Hoarders ❤️ Extreme Declutter in Basement Part 10 | Hoarding to Minimalism

I felt like a Minimalist today. I got rid of so much stuff that I didn’t even recognize myself!! Lol It shows growth, healing and knowing that you can recover in your hoarding disorder!!
#Hoarder #Declutter #minimalist

[@catharinab8860]

Who ARE you?! The minimal mom? You are decluttering that basement like a superhero! ⚡️⚡️

[@chreudinegueur6367]

😂👍

[@joyperrin4275]

Woo hoo! The tossy tossy piles are getting bigger and bigger. Your decluttering muscles are overtaking the hoarder mentality! So happy for you! Huzzah!

[@brightsparrowhawk]

You’re so inspiring! I’m not a hoarder, but I do struggle with chronic illness, and when I’m not feeling well, the chores literally pile up. I often struggle with feeling like I need to get EVERYTHING done at once on my good days, because that time is precious. Your videos are helping me realize that a small amount of progress is still progress. JOLT has functioned, for me, as “Just One Little Task,” and it has made it easier for me to tackle my mountain of chores in a more relaxed way. My goal is to not be anxious when things aren’t finished to completion, and to give myself more grace to enjoy my healthy days instead of spending them stressing about laundry and dust. Love you, Ms. Heart! - Ellen

[@crybebebunny]

I am in your shoes with the Chronic Pain. My heart goes out to you❣🎉 I know how everything Piles up and when you have those day We move mountains and we are back on the bed with the Pain.

[@user-sm6od4tx2p]

I also decluttered my room yesterday for a few hours, kitchen and hallway. Today I can't move an inch, not only was it tossing all the things out but also scrubbing the floors and now every fibre of my body hurts haha. Who needs squats and weights when you got a mop and heavy boxes to lift 😂

[@nadinewilliamson1037]

How is your hubby doing with the things you set aside for him to declutter? Great work.

[@rachelselby4329]

The basement is geeting seriously spacious. I'm loving this wave of basement clearing - especially as I know the work you did last year around the edges means that there's loads more space we can't see.

[@goldfishsnake]

I'm super curious for a hubby update - what has he kept and decluttered of all the things you've found of his? How's the garage doing? Great job as always!

[@whit7862]

Maybe check with hubby to see if he wants your boys to play with his transformers, rather than letting them in sit in a box. Great job!

[@Mar10la]

You're doing incredible! I couldn't imagine you getting here two years ago, just because you were so anxious. But here you are, setting an amazing example for others :) (That's not to say I didn't believe in you then, it's just such a transformation!)

[@PhanglyPhish]

I just went through all of my boxes of Barbie stuff that had been stored in my parent's attic. I have a very strong attachment to them, but knowing they were just being stored up there when I am trying to declutter was such a mental weight... Something that worked really well for me is that I found I actually had more attachment to the Barbie clothes and accessories than the Barbie dolls themselves (with a few exceptions). I kept the clothes for another day and donated most of the Barbies. It was difficult, but a huge relief!

[@SarahShepz]

I was at my parents a few weekends ago and knew I had a box of childhood toys in their attic. Mostly barbies. I decluttered all of it except for two stuffed animals that i took home. None of it was doing anyone good sitting in the attic!

[@LittlePrairieLibrary]

Ms Heart, you have come so far on your journey!! This summer I have gone back and watched almost all of your videos from the beginning, so I've had the fast track of your journey, and the transformation you have made is just incredible, both in your home and in yourself! Every time you post a new video now I'm still amazed at how much you are ready to let go of, and how comfortable you are with your decisions. It's so good to see!!

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe!!! You are the sweetest!!! Thank you so so much!!! I’m so grateful you are my friend ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@nenemaria-cornfieldsgarden]

You're making such quick decisions now! Every time a cardboard box or tissue paper come into my house I have a dilemma over saving it to reuse, so I know exactly how you ended up with all that. I throw it away 95% of the time now but it's still a challenge and I still have to talk myself into doing it :)

[@roseandviolet.]

LOOK AT HOW MANY PEOPLE YOU ARE HELPING! You only need to scroll & read the comments for 5 minutes to see just how much people are connecting to you! You are beautiful, funny and adorable as much as brave, honest and inspirational. Life will hit everyone at some point - no one is immune to hard times BUT NOT EVERYONE will make the choice to be transparent, honest and strive to heal! While at the same time encouraging others by sharing and connecting! Keep strong Keep close to the Lord and KEEP MOVING FORWARD 🙏❤️

[@danixoxo8637]

Lol those toys in the beginning. You should display all those on a shelf. You could do a retro room in your basement.

[@annettetaylor8992]

Your doing so great! Can’t wait until the next one!

[@frrusc1]

ME TOOOOOO I love so much watching these videos and I chear like I were there..... I am so happy to seeing a person freeing herself

[@3llenzinha]

The most important R is REDUCE, which is way way way way better than RECYCLING. What we cant reduce, we recycle it

[@Mar10la]

Don't forget the R for reuse between reduce and recycle 🤗

[@3llenzinha]

@@Mar10la yeah. There are kind... reduce, reuse, recycle, recuse... 2 more of then. I think are 6 of them

[@3llenzinha]

Repair and rethink. But reduce is the most important of all

[@figuringitoutalive]

My fav first step is actually "refuse". Refuse all those samples and tempting offers of capitalist consumerism!! It trains one to see how much we don't need can how comfortably we can live on and off what we already have. 😊

[@SGast]

Paper is the bane of everyone's existence. I try to not bring paper into my house and I still somehow have piles to go through at least once a month. I believe there is some kind of mischievous fairy that just makes them appear no matter what I do.

[@laurennoel5176]

It's the paper fairy that's BFFs with the house elf who steals the socks from the dryer !

[@heartofthematterlanguage]

I agree. I don't think it's a "hoarder" thing to need to lay hands on every piece of paper; we all do, because important stuff lurks there! It's just about when we lay hands on them-as they come into the house? In the next week? Or do we stuff it all away to deal with in ten years, when it will be totally overwhelming? Paper is the thing I'm worst at.

[@zanezalite4153]

Moro, more, more videos like this...🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@amara560]

I can see you having a glass display case for your sentimental foundation in the future. So you can enjoy it every day✨

[@josephdaly2015]

Omg Miss Heart ❤️ I cannot believe the size of that pile wow. Did the unicorn fairy, hubby and the boys help you??? That was absolutely astounding. Well done 👏 I can so relate to the bags and boxes because “they will come in handy sometime” You’ve no idea how much you encourage and motivate me and so many others that it is possible to declutter in JOLTs and baby steps. Stay safe and healthy. Mary, Joes wife ❤️👏👍💐💪🦄

[@itoshiibaka8267]

I can't believe it! That first box you let go of a DALMATION. AND a pair of baby booties. You are doing SO WELL! I guess that box full of safety favourites helps? :) (You mentioned it later, the sentimental foundation!)

[@ahoardersheart]

Yes!!! It does help a lot!! I used to hoard so much more bc I didn’t know where it was…so I hoard everything in case I lost my favorite things!! It really makes a difference ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@The_Joy_Finder]

@@ahoardersheart Ah, I was wondering what made the difference. Good tool.

[@stefbmccoy8297]

What a great episode. Its so nice to see the things you love when you get rid of the things you dont.

[@suellenchaffey2104]

Your mum and dad must be so proud of how strong you've become 🥰

[@heartofthematterlanguage]

You are healing so well and changing so much! In the last few months I've watched every one of these videos, and I can hardly believe how far you've come! Later today I'm going to go back and watch your earlier videos, just for the contrast. I couldn't believe how easy you made it look to straighten your house when you were preparing for vacation! Such an enormous change! One comment: I keep hearing you say that you don't want to throw something away because you want to keep it out of the landfill. This is admirable. But honestly, the time to worry most about these effects is when we are BUYING. Because every time we buy something, we ask producers to make MORE of that, and we guarantee that something is going to a landfill eventually. (Or to be recycled, but even recycling costs energy and resources.) Once you buy something, you've committed to the environmental impact of that thing. The commitment happens when it is manufactured and bought, not when it is discarded. Your excellent no-spend-day policy has more impact than whether an individual item goes to the landfill now or in twenty years. Your "decorate with what I have" and "enjoy what I have" rules are the things that are turning your approach around.

[@jeannebowes2898]

I went through my linen closet while I listened to you and found 4 nice sheets to give away. I am cheering for you at every step!

[@EleanorWard]

Such amazing decluttering! Love this for you! You’re doing incredible 🥰🥰🥰 the tossy tossy pile is blowing my mind! You are just amazing! So proud of you! 👏👏👏👏👏 I stand up, take my hat off and give you a standing ovation! 🎉🎉🎉🦄🦄🦄

[@SarahShepz]

You are in such a better mental space!!! Look at you and your decluttering muscles and setting good limits on what you keep (like the baby paper.) you rock

[@erinvosbury7993]

I get so freaking excited everytime your upload says basement. It's amazing the work you have done. Let's be honest, I get excited for anything you post 😘

[@lizzyg3487]

We were doing a big clothing purge earlier today, and I saved a little pair of bloomers my youngest used to wear. My 14 thinks I'm crazy, but for now that's a piece I need.

[@0gingerbread0]

I'm so happy my parents didn't have enough storage to keep my childhood toys and items. I can't imagine myself now going through all the boxes :D Of course everything would spark joy as the reminders of my childhood. I would have a serious problem with throwing out stuff that someone kept for so many years for me. And you know what? I don't miss anything now :) Good job with decluttering your basement. You are encouraging me to declutter myself. I learned from you that even one single item decluttered is better than zero items. JOLT :) I don't comment often but I watch your every video and I keep my fingers crossed for your recovery. Hugs from Poland :) :) ♥

[@Courtneyburns90]

I grew up in a house that had a loving room, kitchen, bathroom and 2 bedrooms. That's it no loft space and certainly no basement. As soon as I moved out after a month my mum had cleared the room and that was everything out 😂 unfortunately I can't say the same now lolcxx

[@charishurt1768]

Wow u did great big tossy pile congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 🦄💜

[@theoffkeydiva]

You are making soooo much progress!!! Congratulations 🥳🥰

[@elizabethbrundagemediajour150]

Great that you found your sentimental childhood items under all the hoarded items before the sentimental items would be accidentally destroyed and tossed away with the hoard .

[@augustineschaefer5522]

You’re holding on to just enough for now and that’s pretty fantastic.

[@3llenzinha]

Create some bins for your husband stuff, so is easier for when he looks throught it

[@jennifersosebee8761]

Love your channel! Yesterday I cleared some of the laundry room area and feel so accomplished! Thanks for your encouragement!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😁

[@suen1285]

Wow, what an incredible job! 👏 I am blown away by this tossy tossy pile! You are my inspiration and I'm using this video as motivation to keep decluttering. Thank you!

[@Sterndli98]

It is always so fascinating how far you have come in your journey!

[@StandardStars]

Girl you have made so much progress! I remember your first videos of not showing your face and how difficult it was. Now you’re an expert! 🥰

[@kimt8162]

Yes, I blame this stuff on Christmas's past. I"m now starting to become the number 1 fan of the restaurant gift card. Instead of stuff, go take Mom out to dinner. I am only now seeing how dangerous Christmas has actually been for us in the past. That's been money we shouldn't have spent on things we really didn't need. And we've without realizing it. taught our kids that , that stuff is what brings us joy....

[@shereemorgan1430]

Your videos are some of the best that KZbin offers. Congratulations on clearing another space!

[@joannevenz5045]

Love it. I could watch you non stop clear the basement. 👍❤️

[@kimberlywatts3402]

Thank you for sharing your life with us! You are doing an amazing job! Paper is the bane of my existence too!😂 I will never understand why I have so much of it! I have switched to mostly paperless transactions and it's like bebe kids!😂 I need my very own 🦄!😂🤣👍 Please keep it up I enjoy your channel so much!

[@damson6981]

I agree! I had so many random bags of paperwork and random other nik naks that we had scooped up from surfaces when visitors had been due and never managed to sort. I am gradually working my way through them but it is so draining!!

[@frrusc1]

Cant wait for next and to see the all basement freed It makes me happy as It were MY house😊😊😊

[@marinalodi6313]

I'm a 90's - 00's kid, but I LOVE seeing your 70's-80's stuff!! My parents and cousins gave me a lot of their stuff and I feel so joyfull seying you talk about those memories!!

[@leahsjovold8296]

So proud of you!!!! When I saw you get rid of your recital stuff my thought was "Her basement is going to be such a great space when she is done!!!!".

[@rebeckamattisson5083]

Wow, that was amazing, well done! I just read on Instagram thar you had a tornado warning, take care and stay safe, my friend!

[@youtubeaccount-yr6hb]

I need to find my barbie bin and declutter it. Thanks for the reminder.

[@awsnmsecretary7046]

You are my inspiration to look at piles of stuff and say, "why am I holding on to this?" Thank you so much!

[@alanbirkner1958]

September 2023. My daughter has ADHD, too. She's not a hoarder, but she's always been disorganized. So even though she's 46, she gets a reward (a small one), when she gets rid of a box of stuff. Tina, Al's wife

[@LindseySawyer223]

I had a sentimental attachment to your barbies when you opened them. I wish I had my old ones. Takes us back to an easier time for sure.

[@Ripplesinthewaters]

Way to go!!!! I love watching you conquer this disorder!! Hugs!!

[@amandacampbell1979]

Wow you did amazing this time! That throw away pile was huge! Proud of you girl!!

[@mmulligan7360]

Great work!!! Love these basement declutters. I’m so proud of you!!

[@Benkissel1]

Truly amazing. Fantastic job

[@kmccoypta]

You’re doing SO GOOD! 💗

[@kayspence2788]

You are amazing. I remember when your tossy tossy pile was quite small. Not anymore!

[@julieanne920]

So proud of all your progress 💖

[@judyfarmer2962]

Awesome! Proud of you.

[@brendasparks6234]

I’m so proud of you and thank you for sharing ❤️❤️

[@karenstairs8273]

You are doing a fantastic job!!!! I love how you explain as you go through things!

[@eileda]

You're doing amazing!!

[@oxymom2002]

This really helped me finish cleaning up my room. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. 💜

[@careynorman307]

I love what you do!!💜💜

[@tgayer1]

Wow! You cleared a big area! Glad those items were so easy for you to make decisions about! Love your videos!

[@TheRoseLensLifestyle]

You're doing so well! I love that you're really digging deep to see what's important to you, and putting in the effort to take care of them and store them properly. Once you get through it all too - it'll be so nice to look around and know everything you have is something you love or need. :) keep up the good work!

[@emmapayne8861]

Wow! Amazing work Mel!

[@ritavasnanigurbani6063]

This pile was huuuuuuge!!! Congrats Ms Heart!!

[@elenaali6931]

I went through a huge sergury 2 days ago First thing I did was going to your channel So proud of you Pray for me please 🙏

[@maryfrances1202]

Great job! Very inspirational and honest!

[@mafteimarinela8190]

❤️❤️❤️You are amazing!

[@bumbygrl]

Thank you!! You're videos do inspire and motivate me. I have really come a long way playing your videos and cleaning.

[@Gimpy-Deer]

Your doing so great!! ❤️❤️❤️. Keep it up chicka!!! 🤗

[@remainingembers]

Always excited to see your updates! So satisfying seeing your toss pile and seeing you make progress while you talk through your thinking process. Keeps me inspired to want to go through and let go of things I've been holding onto or putting off letting go of 💌

[@TheCaitling]

This is amazing! You've come so far. At the end of the last video I was so looking forward to this pile getting tackled; I knew it would be a doozy. Can't wait for the next video :D

[@eSusan12]

So so so great!

[@nancycosgrove4005]

You are doing great!

[@Lizzy43645]

ALWAYS so PROUD!!!!!!!

[@kbal1451]

Love seeing that cleared area! It feels like you're giving yourself dust free space to Breath! Love the process too! Can hear the that your confidence in yourself has grown so much. Keep flexing those decluttering muscles.

[@bebitube66]

I love watching your videos. 😍😍😍

[@michelehice8338]

Can't wait for the next video

[@brendadigiacomandrea547]

Wow 🤩 you are amazing ❤️❤️

[@debbiedawdry4593]

Wow, your decluttering muscle is bulging! You are an inspiration that we can all declutter , you make me think I can do this too Thank you x

[@justusewater1]

I love watching your progress! I really feel like something has flipped in you that is really helped you detach from so much stuff. It is a noticeable difference from when I started watching you. Very happy for you for that freedom and ease it brings you.Hugs and joy to you and yours!

[@danazzimmerman5534]

Keep going! You are doing a fantastic job❤️

[@JoanDam248]

Wauw. You are really doing great! 😊❤️❤️❤️

[@peggyds5911]

👍👍👍 well done!!! Keep on going.

[@kitw76]

Those Polk a dot bins are cute! Glad to hear your able to break free from the scarcity mindset.

[@annegariepy3823]

You did a very big pile of declutter. Good job ! 🙂👍

[@robyn-mareepenny2926]

Awesome effort Ms Heart. I like the new systems you are setting up as you go. You really are making huge progress these days. I pray sometime soon you can find a huge non sentimental section and see just how much you can do. Someone told me today that making a pile in a corner to go through a little bit everyday if you are ill. I am very fatigued right now and their example reminded me of your way of sorting. I'm asking my family to pile up items in the spare room tonight so it's easier and safer to sort through. This way I can keep sorting through the clutter and making progress with baby steps each day. God bless you Ms Heart ❤

[@abreathofairwitherin6173]

Wow great session

[@brendasparks6234]

Haven’t watch yet, just wanted to say thank you for having a caring heart to remember the Ida vitamins

[@alyssapfluger4236]

Wow, Ms. Heart! You tackled that huge basket of paper all at once and then just kept going! You've made so much progress ❤️

[@jessieloubamboo]

I am just so amazingly proud of you. I've been watching you for well over a year and I can't believe how far you have come in such a short space of time ❤🦄

[@porcelina956]

Woo clearing the clutter. I need to get on my hubby to clear the garage.

[@lisachaput2952]

Wow! Incredible! I see the time to think things thru has decreased tremendously! So proud of you! Maybe by Christmas, the basement will be decluttered! Great work!!😁

[@Genauish]

Look at all those papers and empty boxes leaving your house! You can tell through your video and your voice how much lighter these decluttering videos are. You recognize so strongly what’s important right now vs what’s tossy tossy. And look how close you are to that back wall of the basement! You can almost get through to the back. I’m so excited for you and your family and the space you’ll reclaim.

[@elisamaurerbailey2787]

Awesome girl!

[@peanut6265]

You are doing a great job. Keep up the good work

[@sustainablyyours61]

Congratulations that was an epic tossy tossy pile. ❤❤❤