It's Time to CLEAN YOUR HOUSE - Tough Love with Cas

[@byronwolfer9706]

One comment. I work in a thrift shop where I do the sorting. Please, please, if the clothes are dirty, torn, or worn out, please throw them away at your house. Don't donate them. It's really gross to get dirty underwear, clothes covered in animal hair, etc. You can trash it or burn it yourself. We don't have any more time to wash it than you do. Thanks for your consideration😊

[@claireyoung3622]

Even better donate them to companies that sanitize and reuse your dirty stuff! Feels so good to ship it off!

[@audreyandrea460]

@@claireyoung3622 No, just throw your clutter out.

[@crimequeencreates8248]

I used to work at Goodwill. We got in boxes that contained dead mice, garbage, filthy clothes, smelly shoes, and all kinds of nasty stuff. Landlords also tend to just box it up and dump it on Goodwill instead of renting a dumpster when they do an apartment clean outs. Why do people do this? If you wouldn’t give the stuff to one of your friends or relatives because you’d be embarrassed, please don’t donate it.

[@crimequeencreates8248]

Ouch! This one really hit Home for me. No matter how far behind I get, I feel like I need to wash and recycle every little thing. The environmentalist in me cringes when I throw a recyclable container in the garbage. I feel guilty doing it, but you are totally right. When I’m drowning, I don’t need to worry about my technique. I need to keep this in mind from now on. I can do it correctly when I’ve gotten things back under control.

[@carolinepierson6776]

Yes. Thank you for this post. My rules for donations are the 3 Cs Clean Complete and in good Condition ❤

[@dezzh.1301]

Not sure if you have thought about this before or if someone else has already commented this, but it would be cool to have a bunch of Toughlove podcast for specific tasks like Tough love clean your kitchen! Tough love clean your bathroom! Tough love clean your bedroom! Etc. That way, when I am power attacking each area of my house, I can just put on Clutterbug!

[@whitneymcanally5968]

That's what I was wanting to say!! ❤

[@haidagirl626]

Tough love get your office and paperwork DONE!! 😅😂

[@lisakrushinski9436]

Great idea!

[@marthavanderpool6829]

Great rant, Cass! My main takeaway: Catch up SO we can keep up. Yes, ma’am! (And no starting projects until I’m caught up.)

[@jennie9]

I've been feeling run down for the last month of so and have let a few things go. I have a load of laundry in and the robot vac going. Dishes are done, garbage cans emptied, and one washed and drying. Will be done cleaning and changing over the kitty litter boxes and area by the time this video ends. Then it's a quick clean of the toilet, vanity, and mirror and that's it for tonight. I already feel so much better. Thanks, Cass!

[@andrearoose5919]

Tough Love needs to be a library category so they're easy to find!🤣

[@HannahRainbow88]

Make a playlist of them 😊

[@angelicab121]

😅 i think i have binged watched all the tough love and THEEN added them on Spotify to a playlist called YOU GOT THIS! Has helped me soo much. Apparently body doubling is what i needed in my life

[@Becky44-e7g]

I have been so sick my first trimester I completely let my house go. Finally starting to feel better but it felt so daunting getting started. This was the perfect video to jump start my cleaning frenzy! New subscriber , really enjoyed this.

[@s.r.8930]

Yesterday I went crazy and threw 3 boxes of donations, which were sitting in my garage for month and month, into the trash. I felt so relieved!!! It was so good! Now it is not perfect in my garage,but it is so much better!!!!🎉 Thanks for being so inspiring!❤❤❤

[@kimmieshimmie]

The tough love videos are the BEST. I re-listen frequently. Please keep doing them periodically.

[@joycortes4129]

The comparison to drowning in the ocean versus taking the time to improve your swimming was just what I needed to hear 🤯

[@whitneymcanally5968]

Oh my goodness me too!!

[@esmelovesvintage]

I did my dishes and 1 load of laundry during this podcast! Thanks for the tough love!! 😘

[@karenrich9092]

I learned years ago that you need to do dishes, clutter, and laundry before cleaning closets, cupboards, and drawers (OH MY!). Meals may be frozen dinners, crockpot meals, or take out. This is essential to focus on decluttering. I have a room for donations ready to go to Good Will. I love to hand sew, so mending the torn clothes will be done on my day off while I'm binge-watching TV. Then, they are clean and mended ready to donate or put back in my closet. If you can declutter this way, you'll probably be done in 6 to 12 weeks. Projects like your photo albums, scrapbooks, et cetera don't get done now. Set aside those things for 6 months from now. When your house is 90% decluttered, that's when the projects get done.

[@susanhensley9444]

I am at a low point in clutter, cleaning, working. I am going to listen to this every day this week...thank you. I needed this today.

[@Thisissupercool]

You got this 🎉

[@carolcrosby3497]

Me too!

[@dianehand1396]

I have never heard you "yell". Your love comes through in everything you do. I feel it, I learn from it and am comforted by it. While I listen to you, I am taking one step through my lifelong discouragement! I am changing. I have changed. That is your legacy Cass! Thank you.

[@DesiMakeupGrl]

Please never stop these tough love videos Cas. We are all Susan! Lol. Loved that story. You just get it!

[@lauramccollum5686]

I feel your love! “My house is not an alternative to a landfill.” 🙌

[@terriej2246]

“You are Susan.” 😂 Loved this, Cass. I need to watch this again. So many juicy nuggets. “Wipe today or scrub tomorrow.” 💯 Thanks, Cass!

[@rositakennedy6740]

🐿️ 😅 my guilty face when she said, hey you little squirrel brains 😂

[@cindycox9496]

When I don't want to do dishes I put KZbin on my tablet and listen to it it helps me get it done.

[@ladulcemusica]

Even your tough love is love, clear and bright and guiding. Your encouragement is always appreciated. : )

[@Leo60056]

Cas, listening to your podcast again and again get‘s always back the momentum to „get back on the horse“. I struggle so often with losing the momentum. Kicks in the butt are very much appreciated 😉.

[@sunnybunny222]

I cleared the coffee table, side tables, kitchen table, counters...made the MOST difference...i got all my husbands clothes off the loveseat...the next day I was so incredibly calm and relaxed...i had not felt that way in years....i cannot stand the clutter...it makes me anxious...it makes me upset that he doesn't get it...

[@pkb1647]

Good to hear you felt better. Its easy to keep things clear if you have a home for those things. Takes a while but worth it. Then you don't mind as much being the only one who's putting things away cuz it's easy. After a while of watching you put stuff away, he'll just do it on his own. Mine did, took a long time, but he likes a clear clean house now too.

[@LB-ku6ry]

This was the best video yet! So valuable! Spoke to me on so many levels! Thank you for speaking the truth! Throw it away and when you can do better, but until you’re there, toss it! God bless you!

[@bonniejalsevac7946]

Flylady..:” You are never behind…jump in where ever you are.”

[@Gherkinlife]

I was listening to a video by Dawn and accidentally touched the screen, so it skipped to this video and I hear "are you ready for a kick in the pants?!" I laughed so hard.

[@Bea_bop_Aus]

Hi Cas 👋 greetings from Australia 🇦🇺 Long time listener, first time commenter. Just wanted to say a sincere thank you for all your awesome content. You are truly motivating. It is fantastic to do body doubling whilst listening to you. Bea from Australia ❤

[@Karen-pe6oc]

Thank you Cas. After following Day 9 of the Clutterbug challenge I jumped on this Podcast. Dishes done, laundry going, feeling PUMPED!!

[@priscillacarvalho-lovell2898]

I did as well

[@jeridavidson9074]

You got me off the couch 😁

[@nnb02]

I love me a tough love cass episode! They always cone at a good time when i need a kick up the butt to get motivated. ❤❤❤ thank you

[@jessieelliott3157]

After a 16 hour work day yesterday im a walking zombie today, but playing this video over and over as i work (slowly) through my chores is just what i need. Thankyou!!! I could sit in a daze looking at the wall and feeling sorry for myself, but thanks to you my mood is actually lifted by a little productivity

[@eraber6738]

I listened to this podcast while washing poopy underwear (don't worry, it was my kids' not my own!). Then I did all my dishes after kid's bedtime. Frustrating to get behind. Helpful advice, Cas--thank you!

[@audreyandrea460]

Broke a sweat decluttering, wiping, doing dishes then starting laundry at 10pm…. no excuses! I’m collapsed on the couch resting for the moment now, but I’m so proud of myself. Thanks for the motivation! 💜

[@lindaanderson4990]

Ohmygoodness the proper swim technique metaphor....truth!!!😂

[@whitneymcanally5968]

Oh my goodness the swimming metaphor SPOKE to me. This is the kind of video I NEEDED. I feel like I'm drowning. Endless cycle. Please do more of these type of videos!!

[@creativealchemy5452]

You are so right about not enough hours in the day. There are 8 hrs for sleep, 8 hrs for work, and 8 hours for everything else (hygiene, cooking, cleaning, laundry, ,shopping, household finance and other house business, home improvement and repairs, yard work). There are two big imbalances: On the home-front: We need exercise, leisure, entertainment, a nap (important!) and downtime (we need white space!) On the work-front: When I first quit my job to work for myself I kept feeling like something was wrong. I felt like I was on vacation because I only worked so many hours and the rest of the time was mine! I was used to working 12 hours a day. I was used to not having control of my time and schedule. That's the problem (at least in the USA). There is no more 8 hour work day. There is no more 40 hour work week. Employers deny vacation and time off for being sick or anything else. Then add to that commute time. That is usually 1-2 hours each way every day. I was used to being worked into the ground. That leaves no time to take care of basic needs much less take care of yourself, family, home, or have a life.

[@annaalm18]

Pure gold. Kitchen cleaned and organized during the podcast!

[@saubery2707]

Thanks for the pep talk, Cas. I like your Tough Love videos. I really liked it when you added up the hours and came up with 26 hours for a 24 hour day to make your point for a simplified home.

[@mindygunter3119]

I love and need the tough love videos!!! I save all that I see you post. Please keep them coming Cas! ❤😊

[@danni9867]

Thank you for keeping it real!! Let me reiterate. It is OK to throw things away!! Newsflash, goodwill throws out half their donations anyways. Your junk might actually be just that...junk lol. I remember when my parents came to live with us while they were moving to our town. I let them have my daughter's room during ther transition. It took me literally 5 minutes to clear her room/closet because there was not much in there. Unfortunately that is no longer the case so I'm working on getting back to that point. My tip? Just imagine you had to move. Make it easier on yourself and get ride of trunk fulls at a time to make moving easier. Even if you have no plans to move right now, you never know what the future holds. Worst case scenario, you never move but you feel amazing and love your space. ❤

[@vivian9803]

Tough love needs to make a comeback. There is way too much coddling and excusing lack of action to take control!

[@yourbiggest1fan]

I started a load of laundry and swept our stairs and kitchen (its was a bloodbath od dust and hair). Thank you!

[@deborahpetipas9365]

Clothes hung up, folded put away, put in a load of laundry. Getting my steps in. I can only work un spurts die to back issues, but I can sut a fold laundry or hang up laundry. Thanks for the kick in the pants. My house is getting better.

[@arlineswardson6012]

Love the 30-day challenge! Only 5 things, 5 minutes. So doable 💕

[@ren8240]

I find myself fluffing around & procrastinating for the first 5 minutes. I'm waaaay better off with Cass giving me a stern talking to, like memories of getting told off by my mum! 😅

[@rosemarydelvalle557]

Thank you VERY MUCH for the TOUGH LOVE ❤ I am psyched to RAGE CLEAN 😂

[@kimberlyd317]

Wow that landfill comment! I needed to hear that ❣️

[@marybowen9820]

Just FYI. Love listening to you. So motivating for me. Thank you. I can't do as much as I used to when I wasn't near 60 but I'm doing it in small bites. Worked about an hour, did the few dishes that were there, got laundry going, cleared the vorner counter...started a bag of burnables, a bag of trash and a bag of donation/auction items. My counter is claean and can be seen🎉🎉😂

[@peacewG]

Keep the tough love coming Cass! It helps more than you can know. I am on a roll getting rid of nonsense

[@Ransflyyyer]

Wires! There are wires everywhere , my husband is so good at technology but leaves wires unsorted around where hes put together our electrical items. The charging station is a massive tangle , it drives me nuts. But I love you Cas, the rest of my place is getting sorted slowly into what I've wanted for years. So thank you, your voice is in my head constantly to sort something!

[@oodles_of_noodles.]

I'm only a minute in but am hoping for some REALLY tough love!! Lord knows I need it!

[@mariastathopoulos744]

I'm feeling better already......we don't have dishes anywhere apart from the sink. Make it easy for yourself: train your family to only eat at the kitchen table. After a meal, everyone scrapes off food bits into the bin and place the plate in the sink. My teenager knows to put his dirty clothes straight into the laundry hamper in the laundry. The only chore l hate doing is vacuuming.

[@marthavanderpool6829]

Try a Roomba or a cordless vac??

[@lorierandall1627]

This is so what I needed Cass thank you so much for your tough love!

[@amy2284]

Oh my gosh - I laughed so hard when you said about Susan “stop, you are Susan !”

[@AnnellGibson-qg8cp]

I love the way you guys support each other & learn from each.

[@mortimerelecafard]

These "tough love" podcasts are so motivating and give me the really check i need to get back on track ! thank you so much for doing this Cas! Can't wait for the next one :D

[@Rapunzel122-s9w]

I love your tough love videos. It is the kick in the pants that many of us need. I’ve been doing the 30 day decluttering challenge and I just started doing the clean mama daily routine. Because of you I made my kitchen and laundry my nonnegotiable and that works out great for me. I have laundry current and my kitchen shines before I go to bed nightly. But other things are falling behind like dusting and organization. I’m trying hard to get a clean clutter free home and I’m determined to get there before the end of this year. Thanks so much Cas you make a tremendous difference.

[@laurahoman7083]

Your tough love podcasts are the best.

[@ClutterbugPod]

I'm glad you like them! I hope you got something done while listening!

[@liztefft5312]

Thank you, Cas!

[@lynnhendley8910]

Hi Cass . I am all in . Doing your Tough Love Botcamp, 30 day challenge and signed up for HQ workshop. Today aready loaded dishwasher , Folded Laundry Washing Bedding. Tidyup Bedroom floor. Swept and both mop . Also, done self care and walked the dog.

[@ClutterbugPod]

Wonderful! You are amazing!!!

[@Sypeth]

Thank you ! 🙏 I have social anxiety and I get overwhelmed just thinking of trying to sell something on facebook marketplace or elsewhere and sometimes just going to the donation center is too much for me, when this happens I put everything in the room where the trash is in my residence and let people take what they want and the rest gets recycled by the company in charge of trashes... Thank God for these people in charge of trashes who are so nice and with whom I have no anxiety as I know them.

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

"We are not getting out of work today, we're making it twice as hard tomorrow!"

[@Stormy_Dawn]

So true for everything.

[@arizonashopper5095]

The coworker Susan story at 23:00 was really helpful, thank you Cas!

[@ambmae8]

This was just what I needed. You said to do dishes and I was like, there’s too many. I don’t have time. Less than 20 minutes later my sink was empty. Thank you!

[@ninjAdollChumChum]

Thank you so much! I needed to hear this so much! Sending love and light ♥️😘

[@didemtez8837]

You are amazing Cas! Such an inspiration and such a beautiful person ❤

[@christinab9133]

Sobbing as I’m listening to this…. Thank you ❤❤❤

[@debraneighbors8764]

I am absolutely loving the 30-Day Challenge. Thank you!! I'm making tons of progress in each of these areas!

[@heathereyles8909]

This morning, I stopped you half way through, and went up to my hushed bathroom, (new flooring), and threw away aged and redundant medical supplies, before putting the bin back in the cupboard. It feels wonderful! Thank you!

[@PuzS]

Thanks for the awesome podcast Cas! Loved the tough love!

[@yesiownfrodo]

This is the best thing you've ever made. And, it's on the mark. I've had to do the catch up thing several times in m y life. Good job.

[@teresacesario6247]

It truly is mentally too much to figure out where to thrift and recycle things sometimes and it really doesn’t matter if a lot of things just get thrown away You are so inspiring, and this video is awesome !

[@jeridavidson9074]

OMG! This was sooo helpful. THANK YOU 💕

[@lauracudmore8467]

Thank you cas for being honest that your house isn’t perfect and that life happens.

[@Pinklily-r4h]

What a great analogy with the swim technique!! So true!preach it Cas!! So helpful!!

[@jennyf3390]

Hello from Germany, thank you so much for all the 5 minutes and hundreds of things I don’t have to take care of anymore! With your help I declutters maybe 20% of my stuff but still have probably too much. I am so motivated to get more out with your September challenge. Thank you!!! 🙏

[@siljaabhilash5412]

Hi Cas, love your tough love videos. We all need this type of videos to get motivation. Love your honestly ❤. Plese do More videos like this.❤❤❤

[@lynettegoulding2608]

Thanks for the motivation podcast. Yep life happens Lost a few days Amazing how much you can do in 5 minutes 😊

[@SamCurtis-yk8cv]

Cas I missed some days for the challenge so I put this tough love video on and was successful in redecluttering my bottom cabinets. I have a trash bag full and a box and a half for donations. Thank you!,,

[@lauriebolen2400]

The 30 day challenge has been so great! I was gone to my daughter's over the weekend, but in 15 minutes, I got caught up and am ready for tomorrow 🎉 thanks for all you do to help us Cas!!!

[@ClutterbugPod]

That's amazing! Keep up the great work!!

[@HelenJane1785]

Love this tough talking. Thank you

[@susanhoward2305]

Hi CAs. I’m loving 30 day challenge. It’s so empowering ❤

[@PatriciaCarrier]

Thanks, Cast, for this video! Although I don't necessarily need this right now, my house is under control. I recognize that your approach to home maintenance is fantastic. Because my house is organized, I can focus on taking unwanted items to donation centers or recycling them. But you're absolutely right - your sanity and your family's well-being are most important. Everyone should consider your advice about house maintenance. It's key to remember our priorities: first, ourselves and our pets; second, stuff. In a nutshell, get rid of unwanted clutter to free up your space!

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

I've been doing really good and surprising myself with the 30 day challenge, thank you again, for doing that for free, it's making a big difference in my life. 😊👍🏼 I let go of a lot today. (day 9). (30+)

[@diannelabute5257]

You are so right Cass. I am one of those people that love to clean. I even help people with their chores. No biggy for me. I need my house to be clean and organized so I can think straight. I'm caught up most of the time .

[@laurarandall2913]

I need to keep this video to play every week to keep me motivated! I feel like my mom is nagging me to clean my room 😂😂😂. Even though my house is in decent order right now, I still tidied the kitchen, took the recycling bin to the curb, sorted mail and tossed the junk mail, and finished putting away the groceries while listening. Keep yelling at us, Cas!!!

[@kimmielovesparis1]

Thank you for the motivation…did the dishes that were in the sink, put the dish washer on…load of laundry in/turn on the dryer…ironed clothes for tomorrow (in office day) and boiled eggs (tomorrows breakfast) - 30 min of woo hoo go time!

[@thelmakatherine5396]

I just ❤ you, Cas. You are such a realistic encourager. Thank you!

[@lyndallparker8186]

Love the 30 day challenge...done the dishes and laundry...achieving each day...5min challenge is great! Thanks Cas🎉

[@annicoleman2146]

OMG! I accidentally stumbled on your website! I love ❤️ love your approach!

[@tracylang4460]

This is what I need! To get my butt up and get stuff done!

[@elisebb3765]

Cas, your 30 day challenge has been perfect for me! Thank you for the challenge and I'm hoping to continue the 5 min. a day!!! There are also areas. especially my craft room that needs more than 5 min. so I'm attacking that in spirts of more time starting right now. I'm working on it while you are talking! You are such a great motivator!!! Thanks!!!! 😃

[@ClutterbugPod]

You are doing the right thing tackling your craft room in spirts! Before you know it, you'll be done!

[@ChristiPosner]

CAS. Thank you for talking about throwing things out. Thank you. I realized that donating has been holding me back. I didn’t realize. SERIOUSLY THANK YOU.

[@ericaknutzen4787]

Always love a tough love podcast

[@Ninjaflyingpinkducks]

I have a 4 month old. Thanks for the encouragement. ❤

[@ClutterbugPod]

You're welcome! You got this!! 💪💪

[@lauraclark92]

You have no idea how timely this is' i mean you probably do but you know what i mean. It's oxygen to my soul. Sending hugs. I will say Murphy needs to sit down and have a beer and take a break because he's been working overtime in my life lately. (Murphy's law if you know, you know) I'm thankful for you. 😊❤ OK back to work... if you knew me you would be so proud. I gotta keep going not even close to there yet. I'm probably going to find more of these and play one everyday this week, or even better I may play 2 or 3 a day then repeat as necessary... Thank you much friend ❤

[@heididragonfly]

I AM Susan! You are right, how funny😂 thanks Cas!

[@Ninadesignsdisney247]

I'm loving the 30 day challenge! So helpful and motivating! I've already donated a trunk full of treasures 😅

[@staceelees2211]

Absolutely LOVE your videos. I always get amazing results when I listen to you while I'm cleaning

[@maryhollenstein4441]

Lovin me some 5 min/5 thing decluttering... GENIUS and my goodness it's doable and I cleared out 10 items in 5 min from my closet - and I seriously decluttered in spring... just goes to show we're never really done. Thanks for tough love, I feel you really do care for me and each of us personally ❤

[@laurapoethke246]

Thanks, Cas!

[@christinethompson3175]

I start thinking just five minutes. I end realising that I have tidied up the whole time. Thank you for sharing your motivation with us. ❤

[@kellyWoodss]

Really Needed this, the best way for me to clean is to listen to you motivation! Please do these more often!😁