I’m 74 and have ended up with parent’s things and also my son and daughter in law have passed. Guilt to get rid of things! And having lived with parents that went through the 20s, 30s and wartime doing without and having to keep and use what they had it’s been hard to throw away things. Giving away is easy but throwing away is hard. BUT I’m now doing it. Thank you!!!
Congratulations! It must feel good to get rid of things, but I hear you regarding the loss of loved ones. My condolences to you regarding your son and daughter in law. My parents also were children of the 20s and 30s, so I've learned some of their frugal mindset. For example, my mother made quilts from sheets. The two I have aren't quite my aesthetic (one is from fabric scraps from all the clothes of hers and mine she made, so I cherish that aspect, but overall, it's got so much red, my least favorite color, it would be nice to have items that were more my style. I also have a summer-weight quilt she made, again, the sheet not in my exact style, but it's in wonderful condition, and I don't want to get rid of something both sentimental and functional simply because it isn't quite my taste/style. Fortunately, most of my parents' things *are* my taste, so keeping those items is a happy thing for me. But those that I don't have room for is a tough one.
Hi Dawn, I’m a messy too. I was able to easily part with the many coffee mugs. My church has coffee and donuts every Sunday after mass and decided to eliminate the use of styrofoam cups. They asked parishioners if they had extra coffee mugs they wanted donate in order to be more environmental friendly. The best part for me is I still get to use my own mugs as well as enjoying other beautiful mugs. It’s a win win for everyone.
That is a win win situation. I have also happy to hear that your church is being proactive in trying to eliminate waste, I hope that others do the same.
I just discovered your channel yesterday, and it is the first channel that’s finally opened my eyes and motivated me to change my life! I think your approach and explanations make it so easy for everyday people to manage their homes. I’ve been binge watching your videos - while decluttering - and can’t wait to watch more!!
I agree, Ashley. I'm doing that same binge watching, just two years later. Dawn *does* make it easy, and fun. And she's very affirming. I love her dining, living room, and the master bedroom, in particular. So simple and peaceful.
Me too! 2022 for me! Just doing an intensive course. I started trying to be more organised three years ago but I have always found it hard to let some things go. Now I follow Dawn and Cas from the clutterbug and I have started to build some muscles on decluttering and letting things go. Thanks so much! I’m learning a lot! THANKS!
THANK YOU for the kind words & comments last week while I was sick! I appreciate YOU and your kindness so much...I'm feeling much better, just a little tired, still....THANK YOU!!! 😘💕
I have decluttering almost everything, but there is still 4 boxes and one shelves what I I am planning to go through. I have problems to start again decluttering.
There's something wonderful that can happen when your house is minimal and then you get ill. Simple means others(husbands, kids, other family or friends) can step in for us when we need to rest. It's something everyone needs sometimes, and minimalism makes everything easier for everyone.
So nice to see you back Dawn. I hope you're managing to take it easy a bit. This video was great. You've really honed your decluttering method. It makes me realise how much advice you have given us all! Soooo much!!!!! Be kind to yourself lovely! Love, wee Emma xx
@@paularuotsalainen8954 I've experienced the same issue; I was really motivated at first and got through the whole house for "phase 1", as I called it, expecting to come back again in the spring and do even more. Instead, I'm finding it hard to start again. Watching these videos is helping get me in the right mindset, and re-reading my list of all the things I can do when my house is minimalized helps, too. I figure if I start small, I'll begin to build momentum. (I'm also building in rewards like outside time and guacamole - my favorites! :-) Blessings in your efforts. Don't give up! Look how far you've come already and think about how good it feels, then keep going. :-)
@@01Paulsgirl Thank you for your encouraging! I have too many projects going on at the same time. So I need to fokus on decluttering first. It is a good idea to have a reward after decluttering. I have done all the easy part and now there is only hard things to declutter. I would like to go through all my fotos also. 😀
"If somebody paid me for it, would I part with it?" Wow... that one hit hard! Thank you as always. I've been binge watching, soaking it in and gaining techniques. SO glad you chose to do this!💛
Great video!! I decluttered a HUGE flower vase because it was a pain to store when not in use. Consequently, I told my husband not to buy me large quantities of flowers anymore. Of course, this Mother’s Day he bought me his traditional 50 roses again. Instead of buying a vase, I grabbed a white ceramic crock from my “maybe donation” pile and put them all in there. You know what? The roses look way better than they ever did in the clear glass vase!!
I love my apartment now. I have so much less stuff that makes me happy. I have gotten rid of at least 75% of my stuff. I am so much happier. Thank you great video.
You mentioned the coffee mugs and then I laughed. My spouse does not drink coffee and has the biggest mug collection ever. He's on board with me getting rid of things but when I mention those coffee mugs I get a look or "don't you think we got rid of enough in the past". NO he will no let me touch them ...lol...
Haha!! YES! The Bundt pan! I decluttered mine about 3 years ago when I started clearing out our home...then I started making your cakes and needed one again ☺️ I would borrow from my neighbor across the street anytime I was making one and after a few times, she said, “That was a wedding gift and we’ve been married 15 years and I have never used it! It’s yours!” ☺️👍🏼 Love all of your videos! So encouraging!
Thanks Don. I'm a Minnesota girl, mom of 4, living in Japan for the last 6 years, feeling stressed and overwhelmed by the state of our house. I've been watching your videos while I cook and I've started simplifying our home.....only about 2% there, but I'm really enjoying your tips and examples and your positive attitude that shines through--proof that simplicity brings clarity. I am a big believer even though it isn't my reality yet! Thanks!
I love this, Decluttering for messy ppl. I've been in the process of decluttering for over a year. I've lived in my house for 41 yrs. When my family moved in here, it's amazing to look back at photos, we had so little. Oh, how it would have been so easy to have kept it like that. LOL
I love you even more. That is so me.... Minimalism is the only reason my house looks larger and relax. I do a deep clean and laundry once per week. Our home feel likes a vacation home and I love it. 😂
@@n0urish_to_fl0urishwithreb37 Dont worry I felt the same. Just start from small to largest area. Then we keep downsizing as we go after each landry or when we are searching for something. Keep watching her video as you clean I still watch to be stay on track. Lol Good luck.
My friend just gave me her mom’s bunt cake pan. It’s true things can be replaced and the peace it brings to not have unnecessary things in my house is worth replacing a few things.
More time spent on decluttering is more time later to enjoy your home. We just got a piece of furniture out of the house that stored so many DVDs that we didn't even watch anymore. We have more room and it just feels nicer now.
i live in a small house and I am retired, thought I would just be able to finally relax. My house was more organized and tidy when I worked! (plus I had a housekeeper once a week )I do just find myself looking around the room, esp my bedroom and living room and just overwhelmed and miserable and just keep vegging out to block the mess!!!!It is easier to watch these videos than to DO IT!
I could not agree with you more . . . the mess and clutter causes so much stress! Thanks for validating that. Been feeling it for years and am finally on a minimalism journey . . . slowly but surely.
I’ve been watching so many of your videos it’s almost become a Netflix series for me, lol. Anyway, this video really spoke to me. I have depression and anxiety. My home is so cluttered that sometimes I just sit in my car and cry because I don’t want to go inside. And when I get inside I go and find a place to hide and get on my phone to get distracted. Lately it’s been distracted watching your videos, lol. Well, I finally got started, started with my fridge. It is so empty and looks so good now. I want to go to my closet next, but it is so overflowing that I think I will just pull out what I want to discard until I have made a dent and I can pull it all out at once. Thanks so much for all that you do!!! People like me really appreciate it!!!
I decluttered so much when we moved a few years ago. I found three cake stands that I received as wedding gifts. In 23 years I have never made a cake worthy of being displayed before cutting. They all went to Good Will. The coffee mugs too! I kept 10 and donated all the others.
I cannot tell you how much I love your videos.I moved last year from a large home into a small place.I am still unpacking more and more and more .My anxiety is almost causing me my sanity because I feel so lost in this mountain of stuff ...An over abundance of things I don't need 6 each of.I feel I can follow your methods and regain control over the way my life has become..so messy and unorganized.I sincerely want you to know it very well may be what saves my mind from collapsing.I want to live a minimalistic life...before I'm swallowed up by things.
I love your videos. I am one of those Messies you are talking about and get so much help and encouragement from you. I am 60 and still trying! I have decluttered so much but need to do more! May God continue blessing you and your ministry to those of us that can tend to cling to things. 😘
I love this channel! You are the best at decluttering and minimalism. You give the most practical advice that's easy and uncomplicated. You have helped me make significant changes in my home and my thinking about the "stuff", and groceries and meal planning; a total game changer for me. You should write a book, I mean really
Yes I do. This is my second week of decluttering. This morning my friends son came over and took 2 bags of trash out for me. He also took 6 bags of stuff to goodwill this morning. I was up at 3:00 am so I decided to declutter. That made me feel so much better. Thank you.
Love your videos! I am a mom of 3 littles, I homeschool and run a business. I enjoy organizing but since being a mom of 3 have found it hard to keep up with everything like I used to. I am beginning to declutter little by little and changing my mindset towards stuff. Super encouraging listening to you!
This was great! Thanks so much Dawn! I’m a 61 year old grandma and I still have a lot to learn. I keep my living areas clean and uncluttered for the most part but that’s because everything goes into closets and my storage room! I don’t want my children to have to deal with all of this when I’m gone so I’m working on getting rid of so much stuff. As you said, it’s a process and I have a long way to go but your videos help keep me motivated. Thank you!
Dawn I sent this my mum and dad in glasgow (they are doing a lot of this). My mum thinks she is tidy and my dad is a hoarder. They just told me your video was very thought provoking and enabled an honest conversation about how they both feel about the 'stuff' in the house. Turns out my dad thinks my mum has a lot of clutter and he wants to keep things tidy. So they had more middle ground than they thought. They wanted me to pass on their thanks for your open and honest presentation style. 😘👍
Although I’m not a minimalist, I have made great strides today to get closer to it. I got rid of unused items or duplicate items in my house. One large bag and one large box to goodwill today and a whole eight place setting of dishes I don’t use. Now onto all the bunt pans, pound cake pans and pie plates I have. I have tons of them. Thanks for the pep talk!!
I watched this video for the first time in a long time ago… But for some reason it popped up as a recommendation today, and I didn’t realize I needed it! I need it to reset, and remember that it’s OK that I’m not naturally organized! And I’m back to decluttering again!
I stumbled across your video. Little did I know I would be staying up 3 hours passed my bedtime writing down lists and ideas from watching your videos. I have been working hard on finding homes for EVERYTHING we have. I have decluttered my 2 year old room today. Rearranged my livingroom and created working storage. I hope to have my whole house done by March. Thank you!!!! Your videos have really clicked something in my brain to get things OUT!
Great ideas. I gave away my bundt pan during our last move. A few years ago I wanted to make a really cool Halloween bundt cake so borrowed the neighbor's pan! Awesome! The same neighbors borrow our riding lawn mower when they don't have time to cut their grass by hand. We loaned our leaf vac to other neighbors when we had one. We really should borrow from each other more.
Buy nothing groups are great for borrowing and reusing/ regifting. Gives a personal touch when donating. For example, we had some baby toys that I almost didn't have the heart to donate but through the group I found a lively family with a new baby that were so grateful to receive them. I felt so much better about gifting them, and she will pass on to someone else in our neighborhood later.
Decluttering does indeed get easier over time! I've been doing it for over a year and I've improved so much and have the confidence to do it too when before it used to be daunting. Great tips xx
I recently found you on CZcams, while looking for a way to save my greeting cards! Lol. It has been about a month now. I am pretty sure I wouldn’t have saved all the greeting cards (and I mean ALL) my husband of 37 years, and I gave each other. If I only could have listened to you years ago! I am now on my 2 nd time of listening to many of your videos. I am retired and babysit my Grandbaby, but I try to watch you and the other 2 ladies during nap time. I learn something new each time and each video. I have decluttered the kitchen, and plan to do it again as time goes on. Your explanations on the decluttering strategies speak to me. Thank you so much for your sharing!
Decluttering works for super organized people, too! I have always been super organized. It has been amazing approaching possessions with a minimalist mindset. I am thankful for all the tips you have shared. It is very freeing to be responsible for less possessions. You truly begin to enjoy what you have more. The best tip to get my husband to minimize was the "can you replace it for less than $20?". I was shocked at how much stuff went into the donate box after years of holding onto it "just in case". Thanks, Dawn :)
I love the table cloth is blue amd white and the kitchen is white with blue lower cabinets Look at you complementing colors and a pop of red stools. One of my favorite spaces
Thanks your amazing i think this is my 5th or 6th video of yours in a row im watching!!! I love how your from MN I geel like i can relate so much more to you vs others who are in Cali or LA.
Alternative to the bunt pan.. Use a different pan 😂 I'm an eclectic minimalist.. Partially for anixety. Partially for aesthetics. And partially because I'm lazy haha
It can be different but just as nice, depending on wha pan you use-- cupcakes? Also, I challenge myself to keep only items that are multi-use in the kitchen. It has to do more than one thing or I will find something better.
I am glad your back.... I am the opposite of a hoarder, I walk around looking what I can donate, or throw out. I am like your Mom,I am constantly helping others declutter their house or closets, people say I am heartless when it comes to getting rid of things, if I wasn’t retired I would be an organizer and actually get paid for it... 😉
I appreciate when you said “if you can replace it for twenty dollars or less, it’s ok to get rid of.” I have been dwelling recently on a canvas that I removed from my home a while ago. I need a canvas now. Thinking about it has caused me anxiety and made me second guess purging other items. I will now move on, go to goodwill, buy a canvas and paint over it with my project.
YESS! I am 'one of those people'. Was organizing b4 it was a 'thing'. Love "Hoarders" and those shows. No longer have cable but CZcams prevails. Have a heavy-duty bundt pan from the late 50's. Not sure they make them anymore but would not willingly part with it. Love your videos. C U soon.
My library loans out cake pans. You literally check them out as you wld a library book. I also love the idea of borrowing from your neighbor. Years ago ppl came next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an egg, etc. that you needed for a recipe and didn't want to run to the store to get. I think they'll be a time we will get back to working together in community. Ppl rarely know their neighbors nowadays.
Thank you! I've been encouraging my mom to declutter (I'm living with her temporarily). I walked into her laundry room today and nearly screamed with joy! She has been secretly decluttering it and there's a major change! I wish I'd taken a before picture to continue to encourage her later. But I'm so proud of her and it's because of you!! 💝💝💝💝
I would disagree on one thing. I don't think we're inherently messy. I think we're messy because we're overwhelmed. I found myself keeping clean linens on the dining room table because I didn't want to wrestle the clutter to jam them in the closet. Decluttered linen closet = issue disappeared. I think we put off decluttering for several reasons but the 15-min method is so key to getting it done without disrupting life or exhausting ourselves. Thanks for your posts Dawn! Always worth the time to watch and very inspiring. 😊
I so agree with what you said about decluttering "muscles." It can be so hard to let go in the beginning but the more you stick with it, the easier it becomes. Especially as you see the benefits in your own home!
Like most things in life decluttering is a marathon not a sprint. We are all going to have times when we are efficient and times when we are not. It’s all about keeping going and putting one foot in front of the other! 👍🏻😀
It’s 2 AM and I am watching your vid because I am a super messy person who gets strangely sentimental about stuff! And I have two small kids. And no time for anything. I feel like all I do I shuffling stuff from one place to another. I am going to start with the 15 mins challenge. Tomorrow. I mean today! Very excited! Thank you! X
My house is small and it’s bursting at the seams, your tips are great I’m going to try the little and often approach. Thanks from Northern Ireland xxxxx
You will do well! I am using the 15-min method. Setting timer is essential. It really works and Dawn's so right ... in a few weeks you will see progress. I like to take photos of a room before I start. I think we are too hard on ourselves and don't remember what it really looked like before. Looking back at the photos will make you really see!
It is rare to have such a great teacher who knows and understands the subject. Your eyes just boldly announce your love for teaching the subject. (That's as close as I'll be coming to complimenting the heck out of you.) And I think you're helping me, but I'm still waiting on the guy that's helping me with procrastination.
I'm SO happy I was lead to your page by another CZcams person I follow. I am a disabled Veteran and Single Mom of a differently abled now teenager and I have struggled with clutter since childhood. My grandparents and mom were "collectors" and I couldn't handle it growing up. I was neat, cleaned all the time and very organized as a young adult. Then I became a mom of a differently abled child and then disabled myself and lost all of what I used to be... neat, minimal and organized. Since I found your page I have been binge watching videos and started to get rid of all the things I used to try and feel "normal" again. It's been a long process, but I'm so happy every time I drop off a trunk or car full of donations at church and fill the garbage can each week when I am able to physically tackle this process. It also is encouraging for the reminders and to keep my faith that God will help me in any season that comes my way. Thank you.
I kept my bundt pans and the 9x13. I got rid of the round cake and pie pans. I love doing bundt cakes. Mix and put in oven and come back 1hr later. I take these to family and church dinners and gifts to friends. I just can't stack those dang round ones and the bundt cakes can be just a pretty as the layered cakes.
“Insert phone in face” me.. right.. now.. I get so overwhelmed it feel like watching you decluttering counts as me decluttering (shameful confession 🤦♀️)
Just do like she suggests, set timer for 15 min, pick one area. You'll probably find yourself working long past the timer. I've been on the journey toward minimalism for about a year now. I definitely notice improvement in my stress level, my way of life (not moving stuff constantly out of the way, not looking for every day items for hours on end, etc). You CAN do it. It takes work but you'll see improvement super quickly and I don't regret giving anything away that I gave away, and it's been a constant process with a salvation army pickup once a month. Good luck!
First let me say I'm not an expert at anything! I'm 58 yrs old and this is the first time I have worked a job on an as needed basis...I may work 1 day a week or 5 days a week. I have been married a year and a half...my husband has been in his home 24 years so he has clutter also...I have been working on decluttering since we were married...things are coming along nicely 😊 I am loving it! I know where things are and what we have...still have a basement...2 storage rooms and a garage to do...which is a lot left to do...my point is do a little at a time...setting the timer is a great idea! I use a 30 min hour glass and it is true once you start you will want to work a little longer and do more...then you will be tired of it and stop...just remember to start again another day 😊 you will even redo things you already organized to find the best set up for you...read Marie Kondo that will help...have a keep pile...donate pile...and the unsure pile put in a box and store in another area...if in a few months you don't need anything out of it just donate it...this is just an ongoing process...I am finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel...I will now always be organized...took 58 years and I am loving it! So much easier to clean and you will save money! You will also feel really good about yourself 😊
Ariel Carmona “Insert phone in...”. ...uh ditto!!! Siting here watching these kind of videos daily.. uh I might even take notes....LoL ... but I feel inspired for spurts... spurts?.. yeah?!!...so what the heck and I like to think of it as doing recon for a major “project “ it’s never too late ... I think the biggest thing I get from you tube is I don’t feel like such a POS. .. I’m just like you and minimal mom and about a zillion others .. so getting rid of the shame and guilt and DENIAL... makes it easier when I do clean and talk about it! 🥰. Have a clean day everyone!
One of my favourite questions to ask is “How upset would I be if one of my grandchildren broke that?” I’ve even occasionally realised that I would feel relief if they accidentally broke that thing!
I have had SO much success lately! I have given away a hutch from my living room and 2 night stands from our bedroom. This week im parting with a large wooden chest. Im not selling anything bc i dont like the limbo period so i am giving it all for free. Also my declutter muscles must have gotren really strong 😀 bc when i threw out a lot of sentimental items I recieved some very strange looks from my hisband and mom--- not kidding. This is certainly freeing!
I thought I was pretty minimal… you’re next level!! I love your videos and energy and it is helping me to see beyond the romantic notion of “abundance” that is bred into us constantly. True abundance is having time and energy for the important things!
My house was decluttered and peaceful for a total of about two weeks, after my two eldest moved out. It was nice. I haven’t had the energy to keep up since. That was two years ago. 😝
Well, I'm a homeschooling, homesteading houskeeper, and i LOVE this minimalizing idea!😃 I dont have a lot of time right now at this point in the year, but i have started ANYWAYS by taking one drawer or cabinet at a time. I have already gone through the areas that are in eyesight and have gotta rid of the unessentials and dust collectors. That was fun!!😄 So the baby steps, or "bites" don't leave me feeling left behind, so-to-speak, but on the contrary, i feel a new VICTORY; and at this rate I get to savour the flavour.😉😁 Thank you Dawn!!!😂💟🌼🌸
One question that I have been asking myself is "If this thing was never invented, would I get by without it, or would I try to make some version of it myself?" Obviously that means a great portion of stuff we have would be gone, but it really helps me put things into perspective sometimes. It doesn't mean I get rid of the item, but it does help release me from feeling like I "need" it.
Our family has been on a decluttering and minimalism kick for a couple years now. We are downsizing into our new home to less than half the space we are in now. We are so excited for 1500sq ft and feel like it is the right next step in our journey. I've been loving your minimalism videos. Keeping me focused! I never really considered my mindless phone scrolling as an escape or avoidance tactic, such truth!
I invested in an electronic photo frame and decluttered my regular frames. Get to see lots of pictures instead of just one. It’s amazing. The electric version has made leaps and bounds in technology. People can send the frame pictures from their phones.
I just found your video. I really like it. The only thing I wish you had added was a third bag donate, Recycle, then trash. I’m glad you pointed out the difference between decluttering for organized people, and unorganized people.
Hi everyone , I'm a newbie an just started watching your video . I've started applying your principles to my life .I'm not a messy hoarder , I'm an emotional hoarder I cant let go of memories in my life , I need help ! . So I went to my bathroom an said you no what I dont need these razor manuals (which I'm a hoarder of bc b4 internet children lol ) then condensed bottles shampoo etc . Got rid half toothpaste bottles , old lotion bottles for face that I never sparked joy . I feel so much better .. I'm now binging your videos so let's hoard up on minimalist living lol..
I just found your channel and I've been so overwhelmed with my house. I actually don't have a ton of stuff but I it's still too much. I feel like I have small nick sacks all around the house that the kids have spread around or we've set down from the hurry we're almost always in. I'm most calm when my house is tidy and clean. I'm looking to get pretty minimal with as much as I can, at least in this season of life with 3 small kids. My husband is definitely not minimal (high school t-shirts 20+ years later) so sometimes I give up before I've even started. Glad I found your channel though and excited to go through some videos for motivation.
So many of these CZcams videos are more of the same. But with you Dawn, there’s always a new twist with a short, concise, realistic plan to deal with the topic. Love your approaches and your videos.
Thank you Dawn! Looking forward to your next video about sentimental things. That is my biggest problem, everything is sentimental to me and I have a house full of clutter that I cannot seem to get rid of! Help!!😃
Tnxs for your advise. I am a messy person with 3 kids and a full time job. But you encourage me to do something about the clutter. I have decluttered one closet this week and filled a box for donation for my son’s school market. It’s a start. Thanks you for your encouragement. I helps me a lot. Greeting fro the Netherlands.
You are such a blessing. I moved 3 years ago and literally got sick from all the stuff I packed in a hurry. Now I dread unpacking stuff- 3 years later. Your print out is helpful.
I love you, so much. I feel normal, not ashamed. You say it so plainly, and I'm so grateful you made this particular video. Please keep doing it. This is truly a ministry. May God bless you for this.
Thank you for your words of encouragement! We have downsized in house size And we have gotten rid of a lot. Our new house does not have all my cabinets done. My husband is making them. We are listing our old house to sell tonight. I know my cabinets are coming but this makes streamlining our house difficult-so your encouragement is so appreciated!
Hi Dawn. I came across one of your videos yesterday and it really inspired me to start decluttering my apartment.. I consider my self a bit of a hoarder especially with craft everything items and since my apartment is a bit small for everything we own, I feel overwhelmed and frustrated most of the time.. I dread doing laundry every time because Clothes are probably what we have most of especially my kids . Thanks to your video I made the decision to start decluttering my apartment starting with my kids closet.. well I am happy to say I cleaned out half of my sons wardrobe and a lot of my daughters clothes too and it feels amazing to have that extra space. Most important, I feel like now laundry days will be easier on me since there will be less clothes to put away. I still have to work in my closet but I feel really excited to start decluttering it because I know that the end result will be amazing.. looking forward to watching more of ur videos..
I have been de cluttering my home and my late mother’s home for the last two years. My Dad is still in the home, but has dementia. No one has objected to this process so I have made small improvements a little at the time. What seemed overwhelming has become manageable. I have a long way to go with her attic and barn. The house is in a great place but I still remove what I can in stages. Pacing is important. Thanks for being an encouragement. I share your videos as well as Diana’s. God is using you both in powerful ways and I thank Him for you both. ❤️✝️🙌🏻😁
You nailed it! I am messy because I have too much stuff, not enough room, feel sentimental or guilty or fearful about parting with inanimate things. And it compounds on itself! And retail therapy feels good until you can’t find a place for it. You are my hero.
I am so glad I came across your vlogs... I have been watching it this week and every time I finish a video I go to a room with a trash bag. Lol, my husband asked, "What brought this epiphany?" hahaha... Today, I went to Goodwill with an SUV full of stuff including furniture. I might not get as minimalist as you are, but I am heading in the right direction. Thank you and please keep posting videos. Please include how you keep up with things on a daily basis, I mean how do you maintain an orderly home? I have test drive minimalism last spring since we were on quarantine so watching your videos and getting more aggressive on this area was and is not a problem. Thanks a bunch and more power!
New sub. I feel weighed down literally from things - clothes, shoes, makeup, hair products - ugh! Every night before bed I “tidy up” and it means cleaning brushes and putting things “away” underneath the bathroom cabinets. It’s like a part time job to keep up with it. As much as I want to declutter my makeup, I switch things out and get bored of things. But I long for the days when my makeup fit into one bag and I had one foundation. I can’t even count how many cords we have - my husband gets stressed from clutter but it paralyzes him and he doesn’t even want to deal with piles from years ago. I can’t just dump his stuff, and I figure I need to be the example for my stuff - once he sees a cleaner space I think he’ll want that too.
I’m 74 and have ended up with parent’s things and also my son and daughter in law have passed. Guilt to get rid of things! And having lived with parents that went through the 20s, 30s and wartime doing without and having to keep and use what they had it’s been hard to throw away things. Giving away is easy but throwing away is hard. BUT I’m now doing it. Thank you!!!
I’m sure many people would value and treasure the things you give away though! :-)
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Congratulations! It must feel good to get rid of things, but I hear you regarding the loss of loved ones. My condolences to you regarding your son and daughter in law. My parents also were children of the 20s and 30s, so I've learned some of their frugal mindset. For example, my mother made quilts from sheets. The two I have aren't quite my aesthetic (one is from fabric scraps from all the clothes of hers and mine she made, so I cherish that aspect, but overall, it's got so much red, my least favorite color, it would be nice to have items that were more my style. I also have a summer-weight quilt she made, again, the sheet not in my exact style, but it's in wonderful condition, and I don't want to get rid of something both sentimental and functional simply because it isn't quite my taste/style. Fortunately, most of my parents' things *are* my taste, so keeping those items is a happy thing for me. But those that I don't have room for is a tough one.
@@ALinn-vr3nl I have 2 quilts, made by my grandmother and great grandmother, and they are both so ripped and threadbare. Hard to know what to do…
@@whisperingleaves4157 Aw, I empathize. They must mean so much to you.
Hi Dawn, I’m a messy too. I was able to easily part with the many coffee mugs. My church has coffee and donuts every Sunday after mass and decided to eliminate the use of styrofoam cups. They asked parishioners if they had extra coffee mugs they wanted donate in order to be more environmental friendly. The best part for me is I still get to use my own mugs as well as enjoying other beautiful mugs. It’s a win win for everyone.
Oh I love this!!! ♥️👍
The church I used to work at did this too!! I love it!
That is a win win situation. I have also happy to hear that your church is being proactive in trying to eliminate waste, I hope that others do the same.
She brought tears to my eyes, thinking there is hope and I can get unstuck.
The smiles are so nice to see!😀
"Decluttering for messy people" 😍😍😍 Thank you Dawn!
I just discovered your channel yesterday, and it is the first channel that’s finally opened my eyes and motivated me to change my life! I think your approach and explanations make it so easy for everyday people to manage their homes. I’ve been binge watching your videos - while decluttering - and can’t wait to watch more!!
Sounds fun!!
I agree, Ashley. I'm doing that same binge watching, just two years later. Dawn *does* make it easy, and fun. And she's very affirming.
I love her dining, living room, and the master bedroom, in particular. So simple and peaceful.
Me too! 2022 for me! Just doing an intensive course. I started trying to be more organised three years ago but I have always found it hard to let some things go. Now I follow Dawn and Cas from the clutterbug and I have started to build some muscles on decluttering and letting things go. Thanks so much! I’m learning a lot! THANKS!
THANK YOU for the kind words & comments last week while I was sick! I appreciate YOU and your kindness so much...I'm feeling much better, just a little tired, still....THANK YOU!!! 😘💕
I have decluttering almost everything, but there is still 4 boxes and one shelves what I I am planning to go through. I have problems to start again decluttering.
There's something wonderful that can happen when your house is minimal and then you get ill. Simple means others(husbands, kids, other family or friends) can step in for us when we need to rest. It's something everyone needs sometimes, and minimalism makes everything easier for everyone.
So nice to see you back Dawn. I hope you're managing to take it easy a bit.
This video was great. You've really honed your decluttering method. It makes me realise how much advice you have given us all! Soooo much!!!!! Be kind to yourself lovely! Love, wee Emma xx
@@paularuotsalainen8954 I've experienced the same issue; I was really motivated at first and got through the whole house for "phase 1", as I called it, expecting to come back again in the spring and do even more. Instead, I'm finding it hard to start again. Watching these videos is helping get me in the right mindset, and re-reading my list of all the things I can do when my house is minimalized helps, too. I figure if I start small, I'll begin to build momentum. (I'm also building in rewards like outside time and guacamole - my favorites! :-) Blessings in your efforts. Don't give up! Look how far you've come already and think about how good it feels, then keep going. :-)
@@01Paulsgirl Thank you for your encouraging! I have too many projects going on at the same time. So I need to fokus on decluttering first. It is a good idea to have a reward after decluttering. I have done all the easy part and now there is only hard things to declutter. I would like to go through all my fotos also. 😀
Oooo, that's good. "If they paid me for it, would I part with it?" Game changer for my mind. :)
Decluttered home is so much faster to clean. More Saturday to spend relaxing with the fam.
Exactly! So much easier to clean because no clutter to shuffle or dance around! 😉
Finally! I am a messy person who dreams of being an organized person. I love the 15 minute house tour idea to get started. Thank you.
"If somebody paid me for it, would I part with it?" Wow... that one hit hard! Thank you as always. I've been binge watching, soaking it in and gaining techniques. SO glad you chose to do this!💛
Girl you are really speaking to me! Thank you so much!
You inspire me to become minimal, I have decided “I’m on a mission” you seem so calm I need that calmness in my life.
Great video!! I decluttered a HUGE flower vase because it was a pain to store when not in use. Consequently, I told my husband not to buy me large quantities of flowers anymore. Of course, this Mother’s Day he bought me his traditional 50 roses again. Instead of buying a vase, I grabbed a white ceramic crock from my “maybe donation” pile and put them all in there. You know what? The roses look way better than they ever did in the clear glass vase!!
This is awesome Laura!! And 50 roses!?! That's incredible!! ♥️♥️♥️
I love my apartment now. I have so much less stuff that makes me happy. I have gotten rid of at least 75% of my stuff. I am so much happier. Thank you great video.
I always ask myself if someone else would get great joy out of something I don’t need? It makes letting go of things so much easier. ❤️
I do this too! It really helps me let go if I know it might be useful for someone else
You mentioned the coffee mugs and then I laughed. My spouse does not drink coffee and has the biggest mug collection ever. He's on board with me getting rid of things but when I mention those coffee mugs I get a look or "don't you think we got rid of enough in the past". NO he will no let me touch them ...lol...
Haha!! YES! The Bundt pan! I decluttered mine about 3 years ago when I started clearing out our home...then I started making your cakes and needed one again ☺️ I would borrow from my neighbor across the street anytime I was making one and after a few times, she said, “That was a wedding gift and we’ve been married 15 years and I have never used it! It’s yours!” ☺️👍🏼
Love all of your videos! So encouraging!
Oh my goodness, love this!!! ♥️
Thanks Don. I'm a Minnesota girl, mom of 4, living in Japan for the last 6 years, feeling stressed and overwhelmed by the state of our house. I've been watching your videos while I cook and I've started simplifying our home.....only about 2% there, but I'm really enjoying your tips and examples and your positive attitude that shines through--proof that simplicity brings clarity. I am a big believer even though it isn't my reality yet! Thanks!
I love this, Decluttering for messy ppl. I've been in the process of decluttering for over a year. I've lived in my house for 41 yrs. When my family moved in here, it's amazing to look back at photos, we had so little. Oh, how it would have been so easy to have kept it like that. LOL
I love you even more. That is so me.... Minimalism is the only reason my house looks larger and relax. I do a deep clean and laundry once per week. Our home feel likes a vacation home and I love it. 😂
Yay! This is so cool to hear!! Way to go!!
MsMELANE85 so jealous! I have so far to go still!
@@n0urish_to_fl0urishwithreb37 Dont worry I felt the same. Just start from small to largest area. Then we keep downsizing as we go after each landry or when we are searching for something. Keep watching her video as you clean I still watch to be stay on track. Lol Good luck.
Thanks for being a real person.
My friend just gave me her mom’s bunt cake pan. It’s true things can be replaced and the peace it brings to not have unnecessary things in my house is worth replacing a few things.
More time spent on decluttering is more time later to enjoy your home. We just got a piece of furniture out of the house that stored so many DVDs that we didn't even watch anymore. We have more room and it just feels nicer now.
Yay, way to go!!! 👍♥️
i live in a small house and I am retired, thought I would just be able to finally relax. My house was more organized and tidy when I worked! (plus I had a housekeeper once a week )I do just find myself looking around the room, esp my bedroom and living room and just overwhelmed and miserable and just keep vegging out to block the mess!!!!It is easier to watch these videos than to DO IT!
I could not agree with you more . . . the mess and clutter causes so much stress! Thanks for validating that. Been feeling it for years and am finally on a minimalism journey . . . slowly but surely.
I’ve been watching so many of your videos it’s almost become a Netflix series for me, lol. Anyway, this video really spoke to me. I have depression and anxiety. My home is so cluttered that sometimes I just sit in my car and cry because I don’t want to go inside. And when I get inside I go and find a place to hide and get on my phone to get distracted. Lately it’s been distracted watching your videos, lol. Well, I finally got started, started with my fridge. It is so empty and looks so good now. I want to go to my closet next, but it is so overflowing that I think I will just pull out what I want to discard until I have made a dent and I can pull it all out at once. Thanks so much for all that you do!!! People like me really appreciate it!!!
I decluttered so much when we moved a few years ago. I found three cake stands that I received as wedding gifts. In 23 years I have never made a cake worthy of being displayed before cutting. They all went to Good Will. The coffee mugs too! I kept 10 and donated all the others.
"insert phone in face" is the most used yes least realized problem in our society. great video, you gave actual practical ways to approach this issue.
I love that you have spoken about this. I am slowly turning my home from a chaotic mess into a haven one cupboard at a time. 🏡💖
I cannot tell you how much I love your videos.I moved last year from a large home into a small place.I am still unpacking more and more and more .My anxiety is almost causing me my sanity because I feel so lost in this mountain of stuff ...An over abundance of things I don't need 6 each of.I feel I can follow your methods and regain control over the way my life has become..so messy and unorganized.I sincerely want you to know it very well may be what saves my mind from collapsing.I want to live a minimalistic life...before I'm swallowed up by things.
I love your videos. I am one of those Messies you are talking about and get so much help and encouragement from you. I am 60 and still trying! I have decluttered so much but need to do more! May God continue blessing you and your ministry to those of us that can tend to cling to things. 😘
I love this channel! You are the best at decluttering and minimalism. You give the most practical advice that's easy and uncomplicated. You have helped me make significant changes in my home and my thinking about the "stuff", and groceries and meal planning; a total game changer for me. You should write a book, I mean really
Wow Lisa, thank you!! That means so much!!! ♥️😊
Seconded!
Yes I do. This is my second week of decluttering. This morning my friends son came over and took 2 bags of trash out for me. He also took 6 bags of stuff to goodwill this morning. I was up at 3:00 am so I decided to declutter. That made me feel so much better. Thank you.
Love your videos! I am a mom of 3 littles, I homeschool and run a business. I enjoy organizing but since being a mom of 3 have found it hard to keep up with everything like I used to. I am beginning to declutter little by little and changing my mindset towards stuff. Super encouraging listening to you!
Me too
This was great! Thanks so much Dawn! I’m a 61 year old grandma and I still have a lot to learn. I keep my living areas clean and uncluttered for the most part but that’s because everything goes into closets and my storage room! I don’t want my children to have to deal with all of this when I’m gone so I’m working on getting rid of so much stuff. As you said, it’s a process and I have a long way to go but your videos help keep me motivated. Thank you!
Dawn I sent this my mum and dad in glasgow (they are doing a lot of this). My mum thinks she is tidy and my dad is a hoarder. They just told me your video was very thought provoking and enabled an honest conversation about how they both feel about the 'stuff' in the house. Turns out my dad thinks my mum has a lot of clutter and he wants to keep things tidy. So they had more middle ground than they thought. They wanted me to pass on their thanks for your open and honest presentation style. 😘👍
Although I’m not a minimalist, I have made great strides today to get closer to it. I got rid of unused items or duplicate items in my house. One large bag and one large box to goodwill today and a whole eight place setting of dishes I don’t use. Now onto all the bunt pans, pound cake pans and pie plates I have. I have tons of them. Thanks for the pep talk!!
I watched this video for the first time in a long time ago… But for some reason it popped up as a recommendation today, and I didn’t realize I needed it! I need it to reset, and remember that it’s OK that I’m not naturally organized! And I’m back to decluttering again!
15 mins, 2 bags, genius! Just the encouragement I needed today, thank you!
I stumbled across your video. Little did I know I would be staying up 3 hours passed my bedtime writing down lists and ideas from watching your videos. I have been working hard on finding homes for EVERYTHING we have. I have decluttered my 2 year old room today. Rearranged my livingroom and created working storage. I hope to have my whole house done by March. Thank you!!!! Your videos have really clicked something in my brain to get things OUT!
Great ideas. I gave away my bundt pan during our last move. A few years ago I wanted to make a really cool Halloween bundt cake so borrowed the neighbor's pan! Awesome! The same neighbors borrow our riding lawn mower when they don't have time to cut their grass by hand. We loaned our leaf vac to other neighbors when we had one. We really should borrow from each other more.
LOVE this Lynn!!! ♥️👍
I love that I get so much time back! I spent so much time cleaning up stuff and dusting stuff- it’s like I’ve gained hours of my life back!
Dawn, I’ve mostly seen your newer videos so, seeing this, I can’t help but think you look so much like Diana with the blond hair!! 👯♀️
Buy nothing groups are great for borrowing and reusing/ regifting. Gives a personal touch when donating. For example, we had some baby toys that I almost didn't have the heart to donate but through the group I found a lively family with a new baby that were so grateful to receive them. I felt so much better about gifting them, and she will pass on to someone else in our neighborhood later.
Decluttering does indeed get easier over time! I've been doing it for over a year and I've improved so much and have the confidence to do it too when before it used to be daunting. Great tips xx
Yay! SO glad to hear this!!! ♥️
I recently found you on CZcams, while looking for a way to save my greeting cards! Lol. It has been about a month now. I am pretty sure I wouldn’t have saved all the greeting cards (and I mean ALL) my husband of 37 years, and I gave each other. If I only could have listened to you years ago! I am now on my 2 nd time of listening to many of your videos. I am retired and babysit my Grandbaby, but I try to watch you and the other 2 ladies during nap time. I learn something new each time and each video. I have decluttered the kitchen, and plan to do it again as time goes on. Your explanations on the decluttering strategies speak to me. Thank you so much for your sharing!
Dawn is Back! 😃😃😃
Decluttering works for super organized people, too! I have always been super organized. It has been amazing approaching possessions with a minimalist mindset. I am thankful for all the tips you have shared. It is very freeing to be responsible for less possessions. You truly begin to enjoy what you have more. The best tip to get my husband to minimize was the "can you replace it for less than $20?". I was shocked at how much stuff went into the donate box after years of holding onto it "just in case". Thanks, Dawn :)
Oh that's fun to hear that that's what worked best for your husband! That's awesome!!! ♥️👍
I love the table cloth is blue amd white and the kitchen is white with blue lower cabinets Look at you complementing colors and a pop of red stools. One of my favorite spaces
Thank you so much, me too!!! :)
Agree the colors are great. Made me think Patriotic.
Thanks your amazing i think this is my 5th or 6th video of yours in a row im watching!!! I love how your from MN I geel like i can relate so much more to you vs others who are in Cali or LA.
Alternative to the bunt pan.. Use a different pan 😂 I'm an eclectic minimalist.. Partially for anixety. Partially for aesthetics. And partially because I'm lazy haha
Haha, love this! It just doesn't look as pretty if it isn't in a bundt pan! ;)
It can be different but just as nice, depending on wha pan you use-- cupcakes? Also, I challenge myself to keep only items that are multi-use in the kitchen. It has to do more than one thing or I will find something better.
Lainey Gann that’s a good thing to think about .. is it multi- purpose ??
I am glad your back....
I am the opposite of a hoarder, I walk around looking what I can donate, or throw out. I am like your Mom,I am constantly helping others declutter their house or closets, people say I am heartless when it comes to getting rid of things, if I wasn’t retired I would be an organizer and actually get paid for it... 😉
Thank you! And I love this!!!! Can you imagine what the world would look like without people like you!?! 😉♥️👍
The Minimal Mom Dawn what would the world be without you, I can’t imagine, you are so inspiring, and just so lovely
I appreciate when you said “if you can replace it for twenty dollars or less, it’s ok to get rid of.” I have been dwelling recently on a canvas that I removed from my home a while ago. I need a canvas now. Thinking about it has caused me anxiety and made me second guess purging other items. I will now move on, go to goodwill, buy a canvas and paint over it with my project.
YESS! I am 'one of those people'. Was organizing b4 it was a 'thing'. Love "Hoarders" and those shows. No longer have cable but CZcams prevails. Have a heavy-duty bundt pan from the late 50's. Not sure they make them anymore but would not willingly part with it. Love your videos. C U soon.
My library loans out cake pans. You literally check them out as you wld a library book. I also love the idea of borrowing from your neighbor. Years ago ppl came next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an egg, etc. that you needed for a recipe and didn't want to run to the store to get. I think they'll be a time we will get back to working together in community. Ppl rarely know their neighbors nowadays.
I am one of the organizing people who would help friends/family w their house. I am going to try out being a minimalist in 2021!
Thank you! I've been encouraging my mom to declutter (I'm living with her temporarily). I walked into her laundry room today and nearly screamed with joy! She has been secretly decluttering it and there's a major change! I wish I'd taken a before picture to continue to encourage her later. But I'm so proud of her and it's because of you!! 💝💝💝💝
FYI, you can make bundt cake recipes in regular cake pans or into cupcakes(my preference). Great tips, Dawn, and I'm glad you're back!😊💕
But the shape of the Bundt pan is so pretty 😉♥️ Thank you Lorena!!!!
I would disagree on one thing. I don't think we're inherently messy. I think we're messy because we're overwhelmed. I found myself keeping clean linens on the dining room table because I didn't want to wrestle the clutter to jam them in the closet. Decluttered linen closet = issue disappeared. I think we put off decluttering for several reasons but the 15-min method is so key to getting it done without disrupting life or exhausting ourselves. Thanks for your posts Dawn! Always worth the time to watch and very inspiring. 😊
I so agree with what you said about decluttering "muscles." It can be so hard to let go in the beginning but the more you stick with it, the easier it becomes. Especially as you see the benefits in your own home!
Like most things in life decluttering is a marathon not a sprint. We are all going to have times when we are efficient and times when we are not. It’s all about keeping going and putting one foot in front of the other! 👍🏻😀
Yes, so we'll said Lucie!!! ♥️👍
It’s 2 AM and I am watching your vid because I am a super messy person who gets strangely sentimental about stuff! And I have two small kids. And no time for anything. I feel like all I do I shuffling stuff from one place to another. I am going to start with the 15 mins challenge. Tomorrow. I mean today! Very excited! Thank you! X
My house is small and it’s bursting at the seams, your tips are great I’m going to try the little and often approach. Thanks from Northern Ireland xxxxx
You will do well! I am using the 15-min method. Setting timer is essential. It really works and Dawn's so right ... in a few weeks you will see progress. I like to take photos of a room before I start. I think we are too hard on ourselves and don't remember what it really looked like before. Looking back at the photos will make you really see!
It is rare to have such a great teacher who knows and understands the subject. Your eyes just boldly announce your love for teaching the subject. (That's as close as I'll be coming to complimenting the heck out of you.) And I think you're helping me, but I'm still waiting on the guy that's helping me with procrastination.
I'm SO happy I was lead to your page by another CZcams person I follow. I am a disabled Veteran and Single Mom of a differently abled now teenager and I have struggled with clutter since childhood. My grandparents and mom were "collectors" and I couldn't handle it growing up. I was neat, cleaned all the time and very organized as a young adult. Then I became a mom of a differently abled child and then disabled myself and lost all of what I used to be... neat, minimal and organized. Since I found your page I have been binge watching videos and started to get rid of all the things I used to try and feel "normal" again. It's been a long process, but I'm so happy every time I drop off a trunk or car full of donations at church and fill the garbage can each week when I am able to physically tackle this process. It also is encouraging for the reminders and to keep my faith that God will help me in any season that comes my way. Thank you.
I kept my bundt pans and the 9x13. I got rid of the round cake and pie pans. I love doing bundt cakes. Mix and put in oven and come back 1hr later. I take these to family and church dinners and gifts to friends. I just can't stack those dang round ones and the bundt cakes can be just a pretty as the layered cakes.
“Insert phone in face” me.. right.. now..
I get so overwhelmed it feel like watching you decluttering counts as me decluttering (shameful confession 🤦♀️)
Just do like she suggests, set timer for 15 min, pick one area. You'll probably find yourself working long past the timer. I've been on the journey toward minimalism for about a year now. I definitely notice improvement in my stress level, my way of life (not moving stuff constantly out of the way, not looking for every day items for hours on end, etc). You CAN do it. It takes work but you'll see improvement super quickly and I don't regret giving anything away that I gave away, and it's been a constant process with a salvation army pickup once a month. Good luck!
Ah ha ha - I do exactly the same thing - and I have watched every video out there.
First let me say I'm not an expert at anything! I'm 58 yrs old and this is the first time I have worked a job on an as needed basis...I may work 1 day a week or 5 days a week. I have been married a year and a half...my husband has been in his home 24 years so he has clutter also...I have been working on decluttering since we were married...things are coming along nicely 😊 I am loving it! I know where things are and what we have...still have a basement...2 storage rooms and a garage to do...which is a lot left to do...my point is do a little at a time...setting the timer is a great idea! I use a 30 min hour glass and it is true once you start you will want to work a little longer and do more...then you will be tired of it and stop...just remember to start again another day 😊 you will even redo things you already organized to find the best set up for you...read Marie Kondo that will help...have a keep pile...donate pile...and the unsure pile put in a box and store in another area...if in a few months you don't need anything out of it just donate it...this is just an ongoing process...I am finally seeing light at the end of the tunnel...I will now always be organized...took 58 years and I am loving it! So much easier to clean and you will save money! You will also feel really good about yourself 😊
Ariel Carmona “Insert phone in...”. ...uh ditto!!! Siting here watching these kind of videos daily.. uh I might even take notes....LoL ... but I feel inspired for spurts... spurts?.. yeah?!!...so what the heck and I like to think of it as doing recon for a major “project “ it’s never too late ... I think the biggest thing I get from you tube is I don’t feel like such a POS. .. I’m just like you and minimal mom and about a zillion others .. so getting rid of the shame and guilt and DENIAL... makes it easier when I do clean and talk about it! 🥰. Have a clean day everyone!
This is such a great video to watche when you begin the decluttering process. Thanks so much Dawn!
One of my favourite questions to ask is “How upset would I be if one of my grandchildren broke that?” I’ve even occasionally realised that I would feel relief if they accidentally broke that thing!
I have had SO much success lately! I have given away a hutch from my living room and 2 night stands from our bedroom. This week im parting with a large wooden chest. Im not selling anything bc i dont like the limbo period so i am giving it all for free. Also my declutter muscles must have gotren really strong 😀 bc when i threw out a lot of sentimental items I recieved some very strange looks from my hisband and mom--- not kidding. This is certainly freeing!
I thought I was pretty minimal… you’re next level!! I love your videos and energy and it is helping me to see beyond the romantic notion of “abundance” that is bred into us constantly. True abundance is having time and energy for the important things!
My house was decluttered and peaceful for a total of about two weeks, after my two eldest moved out. It was nice. I haven’t had the energy to keep up since. That was two years ago. 😝
Well, I'm a homeschooling, homesteading houskeeper, and i LOVE this minimalizing idea!😃 I dont have a lot of time right now at this point in the year, but i have started ANYWAYS by taking one drawer or cabinet at a time. I have already gone through the areas that are in eyesight and have gotta rid of the unessentials and dust collectors. That was fun!!😄 So the baby steps, or "bites" don't leave me feeling left behind, so-to-speak, but on the contrary, i feel a new VICTORY; and at this rate I get to savour the flavour.😉😁 Thank you Dawn!!!😂💟🌼🌸
Just saw the title and already gave it a thumbs up because your videos are always amazing!!! I’m still watching 💕
You are so kind, THANK YOU!!! 😘
You are so encouraging and motivating. Thank you
Totally agree, less stuff to manage is much easier!
I watched 2 of your videos and worked in my home for 30 minutes & declutter our game closet & caught up on folding laundry. THANK YOU for sharing :)
Love your channel! Your tips are so practical and encouraging. Thank you!
One question that I have been asking myself is "If this thing was never invented, would I get by without it, or would I try to make some version of it myself?" Obviously that means a great portion of stuff we have would be gone, but it really helps me put things into perspective sometimes. It doesn't mean I get rid of the item, but it does help release me from feeling like I "need" it.
Love this question!! ♥️
Our family has been on a decluttering and minimalism kick for a couple years now. We are downsizing into our new home to less than half the space we are in now. We are so excited for 1500sq ft and feel like it is the right next step in our journey. I've been loving your minimalism videos. Keeping me focused! I never really considered my mindless phone scrolling as an escape or avoidance tactic, such truth!
I invested in an electronic photo frame and decluttered my regular frames. Get to see lots of pictures instead of just one. It’s amazing. The electric version has made leaps and bounds in technology. People can send the frame pictures from their phones.
I ask myself: if I were moving to a new house, would take this with me? If not, it goes. This has been a helpful viewpoint for me.
I just found your video. I really like it. The only thing I wish you had added was a third bag
donate, Recycle, then trash.
I’m glad you pointed out the difference between decluttering for organized people, and unorganized people.
Hi everyone , I'm a newbie an just started watching your video . I've started applying your principles to my life .I'm not a messy hoarder , I'm an emotional hoarder I cant let go of memories in my life , I need help ! . So I went to my bathroom an said you no what I dont need these razor manuals (which I'm a hoarder of bc b4 internet children lol ) then condensed bottles shampoo etc . Got rid half toothpaste bottles , old lotion bottles for face that I never sparked joy . I feel so much better .. I'm now binging your videos so let's hoard up on minimalist living lol..
I just found your channel and I've been so overwhelmed with my house. I actually don't have a ton of stuff but I it's still too much. I feel like I have small nick sacks all around the house that the kids have spread around or we've set down from the hurry we're almost always in. I'm most calm when my house is tidy and clean. I'm looking to get pretty minimal with as much as I can, at least in this season of life with 3 small kids. My husband is definitely not minimal (high school t-shirts 20+ years later) so sometimes I give up before I've even started. Glad I found your channel though and excited to go through some videos for motivation.
I think most of us can relate to you Olivia!! Keep at it, you'll be so glad you did!! ♥️😊
“ I don’t understand these people” made me laugh out loud! I am with you, I need less stuff to manage
So many of these CZcams videos are more of the same. But with you Dawn, there’s always a new twist with a short, concise, realistic plan to deal with the topic. Love your approaches and your videos.
I am one of those organized people (sorry) but even organized people need to minimize. I continue to simplify and it feels so good. Love your videos!!
Yes they do!! You're so right Annie!!! ♥️
Thank you Dawn! Looking forward to your next video about sentimental things. That is my biggest problem, everything is sentimental to me and I have a house full of clutter that I cannot seem to get rid of! Help!!😃
Tnxs for your advise. I am a messy person with 3 kids and a full time job. But you encourage me to do something about the clutter. I have decluttered one closet this week and filled a box for donation for my son’s school market. It’s a start. Thanks you for your encouragement. I helps me a lot. Greeting fro the Netherlands.
You are such a blessing. I moved 3 years ago and literally got sick from all the stuff I packed in a hurry. Now I dread unpacking stuff- 3 years later. Your print out is helpful.
I love you, so much. I feel normal, not ashamed. You say it so plainly, and I'm so grateful you made this particular video. Please keep doing it. This is truly a ministry. May God bless you for this.
Thank you for your words of encouragement! We have downsized in house size And we have gotten rid of a lot. Our new house does not have all my cabinets done. My husband is making them. We are listing our old house to sell tonight. I know my cabinets are coming but this makes streamlining our house difficult-so your encouragement is so appreciated!
Oh that would make it difficult!! All our best to you Vickie!! ♥️
Love to see when your channel pops up!!! Glad your feeling better!!! Thanks for all your helpful insights you give us.
Thank you so much Debra!!♥️😊
Hi Dawn. I came across one of your videos yesterday and it really inspired me to start decluttering my apartment.. I consider my self a bit of a hoarder especially with craft everything items and since my apartment is a bit small for everything we own, I feel overwhelmed and frustrated most of the time.. I dread doing laundry every time because Clothes are probably what we have most of especially my kids . Thanks to your video I made the decision to start decluttering my apartment starting with my kids closet.. well I am happy to say I cleaned out half of my sons wardrobe and a lot of my daughters clothes too and it feels amazing to have that extra space. Most important, I feel like now laundry days will be easier on me since there will be less clothes to put away. I still have to work in my closet but I feel really excited to start decluttering it because I know that the end result will be amazing.. looking forward to watching more of ur videos..
I have been de cluttering my home and my late mother’s home for the last two years. My Dad is still in the home, but has dementia. No one has objected to this process so I have made small improvements a little at the time. What seemed overwhelming has become manageable. I have a long way to go with her attic and barn. The house is in a great place but I still remove what I can in stages. Pacing is important. Thanks for being an encouragement. I share your videos as well as Diana’s. God is using you both in powerful ways and I thank Him for you both. ❤️✝️🙌🏻😁
Dawn, I’m so glad to see you feeling better. Thank you, God for your healing and loving touch on Dawn!!
Thank you so much!!! ♥️♥️♥️
You nailed it! I am messy because I have too much stuff, not enough room, feel sentimental or guilty or fearful about parting with inanimate things. And it compounds on itself! And retail therapy feels good until you can’t find a place for it. You are my hero.
I wish you were on CZcams when I decluttered. You have the best tips and so encouraging. Glad you are feeling better.
Thank you Katherine!! ♥️
I am so glad I came across your vlogs... I have been watching it this week and every time I finish a video I go to a room with a trash bag. Lol, my husband asked, "What brought this epiphany?" hahaha... Today, I went to Goodwill with an SUV full of stuff including furniture. I might not get as minimalist as you are, but I am heading in the right direction. Thank you and please keep posting videos. Please include how you keep up with things on a daily basis, I mean how do you maintain an orderly home? I have test drive minimalism last spring since we were on quarantine so watching your videos and getting more aggressive on this area was and is not a problem. Thanks a bunch and more power!
New sub. I feel weighed down literally from things - clothes, shoes, makeup, hair products - ugh! Every night before bed I “tidy up” and it means cleaning brushes and putting things “away” underneath the bathroom cabinets. It’s like a part time job to keep up with it. As much as I want to declutter my makeup, I switch things out and get bored of things. But I long for the days when my makeup fit into one bag and I had one foundation. I can’t even count how many cords we have - my husband gets stressed from clutter but it paralyzes him and he doesn’t even want to deal with piles from years ago. I can’t just dump his stuff, and I figure I need to be the example for my stuff - once he sees a cleaner space I think he’ll want that too.