A NEW WAY TO DECLUTTER | PURPOSEFUL DECLUTTERING FOR THE NEW YEAR

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A NEW WAY TO DECLUTTER | PURPOSEFUL DECLUTTERING FOR THE NEW YEAR. Looking for some house declutter motivation? Let me show you a new way to think about declutter. I promise it works and will help change your mindset!
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@ACharmingAbode 2 года назад

So excited to share this method of decluttering? What do you think? What have you found really works for you?

@corinneb9790 2 года назад

My style is procrastinate. I’m not very good at decluttering. I have things I have kept for years! They serve no purpose now but “back in the day” I used them. They served a purpose! Maybe they will again? The answer to that is No. they won’t. I used to have a ice crusher. It was awesome. Years ago, I used it all the time. I made snow cones for my kids every summer (my kids are 50, 48, and 43 now even my grandkids are 22 and 18! Too old for Grammy’s snow cones. I have toddler twin grandchildren but their Mom limits the sugar they are allowed). So my snowcone making days are over - oh! And I have an ice crusher in my refrigerator! This should be easy. But it’s not. It’s sentimental too - my Pop bought it for me way back when when I had jaw surgery. It served a purpose then too. Well it went in the go bag. Along with the wallet I used to love but it’s big and heavy leather. I prefer small crossover purses now so it will not serve a purpose - out it went! I did thank them for serving me so well (Marie Kondo would be so proud 😊). Tomorrow, I am gong to attack my closet. I will never be size 6 again and I’m retired. Office clothes can go to a charity that helps young women get a start - they just have to cut out enough shoulder pads to stuff a sofa LOL.

@lagueritabella6903 2 года назад

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@ACharmingAbode 2 года назад

@@lagueritabella6903 from www.NFM.com but I don’t think it’s available anymore? Thank you!

@grogers511 2 года назад

I like your question “what purpose does this serve?” I’ve been doing a whole house inventory. Actually counting items. Deciding what we need and use - and how much is enough. I keep an inventory list in my bullet journal. Every year - I revisit categories. I declutter by like items - and by space. I keep a “storage plan” also. This is where I list every room and everything there. Every drawer has a storage purpose unless it’s empty.. These lists have developed over a few years. Now, I review my lists and think about the stuff we have. It’s a different perspective. I keep a list of places to donate or recycle. I’ve got a collection of old electronics to drop at our recycling facility this month.. But, I usually take things to my cars trunk and drop on my next errand day. February tends to be my big decluttering month. I do the kitchen one week. The bathrooms and laundry closet the next week. The bedrooms the next week. And the living areas and hall closets the last week. This year I need to spend time in our garage and my studio.I plan to do those in a warmer month - April or May.

@ceciliavallejos9887 2 года назад

Yes Thank you! Your same ideas apply to paperwork.... I find myself preaching to the four winds, because life brings upon sudden changes that render people lost and confused, Take advantage of Covid-19 era, of forced limited social activity, shopping, etc., just like going to work, transferring your methods to decluter, organize even classify life documents, or files, Where are our vital documents? Birth Certificates, Soc.Sec cards of kids, spouse even former spouse's ( this one is needed a lot!) Adoption papers, if any (I needed ours 26 years later!). Medical records, Financial Plans, mortgage, title papers, insurance, Tax records, school records. A separate file/box of personal documents per child, If you can afford it, originals be kept in a safe somewhere. I recommend keeping right there, a tool kit of post-its, pens, markers, tape, glue lots of ziplocks to group small stuff, document boxes for your files. Post a note with relevant and to whom its good for, expiration/discard dates... Make sure banks/lenders have sent a cancellation or termination notice for past mortgages, insurance, etc., keep these idefinitely. Declutering is dedicated time much like going to work at an office, but it feels sooo good to have papers in order.... All the Best!!

@JustWatchMeDoThis 2 года назад

My primary style of decluttering is to lay on the couch and watch a ton of decluttering videos from different people then declutter a few things using that method, feel great about myself and then go back to the videos for more inspiration. Anyone else?

@janestelter432 2 года назад

Good way to save kids artwork: I have a box wrapped in Christmas paper & keep it there. Then every Christmas that box goes under the tree in an easily accessible place. Kids pull them out to show their friends, grandparents can share looking at it w/the kids. My kids are in their late 30’s now & they still pull it out every year & share it with their kids & grandkids. So cool!!!

@schretien8714 2 года назад

That is a very good idea!!

@nancy3848 2 года назад

Love it!

@tracywaring3769 2 года назад

That is a brilliant idea xx

@leanneveverka4231 2 года назад

I am excited to get my decluttering started! I just thought I would give one idea. I hated throwing out my kids artwork so I started taking photos of it before tossing it away. I could make a scrapbook or send the pics to a photo company to have a keepsake book made. This way none of the "masterpieces" are lost. Love your channel!

@grandmaof9857 2 года назад

Great idea

@pattycarosi9618 2 года назад

Great idea!

@ACharmingAbode 2 года назад

Thank you so much! That's an awesome idea!

@kathleenreyes4345 2 года назад

I am doing the same thing!!

@diane9247 2 года назад

I love that! Thanks for the tip!

@janreynolds3794 2 года назад

I’m a list person…..I make a list for everything! Have always been like this! I go room by room and make a list of everything I want or need to do in that particular room. I work in one room at a time , one project at a time….very satisfying crossing those items off my list!

@karencorson3326 Год назад

This would be me, stay in one room. Crossing off gives me inspiration.

@kathleeneggert9342 2 года назад

I always have Marie Kondo in my head when decluttering - "Does this give you joy?" Your idea "Does this have a purpose?" makes much more sense and definitely helped with putting Christmas decor back in the basement (and donating, trashing, and recyling!).

@tpurifoy2756 2 года назад

My method of declutter has been pulling the covers over my head & leaving enough space to watch Hallmarks til the guilt goes away. Thank you. This was very helpful and a way I can really clean my room. U r right the "I love this/it brings me joy but doesn't hv a purpose" has kept me holding on to a lot of stuff.

@brittany.powell 2 года назад

Love this! I’ve throughly decluttered my entire house and garage over the last six years. I’m in maintain mode with decluttering at this point. So I went through the whole house yesterday room by room and removed all of the items that no longer serve a purpose for us. My full bin of items that need to leave are packed up and being donated on Monday. I do an entire house declutter about every four months. But I have a constant donate bin at the ready for the daily, weekly and monthly items that need to leave.

@cindyfischbach4675 2 года назад

That’s a great idea to maintain it every 4 months.

@estellagutierrez795 2 года назад

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@connieh.4689 2 года назад

Me too...I am a crafter and painter...going through the "stuff" every few months is essential to peace of mind and my creativity ❤

@louvin5671 2 года назад

I loved this! We had to downsize. Talk about overwhelming. But I do a little at a time as I feel like I can do. I have anxiety and feeling overwhelmed plays a big part in slowing me down. Then the depression kicks in because I didn't get the job done. It is very frustrating. But little steps is how I have to do things. I am getting there. Thank you so much for your encouragement!!

@ACharmingAbode 2 года назад

I’m so proud of you! Every little step is one step closer! 💕

@louvin5671 2 года назад

@@ACharmingAbode That encouragement means so much to me. Thank you!!

@grandmaof9857 2 года назад

Same with me

@louvin5671 2 года назад

@@poodlegirl55 Thank you so much. We moved from a raised ranch into about a thousand sq foot mobile home with living in a 32 ft camper for a year in between. Just about everything was in storage. 2 storage units. So it was complicated. Now our 3rd bedroom is a mess. I am struggling with the space constraints right now. I want to thank all of you for your wonderful support.

@wendyfay16 2 года назад

@@poodlegirl55 I love that 'yard by yard, inch by inch'! I'm going through the same thing.

@kimhamburger6097 2 года назад

I love how everything feels cleaner when its decluttered. And never miss the things we get rid of. Great tips.

@sharonbaughman7414 2 года назад

I think this is the best decluttering video I’ve seen yet. I am going to watch this again and write down the various steps so I can get started. My goal is to get my car back in the garage! Thanks! 🙏 for me!!

@ACharmingAbode 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful! I have faith you can do it!!! 🙌

@judyabernathy80 2 года назад

What great tips, Leslie. One, I’m going to start today after work….set timer for 15 minutes!! Never thought of that. That would definitely fall into the saying, “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.” I love it!! ♥️🙏🏼♥️

@KCtheSUNSHINE 2 года назад

I have hoarding tendencies, so EVERYTHING brings me joy. So true that it needs to have a defined purpose, and also that we also need to give ourselves Grace/mercy/forgiveness for collecting so much in the first place. I do keep most of my DVDs because I've found online that a lot of them I'd have to rebuy digitally, and I'm just not doing that. But even those, if they're not a real favorite of mine, I let them go to donation to bless someone else. I also find that letting go is so much easier when I say "hey God, you've always made sure my needs are met, so I'm going to trust you that whatever I get rid of can be reasonably replaced if necessary. Thank you Jesus and may I always put my trust in you instead of stuff."

@cindyw.2389 2 года назад

I love that what you said about trusting God for what you need. Very well said, Kelly!

@bethlouden971 2 года назад

I recently heard someone on a show say "when you declutter your surroundings, you declutter your mind". I think this is the truest thing I've ever heard. 2 weeks ago my brain wa so overloaded and I was so stressed. It was because of the holidays, living in a very small apartment with a tree with 50 or more presents all around and the fact that my son was in town and nowhere to put all his stuff!! But I've spent the last 3 days cleaning and starting to clean out some drawers and cabinets and my brain has had a total reset!!

@jodierhea2658 2 года назад

Comparing decluttering to dieting is genius. It's not really the method (as long as it's healthy and safe) it's the result. So doing what works for us personally, is the right method to use.

@terryruiz7417 2 года назад

Last month my dad passed away. Since then my personal ongoing decluttering ...yes, it never ends...was put on hold and I switched to helping make my mother's home easier for her to maintain. Because of the emotional situation, I have tackled areas that are helpful to her...a drawer, cabinet, small garage area, whatever she's comfortable with. And, yes, once his items are tackled, that group goes directly into my car and donated or put aside in my home until brothers are available for final sort. Importantly, we are making progress at her speed. One day, back to my own sort!

@traceydriver3171 2 года назад

I sold my house in June of 2020 so this is something I did BEFORE selling. I literally went from a 2,000 square foot home to a 10x10 storage unit….purposefully! My new home is 1,400 square feet and I am continually asking myself “do I need this” and if the answer is no, I’m donating it. The only things I have left that I’m having difficulty with is two 30 gallon bins. One full of Disney VHS tapes from when my soon to be 30 year old daughter was little and one full of family photos. I need to just get rid of the DVD’s….maybe I’ll get the courage lol. The photos I’d like to have professionally scanned. Decluttering was such an exhilarating experience. I highly recommend it. My method was “do I really need this”? Then asked my daughter “would you like this?” The answers were both No.

@gerielwell7977 2 года назад

I’ve been decluttering for about a year. I started in my small rental 3 bedroom. I started as to-do style where I tackled 1 space/room once a week. Then I broke down the space into 5 days. I did not have much time so breaking a space down into smaller pieces really helped! Now I bought a house and am so surprised how much more I’ve been able to still declutter! Decluttering never ends. I definitely agree I use all 3 method styles depending on my mood.

@Plethorality 2 года назад

true. it never ends. to assume that it doesnt is like pretending that you will never need the toilet again after a case of the trots!. regularity is key ; )

@amandaguthrie7326 2 года назад

Love this! Another thing I’ve learned about myself when decluttering is to take donate items straight to the car, and make sure they get donated right away. If I put them by the door, or in the garage, I find they end up piling up and just cluttering up a different space because I forget to run them to goodwill. Bag them up and get them out immediately! Especially if you have kids. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve purged my girls room then they find the donate bag and start digging things back out. 🤦🏼‍♀️

@ACharmingAbode 2 года назад

This is excellent advice! Totally agree! 👏👏👏

@gracesimplified3860 2 года назад

Same here!

@KODoch48 2 года назад

My hubby is super strong in the role of “courier” - Lol! “Organizer” is my job … but I can send him out on any shopping or “drop-off” task once I’ve organized, and he gets it done without question … like taking out the donated items immediately BEFORE I can start second guessing my decisions … Sooo good for progress!

@shernandez2276 2 года назад

That’s exactly what my husband and I do. Straight to the car so that when it’s filled that day we take to Goodwill.

@zazicool6275 2 года назад

I've enjoyed wrapping gifts with "kid art." It's usually colorful, expressive and older relatives love seeing it. It gets tossed after that.

@margaretbroadway7358 2 года назад

The room looks great, Leslie. You're so right on when you said the overwhelming part is what to do with all you decluttered. I drove around with a trunk load of really nice items for weeks because none of the thrift stores in my town would take them as they were full up. Ended up dropping it all off in a city 4 hours away when we took a trip there. Found that more stressful than the decluttering.

@ACharmingAbode 2 года назад

Thank you! That is SO stressful and frustrating!

@saraheshleman464 2 года назад

Yes, that is a problem by us too.

@valerieann2751 2 года назад

It’s so frustrating when you’re disabled so I can’t really cart around my donations or even trash sometimes. And many places won’t pick up items. It’s gives me so much anxiety because it’s hard enough to declutter but then I end up with a bunch of boxes of discarded items that never go anywhere

@rebeccasha1211 2 года назад

My daughter and I have been decluttering. Thank you for your helpful hints. At this point in my life, age 65, I am sick of clutter. It is not restful.

@judymelchert3966 2 года назад

My sons are in their 40's with families. I still have 1 holiday picture they made for seasons . I hang them in the kitchen and they enjoy seeing them and showing their children.

@margaretcurren7577 2 года назад

I CHANGED SAYING I NEED TO DONATE SOMETHING, TO I NEED TO BLESS SOMEONE ELSE WITH THIS. THEY WILL LOVE IT EVEN MORE THAN I DID.

@kathycleary6137 2 года назад

Love to do the whole room declutter. This week is my basement declutter, after putting away the Christmas decor! Can't wait, it feels like a weight has been lifted after doing it!

@ACharmingAbode 2 года назад

I totally agree! My basement feels so much lighter! Makes me happy! 😁

@joofark 2 года назад

Thank you! Just what I needed today when I feel a bit overwhelmed with decluttering. Progress, not perfection. Got it.

@beege4491 2 года назад

I enter the room with a trash bag, A box for goodwill, A laundry basket, and a box for ' belongs in another room'. I start in one corner and work my way around the room. I agree with you about deciding what purpose each item serves and whether or not I really need it. Truth is...I mostly don't need it and it needs to go!

@deerslayer9point 2 года назад

Oh! One thing I learned, take a pic for your memories of items you no longer have space for. I can pull up the pic and reminisce if I want too

@loiswood3363 2 года назад

Thanks for the inspiration Leslie! I see that 'one size fits all' does not work and just makes you feel bad about not being able to follow someone else's method. We all have different learning styles, and different decluttering styles. Find the one that works for you. Your tips are excellent! Your storage room looks fantastic! Great job you two!

@medinasod2013 2 года назад

This video was perfect timing I'm going to declutter my craft room today and your information was very helpful. My method is one area at a time I have MS and I'm in a wheelchair that's about all I can do at a time thanks for the great info

@DigitalJill 2 года назад

I have MS too. It's so hard for me to get through a dull day where I have accomplished taking my meds and supplements , take a bath, put on a fresh change of clothing, forced myself to eat at least 1 meal, or substitute a smoothie or something light, do the dishes, feed my 3 cats-one who must be fed a special diet every 4 hours, clean the litter boxes, check in with teenage daughter and usually venture out a couple of times each week to drive to town and help her pick out groceries or drive together and pick up a restaurant to go order for a meal since she is still shakily recovering from anorexia. I don't know how to do the amount of decluttering, deep cleaning, or yard work or much else aside from exist on many days. I am so frustrated

@verafriesen1372 2 года назад

A room at a time when I put away Christmas decor works great for me and if I stick with this plan, it starts my new year with a decluttered, clean and organized home. I feel like I’ve not only cleaned out my home but the clutter in my brain to start a new year! Now to actually get it done!

@leslieg8176 2 года назад

Wow Leslie you have done a great job with that! I am kind of a perfectionist and I do procrastinate! I have to give myself grace because I do not have a large area to store things. I live in a small home 912 SQ ft and I do not have a garage. To keep my sanity I have to be careful about what I decide to bring into my space and to be sure I have room for it and what purpose will it serve. My grandma always said, " Have a place for everything and everything in it's place." That has always been very helpful to me all these years. I'm 62 and have been doing that method for about 40 years or so. Also I try to do one space at a time, but it can be overwhelming sometimes. I like your method of asking yourself that question, that is very helpful. So now I have to get moving and declutter! Thank you for this encouraging video.

@bbkklyon 2 года назад

I have been "organizing" my house since I retired in late summer! When you work full time, you just don't have time to stay on top of all the stuff that accumulates. I have also adopted a policy that nothing gets stored unless it is in a clear tote, no more cardboard boxes...you just never get back to those items! I have finally organized all the wreaths/decorations for each season/holiday in one place,....Whew, big job! Thank you for this timely video!

@SHAlters 2 года назад

I really like your 'What purpose does this serve?' suggestion. I read Marie Kondo but couldn't ever quite get on board with her thought process. This works so much better for me and love the acknowledgement of the different styles, list, entire room, etc., and the grace to switch depending on what mood you're in that day. Perfect! This has inspired me to tackle our 'junk room' which is a smaller version of your basement storage area.

@kristinebeatty1576 2 года назад

This is exactly what I needed to tie all of the other self help decluttering videos together...thank you so much!!!

@sharonadams58 2 года назад

You are amazing and so inspiring to watch! First, the joy of the Lord truly shines thru you! Then, loved your tips and I like how you don't waste alot of unnecessary time! Straight to the point! Loved the progress you made....now on to my storage room!!

@burnylowe-miller4012 2 года назад

Am in the process of decluttering my office / arts and crafts room. I really enjoyed your method. For this room, I am doing the whole room and how ever long it takes. I am giving a lot to those less fortunate, a lot to the school that I worked for and keeping that that I really will use. Listening to you was a real inspiration. Thanx a mil.

@sharonsteelman6330 2 года назад

This really did inspire me to get rid of my kids and grandkids stuff that no one would ever look at again. Lol Also I need to apply this to all items. Thanks so much for sharing. 🥰

@cathywatkins3046 2 года назад

I can't believe what you accomplished in two day's! You go girl.

@ACharmingAbode 2 года назад

💪🏻 thank you 😊

@suzanneadams9371 2 года назад

Thank you! A REAL person. Not a sales pitch.

@sharondensmore8151 2 года назад

I was organizing my storage room when I took a break and watched your video. My way is to take it all out and put back what I really want. It’s so cleansing! Wish I had more shelves like you have. Labeling is very important. Thanks for your positivity and motivation.

@ACharmingAbode 2 года назад

Doesn’t that feel great! Way to go! 💪🏻👏👏👏

@linda48123 2 года назад

I have spent months decluttering and realized I got thru it by doing your way. Only I didn't have the concepts outlined so it was much more difficult. Getting the clutter out of the house as soon as possible was KEY! Thank you. I hope others take this to heart. You did a great job.

@piratetaylor29 2 года назад

I donated all my Video TAPE MOVIES and the working VCR to a nursing home. They set it up in the common room and everyone enjoys them now and it made me feel happy to have contributed to fun times at the home. Popcorn movie nights are a hit! Score!

@dobycorder3206 2 года назад

I loved that you talk about the part....nobody talks about. There are more decisions and more physical effort to make re. Getting that stuff you “decluttered” actually out of the house, to the trash, to the donation center, etc. Also you talked about feeling overwhelmed.... It happens fairly quickly for me where I make some strides getting rid of stuff, and then there’s another box of specific stuff ( old photos, books, memorabilia, etc.) and I just can’t face it! I am worried that if I take a break, I won’t get back to it.

@ciakambeitz2357 2 года назад

I am at 9:29 of your video. And I clean by what room needs to be done next. And I do that room. I do the kitchen and bathroom most often. I am currently on my room along with my kids room. We are working towards minimalism, I am loving it. We still have a ways to go. But we have been on this journey for almost three years and we are so much happier and healthier because of it. Thanks for the video. It’s nice to have someone to declutter with.

@connieh.4689 2 года назад

After a move from a 3-bedroom house to a one-bedroom apartment. I definitely no longer had the attic space for all the spare "stuff" I thought I needed. So my rule is that if it's in a box I probably don't need it, with the exception of Christmas or seasonal clothing....love your video...great advice!!

@JD4evr 2 года назад

This was so helpful, Leslie. Thank you! My style is to usually organize one area at a time, like the master closet or kitchen cabinets. I definitely get stuck on sentimental items or things someone close has gifted me. And I have to get items I’m donating out the door right away or I’ll change my mind and keep it! P.S. You are fortunate to have a storage room and all those shelves!

@TheYarnaholic 2 года назад

We move a lot and we got tired of lugging MY junk around (hubby is a minimalist and owns nothing) soooooo I donated 90% of my books (library card will let you read for free along with free audiobooks). I donated over half of my closet. And most of my statues went bye bye also. My entire yarn collection was 28 giant black garbage bags full and they were OFF LIMITS for de cluttering. The way I decided what goes and what stays was simple: clothes: have I worn it lately. Books: signed by a family member or an author-keep, toss the rest. Statues and random stuff: is there a place for it. My goal is to keep decluttering until I am free of stuff and won’t have to rent a storage locker to hold my hoard when we decide to retire and travel.

@helenk5579 2 года назад

"Progress not perfection !" ....excellent tips! What brings me purpose also works better for me than simply what brings me joy! And once you start decluttering you usually want to keep going. Great video!!

@Sammy-5858 2 года назад

I have been decluttering my basement for the past two days. I'm a whole room declutter kinda gal! It feels so good to have it done and to pass along those items for donations that I'm no longer using and were just taking up space. :)

@ef5842 2 года назад

I'm great at decorating, and cleaning, but declutter ing is hard to do. For me, it all ends up in the basement. I try to make time for it, but then I always end up having someone else do it. I usually have to pay two people to do the job with me. I stay there and supervise so it gies a little faster. Then I help them take the bags out. I am so grateful for the help and I am glad to pay the fee to get it all taken away. I usually take pictures of sentimental items before letting them go. (Thank you for mentioning about the gifts and expensive items.) I can't always have someone come help me, so your tips on how to do it myself are important to me because I face all the same challenges you've mentioned. Thank you.

@lorriehansen6873 Год назад

How on earth do you always know what my struggles are? I love this! Thank you soooo much!

@tracypoffenbarger2913 2 года назад

My husband and I have started to declutter and we hit that ‘break’ moment. We went through books and only kept several we really liked. Got rid of lots! We’re older so we decided to obtain the help of our grandsons to take all the stuff out. They’re great help! We all have to start somewhere!

@badassmystichealingtarot 2 года назад

Chronic fatigue and overwhelm. I choose small areas to declutter at a time. I like your focus on purpose.

@tinabennett8524 2 года назад

I started my decluttering and organizing journey in 2016. A novel about a hoarders estate being left in the care of a friend to deal with! I thought about this mess being someone else’s to deal with, not a very loving thing to do. So, I started with is this trash or do I need it? Can someone else. I found that giving it to someone was easier the getting rid of it. Every year I am going through things and getting rid of things, but we have to if we’re buying, we have to have things leaving. Realizing that it’s a part of life, like laundry and dishes, we’re never done organizing and decluttering that was a big help for me. Also realizing that what I thought I’d want and used changed, and getting rid of those things, coming to terms with my reality. I find it easier to release my hold on things because like you visualizing the organized area, living in the space as it changes helps motivate me. I continue to watch videos for tips and encouragement, but as I’ve said, I’ve made decluttering and organizing a continuous part of my life, this is what works for me, it’s how I don’t get buried and overwhelmed.

@debbieheim3694 2 года назад

Thanks Leslie! I’m visiting my daughter in Colorado but when we get home to Oklahoma I’m going to declutter my clothes closet and kitchen😧🙃. Thanks for the motivation. I’m going to take the “good enough” approach..I’m one of those perfectionist procrastinators!💜💜👏👏. Happy New Year to you and Jason!!

@debcar8024 2 года назад

I so appreciate the good info. I struggle with getting overwhelmed with the job. I might try the like items method. Thank you for sharing!😀

@carolinecaroline468 2 года назад

My way of decluttering is making a pile smaller and then smaller yet again it takes me most of a day to emotionally distance myself enough to let it go.😒, It may take me some time but I find this way keeps me from pulling things back out of the trash bin 😂 Thank you for all your videos, I learn more about myself, and I've been taking time to be with God daily and becoming ok with being a little selfish 😉 thank you so much.

@deerslayer9point 2 года назад

You hit the nail on the head! Starting my declutter tomorrow! Thank you!

@msbeaverhausen7226 2 года назад

Happy New Year, I love this video!!!! I'm also in the midst of decluttering! I'm using heavy duty construction bags for what is going to considered garbage, junk or broken. Once I've filled a bag, it goes to the "collection" area. I don't have a truck , so I use a junk removal company. This is the second time in 7 months that I've done a declutter and I only have myself to blame!! I was not ruthless enough the first time, so if anyone else is decluttering, BE RUTHLESS. You likely won't even remember what you have tossed away! I feel such a thrill and accomplishment when I see a clear space.

@karengraham5559 2 года назад

Great video!! I usually do whole room declutters or if it is a smaller job, I put it on my to do list. I have a room that was overwhelming, I would walk in, look at it, turn around, walk out and shut the door. I finally put it on my to do list for 15 minutes in that room and I finally got it done that way. I have been watching all your videos and loving them all. I have about 8 to go, so any time you would like to do more than once a week, feel free to do so! You are such an inspiration and motivator. Thank you so much and Happy New Year to you and Jason! Looking forward to your next one!!!!!

@sallylignitz3327 2 года назад

Progress not perfection. Good point. It seems one thing leads to another and it distracts you as well.

@BasketsAndBoxwoods 2 года назад

Funny, I have been working on decluttering the last couple of days and this helps even more. Another way I find helpful is when finished with my save, throw away or donate pile, I go back to the save pile and try and reduce that pile even more and I usually can. I'm also working on decorating with items that can be used as well as displayed as decor. I'm using this idea more and more when I shop for new items as I want my home to be beautiful and at the same time practical. I feel I'm really onto something that allows me to enjoy my love of decorating while keeping more cluttered free and to remember reorganizing isn't decluttering. Looks great Leslie!!!

@evie7845 2 года назад

I am a list person and have been after I read Mary Kay’s book (makeup lady).Love your video!!Love from Texas!!!♥️💙 And you’re right the hardest part is to get it out of the house!!!My husband wants to have a garage sale “some day”and I want to give it away/throw it away because I’m tired of junk/clutter!!!

@jillneer7305 2 года назад

I 100% AGREE, where all the trash & decluttered items go is the hardest part!!!! There's only so much room in the trash bins. And there's only so much that donation centers can handle. 😵😵‍💫🥴

@patriciam5523 2 года назад

Great video Leslie!! I love decluttering after Christmas. I donate items that I haven't used in a couple of years or just don't want anymore. Happy New Year to you and your family!

@heidiwatts6535 2 года назад

Love this video. I take photos of the cards or pictures from my kids that are special to me so I still have the memories before I let them go.

@flygirl2b 2 года назад

That is so true that perfectionists tend to be procrastinators! I do like this simple concept asking what purpose does it serve - really makes a lot of sense. Baby steps though.....

@sharonhendricks9706 2 года назад

I loved all of this, and I was so glad to see you admit to being tired and needing some time away before hitting it hard again! That's a very important step also. When I get into the mood to tackle something very time consuming, I decide if I'm really able to devote that much time to the project or do I need to wait until maybe next week when I KNOW I have more time. Otherwise, I will have made a bigger mess and be irritated because I can't finish it. So I tackle a smaller area...or more....for today, and feel good that I at least got that much finished. I agree with you about perfectionists and procrastinators! At 77 years young, I have earned the right to not be so perfect in everything. I have more grace for myself these days, but I also recognize when I'm procrastinating! Sometimes GRACE is a double edged sword. But it's "okay". Thank you, this was good. So I subscribed for more!

@heathervona1780 2 года назад

Thank you. I have 21 years of clutter to go through. Now I cant wait to get started

@cherylmurphy5515 2 года назад

Your video was so timely. I am a paper crafter and have set aside time tomorrow to start in my craft closet. Love all your tips and suggestions. Hopefully my craft closet will look as good as your storage area. Thanks for the motivation.

@sandracarter7344 2 года назад

Great info! I learn so much from you. I loved your idea of using the hanging clothes bags for Christmas wreaths, paper , bows, etc. I ordered them and passed the idea on to friends and they ordered them. Thank you so much for all the awesome ideas you share that makes our lives so much easier.

@ACharmingAbode 2 года назад

Thank you so much for watching! 💕

@Living_Your_Best_For_Less 2 года назад

Great ideas!!! I never end up missing or even remembering the things that I get rid of!

@munchkinsforever456 2 года назад

when I have a big project, like the storage room, I watch an episode of Hoarders, it makes me want to clean everything!

@laurice8056 2 года назад

Children’s art can be scanned and kept on a flash drive. Later it can be printed out with or without their photo. Print on demand services can make your child’s art into a mug, T-shirt, or other useful items that can be sold online or given as a treasured gift to grandparents, aunts, and uncles , etc. Priceless! Furthermore, expensive items can be sold online and locally on platforms like Mercari and Facebook Marketplace. Making a little extra money this way can help to motivate us to de clutter even more 😉$! Nice video, thanks for sharing! I’m a new subscriber.

@adh-in-oh6979 2 года назад

Thanks for this video. I just moved and I was overwhelmed as I moved into an efficiency. Previously, I lived in houses or at minimum a 2 bdrm apt. I moved everything in and I had no choice but to declutter because I was bumping into things and stumbling over boxes. I must say I used several of your methods along the way. :) Today I am proud to say I am 90% done. At this point I am struggling with the sentimental things as both my parents have transitioned. I have decided to take the win and just hold on to these things until my heart feels I can part with them. Again, I thank you because if I had not finished by the time I saw this you would have made it a little bit easier for me! Blessings to you!

@l4real808 2 года назад

I'm like a deer 🦌 in headlights! ADHD, SQUIRREL... overwhelmed. I'm watching these videos and living vicariously thru you. Soon as this is over, I'll start with my bedroom. I have no help, it's hard. I want to do this. Promise!

@dizzybusy1 2 года назад

I love your simple, direct, and positive approach. Also, going through each room individually will help me stay more focused. Each room has a purpose and the things in it should support that. Thank you for helping me in my decluttering journey!

@TraditionsByTheSeasons 2 года назад

Leslie, you are such a ray of sunshine! ☀️ I enjoy every video you put out and todays video really inspired me. It’s snowing, cozy day at home, and I am going to head to the basement to tackle my storage room. Great 👍 video, thank you! Xoxo ❤️

@ACharmingAbode 2 года назад

So glad it motivated you! 🥰 xoxo Thank you! 💕

@4BarbaraJ 2 года назад

Your videos are so inspiring. I have so many areas that need to be decluttered and it is paralyzing. I think i need to start in small areas and just power through. Seeing the “after” is so exciting…can’t wait to see mine.

@lueri5659 2 года назад

I like to take good photos of sentimental cards and kids stuff. I save so can search and find. Takes no space but my photos are cataloged and can always find when need and my hard drives will always be with me.

@Cali-Girl 2 года назад

My style is thinking about it and doing nothing! So I'm sitting around as usual on RU-vid and trying to get motivated to actually declutter something!

@ACharmingAbode 2 года назад

Lol this right here is real life 😂 I use to tell myself, Leslie, pining exercise routines on Pinterest, is not actually working out! I feel your pain!

@katrinabass9293 2 года назад

Progress not perfection is priceless! Work the Good.. Better.. Best process. Start till you see that this is Good; continue till you can confirm it is Better. Then if you are able to persevere you may get to the “Best” stage! If not, at least you’ve made process toward a more organized, healthier life. Still on my journey and your suggestions are encouraging, thank you!

@lianeabeyta4515 2 года назад

January 1st I make a list of each room in my house/ then I write down under each room what needs to be done... go thru purses, shoes, clothes. Under kitchen I will put clean pantry ..throw out old cups and pots and pans,, old dish towels... I do one room at a time and get great satisfaction from crossing things off the list. Last is always the garage and I do one shelf top to bottom before moving onto the next one. No flitting from one thing to another, This is the only way I get it all accomplished. And I never give myself a deadline or pressure. If I do one room every 2 days, thats fine. Its a goal , not a paying job!!!!

@pampriddy7659 2 года назад

Thanks so much for sharing your way of getting things organized and done. I really like it and will definitely be trying it!

@momberry239 2 года назад

One thing that helps me is saying to meself 'this served its purpose-ibloved it then but not so much anymore-time for it to make someone else happy

@pampriddy7659 2 года назад

Wonderful advice!!!! TFS!

@plainjaneproud 2 года назад

Loved your video! I am actually pretty good at decluttering because I moved a lot growing up so I don't get as attached to things but my daughter really struggles and I've tried to help her but when you said "focus on the things you want to keep," that really clicked. I think she will find that super helpful because she will be able to visualize the end result being full of her most cherished things instead of feeling overwhelmed like she's just getting rid of everything. Thanks for the great tips and congrats on the "progress, not perfection!"

@kimvenezia5691 2 года назад

You hit the nail on the head! There are a number of things in my home that spark joy, and yet they are clutter because I don’t use them. So when I asked do they serve a purpose and could honestly answer no, it made it easy for me to part with them.

@Gigirl59 2 года назад

I totally agree with you. The hardest part is always trying to figure out how to get rid of the stuff. This tends to make me hesitate starting because it’s overwhelming. Thx for this video. You have totally inspired me !!! 💞

@janetpapageorgiou1869 2 года назад

Thanks so much for your inspiration! I’ve just cleaned, decluttered, sold and donated items just from our lounge room today! I feel so much lighter. 🎉🎉🎉

@tamikent8656 2 года назад

I never thought of myself as procrastinating But if its not perfect I just can't get into it! I will work on it ❤️ Thanks for the tips!

@cdesjardins1988 2 года назад

I loveeee this video! I usually do room by room. And sometimes if I don't have enough ambition to do the whole room I'll just do a few cabinets or totes or a closet. Makes things easier. I cannot wait for spring cleaning and putting stuff on Facebook marketplace! Time to simplify my life!

@sandrascriver7049 2 года назад

great idea, i’m moving to Panama in 2 years so i need to declutter now. some items will have go with me and be distributed when i die. i will list these to keep with my will. i will need my family to pick which items they would like to inherit, then we will draw names out of a hat to see who gets what. wish me luck in getting everyone together after the pandemic!

@anniehamilton2524 2 года назад

Thank you so much. You gave a lot of useful tips. I am working at decluttering and find it very overwhelming. But I agree, the reward is to acknowledge your progress and give yourself a pat on the back. You did an amazing job, well done

@KeepCalmandCraftOn 2 года назад

Yes! Progress not perfection. I struggle with this and have been procrastinating things for that very reason!

@lesliephilpot5677 2 года назад

I use many methods depending what I am organizing. Another suggestion is to be well rested and be feeling good physically before you tackle decluttering as it is sometimes emotionally and physically draining.

@dalemichals2336 2 года назад

Great tips for decluttering. I have a storage room that looks just like your before pictures. My problem is sentimental items and your advice was on the spot. After I get through with taking down all xmas stuff I'm looking forward to tackle the storage room with your advice. And try not to feel guilty about the sentimental items. Thank you so much for this video, I really needed to hear your advice. Have a wonderful 2022!

@janetsides1796 2 года назад

That's how I started decluttering. It really is so simple,so far in my deck uttering of my house,I have gotten rid of forty boxes of stuff. I like my home much more!!

@janetsides1796 2 года назад

*decluttering

@jandoherty9766 2 года назад

I love your way of decluttering, and that’s the way I do best also tackle one room at a time.

@kellyboulton2476 2 года назад

Great tips, Leslie! Thank you!! I have a 'nightmare' room in our basement, that I've put off decluttering for way too long. Thanks for the motivation!

@OlgaRodriguez-qw5bc 2 года назад

I've been decluttering for over a year now. You are so right, it doesn't happen in one day. Mine was forced because we downsized. At first, I put everything from my larger home and squeezed it into our smaller space. Getting rid of sentimental items was the hardest..But I love my space now. It feels open and my stress levels are down. Still got more to do and for sure It's for sure a hard process, but so worth it. This was a great video and hope lots of people also start decluttering.😊