Thank you for watching! I hope you have a great day. Read more on the blog post: shannontorrens.com/10-lessons-i-learned-after-a-year-of-decluttering/
@stephaniebyrne77065 жыл бұрын
Decluttering is like peeling an onion. Revisiting the same areas for a 2nd or third time u will find things u missed mainly because your used to an object being there, whether they r useful or not
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
That is so true! I found so many items that I miss the first time around. I hope you have a great day.
@staceykersting7055 жыл бұрын
Yes, I'm donating my stuff in layers. I gave away a big garbage bag from my walk in closet. Now it feels like I have a 'wardrobe'. Gave away a wine box full of lotions and potions, from my bathroom cupboards. Cleared out a big stack of blankets, coats and pillows from my guest room, too. Yes, it's time to go thru some more stuff. I'm trying to give away a bag or box of stuff every week. ...and, Yes, not bringing more stuff in.
@belssage5 жыл бұрын
Exactly.
@tamimartin91494 жыл бұрын
Stephanie, I totally agree.
@missmayflower5 жыл бұрын
Yup. Even if you just do one drawer or cupboard or bin a day, that’s progress, without getting overwhelmed.
@Miss_Annlaug4 жыл бұрын
Great video. All of these are true for me too. I'm in a second wave of minimalism now decluttering even more. For me it's a long term learning curve to find out what I need/don't need. So now, after a few years with less stuff, I'm motivated to minimise even more❤️❤️❤️
@shannontorrens14 жыл бұрын
I feel the same way about waves and minimalism. Right when I think we can't get more minimalist I will realize there are things we never use. I hope you are doing well.
@ginamcgrew99555 жыл бұрын
I totally agree that decluttering is not a one time and done thing. Its a process and I keep paring down, and paring down. The Minimal Mom calls it "editing". I love the way cleaning is faster and easier after minimising our inventory😀 great video as always!!
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Thank you ! I completely agree that there has to be regular editing throughout the year. I hope you have a great day.
@foreverseeking13804 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I have been watching minimalism videos for some time now and I know I need this for my happiness. It is so hard for me to let go of things and I don't know why I become so attached. 2020 is going to be my year to DE clutter and you and Noemi will be my strength. Thanks again and many blessings to you
@shannontorrens14 жыл бұрын
I am so excited for you and you decluttering process. You can do it!
@foreverseeking13804 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much...it means alot
@hannahwilkins-mullings97684 жыл бұрын
Norse Fire The more you do it the easier it gets! Start small and my best tip is to understand that even if it’s organised doesn’t mean you can’t declutter from it. X
@foreverseeking13804 жыл бұрын
than you so much!!!
@susan56612 жыл бұрын
So great to her about your journey and things you have learned along the way. We are really never “there”. Our journey is our life lived intentionally every day.
@debbieachatz28704 жыл бұрын
Thank you, the view backward for lessons learned are so useful! There is light at the end of the tunnel and I find getting to our own level of minimalism is more permanent by taking time. Once you start the momentum starts. I really like that you mention taking time to 'live in the now' and enjoy life and not become obsessed with it.
@shannontorrens14 жыл бұрын
Hi Debbie! It really is easy to become obsessed with decluttering and making everything perfect. I decided it was going to be a slow process for us and this way we could still live normally and have fun during the process.
@kfjastad5 жыл бұрын
I like how everyone shares decluttering experiences and supports each other. That's nice!
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
kfjastad yes! I love that 😊
@qlauraq9125 жыл бұрын
Biggest change for me (only 6 months in and halfway through my home): I can find things! I can’t believe how much of my life I wasted looking for things. Literally digging through drawers full of do-dads and crap I didnt even need or want to find one useful bit or bob that I did.
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
It is great to be able to find things easily! Good job on all the decluttering, it's such a huge task. I hope you have a great day.
@cmck20215 жыл бұрын
I realized I have an "issue" with office supplies. Staying out of clearance at back to school displays!
@joeseatat4 жыл бұрын
It's been a year since I started. I used to think I didn't have enough room for my things. I was actually fantasizing about a bigger home. What a fool I was. So many of our storage pieces sit empty now. I also have more free time and I'm at the point where I have inspiration and drive to accomplish larger goals. Like writing and selling crafts.
@shannontorrens14 жыл бұрын
That is so nice you can write and sell crafts now! That is what I found too, way more time for what really matters to me. I hope you have an excellent week.
@pattiecake115 жыл бұрын
Love your videos! We just moved from Kansas to Maine. We sold or donated furniture and dishes, cookware, etc. We put other personal belongings in storage temporarily. Now we will just replace what we need a little at a time.
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That is a great idea to replace things as you need them. I hope you have a great day.
@jenniferjanes15893 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, you, your family and home. I have learned so much and I’m in your mom’s age range. We need to de-clutter because we are going to retire in the next 4 years.
@shannontorrens13 жыл бұрын
You can do it!
@momof2momof25 жыл бұрын
When I was raising my children I would rotate their toys. They loved it when they would see their other toys again, and they would play with them more. When we moved to our brand new home over a year ago, I purposely set our home up in a much more minimalist way. We got rid of 75% of what we owned. I bought all new furniture, that was raised up so cleaning under them is extremely easy. I rarely need to move furniture. It takes me maybe 30 minutes at the most to do my daily house work. TFS 💗💗💗💗
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
The raised furniture is such a great idea. I hope you have a great day.
@lien10234 жыл бұрын
So inspiring! Love reading these stories.
@itsmeayana32204 жыл бұрын
momof2 amazing
@Miss_Annlaug4 жыл бұрын
Wise move
@virginiasoskin90824 жыл бұрын
I rotated toys too. It seemed that people would give my kids a LOT of stuffed toys, sometimes fairly large ones. They would even win large stuffed toys for contest prizes. I would donate those large toys right away since both my kids had dust allergies and stuffed toys are dust magnets. Women's shelters can use new toys like that for the children who come in scared with their moms. Each of my kids had two or three fave stuffed toys that would get laundered each week. The rest got donated. We valued books more than toys actually. My kids had some cherished toys and dolls and the rest of the toys were fairly transitory, got used up like art supplies, or were outgrown. Again, donate. If you know you won't have any more kids that is a great time to donate clothing and toys and books.
@leighk27025 жыл бұрын
Cleaning goes so much faster. I work outside of the home full time and dreaded Saturday mornings feeling pressure to attempt to straighten rather than a simple cleaning
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Yes it's so much faster. 😀
@i1234569876545 жыл бұрын
damn...i read marie kondo's books and watched her netflix series too...i know, it's life changing
@lisar.25494 жыл бұрын
You described the benefits so well!
@shannontorrens14 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@olivemaycards5 жыл бұрын
I learned about letting go and living with less in a similar process - moving halfway around the world twice - I'm from NZ originally :) Lately I'm realizing that I don't like a lot of things "shouting" at me - which brings me to my pet peeve I noticed in your video (sharing this because I think it's helpful, not to be nasty). Have you taken the big wordy advertising sticker off your Dyson yet? It drives me crazy that everything we buy is plastered in marketing, but it drives me even crazier that we don't realize we can take them OFF after we get them home. Those long tags on pillows that say they can't be removed "except by consumer" - that means we are allowed and expected to cut them off! My MIL still has all the shiny "features" stickers on her rice cooker and laptop. They're advertising for something we already bought! I'm on a mission to peel off things that shout at me unless they're necessary for safety. Anyway, thanks for sharing, going to check out your other videos :)
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean about the stickers. I don't normally take them off because every time I do I am left with a huge sticky residue that I can never get off LOL. Actually now when I do purchase something I normally look to see if the sticker can be easily removed to avoid the sticky residue. On the same topic, once I started decluttering and doing less shopping I now notice how annoying most ads are and how many there are. This is just something I never noticed before. I hope you have a great day.
@vallimunari25273 жыл бұрын
Eucalyptus oil removes sticky residue quickly and fragrantly.
@heatherjoy93555 жыл бұрын
Love this! It’s definitely an on-going process especially with kids💕
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Thank you. It really is ongoing, and they are always changing too. 😀 Its a constant rotation of things LOL
@heidiboeve60693 жыл бұрын
Thanks to now that that you do this in 1year. It gives my hope and that i can thake my one time to do this . Sorry i am i dutch persone from belgium. 😊
@mariankamal65645 жыл бұрын
It is so relieving that hear that it's normal to take that long. I have been decluttering the family home for a few weeks now, and I feel like I have barely made a dent. Thanks a million.
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Yes It took me a long time, but I am happy I took my time because I didn't want to get burned out and I didn't want to regret anything I donated. I usually decluttered one area of my house every week or every other week, this gave me a lot of time to think about what I was actually using before I started the next section. I wish you luck on your decluttering journey.
@mariankamal65645 жыл бұрын
Thanks a million :) It is actually very draining, and you need some tome to rest physically and emotionally, especially that I'm decluttering following a great loss on the family. Thanks for the support :)
@maryspeidel52584 жыл бұрын
Beware of inheriting relatives junk. Just say, it’s not my style.
@shannontorrens14 жыл бұрын
That is a great idea of what to say. 😀
@FaithandFlour5 жыл бұрын
These are great things to know for anyone considering going more minimal. I love that you took a year and still consider decluttering an on-going process. I am definitely doing my decluttering in stages and each time I revisit an area I am more ruthless and satisfied! Thanks so much Shannon for all the encouragement you provide! 💛🤗💛
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Thank you Robin. It gets easier as time goes on and I am able to get rid of more and more. I hope you are having a great day. 💛😀
@belssage5 жыл бұрын
It took me 6 years total to completely declutter. There are so many stages to go through depending on what you have, where you're going and how old you are.
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Wow! Thank you for sharing, I completely agree. 😀
@itsmeayana32204 жыл бұрын
MJ T woah
@jmcast31954 жыл бұрын
Biggest change is that my home is so much easier to clean.
@shannontorrens14 жыл бұрын
I completely agree with that!
@michelleprice59454 жыл бұрын
totally agree! that's the biggest change I noticed, I can clean our 3 bed 3 bath ranch in 2 hours max and can clean in 15 minutes if someone is going to pop in.
@amystacey10305 жыл бұрын
New subscriber! Thanks for all the info. This is what I need in my life😬
@ivanajukicgloban6627 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!🤗😚
@intentionallymade5 жыл бұрын
Loved this video so much! We are in Lisa’s blog course group together and I have noticed you really putting in more effort with your blog. Congrats! I have not been putting any effort into mine. I have been decluttering one bite at a time but it’s been too slow almost. I need to really gain some traction and start working on those goals I have for myself too. The clutter can be life sucking! I want to live more simply so I can serve and build our homestead dream! Thanks for the tips!
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Lisa's class is amazing. I wish I had taken a class like this 10 years ago when I first started blogging, but its never too late. Stick with it and you will hit your goals. I hope you have a great week.
@sweetdistin5 жыл бұрын
Hello, where can I find Lisa's course? It sounds really helpful :)
@intentionallymade5 жыл бұрын
sweetdistin check out farmhouseboone here on KZbin or her blog. Info is there for the course! :)
@paige51913 жыл бұрын
My biggest change home wise is that my house is easier to clean up. AND when its "dirty" it looks cleanish still.
@l.a.w.795 жыл бұрын
You get a LOT of stuff when you parents die and you get the stuff you had as a KID! Then you get sentimental!!!
@yogamalayalamasha3 жыл бұрын
On the process of decluttering❤️
@ScandishHome5 жыл бұрын
All points are right there! I had the same experiences! I love how you collected them into this video very inspiring! Decluttering changes our behavior tremendously. We will be more aware of our everyday decisions 😊🤗❤💜xx
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Yes! That is exactly it, being more aware. I hope you are having a great day so far. 💛
@sallymay52725 жыл бұрын
Noemi, I’d love to see a similar video from you. 😊
@dr.dariapizzuto76684 жыл бұрын
I can so relate to the lunch box situation... My husband thinks that if there is a surface available, he MUST put something there; I’m like NO. Surfaces can be clear 😂
@janethunt4037 Жыл бұрын
Wow Shannon! You have decluttered while being a mother to two small kids. Excellent! Great time to reap those benefits. My son is grown, and I am currently working on our living spaces, excluding his room and his things in storage. (Saving those for after my stuff.) I've been amazed at the benefits. One thing that has happened for me is figuring out things that I really need instead of what I have. I just replaced 2 small bookcases with an IKEA cabinet with closing doors. It's cleared up clutter and given me adequate room for photo albums.
@loiscampbell35105 жыл бұрын
Great video, Shannon. I'm always in the process of down-sizing. Right now, I'm contemplating selling my HUGE entertainment center in the living room. I've loved it through the years (It's gorgeous at Christmas), but I really want to open up the space in the room once again. My next TV will be wall mounted and I'll have a small cabinet/shelf system under it. Thanks for reminding me off all the benefits of decluttering.
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Thank you! We mounted our TV and I am so happy we did, for years I didn't want to mount it because I was worried about the way it would look, but it really made our room look less cluttered. I hope you have a great weekend.
@maryspeidel52584 жыл бұрын
It goes out in layers. Don’t give up. What you hang on to today may go out the door the next time.
@shannontorrens14 жыл бұрын
Very true! Layers is a great way to describe decluttering. I hope you have a great day.
@FancyThatwithCandice4 жыл бұрын
I LOVE this!!! So exciting to see what I year can do!! You're such an inspiration!
@shannontorrens14 жыл бұрын
Yay! Thank you!
@lilianhoulind7234 жыл бұрын
A year. More realistisk than a weekend.
@MarielaMerino5 жыл бұрын
I love your story in the beginning. I still haven't watched the minimalism documentary lol. I can totally relate to the things you learned and are the reasons I love minimalism! My favorite things I've learned are being more intentional with items I bring in, how less I can now, and the money I save :)
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Mariela Merino I think you would really like the documentary it was really up lifting 😊
@elizabethrace54065 жыл бұрын
Just subscribed. 😊 Moving into my first purchased property & realizing that a lot of the items I packed do not have a place in my new home. A lot of items I have accumulated are not a good fit physically or in terms of being compatible with the person I am now & the person I want to become.
@Miss_Annlaug4 жыл бұрын
Time to get decluttering! Dont be afraid. The things you let to og you dont even remember ! I also decluttered when i had moved to a bigger place and was shocked to see hoe much stuff i had! Now i habe about 60% less stuff than back then. But i want to narrow my things down even more now
@OrganizedWithJoy5 жыл бұрын
I can relate to the thought of "where will this go" while shopping and it has prevented purchases. Another thing I have thought about during my no spend year is how everything I purchase will potentially have to be decluttered in the future. It helps to have that perspective as it makes purchases more intentional! Thanks for another great video! :)
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thinking about how everything will have to be given away in the end is another great way to avoid purchases. How is your ne spend year going? That will be a great video, blog post or book. Are you going to share your year when you are done?
@OrganizedWithJoy5 жыл бұрын
@@shannontorrens1 thank you! I have written a monthly blog post on my progress! I would love to compile everything I've learned at the end of the year... most likely a blog post, but I just may have to start a KZbin channel ;) My website: organizedwithjoy.com
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
I am going to check out that post now =)
@kellykerr52254 жыл бұрын
When I owned a house, I met the older man on the back of the yard. He told me he started raking 30 years ago and still wasn’t finished. At that point I decided raking wasn’t that important.
@shannontorrens14 жыл бұрын
That is so true! The leaves just keep on falling. 😀
@karensinclair19544 жыл бұрын
i spent 14 weeks of going thru my possessions and preparing for an estate sale I hired people to do. Only 1/3rd of my possessions and I kept the most expensive/treasures. I got discouraged but trooped on. I wondered WHEN I was going to reap the benefits, feel as though I was making a dent towards my goal of less. All I saw was stuff. Well, last week I saw a definite turn around with my sale. I just was handed a $7750 proceeds check which paid off a dental surgery for January. I am in bliss. I also set up a 2nd estate sale when I move to my much smaller place prior to leaving the state and getting an even smaller place and then perhaps living in an RV/Van situation. Yes, I am on my way. Thank you!
@shannontorrens14 жыл бұрын
Yay I am so excited for you! That is amazing. 😀💛 The hard work really pays off.
@Barbara-vx9fd5 жыл бұрын
Hi Shannon. 🙋 I have problems, when I try to declutter much stuff in a short time. ⏳ I realize, I have to create my own way of decluttering and your channel is a wonderful inspiration. Thank you! 🌻 Greetings from Germany! 🇩🇪
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have also found slow was the way to go for me. I hope you have a great week.
@Barbara-vx9fd5 жыл бұрын
@@shannontorrens1 Thanks. A great week for you and your family, too. 😀
@Miss_Annlaug4 жыл бұрын
The most efficient way to do it if you dont have much time: use a big, clear surface like a dinnertable. Next to the table place 4 cardboard boxes labeled: 1.donate, 2.garbage, 3.keep & 4.maybe. spread your items on the big, open surface and go through them fast based on 2 rules: is it a favorite? & did i use ot in the last year? If its no to both its gone. Are you even just a bit unsure: its for the "4.maybe" box. The maybe box allows you to speed through a pile. Not all the decisions are so final and it takes the preassure of and allows you to move really fast
@lauraritonya5 жыл бұрын
Ha ha. My house looks like a tornado hit when my grandkids visit. Toys everywhere. Then they take all my pillows off the sofa and throw them on the floor along with the throw blankets.
@happinessishomemadewithang36844 жыл бұрын
Love your videos. So ready to do this, but also so overwhelmed. I know it will help so much of my life, disappointed in how much value I put in every piece. But I want a more free way of living and want to raise my son with that lifestyle. Also it would help my marriage.
@shannontorrens14 жыл бұрын
The decluttering really helped us, I hope it can help you too. I hope you have a great week.
@dogmonday5 жыл бұрын
This was great. I really appreciated those tips. I really love how your son picked up all the toys and helps you out. Very inspiring video.
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Thank you! He really likes to help out. I hope you have a great week.
@Teremoanabrockbank5 жыл бұрын
Kia Ora from New Zealand. I too am decluttering over time. Have tackled things slowly as well
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Kia Ora! Slow was the way to go for me too. I wish you luck on your decluttering journey.
@lisaschreiber28935 жыл бұрын
hahaha never have to clean again.... that would be the best!!! =D I agree with you the less you have the faster you can clean though which is awesome.
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Ha ha I really thought I would never clean again LOL. A funny thing happened though the more we decluttering the cleaner I wanted my home to look. I hope you have a great day.
@justj25305 жыл бұрын
U said it! it never gets done in one weekend or 1 week. i removed everything from every closet for one weekend clean and im exhausted bit nothing even remotely close.
@kellykerr52254 жыл бұрын
I am new and I’m decluttering my closet right now, but taking a break lol. I can’t stand the clutter.
@shannontorrens14 жыл бұрын
Yay! Keep it up and soon the clutter will be gone. I hope you are having a good weekend.
@kellykerr52254 жыл бұрын
Shannon Torrens Thank you. I’m still not finished because I have blood pressure problems and keep having to take breaks. One thing I discovered is that almost all of my organizing containers had each turned into a junk drawer, which isn’t organized lol. I ran out of dividers for my dresser drawers so I’m using some of the plastic lids and books as dividers. I told myself I had to stop at noon today, or I will be too exhausted tomorrow.
@janjentz10535 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed your video. Love all of the tips and your minimalist journey. I love opening cupboards, drawers and closets and without so much "stuff" can quickly see what I am looking for. I love your tip, while at the store when considering something; asking where its going to live. Brilliant. Thanks Shannon.
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jan! That tip about imagining where something will live has really helped me. For instance I am in love with plants right now, but honestly I don't have anywhere for more LOL. I hope you have a great week.
@pappyone60625 жыл бұрын
Wonderful idea presentations on this video. Great thoughts put into this. Isnt it funny how when you have boys everything turns into a sword (or a light saber)😂
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Yes lol! Everything can be a weapon. When there are no toys they use the couch pillows to throw at each other.
@lorabetht92065 жыл бұрын
That’s how I’m decluttering- one room/area at a time
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
I think one room / area is the easiest, at least it was for me. I hope you have a great week.
@lorraineyanez43015 жыл бұрын
Great advice, so true it does take time it's a process a lifestyle change not a quick fix.
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@Thalymor4 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I'm at the point where my youngest is one and I'm overwhelmed with stuff 😫 it's so hard to get rid of stuff! My 4.5 year old especially does not want to get rid of stuff.
@shannontorrens14 жыл бұрын
I know how you feel. It can be really hard, but I have found going very slow with decluttering the kids stuff can help ease the fear of getting rid of stuff. I payed really close attention to what my son was playing with and then I would rotate something that he wasn't playing with out of the room. I would keep it for a while in case he noticed and eventually I would donate the item. This slow process worked great for us. I wish you luck on your journey.
@BarnaliD5 жыл бұрын
I really liked your video. It was so precise and liked the way you talked. It didnt give me anxiety like so many other decluttering videos do. Very helpful.
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@alexyes42905 жыл бұрын
Shannon, this is one of the best video I’ve seen about how your life can change after seeing everything in a different prospective!! I can absolutely relate to you about the lunchbox! 😬 you’re an inspiration! Thank you so much 😊!
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Decluttering really has changed everything for me. I hope you have a great week.
@valerofam5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your tips. It is very realistic. One of the more helpful vids I have seen
@angelawatson15944 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Love your style and excellent tips. Keep on making these instructive videos 😊
@alisplace22114 жыл бұрын
Oh yes I understand the feeling of looking around the house with kids and just feeling overwhelmed, it comes with anxiety and a feeling of no control! We started decluttering after my son but then my daughter came along and now she is one I feel like we have been decluttering again for a few months with so much left to go! Point one so true - it takes so much time! :)
@MsOLWYNN2 жыл бұрын
Hey Shannon. Thanks mate for the inspiration to keep going. Been in this house 20 years, mid 60s now.. decided to discard instead of loving everything in 2022. Have only done half my wardrobe but completed the kitchen. Can already see that my favourites remain. Have used the rule if I haven't used the item in 18 months then it is donated. Thank you again. 0.🇦🇺👍🙂
@lorettab6875 жыл бұрын
Everything has changed since we began decluttering in late 2014. Most notable...Our house is now a calm, organised home. We have more money that we happily spend on experiences not material things.
@hamil_lifestyle_ca_usa5 жыл бұрын
You are utterly right! I started decluttering since I decided to become a minimalist in 2015, I am still doing. It takes couple years for me.
@TheDriftwoodlover5 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear someone else say this. I've been at it 2 yrs (20 yrs of basement clutter) and still have more to do. Thankfully it's getting better.
@staceykersting7055 жыл бұрын
I don't think I'll ever be a minimalist, but I'm becoming a lot more minimal. Meanwhile, I'm a plant hoarder (lol), so, that's more about organizing than donating. Wish me luck!
@samantharowley1255 жыл бұрын
Decluttering has made cleaning the home so much easier, not spending so much time moving things around so I can clean.
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
It is great to hear that cleaning is easier for you too! That is such a good benefit. 💛😀
@TheDriftwoodlover5 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Even the visual clutter psychologically makes me not want to tackle cleaning.
@meisjeViv4 жыл бұрын
Your 'I hope you're having an amazing day' made my really not-so-amazing day a little bit better. Thank you for that :) I can relate to a lot of what you're saying.
@shannontorrens14 жыл бұрын
So Happy to hear your day is going a little better. 💛
@carlyburgess51966 ай бұрын
I love the small steps approach. I tried decluttering an entire closet in a weekend and was so overwhelmed. Now, I do a drawer here and there and slowly it's getting better. The biggest tip is don't bring more stuff in! My family and friends are always giving us things but then it becomes our clutter to deal with. Sometimes, you just have to say no.
@AngelaTopping4 жыл бұрын
I've been decluttering for a decade. Thanks for your advice. I can see now I am not being radical enough in the past, but am moving towards it now.
@WhatLauraLikes20185 жыл бұрын
I found that documentary too! Life-changing! I watched it first on Dec 24, 2016 as we were about to make a huge life change. I even got to see them live. That was fun. (I totally paused the video to share - back to what you were saying ... 😉)
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
That documentary really changed my life too. I didn't think anything I watch would ever do that, but it really opened my eyes to another way of living. I hope you have a great weekend.
@ruthgoddard65394 жыл бұрын
I am trying but what no one tells you is how to declutter or live more minimalist when your husband and kids will not go along with ir. My husband says it is wasting money to get rid of stuff .doesent want to try and sell.and heaven help when my grankids come for a visit. They bring a ton of toys and they are everywhere.
@shannontorrens14 жыл бұрын
I did a video on how I got my family on board, but they were willing after a while. One thing I heard that really helped with the thought of wasted money is, keeping the items you don't use isn't going to make the money come back. Once I heard this it was much easier to donated and declutter because I also hate wasting money. I hope you have a great weekend.
@ruthgoddard65394 жыл бұрын
@@shannontorrens1 thank you for responding. I will watch that video
@diannemc48405 жыл бұрын
Then have a BIG yard sale. That’s what I did make some $$ out of the process.
@amayalumb4 жыл бұрын
I've been decluttering for a while now and the kid's room is still my hardest to work with!
@q.t.shelli35854 жыл бұрын
I lived in a 300sq ft studio apartment w a roommate, and had little like you back in the day. after having kids people hand stuff down or buy them huge trucks and toys, that they don't need because its too big to play with. And I finally, after 4 years went thru everything,got rid of tons of toys and organized...I wish I did this sooner tbh. I'm just glad I am not the only one..ty for the video 👍😀
@janethunt4037 Жыл бұрын
I really related to how you go back to a decluttered area and see other things that need to go. I've had that experience also.
@monix34 жыл бұрын
When deciding what to toss - ask yourself : have I been using/wearing this item in the past year? If not you probbably never will.
@shannontorrens14 жыл бұрын
Yes I love that tip!
@Miss_Annlaug4 жыл бұрын
Best rule ever
@lorettagoldyn59185 жыл бұрын
Really appreciated the video. Great suggestions
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Loretta Goldyn thank you! I hope you have a great week 😊
@angelasnodgrass66214 жыл бұрын
I know what you mean. My apartment looks so much bigger and better. It’s so much easier to clean. I love your videos. Thank you
@shannontorrens14 жыл бұрын
Yes! Thank you!
@carolgeorge64095 жыл бұрын
Your home looks so nice, and clean and fresh🌹
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope you have a great day.
@nhobby113 жыл бұрын
I have a lot more time, now. I’m not always cleaning and/or organizing.
@ggjlat5 жыл бұрын
Yes, decluttering really eases life and it helps to maintain a non-destructable order and takes considerably less time to clean
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Yes! I feel the same way. I hope you have a great day.
@melissajenkins79025 жыл бұрын
I want to see your master closet at your new house now ☺️
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Sure! I will do a bedroom tour. I have been waiting because we don't have everything fully set up yet. I hope you have a great day 😀
@Furd35 жыл бұрын
The documentary isn't linked
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
I linked their KZbin Channel, I can't find the documentary link because it is on NetFlix. Here is their channel: kzbin.info . They also have a website: www.theminimalists.com/
@lyubawa5833 жыл бұрын
I am new to decluttering. I am going through stage of letting go of things. Thank you for a short review very encouraging
@shannontorrens13 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@rachaelgibb23663 жыл бұрын
Hello, I live in Mangawhai Nz and really enjoy your channel💙
@shannontorrens13 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@jewelshauck4134 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your time and effort in sharing your talent to us.
@shannontorrens14 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
@JessIcaMessika2 жыл бұрын
I used to go thriftshopping all the time for decorations and clothes thinking I was saving a ton. But I realized I would buy a lot, like it for a month and then go shopping again. It added up so fast but over the last 3 years I've reduced our items DRAMATICALLY and now have no desire to shop just for the sake of seeing what I can find. Even window shopping can be dangerous. My kids are doing better too. My son and I have adhd so we do much better with simplicity and knowing exactly where everything is at at all times.
@banasreeghosh42343 жыл бұрын
Liked the way you explained....keep motivating..... thank you...god bless you
@shannontorrens13 жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊 I hope you have a nice day!
@banasreeghosh42343 жыл бұрын
@@shannontorrens1 thank you ❤️❤️❤️
@lesleyrawlings4209 Жыл бұрын
Just a thought, but do you also keep only what you need in the way of food for a couple of weeks, or do you do a monthly shop, just curious ..loved the videos you did with your dear mum..what a lovely lady ..
@shannontorrens1 Жыл бұрын
I have switched this back and forth throughout the years. For a while I was trying to go to the grocery store once a month for a huge shop and then only go when I needed something small. Then a few years ago I started to not store much food at all (besides emergency stuff) I would go to the store once a week and get only what I needed. I really prefer going to the store once a week for exactly what we need that week. It feels like we waste less food that way. I do keep can food and frozen food as back up stuff though.
@lesleyrawlings4209 Жыл бұрын
@@shannontorrens1 thanks for replying Shannon, we find the greengrocery from English supermarkets just doesn’t last more than 3/4 days..we try to go to farm shops which is better…your videos have encouraged me to cut down on my things, clothes mainly.. Thanks very much I needed that push ..
@carmencastillo91013 жыл бұрын
Its hard to declutter if your 3 different sizes in 7 yrs :(
@shannontorrens13 жыл бұрын
Yes this does make it much harder. Maybe keep a few of each size? =)
@zoilacruz18433 жыл бұрын
Is a working progress!!! But I see the results every day 😉
@daisyantony645 жыл бұрын
Tq for the good tips....love from Malaysia
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope you have a great week.
@MaximusG65 жыл бұрын
I like how real you are 👍
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@KarronAngel4 жыл бұрын
so happy when i see your videos, you have inspired me xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
@shannontorrens14 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@zaned97025 жыл бұрын
The best de cluttering vids have a advertisement for storage unit in the middle😂
@shannontorrens15 жыл бұрын
😂Sadly we can't choose what ads are put on the videos lol
@sarapawsonherrington25953 жыл бұрын
Very well put! Thank you for the lessons you shared!
@shannontorrens13 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@gaiksuanlee19104 жыл бұрын
Tis what i do and experince too
@youngdeku66343 жыл бұрын
The list starts at 2:59, for anyone short on time.
@shannontorrens13 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@firstgodthenlife22733 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the white bins near the end when you were organizing the bathroom supplies? I love them
@lisas25384 жыл бұрын
Beautiful home. I got good ideas from you. Thank you.