Answering your Organizing Questions

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[@wolfinallen7757]

If you were normal, you would not have created this wonderful channel to help us. Thank you for being here!

[@aprilsummers9930]

I used to feel so guilty about the money I wasted that I couldn’t get rid of anything unless I could sell it to get some money back. Then I started to binge watch you and the minimal mom. I started decluttering and donating things to family friends and charity. Suddenly I realized that being able to give these items to someone else that can truly use them and enjoy them takes away my guilt. It feels so good. My love language has always been giving gifts. This fulfills that need without me having to spend more money during a time that I’m already very financially strapped. So grateful to have made this break through. My house is feeling so much better and is becoming so much easier to manage and maintain! Thank you for the work you put into these videos

[@rainbomg]

I’m getting rolling on this route too, but how do you choose what goes to whom, and how do you package/prepare it, and how do you get it extracted from your own things and then grouped together/prepared to go elsewhere without mixing up stuff or forgetting what’s what?

[@Meltigger]

​@@rainbomgI too am joining in this! For me it is simple a box unused gets a label, or a bag gets one and we start. I've been sick but my guys are watching these too and my husband started the nightly 15 with my boys. It has made me feel so much better even seeing little spots appear. I stopped in my tracks to see the laundry room floor in a big spot! It was so lovely, no matter the surrounding chaos. It showed me progress and I wasn't even the one who did it! Baby steps lead to one day running! Whoop🎉

[@Meltigger]

@april ty for saying this! Exactly what I have been dealing with and didn't think of it until reading your comment. Weights being lifted knowing Im not alone and there is hope to be had! Carry on warriors!

[@chrishirst5389]

Love your openness and honesty.❤

[@randalmom8]

Your message was beautiful i am the same way

[@MaryEavey-dc3sk]

my a-ha moment was when I realized that it is better for me to put it in the landfill than keep it in MY landfill............ my home.

[@goconnor0304]

Hi Cas. On a separate subject. Midwest Magic Cleaning put out a KZbin video about 14 hrs ago. In it he mentions that someone told him that you mentioned him in one of your podcasts, and he asked his viewers to let him know which one. I'm not sure that he got a reply. Mack does a great job and he cracks me up. Wondering if maybe you could have him on your podcast?

[@SamanthaIrish-t8k]

It has really helped me to tell my children that now that we are retired, we don't need to receive christmas gifts. It will just be something they have to deal with when we pass away. All we need is their company. If they insist on a gift, I suggest a grocery store gift card as we are on a fixed income now.

[@tamraaustin3894]

Great idea! I agree! My daughter sometimes gifts me experiences- an art class of some sort, etc!

[@-Mieke]

Cas, you should be proud of yourself for the beautiful person you are❤ you bring joy and relief to so many people! 🤗🍀✨️

[@krystalriley4009]

Absolutely. Thanks so much for helping me and so many others through your life experiences! ❤

[@kensiblonde4203]

The “nice” stuff would disappear if you left it outside here in Brooklyn. One great thing about living in a city.

[@WorrierKitten]

Same here! 🙌🏻

[@reginamecco2915]

Cas you are WONDERFUL. I thoroughly enjoy your content and your sense of humor.

[@beachlover4413]

Cass- we have a pickup service called "Pick Up Please".I don't know if they are nationwide but you book online and tell them where it is (on porch, by door, inside, etc) It has to be stuff 1 person can lift but they are pretty awesome. And they donate to the Vets and give you a receipt.

[@Elizabeth-490]

Completely have never understood the common wanting to only give things to people one knows. To mean it seems selfish. To me it is true generosity to give to strangers. Why do people feel okay giving money to charities which benefit strangers but not donating items to benefit strangers? Thank you for pointing out this very common mindset which is a stumbling block for people’s decluttering success.

[@amberhanselmann1249]

Thank you for being such an awesome human, Cass... you're REAL and perfect the way you are - no need to be normal or wish you were different... I'm sure others would agree with me that we love YOU and have all learned so much from you. Thank You!!!

[@21cormorants]

Thanks for talking about the anxiety and frustration of losing things all the time and thinking you’ve thrown them out, or they’ve been stolen, and the tearing the house apart to find it… that’s been me more times than I can count, and it’s been the biggest factor in me NEEDING everything to have its place and to have everything in its place. It felt less and less like a choice I wanted to make, and more like a true necessity in order not to self-destruct in guilt and fear every month over whatever latest lost item I was worrying about. (I was ALWAYS so worried I’d donated or swept something important into the dust bin.) I never hear people talking about that particular experience, so it feels so validating to hear that I’m not alone, and that sometimes these changes are truly necessary, and not simply cozy choices. (It feels more like a cozy choice as I Get closer to my goal, but at the time, it was just constant stress.)❤

[@carolrooney3353]

what you say makes so much sense. Thank you, Cas, for opening my eyes, teaching me how to declutter to keep my house clean, and making this transformation possible. Keep on being you, Boo.

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

I agree, decluttering/organization... should be part of the "Life Skills" classes, at school.

[@KellySuiter]

Cass, You are SUCH A BLESSING TO ME! After listening to you last night I woke up and cleaned my dresser off! I continued to make progress in the kitchen today… Keep up the motivational podcasts!

[@leahmick8612]

Im so thankful for you! You are so creative! You are so funny! You are so kind and compassionate! You are so knowledgeable! You are intelligent in your organization!

[@marcelladominguez8787]

I love everything you said. I used to feel bad about giving away nice things but then I realized I was holding onto something that was no longer of use to me or didn’t fit and I could give it away for someone else to discover and enjoy so now I don’t think twice of taking items I no longer need/use to thrift stores.

[@tidegirl6526]

I agree I love the bug-specific videos. I would also love to see a Playlist for each bug ❤😊

[@stephanied6711]

Me too

[@sandycallery3660]

Yes💕🇮🇪

[@alejandrapoch9338]

This made me cry, Cas. The part that you explain how you felt, before diagnosed, how you were treated and the way you treated yourself hits close to home. I want to tell you I have the same experience. I also have ADHD big-time and I also was very hard on myself for this. I still struggle sometimes but it’s gotten a lot easier having you and Dawn and in my life❤ I had started with Marie Kondo and was already decluttering when you came into my life. I’m a mother of three girls of which two also have ADHD. So it can really get crazy at our house🤪 the steps you explain are very valuable for everybody, but especially for people with the ADHD. Once again thank you! And I love your personality!😊

[@francine6485]

My grandmother I believe was a hoarder her house wasn't filthy but every single space was full with stuff. I grew up a very sloppy kid always had disorganized and stuff all over the place took that into my own home. I had this one room that you'd keep the door shut you could walk in it but I used to call it the avalanche room cuz it looked like stuff just fell all over the place from an avalanche. After years of living like that I've turned into a absolute opposite. I found the key to an organized declutted home helped my brain helps my depression feels so uplifting that I can't stop. I have absolutely no problems decluttering I love it. I have friends who will say to me oh come and help me declutter my house. And I would say okay all we need is trash bags and a dumpster. They would look at me with a horrified look I think it's funny. It definitely is a process and these conversations on your podcast help giving people permission to let it go especially if it's good stuff. And it's a lot of work donating and if you promise it to other people good luck getting them over your house to pick it up. I usually drop everything off at a Goodwill so I don't really feel guilt but if I have to throw it out out it goes for my peace of mind.

[@KS-un3pi]

I agree completely!! Let's focus less on standardized tests and teach kids how to critically think (not what to think), how to study, life skills and things that are useful they can use daily after school.

[@Lovelyone1]

No I think we need both. There are just some things that the kids need to know and know well.

[@HannahRainbow88]

This is why "unschooling" home school is so popular these days. SAHMs (or other key guardians) teach the kids maths, science, literacy, money skills etc. by cooking, writing shopping lists and meal plans with a budget etc... You can also teach them to grow their own fruit and veg if you have access to a garden/allotment and a whole host of other real life skills WHILE hitting the key curriculum points. There are also tonnes of homeschool kids clubs these days where they can spend the day together doing the same activities for socialisation.

[@Izzi-n5t]

Thank you class for being so real. I have autism and undiagnosed adhd and people like you can raise awareness and make us feel ok not to be normal. I too would loveto be normal and you make me realise that even high achieving neurodivergent people struggle with the feelings. Thank you x

[@leniberzins3539]

Thank you so much for this! It's ok to throw good things in the trash? Finally, permission! Really needed that! Love your podcasts ❤

[@lovefortruth3414]

I caught that too. Been feeling horrible for doing that when I have no way to give something away. But sometimes you just have to.

[@marylut6077]

If no one wants the nice stuff, then it is trash. Trash category isn’t confined to broken or ripped stuff.

[@lovefortruth3414]

@marylut6077 exactly! Dumpster divers would love the stuff! You can put a sign on it: for free! And put it on your curb in front of your yard. If no one takes it by trash fay. Then put it out with the garbage.

[@cassfonnesbeck8057]

I'm a 72 year old woman who is a reseller and crafter. I'm also a collector. Ive been working on decluttering for years and have finally gotten to the place where I can actually let some things go. I'm also a visual organizer. Oh my, I have so much stuff! I take several boxes of stuff to goodwill every week but I never really get a handle on my stuff. I've found it difficult the last few years to manage the stuff because I'm not as strong or as steady on my feet as i was even 4 years ago. I want my house back! I don't know why your interview with Matt Paxton came up on my feed but I'm glad it did. That was a fantastic interview! I have subscribed.

[@rainbomg]

You can do it! I’m an artist and I’m also a reseller/product tester, and I am struggliiiinnng. Simply put- we need help. People will come and pick up donations, there are usually online resources about that. Good luck!

[@maryw2870]

I hear you! The problem is getting the heavy stuff out the door when you live alone and no one will help for free and the cost someone to come abd take it is prohibitive! Senior citizen limited income

[@vanessasmith6925]

On The minimalist podcast they say if something feels overwhelming just throw a party. Throw a decluttering party where your friends and family help you declutter. It is fun because items start stories about a trip or a memory..

[@smz5302]

When we moved about ten years' ago, I had to declutter/downsize BIG time, as we were moving into a smaller "retirement" home, which had no basement and just plain a lot less space. I remember tossing four (or was it five?) valuable dolls into the trash. (I'm not going to name them because people might say, "You threw away THOSE?") I was absolutely exhausted and overwhelmed, had no help, and just couldn't deal with childhood dolls. I even gave my mother's wedding dress a kiss and threw it into a black garbage bag. Would some vintage shop have taken it? Sure. But I just couldn't do it with everything that was on my plate. Thanks, Cas, for talking about this issue and giving people permission to trash "good" items when they're overwhelmed. Sometimes we just have to do what we have to do...to maintain some semblance of sanity.

[@joannecalcutt6724]

Forgive yourself. You did the right thing. It’s a form of self care for your sanity.

[@toomanymarys7355]

If they're cabbage patch, they're probably not worth what you imagine.

[@smz5302]

@@toomanymarys7355 Not Cabbage Patch.

[@lisajoy9588]

I totally get your wish to be “normal”. I feel the exact same way. My brother and I both have ADHD and he says that he wouldn’t change it because that is why he is so creative. I would willingly give up my creativity just to be normal and not have so much chaos in my head and my home.

[@tamraaustin3894]

I totally get what you are saying! The struggle is real! But I find when I create ( I have a friend that has a mosaic and crushed glass biz) that I am more relaxed and calmer and can focus and organize and declutter better!

[@darladellana4961]

I recently subscribed to your channel and have been binging your fabulous content. I love your gentle voice and that you encourage me but don't pressure me. Sometimes I watch you just to feel soothed (sounds needy, I know, but right now I'm in a fragile place). Thanks a bunch.

[@Elizabeth-490]

Cas, we are all so glad you are not “normal “! Your unique self has helped so many people!

[@trishs.4326]

Hi CAS , I’ve adopted your night time routine , & loving it 😊, I’m in Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 . I’ve been decluttering my home for 2 weeks now & I’ve finally down to Two rooms Left & Loving the feelings I am feeling . And my local good will are loving me also 😉

[@yvonneh.3618]

I just learned I'm a bee, can't let it go. Always thought I was a butterfly. Love the podcast!

[@sharonbacon6757]

Cass, Thank you so much for explaining ADHD. I’m 73 and have felt like something was wrong with me most of my life because my brain operates differently than neurotypical brains. That altered executive function affects most of the areas of our lives. I listen to Dr. Daniel Amen on KZbin. He explains the 7 types of ADHD. Life changing. Thank you.

[@caroleeh7269]

You might think you are different, and you may be, but to me anyway, you are so neat!! I love your smile, and your insight into what we can do to clean our house. Thank you so much for being YOU, and for helping us. You are the best!!!

[@bbp1120]

Normal. What's that?I know I'm not. Celebrate it. You are a wonderful, bright, giving person. We need more people like you. I am home sick with covid. But listening to you, I have cleared 2 kitchen large draws Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤

[@lgraps]

Go create that high school class, Cas. It could be an after school club. Kids would love you!

[@laqueciawilson6381]

Cas, you are wonderfully made to be uniquely you.

[@rashellewilcox2633]

Just the way you are is what makes your channel special! You spark outside the box thinking, and thats the reason I keep listening. It's interesting and sparks creative thinking.

[@akeepihlblad147]

I have also always felt weird and wrong but once I found other people like me it got better. I think that one of the things that I really love about your content is how relatable it is and it’s so nice to get confirmation that organisation, remembering things and stuff doesn’t come naturally for everyone.

[@courtneylathey2146]

Decluttering with my husband is HARD! He is a collector of any type of sports memorabilia and keeps so much from his past. I need to get his TWO rooms actually put together and off the floor so we can get rid of the non essentials... wish me luck 😅

[@marylut6077]

How has the decluttering gone with hubby?

[@tamraaustin3894]

Maybe a shelf ( you may already have one) and hang things up- maybe let him have one room- and you have the other!!

[@Meltigger]

Cas, you are a gem and are changing my freaking life! Never been taught yes that thank you. My family is always you need to get rid of 80% of stuff on our terms. And when I said no they did too on helping me. Not meeting me where I am or teaching me. So Ive felt very very alone, broken, stupid. This whole dang vid was like pages from my life. God bless you. And next week talking to my dr about ADHD!

[@donnamiller4630]

I truly adore you just as you are and I sure wouldn't like you as much if you were "normal" lol you're my favorite person on ALL social media, most relatable and real! I appreciate your honesty.

[@sylwiakowalczyk3270]

It’s so relatable with the chaos in my head also. Have ADHD and had the same comments and issues. Driving away with the wallet on my car. Classic!!! 😂❤

[@kimhenri2207]

Ouff! Pulled on my heart strings when you wish to be normal. [ my adult son has ADHD and we know that the struggle is real]. Know that You are enough. I wish you feel this! Your channel and advise is so on point. I declutter all of the time and yet, here I am doing it again from your reminders. Thank you!1

[@LizanneL]

Totally agree with you about Life Skills 101...it should be a class! Also thanks for the suggestions for people who have small homes with little storage space. Another great video!

[@articowl2]

Just found your channel. We just moved into my father in law’s house who recently passed away. We are enjoying all the memories but we also are trying to organize the house to our liking. I’ve only listen to this one episode, but I already know I’ll be using many of your ideas. Looking forward to listening/watching you.

[@jeme7339]

Life skills - YES! How to use a city bus, a taxi, an airport, (a crosswalk, an elevator, a parking meter...) so many things we don't know untill we are taught. How to budget, how to buy groceries, how to do tax forms, how to balance a checkbook, and how to organize. Understanding a lease or rental agreement, understanding debt, understanding legal obligations and legal protections. How to keep house and how to declutter.

[@rainbomg]

I was thinking about this and I thought maybe it’s bc all that major life stuff we HAVE to learn, like, YA GONNA LEARN IT, whether you want to or not… or at least you’ll learn what _not_ to do. It’s incentivized, yet there is no incentive to know stuff like: determining the circumference of a circle or finding the capital of Nebraska or understanding that Nathaniel Hawthorne is boring af or remembering that certain people have suffered great injustices from which they have yet to be made whole- these are things maybe we would never experience or learn about just as a feature of functioning in society? So they cram it in there so we don’t feel dumb when we talk to other ppl from other countries who know this stuff? Girl idk but civics being phased out of schools is dangerous. I agree on all points and I genuinely doubt the reason for the lack is so noble, LOL! Also, cooking is so hard!

[@TheRealRedFlashlight]

They don't teach life skills in public school because that would interfere with the industrial machine that wants to sell us stuff we don't need.

[@evansjessicae]

How to stand to the side of the doors and allow people to get off the elevator!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 It's one of those foundational lessons my mom taught me that shocks and angers me to see so many people not understand. 😬 Why should I be having to push my way out of an elevator?! 🤦‍♀️

[@aracelylencinas5500]

Thank you so much for this!! The adhd is so relatable and it makes me think a lot about how we treat others who are different and brains work differently. I love that you said you forgave yourself, thank you for being vulnerable and sharing this with us.

[@MelissaRBT]

Oh, Cas! Normal is boring. All my favorite people something "abnormal" about them including ADHD, autism, depression, bipolar disorder - the list goes on. You are such a beautiful, energetic, passionate person that is so motivating to others, and I hope that you see that in yourself. I'm still working on accepting all of myself as well, but it helps to remember that we all have our individual struggles, even us "normal" people.

[@artsyerinlife]

I just love you. So much wisdom. Thanks for sharing it with us!

[@cheyanneward3151]

I am the same way. I really did not realize there are others like me.

[@liap1293]

Excellent! I just learned a boat load of good stuff!

[@monataylor2600]

Great session. Thank you for your candor. You’re super interesting and are NOT annoying. ❤

[@rawcurls1]

I love that about having an elective school course about decluttering. I always thought it was a great idea for homeschooling, add it to their curriculum!

[@brandinshaeffer8970]

Please don't throw things away that are GOOD!! We have a relationship with a local 2nd hand shop that will let me simply drop a bag off and leave. The first couple items were brand new shoes that had never been worn and i talked to the shop owner asking if i could bring them things that were too good to chuck in a bin at Goodwill. Once i established trust that my items would be EASILY resealable, i no longer have to make it a whole big deal. Easy and it is so nice knowing someone else will get to enjoy items that just never fit in my family's life. Half the Christmas presents we get go to her shop, still in the box 😂

[@deannasambucci2587]

Seeing you on your tv show while I was home during the pandemic changed my life in an amazing way!! I started watching you in your tube and then continued to Dana, who I love just as much!!!❤❤❤

[@tinahyatt1722]

Oh my this episode brought tears to my eyes multiple times. Thank you for being vulnerable and real. I've said my entire life... Why do you laugh so loud, talk loud, struggle with keeping my house clean and decluttered, etc.

[@wendylang2360]

Two things - I love getting a bargain at second hand shops, so now when I donate stuff to them, I think about others having that same experience when they find my "good stuff" that I don't use & don't need. 2. Take photos of children's clothing or toys they no longer use, then let the actual item go. The photo will be enough to bring back all the memories that go with it. 😊

[@marylut6077]

Don’t you feel hoarding photo memories of kid clothes and toys keep you from enjoying what they are doing now? What your life is now?

[@wendylang2360]

@@marylut6077 Hi Mary I understand what you are saying & you are right. It is way more important to live in the present, rather than always looking back. My suggestion was more to help those who have difficulty letting go of those items. If we keep them for our children, the chances are they won't want them, or the item will only get used briefly after years of storage. I kept photo albums for each of my children & every now & then there was some special item that I took a photo of, but most of their albums are of people & occasions. They all have their own children now & this is way better for them to have one or two photo albums rather than boxes full of stuff (like their old baby clothes, first paintings, a wooden coffee table they made in high school, etc.) I don't imagine that my children get their photo albums out to look at very often, but I do think they appreciate having them & that they do show their children occasionally. Thanks for your comment. 💒

[@kerrymoser1110]

That shirt is beautiful on you, Cass! It makes your eyes and skin look so pretty!

[@michellealvarez8426]

Love the rage it motivates me

[@Smallworld2024]

İ really simplified my house but even i didn’t realize i should do it every week! I was just using 1 in 1 out rule. I am doing 30 days minimalism challenge these days. After that i will do a decluttering day ones a week ty

[@b.a.d.andproud3468]

Thank you Cass for getting on the soap box others, like myself, don't have the guts for, don't take the time for, don't feel legitimate for, or are not even conscious we need! From one late diagnosed ADHDer who's stopped stuff getting in, overcome her emotional link with most clutter and still needs to work on her wish to sell items which are still sought after online cos I don't have the bandwidth to sell them.

[@jobarkow763]

After my husband passed and I was going thru stuff - mostly mine - that I just didn't want to give to goodwill or salvation army - my cousin had a place near her that took anything to give to ppl in their town that were needy and it took nothing for me to say - let's go - that was my main hold up - now that most of my house is declutter of visual clutter that place is no longer open so I just want to get rid of stuff so taking it to good will - same cousin is going to get house and everything when I pass and she was saying "thank you, ty, ty!!!!"

[@jobarkow763]

BTW I'm a butterfly and now I just need to go thru spare bedroom of little stuff and then drawers and such

[@carolinesaunders8603]

Hi Cas I can really relate to your ADHD journey! I was always labelled as "practical not academic" I finally tried to get my degree aged 40 years, and was very lucky to be able to do this. I was struggling to keep up with the essays and I talked to some of my classmates who suggested I get checked for dyslexia ... and guess what I finally got the dyslexia diagnosis! I got some assistance from the uni and got my degree! But I have always struggled to get and especially keep organised having recently found you and seeing your channel has really helped and inspired me🤯 I have found out that I am a ladybug and my hubby is a butterfly this is sooooo game changing!!! We are starting to get there although it's taking a while but I have made a plan that is I will do one thing everyday .... I dont beat myself up anymore if I dont do a whole room, some days I just put the dishes away or tidy my shoes away, but often I do a little more, the point is I wont beat myself up / convince myself I'm a failure if I don't do the whole house! Thank you so much for everything you do! 🤩🤗

[@CB-uc5vq]

I have all this time not realized I was a bee.... but when you laid it out about how my stuff being out doesn't bother me that it is just the amount of stuff... life shift. Also, calling in reinforcements to get over my shame/inability to start. Thank you for what you bring and your vulnerability.

[@tanarobinson4333]

You are wonderful and I enjoy listening to you! You have helped me so much and you were meant to be who you are cause we need your sunshine and bluntness ❤❤❤❤

[@kristafb1]

The talk of not wanting to give stuff to strangers, only to people you know really resonates with me. I work for the police and I worry about criminals coming into my house & casing it. Its a real thing. It happens all the time. But it paralyzes me. I presently have 2 tv stands in my living room because I can't get rid of the old one. I also have 2 washers & dryers in my basement. Same reason.

[@rainbomg]

There are community resources and various groups that help with things like that, as far as helping people in need source the things they need. For example, an animal shelter probably needs a washer and dryer, or plenty of other places. Maybe you could contact another civil servant or entity like a social worker or the local domestic violence shelters or heck even schools have drives for stuff like that and see what they’ve got going on. Many organizations will come pick stuff up or at least help you find a way to get it there.

[@marylut6077]

@kristafb1 Burglars want stuff they can carry & pawn, not old TV stands and W/D.

[@rainbomg]

@@marylut6077 well I think the idea is they show up for the washer but they clock the MacBooks, Sonos, and whatever else of value and come back for it

[@tamraaustin3894]

We put things in front of the house- ppl will take it!!

[@pamelakoiro2554]

My grandparents had a very difficult time getting rid of things! They only wanted to give their stuff to loved ones. So, we would often take the stuff that they were willing to part with and take it to the donation center.

[@melissacolegrove5467]

Gurl! You Rock! Thank you for sharing about your inner human-ness. I’m glad you feel better and please don’t compare yourself to others, “normal” is oftentimes OVERRATED 😅 YOU, my friend are uniquely wonderful and inspiring to us all!❤

[@cindycox9496]

Ty for your help. I like the part on declutter all the time . Not a quick fix for sure 😮

[@susannekoch6142]

I loved that Podcast! Than you for so detailed answers. Can you do something like that again? Guess you get many more questions. Thank you for all you do! Your channels helped me a lot already ❤❤❤

[@makeibalove2081]

Watching your videos have motivated and got me started on my homes.

[@michelleperea7407]

Someone who wants items backs after giving them away has control issues.

[@ellie448]

CRAZY control issues!! I would NEVER take anything from them because they will be mad if it comes back used

[@rox9831]

I love how you are! You are fun and beautiful and so honest. If I was in your neighborhood, we would be besties!❤

[@sabrina9333]

I believe Life skills classes was called " Home Economics" & they got rid of it in the 90s

[@JenitzaHouseknecht]

Hello, I'm From PA. I love hearing your podcast while I'm cleaning. You are very motivating!

[@DiannainSoCal]

Cas - you are the best!! I LOVE hearing your voice and you are a very gifted speaker (and more)!!!! Cherish yourself!!! What you perceive as “normal” in others is merely that you don’t perceive their quirks and oddities. We all have them! Love you!!!! Dianna from So California.

[@HannahRainbow88]

While I agree EVERYONE has quirks, I'll still account for the fact that us Neuro-Diverse people (with various comorbid conditions) struggle more. I like the car analogy for this point: imagine you drive an old car that's falling apart and you have to Macguyver it back together to be able to drive to work. You always get told off for being late by all the BMW / Tesla etc. drivers, who can literally get in and go to work easy as pie. This is how we experience every day life, always at a disadvantage; judged by others for being scruffy, or late, or forgetting things because we have _that much more_ we have to deal with for every single task that requires executive functioning... Heck, some of us even struggle to brush our teeth every day. The struggle is real, and you are truly blessed if you don't know it. I also point people to Spoon Theory by Christine Miserandino - she wrote it to explain having Lupus, and it works for any chronic physical condition and things like depression and anxiety too.

[@andie3131]

Omg I almost cried when you said you wouldn’t shame diabetec for needing insulin so why would you shame yourself because your brain doesn’t work. I have recently been wondering if I had adhd and I finally went to a psychiatrist who almost instantly said she was almost 100% certain I had adhd and I didn’t even go to her to ask that it was something completely different. I’ve been to a few psychiatrist in my 50yrs of living and this is the first time I think they got it right. The more I here people with adhd talk about how their life is the more I’m convinced that’s me! It’s like someone has been watching me and is telling my story (like that one song says lol)

[@tamraaustin3894]

I hope you are getting help, whether it is meds, or tips for living life w ADHD! I highly recommend Hello Brains- Jessica McCabe! She has a You tube channel and a book called How to ADHD! She is funny, relatable , compassionate and has a lot of helpful tips!

[@angelaromolo6517]

Since, Canada was smart enough to not get bogged down in Vietnam for years, you may not have Vietnam Veterans. Well, we in the US do and they are wonderful about picking up donations at your house. A few things, they won’t take, but everything else (as long as one guy can carry it) they will take.

[@wendolyabarcaa216]

I completely understand you... I might have it too lol (adhd) by the way you described it. It's okay yes we might be a bit annoying I'm super clumsy when I start day dreaming etc but don't forget the people that need to be in your life will stay in your life. Thanks for not making me feel weird❤you

[@lisaaiello5873]

If it’s in perfectly good condition I feel like it’s a blessing someone needs! I would rather drive to the donation centre than hold it for garbage day! I have a vehicle so it’s not a hardship and I get so much joy dropping off to charity!

[@traceyhillsley2707]

This is normal to me. Close family ADHD. It's not all bad. Some wonderful things too. You are my favourite to watch because of this.

[@ohthankg-dforthebourgeoisi9800]

😊 Always wear that color 👍

[@samiagorny8632]

I also have a sign free ready to go anytime that I put at the end of my driveway. Cleaned out the garage last week…everything was gone by the next day. So easy!

[@melisamartin5962]

Thank you for being YOU❤

[@ambrasones6545]

It’s so interesting I thought FOR SURE I was a hidden organizer because I like everything to look uniform and match… until literally this past week I realized I kept leaving all my stuff out constantly… and then 🤯 poof! It dawned on me I’m a visual organizer!!!

[@rainbomg]

Yes yes yes welcome, and we _still_ want everything to be uniform and match… we just want to SEE it. Dude I finally just got a big set of clear airtight food storage decanters and I decanted all my pantry dry goods into them and put them out on open shelving and legit every day I see it and I’m like I CAN DO ANYTHING LOOK I EVEN DID THE LABELS it looks so good and feels so good

[@brandinshaeffer8970]

I also got prescribed meds for ADHD but the side effects and long term harms of adderall wasn't ok with me. There are so many other options!! I use lemon balm, ashwaghanda, Golden Chlorella, magnesium L-Threonate, L theanine, Gaba, Heavy weight lifting, walks in nature with no tech, stimulus etc etc etc Haven't lost my wallet or phone in years. Haven't locked myself out of the house in a decade. I got my life back with simple supplements and a better workout regimen.

[@skylady64ish93]

I love that you’ve found natural solutions. Celery juice is amazing as well ❤

[@robinartemis8695]

Habitat for Humanity is a great resource

[@staissitrading6675]

Bee has the struggle to letting go way more than any other type. Yep, that's me.

[@christinab9133]

So great thank you!

[@lisamcculloh9584]

Like you, I’ve wished I was normal like other people. It started as a kid and continues today. But I’m working on it, hard! When you feel that way you are also self-demeaning, beating yourself up with no self esteem. There are so many times I’ve watched your videos and you beat yourself up so much! I am who I am, and so are you. And, as you can tell by your subscribers, a lot of people absolutely love you! Just like you are! I’ve been told to ignore anything that people think of me. It wasn’t easy, but now that I’m older , it’s easier. If someone tells you you’re too loud, or quirky, tell them to buzz off and walk away. Sometimes I’ll look at them and find something about them that I don’t like and I tell them. No other comment, just a put down for a put down, and walk away. I don’t linger so they can say something else. Just turn and walk away! There are so many of us that love you as who you are. Don’t let them dim your light! Their opinion of you is irrelevant! Stay cool!😎

[@caroleeh7269]

Exactly. You couldn't have worded it any better.

[@rosaliebeaugard-lee1395]

I spent years feeling like a lazy slob. I got tired just thinking about doing things like dishes, laundry anything household things. My bedroom was a mess because that’s where I hide things then it was then horrible to clean. I just hated why I couldn’t change. I would leave my purse, lose keys. I desk at work was always a mess and I felt dumb all the time. I was 56 when I had a total melt down. I went on Vyavase and it worked but then they put me on a generic and it make me feel awful so know I am not on anything and I feel so cluttered.

[@jani-marihepburn5371]

Please, please, please don't wish to be any different than you are! I know you have difficulties that many people can't begin to understand, and that's hard. I have an adult sister who struggles with many of the things you mentioned and it can bring her down so badly but she is the highlight of my kids lives and I am so fortunate to have her in mine. I am sure there are many people who feel the same way about you. You are an inspiration to me and I thank you for speaking out and being so open about ADHD and all it's hurdles. And also for the great tips, tricks and encouragement with decluttering and organisation. Sending you lots of love and hugs❤❤

[@A222Z]

I had 3 huge decluttering sessions, w/ the 3rd being the selling of my home. My family & I took carload after carload to donations, plus invited friends & family at get-togethers to go thru things. But I also stacked furniture, garden tools & decor, etc at the street. Most everything would be gone w/in hrs. Even invited some at the curb inside for more items. (Hopefully they weren't hoarders, but I did remove alot of stuff) And my home didn't even seem overly crowded as I was highly organized, but it was a 4 bedrm w/basement & sm attic. .. I downsized by picking my favorites, then picking my favorites again & again, until i was where i neeeded to be. .. It is helpful to continuously ask yourself 'what is relevant' at the stage you find yourself in.😊

[@barbarad.517]

My son in law is a building supervisor for Habitat for Humanity and the bulk of the funds for the house comes from the Habitat store. Furniture is greatly needed for resale. It is a huge help for struggling families and an amazing charity. Also Hi-bid auction is in many states. I’ve bought several really special items from estate sales. Great advice on the auction! Personally, I just turned 70 and am doing Swedish death cleaning and am loving my new space!!

[@MsDoglover02]

I love your honesty about your feelings. I've made a lot of mistakes in my 60+ years judging or as you said perceiving others as well as being equally critical of myself. My Mom had a saying that everyone has a skeleton; you just don't know what is in other people's closets. This was her answer when I asked questions like "Why isn't our family..." I love you just the way you are and how you are relatable to so many people wanting to be heard. Thanks for all you do and share.

[@kd33d]

I'm a freaking Bee. The struggle is real, so so very real 😢

[@ninacox6865]

If you were different from what you are, you May not 41:47 be where you are now Look how many people you have helped with organizing or helping people who had adhd. You may have saved many lives.

[@francine6485]

Your advise to the woman whose father wouldn't let go of his stuff sounds logical and sound. However there are some people who literally just won't let it go they don't care about logic. I've heard my mother say just leave everything the way it is and when I die I don't care what happens to it after I'm dead. And if you explain it's going to be really tough cleaning this all out she basically will tell you I don't care just leave everything the way it is That's the way I want it. Now yes of course that sounds selfish but still doesn't solve the problem. Their security of having this stuff around them is more important than anyone or anything else.

[@karinmacdonald6607]

Having just lost my wife a few months back (together for 21 years), and watching my grandparents after they lost their spouse of 50+ years …. There’s comfort in the “things”. When half your life is gone… at least having your home kept relatively in tact helps with grieving, coping etc. I think some is also generational … at one time people cherished things, they were hand made, or at least well crafted, had been passed down for generations so it’s a completely foreign thing for some to just let it all go especially to strangers. I’m struggling with some of that now. I have been slowly going through things… the easier stuff… things I know we had had intention of getting rid of but hadn’t gotten around to. Now I have nothing else to do after work and on weekends. Everything Cass talks about with declutterring is so true… I know it… but it isn’t always easy in certain circumstances..it takes time. There are things that I have that have been in my family for generations… I won’t have grandchildren to pass them down to… it’s heartbreaking to know that after 100 years of being in the family they will just be ‘gone’ somewhere.

[@jeme7339]

It sounds selfish for a child to demand that parents change their home to suit a child who doesn't even live with them.

[@Tabithaholtz-lw2vv]

I just found you! You’re amazing. Thank you for serving others with your knowledge and “real” life examples.

[@reginamecco2915]

Decluttering our homes is similar to the lymphatic Big 6 practice (Dr Perry Nickelston) for the body, or using Block Therapy fascia release practice (Deanna Hansen).

[@nancycerreta5629]

Great help! Thanks!