How to Gain Decluttering Momentum

Momentum is so important and it doesn't have to be as elusive as it often feels. I was DESPERATE for momentum in the early days of my deslobification process. Here's how I took control and did things in a way sure to build momentum.
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[@mummy005]

I walked in the kitchen this morning and almost had a meltdown. I started the coffee maker and said I'm just going to tidy up while the coffee brews. It was less than 5 minutes. I did the dishes, threw away the trash and put recycling in the bin. I was blown away by how much better the kitchen looked in 5 minutes! I remembered you talking about awkward pauses and it helped me sooooo much. Thank you!!!!!

[@rosieposie8059]

My friend and I are playing a game where every day we take a before picture of an area and declutter/organize for 5 minutes and then take an after picture. It has been so fun and I'm shocked how much change can happen in just 5 minutes! I've finished my pantry, almost my whole kitchen and am starting on my closet. It is so satisfying! And so low pressure because it's only 5 minutes of your day:) And sending/receiving her pics is extra motivation!

[@rosieposie8059]

@@rev.robynyoung7680 That is so true! I put off tidying the pantry for MONTHS, and every time I'd open the door I'd feel stressed and yucky. It literally took ten minutes to put back in order. I was shocked, and also sad I didn't just do it sooner! Now if I notice something bothering me (food stain on a cupboard/dust on a lamp etc) more than one time I just clean it asap. So much better than before when I would walk by and think 🤔 oh yeah, gotta do that later, but later never came and I felt bad about myself lol

[@ninak8506]

Me too! I'm not a morning person. But when I go to get my coffee & the kitchen is a nightmare, I do the same. Just removing trash & recycling, throwing dishes in DW, and putting away stuff, I can drink my coffee with sanity.

[@JaneH3675]

Dishes in 5 minutes?

[@mummy005]

@@JaneH3675 I timed myself unload and reloaded the dishwasher in under 5 minutes! It is amazing how fast I can do it when I keep up with it everyday.

[@dotsyjmaher]

OMG... I did not EVEN want to get out of bed.. I had made progress this week but was now overwhelmed.. I remembered your "visibility rule".. MADE MYSELF GET UP AND DID ONE OVERWHELMING CORNER OF THE KITCHEN..IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT EVERYTHING THERE TO THE DUMPSTER AND MOPPED THAT AREA... It got filled with other stuff that had to go... SO even though it was cold and I was depressed I got a box and put THAT stuff in the dumpster.. STILL depressed at a lot going on now..but a LOT got done in one day...

[@MegOfBroccoli]

I started my declutter at my front door, partially for this reason. I was sick of ignoring the doorbell, especially if it was someone like a neighbor who just came by to borrow something. 😭😭 I just finally said "enough." I wanted to open my door without shame. My process was very slow but I made sure, starting at my foyer, that I would maintain these spaces as I moved thru the house. But I left my kitchen for the very last even after doing the upstairs. Used your techniques primarily and pushed to minimalism. Best decision I've made in decades.❤ I was someone that needed to own *way* less than I did. It's so worth it!

[@KristenBrink]

This is what I did and it is huge! This is the decluttering version of the Dave Ramsey debt snowball!

[@KJDogluv]

Dave Ramsey is a sociopath and has hurt many many people

[@katattack907]

Yes!! The feeling of opening your door to an unexpected knock and realizing that you could just invite them inside without being embarrassed or making excuses is incredible. Thanks, Dana! I tell everyone about your channel because it's helped me so much. ❤️

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

She is amazing yesterday when I was putting some things away I could hear Dana say put it where it goes! I will say I walked a flight of stairs many times I got good exercise

[@treehuggercathy]

Yesterday I thought "what does Dana say to do?" the other day and painted a wall to declutter. Before I would have thought "What???" But I wanted to declutter and my dining room furniture is in my living room because we had to redecorate after the roof leaked. I painted 3 walls but then the paint for the feature wall was the wrong shade and I lost momentum. The way to get my furniture out of my living room is to do a coat of paint! So although my brain was telling me to sort out the spare room that's full of miscellaneous stuff, I ignored it. And now I have DIY momentum again so I can get my space back. Thank you Dana!

[@cindy844]

I'm learning that small, consistent steps really is the path to success for me! I too can hear you say "do the dishes" and "take it there now" when I doubt my ability to make progress. Thank you so much for everything you do!!

[@MorningClarity]

I needed a map 🗺️, a compass, 🧭, and a baby step process 🚼. Forever grateful 💖

[@h4r4s4r4]

Oh Reid, YOU ARE SOMEONE, and you deserve a neat room! :D Dana, thank you for your videos, they help me so much! I literally hear you saying "Do the dishes!" when I'm overwhelmed and don't know where to start. Thank you, thank you...

[@Nick-wy2uf]

Same!😆😆😆

[@coal.sparks]

I have to admit that I love your videos almost as much for the closing credits as for the content. :) Good job, Reid!

[@beverlyrussell8034]

I listen to her videos as I do dishes. If I have to wash my hands and miss the credits, I roll it back. They are so good.

[@nicoleagee7285]

“If a five minute pickup doesn’t cut it then declutter some more!” soooo you can get it done in five minutes!! 💡 wow! Why didn’t I know this?! Thank you Dana!! You speak to my adhd brain in a way that makes total sense. I already rearranged my kitchen to where I would look for things and got rid of dishes that would not fit in my container (cabinet). You’re always spot on! 😊

[@BedeSisters]

Working on visible spaces also pushes me to make real, final decisions. If I start with a closet (so there's a place to put stuff away), that allows me to stuff shift from the visible space rather than making final decisions. Also, I just needed a repair guy to fix our internet connection. He called and said "I can be there in 15 minutes" and I said "sure, that would be great". Thanks, Dana!

[@Saforra99]

Good call -- working in visible spaces keeps us more accountable + lessens our likelihood to stuff shift :) And congratulations on the internet repair guy success story! How encouraging! :D

[@shellyjohnsen3667]

Congrats!

[@janethunt4037]

I am experiencing this truth. And it's great getting credit from my husband who sees the visible areas for my hard work.

[@grandmasewhappyhomestead187]

I have to say today actually if someone came into my kitchen I wouldn't be horrified. I got my kitchen counters be cluttered thank you thank you thank you

[@lindamusser7370]

I am so thankful for you. So many people do not understand this struggle. My three best friends are super neat and are very decisive. One dear friend told me years ago that if I put Jesus first, things would fall into place. She was by nature a minimalist and a good housekeeper. You are my people.

[@username00009]

As an avid collector who loves to organize, I would still agree that putting Jesus first helps with making decisions, but that also means reading the Bible daily (a new habit for me). Dana’s advice is so practical that it’s helping me make progress while my spiritual growth builds up some momentum.

[@lindamusser7370]

@@username00009 it has kept me in the Word. Putting Jesus first makes it possible to succeed, but it is a process.

[@sorscha]

Atheist here who's an avid Dana fan. I see you and hear your frustration and that's all I have to say about that!

[@413smr]

@@username00009 New to this channel, I decided to read comments first and I'm glad I did. Nothing against Jesus but, I'm not one of you self-satisfied "Christians". I'll keep looking for decluttering advice elsewere.

[@wendyrblack]

@@413smr I really think you should check out Dana’s other videos…she does not talk about Jesus, but discovering her “5-step method” and the container concept were game changers for me!!! Honestly best content on decluttering I have found on the internet in years…also check out Clutterbug to figure out your organising style, which was another huge help for me (when you understand your organising style you can make better choices in where/how to sort and organise your stuff after you declutter). Dana is worth it I promise!

[@reachinglisa]

I WAS desperate and truly hopeless until I found you. I have been trying your methods for about a year and just trying to work it daily helps me keep my sanity. I am still only on “visible space” and I haven’t even been able to a muster a dedicated declutter but your methods are the only ones that have clicked for me. I’m using a type of “opportunistic decluttering” with your methods. I hear you in my head “better than it was before” and “take it there now” so when I go to the bathroom, I grab trash and anything I see that I can drop off on my path through my house to the next visible space. Sometimes it’s 5 minutes. Sometimes less. But it DOES give momentum to the next thing. And anything I touch I ask myself- Is it worth putting away or can I let it go (trash or donate). A lot of times, It’s more worth it to me to not have to ever touch it again. Goodbye unnecessary things. I hope to reach a manageable level of things and the decluttering muscles to maintain my space. I’m PRAYING for it and doing my absolute best. Thank you truly for breaking these things down!

[@mssixty3426]

Thank you for your introspective, analytical brain that helps me see where I need to stop and adjust my decluttering energies. You're the best, most direct and simplified, decluttering advisor on YT! Thank you! Your editor is the best, too!

[@maggievanfossan792]

The gopher game is called Whack-a-mole. My life has been that for awhile now, caring for family members. “The care facility called. Dad is acting up again.” Whack. “Your doctor’s office called. They can’t refill your prescription until you come in for your annual exam. You’re 3 months overdue.” Whack. “Mam, we looked at your car, and we will need to keep it for 3 days while we finish the repair.” Whack… Life is getting back to normal, now. I’m going back to basics. Thanks for the encouragement.

[@elizabethricard5189]

Completely agree on the visibility rule. Decluttering is an ongoing process but this concept really gives you the momentum to keep going. Things do get easier. Thanks for sharing.

[@papernummies9893]

Awesome! If only I could give this a billion “likes” & lotsa love. Thank you for speaking to me, a kindred thinker, and all of us and those we love who could relate or finally understand how another’s thinking works. It takes all kinds and thank goodness for diversity and finding what works for individuals. Thank you for all you do to share, inspire, encourage, and inspire us to inspire ourselves! ♥️♥️♥️

[@lindawinters6285]

Wow! This resonates with me! Thanks!! YOU are wonderful!! ~Lyn Wynters, Nampa ID

[@samanthahays4829]

Best decluttering advice I've ever gotten! ❤️ Read Dana's books if you haven't yet!

[@barbarapahl3245]

My book was delivered last night, so today I will be reading it! I’m looking forward to this!

[@TANNAPAISELY]

This works! I live in a two story house. You only see my entryway and hall when you walk in. No matter how clean the rest if my house is your impression is that space. I finally declutter It and then after created homes for our stuff (coat hooks, shoe shelf…) now guest that drop buy and see only my entryway will no longer see a pile of shoes and coats and a mess. 🎉 thank you for helping me!

[@dickietalmage7918]

You have helped me with this visibility mindset. Instead of getting overwhelmed, I do a 5-minute pickup. Thank you

[@barbarahvilivitzky7514]

One thing I MUST learn is to slow the heck down!!!! There is lots of time…if we do one thing at a time..yes, do the visible first, but slowly is always best.

[@thegmanviews11]

You are definitely speaking my language- too fast and I burn out and just stop ❤

[@bjb0808]

Your psychology of cluttering/decluttering and the approach to it are so spot on. Every time I come back to your videos, I realize it more and more because I struggle with clutter so much, I understand this all more and more. Your advice is invaluable! Thank you so much!

[@amywjn]

Her audiobooks are awesome!!!! Some of my favs. Great to listen to while decluttering.

[@seventiesmom8045]

Dana, I think you are the best declutterer out there, you're so relatable. I love your videos.

[@rg-mi5hh]

It dawned on me to categorize what is in my basement so it can be decluttered. So I made a list of the categorizes there are in the basement. Crafts seems like the easiest to declutter, so I will start there. That way, this project will move forward and will be done a little daily. Otherwise, I look at it, get disgusted and don't start on it.

[@Saforra99]

Good idea! I think I could try that too :)

[@Ann.shecopeswithhope]

Dana, I thank God for you! Do the dishes & visibility rule are the top two game changers for me 🙌🏻. I love your whole method but these were the ice breakers, after decades. The no mess method is genius and the only thing that ever worked for me! Thank you for cracking the code for brains like ours!!

[@dawnsfields]

Came for Dana, stayed for Reid. 🤣I love Reid’s Easter eggs at the end.

[@amkamrath]

🙋🏽‍♀️ same! 😀

[@thelmakatherine5396]

I wait for Reid's comments like I do for an end of credits scene of a Marvel movie. Great advice, Dana. My most visible spot is my kitchen. If it is clean and tidy I can gain the energy and motivation to tackle anything else in my path.

[@katiegleaves3792]

yes! plus, "the kitchen is the heart of the home" (for many reasons) and I find that when the kitchen functions well, the rest of the house does too. When the kitchen is a disaster, the rest of the house/family/day is chaos.

[@Sahmgirl]

5 min pick ups are the best! Even my kids dont mind, cause its just 5 mins. With all of us working together, the kitchen, office, family room & dining room all get tidied in no time!

[@charlenebrownlow4677]

PTL Dana…brilliant idea; I feel more accomplished already, less stuck 💯💌!

[@sandygarcia8972]

My constant shuffle... pain in my head! No time to declutter... when I have time, I need to rest from my current life... helping take care of others right now...

[@kimhaughton3771]

I signed up for your course last week. I'm already further than I thought I would ever be. Thank you for the sanity!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@robyn-mareepenny2926]

Thanks for repeating this, so many people don't get this the first time. You are right, visual spaces decluttering is incredibly powerful and got me from crowded in to a peaceful home. As an absolute bonus we have 2 grand kids coming to stay this weekend for the first time in years. I appreciate you so much, for helping me to take my house back. 🏠 🥰😘

[@martineguest5378]

Thank you Dana! I have made progress decluttering obscure areas of my home but just doing the dishes every night has made a huge difference in my kitchen. Tomorrow i shall "attack" my hallway which is still an embarrassment to me!

[@gerrimarion5255]

This system has worked for me since you introduced it!!! I've been doing it for 3 years! Thank you Dana!!!

[@AEBaughm]

Gotta love Reid's snarky comments at the end of all Dana's videos :)

[@terrimartin3034]

Traction! Boom!

[@simplylou5124]

This finally makes so much sense. Going out to the front step to pick up my Season's Greetings mat, and taking it from there!

[@laurayager3506]

Just did the dishes and tidied my kitchen in the amount of time to watch this... I'm finally getting somewhere!👏🧡

[@leeannscrazylife]

Love this! This is actually what I've started doing in our home. I started with flat surfaces, still some more to go but so far I've been able to to keep up with my pick ups and the difference is huge. Now of course my basement is a wreck but I'm just trying to get the living area's to a place where I can feel comfortable in.

[@kristinpetersen5709]

Yes I became a master reorganizing stuff shuffler to try to create a square foot of new space. Often in a storage area that no one saw. It took forever and you didnt see a difference in the VISUAL areas🙄

[@AM-bm2xw]

I was just thinking today how I was too tired and overwhelmed to declutter my whole house, but this gives me a place to start. My entryway is also my kitchen and I HATE it, it always looks so messy and embarrassing.

[@SimplicityLab2]

I started decluttering as a form of “nesting” about 7 years ago. We went from a disaster to basically minimalism over the last few years. Even though things are good, I tell myself “just do the dishes” and follow your visibility rule because it makes a HUGE difference. Something about a clear kitchen sink changes the vibe of a house.

[@TheSeibold6]

This is fantastic ! To the point I like that ! Thank you ! I’m going to go back and watch some more I have too much Way too many crafts Help - Heidi

[@MsArtistwannabe]

Makes total sense. I often think my house looks a mess but check out the medicine cabinet or silverware drawer.

[@rfdinesen4027]

Thank you so much! You have absolutely nailed where I am right now.

[@mariemccabe130]

This is a great video!, this is what I needed to hear, from someone who starts in one room, then I'm in another, and another. Next thing you know it looks like I didn't get anything accomplished. Thank you for this great inspirational video. I'm starting now!😊

[@mamabubu6505]

Your ideas are great & have wouderful smile & humor 👏💗 I wait for more.

[@susanmunoz7688]

Great one Dana! Yay thanks for the wonderful help!

[@beccismith4454]

Makes total sense, and thanks for repeating this once again! My kitchen table is feeling pretty clear and has been for a couple of days, which is really nice! And maybe you can tell your editor, “because she knows you’ll move out someday and she’d like a decluttered guestroom…” 😄

[@username00009]

I would tell the editor that as he gets older he’ll need more visual peace so he can hear himself think, and he’ll be ever grateful to his younger self for giving himself a head start.

[@darlenecook2262]

Thanks so much! Your advice and motivation helps me so much every time! Please keep up the good work!

[@sarahk758]

So needed this for right now. My skin is crawling with how many clutter babies have been born. I think this is my current favorite video of yours. I’ve literally replayed it at least 7-10 times. At least. Right now I’m trying to get children consignment items together for an event coming up. Needed this video to help me get back on track with the rest of my house, while doing this. I also think this will be the last time I do a consignment event, for my sanity sake. And to just get everything out!!

[@EveryPeachInReach]

What a truth bomb. Thank you so much, Dana.

[@JayeEllis]

I 100% agree! The more I see the progress, the more I want to keep working :)

[@DebM122]

Most powerful decluttering video for me. Thank you ❤

[@edna1915]

Thank you for explaining things so well

[@laurat7324]

The lady and the editor need to do a video together sometime. That would be a fun one to watch for sure!

[@trishahutchinson3485]

Thank you Dana! You are the voice in my head now. I’ve listened to all of your books on Scribd several times until now I can motivate myself with your ‘Dana-isms’❤😊

[@TheAMOHR]

This video has helped me better understand your concept of the 5 min pickup within the bigger decluttering process. I hadn't been using 5 min pickups yet. Will do in one of my decluttered areas now.

[@sarahkern7245]

Oh Reid, you are too funny 😂

[@cltinturkey]

YAY! I just paused the video and cleaned up the detritus from my weekend project in the living room. Everything is back in its place (where I would look for it first). Feels good, so thanks! I'm a reformed declutterer of obscure drawers.

[@pamelacallaway3922]

Perpetuating your own decluttering! Perfect!

[@jocelynturner2532]

Yes! Brilliant advice!

[@sarahk758]

Yay! Another video!! Thank you 💕

[@mommamc5771]

This was such a good video! Thank you!

[@Marialla.]

My son is helping me with a major declutter of a junk bedroom now. Because I'm disabled, it's hard for me to "take it there now" but he is helping with that part! We got two large trashbags out of that room today, and got rid of a whole bedframe yesterday. (Literally cut it up with a jigsaw to make it small enough to throw away into our apartment's dumpster, and it took up less space than one kitchen garbage bag.) Soon we plan to rent a truck to get rid of the mattresses! It's hard to let go of anything I think I could have recycled into something better, but right now I'm focusing on our right to have a functional, beautiful space that serves us NOW, rather than feeling obligated to find the perfect donation or recycling option for everything. Sometimes, especially when you're overwhelmed, it's okay to start with just calling stuff trash so you don't have any further burden from it. Someday when I've got better options I will be able to make better choices. For now, I just need to get big changes to happen asap!

[@thegmanviews11]

That’s fantastic 🎉you’re doing so well ❤

[@Chicken_Mama_85]

I appreciate you so much. This is so helpful!

[@kimbitner]

You’re so right, Dana. The Visibility Rule is so helpful!

[@gweno9901]

You are so wise Dana. Also this advice agrees with my instincts 😀 When my husband and I used to declutter together he always wanted to do the garage or the shed which drove me crazy because the house was in chaos!! I once read a book that said declutter storage first and I made the mistake of telling him (insert hysterical laughter emoji here!!) Now we just declutter separately for the most part. One thing I've never thought of is returning to the same space again first. I will do that from now on. Thanks! PS I have seen previous replies from you but don't know how to contact you....Telegram...no idea??!!

[@beverleyb5372]

That Telegram thing is a spam bot. It makes it look like she is replying because it uses her name and picture, but it isn't really her. I normally try to report those as spam so they get removed.

[@gweno9901]

@@beverleyb5372 Thanks I didn't want Dana to think I was rude not replying!!

[@katjaamyx2922]

Watching this video right after the "procrasticlutter" video was a pretty powerful combination. It makes me realize how I keep putting off de-cluttering my own entry area. For some reason, in my head I'm always saying, "that's not important, I should do _____ right now." I don't even know how long I've been doing that... but the entry area has everything it needs to look good, except it's overwhelmed by clutter. I'm moving it to the top of the list now!

[@beachprints]

I needed to hear this! Thank you! I am noticing too that most of the time the dishes only take me 10 minutes to do if I do it everyday!

[@lillianmartinez1593]

Dana, thanks for these pep talks!! Just when I am loosing momentum you come to the rescue! Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us!! Keeping us motivated!! 💕🌴😎

[@thegmanviews11]

Visible spaces 😮what a game changer. I’m also an out of sight out of mind person, so my goal is to first decluttered and clear our windy hallway and then place a basket of stuff there and declutter that a basket at a time. Might seem counter intuitive but I have 2 back injuries and chronic pain so wading into my office that no one enters but me is too much effort. Thank you for this video - I really needed it ❤

[@reginadaugherty1804]

Excellent video Dana!

[@modgirl3292]

Perhaps label this video: The Visibility Rule. Such a great reminder when one is stuck!!!

[@lorenet.2182]

Reid, I love the credits!!😊

[@kristinpetersen5709]

Inspire yourself!❤️ But intermittent booster shots of DKW doesn't hurt😄💕

[@amkamrath]

Exactly!! Was starting my day with optimism and positivity already, but watching this reminder of what she has already taught me and I’d already experienced with her got me excited about looking forward to getting through my morning routine so I could use this practice to get Christmas out of the entrance and living room (and everywhere else) out and put away finally!! Thanks for the push (or BOOSTER, rather 😉) Dana!! You have been a blessing to my life since I met you here!! 🥰

[@amkamrath]

Just proofread that after hitting send, sorry for lack of punctuation marks!! 🤭

[@fionaschiffl8065]

I’m resigned to the fact that when I do a 5 min tidy, I take stuff from one room to its home, maybe do a chore in that room, then pick up stuff from that room and take it to its home and so on. While it feels like musical chairs and doesn’t look too much different, it’s an accomplishment and I know this habit may change later but still I tell myself “Better is good”. I’m not expecting to nail concentrating on one room at a time while I’m getting in the habit. Baby steps.

[@Racheythemagnificent]

Far be it from me to sound like any kind of expert, but might it be that you need to declutter? If five minutes isn't seeing an improvement, maybe there's too much? Only you know, friend, but sometimes there's something else to consider

[@fionaschiffl8065]

@@Racheythemagnificent It’s more of a case of not concentrating on one room at a time. I’ve lived with a hoarder for 32 yrs but always kept my stuff organised. I’ve been decluttering for 7 yrs and even had to pack up my kids stuff as they refused to take their stuff with them when they left home. My husband would also take over any space I organised including any walkways. I’ve had lots of therapy for the emotional abuse from him about not cleaning “correctly” and that completely changed how I looked at housework especially since I was the tidiest teenager and would go through my room completely every 2 weeks. It took decades to even be brave enough to vacuum when he was in the house after a horror incident. Really looking forward to setting up a new house and keeping organised my way later this year. I’m a bee with a bit of butterfly thrown in and have been learning how to do things differently now I’ve been emotionally healing over the last 5 years, cleaning up is one and seeing what works for me. Have an awesome day!

[@Racheythemagnificent]

@@fionaschiffl8065 oh I'm sorry. See, I should keep my trap shut. I understand why you're resigned to that. What a tough spot to be in.

[@fionaschiffl8065]

@@Racheythemagnificent No not at all, don’t worry. I’ve found that my issues with cleaning, decluttering and being organised were a result of trauma but I’ve had a lot of the best therapy to be able to deal with it. When I was 7yo, my younger sister and I had to wash up each night and she would cause a fight most nights so I became accustom to being anxious about being in the kitchen. Didn’t help much when my husband would do a resentful grunt if I was in the kitchen and he wanted to get a glass of water and didn’t like the way I cooked or cleaned. Since addressing my issues, and thanks to Dana, Cass and Dawn’s awesomeness and wisdom I’ve been able to keep the kitchen under control on a daily basis! Woohoo! Take it there now has lead to me stopping in a room and doing a chore in there instead of putting it off so that’s a massive bonus!

[@ellen8996]

Fiona, your way will still work. It will just take a bit longer to notice the difference. Because of mobility/pain issues I tend to pick up this way as well. Each time I go into another room to take care of something, I may pick up something there that goes into a different room. I don't use a timer. I just do it every time I go to the bathroom (a LOT, health issues). It really does keep things pretty picked up these days.

[@The_Joy_Finder]

Hmmm. I got a bit sidetracked. Thank you for the reminder that it's visible spaces first.

[@MegOfBroccoli]

"The top shelf of the master bedroom closet " 🤣🤣 yes that's certainly an area my neighbor who wants to borrow my garden shears will see as he stands in my entryway. 😅😅 I ❤️ Dana White!

[@megjones9171]

I'm washing my dishes everyday and keeping my kitchen counteracts clean and clutter free. Now to tackle my office these next few months...

[@notnotnever]

Another great video. Selfishly, I'm so glad you gained and maintained KZbin momentum! Cheers, Dana and Reid!

[@debbiev.1311]

"Whack-a-mole" has got to go!! 🔨❤

[@sewcraftymarigold5556]

I love the videos you've been doing lately. The breakdown of your 5 declutter rules being explained is removing the few bumps I was still experiencing. And now I feel I have a better understanding and the meaning of your 5 steps decluttering rule. I'm so happy and thankful that I gave your 5 declutter rules a chance. Thank you for everything you do an d your time.☺ Happy New Year and to many great new beginnings to come. 🥳

[@GratefulDeb270]

Love this. Love your books. Ty❤

[@karenrich9092]

I haven't actually de-cluttered today, but I did my dishes -- because there were no more clean dishes. Then I gathered the items to be put away and the recyclables went into 2 bags for the day the weather allows the snow to melt so I can get to the recycle bin. Once everything was put away and the dishes done, I wiped down the counters and stove. I WAS THRILLED! That sent me into my bedroom where I put the clean sheets back on the bed. I picked up the clean clothes that were folded and stacked them on my dresser. Yes, that may be a setback, but it's better than it was. All the dirty clothes are now in the basket where they belong and although I have a stack of donations on my couch across from my bed, the room looks SO MUCH BETTER. Now I'll grab my broom and sweep the floors. I'm not ready for dusting yet because things need to be put away, donated, etc. before I do that. But, it is a start.

[@SamCurtis-yk8cv]

This makes soooo much sense❣️. Thank you

[@bethjoy7675]

Great suggestions!

[@sueporter3087]

Next up--the video of Reid's now de-cluttered room for us all to appreciate . . . :)

[@deborahlee3621]

YES! Thanks Dana.

[@melissahyatt9626]

Thank you, great advice! Would love to see you help people declutter in their homes again. The real life examples are great!

[@MeiscooLer]

OMG this makes so much sense to me!!

[@jeanne-marie8196]

Huh…sooo, instead of just putting all of the holiday stuff back where it was in the storage room, my decision to clear out the whole storage room to “organize” it in my one-bedroom apartment, was maybe not my best choice???🤔 Hmmm. Well, the good news is, I’ve already got the stuff out for next year, as chances are, it will take me that long to be able to fit it back where it belongs for the off seasons!😬

[@rosehunter7788]

Great advice Dana

[@nelwyntorres6020]

You are the best!

[@annsmith9941]

When someone comes in my front door, they can see my entire living room, dining room, kitchen and back entry. My most visible space is half of my house! Open floor plans are not a slob's best friend!