First Year Of Minimalism (6 Mistakes I've Made)

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[ALxoxo]

1. Flat surfaces (tables, top of the fridge, etc.): stuff/paper clutters on it. Solution: Eliminate flat surfaces and pick up after yourself.
2. No systems for doing things/no places to put things (example: your keys, wallet.) Solution: Designate a place/"home" for everything to go. Things get less dirty (messy?) by having a place for everything!
3. Messy digital storage. It's like having a messy closet; you can't find anything. Search online for how other people organize their digital problem areas and use their system; it will save you a lot of time. Gabe's video on this will be tagged at the end of this video.
4. Not embracing minimalism soon enough. Thinking it's weird or whatever. Just jump in and it will be done and you will notice/reap the benefits right away!

Not sure what tips 5 & 6 are? Good video though!

[paigesmith]

"Stupid flat surfaces" made me laugh. They're the bane of my existence, grrr. 😖😂😂😂

[dinahmoore]

I’ve been watching since January 2022. I’m 73 and live in Lenoir NC. I watch old and new content. It inspires me to keep up my journey. Thank you

[marthahubbard]

I got rid of the coffee pot and purchased a small coffee press and tea kettle. The counter is clutter free and the tea kettle sits on the stove and is used all the time. There truly are ways to minimize stuff. I clean and organize homes and that is when I became a minimalist. There is too much going on in the world without having to worry about where things are in my home.

[johnp]

I love your outdoor shots, especially on the river. It's so cool seeing familiar places from my hometown in your videos!

[moneybee]

Having a designated landing place for the things you carry every day is so important! You get so much time back in your life instead of searching for things!

[ourcozycorner]

Yes! Agh, as a messy person, I also struggle with flat surfaces. They either need to have *nothing* on top of them or not exist. 😆 if there is a piece of decor or something on top of them, I will inevitably pile other things on top. 🙄

[jacquelineveach]

I’ve been a subscriber for quite some time. Your quirky approach/personality/being real is so much fun. Your content is relevant. Thank you for being you. I’m in Portland, Oregon.

[lianouata]

Hi, I've just recently been watching your videos. And haven't stopped.ive just downsized from a three bedroom housing corp to a one bedroom so struggles is real😱loving the minimalist so I'm applying that too.its a lot easy that I live alone thanks for sharing your inspiring videos cheers Lia from new Zealand ...

[smallfootprint]

I'm with you, Gabe. Nothing had a place, till now. It still is a work in progress, but feels so good when I know where something goes, and where it is when I need it. This process had continued to keep me donating stuff. Thanks for talking about what's going on with you.

[IndigoAwakener]

I am firmly convinced the random 'stuff' secretly breeds at night.... 😳
Baltimore, MD.

[TheWalshyGuy]

I still cannot understand how you don't have over a million subs. Much love Gabe,

[mgioan]

I have been listening to your videos for a few weeks. The message is really sinking in. Thank you so much

[tanyapinnock]

I seem to have had similar issues, only just getting onto it. Keys, digital and flat surfaces do collect things unless you are on to it. I also seem to be collecting stuff at the moment for gift giving and making at the moment but haven’t taken the time to find a place for it while I am doing I am noticing the clutter. Want it clear again!

[granitemoss]

Great video as always, but I especially enjoyed the quick views of beautiful New England in autumn.

[mellbell]

Thank you for your awesome videos! I love that you have other videos going on while your talking, it gets so boring when people just video themselves talking the whole time. I also love that you have the same issues as me and make everything really relatable. Thank you for showing your catch-all room, I have one too and while it doesn’t have wall to wall furniture anymore, it still gets the stuff I don’t know where to put. It’s getting better though, lol! I’m so glad I found your channel, you do a really great job.

[margarethawk]

Thank you for being real! I appreciate it! I am learning and have a lot to do over time here in Ohio.😊

[laragecanecorsos]

I’m a nurse from Salisbury nc. Love ur channel. U get right to point.

[Social_Idot]

For organizing after decluttering, I follow the Clutterbug system. She shares the different types of people- I am a ladybug🐞!

[misspenelopediamond]

I started minimalism when I had my first child four years ago to combat baby clutter, still going today! From Kangaroo Island Australia 😁