Anxiety, clutter & how to feel BETTER

[@soapylulu]

I don't know how people do KZbin at all. You are just SO natural on camera. I sincerely appreciate all the work that goes into your videos and your kind, caring and often humorous content.

[@MinimalistHome]

Aww thanks!

[@icebearhikes]

I can't imagine anyone would want to sabotage you. That just seems so far-fetched to me; you are such a likable person! If that is the case, it would blow my mind. You are so positive and helpful!

[@MinimalistHome]

Aww, thanks! I was surprised when they said that too. Now they’re like “everything’s fine”, so weird! hahaha, if i don’t laugh i’ll cry

[@viola4764]

This too shall pass! When I have anxiety I like to journal and get it all out and writing it down gives me the chance to release it, I can write down my emotions, all my thoughts and opinions, and I feel better. It pours out of my pen into a private, safe place and if I want to I can rip it out of my journal and throw it away and that’s closure to me. I feel your frustration and I’m right here with you.

[@MinimalistHome]

Honestly, filming this was so therapeutic

[@juliejohnson9014]

What are you making with those banana's?

[@efrancken5418]

​@@juliejohnson9014yasss! I was wondering what fun is that leading to?

[@doveandolive1153]

For me decluttering items that I nor longer use, need, or loved has made a large impact. I also figured out that having a clean/tidy home, spending time cooking, & yoga 1st thing in the morning all relieves my stress & anxiety. Having a morning routine also helps. Still a work in progress as I keep falling of track with that one but motivated to get to the 5am rise and shine of meditate, yoga, journal - I want to start my days peacefully, my heart full of joy and enthusiasm for the day ahead.

[@MinimalistHome]

SUCH a great way to start the day. Peaceful indeed

[@amyshanley9048]

Fellow nurse here. I’m so sorry this is happening. You said something that caught my attention. You were talking about “not feeling like yourself” and the agitation. I can remember several years ago feeling like this for no apparent reason. I wanted to crawl out of my own skin. I just want to throw out, while you have every reason in the world to feel like this, consider that there may be a hormonal reason for this. I am “of a certain age” and I’m full in the hot flashes, but I think it all probably started around the time that I wanted to crawl out of my skin on a cycle. Just a thought. I love your channel. Thank you for the work you do on KZbin and in regular life. Few people can appreciate what you go through in those 12 hours shifts in regular life ❤

[@MinimalistHome]

Oh yes! Indeed that’s on the horizon. I felt a lot better after venting 😅

[@happyx2]

I am so sorry for everything you are going through right now. You have helped me so much over these past 5 years, Robyn, although I probably never told you. So even though this doesn't seem like enough, I am sending you strength, love and hugs for you today.

[@MinimalistHome]

Awwwwww thank you so much!

[@tsy643]

Feeling stuck like I can't move is my go to reaction. I just recently learned that moving and decluttering is the best thing for my brain. I'm still learning and practicing this. Everything you said resonates. Thank you!

[@MinimalistHome]

OMG that’s perfect to help your brain

[@shanda5073]

I totally needed to hear and see this video. I have all these feelings of being completely overwhelmed by my clutter. It is true I grew up with a mother who will not get rid of things and that has impacted me. I have been procrastinating for weeks now on cleaning off my kitchen table and cleaning out my pantry. I love your videos and cant believe that they would even say "someone is sabotaging you" like come on. Please 🙏 keep making your videos as I have been going back and playing earlier episodes and love them all.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@janiceestes9518]

I am a nurse as well but retired. I worked on a post-surgical floor outside of Boston. Now living in the South. I am an extremely organized person since I was a kid. After Halloween I had deep cleaned my house then right after that I had put up my Christmas decorations inside and out. I feel I am already over all this Holiday. I just want to take it all down and clean. So, what I have decided to do was start to reorganize all my closets, draws, kitchen and bathroom. I am doing my pantry on Monday. That will feel my need to clean, and my level of anxiety will diminish. Next year I will start to put out my holiday decor in December and not the first week of November. Love your videos.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks so much! 👋🏼✨❄️

[@theotherway1639]

I use to get so attached to things, at times I still do if it was handed down or was given as a gift. I use a little journal book called Throw It Away by Guru Notebooks, helps me think through whether or not I really want the item still and why I believe I want it.

[@MinimalistHome]

That’s a great notebook!

[@SheilaCainSample]

For me I know when I clean it’s something I can control. When things get frustrating, cleaning and tidying makes me feel so much better. Sending good energy to get your channel issues fixed. ❤

[@MinimalistHome]

So true! Thanks so much. ✌🏼

[@TurtleMom23]

Oh. My. Goodness. This hit so hard today. I've been home on medical leave for a lot longer than expected. And it sucks. And I'm sad and frustrated. When you talked about environmental clutter, that makes sense to me. To, too, like cleaning the kitchen because the hot water is calming. I like baths for the same reason.

[@MinimalistHome]

I hope this getting better for you soon. 🤞🏼🙏🏼✨

[@TurtleMom23]

@@MinimalistHome being able to clean a little bit helped me build momentum. It passed - thankfully. It will come again. But it, too, will pass

[@SamCurtis-yk8cv]

I’m so disappointed in utube putting you through this. You help so many people! Prayers for you and your situation! I am a lot like that when I have a very stressful situation. I need it fixed now. Hopefully you can get this resolved SOON💜

[@MinimalistHome]

Yes! Thanks!!! 💚

[@MrsPink64]

When I am anxious, I use my timer. 2 minutes walking around my main floor, and 2 minutes working. This helps me a lot. I listen to podcasts or KZbin and before I know it, my place looks better and so does my Fitbit 😂. After a while, I make tea and go sit under a blanket on the couch and read.

[@MinimalistHome]

Oh that’s a great way to do it!

[@mwc6397]

Getting rid of stuff definitely makes you feel better!

[@MinimalistHome]

Yes!!! 💕

[@debbiewilmarth7389]

It really does affect me if things are not clean. Sometimes it’s hard to decide where to start.

[@MinimalistHome]

I’m the same way! When it comes to tidying up, start with dishes and then clear flat surfaces in your main living areas. ☀️✌🏼

[@FlamingoFieldsFarm]

My home definitely was this for me. I didn’t just declutter but came to the realization that pictures on the wall that weren’t super-super simplistic heightened my anxiety. Colors are HUGE trigger for my anxiety. Knowing that has helped me declutter and prevent unnecessary shopping. Color triggers gotta go.

[@MinimalistHome]

🙏🏼✨

[@JaneH3675]

With me it was black frames on the walls, and print curtains. It was too much stimuli for my mind to process. Once i took care of those my rooms feel much more peaceful.

[@FlamingoFieldsFarm]

@@JaneH3675 Kindred spirit, I hear you. ;). I removed ALL curtains in my home. I opted for black out shades in my bedroom. I used removable vinyl texture on my living room windows. The kind you cut to fit, spritz water on and presto, light in, no peeking.

[@serranosolutions]

We went on vacation near where my mom lives and the clutter there was depressing! When I have visited in the past, I try to help her declutter or clean, but she has a fit, but it looks like there was a HUGE difference made (and this is during my vacation time). So when we got to her house last week, I was so shocked that the house looks just as bad and then some even though she says she is getting rid of stuff. We had to cut our vacation short because it was too much for me.

[@MinimalistHome]

That’s hard… Keep your sanity by limiting your time was a good idea. Also, it probably is a good idea so that you can maintain a good relationship with your mom too.

[@julies9267]

These are great strategies for dealing with big feelings. I am a kindergarten teacher and mom of 3 but also a minimalist and keeping my home, schedule, classroom, and life clutter free is LIFE CHANGING! Blessings to you and your family.

[@MinimalistHome]

Ooooh! Wonderful and thank you!

[@lydiaross2554]

Putting order into parts/areas of my life bring me peace and reduces my stress.

[@MinimalistHome]

👌🏼🙏🏼✨

[@moniquebutler8572]

Thank you for sharing. I can relate. Moving your body is very helpful. So is prayer. I do both. Sending love

[@MinimalistHome]

🙏🏼👌🏼✨

[@kristiemichalski5152]

I noticed something going on with utube ads a week or so ago. Yesterday I noticed all the likes on videos were the same number 3 then last night it seemed to return to normal. Just kind of weird things. I like to go outside and declutter when I'm feeling stressed. I use to want to eat chocolate then but changing that reaction

[@MinimalistHome]

How weird! Love your stress strategies

[@deannaw9657]

Praying for you, Robyn, and this super aggravating situation! I often rage clean when things feel completely out of control because i know i can control that. He will make a way where there is no way. ❤🙏

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks! ✨

[@andreashaw2348]

Poor customer service drives me crazy, too. It can ruin your day. Congratulations to you on your healthy response to what must be an extremely frustrating problem. I hope it’s resolved in your favor soon, and you are restored. 🙏

[@MinimalistHome]

✌🏼💪🏼✨

[@denisepadilladefont773]

Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing this experience you are having. It’s amazing to see that despite the acute stress you are feeling, you can still show up for this. ADHD paralysis is so real and it’s good to see examples of pushing through to get your anxiety out and meting your needs and those of your family. inspiring 🎉

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏼

[@crybebebunny]

Thank you for all you do. I explained on your twin video. Thank you.

[@MinimalistHome]

Aw, thanks!

[@reneemoore3658]

I also clean to relieve stress! Keep up the good work! This too shall pass!!

[@MinimalistHome]

It is SO helpful!

[@pinkrosessheila]

Working on our environment to help ourselves. Will share more with photos on FB.

[@MinimalistHome]

Yes please!

[@virginiagrenier8572]

When I'm stressed I find that working on quilt projects helps but right now my sewing room is cluttered because I've had a week and a half of activities and it's become a dumping ground. Gotta get that back in order pronto.

[@MinimalistHome]

👍🏼❤️✨

[@livingoncoffee]

I understand. How you feels is so true.. At least you keep trying to get positive results!

[@MinimalistHome]

👌🏼💚✨

[@danamiceli4948]

I hope that your workout, walk and cleaning were helpful for you and that all is resolved soon! I also like to walk and declutter when I am stressed. Like you said a little progress is in simplifying our environment can make a huge difference. Sending good mojo your way

[@MinimalistHome]

OMG, the BIGGEST difference!

[@grinchy56]

You have every right to be wound up over this. I'm wound up about having to pack up my office AND a room full of book baskets. I just don't see much hope if help this week. I have 5 days but my right hand is still healing from a TFCC injury and I'm agitated. I'm baking cookies and trying to relieve stress. And trying not to eat them. Giving to faculty and staff tomorrow.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks 🙏🏼 I hope you’ve made lots of progress and are feeling good or at least better and better. 💪🏼✌🏼✨

[@carolyn8683]

Does remind me of a time in my previous house where new neighbours had an all night party. Even though I had no sleep and everything was telling me to stay in I went on walk and did take about 4 miles/6 km before I started to get my sanity back. Hope you're situation is being rectified.❤❤

[@MinimalistHome]

Such a great way to cope Carolyn! Good job!

[@jodimorris2242]

Thanks for sharing real life! It is helping me.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Jodi

[@lorettazaharias9692]

I like to take walks & pray too. Take care of yourself. Merry Advent ❤🎄

[@MinimalistHome]

Yes! Thanks Loretta

[@eleanorde-hayes7760]

Enjoy your content, so sorry about your current stress. I noticed the likes on the you tube channels were all at 403 a couple of evenings ago.

[@MinimalistHome]

That’s so strange!

[@notarydebi12]

Too bad they can’t figure out if it’s a specific account doing this? Also was it Cas that had a KZbin channel this happened to many years ago? So sorry this is happening and causing so much anxiety!!! Grateful for all you do and inspired by the amazing person you are 🙏🥰

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks so so much. ❤️🙏🏼

[@conniemcclanahan1122]

Oh Robyn, I was under the impression that if I were to allow the ads to play (not click on them), it was of a benefit to you.

[@MinimalistHome]

It’s okay to let adds play and it’s okay to click on the links if there’s something that interests you. It’s also okay to skip adds. The problem is if someone (or a computer program designed to look like someone…) clicks on multiple adds as it looks like someone (they suspect me…?) is trying to create this “invalid traffic” to make more money for the channel. Thanks for your comment and tou can do what you want around adds (skip or watch).

[@vbeck22]

Thank you for your videos!!

[@MinimalistHome]

My pleasure!❤️✨

[@Leahslittlepatchofparadise]

Wow I can relate to this today, Such a funk, time for a house reset I think, it's a great place to start 👍

[@MinimalistHome]

It really is! 🤞🏼✨

[@samanthafischer1130]

I tend to freeze when I'm overwhelmed which as you said doesn't help. Ive been so stressed lately but I tackled a small corner of the basement last night , 4 boxes and 2 garbage bags gone.

[@MinimalistHome]

Awesome! 💪🏼✌🏼👌🏼

[@johnnar780]

Thank you for sharing this. I follow other creators who've also said something was going on with their revenue.

[@MinimalistHome]

Yeah, it’s a bummer, but thanks for watching!

[@findingaway5512]

Recycling confuses me too kid. Our company keeps changing what they take. They used to take glass and cardboard and now they don't. But my mom's takes cardboard. But not certain plastic numbers. 🤷‍♀️

[@MinimalistHome]

🤪🤞🏼

[@findingaway5512]

Oh my gosh you mentioned the Lego home alone house is it the big one that has like all of the rooms in it can you please take a video of it whenever they're done I want to see it up close so bad it looks amazing and I really really wanted it I don't have any room in my house for it nor the funds to purchase it but like that was the coolest Lego set I've ever seen in my whole entire!!!!!!! We LOVE home alone.

[@MinimalistHome]

I’ll try to do that in the new year if I can! Stay tuned!

[@findingaway5512]

@@MinimalistHome yay!

[@joannewordsworth8344]

We put our tree up on the coffee table and that seems to deter them, we have 4 cats, way too many, but hey, we love your channel😊 Merry Christmas honey.

[@MinimalistHome]

🎄👌🏼✨

[@susanaustin4809]

It will all work out

[@MinimalistHome]

🙏🏼✨🤞🏼

[@midsouthhomestead7527]

Thanks

[@MinimalistHome]

Welcome 🙏🏼

[@annatheawesome1]

Can't say I've had this happen on any of your videos but lately my phone has been hyper sensitive. I start a youtube video and put my phone in my pocket so I can get work done and it immediately stops playing because it clicked on an ad. Start a video and toss my phone on my bed and the blanket has clicked on an ad. It has even gotten to the point where my phone is trying to send "thanks" on youtube videos without my actual interaction. 😅

[@MinimalistHome]

Interesting! Hmm… 🤞🏼

[@MamaCovarrubias50]

Appreciate you ❤

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks so much ❤️🙏🏼

[@angieharski1440]

It really helps my anxiety get rid of stuff I don't use.but my husband is totally opposite.constant fight over it.what can I do.pls help

[@MinimalistHome]

check out this video with my relationship therapist friend kzbin.info/www/bejne/fnPNh2CCnM9-qsk

[@outofmyelement932]

I think rage cleaning is VERY therapeutic. You can pour your energy into something you CAN control.

[@MinimalistHome]

If it’s kind of cathartic, yes! 👍🏼 I don’t recommend rage cleaning to get rid of stress around cleaning though…

[@jenniferlevesque2570]

I’m an RN too :-)

[@MinimalistHome]

I love meeting fellow nurses!

[@michellestmarentette.antoi5904]

Ha ha “ Cole’s notes” from our 🇨🇦 generation speak. I know this will pass. Thank you again

[@MinimalistHome]

🤣🙏🏼✨

[@findingaway5512]

How do you do a podcast/ record it and get it on different places? Would love to know. I feel like I should have one. Or a you tube channel that makes videos. But also I am always in survival mode. 😵‍💫

[@MinimalistHome]

I can’t reply in detail here, so look at my website and email me sometime! Sounds like you have a passion you could explore and maybe it could get you out of survival mode in ways…? 💪🏼🤞🏼✌🏼

[@JamieCreatedThat]

KZbin is hot mess these days. I think many creators are noticing problems. I hope they get better soon. I only get recommended the same handful of mega creators over and over so I gave up since I have to say no thanks to the same ones over and over. They seem to have forgotten how to recommend videos I care about or even related. Rage cleaning is the best kind!

[@MinimalistHome]

💪🏼✨✌🏼

[@suecahill2364]

My daughter even told me she thought cleaning was my stress release. I started as a child because my mother would not criticize me if I was cleaning. Also, I think this may be seen more in women than in men since historically cleaning was considered women's work (or at least my family).

[@MinimalistHome]

Good point. ✨

[@shannonflood255]

I had no idea that was a thing….. ain’t no one have time for that. That’s so frustrating…… most people do not want to see the ads & skip them.

[@MinimalistHome]

Yes. & You can skip them, it’s okay.

[@jennyjenkins877]

I'll sometimes let ads play instead of skipping them because I heard that helps with a bit of revenue but I didn't know that clicking on ads helped content creators too. The worst part is being left in the dark about why this actually happened and the thought that someone might be sabotaging you. That's cray-cray. A tie for the worst part has to also be that you are totally innocent in all this and being penalized for reasons outside of your control. This is a KZbin problem and not a you problem so, if they don't want bots or whatever doing this stuff, they need to find a way to fix their issue.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks! 🤞🏼💚

[@susanf4857]

I find that walking and exercising helps me think and feel better. So sorry you are dealing with YT issues. 😬

[@MinimalistHome]

OMG Yes!! Exercise is amazing for feeling better

[@campingknitter]

so frustrating! i had no idea how youtube worked. i rage clean all the time. i am in a situation where other person is not on the same page re even of tidiness yet gets so frustrated when he can't find stuff. so i can only control my stuff and space; started closing door to 2nd bedroom that is a storage area, sadly he started using the doorknobs for hanging clothes - closet is packed - new things in and nothing out. long story but at least this isn't my permanent home - i think the only way i get through it seriously when i moved in, he had one pair of scissors for a 2 level plus basement house. top level and he would go all the way to basement to get scissors. dude, scissors are cheap - a pair for each level and they live there.

[@MinimalistHome]

Good luck with all this. Glad you’re enjoying my content!

[@christinemossop9659]

I'm like you i clean my house and go for a walk.

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks Christine!

[@marilynolson8599]

A uncluttered home equals. A unclutter mind.

[@MinimalistHome]

Yes. & It somewhat goes both ways…✨

[@jessicaquiroz7178]

I hate to bring this up but do you think it might be peri menopause also causing some of your anxiety?

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks and maybe, but this is real situation that’s certainly amplifying whatever else I might have going on!

[@915Corina]

i wonder if people arent clicking the ads but they let them run thruough instead of hitting slip and this is causing your issues

[@MinimalistHome]

I don’t think so. It’s more “active” than this and this is what makes me think it’s a glitch or a bot of some kind. Thanks!

[@915Corina]

@MinimalistHome well i hope it gets fixed becuase I've made you a part of my day LOL (not kidding) and dont want to loose this channel

[@debbiemclean1090]

I must admit I live on my nerves and smoke cigarettes to help calm me, yes I know how bad they are but it's my coping mechanism xxxxxxx

[@Stumpybear7640]

Learning yoga might help you cope with anxiety. No judgement. Just concerned. ❤

[@debbiemclean1090]

@auntylinda7640 I do try and do a little exercise even though I'm disabled on crutches but meditation is also good when I'm stressed xxxxxxxx

[@MollyDillard-k7l]

i enjoy your videos Hope it works out soon I don't know if this helps But i noticed no adds in this video

[@MinimalistHome]

I hope so too and thanks for that info. ✨

[@khrystiewhidden6122]

I skip the ads. My environment needs to change. Too much clutter. I have some time coming up off work. I wanted to do some over Thanksgiving, but my sinuses had other ideas and I was couch bound most of that time. I live with 3 other people and they are sometimes oblivious or don't care. I am going to focus on my clutter. Half the time I am so overwhelmed, I don't do anything. I make cards and haven't felt like doing that cause I dong have a designated space. We have lived in this house for 2 years. Sometimes cleaning is too much and don't want to do that. I am getting some stuff out today. I workout 3 times a week.

[@MinimalistHome]

Bit by bit, you’ll get there

[@trex3003]

U Toob is a tyrant. Your frustration is completely understandable

[@MinimalistHome]

🙏🏼💚

[@healthylifeingredients6211]

Robin. I feel frustrated for you. Here is my thought.... what would happen if you didn't have ads (for a moment)? Wouldn't that be a true test as to what could be going on? Wouldn't that at least rule out what YT is telling you?

[@MinimalistHome]

Interesting experiment idea!

[@stephaniecovey4216]

I hope KZbin gets their crap straightened out!! It’s really not fair to you!

[@MinimalistHome]

Thanks! 💩 🤣🤞🏼💪🏼✌🏼✨

[@clairemays8833]

I don't understand, what is it that KZbin are doing?

[@MinimalistHome]

They suspect that I am creating an exaggerated version of the number of people watching my videos (& clicking on adds), so they are essentially “fining” me by deducting the add revenue that would normally come to me as they believe it to be “false” for these “invalid trafic” views. Crazy…

[@clairemays8833]

Sorry to hear this