10 Things I Learned From 5 Years of Decluttering With My Mom

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Shannon Torrens

Shannon Torrens

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@shannontorrens1
@shannontorrens1 6 ай бұрын
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@princessdumbarton9877
@princessdumbarton9877 6 ай бұрын
I donated a skirt to the church thrift shop and saw a woman wearing it to church a few weeks later. It's nice to know people use donated things.
@abundantlyinspired
@abundantlyinspired 6 ай бұрын
I have never watched a video of yours with your Mom and thought you were being pushy or passive agressive!!! ❤❤❤❤I always think you know her so well and are encouraging her. Not to mention I can tell your Mom is a strong woman and cannot be pushed or influenced beyond her own choices. 😊❤❤❤❤
@shannontorrens1
@shannontorrens1 6 ай бұрын
Thank you I appreciate you telling me that! =)
@sct4040
@sct4040 6 ай бұрын
So true, I am 65, and had been decluttering for 3 years so far. It’s a process.
@pippas5808
@pippas5808 6 ай бұрын
Agreed. It's the main reason I watch these videos, because I just love seeing the relationship that Shannon and her mother have - I can't believe anyone thinking Shannon is pushy or passive aggressive.
@jacklynnsmith5668
@jacklynnsmith5668 6 ай бұрын
Perfectly said! 🙂
@tannif7455
@tannif7455 6 ай бұрын
Absolutely agree. Shannon does a great job helping her mum declutter.
@marthavanderpool6829
@marthavanderpool6829 6 ай бұрын
I so appreciate your mom for letting our generation watch her declutter …with a sense of humor about it all. And I appreciate your patience, Shannon. It’s not easy to get started …or ever feel finished!
@guyteresabukasa8816
@guyteresabukasa8816 6 ай бұрын
Last year, I went to see my mom for the last time. She lived in another country, was sick with cancer and didn't want to admit she was dying. She still had enough energy to move around her house. Prior to going to visit her I had watched some of your videos decluttering with your mom. I told my mom about decluttering and the importance for others to know why her things are important to her. I told her about a theory of the sweedish death cleanning. I spent 5 days with her full of memories, stories and laughter about silliness of keeping certains items, like she had scarfs scuttered everywhere, every drower we opened there was at least one scarf there 😂 I believe I wouldn't have known how to approach her about her precious things if it were not for the inspiration coming from your videos! Thanks ♡
@kathrynwoodfin
@kathrynwoodfin 6 ай бұрын
Shannon, I’m 73 years old and several years ago my husband and I moved to an independent living apt. We moved from a house with about 1800 square feet to our current apartment of just over 1100 square feet. Your guidelines for helping someone downsize (also called declutterring) are spot on. Don’t know how old your Mom is (she looks youthful) but I have to add the one major tip you didn’t mention. Downsizing is much easier over time - in small doses. Because of our current building being under construction, we downsized over a period of approximately two years. Thank goodness we had that much time. Whenever the time comes that your parents decide to move to a smaller place, you both are going to be SO thankful that you have done this process as you have over time and in small doses. Note- we LOVE our new place with all its amenities, new friends,etc. Growing older is a process as is your downsizing. Best wishes to you and your Mom.
@shannontorrens1
@shannontorrens1 6 ай бұрын
Thank you! That is great you love your new place too =)
@justmaria5806
@justmaria5806 6 ай бұрын
Today's show had to be helpful for those who have been thinking about starting the process, as well as those of us who have been moseying along on the process for a while now. This episode was full of honest insights and also illuminated the thought process of people just beginning to strengthen their decluttering muscles. This is just the environment for people who have been put off by the manic intensity of some of the decluttering channels. Shannon, you and your mom have only grown closer in the process. I say, good for you!
@shannontorrens1
@shannontorrens1 6 ай бұрын
@@justmaria5806 Thank you for your insightful comment! I really appreciate your feed back =) I hope you are having a nice day.
@RadCenter
@RadCenter 6 ай бұрын
My dad held on to his college math textbooks for 50 years, thinking he might get back into teaching someday, despite the fact that math teaching methods changed radically in the 1950s and his textbooks were obsolete. I held on to those textbooks an additional 25 years after his death. After taking pictures of them, I just put them in the recycling bin at the library yesterday. 75 years is long enough to hold on to a broken dream.
@sct4040
@sct4040 6 ай бұрын
My husband is the same with his math and science textbooks. 📚 😢 and notes!
@RadCenter
@RadCenter 6 ай бұрын
@@sct4040 my sister, who is an endangered specie botanist, once told me that any science textbook more than a year old is obsolete. I believe her. Your husband is NEVER going to use those books or notes again, and it will be up to you or your children to dispose of them after he's gone.
@betsyhood1548
@betsyhood1548 6 ай бұрын
Yup, still have mine from 45 years ago
@Dranma51
@Dranma51 6 ай бұрын
Ha! My husband started college in the agricultural department thinking he was going to be a vet. He just retired from nursing after 35 years as an Intensive Care nurse. But tucked away in his old books was a book from college from over 50 years ago on how to butcher a cow!!! So funny!
@francinehogsett3065
@francinehogsett3065 6 ай бұрын
You and your mom are great at decluttering….😊❤️
@sidhedances8582
@sidhedances8582 6 ай бұрын
You help keep your mom focused, you don’t push. That’s why your mom has come so far and is enjoying the process. You are giving tools to help people to be successful with decluttering and the journey for this lifestyle. Good job!
@MsMeredtih
@MsMeredtih 6 ай бұрын
Your mom clearly knows her own mind and isn't made to do anything. Watching the two of you interact always makes me smile.
@moonpie7532
@moonpie7532 6 ай бұрын
It is a delight to watch you and your Mom de-cluttering together. ❤ You take something that could be very stressful and instead make it fun and memorable. 😊
@lilysgram5886
@lilysgram5886 5 ай бұрын
When our Son bought his first house 5 years ago ( after living in NYC 10 years with no room for anything) we finally got to bring him all his stuff. Whatever he left behind with us plus all his toys from his childhood. We ended up taking SEVEN SUV loads to him!!!!! When it was in his new house he then became ruthless purging his stuff. 😉
@DebbieLinville
@DebbieLinville 6 ай бұрын
One of the many benefits of you being present to encourage your mom to declutter is to keep your mom from fantasizing that she is keeping it to leave it you. I enjoy you both very much very much . Thanks for sharing your experience.
@kimberlytalbo1800
@kimberlytalbo1800 6 ай бұрын
Even if she only gets rid of a handful of things each time you help her it's a win..... Just still having her and the time you get to spend with her is a blessing ❤ I started helping my mom get rid of things in 2006 she literally passed away just a week into it 😢 I was in my early 30's ...... Just enjoy her and the fact you don't have to do this yourself later ❤❤❤❤
@ReginaCaravetta
@ReginaCaravetta 6 ай бұрын
Wish I had a daughter like you, your mother is so lucky and I know she knows it too❤️
@Cazzie4ever
@Cazzie4ever 6 ай бұрын
Yes, and I wish I had a mother like Kathy! She likes to laugh and so do I. Great job, Girls!
@Elizabeth-490
@Elizabeth-490 6 ай бұрын
Also, I’ve been helping my mom declutter and I hear your voice in my head when I’m being patient and nonjudgmental with her.
@bobbiefarrar3036
@bobbiefarrar3036 6 ай бұрын
You are just wonderful with your Mom!! I am envious of your Mom/Daughter relationship - I see a very respectful daughter!
@bonessam9618
@bonessam9618 6 ай бұрын
You are never passive-aggressive or pushy. Sometimes, you need to nudge a person and have them really think about some things. I think you are great, Shannon.
@shannontorrens1
@shannontorrens1 6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@debbiematthews981
@debbiematthews981 6 ай бұрын
I not wish I had had half the relationship with my mum that you have with yours. I think the two of you work beautifully together. I always love the laughs too.
@simply.clutterfree
@simply.clutterfree 6 ай бұрын
Im in the YEARS of decluttering too. Started in 2016 or so when i saw The Minimalists original documentary. I got very good at decluttering but didnt stop shopping. Couldn't figure out why I wasn't making progress. Finally in 2020, I realized I had a shopping problem and once I got very careful with the shopping - I was able to start seeing drastic changes in my home and life. Happy Father's Day 😊💖
@shannontorrens1
@shannontorrens1 6 ай бұрын
Oh yes the shopping problem. I think everyone can relate to this. I still find myself thinking of buying things we don't really need. It's hard to balance that sometimes. It sounds like you are doing an amazing job. I hope you have a good Father's Day too!
@simply.clutterfree
@simply.clutterfree 6 ай бұрын
@@shannontorrens1 Thank you Shannon! 😊💖
@desareechalanick7564
@desareechalanick7564 6 ай бұрын
I love watching you help your mom declutter!! I don’t think you are passive aggressive towards her. The before and after videos/pics of her house are great!!
@susanhutchinson5305
@susanhutchinson5305 6 ай бұрын
I just sold a bag of compacts discs for 80.00 euro! Haven’t listen to them in 9 years ! So happy 🎉🎉🎉🎉
@Toni-747
@Toni-747 6 ай бұрын
Shannon, i wish i had found you sooner! I had the privilege of cleaning out my moms house after she died last year. A big job. But now I know better & I'm more minimalist & decluttered! ❤ You and your mom bring joy to us!!
@rebeccarendle3706
@rebeccarendle3706 6 ай бұрын
Lovely recap. You and your mum are a great team and you have helped her so much over the years to declutter her home!
@shannontorrens1
@shannontorrens1 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@beckp5456
@beckp5456 6 ай бұрын
I think lots of old people would really like the support and help. Very nice.
@tyanamercu7985
@tyanamercu7985 6 ай бұрын
Frm Malaysia here, i watched so many decluttering channels, yours was the only one tht really helped me to see n declutter step by step and area by area. First one i watched was decluttering wine glasses, i realised i was keeping wine glasses which i hv never ever used. tht was the first step, now i do it daily, i take 30 minutes a day to declutter. Thank you so much ladies.
@jennyjenkins877
@jennyjenkins877 6 ай бұрын
Your mom's decluttering journey has been wonderful to watch and you've been nothing but helpful along the way. I like the personal trainer analogy... come on, flex those decluttering muscles! 💪💪
@cherylb1025
@cherylb1025 6 ай бұрын
My son is “trying” to help me declutter. I need to have him watch this video because he wants to get it all done in a day. But at least he’s helping. I think one of the things I face is the same as your mom on a video a long time ago where she kept a doll of yours for so long for you. In reality it was a memory of hers and not yours. I think that has helped me get rid of some of those things I’ve saved for my son that he doesn’t want. Thank you both for all you do.
@shannontorrens1
@shannontorrens1 6 ай бұрын
That is great your son is helping =)
@beckypennies1637
@beckypennies1637 6 ай бұрын
Your comment really was a light bulb moment for me! Some things I kept for my sons are precious memories of MINE but not for them and I was so hurt when they didn't want them. I had never considered that. Duh!
@valerie718
@valerie718 6 ай бұрын
@@beckypennies1637 lightbulb moment for me too!
@bethreisman8869
@bethreisman8869 6 ай бұрын
Shannon, I hope you can let most of the negative comments roll off your back. Never understand why someone feels the need to make negative comments. You and your mother do show us that decluttering can be fun! I imagine most of us wished we had a fun relative or friend to go through this process with. ❤
@susan5661
@susan5661 6 ай бұрын
I like how your Mom shares stories and memories about items before decluttering them. I learned a lot from Matt Paxton’s book Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff. Pretty profound and effective to incorporate story telling in certain items
@karenk380
@karenk380 6 ай бұрын
I liked the personal trainer analogy. Can't do it for them, but you can help guide and motivate.
@sandracerkleski3725
@sandracerkleski3725 6 ай бұрын
Agreed. That is why we ask for help. For an objective opinion and help with letting go.
@janicew5245
@janicew5245 6 ай бұрын
You’re not passive, or aggressive. You are respectful. I believe declutterring, organizing, donating, trashing,,,keeping my life manageable; what this shows is being accountable and mentally healthy. Those who don’t have that may criticize, or downplay, but seriously, they’re just words. Soldier on 😅!
@kristi9475
@kristi9475 6 ай бұрын
Hi Shannon - Speaking for myself, I often wondered while decluttering if down the road I'd regret getting rid of certain things. I can honestly say after retiring, downsizing and moving to a new city there is not one thing I wish I had back. Like your mom, if I need a crock pot I'll go to Goodwill and get one. Also like your mom, no one makes me do what I don't want to do. Keep making your awesome videos!
@OrganizedWithJoy
@OrganizedWithJoy 6 ай бұрын
Hey Shannon, this was a great video! Always love seeing you and your mom together! Y'all are so fun together! Hahaha - "believe me you can't make my mom do anything she doesn't want to do!" I have never thought you were passive aggressive while helping her! As someone who has worked with people in the past decluttering, I agree that you do have to push them a little and question why they want to keep things - that is the whole reason we are there! Thanks so much for sharing!💖
@shannontorrens1
@shannontorrens1 6 ай бұрын
Hi Joy, I agree we are there to help with the process =) I hope you are doing well.
@LittleQueenie64
@LittleQueenie64 6 ай бұрын
I have always enjoyed how you and your mom work together.
@helenstewart4050
@helenstewart4050 6 ай бұрын
It makes me want to rewatch your vids with your mom lolol❤️I’ve gotten so many laughs with you two especially the camping references 😄the greatest part is how fresh and airy her house looks now ! Thanks Shannon and Mom 🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺
@shannontorrens1
@shannontorrens1 6 ай бұрын
😊 thank you
@laurac56
@laurac56 6 ай бұрын
If you were pushing your mom, she wouldn’t be doing this anymore. I love the videos with your mom, especially since I am her age. My favorite part is when she is going to declutter something and asks you if you want it. Such a generous mom thing!
@CynthiaMiller-cc3qj
@CynthiaMiller-cc3qj 6 ай бұрын
I love, love, love all the videos you have done with your Mom. She is beautiful and funny (as are you)❣️❣️
@rebeccamc8084
@rebeccamc8084 6 ай бұрын
Im just the same with my mom Shannon, we have humour while decluttering, but sometimes she needs a nudge to really assess whether the things are needed or when the last time she used it. I always LOVE your videos❤
@terrilloyd3691
@terrilloyd3691 6 ай бұрын
The socks story made me really chuckle along with you!😂😂😂
@elspethdurkin5598
@elspethdurkin5598 6 ай бұрын
It is so nice that she has you to help her declutter, It DOES help to have a 'declutter buddy'. I am the same age as your Mum, but have no family of my own apart from a couple of nieces, who HAVE offered to help, but never actually come to do so because they have a busy family life of their own!
@lorikegley3327
@lorikegley3327 6 ай бұрын
You & your mom are such a great team!❤
@laurelarmstrong4535
@laurelarmstrong4535 6 ай бұрын
Your 10 things list is so good to help others and to apply to ourselves. I learned it late in life after having 2 sets of parents die and I had to go through everything. My kids will not have excess of mine to go through because of help Fromm you and your mom
@erindemay2629
@erindemay2629 6 ай бұрын
You have loads of patience with your mom. I don’t think you’re pushing her too much at all. You’re helping her a lot.
@noemisolano4748
@noemisolano4748 6 ай бұрын
I was in the years of decluttering. I started in December 2020, I started with shredding my papers. I was pushed into getting rid of my belongings and papers to make space for someone else's belongings. I didn't like being pushed. I live with a hoarder. Even though I didn't like being pushed and forced to get rid of my things, I see that after three and a half years of decluttering I see drastic changes that I have less stuff and less papers. Otherwise I wear what I have. I'm now able to organize what I decided to keep and I can easily find what I need. I don't buy clothes constantly. I only buy if I need something. Through my decluttering journey, it became easier to let go of stuff. I feel much lighter and happier with less stuff and less papers.
@Laura-zx1kf
@Laura-zx1kf 6 ай бұрын
I always look forward to your videos every Sunday morning. You and your mom are such a pleasure to watch! Such great ideas.
@shannontorrens1
@shannontorrens1 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@amywert8088
@amywert8088 6 ай бұрын
I am stopping this video to go see if I can hang my tablecloths on hangars in the hall closet! What an idea!
@terryruiz7417
@terryruiz7417 6 ай бұрын
Wow! I can't believe the difference in your parents' home! Fantastic! I've always enjoyed your videos with your mom...never pushy, more fun! Love them!
@lucytitus2183
@lucytitus2183 6 ай бұрын
Shannon, I don’t think you are pushing your mom to declutter and to get rid of her things! I think you are helping her to be real. You are helping me as well! I get so much inspiration from your videos. Seeing your mom reduce her stuff really gives me the push! Thank you to you both. ❤
@ljubovluczati
@ljubovluczati 6 ай бұрын
I just started to help my parents downsize, the plan is for them to move closer to us (house next door) in a year from now. They have a hard time letting go. They perceive it is me and my sister’s childhood stuff that needs to be removed. I did my part in 5-6 hrs or so, my sister has a little more to do (she expects twins though 😅), but that will cover upstairs only. My parents will still need to go through downstairs and basement… I plan my next visit in July, so I can help the for several days (I’m on maternity leave, so can make it work). Watching you and your mom is so helpful, but it’s really not easy to create ownership of this task. And to be very raw, if they don’t do this now, me aand my sis will need to do this the hard way once our parents are gone…it is what it is.
@janetr5929
@janetr5929 6 ай бұрын
You and your mom are so fun to watch. You have a beautiful relationship. My daughter is about your age and I only wish we could declutter together. She lives far away. I feel pretty good about the state of my home. It’s pretty organized and declutterred but it is ongoing. My issue is my spouse. He has a separate garage/workshop that full of crap. He won’t throw anything away. I just have to stay out of there because it’s stressful. The house I can control, his garage, not so much unfortunately.
@jenniferbarney4220
@jenniferbarney4220 6 ай бұрын
Shannon, you are such a good decluttering teacher/coach!
@kimhignite6521
@kimhignite6521 5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Shannon for helping me get motivated to declutter
@lucindahalvorson7039
@lucindahalvorson7039 6 ай бұрын
Watching you help your Mom declutter really helped me since I'm more in your Mom's season of life. Clutter Bug and You have helped tremendously. A year ago my husband and I had a garage sale, we not only made space in our house but had fun. Thanks to you and your Mom for all the help. 🎉
@kathleenj1158
@kathleenj1158 6 ай бұрын
You're so right about asking why a person is decluttering an item, bc it's helping my mom understand why she's hung onto so much for so many years.☺️
@laurabeckham7609
@laurabeckham7609 6 ай бұрын
Great video!! I love seeing you help your mom declutter her stuff. Lolll I wish you were my friend & could help me declutter 😂. I try but sometimes I get overwhelmed and don’t finish it. I like all of your videos!! Have a great day! ❤
@Chula-r6o
@Chula-r6o 6 ай бұрын
Me gusta cuando tu mamá platica mientras depura su casa
@melindagallo1940
@melindagallo1940 5 ай бұрын
oh my gosh, when you two were talking about the socks! I laughed with you 🤣
@margaretvillalpando7722
@margaretvillalpando7722 6 ай бұрын
My husband rarely will declutter much of anything unfortunately. However, I have been on a "mission" to help him to get motivated to declutter some things especially in our bedroom where I have to look at his stuff every day. He kept telling me he was going to declutter for about 3 months, and he didn't, so I got 2 empty bins and put them in our bedroom for him to put stuff he wanted to donate, give away or relocate to another area like the garage. LOL He slowly put things in the bins but not as fast as I had hoped. He had plenty of time since he is retired. So, my patience was running thin, so I told him I was helping him and even though he didn't really want me to he relented and let me help him because I gave him several good reasons why he needed to declutter the area. We haven't finished the whole area, but we made a significant dent much to my surprise after 4 hours. We also decluttered a large trash bag full of clothes from his closet on another day. I agree with you about having to "push" a little sometimes. FYI - we had a trash bag full of trash from our bedroom as well.
@maryellannroy2242
@maryellannroy2242 6 ай бұрын
Love the relationship between your mom and you. It’s wonderful and so precious. Appreciate every moment. Enjoy.
@stowie7733
@stowie7733 6 ай бұрын
Some really great tips!! I have watched your mom grow through this process and her nervousness in front of the camera has gone away. You two are hysterical at times!! You both made this a fun process, even in the tough moments and I know that we have all learned from watching you both. Thank you for the continued encouragement that you give to us every week. I laugh whenever your mom says she wants to save something for camping…and now you are actually going camping! I grew up in northern Minnesota and we camped all summer at various locations. It made some great memories for all of us kids (who are all now adults). I hope you and your family will enjoy it enough to go more often. It is not always easy or cheap, but can be a ton of fun. Safe travels!!
@carolynoquinn4573
@carolynoquinn4573 6 ай бұрын
Your Mom's kitchen looks fabulous. I've never been a fan of 50,000 pics and menus on a fridge!
@savaliterati
@savaliterati 6 ай бұрын
I so love You and your Mom!❤
@marestar64
@marestar64 6 ай бұрын
I feel it takes a caring person to help someone declutter their space when they’re stuck. I have felt overwhelmed and didn’t even know where to begin. My husband gave me direction which helped so much. It’s been a work in progress, but having that support has gotten me through. Watching your videos seeing the outgoing declutter and the look of negative space showing up in my home makes me smile. 😊
@conniemiller1232
@conniemiller1232 6 ай бұрын
You and your mom have a great dynamic and I’ve never thought you two are doing anything that wasn’t fun for both of you.
@nolasavedmysoul
@nolasavedmysoul 6 ай бұрын
You have some good points here. I find myself being really hard on myself cause I’ve been decluttering for 7 years now but still have too much stuff. But I need to realize that the amount I’ve gotten rid of is huge and should be proud of myself for that. 52 boxes donated and over 300 clothing items sold plus bags of trash/recycling, etc. I also find myself needing patience when helping my mom declutter too.
@shannontorrens1
@shannontorrens1 6 ай бұрын
That is huge and you are doing great! We have to celebrate how far we come along the way.
@sct4040
@sct4040 6 ай бұрын
I also decluttered the same stuff 1) crockpot (3 hrs to cook beans is too long😂), 2) wood salad bowls (my fantasy self has company), 3) the solid oak furniture (weights a ton and so dated). My apartment looks so much more airy 😊 , very happy.
@christined2495
@christined2495 6 ай бұрын
Shannon you are such a ray of sunshine, love your decluttering with mom videos, you both remind me of my daughter and I…. Nothing better then having your mom as your BFF Your so NOT pushy xo
@laurawiggers3422
@laurawiggers3422 6 ай бұрын
I do not think you are pushy at all! I have helped my BFF over the phone and she appreciates the “tough” love of asking questions! I enjoy your content!
@kennethbailey9853
@kennethbailey9853 6 ай бұрын
You and You Mother have been such a Delight !😊
@judyfarmer2962
@judyfarmer2962 6 ай бұрын
Glad I found you. I’m 70 but I’ve always been organized. However, people my age have things they have collected and as long as the items don’t interfere with other things, then I will be keeping them. I will be going thru and decluttering some items. My daughter’s name is Shannon as well.
@youandmeandmultiplescleros402
@youandmeandmultiplescleros402 6 ай бұрын
I have so appreciated “meeting” you both! Your channel is wonderful.🌷
@Tubewomen
@Tubewomen 6 ай бұрын
You did a great job helping your mom to develop her decluttering muscle . 👍😀
@LibStaOBX
@LibStaOBX 6 ай бұрын
You’re such an amazing inspiration ❤❤❤
@Elizabeth-490
@Elizabeth-490 6 ай бұрын
You and your mom are a great team! Btw I think k “passive aggressive “ is a highly overused term. If you are not hurting someone with your ‘passivity” then you are not being “passive aggressive “. I think aggressive people love calling non-aggressive people “passive aggressive “ just some food for thought.
@shannontorrens1
@shannontorrens1 5 ай бұрын
I totally agree!
@BlueBird-nf2gp
@BlueBird-nf2gp 6 ай бұрын
Love this video! Great lessons learned and fun to watch the past clips with you and your mom laughing. 😂 All decluttering is positive! Happy Father’s Day to your husband! Enjoy! 😊❤🐦
@shannontorrens1
@shannontorrens1 6 ай бұрын
Yay! Thank you! Yes, Happy Father's Day to all the dads =)
@mariaperham1851
@mariaperham1851 5 ай бұрын
Thank you! Great video describing the journey. I am helping my husband and two grown sons through this journey for awhile now, and it is wonderful when THEY decide to let go. I can’t say much because with sentimental items I have to seriously talk myself through it also. 😅
@Heather.C.ButterflySage
@Heather.C.ButterflySage 6 ай бұрын
I love y’all’s videos so much! I’ve been helping my mom with this for the past 2 years. And I continue decluttering my own house as well. I think my sister is getting on board at long last! We will be free. Keep going. Life takes time…🕊️✨
@alexisquinn2784
@alexisquinn2784 6 ай бұрын
Excellent, clear and thoughtful advice for helping others in making their possessions more functional while less stressful. Thank you Shannon. 👏
@aprilstar33
@aprilstar33 6 ай бұрын
Shannon, I always look forward to your videos. It’s good to see your mom’s before and after pictures. I can relate to your mom. Recently, I recycled forty-one- year- old doll world magazines. I thought it would be hard to let them go, but it wasn’t. I enjoyed them when I bought them and I realized they just sat around in a binder so they weren’t that important to what my life is about now. Looking forward to your next video!
@shannontorrens1
@shannontorrens1 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@grannyprepper1181
@grannyprepper1181 6 ай бұрын
I want the red chair you took out of the bedroom.
@colleenisaac6647
@colleenisaac6647 6 ай бұрын
Love these declutter KZbin’s.
@RebeccaShepherd
@RebeccaShepherd 6 ай бұрын
I live watching your mums decluttering journey on your channel, she has cone a really long way and let go of so much and i feel in time she will let go of alot more.
@Pauline-t9c
@Pauline-t9c 6 ай бұрын
Love watching your mum she’s so funny I’m a bit like her can’t part with anything have you tried to put the blinds facing up it may cut some light out I’m from the Uk we’re getting some terrible weather rain wind floods feel sorry for those who get flooded take care
@eckehareckbert2731
@eckehareckbert2731 6 ай бұрын
I've started with this last yr and still a journey up to now coz I can't let go of some stuff and i am involving my mom too with this. We're thankful❤
@erindemay2629
@erindemay2629 6 ай бұрын
I LOVE decluttering and organizing. It’s so freeing and fun for me. Still, I am having trouble letting go of my one size too small clothes. I keep thinking that my weight will go down again. I do go up and down on weight every 5 years or so normally, but it’s been 5 years and I think I’m gaining more weight. Anyway, that helps me have patience and remember that everyone just has those things they don’t want to let go of. My dad literally pulled out a whole ice cream bucket full of small random stuff from an old junk drawer, like 30 years old, junk drawer!! He really went down memory lane and didn’t want to get rid of the stuff.. examples, plastic airplane clip, clock shaped pencil sharpener, paper clips, plastic lottery number picker (ball falls in a hole to pick the numbers), expired dog food coupons (he let those go and let go of the disintegrating rubber bands).. To me it all looked like trash, but he put it back in the bottom of the pantry to save for another 30 years 😄
@kathyol
@kathyol 6 ай бұрын
Those are personal treasures!
@colleen6921
@colleen6921 6 ай бұрын
Really enjoyed this video Shannon. I’ve mentioned before your Mom is my age. It’s funny but so many of her possessions are the same ones I’ve had and decluttered. I still have my crockpot but when it breaks, it’s gone! I’ve never thought you push your Mom on decluttering. I think you’ve been very patient and when she wants to keep something, she does. 😊You two together crack me up. Reminds me of myself and my daughters. 🥰 Thanks for all you do.
@bethbranson9050
@bethbranson9050 6 ай бұрын
What a great list of decluttering guidelines, Shannon! Love you and your Mom’s decluttering chemistry! ❤
@helenmak5663
@helenmak5663 6 ай бұрын
I feel joy to watch you and your mom in the videos decluttering. You girls are so beautiful and cheerful. Any one said that you look alike?
@shannontorrens1
@shannontorrens1 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@antonianovoa6416
@antonianovoa6416 6 ай бұрын
What a hoot! You most definitely work well together. Thank you for sharing!
@trishbishop3923
@trishbishop3923 6 ай бұрын
The questions you ask are helpful to me. I tend to react vs think. So I find myself asking your questions to myself!
@beckypennies1637
@beckypennies1637 6 ай бұрын
This was VERY helpful! And I love your mom!
@verakristinarobinson7013
@verakristinarobinson7013 6 ай бұрын
We all look at our own things in our own way. Sometimes we find it hard to get rid of them for the sole reason we are used to having them around. Also sometimes we want to let them go and all we need is "permission" to let them go, especially if they should go to landfill!that can be hard.
@susannovak8263
@susannovak8263 6 ай бұрын
Thank you, Shannon, for another inspiring video. I have made it a practice to declutter 1 thing from my home every time I watch one of your videos. I know it’s kind of weird, but your videos and getting rid of some things go hand-in-hand now! My grandmother was Swedish, so I have gone through the Swedish death cleaning thing and have also gotten my home to where it is quite minimal. But I usually find one thing that I can let go of. ❤
@ChloeandSally
@ChloeandSally 6 ай бұрын
I've never thought you were even remotely passive aggressive with your mum, I think the person who said that was watching a different channel 😂. You are clearly such good friends ❤. My mum and I absolutely love watching your videos with your mum, and it has helped my mum to see I'm not the only daughter trying to encourage their mum to get rid of stuff 😂 ❤.
@dianepatrias979
@dianepatrias979 6 ай бұрын
You do a great job! I enjoy all the videos, they are motivating 👏
@shannontorrens1
@shannontorrens1 6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@elkevogel6910
@elkevogel6910 6 ай бұрын
Yes you are soooo right, i agree in all points❤
@j.christian6801
@j.christian6801 6 ай бұрын
Really good tips . I know since watching your videos I’ve gotten better about letting things go. Thanks!
@carolynoquinn4573
@carolynoquinn4573 6 ай бұрын
As usual, your Mom is hysterical
@lindal7824
@lindal7824 6 ай бұрын
You are both such stars, bur your mom - just love her! Greetings from Stockholm, Sweden! 😘
@patpalmer1337
@patpalmer1337 6 ай бұрын
Love it! So much fun!
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