MINIMALISM SERIES | 15 Hacks to Declutter Your Life 

I hope you enjoyed these hacks! Let me know your minimalism hacks you've been using to declutter down below :)

The biggest thing that helped me declutter is realising that 'maybes' are always actually nos. If you dont specifically really want to keep it, it doesnt need to be in your life

I declutter toxic people in my life ♥️

I know she said donate buuuuut I made 500$ extra one week just from declutering so u could like do two steps in one. Sell it, then put the money straight in a bank for a trip to somewhere u never been.

I decluttered my wardrobe today, discovered I only have five or six pieces I fit into and wear over and over. So I gave all my old clothes to charity and bought a 20 piece wardrobe second hand that all fits and goes together. It was a great start!

I tell my friends and family NOT to buy me stuff for Christmas... birthday. I say I would really love to go out with them and be treated to a movie ... coffee or a meal. My loved ones are slowly warming to these ideas. Greetings from Australia x

I'm donating extra stuff to a woman's shelter. It helps me to imagine a woman with nothing asking for an item I'm deciding to get rid of. Makes letting go of things easy.

All good tips, here is another tip I’ve heard: products that were a bit more expensive, /rare to aquire; use them up and don’t wait for that special occasion and Then realise these have expired. So true! I saved some test products for the longest of times I got from my favourite hair salon and wouldn’t afford to re-buy any time soon. I had tried them a few times then saved them for ”someday” special. Hearing this advice I wanted to use them, realising that some of them had begun to dry out etc and had really been wasted when they could have been Used. Plus, using more ”special” products on an average day makes those days extra special, more enjoyed than letting things collect dust etc for that ”someday”.

My minimalism hack is to declutter my contact list from my phone! People who changed its cellphone and I have multiple contacts, people that I haven't talk in the past year etc

Tidying before bed makes our house so much nicer to wake to in the morning.

“Clear surfaces” Me: *looks at my desk and sweats nervously*

I declutter and tidy when I'm stressed. It may not be a hack, but when I'm stressed it makes me feel better to organize and declutter an area of my house, even if I have already been through it before. My grandmother just passed away and the few days after she passed I organized and decluttered areas of my house. It's a good distraction from stress. I also always keep a charity shop box. I've already been through kon Mari a couple years ago and decluttered all areas in my house, but I still occasionally find things that I can get rid of. So I always have the box in the garage for things I decide I don't need anymore. I let my sisters and friends go through it first before I bring the rest to charity.

I got rid of 3/4 of my wardrobe and I’ve never felt lighter. Minimalism to me isn’t about having less, it’s about the simplicity of life and enjoying the joy of just being.

I startet my minimalism journey about a year ago and I feel so much lighter. I do believe it helps me with my anxiety too. Also, I am slowly transitioning into being vegetarian.

Nice points on minimalism Madeleine. I would like to add on to your point 14: decluttering our email inboxes, app notifications on phone that are never opened, apps on the phone that aren’t used over a period of time and repeated information saved on multiple cloud drives/hard drives.

Not only did we become more minimalists years ago when we became plant based, but we then became tiny house minded, lost weight, reduced stress. Going to bed at the same time, getting enough sleep as well as drinking more water, and getting rid of the television seven years also has also helped greatly.

GREAT TIPS!!! I’m decluttering my house right now because of your minimalism series. Thank you for the help! 😊💕

I started minimalism after I became debt-free! 😁 I wanted to keep my life without debt coz I can tell u...its not worth it to be working 2-3 jobs just to keep shopping and be materialistic. I keep only one job and live within my means.

. I remember as a teenager when my mum imposed the one in/one out rule, I thought she was mental! I said no way. Not possible. Now, it's second nature.. Give it a chance, guys! It works :)

It is a continuous process. As a senior citizen, i am always on the minimalism path.

I have a hack that’s very similar to the “maybe” box, but it’s a tiny bit different Sometimes I have these little useless trinkets that I don’t want to give away just yet because I think to myself, “maybe I’ll need this someday”, what I do is I put them in a box, and when I completely declutter my room again in a few months, I go trough that box again and throw away like half of it because I basically never open that box, by now it’s almost empty

Your video unusually calmed me. I don't know if it was how you described the process so simply, or if it was the idea of just having less, one way or the other, Thank you!

6: 37 "We all have things lying around just in case. Extra screws, spare buttons... and oh yes, my emergency pokeball."

You saved me buying bath towels that was in the sale today, as I had your inspiration tips running through my head. I love how much easier it is to clean and tidy now, compare to this time last year. I started clearing out stuff when you started last year. Trying to get the other numbers of the family involved was not so easy. I only buy what I need now. I always check several times with my self do I need this or do I already have sometime I can use instead before I buy. If has been life changing to be free from buying and enjoying what i already have. Time saved from not shopping and constantly tidying is more time for me to be walking in the woods, going to the beach or walking around Eden project.

Tip 3 comes from “The Messies Manual” as far as I know. It’s a good read, it helped me get over my hoarding and clean up my house.

I want to start a minimalism journey, but it has been difficult because I don't live by my self or with people who wants to join me on this. But at least I am doing some changes on my mindset thanks to your videos! Regards from Argentina!

You are absolutely darling dear! God bless you. Wishing you much success with your channel. Your video was really well done, peaceful and enjoyable to watch.

Thanks for your video, full of great tips. I'm living in a 3 bedroom house which is now far too big for me and I'm desperately wanting to decal utter/downsize my stuff to fit into a 1 bedroom flat. For the last 2 years I've put off because it's just so overwhelming,even thinking of decluttering and sorting any of my hoards of stuff (not joking it IS hoards) I end up very stressed out and end up not doing anything... Really need help, and your video gave me great pointers, so thanks again. Love and Light.

How much ever we accumulate, the hardcore reality is, we use only ONE at a time. So it would make someone who is in need happy if we donate the excess stuff that we accumulated. That's what I feel and end up decluttering. Thanks for the useful tips 😊 love from India.

I did that box it up thing inadvertently when moving because I didn't get to unpacking some of the boxes for several months and realised that I probably don't need most of that stuff :p

I'm a messy person.....I give myself stress just by walking into my room. I started decluttering seriously about 4 months ago. It's so hard for me when it comes to my room. I love shopping too....😭

Number 15 was the best advice

Love the charity box idea! Really motivates you to grab things while you're feeling "strong"! I always have a bag on the back of my door to throw things in for the charity shop when I impulsively decide I don't need it :) The secret is to NEVER look back through the bag though!! Haha.

Yes! To all of you thinking about minimalism : going vegan and minimalist are the best decisions I've every made. Can't even begin to explain all of the good things that've come out of it. Thank you Maddie for keeping me inspired xx

I really like how much effort you put into your videos, you look extra fresh and good in this one :) Maybe you can show us an updated makeup collection? Your lipstick is gorgeous, I would like to know from where it‘s from. Keep up the good work! Greetings from Germany

I just started my journey 1 year and a half ago. I own so much clothes and shoes and makeup bcus I worked retail and had huge discounts. I was thinking i would be preparing for the dark times of not been able to buy anything. I clutter sooo muchhh! I was miserable everytime i entered my room! I felt like i was missing air in my own room. So i decided i needed to change bcus i felt overwhelmed with so much things around me. I got rid of half of my stuff! I gave them as gifts and some were donated. I wish i would get rid of more but I have this mentality of the poor girl that was the only one dress badly within her friends and classmates. Been poor makes you think the more the better for reserve. So it’s really hard for me to get rid of all the new things i haven’t wear. I just decided as the things wear off and finish I will get rid of them. I’m going on my own pace. It has take me almost 2 years to get rid of everything I have had an excess of. But I’m so happy with how having less had made me feel. I’m changing little by little! I can’t throw everything out cus that’s not how I’m build to think.

Clicked on your video and watched about 2. Then I went through my entire room and cut my closet in half. I have 5 large bags that I’m taking to a women’s shelter. I have watched many other minimalism RU-vid videos, but yours are the first to influence me. Thanks for sharing your life!

"... doing things we really don't want to be doing" me: FRIENDS!!!!

LOVED THIS! I'm a new subscriber; and I've literally spent the last three days in my uni room working, and binge watching your videos! Absolutely fallen in love with your channel, and you've actually helped to restore a bit of positivity in my life again :) Thank you and hope you have a fab day! xx

I was so happy that I already realised most of the things you suggested... and then you tell me to turn off Friends. bloody hell😅 that‘s a slap in the face😂

gorgeous, generous, gentle and TO THE PONIT - Love

You remind of Anne Hathaway :) and I loved this video!

I’m a hoarder lol 😂 I don’t know what I need but I keep it all lol

I also stopped shopping as soon as I discovered minimalism. And when i do need new things I try to find them at thrift stores first in order to be more sustainable

I have been looking for a new vegan youtuber to binge watch and I haven't been able to find anyone I like since Caitlin Shoemaker and Jenny Mustard, but found your channel and I really like you and your videos! Thank you! (Also just downloaded your Vegan ebook)

I just found your channel and I am so happy I found you. I try to be minimalist in some way. So I will definitely keep this tips in mind. Thank you!

You're so relatable, thanks for being a real

One rule: I intentionally look for items that will do the work of two or three items, as long as that item is 70% as effective - usually something that does the job of several things isn't quite as good, but worth the compromise if it's minimal. Also, I'm always on the lookout for any apps for my phone or watch that can replace physical items like guitar tuners etc.

Personally I find the biggest difference after going minimal except for the obvious loveliness of having a tidy home is the fact 8 have much better Co trol over my finances and spending. I'm not perfect by no means but I have less and less debt for every passing month and I do better with the money I earn than before.

Great video .I found it easier to declutter once I had changed my mindset towards possessions and find it easier to clean my home now!

OMGOODNESS ~ Pray that the Inspriation from YOU last❣️. I am totally overwhelmed with the task ahead.... but know that life will be soooo much better 👍🏼❣️

i love this, thank you!

Another tip- decluttering your phone! Social media that wastes your time, netflix, unsubscribe to emails you don’t read (use UnrolleMe to do it at once). This has seriously saved 👏me 👏time👏You👏Guys👏

Thanks for this video! My rule was (and is): One Thing in - TWO things out. Works perfectly.

I never wrote anything! I’m from Brazil but currently living in Ireland. I love your personality, thank you so much for your videos!!!!I wish you all the best

1. Take it step by step 0:40 2. Set goals 1:40 3. Box it up 2:13 4. Charity Box 3:00 5. Hanger trick 3:28 6. Reduce duplicates 4:00 7. Stop Shopping 4:24 8. One in One out 5:24 9. Clear Surface 5:40 10. Find Time 6:06 11. 20/20 rule 6:34 12. Morning Routine 6:56 13. Tidy Before Bed 7:35 14. Digitize 8:02 15. Experience over materials 8:26

My minimalistic hack is to delete old pictures/photos on your phone. I did this and I saved a ton of storage. ☺️

Im subscribed, i clicked on the bell button months ago, checked again today and I dont see your video in my subscribtion list anyway. Fortunately you update us on IG 🙏🏻 starting to slowly but steady hate YT.

I love you. I am beginning my journey and you are extremely helpful and you are not the least bit condescending or preachy. I just subbed! :) Looking forward to binging your videos this weekend! haha

The yes, no and maybe pile is great! But since I am a bit "out of sight, out of mind" everything that's on my maybe pile, I put it back in the closet together with my yes pile to check if I really end up using it. If at the end of the season I realize I didn't use that item or I didn't feel very comfortable wearing it, out it goes.

I'm trying to go minimal but I want to buy new things for my minimalist look😂

I love the hanger tip! That's a good way to notice which items I'm actually wearing a which ones I don't!

Hello Madeleine, I really like your videos ! I am interested in decluttering my wardrobe since I find that most of it consists of "teenage" clothes. I also don't like to shop new and love thrifting but I am afraid because I will soon have a job where I need to dress up every day and I don't want to spend hundreds of euros in suits and "business outfits". The thing is, everytime I go to a thrift shop, the "formal" clothes are never perfect, and I feel that if I buy them I will never wear them ... Any idea ?

😍 early video ! What a gift :):):) Love this video. Starting step by step is fantastic. I like the time frame idea too. I’m more of a cold turkey lady. Don’t touch it just chuck it. Feels really refreshing. I haven’t tried the charity box idea 💡 😈😈 I have a huge box. Let’s do it. ❤️

I’m moving to a different country and can take 4 suitcases. I currently have an apartment full of everything. I am terrified but this made me feel so much better; thank you

It showed on my sub list & just finished the video! This is a great recap! :-) Thank You :-)

One problem i have is that my donation centres don’t accept everything so that means things go to the landfill. I’m trying to sell my clothes but it’s not really that effective

You inspire me everyday! Thank you for making the content that you do 😊

You look like Hannah Baker with black hair.

super inspiring! ✨ thank you

I love your videos! And I really like the way you speak. Most RU-vidrs just bore me because they are so slow... I'm planning to do a german declutter-video, because I'm just on my way to a more minimalist lifestyle :) We'll see!

great ideas, Maddie. I'm more of a morning person and do my household chores first thing in the morning.

for me what works is a end of the season decluttering and also switching from books to ebooks 3 years ago saved so much space... also “no buying” is doable and i have started this since 2 months and i do tht by setting aside a particular sum of money each month and keeping in my wallet and paying from it for those little extra or eating out etc., this way i don’t overindulge... also i stopped buying so many body creams and lotions and instead replaced it with coconut oil.. this is partly because i got really smell sensitive in my current second pregnancy but also i was simply overwhelmed by the choices

thank you for sharing those tips ♥ and love your english accent too :3

My minimalist hack is to declutter my personal stuffs like wallet and purses every week. This way I normally get rid of unnecessary things such as old credit card bills, documents or usual 'trash' that gets stuck in my purse or wallet. Another hack that I usually do from time to time is decluttering my contact list from my phone. I don't know why it gives me such joy but it really is! It feels so good to let go/delete contacts from people you are not close/not in touch with anymore!

I absolutely adore your videos, Madeleine, you are absolutely wonderful! Thank you for all your advice, and care for the planet!

sucks that people who arent well off can't work towards this. you really cant get rid of that just in case stuff and you have to participate in fast fashion because you cant pay a lot out front for last-long clothing

I've currently decluttered my bedroom and bathroom, but I'm doing my GCSEs at the moment and have a lot of stuff that I need for school. I was wondering if you had any tips for secondary school students living at home who are interested in minimalism? Thank you, I love your videos, they're really inspiring xx

I personally do have loads of "spare" things. However, I do tend to find a use for those things. Maybe because my boyfriend and I fix anything we can and always try to learn to fix things we don't know how to fix yet. This saves a lot of money as well and as long as you keep those things in logical places and not clutter drawers, they are not bothering at all. Duplicates for certain things are very usefull. I have often had something break and not had a quick opportunity or enough money to fix it, so having a duplicate that you can fall back on is very pleasant. However, too many duplicates are indeed just clutter

Lots of stuffs at home esp clothes,ended up consuming more time tidying up,no more time to play with my toddler,so the lesser laundry the more time to play or spend for family

Do you have a bullet journal video?!? Your bullet journal looked fabulous. I would want to see a little flip-through on it.

Best hack is to start now! Don’t think about it. Go declutter something this second. It’s easier to keep something going that’s already going...

Hey you were in malaysia 🇲🇾. . Hope you enjoyed our hospitality 😍 subscribed !!

Saving for experiences. Excellent point. Thank you Madeleine i can always relate to all your videos :)

Love all these tips! The hanger one especially has blew my mind haha! Definitely going to give that one a try and lots of the other ones you mentioned :D thanks for sharing!

I just want to breathe again 😳 I found your vlog really inspiring and I'm hoping to keep up the momentum 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻❤️

Great advices, love it!!

Your lashes🤤😍😍

Over the years of living with Borderline Personality Disorder, I noticed, that if my surroundings are as much of a mess as my mind is, I will never be able to calm down at all. I realized, that minimalism is the way for me personally as a skill and to learn a different kind of more positive mindset... Which is something I dearly need with a disorder like this. Positivity and peace usually has no place in my life or my vision but I started decluttering due to a family member moving back in with us and I had to give up two rooms for them for a while. I had to cut down massively. And since I'm currently also sharing one room with my boyfriend, we don't have much space in the first place. And I feel so much lighter and happier already. I'll continue this. I can only benefit from this way of life.

Great tips, thanks! :)

YOUR CHANNEL IS AMAZING!!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!

That last second of the video was my favorite! “Smile”

Great video. It really inspired me, thabk you!!!!

I find it store in a clear box that is the right size for the item/task needed 1) will see what have so don’t over buy, 2) if gets too full know have too much

This vid is really helpful!! Esp. the way of hanging clothes. I should do that now

I see you, Pokéball! ϞϞ(๑⚈ ․̫ ⚈๑)∩ love this list and love your videos, Madeleine!

Keeping in mind that every one of us is utterly unique I have to say your beauty reminds me a bit of a mix of Krysten Ritter, Anne Hathaway and young Winona Ryder (although she still looks super beautiful) !!

I have used music magpie app today for old dvd's - so handy!

I like you, and your videos a lot. They are detailed and helpful. ^-^

Weird, I’m subscribed but this video wasn’t on my subscription feed.