One thing someone once told me...a youtuber on here I forget who..she said "Don't buy bins to fill your stuff with, get rid of the stuff you were going to put into bins."
@normasubia6807
2 жыл бұрын
So So True!!!!
@YeshuaKingMessiah
2 жыл бұрын
AMEN Declutter ur organizers They’re enablers!!
@schnee78
11 ай бұрын
💯So true!
@storiesfromtheshoppingmall6486
2 жыл бұрын
If it ain’t nailed down or breathing in my house this year it had to go! I feel so free AND I’m not a mean mom anymore. I didn’t realize all the stuff made me stress and anxious. I took that out on my family and never want to again.
@susanabushaban2719
Жыл бұрын
Yes 100%
@rustysz1064
3 жыл бұрын
I think the 1in-1out rule is best for things you're replacing, such as, a new coat for an old coat, new socks for socks with holes, new pants for pants that no longer fit etc. with the secret being that you *actually* donate/remove the old item. I find it very helpful for maintaining my "inventory" once I've decluttered.
@ameliahanson
3 жыл бұрын
I always felt stressed and overwhelmed in my home, I had no idea it was linked to clutter before I started decluttering. It is hard (almost impossible) to keep a home neat and tidy when you have too much stuff. Decluttering helps me to enjoy my home and feel peaceful.
@FancyThatwithCandice
3 жыл бұрын
YES YES YES!!
@susanabushaban2719
Жыл бұрын
Wow I wish I knew the ruthless declutter method 3 years ago when I moved out of state I was putting donations up on Facebook marketplace and they were getting out but slow and then I was pinched for time when I actually had to pack up for the move in hind site I should have made large donations to goodwill
@Ms.Bree8403
3 жыл бұрын
I LOVE to declutter. It's fun to me so watching this video brings a smile on my face. My home is so nice and neat and everything I walk in my place I smile because it's simple and feels so comfortable.
@FancyThatwithCandice
3 жыл бұрын
That's so wonderful!!! A decluttered space is my favorite space to be in! :)
@co7314
2 жыл бұрын
I just sold my house and eliminated (by volume) about HALF of my possessions. Am living out of a couple suitcases for a few weeks, and when I move into my new place, I plan to be extremely intentional in what I choose to bring into the space. The hardest thing to get over was the guilt/regret of NOT making sure all the items were sold at the "best" price, or were given to the "most deserving" person. I just didn't have the time to do all that if I was going to get the best price for my house. I cured that guilt/regret by knowing that I profited more by acting swiftly & can afford to repurchase if needed, and can donate more to charity this year. And the ultimate gift to myself (and in turn, my family & friends) was the vast reduction of time & stress to me.
@ellison2024
3 жыл бұрын
This is a wonderful summary/lesson. This summer I had an aha moment. Am I giving my kids an opportunity to have items for their future house or am I allowing a 4th generation to have boxes of glassware in storage? That switch in thinking gave me and my Dad permission to let so much of it go. The idea of someones else, even strangers, TODAY using it makes us all happy. And even the idea of that yes, some items, might be worth more than the few dollars a charity might ask for is ok. That also supporting a picker/reseller who also profits on something my grandmother loved is exciting as we are indirectly helping someone with their business. There is grace in supporting both a charity and the picker too. Background: My grandmother collected glassware (as in servings of 12 from a time when a complete pattern when a had 5different pieces). mostly at garage sales or friends. The majority were not used by her. My widow Dad still has at least six patterns in his house that will be leaving soon. My house, until a few months ago, had a complete serving for 24/36? plus incompetent sets for another five because the “I will take it to get it out of their house and dispose of it myself” method of decluttering didn’t work as it is an “emotional” category for me). What especially makes us happy is no one is keeping things out of love/guilt is wonderful. This has been a four year journey for us. Decluttering Rocks!
@natalieeubank4533
3 жыл бұрын
I got rid of a 16 piece set and more of China back a couple months ago it felt so good to get it out of my house
@jennifermuchow2728
3 жыл бұрын
"There is grace in supporting a charity and a picker too." What a lovely way to express that concept, especially for those of us who have collected and inherited antiques. I am only a caretaker of these things and can feel good about handing them over to others now.
@sharonshmuel3386
3 жыл бұрын
I am at the end of my decluttering journey 👏🏼 so I have started helping my friend who wants a tidier more aesthetic space 😍💖❤️ love your channel xx
@Shiryone
3 жыл бұрын
My first huge declutter (attic) was in 2002. I am just now to the point that the house feels pretty good and I'm comfortable with how much "stuff" is in here. That being said, I still manage to find the "why is this still in my house" items. This was a very enjoyable video. Thank you.
@MrsEssEss
2 жыл бұрын
I really love that you broke it down to 5 to 10 minute sessions when that's all the time you have - long term that will really count !
@SugarMamma
3 жыл бұрын
There's always new things to learn and try when it comes to decluttering and that's why I love it! I've gotten so much better at keeping ontop of things so it's never out of control and I always have time for my family! Totally agree with your points
@tiffanyyylovesbooks
3 жыл бұрын
Love these videos! I am on my journey and I think I finally got my husband on board 🙌 it has feel amazing to just get rid of things and honestly it's so peaceful. I also find joy in the items I kept because I can enjoy them now! Thanks for all you awesome tips!!!
@MelindaPlainandSimple
3 жыл бұрын
I've decluttered a ton already, but I still have a ways to go. Most of what I have left to declutter is in the basement and in the garage, though I do still have things in the spare bedroom to declutter as well. I've been feeling kind of stuck lately, but I'm hoping to make a major dent in the basement when it comes time to pull out the Christmas bins. Whatever we don't use will likely get donated. One thing I have discovered is that apparently I'm really good at packing a bunch of stuff into whatever space I have available. That seems like a good thing when you're packing it away, but it's not so good when you're decluttering. Sometimes I can go through several boxes in a day. Other times, it takes me several days to get through one box, especially if it has paper clutter in it.
@jainthorne4136
2 жыл бұрын
I recommend that you decorate for Christmas early and then donate the ornaments that you don't use at the start of the season. People are much more likely to want and enjoy them if they are offered at the start of the holiday rather than after the holidays are over.
@MelindaPlainandSimple
2 жыл бұрын
@@jainthorne4136 Yes, thank you! I plan to decorate a little earlier than usual this year for that very reason. 😊 It will be fun. We haven't put our big tree up since we got our oldest cat 7 years ago. She's calmed a bit, so we decided it's safe to decorate the big tree once again. 😂
@StitchingWithLove
3 жыл бұрын
You are one of my absolute favourite inspirational KZitemrs! Love your messages and appreciate your content so much.
@sharonsomers5513
3 жыл бұрын
I love all your lessons. You and a few other You Tubers have inspired me so much to declutter. ❤️
@pameehanson3866
3 жыл бұрын
I have been on this journey for 3+ years and it has been slow but I am beginning to see less😜 I confess that it started with a capsule wardrobe and slowly from there I just keep at it. There are times I get discouraged and then I come to a happy video and you always inspire me to just keep going❤️ Thanks for a happy place
@suraw48
2 жыл бұрын
The baby in the plastic bin was so cute, as were her deft moves around the baby while emptying that kitchen cabinet/closet.
@maggiefletcherscuriouscelt4199
2 жыл бұрын
I’m sitting here looking at 14 empty tubs!!!! This is my second pass through these items. Initially I put like things together and did an inventory. Then starting a week ago I went back through them (all 22) and got it down to 8. Holy moly! I have space in my closet again.
@melissabrown3391
3 жыл бұрын
Me and my husband are at different places in our decluttering journey lol I am ready to jump all in and get rid of 85% and he is more hesitate he has decluttered more than I ever thought he would (he is a bit of a Horder) but he is always worried that we will need it some day. Love your channel though thank you for all the inspiration.
@poodlegirl55
Жыл бұрын
I just declutter as I clean my house on a regular basis.
@stephybartholomae6207
Жыл бұрын
loved these lessons!! super encouraging just a few months into the process
@Nonamebrand168
2 жыл бұрын
Ruthless is the way for me too. I find if I have piles here and there to give or donate or am undicided, it ends up back in the closets. Get it out the door!
@tek3freak
2 жыл бұрын
Ruthless decluttering FTW! I live in a nice neighborhood, and I realized using giveaway groups, I was just gifting my stuff to people who could afford it new. So I switched to donating most of it to and driving my stuff to donate in thrift shops in neighborhoods with people in true need. Also for selling, i have a minimum rule. If i am not going to make $50 or more on an item, i donate it. It's not worth my time, and i end up only selling a few items, which is manageable.
@KDawnn
3 жыл бұрын
I’m a ruthless declutterer while my husband is a thoughtful declutterer. We both love to declutter but we have different methods. I have to ruthlessly declutter and then he has to go through my pile and be thoughtful about it. We usually still get rid of 95% of my pile but most of the time my husband has something he wants to keep them 6 months later that item he so desperately wanted to keep gets thrown back in the pile and he doesn’t keep it😂🤷🏻♀️
@stephanied6711
3 жыл бұрын
Ugh the struggle with holding on to stuff for friends they never wanna pick up the stuff I have to take it to them I work 5 days a week I don't have time to sort things and take it to them as well 😢😢
@kathrynwebster6307
3 жыл бұрын
Give your friends a target date to come and get their own stuff out of your house. Otherwise you donate it. If they really want it, they will come and get it. or......start charging them a hefty storage fee!
@jennyp4934
2 жыл бұрын
Last year I had a break-in and I had my bag, phone and my jewellery box stolen. Unfortunately my jewellery box contained sentimental items and I was very disappointed to have lost them it contained items from my childhood - but I do have my memories of them. But as for a bag, that was epic for me. I've always had a bag stuffed full of thing I might need. I did get a tiny shoulder bag for the times I needed to look professional, but on the whole I've learnt to live without a bag. The experience taught me that what we think is important we can live without.
@ericnorthman4846
2 жыл бұрын
Great advice about the small bursts of working - so helped me. When I felt like I couldn't get alo t done - I made myself do a little at least and it really helps to chip away the mess little by little. Soon you will see a difference to soon getting it really down to a clean looking area..
@SpicyBricy
2 жыл бұрын
I just found you and you are not only adorable but highly realistic and motivating. Currently smothering in stuff and enlisted my dil's to come help me get started and learn to part with "stuff".
@FancyThatwithCandice
2 жыл бұрын
Aw thanks so much!!! And Good for you!!! Happy decluttering!
@Homelifelearning
3 жыл бұрын
I have decluttered loads but like you I declutter regularly. I agree with your thoughts of one in one out rule, I use it at times like if my daughter wants a new toy if she gets it I will say she has to give away 1-3 others. But if I get some new clothes unless it is a case of getting a pair of Jean because the pair I have has a hole then 1 in 1 out, but sometimes I want to try out my clothes see if I like them and if it works on my wardrobe then I will declutter in a month or so.
@teresaleporati7574
2 жыл бұрын
Time to get started! Talk about a challenge! Great video, thanks for the inspiration! 💗
@MultiMarybella
2 жыл бұрын
I need to declutter my home but I get so much anxiety and always feel guilty of all the things I buy and don't even use specially clothes is my number one anxiety I deal with🥺
@clsaloha1100
2 жыл бұрын
You are so lovely! Your video just came up on my feed prob cuz I’ve been watching minimalist videos and working on my own decluttering journey. This was such a good video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😃. New subscriber here 👍🏼
@oregonk91
2 жыл бұрын
The baby in the Rubbermaid bin - adorable!
@michellebowers8652
2 жыл бұрын
You don’t need to buy expensive organizer for your drawers. Small plastic food containers from the supermarket work great.
@marinagrey9031
2 жыл бұрын
These are really valuable tips, thanks a lot for sharing.🥰
@tammytarry3202
2 жыл бұрын
I believe in ruthless decluttering
@FancyThatwithCandice
2 жыл бұрын
100%
@anacorona6234
Жыл бұрын
I like your decorations
@leastidyworld4365
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your suggestions with us.
@camillemccraw
5 ай бұрын
playing this out loud so my husband can hear and get motivated lol next step is a hoarders video!
@mika-381
2 жыл бұрын
I can’t even begin to watch this, a year?? I want it done this week!
@YeshuaKingMessiah
2 жыл бұрын
Throw it away Put it to the curb or near ur complex’s dumpster Put up flyers to let ppl know if ur makes u feel less guilty Don’t drive anything anywhere It’s FREE THEY come get it Toss it and don’t look back! We now live in a tiny home 200sqft. Only thing I miss is a kitchen. Will rectify that! I do have a building for my books. Got rid of many many but books are extremely valuable. Not in money terms but in wisdom-knowledge n skills. Don’t get rid of tools either lol
@helpyourcattodrive
Жыл бұрын
Very helpful.❤
@FancyThatwithCandice
Жыл бұрын
Glad this was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@arcbrush
2 жыл бұрын
You have really amazing energy, made me declutter a bit right away lol
@SusanaXpeace2u
2 жыл бұрын
I'm the same. Ruthless de-cluttering in to a big skip is the only way. If I had to divide it in to three piles, donate, sell, rubbish , I'd just lose momentum.
@lorikorstanje2964
3 жыл бұрын
These are great
@FancyThatwithCandice
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!!
@allyrhan9120
11 ай бұрын
I love your channel!!!!!!❤
@mercurialpierrot7073
2 жыл бұрын
We have to realize that we have been trained into this behavior. We cannot feel guilty about getting out of it. We just need to learn.
@carolinebrown8965
3 жыл бұрын
I declutter and my husband destroys it. I now hate my home because there is no peace, no beauty. Just a tacky, junkie mess.
@zainabfarooq9468
3 жыл бұрын
Wow 85%%%%%% congratulations sisterrrrrrr xxxxx
@franmcdonald4702
2 жыл бұрын
Love the content ! getting dizzy with the constant flailing arms.
@MicheleMaBelle67
2 жыл бұрын
New subbie here. You are a delight!
@mariamenani1536
3 жыл бұрын
That is me I am trying to minimilize but I am over well of how much stuff I have
@SusanaXpeace2u
2 жыл бұрын
85% wow. Do you often have to order something that you realise you need?
@jessicaquiroz7178
Жыл бұрын
Sometimes I feel like decluttering my family 😂
@FancyThatwithCandice
Жыл бұрын
Haha!!!
@annlavine3576
3 жыл бұрын
a process for over a year
@boroszsuzsanna6882
3 жыл бұрын
Why is minimalism always so white in both senses of the word
@FancyThatwithCandice
3 жыл бұрын
This makes me laugh...IT IS WHATEVER YOU WANT IT TO BE!
@lemons6407
3 жыл бұрын
Agree why all white???
@FancyThatwithCandice
3 жыл бұрын
@@lemons6407 Because painting a home when building costs a FORTUNE!! #minimalist
@sarahbannon4752
3 жыл бұрын
Have a look at Ronald L. Banks, his channel is great.
@nancyparker2199
3 жыл бұрын
The older I get, the less stuff I need. I declutered my entire house in a week except for photos. I don't miss any of it.
@loushared6602
3 жыл бұрын
Same here, I did it as I was decorating my flat, so had to at least thin things out a bit. I got rid of all my CDs, DVDs and Books and I’m talking about thousands. People thought I was mad, as they were my hobbies, but my mantra, even now, was this "…time for someone else to enjoy them…" it is the best thing I’ve ever done and incredibly liberating. At the end of the day whatever excuse you tell yourself (I might need it one day, it was really expensive) if that’s the case, you’d be using it. I don’t miss anything I no longer have. Not one thing xx
@TheCupcake86
3 жыл бұрын
Same here! I even got rid of the photos, except of my son and parents. I realized I didnt even like 90 percent of the people in the pictures anyway lol
@YeshuaKingMessiah
2 жыл бұрын
How do u do crafts without things to do them? Or do u just watch tv/play online games? Or maybe ur outdoors a lot so ur stuff is in the garage and shed?
@AhmetKaan
3 жыл бұрын
You'll watch an entire Netflix show even when the first episodes are slow and boring just because someone told you "it gets better." *But what if you looked at your goals like that and watched your life get better instead??*
@justineharper3346
3 жыл бұрын
That’s actually a good way to look at life
@YeshuaKingMessiah
2 жыл бұрын
I think ur young lol
@yellowyosh470
2 жыл бұрын
Such a good analogy!
@leeibbertson1184
4 ай бұрын
I love this way of looking at it!
@elizar7859
3 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for being the first youtuber that I have found that doesn't make me feel guilty about donating everything vs. selling. I have ALWAYS hated yard sales and don't want to go through all the effort to sell every little thing online. My husband is good and has sold some of our larger pieces on Craigslist but that's his deal and he gets to keep the money lol!! But I like to get rid of things as fast as possible. You earned a new subscriber just from this video.
@rebeccacooke1458
2 жыл бұрын
I think the issue is by just gerting rid of it (donating) doesn't make you think about where it goes & also what a pain it is to resell.....this process helps me when bringing something new in....am I going to want it in a year or 10 or will I have to rehome it
@1Lightdancer
2 жыл бұрын
Someone asked me yesterday if I was having a moving sale ???!! I told her I was selling a massage table, and my son- in law's listed a few things for me - and lots of donation bags!
@nwatson2773
Жыл бұрын
If its not high priced ticket items or single items with values over $100, its not worth it! I throw away a lot, I donated most of my furniture and I sold the luxury items, electronics and fine jewelry on FB marketplace and at the pawn shop.
@idid138
8 ай бұрын
Donating & losing the $, is still a big enough of a pain to make me start to think twice before buying more. Getting the stuff out is hard enough, so do it whatever way works best for you. For me that is donating! I say, God blessed me and I will let things go to bless others. This mind shift was necessary for me to get the stuff out!
@dbartz5510
3 жыл бұрын
All your tips are spot on! I did the same as you, and just donated everything. It was so freeing, just to have it gone. Selling and holding things for friends, just delays that freedom. Get it out!❤👍
@melissam6037
3 жыл бұрын
It’s so true that getting rid of stuff make you want to not shop. I’m in the middle of a massive declutter and when I see household items for sale, all I can imagine is the point in the future where I’m hauling it out to the garbage or the donation bin,
@gaylepeeples9749
2 жыл бұрын
So true!
@susanharkema2888
2 жыл бұрын
Amen sister! Such a motivator. If it doesn’t come in I don’t have to get it out.
@jat6547
2 жыл бұрын
Yes,,,,, I'm declutering, also feel the same way when in a store.. Lol... I think my purchases thru now !!!
@joannegoldy7997
3 жыл бұрын
Just started my decluttering journey. I've decided that my children don't need my 5 Christmas trees when I die. Thank you for all your tips.
@pameehanson3866
3 жыл бұрын
I finally got rid of my large Christmas tree as I live in small space and a small cute tree 🌲 is the way to go. Less stuff to store for holidays. Thanks
@kbailey3238
3 жыл бұрын
@@sierrasnow2033 that's a fantastic idea!!! Good reason to get a real tree too!
@michelem2008
3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha
@rachelgarbe3932
2 жыл бұрын
That's actually called swedish death cleaning
@user-wc6bl4zs4i
2 жыл бұрын
It’s sad to think about but my parents will eventually pass. And when they do I do NOT want to have to go through all of their stuff. Partially bc I don’t have the time and also bc I would feel so guilty getting rid of it and will probably end up keeping everything. And I do NOT want to keep their stuff 😊
@cathypritchard4306
3 жыл бұрын
Ruthless decluttering is definitely the way to go. Donate everything!
@sarahsmom1002
3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!! Otherwise I get bogged down by trying to figure out what to do with individual items e.g. sell, give to family or friends, etc.
@omaralkayal7598
3 жыл бұрын
@rowan orre And the things you donated helped make the world a better place !
@mmurray60
Жыл бұрын
I'm trying to declutter basically my whole house. I have a small 3 br ranch house. It will probably take me yrs. I work a FT job plus a PT job. So I have limited time. Basically 1 -2.days a week. My husband does not clean at all. He has TONS of clothes, shoes, books, etc. He wont fold or put them away. Now I leave them in his basket. My daughter (18) is a commuting college freshmen plus works so she really doesnt have a lot of time. But her room really is packed with stuff. Clothes she doesn't wear. Stuffed animals, old toys(yes really) . I also have ADHD, depression. I really have to push myself to make head way.
@jessicalantz4428
3 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with just getting rid of it and being ruthless about it! I found when I hesitated or offered things to friends and family on Facebook or whatever, I just ended up with piles laying around that were sitting there waiting for others to pick them up. And it definitely takes me less time to clean the house having less! Btw, that color blue looks AMAZING on you!
@ktrudy1
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@MsRaspberrie
3 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I have started last week!!! Ruthless decluttering. I'm just donating, I can't go through the process of selling things or it'll never get done unfortunately.
@stephanied6711
3 жыл бұрын
Same
@AhmetKaan
3 жыл бұрын
*Your direction in life is more important than your speed.* Do you agree?
@christined2495
3 жыл бұрын
You have to be ruthless, I never sold a thing, I just donated, donated, donated…. Your so right in all you said in this video, you gave such great advise to someone who is starting their declutter journey. I have never missed anything I donated as soon as I drive away from the thrift store, it’s out of my memory bank
@kashbash9645
2 жыл бұрын
“You’re”
@MushroomMoonbeam
3 жыл бұрын
Ruthlessly decluttered our already “decluttered” master bedroom yesterday. I didn’t think I’d find much but I did! I dumped two trash bags and had enough for two donation bags. Now the big desk in our room is completely empty. It feel so much lighter in here.
@mc-vm8cs
3 жыл бұрын
Less time looking for stuff ☺️
@netamorton4832
3 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe how true it is that I don’t miss the stuff either and it gets easier and easier to get rid of stuff! Thanks for your videos, I enjoy them so much!
@FancyThatwithCandice
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you also feel that way! Thanks for watching!!
@britniewing4012
3 жыл бұрын
I have done the huge declutter and am I now on the maintenance phase but just like you I did say, "How was that still in my house?" last week! I have started helping others declutter, too which is super satisfying!
@samramsey1142
3 жыл бұрын
I started my journey 3 yrs ago starting out as a hoarder lvl 3 now I have what most people consider a very minimal amount of stuff but am wanting to declutter probably 50% of what I still have which should leave me with like 4 boxes of things in total and I've been really stuck lately and your videos are so motivating and they always inspire me to keep going ❤️
@kashbash9645
2 жыл бұрын
You should consider keeping punctuation, like commas and full stops though...
@skulljaden3187
2 жыл бұрын
@@kashbash9645 thats simplifying life I have no problems reading it actually it would have made my life (school) easier😊
@pdxoregon1
2 жыл бұрын
Sam, how did you evolve from hoarding? I want to help a friend of mine who suffers over letting things go.💙
@samramsey1142
2 жыл бұрын
@@pdxoregon1 I started with working on my mental health in general and realizing I had a problem. From there I had a support system who helped me determine what was a "normal" amount of stuff to keep ex. 1 newspaper you finish reading vs. 5 boxes of newspapers. I think the biggest help for me was that they never once really pushed me to get rid of anything they just said "hey do you want me to help you go through some of your things". When we came up on something abnormal they were like "when you die do you want some to find this", or "how will this _____ help you if you keep it" and of course the biggest one for me was (for info. I was "just a collector") "okay we keep the whole collection but where does it end? How can you store ____ so it remain collectable?". From there I used lots of the advice to declutter that's on the Internet and my hoarding still acts up if I get stressed or something tramatic happens but I just go back and look at old photos and think "I could be there..."
@pdxoregon1
2 жыл бұрын
@@samramsey1142 That's terrific, Sam! THank you so much for your reply. Tomorrow I will be helping my friend declutter for a couple of hours, and your reply is really helpful. I'll remember to just gently ask questions, rather than try to rush the process. She's a LOVELY person, so I really want to help her, not stress her out. Thanks again!!
@MittenPrepperVet
3 жыл бұрын
I JUST finished another HUGE declutter of my "stuff" the last 2 weeks. I have TONS of inventory from my business I had to close plus all the random everything and was mega stressing always. I'd say I have decluttered 3 to 5 THOUSAND items (the super small things not included) in the last 2 ish weeks. My motivator - needing a new mattress and starting to reorganize or organize in general my pantry which is a small bedroom. Mhmmm, yeah.... BUT, I am SO motivated to keep going even though my body is like "lady, what are you doing?!?!?!" I've donated to many local organizations and got totally ruthless and tossed, recycled, donated 80% of things I touched. I'm saving paper clutter til last as myself and daughter are disabled so always tons of papers but allot are important to keep. 🤦♀️🤦♀️ filled my SUV twice in 1 day and dropped off at church. I'm soooo happy! And still going. You inspired me to make my bedroom beautiful so with my new mattress delivered, new bedding that was in boxes, blankets, pillows, curtains etc.. are now all out being used FINALLY. If I could show you the massive piles in my room before to now - big improvement! Closet is 90% done. Thank you for all the great tips and tricks to get thru allllll the stuff!! 💕💕
@saharamir930
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been on this journey for a while. I find as I get older 48 this year, more and more stuff seems to weigh me down and most of it is not mine. I have 2 grown up kids and a teenager living at home. These days I started writing a list with a heading (TO MY GROWN UP KIDS) asked them to do a number of chores before I get home. My daughter laughed when she read it but it worked. I just refuse to tidy and organise stuff that others cannot look after. A home that is easy to clean, less furniture to move about is my ideal.
@lisarivers1438
3 жыл бұрын
Omg !!! You got me at lesson 1. That's how I feel, like I don't know where and how to begin 😵. It's just SO MUCH STUFF ! and don't get me started on paper it's my biggest ENEMY. I look at YOUR before and afters and it's incredible how you can go from that to how your home is set up now. My stress and anxiety do not allow me to even believe that I to could have so much less. It seems like a dream to me 😍.
@tdbarton7712
2 жыл бұрын
How are you doing? It's 11 months since you posted. You can do it.
@juliescoggins8659
3 жыл бұрын
With the one-in, one out, I look at it as categorical rather than purely numerical: I buy two new books, I donate two books I’ve read or started and didn’t like. My kids get a new video game, I get rid of one they don’t play. I am gifted three jewelry items, I purge three items I don’t ever reach for.
@frazzledmomof4824
3 жыл бұрын
I love decluttering. I still am decluttering every month I have a huge pile in my garage to take to good will. It is so freeing to let stuff go!
@Ripplesinthewaters
3 жыл бұрын
I began my minimalism journey during quarantine about 8 months ago. My husband has always been minimalist, but I never was. I was a collector: dolls, Harry Potter stuff, antiques We used to have a 100 year old house, which was neat, but it was filled with so much stuff. We got rid of 50% of our things when we left one house, accumulated more in ten years (soooo much more), then about 75% of that hoard when we sold that house. Now, we are renting. It’s a nice house with great landlords, but I started getting a bit twitchy. We’ve been here 5 years, but because we don’t own this place, I started wondering about being ready to move if we needed to. I was also still very embarrassed at how much stuff I was keeping for “nostalgia”. I started following The Minimal Mom sometime in June of 2020 and my subscriptions have bloomed to over 50 influencers who have great things to teach! My home is now visitor ready and it’s a breeze to keep clean. Thank you for your cheer and love in your videos! I look forward to seeing you every week. :) -K
@mrsupchurch2987
2 жыл бұрын
Love that you said it took 15 years to get all the things in your home and only one year to get it out. VERY encouraging!! I’ll be reminding myself of this!!!
@laurenmanley4616
3 жыл бұрын
We are downsizing in a year or so and your videos are so inspiring! I am continually decluttering and making so many passes thru my house. My husband and I just want to live more simply and enjoy traveling, family, and our hobbies. Thank you SO MUCH!
@paulajames6149
3 жыл бұрын
I love cleaning and organizing so my house looks decluttered but I actually have lots of inventory. I have decluttered maybe 50%. I regularly declutter about 6-10 bags/boxes every quarter. No matter how much I declutter I still feel guilty about the things I do have. Not sure how to deal with the guilt.
@jainthorne4136
2 жыл бұрын
Let go of guilt. I have found it's a wasted emotion. I tell myself "This is what works for me right now. Someday that will probably change, but if it doesn't then that's okay, too." I went from owning a 13 room house (fully furnished and packed to the gills) to owning a 386 Square Foot studio in the heart of the city. But that didn't happen overnight. Took be about 10 years and countless culling down events to reach this point.
@seannelson5044
2 жыл бұрын
Im so glad to hear that Im not the only one who gets anxiety while decluttering, awesome job!!!!!!!!!
@lualeggett2004
2 жыл бұрын
I’m 65 and have two children and three grandchildren. Things they love to look through are old photo albums (fascinating to those that only have 1000’s of pictures on phones they never look at) they love the story behind napkins that only come out at Xmas that were hand stitched by their great great grand parents and passed down the generations. I have shelves of objects like the wonky pottery seal my son made at school, an ashtray (who even smokes anymore) and countless pictures, crafted tree decorations and personal items that are madly quirky but utterly priceless. When people visit there are bookshelves for them to dip into, blankets to cosy under, vases of fresh flowers and shelves and boxes full of personal keepsakes. It’s not clutter and everyone that visits me comments on how warm, welcoming and comfortable my home is. I say all of this because I too admire the Marie Kondo way of folding clothes in drawers - easy to see. I have a capsule wardrobe. I like a clean house but I cook for fun so have a busy kitchen. I’d just say de clutter by all means but don’t throw the precious baby out with the bath water- years from now the loss will break your hearts. Clean clear but also cloak your home with love and heritage. Don’t be afraid to show personality. A bedroom with only a bed a chest and perhaps one other item lacks soul - it could be any room in any hotel around the world. Just my opinion. 😍Happy new year all.
@JaneH3675
Жыл бұрын
💕🤗💞
@MzShonuff123
2 жыл бұрын
I always thought the 1 in, 1 out was for that specific item. For example, if I buy yet another black sweater, I need to donate one of my other black sweaters so I don’t accrue too many.
@Natalia_85
2 жыл бұрын
I'm the same. Only last year I attempted to sell some of my clothes in a thrift store (thrift stores are not a thing in my country, there's only ONE place and I live on the 11th largest city in the world). Anyway I'm an anxious person and if I'm getting stuff out, I'm getting stuff out. I don't have room for "meantime" and "maybe". For me it was a process that started slow but with time it grew and grew. Mostly because my house is small and I'm lazy. The only way for it not to be cluttered is to have no clutter.
@NotYourAverageMom1972
2 жыл бұрын
I just happen to run into ur channel!!! I'm in the process of becoming a minimalist and decluttering. I had planned to sell stuff i didn't want. I watched your video and decided to donate the items. As SOON AS i decided to donate, a man knocks on my door and takes most of my electrical items!! ($$)
@gaylepeeples9749
2 жыл бұрын
When I downsized 4 years ago, I pledged not to put one thing in my attic. Its worked!
@jocelynsloan7801
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve been a casual subscriber for a few years, initially for beauty. Now I’m into decluttering and minimalism and glad I can watch you on that too. You nailed it: sock and tired of just moving things from room to room. TO WHAT END?!?!?!
@FancyThatwithCandice
3 жыл бұрын
So happy you're joining me for this journey!!
@kjohnsonshelton0923
3 жыл бұрын
I part with MORE when I work only 5-15 mins at a time.
@donnatrobaugh1676
3 жыл бұрын
I've been decluttering and preparing for downsizing. THIS is the BEST video I've watched, and have been a faithful follower of MANY. Thank you ❤️ Hoping to help a friend who is in advanced stages of hoarding.. maybe make a video of that too?
@elizabethlangheim7214
3 жыл бұрын
Once I finished the KonMari declutter I couldn’t do the one in, one out because I was basically filling in needs. I am to the point where I declutter about a box worth every 6 months. I actually miss Decluttering but I don’t miss the cluttered mess and the stress of not being able to enjoy going to the movies or vacations because of how bad my house looked.
@YeshuaKingMessiah
2 жыл бұрын
U got rid of things u needed?
@elizabethlangheim7214
2 жыл бұрын
@@YeshuaKingMessiah I got rid of clothes that didn’t fit and realized I didn’t really have enough clothes so I asked for clothes for Christmas. I got rid of holey underwear and saggy bras so I needed new but didn’t go out and buy everything at once. I got rid of too tight shoes and found I needed comfortable flats to wear. After I decluttered I realized why it was so hard to get dressed even though I had a full closet.
@sct4040
Жыл бұрын
Couldn’t affords vacation cause you spent the money cluttering up your house. 😢
@LBOMendoza
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this, I've been putting off putting away stuff, it feels overwhelming but this encouraged me to push through 🙂
@FancyThatwithCandice
3 жыл бұрын
So glad this was encouraging!
@mylittlerebornlove8851
2 жыл бұрын
The one in one out rule I just learned from Dana K White, she says that this applies when you wish to maintain a space that has already been decluttered and it applies to the container concept that a space should not be filled all the way but here should be some empty space so that it's easy to get item in and out and see it without it getting messy when you go to retrieve an item. It isn't a way TO declutter.
@sallyeve4044
3 жыл бұрын
I love the baby in the bin! So darling. And ruthless decluttering is the key. Each time I know I will do a larger declutter I pick ONE place to take things. I rotate places. Much easier!
@phyllissweetpea4926
3 жыл бұрын
Great way to save money. Love watching you. You have so much positive energy. Thank you
@amazinggrace7781
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. Being a mother and working full time. My home is messy like yours previous pics. I've been decluttering since months but it wasn't going anywhere. Now I need to start decluttering ruthlessly. I already started decluttering my clothes..I see HUGE difference now. Your tips were so helpful. Thanks again, God bless you!!!
@annettehennessy4876
2 жыл бұрын
Toatally agree with all your points , I think decluttering is a learning process and the more you do it , the better you get at it...decluttieting clears your house but most importantly your mind...donate straight away is the key as leaving them around waiting for people to take them is frustrating so I donate straight away to my local cancer research shop which makes me feel good because I lost family members to it..if there is one point about decluttering that is100% on piont, is when you get rid of it YOU DONT MISS IT!!!. Great video
@whatwouldpicarddomakeitso9607
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing . I’m About to tackle a big declutter project now and needed encouragement .thanks. 💛🤍.
@olivemaycards
3 жыл бұрын
I’ve never done ‘one in one out’ the way you described. But if I want to buy a new clothing item (or shoes or a bag) that’s meant to replace another item I really think about whether I’ll be willing to get rid of the old item or if I’ll want to keep both. If I’m not willing to get rid of the old one (that I’m telling myself is no good/needs replacing) then I don’t buy the new item. The pain of decluttering has really helped me buy less stuff I’m not certain about.
@FancyThatwithCandice
3 жыл бұрын
This is so great!! And yes, I buy SO much less now because I see my things as future decluttering projects!
@oneofakindlifestyle
3 жыл бұрын
Im a work in progress. I moved to a much bigger house from a 2 bed apt and the amount of things I got rid of is mind blowing lol. And its so true. I do not miss the stuff. I have so much more room and time now with less stuff. Im so happy. Im about to have a baby and I have only bought the basics, bare minimum if you will. Im so happy practicing minimalism while having a baby. 💜
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