I Want to Be a Minimalist: My Real, Messy Start (With a Baby & a Busy Life)
If you’ve ever whispered to yourself, “I want to be a minimalist,” but felt overwhelmed by where to start, you’re not alone. In this post (and video), I’m sharing the very real, very imperfect beginning of my own simplifying journey—with a baby in tow, laundry piling up, and no time to fix my hair. This isn’t a before-and-after highlight reel—it’s the honest middle. Because sometimes, what we really need to see is the in-between.
It wasn’t just that the house felt messy or the drawers were overflowing… it was this quiet, constant hum of more.
More tabs open on my phone.
More messages waiting in my inbox.
More decisions to make before I’ve even had my coffee.
And honestly? It started to feel like my life wasn’t my own anymore.
It wasn’t just the clutter in the kitchen or the bathroom drawers—although yes, those were a mess too. It was the mental clutter. The endless notifications. The calendar reminders. The “I should reply to that” texts that never end.
I used to be able to handle it. Or at least, I told myself that.
You Know What I Noticed the Other Day?
It wasn’t just that the house felt messy or the drawers were overflowing… it was this quiet, constant hum of more.
More tabs open on my phone.
More messages waiting in my inbox.
More decisions to make before I’ve even had my coffee.
And honestly? It started to feel like my life wasn’t my own anymore.
It wasn’t just the clutter in the kitchen or the bathroom drawers—although yes, those were a mess too. It was the mental clutter. The endless notifications. The calendar reminders. The “I should reply to that” texts that never end.
I used to be able to handle it. Or at least, I told myself that.
But lately… it’s felt like everything’s just too much.
Even the good stuff.
Even the things I once said yes to with excitement.
Somewhere in between becoming a mum, starting a YouTube channel, and just trying to keep up with life—I lost track of how full everything became.
My schedule. My phone. My mind.
I miss space.
Not just in my cupboards—but in my days.
I miss slow mornings. Breathing room.
Time to think. Time to be.
So I’m doing something different now.
I’m not waiting for a weekend or a big life shift to start simplifying. I’m doing it right here, in the middle of the mess. Baby naps and laundry piles and half-drunk cups of tea.
Because I want my time back.
Not just to be more productive—but to be more present.
With my baby. With my thoughts. With my own creativity.
I want less scrolling. Less mental tabs.
Less rushing through dinner because I forgot to plan again.
I want slow. I want intentional. I want enough.
And no, I’m not an expert. I’m just figuring this out as I go—probably just like you.
But if something inside you is craving that same kind of space…
Not just in your home, but in your head—
Then I think we’re on the same path.
You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t have to do it all at once.
But if you feel like something’s gotta give… maybe this is your sign to start letting go.
One drawer at a time. One habit at a time.
One quiet yes to yourself at a time.
I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s make this the year we create space—for what truly matters.
As I’m tidying up today, I find myself thinking—will anyone really care about this?
Just another decluttering video, right?
But then I remind myself that this is my journey, and if it resonates with just one person, then it’s worth sharing.
I’ve started a lot of projects like this and let them go because of self-doubt.
But this time, I’m pushing through.
I’m sharing this real, messy process with you. I think we all need to see the truth behind the simplicity we’re striving for.
This year, I’m choosing not to overthink.
I’m going to make these videos, even if they’re imperfect.
Maybe they’re too long. Maybe they don’t sound like the typical ‘perfect’ video.
But you know what? They’re real, and that’s what matters.
A few months ago, I would’ve run to fix my makeup or make sure the lighting looks “just right” before filming.
But this is real life.
I’ve got a baby to care for, laundry piling up, and I’m living in the middle of simplifying it all.
If I wait for everything to be perfect, I’d never film anything.
So, here I am—no perfect hair, no perfect setup—just me, on this journey with you.
I’m really excited to stay consistent with uploading.
For me, it’s all about making these videos meaningful and reflective of the process, not just the end result.
I love watching others go through their decluttering journey, too, and seeing the progress they’ve made.
It’s so motivating to think about where I started and how far I’ve come with simplifying my space—and my mind.
I know we’re all curious about the ‘before’ and ‘after’ of people’s journeys, so I hope this video serves as a little reminder of where I started.
I’ll look back at this in a year and think, wow, remember when it was all a bit overwhelming?
And maybe, just maybe, we’ll laugh about all the stuff we used to hold on to.
When my space feels truly calm and decluttered, you’ll know this was the beginning.
Even the good stuff.
Even the things I once said yes to with excitement.
Somewhere in between becoming a mum, starting a YouTube channel, and just trying to keep up with life—I lost track of how full everything became.
My schedule. My phone. My mind.
I miss space.
Not just in my cupboards—but in my days.
I miss slow mornings. Breathing room.
Time to think. Time to be.
So I’m doing something different now.
I’m not waiting for a weekend or a big life shift to start simplifying. I’m doing it right here, in the middle of the mess. Baby naps and laundry piles and half-drunk cups of tea.
Because I want my time back.
Not just to be more productive—but to be more present.
With my baby. With my thoughts. With my own creativity.
I want less scrolling. Less mental tabs.
Less rushing through dinner because I forgot to plan again.
I want slow. I want intentional. I want enough.
And no, I’m not an expert. I’m just figuring this out as I go—probably just like you.
But if something inside you is craving that same kind of space…
Not just in your home, but in your head—
Then I think we’re on the same path.
You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t have to do it all at once.
But if you feel like something’s gotta give… maybe this is your sign to start letting go.
One drawer at a time. One habit at a time.
One quiet yes to yourself at a time.
I’m so glad you’re here. Let’s make this the year we create space—for what truly matters.
The Truth Behind This Video
As I’m tidying up today, I find myself thinking—will anyone really care about this?
Just another decluttering video, right?
But then I remind myself that this is my journey, and if it resonates with just one person, then it’s worth sharing.
I’ve started a lot of projects like this and let them go because of self-doubt.
But this time, I’m pushing through.
I’m sharing this real, messy process with you. I think we all need to see the truth behind the simplicity we’re striving for.
This year, I’m choosing not to overthink.
I’m going to make these videos, even if they’re imperfect.
Maybe they’re too long. Maybe they don’t sound like the typical ‘perfect’ video.
But you know what? They’re real, and that’s what matters.
A few months ago, I would’ve run to fix my makeup or make sure the lighting looks “just right” before filming.
But this is real life.
I’ve got a baby to care for, laundry piling up, and I’m living in the middle of simplifying it all.
If I wait for everything to be perfect, I’d never film anything.
So, here I am—no perfect hair, no perfect setup—just me, on this journey with you.
I’m really excited to stay consistent with uploading.
For me, it’s all about making these videos meaningful and reflective of the process, not just the end result.
I love watching others go through their decluttering journey, too, and seeing the progress they’ve made.
It’s so motivating to think about where I started and how far I’ve come with simplifying my space—and my mind.
I know we’re all curious about the ‘before’ and ‘after’ of people’s journeys, so I hope this video serves as a little reminder of where I started.
I’ll look back at this in a year and think, wow, remember when it was all a bit overwhelming?
And maybe, just maybe, we’ll laugh about all the stuff we used to hold on to.
When my space feels truly calm and decluttered, you’ll know this was the beginning.
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