Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that my new book, Things That Matter, is finally here. I put my heart into it, and I can’t wait to share it with you. You can pick up a copy at www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676394/things-that-matter-by-joshua-becker/
I,m Taiwanese.Most the word that you used is simple and spoke slowly,so I use your video to practice listening. I also bought your book and let me knew why I start to frugality.
I recently decluttered my kitchen and made enough space in one of the cupboards for my cookbooks and an "appliance garage" for my food processor, hand mixer, slow cooker, and Dutch oven. I rearranged everything so the things I use most often are within easy reach, and this has made it function so much better! My biggest accomplishment was finally emptying the oven so nothing is stored there (this is a first in my family).
I’ve been married 43 years, I’ve been in this home for 24 years. I don’t think I can live long enough to finish decluttering the kitchen. 🤣🤣but I can start.
During this process, I learned that eliminating the stuff I didn’t need made room for the things I use. This may sound like “of course”, but it was like an epiphany to me.
You are correct By clearing unnecessary items I found a deep drawer for juicer/blender until needed Only the toaster and canisters deserve counter space And canisters are in most unused corner so it works out Great
Save one or two that you like, and donate the rest for others to use. Because they were precious to one person doesn't have to necessarily mean they are precious to you.
I agree. Pass them along or donate them. It’s so freeing! I always say that my loved ones would never want me to feel guilt by holding on to stuff!! And I tell my kids the same. Please never feel guilty and hold onto things you don’t want!
Take nice photos of each item. Print them and put them in a photo book with notes telling who they came from, etc. Then give them away, sell them or donate them. An alternative to a physical photo book would be a digital photo book.
Greetings from Hong Kong, where space is probably one of the most expensive in the world! But consumerism is what people in HOng Kong takes pride with so many years, they justify consumerism with contributions to the glorious economy of Hong Kong for years, so many people here are being very creative to creat storages out of their small apartments for their STUFF! Thanks for all the great videos Joshua! The videos have been my greatest companions and supports when I go through the painful decluttering process every weekend!
I find all over my home it's so much easier to put things away right away when storage spaces are decluttered. I don't resist putting away because I don't have to fight to get it too fit. I love clean countertops - much easier to keep clean and so pleasant to have completely open space to do meal prep on.
My husband is a hoarder. He buys tons of canned goods and they all go expired, but he just leaves them everywhere around the house. I constantly have to pick up after him. The only spaces I don't touch are his clothes closet and garage. His stuffs are piled up to the ceiling. Nobody can access to what is in there or at the back. Few weeks ago, I had a yard sale. I wanted to sell the kid's old bikes but I couldn't pull them out. It's so stressful to live with people like that.
Love it! I’ve had my counters cleared for some time now. The other day I was watering all the house plants in the sink and the counters were full, and I got so overwhelmed. So much better when everything is in its home. My mil thought it looked like we were moving, but I like it!
1. Does this belong 2. Remove duplicates 3. Notice physical boundaries 4. Identify homes for what's left 5. Clear Counter tops 6. Go Through Old Food i'm also a minimalist youtuber - thanks for these tips :)
Totally agree about the duplicates and the clear countertops! I am pretty minimalist, but I love to cook and I don’t have enough room in my apartment-sized kitchen for all of my cooking equipment/tools. I really do use all of it. We had to buy a cabinet to store in the living room to use as the pantry. 🤦♀️
I did the same. We bought a lovely oak cabinet with wavy g!ass in the doors. I stored canned goods and such in it. We moved. Now I use it as a bookcase.
I agree with all of this - except the counters. My espresso machine is too heavy to go sticking in a cupboard, especially when I use it several times a day!
True. Looking at my kitchen it’s the kettle and fruit stand that need to be on the counter tops, but that’s it. If the rest is clear, they can be displayed nicely and show that the kitchen is lived in and not empty :) Also, clear countertops make space for a beautiful plant or vase of flowers 🪴💐☺️
I think the biggest problem would be the toaster bc my mom has toast every morning.. 🤔 I used to have it put away but now I wry she will have trouble getting it out of somewhere bc she is recovering fm a stroke.. altho when she's not being stubborn, I usually do all the cooking for her 😅 so maybe I can make it work after all! But definitely one to think about.. esp since it has to cool off etc 😋
@tessiedobey Wow! I bet you have tons of tricks up your sleeve! Amazing! I bet you became a master at minimal because just having essentials for 10 must take up significant space!
Nice Video clip! Forgive me for the intrusion, I would love your opinion. Have you heard about - Mahorrla Control Clutter Method (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now)? It is an awesome exclusive guide for decluttering your home without the headache. Ive heard some great things about it and my best friend Jordan after a lifetime of fighting got great success with it.
I LOVE cleared countertops! I’ll pull my coffee maker out twice a day and put that huge thing back bc 1. I have the space bc I decluttered and 2. bc I don’t want to look at it ALL day just for those two moments I’m using it. 😉
I love you Josh!….I’m a fan & I’m already one of your subscribers. I love all your video contents. Watching them over and over again starts to get into my system. We will be moving in to our new place next month & now I’m so much overwhelmed with all the stuffs & trashes I’d collected over the years…OMG!!! It’s so hard to pack things but because you gave me inspiration it’s keeping me motivated and will try to apply your clutter free advise to our new home💕. Tips to people watching Josh videos, if you find he’s talking too slow….it’s simply because he wanted us to understand & internalize fully what he’s saying. If it’s a big deal for you, you may change the speed from normal up to 2x speed. Just like the way I do😆😉😘 Have a wonderful & blessed day everyone & happy decluttering. Wishing you all a great success to our “minimalism journey” 🙏 Lots of love from Japan😘😍🥰💖
I love having a clean kitchen. usually I cook 2 to 3 meals at the same time or at least do some preparing. so I definitely need space and clean items. really saves a lot of money when it comes to groceries
Of course like many other people, I have the hardest time with the take all items off the counter suggestion. So, the coffee maker, toaster oven, and Kitchenaid will remain on the counter because I use them constantly. Still, As a result of the video, I am thinking about housing my flour, sugar, and other food canisters in a cabinet. It will make the counters look neater and be easier to clean. That’s something I never thought of before. I like thinking outside the box and really looking at how I do things!
My notes - I found the biggest difference using 2 and 5 mainly because i was already doing the other steps. By removing duplicates and stuff I no longer used, I had room for the appliances I used to keep on the countertop. 1: Relocate 0:35 anything that doesn’t belong in the kitchen 2: Remove 1:23 Duplicates 3: Notice 2:04 the physical boundaries of the space - use those limits to guide what stays. 4: Identify 3:11 homes and zones for what’s left 5: Clear 3:49 the countertops 6: Go 4:49 through old food
You are right on the mark, Mr. Becker. I am much happier with the cleared off countertops! I used to think I would be sad not to see the kitchen aid stand mixer setting out; I love it being tucked away now. We have only my husband's coffee maker & my electric tea kettle setting out. Tossed the toaster yrs ago as we use the oven. It has been yrs since having a dish drainer. Why not just dry right now and get those dishes put straight away? Never cared for a knife block. Clear space is so inviting to me😊
A HUGE thank you for a comment you made in a video about how if something takes one or two minutes, to just do it. That has so very helpful! All those little tasks don’t build on top of the clutter. And I feel a sense of accomplishment for completing it. Yay! Ty ty ty
I've been purging each room for the last few weekends & have finally come to the kitchen. It feels very satisfying to organize what is necessary & unnecessary. My home is fairly small with little storage.
Joshua thank you so much! Finding homes for everything has made such a difference in our kitchen. Now of we get something and can't find a home for it, it tells us to let go of something else or just not to purchase it. It keeps boundries for us. Alana Stanton
It has been a bit of journey to shed belongings I truly thought "I needed"! I watch, pay attention and listen to your advice and it has truly made my life easier and more enjoyable! I haven't accomplished all that's necessary. It is certainly a new life skill! Thank you
Nice man! Still recovering from the great day of kitchen declutter. I would add an extra tip for the starting point. Although rather frightening, I took out absolutely everything because it was a way of convincing myself of the ‘ ‘excess ware’ as duplicates were visible immediately: one side was full and the other side empty (corridor kitchen). my main goal was the clutter free counter too .. yes, that holiday home feeling..it makes you feel free to leave..
thanks for all the tips.. I actually have so many mugs and cups we never use.. but my wife refuses to get rid of them. I even found a box in the garage full of cups and mugs. my wife never goes in the garage so I tossed them all out a few months ago she didnt even notice them missing.lol. I wish she was on the same page as me it would make life so much easier.
😂I do this to my hubby because no matter what it is I get the "I need that" response to everything I ask to get rid of, even if he's not touched it in forever!! So little by little it goes😊
I love this in theory, but I’d love to see for example, where do you put your fruit? Some have to stay out to ripen, so you can’t just put it in the fridge. I don’t have a pantry. What type of recipes do you make? I opted for a hand mixer over a stand mixer but that in combination with food processor, blenders etc takes up space. I’d love to see a video on cooking three meals a day like we do and how you put stuff away and take them out each time?
This is what I wanted to ask. Fruit, vegetables (most of them in a fridge but potatoes just ehm hang out ;) in a cotton bag). I wish I could send a pic of my shelfs to illustrate how really little usable room I have for stuff of 4 people. One cabinet has a small door and is loooong - whatever falls into the deep stays there until I remove all from it to find the item :( it is so frustrating to keep it all organised...
I use a Sharpie to write date purchased and expiration date on all food items & spices. I worked in the restaurant biz for 35+ years, the FIFO method, first in, first out.
I decluttered my kitchen over the past couple of weekends and it feels like a whole new space! I have gotten rid of so much stuff - some is going to my daughter who is moving into a flat while she is at University, some I have sold via Facebook, and the rest is going to the thrift store. My counter tops are virtually clear, except for the few items I want left on them.
I recently started cleaning out my kitchen. Only have a small area left to finish. Bulk pickup is next week so it's perfect timing. Already got 3 boxes of stuff out of our cabinets.
I used to have a giant armada of kitchen utensils. Knives and spatulas and laddles took two drawers by themselves. Bowls and plates and mugs and glasses had outgrown the cabinets. This led to a mess of dirty kitchenware filling the sink and cluttering the countertops. Then, at some point I asked myself "how many duplicates of all these do I REALLY need?" I got rid of ALL kitchenware, except for ONE kitchen Knife, Laddle, Spatula and Tongs. I have one Plate, one Bowl, one Cup, one Glass; one fork, one spoon, one knife. All the gadgets have disapeared from the kitchen since I have mastered the use of my one single kitchen knife. No more mess in the kitchen. It feels good cooking in a clutter-free kitchen.
I thought he was crazy when he talked about clearing the countertops but I actually asked myself if I could do this and gave it a go. I have to say that he is absolutely right! I feel like a have way more space to meal plan and doing more homestyle cooking is a goal for myself this year. Great advice. If some of his advice sounds like "nah, no way I could do that", think about it and see if you really can. You might surprise yourself.
I've been putting off doing this because I know it's going to take me a better part of an entire day. Those clutter-free countertops though... motivation!
I like a house that feels like people live there. I like the convenience of being able to immediately access my toaster, my dish towels, pot holders and other stuff I use frequently. No way am I gonna get everything off the counter tops. (BTW, I don't have much stuff on my counter, maybe some tomatoes and fruit along with the toaster, dish towels and pot holders.) You're right, I'll give you a had time on this one, lol!
For the first time ever, I cleared the kitchen counters only leaving microwave, kettle and coffee pod machine out (just had a bub so need it all out for now lol) it feels amazing!! I'm already thinking of where they can go later in the year.
To me, it is a time waster on a daily basis to remove canisters from counters and then take them back out every day. I only keep on my counters what I use often.
Interesting fact is flour should be kept in the refrigerator or freezer since once flour is ground it can lose nutrients fast and cold slows this down. Same with coffee, which is an oil rich item that can lose its freshness when kept in a room temp area.
Beth Grant-DeRoos any flour you buy at the store has only synthetic minerals and vitamins in it anyway. If you are concerned about having good flour, buy a grain mill. Fresh flour tastes amazing!
Sandy. How much time do u waste on email. Driving. Waking up late. Watching tv. Junk magazines..... it takes 3 seconds. Go time yourself before saying that. Once you do you’ll never go back. It’s just a habit. Also every time you see that it’s talking up mental energy....
I don't mind a few basic items on the countertop, in fact I prefer it as I don't like it completely bare. But I emphasise, a few... kettle, toaster, fruit bowl, cooking utensil jar by the stove. That's it. Apart from that, it's clear.
I personally don't have a spending envelope in my budget for this reason. If I really need something I have to actually budget for it. This way clutter stays outside my house. So wasteful to just buy stuff instead of experiences. Great video 👍
I agree with most of what you're saying. Unfortunately, my kitchen is way too small to have a clear counter. I cook every day. My spice rack has to be on the counter due to only having one drawer which has to be used for cutlery and knives. Also, I use my kettle several times a day, has to stay plugged in. I used to have a large kitchen (sold house in divorce) and I had the majority of our stuff in the cupboards. I miss that feeling of calm it brought me and how easy it was to clean. My small kitchen is spotless but it does cause me anxiety not having enough space. Maybe I should stop cooking and baking...that would free up a lot of cupboard space, HAHA! Hmmm...
I think no harm keeping toaster oven & crocks with kitchen utensil on counter top. These items are used daily & would be more trouble to put away every day.
Agree with you I love my toaster and mixer and coffee maker plus kettle all on site I use them daily at various times of the day! It’s not worth it having them in the cabinets
Totally agree with you, I tried to clear my counter top and it was a hard job for me to take and return every time 😆just minimalist things on the top is a great job.
I wish I could clear the counter. BUT...I like a little bit of decor. Not alot. But some well chosen pieces. The sterile look just isn't me. Organization on the other hand. Yes please and thank you.
I also agree that a completely cleared counter top is a bit sterile and uninviting. I use my tea kettle and dish rack constantly so It would be counterproductive to put these items away.
@@Jeremy-4037 Yes it needs to work for the individual. .I think If you like your toaster and kettle out leave it out. We drink and eat to much toast to put our"s away 😀
Michelle A local church is having a Giveaway Day at the end of July. So they are accepting donations of gently used clothing, shoes, purses, backpacks, jewelry, and kitchen items. A lot of churches where I live do this every year. Maybe call around and see if any churches in your area have a Giveaway Day and need donations for it.
When I first went minimalistic I got rid of a lot of appliances and ended up buying them all over again because I use them. When I tried to put them away I forgot I had them and bought them again so now the ones I use every week I keep on my counter.
Joshua Becker rice cooker and crock pot, lol. I hated the rice cooker finally gave it away. I thought when I went vegan I wouldn’t use the crockpot but I use it all the time.
I do like the ideal of clear counter tops, however, I can't see me putting away the coffee maker and the toaster everyday. Especially the coffee pot, I just like having coffee through out the day.
morbusxx7 This is true, I’d hate to lug out that stuff everyday. I won’t even take my kitchen aid mixer off the counter I have a fear of dropping it on my toes !
To all those saying they don't put their toaster away because they're just going to use it again the next day.... that doesntvmakecsense. Just call it like it is. There are plenty of things you take out and/or put away on a daily basis. If you're against making an effort just because you'll have to do it again tomorrow then you should probably stop showering and eating too. Just call it like it is. The reward gained from a clear counter is less than the effort required to put it away. So the logical outcome is to not put it away. But this excuse of, "I'm just going to use it tomorrow so why bother" doesn't make sense.
I went through the coffee mugs right after this. Got rid of a few mugs I really didn’t like. But there is no way I can get rid of my hubby’s Star Trek or NPR mugs. (He was an NPR Program Director and Radio engineer. ). Was so happy with even a little extra space! I was able to move other things to a more convenient area! I found some things in the junk drawer that woukd be better relocated. I wouldn’t think of looking for a pencil sharpener there. I’m having a really hard time letting goof a big tub of Crisco, for some reason!
I am going to take a photo of our plate and cup cupboard at night after dinner, for a few days, to see what is left after everyone has used everything they want and put it in the dishwasher, the left over pieces can be stowed away to see if they are missed and then if need be a few put back before donating the collection
Try telling an Irish person to put a kettle n toaster in a press 😂 but a part from that great advice my counter top free apart from fruit bowl, toaster, coffee machine n the much needed kettle 😊. I've alot of counter so my kitchen still feels decluttered and inviting !
Tracy Halpin, True, think I'd have a panic attack if I couldn't see my kettle. I have 2, a heavy 1 on the solid fuel cooker & the electric 1. Love them both dearly.
Though I do agree, iam one of those organised and clean freak person. Still you can't get rid of just everything from counter tops because people live differently and for us, we cook every single day 7 days three times a day. I have a young child too so though I do agree with everything accept just counter tops but still I just have two boxes in which I have kept every day essential. 😊But yes overall absolutely agree that it saves time energy especially if you have kids,work and daily chores.
All of the gadgets that I thought we're a good Idea like, bamboo steamer, pasta maker, etc, all went last week including all of the Canned and packet food that was out of date which wasn't much. I emptied the cupboard with the herbs and spices and seasonings and replaced them with fresh ones from my local Bengali grocer. They same is going to happen to my cupboard with the baking ingredients like part bags of various flour's and extract's like vanilla. Thanks very much for another great video. David.
Doesn't matter if the kitchen is small. Add one neat, long, open wall cabinet... I had a tiny kitchen but I had cabinets under the counter and one wall cabinet opposite the counter. That was the best kitchen ever...
Agree. And what are you supposed to do after making toast? Stand around waiting for the toaster to cool before putting it in the cupboard? Or risk putting stashing that toaster while it's warm.
@@pollychen1735 my mum had a tray under the toaster & put it away in the under-bench cabinet right underneath after the meal. it did keep the dust out of the toaster. I'm going to go do that now, it's no effort to bend & stretch to the cupboard.
We have a small kitchen and #5 counters is tops with me and clear counters makes the kitchen look bigger. It also made us downsize counter top appliances. Gave the Kitchenaid food processor and blender away and kept the Kitchenaid stand mixer and Vitamix which does the same job as 5 other counter top appliance. We also invested in a Breville convection oven that replaced our 2 slice Breville toaster, and our Black and Decker toaster oven. And has saved us money since it can Bake, Roast, Broil items we used to need the full size range for. On a side note I agree with C V Houston and others who mentioned cleaning the inside of the refrigerator out which is akin to cleaning the pantry out.
Good suggestions but as someone who has a very small kitchen counter space is prime real estate. My cabinets and drawers have only things I genuinely use and are full. My toaster, coffee maker, instant pot, nutri bullet, fruit basket and a few other things are on the counter, there is no way around it. As long as I don’t let anything else collect on the counter they cause me no discomfort.
People you don’t have to have empty countertops. These are suggestions to try. Leave out a few essentials. Everyone is different. My toaster is put away because I don’t use it everyday but the coffeemaker, kettle, utensil crock and knife block are on the counter. My dish drainer drives me crazy and takes up too much space but no room under the sink. My kitchen is a work in progress as I learn tips and new ideas.
Hmmm a whole Saturday for Joshua.... Ot would take me a whole month...m i need to take now and then a couple of days off because it is going to be an emotional journey. But the steps are going to be what you say. Thank you
I somewhat wanted and thought of this lifestyle without even being exposed to minimalist living. kitchens often will be the most messiest places in the house . so this video ahs been real helpful. cheers from melbourne australia
What bothers me a bit with many minimalists is the fact that their homes feels like nobody lives there. Like they just bought the place and didn’t move in their things. Yes, this is very much what its all about but some plants and some cosyness.. a painting on the wall? I’m all for removing shit that you don’t use but some sort of decoration. Like a fresh herb on that countertop :)
I have a number of paintings on my walls. And I have a number of family photos. They all have specific meaning to me. Every hanging on my wall tells a personal story.
Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that my new book, Things That Matter, is finally here. I put my heart into it, and I can’t wait to share it with you. You can pick up a copy at www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676394/things-that-matter-by-joshua-becker/
I,m Taiwanese.Most the word that you used is simple and spoke slowly,so I use your video to practice listening.
I also bought your book and let me knew why I start to frugality.
Your English is very good x
Me too for english listening
What a smart idea to use this! Be proud of yourself for being multilingual. Learning a language was hard for me.
I recently decluttered my kitchen and made enough space in one of the cupboards for my cookbooks and an "appliance garage" for my food processor, hand mixer, slow cooker, and Dutch oven. I rearranged everything so the things I use most often are within easy reach, and this has made it function so much better! My biggest accomplishment was finally emptying the oven so nothing is stored there (this is a first in my family).
One of the ways I made way for a pantry section in my cupboard was to move my flours and cornmeal to the fridge, which is mostly never full.
I’ve been married 43 years, I’ve been in this home for 24 years. I don’t think I can live long enough to finish decluttering the kitchen. 🤣🤣but I can start.
I relate to this 100%. 😬 I’m 55. I don’t want to leave this lifetime of STUFF for my kids to deal with.
During this process, I learned that eliminating the stuff I didn’t need made room for the things I use. This may sound like “of course”, but it was like an epiphany to me.
You are correct
By clearing unnecessary items I found a deep drawer for juicer/blender until needed
Only the toaster and canisters deserve counter space
And canisters are in most unused corner so it works out Great
What drives me nuts is the fancy serving dishes inherited from relatives that we never use cuz if we entertain it’s always informal.
Save one or two that you like, and donate the rest for others to use. Because they were precious to one person doesn't have to necessarily mean they are precious to you.
I agree. Pass them along or donate them. It’s so freeing! I always say that my loved ones would never want me to feel guilt by holding on to stuff!! And I tell my kids the same. Please never feel guilty and hold onto things you don’t want!
Just donate, sell or give the stuff
away. If you do not use it why
keep it. Minimal living is far better
than having too much stuff.
I just decided to use all the fancy stuff everyday
Take nice photos of each item. Print them and put them in a photo book with notes telling who they came from, etc. Then give them away, sell them or donate them. An alternative to a physical photo book would be a digital photo book.
A clear counter is everything. It makes a big difference.
Greetings from Hong Kong, where space is probably one of the most expensive in the world! But consumerism is what people in HOng Kong takes pride with so many years, they justify consumerism with contributions to the glorious economy of Hong Kong for years, so many people here are being very creative to creat storages out of their small apartments for their STUFF! Thanks for all the great videos Joshua! The videos have been my greatest companions and supports when I go through the painful decluttering process every weekend!
I find all over my home it's so much easier to put things away right away when storage spaces are decluttered. I don't resist putting away because I don't have to fight to get it too fit. I love clean countertops - much easier to keep clean and so pleasant to have completely open space to do meal prep on.
Been doing this all week. So happy! Got rid of those appliances that I bought years ago and used once.
My husband is a hoarder. He buys tons of canned goods and they all go expired, but he just leaves them everywhere around the house. I constantly have to pick up after him. The only spaces I don't touch are his clothes closet and garage. His stuffs are piled up to the ceiling. Nobody can access to what is in there or at the back. Few weeks ago, I had a yard sale. I wanted to sell the kid's old bikes but I couldn't pull them out. It's so stressful to live with people like that.
i am in the same possition as you :/ and its so stressfull to live like this
Love it! I’ve had my counters cleared for some time now. The other day I was watering all the house plants in the sink and the counters were full, and I got so overwhelmed. So much better when everything is in its home. My mil thought it looked like we were moving, but I like it!
This is probably the best video I’ve seen on decluttering. Very easy to follow. No unnecessary chitter-chatter.
1. Does this belong
2. Remove duplicates
3. Notice physical boundaries
4. Identify homes for what's left
5. Clear Counter tops
6. Go Through Old Food
i'm also a minimalist youtuber - thanks for these tips :)
Thank you. He talks sooooo slow.
@@karladhdz8482 i adjusted the speed to 1.25 and it became much more bearable.
Sara DIN how do you do that!?
@@jeanmarcks6269 click on the 3 dots you see at the top right corner of the video, choose the option 'playback speed'.
Love these tips.
Totally agree about the duplicates and the clear countertops! I am pretty minimalist, but I love to cook and I don’t have enough room in my apartment-sized kitchen for all of my cooking equipment/tools. I really do use all of it. We had to buy a cabinet to store in the living room to use as the pantry. 🤦♀️
I did the same. We bought a lovely oak cabinet with wavy g!ass in the doors. I stored canned goods and such in it. We moved. Now I use it as a bookcase.
You changed my life, all my respect and prayers. Cairo, 🇪🇬
I agree with all of this - except the counters. My espresso machine is too heavy to go sticking in a cupboard, especially when I use it several times a day!
True. Looking at my kitchen it’s the kettle and fruit stand that need to be on the counter tops, but that’s it. If the rest is clear, they can be displayed nicely and show that the kitchen is lived in and not empty :) Also, clear countertops make space for a beautiful plant or vase of flowers 🪴💐☺️
I think the biggest problem would be the toaster bc my mom has toast every morning.. 🤔 I used to have it put away but now I wry she will have trouble getting it out of somewhere bc she is recovering fm a stroke.. altho when she's not being stubborn, I usually do all the cooking for her 😅 so maybe I can make it work after all! But definitely one to think about.. esp since it has to cool off etc 😋
I rly would prefer it be put away 😂
I do love clear counters! Thanks for these ideas. 😁
We are a family of ten. I have ten place settings, one set of pans, about eight cooking utensils, and 2 bottles of hand made multipurpose cleaner.
@tessiedobey Wow! I bet you have tons of tricks up your sleeve! Amazing! I bet you became a master at minimal because just having essentials for 10 must take up significant space!
Recipe for the cleaner please?
Nice Video clip! Forgive me for the intrusion, I would love your opinion. Have you heard about - Mahorrla Control Clutter Method (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now)? It is an awesome exclusive guide for decluttering your home without the headache. Ive heard some great things about it and my best friend Jordan after a lifetime of fighting got great success with it.
@@paulkamau1806 Kamau wewe ni wa Kenya?
what if u r a family of one and u wish to have a family of 3-4 ...... because if u have only 1/2 that feels so lonely.
I LOVE cleared countertops! I’ll pull my coffee maker out twice a day and put that huge thing back bc 1. I have the space bc I decluttered and 2. bc I don’t want to look at it ALL day just for those two moments I’m using it. 😉
I love you Josh!….I’m a fan & I’m already one of your subscribers. I love all your video contents. Watching them over and over again starts to get into my system. We will be moving in to our new place next month & now I’m so much overwhelmed with all the stuffs & trashes I’d collected over the years…OMG!!! It’s so hard to pack things but because you gave me inspiration it’s keeping me motivated and will try to apply your clutter free advise to our new home💕.
Tips to people watching Josh videos, if you find he’s talking too slow….it’s simply because he wanted us to understand & internalize fully what he’s saying. If it’s a big deal for you, you may change the speed from normal up to 2x speed. Just like the way I do😆😉😘
Have a wonderful & blessed day everyone & happy decluttering. Wishing you all a great success to our “minimalism journey” 🙏
Lots of love from Japan😘😍🥰💖
Your clean countertops give me such a good feeling. Thanks for sharing!
The kitchen was definitely where I found the most clutter and my God was it a change. However cleaning is now a breeze!
there should be #7- clean out the fridge, as it may contain additional bottles, bowls, plates, Tupperware, plastics, expired food
Don't see the point of the fridge when he is talking about the kitchen space.
Eliza Gaskell disagree it’s like a cupboard
L. A. McDonough l
Expired food - ugh. I just buy for
not more 3 days at a time and
only fresh produce. Only Bio.
And the freezer! I found a hoard of stuff in there that i had forgotten and could just get rid of.
I love having a clean kitchen. usually I cook 2 to 3 meals at the same time or at least do some preparing. so I definitely need space and clean items. really saves a lot of money when it comes to groceries
Of course like many other people, I have the hardest time with the take all items off the counter suggestion. So, the coffee maker, toaster oven, and Kitchenaid will remain on the counter because I use them constantly. Still, As a result of the video, I am thinking about housing my flour, sugar, and other food canisters in a cabinet. It will make the counters look neater and be easier to clean. That’s something I never thought of before. I like thinking outside the box and really looking at how I do things!
Yes same here.. mostly our toaster bc mom wants toast every morning now and I don't want her to have to haul it out every morning 😅
My notes - I found the biggest difference using 2 and 5 mainly because i was already doing the other steps. By removing duplicates and stuff I no longer used, I had room for the appliances I used to keep on the countertop.
1: Relocate 0:35 anything that doesn’t belong in the kitchen
2: Remove 1:23 Duplicates
3: Notice 2:04 the physical boundaries of the space - use those limits to guide what stays.
4: Identify 3:11 homes and zones for what’s left
5: Clear 3:49 the countertops
6: Go 4:49 through old food
You are right on the mark, Mr. Becker. I am much happier with the cleared off countertops! I used to think I would be sad not to see the kitchen aid stand mixer setting out; I love it being tucked away now. We have only my husband's coffee maker & my electric tea kettle setting out. Tossed the toaster yrs ago as we use the oven. It has been yrs since having a dish drainer. Why not just dry right now and get those dishes put straight away? Never cared for a knife block. Clear space is so inviting to me😊
Oh gosh! I had forgot about the knife block! 😅 Ty for that!
I love empty counter tops too! Wish my family would work along with me on them. Empty spaces are so calming.
A HUGE thank you for a comment you made in a video about how if something takes one or two minutes, to just do it. That has so very helpful! All those little tasks don’t build on top of the clutter. And I feel a sense of accomplishment for completing it. Yay! Ty ty ty
I've been purging each room for the last few weekends & have finally come to the kitchen. It feels very satisfying to organize what is necessary & unnecessary. My home is fairly small with little storage.
Joshua thank you so much! Finding homes for everything has made such a difference in our kitchen. Now of we get something and can't find a home for it, it tells us to let go of something else or just not to purchase it. It keeps boundries for us.
Alana Stanton
The dishes in cabinet look like what you see in furnished condos. Great visual! Thanks for the tips!
It has been a bit of journey to shed belongings I truly thought "I needed"!
I watch, pay attention and listen to your advice and it has truly made my life easier and more enjoyable!
I haven't accomplished all that's necessary.
It is certainly a new life skill!
Thank you
Nice man! Still recovering from the great day of kitchen declutter.
I would add an extra tip for the starting point. Although rather frightening, I took out absolutely everything because it was a way of convincing myself of the ‘ ‘excess ware’ as duplicates were visible immediately: one side was full and the other side empty (corridor kitchen).
my main goal was the clutter free counter too .. yes, that holiday home feeling..it makes you feel free to leave..
thanks for all the tips.. I actually have so many mugs and cups we never use.. but my wife refuses to get rid of them. I even found a box in the garage full of cups and mugs. my wife never goes in the garage so I tossed them all out a few months ago she didnt even notice them missing.lol. I wish she was on the same page as me it would make life so much easier.
Dean Humphreys I have a friend who does the same thing. Gets rid of things because the husband won’t, and he doesn’t even notice! Lol.
😂I do this to my hubby because no matter what it is I get the "I need that" response to everything I ask to get rid of, even if he's not touched it in forever!! So little by little it goes😊
I am gonna watch this video now and then to motivate me. Thanks
I have started to clear my countertops and we all love it. I put away my kettle every day since I use it for 1 minute everyday and it works well.
I love this in theory, but I’d love to see for example, where do you put your fruit? Some have to stay out to ripen, so you can’t just put it in the fridge. I don’t have a pantry. What type of recipes do you make? I opted for a hand mixer over a stand mixer but that in combination with food processor, blenders etc takes up space. I’d love to see a video on cooking three meals a day like we do and how you put stuff away and take them out each time?
This is what I wanted to ask. Fruit, vegetables (most of them in a fridge but potatoes just ehm hang out ;) in a cotton bag). I wish I could send a pic of my shelfs to illustrate how really little usable room I have for stuff of 4 people. One cabinet has a small door and is loooong - whatever falls into the deep stays there until I remove all from it to find the item :( it is so frustrating to keep it all organised...
I use a Sharpie to write date purchased and expiration date on all food items & spices. I worked in the restaurant biz for 35+ years, the FIFO method, first in, first out.
I decluttered my kitchen over the past couple of weekends and it feels like a whole new space! I have gotten rid of so much stuff - some is going to my daughter who is moving into a flat while she is at University, some I have sold via Facebook, and the rest is going to the thrift store. My counter tops are virtually clear, except for the few items I want left on them.
I recently started cleaning out my kitchen. Only have a small area left to finish. Bulk pickup is next week so it's perfect timing. Already got 3 boxes of stuff out of our cabinets.
I used to have a giant armada of kitchen utensils. Knives and spatulas and laddles took two drawers by themselves. Bowls and plates and mugs and glasses had outgrown the cabinets. This led to a mess of dirty kitchenware filling the sink and cluttering the countertops. Then, at some point I asked myself "how many duplicates of all these do I REALLY need?" I got rid of ALL kitchenware, except for ONE kitchen Knife, Laddle, Spatula and Tongs. I have one Plate, one Bowl, one Cup, one Glass; one fork, one spoon, one knife. All the gadgets have disapeared from the kitchen since I have mastered the use of my one single kitchen knife. No more mess in the kitchen. It feels good cooking in a clutter-free kitchen.
I thought he was crazy when he talked about clearing the countertops but I actually asked myself if I could do this and gave it a go. I have to say that he is absolutely right! I feel like a have way more space to meal plan and doing more homestyle cooking is a goal for myself this year. Great advice. If some of his advice sounds like "nah, no way I could do that", think about it and see if you really can. You might surprise yourself.
I've been putting off doing this because I know it's going to take me a better part of an entire day. Those clutter-free countertops though... motivation!
I like how you speak! Very slow and understandable, great communication
I like a house that feels like people live there. I like the convenience of being able to immediately access my toaster, my dish towels, pot holders and other stuff I use frequently. No way am I gonna get everything off the counter tops. (BTW, I don't have much stuff on my counter, maybe some tomatoes and fruit along with the toaster, dish towels and pot holders.) You're right, I'll give you a had time on this one, lol!
For the first time ever, I cleared the kitchen counters only leaving microwave, kettle and coffee pod machine out (just had a bub so need it all out for now lol) it feels amazing!!
I'm already thinking of where they can go later in the year.
Love it! Did all this and am already feeling better about my kitchen.
To me, it is a time waster on a daily basis to remove canisters from counters and then take them back out every day. I only keep on my counters what I use often.
Sandy M. Great idea!!
@@jeanmarcks6269 Thank You. 🌺
Interesting fact is flour should be kept in the refrigerator or freezer since once flour is ground it can lose nutrients fast and cold slows this down. Same with coffee, which is an oil rich item that can lose its freshness when kept in a room temp area.
Beth Grant-DeRoos any flour you buy at the store has only synthetic minerals and vitamins in it anyway. If you are concerned about having good flour, buy a grain mill. Fresh flour tastes amazing!
Sandy. How much time do u waste on email. Driving. Waking up late. Watching tv. Junk magazines..... it takes 3 seconds. Go time yourself before saying that. Once you do you’ll never go back. It’s just a habit. Also every time you see that it’s talking up mental energy....
His voice is so calming
I don't mind a few basic items on the countertop, in fact I prefer it as I don't like it completely bare. But I emphasise, a few... kettle, toaster, fruit bowl, cooking utensil jar by the stove. That's it. Apart from that, it's clear.
I personally don't have a spending envelope in my budget for this reason. If I really need something I have to actually budget for it. This way clutter stays outside my house. So wasteful to just buy stuff instead of experiences. Great video 👍
I agree with most of what you're saying. Unfortunately, my kitchen is way too small to have a clear counter. I cook every day. My spice rack has to be on the counter due to only having one drawer which has to be used for cutlery and knives. Also, I use my kettle several times a day, has to stay plugged in. I used to have a large kitchen (sold house in divorce) and I had the majority of our stuff in the cupboards. I miss that feeling of calm it brought me and how easy it was to clean. My small kitchen is spotless but it does cause me anxiety not having enough space. Maybe I should stop cooking and baking...that would free up a lot of cupboard space, HAHA! Hmmm...
I find I am enjoying this content and this creator.
You have changed my life ❤️❤️
I think no harm keeping toaster oven & crocks with kitchen utensil on counter top. These items are used daily & would be more trouble to put away every day.
Whatever works for you! 😜
Agree with you I love my toaster and mixer and coffee maker plus kettle all on site I use them daily at various times of the day! It’s not worth it having them in the cabinets
Totally agree with you, I tried to clear my counter top and it was a hard job for me to take and return every time 😆just minimalist things on the top is a great job.
I declutter my kitchen today ,😃😃😃thanks for teaching me to unstuffed my life love ❤️
I wish I could clear the counter. BUT...I like a little bit of decor. Not alot. But some well chosen pieces. The sterile look just isn't me. Organization on the other hand. Yes please and thank you.
Hi . I'm the same .When the place is clutter free and there are nice pieces of art work on display, for me it stands out looks beautiful 😊
I also agree that a completely cleared counter top is a bit sterile and uninviting. I use my tea kettle and dish rack constantly so It would be counterproductive to put these items away.
@@Jeremy-4037 Yes it needs to work for the individual. .I think If you like your toaster and kettle out leave it out. We drink and eat to much toast to put our"s away 😀
I like my coffee set out and water heater.
Need the dish rack too.
I totally understand 😀
Your so right I have to many cups and glasses I need to do this lol. Xx.
L. A. McDonough that’s a good idea I will do that thanks
Michelle A local church is having a Giveaway Day at the end of July.
So they are accepting donations of gently used clothing, shoes, purses, backpacks, jewelry, and kitchen items.
A lot of churches where I live do this every year. Maybe call around and see if any churches in your area have a Giveaway Day and need donations for it.
What your saying makes sense !
All right....I'll go for it! Love from The Netherlands
I’ve already decluttered but probably need to look at the kitchen again.
I love to have clear countertops and good space inside the cupboards.....it makes me really happy !!!
A week, so much to reorganize and decluttering🙈 This is my 2020 beginning project 💐
When I first went minimalistic I got rid of a lot of appliances and ended up buying them all over again because I use them. When I tried to put them away I forgot I had them and bought them again so now the ones I use every week I keep on my counter.
Wow, you forgot you had them? Like a toaster and blender?
Joshua Becker rice cooker and crock pot, lol. I hated the rice cooker finally gave it away. I thought when I went vegan I wouldn’t use the crockpot but I use it all the time.
I need to add that I am 73. Memory is definitely the first to go.
I do like the ideal of clear counter tops, however, I can't see me putting away the coffee maker and the toaster everyday. Especially the coffee pot, I just like having coffee through out the day.
morbusxx7 This is true, I’d hate to lug out that stuff everyday. I won’t even take my kitchen aid mixer off the counter I have a fear of dropping it on my toes !
morbusxx7 I have the toaster in a cupboard but the coffee machine has a place of honor on the counter. 😁😂😂
@@lorim1234 my toaster gets put away but my Vitamix stays since I use it daily!
morbusxx7 my coffee maker and pressure cooker stay put. They actually make my kitchen feel “homey”
To all those saying they don't put their toaster away because they're just going to use it again the next day.... that doesntvmakecsense. Just call it like it is. There are plenty of things you take out and/or put away on a daily basis. If you're against making an effort just because you'll have to do it again tomorrow then you should probably stop showering and eating too. Just call it like it is. The reward gained from a clear counter is less than the effort required to put it away. So the logical outcome is to not put it away. But this excuse of, "I'm just going to use it tomorrow so why bother" doesn't make sense.
Thank you Joshua for keeping me motivated!
Thank U so much for these points. I go to my kitchen NOW to clean all countertops😂💪👍Greetings from Germany (blackforest)🌲🌲
Angela Keller hi loved your forest and people , but the gateaux was horrid , it was at. Tourist spot though , very impressed with the cleanliness ,
I went through the coffee mugs right after this. Got rid of a few mugs I really didn’t like. But there is no way I can get rid of my hubby’s Star Trek or NPR mugs. (He was an NPR Program Director and Radio engineer. ). Was so happy with even a little extra space! I was able to move other things to a more convenient area!
I found some things in the junk drawer that woukd be better relocated. I wouldn’t think of looking for a pencil sharpener there.
I’m having a really hard time letting goof a big tub of Crisco, for some reason!
I am going to take a photo of our plate and cup cupboard at night after dinner, for a few days, to see what is left after everyone has used everything they want and put it in the dishwasher, the left over pieces can be stowed away to see if they are missed and then if need be a few put back before donating the collection
Love the layout of this clip... Makes so much sense.
Try telling an Irish person to put a kettle n toaster in a press 😂 but a part from that great advice my counter top free apart from fruit bowl, toaster, coffee machine n the much needed kettle 😊. I've alot of counter so my kitchen still feels decluttered and inviting !
Tracy Halpin, True, think I'd have a panic attack if I couldn't see my kettle. I have 2, a heavy 1 on the solid fuel cooker & the electric 1. Love them both dearly.
That’s a nice big kitchen you have there friend, I wish mine was that big with the counter space!!
Great practical video. I only store what I use every day on my counter. It works for me plus I need the visual reminder of my blender
Though I do agree, iam one of those organised and clean freak person. Still you can't get rid of just everything from counter tops because people live differently and for us, we cook every single day 7 days three times a day. I have a young child too so though I do agree with everything accept just counter tops but still I just have two boxes in which I have kept every day essential. 😊But yes overall absolutely agree that it saves time energy especially if you have kids,work and daily chores.
*OMG, I was in so need of this! Isn’t this something we all already know, yet we need someone to tell us again! LOL! Thanks.
All of the gadgets that I thought we're a good Idea like, bamboo steamer, pasta maker, etc, all went last week including all of the Canned and packet food that was out of date which wasn't much.
I emptied the cupboard with the herbs and spices and seasonings and replaced them with fresh ones from my local Bengali grocer. They same is going to happen to my cupboard with the baking ingredients like part bags of various flour's and extract's like vanilla. Thanks very much for another great video. David.
I wish us in England had big kitchens like you do x
Doesn't matter if the kitchen is small. Add one neat, long, open wall cabinet... I had a tiny kitchen but I had cabinets under the counter and one wall cabinet opposite the counter. That was the best kitchen ever...
Michelle
No, not all of us do.
S CT must be all them shows they put on over here in 🇬🇧🇬🇧
Right? I wish I had a half of that kitchen space (writing from my nearly inexistant french kitchen..)
And I'm mooving to a flat where in a tiny kitchen I have literally JUST A SINK🙀😹
Nice idea except putting toaster ovens into shelves especially if they have even one crumb inside them and bugs are inviting in quiet shelves.
Marcy Peter yes I keep my toaster oven out and a few other things I use daily so just do what works for you💕
Agree. And what are you supposed to do after making toast? Stand around waiting for the toaster to cool before putting it in the cupboard? Or risk putting stashing that toaster while it's warm.
I’ve heard some people put a tray beneath the toaster. You clean the tray after each use.
@@pollychen1735 my mum had a tray under the toaster & put it away in the under-bench cabinet right underneath after the meal. it did keep the dust out of the toaster. I'm going to go do that now, it's no effort to bend & stretch to the cupboard.
@@lilyandrose8557 I put a tray under my toaster as well. Never had a problem with bugs. Takes 2 seconds.
My kitchen is a declutter work in progress. :-) Great video.
Gracias por todos los consejos. Me gusta la vibra de sus videos
So clear, so usefull. Thanks Joshua. Greetings. Alejandro from Argentina.
Thank you thank you thank you
Hardesr area to declutter, but so worth it.
We have a small kitchen and #5 counters is tops with me and clear counters makes the kitchen look bigger. It also made us downsize counter top appliances. Gave the Kitchenaid food processor and blender away and kept the Kitchenaid stand mixer and Vitamix which does the same job as 5 other counter top appliance.
We also invested in a Breville convection oven that replaced our 2 slice Breville toaster, and our Black and Decker toaster oven. And has saved us money since it can Bake, Roast, Broil items we used to need the full size range for.
On a side note I agree with C V Houston and others who mentioned cleaning the inside of the refrigerator out which is akin to cleaning the pantry out.
I wish you would have done a tour of kitchen since it’s a great showcase for what you were talking about.
I been doing it thank you 🙏 I love it
very informative video,me as a mom of three kids i dont know where do i start in cleaning.thanks for sharing !god bless!
Thank you for the tips. I have incorporated many of your ideas in the last few years of my life.
Storing the toaster and canisters in the cupboards made a world of difference.
Enjoyed the video through and through
Good suggestions but as someone who has a very small kitchen counter space is prime real estate. My cabinets and drawers have only things I genuinely use and are full. My toaster, coffee maker, instant pot, nutri bullet, fruit basket and a few other things are on the counter, there is no way around it. As long as I don’t let anything else collect on the counter they cause me no discomfort.
People you don’t have to have empty countertops. These are suggestions to try. Leave out a few essentials. Everyone is different. My toaster is put away because I don’t use it everyday but the coffeemaker, kettle, utensil crock and knife block are on the counter. My dish drainer drives me crazy and takes up too much space but no room under the sink. My kitchen is a work in progress as I learn tips and new ideas.
Hmmm a whole Saturday for Joshua.... Ot would take me a whole month...m i need to take now and then a couple of days off because it is going to be an emotional journey. But the steps are going to be what you say. Thank you
I somewhat wanted and thought of this lifestyle without even being exposed to minimalist living. kitchens often will be the most messiest places in the house . so this video ahs been real helpful. cheers from melbourne australia
I have watch hmm 5 your video, and i like how you explain minimalism, so calm, clear and easy to understand👍so I subscribe
He gets ya motivated...fo su 💃🏼🤙🏼
Thank you for explaining - very motivating!!
What bothers me a bit with many minimalists is the fact that their homes feels like nobody lives there. Like they just bought the place and didn’t move in their things. Yes, this is very much what its all about but some plants and some cosyness.. a painting on the wall? I’m all for removing shit that you don’t use but some sort of decoration. Like a fresh herb on that countertop :)
I have a number of paintings on my walls. And I have a number of family photos. They all have specific meaning to me. Every hanging on my wall tells a personal story.
Minimalism is about you what you think is important enough too keep not what other minimalists do