🛒 Impulse Buying Trap Can Ruin YOUR Life! Doing The "Clutter Shuffle" + Avoiding the Real Issue

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In this candid video, I open up about a habit many of us fall into: the clutter shuffle. You know the drill - moving items from one room to another, convincing ourselves we're decluttering when, in reality, we're just rearranging the mess. But here's the truth: I'm guilty of it too. My impulse buying and hoarding tendencies have led me down a path where decluttering feels like a never-ending game of musical chairs.
It's time to face the music. I need to confront the root of the problem: my impulse buying, hoarding, and the emotional toll it's taking on my life. Join me on this journey as I strive to break free from the clutter shuffle and regain control of my space, my mind, and my life. It's not easy, but it's necessary before it's too late. Let's take the first step together.
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0:00 INTRO
0:35 Decluttering Living Room
4:27 One Month later
5:23 Heart-to-Heart
11:09 Taking Down Gallery Wall
11:45 Tackling Home Decor
14:33 Decluttering
16:55 Donate, Keep, Sell
17:40 Organizing Keep Items
22:50 The AFTER
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@kidscook6758 4 ай бұрын

This is so relatable. I appreciate your honesty and putting to words how I think many feel. I recently just told my husband that clutter is like radio static in my head and it makes it hard to do other things until it's resolved!

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Oh my word!!!!! You summed it up beautifully. ❤️❤️❤️

@marymeyer6578 4 ай бұрын

I cannot tell you how much I love this series. It’s not that I just love it but I can so relate to it. Bringing everything home that you see because it’s low cost and it’s beautiful and all the reasons we tell ourselves and then it sits there. Your series, this series has helped me so much, bring home less and appreciate what I have. I saw a set of eight vintage HFM dessert plates, they were green glass and just beautiful. They also had the matching eight dessert dishes. I loved them. I only needed two but they sold them in a set of eight. I put them in my cart, walked around the store and then eventually put them back. It was hard to leave them because they were beautiful, but I did. I hope that somebody else finds them and enjoys them and all their beauty 💚 This series has been a blessing to me and you are a blessing to all of us. Thank you very much. Mary from Chicago.

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Mary, I love beautiful things and with them being so cheap at the thrift store just makes them even more tempting to buy. But, I know I need to be more realistic about what I pick up. I had probably 20 beautiful teacups but guess what…rarely do I drink tea! But they were pretty and cheap. And now they’re back at the thrift store. 😂

@jacki6301 4 ай бұрын

My husband and I have been purging our house of all the stuff from living life together for 37 years. We donated to habitat for humanity and another local agency that helps low income families get what they need. We have sold so many tools that my husband used through the years too. It feels so liberating. Once it's gone, it's forgotten and I stop feeling guilty for what I spent when I was younger at the thrift store.

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Jackie, you nailed it! It feels liberating!!!! ❤❤❤

@eleanorstockton4921 4 ай бұрын

Thrifting can be an addictive behavior. You are so right that too much stuff can steal your joy. The more you own, the more it owns you! I am a minimalist at heart, but not in practice. I love beautiful things! But decluttering can be so liberating. Yes, it is hard to get rid of what you've spent hard earned money for, but consider you were just renting that stuff for a brief enjoyment. Or it was money spent towards a valuable life lesson!

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Eleanor, I have had a lot of life lessons from my impulse buying and realized that the joy I received was only temporary. Then I’m left with the burden of doing something with the item I just bought. It’s a vicious cycle. ❤️❤️❤️

@ocdthyme6709 4 ай бұрын

Wow 😮 this video I so amazing, I love how you grouped a lot of it together and organized it. I myself have been avoiding hobby lobby and any home decor stores like the plaque.❤

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Oh my word! This has made me anxious for so long because sure I didn’t want to deal with it. But what will say is just jump in and once you get your groove you’ll get it done. Grouping like items is what I usually do and remove trash and then group as donate, keep, give (to family and friends) and sell. You got this! ❤❤❤

@colleenbryans1354 4 ай бұрын

You nailed it, my life is exactly as you described! Shuffling clutter, accumulating artwork, feeling overwhelmed with ‘stuff’! Thanks for sharing and your insight. I’m slowly making progress, and I feel better that I’m not the only one who has gotten into this situation!

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

I am a pro”clutter shuffler”, Colleen! 😂

@msavp4481 4 ай бұрын

I’m happy to see you store your keep items where they don’t look like clutter and you have a plan about those items. The storage in your laundry room is ideal for this for now. You really can just “shop” your own items! When you spoke about “The One Thing” I really felt that!

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Sue, that book was so good! And I know my “one thing” is getting unnecessary items out of my home and life. ❤️❤️❤️

@beckyschrage668 4 ай бұрын

I need to get in my basement. I just played the shuffle game with several...... items on a bench and moved to the carpet to go throught for about the fifth time. In the morning I'm going to through it all for the last time. I've have wasted so much time on this mess. Thank you again for being to real and relating to alot of us.

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Becky, I play the “clutter shuffle” all the time! ❤️❤️❤️

@trishalou592 4 ай бұрын

This is why I now rarely go to thrift stores. It is just too tempting. I decluttered and everything I now have, I love. Less is more. ❤

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Trisha, I want to stop going to the thrift stores but since I am also a reseller, I’ve got to get strict with myself and only thrift to resell and not for pleasure. ❤❤❤

@ashleyfreedman123 4 ай бұрын

Your home is beautiful. I'm also struggling with too much stuff at the moment. Working on purging as I can! You got this!

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Ashely, we can do this!!! ❤️❤️❤️

@anitacalivas8315 4 ай бұрын

At least you know what you need to do - so many don’t figure it out ever…get rid of it - you will feel better and not worse for sure ❤❤❤❤

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Anita, you are so right. I’m so glad I’m doing this now and not leaving all of my “mess” for my kids to figure out. ❤❤❤

@tshockmom69 4 ай бұрын

Oh my! This hits home. Last year we wanted to downsize homes since we are empty nesters. We were moving into a home with only 1/4 of the space, it was drastic. I packed, sold, donated, gave away so much stuff. It was, is it worth packing? If I said no or hesitated, it was not kept. After two months of this, we had it all ready to go. The people purchasing our home had the buyers of their home back out so that snowballed on to three contracts. I call it a god thing. Why? It lifted the burden of our stuff off of us. Yes, are living in a large home, but with 3/4 less stuff. The feeling is amazing. I thought moving would give me this feeling. Nope, decluttering did. Note, I am not a minimalist, far from it! lol. I am happier and content with less to manage both physically and mentally. You will love the freedom. Think, the theme song from Frozen, Let it Go!

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Tina, I agree. I can’t remember what I’ve donated and given away in the past couple of months so why wasn’t holding on to it? It feels so free to let go! ❤️❤️❤️

@GiddingsMcCann 4 ай бұрын

I have been watching both of your channels for over a year now and enjoy them. However, your last video cut me to the quick. I watched it twice because I knew I needed to hear it. It read my mail. Then your 2nd video popped up today. And I was barely into it and I started to get angry. Because I knew you were telling my story. And the admission that you can't move forward in life until you deal with the one thing was a word fitly spoken. To me. The cycle of thrifting and clutter is my one thing. It is time I take charge of it as well. Someone commented that thrifting can be an addiction. I recognize this must be so because I derive less and less pleasure from it. I hear myself saying, "I really don't want to be here". Thank you so much for being vulnerable. You shall know the Truth and the Truth shall make you free. God wants us to be free.

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

It’s been a wake up call for me, too. Everything I’m dealing with, I’ve done to myself. I thank God for such an awesome husband that tolerates my foolishness. So, I know I have to “grow up” and take back my home and my life. Thank you for sharing. ❤️❤️❤️

@cantocant2346 4 ай бұрын

Amazing video, your thoughts on decluttering resonated with me deeply. Thank you.

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

That makes me happy. I was so embarrassed to share but I am so glad I did. I’ve had so many wonderful people sharing their stories in the comments and I appreciate every one of them. ❤️❤️❤️

@cvonsutphen 4 ай бұрын

*The Soundrack* . Sherri, this video is a work of art! I celebrate you for exposing yourself, in a very vulnerable way. I took mental notes, jotting down key words that came into context; sorting, re-sorting, future projects, perfectionism, value. I feel drawn towards value. You're on journey, you came to a fork in the road. I've gone too deep. ~C

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Cindy, you’ve been such a great supporter of my channel and I love your insights! ❤❤❤

@dsiemen1136 4 ай бұрын

Sherri…being accountable can be so hard, but so life changing too. I have been watching you for a few years and have learned so much from you. I decluttered the year you did and it felt such a relief to let things go. Last year with being sick for most of the year and I couldn’t craft as my craft room was upstairs and I couldn’t climb the stairs at all. My hubby bought everything down stairs for me to go through it. I couldn’t believe everything I had in my craft room. Talk about overwhelming to see everything. I donated everything but my cricut and sewing machine. I have been relieved of stress and so much stuff. I think what hit me the most was my girlfriend telling me what she told her hubby before they traveled here last Fall. He was worried about being comfortable in my house and she described it, that their home would fit inside of mine because we’re a two story and hers is a single story. Plus my home she told him was either homemade or thrifted. I honestly felt uncomfortable about them coming. I never looked at my home that way. I have many pieces that my father has made, quilts mom made me and on the walls displayed etc. I have always been told my home has been comfortable to every one else that has visited. I don’t have a lot on my walls and when they visited, her hubby loved my home and said he wanted to live in it because he felt at home. I felt relieved and didn’t feel like a thrift store. But I am still going through decluttering each room again and I think I always will be doing that. I don’t go to the thrift store much anymore, other than to donate. I truly enjoy your videos and I feel very much at home with you and can truly relate to you. God bless you, girlfriend! ❤

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Oh my, thank you so much for sharing. It can be so overwhelming to actually go through the stuff we have and come face to face with it. But, how wonderful that your friend’s husband felt at home during his visit. But, I’m sure a lot of that was more about who you and your husband are and not your home. Your words come across as a kind and caring person and I’m sure when people visit, they feel this. ❤️❤️❤️

@cvonsutphen 4 ай бұрын

*Documentary Worthy* . I'm 8:ll minutes in, captivated. This is beauty, truth, and spatial representation done so well. Returning for more.

@heatherp7836 4 ай бұрын

I agree...her other videos are similar. I appreciate the vulnerability and truthfulness of the content.

@SimplyThriftingWithSherri 4 ай бұрын

@@heatherp7836 it’s hard at times to be vulnerable but if it can help others, I’m all for it. Thank you for watching! ❤️❤️❤️

@fredmckibben6872 4 ай бұрын

This video is a God Send......I have felt so overwhelmed for so long with handling my Clutter....It has kept me from doing so many things i want to do.....I have felt so embarrassed. always making excuses why I can't do things or go places or have people over.....I have felt so alone, not knowing how to get started .....unsticking myself.......moving items from one place to another.....buying organizational items to put things from one place to another rather than addressing the real problem....which is toooooo much stuff and stuff I'll never use....so again, Thank you

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Fred, I have so many organizational items but guess what, nothing gets organized! 😂. I think if I buy these things that my life will be more organized but the problem is I just keep bringing stuff into my home and no amount of boxes, containers or bins is going to make it better. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️❤️❤️

@roseofsharin 4 ай бұрын

I found I had clutter when I didn't have a clear, cohesive vision of what I wanted my home to look like and function as. I realized it's first and foremost our shelter, and structure and tidyness was key. Then I wanted it comfortable and cozy. I chose a style that suited those criteria and that I loved. I don't choose eclectic because that makes me feel tense and scattered. I want my home to be our home, and not a mixture of each style in each room, if that makes sense. I still have a few things to clear out, but I'm almost there.

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Rose, you are so right. With the clutter in my home, I can’t focus on styling it because I need a blank canvas. And I believe all of us should style our home for our personality. We should love our homes and create an ambience that welcomes us like a warm hug! ❤️❤️❤️

@roxannedefrancesco6149 4 ай бұрын

I suspect most of us who follow you struggle with this. But, here is the thing-don’t be so hard on yourself! Your home is beautiful, and we just need to practice “editing” our stuff more. It’s ok to buy things and then change them out, one way or another. Everything else in life goes through seasons, it makes sense that our personal stuff, estate or collection does too!

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

I love that, Roxanne. We need to “edit” our belongings. And I do feel like I’m going through a season in my life where I want less stuff. And I need to do more editing. Thank you!! ❤️❤️❤️

@ninaanderson1578 4 ай бұрын

I feel your pain Sherrie, I have a compulsive behavior. I’ve been working on it my whole life and I’m 66, I have all my compulsive buys in my basement. Out of sight of our main living area but it still robs me of my time and peace of mind.

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Nina, isn’t it funny that even when things like that are hidden and no one else may know, we know and we can feel it internally. ❤️❤️❤️

@ninaanderson1578 4 ай бұрын

@@The_Curated_Life yes 100%, my children and grandchildren go to my basement and make comments, then I feel really bad about myself. I try really hard to get rid of stuff and I have, but I struggle because I put things in a box to donate and I think to myself “but I love this”. So then I take it out of the box 📦, it’s a real struggle. And when you call yourself a part time, part time reseller, I consider myself a part time, part time, part time reseller. 😂🤣.

@tlew9429 4 ай бұрын

Sherri, you put it all out there and I applaud you for it. I think the single most important thing we can ask ourselves is WHY? WHY do we accumulate all of these things? What are we really doing? What inside me drives this need? Getting to the root is key. Best of luck to all that are this similar journey.

@mrs.julieannbroyles4571 4 ай бұрын

Just had to comment before I even finish your newest video. This is tailor made for me and a few of my friends. Thank you so much for your channel. I have really been enjoying it since I recently subscribed.

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

I’m so glad you’re enjoying the videos. It was hard for me to show all my “mess” but I know I’m not alone so I hope these videos help. ❤❤❤

@mrs.julieannbroyles4571 4 ай бұрын

I told my friend Lauri, she absolutely had to watch your channel. Funny thing is she’s coming over tomorrow to go through the things I’ve purged lol I told her everything that you are purging on this video I covet!

@BeyondClaire 4 ай бұрын

New subscriber - I love this video because you make progress but you highlight the struggle we are living out. Thank you for sharing your heart and inspiring us! Love from Texas! 🥰

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Welcome to the community, Kelly!!! ❤️❤️❤️

@laurajeffcoat4731 4 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry that this is happening to you Sherri. It seems to be a never ending cycle . I really hope you can get some peace and comfort from the anxiety that impulse buying has caused you. I can promise you that you aren't the only person dealing with this. This video was so raw and truthful. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. I hope we all can take something from it and use it to help ourselves or others that we love. Stay strong sweetheart see you in the next one 🤗💓💕💞

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Laura, making these videos has been helping me be accountable and maybe even help others dealing with the same thing. Thank you!!!❤❤❤

@laurajeffcoat4731 4 ай бұрын

@@The_Curated_Life oh honey you are very welcome. This to shall pass. Will be praying for you and sending you positive energy 🤗💓💕💞

@susanbenton8181 4 ай бұрын

My God your house is gorgeous even cluttered!! Love this journey you are on and can't wait for the final reveal..

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Susan, you are too sweet. Thank you, girlfriend. ❤❤❤

@Lolisvlogs 4 ай бұрын

Very much understand you. You’re describing me all of me! I too have been decluttering. But while I’ve been doing that for the last year or so, other things have happened like water flooding in my home. And well it’s been a mess. I have two rooms with just bear cement floor. Long story short, I broke my heel bone, had surgery, couldn’t walk for almost 6 months, therefore no job. Well but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! You are not alone!! ❤❤❤

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Oh my word! You’ve been through some stuff. I’ll keep you in my prayers. ❤️❤️❤️

@karingilfoy2104 4 ай бұрын

OMG I’m going thru the exact same thing now too. We are getting new carpet so I’m having to move it all😢😢😢so,I am going to be hauling it back to the thrift store🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Girl, I know what you mean! I can only imagine the people at the thrift store seeing their stuff being donated back to them! 😂

@susanbenton8181 4 ай бұрын

My God your house is gorgeous even cluttered. Enjoying this journey you are on and can't wait for the final reveal ❤❤.

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Susan, you are too kind. Thank you, girlfriend. ❤❤❤

@imthedailymaker 4 ай бұрын

All the same concerns here at my house. I just listened to a Joshua Becker vlog about this last week and it has been haunting me. Now you are addressing it too. I think it’s a wake up call for me! One I appreciate, so thank you! ❤🙏🏻

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

I know how that is and I have to say that the same is happening to me. It’s a kick in the pants to get it done. ❤️❤️❤️

@gailjernigan2482 4 ай бұрын

Thank you. I have the same problem. You will inspire me. ❤️

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Gail! ❤️❤️❤️

@brendaalbaugh8927 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! I’m glad I heard this. I also feel guilty for the massive amounts of stuff. I’m clean and organized but this stuff is also stealing my peace and joy. It’s a way for me to procrastinate. Glad I’m not alone with this issue but sorry you’re experiencing it too. Now my health is also an issue and I no longer have the stamina to try to get all the projects done. Time to kick it to the curb!😢

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Brenda, it’s a struggle that some people don’t understand. But, it can rob you of your peace. ❤️❤️❤️

@shalbertvintage4261 4 ай бұрын

Sherri -. You may want to consider getting a space in a vintage type store.. you then can thrift and the stuff isn’t in your house collecting…:)). That’s what I did and I’m making money !!!

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Some of the stuff I am selling on eBay and it’s actually been selling quickly and then I’ll be using that money to go towards projects. Thank you for watching and commenting. ❤❤❤

@amyweaver7413 4 ай бұрын

You are on a roll! You got this Sherri.

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Amy! I’m feeling so good and a lot lighter. I’m excited to get my home decluttered, organized and styled without it looking like a thrift store. 😂

@RitaVernoy 4 ай бұрын

You are doing it! I’m extremely motivated by you, thank you for sharing.❤

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

That makes me so happy, Rita! ❤️❤️❤️

@donnahawkinsharper8344 3 ай бұрын

Sherri, I think when we were all under lockdown with the C19 mess, it really did a number on many of us. Then when we were released many of us including myself began thrifting almost to a hoarding sense. I thrifted prior to C19, but something changed and I almost couldn’t stop. Yes, joy at the time of purchase then regret, remorse then anger. Anger because what was I thinking???? It almost became an addiction for me, and I’m sure many others can relate. Now, I can barely stand to shop for anything. I have been purging my things, but my hubby oh my! He really needs to get rid of so much. Who needs 6 sets of golf clubs????? It is so freeing to drive up to a thrift store & empty out the back of my suv. I drive away feeling so much lighter. Keep at it. If you must bring another item in, something MUST GO OUT. Hang in there. 😊❤😊🙏

@carolewhite4659 4 ай бұрын

You're doing great and providing so much inspiration!

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

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@kathycarter1553 4 ай бұрын

Sherri, great video and I really enjoyed it. I have not been in a Thrift Store in over a year and my home is so much better off, because I do not have room to store things, especially things I do not need. I am now decluttering my home again and have quite a bit of things to be donated that are in my Foyer ready to go. I was also a compulsive buyer in which now when I go into a store it is so overwhelming to me and I tell myself you do not need, and I leave. I really understand what you are going through and hang in there my friend.

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Hey, Kathy!!!! Since I am a reseller, it’s hard to not go to the thrift store which means I have to get more disciplined. I know I have in me, I just need to make it stick. ❤️❤️❤️

@AcornHillHomestead 4 ай бұрын

I am going through the same thing. Ive watched older neighbors over the years go “shopping” for the day and garagesaling but seldom buy a thing. Now I know why. I’m there. I cant deal with it any more so I am hauling car loads to the thrift stores where locals and charities can benefit. We moved to a more modern home and brought some pieces with that don’t fit but we spent up for them. Im having a problem parting with them but they drive me nuts in this house. I have no problems giving up regular furniture so why cant I give up these pieces?? Ugh! 🙄

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

I’m right there with the “old folks”! I don’t need all this stuff. It’s only making me anxious and it’s more stuff I’ll have to clean. ❤️❤️❤️

@irisdiaz7172 4 ай бұрын

Sherri it’s hard since your a reseller and always at the thrift stores not to pick up things for yourself . If you would like to sell the print of the face you had on your gallery wall let me know I don’t need the frame just the pic

@susanvelez6534 4 ай бұрын

Sherri darling what a wonderful space to store seasonal items you did great! I have the same problem :( I felt like I was moving things back and forth until I donated

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

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@kimberlyking9947 4 ай бұрын

You've got a lot of hard work done already!

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Kim! ❤️❤️❤️

@Laurenofearth 2 ай бұрын

You are adorable! And you are doing great work 🙌🏻💗

@debbiestyer453 4 ай бұрын

It makes sense.

@susanschultz1762 4 ай бұрын

I've often wondered why your living room wasn't decorated. You do such a beautiful job decorating. Why don't you decorate your living room?

@The_Curated_Life 4 ай бұрын

Susan, whenever we had the flooring installed we cleared out that room and I didn’t care for the furniture anyway so I decided to put off getting more furniture until I knew exactly what I wanted for the room. And now, 3 years later…I still have no furniture! 😂 So, I’m hoping with getting the clutter out maybe I can start styling it later this year. Fingers crossed. ❤️❤️❤️

@anneneuman1195 3 ай бұрын

I get it. I used to shop to ‘fill the void’. Give yourself a big hug for finally doing the thing that is holding you back from your life. Think about what that $ is going to buy you. I’m thinking black tiles, right? :)