How to make BIG changes in just a few minutes

[@alisawelch8130]

Wow! I’m 65, at a place in my life that I’m stuck not wanting to get out of bed. I’ve listened to to so many videos on how to get unstuck- your talk has triggered something in me that is excited for the first time in what feels like forever! Thank you for sharing your life and be so inspiring!

[@lindaanderson4990]

Yes, I'm in similar situation. I have analysis paralysis when I try to get started then get overwhelmed and do nothing. 😮❤ These podcasts are helpful!

[@melissasue3328]

@@alisawelch8130 she is super motiving for me too

[@andreareed4694]

You guys can do this! One small step at a time! It feels so good.

[@mbmiller1956]

68 here, and the same. I feel trapped, paralyzed. This video feels like a lifeline.

[@elizabethsydnor5247]

That is the truth! A clean, decluttered house MAKES my LIFE EASIER!!!

[@marthavanderpool6829]

Oh, Cass! Your superpower is being Real. You’re changing lives with your authenticity and practicality. Thanks.💜💜💜

[@angelas.goodman9891]

Yes!

[@נעמיאייזיקוביץ]

I learn soo much from u! And your honesty Yesterday i threw 5 big full trashbags!! U r big inspiration❤

[@marygeorge3853]

Good for you!!!! I feel great when I donate or throw things out.

[@angelas.goodman9891]

Way to go!🎉

[@robincochran1841]

You said " get up" and i actually did !! Cleaned the dining room table. I have put that job off for so long.

[@janicerepass6996]

What a great video! Thank you for the inspiration. Slow and steady wins the race!! You're a rockstar!

[@PartriciaHauck]

Cass you are amazing! I went through 4 days in a row junk drawer, cleaned under sink, cleaned off counter in laundry room, and cleaned a cabinet with all my serving dishes. Yes, I through out a lot and had some things to donate. Some how I started to look at the big picture. Slacked off...dang! Then I started looking all I had to do and then I listened to you. I started looking at how much or that mountain you mentioned. Think I am going to put on one of your podcast and do one thing every day,again. 15 min. for 30days can add up to7-8 hrs. a month I can do this. Oh I was able to save a lot by putting $1 away a day. It was amazing how much that helped. Some days more. So if I can do that I can do anything, thanks Cass.

[@loriolsen5785]

Words can't even express just how much I needed to hear this podcast! There is wisdom here. I have several big goals, and I've been discouraged because I can't seem to accomplish them. But I need to make smaller attainable DAILY routines so I CAN achieve my goals! Thanks, Cass! I'm motivated again!

[@jennifermarie8707]

I love that you discuss catching up and how it's different from maintenance!

[@shellyvinsant4542]

You have been inspiring me so much. I've been decluttering every day. It seems neverending but with each box it gets better and more liberating. Thank you so much

[@lmagas-om9dp]

Would love to read the book you write about how you shifted your life trajectory to being the successful, happy woman you are today!

[@lamgardn3800]

I remember a lesson I learned in my "it's all or nothing" 20's from our elderly neighbor at our new (old) farm house. My kitchen window looked out over his big shed. One day a truck came and dumped a huge pile of big wood chunks by his shed. He pulled out his wood splitter and went to work splitting wood for his wood burner. I felt overwhelmed for him, thinking that's many full days of work for him. He can't do that! Then I watched as nearly every day he spent a little time there with his wood splitter until the pile had disappeared to his storage pile. I don't remember how long it took...one month? Two? I don't know if his daily boundaries were a time slot, number of pieces, or until his body said it was time to stop. But he got it done before the snow flew. I remember using that lesson to start to tackle big projects. Break it down into manageable sized chunks, instead of being paralyzed by my all-or-nothing mindset. Later, I heard someone say, "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time! " Yes! That's the lesson Theron unknowingly demonstrated to me!

[@lisaglassman3335]

Yes, Cas, great approach...only 10-15 minutes per day, makes things attainable! Love it. Now I need to force myself to do it! haha

[@commonsense5035]

You are smart and funny (in a good way) and I would never have thought you've been through so much in your early twenties. It is amazing how much you've achieved! I like listening to your podcasts and watching your videos because it is inspiring and entertaining at the same time. Again, you appear to be one of the most sensible people on the World Wide Web... : ) You are so talented. I hardly ever leave a comment but I feel inspired even to write. : ) God bless you!

[@elizabethsydnor5247]

Great idea, Cas! Put everything in a trash bag to get it OUT. Then i can sort it later.

[@maureenburger9121]

I am overwhelmed. 😜 Not only do I want to declutter and clean most areas of my house, I am trying to finish lots of artwork about 35 paintings that are in different stages and taking up a lot of space. I’ve been working at taking images of my recent artwork that is complete, which I have had to resize and get in situ room images, and put them on my website. I need to do a newsletter, and blog. I want to clear out two dressers and two shelving units in a bedroom to make that my studio. Lots more besides this. By the way, I do have hundreds of other works of art besides those that are setting out in my house. I have many paintings on my website and trying to sell. I just signed up for decluttering and I also was listening to zoom calls this week to try to learn more about business and marketing so I can sell. I am working at many things, but I’m not getting caught up. I didn’t even mention most of what’s on my mind to do. (I babysit part time for my granddaughter and I spend some time doing fun things with my husband.)

[@NurtureYourJoy]

Whilst watching this video I emptied the dishwasher, cleaned a cupboard and a draw and took out the rubbish. Quick hoover and mop and the kitchen is done ☑️ This is my Monday job, Tuesday and Friday is bathroom and Wednesday is bedrooms and Thursday is living room. I have other lists on top of that ie a load of washing every day but it means my whole weekend is pretty much free. Xx 😘

[@ClutterbugPod]

Great job!

[@pattiiman989]

New habits are uncomfortable at first. Thank you for sharing your journey - it helps more than you know!❤️

[@lorilewter1404]

I am with you on the working out train ❤️ Only 10 minutes a day. Brilliant!! Thank you

[@tashahughes3541]

You are inspirational, please write your memoir❤

[@mamabubu6505]

Thanks to you Cas I finally grown up to decision to set up dates&timers 🎉 for all those little tasks that I always forgot. Love you videos & you are fenomenal woman ❤❤❤

[@KristinaHoneyHavenFarm]

Try getting some fitness "games" on the Wii. (Wii sports, dancing, yoga, fitness...) They fit nicely into that 10-30 minute gap and some of them keep track of the time you have spent being active right in the program. Love your podcasts; never start following other people's trends. Love you being your genuine self.

[@tonireese6344]

Thanks so much for the motivation! I have to keep reminding myself that little goals, they add up! 15min a day, adds up and may motivate you to do more!

[@amy2284]

Yours and the Ramsey show are my favorite podcast❤️❤️❤️

[@lauriedupont507]

I never knew your backstory. You have obviously come a long way from where you were. No one would guess that you had gone through so much. Thanks for sharing your story. Regarding habits, it’s funny how so many of us think “I can’t stick with something long enough to make it a habit”. But the truth is that everything we do in a regular basis is a habit and once upon a time it was new to us. I was thinking while listening to this video that what we really need to do is to swap habits. Like the 5 minutes you talk about, we can swap out 5 minutes of watching TV for a 5 minute pickup. Or skip 5 minutes of KZbin shorts for the 5 minute pickup. Better yet, add the 5 minute pick up while listening to a podcast. I completely understand flopping down on the couch in front of the tv when getting home from work because I did it for years. I don’t have that excuse now because I’m retired, but I still haven’t accomplished the things I said I would once I retired. Instead I’ve come up with excuses. Today I walked for 20 minutes while listening to you. It’s one small thing that I can say I accomplished. Thanks for your encouragement.

[@Aimeekl272]

I’ve listened to you SO much, and have never heard about your past… I can relate and I’m so proud of you! You were already an inspiration, but wow! ❤

[@allisonc9645]

This s a VERY powerful podcast Cass. WOW. Thank you for this and for sharing your story. I knew some of it but thank you so much for being real and telling us. The power of a little bit a day is so powerful.

[@Starsgirl09]

Thank you for this, Cas....I needed to hear this today.

[@cathiswiney4793]

Loved this! You are awesome!

[@brightpage1020]

Love the authenticity of "I wanted it but not enough to bust my butt every day." That is so honest. Some of us want to want it that bad. Or k ow we should and just... feel so exhausted that it feels like swimming upstream until we slip down. 🐟 🐠 🐟 🐠 🎣 🐡 🍥 🐚 Want to be the beautidul shell, not the stinky slug fish inside. But moving as fast as required feels like drowning in quicksand.

[@lindaaustin-morin7781]

One of my favorite podcasts was the one where you talk about “Your future Self” “Do the work today, Don’t dump it on your tomorrow Self” Your tomorrow self doesn’t deserve it, so take care of her and do the work now, today. Love you Cass, for teaching us to love and respect our tomorrow Us’s. Um, is Us’s a word?😊

[@elleghe4560]

Woof! Stopped the video and went to play my instrument for what ended up being twenty minutes. It's pretty late now so it's bedtime, but I did touch the instrument today.

[@canonrebel626]

Do you even know how GOLDEN this is? I had in theory figured this out with arm workouts. I was skipping arm day for months and months and had so much resistance. Don’t laugh, but I forced myself to work out my arms with dumbbells consistently every single day for TEN SECONDS a day! Lol, it sounds ridiculous, but it broke through the resistance and now I work my arms out every single day and it’s usually more like five minutes, but I’m seeing results from it, believe it or not! Thank you for putting all this into words because I’m so excited to put this to work with my housework. I have been cleaning only in an all-day on Saturdays type of way which somehow leads to an always messy house and feeling overwhelmed. This has given me hope!!

[@skhend6310]

Listening again. This is helping

[@mandyturner8703]

Thankyou! You have inspired and helped me in so many ways and made it much easier for me to accomplish my goals!❤

[@denicesmothers8129]

Thank You! Cass first of all for not telling me to take a bath, put on makeup and dress down to my shoes. We are all different, so I am not disparaging that genre of thought. Also for not telling me to do the dishes first! I never in 1 million years thought I would find somebody who was like me in so many ways, my brain & your brain.??? You make me feel normal or at least I am of a subset that is normal but different.😂 I am finding you to be an excellent coach for me! Thank you again! Now tell me how to deal with my dogs that want to be next to me or in my lap on the couch. They have no idea what is going on with mommy 🤪 she’s flipped her wig, she keeps getting up every 15 to 20 minutes and messing with stuff around the house. I just follow her around and stare at her dazed and confused, 🐶🥺?

[@marygeorge3853]

At least you are with someone who loves you. They can sense It if you are sick or not feeling well. Just saying…

[@denicesmothers8129]

@@marygeorge3853 Absolutely ♥️

[@kakylong2]

I had been dreading doing the dishes for the last 3 days & today I did them, but it took way longer than if I'd done them 3 days ago. Ugh! I'm glad that chore is done & now I need to make sure not to wait 3 days to do them again. Great podcast, Cas. 😊

[@kimberleesboxesmore671]

Oh, I needed this video in more ways than one! Thank you so much. I’m going to implement the 15 minute a day goal. Also going to stop looking at my analytics. I can’t imagine getting to 1 million subscribers. That is awesome. I’m just struggling trying to get to 1000. Lol thanks so much for all you. Do you really help me out a lot❤

[@susanclotfelter7247]

Also Cass, what a great suggestion to count songs, rather than minutes, when working out. I am sure there is brain research on how music inspires and motivates and improves the effects of any movement.

[@aliciaamond8148]

I listen to your podcast while cleaning

[@michellesin445]

Wow love this

[@solarhydrowind]

At 15:00, it sounds like you turned your little 15 minutes of home improvement projects into something you were actually excited about, and therefore enjoyable!!! 😀

[@lyndaward5179]

Cass l went away for a day and night away with my two girls to York we had the best time ever this only happens only twice a year usually. Sorry l am dyslexic. That is why you have a long story. the door lock broke when l was leaving my daughter managed to slightly mend it. When l came back l found out l had not shut the door on the freezer, as that has to be done in a special way by pressing hard on the door, as there is a fight between the freezer and the fridge to see which one stops working all together, when I opened the door, it was like a snowstorm, I was a no unable to open any of the drawers all day Monday I was defrosting it once I had found the book of instructions on Tuesday. I was able to take out the drawers and put saucepans of very hot water into the freezer. It is now 4 o’clock and I think it has definitely defrosted now I will get to the point I thought I need to wash all the drawers. What can I put on to keep me going? I do have fibromyalgia and I have just come back from taking two dogs in the pouring rain just to add to the picture. I thought l now l will listen to my friend Cass 😅 after spending ten minutes writing this l am going to finish the freezer job. I am not going to get rid of things today but tomorrow saying that I have had to throw away one full garbage bag of half frozen food. Food is in my fridge waiting to be cooked into 1 million dishes if you want to pop round Cass tomorrow, there will be plenty of food for you, thank you for being my friend, even though we have not met in person. Bye for now sending you a big huggle from Lynda ❤😊

[@melissasue3328]

serious question. when u got diagnosis with adhd and started the stimulant medication was that the turning point in your ability to do micro tasks consistently?

[@Clutterbug]

No, I was only diagnosed a few years ago. A bunch of reminders and alarms and lists is what helped me do micro tasks consistently. I didn't want to, but I forced myself in the beginning.

[@melindagilbert6989]

💕

[@kimemerson5486]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@dMi_mi]

Yes this makes d biggest difference. Progress not perfection. Specially for perfectionists like me .. 🤭 I always would feel soo overwhelmed and stressed out .. Untill I told myself, I am goin to take care only of one single random extra thing daily. It can b big thing, small thing, micro thing, doesn't matter. 🤭 And now I finally feel and see d progress happening. Mainly in my mental state .. cause whenever I am overwhelmed, I can just sit there listen to the podcasts and polish a one single thing. 🤣 Not to mention ma house is actually getting more organised now. 😎

[@edwardfitzgerald3877]

I love you.

[@Joeyaway]

❤❤❤🙏🏼

[@lisabourque1321]

❤❤❤

[@LaBambasgirl]

I do the stuff every stinkin day, 3 little boys under 6…. And I feel like I’m making no progress. And I’m talking from when I get up to when I go to bed I’m busy trying to keep up. Where am I going wrong ?

[@kennethbailey9853]

😊😊😊

[@cakedupkevin]

Motivation is a myth in my mind. As long as we have systems set in place to succeed, we will understand that consistency is most important. Habits and systems>>>Motivation

[@reginaschnell5428]

👏🏻🙌🏻❤️😊😎🎉🤗🎶

[@susanmoller4164]

So earlier this week, I was doing some decluttering. At one point, I was having an issue trying to decide if I should throw a few things away or try to donate. At that moment I knew it would be awhile before I could donate. Then it hit me, "hey! Cass gave me permission just to throw it away." And I did. 😂

[@brightpage1020]

🎉❤🎉Hooraaahy!!! As long as it's out of your house, does it really matter if you control it's destiny from there? Is it worth the sanity that space making could bring to your household instead to keep it on the fence or more important to make that space? We just went through a huge declutter and still going... don't want to lose traction. We spent 2 weeks preparing for a houseguest and then a week of my husband's vacation time with the kids home just cleaning and clearing. A stay cation of catching up from our move out here. And for the 1st time in a year, we could see visible progress!!!It is so motivating! The kids love it so much they even help, now!!! Without yelling. Sometimes.

[@salvease]

Anytime I'm decluttering my place or my aunt's apartment and I don't feel like trekking to a thrift shop to drop off items, I leave the useful stuff on the curb or outside of my aunt's building's dumpsters. Someone ALWAYS picks these things up very quickly.🥳🥳🥳

[@susanclotfelter7247]

For me, because the donation center is really close, and the second hand place is a farther drive, Cass gave me permission to just donate these really nice, dressy, still in fashion work clothing that doesn't fit me. I am not so poor that I have to burn fossil fuel, to make the maybe $12 I would have made. Instead, I chose to get this nice clothing to someone who it fits, faster, and cheaper for them. But most importantly, it all went out of my house!

[@melrosepnn]

Same here! I got stuck while decluttering my garage. And then I realized it was OK for me to throw things away things rather than donate. I bought them why, items are mine to do what I want with them. 😅

[@laurenmccrory4448]

❤❤

[@floatintoadstudios]

Cass, I am starting to try to crawl out of this hole. My son was killed in a car accident in 2020 and my whole life spiraled. I have not scrubbed my floors for four years. My twin sister, little sister, and mother could not handle my grief and abandoned me. I gained back the 70 pounds I had lost. I am doing the bare minimum to keep this house afloat. Things fell into disrepair and getting them fixed put us in a bunch of debt. All this while finding out and coming to terms with the fact that I have ADHD. You are the first life preserver I have been thrown. I've been binging your videos for a couple days now. So far, just watching and not doing, but I'm hoping to get there. I'm only first now starting to breathe again.

[@idid138]

Tami, I'm so sorry for the loss of your precious son. I wish you well. Someone I'd like to point you to is, The Crappy Childhood Fairy, her writing process. I love Cass & her friends Dawn -The Minimal Mom, & Dana A Slob Comes Clean. They are the trifecta of decluttering & organizing for me. Happy watching! 😊

[@kaycee625]

So sorry for what has been thrown at you. I have no advice as I’m no success at this stuff and going through my own grief, but I’d like to send you much encouragement as you work it out. The positive is that you’re here and listening to Cass. That’s a very good place to start.

[@lifewithlarsandsusie8315]

So sorry for your loss and glad Cass is getting you better. Your family will definitely take you back if you try!

[@boog.2751]

please keep crawling!!!! I am so so sorry for your loss. But, I hope that your life gets a bit better each day. I also hope that you can forgive your family someday. Try not to hate them or hold it against them, even though they may not deserve to be forgiven because it only hurts us when we can't forgive others. That is awful that they abandoned you but ask the Lord to help you and to bring you the right friends to be your family. And when we are at our lowest and saddest times, it is so hard to think about others, but at some point, it does help to help others. I am praying for you right now.

[@SF-ru3lp]

What a trauma, Family! Every blessing to you and your situation! Cas is a great encourager and the has been through alot. We all learn from her every video! XxG Ire

[@lgraps]

I am so stinkin' proud of you, Cas! I had no idea your podcast was the #1 home and garden podcast on Apple. I don't even know you personally, but you continue to inspire me with your dedication to continuous self- development. Way to go!

[@karenrich9092]

I am recovering from Colitis and the medication wakes me up at night. So, I use that time to "catch up" on things. I have a beautiful desk! My dishes are done every day. The refrigerator, pantry, and cleaning supplies are organized. I am down to 2 rooms that are not tidy. I didn't plan to do the pantry - I just did it. Of course, the closets, cupboards, and drawers need to get done, but I'm chipping away at it. Before the plumber came one day, I emptied the cupboard under the sink, decluttered, and made room for a recycle bin, which keeps that clutter off the counter. I work on this little by little when I'm not watching Clutterbug, then I reward myself by watching and rewatching your videos. My GIANT goal is to have my house be The White House. It is white with brown trim, but the yard needs work, the rooms need work, and I have other projects that need work. So, I cut the pie into pieces and do some of it every day. As for writing, on The Waltons, the episode called The Literary Man brings a writer to the mountain. He tells John-boy to write the little stories because the sum of them could be the BIG story. That's one thing I'm doing, so my stories are available to my daughter when I'm no longer here. Sorry for the rant. Your videos are wonderful.

[@cynthiaewing6584]

❤

[@-Mieke]

So good! be proud of yourself❤

[@FunnyShellBear]

That’s not a rant, that’s really beautful! Be proud of yourself! 😃❤

[@hopewebb5114]

That was sweet! It's one day at a time sweet Jesus. Accomplishing little jobs here and there can make you feel so much better. Loved the Walton's example!

[@anntrope491]

Loved your “rant”! I’m in a similar place… breaking it down in smaller pieces makes it less overwhelming. I love the Waltons reference… it is a great way to write down your story for your kids.

[@stacyhughart9363]

My sweet friend Cas, there is a high percentage of people in jail who have adhd. I want to say so many things to you for encouragement. We all need that. I just love you, look up to you, and can relate to you so much. This is definitely one of your purposes in life. God is using you to help others, and I hope you can see that. I appreciate you including your super fun sense of humor. I truly wish you were a personal friend. It will sound so weird, Im sure, but I trust you and would be okay to have you in my home and not feel the shame as I do with literally everyone else. I have been struggling for years. It is a deep and wide hole. I wish you were close by and I could get your help in my home. But for today I really wanted to just say Thank you, I appreciate you, and tell you you are an inspiration.😊

[@ren8240]

"Long-term consistency trumps short-term intensity!" -Bruce Lee

[@pinkroses135]

❤

[@OtakuMomma34]

I did 1 sink of dishes, started 1 load of laundry and folded the 2 loads I've been ignoring and my son took out 2 trash bags of garbage for me. Thanks for keeping me company.

[@theynot4u]

I've been watching your Clutterbug channel for years, and I did not know your whole backstory! I have never heard you say you had a drug problem, a criminal record, etc! Honestly, it inspires me even more to know how far you've come. You give the rest of us hope. Thank you for sharing, and God bless!

[@Tonya-c5z]

Wow. A brand new respect for you. I had no idea of your story. I am also a recovering addict. Celebrating 8 years clean in November. Congrats on overcoming your addiction

[@simmiedavissimmiesings8185]

Happy soberversary! I'm a treatment professional and ran a women's residential home for 8 years. I still run into women who got sober during my time. Their lives are terrific!

[@carolhendley760]

You’re my hero! please never stop making videos, i need constant encouragement to keep going!

[@sevahnmerian1299]

I admire your ability to overcome impossible obstacles in your past to be the greatest version of yourself today! Thank you for inspiring me to work on my goals every single day, a few precious minutes at a time. This podcast is filled with sage advice.

[@monicahonaker2224]

Hi Cass, I'm a relatively new subscriber to your two KZbin channels. I've been watching for about 4 months or so. I didn't know your background with drugs, alcohol, jail, criminal record, homelessness, and just struggling to "do life well" until you mentioned it in this episode. I've been through all the same things in my past. I'm 16 years clean & sober, but still struggle at times to "do life well". I've been having a more difficult time the last few years as depression is ramping up and it seems my ADHD is as well. I have fibromyalgia, spinal issues, and chronic pain, which can be devastating on their own, but when you throw all the other stuff on top of it, life feels paralyzing. I recently got a new, challenging, really cool job that I'm amazed I was chosen for, and so grateful to have, but it's definitely stressful having to learn a lot of new work stuff at once. I feel like a fraud when I leave work and go home to sit on my couch all weekend and stare at my cluttered, unorganized house, and get all anxious and upset with myself. Then I go back to work and act like the bubbly, intelligent, confident person I am there.... All while wishing I could figure out how to deal with all my issues outside of work. I have a great life. Two awesome dogs, a loving husband and family, a great job, wonderful friends, and I'm pretty healthy, even though I feel like crap most of the time. I LOVE your advice, tactics, strategy, and approach to dealing with a lot of the issues many people face in their homes, and life in general. I've been in a depressed rut for over a year, and can't seem to make any headway on my house goals, or general well being life goals. Your advice seems the best way for me, a 41yo woman with rebellious tendencies and rampant ADHD that's similar to your own, to try and approach my goals in a way that will actually materialize visible results. My ideas and plans are often too lofty and intimidating for me to achieve. I'm rambling like crazy, but I just wanted to say thank you for putting out your content. It's so appreciated and life changing for people like me who feel like they can't relate to 99% of the advice from organizers on social media. You're awesome! Please keep putting out your great advice and energy into the world. I'll be here waiting to learn from you and share your advice with others who need it ❤🤟🤗💗

[@marthavanderpool6829]

@@monicahonaker2224 you are on the right track! Good for you! One drawer or shelf or box at a time will get you to your goals. I hope you also watch Dana L. White at A Slob Comes Clean.

[@Magpie-1111]

Oh girl, you ARE crushing life!! Hard earned and well deserved! AAAAND… you’re helping a lot of us crush life too! ❤

[@andrearoose5919]

Cas, I love when you tell your story...ill never forget when you shared about you and Joe dating, how he went into your scary kitchen, and you came out to find him washing a glass because he wanted a drink...horrifying...i think about this every time I think about putting a skillet in the oven to wash "later". ❤❤❤

[@tanjamuller525]

Your honesty is refreshing. The reality of this makes us look at ourselves honestly as well.

[@elizabethsydnor5247]

Im so glad to know your background. It gives the rest of us hope. I used to keep dirty dishes in the oven and frig, rather than washing them because my life was so hectic and out of control.

[@sonjapriebe8478]

Dear Cas 🐞😊🩷 Your podcasts have become an important part of my life 🥰 I love listening to them over and over again while decluttering and doing stuff around the house 🏡 They are always motivating me 🩷 Thank you so much for your work and for sharing your wisdom with us 🐞 Greetings from Germany 🌞 Sonja

[@tondacottle8454]

I cannot believe what you said about your past. Not that you should have said it, but knowing you from your videos over the past year or so, I can’t see you as that person. GOOD FOR YOU! LOOK HOW FAR YOU HAVE COME! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! 🥰🙏

[@tondacottle8454]

That was supposed to say not that you should not have said it. You should have said it. I corrected that line before I sent it, so how it changed back is beyond me. That made it sound like I thought you said something you shouldn’t. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Sorry for the mixup. 🥰

[@gabriele-goe]

I managed to fill two big bags with old clothes within 15 minutes, that will leave the house next week to the thrift store! Thank you so much for your kick in the butt! I needed this.

[@TrsB85]

Cas- I'm always blown away by your relatability. I've been watching for a couple of years now, and you've made me laugh, cry, contemplate, and clean when I don't feel like it. So many parts of your life seem to be exactly who I am, too (even the dark parts), and I've found so much confidence and joy in homemaking because of your channel. 👉Funny moment- I was sharing about your firefighter journey with my boyfriend, and I said, "And then she was telling me..." like you were directly talking to me alone. 😂 We had a good laugh, but in reality, it's so true that you make us all feel like your real friends. ❤

[@haidagirl626]

So true. Lol

[@katiebellejohnson2688]

This really spoke to me. I’m in grad school and super busy but really need to declutter- you made me realize this is possible. One thing extra every day. Just one.

[@brightpage1020]

Look how far you have come, Cass! Keep amazing yourself. You are worth it! My mom has 30 years sober now, and celebrated her 50th with my dad recently. The change she made changed our whole lives for the netter and continies to inspire the next 2 generations to get help when they need it. Loves to all your dedication amd hard work! Keep it up, Miss Consistent! Cheers🎉 to your success!

[@fredas-t4890]

Well said! Yea, her adhd makes ME feel seen and understood! And that wasn’t a Rant, it was a Share! And u R creeping towards better! Or u wudn’t have that job! Perfectionism is NOT Needed, and for me is NOT Helpful! So i chuck it out the window every day - and just congratulate me on what i DID get done/ DID take care of me by relaxing and ‘accomplishing’ Zilch! Its ALL OK!!!!!

[@karensohm1723]

So true I've been doing the 5 minutes of decluttering every single day for the past 3 and a half months plus a half hour of cleaning and it's made a huge difference. My bed is always made dishes done bathroom cleaned what a huge difference ❤

[@pattiiman989]

Well said Cas! Especially if you are battling chronic illness or depression ❤️ I will be replaying this many times!

[@lindaaustin-morin7781]

Cass, you are the BOSS! I’ve been following you for some time now and I have embraced the life of “DECLUTTERING” Thank you for opening my eyes. I make a list of decluttering areas from the inside of the house, to the shed, the garage and even the yard (clearing brush & weeds) The other day I asked my wife to give me 15 minutes and come to basement. She knew I was tossing my stuff and I offered to carry out anything that she wanted to move along. She said “I don’t want to get rid of my stuff”!! In this moment, I dug deep and called up my inner Cass. “I can’t make you get rid of your stuff. It’s not my job to worry about your stuff. I just offered to lug anything that you pointed to” Just like taking out the kitchen trash….

[@RoszenCariaso]

wow i never knew your history but it helps a lot knowing this as now I can really prove there is hope for everyone who wants to change

[@julieburkhardt61]

I sense alot of trauma here. I think trauma leads to the overwhelm, leads to hoarding, leads to more overwhelm. I have a friend who is a very organized hoarder, but it's still hoarding. I love the advice on saving too. I think so many people just think they can't do it, so they don't. The notion of doing hard things should be instilled in kids. It's a basic skill that many people lack. Great podcast!

[@rhonda-n8h]

I canned tomatoes...6 hours equals 7 quarts. So I only got a 3' x 4' floor scrub done. It went from a 5 minutes better to becoming a power hour on that floor after the canning. I didn't want to do any thing. The floor hasn't been done in months, maybe years.. I'm proud of what I did. I am my own hero. I had concussion syndrome for 3 years and bed riden mostly. I am chipping away consistently. Thanks for this secret. I have to be in for the long haul. The filth from years of disablement is overwhelming. Fifteen minute micro projects are working! Thanks, Cass.

[@kathleengravedoni5995]

I have been warching your videas for a few months now and have been very impressed with how much you help other people succeed in their efforts to improve. I did not know your previous struggles, but hearing about them and your openness impresses me even more. Thank you so much for your openness and honesty and determination to help others. .

[@treasuresabound0062]

Yassssss 3 AM motivation is horrible!!! Keeps you awake and then when it’s time to get up and get busy you’re exhausted and that motivation is nowhere to be found!

[@sharonsomers5513]

You are a great inspirational speaker. I love listening to your stories and everything you have overcome. Love all your videos.

[@jennifershort1898]

YOU have made a difference in my life over the years, my friend!!! I plan to refocus. AND I'm going to get my kids to set some goals too. I tell them about the power of five minutes a day, but I think they need some BIG goals!

[@helenhartley6904]

Just reorganised my shoes on my wardrobe, 10 mins. Yesterday I decluttered and reorganised under bathroom sink 15 min. Thanks for the reminder about doing small things, they do make me feel good and gradually everything gets so much better!!

[@PlantMom470]

This episode really hit home for me. I have so many unfinished projects and 5 mins a day would make a big impact over time!

[@jwuertz7101]

From listening to you and Dawn at the minimal mom, I was able to advise a friend to consider just doing the floor in one room of her house each day and give herself grace. The conversation evolved to her ordering a robovac to help even more. Thank you for encouraging us to be kind to ourselves that we can echo out into the world. ❤🎉

[@JanetAkosi-k8s]

Thank you Cas for your honesty. And your ideas and tips are life changing! I appreciate you so very much 💖

[@jenniferdamiano7447]

Cas, I just want to say thank you for always motivating us! I feel like I've made so much progress, yet I feel like I'm forever away from being where I want. And I get down on myself for it. I appreciate your heart and encouragement! And I have a cleaner cabinet after this podcast!

[@Laura-xy7td]

Whoa !!! I have never heard your testimony before , having just stumbled across your website a week ago . Mind blown

[@brookebales2931]

Cass!! 👏 you go girl! That’s huge!! SO PROUD OF YOU!! God is using you to help others. You’re such a blessing!! 🙏 ❤ love you awesome lady!

[@salvease]

Thank you Cass. I was laying around thinking about how much I have to do and how little time i have to do it(as i lay around!). After watching this, I jumped up, gathered recycling, put away laundry, gathered items to drop off at the thrift shop and wrote a postcard to a nephew and a niece because WHO doesn't enjoy getting something in the mail? I'm on my way out the door. Thank you for your stories and for always being such an inspiration.❤

[@anntrope491]

Dear Cass … you are an inspiring hero for us all !! You have overcome many challenges,& obstacles…& have become amazing you !! You are showing us all that we too can overcome our own traumas,& adversity,& become our true selves…strong, resilient, capable, persistent…& I dare say… organized,& clean !! Thank you for sharing your story,& your knowledge with us all… I have endured,& survived a similar experience… clutter seams to be the residual leftovers from this … but I am healing,& cleaning,& clearing up my space,& my life …thanks again,& again…your awesome !!💕🌻🦋🌸💕

[@perpetualautumn6773]

Oh Cas, I’ve been watching you for years and I’m shocked, in a good way, about what you shared about your past. We are not our mistakes, our past does not define us but it does help shape us. You are truly inspiring!

[@MimisHugsAndStitches]

Cas! I am struggling right now with just stuff. This made me cry. I am so incredibly amazed by you! I have followed you for your clutterbug stuff, but I had no idea that you struggled with so much. Damn, you are a freakin’ beast…just slaying all the things!!!!!!!!!!!! So proud of you! Thank you for sharing.

[@19stepha]

I have such a hard time doing just a little bit of something. I feel like I have to start and finish it. But you are so right, and I totally understand, that doing 15 minutes of a thing will make progress. You are such an inspiration, Cas!

[@vickysalisbury8214]

So grateful for your videos! They are always so helpful and inspiring! Love this idea!

[@KarMa-ws3ll]

Not concentrating o the "BIG" goal is how I learned to walk and loose crutches after a spin injury. In the beginning you are so motivated, you make huge progress, but after the first year, progress is miniscule that you cannot even see it. So how do you motivates yourself yor the "long run"? Like you said - form a habit and DO. Just dont stop doing. Because at one point, that big goal, walking without crutches, seemed to go more far away. I had to trust that I will experience some progress over the time. It took me 4,5 years (I was able to walk, but with a crutch early, but it was extremely hard in the beginning). And after 4,5 years I even reached my "gold standard" - walking barefoot on a sandy beach.