Channel Title: Abundantly Minimal Channel Description: Welcome to Abundantly Minimal! This channel features videos about decluttering, minimalism, and intentional living. My name is Sarah and I want to help you live your best life with less! Once I graduated college and got married to my husband Jake, I realized I had too many possessions that weren't making me happy. Jake and I have spent the past two years working on simplifying our lives and decluttering our lives, seek a more minimalist lifestyle. Minimalism has made us happier, caused less stress and clutter, and helped us save money along the way. I post videos to help you live a more minimal and abundant life! Subscribe to this channel to become part of the community! <video> DIY China Cabinet Makeover | Furniture Transformation Vlog Description: I recently had the chance to update and transform an unwanted china cabinet! While I'm not normally one for DIY projects, this chalk paint makeover turned out better than expected and I am excited to share it with you! This video walks through the steps of how I transformed this piece of furniture and at the end of the video, you can see a list of the products I used to make it happen! I know it has been a while since my last videos, but I am excited to come back with more content soon! :) </video> <video> Stop Digital Clutter | Declutter Your Email Inbox, Desktop, Apps, Photos, and Social Media Description: Digital clutter may feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be that way! Use the tips and strategies in this video to work smarter, not harder. With the tools in this video, set up a digital decluttering workflow and tackle a variety of specific types of digital clutter that you might be struggling with. Happy decluttering! Monthly Digital Decluttering Checklist (instead of Reflection Questions) - Delete unread promotional emails from the last month. - Delete or file any emails that are still in your regular inbox. - Double-check that any of your bookmarks or saved articles are still relevant. Delete any that are no longer relevant. - Move any loose (but still necessary) files into relevant folders or locations. - Delete any files from your temporary folder. - Empty out your downloads folder and delete any unneeded files. - Delete any apps or programs you are no longer using. - Delete all of the duplicate photos you have taken in the last month, keeping only your favorite photos. - Delete any songs you do not wish to listen to in the future. - Delete any podcast files that you already listened to or don’t plan to listen to. - Turn off any notifications on your device that bother you or are not helpful. - Unfollow or unsubscribe from accounts on social media that are no longer adding value. - Empty your trash folder or recently deleted folder to free up more space on your device. This video was created as part of my decluttering course Better with Less. This was previously a paid course that I created in 2019. I have decided to make the course videos available to everyone on YouTube. Please note that there may be topics discussed in the video that are no longer available, such as the course Facebook group, live coaching sessions, or personal email support. </video> <video> How to Help Other People Declutter (Even When They Don't Think it's Important) Description: Decluttering your own possessions can be challenging, but it can feel especially frustrating when others in your life or household are drowning in possessions and affecting your well-being. While you shouldn't declutter someone else's stuff for them, this video addresses some ways that you can support others in their decluttering journey and make successful improvements in the overall feeling of the household. This can be a challenging topic, but the results of effective communication on the topic can be worth it! Reflection Questions: 1. What would you like this person to declutter? Why is this? 2. Take some time to reflect from their perspective. Why might they be thinking this way about decluttering? What roadblocks might they experience that are preventing them from letting go? 3. What has your tone or attitude been when asking this person to declutter or simplify. How might this tone or attitude have helped or hurt the situation? 4. How might you choose to improve or address this situation going forward? This video was created as part of my decluttering course Better with Less. This was previously a paid course that I created in 2019. I have decided to make the course videos available to everyone on YouTube. Please note that there may be topics discussed in the video that are no longer available, such as the course Facebook group, live coaching sessions, or personal email support. </video> <video> A Step-by-Step Approach to Decluttering and Simplifying Sentimental Items Description: Have you gotten stuck when trying to let go of sentimental items? It can feel very challenging to let go of these belongings from our past or the past of our loved ones, and can sometimes bring up negative feelings like guilt. However, with the strategies in this video lesson, you can feel empowered to take action on your sentimental clutter and feel confident in streamlining it and letting the extra go! You've got this! Reflection Questions: 1. Past, Present, or Future: Is this something you want to keep and store from the past? Is this something you are currently using in the present? Is this something you wish to save for the future? 2. When you think about this item, how does it make you feel? Why is that? 3. Is this particular item one of the “best of the best” that should be kept? If yes, how will you preserve or celebrate it? If not, consider letting it go. If you feel resistance to letting go, consider documenting it in a photo book or decluttering journal, or write a letter about your true feelings. This video was created as part of my decluttering course Better with Less. This was previously a paid course that I created in 2019. I have decided to make the course videos available to everyone on YouTube. Please note that there may be topics discussed in the video that are no longer available, such as the course Facebook group, live coaching sessions, or personal email support. </video> <video> Major Clothing Declutter After Color Analysis | How I'm Decluttering after a Color Analysis Description: It's time for some major clothing decluttering! I fully cleaned out my closet and dresser after recently getting a color analysis done by the House of Colour. It was a helpful tool to address some clothing I should have gotten rid of a while ago but was holding on to for various reasons. I'll talk more about the color analysis process, weight and health changes, why I'm getting rid of this stuff, and how I will move forward with my wardrobe! </video> <video> A Minimal Approach to Spending Less and Saving More to Reach Your Financial Goals Description: Living a more minimal life and making fewer, more intentional purchases can be a helpful way to prioritize our financial goals. This video walks you through some strategies to help you save more and spend less, especially in the context of completing a decluttering journey! Reflection Challenge: Look over your spending or other financial transactions from the previous month. Reflect about what you did well with your finances and set some goals for improvement in the upcoming month. This video was created as part of my decluttering course Better with Less. This was previously a paid course that I created in 2019. I have decided to make the course videos available to everyone on YouTube. Please note that there may be topics discussed in the video that are no longer available, such as the course Facebook group, live coaching sessions, or personal email support. </video> <video> Strategies to Declutter Storage Areas | Types of Storage Clutter Hiding in Your Home Description: So far in this Better with Less course and video series, we have covered how to declutter many different types of clutter or rooms in our home, but today, let's tackle storage clutter. What clutter is hiding behind closet doors, in the basement, attic, junk drawers, or any other disorganized or jam-packed areas of our home? Let's figure it out today and take action! Reflection Questions: When you are ready to declutter one of your storage areas, answer the following questions to help you prepare. 1. What are you currently storing in this space? 2. What frustrates you most with this storage space? 3. What should the purpose of this storage area be? 4. How could you optimize and improve this storage area? Be specific, and list these tasks below to help guide your actions in this storage space. This video was created as part of my decluttering course Better with Less. This was previously a paid course that I created in 2019. I have decided to make the course videos available to everyone on YouTube. Please note that there may be topics discussed in the video that are no longer available, such as the course Facebook group, live coaching sessions, or personal email support. </video> <video> An Intentional Approach to Setting Up Our New Home Description: Hello friends! It's been a while since my last video, but we have moved into our new home and finally gotten settled, so I am back and excited to share an unofficial home tour! In this video, I walk through six minimalist principles that helped us set up our home in an intentional way! There will be a lot more home-related videos coming over the next couple months, so stay tuned! </video> <video> Our New Construction Home Experience | Timeline, Pros/Cons, Regrets, and Tips Description: It has already been six months since we moved into our new construction home! While opting for a new construction home was not something we initially planned on doing, it ended up being a great choice for us and we could not be happier! In this video, I’ll share more about the new home timeline, the pros and cons of new construction, our favorite parts, the regrets we have, and some general tips for those who are interested in checking out new construction homes for themselves! Timestamps: 0:47 New Home Construction Timeline 4:31 Benefits of New Home Construction 9:15 Drawbacks of New Home Construction 13:08 Our Favorite Parts About Our Home 17:16 Regrets? 21:31 Tips for Those Interested in New Home Construction </video> <video> WE ADOPTED A RABBIT | Meet Mia, our 2-year-old Dutch bunny! Description: This life update has been a long time coming, but this summer we adopted a lovely rabbit named Mia (formerly known as Mama Mia)! In this video, we share our experience with her from meeting her at the shelter while volunteering, fostering her, helping with her medical challenges, adopting her, and all of the fun and cuddles we have already shared in our first six months together! We hope you enjoy all of the cute Mia footage and get a sense of how great rabbits can be! If you have any rabbit questions that we didn't address in the video, feel free to ask in the comments! </video> <video> Systems to Manage Paper Clutter and 8 Types of Files to Declutter Description: Let's tackle paper clutter overwhelm or frustration with the tips in today's video! I'll walk through several strategies for how you can sort, store, and simplify your paper files, in addition to sharing 8 different files types that you can likely declutter today! Reflection Questions: 1. Where is your paper clutter currently stored? How is it stored? Can you consolidate it? 2. How do you currently manage or keep track of incoming paper clutter? 3. How would you like to keep track of paper clutter going forward? Sort your remaining items into the following three categories: - What is Necessary? - What is Desired? - What is neither necessary nor desired? This video was created as part of my decluttering course Better with Less. This was previously a paid course that I created in 2019. I have decided to make the course videos available to everyone on YouTube. Please note that there may be topics discussed in the video that are no longer available, such as the course Facebook group, live coaching sessions, or personal email support. </video> <video> Declutter Your Schedule | Intentional Time Management Tips Description: Now that you have decluttered your home, let's take a closer look at how you are spending your time. What intentional schedule swaps can you make to use your time in a way that is meaningful to you? This video can help you improve your time management so that you are doing what you want and spending less time doing what you don't! Reflection Prompt: On a sheet of paper, draw a vertical line down the middle. On the left side of the sheet, complete a schedule audit where you record your actual schedule from throughout the day. Then, on the right side, reflect about how you would ideally like to use your time. This video was created as part of my decluttering course Better with Less. This was previously a paid course that I created in 2019. I have decided to make the course videos available to everyone on YouTube. Please note that there may be topics discussed in the video that are no longer available, such as the course Facebook group, live coaching sessions, or personal email support. </video> <video> Hobby Decluttering 101 | Declutter Books, Craft Supplies, Technology, Entertainment, Games, + More! Description: Different types of hobby or entertainment items can bring a lot of joy to our lives, but it can also lead to large amounts of accumulation that can burden our spaces years after the items were relevant to our lives. In this video, I walk through many different types of hobby and entertainment clutter and provide specific action steps that will make it easier for you to simplify, declutter, and let go! Let's do this! Reflection Prompt: For each type of hobby or entertainment clutter that you have, set a goal for that space and break down the top 5 steps you will need to take to accomplish that goal. This video was created as part of my decluttering course Better with Less. This was previously a paid course that I created in 2019. I have decided to make the course videos available to everyone on YouTube. Please note that there may be topics discussed in the video that are no longer available, such as the course Facebook group, live coaching sessions, or personal email support. </video> <video> What I've Decluttered Since Moving into our New House Description: It's time for another anti-haul where I share what items I am decluttering and no longer need now that we have been living in our new home for a few months! I am hopeful that the process of walking through these items that I am decluttering may give you some decluttering ideas from your own space or get you in the right headspace to declutter! </video> <video> Living Room Decluttering 101 | Simplify Your Living Room or Family Room Description: If your living room or family room is a room that you spend a lot of time in, it is a room that may need some decluttering! Simplify this space through a strategic balance of functionality and decor and design, which I'll address in today's video! Happy decluttering! Reflection Questions: 1. What is your living room currently used for? What does your living room currently look and feel like? 2. What would your ideal living room be used for? What would your ideal living room look and feel like? 3. What changes could you make to better align your answers to the previous questions? This video was created as part of my decluttering course Better with Less. This was previously a paid course that I created in 2019. I have decided to make the course videos available to everyone on YouTube. Please note that there may be topics discussed in the video that are no longer available, such as the course Facebook group, live coaching sessions, or personal email support. </video>

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Welcome to Abundantly Minimal! This channel features videos about decluttering, minimalism, and intentional living.

My name is Sarah and I want to help you live your best life with less! Once I graduated college and got married to my husband Jake, I realized I had too many possessions that weren't making me happy. Jake and I have spent the past two years working on simplifying our lives and decluttering our lives, seek a more minimalist lifestyle. Minimalism has made us happier, caused less stress and clutter, and helped us save money along the way.

I post videos to help you live a more minimal and abundant life! Subscribe to this channel to become part of the community!

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