The Real SECRET to an Organized Home

[@susanadiazdeleon8160]

I was living in a hamster wheel. Now I’m living with no junk, no squatters, just a decluttered house thanks to you. ❤

[@karenrich9092]

I started this week with a pile of dishes, a pile of laundry, and an office covered in clutter. Then, I put on one of your videos, and in that 30 or 40 minutes, the clean dishes were put away, and the dirty ones were clean and air drying. Meanwhile, I folded, hung up, and put away the clean clothes and tossed the dirty stuff in the corner until I had an empty basket. Once the load was in the washer, I grabbed my trash can from the bathroom and finished sorting stuff from a dresser drawer. Now, the keep pile is back in the drawer, the trash is in the can, and a few items are in a donation box. I pulled out a few clothes to be donated because I have new clothes coming next week. Finally, this morning, I grabbed the mess in the office, put it in one pile, found one of your videos, and started sorting the pile. Then, the recycle pile went in the kitchen can, the shredables got shredded, and the to-do pile was ready to go. The file pile needs to be sorted more in a few minutes and filed. All of this started on Monday with one of your videos.

[@caroldeno509]

I just love your video they are so motivational. I have gotten so much done since you did the month of decluttering. I am now cleaning areas everyday. Thank you for the positive things.

[@ninnymuggins5159]

This sounds like what I do for 8-12 hours a day, EVERY DAY. And tomorrow I have to start all over.

[@catherinetweats8050]

Thanks for this, I got my food storage cupboard, under the sink and the beverage station decluttered and sorted. Win!

[@Dgirl2]

You go girl!

[@isabellaross1472]

Awesome🎉 you go girl❤❤

[@kakylong2]

Cas, Thank you. Recently, my Hubby had open heart surgery & we got the house clean beforehand knowing people would come by to visit afterward & I wouldn't be cleaning all by myself. Now, each night before sitting down, I make a sweep through the house & reset for the next day. It has freed up my mind, spirit & time to do things that I want to do when my Hubby is napping & I'm not feeling guilty about the house being a mess. It's been awesome & I'm trying really hard to keep it this way. All your encouragement is paying off. 😊

[@teresaelling-peacefulhome]

Hi Cass! I have been a professional organizer for over 20 years and I have never heard of a decluttering analogy as good as yours about the squatters!! Absolutely genius!!! ❤❤❤ Thank you!

[@MaryWolf-7066]

Cas, Thank you so much for this! As a 71 Y/o cancer patient, major surgery followed by massive acts of chemo, I decided to retire and start quilting. My dining room has suffered collections of fabrics, etc. When starting this video, I got off my duff and started organizing the stuff and pulling out the stuff that needs to go! I'm also a grad of your expert class. You are so inspiring! PS I rang the bell at cancer center on 7/18! Go me!

[@HappyHarryX5]

Congratulations on ringing the bell! I hope you enjoy quilting, I’ve been a quilter for 30yrs so I get the fabric stash everywhere. I wish you all the best! ❤

[@Dgirl2]

Congratulations!

[@terryperez3097]

God Blessed you, congrats and happy future ma'm! You're inspiring!

[@emmamunday8563]

Congratulations 🎉

[@sandyjackson346]

My favorite mantra is "don't put it down, put it away"

[@GirlFryDay]

I love this motivation. In 5 min, as I wait for my coffee to brew. Taking out the trash, feeding the dog, filling a sink with soapy water, and bringing all the dishes back to the sink. It seems to work.

[@j.schwartz2355]

About never leaving a room empty-handed… I use the same strategy, and have used it for years! In the transportation industry, think large, semi trucks, the most wasteful thing for a truck is to return with an empty load. So it’s called back hauling. And the objective is to have no empty back hauling. So I actually use those same words around my house. If I need to get something in the garage, I just say no empty back hauling and I make sure to take something with me that belongs in the garage. No empty back hauling!

[@DeloresLowndes]

I have a silly little thing I do to help me declutter....fill a box with item's you are not using. Write the date on the box and a projected date one or two years in the future. Mark your calendar and when the projected date arrives you can do one of two things. If you can say 'I don't remember what I put in this box' then just take the box and donate it. If you do remember, open the box and evaluate whether or not you can get rid of it. I have never been able to remember what's in the box.

[@Bella-kj3ce]

Wow! I love the Mantras. Especial the flat surfaces are hot lava. But the Squatters - mind blown🤯 . ‘Free loading stuff that doesn’t earn its keep anymore. You are building them tiny homes… making them condos in the basement…’. Such a great and ridiculous analogy. I really appreciate your perspective. Thank you!

[@junegagnon6506]

Yes, I loved her analogies too of the free loading squatters ! She really is so very inciteful.

[@nicolevelez3073]

Ditto!!

[@katsspace4688]

I hear people say they’ve had enough of mess and clutter, but don’t actually do anything. That 100% tells me, they really haven’t had enough of the mess or clutter. When I say I had had enough of our cluttered home, I was ready to make a bonfire with the clutter and our home finally changed. It took months of changing habits and setting new routines but we did it….and that was in 2020. Our home is our restful oasis now❤️❤️❤️

[@mffmoniz2948]

One habit I gained that helps with my bedroom is to fold the bed clothes halfway when I wake up. I don't make the bed. I just fold the clothes over about knee down to make sure that the bedsheets are getting some air and leave. Latter I return, plump the pillows, make the bed, dust a little and vacuum. But if I don't make the bed, it's ok because I left it neat, so I can just get in and pull the covers.

[@bitrudder3792]

I like to do that, too - and I want to go euro style someday, too. Just a pillow+case, fitted top sheet and a duvet+cover for each of us. Letting beds air out is healthy!

[@auntietravels5100]

Squatter analogy is the BEST! Please refer to this again in future because IT WORKS! This is the explanation that finally clicked for me!

[@annsteffes10]

Nothing says I am so greatful to have decluttered kitchen and organized drawers as finding mouse poop in a drawer. Yep took care of business right away not a big project since I have had my space organized and decluttered for some time. Mice do not just seek messy spaces but having a decluttered space made it so much easier to see this right away.

[@HappyHarryX5]

When I knew I was going to leave my ex, my life was spinning out of control even more. I felt like the only thing I could do for some control in my life is buying a nice soap for the shower. I’m trying to apply that something I can control to decluttering and cleaning. I want to get back to being the tidiest teenager I was back in the day before living with a narcissistic hoarder. Right now I have depression and chronic physical pain so I do what I can when I can and be kind to myself. ❤

[@ninnymuggins5159]

Good luck to you and I hope you reclaim your true self, no longer having to bend to the will of someone else. ❤‍🩹

[@emmamunday8563]

Well done for doing a little when you can. I am newly separated and I have ME/CFS so I understand your situation a little and it is hard. Glad you are being kind to yourself.

[@HappyHarryX5]

@@ninnymuggins5159 Thank you! Take care of you too.

[@HappyHarryX5]

@@emmamunday8563 Thank you! Be kind to you too. I wish you well in this new chapter of your life and with ME/CFS. Sending you a virtual hug.

[@nolagranolabar]

God bless you my clutterbug friend! Been there done that with the divorce thing. I have depression too. My latest challenge is my one and only child who is 30, just came for a 5 day visit from out of state and left yesterday. I only see him once a year. I go into such a deep depression when he leaves. So today, I’m listening to Cass and getting back on the horse to declutter. I’m so glad we have her to help us! Hang in there there, you can do this! Sending love and prayers from Oregon! 😃👍🏻🥰

[@danamiceli4948]

It is amazing how much can be done in a very small amount of time. For example - while in the bathroom after brushing my teeth, I wipe the sink, and pick up. While reheating my coffee, I wipe the kitchen counter and clean the sink. Just doing something while I am there is productive and takes no extra time. Love your videos, Cass!

[@natashalherisson4211]

Cass, Thank you for getting me out of this organizing rut. I used your 30 day declutter challenge and that was just the kick in the pants I needed to do the rest of my home. This month I am doing my own 30 day declutter paper challenge. Paper has always been my issue. But 2 weeks in and I made a major difference. In addition, I have been deep cleaning areas I dislike doing, like outside my windows. Doing it at my own pace and not beating myself about it has been a game changer. So again, thank you for all that you do.

[@SusanCuevas-c1n]

I need a 30-day PAPER DECLUTTERING challenge!!!! Cas can you do this next??!!!!

[@nicolevelez3073]

Me too! 🙏 Thank you!

[@mffmoniz2948]

I started keeping a bag for clothes that don't fit anymore. I still suck at getting them out of the house, but baby steps. Simply getting them out of the closet is already helpful.

[@SusanCuevas-c1n]

Me too! I have the bag near the linen closet and as I come across outgrown clothes I put in the donate bag!!

[@bitrudder3792]

Move them in front of the door where you leave the house. Then, when you leave the house, put them in the car (even if it isn't your car, 😂). Baby steps!!!

[@rebeccamay6420]

I'm still trying to give myself a consistent bag/box location for the clothes I'm no longer using. 😅 Having grown up with Scarcity Mindset makes it tough to let go of Useful Things, especially if they're not broken beyond my repair skill level. However, I see that I must give myself permission to evict some squatters that are just taking up space without serving their purpose. So, "clothes" seems to be a good place to start. ❤️‍🩹

[@bitrudder3792]

@ - I focused on clothes yesterday, too! A headcold/fever with a lot of fatigue and some brain fog kept me from any sustained effort, but I am amazed at what I got done (it was strategic - resting then moving at intervals, drinking water, to keep the thing from settling into my lungs.) I have the scarcity mindset as well, but I was able to dedicate an entire desk to having my sewing machine set up, and have been tackling little bitty mending and alteration tasks. I'm having trouble letting go of things that charities are sure to trash. I did a slap-dash remodel of an old T-shirt, and I imagine myself reviving and improving the sewing skills of my youth, practicing on these weird, wiggly fabrics of today (though I don't really want to wear cheap synthetics!) 🤣🤣🤣 Hopefully I will come to my senses soon, and feel competent enough after a little practice to let it go. Yesterday I employed two mindset strategies: - I'm making stronger moves to remove things that are not really good colors, don't look or fit as I like, and put in the time-will-tell area - I want more negative space, for my closet to feel more like a boutique, baby steps 1,2,3 That helped me mitigate some of that Scarcity mindset, along with thinking about items as I put them into "Time will tell." Some will probably fit me again, some in great colors for me, some pending needing them for a work/volunteer setting. Some will pass through the scrutiny of a friend connected to a charity. Some may be destined for restyling. Etc. I feel much more detached from these than I did before. I have found that it is easier to do this purging in stages. The obviously worst choices are easiest to get rid of. So if I keep getting rid of the worst, then the semi-OK is going to be easier to get rid of later.

[@jwuertz7101]

I've found listening to you, Dawn or Diane as a podcast while jogging is more efficient than music. So doing a 5k. Declutter later. 😊

[@gaBetibu]

I LOVE YOU ! ! ! . . . I just totally cleared out my 3-drawer lrge nightstand...long overdue... hopefully, this will finally, finally be the beginning of my badly needed house purging...I'm soooo sick of our too much stuff, mostly just clutter hidden in drawers, cabinets, shelves & cupboards....just soooo wrongggg . . . God Bless You So Much.... 🥰🥰🥰

[@bitrudder3792]

I fantasize about a large, wall-mounted bedside table with a wall-mounted reading light sometimes. One drawer max, for glasses, bible, notepad and pen for when I think of something important. I've trued putting self-care things in the drawers but never use them there!

[@maryannecba3889]

I'm sitting at my desk decluttering a bunch of old mail while watching this!

[@am5635]

I can see from this and other videos that your calling is to help people. Its wonderful of you to provided this❤

[@33goodwitch]

I am on the upswing from a bit of a low mood period and I have gotten so much done the past couple days, I struggle to get rid of things but have been making progress this year with getting things out for good. And these podcasts help so much!!! I love when Cas yells at me, it is so motivating and helps get my rear in gear😊

[@jprice9900]

I am such a big big fan!!! Newly diagnosed with adult ADHD and I am 41, taking control over my home once again thankfully for your podcast, my doctor's, medicine and just everything, trying to change my life from growing up with very toxic but loving parents, strange I know. I follow you, I get your news letters and I just feel like you're my long lost sister. I'm an only child too and didn't leave home as early as you did but did move out aggressively at 18 with my high school sweetheart still my husband today and we are making it. You have said SO many things I can agree with and feel like I am the only one, thank you Cas so much for you and this show

[@jenpisano5954]

I work from home- I’ll listen to you during my lunche and breaks and will get up and do something for 5 mins- IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE y’all!

[@jenpisano5954]

Ps since decluttering- cleaning up is SO MUCH EASIER and less time consuming I PROMISE!

[@sarahdoanpeace3623]

Wow! I’ve been a huge fan of yours for a few years now and used a lot of your systems, tricks and tips. But THIS is PURE GOLD! I’ve downloaded it and will listen again and again. THANK YOU so very much! Mad at the squatting stuff in your house! AMAZING!!! I work hard enough as it is, yes ma’am! Thank you! God Bless you and yours Cass, you’re a beautiful spirit and soul and incredibly encouraging, real, supportive and helpful! You rock!

[@kaywilliams1065]

I've been doing your 5 items in 5 minutes (takes me 10, but....) ever since September 1 when you started it. It's forcing me to look at areas of my house I neglect because I'm running out of easy stuff! Thank You Again ❤ You Inspire Me 🥰

[@peacewG]

Dishes done! Thx for.always cheering for ME and EVERYBODY!

[@lauramccollum5686]

These tough love videos are the best! 🙌

[@vaschristou4027]

Your "squatter" analogy cracked me up because coincidentally, I recently "evicted 20 squatters" (huge boxes of clutter) and still going. I am so happy to find your content because you are indeed inspirational, and for a change, your voice doesn't irritate or put me to sleep - like a lot of similar types of videos do. Bonus, while listening to you, I cleaned the dishes/kitchen counters and also started the dishwasher 😊😂😂😂

[@sylvietoulouse5609]

Hi Cas, you don't only give us the tips and tricks to decluttering but you are a very great motivational speaker. You pump me up and make me feel like all this possible with little effort. I always felt I was lazy... I am just overwhelmed. Starting to implement your advice and wow what a difference!! Thank you

[@VivLaV07]

My back's been out for a few days, but I was able to sit before my desk cart and reorganize it (much needed) during this podcast. Some is better than none! Thanks Cas, love listening to you, so motivating and funny 😊

[@HappyHarryX5]

Getting back to an organised home can need a massive mind shift. I’ve had a lot of therapy on living with a narcissistic hoarder. I had 2 problems: 1. He’d put me down all the time for a messy house, tell me that I’m a useless cleaner, etc. and 2. I couldn’t say anything about his hoarding even though it was dangerous to walk across many rooms that mainly he inhabited. He didn’t want me to decorate because they would be dust collectors and if I did put something out, I’d be ridiculed or get the silent treatment so I didn’t. Any empty space was taken over by his stuff including trophies. I was the tidiest teen and loved having a clean and decorated room. That was destroyed with his attitude and if I did 9 jobs on my list, he’d comment on not doing the 10th and the others weren’t done properly. I also had to try to get the kids to clean up after themselves so he didn’t do the same to them, he didn’t because I was his target and it was a great way to turn them against me. If they got upset by having to clean up, I got blamed that I wasn’t a good parent and it was my fault. If you have these issues, seek help and learn about narcs and how to heal. ❤

[@HermioneGirl1987]

Thank you for these wonderful podcasts. It really helps motivate me to get started. I’m pretty good once I’ve started, it’s the getting started part that’s hard. Listening to your podcasts helps me zone out and relax and clean. I find that really helps. If I can get on autopilot then I can plan my meals for the week, (in my head) and by the time I’m done I’m feeling less stressed and I can relax in the clean space

[@lynnhendley8910]

Thanks Cass. For this Kick interest Butt method. You're the Best Drill Sargent.

[@sandyh8755]

Cass, Let me preface this comment by saying that before I watched this video, I just took care of my dishes and did a quick vac. Listening to this podcast is my reward and my chance to rest. I have followed you for years and you have changed my life and helped me in so many ways. But when I listen to you say that chronic pain is just an excuse not to get started, I am offended and hurt. You do not know what it is like to live in pain and not be able to work for a😊 longer period or sometimes at all. That is not an excuse, it is a fact. Today, I am feeling a title better so now that I’ve watched 3/4 of your video and am going to stand up and wipe down the counters. That may be all I can do. If it is then that is ok. It is important not to push too hard because then I won’t be able to do anything tomorrow . This is my life, not an excuse. I hope, in the future, you might be a little more considerate of those of us who live in pain.

[@dena61965]

You said it beautifully. I also have a number of chronic pain issues and have been home bound for a few years because of my back. It's definitely not an excuse. Just trying to survive each day is sometimes a major accomplishment. I understand what Cass meant, but maybe leaving the chronic pain issues off of the excuses list would have shown some compassion to those of us who suffer so greatly each day. Take care 😊.

[@StarsHollow214]

@sandyh8755. I am so sorry for your pain. I too have an autoimmune disorder and some days I simply can’t. I try to remember those days that I felt awesome and didn’t understand people who were in pain or had limited energy and I remind myself that people don’t mean to offend, they simply don’t know. I hope they never find out but I no longer take offense because they just don’t know. Congrats on anything you did today. Some days for me it was just getting dressed and brushing my teeth and that’s ok ❤️

[@sandyh8755]

@@dena61965 I totally agree. Thanks for understanding.

[@StarsHollow214]

Cas also has back pain and she will even talk about being out of commission but I think she means just do something and if that’s just taking a glass to the dishwasher then you are winning.

[@sandyh8755]

@@StarsHollow214 I do understand what you mean, but sometimes I just need some compassion. I guess this is one of those days. Thank you for your understanding.

[@jennie9]

Thanks for the kick in the butt, Cass. You said to get up and do one thing to get you moving forward. So, I took a shower, and got dressed. Now I'm listening to the rest of this video and ready to move on to the next thing instead of still lying in bed procrastinating. Going to wash my windows before the temperatures go below freezing for the winter.

[@lubnan08]

Excellent reminder. May God bless you for your work.

[@DColeman-m7z]

This entire podcast is me, except the end where you are doing it. I really need to change. I have ptsd from life events. We also lost our daughter last year. There is no money because I haven’t been able to keep a job since we lost her. I am trying to clean but never want to move. Thank you for this. I will try to start here and maybe listen every day. I have no clue where to put stuff because I now have two houses in one. Thank you for helping! I love all three of you ladies!!! Wish I could afford to pay you to come help me at least start. Yall take care and never stop helping♥️

[@Sahmgirl]

Great podcast, Cas. I've been listening to you for 2 years now. I've done so much. I work a little every day, so that I never have to do a lot at once. You have changed my life. Truly. I can now say, as you say in your closing, "I am a tidy person." and believe it. Thank you, friend! ❤

[@Curiouscrafter-j1r]

Sorry I'm watching after I just finish work. I'm not getting off my butt! No way sis! But, I am inspired and will re play in the morning 😅 thank you ❤

[@olderendirt]

I'm about a week into Covid, but did manage to get my few dishes washed while listening. Now I'm ready for a nap. :) Thanks for all your ideas.

[@MarcyPeter-sh2hh]

Your beautiful voice and speech gets me to stop procrastinating!!! Thank you dear, helpful angel!!!!!❤

[@kimibrown1578]

I love the tiny squatters analogy! 😂 I love you Cas. Thanks for the laughs!

[@vanesaa5251]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! As soon as you said "get up" i got up and took care of the dishes, the sink and the microwave. It doesn't sound like much, but it took me so much time to finally get up and do it 😞 what is even worse is, that i WORK as a cleaner, and as soon as i get home i'm just exhausted and doing the same stuff "double" feels like my "work time" just never ends 😔 I surely don't enjoy this stage i'm in, it's really embarressing but i feel that physically i can't make it without a few hours of time out after work AND someone to motivate me, the way YOU do. So, again, thank you so so much for being there for us, you're doing so much more than you might think ❤

[@elisebb3765]

Cas, I got up and washed my dishes (by hand). Now, I'll watch the rest of your video on my seat! LOL! This is good motivation for me. I so enjoyed your 5 min. declutter month! Thanks, Cas, I can really do this! And it has helped my house to start looking better!! I'm starting to think that it really isn't that hard to clean up a house and keep it looking tidy!! But it will take me some time. My excuse is my age, but 5 min. at a time is doable!!!

[@cynthiaboyle7137]

Thank you for explaining your information with humor. You really nailed a lot of subjects for me. I would love to check out your 30 day challenge 😊

[@nolagranolabar]

I loved the 30 day challenge!! It really got me motivated to complete it each day! ❤

[@BallroomLilliesandHydrangeas]

Cass, you are awesome, just wonderful! Tough love is what most people need to get them up and doing what needs to be done. You've given so many EASY tips on how to create an organized home. I just love the 5-minute concept! When I see something that's out of place or a task that needs to be completed, I automatically think now five minutes; just do it. I can do that thing, that task, in five minutes, so I do. Love you for the constant encouragement and tips! May you be continually blessed! 🤗🧡

[@eaulaosolidaritea363]

I "hot-lava'd" my kitchen listening to this. You just know how to say the right thing Cass. Thank-you.

[@Rapunzel122-s9w]

I am now learning how to zone each room instead of looking at it as 1 cluttered room. Zoning is working well for me and I look for videos on zone decluttering. Cas, I love the hard ass attitude that many of us need to get us motivated. Great motivation. Thank you.

[@junegagnon6506]

Yes, you are right. Nothing gets done by just standing there looking at everything. Even if you have chronic fatigue and other health conditions, you can work at things in small chunks of time. Things do get done eventually. It may not be like everyone else's homes or life. But it is understandable if you have chronic health issues in life. Or you can reach out to family and friends to see if they can help you or if it is affordable you can hire help with the things that you need done. Thank-you Cas for yet another encouraging video podcast!!!😊

[@cynthiaboyle7137]

This couldn’t have come at a better time!🎉🎉🎉

[@SusanL-ds6lc]

Hi Cas! I keep a pretty basket at the bottom of the stairs to the 2nd floor. Anything that needs to go up goes in there. When I go up, I bring up one thing and put it away. Couldn't be any easier. And it helps so much :)

[@gretchenandjack]

Thanks!

[@marier402]

I love the idea of the “squatter”! It evoked a visceral reaction in me that I absolutely wasn’t expecting. Thank you! I know that idea will make it even easier to keep getting rid of the clutter. 😊

[@SproutingHealth]

LOVE Hot Lava, Never leave a room empty-handed, & if it takes a minute or less, DO IT NOW. Love this video to pieces. You're pretty great too, Cass❣️😂🙃

[@natashalindner2059]

So glad when you pop up because I am conditioned to do work when you speak to me. Right now, the never leave a room emptyhanded is my family focus, namely my husband as he seems to really struggle with this. I am going to add the sticky notes and hope this helps him ❤

[@robinjohnson9351]

Had to giggle... When you said "POP" it brought back good memories living in Oregon before moving to the East Coast. The good old days when you could buy a pop and they didn't laugh at you or stare at you with a blank look. Thank You!!

[@monicabarker8888]

Squatters really hit hard 😂😂😂

[@NovasYouTubeName]

Preach Cass! Thank you for really encouraging us to GET UP and do stuff instead of just listening!!❤❤ I usually put podcasts on during making supper but now I’m also going to declutter a few min while I listen. I AM THE ROOSTER! 🐓

[@annakapustin4206]

I truly think you are the best help for "cluttery" people, like me. I struggle living in clutter, but I am myself, and my whole family are so prone to clutter 😢😢😢 But listening to you, going through the 30 days thing helped sooo much! Not finished, but it is so much better now. Thank you! Hugs!

[@differentstroke4881]

Thanks soooo much for this Cas. A much needed pep talk for me! ~Overwhelmed Single momma here all the way from sri lanka sending you lots of hugs, love & prayers!❤️ 🇱🇰😘

[@TawnjaWynn]

I feel like hacks are actually accommodations or systems and can all be helpful. I balk at the idea of “rules” so labeling something positive like you did, ie the mantra (not rule) “never leave a room empty handed” is magic for me! Thank you ❤

[@dawnadalton7812]

OMG girl - you describe me to a tee..always finding an excuse or looking for inspiration from someone ele because I have no idea where to start!! How do I stop making the excuses...because I hate looking at all the clutter and it is making me feel crazy and I feel like you are speaking directly to me. I don't want anyone to come to my house because I am embarresed and I am lonely because of that...I need to get moving...

[@emma-woodhouse-721]

So helpful. Thank you.

[@michellefurst4985]

I think I will have to save this to play EVERYDAY! 😬♥️

[@VickiLee-tg5ck]

Yes, I got a lot done Cass. I even did some things that I’ve been putting off, so thank you for the tough love. 💗

[@mikepi660]

Love your videos dear... You are awesome and are helping so many people it is unreal. Helped motivate me to be more organized,,, THANK YOU.

[@Choralzap]

Luv luv luv the Squatter analogy! Totally rehabbed my attitude about my clutter!Clipped it for future reminders.

[@annettehudson6045]

Thanks CAs i started on a big pile of paperwork on the kitchen table and your inspiration to tidy for five minutes was so uplifting thank you from Imperial, Mo

[@evapmama-blue77]

Bought a beautiful wooden drawer box for my color pencils- pens etc - I allowed myself to keep only what fits- easy breezy- beautiful…😉anyway- this put a movement in motion - out with the 3 drawer plastic rolling unit ( I know Cas can’t stand those lol) and moving my “stationary “ contents to a smaller unit - all this while watching and listening- suddenly it became obvious- I have no longer need / use for the extra ruler - triangle - a box of paper clips - photo corners - sheet of black labels - box of staples- index tabs for small ring binder … and on and on - in the past 30 years I just moved them along - because it was my stationary 🤷‍♀️ with every time I listen to my ‘declutter trio’ it becomes easier- last year I didn’t let go - - don’t give up or say it’s hopeless- it really peels like an onion layer by layer- I dropped off 3 boxes at goodwill this morning- 4 more to go yey🎉🎉🎉- thanks Cas❤

[@KatTavolacci]

Nailed it! Great podcast! 🙏💙

[@RebeccaHunter-r8h]

So blessed by Jesus to find your clutterbug videos. Really changed our lives. Clean mind and house and less stress more peace more time. More margin in money And healthier food. Truly truly blessed. Thank you

[@cynthiaclark4990]

I have spent a few hours shredding and sorting papers while I "watched" the University of Tennessee football game. I brought a box of papers into my living room along with my shredder. Anything that needed shredded it went immediately into the shredder. I also brought the kitchen garbage can into the living room (after I emptied it of the kitchen garbage). I started by having piles: keep, throw away, and shred. I am about to go through the pile of things to keep so I can pare it down even further. I allotted my day to do this. I really liked the 5-minute declutter we did a few months ago. With this, I knew that I couldn't just do it 5 minutes at a time. I had company for Thanksgiving. I washed my dishes while I cooked. I cleaned my kitchen before I went to bed on Thanksgiving evening and found that waking up Friday morning to clean kitchen was so nice. Walking into my bathroom and seeing that my toilet is clean even around the base, is empowering! I am a former clean freak. I used to have an absolutely spotless house. During my marriage there was a lot of emotional and psychological abuse. This is part of my recovery. I would like to say I'm newly divorced but it's been nearly 16 years since we broke up. I'm tired of living like this. I hate running around the house cleaning for 15 minutes before guests arrive or apologizing to those who are coming to work on things in my house. So, slowly but surely I am getting my house back to being one where guests can arrive at almost any time without me panicking.

[@Zuzia-l5b]

Love you Cass!

[@deannestewart3105]

Thank you so much Cas!!!! I love your content and especially your motivation help!

[@meganann5451]

The boxes behind you labeled "bricks," "cables," and "cords," made me smile because I have the same! lol :)

[@JB-wp2gn]

Great advice. Listening to this makes me so grateful I have a one story house!

[@kirstyhunt891]

The favourite mantra you taught me was GETMO! That has changed my life! I would put things off because I couldn’t do it to perfection so now I just say GETMO and I start and it’s fine… and I feel great! I’ve taught my three sons 12-7 years this and they do it for anything they put off because it’s too big … e.g. write a speech … good enough to move onto the fun stuff like video games! It’s not perfect but it’s done!

[@jenniferkuban4007]

Not sure if it's a mantra, but one thing I say to myself that I got from Cas is "do it for your tomorrow self"....gamechanger in getting me to do things at night when I am so exhausted and think I can't do anything else.

[@boog.2751]

this is the one that works for me also!!! it's so true!

[@SproutingHealth]

Cass. Love this so much! Thank u❤

[@SusanCuevas-c1n]

I love your lessons!! You are amazing!!!

[@sjsmith4053]

Ok reassembling bedside table set up....I am angry at some stuff but I value some things that get lost in the chaos.thanks broken butterfly

[@lynns2617]

I have started not allowing myself to listen to your videos unless I'm cleaning or decluttering. Me and my home thank you!

[@cynthiaclark4990]

I LOVED the 5 minute declutter!

[@darlahkelley9800]

❤Thank 😊 🙏 ❤️ You

[@heidipelkola623]

Thank you Cass! Love the squatter analogy and hot lava trick! I’ve gone through my house and have a donation pile to take out. It’s leaving my house today! 😊 something funny I threw out is empty face cream jars/containers. I had about 10 of them. Why was I keeping them? “Incase I want to make my own DIY face cream from shea butter and whatever else” which I have never done. I know I won’t do it either, so they are gone today! 😊thank you for your inspiration and motivation!

[@laurajones5817]

I enjoyed hanging out with you too. Master bedroom looks awesome.

[@marym346]

I LOVE the "squatters" example!!! Perfect!!

[@amberleroy8792]

Thank you. Love this

[@heathern9051]

Cas, thank you. Many years ago if we didn't know what to do with something we put in a tote and shoved it in the shed. A while ago I gave a lot away, but since then we have inherited stuff from multiple families. I am more motivated to start giving away the items we don't use.

[@karysophie5579]

Just love your podcasts! Even if you would just say the same stuff over and over... I get so much done!!!

[@bethanykalb1301]

As a self diagnosed adhd adult after reading up for my kiddo I recently learned this “don’t put it down, put it away” mantra which has helped with preventing most clutter. My next item to tackle it paper, from manuals, instructions, financial papers, kids artwork, and so on. Hoping to make much digital for the important stuff and shred or toss the stuff that doesn’t need to be physical versions. Very hard because I once took pics of my own artwork and tossed the physical and the pics didn’t turn well and I was so upset when I no longer had the art that I won awards for.

[@debraneighbors8764]

Thank you so much!! I love everything you said!!

[@lisad5814]

Thank you Cas love all your posts, bag filled to donate 3 bags garbage, box for recycling and stack papers shredded today ,tomorrow next areas ❤

[@lindaanderson4990]

Ohmygoodness the squatters 😅😂😅 ! Yes...freeloading crap / condominiums of squatters all over. Great analogy! We just went thru 2 hurricanes, in addition to years of memories and important needed furniture and belongings there were alot of squatters lost to flood water! Bye Felicia!🎉

[@michellefurst4985]

I feel this sooo much 😩😭😤😞😣🫥😵‍💫

[@HappyHarryX5]

I’m sorry to hear that but glad to know you’re working through the trauma. Be proud of yourself and take care of your heart. ❤ It’s hell to find out just how much others don’t appreciate you. Are you able to make up a sentimental box or make up scrapbooks for the memories? Can you scan any documents for later instead of keeping the physical copies? I know from my Mum that there’s a lot of shredding to do with uni records as she was a lecturer. Be cautious of mice getting into stuff in the garage. My Mum put all her Mum’s poems in a box in her garage and the originals were ruined by mice. I’m finding with my divorce paperwork that I have laid down some ground rules for myself. I can only go through it until my stress levels rise even if it’s only a few bits of paper. I also do it as a random job and don’t plan a session so I don’t get myself worked up and remember to be kind to myself.

[@MsJ0an]

Ohhh, thanks for sharing. I'm going through the same items. Hugs ❤

[@HappyHarryX5]

@@MsJ0an Take care of you. All the best for you too.

[@MsFitVegan]

This!!!!! 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🩷🙏🏼🥰😍😍😍😍😍😍🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@NissRine-gv5tx]

Thank you

[@melissachapman4496]

I love that you say pop! I didn’t know people in Canada said that! I’m in Ohio! Love your videos Cass!