refreshing and inspiring to watch your videos.

@iamataurian 5 жыл бұрын

Totally off the topic.. pls do a video on how you style your hair. Great video

@megatuanis 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for pointing out that the final version takes multiple shots of trial and error!!! I always felt like the first time should be the final and perfect version. Whew, what a relief!

@SweetAndSimpleHome 5 жыл бұрын

I think the succulent piece is gorgeous! Well done! And you’re absolutely right! The editing process takes rounds, and thought, and time, and input, and also a little bit of failure sometimes! Thanks for sharing.

@cynthiad.1082 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for reminding me to have patience with myself! 🙂

@graciered63 5 жыл бұрын

Great attitude. There are no perfection “arrivals”... just progress. That’s life! Your smile is contagious!

@Katy_living_simply 5 жыл бұрын

ALSO WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR SISTERS HOME AND HOW SHE SIMPLIFIED !

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, I'm sure she'd love to do a tour!!

@bernandettemartinez6264 5 жыл бұрын

I'de love to see that to.

@tallieallen397 5 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@MyBlessedNest 5 жыл бұрын

Yes please! 😊💕

@cyndij.5382 5 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@AkS143joyful 3 жыл бұрын

I love how you talk about allowing ourselves to give ourselves Grace. Love your channel

@pfarrowboshardy 3 жыл бұрын

Your content is always so original! You are absolutely the best KZfaqr for de-cluttering and minimalism!

@bethhubbs9937 4 жыл бұрын

If you want to add more plants into your life I would recommend sanseveiria aka snake plant. Very easy care and high impact visually. Don't be afraid of plants! :)

@augustineschaefer5522 3 жыл бұрын

I like the idea of simplifying rather than ‘being minimalist’. Thank you for your voice. Your words make trying to simplify easy.

@lindseyhetu1109 4 жыл бұрын

I LOVE the blue curtains! So sick of gray. Blue and white are my faves.

@suedel51 5 жыл бұрын

Thought your hair flattered you most when flat-ironed, not wavy. Changing my mind...love it like this! Straighter at crown, waves around your face...so fresh looking!

@kristenpriest7519 5 жыл бұрын

1. I love your hair 2. Love the succulents. 3. Thank you! This is so encouraging. I’ve been trying to purge my house and it just feels like I haven’t made any progress. The “editing” idea makes so much sense.

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

1. Thank you!! 2. Thank you!!! 3. SO glad to hear! Keep it up!! You'll get there and be SO glad you stuck with it!!!!! 😘

@tep1962 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video. However, I was sidetracked by the grate as you were talking because I couldn't figure out what those succulents were. I thought they were pics of army tanks. 🤣

@tep1962 5 жыл бұрын

Oh I forgot to say I love the grate with the plants. Great idea!

@jademareeRG 5 жыл бұрын

Loved this! I've been feeling like I was constantly changing my things around and adding and taking away and I was feeling frustrated and like a failure, or that I couldn't make proper lasting choices but your way of looking at it has made me feel so much better and I feel like its okay now. Thank you Dawn I absolutely love your channel, you are such an encouragement and inspiration to me.

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Oh I'm with you!!!! SO glad this was helpful!!! ♥️

@irinamartin743 3 жыл бұрын

Omg me too! I’ve been actively decluttering for the last 3 months on a weekly basis. 7 months total but with breaks, well, LIFE. And I see no end of it. Felt like a total failure. This video definitely gave me hope. 🥰🙌🏻🤩

@moniqueferrell9076 5 жыл бұрын

I really like the tv room. But even more, I appreciate the way you explain the process you are undertaking. Very helpful.

@suepfeiffer1460 5 жыл бұрын

I just found you and I love how your home looks. I’m just starting the process, so I can downsize. I’m at the other end, empty nester and just lost my husband and the home we have now is just too big. However, to downsize there are many things that need to go and need to even if I were to stay. I can’t wait to check out some of your other videos. Thank you.

@Courtez52 4 жыл бұрын

A simplied house is so much easier to keep clean. I wish I had a better eye for colour. Definately need to edit the colour in my little kitchen.

@danaerakstad7924 5 жыл бұрын

I love your contented uplifting attitude !

@lyndsayungar1975 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This was exactly what I needed to hear!!

@chcnsac 5 жыл бұрын

Great analogy! Makes perfect sense! Thank you!

@annapower1833 5 жыл бұрын

Love the look of this room! The neutral palette is gorgeous! Looks like a calming space!

@dianepeiffer6471 5 жыл бұрын

I love your TV room and the blue kitchen, which makes me feel happy

@gracecakes8241 5 жыл бұрын

Love, love the succulent wall and I love decorating ❤️

@littlebitsofchaos 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos have so much value packed in them I love it! We are in the process of moving and I'm so excited to see what we end up getting and what we do with it

@savaliterati 5 жыл бұрын

This made so much sense! I never thought of it that way! Thank you for the inspiration!

@jwbuck79 5 жыл бұрын

This is my favorite video of yours. So detailed and love the examples. Thank you!

@tallieallen397 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you sooooo much for all your helpful tips!!! Keep these videos coming!!!

@tonyawyatt9291 4 жыл бұрын

I bounce between being a recovering perfectionist and an actual perfectionist. I absolutely LOVE the concept of editing. It is such a simple idea, but has been so powerful and liberating for me!!! I have been applying this to every part of my life. It is really helping me to slow down and live in the present. It's amazing what a simple shift in perspective can do for you. Thank you so much! I haven't been a subscriber for very long, but love watching your videos and always feel inspired.

@MsAwesomeGiraffe 5 жыл бұрын

You are so right! The 'editing effect' has happened to me today and I have to say thank you so much for the free link to Joshua Becker's book too, I have binge listened to it for the last 2 days, wearing headphones with my phone in my pocket even gardening. Whilst listening to Joshua I began to clear my bedside cabinet and the box of stuff (junk!) I had tucked down the side... then as I moved things from there to my chest of drawers I started to clear that off and then the wardrobe but I'd actually had a 'clear out' a month ago when I folded everything the Kon Marie way, yet today I have got rid of 2 large boxes and 3 bin bags more of clothes etc and haven't finished! I feel so liberated I just don't want to stop 😊

@caitlinrl630 5 жыл бұрын

You are such an encourager! I love it! This is a great video. Will be watching again and again!

@aysegulergonul1748 5 жыл бұрын

Wow! What an inspiration! Just what I needed this weekend 😊 Thank you

@brittannewentroble4708 5 жыл бұрын

I noticed the grate with succulents at the beginning of the video, & thought how much I love it!! LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos and your sweet spirit!! You are inspiring!

@dc4553 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing- you have such an awesome positive vibe 💖

@teresah4972 5 жыл бұрын

Dawn, thank you for being you and for sharing you with us. Your videos & kind spirit are appreciated! I am in the process of editing. As a minimalist at heart, I became overwhelmed by “stuff”, non of which made me content. Each time I make a big donation I think in my mind: “This “stuff” is not doing me any good and it’s not doing anyone else any good if it’s stuck away in storage, or my closet, or cupboards.” I agree with you Dawn, I miss NOTHING that I have donated or gotten rid of. It has actually had the opposite effect; it has made me feel happier! So much happier.

@constancebrochet167 5 жыл бұрын

Delightful! Absolutely delightful! Your work is so full of heart, dear.

@ThisSingleMom 5 жыл бұрын

Great new way to look at decluttering!

@susan_d_h11 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for always uploading new content that is useful and relevant 🙌🏼

@marciamaher2814 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! It was exactly the message I needed to hear today. I have started the minimalism journey and I am a couple of months in. We have spring clean up days in my neighborhood this week where we can put items on our curb that we no longer want and they will be picked up with our regular trash collection. I was bummed because it was raining and I was not feeling the best so we were not able to get as much out as I wanted. BUT, hearing your message about how this is a process and it will take time and to be okay with that is exactly what I needed. Love, love, love your videos and look forward to them every week!

@denisek5208 5 жыл бұрын

Such great advice! I get so frustrated with myself when it comes to keeping the house tidy... slowly this is changing.

@debramackinnon8094 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your encouragments

@EvolutionaryGem 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Dawn for keeping me going through the ‘messy middle’ of decluttering today. It was so great to have your help and support :)

@elliechasingsunrises 5 жыл бұрын

Finding your channel has certainly given me a lot of encouragement the past two days. I love how you clearly lay everything out in your videos. Plus, the teacher is my loves the analogies to writing and character development.

@jenglenn1641 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome, positive message!

@MrsTiredmom 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! So good to know that "it's okay"! I'm just in the process of beginning to minimize and our house is so full of clutter, it feels overwhelming at times! But it's ok! I am moving forward and that's what counts. Feels like I'm just beginning my rought draft, but the editting will come. Thanks so much for the tips!

@Lizicles1 5 жыл бұрын

Everything you’ve said was helpful so far but THIS was exactly the concept i needed for where i am in organizing THANK YOU 🤩👏🏻👍🏻

@patriceparker5889 5 жыл бұрын

This was very informative and I liked your analogy with the writer and editing ...and editing our things. Great video! Thanks so much. 👍🏽

@carolwright2703 5 жыл бұрын

Great ideas, Dawn! I've been going through this process over the past year as well. The grays and muted colors definitely make everything feel more soothing.

@tiffanygarthwaite702 4 жыл бұрын

I love this!! I've subscribed just recently and have watched lots of your videos already and I'm so excited and motivated to declutter my home. This is EXACTLY what I needed to hear today though!!

@mmmbopbear2459 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, this totally changed my perspective! Love your ideas and tips. Thank you for sharing.

@joannefeiock1411 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the incentive!

@joleensandahl3472 5 жыл бұрын

Love the realistic approach!

@DarcysMixedMedia 5 жыл бұрын

Editing takes practice in any area that you implement it. Great tips!

@thoselittlehands5388 4 жыл бұрын

Omg thank you 😍😍 this relates to me so much, you have the best analogies !! I would never forget this one❤❤

@laurahanson5179 5 жыл бұрын

It is so fun to see this other room!!! It’s true, we’re constantly editing. And as our children and we change and grow, our spaces can morph with us.

@onairwitherika4644 5 жыл бұрын

So inspiring! I have been on my minimalist/decluttering journey for 2 years now, and now its more just about maintenance of it. Its videos like these that keep me focused!

@karengraves3900 5 жыл бұрын

Great approach!! Love the content.

@megancurley5579 5 жыл бұрын

I had to stop the video to say your daughters artwork is beautiful! She is so talented!!

@thishappycrafter272 5 жыл бұрын

Love your energy ❤️

@charissanissen442 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos and your advice is superb and easy to follow. Doing it in layers. You make me feel like it's okay that it's not all happening at once.

@rowenaphilbeck1919 5 жыл бұрын

Loved the video. I have been trying to simplify and going to have a garage sale in June. I have already reduced alot but going to even do more. Love your clean look home. Very nicely done and your an inspiration to others for sure. Thanks again.

@TheDriftwoodlover 5 жыл бұрын

Great analogy. I think of my decluttering/simplifying as being done in layers. So this just supports that. Interior designers use that description in their work too - as in adding the layer of a rug or accessories. And also that too much stuff in a room distracts from the focal point (another good term to keep in mind when decluttering).

@nanasblessings 5 жыл бұрын

Your words are helpful for all of us, even if we aren't in the minimalizing mindset right now. When you talked about finding the purpose of your room and then decorating it accordingly you reminded me of Emilie Barnes. She wrote about finding the purpose of the room and encouraged outside the box thinking on how to achieve those purposes. Have a blessed day.

@maeb7723 5 жыл бұрын

As always, you are so inspiring and make simplifying feel doable and simple, by breaking it down. I love your channel; it has taken me down the path of simplifying my family's life as well, and recently past a decluttering slump. 😁👍 I love your new space! Looks cozy, relaxing, and so pretty!

@lorenaballou4513 5 жыл бұрын

I love how it turned out! It looks so cozy and peaceful with those cute "plants"🌵😁 Thanks for the tips on editing our spaces🌟

@BeccaGroves 5 жыл бұрын

This is such a great analogy and made the most sense for me when figuring out what the kid's room was for. It was for sleeping four kids. And once I decided that, everything else had to go! It was just so clarifying! And they still LOVE their room. Now my garage could use some SERIOUS post-winter editing just as soon as the weather warms up again...

@lindab.1625 5 жыл бұрын

I just discovered your videos today and have been binge watching :) I listened to some while I went through a pile of mail on my cluttered kitchen table a.k.a. my desk. I’m enjoying very much and getting inspired to do more. I have to say though that you talked really fast in this one. One of the reasons I watched so many is that you are easy to listen to, not boring and not too fast. So take more breaths please! I love your husband too!

@kathyomlor920 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the ‘‘tips and the process continues

@designdoctor247 3 жыл бұрын

I have watched 100 of your videos. This is the first time I have seen u in a black t shirt and u look fabulous!!!!!!!!!!

@christinachef 5 жыл бұрын

I love love love your succulent wall art.

@cindyh2733 5 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! We recently (well in the past 5 years) remodeled our kitchen / living room and added a garage, mudroom / office / and a walk in pantry that I absolutely love! But our bedroom is the room that needs editing...thanks for the inspiration and knowledge! Since watching your videos I have paired down quite a bit of "stuff" most of which I kept just because I thought I "might" use. Well I have not missed anything yet. Thanks and looking foward to your future videos!

@denisekennemer1991 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Just keep moving forward!

@bshows14 5 жыл бұрын

Needed to see this today. I have been working on decluttering for months and I'm still not finished. Up next is my basement storage and a second round over our finished side and I have had so much trouble finding the motivation to do it! It is such a process. Looking forward to when it is done and I can just declutter small areas here and there.

@conniefeltman3189 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering for a long time where your TV was! Just as I thought it ... you showed us the cozy relaxing room! I think you did a spot on job, girl! Cozy is the first thing you think of when you see it! I just love all yours and Tom’s hard work to really make your home into a Family Home! And I’m getting to watch my favorite Comedy Show and seeing all what your doing while being entertained! lol Love You All!🌹

@jacobandellie 3 жыл бұрын

As a decorator with all things vintage and antique farmhouse, I love that grate in the wall especially because it came from your property!!

@cleitatreestrong8397 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Dawn, I found you some weeks ago through Diane in Denmark and have been binge watching your videos since then. You have motivated me so much and I cannot believe how much progress I have achieved. I am still in phase one but do get some very exciting glimpses of pahse two each day. Thank you so much for the peace you bring into my and my family's life. You are truly awesome 💝. All the best from Germany and stay safe! 🌷

@leahhenshall6072 5 жыл бұрын

Love this approach.

@familyadventuretv978 5 жыл бұрын

LOVE LOVE your channel!! Im totally hooked and on board with a more minimal life style!

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and SO glad to hear!!

@angelahagemeyer698 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Needed to hear this today!

@colette-adcock 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect timing! I need this! We are moving back in after 18 months hurricane Harvey flood. It's exciting but so different.

@crookedcreekhome8645 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. I needed this. I have known what I want my house to feel like. But hearing this gave me an 'ahha' moment.

@lorim1234 5 жыл бұрын

Dawn, this couldn’t have come at a better time! Thx. Been feeling kinda stuck lately and this video is a great idea and way to look at things. Thx again, love your videos. :)

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

So glad to hear this Lori!!!! ♥️

@marisua3018 5 жыл бұрын

I wish we were neighbors 😊💗you inspire me soo much!! ❤️

@bethanykime3438 5 жыл бұрын

Love everything about this video!

@raminagerman2305 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!! This is a great way of looking at simplifying our lives and spaces.

@PurpleFishTeacher 5 жыл бұрын

I love that analogy! It does help me to know it’s ok to get done what I can now and know that I can go back later and make more improvements. Thanks for all your tips!

@TheMinimalMom 5 жыл бұрын

Amen!!! 👍♥️

@thekitchengarden3056 2 жыл бұрын

Love thinking of it as a process. It doesn’t have to be perfect the first time because in time you will be revisiting it and that’s ok!

@dianerobichaud8609 3 жыл бұрын

LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. THEY ARE SO FULL OF INFORMATION.

@tracydigiacomo6814 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! This is exactly where I'm at!

@thefrugalfarmhouselife493 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Thank you for this. I find myself not starting because I know it won't be the way I want it the first time. I love the idea of "making edits" it takes so much of the pressure off of doing it 100% the first time.

@erinhenkels5871 5 жыл бұрын

A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25 I thought of this verse before I clicked on you video. It is so true of you. Thank you for refreshing us yet again.