Minimalist habits that keep my life simple in 5 areas

I get so many questions about the things in my apartment and what I like and wear so I've collected links for many of them below.

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[emmylou-yb]

I'm always so happy when I see the notification of your latest video. I've learned so much from you. Be well.

[wanjina]

I didn't know I had morphed into a Swedish woman! I am you, except for being a morning person. I love your simple and clean aesthetic which I am (painstakingly) slowly working towards. I will get back to that morning walk which really puts your mind into a wonderful place for the day. I am in Australia and we are currently in a 2-week lockdown so I need to get moving. I used to keep receipts for everything but over the last 2 years I've stopped taking the receipt or opt for online receipts to minimise that clutter. I recently went thru all my old tax files and shredded everything older than 5 years from date of lodgement which is the time we have to keep them here in Oz. I've begun scanning older receipts for stuff I still have, and finding online manuals or just keeping the English part if I can't find it online, all of which is thinning out my filing cabinet quite nicely. It's a work in progress.
Thank you for that wonderful video.

[rb]

I couldn't wait for you to post another video. Not only that I learn new things, but I also play your videos in the morning as they calm me down. Thank you!

[mercurialmagpie]

Watching your videos is always so soothing and comforting. I'm not kidding when I tell you that they have really helped my mental and emotional health. Like so many others here, I am inspired by your work. Last summer, during the height of the pandemic, I was motivated by the 30-day declutter challenge you did, and was able to let go of more than 500 items with a light heart. I am getting ready to move to a new apartment and continuing to declutter. Sometimes when I've debated keeping something, I ask myself, "What would Benita do?" 🙂 I don't think I will ever be a minimalist completely, but paring down to just the possessions that I love has been truly freeing. Thank you for all that you do and please keep up the good work! ❤️ Love from Seattle, WA!

[mylittlesuitcase]

"...or, they start annoying me. It happens". That made me smile. I do the same thing 😀

[susanharkema]

Or they just plain start annoying me…it happens. Just love you Benita. So sweet and frank at the same time.

[lu_re]

Not comfortable with “filtered” news feeds (Brew) because key facts are often lost/omitted. However, I 100% agree that data/information processing can add to clutter (or stress) and take away valuable time. This issue had so many layers. Thank you for this wonderful video!

[Sam-igpy]

This is my first time watch your video. I am happy to find someone who lives her life exactly the same way that I have been living for almost all my life. I am happy I have found you.

[trumpgirl]

That ride on the swing looked wonderful!❤️

[meghaburman]

Loved watching it. The best part is the ducks and ur swing. Missed ur supervisor 🥰

[sharonwilcoxen]

Benita, I admire the way you live your life so authentically. Best wishes!

[carolynmarshall]

🇬🇧 I love how you live your life it’s so organised and simple, hence a simple life! X

[Sarah-ewpp]

It's calming just to watch you being organised. I do love that you blinged out your stapler even within your pale grey palette 🤓

[ltilley]

I save all my manuals but never thought of only saving the portion in my preferred language. Thank you for this brilliant tip!

[aliinah]

I just recently did a digital declutter and went through who I'm following on instagram, and unfollowed/muted anyone who wasn't bringing me joy. It felt great!

[olivemaycards]

I also cut up appliance manuals and just keep the language I speak. Most of the time I never refer to them again anyway but either way there’s no need to keep a stack of instructions in Spanish or Japanese. Highlighting the useful bits makes sense if you will refer to them. Your morning walk looks beautiful and a great way to start the day.

[LaDonnaMills]

I find myself looking forward to your next post a couple of days before you actually post. When I first discovered your channel I binged your videos and felt incredibly sad after I had seen all of them. Thank you for creating wonderful videoes!

[TheSabadine]

Organised belongings are so soothing. And I love the bling on your stapler!

[dee]

I always liked living simply, now I know what it is called “Minimalist” 😌☀️ blessings from USA, New York State 🙋🏻‍♀️😌☀️

[AmySmith-hhyn]

What a great idea, one place for all of the necessary news. I don’t watch the news either, it’s overstimulating and I live in the U.S. How are you feeling these days? I hope that you are well. Always happy to see your videos. My husband even enjoys watching them with me. He mentioned the impressive recycling efforts there.