How I Decluttered My Home Fast After Years of Hoarding

It’s time to declutter my home again, and I hope making this video will keep me accountable and inspire you to get some decluttering and organizing done in your home as well.
For me, getting rid of clutter means less to clean, less to organize, and less stress. It also means more energy, more money, and more time.
I was raised in a Slavic household during a time when people rarely got rid of things. When items such as clothing, household goods, and appliances were difficult to get, you held onto them as long as possible. Even if they were worn out or no longer needed. That was due to scarcity.
So when I was a child, it was typical for people around me to hoard things. At the same time, there was stuff people never used or used only several times a year because it was considered too valuable to be used frequently. My grandma, for instance, had a set of dinnerware that we only used on New Year’s Eve. It was forbidden to touch it on any other day.
It’s no wonder why now I intentionally focus on having only those things that truly brings me joy. To achieve that, decluttering is a must.
I’ll share my top 5 decluttering strategies that have finally helped me escape hoarding. I hope you’ll find them helpful. Enjoy:)
To make your life easier:
00:00 When less is more
01:04 Ask yourself if you love it
02:59 Stop worrying about the sunk costs
04:48 Follow the 80/20 rule
07:04 Start with small projects that feel big
08:41 Use the 4 box method
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[@katyaemelianov]

Yay, decluttering mode is on!

[@MendeMaria-ej8bf]

Thank you for your support of getting motivated. It's essential. ❤

[@katyaemelianov]

Thank you for your words! They mean a lot ❤️

[@angelamelcher6497]

Thank you. Something about how you spoke, spoke to me.

[@katyaemelianov]

Glad to hear that something in my words resonated with you. It means a lot to me!

[@catetanenbaum2418]

Wow, your childhood sounds like there were some pretty tough parts to it. My mom grew up without much money and only now at 71 is she getting comfortable letting things go.

[@katyaemelianov]

Thank you for your empathy ❤️ It seems like your mom has had quite a journey. It's wonderful that she's finding comfort and learning to let things go now!

[@MendeMaria-ej8bf]

​@@katyaemelianovI agree: Experience of poverty is a great obstacle for decluttering.

[@dr.prabakarthikeyan648]

Wonderfully explained. Thanks for all the perspectives..

[@katyaemelianov]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it:)

[@adrianabernatikova7492]

Just found you and I love your videos. New subscriber here 🙋🏽‍♀️ Greetings from Czech Republic ❤️

[@katyaemelianov]

Thank you, Adriana! And welcome:) I just love the Czech Republic. I've been to Prague 6 or 7 times!

[@sockbunbunp2764]

I wonder if we punish ourselves for sunk cost by making ourselves keep the item "to get use from it". That's something to look at.

[@katyaemelianov]

I absolutely agree! I used to feel the same way. I kept a bunch of items because I had already invested so much in them, even though it made me feel bad. And it definitely felt like a punishment.

[@doctork1708]

…simple life and productivity”😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅

[@160zm]

Hi Katya, thank you for this inspiring video! :) I am in the process of decluttering and replacing items with high-quality pieces, that I truly love (especially clothes.) The hoodies you showed in the video looked really great so I wanted to ask you where they are from and if you can recommend them? 🌷 Sending love from Germany

[@katyaemelianov]

Hi there! Thank you so much for your words, I'm glad you found the video inspiring! 😊 It's great that you're on a journey to declutter and surround yourself with high-quality items. Good luck with that! The hoodies I showed in the video were actually made by my mom's friend, so unfortunately, they're not available for purchase:( I've been to Berlin, by the way! It was one of the best trips I've ever had:)

[@HH-zb5ul]

Nice ❤ what do you work

[@katyaemelianov]

Thank you! I'm a data analyst in tech:)

[@HH-zb5ul]

@@katyaemelianov l'm full stack web dev but did not work , do you have work for me or can we corporate together in projects ?

[@katyaemelianov]

Thanks for asking! Unfortunately, at the moment, I don't have any specific suggestions for you.

[@auxiliasequeira8648]

$Sunk cost bias$