PAPER DECLUTTER & ORGANIZATION || Minimalist Life || KONMARI Method + The Minimal Mom METHOD

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  • I received enough comments about talking through my process more, rather than time lapsing with music. I kept that in mind for this paper declutter video! Keep the feedback coming!
    This paper declutter was a far more massive undertaking than I anticipated. But I powered through and finished the paper declutter mound! Striving to a minimalist life, a full paper declutter was a the top of my list this year.
    I applied the Konmari Method from Marie Kondo with the The Minimal Mom Method from Dawn. If you haven't yet checked out The Minimal Mom, PLEASE go check out her channel! Dawn is FANTASTIC and has so many tips.
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  • @dorothybennett6596
    @dorothybennett6596 Před 4 lety +317

    I started sorting paperwork and sorting out rubbish. My husband thinks I'm getting ready to die.

  • @EmmaAppleBerry
    @EmmaAppleBerry Před 4 lety +128

    The dilusional hysterical manical laughter at the start pretty much somes up paper decluttering!!! 😂😂😂 stay strong 💖💖💖

  • @pamelap.123
    @pamelap.123 Před 4 lety +53

    Also- I've learned to bring in mail and immediately recycle junk, plus switched to electronic everything to cut down on mailings from financial institutions. Also , when I get an unasked-for catalog, I email them and tell them to take me off the list for mailings. So far I have reduced the mail by about 50% from years ago.

    • @nancymuller3291
      @nancymuller3291 Před 4 lety +1

      Yes, I was drowning in catalogs a few years back and just took a Saturday and contacted them all and asked to be taken off their list. My biggest problem now is that the mail person has to read the address so quickly that he/she mistakes Miller/Muller and apartment numbers. I switched to electronic, too.

  • @StellaClare29
    @StellaClare29 Před 2 lety +5

    Erica, I am rewatching and these videos are still amazing 2 years later. Thanks for being so real and relatable throughout your journey! 💕

  • @liatori6214
    @liatori6214 Před 4 lety +24

    I have saved some of my cards from the past and keep them in a pretty box in my nightstand. I use them as bookmarks. For each new book I pick a different one. Some cards, f.eks. are from my mom, who is not with us anymore. This makes me happy

  • @melissakelly1493
    @melissakelly1493 Před 4 lety +11

    I love it when the birth certificates were found that they were already in their own green folder.

  • @eaudeborrajas7822
    @eaudeborrajas7822 Před 4 lety +17

    Declutter papers and sentimental stuff are the hardest steps into a minimalist -or simplified- way of life. You have done it very well. I do not know if it is rigth to recieve a warm praise from a woman (I am too), we do not have any problem about that in my country and culture and I would not want to be missundestood, but let me tell you that you look great. Has anyone notice that her face look more relaxed and happier than months ago? That's the real magic! Congratulations from Spain! ❤👏🇪🇸

  • @tammyrivas6653
    @tammyrivas6653 Před 4 lety +90

    I wouldn't recommend putting the "in" box in a drawer because of the out of sight, out of mind mentality (which I tend to have), there are some nice hanging file organizers that could be hung by your lap top. You're doing a great job!!!!!

    • @EricaLucasLoves
      @EricaLucasLoves  Před 4 lety +20

      Tammy Rivas oooh a hang bin on that blank wall space!!! ❤️❤️❤️

    • @sopjoplop23
      @sopjoplop23 Před 4 lety +8

      I was going to say that! Dont put inbox in a drawer.

    • @ohthankg-dforthebourgeoisi9800
      @ohthankg-dforthebourgeoisi9800 Před 3 lety +1

      I only have an inbox or todo box so I have place to put papers I’m going to ignore.

  • @shellipagel3488
    @shellipagel3488 Před 4 lety +81

    I started organizing my home last year after watching the show Tiding Up during our Christmas Break. I loosely followed Marie Condo's method and I must say paper was the 2nd worse category (after sentiment - which includes pictures, that I am STILL working on). Like you mentioned I continued to find paper everywhere. I have since gone through my house twice (other than the photos) and wouldn't be surprised if there was another box of paper waiting for me. Now I have a really simple paper method similar to the Minimal Mom's. You are doing a wonderful job! I would recommend when you have gone through everything (like everything) to go back again and you will be surprised at the things you kept and will then get rid of even more. I have gone through paper several times and still manage to declutter more each time. I look forward to your videos and cheer you on from afar! You got this!!

  • @heidimakkonen5552
    @heidimakkonen5552 Před 4 lety +11

    I usually like those very aesthetic looking videos and but as I have been watching your videos I just realized that there is SOMETHING really fascinating about your way of filmin and editing. Usually there is (and it's funny how you have just written about it on your information) crazy background music but the way you speak, your voice and how smart your words are... is really captivating! You are so true to yourself and honest I love it! It makes me so relaxed. Thank You!

  • @ColleenMarble
    @ColleenMarble Před 4 lety +8

    The first big sort/purge is the hardest, so congrats on getting past that! Here's how I manage paper: Everything that comes into the house gets sorted right away, and junk mail goes in the recycle bin immediately. Other items go in my kitchen inbox. Weekly, as I pay bills, balance accounts, etc, I send the stubs and statements to my office's 'ready to file' bin. From there, once every couple of months I sort, file and shred. And then at least once a year (in February) but usually twice a year, I go through everything in the file cabinet to purge old stuff. February is also when we get our tax file ready for the accountant, which is easy because as I file throughout the year, all tax stuff just goes in the current year's file, so sorting it in February is easy because it's already all in one place. This system has worked beautifully for us, and it takes less and less each year as I further refine our systems. Like every thing to do with cleaning and organizing, regular maintenance is the key. And it brings me joy when I need some random document and know exactly where to find it!

  • @EmmaAppleBerry
    @EmmaAppleBerry Před 4 lety +67

    BOSTON
    You: 'The band? The city?'
    Me: 'The creme bun?'
    *can you tell i'm hungry* haha

  • @samanthaaldridge2082
    @samanthaaldridge2082 Před 4 lety +26

    Decluttering paper is a pain, but soo rewarding. And like decluttering anything else, it gets easier. Everytime I go through our papers I laugh at some of the stuff I chose to keep in previous declutters. Love your videos, they're very inspiring!!

  • @SimoneJaegerFrauPanPan
    @SimoneJaegerFrauPanPan Před 4 lety +16

    Thanks for inspiring me every single time I watch your vlogs ❤️ although I dream of a minimalist life in monochrome perfection you are able to get me back into what's realistic and approachable. And I thank you for this, Erica. We both do not live in a staged minimalistic home, we have family and a life happening in our homes. Your down to earth and hands on attitude is just perfect. And I absolutely love, that you can show your flaws as well, no high gloss stuff. Lots of love from Berlin /Germany and big kudos for everything you have accomplished during the last months! 💕💕💕

  • @marthasalter405
    @marthasalter405 Před 4 lety +11

    great job! I so identify with this … I had to do multiple paper declutters over probably 2 years … my final one started with me having my 6' long kitchen counter COVERED with stacks of paper. But now I'm down to one notebook and one 1" accordion file. So it can be done.
    I do really recommend a vertical "inbox" rather than horizontal. It's so easy for papers to get buried in a horizontal pile (for me, anyway).

  • @rebekkawacherhausenwichman236

    This is a sore spot for me. I really need to deal with my paper clutter. It’s taken up space both physically and mentally. I even started getting a headache while watching your video... 🙄🤯🤔
    But it was for filling to se you get through it to the “other side”
    Well done so far!!! 👏👍😊

  • @heartoftexas4481
    @heartoftexas4481 Před 4 lety +37

    My dog received mail for a discount vacation!!

  • @vicwoz1620
    @vicwoz1620 Před 4 lety +88

    If it’s any help, my dog got mail a few years ago.....

    • @EricaLucasLoves
      @EricaLucasLoves  Před 4 lety +13

      Vickie Wozny STOP. That makes me feel better.

    • @brayz4boyz976
      @brayz4boyz976 Před 4 lety +7

      My then baby brother was drafted.

    • @annw1395
      @annw1395 Před 4 lety +2

      My husband's prior wife got a credit card application offer at OUR address -- that she had NEVER lived at! After they'd been divorced for 18 years! Scary.

    • @martavillanueva1062
      @martavillanueva1062 Před 4 lety

      @@annw1395 Same kind of crap here.

  • @plaisirdelanglais
    @plaisirdelanglais Před 4 lety +8

    Erika, Thank you so much making the comments as you go along! I am making the same comments in my head thinking I am weird, but obviously not. I have just started to go through all my business and personal paperwork, old school notes and things related to my previous career. It has been great to have the distance and objectivity and my compost pile is doing so well after giving it heaps of those shredded pieces. I still have plenty to do, but my office looks so much better and does not give me anxiety on what to do first as I keep putting 20 minutes timer on and than switching tasks. I have done so much in 6 days and I am no longer annoyed at myself for thinking I have got to do this, but it will take forever (it does not!!!) and putting it away to some day to do. Well done, keep going. Can't wait for your next honest video. Oh, and anything left is possible I am planning to scan with my Doxie scanner (idea of THE Minimalists) and get a external storage disc.

  • @crazycroney
    @crazycroney Před 4 lety +2

    Still binge watching!! As a professional organizer, and a recently retired military spouse this is what I do and recommend, especially to my military ladies. But really everyone Take a 3 ring trapper keeper zip up large binder and put every important piece of paperwork in it. I have a check list that goes from birth certificate, marriage, passports, divorce decrees, military orders car info wills house deeds life insurance, etc. I have a checklist that was given to me by the Red Cross from the Misawa AF base. We moved there 1 year after the tsunami so having everything go ready in case of earthquake was so important. I make my emergency binder, tabbed it out and have used it on every move and it has been a god send. I bought a very large fire proof safe that holds the binder. I also have a hard drive with a backup of all of our computer files and pictures in there.

  • @sonja_rademacher
    @sonja_rademacher Před 4 lety +1

    This was so inspiring. What helps me is to see that I am not the only one with paper clutter accumulated over years. I am currently watching a lot of videos showing people who are decluttering (you, the minimal mom, Alejandra Costello and others) and who are giving handy tips about how to organize things. This helps me so much to get started and to do something every day.
    Thanks a lot!

  • @3llenzinha
    @3llenzinha Před 4 lety +11

    I advise you to go after every sing paper in your house and do it once for all because paper decluttering is one of the most exhausting but yet awarding categories to go through

    • @EricaLucasLoves
      @EricaLucasLoves  Před 4 lety +5

      Ellen Lima KonMari said to do that too. But I’d have to declutter and unpack SO much from the attic and the shed and crawl space. I’m not ready for that

    • @3llenzinha
      @3llenzinha Před 4 lety +4

      @@EricaLucasLoves so one space a day or week. Do it once, but not necessarily in one day. Maybe use your entire january for paper decluttering. You wont lose momentum

    • @joycegaylord6472
      @joycegaylord6472 Před 4 lety +2

      To Erica's point you can't declutter a category like paper if you have a large space like an attic or basement with stuff on top or all around it. When we moved a few months ago I was forced to deal with the upstairs office I had all but abanded. I only had a small amount of paperwork to keep.
      If it's in the attic it will go fast once you get it all together because it is most certainty not needed.

  • @keetz8490
    @keetz8490 Před 3 lety +2

    Of all of your videos( and I’ve watched them all SEVERAL times) I love this one the most. So real and relatable!!!

  • @solagnesanders6000
    @solagnesanders6000 Před 4 lety +10

    Just a thought on "Medical." Don't be afraid to be ruthless in that category. I find it is sometimes redundant information or extra paperwork I get at the doctor's, just like precautions on a vaccine that is meant to be temporary information. Also, most of these are now digital and "easy to replace." I found myself keeping some of it for sentimental reasons (like tracking their growth charts) rather than a true need to keep pile.

    • @EricaLucasLoves
      @EricaLucasLoves  Před 4 lety +5

      PictureThis Autism I think I’m going to type up necessary history and info for each of us, then scan the rest. That way - God forbid - the medical history for each kiddo is summarized if someone needs to take care of my kids

    • @hrnotions5348
      @hrnotions5348 Před 4 lety

      @@EricaLucasLoves This is a fabulous idea and I'm totally stealing it.

  • @mkweber9615
    @mkweber9615 Před 2 lety +2

    My dear Erica ~ You are so awesome. I watched this video when it first aired, I've watched SO many paper declutter videos since then! This really is the best...BECAUSE your 'backlog' looked much like mine still does. You are REAL. I DID go through 17 years of 'backlog', and have greatly reduced it...but still have a way to go. I have found it unsatisfying when I see other Tubers with a handful of papers to sort and lay flat in their pretty desk drawer. Kind of like someone who says they are doing a craft room declutter and they have a desk with markers, some post-its, and three sketch books. When I go to face my papers, THIS video is the one that sticks with me. It's work, people! Thank you, Erica!

  • @sandycastro4922
    @sandycastro4922 Před 4 lety +9

    I keep all birth, marriage, insurance, passports in a binder using protection sheets for easy access

  • @pamelap.123
    @pamelap.123 Před 4 lety +26

    My parents both passed away and I moved into their house. They were very tidy but kept WAY too much paperwork. I've been finding old records (1980's!) for the past 2 years stuck away in various drawers. And back then, SS#s were on everything so I've had to shred a lot rather than just toss into the recycle bin. I am doing "swedish death cleaning" so no one has to find all my crap and shred it!

    • @nancymuller3291
      @nancymuller3291 Před 4 lety +1

      I loved Swedish Death cleaning!!!! I have the book on audio and listen to it several times to inspire me.

    • @fabianaesteves679
      @fabianaesteves679 Před 4 lety +2

      I feel you! When my 97 year old grandma passed, she had drawers of her medical records from the 50s!! I couldn't quite believe it! I wonder what goes thru people's minds... :) Compassion I shall have!

  • @whatsonmymind4848
    @whatsonmymind4848 Před 4 lety +25

    I looove your videos! You’re always so authentic and I can really see the change in you over the month! Keep going 💪🏻 I did my paper declutter yesterday and it took me 4 HOURS 😭 Finally done for the year 😍

    • @EricaLucasLoves
      @EricaLucasLoves  Před 4 lety

      Study everyday awesome!!! That’s such a great kick off to your 2020!

  • @tanya2269
    @tanya2269 Před 4 lety +9

    I couldn't do all the paper in the house at one time I found it over whelming, I did one room at a time. You did a great job :)

  • @EmmaAppleBerry
    @EmmaAppleBerry Před 4 lety +4

    Online(email)/phone/computer(files) are like the second round of paper declutter hell. The third and final being sentimental cards etc. My god. Im pretty sure ive developed a paper phobia during my decluttering 😂😂😂

  • @tracygellatly1267
    @tracygellatly1267 Před 4 lety +5

    Great job, Erica!
    I have been on my minimalism journey for 4 years now. About a year ago I started on the momentos and keepsakes. Just a tip regarding the artwork... my kids are in their 30's and we had a family declutter and went through their school memory box and artwork and they were very disinterested in any of it. You may want to consider keeping a very minimal/ the very best of these physical momentos. Each person and family experiences this uniquely, but I have heard this from others that their kids just aren't that interested in it as grown adults.

    • @susans3411
      @susans3411 Před 4 lety

      Until they have kids. Just need a few pieces.
      I have taken pics of the best of them, then jettisoned them.

    • @amyclark959
      @amyclark959 Před rokem

      I know this is an older video, but I have my oldest go through his artwork regularly from his designated art bin because he's like a mad artist lol and decide what he no longer needs. I keep those special pieces put in a separate bin of things like handprint art and very special pieces they make.

  • @ResourcefulMama
    @ResourcefulMama Před 4 lety +23

    Paper clutter takes so long to go through. I love Dawn, she's great.

    • @gingerstrahan7464
      @gingerstrahan7464 Před 4 lety +2

      The Rex Fam Dawn is great, and so are you, Erica.

    • @ResourcefulMama
      @ResourcefulMama Před 4 lety

      @@gingerstrahan7464 Erica already knows I think she's great. ❤

    • @gingerstrahan7464
      @gingerstrahan7464 Před 4 lety

      The Rex Fam See what happens when you are vision impaired and don’t read everything super carefully. In my mind, I was replying to something Erica posted. Apologies for making you almost as confused as I apparently am.

    • @ResourcefulMama
      @ResourcefulMama Před 4 lety +1

      @@gingerstrahan7464 You replied to me so I AM confused. Lol

    • @fayewhite7541
      @fayewhite7541 Před 4 lety

      The Rex Fam I am not aware of “Dawn”. Please, any info to pass on?

  • @andreawalker7138
    @andreawalker7138 Před 4 lety +1

    I was so happy when you found the papers you were looking for you'd think they were my papers. 😆
    Seeing you go through your pile makes me realize my pile is doable. Thanks for the video.

  • @robinduke3184
    @robinduke3184 Před 4 lety +6

    Love how real you are, and your hair is absolutely gorgeous. The Gold Project has a great children’s memories organizing system, if you would like to check it out. 😊 You are doing such a great job, and I’m enjoying watching the process.

  • @maloryk
    @maloryk Před 4 lety +2

    You can put a freeze on your son’s SSN/credit (all of the kids actually) and then when they get older the freeze can be removed when needed. This will make their information less attractive to identity thieves as they will not be able to open any lines of credit using your child’s information.
    PS love the talking through as you work on projects, definitely helpful for those of us taking inspiration from your process! Thank you for sharing!

  • @springbird21
    @springbird21 Před 4 lety +1

    I love the way your brain works! I’ve been thru 50+ years of paperwork but need to do more! Thank you, Erica! Xo

  • @imgardevandevyvere5357
    @imgardevandevyvere5357 Před 4 lety +7

    This category was for me the longest one, overwhelming, but now i try to keep up on a regular basis. Love your video.

  • @lavieenchocolat
    @lavieenchocolat Před 4 lety +6

    First of all, I love your channel!
    Second, with the letter from a car insurance carrier that was sent to your son...I second the idea to call them and ask how he got on their list. When we purchased a car, we suddenly started receiving a lot of mail from insurance carriers trying to get our business. It concerns me that something similar might be the case - that perhaps someone bought a car under his name. Best to find out for sure what’s going on. And along with freezing your children’s credit, don’t forget that you can request a free credit report each year from each of the three major credit reporting agencies. I’m not sure how that process works when the credit is frozen though. Wishing you luck and that this is nothing serious!

  • @deannaw9657
    @deannaw9657 Před 2 lety +1

    I get so much out of watching you talk through your decisions. It encourages me and makes me feel more normal. Thank you for sharing your thoughts aloud with us.

  • @everydayminimal
    @everydayminimal Před 4 lety +4

    Papers are the bain of my existence! LOL You did a fantastic job! I loved how you described everything and your process! I am really enjoying all your videos :-)

  • @patblough7574
    @patblough7574 Před 4 lety +3

    Great job, Erica. I admire your pressing on and not giving up when things get overwhelming.

  • @lisagavin3402
    @lisagavin3402 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for talking through your paper decluttering. So many youtubers just speed through with music and no narration.
    Thanks for a great video!

  • @susanbaldwin4478
    @susanbaldwin4478 Před 4 lety +1

    WOW...my basement is piled with paperwork that needs decluttering!! I look at it and say...maybe another day. Hopefully this video will get me started and I will either get swallowed up or emerge victorious. Thanks for the motivation.

  • @HomeSweetHomeschoolLife
    @HomeSweetHomeschoolLife Před 4 lety +6

    I am sharing this video with my husband. He holds on to all the paper.

    • @deb9806
      @deb9806 Před 4 lety

      Mine too, I just shredded things from when he was a cop 15 years ago. Piles of paper from things we don't even own anymore, taxes from 10 years ago.

  • @reginadonohue2318
    @reginadonohue2318 Před 4 lety +1

    The hair went up. You know it's getting serious now!! Dig in girl. You're an inspiration!!

  • @meganrasey4377
    @meganrasey4377 Před 3 lety +1

    Right there with you. Minimal mom is the bomb!!! And so are YOU!!!!!

  • @KMF3
    @KMF3 Před 4 lety +3

    A big thing that I do is when I get my mail at the post office I stand right there at the post office and go through every piece of mail and get rid every little bit of garbage. So that means envelopes, junk mail, absolutely any little piece of paper that I do not want to take home with me goes in the garbage or the recycling bin there at the post office. I take home with me the least amount of paper as possible. I do the same thing with my mail that comes to my mailbox at home. I immediately go through it as soon as it comes. I don't put it off to the side or put it in a pile. It definitely does cut down on the amount of paper that I end up dealing with.

  • @karenann5283
    @karenann5283 Před 4 lety +4

    I love this series you are doing! It is very helpful.

  • @lauriepowell3959
    @lauriepowell3959 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for information and inspiration, Erica.
    Last month I retired from 25 years of teaching middle school art and reading. At first I felt guilty for goofing off, but man, I needed down time! I have crates and boxes of lessons, supplies, books, stuff! Brought home my mini fridge and microwave, lamps, chairs, framed artwork, curtains, tablecloths, etc, etc. They are still in my entryway, but I am slowly beginning on sorting, donating, tossing stuff. I have to say that tossing/recycling all of those lesson plans and “red tape” from school is simply liberating. My most pressing paperwork issue now is making sure I have all of my newly acquired Social Security and Teacher Retirement info in order. This video helped motivate me.

  • @SummerJune25
    @SummerJune25 Před 4 lety +1

    I am feeling you. My past weekend was spent sorting trough my paperwork. At least I learned a few years back that it is easier to keep everything in one spot. If I was trying to find something, I knew where to search. My HUGE drawer kept filling to a point where I had trouble to put any more stuff inside. For some reason I felt like it is time to organize everything. Which I did. After a day and a half and about 12 hours in total all my paperwork was organized until today. When new letters came in, waiting to be organized and the whole circle starts again....

  • @emmadagg1328
    @emmadagg1328 Před 4 lety +1

    Loved this video! You did so well! Really enjoy your videos and how real you are!x

  • @jodyhuntsman4126
    @jodyhuntsman4126 Před 4 lety +1

    Yay ! More decluttering! My favorite

  • @connieverbeck1110
    @connieverbeck1110 Před 4 lety +1

    Erica, thank you so much for this. I do need to do this. You are amazing!

  • @PugLovah
    @PugLovah Před 4 lety

    That was awesome!

  • @cynthiahernandez7727
    @cynthiahernandez7727 Před 4 lety

    I love this so much!

  • @jennyksslr
    @jennyksslr Před 4 lety +1

    My papers are like this too. Good to know we are not alone. You're doing a great job

  • @technopink01
    @technopink01 Před 4 lety

    Love love love how you take inspiration from mutiple methods and make it your own!!

  • @vicwoz1620
    @vicwoz1620 Před 4 lety +1

    You go, girl! I will be starting mine this week. First, I need to pick out some happy tunes to get me through.

  • @ridiculousspider
    @ridiculousspider Před 4 lety +1

    I helped my mom do this with her and dad's paperwork. Over 40 years of marriage plus inherited papers from her mom and dad. This was before KonMari or CZcams became a source of guidance. The keep pile was huge. The trash/burn pile even more so. Over the years, I have steadily learned more about what to keep and have whittled their paperwork to three magazine holders, an expandable file folder (house paperwork), and a couple of small boxes for their taxes (because they don't want to get rid of any of them). It may sound like a lot but it used to be a two drawer file cabinet stuffed to the brim, two file boxes, and a small bin of unsorted paperwork. And that didn't count the new stuff coming in.
    It is a constant battle because they just don't bother sorting or organizing paperwork. Drives me batty.

    • @ridiculousspider
      @ridiculousspider Před 4 lety

      Said all that as background for why I hope and highly encourage finding an upkeep plan that works for you because it is so easy for papers to creep in and start piling up. I admire you for tackling this because it can be so stressful and exhausting.

  • @lusannelove2organize570

    I love your declutter videos!! So satisfying!!

  • @tinapierce730
    @tinapierce730 Před 4 lety +4

    I used Minimal Moms suggestion as well. It really helped me to just toss what I really didnt need

  • @christinal.9309
    @christinal.9309 Před 4 lety

    I think that was the first time I saw someone say "Taxes" and then fist pumped the air! Love your candidness :)

  • @ivonafiri9269
    @ivonafiri9269 Před 4 lety +5

    I keep all my family papers in a binder for each person. First are important papers like birth certificat, passport... then medical, then contracts like for sports, kindergarden... at the begining of a new school year as I get new contracts I flip througt each persons folder and toss old stuff. Also binders are not big so in case of a fire I would take them easly out.

  • @susytomable
    @susytomable Před 4 lety

    You inspire me! And I’m accomplishing goals! So grateful! And spending less! Thank you💕

  • @teresafehr107
    @teresafehr107 Před 4 lety

    I am super proud of you! Keep pressing on. I am inspired. Motivated for my journey.

  • @lexiejordie
    @lexiejordie Před 4 lety +34

    My identity was taken when I was 11 years old, didn't realize until I turned 16 and needed car insurance and got denied due to a "record" that included grand theft auto, etc. Turns out a receptionist at my doctor's office stole a bunch of children's social security numbers and sold them to various felons. My mother contacted the local FBI office along with social security office to see what could be done. Your local office should be able to give you advice on next steps if your son's identity was taken.

    • @karenmcneill2602
      @karenmcneill2602 Před 4 lety

      WOW!!!

    • @medlem1234
      @medlem1234 Před 4 lety +4

      This might be because I’m Swedish and our social security number is actually a “person’s number” as in it is date of birth plus four extra digits, but how could you use a SSN in real life and get away with it? Is there no register that will tell the authorities than no, this number does not belong to a 54 year old but rather a child in five states away?

    • @lexiejordie
      @lexiejordie Před 4 lety +3

      @@medlem1234 good question! The person that stole my SSN lived in the same state as me and had a similar name as me so he was able to get away with it for so long. In the US as long as you have the SSN you can get away with a lot of stuff unfortunately :(

    • @edennis3202
      @edennis3202 Před 4 lety +2

      @@medlem1234 The record keeping in the US is hair-raisingly bad. You could have numerous people using your identity and the authorities don't seem to care. Even if they file tax returns in your name to get refunds, nothing seems to happen to them when they're found out. A SWAT team might raid your house over an error on your student loan application, but you can steal people's identity, ruin their lives, drown them in debt, and the government doesn't care.

    • @nancymuller3291
      @nancymuller3291 Před 4 lety

      @@medlem1234 This happens a lot for some reason!! The crooks are very clever!!!

  • @Patricia.R.
    @Patricia.R. Před 4 lety

    Hi Erica! Former Homeschool Veteran Mom HERE...paper clutter and yes, books still haunt me. I’m a grandmother of 12 now for crying out loud! Anyway... I have been binge watching your videos... and you are an En.Courage.HER!! I love your videos... and your raw honesty. Most of all, I enjoy the length of your videos... most under30mins. I get done and go do something! Thank you, thank you, thank you ‘

  • @mickalaloeffelbein4935
    @mickalaloeffelbein4935 Před 4 lety +1

    This is awesome. I like your real reactions and emotions to the process... classic :)

  • @gabriellemcmanus2650
    @gabriellemcmanus2650 Před 4 lety +2

    I've been looking forward to this video.
    Well done, that was a mammoth task but it'll be so worth it and maintaining your system will be easy

  • @michelleperez-vazquez7760

    Thank you for sharing your journey, you are one of my great motivators!! Love ya girl!❤ I just decluttered my walk-in closet and hubby help!

  • @Javonne222
    @Javonne222 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for the visual inspiration. Going to start on my piles today.

  • @RussellsLovingLife
    @RussellsLovingLife Před 4 lety

    Way to rock that paper declutter! Ypu are doing awesome. Keep it up!

  • @sharylsimeone
    @sharylsimeone Před 4 lety

    Great job! I was in my office tonight watching and doing my own organizing in there. Thanks for all your motivation! We can do this! ❤️😀👍🌟

  • @tiffanyrich9135
    @tiffanyrich9135 Před 4 lety +2

    Cudos to you! I need to do this again since I went back to my basket system of despair 😭 For important papers Fly Lady has a great system she calls a “control journal” that’s in a binder. It contains anything you would want to have in case of a fire. We did one of these a few years ago and it’s working really well.

  • @klingelndertruthahn8265

    You're such an inspiration!!! It's so amazing to see you tackle all your things and getting into minimalism. I'm so very proud of you!!!

  • @tinekejoldersma
    @tinekejoldersma Před 4 lety +1

    So proud of you. It will go easier on the way. Just get on track. And keep going.

  • @MyBlessedNest
    @MyBlessedNest Před 4 lety

    Great video! I like how you kept it real! ❤️

  • @middlelle
    @middlelle Před 4 lety +1

    I used to keep four filing drawers full of paper. I saved everything including envelopes. I was able to purge myself to less than one drawer, so I got rid of the two two-drawer filing cabinets to a file crate I got at Walmart. I also helped my son to do the same thing. He has a small wire rack I gave him (used to be more files I had on top of the file drawers, so yes, technically I had 5 drawers of files), and he seems to be keeping just to it.

  • @kateadams5192
    @kateadams5192 Před 4 lety

    Love your channel! Thank you for showing everything! It helps me so much💜
    Love your hair! It’s so pretty!🌷💕

  • @roxanes43
    @roxanes43 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for making it look so doable to tackle my old papers!!

  • @ladytigresssaggi7990
    @ladytigresssaggi7990 Před 4 lety

    I love & enjoy watching how you declutter your home step by step😊 its relaxing & motivating...thank you.

  • @theophanial9432
    @theophanial9432 Před 4 lety

    Thumb up just for the preview pic!! I love your channel. So real.

  • @heathercartwright7677
    @heathercartwright7677 Před 4 lety

    Paperwork is one of those decluttering jobs that I consider to have 'layers'. Your first layer is the stuff you instantly identify that can be chucked out. Your second layer is those things you can easily file. Your 3rd layer is the things that you will need to come back to, whether it be to establish what they actually are, or to research the advice on how long you have to keep this kind of document. That's your inbox. It's okay not to do all the layers at once! My one tip if you have an insane amount of shredding to do is to research shredding services. They send you a sealed bag to put your paperwork in, then shred it confidentially. Keep it up Erica! X

  • @Cotysuperstar
    @Cotysuperstar Před 4 lety

    Love love love love loooove this vídeo! It's gonna be so easy now! 😊

  • @KelleeYouPersonalOracle

    Look at you getting it done! That’s what I need to do!!!

  • @Cristien84
    @Cristien84 Před 4 lety

    I am sooo motivated watching your video. Tomorrow I am going to pick up my fireproof box from the store and finally putting everything in one place! You got this Erica!

  • @enuma7
    @enuma7 Před 4 lety

    That exactly I did 2 years ago. I’m so glad, to see, that I’m not the only one with paperhording........ Gratulation, you did it !

  • @robynw6307
    @robynw6307 Před 4 lety

    So proud of you Erica. You said you would declutter that cupboard in 2020, and you've started it even before the end of January. Great job.

  • @karencherne7050
    @karencherne7050 Před 4 lety +1

    Awesome! You are doing such a great job!!! When my kids were little I would take pictures of their artwork, and then throw it away. I'd make a scrapbook page with the pictures I took. I love to scrapbook! Keep up the good work.

  • @harmony1307
    @harmony1307 Před 4 lety +1

    I LOVE the minimal mom!

  • @myxochi
    @myxochi Před 4 lety

    Good for you. I’m in the paper phase right now. It is daunting! Well done.

  • @barbarap6851
    @barbarap6851 Před 4 lety +1

    Nice job! I did this last year and it was so cathartic!! So much easier to handle paper now. No more huge piles, no hot spot on my counter!

  • @joeseatat
    @joeseatat Před 4 lety

    You are very fun to watch. I always love the preview. I think what you are doing is great! I'm also trying to sort my life and seeing how others do that is very helpful.

  • @tammywerking1115
    @tammywerking1115 Před 4 lety +1

    You are my hero - paperwork is so hard to go through!!

  • @kimpatience6505
    @kimpatience6505 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for motivating me to start this process! Our office is one of our last areas to tackle. Great job!

  • @3llenzinha
    @3llenzinha Před 4 lety +18

    Erica, put some music while decluttering. Some classic songs with piano, violin, cello... it helps to relax and focus

    • @fabianaesteves679
      @fabianaesteves679 Před 4 lety +1

      Absolutely! Music helps creating a great memory of the moment in your brain!

  • @jeanieyork2013
    @jeanieyork2013 Před 4 lety +1

    love KONMARI and Minimal Mom both!! Paper really piles up, for me !

  • @Merrymom24
    @Merrymom24 Před 4 lety

    Yes!! Doesn’t that feel so much better? (I feel better just watching! 😂) There’s something so satisfying about eliminating paper clutter.

  • @LaFlamande
    @LaFlamande Před 4 lety +1

    great video, great hair, great how you are pulling through. You are a decluttering lioness!

  • @amystiles3284
    @amystiles3284 Před 4 lety

    This video really hits home. Paper clutter is the worst! You are awesome 💕💕💕