Hoarder to Minimalist | Ep 1 "Messy House Tour"

[@strangebirdsir]

Thanks for not putting out some fake video about how perfectly clean your house is. It takes guts to show a messy life. I'm semi-messy and It's so hard to close things and care when you'd much rather be doing something else. I'm trying to improve as well. Keep up the good work!

[@MessyMinimalist]

I'm glad you're enjoying my channel - I'm a huge believer in people opening up to one another. The vulnerability is super scary (scariest thing I've done in a while), but my hope is that it makes this whole thing more approachable. Thanks for watching :)

[@withyoctopus]

Messy Minimalist he's right. you're really cool. my space is minimalist but dusty! I dislike cleaning...

[@BethanyKay]

Agreed! It's so nice to see people who show life as it really is ;) I made this video to describe daily life at our house, and it's not pretty! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHXLimVuj5qcr9E

[@umbraunicorn8107]

"we just don't care" *fingers dragging on dusty mirror* ..I just about died laughing.

[@MessyMinimalist]

hehe... :) I was a little embarrassed about that one! Had I not been searching for messes, I might not have even noticed how dusty that was! ...and what's worse, it's still sitting there with my finger streaks on it. What's wrong with me?!! lol

[@findingaway5512]

Me too!!! so funny! I was like ... she is my kinda people!

[@lifewithmrsclark]

Umbra Unicorn I totally agree and just loved the honest optimism :) Looking forward to watching the journey :)

[@sensei9437]

That one made a subscriber out of me. ;) I'm helping my aging parents declutter, but from a distance, so getting them motivated can be a bit of a problem, so I've started decluttering and showing them the nice organized spaces to help them see that it can be done! owob

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

I lol'd there, yeah.

[@suckstosuck7605]

Can I just say, that just you for doing this and being brace enough to post it. I am a 14 year old girl about to go into high school. And my house is in a similar state as yours. My family has been through some stuff that made cleaning our last priority on top of being generally very messy. But this year I'm going to try to slowly change that. And I'm happy to know that it is possible to make the change! Thanks

[@ashleyrobinson3298]

“Maybe it’s garbage, maybe it’s not, idk!” 😂 love your honesty

[@Iheart2cook]

I love how real you were in this video. I have a similar situation going on. Thank you for the motivation.

[@MessyMinimalist]

I'm glad you liked it. :) Thanks for watching and good luck!

[@koahlition13]

Some have Netflix... I have KZbin and I am so utterly sad that I have already watched all of your videos lol You're better than reality shows, you're honest and I love it and I feel like this is my new favorite show! Thanks for being you!!!

[@MessyMinimalist]

haha, thank you!! :) I wish I could just do this full-time, then I could make endless videos! ;-) Thanks for watching!

[@286shelby]

That’s ok. I just rewatch them. :)

[@EMFMiner]

You can do it! One tip, when you are cleaning/purging, airplane mode your phone and turn off your wifi (cordless phone too if you have one) to avoid the distractions and messy energy.

[@MessyMinimalist]

Great tip! Thanks for the suggestion! I've found music to be a great motivator as well. The right soundtrack can make cleaning/purging almost therapeutic. :)

[@MessyMinimalist]

Gullbra Kisa - Thanks for the comment! I'll have to check out those audiobooks for sure. I listen to podcasts a lot and have been craving something that feels more targeted to my task. ...And too funny about the look-a-likes! I had to look up Jayma Mays, I hadn't heard that name!

[@kgrobinson007]

I was going to suggest Dana White at aslobcomesclean.com ! If you have not checked out her blog, you should. Her book is basically condensing down her 7 years as a slob blogger (her term!). I totally relate to your garage, well, and the rest of the house. I am looking forward to following along and hopefully getting some motivation out of your progress.

[@Pmejiasandoval]

A very nice tip

[@mossyoakmom8880]

One of my favorite types of videos to watch are cleaning, decluttering and organizing. Everyone has their way of doing things and I get advise from all of them. One thing I learned is everything has to have a home, so when you tidy the stuff has a place to go. That has been a big problem as a lot of my things that were sitting out had no home. I have really been trying to get rid of things that I never use that already have homes to make room for the things I want to keep that need a home. Keep up the good work. I just found your channel and I subscribed.

[@MessyMinimalist]

thanks for watching and subscribing! You're SO right - the biggest take-away I'm getting is that my things need homes. The few items that have a home are almost a joy to clean up!

[@ljpmljpm5314]

You have a lot of stuff in that garage! I'm excited to watch your journey and really enjoy your personality.

[@MessyMinimalist]

Haha...yeah it's FILLED! Thank you for watching and following. :)

[@AnnieDelphine1990]

My home was in the exact same state 2 years ago! Until my second son's birth we had SO much STUFF everywhere. We had moved a few months before and we needed 2 huges trucks to move our things! For a family with just one baby! It shocked me at the time, but when it's the norm to have everything, it's hard to believe you can actually let go of things without being a lesser person ... Then I found some videos here on KZbin about minimalism and I was hooked. We got ride of about 3/4 of all our belongings, and we are much happier! No turning back ever! So good luck! I know you can do this! 💪😃

[@MessyMinimalist]

Thanks for the comment and for subbing my channel! Yes, that was exactly us! You and I must be kindred spirits, because our home was a small 2 bedroom (Hubby, toddler, myself) and it took TWO moving trucks. They called in a second truck after they saw how much was just pouring out of our place. We knew we needed to make a change..hah! ;-) Congrats on getting rid of 3/4 of your stuff. That's inspiring.

[@MidlifeByKirstin]

Thanks for your honesty, Rachel! So inspiring! I´m ready to tackle my chaos, too. Love from Germany!

[@MessyMinimalist]

Thanks for watching, glad I could inspire! ;-) Good luck on your own mess! I'll be tackling more areas of my home if you want to check back. :)

[@Aqualeqa]

Love this intro video, no waffling just straight to the point and done in 4:20 minutes, felt real as well, I know this is from 2017 but can't wait to watch all these videos and hopefully get myself and my partner motivated to do something similar!!!

[@mariannedressler6784]

Can't wait to see the after photos.

[@MessyMinimalist]

I can't either! ;-)

[@Halftwin1102]

Im still waiting

[@julievo4331]

I feel like your fish got so happy when you talked to him. I love it! Good look and this is inspirational and shows real life going on which I appreciate.

[@julievo4331]

"Maybe its garbage, Maybe its not, I don't know." LOL

[@MessyMinimalist]

She loves when people approach the tank! Probably hoping for food. ;-) Thanks for watching!!

[@elvirak.schuller9449]

I love your honesty and showing things how they really are! I started out the same way, I was very messy, my house way messy and I didn't really care until I had to move all of the stuff seven times and couldn't find anything ever. It took me five years to really get on top of things, and stay on top of it and it's been a blessing! I rarely lose anything and cleaning the house is so much easier!

[@adhaincroi]

Oh how I love this...It is so refreshing to know we are not alone...And very brave on your part to own it...We too "just don't care" and are always making inroads to the life we want..Good luck in your journey...and thanks for sharing

[@MessyMinimalist]

Thank you! And you're absolutely NOT alone :) Thanks for watching!

[@elsbells2211]

I am so glad I found this channel! I have been on the journey from messy to minimal for the last 8 months or so. Much of my inspiration has come from people that seem to have always been tidy, so it is nice to see others on the journey too.

[@Amyelisagreen]

I love how raw and real you are and how far you have come since this vid!!! that's awesome keep it up and soon your house will be minimal and a comfy cozy happy place

[@MessyMinimalist]

Thank you! :) I've come a good ways since this first video! ...but more to go ;-)

[@mizzbelle97]

Thank you for showing the reality of your home. Everyone including myself struggles with maintaining their environment sometimes and it was really helpful to see someone being real about what they want to work on.

[@GirlieShoppe]

I'm so happy to find your channel! I binge-watched your entire series. I am also a reformed messy person. I've been cleaning, decluttering, and organizing my home for months now. I'm not a hoarder, I just have too much stuff - stuff I don't need. It's so great to purge and organize. Having less stuff gives me the chance to truly enjoy what I have instead of just collecting junk.

[@katehouston7913]

God bless you. It has been like looking in a mirror as I walk through my own house. Thank you for making me realize I'm not the only "messy" person and for giving me inspiration!

[@michelemorris1948]

I just found your channel. I am going through this right now - going from unorganized to organized. I am so thankful and grateful for your series. Doing this is so much more difficult than I expected. You are so amazing for sharing this. I am hoping to get a lot of ideas and motivation from your series. Thank you so much for being so real and sharing this. You ROCK!!!!!!!

[@HosCreates]

I love how real you are! I used to be this way! Slowly moving towards a clean house now I'm not working. It's hard though when you're apartment that has a bad layout and no pantry. I purged some more stuff from my college days. Artwork I did and art we were given that we don't care for. You are a great inspiration!!

[@addangel]

so glad to find your videos, even a year later. i’m in the same boat, i find it very hard to clear or tidy because i just have way too much stuff. i mean i live in a 1 bedroom apartment, and i rent so i don’t have any furniture of my own, but it still took one full van to move in. i realized being constantly surrounded by things (and doing a bit too much retail therapy) is not worth it, it just adds too much stress to my life. it’s like it’s all literally sitting on my shoulders. so, new year, new decluttering goals 😃

[@clothcrazedmomemily4743]

This resonates with me SO much. This year I'm aiming for minimalism in order to declutter our house and keep it maintained so I can function. Thanks for these videos!

[@CandidlyKelly]

I just found this channel/video & I Love the honesty. My home has been over run by clutter for several years and I have been honestly thinking about using KZbin to help me be more accountable. It is wonderful seeing her doing exactly what I had in my head. So going to cheer her on :)

[@AMcDub0708]

I just glanced over at MY dresser and found a mug of tea with a tea bag in it from a couple days ago too!!!! I’ve got a lot of purging to do lol

[@kristinolan5737]

So incredibly proud of you for your transparency. I actually started watching your videos that are newer, so I'm going to go back to the beginning. You've come a long way!

[@taniapaine5050]

Just found you the other day & have been watching tons of your videos...My house most resembles this stage. I have been getting rid of tons & realizing how much stuff I own that I don't really enjoy, that actually hold negative feelings for me? Like stacks of self-help books cluttering my space, highlighting all of things I don't like about myself. I only realized that today, and it made getting rid of them a lot easier! Anyway, thanks for your honesty, it's encouraging to know I'm not the only one struggling.

[@susancole227]

I feel so much better. Thank you for being so brave & honest. I have felt so much shame & self- loathing I haven't even bothered to start. Now I feel like there's hope & I'm ready to start.

[@skirwan78]

thanks for taking a chance and putting yourself out there. KZbin can be a very mean place, it's nice to share how human we all are though and the change that's possible. Thank you

[@shelleyd9910]

Thank you honest Rachel. Your space looks as overwhelming as mine, except you have more space than I do. Had to scroll back and find your first vid to inspire me. Bless you for being so transparent.

[@AkS143joyful]

After watching you for years and going back to this number one, wow! So much has happened. Very cool to see number one again. You have come so far and I remember where I was and I have come so far. Journey for sure!

[@WilliamSurles]

I watched a bunch of the other videos first, so its crazy to see this now. I would seriously just roll over and lay on the floor if I thought about starting a project this big. But you did, and the results are amazing. There are sooooo many lame videos on how to organize a desk drawer or tea shelf on youtube. This channel is so much better. This is my go to for inspiration now. I'm working through my house which is small and not as messy, but I still have some of the same problems and I need the motivation from your channel all the same. Thanks!

[@windwolves]

I've been watching your videos for about a week now as I start to tackle my own home (thank you for inspiration!!). I watched your midnight de clutter video this morning, and somehow just watched this one for the first time. I didn't realize you have only been on this journey for three months! You have come so far in such a short time!! I can tell that your "we just don't care" mentality is gone, and your space is starting to look amazing!! Keep it up!

[@coreys8740]

Thank you Rachel. I'm the SAME way and trying to change! If I catch myself getting overwhelmed I stop. Watch one of your videos. Continue. THANK YOU

[@manischkreativ8868]

I'm so glad I found your channel. I always pictured myself as a happy person in a minimalist home. But as soon as emotional stress such as mourning, heartache or depression kick in, my housekeeping deteriorates, which pushes me deeper into misery.

[@TopangoSpez]

I found one of your pictures on instagram a couple days ago, and am now hooked on your videos! Watching you clean/purge/debrief is strangely relaxing and therapeutic! I am on a similar journey, my hubby and I are also messy people and when we moved just over a year ago I really had to look at myself in the metaphorical mirror and come to grips with the amount of stuff we had accumulated since getting married a couple years prior (or had held onto since who knows when). In the last year we have downsized about half of our stuff (even while adding baby #2 to the family), and in the process of getting fed up with our mess, I have FINALLY gotten over the desire to keep things just because or because of the dreaded "someday I might use this". Thanks for being real, and making me feel not so crazy or weird :P Keep on keeping on, you can do this!!! :D :D :D

[@autumnrosedearborn8923]

I love that you decided to show us your pre minimalism house, as it was exactly. It makes the transformation more astonishing and inspiring! Just subscribed! I've been a minimalist for years and am a steady minimalist mom now, and don't need any more inspiration but I still love watching these videos. They are so fun to watch other people go through the transformation.

[@mothcub]

Just commenting to say I love that your fish is named Ponyo. Also that dusty mirror moment was the best.

[@MessyMinimalist]

:)

[@brokencrayon83]

I've been watching so many minimalism videos but I am so glad i found your channel. thank you for being open and not being afraid to be real. i have only two small rooms but am quite messy and hope to work on changing that

[@knottychelsie]

My house used to look just like yours, still does from time to time. For about 2 years I've been diligently decluttering. Every once in a while I feel like I'm not getting anywhere. If you ever feel that way just take a look at your old videos! I really wish I had a lot of before pictures. And the coffee cups left around....that is me!! My husband calls me the girl from the movie Signs!! I have a coffee cup in my shower right now. I love that you're keeping it real!

[@MessyMinimalist]

Good for you that you're still working on it. I imagine in 2 years I'll still be working to improve as well! Thanks for watching :)

[@Jho_Sephine]

Thank you for being real! I am on this same journey, just 2 years behind you... even down to the dusty mirror and pictures on the floor. I look forward to watching more of your videos as I go through and turn my house into a home!

[@sharonthibault8153]

This is the process I'm going through. I'm getting there! I make my bed every day now for months, and have kept the bathroom, living room, dining room, and kitchen quite clean on a daily basis. The laundry room is much better but needs a bit more work. And everything else--especially my garage needs a ton of work.

[@witchypoo13]

Wow. This is the most honest video. Subscribed. Thanks for sharing your journey. After trying to help multiple people when they had no place to live, my house has been destroyed. Slowly but surely I’m getting it back to normal. My garage is filled with eight different people of past roommates’ junk. I have felt so guilty trying to throw it away. I have asked them multiple times over the past six years to pick it up and they haven’t. 😣 I’m going to start throwing things away. I think one through six years is enough time that I gave them to pick up their stuff. Glad You are sharing your journey with us. Sending you strength.

[@SoDecorganized]

You have a great office space. The funny thing is, once it's organized and beautiful it's almost like you WANT to keep it clean and organized. It truly makes work more enjoyable if you enjoy the space. That's how it was for me and laundry. At our last apartment, I had an AMAZING laundry closet. Not even a room, a closet, but it was so beautiful to me. I smiled every time I opened it. At my current place, I have a tiny stacked washer and dryer and I'll admit, laundry is now less fun. :(

[@Upgradeyourlifetoday]

I just saw your first video after watching a few of your newer ones and you should be proud at the progress. Thank you for putting this up because I can see myself in you and I am going on the same journey now.

[@endearingnonsens]

Thank you for sharing this! I've been watching so many organizing and cleaning videos lately and it is so annoying that they always start out perfectly organized and clean. Love your channel!

[@MessyMinimalist]

I'm glad you like my channel! :) I always felt that same way. I hope ONE day my videos will start out clean, haha, but right now this is where I'm at :) Thanks for watching!!

[@bethhurst6231]

thanks for the authenticity - makes for better motivation for me as I see someone being honest about the challenges and willing to allow others along for the attempt at transformation

[@MessyMinimalist]

I'm glad you liked it. Good luck with your own journey (assuming you're in a similar boat?). I agree it's nice to see we're not alone!

[@BrookesATeenMom]

I just found you, and I LOVE you! This is SO real, and shows that not every family lifestyle is perfect. Makes wanting to better ourselves so much easier knowing we're not alone!

[@MessyMinimalist]

:) Thank you - I agree, it really helps to not feel alone in this journey seeing others go through it. We gotta start somewhere :)

[@theInevitableLemons]

I'm really excited to catch up on the whole series - I saw a later ep and came back here to watch in order. I am currently living minimally, but only because I moved countries and had to leave all my stuff behind, and have been living alone since then. I've been worried about some time in the future when I may start a family, and preemptively freaking out about how to handle things (useful, I know.) I am happy to see a real life example of what can be done.

[@elizabethfrederick2434]

you are a brave woman. I am rooting for you. Many of us suffer from the same problem. I am doing a lot of changes in my space because I have been watching videos like your and some so much worse. You in a crazy way are helping you and ME. thanks

[@TheKandisEE]

Finally, a before that looks like a before. The mirror (nice touch), the kitchen with the dinner pan from the night before (but the dishes are washed, so that's a net gain over dirty pans)...that's me. I have been tackling this journey as well from a hoarder to minimalist, but I'm still a lazy 3 day weekend away from being back to "before." Great channel. xo

[@rheannahatfield-hicks6062]

Just watched this video....I can't wait to see the rest. I love that this is real reality....I have been in the same boat pretty much my entire life and I am so excited to change. You are so inspiring.

[@NOIRTHIRTEEN]

You are awesome. I am in the middle of moving with two little kids and I am feeling completely overwhelmed and I don't loss at how we accumulated so much "stuff". Thank you for making me not feel so alone!

[@MessyMinimalist]

I'm glad I can help! Good luck with everything! :)

[@jenniesgenuinegems]

I found you a week or two ago, but I just found this 1st video. Love it!! You are so endearing. I love your style! Style of videos, style of how your home looks after you de-clutter it... etc. I just came to the revelation that I truly am a hoarder on Labor Day, about a month ago. Like you, not dirty, just cluttered. Go Girl!!! I will continue to watch whatever you put out there. I'm inspired! I just got rid of 2 things today on an app called LetGo. One for money, one given away. It's a start! I also (besides my messy 1 bedroom apartment that EVERYTHING is stuffed into) have a 7x10' storage locker!! The things I got rid of today (that took a week to come to this point!) were from this storage. Like you said above, "I've decided to change that. For real." For real!!

[@dragonstrove8175]

Love how your clownfish is named Ponyo. We all have places that need to be cleaned, proud that you made the change. I'm working on it with my family too. Looking forward to seeing less clutter in my house in the future!

[@simplylou5124]

I'm so excited to follow your journey. I have several Mack Daddy areas in my house. I'm not too lazy, but usually busy being a waitress/psychologist/nurse/chauffeur, so the house takes a back seat.

[@MessyMinimalist]

Yes, I hear ya! Sounds like you're a busy person, which I can completely relate to! I take on more projects/jobs than I probably should, and it seems like everything in life is more important than keeping a tidy home. ugh. If you ever decide to start your own 'minimizing journey' - I can say with confidence the time you put into it will feel SO worth it. :) It's very freeing, even if it is exhausting! ;-) Thanks for watching!! :)

[@ahotcupofcrochet]

Love! I'm hooked on your channel cause I feel like you speak to my soul haha I'm also in the process of minimizing and becoming a neater person from being a messy one. Can't wait to see more of your journey to inspire my own!

[@MessyMinimalist]

:) I'm glad you're enjoying my channel! I definitely think there is a community here of people just like us who are trying to get better! Good luck to you!

[@MayflowerHomeschool]

So thankful to have just found your channel.... and so glad my house isn't the only messy one. I'm fed up with mess and I'm starting my own minimalism journey!

[@Jennaweeks61]

This is the first time I've watched you and it makes me feel good I'm not the only one lol😀. I'm also starting to get my home cleaned out to,so thanks for sharing I enjoyed watching😀

[@MessyMinimalist]

I'm glad you enjoyed watching. And no - you're NOT the only one!! :) Good luck!

[@MommaFromScratch]

You have a lot to do but we all have the same amount in our homes just in different forms. Excited to see the mindset change and your journey! #real

[@MessyMinimalist]

Thanks! :) Yes, the mindset is changing every day, and it's awesome. :)

[@a.g.zieger8207]

I just watched your most recent video about your minimalist house tour, and I thought, "oh man, my house will never be that nice." And then I watched this and it looks so familiar! You are amazing and I'm so inspired!!! Thank you for sharing your journey!

[@jesseb5112]

My goal was to get my whole house done in 2017. I failed. A LOT of things happened. My house is still a work in progress, but its MUCH better! I have watched several of your videos, and I think its time for me to get back into it. I have 2 rooms that need a lot of work. I need to do maintenance in other areas. Thanks for inspiring me to keep going.

[@mialacascia9297]

I admire your bravery in showing a weakness in your life. I'm a messy human as well and am also hoping to make improvements. I look forward to watching your journey. Thanks for making us messy humans not feel so alone.

[@Myrdreth]

"Sofa, forever a temporary dog bed" - I was laughing so much. I have two cats and our sofa is the same*haha* "and a plant, but I don't know when I watered it last". Oh my god, that could be me!! My sad dried out plants. Poor unfortunate souls...xD "dirt bags. Maybe it's garbage. Maybe it's not". I am so glad others are the same! Sometimes we are too lazy to stow away things the right way. Like documents...and we just throw everything into a bag or a box. Bad habit. "we just don't care" - SO TRUE! My husband and I are the same...in 2 weeks we are finally moving into our own new house and we swore to each other to be better in the future and take good care of our new home. We don't want to be messy...but...eh. Whatever*shrug* :P At the moment I am throwing out/giving away all the useless stuff and only pack things that really matter to us. It's not easy. But at the same time it's really therapeutic and I feel good afterwards. :) I like people like you the most. People who are honest and don't pretend to be perfect. No one is perfect and it's actually really refreshing and likeable when someone opens up about their quirks ^^ And I really like your positive attitude! I just subscribed to you. It's very motivating to know that others are the same and want to change. Together it's more fun, isn't it? :)

[@pattygosselin1037]

Good for you! I'm a messy person too. I care, but apparently not enough or often enough to put in a permanent fix. Thanks for sharing - this will be an inspiring journey!

[@MessyMinimalist]

Thank you! :)

[@belssage]

Looking forward to another tour! This time declutttered. I am inspired and declutter while watching.

[@MarionFiedlerMusic]

you go! LOVE YOUR HONESTY. The mountain painting on the wall is neat.

[@MessyMinimalist]

Thanks, thanks and THANKS! ;-) I'd like to add to the mountain scene. I feel like it's not quite finished. ...one day!

[@vashtidesigns1893]

I really enjoy your videos. So many of the videos about organizing and minimalism are from people who are naturally organized. I am DEFINATELY not but I do try. It is nice to know that someone else is in the battle with me.

[@rosebenton1126]

Your house reminds me of mine. I decided that is am going to clean and organize my house this year. Thank you for showing me I'm not the only person with a house that seems to always be messy no matter what.

[@MessyMinimalist]

hehe, yep, you're NOT the only one. :) Good luck!

[@GrannyGooseOnYouTube]

Just found this channel. OMG I LOVE you! This looks just like my house! You're so brave and you've given me courage to attack my mess. I've never fallen in love with a video like this before. Bless you!!!!!!!

[@yayitskayli]

I really appreciate how genuine you are…. I am the same way. I also love your clownfish!

[@crazyNartistic]

trying to prepare to move, and stumbled across your videos. thank you for being real, and for giving me the inspiration to actually declutter instead of just move stuff

[@MessyMinimalist]

I'm glad you found me! Good luck decluttering prior to your move. You'll be so happy you did :)

[@BlackjackSadie]

Good for you! My place looks similar (I mean the mess not the house--I am in a small apartment) and I have just begun decluttering Konmari-style. It's wonderful to remind ourselves that (1) we're not alone and (2) we have the power to change! Good luck and thank you for the inspiration.

[@MessyMinimalist]

You're absolutely right (on both accounts) - we're not alone! We may be messy, but we can be minimal. Good luck to you too, and thanks for watching! :)

[@Kreepie11]

Oh God I just found this and I'm in it with you. Soul connection. Literally sitting here procrastinating.

[@janoirmoon5099]

Hi Rachel. Thank you so so much for sharing! This looks like my house. I admire you so much for being so vulnerable and honest.

[@MessyMinimalist]

Hi there - You're very welcome :) Glad you can relate

[@cherishschutte4998]

Yay! Real life. I'm in the same boat! Let's get clean together haha.

[@MessyMinimalist]

haha, yes let's do it. :-D If I can do it, surely you can too!

[@Leighfrance]

Good luck!!!! Congrats on stepping out of your comfort zone. It's so hard when all you can see is the chaos. I understand completely and will be cheering you on from NC! Love your responses too in the comments. You react with such grace and honor for others. KZbin commenters can be harsh sometimes. Looking forward to more from NC.

[@MessyMinimalist]

haha, thank you! I try to respond to all comments if I can! ;-)

[@MorriganShay]

I'm really looking forward to watching your decluttering videos, since your house is actually a regular house, not super tidy with a couple things strewn about. Hope to get some ideas and inspiration!

[@MsPopo81]

We can't beat ourselves up for being messy. If we get rid of shit it makes it easier to tidy...I hope? Lol. Thanks girl for the motivation girl :)

[@MessyMinimalist]

Thanks! I hope so too! ;-)

[@mollydecker6631]

I've watched some of your newer videos and then found this one. You've made great progress so far!

[@justinewhite-hadley3138]

I think we could be best friends!! Thank you for you bravery and honesty. We live in a very narrow small guest house; built for short stays, but we've lived here over 5 years. Needless to say we've grown out of the space and piles are on every single surface. It just happened it seemed. I work away from home A LOT and come home long enough to throw my bags inside, repack new bags using some stuff from the previously mentioned bags then leave.....just to come back and do it again. After 2 and a half years it's utter chaos! I'm rootin for you hun! If you can do it, I can too!!!

[@MessyMinimalist]

Thank you! You're right, you CAN do it! I'm similar to you - I'm so busy (and I used to work in an office outside of my house), so I'd come home and all my stuff would just land on counters, the floor, the railing, chairs, etc. I'd just unload wherever I could so I could get onto the next activity. Not a good habit. Good luck!!

[@bexdawson5429]

I have been struggling for years with stopping to collect things but failing to Tetris of things, and I have seen some of your later videos but im finally trying so hard to downsize so I can actually reach my dreams in life.. thank you for being so real and helping me feel it is possible

[@milenabice9982]

Love your honesty!!! And for inviting us on your journey.

[@christinadelp1932]

So Budget Girl sent me over to check you out. I'm so glad she did! I can't wait to watch this journey. I am on the same journey and it sure isn't over night. I'm looking to get back on track and motivated with you. THANKS!

[@amandamulvaney8437]

Been a fan and subscriber for awhile, but I never actually went back to episode one until now! I think I'm gonna rewatch all your videos in order because I really jumped around for awhile and think I missed a bunch! Yay! More episodes!

[@marse8769]

this makes me want to come over and clean everything, srsly.

[@MessyMinimalist]

haha! I'd welcome it. ;-)

[@MeganLivingston]

Girl, do I ever feel you! I was verging on hoarder territory 5 years ago.... I too recently opened up on KZbin about my struggles and it is terrifying opening yourself up on the internet. I am always afraid that people are going to see my dirt or mess and judge me.... but you know what... we are not alone in this... and I KNOW that the majority of people out there have homes like yours or mine and not the perfect pristine ones other people show off. Thank you for being real, I love your channel, it inspires and encourages me

[@MessyMinimalist]

Thank you for the comment (and for watching!). It is scary, but so far the reactions have been really positive, and I think it's because of what you said: we're not alone! Lots of other people have homes in similar states, it's just not talked about enough. Good luck with your journey! :)

[@tamizacovic7553]

And this is where I'm at!!! The beginning!!! Thank you for being real!!!

[@cortneyhughes1804]

finally someone whose house looks like mine!! I am so suck of seeing declutter and cleaning videos of people with pristine houses. can't wait to watch your transformation

[@300ilovemusic]

Thanks for this "real" you video! I used to be clean and tidy, now I'm a cluttered mess 😩hoping you inspire me. Good luck xx

[@Yzabell0M]

I applied the KonMari method to my place. It took me 3 months, but it's really worth it. Now I feel like my place stays organized without effort. I think it is important to mention that the KonMari method has 2 steps: declutter and organize. When I started I thought that the first step would be the hardest, and the longest. But actually, the organizing part is what took me the most time. It is what make the method effective. Finding the right place for an object can take a long time, but once you have it, it feels like the object goes back to its place by itself.

[@MessyMinimalist]

That's encouraging to hear! I know one of my biggest problems has been that I don't have homes for things, but it's been hard for me to find 'homes' when I'm still in the process of purging. (Though I suppose that's the point of purging first). :) Great to hear it worked for you. I'm looking forward to getting to that point!

[@AnnaVonMorticia]

I always come back to this video if I need inspiration. This wasn't recommended in my feed. I searched for it :)

[@Me-mw5zx]

Wow! 😳 This took a lot of guts! Just wondering...do y'all ever have company??? If I lived like that I would never let anyone in my house. If my house is messy at all, I don't even answer the door...lol... Well, good for you!!! You can do it!!! This was the first step in any addictive situation...admit it and fix it! We all have our weaknesses... And occasionally, if everyone admitted to it...we all can be messy and I'm sure, that there are worse houses then yours. The trick is to not let it get out of hand. You've got this!!! 💃 Btw, if you never would of admitted this...to look at you, no one would of ever guessed that your house was like this. We're here to help you stay on track if you need us...well, I am. You're absolutely hilarious! Thanks for sharing your life with us and your great tips! 💕💕💕

[@KatherineRyendose]

I first landed on your 6 month journey video. You've inspired me! Thank you for sharing your story

[@Cielskyo.0]

I have a new rule for myself. If it takes 2 minutes or less to do, i do it right now. MAJOR changes! Keep going Rachel!

[@prettybrown8537]

Sis, I’m just starting the videos but girl, thank u for being transparent!!! This is normal life!!! I’m right there where u were just shit shit shit & more shit as far as the eye can see. I don’t close cabinets or drawers.. I don’t put lids or tops back on things.. I’m don’t put shit back.. I leave my plate and cup on floor beside couch where I eat.. I love the mantra: I will be a clean person! Thanks!! Love from east tx

[@gitaschweitzer9682]

Thank you for this encouraging video. I think my home looks quite the same, so I take your honesty and the feeling of tackling such a big challenge as a motivating kick. ❤️⭐️🍀

[@MessyMinimalist]

Good luck!!

[@SimcredibleProduction]

This is such a refresher! Thank you for the honesty and realism of you and your home. You got a new subscriber.

[@MessyMinimalist]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it. And also thanks for subbing! :)