How To Start DECLUTTERING 📦 | 7 Steps To Simplify & Declutter Your Home

[@AshlynneEaton]

What area of your life do you want to start decluttering first? 🤍

[@Dipanjanakusary]

My phone 🥺it's so so full of things due to school 😅 it is a hot mess

[@BlazeWithEd]

starting with wardrobe!

[@lvega5606]

@@Slowliving_zoya That's rude to tell someone who you're not completely sure is pregnant. My belly juts out about 10 times more than that and I'm not pregnant.

[@Slowliving_zoya]

@@lvega5606 hello and sorry if I have offended someone I myself suffers from life time illness called Crohn so I know how it feels like to be pregnant ( when I am not) so Ofcourse I won’t do this with anyone else I was just being honest what I saw.. nothing to be taken so seriously! Enjoy the humour sometimes 😆

[@robinelaeuppi9861]

I would love to start with my basement. It its full with stuff we don`t want to have in our apartment... so we need to look through and declutter 🙃 always love your calm and great way of motivating😍🥰

[@logcabinstitcher7274]

Decluttering was stressful and emotionally exhausting when I embarked on this journey, but as I’ve committed to continue in a timely manner (for my own goals) I’m finding it less challenging and more of a relief. Now, I can walk into a room and feel the peace of having less and those items being In their place for me to find and plenty of spare room to enjoy. The garage has been a long-haul project after being in the same home for over 34 years and simply jamming unused items in every possible space. My goal is to be able to get an automatic garage door installed, drywall the cleared off walls and be able to park my car in there this summer. That is giving me the drive to continue this project.

[@AhmetKaan]

Don't compare your 2. chapter to someone elses 20. You might think your story is not good enough but it is not over yet. *Keep dreaming and putting in the work. I believe in you...*

[@amymcdaniel2738]

I love these!!!! I’ve been a minimalist for the last few years and I’m always in a decluttering mindset and have found I am actually less sentimentally attached to many items now. One of my BIG goals that I have for this year is to go through ALL of my digital photos that I have scattered all over (Shutterfly, Dropbox, laptops, etc) and I am wanting to declutter those, organize better, and consolidate so they are all in one place and then I will back all of them up on a usb storage flash drive. This is probably gonna take me more than a year bc I have SO many photos 😅 and they are just ever growing bc I take pictures of my kiddos every day 😆 but I am not going to let my self get overwhelmed by this massive project I’m just gonna focus on a little bit every day!

[@AshlynneEaton]

Oh I LOVE that!! That’s a big goal but such a good one!

[@azuiker]

Ah such a good idea! I did that last year and it indeed took me the whole year, but felt SO rewarding when it was done. For me, it really helped to break it up in smaller bits and do a little bit each week. I now have a monthly reminder to go through my photos to keep up with it. Good luck!

[@karlatrevino860]

That seem a huge proyect.... good luck!! 🙂👍 And remember never give up!! 😁

[@ashleym5696]

Just did a big decluttering as we prepare to welcome our second baby! We don’t have a large home and only 1 hall closet for storage so we really had to get decisive and creative. Under the bed storage is great ;)

[@pezgurl09]

Thank you so much for this video!!! The way you were wording things about decluttering helped me. I have been decluttering for about 5 months now. It’s so freeing 😊

[@chahidanitsche]

I needed these. I want live more minimalistic and I was looking for a video that explains exactly how to start. Thank you so much!!

[@Lemon1705]

I just started another round of decluttering my bedroom and wardrobe. And it already feels sooooo nice! 🤩 I also shopped my own home for decor items for the bedroom and I'm really happy with the way it turned out. Instead of buying completely new decor, I know now that everything I have left on my wish list is a nice dry flower bouquet ☺️

[@brynnashley]

My partner and I are moving in the next couple of months and we've been in the process of decluttering. I downloaded your checklist which has been helpful! We also are playing a "decluttering game" with some friends of ours. We pull up a random number generator (1-20) online and whatever number comes up is how many things we need to declutter that day. We text a picture of our items to our friends, and they do the same. It's been a fun way to declutter AND keep in touch with friends that live across the country. It feels like a huge task sometimes, but moving into a smaller home with only items we LOVE and USE without all the extra stuff will feel so freeing! I get tons of inspiration from your channel when it comes to decluttering and minimalism/living simply - thank you!!

[@tayhoops]

Was staring at my closet yesterday thinking I really needed some tips on how to actually start decluttering..& here we are!:) haha thanks Ashlynne 🤍

[@LizzieOktambe]

I recently got a new kitchen and since I had to take out stuff from all of my cabinets, it was a perfect moment to declutter that area. Amazing how many things I gave away and decided against keeping. I’m feeling much more free now in that area and my new kitchen is simply beautiful. I also did a decluttering of my closet, but I feel like for that I’m going to have to go back soon and declutter more. Again, I got rid of a lot of things. My plan is to declutter all of the areas before our baby is born in June. I hope I will succeed. :) wish me luck!

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

You now have 255K subscribers and your video is so inspired! Hope you have a happy weekend, Ashlynne!🌻🌻😊😊❤️❤️🌸🌸

[@AshlynneEaton]

Thank you Ervin! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

You too, Ashlynne!

[@jlw1524]

I enjoy your videos. Your voice is so calm. I just decluttered my home at the beginning of the year. It feels good to let go of things!

[@rachelmcfarland6293]

I love all of your videos! They are so inspirational. Ever since have found you and started my decluttering journey, my life is much more simple and more fulfilling! ☺️

[@AshlynneEaton]

Oh thank you so much, that’s awesome!!

[@harmonyjoy]

I'm going to start with my clothes today. My body has really changed over the last few years and it's gotten to the point where I just have too many pieces and I'm not even sure how they all fit. I'm so excited to feel calm when looking at my wardrobe again!

[@kaitlinbourne4335]

I love your videos so much your an inspiration to me. Thank you so much. I always try to copy your routines. I make sure my room is so organised and kitchen.😂😂😂

[@kristen2646]

I am due to declutter digital photos and sentimental papers (cards and travel memos). Both feel like a daunting task! PS: Love your sweaters! Who are some of your favorite brands for quality fabrics and warmth?

[@elissa7470]

Been donating over 20 bags in the last days. I have more than i need. The goal is to have Just what i need and love.

[@yreldafernandez7188]

I enjoy watching your videos lot sending you lots of love and hugs ❤

[@suzieq390]

Yes so true to remember, the best things in life aren’t things. ❤️🇦🇺

[@mewpie85]

Yessss, I love the one in, one out tactic!

[@Sapientiam]

I'm used to keeping stuff for years at a time before selling them. I have them all stored and lined up in air tight boxes. I do however sell items each week and I have several thousands of smaller items for sale so it takes time. I recently sold a small antique traveling box in wood from the 1800s that I had out for sale for up to 2 years or so and when I finally sold it I was sooo happy. I got my 200€ and I got "rid" of it. Win win. Some things sell quickly, but mostly I have to wait for a long time. It's worth it to me and I am able to wait since I have my own storage rooms where it's hidden away. Of course I'm happy when I get rid of the items, but I'm not about to give them away when I can get more money from them if I just wait and have patience. Furnitures on the other hand is another ordeal, since I can't really hide them. So the ones I have that I'm going to sell I might just have to sell more quickly at a lower price than I want. If I had the room I'd wait though, but it's about priorities.

[@not-a-ghost2206]

you helped me to declutter my books! i'm a huge bookworm and i just love the aesthetic of them, so it was definately challenging. but what helped me was the thought, that someone else will find joy with my memories. also, some of the books were old and i would've never read them again. so what was the point of holding on? and now my bookshelf is free for books i really like and i want to be associated with☺️

[@TessaOswin]

I found making a pile of books I’m not sure I want to read where I can see it then any that I haven’t read and any I read and don’t feel I want to reread can go. Somethings having I find having maybe step can help de clutter the maybe when it has a defined time period.

[@brianpulliam1100]

I have been working on decluttering my email. I created folders and now I am working to go through deleting a little bit at a time.

[@ruthalaina4837]

ahhh i can always use a classic Ashlynne vlog!

[@AshlynneEaton]

Aww I love it!! 🤍

[@ekicks180]

This was super helpful to hear from someone else, thank you !

[@readwithmenatalee]

I love your videos! And that purse! Where did you get it?

[@annadiazvillela1229]

I’ll be starting with my pantry!!

[@lubi735]

Hi Ashlynn I recently ordered the Caraway pots and pans and I am looking forward to them. Are you still loving them?

[@AshlynneEaton]

We are yes!! 🤍🤍🤍

[@courtma]

Where can I find the white end table on the side of your bed? Love it!

[@Nuyette]

Loved the video! Could you share where you purchased your two decor pillows that’s on your couch? This is the complete opposite purpose of this video lol! But I promise, it’s one in and one out 😂

[@ameliabearden686]

New subscriber!!!! I have seen some of your videos love them.

[@mackenziedaiger3445]

My biggest issue when decluttering is the pile of stuff in my house that instead of being put away is in a basket waiting for it to be given away because I have a very big issue with waste so I don’t want to throw anything away

[@katierose9058]

Can I ask where your bookshelf is from?

[@et4182]

Enjoyed the tips! Love the step by step.

[@pinayinuk]

Im selling my stuff on ebay and this one makes me decluter more

[@sarahelizabeth8895]

I don’t disagree with what you’re saying however this all sounds exactly like the Konmari method.. to the extent that I was shocked that you didn’t credit Marie kondo for her techniques.

[@Someone25875]

Because it isn’t Konmari

[@shelbizzle131]

Awesome content as usual!! This definitely helped me refine my post-decluttering ideas. 😊 I want to donate a lot of my items but they are all kinds of different things and in varying conditions (all of them good at least) and I’m not sure how to go about donating all the things (if I have to do it by category or all together). I’ve done clothes and books just fine but I’m slightly worried the centers won’t take my items because they aren’t all great? I guess I’m overly concerned about waste 🤷‍♀️ Do you just drop a big box of random (but good quality) stuff?

[@AshlynneEaton]

I would say if it’s good quality and in good condition then definitely you can donate it! There are a lot of organizations out there that are pretty intentional about trying to make sure that they are using the donations that come in 🤍

[@Gillian.creates]

you would be amazed at what others might find useful! I pretty much donate everything! and for the odd item(s) that can't be sold, if you donate to value village they have to responsibly dispose of things they don't put out for sale

[@annabartnik1657]

My biggest problem is what to do with the things I declutter. Nightmare!! Hate throwing things, selling, looking for someone to give it to xd

[@DemetriPanici]

*"Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul." - Democritus*

[@boubakar5168]

C'est super très bien pensé ashlynne😊

[@annabranch7472]

You're my hero :)

[@estefanybaltazar8369]

I want to start with declutering my inlaws lol

[@ageha9753]

It’s so niceeeeeee!

[@luzmarinacepedaromero9083]

Hola ...desde Colombia...

[@lolognie257]

Anyone interested in her purse? I have one [never Used] in fuchsia to sell ✨ Thanks for inspiring always, Ashlynne 💝

[@TheRatounet]

Doing declutter for a year already. Not a very easy task especially with a wife that live in clutter i start with my own office make it more and more clean. I also start with some other room and did few low hanging fruits so my wife start to see the progress (e.g.nsorting cleaning product, get rid of expired food, rmoving one or two cushions, sometimes i even throw away things on her back (few items found in a back of drawer,...) when i am not sure i put everything in my attic or my underground cave so it is easier to take decision if i did not used them after a few months...but a least the items are not on ly view everyday. I struggle with clothes and shoes but decided to buy high quality clothes and shoesso it is easier to get rid of less quality clothes

[@TessaOswin]

Some more advice on actually removing the stuff would be really helpful, as I’m never sure what items are actually good to give charities and what would just be make work for the charity no gain. I’m also not sure how to know what to try to sell.

[@trynafindmary]

I would love to get rid of stuff in my room, but at the same time i’m sad that i’ll have to get rid of them. It has com to a point that i had to put boxes with stuff in my brother’s room because they were wasting space. But again, i would like to try this process but i’m scared.

[@merchepaar]

I know that feeling. What about taking a picture of the items and let them go? It worked for me 😊

[@christinefortes6457]

Hi ashlyne plsss do help me to be like you 😫 Your decluttering secret 😭😭😭

[@nord7267]

Keep going

[@AshlynneEaton]

🤍🤍🤍

[@mariafenellagalagar7050]

Will do a detox in the house by throwing away all the old things left by my Mom.

[@koko137591]

🖐🏼🙂

[@TheRatounet]

Fun fact that make me speed up my decluttering. I prepared a meal for christmas eve with dry mushroom. The next day while putting everything back i realise my mushrooms have expired since....2010

[@AshlynneEaton]

Oh my goodness that’s wild!!

[@24muneca3]

If my home was clutter free i would have more time to go out.. go on vacations work more... be free

[@zaraallysha]

sounds like naggingù