Decluttering The Last Closet of Hard Decisions - a One Hour Better Coaching Session

I'm coaching someone through their Closet O' Hard Decluttering Decisions. We made so much progress in the one hour that we worked using my No Mess Decluttering Process!
Links that may be helpful:
My books: aslobcomesclean.com/book
Find coaches certified in my No Mess Decluttering Process (or become a coach): declutteringcoaches.com

[@mizzezjones]

A few minutes in and I. Can already tell this is the kind of video I need and more of them please. Thank you for being you and not trying to be like anyone else. I desperately need this. I wish this was an understatement, but it’s not. I NEEED THIS!!!

[@hashtagCatholic]

I agree. I'd love a whole series like this, too!

[@idid138]

There are more, previous ones

[@residentialdepartment1466]

I feel you, Friend -- I SOOOO need it, too. I mostly watch the vids to get inspired, but occasionally I actually do a tiny declutter before I give up and get sucked into something else.

[@MegOfBroccoli]

Does anyone notice how Dana is mirroring her client? This is one reason why she's so good at what she does. When she helped Janet in that 50 minute video, they were both joking around and laughing and here this client has a more laid back demeanor and she's mirroring it. That makes clients more comfortable.

[@MandyRay]

Ok, I love how you wrote your own credits while Reid was away. The credits are always the cherry on top.

[@abrareads]

They cracked me up!

[@beverlyrussell8034]

They were gold, and for those of us who are used to looking for the editor's comments, we were not disappointed. Thank you for always keeping it real and funny! 😂

[@moniquefuselier7711]

Amazing how helpful it is to have someone just constantly asking the same, simple questions! Great job! The end notes may have been better than Reed's, but don't tell him I said that! 🤣😂

[@hashtagCatholic]

Right after college and out on our own, I had several friends who would "just come over and talk" while I cleaned the kitchen, decluttered the closet, etc. etc. etc. (and I did the same for them). It's amazing how helpful that is. To have someone asking you Dana's five questions would just be icing on the cake.

[@carriebass4325]

She already knew what to do. Dana, you being there just help to ease the emotion and indecision of going through those items. You gave her the common sense and empowerment to breeze right through that task. 💪🏻😁

[@michellerosieloughead3452]

😂❤ LOVE Dana’s end credits!!👏 Looking forward to more episodes in the “one hour better” series!

[@nancyj621]

Just decluttered the trunk of my car yesterday. The take it there now was key! I was left with enough motivation to vacuum the trunk and the interior of the car. Dana is a genius!

[@e-r2961]

Thank you, I've decluttered three bags full of random stuff while listening to you.

[@RevDiscarnateEntity]

Me too 😀

[@NJHeart2Heart]

I LOVE these videos - where you do REAL LIFE decluttering with others, going through the process. Thanks for sharing these great illustrations of your methods!

[@dillin16]

Wow, this was SO helpful to see someone actually going through their “doom closet”…I’m about to go look for trash and donations in MY doom closet now and see what happened 👀

[@karenelliott8046]

After having watched this exercise, I’m inspired to spend a couple hours decluttering spaces in my home!

[@RadCenter]

Well done! I'd give the puzzles pride of place and hang them on the wall. They're family heirlooms.

[@beccismith4454]

I was thinking the same, wondering if they were place to display them in a way that they could also be used if anyone cared too :-)!

[@user-yx4hk6ci5l]

I loved you asking where she would look for an empty container and thinking, "... yeah, I bet we haven't seen the last of that container." And I loved her finding the CDs and hearing you say, "... what about that container?" and sending her to get it - just to check. And I loved hearing her say multiple times, "I don't think the CDs will fit," and thinking, "Oh, they are SO going to fit," and giggling in delight as she Kept. Discovering. More. Empty. Ones. And I LOVED seeing the finished CD container in all its glory, and how thrilled she was with her space. This was such a good demonstration of the power of having a look (and WWILFTF, and TITN, the whole process.). Thank you!

[@cheerfulmouse]

All of this ☝️

[@jenniferpearce1052]

TITN = titan! The strength of the process!

[@Conval-wi5eh]

I share your unpopular opinion about pillows, Dana. I have zero decorative pillows in our house. They are just clutter to me. I don't even have one on our bed. Sleeping without a pillow really helped my back. I have one pillow stored away for guests, that's it.

[@azillliasmith2734]

That's really good if no cushions works for and it's good you are happy....I love cushions and pillows not particularly for decorative purposes but for comfort (and I like them to look nice) just goes to show how one size doesn't fit all 🙂🌸

[@Conval-wi5eh]

@@azillliasmith2734 I love that pillows work so well for you! Who knows, perhaps I will need a pillow in my back when I am older.

[@jennie9]

I also don't sleep with a pillow but I have one on my sofa to put behind my back. Now, cat beds are a different story. I have 9 of those and only 2 cats!

[@deidrecampbell9454]

Asking the question ‘where would I look for this item?’ is also great for putting stuff away as well as decluttering.

[@Anon-vx7kr]

The first video of yours that I ever watched was a "one hour better" video. I love them. I have applied the idea to my days when I do not go to work. I make my house one hour better. I use all of your concepts. One hour better has changed my house and simplified my life. Thank you. Now you know that you really can edit videos. The next one will be easier.

[@jillianguilford5191]

I decided that the take it there now is part of my "exercise plan". Sounds so efficient, right?

[@sharie5706]

I hope you do more of these, if your clients don't mind! Enjoy your summer off, you did just fine editing, but I know you just want your son home again!

[@4380midcenturymom]

The repurposing of the sentimental dog bowl was awesome. I've found a few sentimental items I could repurpose as "containers." Makes my day to see them!

[@jocelynturner2532]

These “real situation” coaching videos are great. So inspiring. Please do more. ❤

[@Chris-iz1rd]

There is never judgement when you work with a client. You just ask. Love this!

[@Franjcr]

Love this! Yay for the return of the “one hour better” series! So helpful to see the process in action. Love the end credits!! 😊xx

[@karenkouns577]

"Experience the Memory" is a beautiful way to explain why some things just need to be kept. Of course, as long as everything fits in the container. Thanks for sharing. And enjoy your summer.

[@kittycuddler5973]

Woman who pushed herself to continue to push ourselves, despite not being perfect (and reminding us that it's ok): Dana ❤Well done you! You help me let go in more ways than one. Enjoy your summer by the pool.

[@pam81161]

I like watching other people declutter with your guidance, because I learn so much and get ideas on how to declutter my own closets, drawers, boxes, and many bags of stuff.

[@crystalsea72]

Dana, you have the patience of a saint in this process and I absolutely love the credits.

[@jillbruce3624]

I loved this. A real girl in a real situation. Awesome.

[@chloepueschel4924]

My favorite series on KZbin is for sure the one hour better videos

[@kathygoodwin]

See I would have said that space would take hours if not days, and that is the time unawareness that you have spoken about previously. No way that could only take an hour, but there is the proof, you can get so much done if you just start. That took an hour and some of that stuff was hard. Great video, great editing!

[@beckyboo1433]

Yes, my time passage awareness disorder is strong lol I overestimate how long things will take all the time!

[@GoogleUser-wx8mw]

Great video. Anyone who has a problem with this video because of the editing, which looks fine to me, is probably someone not yet able to appreciate what is really important here. You help so many people; God bless.

[@jackiepasamonte7869]

I love and appreciate you so much Dana! Years ago I came across your channel. I knew nothing about why I couldn't get a handle on my house. I understood everything you talked about. I tried what you taught and explained to us. I was able to make changes in what I believed about myself and was able to get my home organized and under control. You changed my whole life! Thank you !!

[@mrik7868]

Kudos! I wish I could make the decisions as quickly as she did. She was so good at getting rid of things that she realized she wouldn't use. I still struggle with this.

[@colemine7008]

Sometimes it just helps to have someone there to talk you through a tough spot.

[@onalee5726]

In my opinion, this is THE VERY BEST video that you have put out. I'm sure that I will be watching it more than once when I get to our office closest. Our home is on the minimal side already, and I have been putting off the last closet for a long time. Thank you so much for what you have done for so many. You are my favorite KZbinr.

[@katyharries2526]

I really loved it too ❤

[@bettyfenwick6337]

I love seeing the process. Would like more videos like this, visually going through the steps. You did a good job editing.

[@aliceorgan3675]

Dana, You did a great job at editing. One of these days I may get someone to help me with my garage. I decluttered a bunch in there but it’s still over my threshold. Thanks for all you do.

[@susanjohnson5824]

Great example of how your process works. Thank you

[@jff3490]

This session was so great to watch.

[@kaywilliams1065]

I have still got so much more than what you worked on in this video, but I use your process and LOVE IT!!! You've made a huge difference in my life ❤❤❤

[@CrystalDieter]

You did a wonderful job editing Dana! I was happy to see the video cut back and she had the missing lid in her hand 😂 the process is everything!

[@hashtagCatholic]

AHHHHHHHHH! I love this video. It's just what I needed as I'm setting out to help a friend, who knows the process but still gets stuck like we do, declutter his office. YAY! This was so perfect and helpful. Her closet looks GREAT!

[@SnowySpiritRuby]

I'll be using this method with my parents when I visit them next month - their kitchen (not to mention most of the rest of the house) is an absolute disaster (my mom's a bee who thinks everything should be out, and she's the one who cooks, and my dad's a cricket who leaves almost everything until "later" which means he leaves piles and piles on the table, often to the point that only one side of the table can be used for anything, and the table already only seats 5, and my sister, who I think may also be a bee but I don't know for sure, uses space on the table for her stuff, so when my dad's piles get really bad, the table literally only seats 1), so starting small with them is key: the only way we ever get the kitchen table cleared off is when I go through this process with them, but I'm only there a few times a year, so it always goes back to how it was before (or worse than it was, depending on how long it is between my trips there). My mom loves having a cleared off table because she loves having the work space for cooking, but she also wants everything out, so something's going to have to give on her part, because you just can't have both (she's convinced that remodeling the kitchen will be the solution - house was built in '64 - and while it might help some, the reality is she just has _waaay_ too much stuff).

[@RevDiscarnateEntity]

Watching you teaching decluttering is so interesting Dana because it’s like you’re talking to me in my own house. Your method works so well for people with our type of brains. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dominiquewoodward8548]

I love it when you show us the process in action! The best!

[@Karen-fn1gn]

Awesome progress by your brave person :) Didn't catch her name. But thank you for letting us be part of this big accomplishment. And I agree that it's freeing to know that we can keep what we want to keep

[@sarahk758]

Thank you for doing this. I worked on straightening things up and tidying while watching! Makes it go quicker and helps me think through things while I Declutter!

[@ericag2233]

Coaching changed everything!

[@shellyjohnsen3667]

Gives me hope, both for my own decluttering and (perhaps) coaching!

[@elibell19]

I'm hoping to move from decluttering to coaching. I feel this is my calling!

[@trumax33]

I'm gearing up to begin....no, FINISH decluttering the guest room in our home this weekend. I say "finish" because I've been using Dana's method and had a few short decluttering sessions in there....so it's better than it was and I didn't make it worse. Now to complete it, which I could've NEVER done in one day OR weekend. I think Dana's method is awesome!

[@thisisbethm]

Great video! And I love that you kept the end comments tradition!!

[@vickieg8791]

Just when I thought you couldn't get anything better...this popped up. There is nothing quite like seeing decluttering in action. So good, I'm going to attack a closet right now! Hope you do more like this. You even got the end credits in so I think Reid has taught you enough editing skills! (but I know you just want him home!!)❤❤

[@Maloma12]

I LOVE these "one hour better" videos!! They are soooo motivating!! Thank you for posting another one! 🌿M

[@maeb7723]

You did a great job editing! This video was FANTASTIC. Loved the credits at the end. 😂

[@caroli323]

I learn so much from watching you coach someone else. Thank you for sharing this process!

[@Cecily-Pimprenelle]

Loved seeing the process being implemented. Thank you, ladies !

[@rebeccablashock3829]

Well done (both of) you!!! You were so clear and gentle working with her. Loved this example of your amazing process (that works!)! Thanks! :D

[@toocooltobeold]

Loved this, would like to see more of these videos!

[@infopubs]

Love this! I hope you can share more sessions like this. Maybe some of your coaches will make videos as they work with clients :)

[@videotapeses]

You've seriously changed my life. Thank you.

[@monicacollins8289]

Dana, your credits at the end had me laughing out loud. I need that.😂

[@dottiedenning8619]

Loved this virtual session! Very helpful!❤ And really enjoyed the comments at the end!😂

[@lisaschreiber2893]

the one hour better idea I believe is the best decluttering idea anyone has had ❤

[@JustJuls1970]

Great video. It's motivating me to do my closet. Give yourself more credit, you did great editing. We're always more critical of ourselves. Love the credits haha.

[@jenniferking6961]

Sending love from this mama's heart to yours - I'm so happy you get to see Reid soon ❤.

[@stephanipoole4759]

The way that you word things is so respectful if others possible feelings & hangups...thanks for your sensitivity & inspiration

[@Blankenshipable]

Dana, don’t ever doubt yourself. You’re a Godsend

[@shirafrager2016]

As a (budding) professional organizer myself, it's helpful to see another professional organizer and how they (you) interact with clients. Nice job and thanks for sharing :-)

[@Jeanniebugg]

I had weight loss surgery several months ago and have been losing a lot of weight, so I've been buying new clothes. I've been using the one-in-one-out principle to keep my closet under control. I have actually asked myself, "What item doesn't deserve to be in here, as much as this new shirt?" It's working great! My closet isn't getting overstuffed, as has happened in the past.

[@nutmeg22rb]

You did great!! And awesome commentary at the end ala Reid 😂

[@bethbranson9050]

Have faith in the process!! It really does work!!

[@adrianekeils7971]

I love that you did Reid’s commentary at the end. 😂

[@deloresgutierrez1350]

I love your trailer comments. And yes, it's nice to have someone to talk with while doing this.

[@SuzySylvania]

Thanks for doing this "Doom closet" video! You made it so simple that she didn't seem stressed out at all! I have the area under our basement stairs full of stuff. It's been there for 20 years... I only know of one thing that's buried in there. It's a bin of children's wooden blocks from my husband's childhood. Our kids didn't play with them much, so my grandkids probably wouldn't play with them either. Hmmm?

[@ChristianAnneSmith]

These are my favorite! More of these, please!

[@debe5728]

Dana--loved, loved, loved your virtual declutter session. [Love your eye makeup, too!] Though I've watched possibly all of your 'take it there' videos, it just 'clicked' today that you are not asking her right out, "Do you ever use that?" Instead you go slowly and let her make the decision. Coming to conclusions that things can 'go' if they are not something we would necessarily 'look for' again is SO freeing and makes the declutter process so much easier going forward with other spaces. Kudos to you! I always chuckle at your 'disclaimers' at the end; today was no exception. LOL

[@mj482]

Love this video, you should post somr more, just so that we can see and get ideas how other organize their spaces. ❤

[@terryavilla7084]

Great job Dana! 🎉

[@georgebricker2224]

Editing was great. As much as we love our children to death at some point they just may not be there. You did fabulous. Also the hands on help for this person was great as well. Keep doing what yo are doing. It helps a lot.

[@ematthews3267]

Reid is going to have to watch out!!! Excellent job of editing🤣🤣 Ex

[@mssixty3426]

I thought you were looking prettier than ever in the first part of the video. Kudos on the editing!

[@lucystrider728]

Dana have a wonderful summer! Thank you!

[@kcole16home]

you did great

[@rosanne7804]

Way to go, Dana! Love your comments at the end. Reid has taught you a lot! 😉

[@bridgettegunter4443]

I love this.....I was decluttering while I listened

[@pmbrulle1097]

I had that tea set as a child ❤️☺️

[@8000kh]

That was so great to watch! You did a great job editing too :)

[@stephaniechampion9800]

Great demonstration of your technique - loved that it could be done virtually as well

[@karenc6582]

This video is so helpful. I hope you'll do more like it. Your decluttering process works so well. We've been using the methods over the past months and made huge progress in our home and garage. Then my mother passed away a few weeks ago and I've had to clean out her place. If we hadn't of done all the decluttering, we'd of had to put the stuff in storage. But we had the space to put it, so now I'm going through it all, using your decluttering steps. I know I could not have done this without your methods. Thank you so much for sharing and teaching this process! It's made a huge difference in our lives.

[@angelawhipple5376]

That was so helpful!!! Thank you!!

[@donnatremblay2577]

I love how you model the skills you teach - in a live session! Very helpful.

[@Ella-zj2ur]

It was great to see your method in progress, Dana, thanks! "Take it there now!" 😉 No worries at all about the editing. 🌷

[@christinab9133]

So helpful! Thank you both!

[@firerose7936]

Love this!!! So helpful and motivating.

[@beckyobeck]

Thank you for sharing ❤

[@Karen-fn1gn]

Love your technique and your approach, Dana. It's so helpful for us to watch over your shoulder right in this process :)

[@kressten]

Thank you Miss Dana for such super cool content! I need this❤️May GOD continue to bless you Miss Dana

[@Doris86pl]

I really enjoyed it as you show the process and how to Ask questions. Very helpful. P.s. great editing ;)

[@mrsalethajune]

Great video! Your editing was awesome. Well done.

[@DebM122]

Great video!

[@wendymartin4251]

Dana, you did an excellent job on the editing of this video. I'm definitely motivated after watching!

[@wiskeybear-vanislandbc1562]

These videos are so helpful! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤