Answering your Organizing Questions 

If you were normal, you would not have created this wonderful channel to help us. Thank you for being here!

I used to feel so guilty about the money I wasted that I couldn’t get rid of anything unless I could sell it to get some money back. Then I started to binge watch you and the minimal mom. I started decluttering and donating things to family friends and charity. Suddenly I realized that being able to give these items to someone else that can truly use them and enjoy them takes away my guilt. It feels so good. My love language has always been giving gifts. This fulfills that need without me having to spend more money during a time that I’m already very financially strapped. So grateful to have made this break through. My house is feeling so much better and is becoming so much easier to manage and maintain! Thank you for the work you put into these videos

Cas, you should be proud of yourself for the beautiful person you are❤ you bring joy and relief to so many people! 🤗🍀✨️

What you're calling Life Skills 101 is what was called Home Economics when I was in high school in the 1980s. I think a lot of people thought because women weren't stay at home mom's any more, that the class was irrelevant and so they got rid of it. They failed to realize the knowledge and skills are still needed. So if your parent's didn't teach you, you have to learn on your own.

My house has so much freaking crap in it. We have kept so much of everything because to me it represented memories and a feeling that someone cared enough about us to give us whatever item or card or anything else we have accumulated. I have been working every single day, going through cupboards and drawers and boxes, so many boxes, to get rid of all of this stuff. It has been emotional, and it has been exhausting, but it finally feels like I'm ready to start letting things go.

my a-ha moment was when I realized that it is better for me to put it in the landfill than keep it in MY landfill............ my home.

Hi Cas. On a separate subject. Midwest Magic Cleaning put out a RU-vid video about 14 hrs ago. In it he mentions that someone told him that you mentioned him in one of your podcasts, and he asked his viewers to let him know which one. I'm not sure that he got a reply. Mack does a great job and he cracks me up. Wondering if maybe you could have him on your podcast?

Life skills - YES! How to use a city bus, a taxi, an airport, (a crosswalk, an elevator, a parking meter...) so many things we don't know untill we are taught. How to budget, how to buy groceries, how to do tax forms, how to balance a checkbook, and how to organize. Understanding a lease or rental agreement, understanding debt, understanding legal obligations and legal protections. How to keep house and how to declutter.

Cass- we have a pickup service called "Pick Up Please".I don't know if they are nationwide but you book online and tell them where it is (on porch, by door, inside, etc) It has to be stuff 1 person can lift but they are pretty awesome. And they donate to the Vets and give you a receipt.

You look so very pretty today! The color suits you. Thanks so much for your great advice.

Thank you class for being so real. I have autism and undiagnosed adhd and people like you can raise awareness and make us feel ok not to be normal. I too would loveto be normal and you make me realise that even high achieving neurodivergent people struggle with the feelings. Thank you x

I agree completely!! Let's focus less on standardized tests and teach kids how to critically think (not what to think), how to study, life skills and things that are useful they can use daily after school.

I agree I love the bug-specific videos. I would also love to see a Playlist for each bug ❤😊

The “nice” stuff would disappear if you left it outside here in Brooklyn. One great thing about living in a city.

It has really helped me to tell my children that now that we are retired, we don't need to receive christmas gifts. It will just be something they have to deal with when we pass away. All we need is their company. If they insist on a gift, I suggest a grocery store gift card as we are on a fixed income now.

what you say makes so much sense. Thank you, Cas, for opening my eyes, teaching me how to declutter to keep my house clean, and making this transformation possible. Keep on being you, Boo.

I'm a 72 year old woman who is a reseller and crafter. I'm also a collector. Ive been working on decluttering for years and have finally gotten to the place where I can actually let some things go. I'm also a visual organizer. Oh my, I have so much stuff! I take several boxes of stuff to goodwill every week but I never really get a handle on my stuff. I've found it difficult the last few years to manage the stuff because I'm not as strong or as steady on my feet as i was even 4 years ago. I want my house back! I don't know why your interview with Matt Paxton came up on my feed but I'm glad it did. That was a fantastic interview! I have subscribed.

I love that you said you won’t shame someone for diabetes as you won’t shame someone who has ADHD. As a therapist, I tell that to my clients all the time. There’s such unnecessary stigma attached to behavioral health. Thank you Cass for your transparency.

I began my decluttering journey in 2012. My sister-in-law passed away and we (hubby and me) were helping her son get the house ready to sell. SIL had bought my in-laws home and cared for her mom as long as she was able do there were basically two families’ worth of clutter in the house. I decided right then that I didn’t want my 3 daughters dealing with all of our stuff! Twelve years later it is still a work in progress! I love what you said about not teaching this in school! It definitely should be taught somewhere somehow!

I got rid of a box I've been shuffling for 8 years. It seams silly that I did that, and found homes for those items in less than 10 minutes. Why was it a literal stumbling block for so long? I'm so glad it's gone.

Cas, we are all so glad you are not “normal “! Your unique self has helped so many people!

Cass, you have such a calming voice and a gentle approach for helping others. No blame ~ No shame. Thank you. ❤

I love everything you said. I used to feel bad about giving away nice things but then I realized I was holding onto something that was no longer of use to me or didn’t fit and I could give it away for someone else to discover and enjoy so now I don’t think twice of taking items I no longer need/use to thrift stores.

Thank you for being such an awesome human, Cass... you're REAL and perfect the way you are - no need to be normal or wish you were different... I'm sure others would agree with me that we love YOU and have all learned so much from you. Thank You!!!

Cass, Thank you so much for explaining ADHD. I’m 73 and have felt like something was wrong with me most of my life because my brain operates differently than neurotypical brains. That altered executive function affects most of the areas of our lives. I listen to Dr. Daniel Amen on RU-vid. He explains the 7 types of ADHD. Life changing. Thank you.

Thank you so much for this! It's ok to throw good things in the trash? Finally, permission! Really needed that! Love your podcasts ❤

Go create that high school class, Cas. It could be an after school club. Kids would love you!

Life Skills 101 - absolutely!! 💯 👏🏼

This was great, Cas! Thank you so much! The last section was especially meaningful to me. Decluttering on a regular basis is really maintaining equilibrium in our lives. Many, many thanks!

I agree, decluttering/organization... should be part of the "Life Skills" classes, at school.

You might think you are different, and you may be, but to me anyway, you are so neat!! I love your smile, and your insight into what we can do to clean our house. Thank you so much for being YOU, and for helping us. You are the best!!!

TIP for anyone who has pick up service available for donation centers, check and see if they have text scheduling available, I use it for DAV which is the Dept of Veterans and all goes to support vets and they pick up within days, I schedule a pick up about once a week right now with decluttering. I can not call for stuff on phone, high anxiety, this I can do without speaking to anyone or seeing anyone, just text for pick up, put stuff on curb and its gone! its the best thing EVER

Hi CAS , I’ve adopted your night time routine , & loving it 😊, I’m in Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 . I’ve been decluttering my home for 2 weeks now & I’ve finally down to Two rooms Left & Loving the feelings I am feeling . And my local good will are loving me also 😉

I have also always felt weird and wrong but once I found other people like me it got better. I think that one of the things that I really love about your content is how relatable it is and it’s so nice to get confirmation that organisation, remembering things and stuff doesn’t come naturally for everyone.

I just learned I'm a bee, can't let it go. Always thought I was a butterfly. Love the podcast!

My grandmother I believe was a hoarder her house wasn't filthy but every single space was full with stuff. I grew up a very sloppy kid always had disorganized and stuff all over the place took that into my own home. I had this one room that you'd keep the door shut you could walk in it but I used to call it the avalanche room cuz it looked like stuff just fell all over the place from an avalanche. After years of living like that I've turned into a absolute opposite. I found the key to an organized declutted home helped my brain helps my depression feels so uplifting that I can't stop. I have absolutely no problems decluttering I love it. I have friends who will say to me oh come and help me declutter my house. And I would say okay all we need is trash bags and a dumpster. They would look at me with a horrified look I think it's funny. It definitely is a process and these conversations on your podcast help giving people permission to let it go especially if it's good stuff. And it's a lot of work donating and if you promise it to other people good luck getting them over your house to pick it up. I usually drop everything off at a Goodwill so I don't really feel guilt but if I have to throw it out out it goes for my peace of mind.

Cass, You are SUCH A BLESSING TO ME! After listening to you last night I woke up and cleaned my dresser off! I continued to make progress in the kitchen today… Keep up the motivational podcasts!

I just love you. So much wisdom. Thanks for sharing it with us!

Wow, I’d forgotten that I used to loose things all the time. I used to think I was just a scatterbrain, but there was too much stuff to remember!

Just found your channel. We just moved into my father in law’s house who recently passed away. We are enjoying all the memories but we also are trying to organize the house to our liking. I’ve only listen to this one episode, but I already know I’ll be using many of your ideas. Looking forward to listening/watching you.

It’s so relatable with the chaos in my head also. Have ADHD and had the same comments and issues. Driving away with the wallet on my car. Classic!!! 😂❤

OMG.. You described me to a tee... Always running late, forgetting appointments, losing keys, phone, stuff. My mother used to say I would be late for my own funeral.. Makes me so emotional and guilty. To think my life could have been so different if diagnosed earlier. If I had my son evaluated, maybe he would still be alive. Also about my house and how over stuffed it is. How it hasnt been really clean in years. Maybe 1 room but it never lasts long. Since I found your page I have really been trying to get stuff out. Clean the kitchen at night throw out old food. Go through clothes and donate what is not worn. My problem is getting my husband and daughter on board and to participate. Its all well and good if I am going through my stuff and house stuff but I can't do their stuff too... i feel like I will never be done. Help..

Totally agree with you about Life Skills 101...it should be a class! Also thanks for the suggestions for people who have small homes with little storage space. Another great video!

I am the same way. I really did not realize there are others like me.

I recently subscribed to your channel and have been binging your fabulous content. I love your gentle voice and that you encourage me but don't pressure me. Sometimes I watch you just to feel soothed (sounds needy, I know, but right now I'm in a fragile place). Thanks a bunch.

“You can do hard things.” 👏👏👏

Excellent! I just learned a boat load of good stuff!

When we moved about ten years' ago, I had to declutter/downsize BIG time, as we were moving into a smaller "retirement" home, which had no basement and just plain a lot less space. I remember tossing four (or was it five?) valuable dolls into the trash. (I'm not going to name them because people might say, "You threw away THOSE?") I was absolutely exhausted and overwhelmed, had no help, and just couldn't deal with childhood dolls. I even gave my mother's wedding dress a kiss and threw it into a black garbage bag. Would some vintage shop have taken it? Sure. But I just couldn't do it with everything that was on my plate. Thanks, Cas, for talking about this issue and giving people permission to trash "good" items when they're overwhelmed. Sometimes we just have to do what we have to do...to maintain some semblance of sanity.

Ouff! Pulled on my heart strings when you wish to be normal. [ my adult son has ADHD and we know that the struggle is real]. Know that You are enough. I wish you feel this! Your channel and advise is so on point. I declutter all of the time and yet, here I am doing it again from your reminders. Thank you!1

Habitat for Humanity is a great resource

I spent years feeling like a lazy slob. I got tired just thinking about doing things like dishes, laundry anything household things. My bedroom was a mess because that’s where I hide things then it was then horrible to clean. I just hated why I couldn’t change. I would leave my purse, lose keys. I desk at work was always a mess and I felt dumb all the time. I was 56 when I had a total melt down. I went on Vyavase and it worked but then they put me on a generic and it make me feel awful so know I am not on anything and I feel so cluttered.

Someone who wants items backs after giving them away has control issues.

I just found you! You’re amazing. Thank you for serving others with your knowledge and “real” life examples.

Watching your videos have motivated and got me started on my homes.

I have all this time not realized I was a bee.... but when you laid it out about how my stuff being out doesn't bother me that it is just the amount of stuff... life shift. Also, calling in reinforcements to get over my shame/inability to start. Thank you for what you bring and your vulnerability.

That shirt is beautiful on you, Cass! It makes your eyes and skin look so pretty!

My husband has the same mindset! I end up telling him that there is someone that wants it and then he is happy!

Cas - you are the best!! I LOVE hearing your voice and you are a very gifted speaker (and more)!!!! Cherish yourself!!! What you perceive as “normal” in others is merely that you don’t perceive their quirks and oddities. We all have them! Love you!!!! Dianna from So California.

Funny decluttering story. Almost asked someone for an empty box for donations. But I was decluttering a gift from them. Oops. I totally have the decluttering concept down, but enjoy listening to you for motivation. And, as someone from the US, I love to hear you say the Canadian "about". Makes me giggle. Please show yourself more love. Who's to say what "normal" is. We all ❤️ you just the way you are!

Best podcast I have ever heard you give, Cas! Well done. Thank you. ❤ 🇦🇺

Oh my this episode brought tears to my eyes multiple times. Thank you for being vulnerable and real. I've said my entire life... Why do you laugh so loud, talk loud, struggle with keeping my house clean and decluttered, etc.

Great session. Thank you for your candor. You’re super interesting and are NOT annoying. ❤

Your advise to the woman whose father wouldn't let go of his stuff sounds logical and sound. However there are some people who literally just won't let it go they don't care about logic. I've heard my mother say just leave everything the way it is and when I die I don't care what happens to it after I'm dead. And if you explain it's going to be really tough cleaning this all out she basically will tell you I don't care just leave everything the way it is That's the way I want it. Now yes of course that sounds selfish but still doesn't solve the problem. Their security of having this stuff around them is more important than anyone or anything else.

Thank you so much for kicking my bud. Thank you for reminding me to DO SOMETHING while listening. I just cleaned one window in the livingroom. Frame, glass, board, decoration... It is not much. But now its done. Littlte by little. 😘

Absolutely love this! All of it! You have really helped me to help myself & my family, love your vids!

Decluttering with my husband is HARD! He is a collector of any type of sports memorabilia and keeps so much from his past. I need to get his TWO rooms actually put together and off the floor so we can get rid of the non essentials... wish me luck 😅

They used to teach Home Ec but they don't do that anymore either - or even changing a tire on a car - basic life skills!!

Ty for your help. I like the part on declutter all the time . Not a quick fix for sure 😮

I love the idea 💡 of putting free sign 🆓 like a free garage sale how nice 😊

Hi Cas I can really relate to your ADHD journey! I was always labelled as "practical not academic" I finally tried to get my degree aged 40 years, and was very lucky to be able to do this. I was struggling to keep up with the essays and I talked to some of my classmates who suggested I get checked for dyslexia ... and guess what I finally got the dyslexia diagnosis! I got some assistance from the uni and got my degree! But I have always struggled to get and especially keep organised having recently found you and seeing your channel has really helped and inspired me🤯 I have found out that I am a ladybug and my hubby is a butterfly this is sooooo game changing!!! We are starting to get there although it's taking a while but I have made a plan that is I will do one thing everyday .... I dont beat myself up anymore if I dont do a whole room, some days I just put the dishes away or tidy my shoes away, but often I do a little more, the point is I wont beat myself up / convince myself I'm a failure if I don't do the whole house! Thank you so much for everything you do! 🤩🤗

Hello, I'm From PA. I love hearing your podcast while I'm cleaning. You are very motivating!

Cas, you are wonderfully made to be uniquely you.

I love that about having an elective school course about decluttering. I always thought it was a great idea for homeschooling, add it to their curriculum!

After my husband passed and I was going thru stuff - mostly mine - that I just didn't want to give to goodwill or salvation army - my cousin had a place near her that took anything to give to ppl in their town that were needy and it took nothing for me to say - let's go - that was my main hold up - now that most of my house is declutter of visual clutter that place is no longer open so I just want to get rid of stuff so taking it to good will - same cousin is going to get house and everything when I pass and she was saying "thank you, ty, ty!!!!"

Please don't throw things away that are GOOD!! We have a relationship with a local 2nd hand shop that will let me simply drop a bag off and leave. The first couple items were brand new shoes that had never been worn and i talked to the shop owner asking if i could bring them things that were too good to chuck in a bin at Goodwill. Once i established trust that my items would be EASILY resealable, i no longer have to make it a whole big deal. Easy and it is so nice knowing someone else will get to enjoy items that just never fit in my family's life. Half the Christmas presents we get go to her shop, still in the box 😂

I think your are a happy person and some time people don’t like to see cheerful and happy people is okay to be different and original you don’t have to be boring. Don’t blame yourself you are awesome we like you the way you are if you were boring you would not have so many followers. 😊❤

My son in law is a building supervisor for Habitat for Humanity and the bulk of the funds for the house comes from the Habitat store. Furniture is greatly needed for resale. It is a huge help for struggling families and an amazing charity. Also Hi-bid auction is in many states. I’ve bought several really special items from estate sales. Great advice on the auction! Personally, I just turned 70 and am doing Swedish death cleaning and am loving my new space!!

I love your honesty about your feelings. I've made a lot of mistakes in my 60+ years judging or as you said perceiving others as well as being equally critical of myself. My Mom had a saying that everyone has a skeleton; you just don't know what is in other people's closets. This was her answer when I asked questions like "Why isn't our family..." I love you just the way you are and how you are relatable to so many people wanting to be heard. Thanks for all you do and share.

Please, please, please don't wish to be any different than you are! I know you have difficulties that many people can't begin to understand, and that's hard. I have an adult sister who struggles with many of the things you mentioned and it can bring her down so badly but she is the highlight of my kids lives and I am so fortunate to have her in mine. I am sure there are many people who feel the same way about you. You are an inspiration to me and I thank you for speaking out and being so open about ADHD and all it's hurdles. And also for the great tips, tricks and encouragement with decluttering and organisation. Sending you lots of love and hugs❤❤

The talk of not wanting to give stuff to strangers, only to people you know really resonates with me. I work for the police and I worry about criminals coming into my house & casing it. Its a real thing. It happens all the time. But it paralyzes me. I presently have 2 tv stands in my living room because I can't get rid of the old one. I also have 2 washers & dryers in my basement. Same reason.

I had 3 huge decluttering sessions, w/ the 3rd being the selling of my home. My family & I took carload after carload to donations, plus invited friends & family at get-togethers to go thru things. But I also stacked furniture, garden tools & decor, etc at the street. Most everything would be gone w/in hrs. Even invited some at the curb inside for more items. (Hopefully they weren't hoarders, but I did remove alot of stuff) And my home didn't even seem overly crowded as I was highly organized, but it was a 4 bedrm w/basement & sm attic. .. I downsized by picking my favorites, then picking my favorites again & again, until i was where i neeeded to be. .. It is helpful to continuously ask yourself 'what is relevant' at the stage you find yourself in.😊

Seeing you on your tv show while I was home during the pandemic changed my life in an amazing way!! I started watching you in your tube and then continued to Dana, who I love just as much!!!❤❤❤

Cas, I'm listening to this right now and I am almost in tears. You mentioned the stress and panic of constantly misplacing things. I KNOW that feeling, and the shame. It wasn't until I discovered you 3 years ago and started working with my brain to discover how to create the right homes for things that I keep according to how my brain works, that I got that tendency under control. I still will occasionally forget where I set something 5 minutes ago. But the hunt for it is not nearly as stressful, because it's easier to trace back my steps to find it. And I am now developing the habit of speaking words of grace to myself while I am looking for it, to replace all the negative insults to myself. Organising according to my brain and personality, and speaking kindness to myself keep the panic and shame down, which helps my brain get back to focusing again. You have a way of speaking the truth with love and kindness and patience towards others, and it rubs off. I hope you are as kind to yourself as you are to others when you have those crazy moments of panic trying yo find things. I know, when you have a condition like ADHD or any other that affects executive functioning, that the more stressed we are, the more negatively we speak to ourselves when we're under stress, the more scateered-brained we get. And the clumsier we can get as well. I no longer allow myself to entertain the negative thoughts that flow in and out of my brain, even if some of the thoughts have some truth in them. Those are areas that i'm working on getting better with, while working with how my brain works. None of us is perfect, including "normal" people. And that's OK.

Thank you so much for this!! The adhd is so relatable and it makes me think a lot about how we treat others who are different and brains work differently. I love that you said you forgave yourself, thank you for being vulnerable and sharing this with us.

You ARE normal! You are like me!

Omg. I just turned it on i got my validation right away!! Its universe answering me!. Thank you for that video!! Why i needed that validation, i dont know. I felt overwhelmed with having that nice stuff what i could not utilize anyhow!!! There so much guilt to thow it away!

You are wonderful and I enjoy listening to you! You have helped me so much and you were meant to be who you are cause we need your sunshine and bluntness ❤❤❤❤

Completely have never understood the common wanting to only give things to people one knows. To mean it seems selfish. To me it is true generosity to give to strangers. Why do people feel okay giving money to charities which benefit strangers but not donating items to benefit strangers? Thank you for pointing out this very common mindset which is a stumbling block for people’s decluttering success.

Tip : How to not lose your keys (ADHD) PUT THE KEYS on a lanyard and loop the lanyard around the straps of your purse. ( If you repeatedly get locked out of the house or lock your keys in the car ( while dealing with groceries etc) You can put an extra house and car key on a lanyard and wear it on your neck, under your top.... ❤

So great thank you!

Love this!!! Xxx ❤❤❤

Two things - I love getting a bargain at second hand shops, so now when I donate stuff to them, I think about others having that same experience when they find my "good stuff" that I don't use & don't need. 2. Take photos of children's clothing or toys they no longer use, then let the actual item go. The photo will be enough to bring back all the memories that go with it. 😊

Love the rage it motivates me

I truly adore you just as you are and I sure wouldn't like you as much if you were "normal" lol you're my favorite person on ALL social media, most relatable and real! I appreciate your honesty.

This week our church is collecting items for the homeless (The Source, Vero Beach). I got to give them the nice backpack that my oldest son used once, in boy scouts.

It’s so interesting I thought FOR SURE I was a hidden organizer because I like everything to look uniform and match… until literally this past week I realized I kept leaving all my stuff out constantly… and then 🤯 poof! It dawned on me I’m a visual organizer!!!

Thank you for sharing ❤

I also got prescribed meds for ADHD but the side effects and long term harms of adderall wasn't ok with me. There are so many other options!! I use lemon balm, ashwaghanda, Golden Chlorella, magnesium L-Threonate, L theanine, Gaba, Heavy weight lifting, walks in nature with no tech, stimulus etc etc etc Haven't lost my wallet or phone in years. Haven't locked myself out of the house in a decade. I got my life back with simple supplements and a better workout regimen.

Cas, you are a gem and are changing my freaking life! Never been taught yes that thank you. My family is always you need to get rid of 80% of stuff on our terms. And when I said no they did too on helping me. Not meeting me where I am or teaching me. So Ive felt very very alone, broken, stupid. This whole dang vid was like pages from my life. God bless you. And next week talking to my dr about ADHD!

Cas, your mother-in-law's comment about the workout equipment. I have someone in my life who gives me things and says, "if you decide you don't want it anymore, throw it away; I don't want a stranger to have it"