Hoarder to Minimalist | Last Living Room Declutter

[@heidib7026]

This reminds me of one of my favorite quotes "clutter is delayed decisions ".

[@iamlaurenhannah]

That's a great quote!!

[@CargillHouse]

Heidi B THAT is my biggest problem! "Hi, my name is Cassie and I'm a deferred decision maker..." And it drives my husband nuts. I have a couple spots that I just can't seem to stop myself from putting stuff there. It's an affliction, I do believe.

[@meganhuntley3192]

My suggestion would be to make keeping your living room clean a priority. For me I pick mine up every night before I go to bed. It usually only takes a few minutes & it becomes a habit pretty quickly. Then when your struggling with other areas in your house go sit in your living room. It will remind you of how good it feels to be in a finished room & it will hopefully give you motivation to go back & tackle the area that you were struggling with. Hope this help 💕

[@sunsetwinds]

I have noticed such a huge change in how easily you can let things go now vs. when you began your journey. It's been awesome to watch your progress with that particular burden of placing a lot of emotional value on possessions. I'm sure it still feels like a massive struggle for you but you're very obviously having a much easier time of it. Kudos on all of your progress!

[@MessyMinimalist]

Thank you - It has gotten easier as time goes, for sure! There are still some things that I struggle with (like you say), but now I feel like I've detached from items that really shouldn't have been so 'important to me' to begin with. Thanks for following along for so long! :) Take care!

[@sarahm415]

Keep up the great work. Thanks for the inspiration. ☺️

[@wannabezook]

I love how real and raw you are. You have such courage and strength. Not being perfect makes you so relatable and such an inspiration to others. Love your videos!

[@MessyMinimalist]

Thank you :)

[@kylies5028]

One of the best parts of your videos and something I really enjoy is how real you are about the process! Thank you so much for sharing your journey:)

[@MessyMinimalist]

:) Thank you! I appreciate that

[@chaank1069]

Kylie S I agree. Her vdos are easily relatable.

[@amh7452]

'Decision paralysis' is such a good phrase. We live in a society of digital back-ups, Cloud storage and the 'undo' option. I think we are losing the bravery that final decisions take. Your journey is inspiring! Thank you for your thoughtful commentaries.

[@elizabeth.trovato]

I've been decluttering for two years now and that's just my bedroom and items stored in my parents garage. I like going about in stages, helps bring new perspective to things you couldn't declutter previously. You're doing great and the living room is looking good!

[@kayleighc3159]

Elizabeth Grace ive definitely found that going through things a couple times with time in between helps. at first you might get rid of thing you never use and dont like, then things youre more neutral about, then even things you like but dont need

[@maloryvictoria9561]

It works the same way for me- I think it's been a year now and my process has evolved so much. I like that it keeps going. :)

[@MessyMinimalist]

Awesome that you're still at it after two years! I def agree it's something to be done in stages! It also becomes a personal commitment and almost a mindset/habit over time, and not just something to be excited about in the moment. Good luck on your journey! :)

[@mohdz]

+Elizabeth Grace interesting points ,if anyone else wants to learn about decluttering where to start try Skyarza Declutter Expert Star ( search on google ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my neighbor got amazing results with it.

[@najibcasa2745]

I have spent months researching into techniques to de-clutter fast and found a great website at Nilah declutter tips (check it out on google)

[@Arionlappy]

Yes yes yes, been watching you from the start and I LOVE that you are going back to some of these original spaces to keep up. Because it's so true, a decluttering journey doesn't happen in a weekend, not if you actually had a real clutter problem! And you can't just magically make a home filled with stuff get better, even if you make HUGE strides every weekend/video. Because part of this issue is HOW you maintain your stuff, and like you said, that concept of finding actual homes for things. Change is a process, life happens. You're still living in the home, working, taking care of a kid. Your time isn't ONLY dedicated to this new life process, so it still takes time. Anyway, I love it. I love your process. Your house is beautiful and you're beautiful and I really appreciate you sharing this with us. I have been on a journey for many years, but it was more down than up until the last 6 months when I adopted a BIG dog that makes my home feel TINY. (up to 4 pets now.) That means with the 4 potentially destructive creatures, and one giant one that doesn't know her own size, I need to decide if my things are as important to me as it was to rescue her. So far, she's winning by a landslide. But still, I work and general life maintenance takes time, so the process is slow. I also have access to a LOT of free things at my job, so I have to be MUCH more discerning from my hoarder tendencies to not keep everything just because I can. Anyway, I'm rambling. But thanks for the video and including us on the journey.

[@HeyItsBonnieBee]

I have been decluttering for about a year now and I feel like even though my house looks super clean and tidy, I'm still not done. Your videos are really helping me to let go of those last random items though, so thank you, you're doing amazing!

[@MessyMinimalist]

Oh, good! I'm really glad to hear that! Good luck getting through the last of your things, it sounds like you're on the home stretch!!

[@MindyReadsBooks]

Everytime you post a video I get a new burst of energy to truly appreciate my tchotchkes. Great progress with finding homes for yours. Always remember: Things get out of place with use, but if they all have a home you can put them in when you tidy, then you are a new woman!

[@MessyMinimalist]

Love this comment. You're so right. Thank you!

[@AZHITW]

I have to laugh when you say you've been at it for six months, I've been at it for two years and I'm kind of a neat freak to begin with, but I still have clutter. Nothing more mind numbing than shredding old paperwork for days on end, but when you reach the end it's wonderful.

[@MessyMinimalist]

haha, well good for you, seriously! I love hearing about others who have been at this for so long. And I actually laugh too, because 6 months has flown by and I still always feel like I've barely made a dent, even after countless trips to donation centers. So did you finally get through your paperwork?

[@AZHITW]

Yes, I don't recall how many bags of shredded paper we tossed into recycle, but it was MASSIVE.

[@jules5215]

I've been doing it for about 2 years now i think and I'm finally reaching being happier with my space where I'm in organisational phase because a lot of what is left is being kept. My living room and kitchen are not finished yet but they're getting better.. Waaaayyy better. I finished my bedroom first then as I used up bathroom products and found how to organise it and that's finished to.

[@Angora573]

You must feel such a sense of relief to finally have the TV area clear of stuff! Imagine that feeling in every single area of your home, you will get there xx

[@justinewhite-hadley3138]

FANTASTIC Ladyface!!! I'm so happy for you and inspired. Do NOT feel bad about it taking 6 months. I started my closet purge Kon Mari style and never finished.....ONE WHOLE YEAR AGO!!! So you are still 6 months ahead of me! ;) Thank you for showing us your dust bunnies. The struggle is real! YOU are real!! And you make all of us, I'm sure, feel real too. Bless you and your family sweety! Love your work!

[@zagluna]

I look forward to your videos every week, and I'm especially glad that you don't make your house "camera-ready" before filming... it's part of what makes you stand out as authentic to us fellow messy people. :P Congratulations on six months!

[@MessyMinimalist]

haha, thanks! That's one thing I can promise everyone watching - I practically never 'prepare' for filming. (I have no time for that even if I wanted to!!) ;-) But I'm glad you appreciate that aspect! It's my way of trying to 'normalize' the realities of how we really live. take care!!

[@candyluna2929]

Messy Minimalist that's what I like too. you don't sugar coat it

[@melissasukorn]

I look forward to your videos every week. Your authenticity is so refreshing. I was a former messy person (and still am when it comes to folding clothes, cupboard organization, things of that nature). I've implemented the 1 minute rule that I heard on Happier with Gretchen Ruben (podcast). Basically, if it takes less than a minute, do it. This has really helped me put away dishes, tidy as I go, etc.

[@MessyMinimalist]

I've been trying to do the 1 minute rule (after a commenter mentioned it a while back) and it's been great for me! It's really helped curb the 'I'll do it later' mentality that I struggle with!

[@rachelbeauregard903]

You are so relatable and I really appreciate your honesty! 🌻

[@MessyMinimalist]

[@karenfisher5274]

You are a force to be reckoned with! This video was one of your most practical, "use it or lose it" videos to date. Just to let you know I have been observing you over the past year. Your energy and common-sense approach to stuff is comedic, inspiring, and overall admirable. I always look forward to your videos with a smile, Rachel. Thank you for being you.

[@courtneyelizabeth4710]

I love watching your videos. It definitely takes a little while to minimize your space when you have a house, a husband, and a baby. I think you are doing great, and you are my favorite minimalist on youtube.

[@MessyMinimalist]

:) I'm glad you like them. And yes - those extra things to make the process a little more of an undertaking! :) ...And I'm glad to hold the spot of 'most liked youtube minimalist'! ... seriously, that makes me smile, thank you!!

[@lidyaiscan3363]

Courtney Elizabeth your profile pictures are almost the same!

[@courtneyelizabeth4710]

Huh, that's funny. Mine is about 4 years old :) I guess I should update it

[@autumnrosedearborn8923]

Im seriously jealous of your little library. It looks amazing! I've enjoyed all your videos and seeing your home transformation.

[@anitapirkle8691]

It’s wonderful how these videos can continue to help new people as years go by. I’m particularly happy to see you working on a house that doesn’t already look like some designer showplace. It looks like my messy house, so I can really relate!

[@ChristineMichelleYT]

I would love to see a video about sorting paperwork. and also the rest of your garage

[@MessyMinimalist]

Garage is coming back soon! :) I'm about to fill a trailer to the BRIM with stuff :)

[@lisashoegal]

Messy Minimalist Yes please please share a video in papers!!!!!! I have a serious issue with paper!

[@MegLivingInsideOut]

Right?? Me too!!

[@ChristineMichelleYT]

any papers you might need you can scan and store digitally! Only papers you should keep physically are mortgages, diplomas, ownerships, and certificates. Everything else can go!!!

[@denisestein7467]

I love that your decluttering and your life just seems like the normal person's life. You get your spaces clean or decluttered, then they do go back to that (like normal people!) but you corrected it again in this video. You take a couple of days to do a job, like a normal person who has other things going on. These things make me want to watch you and revisit some spots in my home that can always use some "love"! Thank you for great videos!

[@sunriseeyes0]

I love that unicorn picture on the wall. Also, I just have all your videos playing all day long to help me stay motivated to clean/purge my own house. I learned Iʻm not really good about staying continuously productive without constant inspiration. So, thank you for being my background noise/advice and pretend-partner-in-crime.

[@StaceysStash]

So I've been watching your videos and I got to this one, don't ever apologize for your house being messy. To me it shows it's lived in lol, if it's too clean or too nice while you are going through this process it would scream unreal to me. You are showing real life and it's great. I love watching your videos, keep it up!

[@Emma-ku7nx]

its so nice to finally see a "normal" house being minimalized. ive seen some great videos but they literally just have a few things to pick up and they're done. I'm also really glad you showed the dust! keep going you're doing amazing! I'm 18months into trying to live a more minimal and clutter free life. ive still got some way to go and it feels like it never ending. But when I look back at photos from 18months its great to actually see how far I have come.

[@carolinaferrin7035]

OMG Paper is my Elephant for real!! Love your raw "this is life"!

[@Miss_Annlaug]

I've watched this before but it was nice to see it again to remind myself to never stop keeping up with maintaining the result after having completely decluttered my things. I never want to go back there again. You make amazing videos!

[@chanlizzie]

I love looking at the stuff you keep and it's stuff I would never keep. And the stuff you give away I'm like "no! It's so great!" Goes to show that the stuff you donate will bring someone else joy!

[@C-B-1-1]

I hear ya. I've read the Konmari book two years ago, we moved twice in the last year and I'm still not finished!! I'm down to 2 wardrobes from 4-5 wardrobes in 3 different apartments (parents, mine and hubby). It's insane how many shoes, clothes, bags and scarfs I owned and still own. I love your videos! Keep up the good work. Greetings from Germany

[@lunarbloom3587]

Well done Rachael! Enjoy your living room space. As always you've inspired me to keep pushing through my own "paralysis". Thanks for sharing your journey and being so authentic. Hugs from Australia 💓

[@MessyMinimalist]

Thank you - and I'm glad I can continue to inspire! yes - PUSH THROUGH it!! :-D You got this. hugs!

[@Lisa6812]

I always enjoy seeing what you have to share and how things are going with your purge. One day at a time! xoxo

[@sandylucas4279]

I have found when there is less stuff it is so much easier to keep clean and it makes me want to pick up after myself because when something is left out or out of place it looks odd to me. Keep up the good work! It is a process, yours is simply unique to you. There is only a timetable if you give it a timetable we are all simply here to support you.

[@jcp0061]

Thank you for being so REAL and sharing your vulnerabilities!

[@anne-mariewildbore684]

Love that you don't take minimalism to extremes you are keeping what you like so you have a home that contains what you really love, nice work. A place for every thing you love not holding on to things you don't. I'm going through this myself and have revisited some areas two and three times refining and removing the unloved and unwanted.

[@AmandaCornell]

I am always so thankful for your genuine open struggle, thoughts and achievements on your journey. You have helped my mindset when I feel like I am back sliding or feel overwhelmed! Any progress is better then no progress. I have a chronic illness so it takes me much longer to do things then it used to. Thanks again for your content. Your doing great!

[@FlirtyinFlorida]

In regards to the fact that you've been at it for 6 months.....the fact you are still trying to stay on top of things and haven't given up is AMAZING. Give yourself a deadline is sometimes a recipe for disaster because when you don't hit your goal, it can make you want to give up. As someone whose been minimizing for over 2 years, you never really stop, but you don't eventually hit a point where you feel really satisfied with your progress. You should be really proud of yourself for your progress; your living room looks great!

[@MessyMinimalist]

thank you! I think I needed to hear that. And good for you for going on 2 years! That's awesome. :-D

[@chiarajulieannsacdalan295]

I was hoping for a room tour.😬 it would have been icing on the cake! I love how your house is big and airy. It must be so satisfying to organize and decorate it. Thank you for sharing. I am binge watching your posts and i'm so happy to have found you! Thank you!

[@dzuke3127]

Girl, you make me feel better about myself; I have all these piles after decluttering but then don't know where to put my keep piles. AHHH! You're doing great; it really does take a long time. I've been following you from the beginning.

[@jayathome2898]

I think you are doing great! Just remember: just because you can find a home for something does not mean you have to keep it. I think it is good to have empty space. Maybe look on Pinterest for some visual ideas to use as goals. That way you won't feel anxious and fill up your space again. I love when I walk through my home and see empty spaces. It's visually relaxing. Good luck with your continued efforts :)

[@sharonthibault8153]

I immensely appreciate your videos. I do enjoy other KZbinrs's declutter videos, but I'm like you. I have WAY too much stuff. It's not like just a little clutter, it's like every room/closet/drawer needed decluttering. I've been working on decluttering and I've made huge progress, but still have a long way to go. Thank you for your videos! So motivational!!!!

[@WayOverBooked]

I love how real you are about decluttering! You are so relaxing but also so inspiring! Ive been delaying my declutter.

[@belssage]

It took me FOUR YEARS to go through both my parents' houses, my business and my personal "stuff". No kids, no husband, no pets. When it was all "done" we managed to fit ALL 3 of our wordly possessions in a 1-10 ft moving truck. That was 3 months ago and today we donated a trunkful of items. We have another trunkful ready for tomorrow ☺ It takes awhile when you're unsure of what your actual goal is. Now we know and we're almost there. Loving your videos.

[@jademcarthur]

Amazing new video :) You completed sooooo many little projects you had around. It really transformed the space by tackling all the "things to do" you speak of. It was more about putting things into their new home after the de-clutter process you have been doing. 6 months is not really long when you consider it takes time to break old habits and handle the aftermath of the de-clutter process. Just being able to take things to a donation centre is time in itself.

[@morgan4474]

I hope you feel good about completing a room. That's a great accomplishment. Your eclectic style is so fun.

[@rachelmerz2122]

You are awesome, Rach!!! Keep your awesome videos coming. You are so real, and that's what we love about you!

[@florabamabelle6413]

You are doing GREAT - thank for being real.

[@MessyMinimalist]

Thank you. :)

[@iamkomposed7162]

I love watching your videos with my mom - they really help inspire her to declutter, because your methods/situation are just so relatable

[@rebekahpowers7075]

You so real,it’s rare on videos like this,thankyou!!!

[@dreamer4L1]

I started last year and am still at it.....don't be so hard on yourself, you are doing great! Thanks for sharing your journey with us

[@Elemiriel]

You are doing GREAT! One thing about the KonMari method that is flawed is the idea that everyone can get their whole house done within 6 months... it might be true in urban japan, but in an American household with a garage, shed, business with storage that goes along with it... to get it all done in 6 months life would have to stop! The closer you get to finishing, the smaller the piles to be sorted get and the more time you have to keep up with everything else, including unfinished projects! You are gaining SO MUCH ground! I'm sure your hubby is super proud of you too! I'm definitely proud!

[@loiecampbell3626]

I truly LOVE your videos! You've come such a long way from the start of the year. Thank you for showing the process and not just before and after shots.

[@lisaalexander2011]

I love your honesty in sharing the things a lot of other's wouldn't. I see a lot of myself in what you say, I don't consider myself a hoarder, but I have accumulated too much over the years. I can honestly say you inspire me more than any other KZbinrs who do decluttering videos, thank you!

[@MessyMinimalist]

Thank you, I'm really glad I've been able to help inspire you :) Take care!

[@My.Curiosities]

Paperwork is so dreary to organize and declutter, I feel you! A real nice, satisfying video, you're inspiring and just really enjoyable to watch :)

[@cathy2142]

that book shelf area to the left of your tv is amazing!! I love it! we have 3 book shelves full for our child's books and that is an are we allow ourselves to splurge. If we get more books that don't fit some have to go out. 3 book shelves is enough but also books are so wonderful to have in the home!

[@karinwade]

Super excited and motivated to tackle my elephant room! Thanks for sharing how you finally took action on some procrastinated items.

[@draickin]

I had to pause this video somewhere in the middle to tackle my patio :) I tend to buy new pots for every plant I get, no matter how many I still got. Now I just need to find them a new home. Congrats on finishing your living room! Finishing projects is such a hard thing sometimes.

[@TwinkTwinkle]

I love that painting with the sunflowers! Your living room space looks really put together now!

[@wildfyrefarmlife8638]

I have way more clutter in my home than I would prefer. I do have areas that are completely done. I just want to find a true balance in my life with things that truly I truly love. I find your videos inspiring and oddly soothing.

[@theresagrant2272]

Another awesome and honest video. I love the "elephant on the room " concept. I got many of those! You give me inspiration!!

[@Skyguy3452]

I have been de-cluttering my entire 1200 sqt home since we bought it and moved in, I just finally feel like I have finished one room and its been a year. I have gone through each room like 4 times in the last year and each time i find something I do not like or am not using that ,a few months prior to that I kept. I never realized how long the process would be, but it is worth it. Thanks for the vids, I watch them when i dont feel like going through my stuff and need motivation

[@CarolinaLove27]

I love your videos!! I just found you a few days ago and I feel so motivated to redo my entire house. It's full of stuff I don't like but have felt guilting of getting rid of anything because it's how it was when my mom was alive.

[@Dobbyjuliet]

your videos have been so massively satisfying to watch! I have loved my minimalism journey and it has been so much fun watching yours 😍😍

[@jennifercahill7397]

I've been doing this since January as well and there's definitely areas I am still not loving. I think it takes some time. Maybe to adjust, maybe to figure out what needs to be really done. I'm having the same issues with stuff I "like" but really probably shouldn't keep. But I guess it just takes time to get through that old mindset too. You are doing great! I'm having a hard time with my junk room. I did great for a bit and now I've been avoiding it. So totally there with you. I'm going to let this video inspire me to work on that room this weekend! Pretty sure most people have some kind of mess in their houses even if they are a minimalist. They probably clean up before filming. Thanks for keeping it real. Definitely needed. Great method with the tchotchkes.

[@karengaines3862]

I am so proud of you. You have grown so much. I really appreciate your honesty. You show dust! I mean seriously we all have dust. I'm glad you don't try to look perfect because who is? I love the art wall.

[@melissalanovaz1419]

I feel like finishing off this room is going to give you a whole wack of fresh motivation to get other rooms complete. Atleast, that is what gets me going again. Looks amazing and I'm already looking forward to next Thursday's video!!

[@Nigiwa]

As a matter of fact, I've been spending all of yesterday and today working on my own paperwork! Everything from old receipts to art project and school work. Fortunately I didn't have too much to go through, but sitting right next to me on the couch is the remaining junk that I don't know what to do with; recipe books, bookmarks, business cards... It's hard at times but it's well worth the struggle!

[@Phoenix-uy7nm]

You give me a lot of inspiration to keep going with my stuff! And I love your quirky decor style too!

[@rachelinaballerina]

I love these videos! I like to declutter in small sections, e.g. one shelf at a time, so even if a whole room isn't done then at least a part of it is, and it spurs me on to get the whole room looking equally as good as the section that's been decluttered.

[@leslieheisner3508]

I'm also trying to declutter my papers and it's such a pain. I think the hardest part is that there's so little tangible result for the length of the project! It definitely adds up, but overall it seems so little "bang for your buck" that it's hard to stay motivated. Good news is that I'm on the tail end of that process and I'm starting to get the accomplished feels, so if you keep pushing and chipping away, you will too. Good luck! You're doing so well and you're one of my inspirations when I need motivation!

[@okrablossom]

You have such a Bohemian sense of style! I love it!!

[@pocmarana_ctenarka]

I just found you kinda by accident and then went back and watched all of your videos from the very beginning. You have made so much progress! I love your videos and hope for many more in the future. :)

[@livelaughlove4635]

I love your videos! I really like your orange wall and orange chairs on either side of the TV. That's my favorite color 💛

[@lisam7036]

So motivating. I started cleaning a section of my basement after watching your last video. I didn't finish it yet but got rid of a couple bags of trash and filled my recycle bin.

[@22SouthernBelle]

You are doing so good..you have a very unique style. I finally am pushing through decluttering myself..it's hard! I like so many things so letting go can be difficult. Gotta keep looking forward!

[@pattiecake11]

I think you are GREAT! I love your honesty and I think you are doing a great job decluttering. I'm in a situation now and trying hard to accomplish the same thing.

[@kurifurinkan]

Oh man, I feel you about paper. You inspired me, and I've been going along for five months-- I've even cleaned out the linen cupboard (who needs sixty sets of sheets?!) but i'm STILL avoiding paper. do your best!!! we're all cheering for you!! PS: you reminded me i've still got four pictures to hang on this wall! they've been sitting there with the vague idea 'oh maybe i should frame them first.' i'm not gonna, i've accepted that, and they're going up right now!

[@MrsYasha1984]

it is really fascinating watching you on your journey. So thanks for doing these honest videos! I started decluttering a few weeks ago myself. Of course I am far from finished, but the results are obvious and calming so far :) if you struggle to keep an area clutterfree, perhaps some bins would be useful. The kids always drag toys to the living room for example, so I made a bin there for the easy toy tidy up, the children can help put it away after some days or when its full. I also made a bin for my books, comics and magazines, which I struggle to put away right after I am through (I rather do this in a bulk), so they are not cluttering everything up. I tried for so long to do the housework "the right way", but it always failed. Now I am catering to my laziness (and that of my family), trying to go with the flow of our home instead of against it, while streamlining the whole of housework and our posessions. And finally, it stays tidy(er)! not perfect, but oh so much better than it ever was.

[@juliawisbey3614]

It looks fantastic. I love your style so unique to you and it shines your personality.x

[@TheThriftyChica]

Great job! I've been working on my living room as well with decluttering, and it makes such a huge change once it's done.

[@TrendingTami]

Yes, it is hard to complete things sometimes but you did a great job!

[@MessyMinimalist]

it is! And thank you :)

[@CalmVibesVee]

Your journey is similar to mine but after a few years at this I am getting closer to my version of minimalism. Just liking something is not a good enough reason for me to keep it. It used to be. But the peace that I am gaining from letting more and more stuff go is amazing. It is all about what do I need to be moving forward in my goals. Keep going girl. You will progress thru this journey at your pace. May you gain peace and focus. : )

[@denabritton4626]

Great video. You are so entertaining. And, you're inspiring me to declutter more than anyone else.

[@lifewithmrsclark]

Love! As always, thank you for sharing so openly about your process ... It is motivating and appreciated so much!

[@mimakate]

I love rewatching your videos 😊

[@SIC647]

That you don't clean up, before you film, is one of the things, I like the about your videos. Your house look like the house of a real life messy persons. Not the house of someone in complete control, who wants to teach the pathetic messy people, but of someone who is there herself and who takes us along for the journey out of it. It is so much more inspirational and relatable. Now I will go and tackle the elephant in my room; the box in my living room of random stuff that didn't made it further for the last 3-4 months.

[@TheNotBusyLife]

I've been putting things aside. To give away or sell or trash, but it's stopping me from finishing my project. I find the last step is the hardest. Your living room looks amazing! Good luck with your papers, they took me forever!

[@courtnie924125]

I seriously love your videos :) I have been re watching them as I have been packing it's helping a fair amount

[@WriterOfMany]

I really hope you kept that deer wall sculpture! I loved it since I first saw it in your previous video. If not....someone else will love it, I'm sure!

[@patmorez]

I love your videos! By the way, I have the exactly wooden sculpture of a man in sitting position that you have, and I love it too :) I'm from Brazil. I love that your videos are so real and they're so motivating. Your editing is great too!

[@jengillespie5114]

Thank you so much for sharing your story. It's motivated me to clean out my place too and declutter. Love the videos.

[@TheDessertPlease]

So interested in watching your progress - I am moving out of my parents house soon into my own place and intend to start a big declutter for this! Really love your videos and just wanted to say that necklace looks beautiful on you!

[@christabauer4]

I love the colour scheme of your living room. You have great taste!

[@MessyMinimalist]

Thank you! :)

[@MelD88]

I love your picture wall behind you- so unique

[@suez6810]

Thank you for another great video!!! PLEASE do the paperwork video 🙏🏻🙏🏻 paper clutter is the bane of my existence 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️ and not ever completely FINISHING an area so MAJOR kudos to u for that!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻take care fellow Michigander ☮️💜🙏🏻👍🏻

[@MessyMinimalist]

I will do one! And if you follow my facebook (or instagram) I'll post a pic soon of the MASSIVE pile I have right now. It's scary and no sane person should let it pile up like that...! ;-) Take care!

[@kimberlymayo9951]

I like gardening so decided to compost. When I figured out that all forms of paper from paper toilet rolls to junk mail ...paper towels etc...were able to get me free soil ( since it was going to be tossed in the garbage anyway) I have become a paper hound instead of a paper piler. Everything is going into the compost. I actually process the mail next to the compost pail (transport receptacle to the composter outside) and hardly have the issues I used to of paper piling up. I still have a work in progress for the paperwork that needs action because that can pile up but it is so much better than before. Filing gets put in a file drawer but I do need to get hanging files to sort them...at least they made it to the drawer. It has also made me save less in the files...out with the utility bills and phone bills etc. Who needs that crap. It is now compost fodder! Recycling changed my world as well. Between recycling and composting my family went from 45 gallon bag of garbage a week to just a 39 gallon bag a month.

[@kimberlymayo9951]

PS... keep a paper shredder nearby to make it easier to process your mail and it will compost faster being shredded.

[@CrankyBubushka]

Thank you so much. This was so inspiring to know that you have trouble finishing stuff too lol!. I have been working on clearing out my basement for months. I think I have actually made some headway, but it is taking me a very long time. Now for the attic lol!

[@shawna2boys716]

Good job Rachel!

[@MissMerediana]

Just do it :) I did the same. I went from messy (not hoarder, but like seriously messy) to moderately minimalist. Not extremly minimalist, but I probably got rid of 2/3 of the things I owened and now there is nothing that doesn't have a home, everyt surface is empty. It was my only chance to ever get a good looking appartment as I am REALLY bad in organizing and arranging things. I did the decluttering very quickly. 60 squaremeters in about 8 days plus a bit more to find the perfect home for everything (I had to buy a few organizing systems to get everything perfect). I think the quicker you go trough this process, even though it is very hard work, the better is the effect it has on you. Seeing my home changing so dramatically and quickly changed my mindset...

[@musiclistner94]

I would love to see what you have done with the office/messy room that you have shown in two other videos :) I love your videos, I am like you, keep on to every little thing but you have inspired me to deal with the small items (and the bigger) that I just don't usually see, they are just there, as a part of the rooms. So thank you for inspiring me :)

[@kreestina1789]

Keep up the hard work! It will be worth it. My best advice is to think about your space rather than about your stuff. What does your ideal version of the living room you have look like? I did this and created a Pinterest board of colors and decor ideas to help me flesh out the style I'm going for. Decluttering then became so much easier because I only kept things that I knew would fit. Thanks for posting your journey!

[@lorisiccia5914]

Hi Rachel. My elephant is packed away in the pile of boxes still in my living room. I have the samewooden worry sculpture...rub its back to take all your worries away...or so i was told when i first found it. You are an inspiration....and a reminder to me to keep going....ive been here 6 months but my boxes are still there....it was reduced...then grew then reduced then one last growth when i brought everything from storage..the drystuff from when my storage got flooded. I totally get what you mean about decision paralysis.....i have a week off before having to be back to school....and its time to sort it all out...and work on the stuff that got put aside when school projects were at their max...I still have a few left...rhat i was gratefully given an extention on....but also want to tackle this living room. I also have paintings i need to hang.. one really heavy one....which will need to find studs in the wall sobi dont make a big bunchbof holes..also i love the paintings... but reminds me of life with my ex....so i may not hang it at all....and sell it...let it go with the past.....i have many blank canvases....maybe paint something new... for this new chapter.. The light canvases can be hung with a tack...but now to decide which will stay.. as i have less wall space here than my last few places. Im about ready to dobthe coin toss... my entire apartment could fit in your kitchen and living room....so all of my excess feels very cluttered...still ...with many boxes....that im afraid of unpacking because there isnt space for anything.but with each box i find one or twoitems that i love and the paralysis of deciding which to keep and which to send off on its own new journey. Your livingroom and library look fantastic.Thanks for being so real.