59 minutes of guided decluttering! GET A TON DONE!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thanks Helix for sponsoring! Go to helixsleep.com/minimalmom for 20% off your mattress, plus two free pillows! #helixsleep and thank YOU for watching! - Dawn

[@jennylf1]

I didn't realise how helpful it would be to see someone actually modelling and doing the decluttering rather than just talking about it; thanks for making this

[@staciaveenstra2016]

Did anyone else get a kick out of Dawn putting her KZbin award in the cabinet? 😂😂😂 Hang that thing up! You earned it! 🎉

[@doreenhayden-cote553]

Yes! I thought the same thing. She is so modest.

[@DJ-Mc21]

Haha I noticed that, too 😂!

[@suzy1676]

😅😂

[@NameLikeNobodyElse]

When was that? I was looking at papers and missed it. Oh, I saw it. It was nonchalantly sitting on the corner of her desk.

[@justjillyo]

Hahaha yeahhhh our humble minimalist friend Dawn :)

[@britneyragsdale4345]

Between binge watching yours and Cass's videos over the past 2 days, I've removed 5 bags of trash and donated 5 bags and 5 boxes (love those round numbers.) Tonight, after work, I'll be breaking down all the empty boxes that I've had stashed in closets all over the house. 💖

[@minadavenport5512]

Not me waiting all day for a Minimal Mom video to drop and then finding out it’s a 59 minute video and getting even more excited…👁️ 👄 👁️

[@osnapmama1670]

Hahaha me toooooo!!!!!!!

[@breakedpawn1plays221]

Good to know I’m not the only one.

[@osnapmama1670]

@@breakedpawn1plays221 yesterday I thought it was Tuesday and waited and waited and then…. It was only Monday.🤣🥲 only found dawn in April of this year! I am an addict now!!

[@mwong589]

Lol! Took the words right out of my mouth!

[@lisameloon1516]

🙋🏽‍♀️ummm, me too lol ❤

[@ledraslavik7868]

I just want to thank you Dawn! I just emptied out my storage unit after paying a monthly payment for years. Some of it was painful like my mothers stoneware and (gulp) hundreds of $ of yarn and fabric that I wasn’t using. But I calculated that by getting rid of the unit, by retirement if I want to knit or quilt then, I will have saved enough to buy it all again and then some. And no more guilt with not using mom’s stoneware. ❤ love you Dawn for everything you do!

[@susankultys7745]

You go girl!

[@schnder1]

Good for you. Your mom would probably be happy to see you guilt free and living the life you want to live.

[@cortneystanford3399]

Well done! Freedom!!

[@servantwarrior880]

Yay. As the youngest daughter in my family I inherited 4 sets of China from my mom, grandmother on both sides and great grandmother. We have five daughters so I saved a teacup and saucer for each of them and myself. Then we USED all the plates, bowls, and cups daily. Is it all broken and gone now? Yep, mostly because our girls are still small. But did they love using it and don't I think that my great grandmother would LOVE that her five great great granddaughters used the same dishes she used...YES!

[@rhondajennings517]

I hope you donated the yarn and fabric - not cheap anymore.

[@patwo4259]

I find your show very relaxing. No drama. What a breath of fresh air.

[@jojijosette5946]

I love her laugh. She is so relaxed.

[@joannemazurek9075]

Thank you for this video. I know I wasn't the only one waiting for one like this. I also want to mention how much I like that you,, Dana K. White and Clutterbug Cass all support each other and each other's ways of tackling the clutter monster.

[@hannahcrumley3103]

I cleaned out my entire refrigerator/Freezer, took out the trash , washed dishes AND started dinner during the length of this video! I had put that frig off for far too long and ya know what, it wasn’t that bad!

[@lizzabbott]

I just dud my fridge yesterday & it took no time at all ! Why dud I think otherwise ?

[@hannahcrumley3103]

@@lizzabbott I know right!!! We do build it up to be more than it is in our minds!

[@NovasYouTubeName]

Great job!

[@gabriellef651]

I decluttered the guest room closet and went through all my books. I love these videos!!

[@Duckies1023]

That’s my plan too!! Yay!!!

[@rmk9276]

WOW minimalist goals right here- being so decluttered that you have to keep a box of ‘sample clutter’ for your KZbin content! Totally mindblown 🤯 seriously that’s just amazing, I would love to get to that point one day 🙏🏼

[@susang5445]

ok, that's what she meant... I'm thinking what is sample paper and why is it clutter? Example : Paper Clutter

[@suzy1676]

❤ thought same thing 😅

[@countrychickbrews4640]

I agree with this video 💯%! I just turned 60 a month ago. Over the past year I've really been downsizing/decluttering. Im in the mindset that says "would my children/grandchildren have to figure out what to do with it?" I'm a quilter No one else in my immediate family has any desire to sew or quilt. I've decluttered so much of my unused supplies and fabrics. My kitchen gadgets....who would be using them when i pass? Probably no one. So they've slowly been going away. I literally only keep something that is a gift from my parents or my immediate family. My house isn't spotless by any means but chores that use to take hours daily to complete only take an hour now. I put my husband on a clothes diet. He's a hoarder of crap clothes. His mindset is "i need clothes for working on cars and doing messy chores". He has a uniform service at work now. He doesn't need 35 work shirts! So he's on a limit of 5 pieces of clothing for each category. I filled a construction size garbage bag with ratty clothes of his! These clothes weren't even fit for donating. But I did the same for myself. I didn't really have that many clothes because i mostly have work out clothes. But im a gadget junky. I have to keep myself dialed back on that. But this video is so important!!! Seriously . Do we want our families to have to deal with our junk when we're gone? Isn't really very thoughtful is it?🤔

[@rhondahigh7005]

Showing the whole process...with the struggles...teaches you and us on the go!! Plus...we see that everyone has to work THROUGH struggles and not to give up!!! It's REAL TIME and it is the best teacher!!!

[@jennifercooper4014]

Completely agree! This is my favorite type of video…real time-ish and talking us through it…thank you so much for this video🥰

[@joannesaviano1954]

​@@jennifercooper401438:14

[@NovasYouTubeName]

It’s one thing to hear you say there’s nothing wrong with us for not getting to an area that needs attention, but when you say it out loud to your self it’s like, wow, she is kind to herself! Maybe I can be kind to myself too ❤❤❤

[@maeb7723]

I felt this too! ❤️

[@AbigailLee218]

the take it there method was the only reason why i still have energy to continue my decluttering and organizing journey even after 3 years! i was skeptical of it too but it just works.

[@cynthiaslebodnik6945]

I worked the hour along with you and decluttered/straightened up my craft room. I had 1 black bag of trash, a bin of donate, and some time will tell items that are going to be stored in a utility closet. That's for another time! Took before/after photos so I can remember what I can accomplish in just an hour. Thanks. Now, I want to lie down and rest my back.😊

[@minkademko2335]

Lol I worked through it too, and now I'm laying down to go through the comments 😂

[@tribalbabymum]

Ooh, taking a photo is something I need to do too.

[@pinkrosessheila]

I've tried so many other methods to declutter (including KonMari). I ALWAYS had lots of limbo piles/boxes/etc., all over the place afterward that I didn't get back to to finish due to illness, ADHD, life events, etc. I always associated making an in-between "mess" with decluttering. I've binged some of Dana's no-mess process and 1 Hour Better videos to get a good feel for the method. I did just a little bit the other night in my pantry area. I loved it! I explained this new process to my husband and he likes the idea of no mess and permanently/completely dealing with the one item in your hand in one go with no mess afterward. Tiny one-by-one accomplishments are way better than a mountain of in-beween piles that leave a bigger mess and no sense of accomplishment.

[@cindyhenry1410]

I wish I could do that too but my problem is most of the things that should be put away don’t have a “home” yet because the “home” needs to be carved out somehow. I’ll get there someday 😩

[@NameLikeNobodyElse]

​@@cindyhenry1410Sometimes it is very quick & satisfying to pick a drawer or spot inside a cabinet to declutter if you have 10 minutes to spare. That might clean out some future homes for stuff?

[@ChrissyChrissyChrissy333]

@@cindyhenry1410 Only if it makes sense to do so, start putting all of the homeless items together for now, as though it were a category of its own; then proceed to carve out space when given the time. Start small, and with the easiest category / space first. Maybe 10 minutes each day for the first week, then build on that :)

[@iabbervocium]

Thank you Dawn, I started watching this video and literally got up out of bed to go get something done while you talk to me. Thank you. 🙏

[@josie4peace]

I always watch your videos entirely. I take you with me from room to room whilst doing chores and such. It's your pleasant, wholesome nature and wisdom that gets me every time. THANK YOU, Dawn! 🩷🌼🩷

[@robinconnors6723]

Thank you for being so transparent and showing the real-time struggles showing how to work them instead of letting them become a hurdle or giving up! You are such a gem!!!

[@erinwilliams7405]

I second this comment! You're a gem, indeed.

[@HeatherMacphersonAZ]

Thank you so very much. I actually cleared a space that has been really bothering me in the corner of my office to the point that it prevents me from having a positive workflow and I’m in my office every single day. It was funny to me that I was working in my office as you were clearing yours, but it truly helped me in my process and I am forever grateful love your videos keep them coming.

[@dorenem5135]

I often watch one of these videos from either Dawn, Cas, Dana K White while I make breakfast and wash Dishes . I should’ve kept track when I started making sure my kitchen countertop was always wiped and sink always cleared. I start my day by emptying the dishwasher if it is clean or returning what’s in the drain board back where it belongs. My day with a healthy habit has actually help me lose weight I guess it is kicking my cortisol back in line and eliminating the stress of this mess holding over my head. I organized my craft room the other day and started purging craft supplies I don’t plan to commit to this year. Tomorrow I may tackle my office or repair my swing machine.

[@wilhelmina8843]

Oh my gosh, I body double with one of these ladies ALL THE TIME. Though I usually listen to Dana via her audio books. She’s really funny. I’ve listen to her books so many times as I’ve tackled my stuff. So helpful.

[@valeenify]

Dawn!!!! I’m shooook. I have watched this video before and folded laundry or done dishes. 😮 today I watched while I organized my laundry room and I should have taken a before and after photos!! You have no idea how much you’ve helped me. As I’m walking out for a garbage run I’m yelling, “wait Dawn, I’ll be right back!” Thank you! ❤❤

[@shaynaformity1384]

I thought it would take an hour to move everything in the way and get the piece of furniture moved to the spot I wanted it. It took less than 5 minutes! Easy peasy. Thank you, Dawn. You got me to get in there and get it done!

[@melissanelson3548]

I needed a monitor riser for my small desk but didn’t want to lose writing space and I didn’t need storage. I picked up a small cake stand in the Target Dollar Spot for $5 and it has worked perfect!

[@heatherhudson5707]

I did body double. My daughter just graduated from high school and leaves for college in 3 weeks. I had her completely clean out her room as her brother will be taking over her room and she doesn't plan to move back. All the things she didnt want ended up in the living room. I was just now able to go through it and bag up donations, recycling, and trash. Our condo is really small for 3 people and we switched their rooms 2 days ago creating an explosion of items in our living room. Finally getting that under control today and feeling ahead of the game for her big move to college in 3 weeks. Thank you for your videos! I'm going to start another one to keep me company while working on my office.

[@kathywipff290]

I moved into a smaller home 7 months ago and still have unpacked boxes. Just by having Dawn doing what she does so well and listening to her encouraging words, I was able to empty two boxes and throw out/donate "some day" sewing projects and quilting supplies that have become "Fantasy Hobbies." Hard, but DONE!

[@emummy2]

What I've found for myself is that if I'm having a hard time getting started a quick win (or wins) helps me restrengthen my decluttering muscles which starts a wonderful loop of feel good, declutter more. Start small and go from there. My biggest hint? We all have lives, committments, constraints, etc. Our goal is to find a less cluttered, more peaceful home (spaces in general) HOW we get there is so dependent on our individual lives and personalities. It took me a LONG time to give myself permission to declutter in the way that works best for ME. I am so thankful that you and other decluttering content creators are willing to share your best practices so I can create the one that works best for me. Thank youl

[@anyat686]

I always hear Dana after putting away my groceries. I now put my shopping bags straight into the car. “ Im taking it there now. 😂 I use this all the time ! 😅

[@josephineking6223]

Great video. I have always wanted someone to be around when I clean and do chores. I like to hear that I have done a good job and that it looks great. That is what my mama always did with me after I finished something I was working on. That started when I was thirteen and I have never liked doing things alone since I got married at 21. My girls fuss because I am not as tidy as I use to be and I try to tell them that I like body dubbing but they won’t listen. Now I am 75 and have 54 years of stuff to declutter. Started last year but still have a lot to do and with several different back and leg issues, it is so hard to do. They both have really neat and clean homes next door to me.

[@glenelle24]

I would love to see your new bank of cabinets centred on that back wall, and then the chairs in front if that works for you. Love your videos! I carted 22 boxes down 2 flights whilst working my way through your video, took me about 4 hours to watch all of it, thank you for motivating me to finish. We move in T minus 8 days.

[@amerriefaerie]

Yes!

[@jennyj7359]

I was thinking the same thing 😄 it’s such a nice space, (imo)the chairs would look so inviting in the center with the cabinets and painting behind-could even put a small, tall plant/tree on each side for balance. Oh my🤪 I think I’m watching too much HGTV. Whatever Dawn decides will be perfect!💥 Good luck to you on your move 😊

[@Jessica_Jones]

You identified exactly why they are called Boxes of Doom: over time we forget what's inside and for the most part we tend to get it in our heads that something really important or difficult to process will be in there! That represented SO much of our closet storage for me when my husband and I were somewhat newly married and living in a smaller apartment. Back then it was Marie Kondo who first spoke what was already in my heart and mind (just like you when you first heard Joshua Becker!) -- "Jessica, you don't have to keep and cram and 'organize' all this stuff into every nook and cranny!" With that I decluttered as best as I could as we packed up to move into our current place, leaving no box unidentified! Since then what I've begun to notice about myself is that while I prefer everything hidden behind a door or cabinet, when I open said space I absolutely insist on being able to either see into a container, or to have it minimized enough and labeled in some way so that I could tell you everything that's in it, and I'm never inclined to avoid a box because of the mystery inside 😁 Still a work in progress but I am so thrilled by how far I've come in the two and a half years since I started this journey. I have now been dusting regularly, wiping down counters, doing a load of laundry almost daily...very soon I'll be graduated to cleaning and wiping down my windows and slider door just because! haha Thank you thank you Dawn for enabling me to transform my life. You are a precious blessing ❤️🙏🏻

[@pamelamceachern9537]

Tears of gratitude are falling down my cheeks! Thank you so much for this video. I started it to give me encouragement for a daunting task. By the time you started to wind things down, I suddenly realized I had finished! God bless you for your wonderful help!!!❤

[@megancobb126]

How did I miss your new mouse!!?? I have two!! One for home and one for work. I was having the worst pain through my wrist and arms and now I have no pain. They were an investment as you said, but it was so worth it for me!! I am pain free for over a year now!

[@Sbreilan]

Thanks Dawn! These videos are great! I successfully downsized to a smaller home about 6 months ago thanks to you, Dana, and Cas!While watching this I made a sweep through my living area, office, and kitchen to take care of clutter creeping in, PLUS cleaned my bathroom and did a tidy of my bedroom. Body doubling works! 55:17

[@Lundie_P]

I "body doubled" several of your videos over this weekend and so far I've gotten 4 kitchen sized trash bags of donations out and at least 3 full kitchen bags of trash out of my office. It all came out of bookshelves and bins that I absolutely dreaded digging into, but it feels SO MUCH BETTER! 🥰

[@valeriechaffins4638]

I’ve just downsized to a 24’ travel trailer. Even with all that I have donated and shared with family (keepsake stuff) I am still sitting in the middle of a mess that feels every bit as cluttered as what I got rid of ! Hoping to work through this with you tonight. I’ll keep you posted. Lol

[@susankultys7745]

You can do it

[@annalisamolina2394]

You’ve got this!

[@barbkandel777]

Dawn, for the three cabinets, instead of adding something to that wall, how about just centering the cabinets on that wall. It came together so well! I would also put a blue chair on each side of the cabinets. Please hang up your KZbin award. You earned this!!!!! It would look good on the wall to the left of the picture and move the lamp to the right a bit, away from the picture. Love this video! ❤

[@kathybullmer8884]

I am helping my Awesome Daughter-in-love (law) to declutter before they move in a few weeks. ❤ Thank you to you, Dana, and Cass!❤️

[@CookingwithCatLover0330]

I live in a smallish home. I do have a basement. So I have been doing the "carry the stuff where it belongs now" thing. It works! I have been cleaning the sewing room (long story) and now moving my "office" into the house as I am starting a "business". Lots of stuff that needs a home. "Where would I look for this?" I am putting items where I would look for it. Great video. Thank you! I did stick around. I know the overwhelmed feeling in the office. And I have started "decluttering" my desk not realizing this was a good brain reboot, but it is. Thanks again!

[@jessieyork4508]

I have a problem procrastinating on mail. So, i started using your "handle one time" method. Works wonders for me.

[@jeanniezer0]

I body-doubled with you! My second time. I did my dishes, pared down how many pajamas I own, and cleaned off my kitchen table. Sometimes at work I'm flooded with peace from what my first body doubling inspired!! I love watching you. You're funny, you're real, and you have a real cute personality. 🥰 Thank you!

[@darlenebergantzel1534]

I held this video until today when I had time to do a deeper declutter. Like you, I decided to tackle my office. I didn’t think I’d have much trash, but was surprised when I started searching for it. Been following along, pausing when I needed more time for each step, and my office is looking really good, now. Love that you get your kids involved in helping with household maintenance. It’s a really good life skill to have.

[@jennyj7359]

This was so good Dawn, you are so refreshing to talk with😜I mean watch 😂. I might talk to you a little while I listen as you work through and decide what’s staying or going.Thank you so much for all your help and generous support, and taking us in with you on this decluttering trip. I’m so grateful for you, you’ve helped me more than you know...Your office looks great, good job on the shelves and hole drilling 😊your new accessories look so nice on your desk.

[@jeannecharlson9678]

I loved this video! You had the same things to deal with as I do. I also love that Corbin is your Mini-me! He loves to hang with you when you are organizing. I love how he watches so closely what you are doing. I can almost hear the wheels turning in his head as he is coming up with ideas, as well! One last request-- could you do a video on the "container concept" that you talked about when you were putting things away? I think I understand what it is but I struggle with doing it myself. Thank you!

[@susanlawson5926]

I’m in the middle of doing my whole house!! My stuff, deceased parents items from when the house was sold…5 years ago 😢 I always listen to your videos while decluttering and removal of items….

[@JudyWeeston]

I know this video is 11 months old today but listening while I work along with you. Letting stuff go in every room so far…how can this be? But makes me smile. I have been telling all my summer swim buddies all about you all summer.

[@mquinn5186]

I watched the whole video and tidied while my 5month old relaxed or snoozed in a carrier on my chest. He never does that! 😅 Dawn your voice kept even my fussy baby calm and relaxed, while keeping me motivated enough to keep going ❤

[@schnder1]

Love this. I am a (forever) member of the Take Your House Back course. I have been following all three of you long before the course. I have made so many changes in my house and yet this helped me to see you follow the steps. We get so use to decluttering with time but forget the basic steps sometimes. There is a continued need to keep decluttering as new stuff enters our homes and our needs change over time. Thank you for the great example.

[@adz5bneweng589]

Also a forever member of Take Your House Back!

[@joankircher9433]

Dawn, Thank You 😊 I did stick around to the end. I didn't do any declutter but got my dishes washed, and did quite a few little things to get myself ready for the work week. It helps motivate me having you with me cheering me on 💕

[@theshiningbarrier]

I have gotten into the habit of watching/listening to your videos while I'm folding the laundry. I've found it is just the thing I need to get motivated to declutter something, ANYTHING. I have a long way to go, but I want you to know how grateful I am for your channel - it's my absolute favorite on this topic.

[@scrappedlives]

The decluttering without a mess makes totally sense for me. I did that whilst emptying the caravan this time after a 10 week vacation. I just took something, went in the house and put it where it belonged. Before this year, my husband was tossing everything in the livingroom and that was such a mess that I didn't know where to start. So this methode should work for the house as well.

[@nataliecartier8933]

I've binge-watched your videos today. Just hearing you talk me through it while I declutter has been very motivating. My husband is also very grateful (I'm the messy one). 😁

[@crystalclarke6331]

I have big decluttering projects to do so I've been body doubling to your long videos. It makes me so happy when you're happy with a space you've worked on. It is so refreshing to see the work in progress as well as the finished product!

[@jillbrumbaugh8252]

Love the body doubling videos! Sometimes I search for them when I have to tackle something I’ve been putting off- gives me the motivation to do it with a friend 😊 And totally sound like a mom here - but display that you-tube plaque!! You just casually threw it in the shelves and I was saying nooooo- put that out to show off what your hard work has accomplished! 😂

[@pattynoel6205]

I have watched this whole video. I am trying to work up the courage to re-organize my Store room. It's 4 ft deep and 20ft long. It is my attic and basement all folled into one space. It houses my upright [apt. sized] freezer two 18" x 4ft steel racks at dry food overflow cabinet and mop and broom and vaccum 5ft stepladder etc. It's got everything in it and it has become my enemy. Iplan to empty the whole thing into my bedroom to start from scratch. Thank you for being such a good motivator.

[@dovaillancourt]

I did my dishes and a part of my kitchen after a whole day of cooking for an event for 30 people ! It was really fun to do it with you Dawn.

[@muskadobbit]

Seeing that even the best of us struggles sometimes is so encouraging. Thank you for your candour and generosity.

[@TheWay-_Revelation-3.3]

Thanks for body doubling! I love these videos where we can declutter and organize together. I can't get anyone in my family to do this. I really appreciate your content!! ❤

[@ToddWife]

I've been watching your videos and loving your content for a couple years now. You and the decluttering power team on KZbin have made such a difference in my life, and I am so thankful!! I grew up in a hoarded home. Thank you for helping me give myself permission to let go and use my home for living, not storing. I still have some struggles, but your videos are so encouraging! I do have one "disagreement" bit its only my personal opinion. I love the idea of putting things away right away, but if I'm cleaning an area and walk away, I end up distracted and doing something else. I did find using a basket for putting everything that goes in another area to put away when I'm done keeps me on task. Yes, sometimes that basket becomes a "time will tell bin" (not a DOOM pile, even though it is), but at least i got the initial task done. Im really learning to be ok with "good enough for now is good enough." So hard because of OCD and perfectionism. I wish i was a cricket, but im a ladybug. Hubby is a cricket that piles if he can't organize ideally. Thank you for some fresh inspiration to start the new year decluttered and tidy!! The "body doubling" thing is awesome!

[@dwanaseratte3009]

My efforts at decluttering my home have FINALLY gotten through to my husband. He is also now ready to simplify!! Your videos have really motivated me to start this journey, so thank you. My kitchen (where I've been able to focus a lot of my energy) is a zillion times cleaner & more functional. I actually kind of like my kitchen now, & I've never said that before. I have a lot left to do in the rest of my house, but I know I can do it.

[@annahudson694]

Great video! I worked in my walk-in closet and now I can “walk in “ to it 😂 thanks for being my body double.

[@Drivelikeitzstoln]

What stood out to me was when you said that the items got to the point of clutter in the spade because we didn't know what to do with them. So this signals to me that a lot of my clutter is due to not engaging in those decisions for those items, and then the lack of those decisions is contributing to the stuff becoming clutter

[@beachlover4413]

I really enjoyed the "work together, work through" real-life decluttering. I find it much more helpful and motivating than a super sped up decluttering session where you don't know what is sorted, the thought behind it, etc. Thanks for your wonderful content!

[@julesmotschall8519]

I body doubled with you... started with the 1 minute decluttering video and got sent to this one and now I'm in my office, tidying away. If you ever feel like it's weird to setup your camera for these things, don't. They're so motivational and inspiring to so many of us! Thanks for all you do to keep this channel going.

[@janethunt4037]

Awesome to see Dana's 5 steps in real life. Your office looks amazing!

[@brendah9484]

OMG! I intentionally decided to skip soccer for 3 grandkids this week so I "could work on things without a plan!" Thank you for the motivation & a way for me to focus! I was able to work on things which have been on my mental list!

[@klomanchiodo]

I had to giggle when you shared that you have to save “sample” paper clutter. As a teacher, I always have paper everywhere. Goals 🙌

[@user-ww7ww2ze1w]

Love watching you Dawn and your sister Diana! I have decluttered and minimized so much! I will still continue to watch you both! Kuddos to your parents for raising such lovely women😀

[@bluegreenyellowme]

Actually helpful. I washed a mountain of dishes and put them up! I also like the slower pace in which you speak in your longer videos. Sometimes you seem in a hurry trying fit all you want to say on a subject in one 12-min video. ❤

[@melindagallo1940]

So glad I joined you while I was decluttering/organizing my laundry room. You got those cute wood desk organizers and the decisions you verbalized to not use them spoke to me. I had gotten some containers for this project and they just weren't what I ultimately wanted but I thought I "should just use them, make it work.." When you said you only wanted to do this project once the way you like it..exactly what I was feeling. I took them back today and got what will really work. Thank you for thinking out loud and also the FranklinCovey organization tip.

[@JanelleA.]

"Boxes of Doom". - what a great description! Dawn, thanks for suggesting we think of these as "time will tell" boxes. I recently went through a stack of old paperwork that, before I started, seemed daunting. Yet, as I went through it, I found a lot that I could discard. It was daunting, at one point, but over time, the pile had become what you described... a "time will tell" stack of paperwork.

[@AuntTine]

I worked the entire time of this video and it really helped me. You have helped me give myself permission to throw away things I don’t want or need. Thanks so much.

[@kimberlyrediger3489]

Thank you for being with me while I worked in my kitchen and around the house. And of course I stayed to the end, I love your company! 💕

[@shannoncollins8346]

This is so great! I'm actually in this right now. We are having our floors redone so we ordered a POD and have all of our stuff in it. Once the floors are done and we are ready to unpack our house. Everything is being gone through and I am using these tips to help me. I'm excited now. I'm thinking we will be able to donate and/or get rid of 70% at least. Yay!!!!

[@gayledeshong6736]

I started watching while eating breakfast as soon as I finished and loaded my dishes I jumped up grab my step stool and organized a covered that I've been putting off for so long! Kept glancing down while I was working to see what part of the cupboards you were doing. I'm a 72 y o Gram. We recently downsized from 2800 sf home of 30 yrs to our 1100 sf one bdrm apt! We never would have gotten here without your help. Thank you forever, Dawn.

[@rebeccajohnson-gl1ml]

That mouse is so great Dawn! Give it a chance it doesn’t take long to get used to! Helped my carpal tunnel a ton!

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

Im so proud of myself. I heated up dinner, ate it, and threw away all the leftovers bc it was chicken. Then i washed all of today's dishes a n d pots. Made my drinks for going to bed. Took a couple things where they should go, and decluttered 20 items out of my sunroom. Im going to get ready for bed, decluttering as I go. Ran the vacuum in the bathroom . All this while still in a cast with a broken foot. I'm happy with what I could accomplish esp. Not feeling well. I love my roller. It helps me throw away old bills. Love the sitting area and the artwork. Thanks for being my declutter shadow!😂

[@sct4040]

I shredded for 3 days last week. 1 bookcase where the papers lived is so much clearer. Was able to toss 3 pieces of solid wood heavy furniture. 😊 So happy for the cleared space.

[@ayeshaali401]

Thank you Dawn. I get so much energy from you, love your natural and easy going style. I wait for a new video from you , or I re-watch all the old ones over and over and never get bored 😊

[@janethunt4037]

Watching this again. I set my timer for 45 minutes and worked on my extremely stuffed hanging cloths in my closet. I made great progress.

[@meganwaugh-xc6nr]

I broke my “power hour” up into 2 30 minute sessions and organized my closet and got about half way through my craft room. I save most of your videos for body doubling and the long ones are the best!!

[@jamiewagner7066]

I decluttered right along with you, and was amazed at how much stuff I found! We have downsized so much, but there's always stuff to get rid of if you dedicate time to doing it. Thanks, Dawn!

[@margaretprobst3298]

I love the new mouse. I have had one for years...in fact, I've used one at work and another one with my laptop. I thought it was strange at first, also. If you give it a chance, I believe, you will love it, too. It definitely rid me of hand pain and cramps. I love your videos; you are such a joy to watch and know. Even though I am probably twice your age, I want to be you when I grow up.🙃😊 Keep up the wonderful work.

[@diannesmith4042]

Dianne again 😊. I should add I went through my living room and kitchen and put things in their proper place. You inspired me! Thank you 💛

[@alisonarthurs4317]

Thanks so much for this video. With regard to the “mismatched“ riser and filer, you could tape off the edges and spray paint the sides of the filer white. Or better yet, that greenish color of the desk legs would be so pretty on the filer! 😊

[@kbal1451]

Folded laundry and decluttered a hidden shelf. Thanks Dawn, your office looks awesome.

[@meredithhawks7865]

I have been body doubling! haha I didn't expect to enjoy doing that "with" you. My sister just introduced me to you, and I am hooked! Thanks for giving me little tips. They are so helpful and freeing! Can't wait to do more! "Peace over possession" (you said that in another video and I loved that!). Thanks again!

[@RaeInTime]

Really like this long form video where you walk through each of the items 👍⭐🌻 Very helpful 🎉😊❤️

[@emmawilson7819]

Ironed and folded my pile of fabric, hemmed curtains and finally finished mending my laptop case! Love these videos!

[@lauriepowell3959]

I enjoyed this video so much. I ended up going through eight photo albums that belonged to my mother. Only 18 more to go. I am dividing them into a box for each niece and nephew, including their deceased parents as kids, etc. I think they’ll like them. Thanks for inspiring me to do this decluttering along with you. 👍

[@stitchinginthebarn8307]

I'm catching up with some of your past videos. I saw you clean your Monica closet today and got inspired! I eventually dusted the walls in the living room while watching that one. Then i tackled a bit of my closet while listening to this one! Thanks for the body doubling! It helped that i had already decluttered my clothes and was just going through the storage items in there. I let go of a black trash bag full of stuff and i can get into my closet better now! There's still stuff i can let go of but you are making a wonderful difference in my life. Thank you! God bless you and your family. ETA: I did stick around to the end even though I finished before the video was over.

[@xannaz9226]

Realized a crapalanche had built in a corner of my kitchen counter. Got it all under control while working with you. Thanks, Dawn!

[@11thHourCreator]

Crapalanche is such a great word, I love it! 😁👍

[@suzy1676]

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[@minkademko2335]

Thanks for not playing music, but instead, talking during this video. Very enjoyable, productive content❤. I was decluttering a few areas and sweeping up the dust bunnies along with you.

[@cristinalbaker7696]

Always body doubling with you Dawn! You are my favorite declutterring friend. 🤣😍 I think after three years of this, I’m finally on my last layer of the onion. Then maybe I’ll get to maintenance mode. 🙌🙏 thanks for all the videos. Keep it up please. Also just got your devotional. Looking forward to that too.

[@deannabarriault7771]

I watched most of it as I worked and listened to the rest. I’ve been working on my bedroom and bathroom and I am so proud of the results.

[@emmyholmes780]

I agree with putting things away in the moment that go somewhere else. The only thing I would add or change is, if I havent already cleaned, organized, decluttered a room or area, I will gather the items in a bin or box. Then, once the area I'm currently working in is done, the box goes into the new area where the items belong to await the cleaning, organizing, and decluttering to start there. If a room has already been done, then the items goes to is home in that already cleaned room. I hope that makes sense.

[@suemiller3405]

I just cleaned up and decluttered my bedroom while watching. I moved in July from a small apartment to a house without a lot of built in storage, and I feel like I'm still at the beginning of getting organized -- and I still find things to declutter in spite of doing a lot before I moved.

[@saraperkins8072]

Thank you Dawn. I decluttered my iCloud with this video. I am working on deleting old videos in hopes NOT to pay for extra iTunes storage. I also want to thank you for helping us with body doubling for decluttering. I decluttered two grocery paper bags. I have not decluttered in about two months and today I emptied my Time will Tell basket and am going to donate everything.

[@saraperkins8072]

UPDATE! Excited! I started with 113GB of photos and videos. I just finished getting it down to 24.4GB for all my iCloud storage! after 3.75 hrs

[@judyismsbyjudy3207]

I need your help. I can’t figure out how to delete from iCloud or google. I am hoping a grandchild can help me soon. 😂 Congratulations 🎉on your progress.

[@patrician9745]

I went through my closet, make up, nightstand and drawers while listening. Thank you so much for the motivation!

[@oliviacarriveau]

I LOVE the long form content! I was so productive!