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Thank you so much for joining me today! I hope these 5 Must-Try Declutter Tips get you faster results without getting overwhelmed by the decluttering process. I hope you have a great day, and I will see you in the next video. =)

[@shannontorrens1]

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[@dianeyoung8068]

I totally agree that if something makes you feel angry, frustrated, etc. declutter it!

[@teresahunsaker]

Awesome ideas

[@CynthiaMiller-cc3qj]

This tip is for those people who have ADHD or are sidetracked easily. In addition to the three containers of Keep, Donate, or Trash/Recycle get a fourth container for “Goes Somewhere Else in the House/Garage”. This keeps you focused in the room you’re working in so you won’t wander off and get sidetracked on another thing. When you’ve finished decluttering in the designated area you’re working on, then take those things and put them where they belong (in addition to getting rid of trash & putting donations in the car).

[@abc-wv4in]

Great idea that helps you stay on the immediate task and not get sidetracked figuring out where to put things that go somewhere else.

[@AnatoleMeliae]

The 4th bin (sometimes even an extra bin for each additional relocation room if there is a lot) is essential for me. Without it, I get absolutely nowhere.

[@olivemaycards]

Yes! Skipping the things that hang you up is one of the best underrated tips! You aren’t making things any worse by putting it back and your brain will work on the problem in the background so you might actually come back to it and know what you want to do. But better to carry on and get some easy stuff out. Decluttering a big item and the most visible spaces can make all the difference to a room.

[@Batongirl1936]

Thank you!! You helped me get rid of so much and I feel so much better. it is very healing and now when I look at the space I Decluttered it puts a smile on my face.

[@shannontorrens1]

That is amazing to hear!

[@NLY1WAY4U]

First starting process for me in clothing was that I put all my clothes in categories on bed....all. Then I chose my numbers of 2 pants, 2 capris, 5 blouses etc. I did not realize how much I had until it was piled on bed. Drawers in kitchen definitely like your pick out keepers first is very helpful. Always get some good tips from your channel. Thank you Shannon.

[@josiee4657]

I agree! Less clutter, less stress!!

[@BlueBird-nf2gp]

Great tips! I’ve recently realized that since I’ve decluttered a lot of things and have extra space, shopping is less stressful. When I find something that I really like and know I will use, it’s more enjoyable to purchase that item now that I know I have plenty of room for it. In the past I would often feel bad after shopping because I knew I already had many things I wasn’t using that were taking up closets, cabinets and drawers all over my house. I now trust myself to make good use of the items I buy and I continue to declutter so I’m not worried about accumulating too much. So my tip is if you want to enjoy shopping and reduce stress, declutter first! 😊🧡🐦

[@shannontorrens1]

That is such a great perspective, and I love your positive take on shopping! 😊

[@leoren2685]

Love these mid-week programs - great new content and inspiration. I especially liked the one about guilt. I think there are different decluttering personalities - slow, fast, careful, all-at-once-and all are good! Would be a fun topic for a program maybe!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you liked it, and I love your idea. 😊

[@DebbieLinville]

What a great idea to remove the “keep” items from the drawer first! I have tried doing the reverse which involves a lot more digging in a crowded drawer .❤

[@abc-wv4in]

I have to start with the "keep for sure" things first. Then I "try" to let go of the others, with varying levels of success.

[@LadyLJOII]

My most difficult challenge in decluttering is the flight of stairs to get it down. I can't lift heavy things, but...I am using a long under bed box to bring things down carefully like a tobaggan. It slides down as I guide in front. So much easier. I also do sewing projects and just recently reorganized them. I have 3 bureaus with different size drawers for notions, fabric, patterns, etc. It helps.

[@shannontorrens1]

What a great idea to get things downstairs! =)

[@NLY1WAY4U]

Great idea with container down the stairs. Sounds like fun. Kids would love doing this to encourage decluttering.

[@CheriBomzArt]

IF stuff isn't FRAGILE.... You might be able to bag it up and throw it down the stairs😂 Having stairs is great for exercise. I would be more skinny if I had stairs😊

[@katie7748]

​@@CheriBomzArt Could always get one of those exercise steps like from the 90s step aerobics shows lol they make some pretty compact ones you can easily stash away when not in use. Just a suggestion 😊

[@jennyjenkins877]

I agree, Shannon... Marie Kondo was many people's first introduction to decluttering but her Konmari method of pulling everything from a category out in a huge pile is extremely overwhelming when you're first starting out.

[@Dranma51]

The only thing I learned from Marie Kondo is how to fold my clothes that go into drawers!

[@shannontorrens1]

I totally agree. Starting with smaller areas is a great idea! 😊

[@JudyTackitt-s1t]

@@Dranma51

[@beckyshell4649]

I have successfully used the exact opposite of your tips also . One example is the declutter the visible clutter the flip side is to declutter the deep storage first. The reasoning being that the in your face stuff is actually used , the stored away stuff is the seldom used stuff. You then have room to put away the needed items. Another example would be the big stuff first , I try to do a small declutter or reset every day all the small bits add up. I am not disagreeing with you at all and I will absolutely use your tips.

[@shannontorrens1]

It's amazing how different approaches can work for people!

[@Sharon-nu7qy]

This is what finally worked for me. After I made room on my shelves and in my cabinets, I could find a home for the daily/weekly/monthly use things that were strewn everywhere.

[@stephanienoble2926]

This was in the book goodbye things to declutter the nest first, the storage and makes total sense!

[@raymondmonaghan4112]

We are doing our garage next week can't wait Eugenie your friend xxx 🇦🇺

[@karenk380]

Every time I see clips from your garage clean up, I think "that was epic!". our garage is my husband's domain and while it holds a lot of stuff, it is mostly well organized. Do I think there is opportunity to declutter? yes, but I have noticed he is starting to let go of things, so my decluttering verve must be rubbing off. Thanks for sharing and keep up the good work.

[@shannontorrens1]

That is great! The garage is a hard space to declutter and keep organized. =)

[@MyBlessedNest]

Our garage is my hubby’s domain too and he is starting to declutter it now too since I am decluttering our home! 😊

[@simply.clutterfree]

Great decluttering tips as usual Shannon! 🤗❤️

[@shannontorrens1]

I appreciate that! 😊

[@simply.clutterfree]

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[@Toni-747]

Morning Shannon! ❤ Wow! I was just resetting my kitchen. You help keep us motivated and clutter-free!🍂🌻🍁🎃

[@shannontorrens1]

I’m so glad to hear it! 😊

[@mamabubu6505]

Great summarising 🎉 Thanks ❤ that we could learn from others mistakes

[@francinehogsett3065]

Great advice 😊❤️

[@shannontorrens1]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! I hope you have a nice day.

[@rodiaz943]

I really like the tip of taking things out that you know that you want to keep. Then asking your questions do I use this, like this, need this and does it fit? Also removing large items makes a space fill instantly lighter and clearer instant gratification.

[@abc-wv4in]

Yes. It's easier to identify things you know you use and need to keep than it is to go through the iffy ones. Ideally, when you remove the "must keep" things, almost all the rest might need to go, although sometimes I have a hard time with that! If the whole thing seems like a "must keep," it gets even harder!! LOL Sometimes I try to imagine that I"m moving into a small apartment and have to decide what I absolutely MUST keep. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't!

[@MEANJEAN2U]

Always great advice and inspirational!

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you! I hope you have a great day.

[@helenelindholm656]

Thanks for great motivation. Take care❤

[@shannontorrens1]

Thanks for watching! I hope you have a great day too =)

[@SpeakTruthBeKind]

If you are holding something and struggling with “Keep or Not”…you could put it in a (not see through) container and date it and set it in a different area…if you find you need it you can still access it. Then after a period of time you can go through it and decide then.

[@reneepaulettemarshall8000]

The "don't pull everything out" at once work's for me when l decanter one shelf or drawer at a time. FOR EXAMPLE: My varied utensils drawer l remove everything. Then, wipe the empty drawer, refresh the liner, followed by putting in the pizza cutter, nut cracker, measuring cup's, lid remover, etc. When l find l have a duplicate nut cracker, l put it in the DISCARD BOX, then return to placing in drawer what to KEEP. When done with this drawer, it's neat, orderly, l'm HAPPY. Onto the next drawer, shelf, closet to declutter!!

[@kathleenj1158]

Very inspiring! 🥰❤️👋

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much! 😊

[@kimr9960]

I totally did that when I first started decluttering. I went around the house when I started to declutter. I decluttered my wedding dress. I decluttered 4 cars or more of stuff. I wish I would have slowed down and, taking time to declutter stuff.

[@shannontorrens1]

It's definitely a process, and we all learn as we go! =)

[@donnagrifford7142]

Excellent ideas! 👏👏👏👍💞😃

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much! I hope they are helpful =)

[@kathyol]

Great tips, they are working for me.

[@olivemaycards]

The karate story ❤ Letting go of the bad feelings and enjoying being able to be generous, a win-win. You get to feel gratitude for being financially secure enough to give that away too. The gear would probably degrade in storage if you kept it, and who knows if the kiddo who didn’t stick with karate was also seeing that bag and feeling guilty.

[@abc-wv4in]

In general I find it much easier to give something away to someone, or donate, than to toss it. I almost cannot throw away things that could be of some use. I feel like I'm being wasteful.

[@goldcoastlady5377]

I need to go through my wardrobe again. and the bookcase. and the pantry. Thanks for the remind!

[@colleenisaac6647]

Great ideas.

[@shannontorrens1]

I'm glad you found them helpful! 😊

[@j.christian6801]

These were great tips! I can relate to the item your really not sure about and it has caused me before to think about it so much I will decide I don’t want to declutter any more that day.

[@raquelmctarsney2491]

Thank you,!!

[@marlenewong6263]

I just turned 60 years old and although I feel great it’s kind of hard to declutter things that I still like so now I ask myself… if I have to move into small senior facility will this item fit there? I live in a studio now and I dream to declutter more.

[@shannontorrens1]

It's amazing how the thought of downsizing can give us the motivation we need to declutter! 😊

[@abc-wv4in]

I sometimes try to pretend I have to move to a small apartment and ask myself, "What things MUST I have?" Sometimes it helps to remind myself of the things that almost for sure will go to Salvation Army or into a dumpster when I pass away. I try to convince myself to let go of some of them now and save my kids the trouble. Not the really old family things, though. Just things I've accumulated. If the whole family has used them for decades or years, I ask my kids and grandkids if they want them before I get rid of them. Occasionally they do.

[@Seiferboi]

One question I ask myself is, would I buy the item again if I saw it for sale?

[@SpeakTruthBeKind]

Great question to ask ourselves. 👍🏻

[@abc-wv4in]

Good point! Thanks!!

[@rogermiller5750]

No i have the same problem thank this is Linda. It very sad i need to do better

[@lorettagoldyn5918]

Excellent ideas. You are an early bird

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you! I hope you are having a good morning =)

[@michaelvictoriareese]

What about sentimental items? What if we feel emotional attachment to each clothing item?

[@SpeakTruthBeKind]

I saw in one of your clips on getting rid of larger items that you were putting a child’s car seat in the back of your car I presume to donate…but my understanding is you can’t/ or the places won’t accept donated items like that because you don’t know if they have been in a car accident and the safety features may be compromised…maybe if you gave it to a friend or relative who knows you and has need of one would be ok. ❤ Good post.

[@shannontorrens1]

Our donation place takes everything. I guess they decide what they will do with it. =)

[@JoBrunk-qh9sy]

When I see these videos the houses are big. If I had that much room it wouldn't be a problem 😢

[@shannontorrens1]

By American standards, our homes are pretty average-sized, around 1500 Square feet. =)

[@raymondmonaghan4112]

Hi there sweetie pie hope you are well great ideas love your videos love from Eugenie xxx ✨🦋🍁🏡💓

[@shannontorrens1]

Thank you so much, Eugenie! I hope you are having a great week 😊

[@Sugar-o6r]

Great advice ❤