5 Decluttering Lies That Are Keeping You Stuck

In this video I'm going to debunk 5 of the most believed lies about decluttering that are likely keeping you stuck on your journey. And as it turns out, many of these are the lies I also believed. Let's dive in.

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#ronaldlbanks #decluttering #minimalism

[carnivoresue]

"I view decluttering as a means to create my life rather than strip away the life I have." I love this!

[jainthorne]

You can definitely be a minimalist and have a home that is colorful. I moved from a 13 room Victorian "cottage" in 2008. Over time I've gradually downsized to the point that I now live in my condo of just 386 square feet. I went from over 6, 000 books to just my favorite 300 books. I kept all the art work that I truly loved so each wall is full of vibrant art work and, in fact, I painted the walls in my main room black which makes the colors really "pop". I have a small "reading room" area with about a dozen plants because I no longer have a yard and a large garden. You would never enter my home and say it's minimally designed. But it is 386 square feet and contains only what I really love and appreciate. So, minimalism doesn't mean "no stuff". It means carefully selecting what works for you.

[mrsloveandsushi]

The wasting money part was a big challenge for me to overcome. It’s true that the money was already spent, but I couldn’t let go of things until I realized they were being wasted sitting in my house. I’ve found such joy giving things away in my local “pay it forward” group. I love that I can give something with value to someone who may not have the funds to purchase it. It helps me feel like I’m not wasting money anymore because it’s being used! Just not by me!

[darelyndavid]

I love #3. My home actually got a lot less boring when I started practicing a minimalism 8 years ago. I kept only what was valuable, functional and beautiful to me and my home is now filled with color, not clutter. The upside is that it looks like a curated art gallery and still only takes me 5 minutes to clean. Wins all around!

[elite_virgo__]

I just had a newborn 3 weeks ago. And I completely agree with the way people around us say you need so much stuff or to spend so much money on your child. But in reality it’s what is needed for your life style! Because it depends on the climate, the size of your baby and how big your house/apartment is. Overall it’s about getting the absolute necessities for your child. Thinking about better investment items that grow with your child so you aren’t wasting money. And if the family or friends want to spoil your child, try to guide them into getting items that will be useful for the present and near future to help out. Instead of random gadgets that will take up so much space in the house. But good luck to every parent and just know it’s really a beautiful journey !

[audrablue]

Decluttering brought up lots of emotions for me I didn't realise were there. I needed to get rid of rubbish because it was taking over my living space and I had no room to move. So my son and I packed up the car and took several trips to the dump. The stuff I got rid of was actual rubbish - cardboard boxes from purchases, old broken furniture that couldn't be repaired, etc. But it upset me no end and I cried every time whilst driving to the dump. But afterwards I felt much better. I also fell into the trap of keeping stuff "just in case". I have plans to start a sewing business working from home and was busily gathering supplies so I could jump right into it, but I didn't start anything. I just kept gathering. I still have a lot of purging of stuff to do but I'm taking it one step at a time so I don't send myself into a nervous breakdown. Now I'm looking forward to having stuff that I need and want without drowning in unnecessary clutter. Being ruthless is tough on the psyche but well worth the effort.

[Chris-lcbo]

I am slowly decluttering my home but the most important thing I have learned is I stopped buying stuff. I now ask myself do I love it and what will I remove out of my home for it.

[PazLaFortaleza]

Congratulations on becoming a father! 🎉 ❤

[annieromanowski]

I love your decluttering videos. They’re physically, practical and mentally encouraging at the same time. Something you said really struck me: “Our identity is not defined by what we own, it is shaped by our character, values, experiences, and contributions to the world.” I recently went to the funeral of my beloved cousin’s husband. I had always seen him as fun, loving very good to his family, both immediate and the rest of us, and he had such a loving bond with his wife and children. What I didn’t know was how much he had impacted his world while he was alive. There were over 200 people who came to celebrate Bob‘s life. And what really impacted me was looking at his urn (he been cremated as he requested) and noticing that all the things that he had possessed in his life, we’re gone. All that was there for his ashes, some flowers, a few pictures especially one of him in his favorite shirt which read I’m sorry I’m late, but I didn’t want to come. LOL! HE AND HIS LIFE or what was the most important. His impact on our lives, cannot be seen by what he owned by who he was. He gave me the courage to see my possessions as really not very necessary to who I am. And now with your videos, I’m truly ready to begin decluttering not only my home, but my life, finances and emotional baggage as well. Thank you so much for your videos and I’m proud to be your subscriber. 😊👍🙏

[cassaundraspann]

I am a more seasoned parent. Around year three, I realized that most of the stuff that people told me that I needed I did not need. Kudos to you Nf hour family for creating boundaries and being clear about your vision

[deericcio]

When I had my kids I was young and we were poor, I was a stay at home mom who had a calligraphy business, my husband a machinist working man job at first, and there wasn’t so many new gadgets back then, the 80s we didn’t have much at all, and we went to the library a lot, they got ‘ new “ books every week . We went to the park every week and played on the “ big” toys, we fed the ducks the ends of bread, we baked pies and cookies together my girls are now grown, both very well educated, well rounded, creative individuals I am very proud of, we did ok, with the bare minimum

[truthseeker]

I’ve ALREADY LOST THE MONEY ❗️❗️
News flash!!
Priceless ❗️❗️
Thank you ❤

[jessicacole]

Becoming a parent was exactly what set me alone a path of becoming more intentional and minimal, esp as a parent. It was a huge eye opener and allowed us to stay in a smaller place until the time was right to upsize.

[LumiFlake]

Yes please more minimal parent content!! Living in Scandinavia in a small city apartment puts some natural boundaries to the amount of stuff we can have but still we try to keep it as lean as possible. A practical toy store for kids is just overwhelming, what they really need is time and attention from their parents and loved ones. Capsule wardrobe also makes a lot of sense! Anything to simplify the babylife. You got yourself a sub.

[bearg-ma]

Love the clear purpose. The white everything makes what we see a nice backdrop, but a 1 large piece of art in calm colors that reflects the both of your personalities would go so far to solidify your shared discoveries and tell us more about you, your interests and your experiences. You would be supporting an artist and have a finished deliberate look in your home that would be curated by your new choices. Just my opinion here suggesting a further refinement of your stated journey. Thank you for sharing your story.

[shannonsims]

Wow. This is the second video of yours I’ve watched. You are so eloquent and insightful. You definitely have gained a follower. I have started my declutter ing journey and am grateful to have a “coach” to rely on. Thank you.

[emmawilliams]

Great video, Ron! I wanted to thank you for all the inspiration I've gotten from your channel over the last few years. I luckily met a wonderful man in 2019 (who I know live with) - but as we are both in our forties we had duplicates of everything so some urgent decluttering was needed for us both to fit into our three-bedroom home in Wales, UK (admittedly, a lot of his stuff was donated - we kept mine!) While there are a few (very few!) things I think maybe I shouldn't have decluttered, this process has given me much more confidence in all my decision-making in all aspects of my life. So I got rid of some stuff that I regret but, you know what? nothing bad happened, I've learnt that it's ok to make mistakes, and this has led to some amazing life-changing decisions that I felt confident to make now. Additionally, I was able to sell so many things that I was able to pay off all my debt, and as I sold my property, I am now mortgage free! This enabled me to change my career and work part-time. My time is now my most precious 'possession'! (although I realise that not everyone is this fortunate). I wouldn't have been able to change my life in every way if I hadn't first strengthened my "decluttering muscles"! Thank you for all of your great videos, and huge Congratulations on your new baby son! To anyone who is still struggling with decluttering, I say just jump in! It might just be the best thing you've ever done!

[Mskiki]

Always remember he is his own person too and would want to stay true to himself. He may lean your way and he may not

[JakeSpradlin]

What a video! I agree with the first lie the most, minimalism is not just the physical, it is a mindset in all areas of life

[kjbhjvghcfcvjhkljhgzfkd]

I wish there were more parents like you 🥰