How To Reset Your Life

In many ways, I hit reset on my own life when I discovered minimalism. I challenged my consumption and the many unhealthy habits that had become present in my life. Of course, not every life is in need of a full reset, and resetting a life is not the same as restarting a computer. You can’t just delete past memories, experiences, injuries, or every unenjoyable responsibility in your life. But if your life needs a reset, it is within your power to do so.

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[cheryl]

That’s exactly what we did! We sold our 4bdrm, 2bath house on a huge lot, and bought a 580sqft, 1bdrm condo. We also sold a vehicle. By doing this we paid off all our debt and now we’re saving over $2000 a month and have never felt more free! It’s also brought my husband and I closer together as a couple.

[Probablytracy]

We reset sept/nov of 2019. Hubby lost his job....we Got rid of 85% of our possessions, sold our house, paid off debt and moved to a new state and new job. Loving every minute of it and the freedom of minimalism!

[paulinehillson]

At 61 years old I have decided to look for another job. I’ve been at the same company for almost 24 years. I’ve had the last 4 months off work due to foot surgery and during that time I’ve had time to think and realize that the last 10 years I work does not have to be at a place I don’t enjoy any longer. #reset #nevertoolate #startingover

[jb]

I "reset" my life four weeks ago today when I finally got up the moxie and courage to tell a so-called "friend" that she was far too toxic and full of pure hatred for me to want to deal with her anymore. Thankfully, she immediately ended our relationship, and it's been the most peaceful month since I moved to this city 32 months ago. It's rather astonishing, the many comments I've seen all over the Internet about how this whole pandemic/stay-at-home time has brought about so many good changes in people's lives---apparently we all needed to have such a time, whether we knew it, or not (not the illnesses, please understand! Never that; but the forced time at home bringing such different perspectives to the forefront of our minds).

[floridanativelh]

Thx for keeping your videos short and to the point ! Right in line with the minimalist style 👍

[lamoon]

I've always called this "re-inventing myself" and I've done it several times over the course of 46 yrs. Simple, but not easy. Fulfilling, but not for the faint of heart. My son fell into alcohol & didn't come out for nearly 10 yrs. When he was ready, he came to me and asked me how to re-invent his life, leaving alcohol out. We sat down and pro/con'd it on paper, what was the goal, and the roadmap to the goal...and what happens after the goal is met. It sure wasn't easy. But, he's now sober day by day, happy and much more content. We used minimalism a lot to help the process gell and solidify.

[thomashughes]

We "reset" in 2008. We packed up everything and moved to Mexico. Our kiddos were then 10, 8, and 6, and the great recession was hitting Phoenix, AZ. July 7, 2007, the kids and wife went, and I followed in Feb. 2008. Started businesses, and we are BOOMING! We then found minimalist, and in Mexico, this is a great way to live.

Thanks for the videos, and yes, definitely RE-question EVERYTHING you were ever taught or told. God bless you all!

[sisterpamop]

This makes so much sense. As we mature, life demands change. Making this transition intentionally is empowering.

[anikapaldi]

My wife died 2 months ago and thus the “reset” button has bit hit for me. I have every intention of taking this second part of my life in a good and useful direction, so I’m carefully choosing what and who I am letting in. Your content has made the short list 😊

[mikebland]

Wife and I hit reset in 1989. We had a house and were spending money. We started resenting the debt. We chose after 5 years to sell the house, use the profit from the sale to eliminate all our debt. It worked. We moved to an Apartments for a couple of years and continued to be debt free. I worked a second job to earn more money so we could buy a house again the right way. It worked. Now I'm 70 and we have been minimalists since those day. We have no credit cards or debt and haven't since those days. God has blessed us for so many years. We pray God blesses you as well.

[teresaromero]

I did a “ RESET “ and got rid of TOXIC “ FRIENDS “, then I got rid of a lot of things that I didn’t use or wanted anymore
It sure feels great now ! ! !

[simini]

I like your nuanced and compassionate views on relationships. Some minimalists and coaches and YouTube stars advocate getting rid of people who don't serve your purpose or don't give you positive energy too vigorously in my opinion. There can be people in your life who are depressed, toxic or otherwise negative but who need your help. It would break my heart if everyone were to "declutter" those groups in society.

[chrischabre]

Spending quiet time with The Lord gets you back on track.

[judybicknell]

Aaah, that re-set button is a beautiful thing when we find it. Hallelujah!! Thank you!

[TheDriftwoodlover]

Great frame of reference to keep you focussed. I realize as you speak that I've reset my relationships - decluttering some friends who didn't value our friendship as much as I did. It's tough to make new friends (I'm shy and an introvert) but I'm worthy of friends who care. Now, to finish the reset on my home as I near retirement.

[lizziemcdougall]

For me, during this time of quarantine, I am more open to changing my life for the better. The idea of hitting reset is very intriguing. Thank you for another great video.

[ocalicreek]

There's a kind of pruning called thinning where you reach into the plant and make significant but selective cuts to reduce the overall size of the plant. This is in contrast to heading or shearing where you just go over the surface to shape the outer appearance of the shrub. Some of what you're describing sounds like good thinning cuts. Well chosen thinning makes the plant healthier, smaller and overall more beautiful, keeping its natural form and encouraging significant growth. A little shearing around the outside may make it look pretty but isn't always healthy and can hide deeper issues that could lead to disease and death creeping in. You posted this video on my birthday - a good day to remember the regular pruning we all need to stay healthy and shaped according to how we are created to be. Thanks again for another thought-provoking video.

[barbarak]

Before COVID 19, I would often become overwhelmed by too many appointments in my diary within a week. So, I’d phone and cancel to have a week free of all commitments. It felt great. Now, I have nothing written in my diary for the rest of 2020. And loving it.

[AmmaraSHAH]

I just realised this video helped me to quit my job no matter the guilt felt for working during pregnancy and returning to work so soon just because we thought it would help my husband's situation sbroad in the pandemic yet i knew our weeks were not going ek our life was too busy and the stress of transportation arguing with my mother who i relied upon for trasport and childcare, it was not worth it for the next 5 months it would likely continue. I found another company that did not require same transport and hours were better. I decided to change what the cause of the problem was and forget what was already done but focus on the life we were living right now. Completely freed me up to take as long as i wanted between the jobs to declutter and paint decorate reorganize our bedroom hopefully today will be productive too

[amandarussell]

This really struck a chord for me. I got laid off due to the current situation a few weeks ago and am working on resetting my life for the next chapter.