Hoarders ❤️ Why Minimalist Game Challenge Stressed Me | JOLT: Just One Little Thing

I really share my heart with everyone on this video ❤️ Please know that I will always encourage trying new things and that The 30 Minimalist Challenge Is an excellent game for Decluttering your Home!!! I’m introducing JOLT “Just One Little Thing” as I continue Decluttering our Hoarded messes. We just have to let go of just one little thing per day. That’s it!! Along with a positive affirmation about yourself! It takes the pressure off when you’re in those higher days where you have to let go of 29 things on day 29!
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[@itoshiibaka8267]

I've used something like JOLT to get through episodes of depression. Even if I can only do one little thing, like brush my teeth or eat something or hug someone or whatever, then it's miles better than nothing. Every thing counts.

[@ardenevox]

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[@mandymae051432]

As a hoarder myself who constantly thinks "how can this be reused... how can I recycle this... I don't want this to go to a landfill... etc" I find it very wise and freeing to say it's okay to count the plastic bag. I had hundreds of bags stored within other bags and no clue where to put them. I finally found somewhere that would recycle them but well before that I had to ask my husband to "take care of them" and just not involve me. I gave myself permission to not feel guilty about putting my sanity and home before the environment for just a bit. Now I take reusable bags EVERYWHERE to combat ever getting back to that place and don't allow the bags to pile when they're unavoidable. It isn't a big thing but it's still ONE LESS thing I'm battling in my home and that's good enough for me 👍😁👍 Thank you so much for talking about decluttering from the perspective of a hoader. There really aren't enough people talking about it this way and trust that you are helping others!! It's good to know that we aren't broken because we can't do these challenges and decluttering methods... we just have to alter them to fit our hoarder's heart 💕

[@danixoxo8637]

Omg. I thought you were in a hotel. Your room looks so much more peaceful. 😍

[@ahoardersheart]

Oh no goodness, you did?!!! You made my day!!! Thank you so much 🙏🏻🦄💜🌟

[@findingaway5512]

Yes it looks amazing and I was smiling at the background! Ms. heart deserves the peace!!!!

[@lunagabriella213]

All that new stuff looks noiiiice 😍😍

[@cronezone6214]

Dovetails with my personal motto: Slow progress is better than no progress. Way to go!

[@caramoonlynn]

Good point. I sometimes say, "something is better than nothing."

[@aliciab77]

Very good advice

[@ahoardersheart]

Wonderful advice!!! Thank you 🙏🏻❤️

[@audreylandon2934]

I'm not a hoarder but I did need to tackle my clutter. I did 5 things a day for weeks. Sometimes if I was up to it , I'd declutter 5,6,or 7 things and feel great about that. Eventually it was done!!! And keeping things clutter free is so much easier than I thought.

[@ardenevox]

I like that idea as a variation on the 30 day thing. 5 items is so much easier than 30!

[@augustineschaefer5522]

Nothing says we can’t do days 1-7 over and over again. Or 5 things a day. Having a simple clean organized home is supposed to be fun or enjoyable for all of us. There’s something to be said for baby steps.

[@ahoardersheart]

Absolutely!!! It would have been a better experience if I did it that way 🦄🙏🏻💜🌟

[@ardenevox]

Absolutely. 5-7 items max per day seems doable and less stressful than 30!!

[@MundaneLaura]

You call us heart healers but you honestly are the same for me! My parents are level 3 hoarders and when I bought my house within a year every crook and cranny had something in it so I had to really catch myself and my habits before it got out of hand, you've been pretty much a weekly motivation for me for about 2 years now so thank you!!! My favourite quote is "The grass is greener where it's watered" for me, it symbolises the need to put care and time into the things we often want to change/replace/run away from :)

[@tessabatson6576]

Moving forward is a giant win- don’t stress one step at a time

[@lorriewittig9066]

You've definitely got the gift of encouragement. You encourage while telling the KZbin family they encourage you!

[@JlNXED]

Omg the bedroom looks so amazing!! How has it been for you and your husband? Has it been more motivating to look at and maintain ?

[@janieherrin9067]

You have the most precious heart ! I can see that you are genuine,honest, vulnerable and you just want to help people and yourself. Flowery words just don't do you justice. I'm overwhelmed !!! Probably your best video to date.

[@cynicallyyours61]

I don't believe you are ready for minimalism challenges. But you will get there. Dealing with the emotions of letting go of items you have an emotional attachment to is not easy even for those of us who aren't hoarders. That is why I love your channel you deal with the raw emotions of hoarding and hanging onto items.

[@jenniferr-f3157]

I like this. I never did the challenge; I always found it was too much to bite off, but I’m all for decluttering. You don’t need gimmicks; you’re good at what you do; I’m glad you’re encouraging others to take it slow and grow good habits.

[@sarahluebke1916]

So good!! Something is better than nothing! ps- love how your nightstand is tidier that hubby’s!! You’re doing so great!!

[@merrivideo]

That was the first thing I noticed XD

[@rachelchaffe3731]

Me too x

[@youtubeaccount-yr6hb]

I think this approach can help a lot of people

[@ahoardersheart]

That is my prayer ❤️🙏🏻❤️ I hope it does too 💞

[@florencethompson4161]

I LOVE how you're sitting on the bed filming like other KZbinrs do, with the night stands in the back ground that look like mine. You're just awesome! ❤️

[@joannereynolds69]

Just look at how far you have travelled on your decluttering journey!!! You are doing so well and I love to watch the progress you are making. As a minimalist, I am excited to see the day when you have finally achieved all that you want to accomplish and I know that you are going to absolutely love the freeing feeling of not having to deal with so much inventory on a daily basis xx

[@gapeach51170]

Several years ago my motto was J.O.B. (Just One Bite) , like the saying "How do you eat an elephant, a bite at a time" (Desmond Tutu once wisely said that “there is only one way to eat an elephant: a bite at a time.” What he meant by this is that everything in life that seems daunting, overwhelming, and even impossible can be accomplished gradually by taking on just a little at a time.) This is so true. Flylady says we procrastinate because we want to do a job "perfectly" , Spending 10 minutes cleaning your kitchen may not get it "perfectly" clean ,but you know what? After 10m , it's better! Doing something is better than nothing! Great job Mrs. Heart!

[@elizabeththibodeaux9174]

I am so grateful I’ve been able to watch your story from the beginning. The growth and progress you’ve been able to share with us is AMAZING! Small steps are still steps. ❤️

[@ardenevox]

Wow, when you said, 'let's get our spaces back' I realized that having anxiety about having a lot of open space is connected to attachment style/abandonment. If one is unwittingly afraid of empty space in their home it is, in my opinion, connected to fear of abandonment. I feel it in my body. Thanks so much for saying that as it inspired a truly deep and significant insight which in itself is key to coping with and healing that anxiety.

[@josephdaly2015]

I never heard of that before but I absolutely love that concept “JOLT” That is very doable. Another great saying “slow and steady wins the race” Miss Heart ❤️ you’ve certainly proved that with how strong your decluttering muscles are now 💪Thanks as always for sharing, explaining and keeping it real. Stay safe and healthy. Mary, Joes wife 👏👍💐💪🦄🙏

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so much ❤️🙏🏻❤️ You truly are an amazing friend and I’m so grateful to read your messages 💞

[@francinehogsett3065]

I could watch you all day....I am not a hoarder but I know it is so hard to get rid of things....whether I use them or not....

[@denisemarie6131]

Yea! A one-on-one talkie! I miss when you did the Confessions of Hoarder way back when you were still wearing your sunglasses. I see you coming into your own as the woman who wants to move forward in helping others heal. Baby steps add up to miles and miles. You are walking miles with lots of smiles!!! HUGS, my sweet Jersey girl.

[@alanbirkner1958]

We live in a 2BR condo. I have never hoarded. I play the minimalist game every month. Make it easy on yourself. Today, I got rid of old papers. One day, I got rid of pens that didn't work well. Jolt is great if it works for you. Look how far you've come. Tina

[@jessicagoodwin3408]

Your bedroom is beautiful!

[@CB-jh1pt]

I LOVE this episode. Such a calming, uplifting and I encouraging self-reflection! You’ve come so far, Miss Heart, and your inclusivity and guidance will help so many more of us reach our goals... one JOLT at a time 💕✨ thank you

[@ch-lara2384]

Hi everyone. I am a minimalist person but not my family. I use JOLT for my youngest daughter to strengthen her muscles 💪🏼. Now she often says that she can let go of something she crafted one hour ago. I told her that it is ok to let thing go and that sometimes the action “crafting” makes you happy and not to store the crafted thing. I think that this method can help many people to strengthen their decluttering muscles (old, young, hoarders, stressed…). Thanks to sharing your ideas and experiences 💖

[@jessicalonga1586]

I have been having trouble letting go alot of things. Since I have been watching your videos you have given me the motivation to let go of stuff I dont need. I want to say thank you for sharing your journey.

[@ardenevox]

You mentioned 'attachment to the item' and suddenly a light went off: attachment style ie. anxious attachment style, wanting the attachment but not getting it is a root cause of becoming attached to the stuff. Makes perfect sense. Thank you!!

[@debsmith7460]

It's so amazing how far you have come. Here you are coaching others!! You are such an encouragement!

[@alanbirkner1958]

Each of us is a work in progress. We can all be improving. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. Tina

[@tiffanytempleton2201]

This is great! I love how your helping so many people. Thank you 😊

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, thank you! It truly is my life’s calling ❤️🙏🏻❤️

[@treesupportdollar8276]

I agreed with this 100 percent well said.

[@songbird3094]

Thank you. I have been hoarding. I know I can have at least 1 J.O.L.T. a day. It sounds more attainable for me.

[@gbarnett9470]

Every one item is exercising your de-hoarder muscle. WIN !!!! ONE DAY AT A TIME!! You might try the "Initiation Separation" or Quarantine items to move out of visual sight but not emotional trauma or emotional connection. I am getting stronger but have a ways to go.....

[@ahoardersheart]

Yesssss!!! Oh this makes me so happy!! You absolutely can have 1 Jolt per day!! It’s up to you what that looks like 💞 I am here to cheer you on 🌟🌟🌟

[@violetgabriella1990]

I'm so glad I found your channel...... I'm not even a hoarder but your videos are so humbling and I really appreciate them

[@jackeepea6069]

You ARE a different person with the same heart and soul! Congratulations!

[@capercat9785]

I really think your hair just straight and simple looks just lovely on you!

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe!! Thank you so so much 🙏🏻💜🦄🌟

[@findingaway5512]

The fact I would have to track what I let go of stresses me out. I definitely work better with a chunk of decluttering one small space at a time.

[@lenarobins2480]

You really have come so far! So proud of you! I was pretty sure my mom is a hoarder (I've been helping her slowly declutter) but I never realized I was too! 😲 after you listed the traits that fall under it I struggle with so much of that! Maybe now I can be a little easr on myself give myself space and grace to take smaller steps in the process and not keep getting stuck. Thank you.

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe, you made my heart so happy 💞 I know in my heart you will start to make beautiful spaces in your home 🌟

[@ardenevox]

You are, btw, a real hero getting through the 30 days!!! Thanks for the JOLT/affirmation strategies.

[@karenstairs8273]

Thank you for sharing your feelings of going through this challenge.

[@sandrautz8127]

You have a right to do whatever you want. You're amazing. Don't let anyone else tell you any different. God created you in the image of Him. God bless you

[@dominiquewoodward8548]

I love these videos when you are so real and sharing your thoughts and explaining your feelings. Adding the empty wine bottle to the tossy-tossy pile 😂 But seriously: I'm very impressed you powdered through . Totally fantastic!

[@ahoardersheart]

Lol!!! It is rather funny looking back at it 🤣🍷 thank you so much for being a good friend 💞

[@Joy-zp5lv]

Girl you healed and changed in JUST two years! That´s great! I mean two years of a lifetime - that is nothing at all! Love from Germany ♥

[@ingerfalch-jacobsen1717]

I guess my brain is wired completely differently too. I feel that decluttering, or anything, is most effective when it's adjusted to extent and urgency, and the minimalist game sounds like "one size, fits nobody". If there's a lot to get out, even thirty items per day will hardly make a dent; conversely, I have often seen the removal of certain items (through the onion method) release a "landslide" of decluttering - for me, it just ebbs and flows.

[@theoffkeydiva]

The people I see who would most benefit from the game are the kind of people who developed the game: established minimalists who want to prevent clutter creep. For people who have already decluttered, 500 ish things over the course of 30 days is a great way to “get back to baseline” and the format pushes you to make harder choices as the days go on but that’s fine for established declutter- ers. Ms. Heart is not a good use case but to each their own 😊

[@unakeane532]

First comment.🥰 your doing so well and I’m looking at stuff in my house & now saying I can let it go and get rid of stuff.

[@ahoardersheart]

Oh you are the Unicorn of the Day bc you made my day 💜🦄🌟💜🦄🌟 Yesss, I am cheering you on!!

[@rhodz.md.]

The JOLT concept is superb, Ms. Heart! It is freeing even for us who may not have a hoarding disorder, just like you said. Thank you for being an inspiration. 🥰

[@janehickenbottom9200]

What a wonderful idea This so fits me!!

[@jessical.5391]

Thank you for this method, Ms. Heart! It makes a lot of sense.

[@Sophia-bm7li]

This is a random observation but I really enjoyed your audio in this video!!

[@ahoardersheart]

Oh thank goodness!!! It’s a new microphone since now there are echos in my rooms!!! Lol Thank you for letting me know!!

[@FeliciaRamos83]

Love the jolt concept. This will make it easier to let go of sentimental items.

[@gbarnett9470]

Thank You for putting words to the anxiety and panic that swirls around my heart & soul. Trying to find happy medium between my childhood of no saved toys or even a baby book filled out. All treasures fit in a shoe box. Verses wanting to hang on to everything of my only blessing child. Trying the Swedish Death cleaning - when I die want does he really want to keep.

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you for sharing for sharing your story with me ❤️🙏🏻❤️ I wanted to try Swedish Death Cleaning but the name did intimate me!! LOL!! Baby Steps for sure!!!

[@kateprendergast8580]

Love your content. Very thoughtful, useful. You are really terrific - talented You Tuber. I’ll never forget the removal of your sunglasses - bravo brave one!

[@indimoon8568]

Maybe once you have built up the decluttering muscles you could slowly increase it to two each day and eventually make it to where you do a smaller version of the minimalism game by doing day 1-7 for four weeks, it makes it do able tasks. I tried the minimalism game and I found it quite hard when it got over 8/9 items a day. I think I might try just doing day 1 to day 7 and resetting it every week, as I don’t think it’s as stressful. you may be getting rid of less but your still getting rid of 112 items at the end if the month so it’s still a fair chunk done. You are doing great in decluttering and I really enjoy seeing your progress❤️

[@bearlycountry2406]

What an amazing idea! We can all get rid of one little thing, way too find a work around and practical ideas for people who struggle with letting things go.

[@lisachaput2952]

I think your doing amazing! Not every thing works for everyone. I agree that everyone can pick their jolt or jolts depending on what they are able.

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so much ❤️🙏🏻

[@scraphappyjen4561]

I have been watching you since the beginning and can totally attest to seeing your progress through the years. You always said that you wanted to normalise hoarding disorder and help people in a similar place to yourself and girl this video is proof! You have come so far and you are such a light and inspiration. I’m getting a bit emotional just writing this but I am so proud of you and this feels like such a full circle moment. You are amazing. Keep progressing, keep moving forward. I am so proud of you!

[@fabienneroure9995]

Amazing video you should be very proud! Thank you for sharing your story and for encouraging others! 🌷❤🍀

[@alanbirkner1958]

November 2023. My home is far from minimal, because I do lots of crafts and I have lots of houseplants. But, every day, I find at least 20 items to toss, recycle, or give away. One day, I got rid of extra coat hangers and plastic containers. One day, I gave away a bag of plant cuttings. There's still plenty of stuff in my home. Tina, Al's wife

[@Mar10la]

I loved when you did the challenge, but I can see how it would be very stressful. Thank you for explaining the process to us

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much for being my friend during this journey 💜🦄🙏🏻🌟💞

[@ginnyjanisse1220]

You are absolutely amazing! ❤️ Thanks for the really great advice!

[@petra7338]

Great video! Love that you are strong enough to be so honest and brave. You have come such a long way.

[@summerbaby4600]

After watching you do the challenge, I tried it and completed twice😊 For me it was just a fun game that pushed me to take closer look at things I had. But oh yes, it can be very stressful to some people. Because you are always looking for things to get rid of, you would have to find something bad/wrong about things. Being that critical all the time… can bring such negative energy! 😣 I hope everyone would thank decluttered items for serving their purposes. So the focus will be more on gratitude. Oh and JOLT and positive affirmation… such an excellent advice!!! We have the power to change, and choose joy each day❤️

[@aliciab77]

One day at a time, one foot in front of the other. Stay Strong💪🏽

[@lindyborden5398]

I watch you on TV KZbin and you can’t comment on the TV. Tonight I am watching on my phone. I wanted to thank for sharing your life. I have been working on been working on trying to get my home in order as long as I can remember. Finally I have got to the point I am now able to help others. Thanks again.

[@lindyborden5398]

I did it backwards 30 items the first day. 29 the 2nd and so on.

[@bethw4815]

This is brilliant! And not scary! ❤️

[@claraabelha]

Have to note how beautiful is your bedroom now!!!! 😍

[@RishkaPandy]

Such a beautiful message. I love the concept

[@akihicks5702]

Great job! This one is so educational and insightful. JOLT! I'm going to go find one now. 😊

[@kwiatekkwiatkowska2526]

Your bedroom looks so beautiful now

[@juliebrooke6099]

I think it would be much easier to do the decluttering game in reverse. Start by getting rid of 30 items when you are full of enthusiasm and your house is full of stuff. Each day the required number reduces as your amount of clutter does too. That said I don’t think I could manage it as I need more time to decide on what I can part with. I definitely need to go at a slower pace.

[@lifeasandrea280]

This is one of your best videos so far in my opinion! So encouraging, so confident, so informative. You're amazing❤

[@kathydedeyn8966]

I LOVE YOUR HAIR!!

[@carynoliveri2711]

Your bed room looks so great

[@stoudthouse46]

so proud how far you have come. one day at a time one thing at a time. 💞

[@vintageresalemama903]

I love your ideas! This was an inspirational video.

[@lynnlogan8357]

You are doing an amazing job!

[@tgayer1]

You are so encouraging! I’m not a hoarder, but I will try to use JOLT to help me with my healthy eating goals!

[@denisemarie6131]

Something I found helpful with food is to add a good food choice into your day before making yourself take something away. I don't know your details. But for example, add a piece of fruit or vegetables. Then you may find yourself naturally replacing a good food choice for a bad one. We all have room for improvement one way or another!! God bless!

[@rebeccablashock3829]

Good one! I like this idea. And you look lovely in navy. Thank you so much!!! :D

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so so much 💜🦄🙏🏻🌟💞

[@cassandraknight8804]

I have watched you from the begging, This was a great episode... I love it when you are so honest, great full and helpful to yourself and others👍

[@nnid786]

So proud of you ❤️👍🙏❤️👍😊🤗

[@wendymackenzie3937]

Jolt works better for me!! Thank you

[@brendasparks6234]

Thank you for being so inspiring. Such a great tip on the Jolt method. Thank you for sharing your journey I’m new to the channel and so enjoying your story.

[@davidmitchell1304]

Look at your beautiful bedroom.

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so much 💜🦄🙏🏻🌟💞

[@senoramrod7888]

Have a bless day 🙏🏻❤️

[@shellyleach3377]

Love this! I have been decluttering our home and garage. I found a couple of items in my living room that someone had given me and something I bought. They did not bring me joy or I just no longer wanted them. I let them go. I’ve gone through a couple of my kitchen cupboards and found items I have not used in years. Have had luck selling somethings and making some money. Feels good.

[@roseandviolet.]

You are an inspirational LEGEND! Keep on JOLT ing!

[@ahoardersheart]

Awe!!! You are just the sweetest 🙏🏻🦄💜🌟💞 Thank you so so much!!

[@Myeverydaywifelife]

I played the Minimalism Game in February, it is not for the faint at heart for sure! I was able to get rid of over 400 things but only because I had been working that decluttering muscle for years first. I like the Jolt idea too! 💜 I kinda do that with the one box challenge I did in March and and again doing it this month. 💜 I place one box in my house some where and place things in it daily when it fills up I take it to goodwill. 💜 I am also thinking the Minimalism Game can be played another way by just starting over each week Sunday 1 thing, Monday 2 things etc 💜 I hope everyone knows there is not just one way to declutter!!! Do what works for you! 💜

[@labi5381]

Very good advise! You are becoming a real motivational speaker! And you are so kind….

[@AmandaBaias]

Such a kind approach!

[@mrsi82]

You're just so inspiring! Thank you

[@carypolakowski4817]

Best video so far! You are so articulate in expressing your feelings and ideas. You’ve come a long way and i am so proud of you!💜💜💜🎉🎉

[@ahoardersheart]

Thank you so much 🙏🏻❤️ Your message makes my heart so happy 🌟🌟

[@jackiedent3923]

Great idea! Love the Jolt of decluttering and personal affirmation. You are a blessing to others! God bless you Ms Heart!!

[@amara560]

The minimalist game in its original form didn't work for me. Just 1 thing on day 1 when my excitement and motivation is the highest? I decided to write down the numbers 1-31 and strike through how many I could come up with on a certain day (decluttering 5 minutes). Like day 1 I would find 12 items, perfect! If the number was already taken I tried to find one more item or put one off to the next day.

[@leigha8131]

I agree! You gotta take advantage of that motivation. I like your idea. It’s more like a true “game” . I saw another KZbin video where a young lady did it backwards- decluttering the most items on day 1. But yours seems more fun!

[@susanrikimaru6630]

I did this too! I thought it worked great!

[@ThKiwi]

Ooo I like this variation!

[@amara560]

Thank you all! :) Glad you're having fun with the game

[@ahoardersheart]

Wow, I LOVE how you adjusted the game!!! What a great way to play the game 🌟🌟🌟

[@suzannerockall4030]

A fantastic concept xxx

[@crybebebunny]

Maybe someone who is at level 2 or 3 can try it and when they get to the point that is a little out of your comfort level you re-start. See how far you get the next time. Re-start again and again. I am so Very Sorry you felt pressure to do that challenge. Please, I think that had you shared the pressure everyone would have told you to reset to the start. I don't know how But, You did it. Thank you for sharing Now. Please share when you can that you just like we struggle. I still haven't finished my declutering of my bedroom. So, I still haven't painted a single strock. I see that, You have maintained your Beautiful Bedroom, That is hope. I have not clutter it more which is also a challenge 🤔😅, that's a positive thing that I am Happy about. I have been keeping up with my only bathroom and 1/2 keeping my kitchen. So then again I have progress but, not actually accomplished to get to my goals.

[@jennyksslr]

You have helped me so much understand my mental status I love this! I can do this!

[@judyhendon8070]

Your bedroom looks beautiful! Congratulations!!

[@laurasimpson7650]

Ty for your constant encouragement! 👏

[@melanietrester]

hello from germany, hi miss heart, you can be so proud of you,be safe