5 DECLUTTERING mistakes | MINIMALISM for beginners | Watch this before you declutter!

These five very common decluttering mistakes can stunt your progress, and leave you feeling frustrated. Avoid them!

In my latest video, I talked about the 5 stages of minimalism and mentioned that most people will find themselves in stage number three for the longest amount of time. That is because, during that stage, the heavy lifting of decluttering is taking place.

If you are working through stage 3, or just about to enter into it... this video is for you. It can help you to streamline the decluttering process - by making you aware of five mistakes that most people make.

Don't fall into the trap of these 5 decluttering mistakes!

As always, I'm here to help

xo
Angela
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Do any of these mistakes surprise you?

[anadecozar]

Your advice is brilliant, Angela! I've been a minimalist for 7 years - I started with clothes that didn't fit. I think, generally speaking, our homes in England are a lot smaller than those in the USA and mine was bursting at the seams! I only wish that I had taken photographs of my progress.

[Sunshine-fyfz]

So great - pointing out the difference between organizing and decluttering! Organizing clutter is self-defeating. You need to edit out what you don’t need or use on a regular basis, and then you can start to organize what is left.

[KristiBranstetter]

Decluttering is a process.... My space is my space... I love books and keep my collection to one bookshelf. Clothes are the bain of my existence... I have actually gotten rid of tons of clothes over the years. I am much better but still could do better. Otherwise, I am doing well when it comes to decluttering for me. I am really happy with my progress!

[lormor]

This is so true. Great video. Decluttering can take time. Our journey begun in 2014 when we moved to a smaller house. Then 2 more times after that. Then I discovered these videos and went hog wild. I enjoyed the freedom of being free of things that were stressing me out. I can only take my journey part way, though, as my husband is not a minimalist. He doesn’t bring in a lot, really, but he won’t let go of many things. Every little step toward your goal is a victory and gives one a natural high to where getting rid of things is more fun than buying new things 😊

[lisah]

Wow. Someone has told you about me. This video seems made for me, especially the storage segment. My apartment complex discounted storage units for only $25 a month. But I'm not going to do it. I wish I was able to let go of CDs, handbags and books. It's a slow process I think. Thank you for your videos.

[anadecozar]

Your advice is brilliant, Angela! I've been a minimalist for 7 years - I started with clothes that didn't fit. I think that, generally speaking, our homes in England are a lot smaller than those in the USA and mine was bursting at the seams before I started decluttering! I only wish that I had taken photographs of my progress.

[denisekirshenbaum]

I am really loving your videos. They’re very helpful. I’ve been decluttering since October and have made a lot of progress but still have more to do. I’m so happy to finally be letting things go. Our house is looking much better.

[francinebasis]

Excellent guidance on creating a happy home. Thank you for your videos.❤

[cell.]

Stumbled upon your video and this really spoke to me. I definitely tackle on too much at once, feel defeated, and then I end up organizing instead of decluttering because I can't shake away the mindset that "this is new, this will come in handy later or someday". It really doesn't help that I have 3 kids and I always feel the need to have some "spares" or "excess" in the event the kids lose their things. Any encouragement or advice on how to 'keep enough" or change this mummy mindset will be greatly appreciated!

[thecross]

This is really good amd i havent heard most of these points before. I have shared this with others. Thank u so much for these points!

[olgabergere]

This video is so useful 🤗💛💛💛 Thank you a lot for your advices and kind words ✨✨✨

[chantalberube]

Love your philosophy about it. Thank you so much.

[MegaTippee]

Really liked what you said about the difference between decluttering and organizing! I love both. I am having a struggle letting go of some of my mom's possessions.. She passed away just before the covid 19 shutdown and I handled her estate. She taught the Bible and has tons of notes... Which are not easy to read, and this sentimentality and attachment has been hard for me. Any suggestions? I 😘 ved what you said about fear and sentimental objects becoming a strong persona attachment! Very insightful! I am ready to let go of a lot!

[debbievonklock]

What do you suggest about cleaning products.? Do you have a trick to how many cleaning products you should have and rags or microfiber she should have? I love your channel❤

[helendoolan]

Great content - thank you. Found the background music distracting and annoying though.

[JaneH]

Very wise words from our Lord and Saviour: And he said unto them, Take heed and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth. Luke 12:15 . . . God is so wise. He knows our possessions do not define us. He blesses us with things we need for life and not to burden us with the care of so many possessions. This scripture helps me to let go.

[amychen]

I *hate* the storage industry. Such a bad use of resources. People just put off decisions. The main thing I'd see them useful for is temporary storage while people are between homes.

[CoftheIsland]

I like the idea of a container limit.

Angela, I’ve checked out the Minimal Mom ( you’ve mentioned her several times)… your content and methods are better. You don’t need to mention her.

[WorkInProgress-]

2:58 I didn't know there is a difference between decluttering and organizing.