10 Types of TRICKY CLUTTER + How to Declutter them

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks for watching! 🤗🌾 Which types of clutter should I talk about next? 👇

[@crystalprice7858]

How about some tips on dealing with other people’s clutter? My roommate is a packrat and I can’t stand clutter. Moving out is not an option.

[@floridanativelh568]

Paper🙏🏻

[@gretchendoyle8489]

Paper, especially my daughter’s art work and school papers are a tough category for me. Also, my pantry (food). Between the pandemic and stores having empty shelves, to a winter storm here in Texas that also left our the store shelves empty (twice in a one year span), I’ve started borderline hoarding pantry items. I need inspiration to stop buying more and use up what we have, while still saving enough for emergency situations.

[@amybee40]

Christmas decorations. Some years I want to go minimal, other years I want an extravagant display! Any tips on how to pack things to make that easier?

[@pj101]

Digital minimalism. Your previous video was brilliant though

[@DanielleBatog]

I have been watching you for a long time and I just want to mention that the quality and content of your videos has changed remarkably and although you were very inspiring before and great I am just so impressed with your current format. Love the beginner/pro tip feature on this one❤️

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you so much Dani for this wonderful compliment!!! I work really hard on my videos, so it's really nice to hear the improvements are noticeable :) Thank you so much for your support all this time, have a wonderful day!

[@faeriesmak]

I really loved the tips on how to decluttter books. The last time I went through my books I got rid of a bunch of them that I had not read that I didn’t think that I ever would read. It felt wonderful letting go of the guilt that I felt every time I started reading something else instead of my “to read” pile that I was avoiding. Next time I go through my book, though, I am going to use your system. It is nice and simple and to the point. I love your hair. It really has been looking amazing in your videos!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much! Happy the book tip sounds helpful to you :) Good luck and take care!!

[@faeriesmak]

@@SimpleHappyZen It's the best way that I have seen to declutter books efficiently and with minimal thinking!

[@kathyschieb6686]

I think I love your decluttering videos best of all. Always good reasons to minimize.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Yay, thank you Kathy! :)

[@amybee40]

Such great advice, and your two-level approach made a lot of sense in each category. Thanks!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy to hear it, thank you! 🤗💕

[@quietandsun]

I did 4 rounds of jewellery declutter. It definitely takes time, but now I'm happy with my small collection and I wear all the pieces that I have.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

That's awesome! :)

[@rockyrodriguez3984]

Thanks for sharing! As a teacher, I always kindly suggest to people who may have any school supplies (e.g. paper, pens, craft items, books, etc.) can be dropped off at schools near by for any teachers or students who may be in need of items. I promise you those items will always be put to use. ;-)

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you Rocquel!!

[@sanja7489]

Decluttering tips are always welcome, thanks Vera 🌼 And your hair, it really looks lovely

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy to hear it!! :) And thank you hihi. :) Have a lovely day!

[@nicoleh3703]

Thank you for the tip about albums! I take photos of a lot of free crochet patterns and it never occurred to me to organize them that way!!

[@kirstenwilliams6377]

Hi Vera! I love your natural hair and simple makeup, they really compliment your colouring :)

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you Kirsten!! 🤗💕

[@zerowastehomestead2518]

Thank you for not just telling people to throw the stuff out !!! so many people say to just get rid of it and throw it out.. please no one just dump stuff in the garbage. you can make so much money back by selling the items first. if it doesn't sell then I donate it.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

I agree, first we can see if we can give the items a second life with someone else. :) For me, thinking of ways I have to put effort in disposing an item later, will also make me think extra before purchasing something :)

[@mirjanaskoric3385]

Great video! I’m in the process of moving so natural decluttering is taking place! This video is going to help me get rid of more stuff

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy to hear the video was helpful for you! I wish you lots of luck with the move

[@designwithdevika]

Thank you so much for the wonderful tips it really inspires me to declutter 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

[@SimpleHappyZen]

So happy to hear it!! :) Good luck!

[@gwenj5419]

Free books from the library on my Kindle makes the most sense to me.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Yes sounds very sensible :)

[@geethamenathil979]

Recently I gave away My Grandpa S and my Father's old books Gathered some money too😄😄😄

[@smontone]

I do love function of beauty. A helpful tip with books is that many are available at your local public library in a digital version. I’ve given up a lot of my hard copy books because I can no longer read hard copies especially hardbacks. It’s too painful for my wrists to hold them. So I get most of my books for free digitally and I can keep a list on the library app of all the books I had wanted to read in physical copy but donated.

[@taylorwhaley9901]

I love the digital clutter ideas especially the photo albums!

[@samruddhiwaghmare4162]

This is just amazing! Thankyou for the tips.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much!! :) Have a lovely day

[@rebeccal.672]

Moving for me was The best way to deal with too much stuff. After moving once a year for 3 years straight. I was tired of packing and moving the same stuff but, a different year. I got rid of most of my books and DVDs. I always thought if I really miss it I can just buy it again. I have maybe only bought a book I let go of and wanted to read again. There are only maybe 3 movies I might buy again at some point the rest not sorry I let go of. Thanks for the great tips. :)

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks for sharing Rebecca! Yes I can imagine moving can work like that, where you really don't want to keep more than is useful :) Have a lovely day

[@margal3120]

Sometimes I’d pretend I was moving just so I’d force myself to declutter! It works! Lol

[@kaydixie5727]

These tips were just what I needed to help put a little more order and sanity into my environment! Thank you!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy to hear it!! Good luck :)

[@feylights166]

Books are definitely always something I will have a lot of XD I have some DVDs that I am not sure what to do with (I may see if I can sell them). Good tip on the skincare! Sale doesn't mean "gotta have it".

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Exactly! :) Yes, sometimes selling them is still an option, and that way the other person is more likely to use them :)

[@DazzleDust32]

Hi Vera, how are you? I love these two level decluttering videos. Sometimes I feel in control, other times I feel like I'm living through an episode of 'Hoarders'!! 😛😛 I don't remember whether I told you this already, but a few months ago I went through Spotify to check if my albums were on there. Any that were, I put into a pile. Then I passed them on to a woman in my WhatsApp giveaway group. Her husband has dementia and she planned to play them to him. It felt wonderful to pass on to someone for a really meaningful reason such as that. My VHS tapes are giving me a headache, though! Here in England, you can send off for a container to fill and then have recycled, but it costs a lot of money. Therefore, they are still sitting in a box in my home! Have a great weekend. x

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Hi hi! I'm doing well, how's it going with you? I love that you have them away to someone who can use them and with such a meaningful reason. Also, I didn't know recycling those things is expensive in England... that's kind of a shame because it might deter people from doing it...

[@DazzleDust32]

@@SimpleHappyZen I'm well, thanks! Generally, recycling is carried out by each council and the cost is covered by our council tax. But you can't recycle certain things such as plastic bags, textiles, batteries and lightbulbs. There are separate (free) places to dispose of these. But more niche things like VHS tapes are a challenge. x

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Ah I get it! :)

[@brunagomes4333]

I loved the idea of ​​having a box for jewelry and limiting yourself to things that fit in it! I will do this. I tidied my room a little by putting the products for the handmade soaps I make in boxes organizers. But there is still a lot to eliminate. But I will!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Congrats on the tidying and I wish you all the best with your other decluttering/tidying goals! Handmade soaps sound lovely

[@lizzabbott]

Thank you, Vera ! So helpful ! I did purge a few things from the skin & hair care & make up category recently. Felt good ! Hmm ... maybe I could make another pass thru that ! Decluttering is so freeing, renewing, & therapeutic ! Love it ! Your hair is gorgeous !! Ditto your skin ! Excited to see more of your apt make over on Patreon next week !! 😊

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Yay, so happy you're enjoying the decluttering!! Thanks so much and see you over there! :)

[@sharonholmes6083]

Thank you. This video is exactly what I needed.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy to hear it! :) Thanks Sharon, good luck with your decluttering goals!

[@storyinternships9636]

Fantasy self items, i'm very guilty of that :D Great tips btw!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks, happy you enjoyed it! :) I takl about fantasy self items in the other recent video with decluttering tips for beginners and pros: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWWzfnypgJdqmdU

[@mukundjere9230]

Hi Vera.. your videos is look like a reminder.... It's a alarm for us... 👍👍 Great . Enjoy moments.

[@deemarie3524]

I’m new here and I found you on a day that I really needed to find you. Funny how that works. I am looking so forward to exploring your channel. Have a beautiful day.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Hi there and welcome to the channel!! :) Have a lovely day

[@ali18398]

Thank you Vera thank you! I needed this one so so much! Especially the books part!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy you found it helpful! :)

[@kyo1925]

This was a great video! The beginner and pro tips for each category are so helpful for these list videos.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

So happy to hear it! Have a great day

[@CeeLeeLEMT]

I went thru my favourite books - fast reader and a rereader - and then checked against the library/ebook sellers - for those that were available electronically after this research, I just kept those hard copies that were not available elsewhere (and the less than 10 sentimental keepers). Another place to check if they accept media donations is the library. My public library accepts donations of books, CDs and DVDs.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Oh that's such a good tip, thank you for sharing Lesley!

[@evajanssen5306]

Thanks for talking about decluttering books!! 🙏🏼💕

[@SimpleHappyZen]

😄💕

[@heliamartins3378]

Very grateful . All the best Vera x

[@SimpleHappyZen]

You too, take care! :)

[@kathleenhill5838]

Thank you again and your hair sure looks amazing 🤩

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you Kathleen, that's so sweet! Have a lovely day!

[@adamhilyer2504]

Thanks Vera, I'll use the tips and tricks.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

You're very welcome, good luck!

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Thanks Vera for sharing these great ideas especially the ones about books.❤

[@SimpleHappyZen]

You're so welcome, have a lovely rest of your weekend!

[@deborahmeyers7839]

Thanks so much for your inspiring videos Vera they never fail to inspire me and help me out.. I have implemented a phone basket down the corridor which I love the idea came from your video 😘

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Oh I love that!!! Hope the phone basket will be very helpful for you from now on :) Take care Deborah and have a wonderful rest of your weekend!

[@pigletsbank437]

Cookbooks... My downfall. But I am in "rehab" when we moved little over two years ago, I got rid of half of my books. ( many were random gifts, or from charity markets that I wanted to help by buying something) And ever since I buy only one max a year or none at all. I also declutter / donate back two or so that I haven't looked at every season , so the pile is still slowly getting slimmer . If I want recepy that I don't have I lookup a couple on the Internet and choose which way to go.

[@jennierollins8789]

Hello Vera, I love to crochet and make a lot of blankets. I do give a lot away but not everyone likes homemade gifts. My household is like the world's biggest blanket hoarder. Suggestions? I was going to give them all to a local women's shelter but with the pandemic they stopped accepting these types of items.☮️

[@gretchendoyle8489]

I follow my favorite local animal shelter on FB and they recently had a photo of donated handmade/crocheted blankets and extra large granny squares. They said the kitties love them. I’m going to round up my crochet projects and give them some more!

[@carolc2574]

Have you ever thought of selling them on Facebook marketplace, or Craiglist, or Etsy? The extra income could help you enjoy your hobby further. Or you can take that profit and donate it. Also, have you ever tried crocheting amigurumis? I do, and they make the perfect donation for Christmas campaign. I have donated beautiful dolls for kids in need, and I am planning on donating some animals too!

[@jennierollins8789]

@@carolc2574 Hi Carol, I have tried selling on the marketplace and for reasonable prices matter of fact low prices. Lots of thumbs up with likes but no one will purchase. I have tried making the animals but not very good at it.

[@kathycarol2488]

Try a veterans hospital or rehab center. They would be very welcome.

[@mylahernandez.mbh2015]

Hello there ❤ Myla here from Philippines 🇵🇭

[@sharonshmuel3386]

Loved this 💖 Extremely helpful for everyone - decluttering makes you feel so “light “ lol 💖🇮🇱❤️

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Yay, happy to hear it! :)

[@sarahthatcher123]

These are such helpful tips.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you Sarah, good to hear! :) Enjoy your day

[@margal3120]

You’re amazing! This format is so easy to relate to!! I found myself going “huh!” Or “hmmmm” lol great way to provoke thoughts on which system to use for decluttering. What do you suggest for cords without homes? I missed that I think.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you, so happy you found the video helpful :). About cords, what you could do is store them in a special container together (store like items together preferably) and set a time limit. For example, if you don't need them within 6 months, they can be declutterd.

[@suzy1676]

Great tips!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you Suzy :)

[@cookysmith5215]

Love the tips on books! Thanks

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Happy to hear it, you're very welcome! :) p.s. love the dog picture

[@lyndarossi933]

Very sensible as always!!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you so much Lynda :) Take care and have a nice day!

[@NinaW1n]

What I still find difficult to declutter is rare collectors items, items that you know you can not easily replace and are sought out by fellow collectors. I have it in one particular field actually: limited edition perfumes from Lush, every year that make a few perfumes that they only bring out once. Its usually from scents that their other products have, like if you have a favourite bathbomb then they will make a perfume from it.😃 I have brought back my collection from 54 perfumes to around 20 already, so thats a good start. The 20 i have now i use and like them all, but there are a few that I secretly still keep just because they are rare. (For example one that is made only once by Lush Japan, in 2015, and it smells like pina colada. 😄 And another one that was only made once by Lush UK in 2007, it smells so strong that I never wear it, its just rare because its so old and difficult to find. I used to have 2 of them 🙈 but sold one already.) And I have sold all my double bottles already, and bottles that I wear less than once a month. Stupid thing is that ofcourse there still áre some of them that I like more than others, but the ones i dont wear often I still am not ready to sell them yet because i know how hard its gonne be to find them again, should i want to.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Ah that's an unusual one! :) I didn't know Lush made perfumes like that. :) I guess a question to ask yourself could be: What's the worst thing that could happen if you get rid of them, and it turns out you can't ever get them again? And why is that a bad thing? Hope that makes sense :) For me, one motivator to strongly decrease my perfume collection is that the scents do deteriorate, and I didn't want to have them long enough for the scent to decrease, making them useless in that sense. Which is why I now love having just 1, using it up, and then getting a new one. But this particular case has a few different layers to it :)

[@NinaW1n]

@@SimpleHappyZen Thank you that sounds so… logical, when you put it that way. 😄 I have lived for years and years without them and was perfectly fine, nothing horrible happened haha. And you are right also about the scent changing over time, especially since you use so little of it, one bottle will last for ages. Let alone 20 bottles. 🤪 What I was thinking also: what I like about ‘collecting’ is to find something rare, but actually to find it is the fun part, the owning-part isnt that big of a deal, so once I have found it the item basically has already served its purpose for me. And by now I have found all the ones that I wanted to find already, so I can say sort of say: its complete. These (and some sentimental items) are the items I saved for last in the whole decluttering proces, but now I think this will make it much easier for me to get rid of them. Or at least half of them. (And then again half, and again…) 😉 Thank you Vera! Its so usefull to see your perspective in things like this. 🙂🌸

[@SimpleHappyZen]

@@NinaW1n 😄😘👍🏻

[@ziga4056]

love your vibe!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thank you! :)

[@peanut6265]

Thank You!😉😉😉😉

[@SimpleHappyZen]

You're very welcome Jane, have a nice day!

[@nikiedewael3766]

Super tips! Ik heb het dikwijls moeilijk met dingen die ik gebruik en waar ik er meerdere van heb. Bv wintersjaals. Ik kan het niet laten om er meerdere te kopen maar uiteindelijk gebruik ik toch dezelfde. Maar ik vind het zo stom om de anderen weg te doen mocht ik die ene kwijt raken of verslijten (dat gebeurt misschien eens in 5 jaar). Verder heb (had) ik een probleem met 1 boek 😅 'Paula' van Isabel Allende. Ik leende het van de bib en was er gek op. Dan kocht ik een goedkope versie. Die verving door een luxere versie. Toen besliste ik in een opruimwoede dat ik het boek na 6 keer lezen wel vanbuiten kende en deed het weg. Na een jaar miste ik het en kocht het weer op een rommelmarkt omdat ik van papieren boeken houd maar heb het nu ook op mn e-reader. Ik verbied het mezelf om het nog weg te doen onder geen enkele voorwaarde 😂.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Hahaha leuk verhaal over dat boek. Ja als je er nog zoveel van houdt, dan zeker houden. :) Ik heb ook een aantal boeken die ik nooit weg zou doen. Aan de andere kant staan ze op mn e-reader, dus ze nemen ook geen ruimte in haha. Ik wil nog steeds een keer iets lezen van Isabel Allende, mensen blijven het me aanraden haha. Welke zou jij aanraden als eerste?

[@nikiedewael3766]

@@SimpleHappyZen Echt, Paula is haar biografie. Wat een verhaal, wat een leven. De militaire coup in Chili, vlucht naar Venezuela, haar excentrieke familie, en Paula, haar dochter die dodelijk ziek wordt. Het vervolg is dan 'De som der dagen'. Even avontuurlijk, emotioneel, surrealistisch, verslavend en bij momenten hilarisch!! Daarnaast vind Ik vooral haar eerste fictie boeken geweldig.

[@Peanut1965]

Thank you for showing your little jewelry case, I’m going to get one off of Amazon so I can get rid of my big jewelry box lol. 💖

[@ine.wilme_cellobrain]

What editing software do you use for your videos? I really love how you create videos, really really inspiring content!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Hi there, thank you! I use Filmora X :) It's still kind of basic in what it can do, but I like it, because it's quite easy to learn. Also, you can find all my gear etc that I use for my videos here: simplehappyzen.com/favorites/

[@breezyvibe]

Your hair has never looked better!!

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Aw thank you so much! :)

[@barbarasylvain5060]

I love that little jewelry box! I am so ready to reduce the size of my box after decluttering 90% of my jewelry. Any idea where I could acquire a similar box?

[@carolc2574]

I bought one a few years ago. On Amazon. They are called travel jewelry boxes as they have a zipper and are small and safe to carry in your suitcase. Mine was like 10€.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

@Barbara Mine was from Samara bags, it's made from vegan materials, I got it for my birthday :)

[@robynweyeneth1531]

where is that little jewelry box from? :)

[@SimpleHappyZen]

It's from Samara Bags :) I got it for my birthday

[@lax2469]

Thank you so much

[@SimpleHappyZen]

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[@user-dl4cu8vu1s]

I’m still decluttering a lot of things and it’s been years

[@SimpleHappyZen]

It can be a long process :) Remember to enjoy it too, and be proud of all the progress you've already made!

[@AlissaClemens]

How about school year books? Part of me hates the space they take up, another part of me thinks of them as cool little time capsules of my youth, and maybe my future kids would enjoy looking through them. I definitely feel guilty about wanting to get rid of them 😬

[@tehilagracie6466]

Books I haven't finished!

[@lauram9874]

Por favor puedes colocar algun videos en español gracias saludos

[@amyli092]

I always have to question if places like Best Buy take used printers because not all donation drop offs take them. In general though, it's good that you promote mindful decluttering as opposed to just dumping everything off at your local Goodwill. We can only take so much...

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Thanks Amy! Yes it's good to take a moment to think about which option will have the highest chance someone else will get to use this item, it's not always easy though. :) For me, this makes me think even more carefully before I purchase something new haha

[@ber1779]

They do. The repair and resell it refurbished or recycle it if it’s not salvageable

[@Sapientiam]

It's a little strange how suddenly some things become popular. I got a lot of VHS movies from someone that I could sell. I was told they had become popular and could get about €5 from each of them. I thought that was a lot, but little did I know I was going to get more for the Pokémon movies I'd been given. So far I've received almost €100 for only Pokémon movies, maybe more. Sometimes you can earn a little bit more. It depends on the market and what the buyer is willing to pay. Collectors items is often worth more.

[@naomisandoz3448]

ik heb 2 kettingen en 1 ring dat is voormij genoeg, Oorbellen draag ik niet. En mij boeken staan op vinted als die verkocht zijn heb ik 0 boeken in huis :)

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Oh kun je ook boeken verkopen op vinted!!??? Nooit geweten :) Mijn boeken zijn digitaal haha

[@naomisandoz3448]

@@SimpleHappyZen ik lees tegenwoordig ook digitale vind ik fijner dan fysieke losse boeken in huis komt snel rommel van, dus ben me laatste boeken aan verkopen. ja op vinted kan je ook boeken en decoratie en kleding verkopen

[@MonethSato]

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[@SimpleHappyZen]

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[@melodiephoenix]

Omg I would never part with my Disney movies !

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Haha I get that :) I would never get rid of my Studio Ghibli movies :)

[@sylviabol640]

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[@SimpleHappyZen]

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[@shehnazahmad5213]

❤

[@Robert-qm1ld]

🙏✌️😀

[@SimpleHappyZen]

🤗☕

[@pinklady3885]

I feel that there is a lot of repetition in your videos. I do understand that some subjects can run there course (dry up). I've been doing some catch up and I've noticed how repetitive they are. Severn months ago, you said you only need one cardigan,but I've noticed that you have since worn several. You now seem to have a substantial amount of clothing.... I'm confused.

[@SimpleHappyZen]

Hi Ann, thank you for sharing your concerns. About the video topics, I sometimes repeat certain things, because I cannot assume that everyone has watched all of my videos. In fact, most people haven't. :) So if something is important to the story, I'll repeat when necessary. However, I've also been exploring several new topics in my videos, which is what I'll always continue to do, for my viewers as well as for myself. With regards to the clothing, I did mention I only own one cardigan in my video with 'Things I only own one of' (originaly posted march 2020) and I still only own that same one cardigan. So that hasn't changed. I do however have a few different options for jumpers (which is why I didn't include jumpers in the 'Things I only own one of' video), because jumpers are my favorite thing to wear. My weight has also fluctuated a bit over the years, so sometimes some of them were too big or too small. So I have a few options there. However, my wardrobe is still quite small. Hope that answers your questions!

[@pinklady3885]

@@SimpleHappyZen Thank you Vera. Best wishes.

[@suegray6387]

@@SimpleHappyZen what a lovely response. I love your videos. Thinking about books differently now x