OMG. Doing exactly what You were doing. I love ❤️ to clean and declutter move Edit. Once I begin Unstoppable. Lol until I Was Fell off the bed near the ceiling. Fixing a pleat lol On the curtain. OMG I Fell back, picture. a 4 ft pool No water. Wow I only hurt My left foot... swelling. Brusing. Self Care and the wisdom. Like you sis sis I got IT. Too. Merry Christmas and an Abundant state of Being.🙏🎁🌷👆
I really needed to see this video I am disabled and I can only do so much in a day that I am not in pain. I never thought that at age 57 I would be in so much pain and I feel so much like a failure to myself and my family. I had worked hard all my life in factories and it took a tool on my body physically and with the pain mentally as well. I have so many issues with my back that the specialists have told me there isn't much they can do for me,so I live in pain mostly everyday,I have gone to different doctors and they all tell me pretty much the same thing. It is a struggle some days but our Lord gets me through!! Most people that never had any issues with this type of pain will see me and say oh you don't look like you are disabled but on those days I feel good enough to go out and do some shopping but for only an hour and I need to go back home and relax till my pain subsides again. Thank You for saying " You are doing enough" because there Re so many days I feel like I am never enough!! Hugs from Lancaster,Pa.😘💓
@@robertadunn1572 we are so much alike! I'm 63 and disabled from spinal stenosis, migraines and constant pain. I worked many factories when I was younger and lived in NJ, then food service standing over 8 hrs a day. It all took a toll. I'm so happy to be reaffirmed through Kathryn to just do small amounts of work as I can. It's helped me and I keep hearing her say it's ok. She's an encouragement and a treasure with such helpful content in her videos. Be blessed, I'mright there with you. I'll be praying for you.
When you said, "I want to give you the same permission that I have to give myself. You are doing enough. It's okay.", I started to cry. It has been so hard for me to get things done and I always feel behind. I beat myself up all the time because I feel I'm not taking care of my home as I should. Thank you so much for giving me permission to accept what I have done and to not obsess on what I haven't done. Kathryn, you make such a difference in our lives - thank you so much!
I also cried. Right there with you! It is so exhausting trying to keep up & want things to be Perfect. When honestly that’s not at all what this Season or Holiday is even about! Let’s all Breathe & Remember We are Enough!! ❤️ Thanks Kathryn for a Good one! 😊
I have had a blood cancer for over 10 years now. Last year I finally got serious about cleaning out my home - it’s life changing. So much better everyday though it’s still a work in progress. I will finish though. I’m doing as well as one can hope. My joy is now praying for those who will benefit from all I can pass along. Merry Christmas Kathryn!❤️
When you say "you are doing enough, and it's okay" for some reason it really hit my heart - I was blinking back tears and trying not to cry. I just needed to hear that, even though I didn't know I needed to hear it. Thank you for your uplifting spirit! ♥
My moment to blink back tears was, "The first Christmas was simple. It's OK if yours is too." Such a simple, gentle statement that reminds me what is really important.
SAME. Holidays can be Tough on Us to feel like so much is on us. Thinking of All of YOU! Let’s try to Remember the True Meaning & Take a Deep Breath! ❤️
Two points that really hit home for me while watching this video: 1. When I had a house, I was a wreck getting it show room ready for guests. But I realized those guests are not as nuts about show room ready as I am, and are not looking in the places that I look. After they left, it was a tornado situation anyway. They never appreciated it as much as I did. But what they did appreciate were the feelings they had while they were with us. Second: we sold that big house and bought an RV to travel the US and see where we want to live. RV life at 6 months (which is different than when we first started) is very simple. Everything we thought we had to have and bring with us has been completely not necessary. We have REALLY gotten down to the basics. And we have learned that that is really all we need. We have learned to live with A LOT less, and it is so freeing... of our time, our head space and our hearts. More important things are coming into view now that we HAD to refocus. Living with less and DOING less has improved our family's life tremendously. This Christmas, we cannot have a lot of presents because there would be no where to put them, so we are having experiences instead. And the kids have asked that some of their Christmas budgets go to charitable organizations that they have become interested in. Living with less really does transform hearts and minds. Thank you for this amazing video. Hope you heal well and have a Merry Christmas with your beautiful family.
I went from a 3 bedroom house to a 1bd apt. Never heard of Swedish death cleaning, but it is just what I did. I used to onto hang on to things that were given to me...they went on to new homes. We have an in-house donation area, so nothing goes to waste. 😊
Uhh Katherine. You read my mind. True story, I was watching your old Swedish Death Cleaning video the other day because it popped up in suggestions. I was talking to Matt about him coming home early from work Thursday because we have a baby sitter and start Swedish death cleaning our terrible garage. Thanks for the inspiration! 😃
I feel overwhelmed with decluttering, but picking a spot each day makes it easier. It’s hard saying goodbye to things we once loved, but I love giving them to a new family to enjoy.
“You don’t have to compare yourself.” Well Shoot, now I’m crying. I can’t tell you how many times your kind words have caught me off guard like that. Keeping doing what your doing because your touching lives!
There are tears in my eyes right now. I have been sick since late April. Since late May I have had two hospital stays and one in a nursing home. I'm home now, recovering from "long haul covd". I have been sick so long I ran out of disability and fmla leave and lost my job.. I am still on oxygen, I've lost nearly all my hair, I can't walk to the bathroom or bathe by myself yet. All the household chores I can really do are to make phone calls, order groceries and pay bills online. My house is a disaster, except for my bedroom because I can clean it with a long handled swiffer. I have been feeling like a terrible burden to my family. Then you looked at me and said, "you are doing enough. You are enough." You will never know how much I needed to hear that! Thank you so much
First, I hope you heal quickly. I've been in "the boot" before haha. Second, you always make me smile & calm my stress over so many household chores I know need to be done. If no one has told you today...You are wonderful. You are a special spirit here on earth & you brighten the days of so many.
"You do you." I would be lying if I said I haven't compared myself and my life to ideal versions that I see on social media. Thank you for keeping it real. Much love and wishes for a speedy recovery 🎁☺️🤗💕
Omg love this. Thank u for letting her explain it and then peacefully explaining it. I started watching another video about this but the first 30 seconds were very morbid (in a funny way), but I was waiting on the results of a biopsy and hearing about death in a funny way wasn't funny so I had to turn it off immediately. PS the mass is benign!!! Just found out 2 hours ago
Omg you made me tear up when you said” you are doing enough!” I have autoimmune issues and sometimes just getting up is a task. Thank you for sharing and touching my heart this morning. 💜💜💜 feeling better about yourself is much more of a motivation than making me feel guilty, you rock thanks again.
Didn’t know about this book, but I’ve been doing this “death clean” for about a year. I even started a folder with one each of all my credit card statements. There are more things I’ve done, but I won’t bore readers with them. I’ve got a will, but the less you have to deal with while you’re alive, the less the kids will have to deal with.
You made me cry! As of 1am this morning, after 18 years, this mom of 3 finally finished her degree. My house looks like a mom has been absent lol. I beat myself up not being able to juggle school work, cooking, cleaning, spending time with the kids, Christmas, EVERYTHING. Your words were exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you for being real. Thank you for sharing your heart. I needed this video.
I learned about Swedish death cleaning from one of your videos a few years ago. Super resonated with me and I’ve been decluttering ever since. I lost my mom Unexpectedly 6 years ago and cleaning out her house was the hardest. I don’t want anyone to have to make decisions like that for my stuff when I’m older
I just lost my Mom at Thanksgiving and she has had us on a mystery hunt since her passing I can't believe the stuff she left behind, basically hoarding. It is incredibly sad to have to go through things that might have meant something to her but none of the family know why.
I’m sorry to hear about your moms passing. Our stepdad passed away not long ago and my sister and I had to go clean his house and it was hard because we had to donate or throw away most of his stuff. I don’t want my boys to go through the same thing. I’ve recently being diagnosed with fibromyalgia so when I have good days I declutter like crazy. We can go at anytime at any age and this should apply to anyone that has accumulated a lot of stuff. Hope you are healing, when a loved one such as our parents or out children are gone it’s the greatest loss anyone can ever have. Sending hugs your way.
I know the feeling. I lost my parents together just three months ago and it’s been so hard!! I’m still in their home and that has been the hardest! I just love Cathyrn she’s simply amazing and her videos and words of encouragement have helped me so much! I am also so very sorry for the your loss. 😢
Katherine, I have chronic pain in my back and hip. It keeps me from doing easy things that I used to do all the time. Walking, bending, lifting, sweeping, making the bed, etc is a major chore for me. I watch all of these videos that remind me of my old life. Younger life. I feel guilty that I’m not doing these things and that is depressing. I’m thankful your ankle will heal and you will be healthy again! I’m glad you’re using this accident to help others understand what happens to anyone who is in constant pain or permanent disability’s. Heal quickly and Merry Christmas!!🎄
Thank you for the mindset. You almost made me cry when you said it was "okay". This year has been really hard. We moved away from family. We had another baby. I was feeling sad because we didn't have money for a tree and the cheap Christmas pictures I ordered came out wrong, but hearing you say that made me feel better. Thank you.
This video came just in time. Our family has way too much stuff. It’s often overwhelming and we loose so much time for the clean up. It makes me grumpy too. Less but better! Hope you get well soon. ❤️
Absolutely loved when you talked about our things blessing someone else when we declutter. It can be a struggle for me when I think about how I won't have something anymore but it's totally different when I change my thinking from self centered to getting rid of something to passing it along so someone else can enjoy it. I want others to enjoy the things that have brought me joy!
Hey Kathryn, this video is right on time, I’m in the middle of a decluttering around my house..Thank You for reminding me to be kind to myself and work in pieces to not become overwhelmed..Thanks for always sharing with us..I Pray your ankle is doing okay and that you have a healthy recovery❤️🩹..Peace & Blessings✌🏽
Katherine, I needed to hear this message so much at this very moment. I'm struggling with some changes in the family this Christmas and trying to make everyone happy. My attention to Christmas has been hit and mis. My tree is up but no decorations hanging yet. Christmas boxes are down from storage, but no decor arranged. A simple Christmas is okay this year - Thank you.
We had a big tornado come through my little town in KY and a few other surrounding areas that left so many without their belongings, their homes, loved ones, everything! I’ve realized in these few days, that all of the “stuff” that we think we need is just stuff. It’s all replaceable, but a life isn’t. None of it is important. I am so blessed that I am able to stay warm and be with my family, while others don’t have that anymore. It’s so heart wrenching to see what they are going through and I have felt a so much guilt. Guilt that I sometimes complain of having to much stuff when there are people right now that have lost everything. This has become my why.
Your comment about I'm doing enough hit so hard. I'm a young mom of 3 kids and have recently been diagnosed with a fatal autoimmune disease if not properly treated and I've been really sick and my house has blown up. I feel like such a failure and cry so much because there's so much I want to do and clean, but my body fails me and I end up completing only one task instead of my list. I see all these women on Facebook and CZcams and see their houses and get so down because my house isn't spotless. I'm literally drowning in laundry and there's always dishes in the sink. I really needed those words of encouragement today. Thank you!
You have no idea how much I needed to hear this! I have terrible back pain, 6 fractured vertebrae, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up with the other moms! I’m doing enough!
Kathryn, thank you for being so REAL! Some of these other CZcamsrs wth their vlogmases and ridiculous overdecorating and overpriced Christmas gift lists are so pretentious of full of entitlement i just wanna gag! Yes, I am being very judgey...lol.. But then I watch your simple, sweet, fun videos and all is right in the world lol.
Sometimes just a few encouraging words from a stranger can mean the world. I’ve been feeling like I can’t get enough done with homeschooling my son and nursing my daughter around the clock. My house looks like a dumping ground at times. I can’t believe I started bawling at my daughters pediatrician words of encouragement when she told me you are doing great mama. 😭 Thank you for being sincere and a light of hope. I needed extra motivation to start organizing more 💜
My husband and I cleaned out the houses of my in-laws and my parents when they passed away. It was so draining physically and emotionally. They had so much “stuff.” I am minimizing now to spare my kids the distress!
You are literally the most wholesome and amazing CZcamsr on this platform. You share soo much meaningful and insightful tips and tricks that really make in impact in my life. Honestly, cleaning something really makes an immediate difference and change in not only the space I live in but changes my attitude because of how proud I am with the hard work and time I put in it. And yes the results and reassurance of accomplishment are the reward!!! Happy Holidays &Thank you Kathryn 💙
When you said that decluttering makes your grumpy, I felt that so much. I’m currently doing the same and I feel it it is such a freeing experience, but it is also very mental draining. Especially when that item is linked to a specific memory. Thank you for this video ❤️
You have no idea how much the end of your video meant to me. We lost my step mother in law on Nov 1st and this season has been so rough. All we have up are lights outside and our tree and it's eating me up inside. I feel like I'm supposed to be doing so much more and decorating everything but i just don't have the heart to this year. I appreciate your kind, inspirational words that a simple Chrismas is OK and good enough. Thank you! ❤
Loved this video. It was just what i needed right in the middle of a season where i constantly feel the need to make christmas"perfect". Thank you Kathryn and I pray for a speedy recovery for you!
I totally cried in this video. I have been feeling that I haven't been doing enough or making this season special and magical enough for my children and then you said all the things and then when I saw "The first Christmas was simple. It's ok if yours is too." WWWWWAAAAHHHHHHH Exactly what I needed.
What's funny is, I've been decluttering and organizing, and this morning I tripped and sprained my ankle! Then I turn on this video, as I'm elevating my ankle, and you did the same thing! LOL!! Thank you for the motivational videos. I especially love how you always say, "you are enough". We all need to hear that, more often than we realize.💝
Kathryn, your encouraging message at the end brought me to tears. Been following you for years. You have a beautiful soul. Thank you for being so uplifting always. I know that life is hard for you as well. No one has it easy but thank you for choosing to send joy and encouragement. It is appreciated. Happy holidays to you and your family. Hugs, Lucia. 🥰
Hi Kathryn, I love your channel and your words of encouragement bring comfort and joy to my heart. I am a mom of two girls, wife and caregiver to my elderly mom. I’m a part-time teacher in the afternoons and I also have a lifelong physical disability of cerebral palsy. My husband is disabled as well with CP. I have often thought to ask you to please do a video for people who have physical challenges. I walk with crutches and use a wheelchair for larger distances and doing things around the house. Please consider doing a video for people who may have physical challenges and want to easily maintain their homes, clear the clutter, and make it beautiful. I love all of your ideas from dollar tree, dollar general etc. and enjoy these stores as well. Thanks so much for taking the time to read my comments. Your loving energy is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with all of us!
Omg!! “ The first Christmas was simple, it’s ok if yours is too” had me in tears. That is the truest sweetest statement. So much love to you and yours!!!
I'm sending this video to my daughter. She's having a very hard time purging her sons' toys. There are so many the boys forget what they have. Like your 20 minute clean thing, I schedule no more than five tasks a day. Complete one, take a break, and so forth. It helps there's just the two of us but we do have five (ugh) cats and they are hot messes. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Just an idea, as a teacher, we appreciate good used “toys” such as Legos, building blocks, toy cars, animals, games with all pieces, puzzles etc. craft items. So perhaps you could ask the children what toys could be used by some of the teachers and their students.
I too am in the same boat. I work full-time & so does he a 12-14h day. Even though I work 8/10h I am still expected to do all these things. I hardly ask for help but lately I’ve been very overwhelmed. Sending love and healing prayers. It’s just difficult when things just get to be too much.
Kathryn. You have me in tears watching this video. God bless you and your ministry of love. "The first Christmas was simple. Yours can be, too." AMEN!!
My husband has been talking about this for a long time and we been doing this in our home plus he got his mom to do it for this very reason. After his brother passed away. It took us a long time and lots of hard work to clean his house out. And every since then my husband said he doesn't want to leave his stuff for his children or any body to have to clean. Plus like your saying it helps to live better too!!! We still have areas to work on , so thank you for the ideas here on your channel !!!!
I totally get this. My sister and I had the chore of cleaning out our parents home and the church they pastored when our dad passed then again mom's stuff when she passed. It taught us both a valuable lesson in less is more.
Thank you so much! I needed the encouragement. I had a back procedure and 4 days later my husband had knee replacement surgery. It put everything on me this holiday season. I was burning out. Thanks
I just adore your content. I was feeling so overwhelmed trying to make everything perfect for the holidays. I simply needed someone else to tell me what I was doing this year was enough. Next year…I intend to listen to my own little voice. 👊🏻
😢😢 I cried when you said dont compare yourself and that what your doing is enough. Im overwhelmed with Christmas and making everyone happy i forgot about myself. Thank you!🌺
This is my first Christmas without my husband who died this year, and cleaning out his things made me realize how much someone will have to clean out for me. I'm so glad you told us about Swedish Death Cleaning. I am ready to make my life and not have a big burden for others to handle. Many thanks and have a blessed Christmas.😊🎄⛄🎄💓
Wow, I really appreciated hearing this today Kathryn. It's been a very rough year for our family. I hope your ankle is feeling better very soon. Merry Christmas to you, Charlie, Carson and Owen:)
Great video!! I also think of Swedish death cleaning as what is diminishing the positive, light airy vibe in my home? When I get rid of something or things that no longer give me joy or happiness, I can feel the vibe shift. It’s an amazing feeling.
Your Comment that we're doing enough made me break down and cry. Today is the 10th anniversary of my daughter deciding she should become our Angel. I have been talking about the great memories and pretending that the pain has disappeared to make others happy. WOW did I need to hear this! My life reflects the repressed pain. Thanks again you are MORE than enough!!! I appreciate you and your videos. Namaste 🐞✌️🕉️
I am a huge fan of yours I am a 60 year old stroke survivor and I feel as if ima shell of the person I used to be, I used to have several trees and this year I settled for one tree and let my 7 year old grandboy did most of the decorating by himself! I have a Nativity in my yard and that is enough ! Because it’s all about that baby!
Thank you! I needed your message today. I was feeling really overwhelmed and my TO DO list keeps getting longer. You are always such a positive and thoughtful light. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
I have started decluttering and donating to a local thrift shop. Less is truly more, and my "gift" to myself this Christmas ( and throughout the year ) is to live with less. Suddenly my space is starting to feel breathable again and I am so happy others can benefit from what I can't use or don't need. Also, when I now purchase something it has much more meaning and is valued when it is thought out beforehand. I love your videos, Kathryn, and I hope you feel better soon! Happy Holidays to you and yours!~
Kathryn, your channel may be your “job”, but it is most definitely your ministry! So many hearts are touched by your kindness and words of encouragement. I know there are times, behind the scenes, when you are the one who needs the encouragement, so let the knowledge that you are such a blessing to so many bring you joy!
When you put The first Christmas was simple. It's ok if yours is, too. Man i just burst in to tears 😭 This Christmas just didn't feel the same for us, our family, & soo many ppl I've seen talk about it on fb. We didn't do a lot of our traditions on Noche Buena (Christmas Eve) or Christmas bc of sicknesses, family schedules, etc. And it just didn't feel the same as other yrs. Just felt those words hit my heart 💝
I hear in slowing down last Sunday i was rushing around the house to get all the trash together, in doing so taking it out side i ran into the fence and sliced my arm from the wrist to elbow needing 25 stitches, all from a nail sticking out. Hope you heal fast and your family has a wonderful Merry Christmas and Joyful New Year ahead. ⛄🎄😊
I'm 72 and for the last 3 years I've gotten rid of all storage. Nothing in closets..attic..garage..drawers that I haven't used in 6 months..such a great feeling!!!!
What a fantastic REAListic video about family life and the challenge of organization. Your vulnerability in the unstaged moments was refreshing and inspirational. Thank You!! Blessings this season...
I turned 70 this year so was motivated to begin new routines. A few minutes each day writing, making music, decluttering, reading a challenging book, etc. These tiny increments have changed my outlook on life, more moments of feeling I am walking in victory not defeat. The secret of success is giving myself permission to do only those few minutes. It is enough and it builds over time to real accomplishments. Thanks!
When you said "you are enough" I cried. I have fibromyalgia and just sweeping, mopping or folding laundry put me down if I overdo it. Hearing you say 20 minutes at a time is enough. For so long I've felt I just can't measure up or I'll never be perfect enough. What a blessing you video was for me tonight. Thank you
We’re raising our grandson and man it’s so crazy how fast we have collected things. He is asking now can we donate so we’re now on a Swedish death method cleaning. So great timing of this video thank you
I never thought someone genuine I’ve never met telling me “your enough, your doing enough” could make me burst out in tears... didn’t expect that.. thank you 🙏🏼 ☺️
You made me cry. I have become significantly more handicapped the past few years. This year started with spinal surgery than in hospital with covid. Than I lost my beloved dad. Than a total knee revision. A horrible year. Realizing I can’t do what I used to and can only use the first floor of my house. Your sincerity is much appreciated and you are a blessing to this follower
Everytime I watch your videos with a motivation to do something great, I am also left teary eyed with so much emotions and the words that one needs to hear the most but are unheard. So much love Kathryn ❤️❤️❤️
I was talking to my spouse before bedtime about how I've been struggling with motivation and feeling depressed and like I'm not good enough or doing enough, and I randomly decided to check CZcams to distract myself when we watched your video, he kept saying this is crazy did you know she would say all that? Did you know about this video? She's totally right and see it's true...etc etc. Thank you so much for blessing me today with your encouragement, seriously God used you to speak comfort into my life in the perfect timing. 💖 We hope your family has a merry Christmas and Wonderful new year!
Back surgery in April left me with drop foot. It has slowed me down to what feels like a crawl. Thank you for showing us the REALITY of your world and how reassuring you are!🙏❤We are doing enough and so are you, Kathryn ❣
Hi Kathryn, I’ve watched your channel since before you were pregnant with Carson. I’ve learned so much from you; a few examples: quality not quantity and a place for everything and everything in it’s place. My Grandfather (maternal) is Swedish and death cleaning is how he lived. Growing up my Grandmother (paternal) was what I called an organized hoarder. My Dad is an only child and I always thought how much stuff he was going to have to deal with after her death. 12 years later and he is still dealing with it as I believe he has hoarding tendencies. My husband and I have one child (our son), and I’ve tried for years to get my house to a point that when my husband and I are gone that our son won’t have to deal with excess like my father is having to do. I guess the thought came out of not wanting to burden my son in the same way. When we moved into our house, I found a small attic space and vowed to pretend it wasn’t there. This way I would not put things up there that I was going to forget about and just take up space. To this day it has nothing in it. We’ve made immense progress over the years and are making progress everyday. Thank you for sharing your talents, knowledge and life with us.
You had me crying. I was beating myself up and feeling guilt bc I couldn't get it all done while going thru radiation. Your words always mean so much, you don't even know. I know I don't know you personally but I just love you, you are such a sweetheart. I hope your foot is doing better. Prayers for you and your family. Merry Christmas! Have a blessed day. 🙏❤🎄
THIS year 2021 I learned what it was to walk in another's shoes!! I had a BOOT on my foot from a open frautured left big toe, sling for a fully torn Right rotator cuff injury and right knee in brace waiting for full replacement. All at the same time!!! Hopping around and barely able to be self sufficient plus taking care of my special need adult relative...was so difficult!! I shed tears. Then I realized I could and would HEAL in time unlike others who wouldn't. THAT hit me and THAT reality made me Grateful ,Calm and Determined to be patient as I waited to over come it all. I'm healed from One of the Three. The Struggle is Real. The words YOU ARE ENOUGH Really get us all don't they!! THESE WORDS are HOPE!! Thank You Katherine!!! 💖 To Everyone who's struggling. Remember...YOU really are ENOUGH. ENJOY what really matters. Not a Spotless home or perfect present haul or trying to live up to UNREALISTIC IDEALS our Commercial Society shoves on us!! Remember what CHRISTMAS is really about. MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄 HAPPY HOLIDAY🌟 SEASON to All!!
Watching this after Christmas and looking around at the Christmas decor to put away, gift boxes to break down and the house to organize….you got to the pep talk about being enough and it not having to look or be perfect and I started crying. Didn’t realize how much I was internalizing the stress of managing stuff! I’m a stuff manager in my home and I’m tired of having to manage and clean it all. Great video! I need to give myself grace and time. Thank you for your words.
Thanks for sharing!!!! Also, saying we are doing enough. I have had to tell myself that. Working full time from home, kid with the flu, and my husbands family coming over for Christmas. Its a lot right now.
I SWEA, everytime you tell me I'm enough, I need to hear that reminder...and sometime when you say it, I find tears in my eyes, b/c I needed to hear it more than I realized. You are such a gift!! Thank you!
As we're preparing to move, we've been going through all of our belongings & deciding what we're going to take with us & what "is no longer serving us." It was hard, at first, but it's gotten easier and we're all feeling a lot lighter. I love that you're reading The Grinch! It's one of our favorite books. We still read our Christmas books every year (kids are 21 & almost 20).
Every time I hear you say "you are enough" it's usually when I need to hear it the most thank you ever so much and please have a blessed and merry Christmas to the family
I not only love your videos, but your messages about being enough and especially your comments towards the end of this video were so powerful. There was a time not so long ago that I would have never believed that about myself. Now I find myself not only believing it, but saying the same things to others. It's the simple things that mean the most. I appreciate you!
I appreciate you so much Kathryn . I just had my son a months ago and I haven't been in the Christmas spirit at all for some reason and watching this video and hearing your words you are enough just tugged at my new mommy heartstrings and I'm finally ready for Christmas and to embrace the magic of the season. Thank you for always making our days better 💕
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I really needed to see this video I am disabled and I can only do so much in a day that I am not in pain. I never thought that at age 57 I would be in so much pain and I feel so much like a failure to myself and my family. I had worked hard all my life in factories and it took a tool on my body physically and with the pain mentally as well. I have so many issues with my back that the specialists have told me there isn't much they can do for me,so I live in pain mostly everyday,I have gone to different doctors and they all tell me pretty much the same thing. It is a struggle some days but our Lord gets me through!! Most people that never had any issues with this type of pain will see me and say oh you don't look like you are disabled but on those days I feel good enough to go out and do some shopping but for only an hour and I need to go back home and relax till my pain subsides again. Thank You for saying " You are doing enough" because there Re so many days I feel like I am never enough!! Hugs from Lancaster,Pa.😘💓
Do I have to make a yearly payment?
@@robertadunn1572 we are so much alike! I'm 63 and disabled from spinal stenosis, migraines and constant pain. I worked many factories when I was younger and lived in NJ, then food service standing over 8 hrs a day. It all took a toll. I'm so happy to be reaffirmed through Kathryn to just do small amounts of work as I can. It's helped me and I keep hearing her say it's ok. She's an encouragement and a treasure with such helpful content in her videos.
Be blessed, I'mright there with you. I'll be praying for you.
When you said, "I want to give you the same permission that I have to give myself. You are doing enough. It's okay.", I started to cry. It has been so hard for me to get things done and I always feel behind. I beat myself up all the time because I feel I'm not taking care of my home as I should. Thank you so much for giving me permission to accept what I have done and to not obsess on what I haven't done. Kathryn, you make such a difference in our lives - thank you so much!
Huge hugs to you!!
@@DoItOnaDime God bless you, Kathryn, and huge hugs to you, too. 🤗🤗🤗
I also cried. Right there with you!
It is so exhausting trying to keep up & want things to be Perfect. When honestly that’s not at all what this Season or Holiday is even about! Let’s all Breathe & Remember We are Enough!! ❤️
Thanks Kathryn for a Good one! 😊
I cried too. I think I needed to hear those exact words and didn’t even know it!
Me too! She seem to touch my heart ❤️ every episode!
I have had a blood cancer for over 10 years now. Last year I finally got serious about cleaning out my home - it’s life changing. So much better everyday though it’s still a work in progress. I will finish though. I’m doing as well as one can hope. My joy is now praying for those who will benefit from all I can pass along.
Merry Christmas Kathryn!❤️
Debbie, wow you are amazing!🥰
Peace be with you Debbie. Bless you!
You are very inspiring as I must clean out as it’s overwhelming me! 🦋
"The first Christmas was simple, it's ok if yours is too." LOVE IT! AMEN!
Every time my honey see a new craft around the house he now playfully says , " You are enough." Thank you for all your ideas and kindness !
Aww that’s too sweet
Awwwwwh that is so sweet!
When you say "you are doing enough, and it's okay" for some reason it really hit my heart - I was blinking back tears and trying not to cry. I just needed to hear that, even though I didn't know I needed to hear it. Thank you for your uplifting spirit! ♥
My moment to blink back tears was, "The first Christmas was simple. It's OK if yours is too." Such a simple, gentle statement that reminds me what is really important.
@ Valarie I definitely cried. Cried my little heart out. I definitely needed to hear it. It's okay to let it out.
Sending love to all of you ❤️❤️
SAME. Holidays can be Tough on Us to feel like so much is on us. Thinking of All of YOU! Let’s try to Remember the True Meaning & Take a Deep Breath! ❤️
Same...I didn't even know anything was bothering me but I needed it!
Two points that really hit home for me while watching this video: 1. When I had a house, I was a wreck getting it show room ready for guests. But I realized those guests are not as nuts about show room ready as I am, and are not looking in the places that I look. After they left, it was a tornado situation anyway. They never appreciated it as much as I did. But what they did appreciate were the feelings they had while they were with us. Second: we sold that big house and bought an RV to travel the US and see where we want to live. RV life at 6 months (which is different than when we first started) is very simple. Everything we thought we had to have and bring with us has been completely not necessary. We have REALLY gotten down to the basics. And we have learned that that is really all we need. We have learned to live with A LOT less, and it is so freeing... of our time, our head space and our hearts. More important things are coming into view now that we HAD to refocus. Living with less and DOING less has improved our family's life tremendously. This Christmas, we cannot have a lot of presents because there would be no where to put them, so we are having experiences instead. And the kids have asked that some of their Christmas budgets go to charitable organizations that they have become interested in. Living with less really does transform hearts and minds. Thank you for this amazing video. Hope you heal well and have a Merry Christmas with your beautiful family.
“Who’s going to take care of all this crap”
I have literally whispered this phrase to myself once or twice 😂
I went from a 3 bedroom house to a 1bd apt. Never heard of Swedish death cleaning, but it is just what I did. I used to onto hang on to things that were given to me...they went on to new homes. We have an in-house donation area, so nothing goes to waste. 😊
Yess!! 🤣🤣
Me too! 🤦🏼♀️
Uhh Katherine. You read my mind. True story, I was watching your old Swedish Death Cleaning video the other day because it popped up in suggestions. I was talking to Matt about him coming home early from work Thursday because we have a baby sitter and start Swedish death cleaning our terrible garage. Thanks for the inspiration! 😃
Can’t wait to see!!!
I feel overwhelmed with decluttering, but picking a spot each day makes it easier. It’s hard saying goodbye to things we once loved, but I love giving them to a new family to enjoy.
Loved the video Kathryn! I need to give Swedish Death Cleaning a try!! My house can definitely get a little unorganized at times 😳
Hey, The Deal Guy watches this channel, too!!
Thanks Matt!!
Thanks Kathryn for the inspiration and the video. Hope your ankle gets better. I hear you Matt mines does too 😂!
I always wonder what the deal guy does with all the bargains he aquires. Like if he has a one in one/out rule to keep stuff under control
@@KCtheSUNSHINE usually donate to good will or give to family and friends :)
“You don’t have to compare yourself.”
Well Shoot, now I’m crying. I can’t tell you how many times your kind words have caught me off guard like that. Keeping doing what your doing because your touching lives!
Same here Girl! We are not alone! ❤️
I couldn’t have written it better! My same thoughts.
Same here I'm balling!
There are tears in my eyes right now. I have been sick since late April. Since late May I have had two hospital stays and one in a nursing home. I'm home now, recovering from "long haul covd". I have been sick so long I ran out of disability and fmla leave and lost my job.. I am still on oxygen, I've lost nearly all my hair, I can't walk to the bathroom or bathe by myself yet. All the household chores I can really do are to make phone calls, order groceries and pay bills online. My house is a disaster, except for my bedroom because I can clean it with a long handled swiffer. I have been feeling like a terrible burden to my family. Then you looked at me and said, "you are doing enough. You are enough." You will never know how much I needed to hear that! Thank you so much
I always appreciate your “You ARE enough!” but today I REALLY needed to hear it! Thank you, Kathryn, for being you! ❤️
I teared up a bit tearing it too. Thank you so much Katheryn!!
First, I hope you heal quickly. I've been in "the boot" before haha. Second, you always make me smile & calm my stress over so many household chores I know need to be done. If no one has told you today...You are wonderful. You are a special spirit here on earth & you brighten the days of so many.
I agree 💯%
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"You do you." I would be lying if I said I haven't compared myself and my life to ideal versions that I see on social media. Thank you for keeping it real. Much love and wishes for a speedy recovery 🎁☺️🤗💕
Omg love this. Thank u for letting her explain it and then peacefully explaining it. I started watching another video about this but the first 30 seconds were very morbid (in a funny way), but I was waiting on the results of a biopsy and hearing about death in a funny way wasn't funny so I had to turn it off immediately. PS the mass is benign!!! Just found out 2 hours ago
So happy for you!
So glad you are okay!
I know exactly what that feeling of relief is like! I'm so happy for you. Now is the perfect time to decide to really LIVE!
So thankful for your good news❤️
Omg you made me tear up when you said” you are doing enough!” I have autoimmune issues and sometimes just getting up is a task. Thank you for sharing and touching my heart this morning. 💜💜💜 feeling better about yourself is much more of a motivation than making me feel guilty, you rock thanks again.
Didn’t know about this book, but I’ve been doing this “death clean” for about a year. I even started a folder with one each of all my credit card statements. There are more things I’ve done, but I won’t bore readers with them. I’ve got a will, but the less you have to deal with while you’re alive, the less the kids will have to deal with.
You made me cry! As of 1am this morning, after 18 years, this mom of 3 finally finished her degree. My house looks like a mom has been absent lol. I beat myself up not being able to juggle school work, cooking, cleaning, spending time with the kids, Christmas, EVERYTHING. Your words were exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you for being real. Thank you for sharing your heart. I needed this video.
This video came just in time! I started decluttering this morning and I was losing my motivation. This brought it back! Thank you Katherine! 🙃
It's the best message I have heard this season "the first Christmas was simple" it's ok for ours to be also....thank you.
Totally agree!!
I learned about Swedish death cleaning from one of your videos a few years ago. Super resonated with me and I’ve been decluttering ever since. I lost my mom
Unexpectedly 6 years ago and cleaning out her house was the hardest. I don’t want anyone to have to make decisions like that for my stuff when I’m older
I just lost my Mom at Thanksgiving and she has had us on a mystery hunt since her passing I can't believe the stuff she left behind, basically hoarding. It is incredibly sad to have to go through things that might have meant something to her but none of the family know why.
I’m sorry to hear about your moms passing. Our stepdad passed away not long ago and my sister and I had to go clean his house and it was hard because we had to donate or throw away most of his stuff. I don’t want my boys to go through the same thing. I’ve recently being diagnosed with fibromyalgia so when I have good days I declutter like crazy. We can go at anytime at any age and this should apply to anyone that has accumulated a lot of stuff. Hope you are healing, when a loved one such as our parents or out children are gone it’s the greatest loss anyone can ever have. Sending hugs your way.
((Hugs)) so srry
Make sure you look inside every pocket and also inside rolled up socks.
I know the feeling. I lost my parents together just three months ago and it’s been so hard!! I’m still in their home and that has been the hardest! I just love Cathyrn she’s simply amazing and her videos and words of encouragement have helped me so much!
I am also so very sorry for the your loss. 😢
Katherine, I have chronic pain in my back and hip. It keeps me from doing easy things that I used to do all the time. Walking, bending, lifting, sweeping, making the bed, etc is a major chore for me. I watch all of these videos that remind me of my old life. Younger life. I feel guilty that I’m not doing these things and that is depressing. I’m thankful your ankle will heal and you will be healthy again! I’m glad you’re using this accident to help others understand what happens to anyone who is in constant pain or permanent disability’s. Heal quickly and Merry Christmas!!🎄
Thank you for the mindset. You almost made me cry when you said it was "okay". This year has been really hard. We moved away from family. We had another baby. I was feeling sad because we didn't have money for a tree and the cheap Christmas pictures I ordered came out wrong, but hearing you say that made me feel better. Thank you.
This video came just in time. Our family has way too much stuff. It’s often overwhelming and we loose so much time for the clean up. It makes me grumpy too. Less but better! Hope you get well soon. ❤️
Absolutely loved when you talked about our things blessing someone else when we declutter. It can be a struggle for me when I think about how I won't have something anymore but it's totally different when I change my thinking from self centered to getting rid of something to passing it along so someone else can enjoy it. I want others to enjoy the things that have brought me joy!
Hey Kathryn, this video is right on time, I’m in the middle of a decluttering around my house..Thank You for reminding me to be kind to myself and work in pieces to not become overwhelmed..Thanks for always sharing with us..I Pray your ankle is doing okay and that you have a healthy recovery❤️🩹..Peace & Blessings✌🏽
Katherine, I needed to hear this message so much at this very moment. I'm struggling with some changes in the family this Christmas and trying to make everyone happy. My attention to Christmas has been hit and mis. My tree is up but no decorations hanging yet. Christmas boxes are down from storage, but no decor arranged. A simple Christmas is okay this year - Thank you.
We had a big tornado come through my little town in KY and a few other surrounding areas that left so many without their belongings, their homes, loved ones, everything! I’ve realized in these few days, that all of the “stuff” that we think we need is just stuff. It’s all replaceable, but a life isn’t. None of it is important. I am so blessed that I am able to stay warm and be with my family, while others don’t have that anymore. It’s so heart wrenching to see what they are going through and I have felt a so much guilt. Guilt that I sometimes complain of having to much stuff when there are people right now that have lost everything. This has become my why.
Your comment about I'm doing enough hit so hard. I'm a young mom of 3 kids and have recently been diagnosed with a fatal autoimmune disease if not properly treated and I've been really sick and my house has blown up. I feel like such a failure and cry so much because there's so much I want to do and clean, but my body fails me and I end up completing only one task instead of my list. I see all these women on Facebook and CZcams and see their houses and get so down because my house isn't spotless.
I'm literally drowning in laundry and there's always dishes in the sink.
I really needed those words of encouragement today. Thank you!
You have no idea how much I needed to hear this! I have terrible back pain, 6 fractured vertebrae, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up with the other moms! I’m doing enough!
Kathryn, thank you for being so REAL! Some of these other CZcamsrs wth their vlogmases and ridiculous overdecorating and overpriced Christmas gift lists are so pretentious of full of entitlement i just wanna gag! Yes, I am being very judgey...lol..
But then I watch your simple, sweet, fun videos and all is right in the world lol.
Your “ you are enough “ quote makes me cry- every time. Thank you for all you do and give to us. ♥️
Sometimes just a few encouraging words from a stranger can mean the world. I’ve been feeling like I can’t get enough done with homeschooling my son and nursing my daughter around the clock. My house looks like a dumping ground at times. I can’t believe I started bawling at my daughters pediatrician words of encouragement when she told me you are doing great mama. 😭 Thank you for being sincere and a light of hope. I needed extra motivation to start organizing more 💜
My husband and I cleaned out the houses of my in-laws and my parents when they passed away. It was so draining physically and emotionally. They had so much “stuff.” I am minimizing now to spare my kids the distress!
You are literally the most wholesome and amazing CZcamsr on this platform. You share soo much meaningful and insightful tips and tricks that really make in impact in my life. Honestly, cleaning something really makes an immediate difference and change in not only the space I live in but changes my attitude because of how proud I am with the hard work and time I put in it. And yes the results and reassurance of accomplishment are the reward!!!
Happy Holidays &Thank you Kathryn 💙
When you said that decluttering makes your grumpy, I felt that so much. I’m currently doing the same and I feel it it is such a freeing experience, but it is also very mental draining. Especially when that item is linked to a specific memory. Thank you for this video ❤️
I've helped a senior move from a condo to a retirement home... This is so important.
You have no idea how much the end of your video meant to me. We lost my step mother in law on Nov 1st and this season has been so rough. All we have up are lights outside and our tree and it's eating me up inside. I feel like I'm supposed to be doing so much more and decorating everything but i just don't have the heart to this year. I appreciate your kind, inspirational words that a simple Chrismas is OK and good enough. Thank you! ❤
Loved this video. It was just what i needed right in the middle of a season where i constantly feel the need to make christmas"perfect". Thank you Kathryn and I pray for a speedy recovery for you!
I been watching you and your channel for 5+ years. You still bring me tears when you say "you are enough."
I totally cried in this video. I have been feeling that I haven't been doing enough or making this season special and magical enough for my children and then you said all the things and then when I saw "The first Christmas was simple. It's ok if yours is too." WWWWWAAAAHHHHHHH Exactly what I needed.
What's funny is, I've been decluttering and organizing, and this morning I tripped and sprained my ankle! Then I turn on this video, as I'm elevating my ankle, and you did the same thing! LOL!! Thank you for the motivational videos. I especially love how you always say, "you are enough". We all need to hear that, more often than we realize.💝
The first items I “death cleaned” were my seasonal items. Once I got rid of all of my seasonal items, I had so much more room in my house. 🌻 🥰
Kathryn, your encouraging message at the end brought me to tears. Been following you for years. You have a beautiful soul. Thank you for being so uplifting always. I know that life is hard for you as well. No one has it easy but thank you for choosing to send joy and encouragement. It is appreciated. Happy holidays to you and your family. Hugs, Lucia. 🥰
Hi Kathryn,
I love your channel and your words of encouragement bring comfort and joy to my heart. I am a mom of two girls, wife and caregiver to my elderly mom. I’m a part-time teacher in the afternoons and I also have a lifelong physical disability of cerebral palsy. My husband is disabled as well with CP. I have often thought to ask you to please do a video for people who have physical challenges. I walk with crutches and use a wheelchair for larger distances and doing things around the house. Please consider doing a video for people who may have physical challenges and want to easily maintain their homes, clear the clutter, and make it beautiful. I love all of your ideas from dollar tree, dollar general etc. and enjoy these stores as well. Thanks so much for taking the time to read my comments. Your loving energy is beautiful. Thank you for sharing it with all of us!
Omg!! “ The first Christmas was simple, it’s ok if yours is too” had me in tears. That is the truest sweetest statement. So much love to you and yours!!!
I'm sending this video to my daughter. She's having a very hard time purging her sons' toys. There are so many the boys forget what they have.
Like your 20 minute clean thing, I schedule no more than five tasks a day. Complete one, take a break, and so forth. It helps there's just the two of us but we do have five (ugh) cats and they are hot messes. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Just an idea, as a teacher, we appreciate good used “toys” such as Legos, building blocks, toy cars, animals, games with all pieces, puzzles etc. craft items. So perhaps you could ask the children what toys could be used by some of the teachers and their students.
Tell my husband that I am enough please. He always acts like I don't cook & clean enough, even though I am constantly doing both things.
I too am in the same boat. I work full-time & so does he a 12-14h day. Even though I work 8/10h I am still expected to do all these things. I hardly ask for help but lately I’ve been very overwhelmed. Sending love and healing prayers. It’s just difficult when things just get to be too much.
Kathryn. You have me in tears watching this video. God bless you and your ministry of love. "The first Christmas was simple. Yours can be, too." AMEN!!
ABSOLUTELY!!! Was thinking the same thing 🥰
I do the 20 minute method too. I’m disabled (fibromyalgia) and this helps me maintain my apartment without over exerting myself.
My husband has been talking about this for a long time and we been doing this in our home plus he got his mom to do it for this very reason. After his brother passed away. It took us a long time and lots of hard work to clean his house out. And every since then my husband said he doesn't want to leave his stuff for his children or any body to have to clean. Plus like your saying it helps to live better too!!! We still have areas to work on , so thank you for the ideas here on your channel !!!!
I totally get this. My sister and I had the chore of cleaning out our parents home and the church they pastored when our dad passed then again mom's stuff when she passed. It taught us both a valuable lesson in less is more.
I actually got tears when you said you are doing enough it's ok. Thank you for this!
Thank you so much! I needed the encouragement. I had a back procedure and 4 days later my husband had knee replacement surgery. It put everything on me this holiday season. I was burning out. Thanks
YOU ARE MY HERO!! Thank you for telling me what I needed to hear "You're doing enough" 🤗
Thank you💛
I just adore your content. I was feeling so overwhelmed trying to make everything perfect for the holidays.
I simply needed someone else to tell me what I was doing this year was enough. Next year…I intend to listen to my own little voice. 👊🏻
😢😢 I cried when you said dont compare yourself and that what your doing is enough. Im overwhelmed with Christmas and making everyone happy i forgot about myself. Thank you!🌺
This is my first Christmas without my husband who died this year, and cleaning out his things made me realize how much someone will have to clean out for me. I'm so glad you told us about Swedish Death Cleaning. I am ready to make my life and not have a big burden for others to handle. Many thanks and have a blessed Christmas.😊🎄⛄🎄💓
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Wow, I really appreciated hearing this today Kathryn. It's been a very rough year for our family.
I hope your ankle is feeling better very soon. Merry Christmas to you, Charlie, Carson and Owen:)
Great video!! I also think of Swedish death cleaning as what is diminishing the positive, light airy vibe in my home? When I get rid of something or things that no longer give me joy or happiness, I can feel the vibe shift. It’s an amazing feeling.
Your Comment that we're doing enough made me break down and cry. Today is the 10th anniversary of my daughter deciding she should become our Angel. I have been talking about the great memories and pretending that the pain has disappeared to make others happy. WOW did I need to hear this! My life reflects the repressed pain. Thanks again you are MORE than enough!!! I appreciate you and your videos. Namaste 🐞✌️🕉️
I am a huge fan of yours I am a 60 year old stroke survivor and I feel as if ima shell of the person I used to be, I used to have several trees and this year I settled for one tree and let my 7 year old grandboy did most of the decorating by himself! I have a Nativity in my yard and that is enough ! Because it’s all about that baby!
Thank you! I needed your message today. I was feeling really overwhelmed and my TO DO list keeps getting longer. You are always such a positive and thoughtful light. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Kathryn you are such a good mother, person, human being in general. Keep it up😉
I have started decluttering and donating to a local thrift shop. Less is truly more, and my "gift" to myself this Christmas ( and throughout the year ) is to live with less. Suddenly my space is starting to feel breathable again and I am so happy others can benefit from what I can't use or don't need. Also, when I now purchase something it has much more meaning and is valued when it is thought out beforehand. I love your videos, Kathryn, and I hope you feel better soon! Happy Holidays to you and yours!~
Maybe next time, before you buy cartloads of cheap stuff, stop and think "Do I really need this??"
Thank you for always being so motivating and positive.
Kathryn, your channel may be your “job”, but it is most definitely your ministry! So many hearts are touched by your kindness and words of encouragement. I know there are times, behind the scenes, when you are the one who needs the encouragement, so let the knowledge that you are such a blessing to so many bring you joy!
When you put
The first Christmas was simple.
It's ok if yours is, too.
Man i just burst in to tears 😭
This Christmas just didn't feel the same for us, our family, & soo many ppl I've seen talk about it on fb.
We didn't do a lot of our traditions on Noche Buena (Christmas Eve) or Christmas bc of sicknesses, family schedules, etc. And it just didn't feel the same as other yrs.
Just felt those words hit my heart 💝
You’re the sweetest CZcams friend ever, K!! Thanx for the encouragement from the heart! 🙏🏻❤️
I hear in slowing down last Sunday i was rushing around the house to get all the trash together, in doing so taking it out side i ran into the fence and sliced my arm from the wrist to elbow needing 25 stitches, all from a nail sticking out. Hope you heal fast and your family has a wonderful Merry Christmas and Joyful New Year ahead. ⛄🎄😊
I'm 72 and for the last 3 years I've gotten rid of all storage. Nothing in closets..attic..garage..drawers that I haven't used in 6 months..such a great feeling!!!!
What a fantastic REAListic video about family life and the challenge of organization. Your vulnerability in the unstaged moments was refreshing and inspirational. Thank You!! Blessings this season...
I turned 70 this year so was motivated to begin new routines. A few minutes each day writing, making music, decluttering, reading a challenging book, etc. These tiny increments have changed my outlook on life, more moments of feeling I am walking in victory not defeat. The secret of success is giving myself permission to do only those few minutes. It is enough and it builds over time to real accomplishments. Thanks!
When you said "you are enough" I cried.
I have fibromyalgia and just sweeping, mopping or folding laundry put me down if I overdo it.
Hearing you say 20 minutes at a time is enough.
For so long I've felt I just can't measure up or I'll never be perfect enough.
What a blessing you video was for me tonight.
Thank you
We’re raising our grandson and man it’s so crazy how fast we have collected things. He is asking now can we donate so we’re now on a Swedish death method cleaning. So great timing of this video thank you
I never thought someone genuine I’ve never met telling me “your enough, your doing enough” could make me burst out in tears... didn’t expect that.. thank you 🙏🏼 ☺️
You made me cry. I have become significantly more handicapped the past few years. This year started with spinal surgery than in hospital with covid. Than I lost my beloved dad. Than a total knee revision. A horrible year. Realizing I can’t do what I used to and can only use the first floor of my house. Your sincerity is much appreciated and you are a blessing to this follower
Everytime I watch your videos with a motivation to do something great, I am also left teary eyed with so much emotions and the words that one needs to hear the most but are unheard. So much love Kathryn ❤️❤️❤️
I was talking to my spouse before bedtime about how I've been struggling with motivation and feeling depressed and like I'm not good enough or doing enough, and I randomly decided to check CZcams to distract myself when we watched your video, he kept saying this is crazy did you know she would say all that? Did you know about this video? She's totally right and see it's true...etc etc. Thank you so much for blessing me today with your encouragement, seriously God used you to speak comfort into my life in the perfect timing. 💖 We hope your family has a merry Christmas and Wonderful new year!
Back surgery in April left me with drop foot. It has slowed me down to what feels like a crawl. Thank you for showing us the REALITY of your world and how reassuring you are!🙏❤We are doing enough and so are you, Kathryn ❣
Hi Kathryn, I’ve watched your channel since before you were pregnant with Carson. I’ve learned so much from you; a few examples: quality not quantity and a place for everything and everything in it’s place. My Grandfather (maternal) is Swedish and death cleaning is how he lived. Growing up my Grandmother (paternal) was what I called an organized hoarder. My Dad is an only child and I always thought how much stuff he was going to have to deal with after her death. 12 years later and he is still dealing with it as I believe he has hoarding tendencies. My husband and I have one child (our son), and I’ve tried for years to get my house to a point that when my husband and I are gone that our son won’t have to deal with excess like my father is having to do. I guess the thought came out of not wanting to burden my son in the same way. When we moved into our house, I found a small attic space and vowed to pretend it wasn’t there. This way I would not put things up there that I was going to forget about and just take up space. To this day it has nothing in it. We’ve made immense progress over the years and are making progress everyday. Thank you for sharing your talents, knowledge and life with us.
You had me crying. I was beating myself up and feeling guilt bc I couldn't get it all done while going thru radiation. Your words always mean so much, you don't even know. I know I don't know you personally but I just love you, you are such a sweetheart. I hope your foot is doing better. Prayers for you and your family. Merry Christmas! Have a blessed day. 🙏❤🎄
THIS year 2021 I learned what it was to walk in another's shoes!! I had a BOOT on my foot from a open frautured left big toe, sling for a fully torn Right rotator cuff injury and right knee in brace waiting for full replacement. All at the same time!!! Hopping around and barely able to be self sufficient plus taking care of my special need adult relative...was so difficult!! I shed tears. Then I realized I could and would HEAL in time unlike others who wouldn't. THAT hit me and THAT reality made me Grateful ,Calm and Determined to be patient as I waited to over come it all. I'm healed from One of the Three. The Struggle is Real. The words YOU ARE ENOUGH Really get us all don't they!! THESE WORDS are HOPE!! Thank You Katherine!!! 💖 To Everyone who's struggling. Remember...YOU really are ENOUGH. ENJOY what really matters. Not a Spotless home or perfect present haul or trying to live up to UNREALISTIC IDEALS our Commercial Society shoves on us!! Remember what CHRISTMAS is really about. MERRY CHRISTMAS 🎄 HAPPY HOLIDAY🌟 SEASON to All!!
Watching this after Christmas and looking around at the Christmas decor to put away, gift boxes to break down and the house to organize….you got to the pep talk about being enough and it not having to look or be perfect and I started crying. Didn’t realize how much I was internalizing the stress of managing stuff! I’m a stuff manager in my home and I’m tired of having to manage and clean it all. Great video! I need to give myself grace and time. Thank you for your words.
Kathryn, I so appreciate your love and encouragement, thank you Sis, I know you make Abba smile❣
Thanks for sharing!!!! Also, saying we are doing enough. I have had to tell myself that. Working full time from home, kid with the flu, and my husbands family coming over for Christmas. Its a lot right now.
I SWEA, everytime you tell me I'm enough, I need to hear that reminder...and sometime when you say it, I find tears in my eyes, b/c I needed to hear it more than I realized. You are such a gift!! Thank you!
As we're preparing to move, we've been going through all of our belongings & deciding what we're going to take with us & what "is no longer serving us." It was hard, at first, but it's gotten easier and we're all feeling a lot lighter.
I love that you're reading The Grinch! It's one of our favorite books. We still read our Christmas books every year (kids are 21 & almost 20).
Thank you for saying that you are doing enough. You have no idea how much I need it this week after the awful week I had at work last week.
Every time I hear you say "you are enough" it's usually when I need to hear it the most thank you ever so much and please have a blessed and merry Christmas to the family
This couldn't have come at a better time! Thank you for being the kind internet friend we all need, especially this time of year! ❤
I just want to say thank you for the kind words. I needed the reminder 💛
Your phrase “you are enough” gets me every time. Thank you. You are amazing and I love your videos and your energy.
This bring tears to my eyes. Sometime we just need a reminder that is going to be ok & I am enough! Ty
I not only love your videos, but your messages about being enough and especially your comments towards the end of this video were so powerful. There was a time not so long ago that I would have never believed that about myself. Now I find myself not only believing it, but saying the same things to others. It's the simple things that mean the most. I appreciate you!
I appreciate you so much Kathryn . I just had my son a months ago and I haven't been in the Christmas spirit at all for some reason and watching this video and hearing your words you are enough just tugged at my new mommy heartstrings and I'm finally ready for Christmas and to embrace the magic of the season. Thank you for always making our days better 💕