The BEST Decluttering Ideas for 2024
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Have to share. I donated THREE complete sets of dishes this year and bartered with another set. 1 to an organization that supports Alzheimer’s care for resale, 1 to a young man starting over in a new place, 1 to my granddaughter for her first apartment. I bartered my wedding china for some prime meats (the butcher hosts dinners in his event space adjacent to his store and uses china!) Win, win for all involved. AND I donated my 52 year old wedding dress to a theater company for their production of The Sound of Music. I went to the show and saw Maria get married in my dress. The dress is now part of the theater company’s wardrobe! I am slowly working through my house and decluttering-we plan to move to a retirement community in a few years and want to make things as simple as possible then!
💕This is wonderful. I can imagine it was difficult to part with your Wedding Dress after all those years, but how fabulous to see it being danced in again. And I bet it's freed up a lot of space. 💕💃
Donating your wedding gown to a theatre company is a brilliant idea!
Susan you did amazing 👏 best wishes from sunny England ❤🇬🇧
Those are awesome stories. A few years ago, I bought a set of china for $25 at a yard sale - 8 place settings and serving pieces. Every holiday I use them and get so many compliments. These have been such a gift to me!
Hi where are you bartering? Thanks!
My mother in law moved last week and she had tons and tons of stuff!! It was soooo much!
She never had the power and motivation to declutter. Now she had to, because there is simply no place in her new appartement. So my husband and I did a huge decluttering for her. She gave us permission to declutter what we thought could go and we got rid of 85% of her stuff. We kept only some things she really loves and of cause things she really needs.
When she came to the new appartement when everything was finished (she could not help with the move because she has some physical problems), she immediately sat down and cried. At first I was shocked because I thought we had done something wrong. But then she said „Thank god all the stuff is gone!“
These few words were worth all the effort!!
Greetings from Germany and all the best for 2024! 🍀
@chezpierree526:
What a beautiful story! That you and your husband had the possibility to help your mother in law, and that she could see it as a good thing! My heart was really touched by this, send my regards to your mother in law that I'm so happy to hear this story🤓
Christina, Gävle, Sweden (58yo)
My MIL recently moved. My kids moved six full boxes of VHS tapes. They asked what they were and do you have the machine to watch them? Her answer was no. We tossed them after moving them. Ridiculous!!
What a lovely gift you gave her.
My sister moved my elderly mom 10 years ago and my sister is the opposite of a minimalist. Why did she think my mom, at age 90, needed my great great grandmother's china? Her small apartment was cluttered. My mom just passed away and it was so stressful to be grieving and clearing out a packed apartment full of items that should have been cleared away 10 years ago. Great idea in making those choices now!
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I've been dipping my toe into minimalism for about a year. I've really been slowing down my shopping and shoe addiction (yes, it really is an addiction). I woke up today after the holiday mess and decided it's time to be ruthless with my stuff. One garbage bag full of unused stuff is out of the house. I know it's a process, but I want the calm you get when you walk into a cean hotel room. Thanks for the inspiration!
I mean clean hotel room
Shopping addiction is SO REAL. I know I've got a compulsive shopping problem, but I'm also a minimalist so things don't tend to stay around. It's like this constantly revolving door of stuff. I've calmed down on the acquiring significantly over the years, but the urge is still there and I try to stay mindful of it. The trap is letting it get out of hand financially, even though the house itself doesn't look like I even have an issue. As you declutter, I just want you to know that the piles of unused stuff and the shopping addiction are two separate things to tackle. Good luck on your journey, friend!
You can do it! Good luck and keep going - it’s worth it ❤
I feel so much lighter since I started decluttering. The more I do, the better I feel. Especially in the kitchen. I find. Can actually enjoy cooking. I love opening a cabinet or drawer and seeing extra space and not having to ‘search’ for something. Priceless
It's funny we stayed at the literal cheapest motel the other day. Painted brick walls and carpet tiles and everything yet it was so relaxing because none of my stuff was there. I have a quirky maximalist decor style more about colours and patterns than volume of stuff so id still like my home to reflect my personality but maybe with an eighth of the stuff.
Clutter free in '23...
Declutter more in '24... 😊
I’m in my 87th year, I’m thinking of declutterring everything so my daughter won’t have to, although. I’m in good health, surely it won’t last forever. You gave great advice.
My mom..83 started over a year ago , still more to go but she said she feels so much knowing her "stuff" wont be a burden
DianefromDenmark talks about putting things on probation. Make yourself wear something and then decide if you want to get rid of it. This has helped me a lot. I often forget why I don’t wear something and then I realize once I force myself to wear it…it was itchy, it was too tight in the shoulders, it’s too hot. It’s shocking how easy it is to declutter it after that☺️
That's a great suggestion. Thanks fir sharing it.
Yes! This works. I’ve had a beautiful dress forever in my cupboard. Never wore it, never the right occasion. So on Christmas Eve I forced myself to put it on. Stunning, but then I remembered/noticed how the zipper stuck out too much and made my tiny flat butt look weird. Instead of feeling disappointed I couldn’t wear the dress I’d kept for so long… I felt liberated!!! Be gone beautiful dress to someone with a bottom who can wear this better than me!! Hoorah! 🎉
Oh great idea!
Yes!!!
What a fantastic idea!🎉 Thank you so much!😊
I'm a Man and i can say you changed my life, after seeing more than 5 videos of yours and arriving at the Concept of: " The silent To do list" a lot of light bolbs started flashing in my head. I'm so so grateful. I started decluttering my parents place and i couldn't imagine what an huge effect would have on me. 😊 I also started to talk with the silent tasks!😅. It's a Process, a journey, and I can say thanks to your energy, assertiveness and concepts and strategies all science based, I'm a very happy person and my parents will have a decluttered life. 😉
any Idea how to convince my husband. to Declutter he is working in projects all the time.
@@adelaalvarenga1669 get him to watch the episode of Hoarders with the guy with projects
@adelaalvarenga1669 what kind of projects
Your question "What would I do if I had a Saturday afternoon free?" is the BEST question I've heard. It tells me how I really want to spend my free time. Not what SHOULD I keep for what I SHOULD be doing if I have time.
😂 Thank you for all you do Dawn! I was in Home Goods with a friend a few days ago and I saw a very useful family size ( 10-12 people) neutral white all season color salad bowl! At home I knew we had two big take and toss type salad bowls with lids that were working good enough. I want you to know that you and Dave Ramsey were there in that store with me that day! I could hear him saying “gazelle intensity” and you asking, “If I buy this, where will I plan to keep it?” And you both made me put it back! 😂 I then went over to touch a beautiful heart shaped well stitched squeezable red pillow! Again I knew I would have nowhere to keep it when it was no longer February! I turned and told my friend, “Did you know that scientifically, I cannot enjoy this pillow any more than I do right here in this moment, even if I bought it and took it home?! It was hard but I refrained! Thank you for being that voice of reason in our heads!
I have been practicing " Catch and Release" while shopping. I pick up something like that salad bowl, admire it, and then release it to the universe.
💕💪💃 Good on you! 💪✨
Lol, I have Dave Ramsey in my head, too 😅
Oh yes! Dawn’s advice goes with me everywhere!!!!❤
Isn't it funny how we have Pappa Dave AND Dawn in common? I love that.
I have been a “minimalist” for 2 years. I keep what I need ONLY. No excess.
From kitchen, to apps, clothes and my anxiety went from 10 to 3. I’m working on these 3❤
I love your response to your kids saying that they are bored. My kids are grown, but they learned early on that if you told Mom you were bored, she would say “Hmmm. Bore rhymes with chore, so what chore would you like to do?” My two got very good at keeping themselves entertained!
My parents did the same! As farmers, they were always overworked and exhausted, and it was enraging to them to hear us say we were bored! And as farm kids, always plenty of work for us to do. We learned to shut our mouths very quickly!
When I hear "I'm bored," I get over the top excited and say "that's awesome because... do you know what lies on the other side of boredom? CREATIVITY! I wonder what you'll come up with to do or make!"
I have 5 kids, I rarely hear im bored because they have a lot of siblings to play with but when I do im now using that rhyme lol
That is a great idea! I had to laugh at your cleverness!
No 7’s is also useful when evaluating your cart at the thrift store.
My family calls the grubby clothes “everyday clothes” 😂. And just like the body doubling for decluttering, I used it when studying in college. I would FaceTime my friend and we would “parallel study”. Not talking. Just holding each other accountable to stay focused! Now that we’ve graduated, we do parallel Bible study time!
Smart girls! Love it..
I’m in a Facebook group where we give away things, everything is free and it’s just for our town. I’m giving things away a little at a time. It feels good to give these things to people who could use it. I’m sure some folks might be in it to just get free stuff to sell. I don’t care, it’s clutter that I don’t have to deal with.
Buy nothing is an amazing group that I belong to and giving away more precious items and knowing they are being used and loved makes giving away so much easier.
Happy New Year. I can't believe how decluttering has changed my house and my life. It started with not being able to find an ice cream scoop because I had so much kitchen junk piled in the drawers and a box, and in frustration was driven to declutter, and started watching your channel. I began in the kitchen shelves, then drawers, and moved into the dining room. Then, as I caught on to the power of decluttering and cleaning I moved to my studio, which I transformed, and my living room. Then, suddenly, my husband said he wanted to declutter the garage because he was so happy with how easy it now was to find things in the kitchen. We spent a weekend decluttering a messy garage and it made everything so much easier. NOW, guess what... he wanted help to declutter the basement and his workshop. We worked all day today and are both thrilled with the results. We'll finish up tomorrow, and I am the BOSS of the decluttering effort. I have a lot of confidence because I am using everything I learned from watching you. I am actually having FUN.. and am excited for tomorrow. Thank you so, so much and HAPPY NEW YEAR. Next week, my closet.
I love your comment! This is how we’ve also been rolling along😅🙌🏼 I call our closet our “Clothes garage” hehe..
Thanks for sharing I have struggled with decluttering I do it but then don’t keep it up so gos back to before started I am not going minimalist but I am willing to down size our stuff this will hopefully cut down on cleaning side and help me have less stress
How is this related to decluttering? @Repent-and-believe-in-Jesus
awesome!
You are lucky your husband joined you in it, not all husbands are so enthusiastic - speaking from experience here :)
I am so thankful for videos of people cleaning their homes, decluttering their homes, talking about decluttering and minimalism. I'll probably never be a minimalist, but I have gotten so much stuff out of my house by watching/listening to these videos while I declutter/clean..Thankful for your videos.
Sounds like minimalism to me!
I had my old place completely decluttered and then added another baby and moved to a new place. It feels like I’m starting over again with decluttering and when I feel overwhelmed I just remember the peace I’m working towards. My husband keeps volunteering to watch the kids😂 so I can get our new place decluttered because he loves the feeling of a minimal space - and he thought I was crazy when I first decluttered but he is all on board now❤
When donating those toys craft items, don't forget about teachers! We love to get items!! Toys work great in preschool, TK, and Kinder classrooms, also.
Because I have really simplified my home and it is easy to maintain (to borrow Dawn's words ❤), I was able to say "yes" to hosting family Christmas lunch yesterday with only 18 hours notice. It was a stress-free decision and was enjoyable. It takes mindfulness about what I allow to come in my home, as well intentionality in moving unneeded "inventory" out of my home.
Wow you go!!
That's fantastic! Collecting memories instead of stuff!
This is wonderful to hear!
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Good for you! I dread anybody coming to my door, I have various health issues which has made housework very difficult but I am on stronger painkiller so plan to do a small bit at a time. You are an inspiration. Thank you.
Dawn,
On the subject of body doubling, my husband owns small portions of race horses with others.🏇
Before the race, there is always a non-racing "pony horse" that walks next to the racehorse to keep him calm and reduce anxiety.
This is the image I think of when you mention body doubling.
My husband is getting better at attacking decluttering 😅 we recently moved and he brought 8 boxes from our other house, which is now rented. I started emptying a box but he was putting them by the stairs to carry them downstairs into the storage room. I said please don’t, let’s work on one box at a time and be ruthless. He was very frustrated with me at first because he is a DOOM box creator, never to touch it again until who knows when. But he slowly got into the groove, in 2 hours every box was dealt with, the garbage taken out, the donate boxes went out to the car, and the keep stuff was organized and put into permanent spots. It was then that I told him what a DOOM box was, there was a grunt but he nodded his head in agreement 😂
My husband is the same! Out of sight seems to work for them, but I'd rather sort it right off the bat and be done with it!
I have a neurodiverse child. When she was younger, we looked for "stuff/things" to engage her. You are absolutely correct, at least in our home, that it was completely overwhelming. She just turned 17 and is more minimalistic and much more at peace in her environment. She is by no means deprived but she recognizes that it serves no purpose other than space filler.
The reset plus this? So grateful for so much time with you today, Dawn! I need it!
Push those Beliefs !!!😅😅😅❤
When the big “C” happened and I was homeschooling, I organized all our tools, command hooks, paint, office supplies and it has made the biggest difference in not over buying. We use to have everything all over and would buy extras, now we just check the labels bins in our basement and don’t over buy anymore.
This video is so spot on. We inherited a China cabinet when we bought our house. Because it was there, of course I had to fill it. But every time I walked by I felt sad and even stressed looking at my grandmother/great grandmother’s items I knew would never get used. I picked out a couple of pieces and then reached out to other family members and offered a keepsake. I covered the inside windows of the cabinet with a vintage print and used the shelves to store seldom used appliances since our kitchen was very small. Now I have peace every time I look at the cabinet, which is priceless.
Dawn, I've just had my 60th birthday on Dec 20th. I raised 3 kids in a stressful marriage. My children are adults, and I'm a Grandma × 3. I'm remarried to a wonderful man and the happiest I ve ever been. I love your u tube videos. I gave my 10 and 4 yo granddaughters inventor boxes for christmas! They loved it and so did I!!
I am applying minimalism to my life and creating a sanctuary of peace for my husband and my 92yo mother that lives with us.
Decluttering breathes life into me. Thank you for teaching this and for your loving spirit.
I love how you always say “I love you”. You’re such an upbeat lady and I enjoy your videos. I’ve been purging for a few months since I started following you and my life is much more peaceful. Thank you.
I was ‘ruthless’ today, Dawn! So much stuff left my house today. My six year old loves how easily she can now find her favourite and new things in her room now. I felt so lightened by the results that we went to the park and had some fun together. I was no longer distracted by where all her holiday gifts were going to go, etc. What a gift! Honestly feels like self-care when I declutter/purge and organize what stays. Thanks Dawn ❤
Thank you for your tips and tricks. Since I’ve started watching your channel about a year ago I’ve donated and threw away over 60% of my belongings in my household. My mindset has shifted and I am very intentional about what I bring into my home. My whole family has jumped on the bandwagon along with me and we’ve never been happier and more at peace. Thank you ❤❤❤
Moms of littles, Dawn is *so* right! Start now, while your children are young. Parenting is plenty stressful, but it would have been a whole lot less so if I had realized these things when my kids were little, and a less-stressed Mom is a better Mom.
Also know that decluttering has layers when you go all-in. Many people give up because it doesn't seem to stop. It doesn't get perfect in 1 hour, keep going at your own pace. ❤❤❤❤
Use those extra envelopes to save seeds from the garden.
My seeds are stored in a shoe box, organized in envelopes I found at the thrift store.
I want to share with you how much inspiration I've received from your videos this year. I am at a point in my life where I need to downsize my possessions and you've been a huge help for me. Where a lot of the help comes from has been in developing intentionality in how I want my life and my home to function. This has meant re-examining actions, habits, and tools to understand what still does and what does not work for me anymore.
Seriously, all the tips and restructuring mindset has been great, but the most fundamental and useful gift you've given me is being intentional in what I do, what I need, and what I keep to accomplish that intent. I have been ruthless in letting go of things, strategic in replacing larger volume kitchen appliances with smaller ones, and getting realistic about aspirational property for which I realistically don't have time or money for upkeep.
I have so many hobbies and interests (aspirational) which I don't need to hang onto or to store or replace time-worn supplies. The quilt I was knitting that has sat for 20 years unfinished. The camping supplies I'll never use, now that I'm in my 70s and have the start of mobility issues. The cake decorating equipment that was stockpiled but never gets used. These are just a few of the many aspirational items that I just don't see myself using anymore. Better to put my time into my dog and my houseplants and my artwork. Better I finally carve out breathing room in my home and my daily life.
You remind us, your viewers, to be intentional in our lives. We need to be clear on the life we live and what it costs to maintain the volume of 'stuff' that accumulates in the course of living. So easy to bring things in, but so easy for that stuff to weigh us down more than it lifts us up. Some CAN lift us up, but we have to be intentional, purposeful, in what we allow in our lives. Too easily the things we possess come to possess US.
I don't think I'll ever be a minimalist, but I do want to be intentional in living and experiencing my life. That means curating my home, finding that balance that frees me to actively live, not passively manage. And I thank you for bringing me to this point. A very happy and beneficial New Year to you and your family!
Thanks Dawn!
I started decluttering again today.. but not a deep focus in one area. The 7 rule for clothes is brilliant!
Another suggestion for donating craft supplies is psychiatric hospital. I spent 3 months in one earlier this year. I was grateful for all of the supplies we had to use.
When I came home I went through my very large fabric supply and selected the fabric that I found a 7.. (without knowing it!) and donated it to the hospital.
Love you and your beautiful family ❤❤❤
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I was RUTHLESS in my 22 year old son’s room. GROSS! I just never went in there bc, he’s an adult, but I could see the clutter if I went to his door to ask him something. Finally, this weekend, I said TODAY is the day! We are getting rid of everything you aren’t wearing or using in here! 2 black garbage bags and two large moving boxes of donations and his room looks like a human lives in there again. Just knowing it isn’t cluttered like it was makes me happy!
Great example you gave him, of how to declutter and bring order to his space!
Wow my mouth dropped open when I saw the grill Gage made!! Fantastic, well done Gage! & Well done boys!!
Is it odd that I like to declutter and clean by myself?? I just like the peace and quiet zone I can get into and can get more done. Aside from teaching my kids the chores and daily responsibilities of cleaning and tidying, I'd rather solo clean than body double. May be just me 🙃
"Peace over Possession" love it, so easy to remember and apply to everyday clean up and decluttering!
I'm currently decluttering my entire house! These tips are great because I'm overwhelmed! I swear I'm gonna do it. I have a bad back and can only go about 15 minutes and i have to sit down. I've got most of the kitchen done. Next is my closet! I'm donating and throwing away! Thank you dawn!❤❤
After 50+ years of never missing putting up a Christmas tree this year I decided to just donate everything, I'm 74 racing toward 75 and I think it's time to stop climbing up and down a ladder decorating the house and 9.5 tall tree. I had enough decorations to do two 9.5 trees, so I kept one container of small decorations in case I buy a 4 ft. table-top tree in the future. The rest got packed and donated. I was sad for a couple of days, but I think I'm over it.
Take your time and work at your own pace. Dawn often says something to the effect that "10 minutes of something is better than 10 minutes of nothing". Remember that and give yourself grace and encouragement on your less active days. It helps you to see that even 10 minutes matters! You will get there I just know it and you'll love your "new" space!
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Five minutes a day will make a huge difference. Make something better today. Not perfect.
@@rg-mi5hh wonderful words! Thank you!!
I finally decluttered & mininized my kids' rooms, bathroom, & kitchen so the countertops are clear!! I love the stress-free feeling I get when I look around & it's clean! But I was surprised when I also experienced a sparsity mindset. Growing up, I felt an abundance mindset b/c my mom kept the counters full of food, etc. Now I have to remind myself that just because I don't see things doesn't mean I'm lacking them.
Dawn, not only are you a fantastic mom, but you’re absolutely the BEST in the (de-cluttering) ‘business’!! Thank you for sharing your work. 🙋♀️🥰👏👏👏👍‼️
I let your videos play while I’m getting things done around the house. Your loooooong videos are great for this. I never knew there was a name for this until recently….”body doubling”! Thanks!
I love Gage’s grill! 😃 How creative! Great video!
So true...kids need a peaceful home - without the chaos of clutter. Great advise and tips as always! 🥰
Dawn, thank you so much for sharing minimalism. I have been incorporating minimalism in our lives for almost 3 years. It all started while we were pregnant with our second child. I was feeling overwhelmed, inadequate and incapable of managing our home, and I knew something had to change before our little baby girl came into the world. I went on a search for peace and simplicity. I started googling ways to have a more peaceful home, and by God’s grace. I discovered you and your videos. And here we are almost 3 years later living a significantly more peaceful, intentional, joyful life. I know we can go so much further though, and tap into even more of the incredible benefits of minimalism. So here’s to being RUTHLESS. Thanks Dawn. ❤
We are totally decluttered and minimal thanks to you! I’m glad you still like using my word ruthless, it’s totally appropriate, right?! Even though ruthlessness not really on brand for you bc you are so kind and sweet ❤
My mom died seven years ago and moved her entire life's hoard into our house. I'm STILL getting rid of stuff. It was a nightmare, but things are WAY better now.
I started watching your minimalist videos four or five years ago. God has used the information you have shared to change my life and the life of my family! When people come into my home they say, “Your house is so clean and nice! I wish my house was like yours!” I tell them about you and your videos, and how it has been a journey for me to have a nice, clean home. My mother has also transformed her home because of you. I thank God for you and your message of truth and hope for a better life without too much “stuff.”
So awesome! I would usually be out buying clearance paper
Ribbons tags, not this year😊
I love this! I started last year and we got rid of 2 dumpsters full from our garage and shed and at least a dozen carloads from our house. It's huge! Continuing on in 2024!
Wow! Well done. Fortunately, I have never had lots of money to go and buy so much stuff in the first place. I live in the UK and we have a TV show where a family wants to declutter and they take everything out of the house and put it into a warehouse with like for like items together. One family of four had over 50 mugs, and mutliple duplicates of everything. It was crazy to think about all the time they must have spent shopping, which they could have spent having fun family days out.
Seeing your place, listening to your stories, watching how you do it... I'm ready to declutter. I had no idea where to start, how to start, what to do (or to look for).... this not only making sense, but having someone who has been there, still going strong, and willing to share her space and time with us and showing a lot of grace .. just what I need.
Every time you mention toy declutter, I am encouraged! I have three kids, soon to be four, under age five. Thank you for being passionate about it; it truly gives me more resolve to get rid of toys and junk that just builds out of control. Thanks for continually mentioning the negative impact of too many toys.
And rotating toys too !
Your doing an amazing job ❤ I've got lots of little ones too. You got this 😊
Hi Dawn! I'm body doubling right now by watching you! I am filling out the last entries of our homeschool diary (15th year of homeschooling done!) but I HATE doing it by myself. Instead, this year, I popped your video on while I did the last part. You are one of my go-to's for body doubling! Thanks for being part of my journey. Lusi x
I do the very same thing! Body doubling with Dawn! It works!
Same! Love Dawn’s upbeat tone and voice. Keeps me motivated.
Thank you for mentioning neurodiverse kids 💛 we do see the benefits of minimalizing for them although it takes a bit more time and patience. Thanks you for all the tips and inspiration for 2024.
Love your videos as always. I am about 6 months into decluttering my overflowing house and have not gotten as far as I would like. Only 2 trips to donate (about 9-10 boxes at s time) But loads of trash bags ending in the bin. Can't wait to get my house completely under control with you this week so my family and I can all feel calmer and relaxed in 2024. Since we are all on anti-anxiety meds and need this for our Mental and physical health. See you this week. I will be starting on my clothes (have switched the hangers around when I started) so I know for at least 3 seasons which clothes I have not worn and can therefore declutter
Just shared this with my daughter, Who has a 9 yo and 5 yo. They often get overwhelmed with their bedrooms, too much inventory and not a dedicated space for things. I know she was starting today to get things started, so hoping she watches this!
I love the concept of applying the free Saturday rule to half finished projects. This frees so much guilt! I’ve been struggling with this for a long time.
Dawn❣️as I listened to this video I opened every kitchen drawer & cupboard, being more honest with myself and got an entire laundry basket full that will go into my recycle dumpster tomorrow‼️‼️ I love you too, thank you Girl❣️I'm so glad you are doing what you are doing
Awesome 👏
Thank you for giving us the examples and guidance some of us never get from our parents. We need to see how it’s done, not the theory and justification, most likely we already know those logic. We need more people like you who’s able to be honest and vulnerable enough and just full of grace when it comes to clutter and decluttering. Much luv ❤
The floor threat is sooo real! When I was a child/into my teenage years, my room would be a disaster, and instead of shoving under the bed, I would put it on top of my bed. Then I didn’t feel the urge to change my environment. Never realized it was a fear response wow😮
No 3 resonates with me especially after Christmas. I am already pretty ruthless with organizing and consolidating but at Christmas received two large charcuterie boards that a family member thought I would like even though we are a no gift family (we donate to a charity on behalf of our family members instead). Anyway they saw this and thought I had to have them. Well, they are so large I have no place to store them in my kitchen as my kitchen cabinets are not very deep or tall. I have managed to get our kitchen to function with these odd sized cabinets which the gift givers have seem me struggle with in the past and now I have two items that have to live in my coat closet since they don’t fit in my kitchen. A silly thing to be concerned with in today’s world, I know yet it’s like I hear those cutting boards taunting me. I want to donate the gift but they can’t wait to come over and see how I use them.
Dawn -
You are the best at what you do!
Just listening to you as I declutter is so motivating.
The hardest part to me with decluttering is that I always regret getting rid of at least a couple items which then sets me back and causes me to question things all over again, and paralyzes me really.
Toys are the death of me 😭😱
God bless you!
(That is a scrum Mommy which are the best!!!)
Funny story. My younger kids are in their late 30’s now, but I did exactly as you’re suggesting. I cleared out their “nursery” of everything except for 5 special toys apiece and art and music supplies. The rest went up in the attic. If they wanted something, I’d climb up and get it, but it was a rare event. The unintended consequence was whenever they saw some new toy on the tv they were quite sure I could just get it from the attic 😂
I guess I should add, speaking of creativity, all three of them turned out to be successful artists, musicians and educators and very fine humans.
I have loved 'letting it all go' over the past two years. I am so alert to the constant buy, buy, buy that is shoved at us all the time. Im always astonished by how much I still find to hand on and sell - the idea of seasons is so helpful just not needed now. Craft projects was the hardest area for me but now its gone I don't miss anything. Love this lifestyle and philosophy of life.
I have the same brain. I’ve been following you for awhile. I don’t have anyone who believes in my way of life. I get so much comfort, wisdom, and validation in how I live my life with my girls from watching you.
Merry Christmas+peace in the new year❤
as a former nanny, but never a Mom ... I approve your message .... and think about times I was able to assist families with this process ... mahalo
Thank you Dawn!! You are AMAZING!! ❤
I love your word “ruthless!” I’ve adopted it now also for my home, and other areas in my life where I want to be sure I’m not just settling or thinking something is “good enough “ . Thank you!!
Dawn, I'm not likely to become minimalist. You are my friend; I do love you😊. I have accomplished a lot of decluttering in all the rooms of our home, and it is very rewarding. I sometimes put things back while shopping, because I ask myself, "Do I really want to figure out where to store this when it isn't being used/worn?" You are a tremendous helper and encourager, bless you !
Great video dawn, thank you for your determination in supporting those of us who are struggling with getting our homes in order and being able to live more peacefully.
I always learn from your videos and feel you cheering me on to continue decluttering !😊
Thanks Dawn!! Appreciate you and your videos!
Very inspirational! Looking forward the the 4 day declutter. Love your hair!!
Another inspiring video. Thanks. We used the 'ruthless' word as a principle a few years but then quickly changed it to 'ruthfull'. This means we are tackling our decluttering challenges "with love" rather than "without love/ruthless" which helped with motivation as it fitted better with our values / goals. 😊 Happy New Year all.
@Repent-and-believe-in-Jesusppl like you are the *worst* 😑
That pic in beginning of the perfect room. With bed and 2 chairs is beautiful! I’m waiting on 2 chairs similar and I am now, thanks to you, thinking of putting them in my bedroom and getting my daughter’s things into the playroom instead. Thankyou for inspiring me as always!
I work SO much better when working along side my husband! Especially on big projects like our property and the shop. We are a dynamic duo!
Love your videos. As always, perfect advice!❤
You totally hit the nail on the head on all points! Great video Dawn!
I too will take on the same word for 2024, being ruthless in everything I do. I know it will be hard but I know I can come back and watch your videos for all the help I need to keep going!! Thank you Dawn for sharing all your knowledge with us!
Wow, you are dishing out the NEW advice Dawn. 💞 Thank you!
A big yes to being ruthless!! And thank you, you are the best decluttering coach ever, you’re always so inspiring and relatable, we love you Dawn ❤
Dawn, I discovered you here only a couple of weeks ago. You are VERY MOTIVATING and I have told friends about you. I have already done some decluttering (thanks to you) and I can't wait to do more! I also now follow Cas and Dana who are also great! Joined TakeYourHouseBack and looking forward to it! Keep me motivated and THANK YOU!!!
I love all your videos. This is an especially great one - thanks! I have really loved getting even a few areas fully minimized. My kitchen, dining, and living room was fully decluttered for several months before other areas. They were my favorite places to be and inspired me to keep working on the other areas.
Terrific video with great tips! So needed to hear this today! TY!
You are amazing!!! Thank you so much for these fantastic tips!!
This is the video I needed! I thought I was being ruthless this morning when going through things that will stay and things that won’t post holiday but then I saw this video! And then I found out about your post-holiday reset!!? Sounds exactly like what I’m craving right now. I’m tired of the huge clutter that the holiday brought on but it’s encouraging to see that I have been getting better at recovering over the last two years or so of consuming your content and trying to implement the principles you share! Thank you Dawn!
Loved this!!! SUCH a GOOD video, lol!! Really made me think and re-assess (and I’ve been following you for years!). Thanks Dawn, I truly appreciate your videos…you are so inspiring. 🥰 Love you!😘💞💞💞
I love your approach, Dawn. It's very much my whole mindset and you protray it all very well. I watch your videos to keep motivated every now and then and my younger children love watching you also! 😁 I homeschool my children and sometimes we binge watch decluttering and homeschool ideas in the mornings! 😂
Love your videos! And you bring a calmness to all of our lives, thank you!
Body doubling is so helpful! I didn’t realize there was a name for it. Hubs and I do this and it’s not every week but when we do, we get so much done in a short period of time.
Also I agree with clutter causing cortisol levels to rise. I get so stressed.
Peace over possessions ❤
We have been praying over this very topic!
Thanks, Dawn, as I watched and listened - I was totally inspired as I was finishing putting away our Christmas decorations. I’m preparing for 2024!
I love that quote! Peace definitely doesn’t come for owning a bunch of things you don’t use or need.
I love the way she put that! I've written it down and taken notes. I will use "Peace over possessions" as this year's mantra for decluttering inspiration!
I love body doubleing. I always have a utube video on while i work. Usually yours, unless I've already watched it, then I go to Toms channel, and keep going thru my favs while i clean. I sometimes even go back and watch videos I've already seen, especially if im decluttering something specific. I'm planning on hitting it hard after the hollidays. We have to much decor, I already seperated and donated some. And I want to go thru our storage room again. I see things in there I wasn't quite ready to part with a few years ago and now i am. Can't wait to do this
I am so blessed by you! ❤
This makes so much sense to me Dawn. I'm actually decluttering right now so glad I saw this!! Thanks for sharing...
I love the idea of the 1 month box. Thank you Dawn 🙂
Thank you, Dawn. I am so grateful to have found your site.
Love this. Ruthlessly pursue peace over possesions❤
You are so awesome! Thank you for all of your help and encouragement! Craft supplies are my biggest thing. And sentimental items. I was thinking slowly but surely-but I like your "ruthless" I am going to reflect on that. :) Thank you :)
I love your regular videos. I have my house down to a manageable inventory, having gotten into all the corners--storage area finally decluttered this fall. I'm in maintenance mode now and love how your videos keep me on my game, watching out so clutter doesn't creep back in. Thank you for all that you do.
Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas 🎄 ❤
Wonderful video, Dawn! Just the motivation I needed to go deeper with my decluttering ❤