How do I get organized? - Getting rid of clutter - to live in a clean house

Getting organized can happen for you, but you have got to be willing to get rid of things that you don't love, can't use and doesn't fit in your house or on your body.
I am encouraging you on this video to really take a look at what you have. Assess it all.
How many glasses do you have in your kitchen cabinets? Do you still have
Scooby-Doo cups and your children are in college?
How many shoes do you and your family own? Is the front door a big heap
of leather, plastic and shoelaces?
Do you keep buying more and more things to KEEP YOUR STUFF IN, to try and organize your excess?
Go to any OGP (Organizationally Gifted Person's) house. THEY DON'T HAVE
STUFF!
They have what they need and love and want. When something breaks, they
get rid of it. When something is not used anymore, they get rid of it.
There really is a mental block or some kind of limitation that makes us
think that MORE is better!
Obviously it isn't or you wouldn't be here.
I talk about how I sometimes "fall off the wagon" in this video, but here is the thing. When you don't have excess, when you don't have clutter,and things get a bit out of control, things get right back in control in a flash when you regularly get rid of things and don't have CLUTTER! STUFF! JUNK! THINGS YOU DON'T NEED!!! LIFE IS BETTER!!!! YOU BECOME HAPPIER!!!!
It isn't easy at first, to live without excess, but that is only because you are practiced at KEEPING. You will become practiced at LETTING GO!
It gets easy! I promise.
This week, take 15 minutes a day and go through a cabinet, a drawer or a closet and just start releasing what you don't use, don't love, is broken or doesn't fit
Take pictures, post them on my facebook page: www.TheTidyTutor.com/facebook
Much Love,

[@mzbrazell]

WOW! Only 15 minutes away from company at all times! You're not only an organizer but ALSO a motivational speaker! I'm happy I found you! Thank you! ❤️

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+mzbrazell Thanks so much :) I look forward to getting to know you.

[@Dennis-eh7zb]

Finally somebody that understands , the overwhelming problem of clutter. Cleaning up stuff makes me more tired than cutting wood for a half a day. Because every single item up pick up is a decision , do i keep it? if I do where do I put it ?, If I throw it away , will I need it later ? Every single items is a decision . But when i do clean up things I really like it . But keeping it that way is so hard.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Dennis it is because you have too much stuff. It all comes down to getting rid of EVERYTHING you don't love, need and use. Life will become manageable and happier ;) Thanks for the comment.

[@petmomful2260]

"you break a couple, go freakin' buy some more!" lol so true! Why do we feel we have to KEEP everything. It is not alive, it is junk! Only love what can love you back!

[@lindachavers319]

Kathy, I just finished listening to your 10 Tidy Tips. I emailed them to my family. Even though I have been reading and writing down tips for myself while on my journey to order, you have some very basic things that as I follow them it makes it all so much easier. Do it NOW! and Do the Dishes! My husband and I are using these simple rules to create more order around us. Thank you.

[@maegfry3260]

thank you so much for your channel. I am RELIEVED to have found you. I suffer from terrible anxiety and my house is not helping. Each room is worst then the last. so I stand around and do Nothing, feeling completely overwhelmed. I think you are the first person that has actually made me feel like it is doable.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Oh darling let me help you... I am having a workshop on Sunday. Here is a link where you can find out more about it. thetidytutor.com/lets-go-with-kathy-and-pam/ Let me know what you think and please keep in touch.

[@whatwouldpicarddomakeitso2581]

Thanks for just telling it straight.The BORG reference made me lol,I have one wonderful son so When I want him to tidy his room I shall say MAKE IT SO NUMBER ONE.lol thanks Kathy.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Sorry for the late reply! I love love love it! "Make it so Number One!" I love it!!!!! Again sorry for the late reply!

[@gobeefree5242]

Thanks for the motivation Kathy. I want to get going on my clutter and watching your video really helped to put things in perspective and give me a reality check. I'll take baby steps and start with the 15 minutes strategy. Love the TIOT as well. Thank you for your help.

[@davidjenson7773]

We love you so real so straight up. I’ve decluttered another layer as if like a onion . Feels great ! Thank you . David Jenson CHICAGO

[@alicereighley2584]

Thank you for sharing Kathy! Very inspirational!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thanks so much Alice! :)

[@marshafisch]

Thank you... I have done this in my kitchen listening to you again I think I can do more!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thanks for letting me know :) If I could do anything further to help you, please let me know. Email me: [e-mail]

[@KA-gb9is]

More videos like this one please! Very motivational and true in so many aspects…

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

I hope I am providing the kind of videos you need Kee ;) Thanks for the request.

[@602KatieMae]

I love this woman! Tell it! I am a Brooklynite New Yorker ---living in Midwest surburbia !! Needed this, Thanks

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thanks so much Brooklynbn Babe! Living in Midwest suburbia! I get it! I'm glad we connected :) Keep in contact, I'd love to hear from you again.

[@reenierickard3399]

Kathy, I think this is my favorite of all your videos!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

It is Bill? Can you tell me why?

[@those_eyes]

You're the best! You make me feel so much better!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thanks so much Annettetoomey :) I appreciate your comment. Is there anything else I can do to help you?

[@jimbrent8151]

OMG is that you in the Borg Costume? That is too funny. I really like your heuristics about how many glasses to keep etc. The Suzy Orman reference is what set me on de-cluttering 20 years ago. Great video - thanks for posting this...

[@Genifer911]

Again, great inspiration! I have been making huge strides in the house! Now, I'm mad I didn't do a before photo! I'm enjoying the after...thanks again!

[@arosencrantz18]

You're absolutely right Kathy the number one thing that I hear hoarders saying and I'm one myself is I just need to get it organized and put away I just need more cabinets a bookshelf a closet bins they could have bookcases all around their house cabinets and closets all around their house up to the ceiling but it wouldn't help because it's not about that it's a perception problem a brain perception problem like dyslexia

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

arosencrantz18 You know, I had a diagnosed certified going to therapy for years "hoarder" enroll in my course Tidy Tutor University and in 2 weeks her entire life was changed. In under 8 weeks she was able to drop therapy she had for years. She is the most amazing woman,living a life she never dreamed she could, having company over, and is set free from the conclusions people had of her and she thought she had to resign to, that she "couldn't" ..She could and she is :) Thanks for the comment. I appreciate you.

[@petmomful2260]

I had a bad childhood and I think that I always organized my meager belongings because it was the only thing in my life I could control. To this day, I enjoy dejunking and organizing. My daughter does too. Some of it may be genetic, because my dad, in spite of his shortcomings as a father, liked things orderly and put away. Getting rid of the things you do not use or like is key. Then you can clean surfaces. Thanks for the videos!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thanks so much for the comment Marguerite, and thanks for letting me be a part of your world.

[@mdbontrager]

I've recently subscribed and I'm also reviewing some of your older videos. Thank-you, Thank-you! You are a big help!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Your so welcome. I hope you will also go to my website. WWW.TheTidyTutor.Com and subscribe to my email list :)

[@MTGoddard]

Kathy,Kathy,Kathy.....Thank you so very much !

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+Maria Teresa Goddard Thanks for thanking me Maria :)

[@Gullbra1Kisa]

I love how funny you talk about it, you make me smile ;) thanks

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thanks for the comment Gullbra :)

[@Gullbra1Kisa]

Kathy Roberts any time, it makes it more fun, think it might be funny because I relate so well haha..you actually inspired me to continue after having been decluttering so much most would say I was done, but no, found some items I could see going :) But it used to be a trainwreck here, but it's amazing, I've gone over and over everything many times, but I somehow keep finding stuff I can get rid of, maybe just that the mind is more practiced and clarity comes with less stuff, so you see more excess where you wouldn't before

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Gullbra Kisa Brava!! It isn't easy to change. Our number one problem is too much stuff :)

[@considerbadthing]

Thank you Kathy for the great message. Greeting from Malaysia. 😊😀

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Greetings Aiza from Malaysia! Thank you for your comment, and being in my world!

[@ninasakr6114]

You're an awsome inspiration Kathy, and when you're talking it's like you're talking about me...but my true suffer is i can't get rid of anything related to my little 3 children ,not even a small peace of paper, but i will try to work on it harder. I watch your videos all the time ,they're all very helpful so thank you.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Ghina, please listen to me. The reason you feel you can't let go of your children's things it is because you adore them so much right? This is what I want you to think of, do you love them enough to let go of their things? Because you are their teacher, they will learn what they live. Do you want them to grow up in a wreck? Having difficulties with finance (cause that comes with clutter) having difficulties with relationships (cause that comes with clutter) having difficulties with career? (Cause that comes with clutter too) I know you don't you love them so much you feel you can't let go of things that you perceive as a piece of them. Things are not who we love. Other mothers don't love their children less than you do. Mommies love their babies. Keeping things is not a validation of your love. Stuff is only stuff. Things that matter to you that they made you can take a picture of. :) Here is a video I did that might be helpful. Let me know what you think. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4TUoWmigtWjiqc

[@ninasakr6114]

Hi Kathy i really appreciate taking my comment seriously and replying on it. I watched the video that you recommended it was very helpful, you made me realize how important is to take care of my house and every member of my little family. You are also definitely right about the reason that i don't let go of my children's stuff. Although it's emotionally very hard to let go of their stuff , but for the reasons you said, about how not doing so would effect on their lives negatively well then i have to push on my self harder. Thanks again for your help.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Ghina'a Sakr Here is a video that is available to only those in my Tidy Tutor Members area. I really would like you to watch it so you understand the process. You will get better at getting rid of stuff. It takes practice. thetidytutor.com/cawfee-tawk-comfort-zones-3/ I call it comfort zones. Let me know what you think.

[@ninasakr6114]

It's an awesome video and i feel it's helping me already. I feel clearer about some thoughts that were pulling me back in my life, and i mean in every single decision i took...well i'm glad i knew someone like you Kathy that's leading me to the right path after being stuck for so long with a wrong view about everything around.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Ghina'a Sakr I'm so glad Ghina :) When we search, we find… You will help others find what you are finding now, just like I am, because I had to look and find, to be able to share it :) I really appreciate you. Please keep in touch.

[@AdeleRiwai]

my goodness i'm just astounded by your videos! It's like you know me inside out! I feel like I've been rescued right now @ 32 my life just might come together :) thank you so much!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thanks of the comment :) We are wired the same way, there are more of US than there are of THEM, we are just in the closet :) a messy one :) but still... a closet. xx Your welcome, glad to know you DeL

[@AdeleRiwai]

lol I always referred to myself as a messy poop and kind of accepted it as did everyone around me. Now I realize it is the sole reason why my life hasn't progressed in the way I want it and need it to. there's a lot more hope floating around as I pitch away at organizing my house one room at a time (i'm still in my bedroom). it's tricky as it's been a renovating project since day one (our kitchen bench top yet to be installed takes up a whole wall in my bedroom) some 8 years ago but we are focused on getting it done this year. Bad enough a mess weighing you down let alone the actual structure. Thanks again Kathy im sure you've helped thousands of people with your work, I really enjoy watching your videos and your accent cracks me up ! lol have a wonderful day - week & year! Del x

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

*DeL* Why not joining our room by rom group on Facebook. You'll have company while getting that work done :) facebook.com/groups/RoombyRoomTidyTutor/

[@TheMorningtrain]

I'm getting the message.. "TOO MUCH STUFF". Thanks for drilling this into me!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

You are welcome! :)

[@kuchytapr]

Hi Kathy, I recently found your channel. I love it, you are very motivating and inspiring. I just subscribed.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

YAY! and thank you for subscribing and your kind words! xxoo

[@shortyduwop9172]

Amen, sister!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thanks Patricia. Sorry I'm responding so late, didn't know you commented.

[@rtk9630]

Kathy you speak the truth!

[@zenzenthaiamulethobby7109]

Thanks Kathy.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Your welcome :) I hope you will join my Room by Room series I've got going on now :) ttinsiders.com/room-by-room-registration/ and a Facebook group if you like a place to check in. facebook.com/groups/RoombyRoomTidyTutor/

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Yay! I can't wait to get your after pics! Thanks for the comment!!!!! :)

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

You are so welcome, & thank you for your comment & for sharing my Tidy Tiips with your fam. I'm so happy that they are helping, simple works, complicated doesn't :) It is kinda amazing isn't it? If you aren't hooked up with me, please go to my site (in description box) and get hooked up.

[@katrinakitty52]

It is so hard to let go of things...even when they don't bring you any particular satisfaction. I have way too much and love thrift stores. I am trying to NOT buy things that don't fit my lifestyle or decor. I see the "regulars" at the stores and they have buggies filled with "stuff", They admit they have storage bins or storage containers filled with things they don't even use. It is an addiction and a tough one to break. I have been off and on the wagon with collecting for a very long time. I don't even enjoy my home or am afraid to get company because of the clutter. I need someone to just come over and help me get organized once and for all. What a shame that I am wasting my valuable time while suffering with "flatobia"...

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Kathleen, I know it is difficult, especially when you have gotten used to it as a life style. You can change things. Ask yourself, what do you want, stuff that you don't use or love, or a happy life? It really does come down to that. You can't be happy with so much around you. It becomes an obsession. Have you considered taking my course? It has helped so many people just like you. Here is my first session free, let me know what you think. ttinsiders.com/ttu-class/session-1/

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

I don't know safepathaven, I suppose our birth order and lots of other things has a reason to why we are how we are. But I sincerely believe that we are born with certain innate abilities, and order is one of them, just like music is. The good thing is we can learn music and we can learn order :)

[@angeladredge4145]

This is the story of my life......except for the fact that I still haven't gotten it together. I am a young mother buried in laundry, dishes, toys, clutter. I am beginning my journey towards order. Working bit by bit. Thanks for the motivation and inspiration!! I hope to achieve order as you have!!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Please go to my website Www.TheTidyTutor.Com and sign up for my tips. Also we are having a Head Start to the Holiday series you can get in on too. You can find that on my Webesite too. It can change. I can help Angie :)

[@athenamentor]

I laughed out loud at your observation that "the world is not gonna run out of glasses."

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

It is so true right? We get so attached to things that ultimately behave as wrenches in our lives. WHY?! Just get rid of excess and get what you need, when you need it :)

[@MTGoddard]

oh my dear, I was looking for a inspiration as I am always do since I am in the Life's battle field forever....but I strong,its just those moments when you have rights to colapse. Then you find a sincronicity somewhere ,and that's when I found Kathy

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Hi Maria! Thanks so much for your comment. An entire year ago! So sorry. Sometimes I can't keep up. I get notifications but they get by me! Love that you are in my world. Thanks :)

[@MTGoddard]

Don't worry, I love your channel. We are connect by it! Love & Light

[@sharpienails]

I just told myself that today . Why am I trying to organize all this Stuff , I don't need or really use ? I find myself looking for places to put Stuff , when all I have to do is Get Rid Of It !! So true with less Stuff you have less mess . Wash 4 dishes when dirty , why keep 6 to have more work & more Stuff to clean ? Just found your channel , great advice :)

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

LOVE LOVE LOVE Sharpie :) Thanks for the comment. Look forward to getting to know you :) Let me know how you do.

[@Navaura]

Hello Kathy, I have four kids and I have been struggling with keeping things neat and clean. I have been trying to get organized now for a few years and it's been a long process because I realize that I lacked things such as organization because it's been a long process on that road. I didn't really have an example growing up so it's hard trying to figure things out on my own. I'm going to check out your website.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Hi Brandy. today and tomorrow till midnight my course is free. You can check it out here. thetidytutor.com/moving-special/

[@marytaylor2381]

i love this gal!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

mary taylor Thanks so much Mary :) xoxo Please check out my website. You can get my book free, you can get my 10 tips, you can join my room by room group :) And we can get to know each other. Www.TheTidyTutor.Com

[@suziestar7778]

thanks so much!!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+Suziestar 777 Thanks for the thanks Suzie :) xxoo

[@10thkingdomcarolpowell91]

you have to maintain it after the huge purge or declutter, i mark the calendar for every bank holiday.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+10thkingdom Carol Powell Yes maintaining is key! We need to change what we've done or we will keep having what we had.

[@joemcneal]

Child #4, like the Borg. LOL

[@laurenwillow5247]

looking for your opinion. .....is an electric canopener still something to leave on the counter top?

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

"is an electric canopener still something to leave on the counter top?" It is your own call. If it crowds your counter top I would say no, put it in a cabinet if you have the room. If you hardly use it, then yeah, get it off the counter. If you use it a lot and it bugs you to have to get it out and put it back all the time, leave it out. Ask yourself, what gives me the most joy? What makes me most happy? Do that xoxo :)

[@starjemmott2612]

im late at fonding your channel but glad i did

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Sorry I didn't respond till now! I just saw this... Thank you for letting me know, I look forward to getting to know you :)

[@mi-micanterbury2275]

I have a problem letting go our children's small clothing, or a favorite book I read to them and my poor husband is taking it not to well. We are moving into out 1st home soon and I do NOT want it to end up like our place now. Do you have any suggestions for what we should take to our new home, sell, give away, and or throw away.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+Mi-Mi Canterbury Could you take my course Mi-Mi? I know that moving into a home is such a big expense, but if you think of my course as a part of the necessary expense you can so justtify it. It will save you sanity, and so much money down the road. You will move in on a right foot and packing to move will be so much better for you as well. I am having a 1/2 price Christmas spcecial right now I hope you will consider it. You can call me if you like 201-290-4549 thetidytutor.com/cyber-monday/

[@mi-micanterbury2275]

I will speak to my husband about it and thank you for responding :)

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+Mi-Mi Canterbury Call me any time. If I can't answer, I will call you back :)

[@those_eyes]

Kathy Roberts do you have courses?

[@julesrobertsyoursocialpa4364]

Kathy I'm 'saving ' stuff to sell but I'm not sure I'm ever going to get round to doing this!! Can you tell me why I'm in this mindset, should I just be more charitable and give stuff I don't want or use away?!! Help!! 😁

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Jules, I gotta tell ya... It will cost you more than you could ever calculate than you will make in the sale that will never happen. Give the stuff away. Say a prayer over it all before it gets hauled off. Ask God to let each item go to someone who has been praying for that very thing. Ask to receive blessings in return. It is a promise in The Bible. Set yourself free, and set yourself up to receive :) in more ways than you will ever know, and in others that you will feel immediately.Let me know how you do.

[@julesrobertsyoursocialpa4364]

I will! Thank you, I am reinvigorated!!! 😁

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Let me know how it goes!

[@lesliedasilva9080]

love it! de cluttering right now:)

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

+Leslie Da Silva Thanks Leslie! :) Keep in touch...

[@bubba9877]

Im Motivated!!!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

YAY! Bubba9877 :) Please keep in touch and thanks for the comment.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Thank you so much Bar48rab :)

[@casszanggonmiah]

Found SHE 14 yrs. ago but moved several times, including to West Africa, many "issues", was even homeless, totally relapsed, worse than before... Thanks. Gonna just do something .......

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

I'm sorry that life has taken so many turns that weren't the way you would have liked them to go... I'm glad that you are heading out again on a good note. Any help I can offer, please let me know. Kathy

[@casszanggonmiah]

Kathy Roberts I think I know you!! I still sent you a DM on FB

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Cass Gonmiah Class! Yes! You do know me! Remember we met many years ago, when you were the organizer for the volunteers for Joanna, the homeschool mom who had cancer. I was one of the volunteers and I came to visit you in Newark. I think I may have introduced you to Sidetracked home executives and helped you get started. :) Nice to reconnect!!!!

[@casszanggonmiah]

Kathy Roberts YES! Wow.

[@safepethaven]

Enjoyed this. Just curious, & unrelated to cluttering [sort of] -- do think that your birth order, being "8 of 8" had anything to do with your early-on way of viewing material things and/or not having a grasp of how to keep it in balance, until Pam & Peggy's book? Just curious. I've had the opposite life path; fastidous as a child, teen & adult -- until the death of my entire family, their tidal wave of lifelong belongings came to me for 'handling' as executrix, then my own health failing badly.

[@suzg7425]

I can get rid of things, but how about when you live with someone that wants to save EVERYTHING. Also for

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

I'll tell ya, you have to be sure that you have taken care of your side of the street, because any discussions will not be taken seriously. And you will get nowhere. Talk to who you live with. let them know how you feel. They don't live alone and your desires should count for something.

[@suzg7425]

Thank you! Great advice. I'll lead by example by cleaning up my mess first.

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Suzette Gherbi Yes, whoever lives with us will not consider a conversation or even just keep bringing it back to you. Let me know how you do.

[@dovie2blue]

Great video but that blurring effect is distracting.

[@kathleenmacellis751]

You cannot organize clutter . I like it .

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Yes, we've got to get rid of what we don't like, don't use, don't love and don't need.

[@Fonzi79]

geeze... did this woman have time to breathe...lol

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Fonzi79 I'm from NJ, we talk like that. I don't even know wha you mean? I'm assuming I am talking too fast?

[@Fonzi79]

Kathy Roberts lol...I'm from NJ too..I said that cause you do so many things in a day by being crazy busy. I wished I had 10 percent of your energy for your daily activities and responsibilities. I admire that, your a strong willed woman!

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

Fonzi79 Oh! I get it ;) Thanks... I don't know if it's energy or just we do wha we have to do when we have to do it :)

[@FknNefFy]

I wouldn’t listen to Suze Orman! She’s just a waitress turned scam artist. 😒

[@hudsaud8510]

R u intrested sweety in islam

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

I don't understand the question Hud :)

[@americancitizen748]

Hello! Will you marry me? ;-)

[@KathyRobertsTidyTutor]

:)