Minimalist Living: 50 Things to get rid of in 2018

In this vlog by Youtuber Madeleine Olivia, we're given a kick start into minimalist living by learning a whopping fifty items that we don't need or that no longer serve us. Here, discover what you should be letting go of this year and be empowerd to declutter your life!

Minimalism has changed my life for the better in so many ways. I feel that is has truly allowed me to find meaning in my life, pursue my dreams and let go of the fear and insecurities that came with placing so much value on things. This past year and a half has been a rollercoaster of emotions and a huge learning experience for me. What begun with decluttering my wardrobe and letting go of a job I hated, ended in travelling the world with a backpack, owning only what has value for me and pursuing my dream career working for myself online. If you want the full story of how minimalism has changed my life, you can check it out in my latest video, linked in my bio👆🏻Let me know below how minimalism has changed YOUR life in the comments. Want to be inspired by your experiences too!

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1. Clothes that you don't wear or clothes that don't fit
2. Old gadgets and electronics
3. Toiletries and makeup that has gone out of date
4. Multiples of the same type of product
5. Handbags that you don't use
6. Shoes that are uncomfortable
7. Out-of-date food
8. Things that are broken beyond repair
9. Mismatched or worn out tuppaware containers
10. Things that you have no idea of the purpose of
11. Odd socks
12. Old papers and documents
13. Kitchen appliances that serve no regular use
14. Other kitchen gadgets that you never use
15. Store cards and loyalty from shops you don't go to
16. Books you will never read
17. Extra bed linen and towels
18. Pens that don't work
19. Old CDs and DVDs: go digital
20. Email subcription lists
21. Ill-fitting or tatty old bras
22. Spare make up brushes in sets
23. Gifts that you don't like
24. Mugs from the back of the cupboard
25. Old or unread magazines
26. Fancy dress costumes
27. Beauty product samples
28. Childhood cuddly toys
29. Used notebooks
30. Endless candles and tealights
31. Household decorations that don't fit the home
32. Extra sofa and bed cushions
33. Old video and board games
34. Dead plants
35. Glasses and cups you never drink from
36. Jewellery that you don't wear
37. Unused wires, cables and chargers
38. Old, dead, empty batteries
39. Old mobile phones
40. Extra coat hangers
41. 'Junk' draws
42. Physical copies of takeaway menus
43. Physical copies of appliance or electronic manual
44. Cookbooks with no regular use
45. Excessive amounts of shopping bags
46. Furniture you don't like
47. Old pyjamas or tattered t-shirts
48. Band or film posters
49. Old birthday and Christmas cards
50. Negative mindset!

Remember, it is vitally important for the environment that you 'get rid' of your things responsibly. Most things can be fixed, upcycled, recycled, sold, repurposed or donated to charity or friends/family rather than thrown onto landfill!