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Declutter 2024 : Extreme Decluttering and Self-Acceptance
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- 🏡 Join me on a personal journey of decluttering and emotional healing in my latest vlog. This episode is more than just tidying up; it's about confronting emotional attachments, taking care of our mental health, and embracing our imperfections.
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If you want to watch the 2024 roller coaster of emotions from the start then check out this playlist - when I think that just 3 weeks ago I was so excited about getting systems and routines in place in this space and where I'm at now - it's like a whirlwind of emotions. I'm so grateful to each of you who have taken the time to watch, comment and hopefully subscribe to walk this journey with me - thank-you. x. czcams.com/play/PLOQdR5OVSlXNif4deJuxLaSt3SWZcmHDR.html
I once had about 12 mugs and then I decided I would only keep what fits on one small section of my cabinet; there are millions of cute mugs-but it doesn’t mean we need them. I have two holiday mugs that I bring out for Christmas. I now feel that I am truly enjoying what I have and using everything. Storing items in a box serves no purpose. Great work. Same goes for food storage containers-i only kept four corningware containers and got rid of the set of plastic. Trying to only keep what I use. I still am keeping to many sentimental items, cards photos etc old tax paperwork etc-constantly purging more and more. I have sold on Marketplace over 5k in Knick knacks, clothes, small furniture-you name it-now I tend to continually decluttering and drop off for donation a few times a month. I also had a hard time getting rid of stuff, but when I pushed myself through the uncomfortable feeling I actually felt better. I would rather have someone use the items rather than sit in my cabinets. Best of luck.
I think everyone has a different situation and their own lifestyle. For example, in my kitchen cabinet I have about 10 mugs for the three people living in the house and 4 water bottles. We use dishwasher and that allows us to always have a clean mug on hand. We have a lot more mugs and water bottles in the basement - the mugs are for serving our guests when we have a party because I don’t want to pollute with disposable plastic, and the water bottles are for my boys hiking and comping. We rarely break or loose our stuff and we had them for a long time. On the other hand, after my younger son goes to college we will get rid of some camping equipment.
12 mugs only I do not want to say how many I have myself I am a mug addict but I will try to give some if not as many as possible I have to figure how to pack and where to donate
@@misorixious I like donating to an organization called Wings. They help abused woman and their children.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! It's inspiring to hear how you've been able to let go of unnecessary items and create a more minimalist lifestyle. Best of luck on your continued journey!
I found it helpful to declutter when packing and again when unpacking. I found myself putting up what I loved and then having boxes of things I had no place for. I donated that stuff. I found it easy to donate when I did not have a spot for it.
I can def see me doing that.
Great idea
Hi Mel, you did great staying with the decluttering and so much work with sweet hubby, as they say dream work with the dream team. 😊. I understand you saying how difficult it is going through some stuff, my husband and I did a sacrificial burning when my divorce was finalised and we burned photographs of our previous marriages it was very cathartic and in a way freeing, we've been remarried over 20 years now. ❤
Thank you for sharing your personal experience. It's amazing how symbolic acts like burning photographs can help us move on and find new beginnings. You guys are quite the team. Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and comment ❤️ Mel
Great job Mel, you and your husband are making a great team!!! decluttering now is hard but once in the new house you will be grateful that you did it. You will find with less stuff it is so much easier to keep your home organised and tidy, which may be good especially now you are working. thanks for sharing. 😘
Hey, thanks for the encouragement! Who knew decluttering could be so exhausting? But you're right, once we're in the new house, we'll be thanking our past selves for putting in the effort. And hey, maybe we'll even find some hidden treasures buried in all this stuff!
The best thing I ever did was clearing out my two family rooms . Getting shut of units where stuff could be stored helped stop me collecting clutter , They take less time to clean and tidy now . Next is my clutter in the bedroom then the cellar, One tip I use as a reminder is not to buy storage until you declutter that way clutter is not just shoved into more boxes .Your doing great and giving me motivation to keep going ,x
Love that! That's amazing! Clearing out clutter can make such a big difference in the overall functionality and cleanliness of a space. Keep up the great work! Thanks for your support and encouragement.x
I just found your channel. l hope your housing situation works out soon. Looking forward to more video.
Hey, thanks for finding my channel! I'm glad you're enjoying my videos. Yeah, the housing situation is a bit messy at the moment, but I've just posted an update on my community page. I'll keep pumping out more videos for you to watch! Stay tuned!
After living in a 3rd world country and leaving behind my “I have everything” home, I was surprised at how little you need to get by on a daily basis. Now, being back in Australia over 6 years, I’ve collected a lot again, so we had a huge cull last year, including allowing 1 x mug per person, and 1 x drinking glass per person. Easier to keep clean. Try to be ruthless, it will help you in the end. But good luck and I hope you get to move earlier than later!
Thank you for the reminder to be ruthless when decluttering. It's always good to simplify and focus on what truly matters.
I noticed when the coffee mugs were being packed you said "want". I found using the statement How much do I really need, for example how many coffee mugs? is far more beneficial. We all want what we want, but it's what we need that is far more important. I have Anxiety and Depression but don't have Hoarding issues. In saying that, I downsized quite a bit even with the little I do own. It's amazing how little we do actually need. Recently we found ourselves facing Homelessness not once but twice. Luckily we managed to find a small unit. And then having to move twice in 3 months. We downsize so much, we had no choice. When it comes down to it, what we hang on to is just stuff and we really don't need it. It's more of a security blanket. I had a journal that help a lot of dark stuff from hard times. The best thing I did was setting it alight as I was able to let that time of my life go for good. Sooner or later we have to let go of what no longer serves us.
new home new routine. decluttering is hard but a few years ago i have things that me gave tears or a bad feeling i let it al go. it was hard but i am glad that i did that. so mel in the futere burn that stuf. decluttering goes in fases every time you decluttering you let more go. step by step mel. you doing great. Big hug Ellen
Ellen, thank you so much for your kind words and encouragement! It means a lot to me. I'm glad you were able to let go of things that brought negative feelings. Sending you a big hug back!
Hello, my name is Sherry. I watch your videos from North Carolina in the United States.
I really enjoy watching. I battle days of depression. Seeing you work through it. Gives me hope I can too. I am sorry you and your family are going through this stressful time. A friend of mine, her sister only has 2 months to find her family of 5 a new place to move. The landlord wants to remodel the house. And, bump the rent up a good bit. It is heartbreaking. I am a Christian. And, God has helped me so much. I pray, read the Bible, and go to church. I really do give God the credit that I am doing as good as I am. You are doing an awesome job. And, I am glad you are not just throwing things out. I will be praying that things will get easier for you all.
Sherry, your comment really touched my heart. I'm so grateful that my videos have been able to provide you with hope and encouragement. It means the world to me to know that I can make a positive impact in someone's life. Thank you for your support and I wish you all the best in your battle against depression.
Great progress Mel. I think you did the right thing moving on from the emotional stuff rather than getting stuck on it.
Thanks a bunch! It means a lot to hear that you think I made the right decision. I didn't want to get stuck in a never-ending cycle of emotions, so I decided to focus on the positive and keep pushing forward. Your support keeps me motivated, so thank you!
Really enjoying these sorting vids. I've done one of my kitchen drawers, 2 more to go so I'm doing those today. then I'm going through the whole house, including emptying the attic. There's been unused stuff up there now for 18 years. Obviously I don't need it! 🤣Looking forward to seeing you all packed and ready to go, and hopefully a little less stressed Mel. Love and hugs 🥰🥰🥰🤗
Haha, I'm glad you're enjoying the sorting videos! It's amazing how much stuff we accumulate over the years, right? Just remember to take breaks and have some fun along the way. Maybe you'll find some hidden treasures in the attic!
Youve got this Mel. A little bit each day you have time, a bit more on the weekends. And you will be ready to go in no time. And get used to living with bate essentials at the same time.
Yes - I know you're right. x
I truly hope things work out so that you guys can move into that house. I well remember the stress and anxiety of packing and moving. It is really hard to let go of things, but it is essential to downsize everywhere you possiably can so that you won't find yourself needing a storage unit. You are doing so much better than you realize! It takes so much energy to pack an entire house, I know.❤
I def won’t be getting a storage unit. 😂 unless we end up living in a tent of course…. Eeep
@@MySemiSortedLife Oh no, we ain't going there girl!
I definitely am a hoarder at heart to or more of a collector of certain things.
I would buy or get certain things and not want to use them because I want them looking like new. Slowly changing my mindset on that and can always purchase again (I love shopping).
Also like to save things that other people don’t want sometimes and repurpose and use elsewhere.
I hate throwing away things that could have a purpose, I saved a few containers that didn’t have lids from a recycle pile for example and are used in my organisation. I also have a decent collection of jars that are used for numerous things also.
Have a few odd collections that I have no intention on getting rid of my favourite is my appliances store catalogs (as I have interest in them) dating back to 2013 but the collection isn’t growing much now but it’s one I will have for a long time despite family members not a fan.
I often hate spaces that seem bare and empty, but also don’t like lots of clutter in spaces where you can barely see the floor or surfaces. My bedroom is often like that unfortunately and it’s an above average size room to.
Look forward to seeing what the new place will look like.
OMG, I totally get you! It's like we're the same person! lol Let's support each other on this journey!
We moved from our first unit to a house and couldn't believe after 6 years how much stuff we had collected I just ended up packing everything up as I figured I needed it all but ended up decluttering a lot but now 17 years later we need to go through stuff again!
I'm learning that decluttering is a constant...
I think when you see how living with the bare minimum until you move will really show you how little you actually need.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It's amazing how simplifying our lives can lead to a greater sense of contentment and appreciation for the things that truly matter. Hopefully that feeling beats the sense of needing "stuff" to feel secure.
@@MySemiSortedLife My mom died when I was 10 and I moved to the US when I was13 so totally understand the need of stuff to feel secure. It was during lockdown that I watched the minimalist documentary on netflix that changed my mindset about my stuff. Moving is insanely stressful so give yourself credit for even sharing your journey with us. You are doing amazing!
Our big move five years ago was unexpected and not wanted, like yours. We went from 2700 square feet to 1300! It forced us to be pretty ruthless in what we got rid of and it was a long arduous process. But on the other side I can tell you it was so freeing! Maintenance of this much smaller house is so much easier and I never missed any of things I got rid of. It’s worth it ❤
That’s so reassuring. Thank-you x
Mel you are doing an amazing job. You are inspiring. Its not easy to clean and declutter on the best of days, throw in moving etc ontop of it. Pealing the layers of the onion. You will grow, change and continue to grow, this is just the first step.
Thanks Bec - I really really appreciate that. x
Keep your eye on the prize Mel. This move may be stressful and upsetting but it is simply a tool to ready and prepare you to buy your forever home. You don’t want to take all this clutter into your forever home. Baby steps, you will get there.
Thanks for the encouragement. I really appreciate it.
Hi Mel. Thanks for your videos. Keep your stationery if you enjoy them. They bring you joy. I don't like decluttering my stuff but I do need to because having too much in a house with not much storage means I have random baskets things that make not much sense and general clutter amongst which there are things that just need going to the dustbin. I could start with the chest of drawers in my bedroom. I don't wear 90 per cent of the clothes in there. My several makeup bags should be next. I usually only wear makeup on holidays. I also have 2 plastic drawer cabinets into which I throw random things . My linen cabinet has things in it that haven't been used for 10 years although I have to admit when I painted my house I found plenty of sheets to use as dust covers 😂. I clean my house every week and wash the dishes and tidy each day but cleaning would be much quicker if I just decluttered. Clutter and untidiness gives me mental anxiety. 4 years ago I gave up our home in Wales and gave away 90 percent of our belongings there. I calculated that to bring the furniture I wanted to keep from the UK to Cyprus would cost more than to replace . As it turned out because I shipped a car it wouldn't have been much more to have a shipping container. I miss my bed and bedroom furniture and my lovely English china and glasses but not much else and lots of friends and family benefitted from my things. I thought the charity shop would have benefited but in the 3 weeks it took me to organise the move friends kept asking me what I was doing with my things so everything went . We only had a few trips to the recycling centre with trash.
I still haven't bought a new mattress for my bed yet !. Still using a gifted one here in Cyprus. On the odd occasions when I miss some of my old possessions, I imagine them being used by my family and friends.
Good luck in the declutter - you've had such an intense couple of years so be gentle with yourself. Sounds like you have had great success in decluttering in the past though and blessed those you love with beautiful things. x
Keep going sweet lady, it does get easier. When I had to move last year under the same circumstances as you,my hardest declutter was letting go of cards I had received from as far back as 1976. It was really hard to deal with, I got rid of 3 black bin bags full of. I’m still decluttering. Sending love and positive blessings to you and your family ❤❤❤
Your support means the world to me! It's heartwarming to hear that you can relate to my journey and share your own experiences. Letting go of sentimental items can be such a challenge, but it's also liberating in a way. Thank you for the love and positive blessings, sending them right back to you and your loved ones!
I'm fixing to work on our mugs in our kitchen. Im dreading it because of sentimental mugs we have.
You can do it!
As a fellow pack rat/hoarder, I too have found the best strategy is not buying the things in the first place. Once I have them, I have so much trouble letting them go so it's best to not have them in the first place.
Mugs and stationery are my weaknesses too, and blankets! The amount of blankets I have acquired of the years that I never use but have grown attached to in one way or another... letting go of them was simultaneously tough and like a weight lifted.
You're doing a great job! Fingers crossed you find out soon how long you have until the move! From experience, not knowing how long you have to pack for adds an unnecessary stress so hopefully you don't have to wait much longer 🤞🏻
Haha, it's like we have a secret club for pack rats and hoarders! But you're right, prevention is key. Let's start a support group for resisting the temptation to buy unnecessary things. Good luck (I know I'll need it myself. x)
❤❤❤❤❤ so proud of you Mel ❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks so much x
Going great guns, Mel. 👏 Don’t forget a pat on the back.💌💐
Thank you so much for the kind words! It's always nice to receive positive feedback. I appreciate your support!
@@MySemiSortedLife 😊💐
Love the decluttering!! You go girl!!😊❤
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the decluttering video. It's always great to hear positive feedback.
we moved back last year in august from a house to a bungalow and really had to be ruthless in what we kept we had to get all our stuff in one van and a car as we moved over 3 hours away to a new part on England keep up the good work you are doing well !
Whoa, moving can be such a hassle, can't it? But it sounds like you handled it like a champ, fitting all your stuff in just one van and a car! Thanks for the support, it means a lot to us. We'll keep grinding and giving it our all!
Great job!! Future, new house Mel is gonna love you for all this decluttering - imagine keeping it all and having to pack it, unpack it and find somewhere to put it 😱
This is giving me motivation for sure for my house move 😊
Thank you for your support! I really appreciate your kind words. It's great to hear that my decluttering journey is motivating you for your own house move. Good luck with everything!
Just what I needed 🥰 a big heartfelt thank you for a fellow beautiful soul x
Oh you're too too kind. Thank-you sooo much. I so appreciate your generosity, support and encouragement. Much love and may your kindness and generosity be returned to you perpetually. x
I know it’s a huge hassle for you, but I’m loving the decluttering videos. You are doing amazing!! ❤❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you're enjoying the decluttering videos. It's definitely a lot of work, but your support makes it all worth it!
I finally got caught up! Our family has been going through a difficult period, plus we're in the middle of getting a new roof & flooring installed, so I got behind on your videos. It's good to see you getting organized.
Thank you so much for catching up! I hope things are getting better for your family and that the new roof and flooring turn out great. It's always nice to have a fresh start and get organized!
I find with mugs 6-8 is plenty! In winter I use a thermos mug, so does my husband. Which means when people come over for a cuppa there is plenty of mugs for everyone lol 😂
I def have way more than is probably needed... it's not even like we have visitors that often. lol. - but I'll just commit to not buying a new one....
I love packing/unpacking/moving vlogs. How I wish I could move.
That is a rather unusual stance. Lol. I have no desire to move, but I have kind of been looking at my house in a bit of modular form. Like, if we had to move quick, I know I would immediately rent storage if I didn't know where I was going and start moving totes, and things like trunks with stuff that are partly filled. So would fill those and transport, then start going through spaces in waves pulling out things we don't use daily, and so forth, and I think we could actually get moved in definitely in one month, but I would like to get things situated so that we could easily pack and move in a week.
Thank you so much for your comment! I'm glad to hear that you enjoy my packing/unpacking/moving vlogs. Maybe you can live through my videos and experience the excitement of moving without actually having to go through the hassle yourself!
Wow, you've really thought this through! It's like you have a moving plan ready to go at any moment. Thanks for sharing your tips!
Hi Mel l collect coffee cups as well 😂 l try not to buy any but you always see a cute one You are doing a great job decluttering and packing Cheers from Linda 😊
Thank you so much, Linda! It's always nice to meet a fellow coffee cup collector. Cheers to decluttering and packing!
Great job, Mel! Keep going...your future self will thank you!!
I just keep chanting "short term pain - long term gain - short term pain - long term gain"
@@MySemiSortedLife perfect!
Right now We're living in my aunt house because she has a wheelchair ramp for my husband. But she left the house to me. All my cousins told me to live in it because it was left to me. Our house is next door & we have 2 builds to go through. But my husband told me if we haven't seen it in 7 yrs just give it away.
That's so kind of your aunt to leave the house to you! It must be convenient having a wheelchair ramp for your husband. It's wonderful that your family are supportive of your living there too - what a great family you have. I hope you can find the courage to declutter and give away what you don't need - I know it's not easy. x
Mel you are doing amazing
Thanks sooo much Margaret. x
Great job! 👍🏼
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your support and kind words.
Y'all are doing a great job ❤😊
Slow and steady.
Thanks for sharing. You're doing great!
Thank-you x
@@MySemiSortedLife xoxo
Your doing awesome girl! ❤
Thank you!!
Great progress Mel
Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words and support.
Great job!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I saw the same mugs I have go Big W lol Your smashing it ❤
lol - such lovely mugs.
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My husband wa killed in a workplace accident and I had washed and kept the clothes he died in 7 years later I burned it, I was getting married again so I used it to get my late husband’s accident out of my mind. It doesn’t work I still love my late husband, everyone called him my ex husband, no he is my late husband, my ex husband is still alive, yes I am now divorced from the last husband
OH sweet Linda - I am so sorry for your loss. I can only begin to imagine how that must have been and I'm sorry my video and comments triggered that memory. I was going to say something cliche about how your late husband would want you to feel - but I'm sure you've hear it all and more before. Just know I'm thinking of you and really appreciate you sharing your experience with me - I know it would not have been easy. Take care of yourself. x
@@MySemiSortedLife thanks for your kind words and thoughts
I'm so sorry for losing your husband. It's probably never possible to let go of a painful past and trauma. But I hope in some stage of your life you'll be able living the best life you can under those circumstances. And even find love again. All the best wishes from Germany.
@@EsterHorbach-it9tb tried falling in love again married and divorced
Staying single
I found out the job I'm applying for has also been applied for by a 21 year old widow. I really want her to get it! But I think I'll just keep doing best and let God decide.
What will be will be for the right reasons - if she doesn't get this one - a better one will come along and same for you. x
@@MySemiSortedLife thank you. I didn't get the job. I don't know who did, but I hope it's the 21 year old girl.
If you have anything that you haven't used, worn or thought about for years, throw it away or give it to charity.
Thank you for reminding us to declutter and give back to those in need. It's important to create a space that brings us happiness and help others along the way.
I’d love to have a burning party with you haha
Thanks for the comment! A burning party sounds like a lot of fun. 🔥
Still no news on the one landlord?
The only news is that the new landlord needs to find a rental in the city near enough to commute to - so if he can't find somewhere - then he will commute until he does - so we have no move in date. The current landlord is completely non communicative and we have no idea what their plans are....
@@MySemiSortedLife communication, such an amazing thing. Lol. Well when the time is right you will have all the information.
I will feel so much better when I know. I'm a massive ball of anxiety right now. x@@GoingGreenMom
@@MySemiSortedLife The Universe is conspiring to bring you an amazing new place, with no financial hardship for you.
I can understand that Mel. I hope you hear soon xxxxx @@MySemiSortedLife
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You don’t need more than 9 mugs.
My husband has his faves as well. I realistically probably don’t need more than two. But. They make me happy so…
I’m thinking of 2 things. One is how much can fit on the shelf in the cabinet and two how many people are in your family.
Be happy. Everyone collects things. @@MySemiSortedLife
@@kristinesharp6286 Yeah - with 6 of us - and then if we have visitors - 12 is probably a realistic number - having said that - they're all different sizes and I use the much larger ones more like a bowl for dessert or snacks. I think I'll make a final decision when I get to the new place....