Is Your Clutter Making You Sad, Overweight, Tired and Broke?

[@danielleb6064]

I don't even have any completely reasonable "excuses" like house painting or covid... I'm just a wreck. I appreciate this video and look forward to the next!

[@lisablizzard5301]

Totally understand. Im same. So hugs we both can get it together.

[@teresataps]

Wow, same! I appreciate your vulnerability so much. Somehow, the self-talk isn’t as brutal when I know others are feeling the same way. Glad to hear you and your family are feeling better! ❤️ I’m going to try setting the timer for five minutes today and start!

[@jojomullet]

Me too. I can never get my chaos under control. I did grow up with clutter so a lot has to do with reprogramming my mind.

[@Gabrielle499]

Ditto!

[@staceypenn519]

You aren’t alone. 🥰

[@carolinebyrne1794]

This video has been the most honest and relatable to me and how I feel about my home which is full of clutter. Buying more stuff, eating too much and putting on weight. Thank you for thus video. I do not feel alone in my issues about my home being a mess

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@esinfa]

I have the same tandencies.. When something stressful happens in my life I fall to this trap. Just implement the one thing at a time mindset. For example while you wait for the tea kattle put a few dishes to dishwasher, or before you watch something declutter just one drawer.. Never blame yourself and praise every small step. Hope this helps.

[@wendi2819]

These are all symptoms of some sort of trauma we've experienced, even if we aren't in touch with it.❤ A lady wanted to bring me something yesterday and I had to say I was sick. It was too big of a risk she'd just step inside. And I just hated that. I wish my l.r., kitch and b.r. were always company ready. 😞

[@kates8183]

I’ve cleaned a couple of houses after the people had a crisis. You can see their mental health so clearly once they let you inside. It’s like it mimics what is going on in their thoughts. I call it the house or room that depression built. I stress clean when I’m stressed out, but when I’m entering a depression phase I start keeping everything and over buying pantry food items because of that scarcity mindset. When I come out of a depression phase, it’s like waking up and seeing the piles for the first time and I do a major declutter. I pace myself now with decluttering and it’s much better. I need built in breaks so I don’t get decision fatigue. Edit: I’m sorry you got sick despite doing ALL the right things. That was me last year. I’m glad you all are feeling better.

[@carollane7938]

Wow! Thanks for sharing your personal insight and experience.

[@ladyvent]

Wow that's good information!

[@bettymk1]

This is so revealing!! Thank you!

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

This is very interesting. I used to stress clean, but since i started the Flylady system, i haven't needed to. I've been concentrating on my garden though, and getting the yard tidy and decluttered makes my sunroom (where i hang out) feel cluttered by comparison. It's not really even untidy but it just feels cluttered.

[@kates8183]

@@thatswhatisaid8908 I have a small patio with potted plants on it. It used to feel cluttered and unorganized until I reduced the plant types to only a few instead of like a specimen collection. My plants are doing better too. Probably because I’m not fussing over them too much now lol

[@apriley]

This! Holy moly, I kept thinking “are you me?” I’m an essential worker and have been extremely overworked, the house and garage is definitely a cluster of extra clutter and I’ve even spilled over into Wayfair and Walmart delivery of more stuff besides Amazon. You validate my frustrations and motivate me to do something. I just hired someone this week to come clean my house- which has and will motivate me to get things less cluttered just knowing someone is coming. I appreciate your vulnerability and honesty- it truly reaches many of us where it counts. So Thank you!

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

This is me. I’ve been on a sugar binge for weeks and can feel the affects in my joints, etc. Today, I committed to not logging onto internet this morning and spending 15 in a few rooms and rotating. My reward is checking online for 10-15 min. During that time, I look for something like this to educate me and keep me moving towards my goal. This year I will finish the big purge. I can already tell areas I thought I was “good” with need to be decluttered deeper. It just gets too messy too easily, especially the kitchen. Thanks Cas!!!

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

This is a great wakeup call for me, i have been bingeing sugar today, and you have reminded me what it leads to. Tomorrow is another day. We will do better!

[@desireetman]

I love how real your content is! A year ago my husband was hospitalized with Covid pneumonia and almost died. It was a tough period of time, we both had Covid, we’re struggling with fatigue and just trying to manage getting from one day to the next. A year later, I am physically and slowly mentally feeling like I can tackle this crazy out of control house again. Each day I knock off an item or two off my mental checklist. Thank you for being the inspiration that keeps me going and inspires me to try new things to make my life easier. You are a rockstar!!

[@cremebrulee4759]

I'm so glad that your husband recovered and that you are doing okay.

[@mnice3784]

♥️

[@nanny5217]

Bless you! We’re still having fatigue also. It’s horrible! I’m having to take it one day at a time just to do anything. My body still aches terribly at times. I’m certainly glad that your husband and you are doing better.

[@MyDuncanandMe]

My mama had the Covid pneumonia in August of 21 and did pass away. :( so glad you all were able to recover! Covid is no joke!!!

[@desireetman]

Thank you and I hope you feel better soon. This virus is so different and strange. To this day I am having a tough time with taste and smell- no joke, I am unable to smell things like sour milk, bleach or natural gas! Here’s hoping we all find normalcy soon 🥴

[@nancysohn6418]

I can relate to this. I have started limiting only doing on-line shopping once a Month I add to cart all month by the time I buy I Delete most of it.

[@lrcole4105]

I can definitely relate!!

[@denisea3465]

That is a really good idea! I tend to order things immediately and sometimes multiple times a day. Seeing the “grand total” for all the stuff I would buy here and there would also help me realize just how much I am spending. Thanks for the idea!

[@blueshoes915]

I started doing something like this also. It’s amazing what you have in your cart sometimes. I can’t even remember why I put some things in there and am super happy I didn’t just impulse buy.

[@OurLargeFamilyLife]

Ohhhh I love that idea!!!

[@michellewelling9074]

Omg..... Are you looking at my home and into my soul?? 😱. This is me to a tee right now. Glad I'm not alone. Overwhelmed and working lil by lil to get out of the chaos. ☺️. Got my timer ⏰ and ready to go.

[@Margar02]

🙋‍♀️💯🙋‍♀️💯🙋‍♀️💯

[@Clutterbug]

We can do this!

[@ahoardersheart]

Love hearing your perspective on the mess!! The messes used to bring me comfort, now I’m finally seeing the peaceful & calmness of a clean tidy home ❤️

[@heathersmeather]

Miss Heart, you are wonderful and I have gotten so much inspiration and hope from your journey. 🥰

[@blueshoes915]

Thank you for sharing this. Clutter gives me a sense of comfort and it makes it so hard to get rid of it and clean. It’s good to know there will be peace and calm at the end of it. 💕

[@kristakefer8551]

“Spiraling out of control in a dumpster fire….” Yeah. That’s totally accurate for me. My craft room is a disaster bc I decided to tear it apart and reorganize it. Well then my body decided it was a GREAT TIME for a HUGE flair up. 😑🤦🏼‍♀️ Oui. So now I cannot even turn to my “happy place” during this time bc I tore it all up and it just brings me stress and anxiety…. “Like a huge dumpster fire spiraling out of control…” Thank you Cas for always being real with us and helping to articulate what I so often am unable too say. I hope you and your family are all feeling so much better now. Stay well 💜

[@sjameson7100]

It's amazing how her videos bring like-people together. I also deal with flare-ups and am right there with you in the craft room dept. I did the same thing this past FALL... one chaotic event after another has left me with a room that looks like a tornado tore through it. Just wanted to say you're not alone and I wish you the best in turning your "dumpster fire" back into your happy place.

[@sunlightsky26]

Same!

[@nickorange4881]

I hope you feel better. What I do is i set a timer for 15 or 20 minutes. And I just tackled that and just that. Then I take a break. I get tired. i first start with getting rid of what ever needs to be thrown out. On my second go, i work in one spot i start putting stuff away, using tips from her and another organization KZbinr i think minimal mom? . This routine helped me get rid of 2 regular sized plastic bags in 2 days. Though I have a ways to go. You can do it. :) Start small. And if it works for you put on music.

[@melviasheppard8466]

When I get in a "funky mood" and don't want to do anything. I WATCH THIS ❣️

[@nancyhinds3821]

Took my hubby to Urgent Care, then to the ER twice. He's basically fine. At 66 he finally gets Blood Pressure meds... The next day, we both were hit with Covid (Feb. 12) so we were both down in different rooms. The next day (Feb.13) was my B-day and I'm in bed with no appetite. Sleeping again on Valentine's Day when I was woken up with 'bombs' going off in the Living Room. When I regain my senses, I get my phone and go into the next room which is windowless with fire coming into the frames. I try to dial 911 through contacts...then I dial it myself. I'm in my pj's on the line with the dispatch while I'm trying to pull the table, my granddaughter's bookshelves, and horse barn from under the window with flames... The wood floor is burning my feet to 10 feet from the back of the burning log wall. I move as much as I can and go to get dressed for when the FD comes. Had successfully got my daughter's cat into his carrier, but couldn't get mine into hers. I was trying to get her out from under the bed, but was being yelled at by a fireman. We all waited across the road, but couldn't see what was going on because the new patio with timbers and skylights was on fire in the back of the house. Remember we had exhausting Covid. They finally left after putting up plywood over the door and window. We were left with soot all inside the house cause a blast from a hose shot soot from the former deck through the house and slimed everything. Had our insurance agent there that day and the adjuster! They saw more damage from the heat that we didn't see at first, the gate, the shed, and the garage wall which were all about 15-20ft away from the deck. The cleaning service was there the following 2 weeks as I am trying to sleep. We had been down with the Covid for 3 solid weeks. All the outside is waiting for an engineer, but we replaced our brand new chain link fence gate with the strips and we just got our replacement shed that got melted, today. Just had the house painted 2 yrs ago and it is bubbled to about 20ft up the wall. We got to buy new Lazy Boy chairs which we were ready to replace the 40yr old hand me downs soon, a new rug which also was ready to be replaced as well as the couch cushions. Our living room looks like the 'before', but better. So, our next stress is what the engineer will say about having to replace our 30+ft timbers, tongue and groove roof that were burned to a crisp outside as well as taking the back wall of logs apart like lincoln logs. Let more stress commence. Can't wait for the PTSD to hit. I lost 10 lbs by not eating and so far only a few found their way back. Still overweight, been on happy pills since 2000, always tired, were existing at poverty level with 2 incomes (from 1982 -2018) with a very good bill juggling hubby till we got a nice inheritance. I can go grocery shopping and buy a few name brands things but still shop like I used to!

[@bonnierodgers5220]

Boy did you hit that right on the head for me! Everything you said is me! I’m 70 just had a knee replacement my daughter lives with me and I think she is a hoarder. My head is about to explode! Thanks Cas

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@simaragraham8000]

I had total knee replacement as well. I said I have to ask for help,and do small tasks. Take care.

[@michelletoll]

This video is such a blessing! You put this video out just in the right time! I know God worked through you to put this out... Thank you for being so open and honest and willing to be vulnerable enough to show us what WE need to see to fix our chaos 💕 God bless! Love your content

[@taraschmidheini4674]

I agree with you Michelle, Cass our Angel! 😇💗

[@lisarosebud6404]

Our family got Covid after Christmas. Sorry you all were sick too! Miserable!

[@voiceojane]

Ohhhhhh Cas, I hear you. Two out of three brains here are ADHD and the third lost his elderly mom a few days ago. I have two contractors here working everywhere we need to be, a plumber coming for the collection of toilets sitting all over my house, and the funeral and travel arrangements on top of it all. Gritting my teeth and trying not to lose it. Well, ok, unsuccessful on that 😜

[@jacalynmiller]

aw sorry! Hope you survive it all ok

[@heathersmeather]

🥰 Thank you for sharing, Cas. This was my family in August. I’d been losing weight, sleeping better, getting my home under control (thank you, Take Your House Back😄). Husband got Covid from meetings with associates from several states. Kids missed the first two weeks of school ☹️, and only one had online options to keep up. So, two kids really struggled last semester. I gained weight, house was getting messy, and it took awhile to get back on track. So, 5 minutes DOES matter, and eventually we climb out of the chaos.

[@lisamalwitz8517]

Thank you for showing this vulnerable and human side of your household! It's an on-going struggle for everyone. None of us are perfect and never will be! Sorry about the weight gain too. That is so relatable as well. Out of control feelings leak into other areas of our lives. Get back on the horse and baby step it back to a more comfortable place! We're here with you! I am single and have to do EVERYthing at my home. I find if the house is getting in order the yard suffers. And if the yard is looking good the house falls into chaos again. Put on some music and set that timer! :-) xo

[@sable747]

Ohmygosh! The house/yard struggle as we enter into Spring. I’m with you!

[@bonniedecosta7072]

You are so talking about me! Glad you are better.

[@mariacruzorozco80]

Same here! 😔

[@suzanne296]

Me too

[@joywoodham1925]

Same!! So thankful for her honesty. Crazy how validating it can be just hearing someone relate to all the things you feel and ways/reasons you're acting the way you are. Feeling and doing these exact same things. Thank you for this video!! It gave me the motivation and push to get started! Every single video amazes me in one way or another. Keep em coming!! 😁 thank you again!!

[@jayneburns5044]

So glad you are feeling better. Just started the book Atomic Habits. My house is a cluttered disaster and I have started foing 15 min per room daily. It's making a difference and I feel better (house feels better too, lol). Your videos motivate me, you are a hero of mine !!

[@michellemorton2994]

The no energy and covid brain took me almost 2 months to finally feel back to normal, finally got the last of my Christmas decorations put away this weekend. So if you feel like sleeping, trust me you should!!

[@careyonbobcaygeon]

I can't believe how "on the money" this video was for me. I am recovering from what was possibly covid as well. My house is a bit of a mess as I am doing a room switch now that my daughter has moved out. The events in the news and just the bad weather have kept me inside and in bed many days. Depression has crossed by mind but I dont think its enough to get professional help. Today I told myself to get out of bed, shower and do one hour of housework. I timed myself and I ended up doing 3 hours and made dinner! Thank you for all the help! And it's a good thing you got omicron and not delta. Now you have had it hopefully you will have some immunity for the next wave. I tried to look at it in the positive.

[@simaragraham8000]

Proud of you I'm going to do exactly what you did.😊

[@aprilaguinaga3078]

Thank you for inspiring us even while dealing with illness. You are so right, clutter attracts clutter. As someone who is borderline hoarder - getting rid of stuff is stressful but I'm finding it freeing in ways I never expected. Your videos are inspiring me to do things in small steps and I'm seeing results. I hope that you and your family all recover and we just have to ride this all out.

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@heathercragun5065]

We are going through this exact thing, painter, COVID, moving rooms around and you hit the nail on the head. I was thinking, “This is my life!” 😳 I feel this so much and trying to dig out has been so difficult. Makes so much sense now. Love the 5 min baby steps all the way! ❤️ Thank you for sharing this!

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@sonnyandcobi]

Gosh, everything you said is everything I was going through when I started organizing and downsizing. I dug in and made everything worse. I pulled too much out to work on and it quickly got of control. It all really effected my temper, I was too tired to do anything, I was bored and I wasn't getting anything done. Then I realized that we were in for some nasty winter storms and I had to get prepared. That re-started me and now my freezer and pantry are full, I have gotten going again with my efforts to downsize & declutter. I am once again making progress.

[@kjvmama]

This is LITERALLY my life!! I just texted this EXACT sentiment to my friend. I've done NOTHING ALL DAY, EXCEPT PROCRASTINATION... I was done, so I popped on this video and just got my clean/dirty dishes knocked out. It wasn't even a drop in the bucket... but it feels a bit better to at least have done SOMETHING!!!

[@hannahcogswell4567]

Yes!! I know that feeling all too well. When my house gets sick, it's hard to rebound. I was definitely feeling the overwhelmed or anxiety bug. Cleaning therapy was actually very helpful. Someone got the floor done while I got dishes. ADHD , Depression, and Anxiety bugs here. That would explain why my body feels like I want to sleep more. It seems like it's taken almost 2 weeks to even break even with the house cleaning. Zone cleaning is helping though. I can post how that's going for me.

[@aplaceformedaycare]

Spot on Cass. Before I managed to get my house under control over the past few years, I remember how stressed I would feel looking at everything that needed to be done. The chaos would make me overwhelmed and I would eat. Now my theory is just do it. It never takes that long to do it and I realize I need to stop putting it off and do it. I love how calm I feel when everything is in order. Everything you said is so true. Ps glad you and the fam got through Covid and are ok!

[@julielundberg354]

This video was so timely! Ive been looking up diseases I might have because I have no energy loss of focus, weight gain. But as you went thru these situations I realized that it my living space and my feelings of inability to get my home declutterd. (I have a disabled husband at home😔) I am going to make it priority to do a 5 min pickup even if it's just in my Bat Cave every commercial.

[@miarenee6703]

Julie-I feel you 💜 Bless you.

[@brittanys.7191]

I needed this! We homeschool and we’ve got sickness in the home this week. So school has been shelved and the house is in a mess bc we are just in survival mode. So thankful for what I have Simplified bc I would be in even worse shape if I hadn’t started this process!!!

[@loriadams7724]

It feels like you are talking specifically to me. Everything you said, is me right now (no weight gain, as I fell on Sunday, and broke my ankle. I can’t even do a load of laundry!!). TFS. 💜💜

[@granitemoss1451]

I wish I could give this 100 thumbs up just for the transparency. The weight of clutter and mess truly slides over to all kinds of areas in life we would never imagine.

[@laurielyon1892]

I can totally relate to what you are saying!! My husband retired last year after colon cancer (he's doing fine now), but he sits at home most days and does nothing but sit in chair on the computer. My adult son still lives with us still. He had kidney transplant last year, (he's doing great too). I work full time still, come home and fix supper, do the dishes, (no dishwasher), and everything else in the evening. I do NOT feel like coming home after working all day to clean house. I know exactly where my hot spots are - dining room and kitchen. My son's room is next to the dining room and his stuff ends up in there. He will have at least an article of clothing on almost every chair at the table. He drops everything there. I'm not good about the table either. I can drop things also, but it's because those things really don't have a home. I will get it cleaned up and think I have it organized...and in 2 days you can't tell. It's overwhelming, and makes me not even want to do anything, except if there is someone coming over to the house.

[@miarenee6703]

Cas, thank you for always keeping it real. I can relate to this so much. I mention this nearly every time I comment, I sound like a broken record-I’m caregiver to my 29 y.o. Special needs son, and I myself have a daily struggle with chronic illness, pain, anxiety, depression and just plain old burnout. Today I realized that I forgot to pay our mortgage payment. We’ve been in our house 8 years and I’ve never forgotten a mortgage payment before. I know It’s our clutter adding to my stress and overwhelm. You hit it on the head and it makes so much sense. I am going to try my best to do 5 minutes. I was doing well with decluttering until I ran out of steam. Anything is better than nothing. The hardest thing to get is “going” lol. I’m looking so forward to your upcoming videos. I appreciate your candor you inspire and motivate me. 💜

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@shellyroberts2101]

Sorry to hear you’ve been feeling like this Cas but thank you so much for sharing because this is exactly where I’m at right now and needed a nudge to just get started again 💖 x

[@magn0lia_tree655]

I feel like crying that this was not all in my head. This is my chaos story for the last 5 weeks decorators, illness, way too much stuff in the wrong places in the house, poor focus, shopping, fed up, etc. Thank you, thank you 🙏

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@ellen3131]

So true!! I have upwards and downwards spirals. If my health is going well, I work out, eat low carbs, losing weight, I have way more energy. I feel motivated to clean and reorganise. Then I feel even better and are motivated to keep going, keep working out and eat healthy and tackle the next room or project. But sometimes, I've had a rough couple of days and I binge on all the chocolate. I feel tired and not motivated at all. I leave the dishes once and before I know it, the kitchen has exploded. I don't do my 5 minute tidy up and before I know it, the living room is a mess. Then I feel bad and eat more chocolate. So, time to hop on the upwards spiral again! Thank you for your honesty! By hearing that you sometimes feel out of controle like me, it also makes me realise that I can also have an organised house in the end, just like you, when things go well. Just got to get up and fight on.

[@j.christian6801]

I loved this! I do that for sure - I see a huge mess and become overwhelmed and think it's too much to do - so I leave it. Thanks for the tips and help!

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@reallyluckygirl1]

OMG this is definitely me right now. I’m feeling all 5 of these. Thanks for making this video. I really didn’t think I could make it though this mess. I’ve been stressed & struggling since late last year. The mess just kept getting worse. I’m gonna try this. Thanks for being honest & showing that we all have these kinds of days.

[@Clutterbug]

You're so welcome!

[@lyndaweister9984]

L❤VE U Cass! Sorry 2 hear that U&Family got covid,but Glad 2 hear that Everyone has Recovered😱👍🏽🙏Can't believe U did the garage in 5mins.🤔,but 👏🏽 CONGRATS👍🏽🤗❣

[@lesleymcneill1403]

We just had the inside of our house professionally painted. She (a lady painter) was amazing. Her boss asked which rooms I wanted done first. We moved the furniture out of my husband’s study first, in most other rooms the furniture was moved to the centre of the room and covered with drop cloths. She started with the study and on the third day he could move his shelves and 2000 books back in. The rest she did a group of rooms at a time. Two spare bedrooms and main bathroom plus hall were areas we didn’t use and were done without affecting us. Then we moved into one of those bedrooms and she did our bedroom and ensuite bathroom. That left the centre of the house - all the living areas. When one side was done we moved to that side. I was amazed at the minimum of fuss. I was planning to declutter as we put things back because a lot of surface clutter had been bundled up when we moved furniture. It’s been finished a few months now but I am still trying to reduce the clutter that I have on surfaces. But I do recommend painting a house one section at a time. Don’t try to prep every room at once.

[@blackholesun3152]

I'm definitely an All or Nothing person n also a procrastinater (bad combo)! My home isn't being painted, but the clutter in some of my rooms is a mirror of what you're going through (like you crawled inside my head). At this point 5 minutes is all I can handle; 5 minutes is very achievable. So glad for this video n very happy you n your family are feeling better!!

[@marissap2841]

Thank you so much for this. The last two years have been hard for our family. An emotional "crisis" triggered chaos in our house and as the clutter took over, it felt like everything got worse, everything you described in the video. I had a sneaking feeling that the clutter was breeding chaos but couldn't articulate why. Every time I tried to tackle it I felt overwhelmed and gave up, living in survival mode. About a month ago, after bingeing a bunch of your and @minimalistmom videos, I decided to just set a goal of 20 minutes of decluttering a day. It has worked wonders and I finally feel like I'm making progress on all fronts.

[@Deathla]

I relate so strongly to this! I have been sidelined for two weeks now bc of surgery. I'm finally cleared to resume normal activities and have SO MUCH backlog bc everyone else here acts like its pointless to clean anything.

[@melodiasuarez4437]

Same here! Had surgery last week and was supposed to spring clean with the husband this week... but he decided since I wasn't doing anything he wasn't either. Smdh. Men. Got the all clear from my dr today so I'm excited for tomorrow to get back at things. Hang in there.

[@MEL-dx6mu]

This video made me cry. I am overwhelmed. And I feel like my family is not on board. However, watching your videos always gives me hope. Thank you for sharing.

[@maureenbrouse6313]

Heavens you seem to be talking about me... You have such a way of simplifying things and making them feel ok!

[@sallydansereau1270]

Covid went through our household as well, despite taking all precautions. Luckily we are all vaxxed and recovered well. The tiredness certainly lingered, and now we are on track again. Glad you were all ok.

[@zoesherman6278]

I feel ALL of this video!! Thank you for allowing us into your life and sharing with us that it does mimic our own. You have given a voice to our hearts...IT'S OK TO NOT BE OK!!!

[@christinac6231]

When I moved in to a new house with tons of stuff, I got the bedroom ready and tidy since day one. This offered a place of sanctuary before the rest of the house was done. When a room is out of control, dumping all stuff into containers or lumping them together at one corner instantly reduces visual clutter. This reduces chaos so that one has a calmer setting to declutter and organize the stuff.

[@kathleenstetler609]

great tip. this is worth doing. thank you!

[@Clutterbug]

Absolutely!

[@britneyherrera81]

I could write an entire book on how I relate to almost EVERYTHING you just said! It reminded me to take before pictures. I have been trying to document my transformation/attempt to be the best me possible. Sadly, it might be timing, but that ended up being a big mistake on my part. I went from excited and motivated to overwhelmed and really tired. And, I hate admitting this to myself, but also felt a lot of disgust and shame when I was taking those pictures. I'm gonna go watch strangers do kind acts!! So I can cry like a three-year-old thinking the world has ended because she didn't get that Dolly. Hope any poor soul that reads this has a fantastic whatever is coming up when you see this!! ❤️ Just remember to be PRESENT!! Enjoy those times, you will miss them, promise.

[@kblack8770]

Cassandra, Glad you are feeling better. Thank you for this video. I feel like I am speaking, to myself, through you. Oh my goodness. Honestly, if I can just get started I can get things done. I just can't get motivated. Every night I say "Tomorrow I'm going to get something done." Tomorrow hasn't gotten here yet. Wish me luck. Karen in North Carolina

[@shelly410]

Hi Karen. I so relate to this. I have even tried blocking out time for it on my calendar, but when that time comes, I just cannot get myself to do it. :-(

[@kayelle8005]

May I suggest a different thought at night or in the morning. Something like “it’s possible five minutes is enough” or “it’s possible five minutes will make a difference”. Basically any thought that you can believe more than your current thought. I know how horrible it is to feel overwhelmed by it all, and to give up before you start. I hope you can find a way through.

[@kblack8770]

@@shelly410Thanks, I used to set my timer for 1 hour and see how much I could accomplish. I think/know I need to start back.

[@kblack8770]

@@kayelle8005 Thank you. that is definitely worth a try

[@heather8cake]

This is 100% where I've been (minus the covid and painting). It is a crazy spiral of hot mess around my house and in my mind. Thank you for the reminder that 5 minutes really does matter. ❤

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@angelazeigler2904]

I hope you understand how many slumps your voice has pulled me out of. I can never put in words how greatful I am for your videos. I have followed so many guides and advice and zero have helped like yours do. Your a true hero to me. The becoming angry with our loves hit so hard as I'm listening to you, washing dishes and grumpy because I am the only one that cleans. But the thing is, I am the one that needs the clean kitchen. It only bothers me. It effects me. And I can only work on me. So much gratitude to you.

[@brookeelizabeth681]

Covid crushed me in January. It took me 35 days to recover. The fatigue and brain fog the month after was nothing like I've ever experienced. I was frozen and could not start anywhere. The clutter and mess that occurred was on another level and it definitely affected all of these things for me. I was resentful, I was sad, I felt guilty, I was overwhelmed, and I was to tired to fix any of it. Luckily I finally got my mojo back the last two weeks. I've been able to spring clean and get back on track. I have one room left on my list, the garage, and my flower beds. I feel so much better and at peace. I realized for the first time just how much mess affects my mental health.

[@kryssygee4814]

Thank you for sharing so honestly with us!!!! (ADHD here too ) We are all so lost and stressed at times! (I save Crap when I feel unsafe... Covid times does not help that!) I have been working on one room for two weeks now. Finally seeing a real difference. Decision making around keeping/ throwing is exhausting!!! I love you!

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@y3rbat3ra]

Am just now finishing up Spring cleaning and dealing with things that have been on the back burner for 4 to 12 years, so I'm totally feeling ya

[@tammyinnalabama]

I'm so glad that you and your family are feeling better! Instead of 5 minutes, I've been doing the Don't Break The Chain Challenge on the TYHB FB group. I've decluttered something Everyday so far this year. No timer, no daily item count, just something. I got rid of over 1000 items in January and 504 items in February. Exercising that decluttering muscle has been the key for me. 🥰

[@rosiebarker6285]

Oh my word.... I have never thought of this before. It is so overwhelming. I typically feel like I may as well go to work. There is less work AT work AND I get paid. Thank you for putting this video out there. I am every single one of the topics you spoke about!

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

Even before I play the video..... the answer is YES!!!! I can relate to a lot of what you're saying. I'm glad you're all feeling better.

[@abnormal9542]

Thank you! This is EXACTLY what I needed to hear today. Know I’m not a “bad” person, but Ive been feeling bad, sad, frustrated, bouncing from one thing to another and not finishing any of it and saddest of all, comfort eating. Have put on quite a few pounds. This video has helped me see the patterns and given me hope. All my best to you and your own situation. Thanks too for being willing to share your own struggle as well. You go girl!!! :)

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@StargazerBudgets]

so much so! I've noticed the older our two littles get, the more stuff they accumulate, and the more hobbies they try to explore it's so overwhelming! It started on the heels of my mom passing away so I gave up on all of it, I felt like I was alone and inefficient, sad, tired, I gained 90 pounds in less than 5 years, because I just felt like I was failing everywhere and with all of the things! Then I found this magical place, called my master bedroom, and I've basically been living in that room when I'm not working or running kids to their after school things, because I really just can not deal with stuff/junk/crap whatever you want to call it on ANY flat surface. The floor, the dining table, the kitchen counter, etc. If it's visible, I immediately get anxious and overwhelmed. :( However, we've recognized my part of the messy issue in our house, so I'm trying to fix that, while trying to get our 8 and 10 year old to understand, "hey this isn't how we leave our things, we need to put them away when we're done so we can find them next time we want to play with them" The living room, kitchen and dining room are done. Now I just need to do our master, and help our girls clean up and organize their room (again). Cleaning isn't really the hard thing, it's the stupid maintaining that can be a chore, because I feel as if I'm nagging, constantly having to remind "hey, this needs to get done, hey this needs to be put away" etc. etc. Maybe one day we'll have a clean but lived in house that won't cause a panic attack upon entering the living environment! 😂😂

[@Clutterbug]

Of course you will!

[@lsjrjt3583]

Boy!!!! You hit this nail on the head!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!!!!

[@trishpipkins]

This is exactly what I needed. I'm getting up right now and taking five minutes to tackle the clutter. Thank you! 💖💖💖

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@theelaavar]

The five minute timer works so well for me! It is the main way I'm seeing a difference in my clutter!! Thank you for teaching us this wonderful technique!! 🥰

[@LauraBee73]

I really relate to this one. Longtime lurker... I just wanted to say how much you, Dawn and Dana have helped me actually see a difference in my home. I've been struggling for a bunch of years to get my house back to how it used to be. Then mom moved in two years ago and it got a bit more chaotic. Last summer we finally got mostly organized and had started to put a bathroom in on the main floor for her and then I had a flood in November. Stress! Clutter! Snacks! Ahhhhh!! I want to declutter but other things take over. But it's just about done now, they got my laundry hooked up yesterday. I have never been so excited to do laundry. Soon all the stuff they took away for the cleanup will come back and I will be sorting it and plan on donating a lot. It's mostly sewing and art supplies though. So hard. Anyways, thank you so much! I can do this, right?!

[@benitahughescahalane3675]

You are a mind reader! I found you last week….thank God

[@fabienneroure9995]

I'm glad to hear you're feeling better! We're also painting and I felt like freaking out a few times! Hang in there we can do it! Off topic here but I love your dress especially the details on the sleeves! Take care and blessings from Ottawa🌟💝🌟💖🌟

[@lindagarrett7187]

This "pep talk" is definitely a keeper for future reference! Thanks for making your analysis of our crazy selves so easy for me to understand. I can definitely relate. Your motivation is inspiring! I'm so sorry to hear about your COVID outbreak, but happy you have all recovered. Take care!

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@kathrynwilson2067]

THIS is my life right now! In October, my son had a below the knee amputation and was hospitalized for 6 weeks. This week he was hospitalized with complications from Juvenile Diabetes. While my son was in the hospital, my husband was hospitalized. We found out he had a heart attack at 53, 4 weeks ago and has congestive heart failure. Our home is a disaster. I am feeling SO overwhelmed. Thank you for sharing this video. I am feeling al of this and more! Thanks for sharing.

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@Miss_Annlaug]

My god those images of the messy rooms trigger stress J St LOOKING at them! 😂❤️ I absolutely get it 💕

[@kathysanchez5945]

Glad you and your family are feeling better!!!

[@amycoleman3917]

I’m so excited to see a new video from you! I’m so sorry y’all got the ‘Rona. Glad to see you’re doing better! We missed you

[@deloreshall5459]

When I started to organize my home, I dont binge eat anymore. So right Cass.❤❤❤

[@thecamilleshow5415]

You are the best thing I have found on you tube in sooo long! I have been suffering from clutter ever since I moved 8 years ago. Now I am working your systems. Yesterday I did a 15 min tidy.. it made a huge difference. Just got home from work and about to do it again- thank you for your channel. I like that you keep reexplaining the same thing over and over. I need it! And love your funny stories. And your kicking the crying away. I love it so much. Thank you for your cute weirdness and big heart!

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@therichparent2946]

Hi Cass! Love all your videos and been watching since the “tip of the day’ days. Fellow Canadian here and you know how our housing market in Ontario is crazy! I feel like millennials are all stuck in tiny homes and condos. We’re a family of 4 living in a condo and the mess can accumulate fast in small spaces! It really starts to get to me and outlets that I want to do like writing gets in a rut because I feel like I need to take that time to clean and organize but with a small space, we have to be so creative in using ever space and cranny because we don’t have a lot ! I would love to know your take on how we can manage organization and have an affective system in tiny apartment size homes with family and kids

[@kimjaymama26]

Thank you for this and for being real... I am struggling in these ways with clutter as well. Praying for you as you heal and get things back in order.

[@apositivethread8919]

I just shared this video with a Facebook group I’m in Neurodivergent Cleaning Crew. It is the best, supportive group of people with ADHD (mostly) who just “get it” and want to uplift and encourage others. Thank you for being real.

[@jennerationcreations5982]

Thank you for this. It really hit home. As soon as I read the title I knew I needed to listen. I lost 70 lbs about 8 years ago and was at my ideal weight for approx 3 months. Then thanksgiving happened. A well meaning family member told me to “enjoy ALL the food, fill that plate, this is what you worked so hard for! You deserve to throw down!” And since that day I’ve slowly put on 100 lbs 😭. I’m at the highest weight I ever have been and disgusted with myself, but struggling to get “back on the wagon” but this has given me some motivation.

[@delphinelb8774]

Hold on Cass! You’´ll be ok again ☺️

[@janicelindegard6615]

Me! Me! This is me! I'm already a cricket living with a couple of butterflies, but we are preparing to move. The more I try to get things ready to move (paint, declutter, pack, etc.), the more the chaos builds. So needed to hear this.

[@Clutterbug]

:)

[@Dinojr-vr]

Oh my!! This video speaks to me so much. My home has been a cluttered disaster for what seems like eternity. When I first bought it, the only ppl living here was my son and myself. Then I found a wonderful man and ended up having two more kids. So now my oldest moved out. But there are still 4 ppl living in a two bedroom house. We have accumulated so much over the years. Turns out my husband is secret horder. Keeps everything from old boxes to old appliances for the just in case moments he could use parts for something else. I'm very overwhelmed. I despise coming home. My entire kitchen is nothing but a catch all. No matter how many times I clean it never stays that way for more then a few hours. It's depressing and exhausting. I have 0 help which makes it even more overwhelming. I know Its takin years to accumulate these things so it's not goin to get taken care of over night. But would love to be able to have a little help in all areas. I'm thankful I've found these videos. They do give me a ton of inspiration and motivation to get started.

[@valerieviramonte7887]

I love that you share your truth with us, dirty laundry, lol and all! I relate with you and your struggles so much, I’m pretty sure I have them all. Thank you Cas

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@AEBaughm]

We had it too! I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy either! God bless you Cas

[@janicevoorhees1488]

Thank you so much for this video. I only wish I had seen it before Spring Break this week. Exactly what you were saying, I had a list to do, and did hardly any of it. I gained about 5 pounds, ate comfort food including candy, distracted by tv and electronics plus I didn't go anywhere which also contributed to my mood. By yesterday I was extremely sad and depressed. In part for failing again in getting somethings done.

[@KumaSews]

Love how you end with such optimism! I have to constantly remind myself, five minutes-not perfect, just better! And it is a amazing how easy that is once we do it. But hell, had I not spent three days convincing myself that five minutes is all I need, my entire home would be better! Haha. And I wouldn’t have eaten three boxes of Girl Scout cookies! Thank you for the simple reminders!!! Glad you all are feeling better!

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@crybebebunny]

Thanks you for sharing, showing your home at what some can consider it's worst-case. I still think it's BEAUTIFUL BLESSING. I am sharing your video with my youngest ♥️, to show her that even Beautiful Homes can get messy and that we all have to help just 5 minutes will help. That is were GOD uses us the most. Thank you for being a BEAUTIFUL Blessing to me.

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@jf6962]

I watched 10 secrets to being organized and I didn't realize the house was stressing me out for YEARS. t's been about a month. I have lost weight. I have more energy. I feel so much happier.

[@OurLargeFamilyLife]

I am in this cycle I can’t get out of. I feel a clean organized home would help us so much.

[@OurLargeFamilyLife]

My problem is when I go to clean an area (the baby crib full of stuff) I don’t have anywhere to put the all the things. I need everything to have a place and it doesn’t right now :(

[@iammeg7761]

whenever i need a boost i come back to you!! you inspire me so much not only with cleaning but with having a positive attitude towards cleaning (and life really)! i remember in a video i watched a long time ago you said to stop hating the dishes, and that if there were no dishes to be cleaned that means your home has no "life", and just in general to keep a more positive mindset around cleaning. i try to remember that when i'm really dreading cleaning!! 💕

[@HitherandYarn]

Boy, I've been like this for two years now - not because of COVID but because of disabling accidents and family problems. I'm coming out of it now and it was so comforting to know that other people have been in the same boat and it's "normal" when stress hits us.

[@Clutterbug]

YANA!

[@xtina1610]

I so love this woman. I really appreciate her willingness to be honest and real. It's easy to assume all these gals have it all together 24/7. But really, we all have struggles. Even our declutter stars. And her willingness to be real with her audience makes me love her more. 💕

[@teresarose7524]

Thanks for being real.We all need to know that every one suffers sometimes and our lives become messy in many ways.

[@Clutterbug]

You're welcome!

[@MsJenny813]

How did you know all the thoughts in my brain? OMG, this was the most relatable video you have ever made, Cas!

[@abetterlife5120]

Preach it, sister!! Love your honesty. I can totally relate. So glad you and yours are in the mend. 🙏🏻😘

[@piratelvr35]

With a broken engagement, a flooded apartment, a car accident, catching covid, and about $1000 in car troubles just this year so far... I can 100% relate to this. My apartment is a disaster due to repairs and flood damaged things. Moving in while sick made me halt and just get by... now work picked back up and I have little to no desire to do anything much less actually work on much.

[@Clutterbug]

It can be hard with so much on your plate. Set a timer for just 5 minutes and do what you can in one space. Do what you can. Borrow motivation from KZbin, music, a podcast, whatever gets you up and moving.

[@Angebaby1237]

This video hit home so hard….I had to watch it in bits. I sat down to watch this video 4x. Before I could get through it!! It’s all True all of it!!! But most importantly you have the solutions!!! And they scientific explanations!! Which is so very helpful!!

[@Clutterbug]

Glad it's helpful!

[@lilmisspeace]

I was on a great roll and then it hit the part of my monthly cycle where my iron levels drop and I am tired, weak, and get mental confusion (drs have been investigating as they are concerned but cannot find a reason for it). This means that I have to lay down and / or sit and rest a lot, otherwise i can get migraines and even pass out from severely low blood pressure. This video is sooooo relatable for me right now. I am currently just picking up one thing at a time if i know where it belongs (the mental confusion means i can't make decisions about where to put things if i don't already know) and I'm moving VERY slowly... BUT i am seeing the results and it is encouraging me to just keep doing what i can - even if it IS snail pace - because every little bit helps 🤩

[@gordiennedavis2264]

Sorry to hear that you guys all tested positive. Take care of yourself and know that you have so many viewers that care about you and yours.

[@ninak8506]

Yes.. Yes and YES! you have just described me to a T. Adhd, stress, overwhelmed, ahhhhhhhhh! This is why I love you.

[@Clutterbug]

[@treasuredfinds2069]

I am currently relating to everything you spoke about. It was such a relief to hear that I’m not the only one feeling the way I been feeling. I’m going to get my butt in gear and bust a move to get my entire house and life back in order. God bless you for the very heartfelt exposure of your life.

[@thegrowingbosses]

I appreciate your short videos to listen to during short waiting periods #multitasking #momlife

[@Jeannes1234]

Everything you said is SO true. It was like you were describing MY life!! It is true that because everything is overwhelming I don’t even want to start. I will definitely try the 5 min tip.

[@Clutterbug]

You got this!