15 Signs You Own Too Much Stuff..

Summary

This script discusses the signs of having too much stuff and the impact it can have on one's life, such as increased stress and clutter. It suggests decluttering as a way to improve mental well-being and offers practical tips for simplifying life, including inviting friends to help, establishing systems for buying and organizing, and embracing the concept of 'less but better.' The video also touches on the potential need to address consumer habits and the benefits of a clutter-free home for relationships and daily life.

Takeaways

• 🏠 Feeling stressed when entering your home could be a sign of having too much stuff.
• 🧐 Decluttering can make you feel more relaxed and calm in a clean, open space.
• 😨 The daunting task of decluttering might indicate an excess of belongings.
• 👫 Inviting a friend to help declutter can be beneficial due to their lack of emotional attachment to your items.
• 😳 Embarrassment when guests visit due to a messy house could mean you have too much stuff.
• 👕 Constantly losing items suggests that having fewer belongings with designated places can reduce this issue.
• 🎁 The speaker is giving away $1,000 to encourage subscription before reaching half a million subscribers.
• 🍽️ Having clutter on flat surfaces like kitchen counters or dining tables can indicate an accumulation of unnecessary items.
• 🧹 If cleaning your house takes a significant amount of time, it might be due to having too many items.
• 🕰️ The '17-minute rule' suggests that if you can't quickly clean up a room, you might have too much stuff.
• 🚗 If your garage is unusable due to being filled with items, it's a sign of excessive belongings.
• 🛏️ Not knowing what's under your bed or using it as a storage dump suggests an overflow of stuff.
• 👗 A shopping addiction or difficulty in parting with clothes can lead to a wardrobe that's too full.
• 💳 Having consumer debt due to buying things you can't afford might indicate owning more than necessary.
• 🔄 The importance of not just getting rid of items, but also stopping the influx of new stuff into your home.
• 🧥 Having too many options in clothing or other categories can lead to indecision and a desire for simplicity.
• 🛍️ Implementing systems like the one-in-one-out rule can help maintain a clutter-free home.
• 🤔 Trusting your instinct that you have too much stuff and taking action towards a simpler life.

Q & A

What are some signs that indicate you might have too much stuff at home?

Signs include feeling stressed when entering your home, the idea of decluttering being daunting, feeling embarrassed when guests visit, and consistently losing items due to clutter.

How can having too much stuff affect your daily life and emotions?

Having too much stuff can make you feel stressed, anxious, and embarrassed when people visit. It can also lead to a lack of relaxation and comfort in your own home.

What is the suggested solution if you find decluttering to be an overwhelming task?

Inviting a friend over to help declutter can be beneficial, as they may not have emotional attachments to your items and can provide an objective perspective.

How does decluttering a home improve relationships with others?

Decluttering can make your home more welcoming, reducing the stress and embarrassment associated with guests visiting, which can enhance relationships.

What is the '17-minute rule' mentioned in the script, and what does it imply about your belongings?

The '17-minute rule' is a made-up rule suggesting that if you can't clean up a room or most of your house in about 17 minutes, you likely have too much stuff that needs to be decluttered.

Why does the script mention the importance of having a system for buying and keeping things?

Having a system helps prevent the accumulation of unnecessary items, making it easier to maintain a clutter-free home and avoid falling into a cycle of excessive consumption.

What is the connection between having too much stuff and credit card debt mentioned in the script?

The connection is that people often use credit cards to buy items they can't afford, leading to debt. This behavior can be a sign of having too much stuff and potentially a shopping addiction.

How does the script suggest dealing with the issue of having too many options in terms of belongings?

The script suggests focusing on 'less but better' by getting rid of items that are not your favorite or essential, thus reducing the number of options and simplifying your life.

What is the implication of not being able to park your car in the garage due to clutter?

If your garage is filled with stuff to the point where you can't use it for its intended purpose, it's a strong indicator that you have accumulated too much stuff.

What advice does the script provide for those who feel they have too much stuff and want to start decluttering?

The advice is to trust your instincts, start with one room, fill up a box, and take action towards a simpler life by decluttering.

How does the script define 'freedom in simplicity' and why is it beneficial?

'Freedom in simplicity' refers to the liberation that comes from owning fewer items, which reduces the need to choose between many options and simplifies life, leading to less stress and more focus on what truly matters.

Outlines

00:00

🏠 Signs of Clutter Overload and the Benefits of Decluttering

The first paragraph discusses the emotional and physical signs that indicate having too much stuff at home. It suggests that if your home doesn't provide a sense of calm or relaxation, especially after a hard day, it might be a sign of clutter. The speaker shares their personal experience of decluttering and how it positively affected their daily life, making their home a more open, bright, and clean space. The paragraph also touches on the reluctance to declutter and the idea of inviting a friend to help with the process, as well as the benefits of a clutter-free home on personal relationships and the ease of maintaining cleanliness. The speaker also mentions their own experience with losing items due to clutter and how decluttering helped them to keep track of their belongings.

05:01

🛍️ The Impact of Consumerism and Strategies for a Clutter-Free Life

The second paragraph delves into the behavioral aspects of having too much stuff, such as the tendency to accumulate items without regularly using them, leading to a potential shopping addiction. The speaker reflects on their own wardrobe habits, noting that they often wore a small percentage of their clothes and suggests that this might indicate an excess of possessions. The paragraph also addresses the financial implications of consumerism, such as credit card debt, and the need to address the root cause of accumulating items. It offers advice on simplifying life by owning fewer but better-quality items, and the importance of establishing systems to maintain a clutter-free home, such as the one-in-one-out rule or the 30-day rule. The speaker emphasizes the importance of recognizing when one has too much stuff and taking action towards a simpler, more organized lifestyle.

Keywords

💡Clutter

Clutter refers to an excessive accumulation of items that can lead to a disorganized and chaotic environment. In the video's context, clutter is associated with stress and discomfort, as the speaker describes feeling overwhelmed by the amount of stuff in their house. The concept is central to the video's theme of decluttering for a more relaxed and organized living space.

💡Decluttering

Decluttering is the process of removing unnecessary items from one's living space to create a more organized and minimalist environment. The video emphasizes decluttering as a solution to the stress caused by excessive possessions, illustrating this through the speaker's personal experience of feeling more relaxed after reducing their belongings.

💡Stress

Stress is a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from demanding circumstances. The video script uses stress to describe the negative emotional response to a cluttered living space. The speaker suggests that reducing clutter can alleviate this stress, allowing for a more peaceful home environment.

💡Minimalism

Minimalism, in the context of the video, is a lifestyle characterized by the intentional promotion of the most essential elements and the elimination of anything deemed unnecessary. The speaker advocates for minimalism as a means to achieve a clutter-free home and a more streamlined life, free from the burden of excessive possessions.

💡Emotional Attachment

Emotional attachment refers to the feelings of affection or connection that individuals may have towards their possessions. The video script mentions that inviting a friend to help with decluttering might be beneficial because they may not have the same emotional attachment to the items, making it easier to part with them.

💡Organization

Organization is the act of arranging or structuring items in a systematic way for ease of use and accessibility. The video discusses the importance of organization as a result of decluttering, with the speaker noting that having a place for everything can prevent the loss of items and contribute to a more efficient cleaning process.

💡Consumer Debt

Consumer debt is the money owed by individuals for purchases made on credit, often used to buy items beyond their immediate financial means. The video script connects consumer debt to the accumulation of unnecessary items, suggesting that addressing this debt may require a reduction in material possessions and a reevaluation of spending habits.

💡Simplicity

Simplicity, in the context of the video, refers to a lifestyle that is free from the complications and excesses of material possessions. The speaker finds freedom in simplicity by owning fewer, more meaningful items, which contrasts with the stress and clutter associated with owning too much.

💡Habit

Habit refers to a regular practice or routine that tends to occur subconsciously. The video script identifies certain habits, such as placing items on flat surfaces, as contributing to clutter. The speaker suggests that changing these habits is crucial for maintaining a clutter-free home.

💡Freedom

Freedom, in the video's narrative, is associated with the liberation from the burden of excessive possessions and the mental and physical space they occupy. The speaker contrasts freedom with having too many options, suggesting that owning less can lead to a more focused and less stressful life.

💡Systems

Systems in the video refer to the established rules or methods for managing possessions and maintaining a clutter-free home. The speaker mentions various systems such as the 'one in, one out' rule, emphasizing the importance of having such systems in place to prevent the accumulation of unnecessary items.

Highlights

Signs of having too much stuff include feeling stressed when entering your house.

Decluttering can lead to a more relaxed and calm home environment.

The idea of decluttering can be daunting, indicating a potential excess of belongings.

Inviting a friend to help declutter can be beneficial due to their lack of emotional attachment to items.

Embarrassment when guests visit due to a messy house can be a sign of excessive stuff.

Decluttering can improve relationships by making guests feel more comfortable.

Constantly losing items may indicate too much stuff without designated homes.

Having a place for everything can reduce the frequency of losing belongings.

A $1,000 giveaway is offered to subscribers before reaching half a million subscribers.

Counters that are never clean can be a sign of excessive stuff accumulating over time.

Using and needing everything you have can help reduce the amount of stuff in your home.

The 17-minute rule suggests that if you can't clean up quickly, you might have too much stuff.

Having a system for maintaining a clutter-free home is essential to prevent excessive accumulation.

Many people cannot use their garage due to it being filled with unnecessary items.

Not knowing what's under your bed could indicate a lack of organization and excess stuff.

A shopping addiction can lead to an excessive amount of clothes and belongings.

Having consumer debt due to overspending on unnecessary items is a sign of too much stuff.

Having too many options can lead to indecision and a sense of lack of freedom.

Implementing systems like the one-in one-out rule can help maintain a clutter-free home.

If you feel like you have too much stuff, trust your instincts and take action towards simplification.

Transcripts

if being in your house makes you

stressed and you think you might have

too much stuff you probably do so these

are some signs that you might have too

much stuff and it's time to get rid of

some

crap you're kind of scared of your stuff

if you walk in your house after A Hard

Day's work and you don't really feel

calm in fact it kind of makes you a

little bit stressed out and you've ever

strongly considered just turning around

and walking out then you probably have

too much stuff once I got rid of a bunch

of the crap that has been in my house it

really changed how I felt on a

day-to-day basis I could walk into a

room and feel relax reled feel calm when

it's open it's bright it's clean because

there's not a bunch of stuff everywhere

if the idea of like going through your

closet or decluttering a single cabinet

is kind of daunting to you and you're a

little bit worried about it you might

have been kind of putting it off for a

while that might be a sign that you have

too much stuff you've been debating

inviting a friend over to help out cuz

it just sounds like a lot so it might

actually be a good idea to ask that

friend over and get rid of a bunch of it

because they might have no emotional

attachment to it it shouldn't be that

big of a deal it shouldn't stress you

out to open up your closet it's just

stuff you kind of hate people not like

that you hate when they drop by

unexpectedly because when they do and

you don't have 3 hours to pull your

house together clean up shove all the

stuff underneath the bed then you're

slightly embarrassed when people come

over and you you like don't feel all

that comfortable cuz your house is kind

of wreck I honestly used to hate that we

really didn't have a lot of people over

cuz we had so much stuff everywhere

things were always kind of a little bit

messy even when they were kind of clean

we just had so much stuff that it looked

messy but since we have started getting

rid of a bunch of crap and using a bunch

of simple habits for a clutter-free home

check out this video after it's been

amazing people can stop by and I don't

care at all in fact it's kind of nice it

literally makes our relationships better

when we get rid of a bunch of stuff you

consistently lose things I used to lose

stuff all the time I've lost about six

wallets which is a real pain I used to

lose my keys I'd lose things like every

single day even clothes I had like a few

shirts that I loved and I would never

seem to like know where they were and

then I would end up having to wear like

stuff that I didn't really like all that

much well once I got rid of a bunch of

stuff and I actually took time to find a

home for everything I stopped losing a

bunch of things cuz everything had a

home there weren't like piles of stuff

everywhere that things would get stuck

underneath the counters were always

clear and now I don't really lose much

stuff unless uh unless my daughter takes

it and hides it places which actually

does happen a surprising amount by the

way I'm giving away $1,000 to someone

who subscribes before I hit half a

million subscribers which will hopefully

be soon so if you're not subscribed

already don't forget to subscribe you

can also drop a like really helps the

video let's carry off your counters are

never clean you know when you walk in

the door and you just put some stuff

down on the counter and then you do that

for another like 47 days in a row and

suddenly you can't see your kitchen

table anymore well if that's you and you

always have stuff on your flat surfaces

whether that's the the kitchen counters

or the dining room table then you

probably have too much stuff because if

it's living on there for weeks on end

and you're not using it then you

probably don't need it it's super

stressful but also a really hard habit

to change is to stop putting stuff down

on every flat surface anywhere

throughout your house but the solution

to this is actually to use and need

everything that you have and in order to

do that you have to get rid of a bunch

of stuff you clean on Saturdays it used

to take us an entire day to clean our

house we'd have to take the good part of

a Saturday to kind of even just get

things back to Baseline so if that is

you and you have to take a lot of time

to clean your house then you probably

have too much stuff because the less you

have the less ends up getting left

around the less you have to pick up the

less things there are to dust everything

is faster the less is to clean which

leads into the next point which is the

17 minute rule if you can't clean up a

room or probably most of your house in

like 17 minutes which is completely

random number I just made up then you

probably have too much stuff in fact we

can do kind of a nightly reset in about

5 minutes where we can pick up

everything pretty much throughout our

house including our kids toys in like 5

to 10 minutes tops something that we

never used to be able to do even when it

was just the two of us years ago and we

had a bunch more stuff you're part of

the 47% although that number could be

higher could be lower I found a bunch of

different stats but regardless a lot of

people cannot actually Park their car

inside of their garage cuz it is just

filled with stuff it becomes a Dumping

Ground you can't actually use it for its

intended purpose so if that's you and

you can't actually Park in your garage

you can't walk through your basement

your attic is just a train wreck that

you Chuck stuff into like the Seven

Dwarves then you probably have too much

stuff you don't know what's underneath

your bed if you've run out of storage so

much that you're just shoving stuff

underneath your bed and you don't

actually remember what's under there and

you you definitely don't use it and you

probably got too much stuff now that

being said there is nothing wrong with

storing stuff underneath your bed it can

be a good place to store stuff we keep

some stuff under there but it shouldn't

just be like an attic where you put

stuff under there and then you never see

it again and it just clogs up the sides

and it starts spilling out just make

sure you actually use it all you

actually have to get rid of things in

order to fit more things inside of your

closet although something I probably

should put in here as a light cuz I just

had to use

this anyways this is the problem I used

to have where I literally couldn't shove

more stuff into my closet every time I

bought something i' have to think about

getting rid of stuff though I usually

didn't I just like shoved it in thicker

and yet I didn't wear about 80% of my

stuff 80% of the times I really just

wore 20% of my things I had a few things

that I really loved and the rest just

kind of just kept building up kept

building up getting shoved to the back

if you are doing that same thing then

you probably have too much stuff maybe a

shopping addiction as well I've since

moved down

to way less stuff and I got to tell you

I really like all of it

you have some credit card debt most

people use credit cards and especially

get into credit card debt to buy stuff

that they can't afford with literally

money that they do not have to impress

people they don't even like so if you

have Consumer Debt because you can't

stop buying things then you probably

have too many things from All That Bind

of things so it might be time to ditch

the credit card might be time to take a

spending fast to watch some videos on

Frugal Living it's not always enough to

just get rid of stuff you actually have

to stop the source of the stuff coming

into your house and then you can start

getting rid of stuff without it just

replenishing and then like 6 months

later you're in the exact same boat got

to stop it at the source you have

options for everything if you have six

jackets and 17 pairs of shoes and 12

different fuzzy blankets then you

probably have too much stuff you can

either have options or you can have

freedom but it is extremely hard to have

both I found freedom in Simplicity and

owning less things having more is not

always better because then you have to

choose between them instead you want to

have this kind of idea of less but

better which I really live my life by

and that can mean just getting rid of

everything that's not your favorite in

whatever category that is for you that

you have way too many options in you

don't have systems if you don't have

systems set up around keeping your home

clutter-free then you're probably going

to have a bunch of stuff if you don't

have systems for buying things maybe

it's using the 7-Day rule the 30-day

rule the onein one out rule all these

different rules of of minimalism and

clutter-free living that I've talked

about then you're going to have a really

hard time getting to and maintaining a

clutter-free home and you probably have

too much stuff if you don't have any

parameters of what belongs in your house

what you'll buy any of that if you're

just out there doing whatever then most

of us are instinctively going to buy too

much stuff and in turn our houses are

messy we end up needing bigger houses

which cost more money so we work more

and then we buy more stuff to make up

for this feeling and it's just like a

terrible cycle and that leads into the

next point which is if you feel like you

have too much stuff then you probably

have too much stuff like I would trust

that like instinctively I think we all

know so if you think you have too much

then do something about it take one room

fill up a box do something and start

this journey towards a more simple life

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