The BEST Decluttering Tips for Anyone Feeling Overwhelmed

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@TheMinimalMom 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching! Download the FREE Printable here: www.theminimalmom.com/pl/2148281342 The 5 F's of Creating Motivation (when you feel tired & overwhelmed!) I hope you have a great day! - Dawn

@rhondatallent2396 7 месяцев назад

I just want to know where the chips are! I can declutter that for you!😇😇😇I have a notebook that I go to You Tube on and listen to murder mysteries on and it helps me giving up too soon!

@mrsdeh2 7 месяцев назад

I’m just wondering when those chips will be eaten. If it was me, I’d find them next year and beat myself up for forgetting they weren’t in the snack area. 😊😅If it was me, I’d print a small pic of things that are living in strange places and keep the pic where I would have looked for it so I don’t forget about them and jot a note about where to find the item. Thanks for the Fab Five!

@mrsmoore1567 7 месяцев назад

Thank you! I've used some of your techniques in the past, but clutter is creeping back in. I love the 5 minute timer idea! Thanks for all you do❤

@hollycurtis2843 6 месяцев назад

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@LouLou-22 6 месяцев назад

Thank you!!! ❤❤❤

@megangosse810 7 месяцев назад

Dawn! Can’t wait to watch this video. I work in the mental health field and have been recommending a more simplified home to my patients more and more lately. The link between clutter and stress is undeniable. Thanks for all you do!

@empath188 7 месяцев назад

I totally agree! The way I feel is directly related to my home environment.

@lucystrider728 7 месяцев назад

And allergies!

@emilybach 7 месяцев назад

After watching Dawn for a few years, the clutter in my home has reduced dramatically. I've still got a long ways to go but the improvement is amazing. I stayed with my mom for a week rather unexpectedly and the amount of stress all the clutter had on me was awful. Within hours I was an emotional wreck and looking for an excuse to get out the door. The home has such an impact on one's health in all respects.

@jessicalatorraca8507 7 месяцев назад

That’s a wonderful intervention (if it can be called that), Megan! Simplify. 🕊️ Perhaps clutter/disorganization in our home environment reflects our inner selves, our heart-home. As Dawn says, by attending to one, we nurture the other. Intriguing!

@emilyreads5207 7 месяцев назад

I'm a special education teacher. I talk a lot about clutter and mess and it's impact on mental health to my students all the time

@momoffour2072 7 месяцев назад

For things that are "projects", I've started asking myself whether I'm REALLY going to do them. More often than not, the honest answer is no. If it's yes, I pick a day and commit to doing it that day.

@ТаСу-ю3л 7 месяцев назад

Lovely haircut, Dawn! And nails, too! You look great!

@lmagas-om9dp 7 месяцев назад

This was actually really helpful. Thank you. I'm going to teach my teens about the 5 minute rule when they get overwhelmed by their own stuff.

@enaid7911 7 месяцев назад

Thank you!❤🎉

@_JanetLouise 7 месяцев назад

my storeroom got a good minimizing / organizing this week ... with Dawn 'in my ear' ...

@robinr5669 23 дня назад

Hi from MN

@kishiabenjamin1680 7 месяцев назад

I am married with 4 kids we have been married for about 25 years so our house is a clutter catastroph. I just started watching 2 weeks ago......and i have got rid of about 70 percent of my kitchen things i dont use, 50 percent of my living room and completly cleaned my hallway that was a filled with boxes with a small path to walk down. on to the bathroom and the bedrooms :) Thank you and Cas from Clutterbug for all you inspiration!!!!

@TheMinimalMom 7 месяцев назад

WOW!! This is so cool to hear!!! Way to go!!!

@bonniestevens6932 7 месяцев назад

Good for you! I got tired just reading what you accomplished in 2 weeks!!! Dawn and Cas are life savers for a cluttered home..keep up the motivation :)

@brg2743 7 месяцев назад

Dana K. White is also so good.

@sj6728 7 месяцев назад

Way to go!!!! Sounds super satisfying!!!!

@k4xxxminecrafter792 6 месяцев назад

Way to go!!!!!!!!! That’s amazing 🤩. Keep up the good work!!!

@blanchedevereaux5403 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for this video. I was sitting in my apartment feeling so overwhelmed, that I felt paralyzed to do anything. The 5 minutes, you suggested, turned into 2 hours of solid cleaning!

@lobsterlogic 7 месяцев назад

Same here! Except it was other tasks I'd put off for weeks.

@fayelehn9932 7 месяцев назад

I use the hack that if it takes less than a minute, do it right now. For example: taking out trash, putting away coats, washing a dish, filing some papers, etc. It prevents little tasks from building up in our house.

@amara_666 7 месяцев назад

I've also used the "try it for 10 (minutes)" technique - often for paperwork - but with the same idea: if you only have the capacity for a short burst, it is better than nothing; but more likely it is enough to build momentum and I keep going until the task gets done.

@caseyjb980 7 месяцев назад

It’s wild how fast your channel is still growing, I just noticed 3/4 of a MILLION followers, well earned of course, so happy for you!! The world needs you Dawn!!

@Jennifer-bs6oy 7 месяцев назад

She is 1 of the first youtubeers or original minimal teachers She never set out to make money or be popular

@NdnUrbanCat 7 месяцев назад

Honestly I don't know why you don't have over a million subscribers❤❤❤

@angelafairman8150 7 месяцев назад

Despite having the flu right now, I felt motivated today and just went through a few rooms to look for obvious thing I could get rid of that took no thought. I got 3 bags of trash and 2 bags and a box for donation. I have a very small house with no storage, so it constantly looks cluttered because there's nowhere to put anything. I realized I just need a lot less stuff.😊

@MyFocusVaries 7 месяцев назад

I hope you get better soon.

@trishahutchinson3485 7 месяцев назад

Feel better soon!

@TheMinimalMom 7 месяцев назад

Wow, that is awesome!!! Great work Angela!

@Jazzatic2011 7 месяцев назад

Flu or no flu that sounds amazing. Sometimes its hard to say goodbye to 1 item never mind bagfuls.

@annab524 7 месяцев назад

Feel better!! Good work.

@chuckschick9265 7 месяцев назад

Do not forget the guys! I watch your videos and have used these techniques in my home. Sometimes to my wife's chagrin. However, she is coming around to the notion that a clutter free home is a good thing.

@angelacross2216 7 месяцев назад

I had an aha moment when you put a project away and added it to your task list. Many of us leave incomplete tasks out as reminders to get it done. Better all around to put a reminder on a task list and stash the stuff away until it’s time to work on them. Clutter can often become our to-do list but it’s a stressful and messy way to remind us. Even procrastination is ok in the form of a list and a tidy house compared to “procrasticlutter.

@alabemos 7 месяцев назад

I started doing this last week when I found the reminders app on my phone and already I'm leaving less stuff out. It is working well for me. Previously I would leave out anything that needed to be given to someone, or needed something done to/with it, and it just led to lots of clutter, but when I put it away, I would forget it. I also stopped leaving reminder notes around the house, and just put them all on the phone or tablet.

@Pumpkin_The_Morkie 2 месяца назад

@@alabemosI’m still struggling with this and end up with 50 to do lists on my phone and on post it notes. Any suggestions?

@tangyjoe4326 5 месяцев назад

I have ADD, mild depression and severe back pain that limits my ability to stand or clean for extended periods. So cleaning and decluttering is really difficult for me. I’ve been using a timer method for a while now and it really helps. I use what I call the 10/10/10 method (adjust to 5 or 15 depending on what my body or mind can take) and I do 10 minutes in each room then go lay on my heating pad or ice pack for 15 to 20 minutes (using timer of course) then do another set of 10. It doesn’t matter what task I do in each room as long as it’s productive and necessary (sweeping, dusting, sorting laundry, cleaning counters etc…). One day I went to do the 10 in my living room and was shocked and so thrilled that there wasn’t anything that needed to be done! And on the rare occasion that I get on a roll and want to continue going on a task when the timer goes off I let myself do that, being rigid then would defeat the purpose.

@lisamerriman255 7 месяцев назад

As an alternative to setting a 5-minute timer, I use the commercial time of TV shows to get up and declutter something. Makes it much easier and doable!

@limonade2684 7 месяцев назад

Your home must be perfect 😆

@lisamerriman255 7 месяцев назад

@@limonade2684 😂 Hardly, but I get what you’re saying lol.

@MathewWoodard 5 месяцев назад

And you get that dopamine reward when your show comes back.

@lorijharman-runyan6433 4 месяца назад

I do the same. Also if I leave a room, I take something with me to put away.

@elizabethgambino501 7 месяцев назад

Hi Dawn, I use this "5 minutes" as a game when babysitting our grandson. As we wind down from playing with his toys like cars or magnetic tiles I say, Ok let's play the 5 minute game and see who can put away the toys first in their totes. I then set the timer and say go! Of course he usualy wins and he gets extra snugles and lovin's but the room gets picked up, no stress and everyone is happy😊 I really enjoy all your videos, thank you and God Bless!

@heatherflynn8725 7 месяцев назад

I saw something that resonated with me. Change your mindset by changing the word motivation to momentum. Motivation is something we can't always control. Momentum is something we can.

@kristazala2213 7 месяцев назад

I love this idea 😊

@babyalikinz 12 дней назад

This is so good! Thank you 😊

@margaret1336 7 месяцев назад

Hi 75 degrees and very humid in Sydney Australia. My handy hint is if possible move the biggest bit of junk from an area first. Just with one thing gone you can already see some difference! Even when you fold laundry if you put the sheets and towels away first it reduces the pile to something manageable. Messy yard- move that stack of tyres! When the kids are emptying the dishwasher teach them to take the biggest things first- 2 saucepans put away bottom shelf 1/2 empty! Thanks for all your help!❤❤

@helenebennie3961 7 месяцев назад

What a great tip! (From country Victoria.)

@marshapaisley6801 7 месяцев назад

Yes!

@Michelle-by9fp 7 месяцев назад

I found a donation center that gives kids in need the stuff for free in my area, which helped me get rid of so much more!! It was an extra trip but worth it since I didn’t have the guilt of feeling like I should sell it to recoup some of the money I spent since it’s going to a good cause (and one that is near to my heart since I was one of those kids when I was little)

@beckysorensen8256 7 месяцев назад

Definitely a win-win situation, and so heartwarming to know that you're giving back now to someone else in need. 🤗❤

@MaxineCourt 7 месяцев назад

I love waking up on a Wednesday morning knowing there's a new video from you to help me on my decluttering journey 🎉❤. Love from Perth, Australia 🇦🇺

@MindfulStir 7 месяцев назад

I'm from Perth too! A very decluttered city we are making 😅

@AnneFailes 7 месяцев назад

I’m from Hobart, and have only discovered this RU-vid video today……

@gaylefarmer5946 7 месяцев назад

Oh Girl! This 69 year old has completely cleaned out a 2nd floor storage area, off a bedroom, electricity and a window but no heat or air. I turned on two electric heaters in Han. And went fir it. Several loads and I mean loads later I have a nice clean storage area that is organized and I love! Also last year I purchased 5 oragami shelves and organized all my seasonal decorations in basement. Also purging tons. I al te organized my whole craft room, I scrapbook and make cards. I love it! All this was done in aboutv3 weeks spending about 2 to 3 days on each project. I have felt so motivated since Christmas and rewarding myself and my husband with several nice trips. The 5 min thing works so well on a daily basis.

@caseyfairless8157 7 месяцев назад

I have 6 cakes stands. I use them all the time to boost food on the table. Our table is narrow and we often have a lot of guests. Put the bowl of green beans on a cake stand and instantly saves space on the table.

@MathewWoodard 5 месяцев назад

That’s just smart. 3D thinking.

@SusanL-ds6lc 7 месяцев назад

Hi Dawn :) I had surgery 2+ years ago and as part of my recovery my doctor told me to walk around my house for 5 minutes each day. Naturally, for me, I started picking things up as I went along and putting them away. I was amazed at what a difference a simple 5 minutes did at the start of each day. Although fully recovered, I have never stopped doing this and I never will !! xoxo

@lacys5045 4 месяца назад

I love this! Thanks for sharing. It really makes me feel motivated. ;)

@SusanL-ds6lc 4 месяца назад

@@lacys5045 Aww... thank you :) You can do it! xo

@erinmarie1578 7 месяцев назад

Just put the kids down for nap time and ready to tackle a little more of the dreaded guest room! Perfect timing! Thanks Dawn! 😊

@Craftsomething 7 месяцев назад

Dawn, you are such a ray of sunshine. You are by far my favorite online personality. You are sweet and I love your content. I’ve told all the ladies in my family. Keep up the good work! 🎉

@thebackpackfamily2836 7 месяцев назад

I rely on these videos each week to help me go deeper in my decluttering mission!

@marionbylsma1167 7 месяцев назад

I see the paper bag as a storage container that also will sit on its side so you can see what’s in it like a file folder

@margaretchayka6878 5 месяцев назад

Get rid of 1 thing. Next week, get rid of another thing. Eventually you'll get tired of getting rid of 1 thing at a time and get rid of 2 things, or 5 things. Don't worry about putting it in a recycle bin. Throw it away. Save another person the torture of junk collecting.

@pinkroses135 7 месяцев назад

I swear the flat surfaces are more stressful than the floors but both make a big difference

@MathewWoodard 5 месяцев назад

Just clearing the floors like she said will make a huge difference. Seeing the floor declutterred encouraged me to vacuum, which encouraged me to dust, which encouraged me to clear off the flat surfaces, and that’s motivated me to stay tidier as I go. Timers are the way to go, and reward yourself at the end.

@nm9412 3 месяца назад

That is such a cool idea!

@traceyrees3668 7 месяцев назад

doom scrolling is my absolute downfall, I start with good intentions and then I've lost hours to my phone, that makes me feel worse and even more demotivated 😢 I have started listening to a cleaning audio and that has helped with keeping on track, but I have to actually turn it on first 😂, many thanks for your continued support, I know I will get through this ❤❤

@M4R1N4 4 месяца назад

Cleaning audio? What is this, I might need it too!

@Pumpkin_The_Morkie 2 месяца назад

Yeah what’s a cleaning audio? 😂

@kakylong2 7 месяцев назад

Dawn, Great video. Shhh...don't tell Dawn I stopped for a break to watch her video. 😅 5 min really does matter. Last wk, my Hubby told me he had some time to get me started on cleaning my sewing / craft room. I was able to work on it several days. I started with your onion method & got 2 bags of trash, started a giveaway pile, & a bag of papers to burn. It's still going to take a while longer to get it done, but it feels so good to get it started. We'll, I gotta get back to work. 😊

@mariahwilson6505 7 месяцев назад

Funny about the floor thing - 20 years ago when I had little kids and life was in a cluttered state I would say to myself “just don’t look at the floor, keep your eyes up”. I guess that was a legitimate coping mechanism 😂😂

@allsquaredup9717 7 месяцев назад

I tend to anthropomorphize objects (maybe that’s why Marie Kondo resonated with me) but that sock under the box made me laugh. I could just see someone leaving the box there for weeks, which could totally happen, then thinking the sock was lost, decluttering the other sock and then finally lifting up the box and it says “I’ve been under here for WEEKS, where’s my mate?” 😜

@Catnip170 7 месяцев назад

This was just what I needed! I was sitting here looking around my living room and kitchen, knowing that I had to just pick up and Declutter! I set my timer for 5 minutes, and I was amazed at how much I got done. It was fun to work along with you. I love your videos.😘 Your advice has changed my life.

@sheenalee7602 2 месяца назад

This is my brain currently. I want to declutter however I feel overwhelmed and just end up watching RU-vid. 🤦🏽‍♀️

@auntiedoodles6898 21 день назад

But that gets my mind in that headspace. And a little progress begets the desire for more progress. And it’s crazy how a little here and a little there get substantial progress

@kerribeck7929 7 месяцев назад

I always start your videos thinking I'm just going to watch this time while I lay on my bed. But by the end I am up working alongside you! Never fails. Thank You!

@michelleprice5945 7 месяцев назад

Love this!! Yesterday I made the decision to finally go through a tote of my late mother's items, these items were in her garage for years. I took a picture of every item, texted to my brother and he needs to decide if he wants anything otherwise it's all getting donated minus a salt and pepper shaker. It took an hour and it's finally done! 😁❤️

@InterplanetJanet84 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Dawn. I love you. You have helped me more than you’ll ever know. “There is only three kinds of stuff” is what did it for me. I am looking at the Garage right now and it looks like 1million different things. But if there’s only three kinds then maybe I can unfreeze myself and tackle it.

@jennifershort714 7 месяцев назад

Dawn, I can not tell you how much this helped me today. I am completely overwhelmed by a recent move with my children into a fixer-upper that is smaller than my previous in many ways. I have 4 weeks to get this house settled enough to move my adult foster clients here. It is very dirty, needs real work, and doesn't hold my stuff well! Your video today helped me get up and go with a more positive attitude! Thank you!

@cindyhmcdaniel4977 7 месяцев назад

Thank you Jennifer. For all you are doing !!!!

@TheMinimalMom 7 месяцев назад

Oh that's so much Jennifer!!!! Sending love and EXTRA energy! :)

@jennifershort714 7 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@janetjaken1389 7 месяцев назад

The cake plate looks good on the table as is!

@stepheniefleegle2535 7 месяцев назад

I was kind of giving up on working on decluttering during this season of three little kids at home, but I realize five minutes at the end of the day is something I can totally do. Thank you so much!

@Shanelle-dJ 7 месяцев назад

I saw this quote and thought it was so applicable to what you do - "When you choose to collect experiences rather than things, you never ever run out of storage space" by Joshua Becker. Thank you for the positive change that you bring to our lives🥰 love your channel and think you are just so awesome😁

@kaymyers4766 7 месяцев назад

Dawn, did you repaint your dining table? Wasn't it white before?

@lizajane2971 7 месяцев назад

Thanks, Dawn! I've been putting off cleaning the floor in our bedroom for quite awhile. Most of the rest of the house is under control now, minus the basement, but I've worked on it and I WILL get to it! For some reason I thought the bedroom floor would take a really long time, but I just set a timer for 20 minutes because that was how long I had, and not only did I get everything off the floor, but I also did the closet floors and vacuumed and had 2 minutes to spare when I finished!

@lormor460 7 месяцев назад

This video came at just the right time. I have not been motivated to clean, just barely getting through. I watched my 3 granddaughters today and 😮😮 they were busy. When the youngest 2 went home, it took everything I had to pick everything up because it looked overwhelming and even tho I saw your video after I picked up, I realized it probably only took me 5 to 10 minutes to do. Everything had a home, and that phrase is one I have loved and have strived for ever since I watched your first video!! Thank you, Dawn! 😊

@crybebebunny 7 месяцев назад

Sorry, I don't have the energy, because I do laundry in two days. Yesterday I did most and today I hanged what needed to dry indoors and I do fold and put away the other stuff. When your video came up I was parked, waiting for a child to get out of school. It is pouring in Los Angeles, CA ❣️💞😂 Love you ❣️ You are bringing the walls of clutter down ❣️❣️🧐🤔😒🫣🤯🎉🎉Little by little by alot 😂🎉❤ I will definitely be replaying and doing more than 5 minutes when I get home❣️💞❣️ Thank you ❣️

@martharetallick204 7 месяцев назад

Send us some of that rain! Arizona thanks you in advance. 😊

@crybebebunny 7 месяцев назад

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@katefree9539 7 месяцев назад

Love your videos and ideas! I am not a minimalist, but the more I do this method, the more I realize that I don't need! I am almost 60, and pretty broken for my age. I can only clean/declutter in small incriminates of time, but it is happening! It makes it easier to keep my house clean, and it helps to keep me less stressed. I am a cricket (if you watch Cass) and clutter stresses me out. Thank you so much!!!! I can't wait to see your videos when they pop up!!!!

@erikamo8488 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for the reminder about the floors! I need to remember to adress them as priority. I've been feeling unsettled in my appartement lately and this is why. Just random things I allow to live on the floor!

@kristinesharp6286 7 месяцев назад

It drives me nuts, totally odd I know, that you only have 4 chairs and are a family of 6.

@elizabethdavis3417 7 месяцев назад

No!!! Don't throw that beautiful bag away!!! Been subscribed for years.

@goldieff 7 месяцев назад

I decorate those handle bags and use for gifts. I’m glad it’s not just me who was yelling “don’t throw the bag away!”

@skyetatanka8864 7 месяцев назад

@@goldieff so funny, bc I commented about that paper bag before seeing these comments! So glad that a few others thought & felt the same way😄 ! I need a whole thing on recycling/ repurposing& organizing those "projects"!😵‍💫🙃

@marneangel7 7 месяцев назад

I was thinking the same!

@jobielifehappens7102 7 месяцев назад

I want you to hit 1 million! Longtime subscriber!

@sharonm7039 7 месяцев назад

She's on her way...I just subscribed.😀

@ankebuss9171 7 месяцев назад

Hallo Dawn,deine Videos gefallen mir sehr.Ich werde gleich morgen den Tipp mit dem Timer ausprobieren,das wird es keichter machen. Wo lebst du in Minnesota ?Bin ein großer Fan der USA und finde besonders Orte und Städte an den großen Seen faszinierend. Liebe Grüße aus dem Norden Deutschlands Anke

@jeanspahr6477 7 месяцев назад

I love that you show that your house isn't always pristine and that you show order can be restored pretty quickly.

@bshows14 7 месяцев назад

I needed to see this today. Family of 4, and we have been living with my inlaws for almost 2 1/2 years while looking for a home. We are living in a very small space that has definitely gotten cluttered. Before we had moved, I had decluttered my entire house, and it was very peaceful. I miss that feeling! There is only so much I can do because this space isn't ours, and we are living with our stuff and their stuff, and it has just gotten very tight. I'm gonna try setting a 5 minute timer and start small in trying to get rid of some of the stuff that we have accumulated.

@MyFocusVaries 7 месяцев назад

You are so skilled at laying out super effective tips in an efficient and straight forward way! For the "floor" tip, we've applied this very seriously. Ive gotten rid of furniture that takes up floor space, like end tables we didn't use, and we've wall mounted shelves instead of having units that sit on the floor. Even by my bed is a small shelf for my glasses and phone (my light is wall mounted) instead of a bedside table. All these steps make for less dusting and MUCH easier vacuuming!!

@TheMinimalMom 7 месяцев назад

YES!!! Love this!!!

@limonade2684 7 месяцев назад

Your vacuum robot loves this too.

@lynnb1226 7 месяцев назад

Yes! I was so happy to get a robot last Christmas because now I have more reason to keep everything off the floor!

@nanilong9217 7 месяцев назад

@@lynnb1226 I want a robot if we get the new flooring we want...

@SSandtheRVCats 7 месяцев назад

Dawn, I don't mean to be weird but I love you! Thank you so much because this really works! I watched this video yesterday and I told my husband about it and did an example by working on our bedroom counter in the RV (which we live in) for a few minutes. I just did the easy stuff and it worked and now I can't wait to tackle other things. I also thought I had to be perfect or finish a decluttering task and it made me not even want to start if I wasn't going to make a big difference. But now I see that even getting rid of a few things if that's all I'm ready for is a good thing and it does make a difference. I feel like you've removed the block that was in the way. It's funny because I've used this principle with cleaning and it's been wonderful. When I wasn't doing well with cleaning I made a goal to just clean for five minutes a day or to just clean one thing that I see that needs cleaning , like a window ledge or one shelf in the fridge. Over time doing that made a big difference and sometimes I would clean more. Thank you, Dawn. Thank you and God bless you and your family.

@extatis 7 месяцев назад

Hello! Thanks so much for everything you’re doing! Would it be possible to also adress the men in your audience 😊 A lot of us are also in charge of houses, we exist 😊

@creativelycountry1617 7 месяцев назад

Kids 9-14??? I can literally hear you saying 3 through 8 Dawn! My how the years fly! In our house too!

@cjp2274 7 месяцев назад

I found you three housecateers about a year ago, and have made quite a dent in my home. But I've hit a wall. My husband's office/storage room is the only room that is still a complete wreck. So 2 weeks ago I had him bring down a couple of boxes for me to go through & declutter. I looked for trash, put things in homes and was too overwhelmed to tackle the homeless stuff. That stuff is still sitting on the table. Over the course of a year I've found the trash, taken things to their homes, and donated. So now any 5 minutes is either maintenance type tasks, or standing paralyzed looking at the homeless stuff that I just don't have the bandwidth to deal with. I've come so far but if I don't continue to make progress it's all going to revert. My husband has already fallen off the decluttering wagon. I'm not one to ask for help or even advice but I could use a match to get my pilot light relit. Thanks

@cheerfulmouse 7 месяцев назад

1st step, define what you want the room to be. If it needs to be more his office, then making 1 corner for storage, so it functions as an office may help. If it needs to be storage, where he can go grab office things when needed, then work to set it up as a storage space. It's okay to set the hard stuff back in there, and ask for another couple of boxes to look for easy stuff in.

@AZHITW 7 месяцев назад

Seventy-eight degrees F and lots of sunshine in Arizona. One question, I'm decluttering my late partner's stuff, it's been a year and four months since he passed and I'm a firm believer that I'd rather have his things being used by others in need rather than sitting unused. My issue is the day after I get rid of things, I feel really depressed, I feel like I've gotten rid of a bit of him, and bit by bit he's disappearing. What words of wisdom can anyone give me to make giving his things away feel less like tossing aside all the memories we shared in 44 years. 😮‍💨

@olivemaycards 7 месяцев назад

Maybe you can go and find one item that you want to keep at the end of each session (even if it’s just a keep-for-now,) taking that one item and putting it in a special place, then calling someone to talk, posting on social media, or writing in a journal to celebrate a happy memory that you associate with the item you’ve chosen. Maybe you have a good cry too, but by sharing/documenting a special memory you know that you’re not forgetting him. Recommend Matt Paxton’s book “Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff.”

@susannovak8263 7 месяцев назад

I am so sorry for your loss. ❤

@hannahlehde7601 7 месяцев назад

Perfect timing! I was literally sitting thinking about how I needed a video on this delema. I am currently 15 weeks pregnant, in the middle of remodeling projects and everyone in my house including myself is recovering from being really sick. I also have 3 kiddos 6 and under and it can be really hard to keep house and have motivation to keep moving forward with it all. Im also homeschooling. But I'm feeling spring coming. Its really sunny outside and gives me excitement to start again. Thank you so much for this video! It was needed greatly.

@helenebennie3961 7 месяцев назад

Wow, you have a lot on your plate. Maybe you need to lower your expectations a bit or get some help. Cheering from the sidelines.

@djamburere 7 месяцев назад

What I don't understand and hope someone can explain: I have been watching her videos for years and no matter how much she declutters, she keeps having more to declutter. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE?! Does it never end? Is she not following her own tips? Honest question, no hate please.

@fihawk8448 7 месяцев назад

This is actually such a good question. I’m sure lots of others are wondering it, too! Tbh, I think the previous reply covers the ‘why’ - it’s so hard unless you’re living alone! We seem to constantly have stuff coming into our home, and we only have one toddler. There’s almost always more I can declutter, although definitely periods of time (if I’ve had a big solid declutter not long before) where I don’t have to do much for a while. But then it builds up again. I’ve noticed I can’t let things ‘slide’ for long - especially after birthdays or Christmas etc! But thankfully enjoy it enough (once I’ve actually got started). Keen to hear any other answers to this question though!

@heidipollard3761 7 месяцев назад

This is so doable! Thank you for the printable too!😊

@deewarner3809 7 месяцев назад

Dawn, I love your videos. You're the best of them all. I always look for the newest ones and really enjoy revisiting the old ones, too. If you ever get a chance, read You Are Mine by Max Lucado. Only takes a very short time to read, and I know you will love it. Maybe even read to your kids. The message is right up your alley and has spiritual theme as well. Again, thank you for your videos. I have gotten so much decluttering done following your good advice.

@Texasmom 7 месяцев назад

It’s a beautiful day here in East Texas❤ I’m a spring person so I’m in heaven right now. Blessings to y’all from sunny and warm Texas.

@maryecho1298 7 месяцев назад

Hi Dawn: I have been watching for over a year and I've been in maintenance mode for 6 months. My friends are inspired by my highly simplified home, and I've gotten several of them to subscribe to your channel to help the cause. You are so right about five minutes matters. In five minutes, we can reset most of the house at this point. Between your five minutes matter and steps to declutter for things that don't have a home, along Dana's container concept, I love how you both show videos at various stages of the process. It's very helpful for those still struggling to get through the journey. Keep up the great work. You are reaching many with your message. I know you will make the goal for 1M.

@krystalTiger 7 месяцев назад

Thank you :) Used your time talk to sort out several piles in laundry I’d been dreading, before you finished :)

@janhoffman1318 7 месяцев назад

I have a basket for projects. Ironing, mending, repair, paint, etc, when it is full it time to get it done. 😊 11:20

@nancyrampmeyer8492 7 месяцев назад

Sometimes when I hear advice I think about my version of that advice. I have always worked on my home throughout the commercials when I'm watching TV. It breaks me from sitting on the couch, it gives me time to perhaps come up with a better way to do something, or at least think of what needs to be done next. Am I the ONLY one who looks forward to commercials? 😄

@laurettakapphahn465 7 месяцев назад

I totally agree! I use commercials to switch out laundry, load the dishwasher, or clear a flat surface. My sons complain about them, but I find them useful, because they remind me to move!

@anitas5817 7 месяцев назад

Maybe I’m not as bad off as I think - I don’t have any stuff on any floor. I can’t even see my kitchen countertops tho, so maybe it is that bad. Actually I know my problem - too many things don’t have a home. Great video, as always.

@pamelaflickinger2160 7 месяцев назад

It was a beautiful sunny day here where I live, and I took my grandson on a stroller walk. I really enjoy watching your videos and today I am subscribing . Thank you for all the content you put out and all the hard work you do.

@dianas4914 7 месяцев назад

I find that setting a timer keeps me super focused on getting as much done as possible to “beat” the clock! And it’s kind of fun! ❤😂

@elizabethsydnor5247 7 месяцев назад

I love that you are introducing your own video. I don't like it when someone else does it, instead of you.

@MyFocusVaries 7 месяцев назад

I think the intro is only on the podcast channel.

@bonniestevens6932 7 месяцев назад

Another great Video, Dawn!!!! Sometimes when I feel overwhelmed I put the "stuff" in a box and put in the garage... then set a time when I can go thru the boxes in 5-15 minute increments .My rule is if it is something I am not sure of, undecisive to toss I put it in the garage in its own space. Seasonal and rarely used things to keep also are in the garage.....

@homesteadfixer1761 7 месяцев назад

My challenge is always things that don't have a place.

@serenitysummers8514 7 месяцев назад

I loved this video! Listened while staging my house to sell. Our first showing is tomorrow morning and I owe MUCH of my success to you!!!! Thank you for what you do! 💜💜💜💜

@deborahsorce8016 7 месяцев назад

I have made good strides since starting to watch you recently. My inventory is deep!!! Today I wore myself out going thru paperwork (which is the worst) and took a 2 hour nap and then continued after dinner for about 15 more minutes. My issue is I have saved so much paperwork I simply don't need to hold onto anymore. It feels so good to be able to purge all those papers. I have so many small random things to sort thru. The good thing is I have a thrift shop I can regularly donate to. Thanks for all your good advice 🙏

@kaitEBee 7 месяцев назад

Dawn, I'm loving that hair cut/hair length on you!

@nikkibadzik3948 7 месяцев назад

I love Dana!! I've made so much progress with her methods! You guys are like a super team

@nancyryan6529 3 месяца назад

The most helpful one for me this and last year!!!😅 Thank you sooo much for the much needed motivation!! 🙏 ❤ 2:26

@coolbreeze1422 5 месяцев назад

You’re giving me inspiration. Maybe something will finally happen here in this dungeon

@kelliconlan8133 7 месяцев назад

It was so great to be at the meet and greet with you!!!!! I have always started with the floor and have always know it motivates me, but now I understand more why. 🤯 Love the Menards Christmas bag. We definitely still have those at our house too!!

@kymmarye 7 месяцев назад

As always, love hearing your tips and tricks! My house has been simplified so much thanks to them! BTW - love the haircut/ hairstyle!

@pameehanson3866 7 месяцев назад

5 minutes leads me to more minutes 😮 love these kinds of videos ❤

@katkatisattic1654 7 месяцев назад

My 18 year old son has really motivated me to declutter our basement! We have set an appointment with each other 2-3 hours a week to tackle 1 area. The basement looks so much better. I feel like I can breathe! Because of you, Cass and Dana, I feel less attached to things and able to let go of a lot. Thank you!

@marylinelliott611 7 месяцев назад

Diane in Denmark uses 10 minutes on Monday but I find myself working longer after her motivation. Just saying.

@raea3588 7 месяцев назад

Flat surfaces always stress me out. To minimalize the wide spread clutter I grab a box or bin so I can more quickly start taking everything to it's home. I organize what's left and know that the rest is trash. Thanks for all the tips! 🙂

@sherryyost786 7 месяцев назад

How do you always know where I am at? Thanks for your encouragement, teaching, and motivation.

@tgayer1 7 месяцев назад

🤣🤣🤣. I’ve never seen “NOPE” as a step in a cycle! I love it!

@lawaincooley6788 7 месяцев назад

As a wannabe minimalist Mom of four, I want to encourage you to try this 5 minute timer exercise. It will kick start your motivation.

@wandrousvindella716 7 месяцев назад

My best friend is retiring in May, from a career in Special Education. She is phenomenal in her position and will miss her children, but looking forward to downsizing and travel. The first thing I will have her do is watch, then subscribe to your channel. She calls me her "travel guru" and her "professional organizer". So her first assignment will be to "join" Dawn.

@cynthiaslebodnik6945 7 месяцев назад

The sun is shining which makes my stressful day feel okay. 😢 My son who lives in the main wing of our homestead needs me to go through our library. This means deciding what books to keep, which to donate and which to throw away. It will feel so good to have this chore done; it will be several 5 minute segments.

@TheSchuylerSisters14 7 месяцев назад

This is perfect, thank you ❤❤

@JessicaA 7 месяцев назад

Which fabulous five is controversial? I found a dozen different uses when I googled it

@scottiemom7973 7 месяцев назад

Dawn is so not pushy to say it doesn’t cost anything to subscribe. The million subscribers will be awesome 🤩

@sirmaumur4056 7 месяцев назад

Thank you your videos are great.. Question: where do you welcome your guests? I also would wish to keep only a small dining table (your table is good size but only 4 chairs) and wanted to see if there is a good solution.. I always feel like it takes too much space. I feel better in places that have empty areas. thx

@marilynrybak9154 4 месяца назад

I hope you mean, “recycle” and not trash paper or boxes.

@shesatthevicarage 7 месяцев назад

Totally agree, everyone needs to hear about you and subscribe. Although I have to say my children and hubbie make fun of how many times I’ve quoted you.😂