How to Get an Organized Home for 2024 | Clutterbug Podcast # 204

Are you sick a tired of having a messy and cluttered home? Are you ready to get organized for 2024?! This podcast episode offers the steps, motivation and tough love needed to break through the barriers and give yourself the clean and organized home that you deserve.
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[@pamkeesling9427]

I'm 66yrs old and just started my minimalist journey. I have decluttered 90%of my home (minus my teenager's room and hubby's garage) I feel so free and at peace.

[@ritabutler1951]

Waking up to a clean kitchen is absolutely lovely. So worth those extra minutes.

[@sarahwood3888]

I recently discovered your channel. I love it! I won’t bore you with details, but the past 4 years have been one setback after another. I finally took control of my health. Drs, telling me for years that there was nothing wrong with me. My Cardiologist asked me if I’d seen a thyroid doctor. Since my md has always said my thyroid was fine. Jump ahead a few weeks. I had 3 out of 4 Parathyroid glands removed a couple of weeks ago. I’m feeling like a new person!! I have energy, who knew!?! I’ve cleaned my closet, and, am now starting on my kitchen pantry! I found you when recovering from another surgery about 6 weeks ago. You are such an inspiration! My neighbor started watching you, too! So, now I have a friend to keep each other motived! Just celebrated my 80th birthday, and, people guess I’m about 55. Now, I feel like it! You are a new friend, and, I’m going to listen to you as I clean and purge! Wonderful feeling!! ❤️

[@karunald]

You're really doing a service for people. I don't see anyone else with this delivery/vibe... You really care. Props

[@lisamorris4232]

If we worry about throwing things in the trash, if something happens to us, God forbids, it'll all go in the trash anyway.

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

Sooner or later, everything is trash. Nothing lasts forever.

[@kensiblonde4203]

It’s so tragic but true. Corporations need to make less wasteful products! Someone pls invent a chemical that can safely biodegrade all our trash. 😢

[@katkat5420]

I started crying when you said it's ok to be overwhelmed if you have the time. I am single with no kids or pets and am sitting in a dump watching this. I am overwhelmed. Letting me know it's ok gave me the motivation to get up and trash all the empty shampoo bottles in the shower. I'm a bee and have a house full of half empty bottles and organizers still in the box because I'm waiting until I have the time to do it perfectly; that time will never come, I have more time than most, but not enough to do it perfectly.

[@3orM00Rrecharacters]

Hi, I hope you read this… I am in exactly the same boat as you… I was looking back of photos of my one bedroom apartment when I first renovated it and it was gorgeous, but for some reason I didn’t recognise that and over time I have kind of trashed my own home.. the first home I ever bought… the kitchen is almost ruined, the floor is FILTHY - I spent $7000 on that floor. And I’ve never done this before in my life but I’ve been sleeping on the couch for the last 3 weeks because there is so much junk on the bed. I’ve avoided the point it has gotten to til now, binge-watching Netflix daily and isolating myself. But I saw your comment and YOU and Cass have motivated me to focus on what I can do TODAY: which is tidy my bed, and clean the kitchen. Sure, it might not be a deep clean but it’s better than squalor. THANK YOU and I hope you keep focusing on what you can do just for today…

[@katkat5420]

I read it. Thank you for your reply. It is helpful to know I am not the only person who behaves this way. Your response has motivated me to get up and do some more cleaning. Last week, I put a cardboard box by my front door and have been dropping in donations. I am not pulling out everything in the closet, but when I see something I no longer use, I just drop it in the box. I know we have to catch up, so we have to do extra, which is hard, but we can eat this elephant one bite at a time. I'm proud of you for tidying your bed!

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

Done is better than perfect. It really is. It doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to get done. We can always improve it next week.

[@rachellebrooke4614]

Keep it up! Great job

[@haidagirl626]

Wow, I feel so proud of you both! ❤Keep it up one thing one item at a time. Make your space sooo comfy and enjoyable. I finally did that with my bedroom and now I don't allow ANYTHING on my bed unless it's laundry and I'm folding it! 😂 I tough loved myself and I am so motivated by Cas and all you folks making comments. We can do it!! Make OURSELVES PROUD and comfy!! ❤

[@Seidenpfote84]

What?? That episode was only 35 minutes? I cleaned so much in my kitchen while listening.😮 We underestimate what a difference such tiny time spans make. I love listening to you while cleaning or tidying. ❤

[@joanberman6654]

This weekend I went through my closet and donated 3 fancy dresses, 7 suits with skirts and blouses, 1 jacket, 5 silk blouses, 1 wool blazer, 3 wool skirts, 2 pairs of slacks, all from when I worked in an attorney’s office 30 years ago! Also 10 casual tops, 1 sweatshirt, and 2 bathrobes!!! You are such an inspiration!

[@annamida685]

I am so proud of you!!!

[@donnapotter2105]

I have a large home. I have always been very mindful of my spaces. Raised 3 sons and all the friends too. Now my Mother with Dementia lives with us. Clearing out her home was TERRIBLE!! I never want my sons or daughter in-loves to go through the same DRAMA! Thank you for giving me permission to say OUT DAMN SPOT!

[@lisamorris4232]

That's why Swedish Death Cleaning with our own possessions, not to be morbid, will spare our loved ones that agony after we're gone.

[@dianasimplifies]

That same thing happened to my sweet hubby. His mom had dementia and was a hoarder. It was a huge mess. She wouldn't even let him get rid of obvious trash.

[@tinadaniel5937]

I feel the exact same…my mom is boarder line hoarding with crafts items for years & won’t throw anything away but perfectly sane…my husband & I have cleaned out areas when she was in hospital,etc & within a year, her or my younger 57yr old brother will have stuff back in that clean space….I swore that I would never have a crowded house & let my daughter have to deal with, so that’s been a huge motivation to stay organized…It’s totally frustrating dealing with the excuses from my mom but this year I’ve got better boundaries…thank you for your help Cass ❤

[@elisabethfrey2293]

❤ Daughter-in-loves, that's so sweet.

[@Rosa-kf6yy]

I am doing exactly this for my son. He already asked. "I'm" Almost there!! Now my husband's garage is another story but I'm still working on being an example. :)

[@shellywilliamswilliamscomp783]

The summer of last year (2023), my husband and I looked at our living environment and started going through things, decluttered, purged, and etc. We still have a few more spaces to work over together, but I think we have done a good job so far.

[@starandjustine]

Omg 🥹 I’ve watched your videos for SOOO long, that right when I hear you say “Hey Clutterbugs…”, my mind & body automatically go into cleaning & decluttering mode 😭 sorry, this is so random, but ilysm Cas! You helped me from the moment I first became a mom. I started cleaning & organizing because of you. That then led to organizing my day, my finances, & my goals (very slowly, but surely). That in turn helped strengthen my relationships & stay on top of every appt, birthday, holiday, & self-care day 🥲 I now have 4 kids, 2 grandparents with cancer, 2 sisters who are learning to adult, & a job where I can stay home to take care of all of em 😭 my husband’s been with me since day one & said he can see the change. I just can’t believe it’s 2024 already. Pls keep doing what you’re doing because honestly, you’re helping in ways that are hardly acknowledged & I know I’m gonna keep needing your videos through the rest of my life 😭💜 thank you so much for being you & sharing your beautiful self with us!

[@rawcurls1]

Cass, I get such a kick whenever you say "stop it"! 😅 it always makes my day ❤

[@christinaoliveryoung6019]

One of my favorites of hers too ❤

[@mindsjanne]

Me too❤

[@pinschrunner]

Your calm voice motivated me to wash the dinner dishes early and put together an appliance I got for Christmas and throw away the box. No major clutter here. And no excuse but I had surgery yesterday. So the next thing I did was call a family meeting to tell everyone to step up because I do need to rest. Doctor's orders. If I can do dishes with one arm, they can work miracles with 2

[@claradiblasi354]

Take care of yourself! I wish you fast recovery.

[@elizabethsydnor5247]

The dishes and a 15 minute tidy up are GENIUS!!! It makes a huge difference!!!

[@joditripp7003]

Im 60 yrs old, and i have been single for 90% of my life. Life has been full of the highest highs and lowest lows. Not having kids or a husband to be accountable to has always allowed me to procrastinate. You ladies have been my life saver. I have gained so many skills and new habits that has allowed me to see the forest for the trees. Thank you so much for helping me change my life.

[@nicolemaltese]

I needed to hear these words so bad! I have been so depressed because of everything that I have that I just get so overwhelmed and hide in my room which is also a disaster. I am going to implement what you said and I'm going to kick myself out of this depression with stuff and start being a big girl. I do appreciate the tough love❤

[@stephaniebell5049]

Thank you. I feel like we all need to give ourself permission to not be perfect about how we declutter. Because you are 100% correct, sometimes it’s too much to sort and organize and donate or sell, if you don’t need it and you don’t have the capacity to do those things, Throw it away! And liberate yourself in the process. Thank you.

[@RevertYahya]

Cas: As always I very much appreciate all of the work you do to help us learn how to improve our lives. I am hoping this little tip I'm going to share may be helpful to someone. The words we use, just like the things we keep in our house, tell us a story. The word "control" can be a problem for a lot of people because it indicates that such a thing exists. That if we just "do things right" we will "have things under control" and whenever we feel out of control we automatically assume we are doing things wrong. I had this problem big-time and I'm confident it contributed to my clutter problem. After some work with my therapist we re-phrased the way I think of it: Management. I don't control things, I manage them. My own behavior, the stuff in my house, what I eat for breakfast, are all things that I manage. Once I released that the concept of control was damaging and started managing my words to tell me a different story my anxiety reduced and it was easier to get moving. This is now my official opinion: the words we use are clutter more damaging to us than the clutter in our house, and the clutter in our house can be a symptom of us not de-cluttering our minds of words that don't serve our ability to manage in a constructive and healthy way. I really hope that sharing this helps someone else. It was a contribution to me finding the Clutterbug channel in the first place.

[@cindycarvalho855]

Speak life ❤

[@run4078]

Thank U. ❤

[@kishiabenjamin1680]

I feel all of this.....I started watching The Minimal Mom and you about 2 weeks ago and a switched flipped. I have got rid of 70% of all my kitchen, most all of the my living room, cleaned out my entire hallway, and i am starting on my bathroom and laundry room this week end! I feel amazing you girls are the absolute best!!! I feel like a new person im even taking better care of myself....From the bottom of my heart Thank you :)

[@01baia]

I cannot over state how much the "reset the house and tidy the kitchen before bed every night" has improved my life! I've been doing this for a while now so it is a habit. Do I ever fail to do it? Once in a while - and when I do, I regret it. Thanks Cass and the other wonderful You Tubers who have changed my life! 🥰🥰🥰

[@shelleykapp9637]

You said the word "overwhelmed", and I started to cry. Yes.

[@deniseharrison1410]

I really love the support that you, Dawn and Dana give people like us. I LOVE Harry Potter and I looked in my cup draw and there were 3 Harry Potter cups that I don’t like and hate using because they are too small, I have my favourite mugs I use. I decided to bite the bullet that donate them. Did I struggle YEP because they are Harry Potter. Did I second guess myself YEP But I’m telling myself, I don’t like them, I don’t use them, just let them go. And that’s exactly what I’ve done.

[@KsoPlans]

The best part is, in a few days or weeks, you’ll have moved on - getting rid of ‘useful’ things helped me make so much progress - good luck on your journey, your on the right track 😁

[@andreareed4694]

And now someone else can love them.

[@eloiskyable2]

Cass you said you’re yelling to us already but your voice is still the sweetest! I love listening with that soft, full of emotion and encouraging voice…..

[@wendyg6030]

I just recently started to follow you & I thank God to have found you. We are in the process of moving out of our home of 30+ yrs! And, I don’t want to take most of the stuff we have let alone repeat the clutter we have lived in. Your words have helped me to deal with letting go of emotional & physical stuff. Thank you Cass🥰

[@JustWatchMeDoThis]

I moved a year and a half ago and didn't realize I had an physical illness that was not allowing me to do the things I always could (MS with orthopedic issues caused by it) plus rates of movers went up drastically and in my mind, I didn't understand how much I would be paying. I ended up having to just say "leave it" and I had to pay on the back end to have it cleared out because I could not afford to have it all moved and then sort. In hindsight, I should have realized early I needed to not take everything and instead "shop" my place for what I truly wanted to take and then have people come take what they want for free and then if I could discard things great, if not then hire someone to clear the rest and clean. If you are early in the process, I encourage you to do this.

[@wendyg6030]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I will definitely do that. Positive vibes going out to you 🙏🏼

[@JustWatchMeDoThis]

@@wendyg6030 thank ypu, and I hope it is a great move for you, and peaceful.

[@jenniferlayton3067]

Moving house is the very best time to really declutter. I want to downsize just to declutter. Lol

[@cathygaultier5120]

Cas, every time I listen to you I love you more. You have motivated me for several years, and gradually I'm getting there. I started out a very organized person, but 45 years of chronic disease and pain have made me see what is important and let the rest go. I declutter little by little and only keep what I need and love. I used to do crafts and volunteer and run around with my kids but life has gotten gradually much harder. My kids are grown and I have grandkids now. When they come to visit, or I go to them, everyone helps to get the work done. I am truly blessed with my family. Thank you for the inspiration and motivation.

[@judithisler9836]

Cas, this is the BEST podcast anyone ever made! I've battled clutter for most of my life, tried and failed to change, and now I have realistic hope! THANK YOU!

[@athenacomeau4866]

I have a family of 5 and we are all butterflies! It's chaos. I'm definitely in survival decluttering mode.

[@julianabradford]

I love the part where you said, “Put on a freaking cape and be your own hero!” 😂 💪🏻 I am binging your videos! I love making my home feel amazing 💗

[@trishb6895]

Cass I always knew I was what a cricket is before I knew that was a cricket style, but never could understand why it didn’t work for me. The key was learning what my OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS WERE! The lightbulb went off why no one else was keeping up with my beautiful system and all I was constantly doing was picking up after everyone. And being resentful about. OFCOURSE unfortunately I had to figure it out through lots of trial and error because it was before I found clutterbug/you. But when I finally found you and read all about the other styles I felt so validated as a mom and housewife that I was working so hard and not a bad housekeeper. I was just fighting against my other bugs who as we know over crickets win. I was so organized and meticulous but my house was trashed bcz my other bugs weren’t keeping up and I was exhausted trying to keep it up for them. Literally never could understand why all I was doing was cleaning but it would be a disaster in minutes when everyone came home (five kids and ladybug husband who always stashed everything and forgot about where everything was or that it even existed. Aka bills and everything else). PLEASE this year share more of this with new to your channel moms this important part of the puzzle. Bcz we can do our system all we want but if we live with conflicting bugs it’s going to be uphill battle till we put that part of the puzzle in place. If you don’t live alone you need to know your other family members styles and how that falls into place when you’re not the same style.

[@phylliscampbell2325]

Oh my gosh, you just described my life! Kids are now grown and my husband and I are decluttering zone by zone. So far, 3-4 zones and 8 carloads to the donation center and several large bags of trash are gone. Lots more to do but we’ve got a good start.

[@athena_verse8001]

You have such a soothing, comforting voice! It was a pleasure listening. I grew up in a house where it was chaos & scary to have people over. I want a better environment for my kids. They are all little right now so the mess is real but I will be FIGHTING for my tidy home! 💪

[@susancheslin7274]

Hi I've listened to your videos all day. While clearing out the clutter. Thank you for helping me finally make a start on clearing out my clutter. I am beginning to feel empowered. There a lot for me to do and I know this is a slow process. Some of my living room is tidy and most is disorganised clutter. But now I've made a start I will keep going with it. There's still three bedrooms a hallway and kitchen to sort. Plus 40 years of mine and other families members clutter that's inherited to clean outfrom the loft and garage. But now I've started that's it! 😂❤❤❤

[@Silverstar257]

There should be a science in staying organized, and Cass should be a scientist in that area!

[@hmac163]

There actually is, hoarding is often treated by anxiety-OCD specialists, and research does happen. There has been some specific research that found hoarding disorder is actually a separate issue from OCD and chronic disorganization. 👍🏻

[@mlg05001]

Thanks for the constant support and encouragement!

[@Ixoracraft]

I need to hear this! I need to reset my mindset by hearing more like minimalism, frugalism and decluttering. Thank you so much

[@kakylong2]

Cas, Thank you. I appreciate all you, Dawn & Joshua do to encourage us to let things go. My hubby & I are on our own decluttering journey. We went home for Christmas & was encouraging my Mom to let things go & gave her permission to get rid of anything I had given her. What I didn't realize was the day she decided to go through some stuff & how it was going to affect me while I was sitting there watching her chunck stuff from me in the garbage. I did cry a few tears. I took some pics of items & the next day, I told my Mom how proud I was of her for letting it go & to keep it up. 😊 Next wk I am planning on purging a bunch of stuff from my sewing / craft room. I'm looking forward to a cleaner, more creative space. 😊

[@andreawales1938]

If she’d donated the items that you had given her, you would have felt better. I think she would have, too.

[@kakylong2]

She did donate some of it. 😊

[@brightpage1020]

“You get sick of yourself” 🤢 🤒 😷 🧦 “of feeling lazy”! Bingo!

[@camm8832]

Happy New Year Cass! I’m finally breaking through my fear of lack of due to growing up very poor & getting rid of items that will be useful if the world ends. Each space I take back reminds me that I actually operate from abundance and can bless others with my extra items.

[@karenrich9092]

I removed all expired food from my pantry and emptied an entire container of stuff!! My decanted items are in the bottom of the pantry. One had to be emptied because I didn't know how old it was. The only items left are my cookie tins from Christmas. This is a tradition to only clean them when they are empty and they are nested on the top shelf. Boxes and bins are already in your house. As you de-clutter, stack the boxes and bins in one place. Then, "shop" your house when you need to store something. If you're not using it or can't use it, it belongs to someone else. If the item is not decorative or functional in its current location it MUST BE PUT AWAY. There are 6 kitchen jobs for everyone to do: Set Table, Clear Table, Wash Dishes, Dry Dishes, Sweep/Mop Floor, Empty Trash. This way the kitchen can be done in 20 or 30 minutes.

[@LeaC816]

You’ve come a looooong way!! Thank you for taking the journey and helping so many of us along the road too! ❤

[@hanigurl7696]

This is what I needed!!! Tough love 💪 ❤ especially since I just put 4 baskets in my cart for Target pickup 😅. I’ve since deleted my Target pickup and will use what I already have to get things together.

[@Chaundradickinson]

Thank you. I'm keeping this on repeat and borrow your passion to feed my motivation. Hugs to you sweet bug.

[@klynn5641]

One of the best and most inspiring videos on de-cluttering that I’ve ever seen!

[@vickysalisbury8214]

Thanks, Cass! My word for 2024 is CHALLENGE! And I am taking on the challenge of 15 minute kitchen reset and 15 minute tidy daily! Also looking forward to the all day declutter on 1/13 to jumpstart a year of getting rid of the excess! I am scheduled for kidney surgery in Feb so inspired to create a more restful healing place for myself!

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

Wishing you the best during your surgery.

[@kariw788]

🙏 for health and healing

[@terrikuykendall7580]

Hi Cas. I love your videos and planned on organizing my whole home this year. Clean and all. My husband passed away unexpectedly late January and now all I can do is clean little at a time much less declutter. 😢

[@allyssamclemore3413]

I’m sorry for your loss ❤

[@pegsanders2807]

Might I gently suggest that not everyone can adhere to the strict dishes and tidy-up, eg. the disabled and/or elderly (I am both.) When that is not possible due to illness or frailty, maybe people in those circumstances could come up with their own daily must-dos. And I'd love to see an occasional emphasis on techniques, tools, and tips for people who are not able-bodied. If home care is the goal, many of us would appreciate the guidance of a gentle soul like you to help us take care of things ourselves so we can remain in those homes as long as possible. Thanks so much for all you do!

[@dptfo]

I feel this too. I’m a stay-at-home mom of two little ones and after dinner is a very busy time of my day. I do all the cooking and then Cleaning up the kids, and bath time and finally getting a shower myself and putting everyone to bed. It’s busy, and even just 15 minutes is a stretch when everyone is sleepy and it often feels like much too much to do at the end of the day. We do 3 meals a day here at home and my kitchen is never not in use. So what I started doing instead, I’ve scheduled 8 minutes of dishes 4 times a day. If there’s a pile or I’ve fallen behind, I don’t always get them all, but surprisingly 8 minutes is plenty of time to make a dent in what’s there, if not complete it all. If I want to keep going I will, but after 8 minutes, I’ve given myself permission to stop if I need to. I’m not sure of how severe your limitations are, or if you are cleaning for just yourself or also others, but maybe you could try setting a timer a few different times throughout the day, for however much time is comfortable to you. Focus on the goal of just making progress, knowing that you’ll have several opportunities to keep moving forward throughout the day. “Clean as you go” has never worked for me, but requiring myself to do a task 4 times a day when it’s convenient for me, has dramatically improved my situation. It sounds like it would be more work, but it’s honestly so much less. Also with children, it’s easier when the timer is the bad guy. I often get interrupted when I’m trying to make progress, but when I have a timer set, I can tell my children that they have to wait for that remaining amount of time. I’m accountable to stick to it, and they’re learning to be patient.

[@aliciam6177]

Your comment is a great suggestion for a future Cas video. In the meantime, I am the parent of a teen with a disability who wants to learn to be at least semi-independent. As a mom, I am trying to find tools and methods that she can use to maintain her space. Though we don’t have it all figured out yet, we have found a few things that seem to be working well. She has lower muscle tone and less-than-optimal coordination so things like spray bottles and laundry detergent jugs are hard for her to handle. So, we use laundry sheets, a Clorox toilet wand with one-use scrubbers, and disinfectant wipes. Are they the most effective or environmentally friendly options? No, but they do make cleaning and laundry doable for her. It’s worth the trade off for us. We can be environmentally friendly in other ways like reduced packaging or lower consumption if it’s important. But for her independence we will make whatever adaptations need made. She also does chores in smaller increments. Rather than clean the entire bathroom in one pass, she cleans the counter and toilet, takes a break and goes back later to do the tub, then again later to do the mirror and floor. There’s no rule that says it all has to be done at once. I know I didn’t offer much in the way of practical advice but maybe it can help to think of things from a slightly different approach.

[@pegsanders2807]

I wish your daughter all the best--she sounds like a wonderful young lady. Wouldn't it be great to have more video resources to address living independently with disabilities? There are far more of us out here than folks might realize. @@aliciam6177

[@pegsanders2807]

I certainly remember when my days resembled yours--whew! I'm well past that life stage now. Declutering and lack of physical strength make for a Catch 22--making life easier means decluttering, but the body just says nah, I don't think so. My goal this year is to do the entire house--I'm off to a good start. Heck, even the turtle crossed the finish line in the race with a rabbit. @@dptfo

[@marisolboone5404]

When growing up in a big family my mom gave us just one task each to help with dinner mine was setting the table and another sibling cleared the table ect

[@cassandrawalls3188]

Bring the tough love Cass. ❤️

[@user-pl8pq2xe4u]

2023 was my year Cass!! I’m 67, almost retired, and this year my husband and I remarried and have downsized drastically over the last 20 years! I have learned a lot from you,even though I have always been a slightly organized person. But this last year, 2023, I was able to organize all sorts of areas around my house, using $Tree items, that I dreamed of organizing for years! I have learned to let go of items that I didn’t want or need! And, in the past, I would try to save the item to give it to just the right person. But now, I send out a text to a few people I think of, and if no interest is shown, then it goes straight into my front passenger seat to be dropped at the nearest thrift store!! It is so freeing!! Thank you for all your KZbin videos; they kept me entertained as I organized. Through you, I also met some of the others you meet with! Very helpful women who also are great organizers!! Thanks again Cass!!!

[@mjgriffin49]

You have so many followers you may never see this. I have been a fan for a long time, but your comment about holes in underwear cracked me up. Back in the 70's I had a sweet Aunt who had to hang her laundry outside to dry. Her underwear was beyond repair. One night her hubby was mad and called her a Raggedy A$$ Tightwad (after seeing the clothes line). I just thought this would appeal to your level of humor! ❤ .

[@dianasimplifies]

My dad is 92 and STILL WORKING and has holes in his undies and refuses to throw them out!!!! He can def afford new and he has plenty of new yet won't get rid of the old!!!

[@vixxcottage]

@mjgriffin49 I had holes in my underwear and it was my last clean pair and had to go to work. Unfortunately I ended up in the ED and was admitted to hospital and all I had were those holey underwear !

[@roslyny]

I really enjoyed hearing your soothing voice. You were so motivating and without yelling at the top of your lungs.

[@bethbasilone5927]

Thank you Cas. Our house is now just my house, God rest their souls. We've been in it for 10 yrs and brought our former clutter with us, then added more. When Mom moved in her place was like your "former self's" place, pathways to get through it. Hired 2 separate auction-clean out companies after spinning my wheels on my own. So, now I'm having many of the rooms repainted and I'm decorating and arranging it the way I want it. It was kind of a sudden decision so, starting on the 1st floor, I'm emptying 1 room at a time, clutter and all, and only putting back what I love. I'm fortunate to have a big space to move things into temporarily (Mom's suite). Whatever is left I'll donate the good stuff and throw out the rest. Yes it's working backwards from what you, Dana and Dawn suggest. But for this floor I think it's the most appropriate method. When "Ahhh" happens on the 1st floor I'll tackle the 2nd floor the way y'all suggest. I promise! So thank you for your motivation and your suggestion to wash the dishes and do a 15 min tidy every night. I've never done that but it makes sense. Until the 1st floor is done I'll have to start with just doing the dishes. PS my daughter, who lives 2 hrs away, told me about you a couple years ago. I randomly watched your posts and some of Dawn's since yours linked there. Recently, as life has changed and become less stressful, I've been watching the 2 of you and now Dana. I'm pretty sure the 3 of you are "responsible" for my big motivation to declutter, redo, and get daily life organized. Please pass my thank you's on to your "declutter buds".💞

[@run4078]

I've actually paused this to write. Thank U so much. This is hitting so hard, it's as if ure sat Infront of me telling me straight. I can't thank U enough for this. I got diagnosed with ADHD last year at 49. Made my life suddenly make sense. I found U thru my love of organising but never understanding why I couldn't get there! When I saw U talking about ADHD and ure struggles I cried. I get ya. Which means mayb U get me too?! So mayb there R people who don't think we're just lazy or messy. I can't wait for the day I feel comfortable with my own space that I can b this confident. Althou uve made me cry I know it's not U but that scary doubt and all those years of people telling U , ure rubbish, always late, forgetful, messy, disorganised..,I could go on. My point is, thank U. For ure videos, ure strength, ure confidence and ure honesty. Ure helping me find my strength again. After nearly losing my husband suddenly and then a long recovery I feel like I can start living again. Enjoy our future together. As a family. Ure inspirational and U probably won't ever c this but I'd like U to know. U make a difference. And I don't even live in the same country! Lol impressive! Adhd whittering in full effect! Lol Summary .... Thank U! ❤

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

I don't know who needs to hear this, but there are times when it's physically impossible to do what should take 30 or less minutes at the end of the day. When you have chronic health conditions which are flaring up, for example. I have times where i could probably washup and tidy at the end of the day, but it would be much faster and less stressful to do it first thing in the morning. For most people this will NOT be the case. Noone really wants to clean up yesterday's mess first thing. But if it is for you, that's absolutely ok. We will get there!

[@nataschalorez8885]

In some cases is it just due to laziness that there is clutter. My son has the habbit to put his empty stuff (for exaple an empty butter tub) on the counter right above the garbage bag. Bread on the counter right under the cupboard where the bread goes I made it very easy in the house, but some people are just lazy

[@andie3131]

Omg yes! And I have a house FULL of people that do this! I have 4-5 extra house guest living with us…..

[@DecFirefly1210]

Some are just slobs who are not bothered by the mess and don’t give 2 s’tz if anyone else is either. I had a few of those. They don’t live here anymore.

[@andie3131]

I put a basket where my daughter would litterly kick her shoes off so they’d catch it, NOPE. I put a laundry basket where most of her clothes tend to land next to her closet and end of bed and even though there’s not much room for anything else the clothes and other things tend to land everywhere except that basket!!! I do wish KZbin would allow for photos to show just how hard it is to miss this basket UGHHHH

[@jillychandler]

You speak so much sense Cass, thank you. My "stuff" has been really getting me down. I have to fight with myself to get off my butt and sort things, but once I am on a roll, I feel so good to have done so! I only have me to blame, and I only have me to sort the stuff, so it will probably take a long time, but to make a start will be massive. xxx

[@buscats]

Wow. That was fantastic! I grabbed a bag and kept listening while I filled it and cleaned out a large junk drawer. Your speech just propelled me along! I'm sure I'll be listening to this video a LOT on my journey to an organized home and life! Thank you! 🎉

[@ladyb5888]

WE appreciate you, and the 2 others so much! THANK YOU! TAKE BACK MY HOUSE! ❤❤❤ 🙏

[@jennybird2770]

Cas- Oh girl you rock so much! I think the best thing i've heard you say now is about being your own hero and saving yourself ; "Put on a freakin cape and save yourself!" YES!! I'm putting that on a post it and putting it on my goal calendar. Love when you give tough love :) 😍🤩❤

[@tainoaquarian8320]

Thank you for applying personal honesty. From the trauma of lack… I too share the struggle. No one supported/ taught me. I/ we deserve that peaceful place earned in this tough life!

[@skyedaisy4007]

Thank you for the tough love Cas! We love you too! :)))

[@DH-en4th]

This video was SO much more than I was expecting & it was EXACTLY what has been my #1 problem in life. God Bless You as you have just blessed me. Thank you! ❤

[@LeenerAnn]

I love your tough love Cas and need it, and appreciate it too. Thank you! I personally don't have any excuses except for that life has truly been difficult....and yes, you're right, my home shows it too. 😞 I've promised myself to do a little bit each day and I've found that once I'm in zone of decluttering, I don't want to stop. Thank you Cas for all that you are doing to help so many, including myself ❤

[@melaniecastillo9786]

I love your weirdness. Dont change that! You are awesome and i love the energy

[@shannenmcdonald6238]

Drinking my coffee this morning in a clean kitchen (for the first time) is so nice 🥹

[@kaitlinobrien243]

Minimalist here.....I love the validation for my life long allergy to stuff!!!! Thank you Cass ❤ 🍁

[@Ana-vo6wr]

What I’ve learned from these videos is that the only way to be sustainable and help the planet is to reduce the things you bring into the home. Things and trash and clutter will always accumulate and unfortunately a lot of things people donate are actually garbage (i.e broken and unusable) so the only way to reduce it is to bring less of it in.

[@PuzzlesC4M]

I’ve loved you for years, but this tough love is amazing! You were right. I was not going to use that holey underwear as a rag. 😂 Love you, Cass!

[@ladyb5888]

Crying watching this. I am crying and overwhelmed. Already emailed Jackie. 😢

[@phylliscampbell2325]

On the subject of not buying containers, I have used shoe boxes for years. The boxes and lids make great temporary places to see if your organization system is going to work. After 27 years of having all our over the counter meds in shoe boxes, I finally bought clear acrylic bins to take their place. The system has worked for decades so I finally purchased nice bins.

[@beekind2024]

Yes! I've done it! I love my home again. I feel free. Unburdened. I'm the HERO of my own life & going to be the HERO for my sister & great-niece. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Cas. I love you. You do not give yourself enough credit. Up your self talk game, Love.

[@TreasuresFromHeaven888]

I am the hero of my home!!! yes! hahaha yup did the pup videos to avoid the clutter. yikes! tough love today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Someone told me shop my home to keep the things I want.

[@joycebates6411]

Love waking up to a clean sink!

[@judylankey4329]

4 years ago I figured out I am a butterfly but I still fail to do 15 min pickup. Goal for 2024. Thanks Cas

[@lisajoy9588]

I love you Cass! I am going to listen to this over and over. Your encouragement is like a lifeline to me but I also need your tough love to kick me into gear! Love this!

[@stephanied6711]

Super excited about the all day declutter coming up, definitely will do trash bag therapy and have permission to just chuck it in the garbage

[@caitlinavila5314]

I found you 3 years ago and it changed my home, mind and how my family functions everyday. I'm very grateful!

[@oliviag9271]

I needed this!! & I need to be held accountable!

[@jamiecollins5012]

I don’t like top sheets either. Fitted sheets and pillow cases I vacuum seal in small bags, flat. Saved ton of space.

[@lafaces2949]

And the truth shall set us free ❤❤❤ I agree with you 💯 and I’m so overwhelmingly tired Im going to take my ADHD meds AND ace my space than my life 🥰🙌🏾🙏🏾 THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH YOUR A GEM 😇🤗

[@AnimalFarm341]

I’ve been working on the fridge the past few days. I deal with chronic pain, so I can only do so much at a time. But Ive made some progress getting rid of things I intended to use but didn’t and the expired things you mentioned 🎉

[@carriecarrie5285]

I started cleaning the kitchen every night and doing the tidy up. Honestly, it hasn’t gotten any easier. I guess I’m slow. I ensure everything is absolutely clean and I wash my hands 20 times as I’m cleaning the different surfaces. I work all day, make dinner, and clean. I don’t feel like I have time or a life for anything else. With that said, I know I still feel better than if I had not cleaned. Great video!

[@andreawales1938]

Use rubber or nitrile gloves, so your hands aren’t exposed to so many chemicals or the need to repeatedly wash your hands.

[@krzykatldy8688]

You just gave me the best idea. It's not my clutter. Im not to throw it away. But boy oh boy canni collect it into a yradh bag and put it where the clutterbug sleeps. I just haven't been able to function because of it. Now I will see how this goes bover. Because all ive been wanting to do is sit and cry from it.

[@kartgal]

I’m feeling PUMPED

[@DarcysMixedMedia]

I'm making huge progress in my art studio this week. I'm listening to my girls (you, Dana, and Dawn) while I work. ❤ My goal is to finish in there so I can focus on the rest of my house for the All-Day Declutter in the TYHB course. I've got my health back after 2-3 years of things going untreated and zero energy, and it's like night and day. I'm really not quite sure where all this energy is coming from. I'm here for it, though. I did what I could last year over four months (the equivalent of 6 car trunk loads left the studio - guestimate), but it wasn't enough. In one week, I got rid of the equivalent of 5 car trunk loads (guestimate) with plans to let go of more. I've got a "use it or lose it" series where I'm letting go of even more in the more micro-categories that I use fairly often, but obviously not often enough. Thanks for all you do. Love&hugs ❤

[@Pausereflectandbreathe]

I love this tough love. I need reminders and this video is perfect! I’ve been declutterring but need to do more. Thank you! ❤

[@biancakrouwer5137]

🥲 Thanks Cass! 🙏 I'm in the process of decluttering for 8 days now. I really resonate with what you were saying. I'm sick and tired of being sick and tired! So moving forward and I'm doing this for me. ❤

[@brightpage1020]

Love the idea of clutter as a neutral feedback instead of angry or shameful judgement. Telling us that if it’s just as easy to put it down - where it belongs - as it is to just randomly place it, then we’ll have a better time keeping the whole place clean. And clutter-free. We can work with the ADHD rather than against it.

[@pinkpearl8130]

I'm here for this tough love 🙏 Thank you so much ❤

[@joycewoods109]

This is such a wonderful podcast. One of your best! I have done a lot of decluttering and cleaning in all but two rooms. Time to roll up my sleeves and get 'ER done!

[@beverlybrejcha7858]

You made me cry! Thank you.

[@jonelledavenport8701]

Look forward to hearing more in twenty four. I love ya Cas!

[@jennyhuaracha1824]

Wow, I'll be saving this podcast for continued motivation & encouragement 😅❤

[@ms_firefly]

Love your podcast and your channel. As I'm listening, catching the chaos or catch the chaos or something along those lines would be a great book or title for a series or whatever. I just like everything about it. You've always got great ideas. Thanks for helping me through every day 🙂

[@sarahL2BH]

Thank you for your help!!! I have started & everytime 1 large garbage bag is removed, another load going to a second hand store.... I feel like its going to be ok. Its only been a month but each week, i won't let our garbage go out unless the garbage is full.

[@TGYtco]

I LOVE the medicine analogy!!

[@maryweslow]

Love it, “Life overwhelms you!” Absolutely!

[@louiseweekley4932]

Thank you! I think I will put this one on repeat. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat!!

[@lisaboxill778]

OMG, THANK YOU!! I feel like I need to watch this every single freakin' day.

[@fromscratsch]

You are legendary! Thank you for great content, Cas! ❤

[@sflasaint811]

Wow - a 2024 bills and receipts bin in my cabinet - game changer. I hate filing!