Decluttering Advice For Messy People

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Decluttering is one of those things that can be extremely helpful to your life, yet incredibly intimidating at the same time. Especially if you feel like minimalism and owning less is sterile, or threatening to your self-expression.
So if you’re the slightest bit messy or your life feels absolutely out of control, but you’re up for the challenge of decluttering and regaining control of your life then let's talk about some key tactics that you can use to declutter your life.
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0:43 Start with the right mindset
2:06 Forget perfection
3:33 Get rid of the dumping ground
4:36 Use catch all baskets
5:16 Decluttering bags or boxes
6:19 Start small
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@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

Are you a messy person who’s struggling to declutter? What’s your biggest pain point?

@mohdshahrulhafizi 3 года назад

Not a messy person but I tend to keep stuffs for ‘what if in future…’ & procrastinated stuffs for next action to do with that stuffs. 😅

@wilmaallen9872 3 года назад

Getting started, staying on task once I start, tackling one area until its completed and not junking it up again. And say I might need this in the unknown future lol 😆

@tinapullen6421 3 года назад

I know you use journals. Do you save them? Journals for me are one of my biggest hinderences. (Amongst others)

@laurasnow-fall8476 3 года назад

Yes I am! I think my biggest pain point is the sheer quantity of belongings I own and my inability to easily let go of them - I really struggle with parting with things!

@tinapullen6421 3 года назад

@@laurasnow-fall8476 I'm with you there

@mynailsarewet9485 3 года назад

Minimalist in design but not in price. That made me laugh out loud. So true! 🙌🏽

@patdennis2586 3 года назад

Clutter is visual decision procrastination. Don’t put it down. Put it away.

@nedf8668 3 года назад

I'm a messy person and I was decluttering this morning and got overwhelmed. How did I accumulate so much crap. Then I remembered to stay calm and this is a marathon, not a sprint. I did manage to put 11 things in my declutter box (which is a great suggestion by the way!). I'll do a little bit more tomorrow. :)

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

I love it! Keep growing and making progress!

@cable30 3 года назад

Do a lil ea day or week so not overloaded and think all gotta be gone in a day.

@achjah00 2 года назад

I am not a messy person, but having a husband who refuses to throw away things that he believes potentially could be needed means that we have a lot of unnecessary stuff which we need to declutter. This is the beginning of my journey and I am glad that I came across your videos. Thank you and much love.

@heathermaria1495 3 года назад

Messy person with a messy family! I like your tip to focus on one thing at a time, a whole messy house is so overwhelming. I've started keeping a "donate" box by the back door so I can just toss things in as I go, so that resonates with me.

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

Awesome Heather! Decluttering as you live is definitely a game character and you’ll be surprised how quickly that box fills up as well. Keep growing!!

@Miss_Annlaug 3 года назад

Girl I empathize. Tip: send your family away for a weekend, invite 3 girlfriends and buy some bubbly. You guys will demolish your clutter!! When you feel overwhelmed ASK FOR HELP and do it together! Even the hardest things in life can become ok, even enjoyable, if it's done together!

@kirklandsmith9865 3 года назад

I’m a messy person by nature, but I’ve improved greatly as I’ve aged. I appreciate the idea of “ decluttering as you live”. That helps me to embrace the process, instead of approaching decluttering as some major event. Good information.

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

It should never feel like a major event. This is a journey and once you commit you’ll be on it as long as you stay committed. Meaning you’re never truly done decluttering. As life goes on and you continue to live and consume, you’ll also continue to declutter. Keep growing on your journey Kirkland! Let me know if have any questions!

@Woeschhuesli 2 года назад

I was messy for a long time. I was 34 with 3 kids, husband, pets, house, garden… before it clicked that the only person tidying up was me!! No wonder I was stressed and depressed and my life falling apart. I started putting things away as I used them, life-changing. Decluttering came next (no more just-in-case hoarding), later I adjusted my shopping attitudes. It all took years and is ongoing but life is so much more manageable. I am now a grandmother and kind of wish I‘d been like this for my own kids, but enjoy things how they are now, it‘s so much calmer and more peaceful as well as less work 😀

@teresaseaman358 3 года назад

I’m NOT a messy person- but anything you learn never gets in your way, I’m always looking for new ideas & I help a lot of messy people around me

@ArtyAntics 3 года назад

“Forget perfection, instead focus on purpose” - nailed it, I’m either messy or obsessively tidy depending on how much energy I have.

@snail6queen6hammy 3 года назад

I've always been untidy. Can never find anything. Ronald speaks total sense. I'm getting rid of so much. The only things I can't declutter are cat toys.😺 I love it too when he goes into poetic mode. Like having your brain massaged.

@angierecovering_clutterer2434 2 года назад

I have ALWAYS been a messy person, but after 50+ years, I'm trying to instill some self discipline and make myself put things away. We have a small home, so finding enough "away" places is difficult, so decluttering just HAS to take place. I want to have a peaceful home without so much visual noise. I'm taking baby steps to get there! Thank you for your continuing motivation!

@RonaldLBanks 2 года назад

I’m really happy that my content is helping you Angie! If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask! I’d love to help you continue to make progress on your journey!

@angierecovering_clutterer2434 2 года назад

@@RonaldLBanks Thank you for writing! I feel like a butterfly struggling to get out of the pandemic cocoon. It's difficult, but I have to do the work to make myself stronger to keep going.

@WebDeva7 3 года назад

My physical mess has always been a direct correlation of my mental mess. The bigger the problem and the longer it takes to sort it out in my head the bigger my physical mess. Just found your channel. It is so comforting to find a brother putting out this type of content. Maybe there are others, but you’re the first I’ve seen. Much love from the East Coast.

@t.bennett4829 3 года назад

I'm not a messy person, but I struggle with decluttering my closet. This is primarily due to my weight fluctuating which leads to the hesitation to discard or donate clothes.

@cable30 3 года назад

Try the wear and tear route as i do any. wear till it tears or wears out to where u wont wear no more. or try decide u wanna keep any more so u only got what u wanna wear anytime. so i u trying to lose weight try to get rid of what u dont wanna wear for any reason so u try keep weight off by more fiber cause it fills u so u eat less any and less sugar any. cause a documentary says sugar goes to liver and turns to fast any. at some point u start to shrink kinda and wont wanna see how big u use to be but where u wanna be now. besides exercise and all. hope all this helps any.

@Miss_Annlaug 3 года назад

I feel you! I have the same challenge! Here is what you do: get two,stackable, nice, clear plastic bin with a lid at about a 50/60 litres volume size (I'm Norwegian so I do Litres). Lable one : "up size" and with the date you packed it. Lable the next "down size" with the date you packed it. Fill them with "up": clothes that are currently too big. "Down" : currently too small. Pack them neatly and nicely 😊❤️ it feels good to care for your things. When your done put them somewhere in your home where you don't see them everyday or run into them like a storage room, an attic or a closet away from the closet where you get dressed. The only clothes that matter are the ones that fit you RIGHT NOW. To feel ok with how you are NOW. Seeing clothes that don't fit, in your wardrobe every day, is bad for your mind and self esteem. Do this and you don't have to waste anything and you can let time test the items in the boxes. If your body changes: they are there and ready for you. If you miss them they are there and ready for you. If after a year you haven't used any of it just take them straight uto the donation center. Set an alarm in your phone one year ahead in time when you pack the boxes. I hope this works for you!

@angelajohnson4245 2 года назад

@@Miss_Annlaug I did almost the same thing and it worked out so well! When I went back through my clothing, quite some time later, I was able to quickly decide what I still liked out of what I able to fit back into and donated those that didn't meet either criteria. It was a little like "shopping" my own closet. 😁

@jessicajginting 2 года назад

Okay "getting rid of the dumping ground" is advice I have never heard before and it makes so much sense! I've been decluttering a lot lately (as a messy person) and it's already lightened my mind so much. I want to keep up the momentum and this video was really encouraging and helpful!

@MiuMiuG 3 года назад

I think of it as curating my space rather than decluttering :)

@Valleyskies655 3 месяца назад

Wow, what a wonderful interpretation of Clutter! It’s EVERY single thing you say? Peace to you too! TY❤

@carolynrogers6218 10 месяцев назад

Ive been very messy and so has my husband.I haven’t always been this way.People that have met me in the last 6-8 years,have a hard time believing I had a home that had structure and order to it.Jikes often will be made at my expense. I’m struggling right now to start fresh.I’m an emotional basket case,an empath,and analyze the shit out of everything. my living conditions and lack of not having my own home anymore (burned down 3-4 years ago) have resulted in me being extremely depressed,ptsd,angry,volatile,extremely sad,….So ya.Everything you said makes perfect sense to me and sounds logical.There are piles everywhere and am extremely overwhelmed most days.

@MusicBoxAlsoWater 3 года назад

I'm still on my path towards minimalism or at least owning less. I love my books bc I need them for my profession and my faith, so books are something I'll never give up. Aside from that, I don't need anything else except my clothes. Even though I recognize this, it's still hard to declutter. I've gone through everything so many times.

@Miss_Annlaug 3 года назад

I can relate! I'm an artist and I own more art supplies now than BEFORE O downsized! Ha! We should own what we love! But less of the mess of course. Your right we need very little really. There is great freedom in that. But what's holding you back from getting it completely done?

@jeric_synergy8581 3 года назад

Everything gets graded on a curve: if you have enough books to be 'clutter', 10% of them are going to be inferior. Dump that 10%. Suddenly, your library is BETTER.

@GenRN 2 года назад

Clutter and disorganization has cost me so much on so many levels. Money, time, peace, self confidence, self respect, relationships.

@failblazer5156 2 года назад

I used to be a pretty messy person but I have worked hard to become someone who is more intentional and better organised. I agree perfection is unattainable and, for those first getting into the idea of decluttering, it can be intimidating. Everyone is on a journey but it has to start somewhere.

@VickyHafler 2 года назад

I’ve been a “messy” for most of my life. Totally changing that now, one room at a time. With your help and the help of other you tubers.

@ataylor3202 Месяц назад

Totally agree, first step is your mindset. Once I figured this out I was on my decluttering journey. But step by step, bit by bit and a lot of pacience. Now into it a few years and still feeling better after removing objects from my space small or big. I feel less stressed to see empty areas in my home and much easier to clean. My dumping ground is in the shed, I donate, sell and throw away, I also have a "think about it" area in the shed until I'm sure I want to remove it from my life. I enjoy your videos and will watch them when I need to get motivated again to continue decluttering. I had so much clutter! Now reduced but I'm still sorting out things. Thanks for your help! No I'm not a messy person but I couldn't fit anything more into my cupboards.

@rwind656 3 года назад

Glancing around the house (in my mind), we have at least one "dumping ground" in every single room. A chair in a corner on the way to the next room. Any flat surface on the way to somewhere. Or any corner out of the way. I need to redesign my "stuff" life. I did successfully eliminate one major hotspot or dumping ground in the past. I moved the dining room table away from a pass through / walkway location by swapping the living room and dining room locations. Stays clear now, as people are not passing by it to dump onto, unless intentionally using it. And we intentionally did not replace with a coffee table.

@jcoe371 2 года назад

I'd never heard of a "declutter box" before. Sounds like a great idea

@blackcoffeeandwildflowers 3 года назад

I have so many clutter baskets, I’m piling them up. So started using bins so can cover it. Now, I’m stacking bins. Not sure I should even go thru them, just get rid of the whole thing.

@Miss_Annlaug 3 года назад

Yes! Be brave! Donate that stuff!

@evearose48 2 года назад

Definitely donate.

@rebeccastephens6087 3 года назад

I see all these clean and decluttered homes in the minimalism videos and it makes me freak out inside thinking it needs more stuff all over! Like how some people get stressed from a mess... I get stressed from seeing the lack of stuff. *edit: I realized... My 5 year old self lost my daddy to prison. My mom and our family moved into a BRAND new home completely clean, and empty from our move... I guess I loved the home so much... But all I wanted to do was fill it with things like we had before... But I really just wanted to fill it with my daddy again. Sheesh... 💡 Lol! He came home 6 years later, and don't worry, the lack of personal items while in prison helped him jump on board with my feelings of lacking, and we filled that house up right away. 😂😂😂 ...lost him to covid a few months ago. 17 years with you were better than the 6 years without you. I love you, stuff and all... But I need to learn to live with less now. Less stuff, not less you. ❤ #RIPDad

@RagLuxury 2 года назад

you got this. Blessings to you. ❤️

@livemorewithless7817 3 года назад

Hey Ron! I have always been considered a bit of a messy person. Minimalism has helped me not be such a messy person or at least tackle my mess daily and keep the mess to a minimum. It feels good to know I did it and disciplined myself and changed my lifestyle 6 years ago.

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

This is awesome! Wow I’m excited about what’s ahead for you as well! Keep growing Lydia!

@livemorewithless7817 3 года назад

@@RonaldLBanks thanks so much! Appreciate it

@cazdavidson7861 2 года назад

You have such a calming energy. I am messy but I love the minimalism way and need it to function. I tend to go around in circles as my Facebook memories will attest 🤦🏻‍♀️ I think I have that hoarder gene close to the surface. It’s letting”stuff” go that I find so so hard at the moment. I am working on creating new habits and routines 🙂

@elizabethlampi7667 2 года назад

I’ve been watching several decluttering, downsizing folks for the past few years and have learned good points, tips, tools. Found you this past week and I must say your tips, tools, points, though at times repeat others which is a good thing, affirming, repeating = a change that sticks. What I’m finding here is new tips, concepts and food for thought. It’s like I’ve been weaned off the milk and I’m now eating the steak and potatoes 😂 Thanks Ron for bringing the concept of decluttering and minimizing within one’s lifestyle choices up a notch 👍🏽 God bless

@RonaldLBanks 2 года назад

Thank you Elizabeth! I’m definitely on a mission to elevate these type conversations and encourage us to think differently. Glad you’re enjoying them! If you ever have any questions don’t hesitate to ask. Keep growing!!

@afeeser 2 года назад

I am messy. I am a pile-maker. I like the idea of a clutter basket to go through periodically.

@chubbybunny915 3 года назад

I enjoyed listening to that advice, thank you. Your voice is so very calming it puts me in the great state of mind. I listen to your channel when I need to calm my mind. 🥰

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

I’m happy my content is added some much value to you. Love how I can be that piece that helps calm to your mind as well. Keep growing and learning my friend!

@chubbybunny915 3 года назад

@@RonaldLBanks 😊 xx

@AgaMonsterBitch 2 года назад

You share some of the best tips, tricks and hacks to declutter one's life without feeling too overwhelmed. Thank you for that 🌹

@RonaldLBanks 2 года назад

I’m glad you’re finding value in my content! Can’t wait to share more with you!!

@oddeven327 2 года назад

6:00- "if you have kids maybe put one" got me laughing before you could complete your sentence!

@christopherseilaff8665 2 года назад

I battle my messy tendencies so much. I have also found I am often a what if I need it latter. Thank you. Your videos are resonating better with me than any of the many many I have watched.

@RonaldLBanks 2 года назад

I’m really happy that you enjoyed this video Christopher!

@Elmapalm 3 года назад

Wow! how did you know this was the exact video I needed ? thank youu

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

I’m glad I had an opportunity to share this with you Emily-May! What are you biggest pain points exactly when it comes to decluttering?

@Elmapalm 3 года назад

@@RonaldLBanks getting overwhelmed, and then completing decluttering...i'm great at starting it...then everything somehow gets even messier...then I give up haha

@KathyBrooksArt 2 года назад

What a useful video. This is so helpful in such a real way. I love your idea of clutter baskets, and having a donation box/bag in rooms. This is great advice for real people. Thanks so much!

@derrickthomas1897 3 года назад

Thanks for the video the main thing I need decluttering is the negative mindset I have something

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

Having the right mindset is definitely key! Adjust that and everything else will start to fall in place. If I can help, let me know!

@jaimetan 3 года назад

Great advice! I'm generally pretty neat (I have OCD tendencies)... but I've noticed I have little clusters where stuff tends to pile up. They start out as "decluttering zones" like you also mention here, but then over time I don't do anything with them coz taking the time to sort through them is just... brain-numbing 😅 so for a procastinator like me, I just need to dump as I go otherwise the decluttering zone never gets dumped!

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

Keep growing and learning on your journey Jaime! Decluttering as you live or “dump as you go” as you said is a really help tactic to cut back on those feelings like overwhelm and procrastination. I’m glad this resonated with you! Excited about your journey ahead!

@duvessa2003 2 года назад

Catch all baskets sounds like a game-changer!

@RonaldLBanks 2 года назад

Definitely is! Give it a try and let me know how it works out for you!

@PunKComido 2 года назад

I'm subscribing because of your soothing aura and voice. As I was walking down my park and not looking at the video, I had my headphones on and just listened to the words you had to say and man the message got sinked in even better. You should do a podcast seriously. ♥️🤸‍♀️

@thesandarabc 2 года назад

I am terribly messy. The good news is that my messiness is stressing me out so badly, I am finally doing something about it. Your videos are an inspiration to me. Day by day, my life is becoming less cluttered on many levels. (I'm learning to say No now and then!) Thank you for guiding me through this process.

@stuartdoyle99 2 года назад

The points you made here Ronald are so clear and yet so right. It’s taken me since May this year to really turn my life around and create small habits to improve my health and well being and then move on to create minimalism by removing things from my life (Both physically and mental clutter) . It’s still taking time but for the first time in 6 years I feel great and yet the exciting thing is that it’s a working process.

@natashyas4149 3 года назад

Good tips Perfectionism is a huge mental barrier to overcome! I like the catch all basket idea.

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

You’re right Natashya! Perfectionism is definitely a mental barrier but it’s not impossible to break through. I’m glad the catch all baskets idea resonated with you as well! Keep growing and learning!

@porcupine783 3 года назад

I have trouble because I yo-yo from getting rid of too much and then buying something and then deciding that I won’t use it up fast enough and getting stressed out and then getting rid of the thing/wasting it and…repeat

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

Gotta slow down! Take some time to observe your habits and routines. There’s always something we can learn about ourselves that can help us on this journey!

@ociinos 3 года назад

The catch-all is such a great idea! I'm gonna implement this immediately! Thanks again for everything.

@katrinat.3032 2 года назад

I am messy. Not dirty! I’m always spraying and disinfecting but I leave clutter around. Start slow - I like that. Also I have a planning in garage for donating. Thanks

@kobusingyerehemah 3 года назад

Focus on one thing is a take home for me, enjoying my stay and glad that I found your channel. Thanks so much

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

I’m happy you found me as well and I’m glad you’re enjoying my content! Keep growing and learning on your journey!

@MariaRamirez-cq3rl 3 года назад

this is the best minimalist video i have come across so far. absolutely loved it!

@jirihozpodebrad23 2 года назад

that moment you sign to get closer and the camera view does though... nailed it 😁!

@_1Brick1_ 3 года назад

I needed this video bro. I also have a hard time letting go because I may need something in the future.

@cable30 3 года назад

I try to let go as to what i got has to relate to any i really wanna keep for any reason. we all think we gonna need it later but if u have so many of same thing then u dont need any more of same stuff. so try only keep what interest u any and let go of rest anytime. cause ur present self is only saving for future self to re decide to keep or let go any again.

@bethelshiloh 2 года назад

I’m going for simplicity. Love the realistic comments about perfection. Bare, overpriced furniture. Loved the honesty.

@lenavonstein9671 3 года назад

Thank you so much, Ronald! Keep doing what you do. Your videos are worth every second! :)

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

Thank you so much! I appreciate you being apart of this community! Keep growing and learning!

@cabweirich2284 2 года назад

Wow! You make it so sound easy because you have such a relaxing voice!

@Hello-rq9yx 2 года назад

"The furniture that is minimal in design but not in price"😂

@wakeupstylellc 3 года назад

Dude I am super messy!!! The mess goes away as soon as I dedicate 2 hours to clean, but very quickly it gets messy again. So I started looking into minimalism and it clicked the less I have the less messy things will get. I’m still in the process of getting rid of things. It’s a lot. But I think I’ve done really well. I really like the advice of getting rid of my catch all spots… currently my daughter’s Barbie house, sooo I’m having a hard time getting rid of it, because she plays with it, I throw things on it, the cats play in it 😂

@kamdynsawh6456 2 года назад

I love the idea of using a bin to put all the clutter in, gonna implement it to get rid of the mess. Thanks 😁

@RonaldLBanks 2 года назад

I’m glad this idea resonated with you! Let me know how it works out for you!

@j.m.7056 3 года назад

I believe this is one of your best videos. Concrete, easy to follow suggestions clearly presented. Thanks for your work!

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

I’m really glad you enjoyed J. M. Thank you!

@_serreina 2 года назад

This whole video has very cool big brother energy. Thank you!

@Dot_Connecting 3 года назад

I am a messy person and your advice seems helpful. Will definitely give it a try

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

I’m happy this resonated with you! Keep growing on your journey!

@laurasnow-fall8476 3 года назад

I'm a messy person and I struggle to part with things. My husband is the opposite and it stresses him out 😬 great video - I needed this right now 🙌 thank you x

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

I’m glad I had an opportunity to share this with you Laura! Keep growing on your journey, I’m excited about what’s ahead for you!

@laurasnow-fall8476 3 года назад

@@RonaldLBanks thank you so much 😊

@deannday6930 3 года назад

“Declutter as you live” resonates with me, Ronald. Love your videos!!

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

Thank you so much DeAnn! I’m really happy that this idea resonated with you as well. Keep growing and learning on your journey!

@cattussolus4981 3 года назад

You spoke about the place where the clutter had a habit to centralize and I suddenly realized it was my synthesizer that was cluttered the most. And that is though I want to be a composer, I try to study something about it and... And it is just that my instrument is unused burnt under the mountain of some stuff. It is very depressive to clearly see that now after you have said the point. Thank you, it in some way just opened my eyes. I need to do something about this whole situation.

@ScoutFinch88 3 года назад

Declutter as you live, very sage advice. I find this is best when you a spouse and kids. I declutter constantly.

@terribrantley9875 3 года назад

I am a messy person who is slowly converting to a an organized one. Last spring started a journey to find a "home" for everything. (Watched your 1st declutter video among others to get started.) It's still a journey. so this video resonated because i have plenty of places to store things (ironing board up, plastic bins, etc.) that need to be eliminated and force me to put things in their homes. Thanks for sharing!

@ltj7909 2 года назад

messy person (who hates a mess) with ADHD, trying to get over some hoarding tendencies. I like your approach and how calming you are in your videos. I want to implement the basket in places that collect clutter. I have a bin in the bedroom that I put stuff to donate in, but I rarely get around to actually donating it. Hopefully I can get better at this because I hate looking at it!

@craigmerkey8518 3 года назад

Excellent... I always enjoy your posts. I consider myself and people comment I am the opposite of messy. Choose your own word. Moving forward I just entered a relationship and one of the first things I expressed were my ideas and feelings around messy environments. No bueno, I am patient yet vigilant!

@mfarley252 2 года назад

I really enjoy your videos, you inspire in a very gentle way! I am a naturally scattered mess type person, but I’ve been working on getting things in order for several months now. I’m not sure if I’ll go towards true minimalism, but I’m definitely trying to downsize and be more mindful about the things I keep and allow in my space. Doing small steps is helping! Thank you for your kind encouragement!

@christinabo63 3 года назад

I am a messy person, but nowadays just a bit messy. What helped me a lot in getting a better and healthier attitude was one RU-vidr in particular. Cas from Clutterbug brought to me the realisation, that open shelves and baskets with similar items grouped together isn't just 'the lazy person's way to get things out of sight', but a valid way of organizing if done properly. I have Ikea Ivar shelving in every room of my flat except for the bathroom (too narrow). I use baskets and containers to hold my clothes, pantry items, crafts, different bathroom stuff, etc. I wish someone would have told me this was a valid option (instead of towers of clothes in a wardrobe, always toppling over) twenty years ago. It would have helped me feel less messy and overwhelmed, which definitely would have helped me with how I saw myself for years/decades. Although I don't plan on becoming a minimalist, I feel the positive effects of living more minimalistic than before. Erica Lucas calls it 'Minimalish', which I like. Next step: getting rid of the four baskets of sell/give away items, so my mind is a bit more at ease and my compartment in the attic is bright and airy again 🧚‍♀️

@kaylanotsmiley7006 2 года назад

Great video, I loved the bags idea! I will definitely eat leaving one outside of my closet for the next few weeks.

@simpleextrovert 3 года назад

You’re right! Mindset is absolutely important. ❤️

@madamogee9041 2 года назад

I liked your point about decluttering as you live!

@RonaldLBanks 2 года назад

I’m glad this resonated with you! It makes letting go so much easier because it becomes apart of your routine every day!

@Iywbdkr 2 года назад

Appreciate the catch all idea, can certainly use that.

@MaryamAli-vd1xv 2 года назад

So helpful. I love how you organize your information so soothing how your videos sound and look.

@RonaldLBanks 2 года назад

Thank you so much!!

@Karincl7 3 года назад

I m pretty messy, minimalism helps me to stay on top of things... i really like your style and content.. it calms me .. keep up the good work

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

I’m glad you’re making progress on your journey my friend! I’m excited about what’s ahead for you. Keep growing and learning!

@rdwmmw 2 года назад

Ron you are awesome! Great voice and communication style! Your tips are spot on and motivating! All my life I’ve been organizing and couldn’t figure out why I still felt stuffed and overwhelmed! You nailed it, too much stuff! I’m thoroughly enjoying your work! Thank you! All good things to you!

@ktrudy1 2 года назад

I’m decuttering this week. Ty for such great advice. 😍

@MsDoglover02 3 года назад

I read or heard somewhere to keep my table set to avoid it being a dumping ground. I had placemats & cloth napkins. I did that for a long time and it worked but think I got away from it during the holidays. Now I don't want to put anything on my table when I have a vase of fresh wildflowers from my yard in the middle of the table. It's been a battle for me to keep the futon in my office from being a dumping ground but knowing I have to sleep on it when Dad comes next week is helping. I just need a more long term way to avoid it.

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

Take a moment to observe your habits and why those places tend to be key dumping grounds for you Lynne. We might have to make a few adjustments in the way we do things day to day. Just something to think about. Keep growing and learning on your journey!

@AnneEdited 3 года назад

Agree with all the points made in this video! For the longest time, before I managed to declutter my 2nd bedroom, my biggest obstacle was perfectionism. My clutter was organized, but I had A LOT of things that I wasn't using. The amount of stuff was what had overwhelmed me. I had this notion that I had to declutter everything in one swoop. It ended up delaying my decluttering process since I had struggled with overthinking "how to do it" instead of the why. Why do I want to declutter this room and the benefits of not having so much junk. It's really that shift of mindset of starting small and focusing on the small wins to help with the overwhelm or just to start. Although I've successfully decluttered my 2nd bedroom, this video just reminded me that smalls win help build momentum also applies in other areas I'm working on in my life.

@Jinx-ig1fz 3 года назад

If something doesn't fit your current life or where you want to be in the future, then you need to assess it and let it go. I've done this with clothes, physical items, and people.

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

Absolutely! Thanks for sharing this!

@nicoleferguson5961 2 года назад

Messy, I have moments of clarity. But mostly mess.

@gracavasc 2 года назад

Messy but getting more organized 😉

@sheriffalphabah3598 3 года назад

Thank you for the video

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

You’re welcome my friend!!

@solaraslays 2 года назад

Okay, wait...did you just spit a poem to us about de-cluttering and turn it into a conversation? Because that is genius.

@RonaldLBanks 2 года назад

Yes! Haha! Every video I post has a hint of poetry somewhere with in it. I’m happy you picked up on it.

@lindseycarron9326 3 года назад

I am a messy person with a messy family too! We have been decluttering for a few years and it seems like we have our environment at a manageable level now. We have a spot in the living room to put things that we are ready to donate and we take that in every week or two before it gets redistributed throughout the house. We have developed a bunch of new habits, like weekly room cleaning and organizing- the people with less stuff love that it goes very quickly now!

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

I love it! A solid game plan and making progress. Keep growing on your journey Lindsey!

@cebaker5671 2 года назад

Absolutely fabulous! This is one of the simplest and most concise videos on decluttering I have seen. I am passing this on to both of my ADHD kids who are young adults on their own now (they seem to have forgotten some basic routines). You take the anxiety out of some of the basic maintenance in life in this video. Bravo! You have a new subscriber. This is excellent. I'm now going to spend some time checking out the rest of your channel. Grateful Mum.

@EasyNaturalLiving 3 года назад

Exactly the topic I was looking for, thx 😊

@coffeejab3381 3 года назад

Love your storytelling skills ☺

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

@tasy4229 2 года назад

your body language is super calming and friendly!!!

@nkibiz786 3 года назад

All your videos resonate with me!

@emailfam 3 года назад

i just stare at the mess because i am emotionally attached

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

What emotions are driving this attachment? Let me know if I can help with this Sarah. Keep growing and learning on your journey!

@tanguerafeliz5096 3 года назад

I woke up to all the clothes I had scattered over my bed. Some are my husband's. Some were mine. This is definitely a hot spot for collecting things and also the bed is a hard thing to get rid of to prevent this problem. But it has helped in other areas. I have decided not to get any other storage type things - shelving, and I have no bedstand end tables. I have to fix my need to dump things on surfaces first. I got inspired by watching this and just put all the others away. I procrastinate because I have too many articles for my space and am always rotating hangers, drawer space, folding techniques with each round of laundry. I like the idea of a catch all as you live. I am going to start making weekly runs to clear it out as well.

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

I definitely feel like the catch all technique would help you Tanguera! It’s a great way to start building that momentum around clearing the visual mess and then dealing with it one basket at a time rather then looking at the whole room! Keep growing! If I can help in any way let me know!

@TheJbauer76 2 года назад

Thanks for this.

@heavenshaffer 3 года назад

I am a messy person. I needed this. Thanks

@lakeiam615 3 года назад

great video!! On point!

@s_tree_frog 2 года назад

i love this video so much🥰 i feel so inspired to try decluttering my life, one little aspect at a time. thankyou for this💕

@xXxShairaxXx 3 года назад

I know I have to work on my mindset... I'm attached to everything for the wrong reasons! (Could use later, spent too much on it, want to use it in the future but it's just a fantasy...) and I have certain areas that collect stuff like crazy. I can't get rid of the floor though, so maybe the catch-all basket is a solution for that... Thanks for the Video. It had been a while since I watched your Vids. :)

@RonaldLBanks 3 года назад

I’m glad you enjoyed this one my friend! Hopefully you can get a chance to catch up on the videos you haven’t seen and I hope they provide some usable value for you as well!