10 MINIMALIST habits that keep my life simple

These are a few minimalist life habits that help me keep an organized physical space and a clutter-free mental space, even though I'm not an extreme minimalist by any means! I have plenty I need to work on *cough* my closet *cough*, but the small habits that I currently have in place make a big difference.

I wanted to challenge myself this week to make a video that is b-roll only to make it more engaging, and I really like how it turned out! Let me know if you like this slightly different format :)

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1:32 - inbox zero
2:04 - clearing desktop and downloads
2:26 - having consistent routines
2:55 - updating my budget daily
3:20 - keeping papers in one place
3:42 - limiting sentimental items
4:15 - "in transit" tray
4:57 - curating my social media
5:25 - tidying as I go
5:52 - mindfully doing less

✨ r e s o u r c e s ✨

✨ w a t c h m o r e ✨

✨ f i n d m e e l s e w h e r e ✨

✨ a b o u t m e ✨

My name is Beatrice. I blog about mindfulness and simple productivity habits to help high-achievers like you find balance and happiness in their life. I hope to inspire you to live your best life with actionable tips and inspiration. I’m so happy you’re here!

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733 Struck St, PO Box 45744
Madison, WI 53744

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[Jennifer-]

Well that is the first person I have heard say unsubscribe if you are not getting what you need from her channel. She also never ask for you to like and subscribe. Was refreshing. I think at this point people know how to subscribe and like.

[adagioborntrager]

THANK YOU! You can be a “minimalist” without having that stereotypical minimalist aesthetic. Minimalism is all about having things that have meaning to you, but not so much that it is hindering your life. A clear mind equals a clear space, and that looks differently for everyone!

[bevthecreator]

I totally agree with the “more friends” part. It does feel better when my feed is for the things that I care about

[eyahj]

I love how realistic your minimalism is instead of the all-white, empty space we've taught to believe in.
It's all about the things you value and keeping things in place that makes it less is more.❤

[tfnvv]

1 inbox zero
2 tide computer files (ss, photos)
3 uniform morning/night routine (incr mental space by making routines you don’t need to think about)
4 updating budget daily (keeps things accurate)
5 keep important papers in one place, review and toss unnecessary papers
6 toss items from your past
7 permanent vs. in transit/incomplete items (file away all in transit items into one in transit tray.)
8 cut down list of people you follow
9 tidy as you go (put things away as you use them)
10 do less (reach a level where you like what/how much you’re doing, keep things simple)

[nadine]

her: I cringe everytime I see someone have unopened emails. me: has over 6, 000

[Cassiearan]

You'll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine. Habit will sustain you whether you're inspired or not. Successful people are simple those with successful habits. We get to reach where we are now because of what we constantly do productively each day.

This advice is inspired by John C Maxwell, Octavia Butler, and Brian Tracy whom I really look up to. This is not from me but I strongly agree with their statement that's why I want to share it with other people. I give full credit to these motivational speakers. I'm really sorry to not have stated this previously. Spread love guys. ❤ Always keep safe!

[ohhtae]

Did I just find a fellow minimalist youtuber who is also an army 😻👋🏻

[musicgirl]

I’m so happy that you don’t only surround yourself with neutrals. I have been practicing minimalism for 3 years now and I have never gone grey

[joanaventura]

I'm always trying to get my life together and sometimes when I search for inspirational videos they just seem too movie like to me, like they are just doing all of those things for views, but actually yours just showed up on my for you page and I was like, lets give it a go, and I actually enjoy it so much, thank you. You just kept things so simple that just told me that I can make those little changes to try to help with my anxiety

[FarAway]

I feel like I’m like you! Minimalism is different for everyone. I use to buy tons of phone cases, candles, shop a sale just because, bought clothes I didn’t need and etc. I got rid of it all. I still buy those things, but I have two candles, 4 phone cases (one is a charging case) 5 pairs of shoes, and I think my clothing is minimalistic 😂 minimalism has made me happier. However, I’m going to take a page from your book and do some email clear out. I’m terrible at cleaning out my emails. Work and personal emails. 🙈

[aureliaharrison]

Honestly, I think we're on the same page right it's is so refreshing. Also, I've been mentally thinking of the concept of fixed and in transit items. It helps me tidy and manages my tasks. It sounds like a book I'd read. Great video!

[NeroTMAnimations]

Hahaha. People always say that I throw away 2 much. I had this major declutter few times already and I'm finally reaching a point when I feel like I can start my minimalistic journey.

I really want to focus on quality over quantity idea now. Getting one pair of expensive, long lasting pants sounds so much more satisfying than getting few crapy quality pants from New Yorker/H&M.
Also this helped me a lot with my unhealthy obsession with make up😊

[echije]

The moment i saw cooky i'm like "let's be friends"

[DoraMLD]

this is absolutely my favorite video <3 and I agree with everything you said. A minimalist life should be one you're comfortable with, and not following a "rule" made by someone who doesn't even know how your daily life is~

[noemi]

number ten is definitely what i need to work on, since starting uni ive gone through a period of exploration trying new societies meeting new people going new places and i feel that those are things that i will continue to do but i need to scale it back and cut out what isn't the best for me.

[laurettadelmar]

The most realistic and genuine advice on minimalism I have heard to date. Clearly done a lot of learning and realization. I was always interested but scared away from minimalism because the style and decor just really wasn't me. I always felt like, when I tried adopting it, that I lost my personality and a sense of who I was. I like to have a variety of clothing because my style constantly rotates. I'm also more alternative/gothic so there's a lot of things I wear and use that don't really appear 'minimal'. But I too have come to realize that it's the mindset that matters - not that you only own 3 white tshirts, a black poloneck, a pair of beige shoes, a bamboo toothbrush and one potted plant. So refreshing to here you say this. I feel like i can really start pursing this now without feeling like I'm completely changing who I am.

[melissavanderheyde]

I just decluttered my wardrobe a week ago and it felt so good I continued in my room. Had a lot to throw away. Thank you for your tips and tricks ! Btw this style of video making is really nice. I enjoyed watching this one as every one before, but now with the voiceover you get like so much more info. Well done girl !

[emilyreid]

This is probably the best description of minimalism I've seen. It's so clear that everything you do is to make you happy and to create more value in your life rather than create an aesthetically pleasing space to collect more likes and subscribers. Thank you for being yourself!

[carolnewton]

I find your attitude refreshing. Minimalism is subjective, and a journey that is different for everyone.