☘️ Can I Do This?! • Decluttering 100+ Items From My Home In Less Than An HOUR

[@simplynej]

When you say 10 items from 10 areas, it makes that number 100 seem so much more attainable.

[@HowToGYST]

Yes, I definitely recommend breaking it down into small areas. Really helps keep the momentum going.

[@kathryndalton9867]

I've always done that for years

[@cherylhughes9487]

Call your junk drawer & cabinet a “utility” drawer & cabinet since they contain household items that you use👍🏻 Nice job on the declutter & such a fun challenge!

[@alohaeverafter6886]

My grandmother used to say it’s a vase if it’s under $20. Over $20, it’s a vase. (Vaz) I only own vases.😂😂😂

[@kathyw9256]

That is a great saying from your Grandmother! I only own vases, too. 😂

[@wendyg3869]

Most florists will take the vases back 😊

[@deejay9536]

Sound good to me! Lol

[@erinkimmel9479]

It never ceases to amaze me how much more I can declutter. Makes me wonder if I am just buying and decluttering stuff. However, in my latest round, I remarked to my friend that I had not bought ANY of the items I was decluttering for myself...all gifts or freebies or "hey, do you want this?" items.

[@HowToGYST]

Yes, I have to say, the vast majority of this stuff (if not at all of) was stuff I've had for a while (over a year, at least). So I guess progress is being made. Thanks for pointing that out. 😁

[@kingsleymilan1669]

I guess it is kinda off topic but do anyone know a good site to stream newly released movies online?

[@ishaancurtis620]

@Kingsley Milan flixportal xD

[@kingsleymilan1669]

@Ishaan Curtis thanks, I went there and it seems like they got a lot of movies there =) I really appreciate it !

[@ishaancurtis620]

@Kingsley Milan You are welcome xD

[@debraarbuthnott3380]

remember decluttering is a journey not a destination. You are being too hard on yourself. Things will always come in that we will get rid of at some stage. Other things we keep until they no longer bring us joy or have a purpose. Just imagine how much you would have to declutter if you didn't do it regularly!! You do such a great job, be proud of your efforts.

[@HowToGYST]

Oh I was more bemused than anything. No matter how much I do, there's always more to go. 😂

[@HannahRainbow88]

As Dawn (the minimal mum) says; it's the onion method! You build up decluttering muscles and are able to get rid of more each time/layer. Happy birthday Scout 💗🦄🌈 Cute card!

[@caryj6562]

I suppose stuff doesn't stop coming in, and also as time passes you change, and things that were once 'keeps' you find you can let go of. I do love a good declutter session!

[@HowToGYST]

Looks like I'll be doing it for the rest of my life. 😂

[@zsuzsannabak1530]

Loved this. Surprised how 100 items came together so fast.

[@HowToGYST]

Same! Surprised and slightly horrified. 😂

[@JohnFourtyTwo]

Another thing to think of is adding a monetary value to the items you're parting with. If you believe you got your money's worth out of it and you're parting with it because it is worn out or has no further use then don't worry about adding a value to this, it's paid for and you spent wisely, If you bought something but never used it but now are parting with it, this is money wasted, and this can be attributed to most impulse buys. Total this up and add to a ledger and before long you'll notice if you're spending wisely or not. Nothing wrong with this, we all do it, it's just a way to force ourselves to be more aware of our future purchases.

[@HowToGYST]

Yes, I often remark that I "got my money's worth" out of items. Very satisfying when you know your money was well spent. Like completely using up a pen or notebook. 😂

[@justineharper3346]

Not decluttering related, but I’ve noticed all the rainbows in your clothes and decor, and I wanted to tell you how much I love it all. Rainbows are one of my favorite things in the world. 🌈 I use the color scheme all over my house. Lol

[@HowToGYST]

You're about to get a real kick out of my office redecoration, in that case. 😉 Coming soon! 🌈

[@CULady]

Your declutter muscles are stronger, plus there is always stuff we ate blind too when we originally declutter! Great job. Thanks for the challenge idea

[@HowToGYST]

It definitely gets a little easier over time. This is something I may do every quarter or so, just to keep things in check.

[@wanderwoman5558]

Rule #4.....Quit overthinking...and GO! Go! GO!

[@jessicahoffman-graham8056]

Excited for this because it seems so doable for anyone! I'm off to collect my 100 items!

[@HowToGYST]

Go get 'em! 😁

[@blueiris6813]

Hi! Love this challenge! I feel like I too would find it alarmingly easy to find another 100 things to let go of… I would love to see you collaborate with Cass from Clutterbug to maximize Scout’s closet storage usability, I.e. bringing the clothing bar down to her height. Also, I’d love for you two to work on vertical storage in your garage, to zone it and make it sooo much more user friendly. A long time fan!!! Who’s gained much benefit from your courses.

[@myraaitken8954]

Such a great idea! And although the 100 items aren't huge things individually, that's 100 less items you don't want/need/use in your home. Well done Laura! 🎉

[@CJ-bs7zl]

I find if you narrow it down it makes it easier but trying to do a whole room and decluttering a large chunk is overwhelming. I’m filling a bag a day for May! (I have a lot to declutter!) your home is beautiful and spacious. Well done - a good watch x

[@HowToGYST]

Yes, that's exactly why I narrowed it down to smaller spaces. I knew it would make it easier. Best of luck with your May challenge! 🙂

[@michelleb6395]

I think the difference between a vase and a /vaz/ is about 10 bucks.

[@HowToGYST]

😂

[@kathyorourke9273]

Actually, it makes it easier to think the difference is about $100.50 or about 100 pounds.

[@lizm4557]

Congrats on your challenge! It's a process. I like to go through once a year because it does accumulate! Good job!

[@HowToGYST]

I've been decluttering a LOT the past few months so I genuinely wasn't sure I'd be able to find 100 items to get rid of. But here we are. I think I'll have to make this challenge a regular thing too.

[@cassohanlon9834]

Love love love this. You have given me a ‘penny dropping moment’…once a person has culled, streamlined and decluttered most of their household clutter, the Zen Zone arrives..the stage you seem to be at now, where, yes, there are still things to declutter, but it is manageable because all the heavy decisions on all the heavy stuff have been made. Ding! I want to get to your stage. Where it still needs thought but the decluttering is on a much more refined scale. The 100 things fit on a car passenger seat rather than require two trucks. Gulp. This may entail me..er..scanning 400 books and handouts. But those little declutlets on the carpet are a level to aim for! Thanks! I want declutlets!

[@HowToGYST]

LOVE that word, declutlets. 😂 You may be right baout all the tough decisions being behind me. At least, I hope so! 🤣 It does get easier with time.

[@porcelina956]

Well, make sure you get it all out of your room or else you have new clutter. We're planning on moving eventually (next year or so) so I am decluttering so as not to drag junk to the new place. Today I decided to get rid of a birthday card that plays music and shows a pug humping a leg. My dad thought he was funny.

[@HowToGYST]

Trash and recycling is already gone, and the rest is in a box waiting for my next trip to the charity shop. 🙂

[@joycejarrard6958]

It sounds like you've had an interesting Sunday with the barn clean out! I am in your Facebook group. Thank you.

[@joycejarrard6958]

Sorry, that was meant for another KZbinr.

[@grogers511]

I’m finding it’s easier to declutter if I have a number goal. It’s a different perspective on the things stored in that space. If I’m on the fence about something - the number pushes me off the top rail. 😀 I do great on 30 day Minimalist challenges. Though I tend to pile the stuff and tally it at the end of each week. I should give this challenge a try - 100 items in one hour. ✳️ FYI: Our local small business florist will take my vases and she’ll give me a little discount too. I like to support our local businesses. She said any vases she can’t use - she gives to a resale shop around the corner from her.

[@HowToGYST]

Wonderful! I don't know of any small florists in our town but I'll have a look. Thanks for the suggestion!

[@kathyw9256]

Great job Laura! I am taking this challenge for sure. Love your channel ! 💕 Happy Birthday Scout🎂🎊💕

[@HowToGYST]

Aw, thank you! Best of luck with the challenge!

[@LoriTaylorSmithGA]

I’m going to try!

[@HowToGYST]

Hurray! Best of luck!

[@paulanewman4141]

This was fun. I did it yesterday evening and most of it was really just junk. Only got half a dozen things for the charity shop out of it because the rest is in the bin!

[@tasneembashir2733]

I'm throwing the sentimental jewellery and accessories "non is gold or precious" but I feel a lot better

[@donnab2810]

Just when you think you know what you have, you don't. Great challenge and outcome! I won't say I'll never do this, but I'm doing really well with five minutes at a time right now so I'll stay with that for a bit. That card for Scout was perfect. The firs thing I thought was that it was the unicorn version of her. Must have been the star. 😀

[@HowToGYST]

I actually didn't give it to her in the end because Sam went and bought one, now knowing I already had one. So I'm thinking I might frame it.

[@lauraporter3434]

12 items for me, which is great success! Somewhat frustrated by leaving TONS of items belonging to my kid who remembers, uses & treasures her loot!

[@lauraporter3434]

I’m also going to ditch an earring tree I don’t hate but makes me sad cuz I bought it during a terrible time in my life...woo hoo

[@pameehanson1764]

I call these second rounds or so as getting the babies. I always complained that my clutter has babies in the night 🧐 I have learned that decluttering is not done once and we have to continue to re look 👀 at same areas that we decluttered before. Thanks for sharing this idea as I am going to give it a try ( get rid of some more stuff😮)

[@HowToGYST]

I'm ready to stop re-looking. 😂 Best of luck with the challenge!

[@pameehanson1764]

@@HowToGYST thanks for the challenge which is today already tossed one bag of garbage 🗑 doing a look around to see what is not worth passing on ☺️

[@ginatheng9506]

You are amazing Laura.👍

[@HowToGYST]

Aw, thanks so much. 🥰

[@mphil66]

That was a fun video, good job! 👊🏻

[@angiesteele1107]

Great declutterr, Laura

[@HowToGYST]

Thank you!

[@mandy18573]

Omg i need this jewelry cabinet

[@kathiparshall8094]

I am going to take this on tomorrow. I have a whole back of my car to take to charity today and they close soon. So, thanks for the inspiration. Just found your site today!

[@HowToGYST]

Go you! Hope it helped you clear some clutter. 😁

[@heatherwhelan1376]

I just did it, too! Wow! That was a quick move forward 🐱.

[@HowToGYST]

AMAZING! Well done!

[@ewilson9435]

That's an idea do it along with you don't know if that is what you did.

[@jennifercruse1607]

Excellent idea Laura. It looks like I need try this. Just looking around I can say hmm ...maybe 200 item challenge yeah.

[@HowToGYST]

Ooh, best of luck!

[@sarahsuetopka4748]

There will always be a bit of clutter in a family's home because it's continuously being lived in, don't be hard on yourself, it's like decluttering is a lifestyle more than a goal. Now for me 100 items will only get me started, lol. Here I go! Thanks for the motivation. 🙂

[@HowToGYST]

Best of luck!

[@janecoder1]

This is a wonderful idea!

[@HowToGYST]

Aw, glad you like it. 😁

[@nicoleperron3315]

Oh I like the birds for the garden 😂 I have trouble getting rid of whatever this is! I always want to know before I get rid of it. That way I can judge it's Importance, I kept it for a reason.

[@ravenstormchild6491]

I tend to purge in waves, but I have not decluttered enough yet for this challenge to be tough. If I challenge myself to do 100 items in an hour every weekend, it might feel more challenging. 🤔😁👍

[@jacquelynvalentine5987]

Yes, going to try this.

[@HowToGYST]

Go for it! Best of luck!

[@angierecovering_clutterer2434]

I have such indecision about EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEVERYTHING that there's no way I could eliminate 100 things in an hour.

[@HowToGYST]

Only one way to find out. 😉

[@meretriciousinsolent]

Oh and vaaaahhhhze here. I'm from NE England, coastal, think steelworks. Not posh 😆

[@kathryndalton9867]

Have always done a few items frpm each area. Now I've done it's usually just a couple now

[@lizmeechan8735]

I love this video so much and am going to do this challenge tonight when I get home. Thank you for the areas/categories!!! I am excited!!!

[@HowToGYST]

Yay! Best of luck! Feel free to adjust the areas to suit. 🙂

[@mariyavandivort8973]

My former neighbor was an interior designer. She said that she was at a flower show one time and commented to a friend about how pretty one of the vases were. A random passerby interjected with: "Vases are for flowers. VAses are for roses." lol!

[@jeanniesponza1546]

You look very pretty today 😊

[@HowToGYST]

How lovely of you. Thanks. 😁

[@Evie329]

Hmm.... I like this challenge. Lets see what I can round up! ✌

[@HowToGYST]

Go for it! 😁

[@cynthiabotsko2449]

Very inspiring!❤♾❤ Thank you & great job! 😎 Enjoy easy when it happens😅

[@meretriciousinsolent]

I love that little green jar. I'd have it but I'm in England and it's probably long gone now, right? Or is it still in the muck room? 😁

[@CB-jh1pt]

Take care not to throw electricals into the bin. They need to be disposed of safely. Nice one separating out the meds :) 🌱 10 x 10 sounds so much better than “100”. I’m gonna give it a go! Thanks for the inspiration ✨

[@HowToGYST]

YAY! Go for it! And don't worry, I went back through everything and re-sorted it. I have a separate pile of electrical stuff. 🙂

[@CB-jh1pt]

@@HowToGYST wonderful news, thanks for sharing - it’s so helpful knowing that decluttering gurus like yourself can show us the best ways 😁 It’s my biggest thing against actually getting the things I’ve committed to letting go out of my house - taking them to places they need to go! As it’s also the biggest reason I don’t declutter in the first place, the “extra” effort is totally worth it for me (and the planet 🌱) 😁 Respect! 😎

[@kwlancaster1804]

It’s easy only because you have been getting good at it.

[@HowToGYST]

You may be right! A few years' experience under my belt now. 😁

[@ArtyAntics]

I am going to do this today!

[@HowToGYST]

Brilliant! Let me know how it goes. 😁

[@findingaway5512]

I live how you always have rules. 🙂

[@1plus1equals25]

I'm in - I'm totally trying this!

[@HowToGYST]

Yay! Good luck!

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

Wow! Great work! =) I understand the mixed feelings. my house is in chaos..... but.... I find it so hard to "let go".... so it would be a hugely difficult challenge for me.

[@HowToGYST]

Only one way to find out for sure. 😉

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

*nods*, true. =)

[@jacquelynhemingson7554]

Maybe try finding 1 or 2 items a day to put in donation box or garbage. At end of month 30-60 things gone.

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

That’s a good idea, but I don’t know if I can handle even that. But It’s worth a try, at least.

[@jacquelynhemingson7554]

@@PhoebesWorldProductions I understand. Know that it's okay,. Be kind to yourself, there will be better days.

[@julieshverdag8151]

Im doing a 1000 thing Challenge every month. I count as you do. The Numbers gets me going. I find it easier to get emotionel-disconnected trying to get the number. I april I hit 2231 things. The number gets highter every month, But my goal is 1000, to make sure Im still will make it - to keep motivation up 👊🏼

[@krisb294]

Do hangers count individually? Because I'm about to get rid of 63 of them (along with 5 pairs of shoes, 3 old oil lamps, 5 "baby" items, 3 unopened bottles of vehicle scratch-fix, & a few microfibers towels I've never even used 🙂 )

[@sassyslsgrl]

for me the less I live with the less I need so you might just find yourself being happy and satisfied with less and less as you learn what you don't really want or need. In my case things are very minimal now but I still find things that I can let go of frequently and now I just have a bin waiting for those things I stumble across just living life

[@HowToGYST]

Yup, the more I declutter, the more I WANT to declutter. It's amazing how quickly you learn to live without something, or forget you ever even had it!

[@kwlancaster1804]

Your jewelry cabinet is the best I’ve ever seen. Where did you get it?

[@HowToGYST]

Thank you! It was a gift from my husband many years ago. This is it: herclutterbox.com/shop/clutterbox-5drawer-2/?v=7516fd43adaa

[@goodenoughgirl8102]

I’m pretty sure my next haul (ready to go), might have more than 100 things in it. Lol.

[@vanillaskye55]

It's easier because you have built up your decluttering muscles. I also think when we learn to love with less, we start to realize how little we actually need.

[@HowToGYST]

That's definitely been my experience. The more I let go, the more I realise I CAN let go. It's very freeing.

[@jeannebowes2898]

There were five items from bath, two from kitchen, one paper from bedroom. While I watched you! Maybe do this every month?

[@HowToGYST]

Amazing! I'm thinking I might do it quarterly. 🤔

[@lindsey361]

I'm definitely playing this game today 😁

[@HowToGYST]

Wuhoo! Best of luck!

[@ginatheng9506]

I will try to do this challenge😊

[@HowToGYST]

Good luck! 😁

[@Daringtobemyself]

So motivating! I'm going to give it a go. Cross your fingers for me. 😉

[@HowToGYST]

🤞🤞 Good luck!

[@peanut6265]

This was so easy

[@AmandaJYoungs]

I wonder if this is a good example of how your Wave method works? You are just continually making passes over the various areas in your house, and maybe it takes - with a big place like you have - numerous goes at each area to reduce it to where everything has its own place? Anyway, well done! I've chosen a particular area of my house to work on during May and I think I'll have my work cut out for me! See you next time, Laura!

[@HowToGYST]

I've been trying to focus on one area at a time. My office is a big one right now. Should be finished that up very soon. But this was a fun little challenge to make lots of little progress at once.

[@AmandaJYoungs]

@@HowToGYST It looked like it! I thoroughly enjoyed watching this one! :-D

[@HowToGYST]

Aw, thank you so much. 🥰

[@deboermirjam]

I will also take the challenge after the vacation of our children. Want to see if i can also do this in less than one our.

[@HowToGYST]

My advice is to choose 10 areas in advance. It makes it much easier to move around. You don't get "stuck" in one area for too long, and you know exactly where to go next.

[@dancingjessica]

I feel like 100 would be easy for me. There's probably 100 items in my garage alone. Lol

[@HowToGYST]

That's your challenge so. 😉

[@cassohanlon9834]

I am also now doing a ‘how long will it take me to flog 100 items on FB local?’ Challenge. I am currently at 62. Going to donate all money to charity.

[@HowToGYST]

WELL DONE!!!

[@dianemaher3538]

Wish you could help me declutter!

[@HowToGYST]

Making decluttering videos is the next best thing. 😉

[@teresahaven9222]

In my opinion, if you aren't sure what it is or what it goes to, keep it for now. I am a "collector of fine junk" and ended up with my bedroom being ready for an episode of HOARDERS. Anyhow, my daughter came in to help me throw stuff out and a small piece of my meat slicer got thrown away because I couldn't think of what it was or what it went to right off the top of my head. I had to stop watching....you are throwing away buttons!!!! 😫 I still have a cookie tin of buttons lol! And vases!!!!! I only have 2 empty vases, which will be filled during the summer. Now admittedly, the full vases are crystal and have artificial flower arrangements in them. Then2 empty ones I am not afraid of breaking lmao!!!

[@HowToGYST]

I don't think I've ever sewed a button back on in my life. 😂

[@ewilson9435]

Maybe it was your m.ethod. 10 items from10 areas. Hmmm I wonder

[@joshuacress5174]

Mine was easy I just had to clean my house.. 🥴

[@C_LightInsight]

👍💯💫🙏🙏

[@HowToGYST]

Thanks for watching. 🙂

[@oxymoira]

How do u pronounce "as" or "has" ? Now pronounce "vase" the same way 🤣🤣 i.e. tis the british way the right way .. 🥳🥰🤩🌈🤣🌍

[@HowToGYST]

How do you pronounce phase? 😉

[@oxymoira]

@@HowToGYST LOL touché !! but that "H" might have something to do with it, not that u irisH use them much .. hihihihi .. (jk - counldn't resist) .. seems it's actually derived from french but even then we pronounce it the brit way .. quora says "inconsistencies of english" .. that sounds more like it LOL .. have a good one x

[@kmccoypta]

Your hair is getting so long!

[@HowToGYST]

It grows very quickly. I'm ready to chop it all off. 😂