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9 DECLUTTERING Mistakes + How to Avoid Them | MINIMALISM for Beginners
If you are embarking upon a decluttering or minimalism journey - watch this video to learn of 9 very common decluttering mistakes that people have made... so that you don't have to!
All the best!
xo
Angela
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CONTENT OF THIS VIDEO
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00:00 Intro
00:50 Not understanding what clutter actually is
02:20 Holding onto things because of guilt
04:11 Overcomplicating the process
05:35 Not taking time to reflect on the clutter WHY
06:52 Trying to organize before decluttering
07:34 Being afraid of making a bad decision
08:55 Sabotaging your own efforts
10:50 Giving up when things get tough
11:53 Not taking time to appreciate your efforts
13:05 Outro
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MINDSET Shift | What is 'Comfortable'? | How comparing affects contentment
Переглядів 3,1 тис.16 годин тому
Just chatting about something that has been on my mind lately. Hoping we can have a conversation about what it means to be 'comfortable' - and how our mindset can affect how we feel about it. xo Angela #minimalist​​​ #simpleliving #minimalismlifestyle Join our family of seven as we establish roots in our small, custom designed forever house - Arrow Hill Cottage. WEBSITE: www.arrowhillcottage.co...
MINIMALISM Decluttering Challenge | Declutter With Me | ONE box less!
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It's time for a little decluttering challenge! Grab a box, and let's declutter together! All the best! xo Angela #minimalist​​​ #simpleliving #minimalismlifestyle Join our family of seven as we establish roots in our small, custom designed forever house - Arrow Hill Cottage. WEBSITE: www.arrowhillcottage.com/blog/ I share about simple home simple living tips. Please like, comment and subscribe ...
33 1-MINUTE Tasks That Will TRANSFORM Your Home | Minimalist Living
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Keeping a home clean and tidy doesn't have to take a long time. In fact, if you just have ONE minute to spare here and there, you can make huge progress in transforming your home! All the best! xo Angela #minimalist​​​ #simpleliving #minimalismlifestyle Join our family of seven as we establish roots in our small, custom designed forever house - Arrow Hill Cottage. WEBSITE: www.arrowhillcottage....
Beautiful Springtime Homemaking | Simple Living at the Cottage
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There is so much beauty in the spring season. It gets me inspired to be creative with my homemaking, and try new things. I encourage you to do the same! All the best! xo Angela #minimalist​​​ #simpleliving #minimalismlifestyle Join our family of seven as we establish roots in our small, custom designed forever house - Arrow Hill Cottage. WEBSITE: www.arrowhillcottage.com/​​​ I share about simpl...
31 Reasons your house looks CLUTTERED | Minimalism at home
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Have you been working hard at decluttering, but feel frustrated when you look around your house and see MORE clutter? Let me share with you 31 of the most common culprits! All the best! xoAngela #minimalist ​​​ #simpleliving #minimalismlifestyle Join our family of seven as we establish roots in our small, custom designed forever house - Arrow Hill Cottage. WEBSITE: www.arrowhillcottage.com/​​​I...
Clean + Clutter Free Kitchen | 7 ways to simplify this hardworking space
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Kitchens are probably the most hardworking room in our homes. Learn how to give them the intentional care they need with these simple ideas for a clean and clutter free space! xo Angela #minimalist​​​ #simpleliving #minimalismlifestyle Join our family of seven as we establish roots in our small, custom designed forever house - Arrow Hill Cottage. WEBSITE: www.arrowhillcottage.com/​​​ I share ab...
TOP 10 Things to DECLUTTER to SIMPLIFY Your Life!
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In general, decluttering will help to simplify your life - but there are some categories, in my opinion, that make more of an impact than others! Try one of these top ten things to declutter, and enjoy the simplicity it will bring to your everyday life! All the best! xo Angela #minimalist​​​ #simpleliving #minimalismlifestyle Join our family of seven as we establish roots in our small, custom d...
Minimalism Lifestyle | Spring Days at the Cottage
Переглядів 6 тис.Місяць тому
Join me for a week here at the cottage! This minimalism lifestyle is something that is so natural to me at this point in my journey - I thought it might be insightful for those of you just starting out to get a bit more insight into a week of my life. All the best! xo Angela #minimalist​​​ #simpleliving #minimalismlifestyle Join our family of seven as we establish roots in our small, custom des...
LAZY MINIMALISM | 20 Hacks to SIMPLIFY your home and life
Переглядів 12 тис.2 місяці тому
DO you want your home and life to be peaceful, simple and uncomplicated - but don't want to put in a ton of effort to get there? - Consider this video a jump start toward your goal! All the best! xo Angela #minimalist​​​ #simpleliving #minimalismlifestyle Join our family of seven as we establish roots in our small, custom designed forever house - Arrow Hill Cottage. WEBSITE: www.arrowhillcottag...
Advice from a MINIMALIST | Minimalism for Beginners
Переглядів 6 тис.2 місяці тому
These are the things you NEED to know about the journey of minimalism - they will help you get started, and keep you motivated along the way! All the best! xo Angela #minimalist​​​ #simpleliving #minimalismlifestyle Join our family of seven as we establish roots in our small, custom designed forever house - Arrow Hill Cottage. WEBSITE: www.arrowhillcottage.com/​​​ I share about simple home simp...
300 Things to DECLUTTER in 30 Days | GUIDED Decluttering
Переглядів 15 тис.2 місяці тому
How would it feel to declutter 300 items by the end of THIS month? Today's video is going to show you exactly how to do it, step by step! All the best! xo Angela #minimalist​​​ #simpleliving #minimalismlifestyle Join our family of seven as we establish roots in our small, custom designed forever house - Arrow Hill Cottage. WEBSITE: www.arrowhillcottage.com/​​​ I share about simple home simple l...
How Swedish Death Cleaning Can CHANGE YOUR LIFE
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Swedish Death Cleaning is partly done as a benefit for the loved ones you will leave behind, sure. But there are also HUGE benefits for the person doing the cleaning itself, in LIFE! xo Angela #declutteringprocess​​​ #simpleliving #swedishdeathcleaning Join our family of seven as we establish roots in our small, custom designed forever house - Arrow Hill Cottage. WEBSITE: www.arrowhillcottage.c...
Spring Homemaking | MINIMALIST Lifestyle | Simple Spring Decor
Переглядів 5 тис.2 місяці тому
Spring is in the air, and I'm loving it! Join me today as I do a little homemaking, decorating, and preparing for the new season! All the best! xo Angela #minimalist​​​ #simpleliving #minimalismlifestyle Join our family of seven as we establish roots in our small, custom designed forever house - Arrow Hill Cottage. WEBSITE: www.arrowhillcottage.com/​​​ I share about simple home simple living ti...
17 MORE Things Your House DOESN'T NEED
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Another list of things that your house (and mine) truly don't need! You might not agree with all of them - but perhaps something I mention will make you stop and think a bit more critically about others! All the best! xo Angela #minimalist​​​ #simpleliving #minimalismlifestyle Join our family of seven as we establish roots in our small, custom designed forever house - Arrow Hill Cottage. WEBSIT...
Minimalist Home Tour 2024 | Family of 7
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Minimalist Home Tour 2024 | Family of 7
17 DECLUTTER Habits that have TRANSFORMED my home!
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17 DECLUTTER Habits that have TRANSFORMED my home!
Homemaking Mindsets | Minimalism Lifestyle at HOME
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Homemaking Mindsets | Minimalism Lifestyle at HOME
BEST Decluttering Ideas 2024 | Step by Step guide
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BEST Decluttering Ideas 2024 | Step by Step guide
Minimalist Living | Homeschool! Meal Planning! House Projects!
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Decluttering and Organizing MOTIVATION | Your EXCUSE is your WHY!
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SIMPLIFY Your Space | 19 Minimalist Tips
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SIMPLIFY Your Space | 19 Minimalist Tips
Minimalism WITHOUT Decluttering | 7 ways to try Minimalism for Beginners
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Minimalism WITHOUT Decluttering | 7 ways to try Minimalism for Beginners
Minimalism Lifestyle | SIMPLE HOME Benefits
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24 Things To DECLUTTER in 2024 | Minimalist Living
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24 Things To DECLUTTER in 2024 | Minimalist Living
7 Radical Mindset Shifts to CHANGE YOUR LIFE | Minimalism
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7 Radical Mindset Shifts to CHANGE YOUR LIFE | Minimalism
Our MINIMALIST Christmas Plans | No Gifts This Year!
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Our MINIMALIST Christmas Plans | No Gifts This Year!
5 Easy Things To Declutter BEFORE Christmas
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5 Easy Things To Declutter BEFORE Christmas
Minimalist Christmas Decor | Tips For A SIMPLE Cozy Style
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Minimalist Christmas Decor | Tips For A SIMPLE Cozy Style
Don't Forget To CLEAN These Spots! | Cleaning Motivation
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Don't Forget To CLEAN These Spots! | Cleaning Motivation

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @kennethbailey9853
    @kennethbailey9853 12 хвилин тому

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  • @kennethbailey9853
    @kennethbailey9853 14 хвилин тому

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  • @Ebonylocks-ex9nc
    @Ebonylocks-ex9nc 20 хвилин тому

    I won't take anything coming in my house that dont spray up, burn up, or eaten up. It has to evaporate period.

  • @kennethbailey9853
    @kennethbailey9853 28 хвилин тому

    ❤❤❤

  • @milda0820
    @milda0820 29 хвилин тому

    💖💖💖

  • @kimberdonham6548
    @kimberdonham6548 38 хвилин тому

    I have a friend who is stressing me out. He says he wants to downsize but than doesn’t take the time to do it. It has been 2 years and I keep hearing the same complaints week after week. I think I need space from this friendship.

  • @kennethbailey9853
    @kennethbailey9853 42 хвилини тому

    So Happy to see You today !😊I can't help but appreciate How Much You Care to Help to Improve Everyones Life. Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou !!!😊

  • @ArrowHillCottage
    @ArrowHillCottage 44 хвилини тому

    Enjoy your decluttering process to the fullest! Don't fall into one of these traps!

  • @novice824
    @novice824 14 годин тому

    Very few of these are one minute tasks! Therefore I feel the title was misleading.

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 13 годин тому

      I’m sorry you feel that way. In my opinion, the physical work involved in these tasks should take very little time. The prep work may add a bit, and of course everyone does work at their own pace. However, the point of the video is that we tend to build up these chores in our minds thinking they will take longer than they actually do. I wonder if you timed yourself doing them….how long they would actually take? The important thing isn’t a strict time limit- it’s the habit of doing them routinely, making them easier and easier to do. ❤️

    • @Graceandres3
      @Graceandres3 13 годин тому

      @@ArrowHillCottage I guess I just took the one minute thing too literally. It is definitely true that in my mind I probably over exaggerate the time involved to complete many chores, so that point is very well taken. I can see the video was well produced and that there was good intention behind it.

  • @bluehorizon9435
    @bluehorizon9435 День тому

    Hi, thank you for your helpful video! I would welcome advice, please (from you, or anyone)... how to dispose of old College A4 printed paper notes, handouts & slide presentations from when I was a student? The notes are not books that I can give to charity but the data they contain would still be useful for other students and seems a waste to destroy all that knowledge! Any ideas, please? Thanks

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 13 годин тому

      For me, personally…I would toss them. Probably recycle if possible. The notes you took in class were your interpretation of the information. Someone else listening to the exact same presentation will likely glean different things. I do understand your hesitations - especially since hours and hours of work went into creating the notes (I get it! I was a front of the class, detailed note-taker myself!)…but unless you plan to go back and reference them, they likely don’t have a lot of use. ❤️

  • @devinfarrelly3768
    @devinfarrelly3768 День тому

    Water filtration is a must, and I would add try to minimize use of plastic food storage, and use glass instead.

  • @jeanniestgeorge3527
    @jeanniestgeorge3527 День тому

    6-16-24 3:30 pm😊 I do agree with all you have to say. We made a BIG move it's been 8 years now. We moved from Alaska to Kentucky mainly due to the cost of living is or was less here in Kentucky And of course the heat made the four seasons. In doing this move we had HUGH garage sales. And we still brought way way to much. We moved from a 2000 sq ft house to a 900 sq ft. We again had a hugh garage sale then have donated still another garage sale amount. We decided we were not going to have any more sales. Mainly because we are in our senior years. It's just too hard for us. 😢 I am right now going through our house again to minimize what we have. We don't use everything we have and if we do not use something it goes😊 if we don't wear something it goes also. Or we don't like the way it fits out it goes. It is so freeing to get rid of all that weight. I have a long way to go but I know how I will feel when I get done. It looks like I have shared enough for this time. Have a wonderful freeing day and enjoy what you do have. We all have so much! 😊❤ Jeannie

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 13 годин тому

      It is absolutely a freeing process! Good job ‘peeling the onion’ of your clutter! ❤️

  • @diananore1368
    @diananore1368 День тому

    Lovely home. The cabinets leading into kitchen are identical, except for finish, that are family heirlooms for us as well. One is a curio cabinet and the other was redesigned to be a gun cabinet.

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage День тому

      Oh wow! How neat! I really adore those cabinets and all the character they add to the space! ❤️

  • @JontueScent
    @JontueScent 2 дні тому

    I'm guilty on most points. I'm in the process of a major declutter and organizing.

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage День тому

      Starting is one of the most difficult steps! You’ve got this! ❤️

  • @amysamin
    @amysamin 2 дні тому

    Some very interesting tips! Here's one for you: there is no such thing as "borrow to" - the word you're looking for is *loan*. 😉

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage День тому

      Somebody else pointed that out too! Ha ha! It’s probably my Midwest slang coming out! Very rarely do u hear the word loan - even though it’s grammatically correct! ❤️

  • @claudiakotouc6748
    @claudiakotouc6748 3 дні тому

    Another wonderful video. Nice that you approach deeper kinds of topics in addition to the decluttering ones. You are right with your thoughts on comparison. In terms of gratitude, I think it also depends on what you grew up with. I, 55y, have grandparents who lived through WWII (in Germany) and also WWI as kids. They never owned a whole lot. My parents had more, but were always saving. I still grew up with a lot of appreciation of how much things cost--even water and power were saved. I think, nowadays, children grow up with so much stuff that everything seems normal and self-understood. How can we even teach them to know it is not, and that our western world is so privileged with its wealth, if they don´t know it any different.

  • @borntwobeealive
    @borntwobeealive 3 дні тому

    Thanks for the encouragement, but "wash your curtains" is certainly not a one-minute task.

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 3 дні тому

      When I say “was the curtains” I’m not talking about hand washing them with soapy water in a bucket. Maybe I should have clarified. I basically meant to take them off of the curtain rod and throw them in the washing machine! Ha ha! The machine does all the work really! ❤️

  • @xpsxps1339
    @xpsxps1339 3 дні тому

    Hi Angela. Let me start by saying I love your videos and you deserved my subscription for quality content, so subscribed🙂. Great video! Comparison is one of the natural ways we evaluate, and I'd say there's nothing wrong with that if we know our values ​​and live by them. As I observe, I can say that many people may feel a lack of resources (financial and otherwise) due to their reluctance to change, adapt to new conditions, and absolute unwillingness to plan. Sigh... (Unfortunately, it is also true, that there are people in this country, who objectively lack resources.) However, as I see it, many who permanently feel they don't have enough would be happier if they just changed their behavior. Example. I have two friends who both have enough money but keep crying that they don't. However... The ways they both waste their money are literally mind-boggling and when I point it out they both reluctantly admit I'm right but it only lasts as long as we talk, and when we meet again it's the same old song... So, it definitely is not about "I don't have enough money and I need more." It's about something entirely else...

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 3 дні тому

      Thank you! You make a really good point - behavior and spending habits has a lot to do with how quickly a person’s finite resources run out! ❤️

  • @smack6030
    @smack6030 3 дні тому

    Another quick clean item is your garbage disposal. Take lemons after you use them and grind them up with running water. Makes it smell wonderful and helps clean!

  • @crybebebunny
    @crybebebunny 3 дні тому

    No 24 We clean our vacuum 2 to 4 times when vacuuming, Once at the end, always. My child who vacuum leaves it clean so it doesn't stinkup. They empty it outside at the big trash bin to keep the dust outside.

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 3 дні тому

      Great! Way to stay on top of it! ❤️

    • @crybebebunny
      @crybebebunny 3 дні тому

      @ArrowHillCottage We live next to a very busy highway/ freeway. The amount of fine dust particulares and smog that come into our home is very bad.

  • @rondalawson3311
    @rondalawson3311 3 дні тому

    These are all great ideas and your house looks lovely, but I don't see any of these being tasks that can be done in 1 minute

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 3 дні тому

      Really? That surprises me! I suppose everyone works at a different pace - but all of these are very quick for me. Like I said - some of them are just one per minute ( like one window, etc). Ultimately though - this video was meant to point out the habits of doing things more than being able to strictly get the job done in one minute or less. Thanks for watching! ❤️

  • @rosannecoleman3684
    @rosannecoleman3684 3 дні тому

    These are indeed great 1 minute habits. Most of them are 1 minute. Some are not, mixing peroxide, baking soda and water and applying to the grout in the shower with a toothbrush is absolutely going to take more than 1 minute or 2 minutes. Cleaning out the fridge and wiping down the shelves (& your picture showed the shelves were emptied completely) does take far longer. I do agree that all these caring house tasks are not difficult and do bring us contentment and pride. Your caring spirit is appreciated.

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 3 дні тому

      You are right. Some things will take longer than a minute. For the tile scrub- I just have a container that I keep the mixture in and then set a timer for 1 minute before getting in the shower to scrub. After a week or so of that the shower is sparkling! Thanks for watching! ❤️

  • @BlueBird-nf2gp
    @BlueBird-nf2gp 3 дні тому

    New subscriber here. Nice job! I recently decluttered many bags and boxes full of clothes, books, tote bags, hangers and a few other odds and ends. It feels good to pass things on to people who can use and enjoy them. ☺

  • @Elaine-yb5no
    @Elaine-yb5no 4 дні тому

    Love your channel. Its by far the very best. Thank u so much for sharing your ideas, they r such a blessing to me

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 4 дні тому

      Awe, thank you so much for your encouragement! ❤️

  • @litanapadensky490
    @litanapadensky490 4 дні тому

    You can borrow things from others, but when you return the favor, then you are “loaning” things out. It’s not borrowing when you are temporarily giving something to someone. It’s loaning.

  • @readg4fun
    @readg4fun 4 дні тому

    Any chance this list is available to print? Ty

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 4 дні тому

      Sorry, I didn’t make a PDF. Could you try a screenshot? I may go back and make PDF files eventually for the other list videos, but I don’t have a timeline for that ❤️

  • @barbkandel777
    @barbkandel777 4 дні тому

    Excellent suggestions!!!

  • @lettienugent
    @lettienugent 4 дні тому

    🌺➡️➡️➡️ I enjoyed your video. Thanks for the tips. 🏡🏡🏡 Do you know any virtual home organizers that you can recommend? Clarification: I’m referring to a person not a tool.

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 4 дні тому

      Thank you! I personally don’t know of any virtual home organizers. Sorry! ❤️

  • @denisehill7769
    @denisehill7769 4 дні тому

    Every morning after I've finished showering etc, I take a minky cloth from the stack in the bathroom cupboard, and wipe round. Toilet last. Denture tablets in the toilet bowl and cistern and leave to soak. Of course I do a deep clean but this everyday maintenance just makes it look nicer.

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 4 дні тому

      I’ve never heard of the denture tablet hack! Interesting! ❤️

    • @denisehill7769
      @denisehill7769 3 дні тому

      @@ArrowHillCottage I've no idea whether it's recommended by plumbers, but my husband used to work for a sanitaryware manufacturer and hasn't advised against them, whereas he would always say you should never soak the toilet bowl in bleach (over time it degrades the glaze). Luckily we have only one toilet, and one toilet brush :D

  • @tool-nh8mk
    @tool-nh8mk 4 дні тому

    Your home is beautiful!

  • @logothaironsides2942
    @logothaironsides2942 5 днів тому

    Do you have any tips for problem family mess? I mean for when you live with a dropper and forgetter or a peron that throws rubbish literally on the floor or table? Feeling overwelmed here and Im sure there ARE tips but I never see them anywhere.

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 4 дні тому

      I’ll have to think about that one - sounds like a great topic for a future video! ❤️

  • @devinfarrelly3768
    @devinfarrelly3768 5 днів тому

    My cordless vacume, a Dyson, is my favorite cleaning tool. It makes vacuuming easy and so I am happy to do it. It’s life changing, and so lightweight.

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 4 дні тому

      Awesome! This may be a tool that I look into for the future. For now I am content with my broom…but I’ve heard great things about cordless vacuums as well! ❤️

  • @cathyrowe594
    @cathyrowe594 5 днів тому

    At least half of these things are definitely more than 1 minute chores! 👎

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 4 дні тому

      Everyone works at a different speed - I maybe should have put a disclaimer at the end of the video explaining that even if these chores take longer than a minute for you- they really don’t take nearly as long as we tend to build them up in our heads. If a person just gets started and sets a timer to stop after a minute…I think that most would be surprised how far they got in that time, and choose to keep going to ‘finish the job’ if they hadn’t already. Overall though, the time it takes isn’t as important as keeping a consistent habit with the ‘little things’ ❤️

  • @jennyjenkins877
    @jennyjenkins877 5 днів тому

    Being mindful of striking a healthy balance of consuming and creating/contributing is so important so it's wonderful that you posted this thought-provoking video. I've always been content and not the type to envy others. Decluttering and minimalizing has had a very profound impact on my life and allowed me to reach a new level of contentment though.

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 4 дні тому

      Thanks so much for watching! I think that contentment is such an important topic! ❤️

  • @cziegle3794
    @cziegle3794 5 днів тому

    Sweep or vacuum once a day? I need to vacuum, sweep, and dust mop every single day if I want just the upstairs flooring in my home to look good. I have a yellow lab who sheds so much, it's unreal.

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 4 дні тому

      Oh wow. Yeah, that would be tricky. I don’t have a pet - but I wonder if there is a groomer who might be able to thin hair or do some coat maintenance to help with the shedding? ❤️

  • @margaretinsydney3856
    @margaretinsydney3856 5 днів тому

    I do several of these chores routinely. I also do a few of them not nearly often enough (vacuum cleaner fluff!). I'm going to start cleaning my windows -- maybe one at a time -- and also dusting the lights. Great ideas!!😊

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 4 дні тому

      Great! Thanks for watching and commenting! ❤️

  • @b25mech
    @b25mech 5 днів тому

    I love to spray one of my favorite body mist on my curtains & throws.

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 4 дні тому

      I bet that helps things smell fresh! I personally am pretty sensitive to scents, so I wouldn’t be able to do that in my home - but I can see how it would add a nice cozy element! ❤️

    • @virginialangford6257
      @virginialangford6257 3 дні тому

      Why would you / your family wish to inhale lab made chemicals in your home. Colognes are not good for your respiratory health any more than cigarettes are…from a RN/ RRT

  • @lisabynum7943
    @lisabynum7943 5 днів тому

    Wonderful video! Thanks!

  • @lisabynum7943
    @lisabynum7943 5 днів тому

    Really enjoyed this video!

  • @emc6511
    @emc6511 5 днів тому

    It may take more than a minute to DO -- but only a minute to DECIDE to do it LOL (Hardest part sometimes!)

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 4 дні тому

      Ha ha! True! I know some people probably won’t be able to do them in a minute, but that isn’t the point really. The consistency is the key! ❤️

  • @lorimatalon6164
    @lorimatalon6164 5 днів тому

    Hi Angela! I really agree with you... I feel pretty much comfortable with my life. I don't go on vacation very often, i don't buy much and i even try to cut off my expanses even more. I think that society became much more materialistic...

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 5 днів тому

      Do you think the materialism comes because of the ease of availability now …or marketing? Or…some other reason? ❤️

    • @lorimatalon6164
      @lorimatalon6164 5 днів тому

      @@ArrowHillCottage i don't know. Maybe both...

  • @maureenmccrackin6933
    @maureenmccrackin6933 5 днів тому

    My Mom used to say that if you have your health you have just about everything.

  • @user-hu3rk7hw5m
    @user-hu3rk7hw5m 5 днів тому

    Hi Angela, I agree with many of the comments below. I think we compare because it’s part of being human. Once we compare, what do we do with that attitude. Do we try to keep up with the Jones’s, do we think I’m content with what I have and don’t need more and do we have grace to know we are blessed with what we have. I also think age changes a person. I’m 72 and I’m content with what I have. When I was younger I was not. I’m not a minimalist but I have figured out how to buy what I need and not what I want. It’s taken me awhile to get there. Age also changes your priorities, now I’m more concerned with my husband and I being safe and comfortable in our home as we get older not as we would say buying stuff. You are a very insight young lady and are learning things won’t make you happy or content all the time. Keep up the good work. Bonnie

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 5 днів тому

      I can agree that wisdom comes with age- most definitely! There are things I look back on and wonder what in the world I was thinking at the time. But, we can all live and learn, right? Thanks for watching! ❤️

  • @AdrienneSantiago-xf9tw
    @AdrienneSantiago-xf9tw 6 днів тому

    I actually want a slower, smaller life, but it's more expensive! I'd love to have a tiny house or an RV but the entrance price is steep.

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 5 днів тому

      Have you looked into building one yourself - or having a couple of friends help you with building? I would imagine that would save a lot of money! ❤️

    • @AdrienneSantiago-xf9tw
      @AdrienneSantiago-xf9tw 5 днів тому

      @@ArrowHillCottage That would be amazing! My sister is fortunate enough to have land but I don't think she'd want me in her little family bubble unfortunately, as much love there is there.

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 4 дні тому

      I hope you’ll be able to figure something out! ❤️

  • @cathypenn1073
    @cathypenn1073 6 днів тому

    Such a great and helpful video. Thank you

  • @amychen2504
    @amychen2504 6 днів тому

    Well, even monkeys compare treats and get angry if the division isn't equal - there are studies on it! I agree with the philosophy of course, 100%, but it's an embedded part of us to compare. That's the struggle. I think the key is limiting exposure. Before we didn't have so much access to people who lived way above us. However, other studies show that you really only compare yourself to your close peers. So, to complicate my statement, it's more about how your peers live and how you stack up than looking at those way above or below you (in your own estimation).

    • @ArrowHillCottage
      @ArrowHillCottage 5 днів тому

      Very good points! The fact that we can more easily compare nowadays definitely contributes to stronger envy! We won’t be able to get away from comparing, in my opinion…so we just need to be aware of the risks of doing so. ❤️

    • @amychen2504
      @amychen2504 4 дні тому

      @@ArrowHillCottage Absolutely. Comparison is the thief of joy. And we never truly know another's life. The trade offs aren't always worth it. The wealthiest friend I've had had a life I'd never want.

  • @pennysara9814
    @pennysara9814 6 днів тому

    This is brilliant, Angela. Maybe your best yet! I do struggle with these things. Many thanks.

  • @mamabirdie734
    @mamabirdie734 6 днів тому

    Comparison, kinda reminds me of the parable of the vineyard workers (Matthew 20: 1-16) I also think of the man with no shoes complaining to the man with no feet.

  • @Shiryone
    @Shiryone 6 днів тому

    Gratitude is what regulates our attitude. We can easily take our blessings for granted. I strive not to.

  • @JontueScent
    @JontueScent 6 днів тому

    My husband and I sit by the Fireplace with the Christmas tree, Coffee, Christmas music and enjoying Vintage Christmas magazines.