☘️ FAST Decluttering Results - Top Decluttering Tips To Change Your Life - Declutter Challenge 2020

[@TheSofres]

When my mom lived with me, she was a hoarder. As she transitioned to a nursing home, I had to go through all her things. I thought about what my daughter would have to go through if anything happened to me. It motivated me to get rid of stuff that was meaningless. Definitely start one room at a time.

[@DeannaPiercy]

My parents aren't hoarders in the sense they don't have trash or that sort of thing in their home. However, my mom has a shopping addiction and the house is packed with way more than any two people could need or use. They are now too old to deal with it all so it will fall to me someday. I'm not going to do that to my children!

[@StillWatersASMR]

I just finished watching a video where someone was clearly getting hungry and thirsty and stressed and I was thinking “get something to eat!” Doing ANYTHING when hungry/thirsty/needing the bathroom is unpleasant. So glad you commented on comfort :)

[@laurelwebb5608]

Oof, I felt that bit about driving around with a car full of stuff to get rid of deep in my soul.

[@ariatauraso8771]

Same

[@julespeace684]

You are not alone....we have two cars, hubby and I don’t litter we pick up litter if we park some place and it’s stays in his car...men😂 j/k, I’m guilty as well🤦🏽‍♀️

[@priusa8113]

Can you talk about the shame we feel while decluttering? I almost always feel that, plus I hide the process from my husband, mainly because it’s all my excess stuff... I end up feeling guilty, overwhelmed, overeating sweets and biting my nails!!! Would love to see a psychological perspective on this exhausting endless process!! Thanks!! Love your channel:):)

[@ivyheathermcdonald3502]

I am trying to declutter, purge and pack to move out of my home and downsize to an apartment! I’ve been in my house for 34 years! I have done a lot of this work over the past 2 years- 2 yard sales, a flea market, donations +++, selling on Marketplace , giving away and trash! I still have stuff! Can’t wait to do this again!

[@melaniekennerley6401]

It never ends. I swear the 'STUFF' breeds overnight.

[@kitdubhran2968]

I had a paper monster. I collected some of it in a small box. I had a little gift bag inside the box and a letter opener. Open mail; anything with my name goes in the bag to go to the shred pile; anything else goes back in the box to get thrown out. It took about a week or two to kill the paper monster completely, doing it one little box at a time while watching TV after work. But it’s done. It’s all ready to be shredded. I am so freaking thrilled. I had useless pay stubs from five employers and twelve years ago. Yeesh.

[@obragg1]

I’ve been following you since 2015, and I just wanted to congratulate you on the growth of your channel! You put out great content in a kind and generous way.

[@susanedmondson1623]

Does it really take six years to declutter?

[@obragg1]

@@susanedmondson1623 I enjoy her content. Never said it took me six years to declutter.

[@flightlessphoenix77]

I moved out of my dad's house about 6 years ago but I was going to be living in 1 room so left a lot of stuff. My dad is very laid back but now wants that room back so he can have an art studio in retirement. I'm working fulk time and living some distance away, but every time I get over there I clear one area. So far 4 carrier bags of books and 4 bin bags if clothes donated. Next is the dressing table/craft cupboard...

[@vickycurtin5622]

Thanks for these great tips. I love that "echo" too! Also love the "exit strategy" reference. I need to stop making my garage the exit strategy. Btw, you look so classy in the black shirt!

[@DeeDee-zo7rv]

I definitely agree with emptying out the room first! It gives you that instant rush. Then you can fill it with only the things you need and that spark joy. Well this worked for me bc we have a basement so I just moved stuff into boxes down there. Now I’m going to get rid of basically everything down there bc I haven’t looked for it or needed it.

[@debpeluso1930]

Ive been working on my kitchen first. One cabinet or drawer at a time! I agree with the 5 minute comment. Everyone has 5 minutes here & there!

[@janicejettsitter2097]

Several years ago, a tree fell on our house. Since we had to clear everything out, to give the contractors room to work, and we definitely didn't want to put it all back, we decluttered several car loads full. I am grateful that the tree fell on out house. We turned our bedroom into a library, and moved into one of the smaller bedrooms.

[@ziggy2255]

I stick to the Fly Lady 15 minutes with a timer and it really helps.

[@shawnaford5540]

Skaty Perry Fly Lady is a wonderful system. Energy wise I do the 5 minutes but the timer is the key.

[@nanmau6234]

I agree with Tammy....perfect timing. I just moved my daughter home from college and now I have all her stuff, pots, pans, mini fridge, books,posters, etc and not to mention lots of clothes! 😬

[@J3mdA]

I just discovered your channel! I’m also Irish and overwhelmed with the decluttering/minimalism process! 🇮🇪

[@ManhattanNai]

I am closing on a house in 12 days. I have been decluttering to move since COVID began. I had no idea just how much "stuff" I had. I was able to "store" things in drawers and closets and neatly tuck stuff away! Now it has all come to the light. I did your clutterfree in 5 for my nightstand. The most rewarding purge to date! Thanks!!

[@tammymasson2343]

This sounds like perfect timing for me. I've just "finished" three days of major reorganizing and purging, and now I am sort of stuck. It was mentally exhausting as well as physically, and now I'm back to my regular job. I don't want to stay completely stalled out!

[@twilightdancer9000]

I did exactly what you suggested with the book case. It took a while even doing it that way. It did finally go away though. One book case gone!🌻

[@meretriciousinsolent]

Hope you managed to keep the momentum! I'm 7 months late but I was going to suggest a tiny task that you can win easily. Like decluttering one item a day :)

[@quincyaugustus2506]

sorry to be off topic but does someone know a method to get back into an instagram account?? I stupidly lost the login password. I would love any tips you can offer me.

[@barbaravoneitzen7729]

An exit strategy is a good idea.And being comfortable maybe to distract using the tv.

[@LissaDIY]

Just wanted to share that it's so important to put advice like this out there. I had such a messy room as a kid and my parents telling me to clean it was sp ineffective. I just DIDN'T KNOW HOW. Then my grandmother showed me. Basically we threw away a lot of stuff. My mind was blown, throwing away stuff had never occurred to me! It was such a wonderful experience and started a long journey of learning to keep clean. And i can only recommend you try it! It might still take a long time to really learn new habits, but it's worth it.

[@angelaroberts2882]

Didn’t know about the challenge but it has literally taken me a month to Declutter every room in my home!!!! I’m over it but I honestly got rid of a massive amount of crap!!!!!

[@HowToGYST]

Wow! Well done! That's an incredible achievement.

[@missmegan3694]

I love your "echo effect" idea! I think it helps so much because, once you see the beautiful, empty space, the last thing you want to do is clutter it up, so it helps you get rid of more! Thanks, Laura!

[@Nan-59]

What I love? Seriously, I❤the NAME of this C H A N N E L ! Thanks for asking!

[@leximakesstuff7063]

Perfect timing! I have a friend moving in for a week in exactly a month's time!

[@blackbonny6251]

I have 2 1/2 weeks off starting Monday. I really want to get a bunch of decluttering done and I'm looking forward to getting some tips to get started and pull through.

[@krisb294]

Never been this early before. Wow! Will be listening to you while I do dishes, laundry, & prep dinner. Lol

[@lo3769]

I am shocked that you can do all that in 11min 🤯

[@krisb294]

@@lo3769 oh, definitely didn't complete any of those before the video ended & I didn't see how long the video was when I commented since the video wasn't published yet when I commented (YT said I still had 4 minutes left until it published). But I pretty much always do those 3 things at the same time (start a load of laundry, then work in kitchen prepping dinner stuff & clean as I go [no dishwasher so everything gets hand washed].)

[@lo3769]

@@krisb294 OOH ok, the dishwasher makes sense. I handwash dishes and it takes me forever haha, I was thinking damn I have to... get my s**t together :D

[@leannewith3]

My exit strategy is my hardest part right now. Charity shops here aren’t taking donations so I have 3 big boxes almost full. I know where it is going but the when is hard. I’m getting pretty good at decluttering now, still plenty to go though.

[@91splamy]

Leanne Renehan if there’s anything worth any money you can post it online. Or you can do an online garage sale on Facebook to get rid of some of it. Might help you feel a bit better while waiting for charity shops to open

[@missmayflower]

Sometimes you just have to do a dump run.

[@leannewith3]

Unfortunately we were in hard lockdown. No travelling, non-essential places closed. Luckily we are coming out now. Looking forward to sending it off.

[@therealmissglamBAM]

Your videos are always just what I need!!

[@alejandrabruzual]

Laura, I love all your videos!! Thank you, not only for sharing your experiences but also for your kindness and generosity. You are a beautiful human being and I am grateful to know you and have you in my life. Blessings!!🥰💕💕🐕🐕💗

[@HowToGYST]

That's so lovely of you, Alejandra. Thank you! 🥰

[@NorsaninaNorsanina]

I started with sorting the smallest compartment, my sock. Next is to sort all the paper, i realised that i keep quarter of my house with paper and notes. I kept receipts since 1997, thank you for the video. Its keeps me motivated.

[@whatsupw9017]

LOL that is so true driving around with the clutter in your car

[@kyuree]

Decluttered stuff staying at our apartment for ages..... I can relate :(

[@GypsyWolf7]

Great advice, Laura! I found minimalism a couple years ago (or what I call practical minimalism... I don't have a totally empty home). I've noticed things STILL creep in somehow so a video like this is most helpful for MAINTAINING a clutter-free home. Thank you!

[@elizarock655]

I kept receiving other people's decluttering. Learned the hard way to say no!

[@tamimartin9149]

I had a car load of donations and then...pandemic and the donation center was closed😳 I was so glad to finally get Everything gone and won’t dawdle again!

[@sobeidalagrange7129]

This woman understands me. Thank you!!!😭😱😎💕💞👋😹

[@samgateoz1]

Thank you - i am so over how people make out that you should be able to do a whole house or even room with in a day. Those that need to declutter more then other will never be able to do it that way. I cluttered because i would feel bad if i gave things away that was given to me. I was always made to feel - bad if i sad no to people offering thing and worse if i gave it away. My family would alway do this then they would say how messy my house was and put me down for that. I could not win. So i gave up. NOW - I do not talk to family - i now feel I can get read of the thing they dumped onto me.

[@edelinprogress]

I'm starting this now! Thanks Laura 👍

[@HowToGYST]

Yay! Saw your Instagram post about it. Such a great job! 😁

[@sharonproctor4079]

Yes I piled all the buckets of clothes in the middle of the floor most of it it still there piled up months later. Did not work.

[@EvieVermont]

Glad you are growing out your hair. Looking good. I have been watching you for over a year. I've watch your transformations, etc. You make a lot of sense, and I have learned a lot from you. You look healthier right now too. Keep going. You're doing a terrific job.

[@bonniegirl5138]

My opinion. Like the longer hair framing your pretty face.

[@kathineu8959]

Little steps work so great for me! Just yesterday I got my daughters play kitchen and Play food done 💪

[@shawnaford5540]

I just discovered your videos and not only is you information useful and practical, the comments are are very encouraging and positive. Thank you.

[@DeannaPiercy]

We are making use of this time of not being able to go anywhere to declutter. We currently have several boxes packed by the back door for Goodwill and a couple of boxes to give to two friends for their children. Yes, despite the fact my "children" are 33 and 36, we still have children's items to get rid of. My parents are elderly and in poor health, living in a 3600 sq. ft. house FULL of stuff. They should have decluttered and downsized 10 years ago and now it's too late. I'm dreading having to deal with it all and have determined not to do that to my own children. We are in our late 50s and are making plans to downsize to a smaller, more easily maintained home in a few years. I don't aspire to minimalism but I do want the things we keep to be well organized and easy to enjoy and take care of. I have a Facebook group for productivity, organization, self-development, etc. I'm going to share this series there. I know many of the members will benefit from it.

[@missmayflower]

So right! Marie Kondo is just not practical for most people. No one has that amount of time and when you get interrupted all that junk sits there and you feel badly about yourself.

[@HowToGYST]

It's definitely not practical for everyone. Hopefully this series helps. 🙂

[@chroniceverything]

Thanks so much for the time and effort you’ve put into this. I’m going through the workbook that you graciously provided for free & it’s so well done. I’m excited!

[@sanjavukovic169]

On the side note: we have very similar hair so it is very interesting to see your various haircuts ☺️

[@HowToGYST]

Mine grows very quickly so it’s easy to experiment. 🙂

[@annastiscia6511]

Looking forward to it. Hoping to get back on track with your Clutter Cure-all course. Spookily, will be starting another 'let it go' for August (Denise Linn), as apparently the lunar energy, etc, is with us on this, so no excuse!

[@arawakriesch7297]

Wow! Looks like I am the first to join your Facebook group.

[@maryfreeman9231]

This is so useful, I am currently getting ready to move.Thank you x

[@anneevans4108]

So am I. We decluttered a lot before putting our house up for sale but we also just shoved a lot of stuff out of sight.

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

Thank you. =) Those are good tips. And good challenge. Thank you for doing it. =) And thank you for the printables. =)

[@jesuslovesyou.777]

I miss you and your videos!

[@HowToGYST]

I haven't gone anywhere. 🙂

[@caramoonlynn]

You are the best! This is excellent advice. I'm seriously going tiny corner by tiny corner.

[@lanadecimal]

thank u!!!

[@jeanettemarie6456]

Yay!! Perfect timing! Thank you so much. 💗

[@user-zx9nw7fy5p]

Love your hair Laura!! ❤️👏🥰

[@ivyvelasquez4156]

I really enjoy watching your great and informative videos thank you!🙏🏻😊

[@dakotacrowe8477]

Love this!!!

[@HowToGYST]

YAY! Thank you, Dakota!

[@shortcake7200]

I’m so excited! Let’s go! 😀

[@abandonedpast6410]

This is going to be fun!!

[@SP-lt5xr]

Just in time for my summer break. Can't wait to get started ☺️

[@HowToGYST]

Not long to wait! Next video will be up on Saturday, and then 1 each day for 29 days thereafter. ... And then I'll need a long lie down! Ha ha.

[@Nan-59]

I guess I can’t seem to find the video that you recommend at the very end that you’re supposed to start with. I’m still looking 👀

[@ohthankg-dforthebourgeoisi9800]

The Konmari method seemed to me to be for a final perfected sweep. It just takes too much time and space if you really have a lot of stuff. Plus some things are too heavy to just move here and there.

[@IRNBRUFOX]

Gosh 5 hours to go I'm ready for this

[@HowToGYST]

Wuhoo! Look forward to seeing you there!

[@kdbbn8]

cannot wait

[@annlatham]

I’m here to get my shit together! 😉❤️🙌🏼

[@HowToGYST]

You've come to the right place. 😉

[@lorikorstanje2964]

Sounds great

[@oliviaginsbourg6541]

It us EASY when redocrating and. Not keeping things people give you that you never asked for also who wants to leave a house full of crap to children when you die also find a hobby that doesn't mean you buy stuff but that you are are doing something you love instead of of drowning in rubbish

[@janetsmith9486]

Since my husband death in April I find it hard to declutter where do I start what if I toss out to much and regret it later

[@sandrab.3538]

The relief felt from removing excess your home is wonderful. I have yet to regret removing anything. Leave sentimental items for last. Go after true trash and junk first. it gets easier. Good luck!!

[@leigha8131]

This type of fear kept me from decluttering for years until I started “quarantining” sentimental items (I think that’s the term The Minimal Mom uses). Pack them in a box, label them “Donate” and put a date on the box for 6 weeks, 6 months or a year from now (or whatever amount of time you are comfortable with). Store the box somewhere out of sight and if you have any regrets you can remove that item from the box. Then on the written date, take the whole box straight to a donation center. I can honestly say I’ve only ever retrieved one item, and I never regretted letting go of anything that was donated.

[@emilywilson7308]

Give yourself a break! You are grieving and that takes a lot of energy. Allow yourself time to heal and let go of all your “shoulds” for now.

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

Start with your own stuff. Leave his til you are feeling more confident. If you can put those things in a room you don't often go to, so much the better. Start by keeping the things you want to have around you.

[@tamimartin9149]

I’ve never missed anything I’ve decluttered but it’s harder with grief. Sending 💙🙏🏻.

[@jeanetteagain6631]

👍

[@koko137591]

🖐🏼🙂

[@meretriciousinsolent]

The absolute worst thing is decluttering kid's toys and realising something is missing, and holding on to it until you find the piece. Except you never find the piece. Until you donate it, and then your kid finds the piece and asks about the toy. 🙄

[@elainefirth8277]

OMG music is soooo loud

[@missmayflower]

No music on what I watched.

[@elainefirth8277]

@@missmayflower I am so sorry, an advert was running on another programme I hadn't shut down Properly