I Decluttered My Life In 7 Days (Step By Step Guide)

I decluttered and reset my life this week to simplify and live a more minimalist life.

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[jennytinnfalt]

The mental calm really is the true benefit of decluttering. Decluttered about 100 items today and it feels amazing!

[Atheria]

During one of my many major moves (that time from Los Angeles to Albuquerque) I was living in a small one room apartment, so I didn't have truckloads of stuff compared to "normal people" but still had more than I should have had. Anyway, I did get rid of some things and then shipped most of my remaining stuff in a UPack moving pod. For a few days I stayed in Los Angeles with just a sleeping bag, 13" TV (this was in 12/2005), one pot, one bowl, one of each utensil, a few items of clothing, and my 2 cats. When I came back from an errand one day and opened the efficiency apartment's door and saw almost nothing but the TV and my sleeping bag in the middle of the room, there was a moment when I prayed that ABF would lose my moving pod. I felt FREE...totally FREE.

[ayshaleatherwood]

Love the rings! I think my wardrobe is as small as yours, but I love my jewelry too!

[deannamendoza]

The rings look great! If you use them and they make you happy then they are minimalist.

[fufufuaru]

i've always thought of minimalist lifestyle as keeping things that you 1) need for day-to-day living, 2) keeping things that you regularly use, even if they seem like trivial things like sunglasses, accessories, 3) limiting "sparks joy" items to the ones that you would be devastated if you lose them, 4) building an environment and lifestyle that gives you comfort, peace, calms you down.

[Neran]

Yes, keep the rings !! Minimalism is not about getting rid of everything except what you need to just survive lol Minimalism is getting rid of what you don't need/use, like cutting the dead weight. You enjoy your rings, so you keep them. Simple. :)

[matthewduffy]

Very necessary to help lessen the overwhelm in your life, mentally. Being constantly surrounded and closed in by 'stuff' can start to get heavy on your mind

[kimsnader]

Love it! I've been a serial mover in my career, and I tend to collect tech gear or reference material based upon the current engagement. I found it much easier to manage by organizing each engagement in a storage box (or trunk if the gear was oversized) that was attractive and useful enough to display. At the end of the commitment, I could easier sort thru that container, to toss, sell, or move along to the next engagement or hobby status. The container could then be repurposed for the next gig. My projects may have been a source of chaos in my life, but my home never reflected it. It was also a lot easier to pack for the next move and not lose items with this habit.

[joycelawrence]

Gabe, I love the way you think. I have de cluttered 60 percent of what I have and I love the new look; clean, relaxed, peaceful. And a question; in one of your videos you mentioned a less expensive internet service and please repeat the name of it. Also, I recently switched to a different mobile phone company that is $7 a month and it's amazing how many folks want to stay with the main stream company. I am going to subscribe now. Thanks for presenting your thinking for all of us to learn from.

[yourmetalsister]

Keep the rings, they look good! Thanks for the free challenge.

[AccompanyMe-rq]

Love this video Gabe! You are sooo committed!

[diann]

You should have your money in different banks. If one goes down, you still have the others. FDIC only insures the first $250, 000 per account holder at bank. If you spread out your funds, you have more FDIC insurance coverage.

[EsausFables]

Love this surprise format switch! Keeps us on our toes 😊

[MargaretShephard]

I'm a life long minimalist From childhood, I have always found too many possessions a burden I love to find new ways to simplify. .Decided this week was time for a fresh look at my life Its worked a treat. We all slip back and acquire. It's been such a worth while. exercise Feeling lighter. Love the rings Gabe do retain your individuality.

[sharonhart]

Gabe glad you are going through everything and either selling or donating.

[lauri]

Love your rings, love your content.. be happy!! That’s the goal.. wishing you and your family the very best for the new year! ❤🎉🙏🏼

[melodyvu]

Decluttering clothes??? Sir, your original pile is my current wardrobe after INTENSE decluttering lol

[catharinabra]

I’ve been thinking about decluttering my diaries as well… actually got rid of one item yesterday that I’ve owned for 20 years but never used 😅 progress!

[MP-lvvk]

I big step for me recently has been to sort stuff into transparent boxes. If I need a cable or battery, that is in the cables and batteries box. Same with MTG and DnD accessories (in the nerd box).

[friendlyfilmz]

So great!! I love it. It’s a lifestyle that has to work for YOU - not about what others think.
Enjoy!