Hoarders ❤️ Minimal Mom | Can a Hoarder be a Minimalist?

In this video, I share how I purchased Dawn the Minimal Mom’s work book: DeClutter your home in 15 minutes a Day. I have hoarding disorder and ADHD and I have difficulty simplifying tasks. I wanted to use Dawn’s step-by-step guide and apply it to my own home. The thought popped into my mind: Could a Hoarder become a Minimalist? The answer is yes, yes someone with hoarding disorder could become a minimalist. We just have to dive deeper with working through emotions, attachments, past traumas and possible therapy (depending where on the Hoarding Spectrum someone is) With a successful support group, the willingness to change and step-by-step guide from Dawn’s workbook: anyone can change & transform their home into a Minimalist’s Home!
If you are interested in Dawn’s DeClutter Your Home in 15 minutes a Day Workbook, please visit:
www.theminimalmom.com/workbook
#minimalism #cleaning #declutter

[@debe.7711]

I’ve worked with a therapist to help me with my hoarding disorder. I found that decluttering in stages helpful. I go through the stuff in one area and get rid of the easy items. Then let some time go by to adjust to “loss” of these things. I go back after adjustment and do more removal of stuff in that same area (like a dresser drawer or bathroom cabinet) . I continue to repeat this same process. During the adjustment period, I go to a different area and repeat the process. Thus, I’m constantly working on getting control of my hoarding and getting my home decluttered. By repeatedly experiencing this “loss” I become desensitized to feelings of anxiety and stress when parting with things that served as a crutch for validating my life. Things were used to show I did something worthwhile and that I existed for a purpose. It was that things determined my value. This technique includes putting things in its home immediately so that “touching” items more than once will be kept in check. I’m still fighting my hoarder inclinations, but the feeling of accomplishment increases my self worth and desire to continue the fight. I hope you’ll be able to share this idea with others. It may take longer to completely declutter my house, but the satisfaction of knowing there’s hope that it will happen is worth it for me. Thank you for reading this. I was very nervous about putting this out for an unknown number of people to read. Now I feel better because hoarding is really difficult to understand and it is really a type of mental illness.

[@The_Joy_Finder]

💛 Yes, I have also successfully used this strategy. Thank you for taking the time to write this out.

[@bellaluce7088]

@debe.7711 Thank you for sharing! ❤Your comment feels encouraging to me. : - )

[@zambranaml]

Given that you are a married woman, a working mother, and involved in your community, you are under additional struggles with "stuff" than most people--and yet you are not afraid to confront these issues head-on! It is truly inspiring.

[@timkahler6869]

We’ll done.! You surprise yourself each time. That you can get rid of more.

[@jessicagoodwin3408]

I don't think people could tell you ever were a hoarder anymore! your really growing every video! its amazing, its been really fun to watch you.

[@ahoardersheart]

Oh wow, you really think so?!! That’s pretty awesome!!!! You totally just boosted my confidence, thank you 💜🦄🙏🏻🌟💕

[@jessicagoodwin3408]

@@ahoardersheart definitly. even the cleanest of people have untidy spaces. you are just blooming! i am amazed every video with the ease you have of letting things go. I know its not always that easy for you, absolutly nothing wrong with holding on to something until you are ready. I have been watching since the begging, and you are a completely different person! i mean that in the best way, you are your free self. Its beautiful to watch. Your husband must be so proud of you too!

[@122501lya]

@@ahoardersheart Ibagree with Jessica, it's very tidy and organise you can be proud of yourself

[@Nan-59]

@@ahoardersheart Hi! I just saw you on a Dawn's channel. I find this an interesting idea, about whether or not someone falls out of, say a hoarding status or has it, but managed, and wondered what you thought. I have an eating disorder since I was 15 and I'm 62. It's something I live with and have to try daily to manage. I'm not doing great with it at the moment. My eating disorder doesn't just go away. Unfortunately. My son is a heroin addict. He always will be. He has managed it well, but not right now. I feel my eating disorder and his addiction align that way. I just have a path in my bedroom, to my bed. It hasn't always been this bad. I have found it oftentimes goes along with how well I or I'm not managing my eating. Just a thought! I'm so happy to be here! I found Dawn years ago, too. She has helped my adult daughter & I a lot! I expect to be helped her, too. I keep planning to get an appointment to see a counselor and now it's Friday again and they don't work on Friday in that office. Maybe I'll try again for Monday. I've never actually been diagnosed by anyone but myself, with my eating disorder. But it's quite obvious. Take care I hope you can make heads or tails out of my comment because sometimes I have too many thoughts in my head! I honestly think I'm and thought have thought for a long time that I have ADHD, as well. I've also had panic attack since I was 19 anxiety and on and off depression. Ugh 😩 🥳🥳🥳😎 I'm cool like that!

[@sweetlady6059]

@@Nan-59 I am so sorry about your eating disorder. I read somewhere that the longer you put off treatment of eating disorders the harder it is to treat (unfortunately and you say you left it untreated since 15 yrs old?) I hope they are wrong but you must stop putting it off and see someone as they are kind and helpful regarding that. Please don’t let another Week and Friday go by! Ps your child’s heroine addiction and your eating disorders are not going to to “go away” without help of a professional. You both seem to be trying to treat yourselves and you aren’t coping. Please get yourselves in to see a professional in treating both illnesses for you are both “not alone”, there are professionals and friends out there for you. It is just a matter of whether to do the following quote: “you keep doing the same things expecting different results.” Or whether you want to exceed, get out of your comfort zone and call up a centre on Monday for both your son and you and get on that train to helpville! We are cheering you on!

[@bonniejalsevac7946]

After 40 years in the same house we moved. I was inspired by the Minimalism game and made my lists to check off...I fast forwarded and went through 30 days in 5 and started over again. I love checking off lists!! The Tupperware drawers had me check off SIXTY items decluttered! Why oh why so much!! Love your journey and thank you!

[@ywLDSforever]

Hey lovely! Here's a phrase that helps me let some things go: "Someone else is going to love this more. I'm going to pass this on so they can." That is the positive thinking I'm trying to use. In my little home, I'm aiming to have three long shelves for specific purposes. (The description to that is going to be a bit long, so I'll put it in a separate paragraph, but no pressure to read!). You're doing great! Thank you for sharing your journey! It's been inspiring! Here are the three categories for the shelves: “processing,” “return”, and “pass on”. The "processing" category covers anything in the wrong room, to a craft project the family is working on, to recent shopping that just needs to be put away. "Returns" can be library items, products from a store you changed your mind about, or something you borrowed from a friend or family member. "Pass on" covers donate items, gifts to be given on specific days, or items you simply don’t mind visitors picking through to take home. (Label accordingly!) 😁 I think these categories are vital, but I haven’t personally found a good space to put them yet.

[@devonchase2119]

Please do more of the workbook. This was so great!!

[@lurlenejones456]

Yes! Creating the happy stories! And they really are true stories! They are truer stories than the stories our anxiety tells us!

[@carrieowens4907]

I love seeing you go through the workbook and I love that you keep the lids on your storage containers! When Dana K White told me to do that - it was honestly a game changer in my kitchen and I was able to let go of a lot of storage containers that didn't have matches and that I never used. Keep up the great work!

[@aurorinezori352]

Would love to see a mini series with this book !

[@newmoondarkmoon]

Try putting your lids ON your pots in the cabinet. Makes things so much easier.

[@carolinaazevedo2088]

I think we need a little different approach to decluttering to people who arent hoarders and is awesome that you show us that these little adaptations are allowed and we don't need to be perfect

[@tammys5687]

For the pan that you decided to keep, maybe you could take the wrapper off it and wash it so it's ready to go! When I have things that aren't ready to use, it keeps me from using them. Good job on the decluttering!

[@sarahsmom1002]

I like the way you talk through your process of determining what you're going to let go of, or not, and why. Very helpful for understanding, and as a guide for others who have hoarding tendencies.

[@katiecommon3614]

For Tupperware, just remember if you did ever need an extra you can always reuse basic food containers. Cool whip, margarine containers, cream cheese containers are all great things to was and store food in.

[@sarahamill1793]

Thanks for sharing your journey! I love Dawn’s content and have her workbook too!!! It’s really made a difference in my life. You are doing an amazing job with your home!

[@rebeckamattisson5083]

Oh, I just thought "it's Tuesday" and just like that your new video popped up! It's 8.30 pm in Sweden, so it's a perfect time to relax. I love Minimal Mom's videos too!

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe!!! Yes, a perfect time in beautiful Sweden 🇸🇪💙 Have a wonderful night my dearest friend 💕

[@o0Theresa0o]

I would caution you re: making plans to get rid of something contingent on other work/tasks (e.g., I will make cookies and give them to somebody in this container to keep), *unless* you are really good at following through immediately on that intent. Personally, I absolutely suck at following through with these types of ideas, so I end up having a stack of things that should have gone a long time ago but are waiting for me to do the thing I was supposed to do. It's also ok to just donate things - you don't have to do additional labor to justify or validate decluttering.

[@steifenhornchen2341]

Amazing! You should always get rid of pots and pans who started to flake at the bottom as the particles can get in the food and are not very healthy 🙂 I am motivated right now and will finish decluttering my kitchen, as I didn't push through yesterday. Thank you so much!

[@elizabethbrundagemediajour150]

Happy decluttering. Pepper is the quality control inspector. Another great video. Thanks for all your courage and hard work.

[@bethc7243]

Thank you for going through the book! I’ve been on the fence, but I am getting my copy now that I see someone already in a declutter journey declutter even more. That’s what I need!

[@lappagolina]

I think you would really benefit from trying out Dana K. White's approch "A Slob Comes Clean". The two of you seem to have the same struggles and Dana has a way of organizing for "people who don't like organizing". I have listened to her podcast for quite some time and the routines she describes really help me with my depression and ADHD tendencies. The way of professional organizers just doesn't seem to work for me. But I really like that you go through Dawn's workbook and customize it to the needs of a hoarder. Even though you can hardly be called that anymore - your progess is amazing! Greetings from Germany :)

[@rosechoix]

We're all so proud of you 💕

[@lauram7803]

I'm so proud of you. I would have kept the little containers because my kids wouldn't bring containers back home - the solution, mostly - baggies. I don't even like the little containers, they don't get clean in the dishwasher half the time. They get knocked over in the cabinet easily.😆 I think I just talked myself into getting rid of them.

[@heathergruenberg3273]

It is amazing that you were able to declutter even more! Great job!! I would unwrap the Chilli pot - wash it and get it ready to use! My other thought while you were working in the workbook....is that you deserve to have a beautiful craft space in the basement. You have been organizing your craft bins and would be a wonderful goal to work towards!! This was another great video!!

[@cindygray8322]

With my frying pans especially, I bought some pot and pan protectors on Amazon to place between each one so they don't mark the lining of each pan. Your could also use them for the pots, of course. Just a thought.

[@lurlenejones456]

A suggestion for your pots and pans cabinet. See how you have sort of three "sections"? Switch the seldom-used chili pot stack to the center behind the door frame, and keep the two other stacks to right and left. Easier to access the ones you use most frequently.

[@pattyobryan3992]

You are a rockstar! I love Dawn too and lean more towards minimalism. You have done a beautiful job of explaining hoarding! You use grace and love and compassion! Wowza! Love it!

[@holly5791]

I loved it when Pepper jumped in the cabinet to admire your progress. 😻

[@sarahkoltz8017]

I keep the container and then give it to somebody with food in it. Tell them that you do not want the container back. :)

[@ahoardersheart]

Yesssss!! That’s exactly what I’ll do 💜🦄🙏🏻🌟💕

[@psymompa]

Sweet. Love that you are working through the workbook. 💜

[@rajeshwarihemmadi3229]

I have simply huge admiration for u💕💕💕💕 “ to calm the mind, creating happy story”... needed that so much.. My favourite Dawn tip or question is “ will I buy this thing again?” & her video on “ core “ is one of my favourite God b

[@crazycroney]

Pro organizer here. I would recommend buying the pull out drawers to go on the base cabinet shelves. Those shelves are the black pit of hell. They are truly life changing.

[@eavening4149]

I love drawers in the bottom shelf. I hired my carpenter friend to build and install in my old non-standard sized kitchen cabinets, and it is AMAZING!

[@barbarahughes5140]

We just installed in them in our kitchen. We find them very helpful now that we are almost 70. Amazing!

[@ahoardersheart]

Sounds like a plan!!! Hubby is handy and that sounds like a kitchen upgrade to me!! Thank you for sharing with us 💜🦄❤️🙏🏻🌟💕

[@crazycroney]

@@ahoardersheart I have always bought them from Lowe’s or Home Depot. With how expensive wood is, it might be cheaper and less time consuming for your super busy hubby. Yes can install each one in less than 5 minutes.

[@brg2743]

Baskets hold pans too. Lids in a basket helps too. Just put on inside of cabinet closet to the door.

[@rl3938]

I'm so proud of you. You are one of the bravest people I know going through your journey publicly. You will touch so many lives and inspire so many and give them hope. Please continue doing videos with the workbook and I especially would love to see a video when you have to make a decision on the time will tell box. That's always a danger zone for me. Thank you!

[@edenhouse75]

I'm a hoarder just starting on this journey too and just wanted to say thankyou. How you changed the questions to suit really resonated with me and gave me that lightbulb moment. I think that on the past I would have probably stalled and then given up without realising that I could reword it so the meaning attached resonated and got me to move forward.

[@joannafoster3423]

Love making happy stories! I gave away a set of my grandma's china to a couple getting married. Gave my baby clothes to a couple starting to foster children. This made my heart happy to part with these sentimental items.

[@ahoardersheart]

Oh, what a beautiful story!!! Thank you for sharing that with us ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@greenserene2676]

Oh my gosh ! This is what I have been wanting to see! If you can, please do more of the workbook. I have been wanting to see someone go through the book and show how it helps them. I have the workbook myself but haven't used it yet. But I am 6 years into my minimalism journey and feeling really good. Can't believe I am still letting things go. It is amazing how little we need! Down to a 25 + 4 shoe yearly capsule wardrobe for my pregnancy (previously had 60 items but put the stuff that isn't fitting away) and I really like it. Hehe

[@eavening4149]

I also have the workbook, and I'd love to see others use it, too!

[@ahoardersheart]

Wow!!! You are an inspiration 💜🦄🙏🏻🌟💕 I love how you’ve been a minimalist for 6 years and still can DeClutter things!! Amazing 🤩

[@itoshiibaka8267]

@@ahoardersheart minimalism is a mindset! If you value space and time more than stuff, your minimalist mindset is already blossoming. 😊

[@josephdaly2015]

I was also wondering what you had left to declutter from the pots and pans, you did great. I can’t believe that some of the containers were going too. What a lovely idea to gift cookies in them, as always your thinking of others. A lot of stuff from two presses and Pepper agrees too. Well done 👏 Stay safe and healthy. Mary, Joes wife 👏👍💐🙏💪🐈🦄

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much my beautiful friend 🤩🦄🙏🏻🌟💗 You truly keep me encouraged to keep going 🌟🌟 You are such an amazing friend 💕💕

[@Connie-ts1dv]

Great job ! The less you need, the easier it is. Managing too much " inventory" is exhausting.

[@stefs3460]

I've heard others say the support of a good friend can help you declutter more. I see you used that technique, Pepper seems very supportive!

[@wewemcrhyne]

I’m really proud of the number of things you gave away today. And it seemed easier for you than in previous kitchen declutters. It is so much more enjoyable for me to work with decluttered cabinets

[@eavening4149]

Absolutely amazing! I love to see the Minimal Mom's techniques in action. Brilliant!

[@psymompa]

Same.

[@ahoardersheart]

Yessss!! I love putting it into action too 🙏🏻💜🦄💕🌟

[@susannaknobloch4601]

Thank you for this video, it has helped me to realize that a happy story does help me too, to let go items more easily, but I was not fully aware of that. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts while decluttering. 😀👍🤗

[@itoshiibaka8267]

Love the video! Please do more if you keep reading Dawn's book

[@rosearthur983]

Good job on decluttering those cabinets! 👍 Pepper is so cute!😸

[@faithdenis6746]

You have come a long way! Thanks for sharing your journey!!

[@barbaraguerreroortiz-herna3787]

Miss Pepper has brought someting extra to your videos 😍, it is on point 👌

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe!! Yes she has 😻❤️ I think bc she really helps me with my anxiety! She’s just so sweet and cute!!!

[@bethwilliams6703]

Have you thought about getting a pot stacker? You could store you pots with the lids on them on the rack. Giving them a place of honor and it creates a container boundary.

[@WildKraftyAotearoa]

Wonderful job!🌺🌺🌺

[@judyzander3681]

You’re doing great. I had to teach myself a phrase, “ It’s just stuff” that’s hard… but true!

[@ashleylance5913]

When I cleaned out my Tupperware I had a good amount going, I put everything back and thought I was done then I opened it back up and got rid of more. I realized I was just getting rid of the trash and after that was gone I could see what I really didn’t want even though it was still useful

[@SalsaNube]

Love Pepper, the Decluttered Spaces Inspector 😊! You gone so far. It's amazing! And I like how you can explain the hoarding behaviour and adapt the decluttering methods to that, so that they really can help. Thank you Mrs. Heart!💜 🦄 ✨ 🤩

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much my beautiful friend 🦄🙏🏻💜🌟 Pepper is definitely the Decluttering Manager over here 📣🐈❤️

[@amy2284]

Dana White’s books and methods really helped with emotional decisions. She leads the “take your house back” with Dawn. It helps so much especially when we get emotional or have delayed decisions issues 🙋🏽‍♀️ I totally get that. I love your before and after pics on your channel.

[@judenebaer9997]

Funny I see a lot of people getting her book thinking no way crazy. Am never going to be a minimalist lol but the longer I declutter the more I think why do we still have so much. So glad you did this video I love it

[@ritaty6181]

I think I’m going to Declutter what I did six months ago based on this video. The one thing I would do if I were you, is I would stack the containers that you’re keeping into each other and have a little bin for the lids. That opens up more space in the cabinet and looks nicer.

[@eSusan12]

Love seeing you push yourself more. Take the plastic off the Chili Pot!

[@HeidiLilley]

Funny thing happened to me this evening. I was laying in bed and I saw that you had posted a new video. I decided to not watch it right away because I had gone to the dollar tree and purchased six bowls with lids that actually lock on, and 2 that are about the size of your soup storage container and four smaller ones that can hold about a cup and 3/4. I have been struggling with food storage containers because I had been doing a lot of food prep and freezing things portioned for one or two people. I stopped doing the prep as much and my plastic cupboard was overflowing and everything was falling out when I opened the door. I got on the floor and pulled everything out and I kept 2 of my biggest container and thought I would use those for potluck dinner, I kept 3 containers that are divided and have lids and tossed the 5 remaining ones that were all beat up and didn't have lids. I took all but 2of the "doggy bag" container and tossed those and I was able to comfortably fit the new containers. What an amazing feeling to just get rid of the things that were overwhelming me and keep just a few of the older still usable ones and have plenty of room for my pretty new ones with purple locking lids! Then I come back to watch KZbin and see you doing what I had just completed! I am so inspired by you and am looking forward to seeing your progress. I decided my big soup pot that I maybe use once every few months and make room in my pantry for it and only keep the pots I use regularly. Tomorrow I am going to tackle the baking pans and see what I can do without. I'm afraid to go to the spice cupboard because I love using new spices for different things but they have filled an entire shelf and are starting to overflow. Maybe Thursday will be that day! Thanks for sharing how you are doing Dawn's book in a way that is going to work for you. Best to you! Edited to add that I still have enough storage containers for prepping but not the crappy ones without lids!

[@madzabinga8382]

I also think that safety can be a big motivator for decluttering. Those pots and pans you tossed were likely leeching chemicals into your food. Using pots like that is bad for your health! Also, the plastic containers that contain BPA are very toxic as they age and go through washing, refrigeration, freezing, etc. Plus, microwaving food in those is terrible for your health! Go you! I am buying Dawn's book!

[@danixoxo8637]

Exactly, I never microwave in those containers. I have Pyrex pie plates I heat my food up in the oven.

[@michellebiggerstaff6841]

I love Dawn, the Minimal Mom. Great tips.

[@ahoardersheart]

She is pretty amazing 💜🦄🙏🏻🌟💕

[@Jessica_Jones]

*Great* job, lady! Especially on those pots and pans! You're killin' it 😍 Keep up the great work!

[@danabrown2391]

You did very well! I consider my?self a minimalist but have a lot more pots, pans and dishes than many other minimalists because we use lots of different sizes. On the other hand I now only have 3 pairs of ear rings, two necklaces and no bracelets and only about 50 items of clothing!

[@aliblue3605]

Love Dawn’s Channel, that’s cool you got her book. Hope it helps you declutter better. You should do a video for each section, but doing it Dawns way, but for people that have hoarding disorders, but want to downsized as well. Video ideas.

[@crafterdeidra]

I need to go through my tupperware. Thanks for the motivation! Great video as always.

[@ahoardersheart]

I am cheering you on 📣🦄📣🦄 You got this 🌟🌟

[@ahoardersheart]

I am cheering you on 📣🦄📣🦄 You got this 🌟🌟

[@melanietrester]

Hello from Germany, Hi Miss Heart, Love Dawn, i learn a lot from her, you make it, yay...... Kitchen Declutter. Be safe

[@CB-jh1pt]

I’ve never thought about it before, but Tupperware might be more difficult to declutter emotionally because we’ve used them to prepare food and feed ourselves with! A very fundamental thing about living… we need to eat! We see them everyday, and some are from a particular period of life we had (school/ holidays / work etc.!) They’re also “useful,” and if it is useful I WILL want to use it! However, all of the containers mean that their use is more limited because it’s stressful to get into a cupboard full of tubs falling everywhere. You’re doing so so well, Miss Heart! 🦄 💖

[@fabienneroure9995]

Inspector Pepper loves helping you declutter 🤭! You're doing amazing and your videos are really encouraging! Cheers and blessings from Canada 💝❄⛄❄💝

[@lurlenejones456]

And, I love how you think aloud for us! 🤗

[@cindypavao822]

I’ve seen minimalist videos and I’ve seen hoarding videos but never anything like this. Very interesting how you show how to work through any obstacle with a great attitude. You are inspiring

[@scorpio7938]

Great job decluttering

[@lindasnow557]

I just met you on the Minimal Mom channel. I’m now subscribed and thank you for sharing your journey with us!

[@pallaviramteke9913]

Yay 😀😀😀... You are doing great 🥳🥳🥳

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much my beautiful friend 🤩🌟🦄💜

[@francinehogsett3065]

Great job 😊❤️

[@122501lya]

hello, you're always inspire me

[@maryw2870]

Great video Love that you put your own spin on it. I have 3 bags full of plastic containers. Most will be going. I prefer to use pyrex when i can.

[@ahoardersheart]

Whoo Hoo!! Look at you go, that’s awesome 🌟🌟🌟

[@manyhats3846]

Great declutter, Mrs. Heart! The concept of fantasy selves, with clothes, also works with our fantasy selves with other subjects in our life too! You know, like, Fantasy cook/baker, entertainer, ect. We are one day, going to do this/ that. Five years passed, have not done it yet! Our cupboards are stocked for some day. Same with hobbies. Future grand children, all our well meaning ideas! This is how hoarding is fueled! Well, in my case anyway. Over the years, all on my own, I have figured this out. Logic! You get so tired of seeing stuff! Especially stuff that does not serve a purpose in your life. Thanks for sharing your progress!👍💟

[@francesrevetria8914]

Kitties always trying to "help" 😆

[@zippan]

Pepper seems so happy and comfortable in your home, I'm glad the rehoming worked out. Great job with the kitchen declutter, it feels so good. We sometimes don't realize how much of a burden all our stuff becomes, the opposite of our intention. I like to feel like I'm always prepared for anything, but if we can't access the thing, it can't be useful. Keep up the good work!

[@jackiedent3923]

Great video! I love how you can take an idea and modify it to fit you instead of throwing out the entire idea. It’s probably because you are so creative. I’d love to see more videos as you work through the book. God bless you my friend!!

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, thank you so so much my beautiful friend 🦄🌟🙏🏻💜 I think I definitely will be creating more videos with her workbook 💗💗

[@dovaillancourt]

Thanks so much for sharing this ! I follow Dawn and was very curious about her workbook. I hope you make other videos of your other rooms because it is very encouraging. I am moving to a much smaller house next year and, even if I have not been diagnosed as hoarder, I do have some tendencies. I am a lot like Dana K White of “A Slob Comes Clean”, as I can find a lot of use for practically anything. I love the “happy story” that you invent because I could use that. And by the way, your pussycat is so precious ! You have gained a follower.

[@rajeshwarihemmadi3229]

Saw ur conversation with Dawn....Really beautiful conversation,,straight from heart & guiding us all to watch our emotions , thoughts for stuff we accumulate or allow to clutter. Love Melanie s “ create a happy story” & Dawn s “ at the core “ & “ I love u” Really childlike smile u have God bless u both & ur families.

[@febemeyer4559]

It was so encouraging to hear you say you struggle with food storage containers. I’ve tried decluttering multiple times but I get SO stuck there. My mom and grandma passed on genuine Tupperware to me and I’ve got like.. cupboards and cupboards. Like enough for 10 families. Even after binge watching minimal mom, my husband had to go in there and physically put the stuff in the time will tell bin for me. It was extremely draining and emotional for me. The cupboard feels so much better, but I’m dreading going to the bin and finally letting go. Its such a weird attachment and I wish I understood why I am like this… thank you… it helps to know I’m not alone with that!

[@susanreynolds9947]

you are doing so well. that orange container i would love to have for my orioles / bird feeding.

[@paige5191]

You can also use the chili pot for other stuff then just chili. That was something i know should just be general knowledge but when i started decluttering realizing wait I can use this for other things... I can break up sets... I can go without this item because this other one can do it as well as something else.. and for me that was a game changer

[@ahoardersheart]

You are absolutely right my friend ❤️🙏🏻❤️ Thank you for sharing with us 💜🦄🙏🏻

[@amyferguson337]

Maybe an idea... Take the wrapper off of the chili pot. Love this video!

[@Claireostereo7]

What a wonderful way to start my morning. I watched while I had my breakfast here in Australia at 7:00am. What an inspirational video and an amazing perspective on Dawn’s book.

[@ahoardersheart]

Good Morning Beautiful Australia 🇦🇺❤️ Oh I hope to visit your beautiful country soon!!

[@ddvicious]

Hi, I found your channel from your ADHD chores short! I am amazed at how you pretty much took the thoughts out of my head. I am a new subscriber, can’t wait to watch all the videos

[@debbier3068]

I've only just discovered you! I'm struggling to become a recovering hoarder, but am making (slow) progress. What you have been saying in the videos that I've watched is really striking a chord and for once I feel that I'm not alone! I won't buy the book, as I'm already fairly well off for books on decluttering (🙄😃), but it's really useful to hear how you approach the workbook. Thank you

[@ninaridley6838]

Thank you. Now I just need to make myself go through the stuff I don’t need I know I don’t need it Mine had gotten worse

[@marinalodi6313]

Ah, the kitchen: food container, food container, cat... Everything in order

[@ahoardersheart]

Lol!!!! I love the sound of that ❤️😻❤️😻

[@BeachLoverCindy]

The book is fantastic! Enjoyed seeing you on Dawn’s channel. You did awesome! Congratulations! 💜👍🏻☀️

[@jeaniecolleen1739]

Thank you for this. I like the different outlook.

[@texadianstitcher]

Regarding the pots & pans...if you cook a lot, you do need more than 4 pots & pans because some things do better in this or that pot. I've got 2 small antique Dutch ovens from my grandmother's (I think?), I don't use them, but I could depending on the recipe. But I do try to keep my cooking equipment more on the minimal-ish side. I was looking for a stainless steel frying pan because we didn't have one and I don't like putting non stick in the oven, extra problem was I wanted a lid for it, 99% of the ones I found were in giant pot sets, or were no name brands I had no confidence in or no lid. Now I could've bought an entire new pot set because that was the easy way to reach my goal...but my current ones are in good condition, I didn't want to store extra pots or fuss with selling stuff. So I found one at the restaurant supply store (and a lid 😁!), was a bit more than I wanted to pay, but it wasn't the $200 that all clad was priced at either. (Yes, I was frustrated enough that I considered all clad...and yes there are positive reasons to get it, but I didn't want to spend $200 on a frying pan!) I have decided I don't want an air fryer (it's just a tiny oven but too many parts to wash!), I probably don't want a pressure cooker, I'd love to replace the 40 year old microwave and the toaster with a toaster oven, but beyond that, maybe an ice cream maker, perhaps a better blender (despite only using it once a year...) I don't want a bread machine, no to sous vide, no to a waffle iron, no to a pancake griddle (I have an electric frying pan that has uses beyond pancakes & French toast). I don't want a rice cooker or electric veggie steamer or rotisserie. And if these tools work for you great! But I see them as (mostly) a bunch of one trick ponies that are heavy and a nuisance to store (and I don't want them on my counter) while my large sauce pan or oven can do the same thing/s for many of these gadgets.

[@afrarunduml1170]

Wow, I thought how minimal your pots and pans and containers already are! And you put more away! Way to go!

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you!!!! I have downsized the pots before…I wasn’t sure if I could let go of more, but I did!! It really was a pleasant surprise!!! Lol

[@marsibilbrak2806]

It's really interesting to think about why people get more attached to food containers than pots and pans. I think it's because no matter how much (or little) you cook, you are just going to need about two pans and 4 pots for each family, plus they are very sturdy and last a long time. In your mind "the ideal you" is going to need a lot of containers to be able to cook a lot, prep meals, be the perfect parent and save money. Containers also break and wear out easely, so "the ideal you" better have a lot of spare ones on hand for when you decide to cook something.

[@MelindaPlainandSimple]

How wonderful, Melanie! I just decluttered my kitchen drawers again. They were fine, organized, and functioning well, but I noticed there were things I was ready to let go of. I ended up finding even more than I expected. Thank you for sharing and caring 😄

[@sunblossom4478]

I appreciate you being here

[@charishurt1768]

Great job beautiful lady ❤️ your on the healing journey ❤️ 🦄

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you ❤️🙏🏻❤️ It’s a healing journey only bc I have my beautiful along side of me ☺️ Thank you for being such an amazing friend 💕🦄💜🌟

[@katrinklotz]

You could put the food storage in a bin. So it's easy to reach them.

[@juliawashburn675]

The way I organized my food containers was I put all the bottoms and all the tops together. And then put them inside a bigger plastic container that I then pull out from the cupboard to get what I need. I do t need to pull everything out to get something from the back. :)

[@alexandrahunt8895]

🦄 🦄 🦄 you are doing so ridiculously well! I love it!

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe!!! Seriously you are the best and keep me so encouraged!!! Thank you for being my friend 🙏🏻💜🦄🌟🙏🏻💜🦄🌟

[@ellenstam-mulder3002]

i am proud on you. you doing so well. if you doing the disches every night you need a lot less and that feels so good. keep on the good work.

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you my sweetest friend ❤️🙏🏻❤️ You are always here for me and that means the world to me 🌟🦄💜

[@ellenstam-mulder3002]

@@ahoardersheart you are so welcome mine sweet friend.❤