3 Tips for getting UNSTUCK with Decluttering

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[@AlisonV362]

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[@ChrisieCouncil]

Can you participate in the Declutter day without taking the course?

[@mompofelski4191]

There are so many people who depend on donated items in thrift stores. Depend. If you could think of yourself as being on God’s errand to bless someone who will thank God for the items they needed/wanted…

[@sundoesshine8800]

So we'll said. It also brings a feeling of peace to give something away vs guilt etc for not having put it to use.

[@bethanndillon4238]

Amen!

[@thefarmista]

I totally agree!! There have been several times I go to donate something that is still perfectly good and start to feel a tinge of guilt- then I remind myself of when I moved out at 18 completely on my own and having to build a kitchen and gather other basic household essentials and even Walmart felt like top dollar. After that I just get excited that it will bless someone else😊

[@mage7603]

I’ve been one of these people who depend on thrift stores many times. I am always grateful to those who took the time to donate their items. Because of those experiences, I’m always more motivated to sort through and donate my items.

[@superspot14]

Yes! In college I bought everything for my apartment from thrift shops and yard sales. Paying store prices just wasnt an option.

[@vanessacanniford2087]

Surfaces are not Storage. I've never heard that before, and it's now my new mantra. Thank you Cass

[@lynnettemccune716]

My problem for sure!

[@vickiclark2981]

I loved this too!!

[@francesrevetria8914]

Yes! In my house I say, the dining table is for using not for storage.

[@sillybeeful]

That is Brilliant 🤩

[@juliesanders4468]

I feel the need to comment regarding the person who had lost their mom and wanted to save everything. Please give yourself grace. Both of my parents passed on within 8 months of each other 3 years ago. My parents were savers and every time I started to go through their things I would run across something that triggered a childhood memory. I cried so much and it took me so long to go through their things. The best advice I can give is to just be gentle with yourself. This is exponentially harder for those of us who are sentimental than any other kind of sentimental stuff I have ever dealt with. When you're going through the possessions of a loved one who has passed there will be no new memories made. And especially if you are an only child or the last of your siblings or possibly estranged from them you probably are the only one who holds those memories. It can be an extremely emotional and difficult experience. Go easy on yourself. You may need to keep more initially than you will once more time has passed. Make peace with it and give yourself permission to not do it perfectly right away Take some time to let your heart heal. It will get easier after more time passes to prioritize what means the most to you. You have my sincere condolences on your loss.

[@lauranewman564]

I love this! Thanks so much for permission to do this in layers.

[@Ceilinggurl]

Thank you for your thoughtful advice!!

[@sparrowsfriend]

You are so correct. My brother(only sibling) and my parents passed within a short timeframe. I wanted to keep everything because that is all I had left of my childhood and I am very sentimental. Of course I couldn’t keep everything but as time has passed, I have found perfect homes for some of the most precious things I kept, homes where the items were needed and would be loved and appreciated. I gave them away with a grateful heart. Some items have simply been incorporated into my everyday life and now I am ready to let most of the rest of it go so my children , who don’t understand why it is important to me, don’t have to clean it up.

[@paulaalford5974]

I can’t love this enough!!!

[@susannagiesey9657]

Thank you for saying that. I was thinking the same. Be gentle to yourself. Been there.

[@sundoesshine8800]

22:25 Dana's answer just blew my mind. We hold our entire homes and psyche hostage because of a fear of having to replace something; how absolutely crazy is that thought process. I would literally pay someone 500 to come in and declutter for me. Now I'm just gonna say I'm paying myself, thus saving $500 that can be used to replace any "mistakes". OR think of it like, I gained my HOME back, there's NOTHing worth regretting for that peace of mind. You just straightened out my very distorted priorities Dana and all, thank you!

[@sj6728]

I am so happy for you. I wish I lived close by. I enjoy decluttering. Lol. So I believe I. Ready to begin my tiny house. I simply have to maintain my declutter. Lol.

[@marilynrafla6628]

My regrets are for sentimental items

[@katsspace4688]

@@marilynrafla6628 I was the same. It took a tragedy to shift my mindsets. My sister passed away in 1992 and left me all her valuable gold jewelry. I treasured her jewelry SO much❤️ Our home was burgled in 2009 and all her beautiful and sentimental jewelry was stolen. I grieved it for many, many years but now use that experience to remind me that her memory is ALWAYS with me and not attached to items that were stolen. It’s now how I see items. I keep the sentimental items that I love and fit in whatever “container” I’ve allocated for it….and the rest goes. It takes time though.🥰🥰🥰

[@ashleypate1349]

And if you actually were to pay someone it would be more than $500!!

[@theresaanderson742]

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[@michianamom6343]

Dawn addresses things logically and practically. Cas is the boot camp motivator to get it done. Dana handles the emotional aspect.

[@lauragreen4899]

I live in Michiana too!

[@michianamom6343]

@@lauragreen4899 Berrien county, MI

[@bonniefoltz2535]

Yea 🎉 I’m a Michigander too! Eaton county. 😎👍🎉

[@michianamom6343]

@@lauragreen4899 hey Laura, do you have a son Justin who lives with my son Stephen?

[@marysmith9639]

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[@danarzechula3769]

Do really appreciate the acknowledging of people with energy limitations. A little bit at a time still gets you to the finish line.

[@suemauer5965]

25:42 !!! Dana, your "the thrift store is my storage unit" rang a bell with me! I have a family member who chooses to live WAY FAR off the grid and this is how he manages his clothes. He'll buy a pair of jeans, or whatever, wear them until they are beyond hope, then trash them and pick up a "new" pair at a thrift store.

[@SoulCoachEFT]

When I stood in authority Jesus gave us and loosed procrastination, clutter, disorganization, laziness, overwhelm, shame, guilt (and anything else that comes to you) in Jesus name daily for a week I experienced a total shift. Have been getting so much done!!! Also binding to me productivity, organization, effectiveness, eagerness, capability, success, etc., in Jesus name. Game changer!!

[@EveryPeachInReach]

Jesus is a game changer. 🥰

[@karenhernandez8696]

Praise God!🙌

[@jxn1056]

❤️❤️❤️

[@jxn1056]

Amen sissy..this is what I started doing today ❤

[@angelas.goodman9891]

Thank you ladies! I love the different perspectives and encouragement you ladies share! It is so nice to know that I am not alone. 😊

[@sevenschmidts]

All 3 of you have made such an impact on the state of my house! I love seeing all 3 of you together. Thank you for all your work to help us all!

[@newwife777]

Agreed!! They have great strengths and compliment each other! I love all their videos, and they've all been helpful!

[@crystalwillsradrts8834]

I second that! I have held onto things in fear of facing a future financial strain or the regret of having to replace something I already owned. I’ve been listening daily to these 3 wonderful women for months now and I can say I’m finally starting to let go of things that do not serve a purpose in my house. This is working on years of a certain mindset. My house already feels cleaner and I find it easier to start my day on a positive note!

[@trinityriddell3296]

I've always been a messy person. LOVED finding Dawn bringing up that having less creates less mess. After getting rid of things there have been much smaller messes that take only a few minutes to clean. Yay!

[@Ann.shecopeswithhope]

BEST team ever… I am unfrozen after 30 years of declutter struggle! Thank you Ladies 🥰🥰🥰

[@peggymarshall3403]

Friends of mine downsized to a motorhome to travel. The defining question for them was: do I own it or does it OWN ME? That's why I so like the title of your course-it really is about taking back ownership. YAY🤗

[@judyebell7548]

Oh wow that one hit home

[@danarzechula3769]

Thanks for the reminder

[@liap1293]

If it's not a hard YES, it's a hard NO. Love it!

[@kaybeanscloset478]

Something I learned over time with sentimental items or clutter! A neighbor gave me tons of garden tools I for sure needed but couldn’t afford! My neighbors dad passed away and instead of her keeping all these items she didn’t need… she left them at my door! It made my heart melt. And now every time she stops by or sees my garden she knows I used her dads tools and she is just beyond thrilled about it!! Something I never thought about until it happened … and now I get to lend my tools out to neighbors who need to Barrow something random. It’s now the gift that keeps on giving! And I think my neighbor loves it and I think her dad would be really happy his items live and love on!!! And serve their purpose. Thanks for all you guys do! Community is SO important!

[@nancywilbur3463]

I so relate to Dana and her overthinking problems 😍. I grew up poor and have overcompensated for so many years. Now I’m thinking of the people who will be clearing out my belongings. Duh is my new catchword!

[@christineschmidt4337]

I have gotten rid of things in the past that I have found myself wanting again. But I don't actually regret getting rid of them! I know the freedom that comes from having a home our family can thrive in is more important then having every possible thing you ever might want on hand at every moment. It is very hard to make that decision, especially if you have a limited budget, but don't be afraid! Even if you momentary miss something you no longer have it doesn't have be regret.

[@lauranewman564]

What they said about having that space for a time really resonates with me. That freedom from stuff even if we learn we want it again is amazing.

[@rupinderkauur7150]

Oh dear you have no idea your comment has made my day, you have helped me thank you so much

[@sundoesshine8800]

I love that you said this, that it's okay to repurchase something. And the second time around you get to upgrade the color etc because now you Know you really like it. Decluttering helps us figure out what we Really want.

[@patriciahibbard7345]

Three best people I’ve ever watched…caring, sincere, loving!

[@fab2901]

and making a fortune off of you!

[@sherylgregory466]

@@fab2901 What is your problem? You keep making the same comments. Everyone knows how you feel so move along. I'm sure the things you value you are willing to spend your money on and it's the same thing here. These women have a philosophy and service that others are willing to purchase because they value the results. A workman is worthy of his wage.

[@lkreinmiller-author]

Love the idea of the all-day group decluttering. Encourage everyone to not wait until they HAVE to declutter, like for a move. I just did this Herculean feat because I moved after 42 years in the same house, and it was a miserable soul-sucking experience that took months. My new mantra in my new house - purge, purge, purge!

[@patriciaroussy293]

Same here excited for this Saturday all-day declutter that I am decluttering lol. Like cleaning up before the cleaning lady comes 😆

[@sundoesshine8800]

Miserable soul sucking experience that took months... :)

[@laronicaconway1230]

Arrrrgggghhhh i can only imagine! I am single living in a house that was clearly too big for me when I bought it, but you know, "I WANT IT BECAUSE IT HAS SO MUCH STORAGE!" Duh. :) Every day I ask myself how can one person have so much "stuff"? Anyway, I started the process of "downsizing" and at first I was excited! Now I"m just stuck! Stuff everywhere and projects I've begun and I just seem to keep shuffling to another corner. I feel like this will take an entire year! How did you keep going!?

[@lkreinmiller-author]

@@laronicaconway1230 , we started in February. My husband died in late March, so I lost a lot of time in April to … well … life. My 3 kids and 2 kid lets-in-law helped as much as they could. I finally had everything out of the house in early August. I also got so sick of all the stuff I began donating huge amounts. In the end, there was still so much left I knew I didn’t want, couldn’t store, and was too tired and overwhelmed to find places to give it away that I hired a company that came in and just cleared everything out. They donated as much as they could, recycled as much as they could, and threw out the rest. It was worth every penny I paid just to not have to deal with it myself.

[@kimgordon3695]

Note to self: purge ~then Move

[@kkmartino6354]

Although I’m a highly neurotic organizer and cleaner, I’ve found Dana’s advice to be absolutely incredible and what I’ve found to be the most helpful in this season of my life - the “take it there now” concept!!! Tnx ladies for all you do!

[@BeachLoverCindy]

You're all wearing black tops. LOLOL Dawn's clothing trend is catchy!

[@TheMinimalMom]

I KNOW, RIGHT!!! Lol ;)

[@psylettagilroy]

I was about to comment the SAME thing, LOL!❤️

[@MelindaPlainandSimple]

Love all three of these ladies! They have taught me so much!!!

[@anyat686]

Me too. I love watching these fabulous women. They have such different strategies, which hit my brain at different stages of my decluttering journey ! A perfect trio !

[@kpercy9952]

Same. God definitely brought the three of them together for a reason. I learn different things from each of them!

[@jlyon3000]

Hi!! I am 68 and you have helped me so much!! Thank you, all three of you. Susie

[@robinglaze2970]

I've been sick with Covid past 3 weeks. So been watching people who pay for storage units. And to see them go through those, makes me think of what do I want to leave behind. Living in a Rv makes my container a lot smaller. Ty for helping me get started.

[@judyebell7548]

Hope you are feeling well now.

[@elizabethsydnor8953]

Robin, I pray for you to receive your complete healing, in JESUS' NAME.

[@kima260]

So much inspiration… after clearing so much “stuff “ out, you literally feel like your home can breathe.

[@kimgordon3695]

💞

[@frannypalmer2726]

I'm beginning to think I will never get there!

[@suestewart546]

I have watched all three of you but separately and the biggest tip for me was Permission. You all gave it to me but in very different ways and it has had the greatest effect on my purging/decluttering.

[@SmilinsShrinking]

I have learned so much from 3 of you over the past year and half!!!🥰 I am a former messy person that just hadn't learned how manage my space. I've learned practical skills, that build one after the other... my home is now a pleasure to be in. If someone is on the fence about trying 1 more class or system, I hope they'll jump in with you ladies and take their home back!! Thank you so much for your help. 🥰🥰🥰

[@barbhenley4692]

My husband is retiring in a couple years. We will be down sizing from a large 3bedroom home to a fifth wheel trailer. So I started going room by room. It will take me a couple years to get through everything.

[@KJDogluv]

It won’t take two years, if you use Dana’s methods!

[@raganthomas-gravatt2378]

On "blah" days I start our by watching a video from one of you to get myself motivated. Love re- listening while I clean or declutter. Keeps me motivated and the process becomes second nature

[@littlesusiehomemaker1718]

It's funny, because I want excited to get rid of stuff! You guys have taught me that I don't need to have stressful inventory in my life. You have given me permission to let go. There are so many excuses. I didn't realize that I could let go. I just got out of the hospital with the C virus. Not sure if I feel good enough to do it, but my mind is ready. I have a goal to have my son help load things into the back of the truck and go donate it.

[@carol-destinationsinflorid5591]

So true about the closet. Cleaning out my closet of clothing that doesn't fit or make me feel good was one of the best gifts I have ever given myself.

[@conniesoares157]

I don’t know how I came upon Dawn’s channel 2-1/2 years ago and cleaned my plastic container drawer and went back to it multiple times that day and got so excited at how good it looked it didn’t take much except making the time to get the other locations in my house decluttered. I then found Cass and Dana who have helped in other techniques and ideas and just keep getting items gone from the house. I now have a different outlook on having extra things in my house! Looking forward to the Getting Organized HQ this week and got the “pass” since I have a busy week and would not be able to watch on regular time.

[@judyebell7548]

Same for me. But I am 70 and want things where I can reach easily, in the kitchen. And just want all the extra stuff out of extra rooms. Good luck to you.

[@karenhoward8542]

9/18. 95 boxes packed and moved to garage with the help of two nieces. They have real lives who kindly gave me 3.5 hours of their time. Everything labeled and tons of garbage thrown out. So amazing and I am really happy. Four more days to get it ready for the movers 💕

[@christinegagne4262]

This course is the most worthwhile thing I've done for myself in years! A longtime follower of all three, I have been decluttering for years without being able to make it stick. It really is finding bits of wisdom in each of these ladies perspective that finally made it click! I could deal with the kitchen and livingroom just fine. I could have people over no problem, just dont look into my clothes storage or my craftroom! So much sentimental stuff hanging me up. You'll be amazed how good letting go can feel. The Facebook community is so supportive and truly motivating. It's more than decluttering, my mindset has changed and I am now free to create the life I want now! I love this course!

[@valerierandall3640]

Dana - Thanks for speaking on the question of sentimental “mom’s stuff” - I’m thinking I finally may have the perspective I need to make some really tough decisions I’ve been wrestling with!

[@sundoesshine8800]

Also, would your mom really want you to be so torn?

[@melz685]

I've taken my home back this summer. It's been AMAZING!!! I feel so much better in my home. I spent weekend upon weekend decluttering, going to the donation centers, emptying cabinets and closets, only to put a fraction of the items back. The amount of weight I've lost this summer! Not on my body (LOL) but in my home! I'm so glad you walk us step by step and encourage doing things in a small amount of time. It's tangible to do. Really. Do it now.... take it there now. So easy but life changing.

[@lisaann6267]

i have a suggestion for down sizing to smaller home. if they have figured out approx size. pull up house plans. to give sq ft per room. then measure off area in current home and place items in that space. it will give a apprx of can be take to new house.

[@psylettagilroy]

Yes! As a former military family, we’ve moved a LOT. I would do this very thing and I would always be able to quickly get our home set up. People would be amazed when they would come in and it looked like we had lived there for years. I also ended up decluttering a LOT as we went along and never looked back. Now we are in our “forever” home and everything fits perfectly and we are committed to remaining organized and minimal.

[@lisaann6267]

@@psylettagilroy awesome!, and congratulations! blessings to you and your family. 🙏🏻✌🏻💗🙂

[@elizabethneas50]

This course is awesome. Don’t hesitate to join in. You will not regret it. I have physical disabilities, and still have been able to make tremendous progress. Getting the different prospective from all three of these experts has been phenomenal.

[@jeanerdman143]

I didn’t think it was possible to know where everything is in my house. I do now which is nice.

[@coriel2597]

Also, I am rethinking purchases as to whether or not something is future clutter! “ oh that’s just future clutter.” Yay. My budget loves you!❤❤❤❤

[@jackiefields1607]

Love and appreciate you all, but I relate so much to Dana! I have often called myself “the queen of possibilities,” but I need concrete, specific mantras and systems in order to keep my time and stuff under control. I also thrive on knowing the “why.” Thanks, Dana!

[@dianeosullivan4445]

The last all day declutter was effective for me as I was curious to hear your approach each hour and listening all day helped me stay on track because my brain was engaged listening. My squirrel brain was engaged so I didn’t have the urge to stop!

[@tonialsup1750]

I love this course and these three ladies. I had inherited my mom and dad‘s house and all their stuff. I was completely overwhelmed by the thought of getting rid of anything. This course and the wisdom that these three ladies share helped me one day at a time go through box by box and now I feel so at peace in my home.💜

[@lisaalexander2011]

I watched the first 14ish minutes of this and put it for "watch later" because you guys motivated me to do some cleaning!! Y'all are awesome!! I know you're appreciated by and have helped so many people!

[@amandaelaineeldridge3362]

Is it later yet? 🤣♥️🙌

[@stinaljungstrom8691]

I had no idea about this. I just saw you going live now. 😊 I want to thank you all for inspiration. Our home is really nice and airy now. I got inspiration from some minimalists and all of you. It can be done, even if you aren't in good condition, then it just has to be done in tiny portions. During a commercial break you can do some progress. Greetings from Stina in Sweden 🍀

[@tinabrooks4082]

Dawn I noticed Cas and Dana wore “the uniform”. LOL. I love the tips from all of you.

[@lauriefillman307]

Instead of watching TV and all the bad news I started watching Dawn and then her sis Diana's new prayer and Bible study group.. Now that I've caught up on their episodes, I am watching Cas and Dana too. Lol. Dawn love your family. You are so sweet and calming to watch!

[@judyebell7548]

Look for the white cottage channel, Mary is a very calm, but creative lady. I also enjoy Dawn, Tom and Diane so much.

[@juliejackman2649]

I think the biggest obstacle is if everyone in the family isn't going along with it. It takes a lot of strength and energy to declutter or organize a space and it takes a long time to do this and someone else who it doesn't matter to comes along and puts things wherever and I can't follow people all around all the time putting things back in there right place or people wanting to keep things I want to donate.

[@kathleengarness1660]

I learned the acronym 'S.P.A.C.E.' : Sort, Purge, Assign a Home, Containerize, Equalize (keep things tidy). So like what Dawn said, pull out everything out of that kind, sort like with like, then purge what's not needed.

[@kalislaydon]

@@ClaudiaGilmanMais mm mmmmmm lime N mm

[@MrsPink64]

I don’t take everything out. I remove one item at a time like Dana says. That way I don’t have a mess, and have made progress.

[@kathleengarness1660]

@@ClaudiaGilmanMais I learned it from Alexandra Stoddard, from her book "Living a Beautiful Life"

[@KJDogluv]

Pulling everything out makes a huge mess..

[@ginamcdonald7854]

I’m looking forward to the all day declutter. I’ve been working on my home since joining in January. Still have a lot to do, but with my stressful full time job there’s not always much time in my week. I know 5 - 15 minutes can make a difference, but sometimes I just need to sit for that few minutes and do nothing! Going to get some things donated that are already in boxes so I’ll be ready for Saturday 😊

[@kpercy9952]

You've got this Gina!!! The All Day Declutter was a game changer for me last time and started me on my semi-obsessive declutter addiction. :)

[@carinacordova2100]

Just want to say that I've been following ya'll for almost a year now. After 8 yrs. God provided my own house. My teens and I were living in 1 room so all your tips were needed in order to manage 1 room for 3 people. Now I've been organizing our new home using your tips and one of the tips that work for my fam is practicality and easy grab easy put away. Thank you all very much. It's unbelievable how much inventory we can accumulate. I feel I had too much for a bedroom space even after declutering. Thank you all Gid bless. By the way, I'm only getting minimum furniture. 😊

[@patriciaroussy293]

I love it I re-gifted a huge bag of clothes! !! I have empty hangers and in no rush to buy clothes or anything 😊. I have empty top shelves in my kitchen cabinets! ! Love it. Thank you Ladies ❣ love this course it's Awesome

[@Itallnew]

I’ve been practicing minimalism for many years now, and I love this! It’s amazing to me that how much less I can live with. What I would like to hear discussed is making a conscious decision to really try to bring in much less or reuse or reinvent what you already have. We can’t continue to send all our clutter into landfills. I’m really really working on this now!

[@kimgordon3695]

Recycle reduce repurpose reuse 💞

[@sherylgregory466]

I have given my sons permission to get rid of anything I've left behind when I die. They know my true treasures are in Heaven. I told them to hold on to their memories of me, not my stuff. I'm 63 and on I'm on my 2nd attempt at minimizing my belongings in hope that my boys will have very little to deal with when I am gone.

[@charlenedrake8862]

Yes!!! Containers!!!! So true….. the SIZE OF MY HOUSE is the Container! Don’t keep it if there is no more room in your container!

[@gapeach51170]

I have been in a state of decluttering for years. Just started using the "if I needed this , would I even know I had it" has been hitting hard! I have been getting rid of stuff that the old me would have kept. Love the course! It has been so motivating!

[@ClaudiaGilmanMais]

Sorry, long story. We replaced our son's 6 year old comforter set last Christmas that had euro shams, regular shams, bedskirt, valance, sheets and 2 decorative pillows because it became too young looking for him. It was all in perfect condition, except for a 2" opening on one of the comforter's corner seams. Funny thing, I only know how to sew on a button. The other day I was watching Megan Fox Unlocked and decided- THIS IS IT- I am going to mend the comforter!! I rewinded her 17 minute vlog 4 times and at the end removed the ridiculous looking stitches, attached a note with safety pins that it needed mending in that spot and bagged everything up; Vietnam Vets picked it up yesterday, along with a bag of new cond clothes!!!! What a great feeling!!!!

[@manyhats3846]

Dana, you are very wise , realistic and compassionate in your helping people! We ALL have our crazy! Lol!

[@mermama5647]

Thank you for this! You guys inspire me everyday. Thank you so much for the " mom stuff" question especially, my mom passed away a few months ago and I have had a really hard time going through the boxes much less actually getting rid of things. She saved everything, including a lot of my stuff from when I was a kid so with a small house with no storage it had felt like I am throwing my childhood away. I try to say "thank you" to items I have to get rid of and be mindful that they already were loved and "served their purpose " so its okay to let them go to someone else or even throw them away. 😴

[@annesart141]

Thank you

[@cin4195]

You three ladies are absolutely the perfect triple threat that people struggling with our homes, need on our side in our fight to win the battle. Not only do you all lead by example but each of you addresses many facets of the psychology behind how and why things get how they are. All the techniques, explanations, Solutions, inspiration, motivation and encouragement needed to achieve the home each of us want and or need is covered. Your specialties really compliment each other. How to start, what to do, how to do it, how to keep going and how to maintain... each of you cover it but the three of you together is the best combination possible and I thank you all so very much🙂

[@evasilvalayton758]

I’m glad that you girls have found a way to stop interrupting each other. This is a lot more relaxing to watch. Great video. I love the three of you. You are helping me so much❤️

[@laurac.9322]

Just love what you 3 do. This is so great. It helps us out in big ways...especially the emotional piece. Very well done.

[@dianamcmahon51510]

3 things. 1) I love all of you. 2) I love the bring something in/bring something out rule, been doing it for years. 3) As I was watching this video I purged my closet (for maybe the second or third time this year...but this time was special because I was finally able to get rid of the one thing that I've had in my closet for 20ish years and never worn but just couldn't push myself to get rid of) and filled a box for donations. Keep up the amazing work ladies, you're helping SO many people!

[@charlenedrake8862]

I enjoy listening to all 3 of you! I haven’t been able to join and check out the “take my house back” course due to work schedules, medical appts, and other commitments. But I would so love to check it out cus you 3 are so helpful and phenomenal. When I need a “good kick” to get going I always pull one of yall’s videos up and usually before the video is even over I’m ready to begin Decluttering! I never realized how much “real estate” that I’m giving up for STUFF to rob my beautiful spaces in my home! ! I never really looked at things as stuff I never used. It was more of… I will save this for a rainy day. I will keep this in case I need it. But as time & years go by… you begin drowning in things, waiting for the rainy day, and then end up feeling like you are in the aftermath of a tornado lol because there is just so much clutter of unnecessary things so THANK YOU for these videos! Please keep these video coming! It really does make a difference!

[@libo3911]

“…get down to the “Nitty-Gritty” of what you really like.” That way of thinking about stuff really helped me. Thanks! 😃

[@erinstroble1892]

The last all day declutter I used to get some serious packing done in the house for our upcoming move. This time I actually get to do more decluttering! and work on unpacking when I packed last time! I'm so excited!

[@sissy55ful]

I got inspired to declutter, because I got a roomba and had to move things out of the way for it to vac. Then I decided to make my house easier to clean. So I ordered things to organize my pantry, fridge and now cleaning and seeing exactly what I have its so much better.

[@irenenorrisrobling2766]

I love you young ladies. I feel like I identify with each of you three. Thank you all for the smiles and warmth you share in my life.

[@JoeCaron1]

I won't be able to join the course this time around, but I really appreciate how honest you ladies are about the price. It is very reasonable and I am looking forward to when I'll be able to do the course with y'all! God bless y'all!

[@jillthurow502]

Thank all of you for your time and tips! I’ve been binging on your videos for the last week and a half. I have gotten so much done!❤️

[@aaronhaumesser4283]

Thank y'all for doing all this! Each of your perspectives blend and complement each other so well! The course has changed my whole mentality on decluttering and how my house functions and gets cleaned. Thanks so much!

[@stephaniewarmink655]

I have been watching the 3 of you ladies for over a year and I hear your encouragements daily, in my head, as I continue to purge and am getting closer to be able to actually allow what I have to be organizable... not out of control and overwhelming. Progress, not perfection. Love you all for the value you have brought to my life through minimizing and restructuring my thought process.

[@christi3411]

All of you ladies are amazing but Dana truly speaks my language. I work full-time and homeschool and I see these all day declutter/cleans and there is no way I have the energy or time to do those. Thank you ladies for this ministry because it try is one!

[@nikkijanes4756]

I love all three of you! Dana, I think we have a shared brain. You say so many things that are nearly word for word the things I have thought in my own mind about things and make me feel like I can actually get things started and accomplished.

[@andrealuneau2050]

All three of you are awesome! I've gotten rid of SO much thanks to your videos on KZbin 😁 I never realized how much stuff I had until I started packing bags for donation. Thank you so much for helping me get rid of the guilt associated with getting rid of gifts(my biggest struggle) I've received! Much love❤

[@sooziessugarshack6695]

Amen Dawn to Dana’s strategies and her grace for every one.

[@janetcook8668]

I have so much clutter but I have been watching lots of videos and it has me going slow and steady!!thank you all

[@pattiesierra1446]

I love watching you ladies! I really TRY to watch other “declutterers” 🤪 but I just can’t. Lol I have to watch y’all three. My ADHD just doesn’t let me concentrate with others. ❤️❤️❤️

[@franmcdonald4702]

Great benefit beyond a clean organized house is that this is women supporting women instead of being in competition and condemning each other. Love you ladies, thank you.

[@linda2medrano]

Thank you, Dana. Having my house decluttered is worth more than having to replace something once I let it go. We have to picture in our minds the way we envision it will be.

[@kimperfect2295]

I like watching how you guys interact. I agree about umph needed. It helps having others to be accountable with.

[@cindynielson4231]

I just love all 3 of you ladies. I started the course from the beginning and you have taught this old gal new tricks. I have a son that I believe is Cas's age, 42. TFS

[@Mama-rh7br]

I have been up all night watching you Dana! Your interview on Mel's podcast and now I am here. I have been following several people who I thought would help me but I am more like you. One is a humble aboad.. I love them.. I got lotsof dollar tree ideas that were so cute and cheap.. then they didn't look good in my house and I would get depressed. This has been refreshing because I see that there is hope. My husband does keep stuff out but I can do plenty.. he trashes the kitchen and I trash the living room. We each have a bedroom that we trash and each have a bathroom that I have been painting mine for two months and using his shower, his has vitamins everywhere and mine will stay decent because the make-up and hair happens in my personal bedroom.. our bedroom that we share is okay.. now the house looks horrible, and nobody can come in but I Will say we aren't pigs! Lol. We have pets and we don't have oders or anything.. the beds are clean but the one in my room is covered with stuff . Organized piles.. good, high end skin care and hair care and make-up. I think i can get it all put away. But then the getting my hands on what I want is going to be a hassle. There are over 100 lip products most not opened or swatched, I get anxiety looking at it all and it gave me pleasure to buy it all.. Scentsy has been a biggie too! He gave my a wall in his room because it has two closets and bought me a huge shelf to store it on. Wasn't that sweet of him? Lol. He wont get rid of an ice maker that is broken though! That is the difderence in us. I was married before for 15 years and kept a perfect house, yard, cars, truck, boat we were self employed and I was totally involved.. I was single for eight years and stayed straight then as well. Its strange, i would say it's his fault but he isn't getting a box a day but he drags in a bag a day. Anyway just refreshing to find you and you other girls are so cute and your personalities are infectious but I just found you this and the video hefore this. Subscribed to all three.. I just turned 57 and my husband is 67. We are young for our ages.. him more than me.. but I have less wrinkles! You girls don't have to worry about that so I was surprised that I connected to Dana above the older ladies that I follow. Sorry so long.

[@natashyas4149]

I love the course. You guys are changing my mindset, and thus my life. The size of my house is the limit, and I need to accept it. If I bring something in, I must take something out.

[@kristabauer2359]

The all day declutter is such a bonus to this program!! Can’t wait!!

[@bethlytle7146]

Love all of you. You are enabling me and encouraging me to find freedom give myself grace.

[@janetaltice1703]

Thanks ladies. I'm so inspired every time I hear from you guys!! Keep up the good work!! You have made a difference in my life!!

[@Peanut1965]

One thing I struggle with like so many is sentimental items. I have a sweater my mom made me years ago, and what I’m doing is painting 2 pumpkins and wrapping the sweater around them to have them in a different way

[@dephif1]

I like to just go into a room, or closet and pick out the favorite clothes, items etc and then it’s easier to let go of their rest. When my husband helps we empty a room and then only put into that makes it look like we want it to look, then the other stuff either has a new home or goes away.

[@suzannekemp8985]

That's what I fantasize about doing! No helper, though, LOL!

[@danielafurlan322]

Always fun watching You all. Thank you ladies for the motivation.

[@j.j.lisaadams8133]

My motivation comes from The Minimal Mom, videos. If I need to be motivated, I just sit and watch more of your videos! It works!!!😊❤

[@sallyeve4044]

You each bring such uniqueness and a winning trio. I've been a minimalist since 1994 when I read a life changing book. Yes, simplicity isn't new, but even me, who doesn't have a motivation problem decluttering, love everything you're doing. I keep going with your encouragement because it's fun and it's like I have company. By the way, if I have a problem thinking my kids may want something I have some day, I actually ask them, and you know what they say? NO! So, out it goes LOL!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

You know your children? Think about whether they might want it at a later stage in their lives, if they are still children, that is.

[@user-yo4jv3ph1g]

It’s a Saturday and I’m supposed motivated listening to all 3- I am thankful fr your thoughts and suggestions!!! Giving myself permission to let go with nostalgia and feeling the freedom to do so!!!

[@kpercy9952]

My sister was in town (she lives in another state) and came over for about 3 hours. I just reviewed my progress and learnings from the course. Together we fixed 2 cabinets and a drawer in the kitchen. She had some great suggestions for things to do in my house I never would have thought of! So having a second opinion sometimes is really helpful. Recommend people sometimes have a trusted friend or family member come talk you through things.

[@kimgordon3695]

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[@kimgordon3695]

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[@beachprints]

I am watching this one year later. I watch all 3 of you. You all help!

[@zoebrooksmnjhuiolmko1508]

I follow all three of you! You have given me so much to think about! I've been able to declutter my kitchen, clothes. And games. I found out I'm a Ladybug. It has made my choices so much easier; except with photos & framed photos/art on the walls lol

[@denisewhitney5926]

This just popped up in my feed. I joined Take Your House Back in Sept 2021. I had three goals 1. Get my car in the garage. 2. Establish a weekly cleaning habit. 3. Conquer my last, very messy Catch All Room (I had gotten the rest of the house under control after reading Dana's books). I have met all three of these goals!!! I'm sooooo grateful for the TYHB course and thank you to all three of you! Looking forward to tomorrow's All Day Declutter. 💜💜💜

[@heatherb6353]

Do I need to purchase the course to watch the all day declutter? Been watching you all for YEARS.. I’m one of those silent fans but wanted to say you are amazing and have helped me in many ways. Blessings to you all!!

[@mammacass5311]

I wanted to know this as well

[@georgiekate589]

Yes you do need to purchase the whole course to watch it. It's a shame there isn't a smaller payment just for the all day declutter. I can't afford over $100 when I just want to watch that session.

[@danawolfe1108]

Cass thank you so much giving me a maintainable solution once and for all for paper clutter. I spent many years trying to no avail . I love you girls.

[@conniesybert2704]

I had to learn to be gentle with myself to say it was OK for me to take multiple sweeps through my 5 bedroom home to declutter. My husband passed away, that was a process of it's own. Then I became an empty nester, processing again with the kids taking and/or leaving things in the family home. Then my midlife (urge or divine appointment) came upon me & I decided to move to another state. That took me a year to process down from 1800+ sq. ft. of my own home to move into an 1100 sq. ft. apartment that I would be Sharing with a family member!! My declutter came in waves & waves!!! Mainly because there were 20+ years of family memories! So I am still working the process & it is freeing for sure. God Bless you ladies and I am so blessed to have found your channels!