#cleaning

[@laurenskee2665]

It also helps not bringing home stuff you don't need.

[@MsJESSICACOLON]

Every situation is different, and it is not even always like that. In my case I have to move 13 times in 6 years. But every time I moved to a new place, I had a thing that didn't fit in my space or I needed new things that weren't needed in the previous place. I had to keep a storage unit so I could go back and forth with whatever was needed at a time. Now I own a house, and I have a mix of things I needed, but I don't anymore, and it's hard to keep things on track. I have trashed, sold, and donated things. But my job is not done yet. Still doing it, Lil by Lil ❤❤❤❤❤

[@elizabliss6528]

It sneaks into the house😂

[@catherinemartinez5542]

​@MsJESSICACOLON yup, we went from having 2 stories to 1 and we have too much stuff now lol.

[@MsJESSICACOLON]

@@catherinemartinez5542 I know the pain... 🫠😊🤷‍♀️

[@CrunchySnacks]

One you start incorporating this as a habit, your mindset in the store changes too -- am I going to throw this away in probably a month or few months because I don't need it? Don't get it..

[@arabella5871]

Also don't feel like you need to go out and buy a bunch of baskets, bins, jars, or organizing gadgets. They will drain your wallet, and you will have more stuff to deal with. Try to work with what you already have and reduce, not add more. Sometimes we think something we saw online will magically make our lives easier/better. But it's just about simplifying our current routines.

[@scootermom1791]

So true for me. I believe I have a good collection of storage items, which I can and should use but haven't yet. I think I went through a period of collecting "cute" and "fun" storage boxes and baskets.

[@cooliejerk]

The way these declutter people put things like laundry soap and mouthwash into another decanter is just silly.

[@arabella5871]

​@@cooliejerkright like most of it is so unnecessary and wasteful. But they gotta impress people online 🙄

[@none_ya001]

​@@cooliejerk I agree! Just because you're going out and buying all of these special organizing bins and special cute minimalistic containers doesn't mean you're decluttering. They just want everything to look minimalistic and "esthetically pleasing" for their videos. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@jss302]

Also where do you store the half full bottle that didn't all fit into the cute little container u just filled with it? 😅😅

[@sandraf6033]

Small chunks every day. With a timer (5-15 minutes). One small space at a time. Works well for me too. Like your video

[@juliamurphy5273]

I'm going to start this today. Use timer😊

[@naseemakhtar4201]

It's been 4 days and I started declutter my wardrobe.. took me several hours in between watching Netflix but eventually I did it.. 16 bags of clothes, socks I kept for dusting

[@junemacauley6813]

Every day? I can’t, I just can’t 🤦🏼‍♀️ I need space

[@susanabushaban2719]

Yeah the flylady system just set a timer to 15 min pick one hot spot you want to take what ever you get done that’s it go on to another section by the end of the day you be surprised what you got done it’s actually kinda fun I call it beat the clock

[@BL3SSed-Bliss]

That is def good for daily maintenance. However, when you are _behind so much that it has become a project_ which is true for me, you are unable to get ahead by doing "small chunks". Certainly, it can help a bit, but it barely makes a dent. It's like doing two loads of laundry every week, only to wear/use two loads of laundry weekly. The new simply replaces the old, and one is unable to climb out of the negative. Nonetheless, _some progress is_ better than none. 💓

[@jadehei538]

This is good! I have chronic illness and can't declutter for a long time at once. Instead I do it for 15 minutes or max an hour, depending on my energy levels. I've had so much done!

[@sofyy86]

I'm in the same boat, have MS and omg I get so overwhelmed. I try these 5-10mins at a time, but it ends up being a big deal that I need to complete... But never does because my energy has disappeared. I'm stuck in a vicious cycle.. I had my wardrobe organised for a few days, then on my bad days I do not stick to it and now I'm back to a big pile 😢

[@Nerdy-By-Nature]

​@@sofyy86 Dana White (Secret Slob) has a really good "no mess" strategy for decluttering and organizing. It has helped me a lot because I often can't do more than a few minutes at a pop.

[@stellaandrews9119]

​@@sofyy86Same! It's awful. Then my unfinished tasks turn into piles of stuff because nothing ever gets finished. I go months between good days and then I get to choose between enjoying my "good day" or trying to accomplish something that I know I won't be able to finish and will send me right back into a flare. I try to stay positive and focus on being happy, grateful and taking care of myself... Really wish I could just hire someone to help me but that requires money I don't have. 🌧️🌈🌧️

[@joycej9415]

Same here. I do bits daily and every day things look better. It works.

[@Sissi1830]

Good for you! 😊

[@scootermom1791]

Very good advice! Decluttering is a task for me, too. One of my biggest problems, though, is guilt: I feel extremely guilty if I have to actually throw something away. I can donate things...no problems there. But throwing something away that's barely used and doesn't qualify for being donated is so hard for me. It's illogical, of course, to keep something around that I will likely not ever use again instead of throwing it away. But it's extremely hard for me, personally, to get past the guilt.

[@silencedogood9747]

Same! I have two car seats that are new and I really don't want to throw them out, but no one will take them. I also have a crib in great condition. Should I save the crib for the grandkids someday?

[@biancarosato5904]

@@silencedogood9747could you sell them? I see second hand kids stuff on eBay or Facebook marketplace all the time and people buy it!

[@spiritualari]

@@silencedogood9747wow my son needs that. God works mysterious, such a gentleman at heart.

[@scootermom1791]

@@silencedogood9747 you could! A lot of people do things like that. Or if you didn't want to have it take up space, you could see if a local women's shelter could use it. Maybe they could take the car seats, too. Or maybe a church in your area could take them and donate them to someone who needed them. Wouldn't a hospital take the car seats? Just curious. I've heard thrift stores won't take them. But you would think hospitals would for people who don't have one to take their babies home in.

[@Keeponsmiling60]

@@scootermom1791I bet you someone that’s a grandparent would love to have a car seat and the crib to use for their grandbaby

[@k53ss22]

This is a good idea! My home is overwhelming, but I did 30 min today & feel better

[@Carrots.love.tomatoes]

Your laundry room and empty cabinets are a dream! Our pantry and laundry share a tiny closet, and the struggle there is real!

[@queenkristine9590]

This is fantastic advice. It’s the way to maintain your home.

[@jessicagomez1760]

Declutter 1 thing everyday ❤ thats a great way to start

[@ReadsTheLogs]

Excellent advice! Organizing advice: Be cautious about tiny containers, especially at first. A seriously decluttered and organized home can use them without issues.

[@Kimberley_Black_White_TV]

This is what I have been doing for a while now. After a few weeks, you really DO notice a difference.

[@peppermintgirl572]

Same here

[@lenoraqereqeretabua5614]

AND......acquire only what you need, Not what you want. ❤

[@marionbylsma1167]

A place for everything and everything in its place

[@pipemma1893]

Except there’s already something in it… /sigh

[@julialucas1482]

The mantra of the organized housekeeper.

[@hyperthoughts29]

Omg I’ve literally started doing this way of decluttering for the past few months and then this video pops up on my feed! Glad I’m doing things efficiently❤️ love your videos! Happy to be a follower of yours! Edit: I wanted to add something I started doing recently for the clothes that my daughter has outgrown this year - with every load of her laundry I do, I pick out the clothes that I know don’t fit anymore and put them into a big basket I have set aside for donation clothes.

[@cian4468]

I like decluttering and organizing my house and passing on usable things to others by giving it away or donating. I visualize a space in it's completed form in my mind and then I'm on a mission to get there! These days, I mostly only buy things I really need or have a specific place for, and I don't really have clutter anymore. When I did like to shop, I created electronic closets on Pinterest and pinned the clothes or things I wanted onto Pinterest "electronic closet" (I called it) bulletin boards, and without spending a dime, I pinned things I liked, and that seemed to satisfy my desire to shop and accumulate things I didn't need.

[@dianamarzano8445]

I’m laughing so hard. I did that in the bathroom today. Reached over the counter, saw this make up I don’t like and put it in the trash 🗑️. YOU ARE AN EXCELLENT TEACHER. THANK YOU THANK YOU. 🥰💖🙏🌹🌹♥️♥️

[@OrganizedChaos4]

Thank you for being here!

[@evyedelman4297]

You can actually donate gently used makeup to some organizations that disinfect and it gets passed on to Women in Shelters and similar charity organizations. Project Beauty, Beauty Bus and Share Your Beauty! ALL GREAT Organizations

[@scootermom1791]

​@@evyedelman4297this is really good to know! I can't handle the guilt I feel when throwing away something totally useful even if I don't think I'll ever use it again. It's stupid, but it's part of my mental illness. Donating it instead is easier for me.

[@scootermom1791]

​@@evyedelman4297 so, I looked into these organizations and found out the beauty bus is the only one of those organizations that will accept donations from the public. Makeup and other products have to be new/unopened and can't be near the exp. date or expired. They have a mailing address in Spokane, Washington to send donations to. The other 2 you mentioned apparently either only accept products from the brands that make them; from corporations; etc. Project share you beauty only accepts financial donations at the moment from the public. (Sigh) I guess I'll have to look into other options for donating used makeup.

[@mvparkman500]

@@evyedelman4297yes! Thank you for saying and sharing this

[@AlottaBoulchit]

If anyone feels worried about "wasting money" when tossing out unused makeup.. if you have kids or know kids (or if this is an interest you have yourself), make up like eyeshadow and blush can make great art supplies! They're basically the same as "pan pastels" in this form. If you have the time and ability you can even turn blushes and eyeshadows into watercolor paint. (there are youtube videos on how to do this) This allows the unwanted makeup to have a second chance at life and prolongs the container's eventual trip to the landfil. lol. You'll even get some cute art & memories with your lil ones!

[@michelleadams8309]

I started today! Went thru all my nail polish, nail tools, glue, files, etc. Went from 3 containers to 1, all nicely organized & ready to grab when its beauty day. 😊

[@JaneTW212]

good advice…we all keep too much crap….way more than we ever will use

[@rosenaandre7147]

I love those cute organizers under your bathroom sink ❤

[@OrganizedChaos4]

Here’s the link: amzn.to/4eIK67Y

[@rebeccabuehler3078]

@@OrganizedChaos4link for the mouthwash please

[@cuandcre]

​@@OrganizedChaos4can't click the link

[@donnarasmussen9601]

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[@mousenation3867]

@@OrganizedChaos4

[@connieadams607]

I start with a designated area I need to declutter. Buy the proper size clear boxes to store stuff in. Start and finish one job at a time. Thank you for sharing this information. 🫶

[@cdugral]

I actually like decluttering. It’s not a task. It’s fun.

[@22Purplemist]

Feel free to come and declutter and my home

[@williamclark1244]

I think if most people realized how freeing decluttering is they would at least make an effort to start.

[@williamclark1244]

@@22Purplemist Really? You'd end up mad that she got rid of things you wanted to keep. lol

[@22Purplemist]

@@williamclark1244 - did it not occur to you that we'd discuss what was wanted or not as we were going along 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️

[@22Purplemist]

@@williamclark1244 - some people aren't able to. That's part of the problem

[@YoAdrienn]

This is actually the only way that works for me with ADHD. Recently I just started tossing stuff right then and there when it was still in my hand instead of starting another pile of crap someplace for something to make another decision another time. I am exhausted of having to make decisions all the time. Here is an example for those who are still reading this because they need a little push. I reached into a drawer of “treasures” aka crap, and a pen that used to be my favorite to write with because it was cushioned, and now that cushioned part got old, stuck to my fingers and it went under my fingernails while still digging in the drawer. I looked at it and i got grossed out. I got up and walked to the trash with it. I was so proud of myself! The little things matter!! Ps. I actually threw it into the trash ,too not just walked to it LOL. Because that happens too. I change my mind by the time i get to the trash and i end up placing it somewhere near the trash. If it is still there in a week or two and still didn’t use the item, i will just flick it into the trashcan. This way i don’t regret it, bc i know i gave it another chance bc a lot of times what happens is that I will need it as soon as I throw it out and then I regret it. ❤

[@MsFadir]

"Make Decluttering a Way of Life" 👏🏾

[@lth7023]

I'm 74 & have managed our Home for 57yrs! Where ever we've lived, no matter our Annual Earnings, no matter that we both had Demanding Careers, as well as raising two sons, we have practiced the Exact Things you mentioned as a Natural part of our lives all these years! We've never just left ANYTHING laying around after use. Our sons had to put their Toys away after use & we cleared items off of coffee tables, dressers, floors, etc EVERY Evening! Bedtime was Peaceful bc we knew we were'nt going to face yesterday's mess first thing in the morning!

[@user-lx1vk5wu9r]

Wise words Plus put all like things together

[@NoOctopuss]

That's exactly how I declutter.

[@moongoddess1978]

Funny how we all have different ideas of what’s necessary or not. I’m sitting here like, a separate mouthwash flask? Fancy Pants Rich McGee over here. 😂 It does look nice. I’ve been thinking about ways to make my home look better. I agree that decluttering a little at a time would probably get more done over time. I feel like new window treatments, some paint, and deep cleaning just about everything would help. Thanks for the inspo!

[@Momo-xm1nx]

Ok but the decanter for the mouth wash sent me over the top too. Like, who needs that?? 😂

[@ngoctrano8255]

I love this. You can totally make it a habit of scanning around and find things you don't need in couple of minutes of spare time

[@KateCarew]

Hoarder here I said, out loud “no one is gonna tell me how to live!!” And my husband heard and started laughing You offer good advice I’ll keep it in mind Thank you for the reality checks, my family thanks you too 🙏🏻

[@julialucas1482]

Once I discovered trays, I was off to the races. No more clutter in my house. lol.

[@JLR4244]

Brilliant ~ short, sweet, relevant and concise! You are exactly right.

[@cinderellie9583]

The mouthwash caraffe is super cute! Its so fresh looking. I usually just use a fun shot glass and invert it on the bottle 🧡😊

[@AshleySparkler]

Horrible plan for people with ADHD. We will end up burning the dinner because we tried to find the donation box, which took us on a path by the laundry room, which reminded us that we need to switch the laundry, so we will set down the spatula on top of the washer to switch the laundry, which will take us to the bedroom to put up the new load, where we will see the 14 water glasses and pick them up to take them to the kitchen, where we will notice the dinner is burning. We will then panic, order takeout, and spiral into a shame cycle while the spatula still never left the house.

[@jennccalderon]

It is the first time I come accross this account, is the content she creates for peoole with ADHD? Because if thats not the case then this suggesition is not for people with ADHD

[@DannyD-lr5yg]

I have ADHD and I appreciate this video and her advice. Every person is different. It isn’t in line with how I normally operate, of course, which is exactly WHY I appreciate it. What I’ve been doing hasn’t been working, so now I’m desperate enough to consider other ways, even if they’re naturally very difficult for me.

[@LadyPelikan]

Not horrible advice at all, although i agree that a warning could be fitting. Try the suggestion. If it works, yay! If it doesn't work, find your own way. 😊

[@FrankleeAstar]

I don't think the original poster was being rude by saying it's a horrible plan for ppl with adhd, I think she was making a joke but also explaining what she'd end up doing - and most or many ppl with adhd would e d up doing which is funny bkz its true 😅 I was never diagnosed with adhd but this example sounds exactly tly like what happens with me I'm cleaning 1 thing and get distracted by something else so the 1st thing is half cleaned and now I'm on to something else and again something else gets in my way or watched my eye and I'm now onto thing 3 ... all 3 things are half finished and now I'm exhausted and just made a bigger mess than I had in the 1st place... But yes - this is good advice and something new to try. Even if it means having multiple donation boxes so I don't have 2 go far 2 find the donation box and hopefully can focus on 1 thing and finish it. For example cleaning the bathroom - always gets finished top 2 bottom with no distraction bkz I don't need to leave the bathroom at any point I have everything in the bathroom that I need to clean it and it's a small area without distractions .... idk either way I love this channel bkz it inspires me to think outside the box that's not working for me and gives me a new perspective as to how to accomplish some goals I've got around the house! And I love seeing the cool gadgets she's got like the collapsible laundry basket! Wow that's so cool and I hadnt seen 1 before!

[@baejay798]

I have ADHD and the importance of kitchen timers CANNOT be overstated. Google home, Alexa, Siri timers, the timer on the oven. I have them all going simultaneously because in the past I have burnt boiling eggs to the point where they exploded and I’ve also turned a pot into molten lava. ADHD can be dangerous so it’s important to have as many accommodations as possible. Also, bring a podcast, audiobook, or some kind of show running in the background on your phone while you cook. It will prevent you from getting bored and wandering off. It will remind you to stay in the kitchen while you cook. In general, make a rule to never leave the kitchen while cooking unless it is absolutely necessary. No matter how tempting it is to break away from the task at hand to do other tasks. Bring a notebook or your phone to write down all of the ideas you’ll generate for other tasks that need to be done. Then you can handle them after cooking and putting the food away!

[@jojoangu901]

This Is some of the best advice I’ve ever heard. Thank you very much.

[@janetw.261]

Thank you for your valuable advice cuz it's overwhelming.

[@robinjohnson697]

Thanks very helpful thanks for sharing

[@andrewbrendan1579]

Your comments remind me of what I read in "Some of Me" by Isabella Rossellini. She told about how her very clean mother Ingrid Bergman would tell her children to never leave a room empty-handed, to always take a magazine back to the living r oom or take a glass back to the kitchen. I agree: just little de-clutters as we go through our home and our day.

[@nogames8982]

Having a donation box in a corner ready to have stuff thrown into it is the best thing I ever did. And once something goes in the box and never comes back out, and when the box is full, I haul it to Goodwill and put out another box.

[@karenhardinglawyer4510]

very good point, decluttering make it a natural part of the day.

[@chrismahfouz7709]

Thank you! Great tips! I just wish all the organizational boxes/containers weren’t so expensive! My mom used to cover shoe boxes and other boxes in pretty self stick shelf paper. All the drawers in my dresser had these boxes. I still have several that she covered with pink roses shelf paper and I’m now 64.😳

[@breerodriguez258]

I love this idea! I find i consider everything in my day as tasks I’m realizing I need to set routines. Do you have any videos on that? I would love to hear your thoughts and insights

[@jsgreene17]

Love this idea !!!

[@fantadiam]

I think this is the best advice I have heard in regards to decluttering 😮🙏🏻

[@staceyhunt6769]

Do people not realise what a privilege it is to have a "Donations box"? Not only does that mean you have so much extra stuff and money that you're filling boxes to just get rid of, but that you have the extra time to take it to donate and the means to get there. Blew my mind as a kid! Absolutely insane!

[@j.rebekah8605]

So, we're suppose to feel bad or 'privileged' for being middle class? Even middle lower class people shop or dumpster dive and collect too much stuff. You are really doing some poor me victim stuff here. I'm sorry your parents didn't work or had tons of kids or did drugs or whatever the problem was but move on.

[@angelaalston971]

I just did makeup and I don't miss anything I've thrown away😊

[@karenkatmom3635]

BRILLIANT!!! And so SIMPLE! Thank you!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@leedebarros7434]

Very good advice ❤

[@my_set_apart_life]

Yes! I’m always tidying and decluttering just as I go about my day.

[@latishacampbell5764]

I like this concept. Thank you.

[@Amypirnack]

GREAT advise! 💯

[@shawn.spencer]

Organising and decluttering and sometimes even cleaning is claming and relaxing to me that I had to exist on the internet in order to find out other people find it to be a boring chore 😅

[@helicopter5399]

This video is really helpful to me

[@_kmCarter]

This is THE BEST advice.

[@debbielacombe5717]

Attitudes and Dispositions are reflective in EVERY aspect of life. Both tangible and intangible.

[@mycreations318]

Yes, yes yes oh my God you are so correct. This is exactly how you get it done.❤❤

[@flormorena3778]

Excellent advice 😊

[@susanlawson5926]

WHAT A GREAT TIP❣️and so true!! I do not bring anything new into my home, unless I already have a designated place for that item! If there is an empty spot, then I make it for the spot, if not…must not need it!!!!!

[@lexieburnafteruroll]

Sound like the “one in one out rule”

[@susanlawson5926]

I never thought of that!! My Mom NEVER threw anything away! Hoarder like, then her parents were antique dealers & always had pieces of items around! After they passed…I have “stuff” to deal with…! Fingers crossed lol lol

[@sofyy86]

I start to live by that with my clothes... I've always had large double wardrobes so I had the space to fill. However moving into my apartment with just a single wardrobe frightened me and it was so difficult for me to get rid of things. But changing my mindset that if I haven't worn it this year it needs to go. Ignoring my excuses of 'i'll wear that at the next party'. I was surprised but filled 2 big bags to donate... It did feel good that someone else can wear it instead of me hoarding. I hate that word it irritates me 😅

[@lotusmarilyn2825]

When i was single my apt was perfect ....neat .....clean ,organised ....a bit minimal ....very beautiful .... Now in a home with not enough storage and a child and chronic illness .....not so sparkly !!!😂 but i try my best !i need a closet ....the decluttering has gotten soo much better ....❤

[@annekasumner]

This is great advice!!

[@CheriJ11]

I find decluttering incredibly overwhelming, so your suggestions and examples were perfect for me! Thank you. I’m eager to try this method immediately!!

[@theemporium5899]

A good video reminder to reassess what you actually use VS what hasn't been used. I just need to find the balance of aesthetic VS practicality.

[@SoulKisses76]

Thank you!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@shamickabenn]

That’s so brilliant! Thank you

[@opgomezd]

Yes! Thank you! when you have little time to spend on your house it is better to break the decluttering in small tasks, and after a while it becomes a habit! 👏 athabo you for the example 🤓🙏

[@judyriddell]

Great instructions!

[@latrelltarynable]

Loving that laundry room😮😮😮😊😊

[@zenaidatorres-wineberger1680]

Beautiful laundry room

[@MsFadir]

If I may add, it could also help not to associate the following steps to declatter: organizing and aesthetics. Decluttering itself is a single task - getting rid of things. After that, you can think of organising. And then decide what type of aesthetics you would like to have your items organised.

[@roseannemain9957]

Good tip. I am in the decluttering overwhelm at the moment and superbusy with work due to huge structural changes that are being rolled out to all of us. I will try doing just as you say. Thank you x

[@allisonb3451]

This video answered the exact question that I had after watching many of your videos. How do I get started? Now I know!

[@31na]

Thanks for your tips!

[@Julie-si3hi]

Best advice ever❤

[@elizabethcabrera5718]

That’s exactly what I do because I don’t have time for just that task . I also keep my cleaning routine in point because I I know that’s the time to do those things . People say I am extremely organized. I had to be I raised 5 kids I was out numbered 😊

[@apila1070]

This is great piece of advise

[@leslieschmitt7749]

Brilliant advice … Thank you!! 😊🩷

[@patriciaramos6655]

This!! Even influencers ares making decluttering a task just for the sake of content. It has always been a natural thing to do little by little with especial emphasis on some moments during the year, that's all.

[@kateantos631]

It also helps when you have unlimited storage like this. My house was built 200 years ago and I have one single closet. There is no where to "hide" anything, even it's stored neatly and zero protection from dust and pollen. It's always the people with unlimited resources that are so good at "decluttering."

[@OrganizedChaos4]

We just moved here from a 10x10 room at my parents. I’ve posted lots of videos about organization and decluttering in small homes. “It’s always people like this” that have a lot of criticisms without all the facts. ❤️

[@j.rebekah8605]

You can buy these things call cabinets. Dressers. Racks and storage bins... Come on.

[@kateantos631]

@j.rebekah8605 And put them where? I have no attic or basement, spare room is entirely storage/dressers/utility, ect. Should I use my daughter's room and then put her to sleep in one of those cabinets? Or just stack them in my kitchen like a maze? Again, it must be nice to have unlimited space for things like cabinets, dressers and bins.

[@kateantos631]

@OrganizedChaos4 Where exactly was the criticism? I made an observation that wasn't even negative. I simply pointed out for other people that might be struggling that your beautiful organized home is not the same as theirs. Not everyone has 500 drawers in their bathroom, or even the whole house. Not every house has storage options. Even if we can afford shelving units we have slanted ceilings and windows that do not allow for those options. No attic, no basement, open floor plan, ect. Some people, even when organized, have to deal with "clutter" because it's out in the open. That's all. Geesh

[@pamkenel7534]

I really like that collapsible laundry basket. I’ve never seen or heard of them before.

[@mariselasaenz311]

Love this tip!!❤

[@cindyterruso9698]

Your great!! So true!! I’m working really hard not to keep stuff I don’t use! Making donation bags & animal shelter bags. 🙏✝️🙏pray for me. My garage is a HUGE task. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@ritaturner924]

Thank you! I'm going to do that!

[@juliamurphy5273]

Question: Anyone plz respond! Why is it more efficient to remove products from packaging vs storing in bins?? I'm learning to declutter at age 60. Any explanation is welcome!

[@OrganizedChaos4]

I’ve done videos on it that you should be able to find on my page. But, basically, it’s a lot more efficient. If you notice a lot of my organizers are 90 degree angles. They’re easier to stack and store beside each other. So you can store a lot more, you can easily see what’s in there so there’s no waste, etc. I hope that helps!!

[@klbkatklb]

this is the best vid YET. thanks so much

[@basketballfan5763]

i do that with old books lately I have not read in a few years.. EVER.. Since purchasing...often i get a few really good quality second hand or i bought them years ago full price.. I'll just take 2 at a time to this local book open cupboard box they put in my near local park ....so great n easy

[@cecilymulet7451]

I LOOOOOOOVE that mouthwash thingie !!!! ❤ also yes !!! U r SOOO right !!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤ ppl , myself included, get super overwhelmed especially once it bcomes this huge gigantic project and the larger it grts the more intimidating it becomes. My best friend once told me "anthills man f*kn anthills, ur mountain of clutter is just a collection of anthills and i know u can take on an anthill. So, in addition to grttin a tiny tattoo that says "fkn anthills" , i have heeded her advice and have begun to tackle small areas at a time. One "anthill" at a time. Also, another great piece of wisdom is "repetition enforces repetition and change begets change" the more we repeat an action the more we are compelled to repeat it however subconsciously, and once we CONSCIOUSLY MAKE ANY change, it inspires us to make another change and another change, so, in short, break free from the maladaptive (unhealthy/negative) repetitive behaviors BY making one SMALL change which will then automatically guide you to make another change and so on, so, the changes become the new repetivie behaviors. ❤ Also, when u know every item u own and have a designated area for each item u aave so much time from looking for an item , also, when ur home is organized, u just feel so much more at peace and just happier, whereas when ur home is disorganized and u find yourself pacing back and forth everywhere lookign for something digging around in random drawers, boxes and bags going crazy, not only are u wasting precious time , but u are also reinforcing the repetitive action of being disorganized and constantly looking for things. So, yep. I love your perspective. ❤ Oh, and also, the fewer items u own the easier it is to keep ur home clean. Also, when ur home IS finally clean and organized , it compels you to KEEP it clean. It is so much easier to keep something clean than it is to have to constantly do these spring cleanings and constant decluttering sessions or rather putting them off more and more and becoming more and more unhappy and depressed because ur feeling so overwhelmed. I am currently living in a home where tye people i live with are VERY disorganized and messy in feneral and they have zero desire to clean and organize and declutter and i have noticed a dramatic decline in my mwntal and physical health as a result. You would be amazed at the dramatic change for the better in your all around state of mind, your physical health your emotions and your mental health. Also, i used to have a sign that said "messy bed messy head" your home is a direct mirrored reflection of ur mind. If ur home is a mess ur mind is a mess. Let that one sink in. ❤

[@OrganizedChaos4]

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[@tanushreex]

This is what I believe ❤

[@NicoleBrown147]

Omg YOU ARE SO RIGHT!!! I DO notice this stuff!

[@Veetribe.]

🎉awesome advice..socks are my enemy..lol..I keep thinking that the other one will show up..

[@OrganizedChaos4]

Oh I know!! Once I started tossing them after not finding a match, I felt so much better!!! I just put it out of my mind. ❤️

[@roselyngacosta1257]

Very well said. Thanks for sharing.

[@jmjrosary4697]

❤Where did you buy this acrylic draw organizer ? Love everything you said. SO TRUE !!!

[@OrganizedChaos4]

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[@LaNereNere]

Yes!!! Love it!!!...🎉

[@lisav6583]

That’s very good advice

[@jacquelinegrace3]

Wow!!! 🙉🙊😮 paradigm shift!!!! 🤯 …. create systems…! Not just lists of chores!!! ❤😂❤🎉 Duh!!! I never thought of it as one and done. Create a system where everything goes simplify… And then just get rid of anything that doesn’t fit in the system! Or modify the system to include that item… You are brilliant! Thank you for sharing it in the way you did it clicked for me finally!

[@bluefirephoenix1977]

I'm always decluttering. Although I tend to get rid of stuff that I end up needing later on

[@sfletch3042]

Very smart advice❤

[@robinb1979]

Love this concept !!

[@dominaevillae28]

I like to keep a donation bin handy. Now that my kids are grown, and I have the storage space, I’m going to keep useable furniture and household duplicates boxes up so they have something to start with when they move out.

[@user-ni4nl8xn4u]

Awesome. You are so right. Thank you for sharing.

[@--ag]

Thank you. Good advice 😊

[@saras.2173]

What you call “declutterring” I was raised to call “wasting.” That’s probably why my house is so full of things I don’t need.

[@j.rebekah8605]

Maybe you could make a space in your basement, garage or somewhere of the overflow and use it as a place to go shopping, so to speak, when you think you need something. That's what I'm doing, and trying to make my immediate living space less clutter. Wasting is when you over use something, not throw out some plastic knickknack you bought on impulse.