LOTS OF LITTLE THINGS | Let's Clean Up | My Decluttering Journey

[@bugbuggirl5239]

Remember Mira, this is only just the beginning of you Bedroom declutter journey. 400 items for the first pass is amazing and you should be so proud of yourself, not discouraged. Rome wasn't built in a day! You are doing a great job! I think under the bed storage for seasonal or your leggings and t-shirts is a great idea for extra storage or you clothes as along as you don't forget they are there. Keep up the fabulous work. Your are learning so much about yourself in this journey. Your videos always make my smile and chuckle.

[@Moonlight-nq4wy]

😮 You gotta dumpster!? And free!? Holy cow --- what a blessing 🙏 Congratulations 🎉

[@bonniewinninger4896]

No, you are not the only person who feels remorse when you give away clothing items, even if they do not fit right now. It disturbs me when you get comments from viewers about what they think you should do, and how much better you would feel if you did it THEIR way. Honestly, I am more of a ADHD clutterer without the emotional attachment to MOST of my accumulated things. However, I have lost two family members in 3 months and I have emotional attachment to their items. I promised myself I will not give any of their possessions away now. I will reevaluate in a year. Please don’t be hard on yourself! You have accomplished so much in a year! I know you mean well subscribers, but respect Mira’s self-awareness. She knows what works for her. Send her support! Thanks Mira, for speaking about your feelings. You deserve respect and compassion. ❤️

[@karenhayes1461]

Decluttering is a process and it is not linear. I finally realized I would rather have less things that I really love, than more things I just sorta like. It gets easier and easier. I have been working on it off and on for 5 years. Please give yourself some grace…it will happen! ❤

[@laurahicks8084]

I think the dumpster will really help you feel "lighter" and less weighed down with stuff. May I suggest 2 routines to change that might help also? Number 1- Every time you finish a water bottle, get up and put it directly into the recycle/trash. Do not place it on a surface or the floor. Number 2- Keep a trash can in each room and when you handle trash ( i.e. wrapping from a box or package) put it directly into the trash can. If you made these changes, your environment would feel less overwhelming and you would have more energy to declutter and organize other things. Just my thoughts.

[@shannonw6604]

I just wanted to add on to this. The saying Don't put it Down, Put it Away, has been such a game changer in my home, for my ADHD. Of course, I then had to create "away" places to put things. I kept this systems as simple as possible. I still catch myself about to set something down and repeat the saying in my head as I get up to deal with it. Ongoing brain training. We are all works in progress.

[@laurahicks8084]

Good for you ! We all have to establish habits and routines that make our life easier. For me, I have to see my keys in my hands before I close the house door, and hold my credit card purse in my hand til I put the card back into it after the transaction so I don't lose it!.

[@lauramitchell6725]

@@laurahicks8084Yes,yes and amen! Growing up,we had a trash can in EVERY ROOM,including the utility room,cars,garage,basement,etc. I am 65 years old and HAVE NEVER had to pick up a piece of trash from the floor in my house!🤷🏼‍♀️

[@josephdaly2015]

Well done Mira on all you got done. Remember you didn’t bring everything into your house in 1 day so don’t expect to get rid of it in a day. Be kind and gentle with yourself. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇‍♀️👏💪👍🙏💐

[@MarielaMerino]

Keep up the great work Mira! I wish I could come and help you but you are doing great. Decluttering is a marathon not a sprint! :)

[@ljm792]

Congrats on getting the dumpster!!!

[@carolynwardle6913]

Emotional work is the absolute hardest !! And you are doing the factual and realistic work now. As time moves along and you settle into your new world of facts, you will come to the emotional decision that is right for you ! And then when time moves forward still more, you will again adjust. You are on top of things and climbing higher!

[@a.t.6535]

Two videos in a week's time? You spoil us! 🤗 Which means you had that much footage to share - more progress in your journey - so I'm doubly happy and proud of you! 400 items, wow! A winter/summer wardrobe change is what I do, and especially for those of us who live in areas with distinct seasons, I think that's normal. The winter clothes tend to be bulky; I don't have any expectation for myself to cram my entire wardrobe into 1 small closet. When I swap out for the season, I also take time to re-evaluate and let go of any items I didn't wind up wearing, so it's like a built in seasonal decluttering session, and useful in that way as well.

[@joycefernandezbaham8380]

Mira you are doing very well. You haven’t quit so you are still in the fight. I’m cheering for you. It’s okay to put things aside and go through them at a later date.

[@cat-mum-Jules]

Hi Mira, I think the fact that you have got to this situation and given up but you're not now is a big step forward. The way you are thinking about things is changing. And as you say, with the leggings it's hard when you have an emotional attachment, and it's only first pass for the bedroom. Do you think that you would benefit from having help to organise the bedroom storage? Just a thought. I enjoy your videos so much Mira. Thank you for sharing your journey and giving me something to look forward to 😃

[@nina009]

you're doing great, Mira!

[@Chrissyhappy]

I had massive anxiety getting rid of clothes, bags, shoes etc. Each bag I did caused me stress. I’d regret donating it as soon as it was gone. Fast forward nine months. I now find it so much easier. I have 14 items of clothes left. I feel so light. I have no stress getting dressed anymore. No mess to clear. It was absolutely a process. I was convinced I needed more stuff. Spare stuff. I’ve realised I don’t. It’s fine to have little and I’m okay with that now….but goodness it was hard! Good luck to everyone on their journey.❤

[@Zombie-adventures]

Yay Mira!!! You were able to fold a lot of leggings! Great! One thought- one thing I avoid is doing things that cause me extra steps. I would avoid throwing anything into the floor. That just causes you a bend later on. I have a small card table in the living room that I use as needed- for meals or laptop. It also keeps things up off the floor. Don’t be discouraged please; just think of the amazing progress you have made, the new friendships you have, and the love and encouragement you are now given. You are blessed and we care! I see you too!

[@faithsmith7431]

Well, my friend, reality has arrived. Your video illus😊trated what we all experience, dead ends. Now we can just stop, which you stated had happened in the past. Picture yourself driving without the aid of a phone for directions. If a sign ahead says, "Road construction ahead, do you park your car forever? My guess is you would find a way around the construction. Especially if you anticipated the need to visit a bathroom in your future! Today, you can choose another path, as you showed with the leggins. Regroup, dear Mira. You got this. Please don't stop. Don't let us down. But, more importantly, don't let yourself down. Love and hugs.

[@shannonw6604]

What a great way to think about it for visual learners. Thank you!!

[@sflasaint811]

Keep at it ! You're doing a great job !

[@007Wanda]

To be honest, I think you have made so much progress. I hope you won’t get discouraged with the clothes.. You did the living room and I think if you would have told yourself (a year ago) that you were able to do that, would you have believed yourself? And with help the scrapbook room! That has been a huge transformation - it couldn’t have happened without you decluttering so much stuff.

[@shannonw6604]

I am so glad you were able to get the dumpster and some help to shift everything. This will be such a great step in lightening your clutter burden and helping you see yourself in a different way. This is change in progress, in real time. New neural pathways being created. That isn't always fast or comfortable. I just wanted to say thank you once again, for being so courageous and vulnerable to allow us all to benefit from your journey. I hope you feel truly feel the importance of that.

[@Suz9006]

When you have done so much work, you expect it will make you feel better and it’s really frustrating when it doesn’t. Just keep picking away at it and figure out what gives you the most happiness.

[@joannephillippi4274]

I am in a funk with my journey because it feels like it's one step forward and 5 back. I go through this every so often. It will pass eventually, I know, but it's not a nice feeling. If I could take a step back and see what I've done it might help. We have the advantage of seeing your progress. And the truth is, you have done a ton of work!!!!!! So I do understand feeling a bit down, but trust that it will pass for you as well. I'm always surprised at how much my body pops and cracks. I figure I should be super flexible given all the twists and turns of life lol. Hang in there ❤

[@asumner1959]

You are doing so well! There will be times when you feel discouraged, I would be overwhelmed by that amount of clothes too. I think the seasonal wardrobe sounds a great idea to me, but you need to have a storage area to put those! I do understand emotional attachment to things but oddly, for me, clothes are not one of them. Just keep going, one day you will get there x

[@kirstybrown2480]

I’m so glad that you got the dumpster. 400 items that is amazing.!!!!! you are doing an amazing job.

[@thisnthat42]

Personally I would suggest using the closet as the limit to what clothes you keep, perhaps just storing some of the thicker winter jumpers during the summer if you have any. Think of your items as inventory and the more inventory that you have to manage the more work that entails. Finding places to put it away, remembering where you put it etc. It's all a lot of mental energy plus the weight it puts on you knowing that you have so much, it can feel like a mental burden. A wardrobe full of clothes is actually an abundant amount of clothing, especially taking into account that some items we wear more than once before washing. If you worry that you are going to run out of clothing before you wash them what may actually be happening is that you pick out something new each time while the laundry pile gets bigger and bigger and then it just looks overwhelming to deal with and so we ignore it. You're still using clothes at the same frequency but you are giving yourself a bigger job at the end of it. Having a smaller wardrobe may encourage you to do the laundry more often but it will be smaller, more manageable amounts. (and I'm only talking weekly or fortnightly, it's not actually *that* often.) Please don't get discouraged. You're doing good work but of course it can be draining at times. You're in the middle bit in your bedroom right now. The "it has to look worse before it gets better" stage. This is a normal stage and it can feel overwhelming but most importantly it can be conquered, just keep going and you will get there. Progress only stops when you do. You deserve to have a bedroom space that is a quiet sanctuary. As you said yourself you are trying something different. You have us all cheering you on so keep chipping away at it. ❤

[@craftybookworm8280]

My Airedale terrier used to like to remove the caps from plastic bottles and he never ate them either. He just liked to remove them like Colt.

[@lorettalouvros207]

I AM AMAZED AT YOUR TENACITY Keep up the GREAT work!!🎉🎉

[@jordanvejtasa446]

I switch my wardrobe out for the season and I love it! It’s like getting brand new clothes every year when I pull them out. It has really helped me quit buying so much new and to appreciate the pieces I already have.

[@sassyslsgrl]

If you're not ready to downsize to the point it all fits in the space I recommend looking at storage solutions there are so many closet systems and wardrobes and space saving techniques that can turn your collection into something functional and beautiful while you work up to being ready to have even less. Don't force yourself to push too far too fast, that's unhealthy and often backfires in the big picture.Also, it is ridiculous how often while watching your content I am thinking "Atta girl" or " look at her go" .... You're doing amazing and doing it the right way,with mindful intention .❤

[@uhohlilbit09]

I love being early to your videos. I could listen to you talk all day ! It’s so comforting. My inner child finds peace in it

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

I am so glad! I can't say how much this means to me. ❤

[@uhohlilbit09]

@@PeelingAwaytheClutter I’ve been watching since the beginning ! I will always support ! 🫶

[@alanbirkner1958]

Hi, I get rid of 20-40 items each day. Pieces of paper, recycling, garbage, or stuff to give away counts. I stop by Goodwill or Salvation Army about once a week. It's an ongoing process. Tina, Al's wife

[@kathleenmcgovern9659]

Life is a journey. Decluttering is a journey. Stops and starts, wrong turns and rethinking, bumpy potholes and some smooth sailing. We are all in this journey together and we all go at different speeds.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@anitakling7141]

I enjoyed seeing a few of your pages at the beginning. Stay focused. You are doing so well!!!

[@AlexisHiemis]

I totally get your exhaustion at this whole declutting thing and how even after sorting out 400 items you are still not done. I also get this hopeless feeling every time I have gotten rid of more stuff and still... I open another closet and there is more. I look into another room and clean up and find more. How can there be more?? I don't want to do it anymore! Then I take a break and I tell myself that ultimately, decluttering should bring me joy. It should feel like I'm doing something good for myself, not like I'm punishing myself for having so much stuff. Just like shame doesn't lead to change, bad feelings are the same. If I'm not motivated to have space freed up for myself, maybe I don't need that space right now. Maybe for a while I can be happy with what I have already acchieved. It's harder for people with ADHD and perfectionists to look back and see what you have acchieved as a win, especially when there is still so much to do. "I didn't do all of it, so it was pointless." But in fact, you have already won, you have already proven to yourself and the world that you are not hopeless at decluttering, that you can do it pretty well and keep at it for a long time. You are already living a better version of yourself with a new great accomplishment! You already have great new habits after all these months! Sometimes after climbing a mountain you need to sit down for a bit and feel how nice it is to be up there instead of looking for the next bigger one. As for the cart: I always feel like furniture pieces where I have to think about what I would actually use it for are a burden on me. They are just one more thing to clean out regularly because I put stuff on. So my suggestion would be to think about stuff that you regularly use in your living room that have no real home. If everything you need in your living room already has a home and you are just putting extra stuff on the cart that doesn't belong in the living room anyway, I think the cart also doesn't belong there. It should hold a very specific set of items you know you need at the living room and that should be able to travel around the living room. Or if you really like the feeling of having it besides you and you want to fill it up - why not make it the water bottle cart? Load the layers with your full and empty water bottles and enjoy the freedom of having a place for your water bottles until they are all empty and go into the recycling, like the full cart. Or make it the tarot cart and put all the tarot decks in there, if you like to do a reading in different rooms, you can just take the cart with you to that room, select the deck of the day and put it back.

[@nicky_bee]

We're all very proud of you 😊

[@viveannelucas2246]

My thoughts for the leggings that you are not able to get rid of: Maybe smaller categories, meaning smaller boxes. Animal: dogs etc Seasonal - nature/months Seasonal - holiday Etc: geometric, animal print etc That way if you decide you want to get rid of something, you will know where it is and it is not such a big job. Maybe that will give you smaller boxes/more room in a corner of your closet. Love from Sugar Land, Tx (outside of Houston) where we don’t have predictable seasons….LOL

[@valeriethomas4168]

Good suggestion!

[@joannbirdsong583]

Do you ever ask yourself why you have so many clothes/ possessions when you will not be able to ever wear everything you own? I hope I’m not sounding rude, it’s just that I can’t relate to having so much stuff. I commend you for tackling this big job. You sound committed, so keep up the good work. You’ll get there.

[@Wendy-p3m]

Ridiculous question. She explained in the video why she can’t let go of her clothing.

[@rachelcomte8089]

This entire channel is about exploring all of that. Kind of weird to ask it in one comment here

[@margaretmcnarry4298]

Oh Mira! You are definitely not alone! I often find myself at an impasse and have to wait for some time to get the “oomph” and energy back. Clutter is very very cunning and sneaks around watching for any weak point! I find myself flirting from area to area without completing any. Now I am trying to schedule a set period of time each day (maybe 15 - 20 minutes) for one particular area, for a number of days before moving onto another area - at least that’s my plan. I’ll let you know how it works out. 🤞🤞 Maintenance is also a huge issue for me.

[@AmandaIsAwesome]

Mira you're doing a great job! 💕

[@cjevans6365]

🌸 you’ve achieved an amazing amount so far on this journey. Remember to be proud of yourself. 🙂 x

[@judyfarmer2962]

Keep up the good work of decluttering. In your heart you really want this done. I pray for you as this is a daunting task.

[@andersdottir1111]

When you are ready to let go of leggings that don’t fit you Mira, take a photo of them before you donate them. I let go of ALL my clothes that don’t fit years ago and just have 2 small wardrobe type (Kmart moveable) set ups. The joy of those 2 manageable wardrobes is astonishing- I can see exactly what I have so I rarely buy new clothes.

[@marystrenke3050]

Good work Mira! My dishes are soaking -- didn't get dressed until noon today. Everything was a chore. I'm proud of you! You didn't come this far just to get this far❤(quoting a friend of mine)😊

[@librarynan4610]

You are doing so well. It is so nice to see how hard you are working while still taking the time you need to rest and recover. Letting go is hard. Letting go is the physical act of letting the item go and the mental act of letting the item go. Can’t wait to see you scrapbooking in your craft room.

[@sh3ll3yb]

A covered patio! You and the boys are going to enjoy. I love reading outside on the patio.

[@maryfindley434]

You've done so much. Don't give up!!!!

[@Walkyria2030Vlog]

Hello. 💐 Thank you very much for the advice, save what you are emotionally attached to and in the following rounds let it go. I have been frustrated or angry when they want to throw away my things without asking. When they have taken them without telling me, it makes me even more angry, because when I go to look for them and I don't find them where I know I left them, they tell me I thought you weren't going to notice, that bothers me, because they are my things and I I decide whether to give them away or let them go. Many times years have passed and I myself give them to other people, but all in due time. Regards from Costa Rica 🇨🇷

[@rebeccaashton5390]

Hi Mira, you have done an amazing amount of work. Don't be discouraged. I think someone else already said it but we see your progress. I can relate to how you feel when you have let go of so much but still have so much to go through. That's how I feel in my house. It will be alright, just keep peeling. That's my motto since I found your channel. Hugs to you and your boys. ❤️

[@nbig860]

EVERY item-EVERY step-EVERY minute takes you along the path of YOUR journey. Just keep moving forward in whatever way works best for you. ❤

[@lorishulik8602]

Love the random shoe. lol you are doing awesome. I think the tshirts and leggings seem to be multiplying 😂

[@biadoras]

So I read somewhere that if you manage to get rid of overweight, it will take the brain up to seven years before it accepts the new, lower weight as "normal". With that in mind, I think it is very logical to think that it might take a good while for the brain to get used to less stuff. Even if, I at least, feel immediate relief with less clutter, give it a while, and the brain might forget that "too big" donations pile, and start to see more items to go as it grows used to seeing things like wall and floor space (especially if you get so far that you no longer need some of those storage furniture x) ). I like your big plastic cart, the one with five? tires. I think that could be a good sorting station for when you feel like dealing with a BoxofDoomTM. And use each shelf for a category. I agree that the small grey cart might be a dangerous "clutter magnet". Maybe save it too see if you feel like using it in the kitchen or scrap book room, but I agree with you that it probably should be going out from your living room.

[@gaylefarmer5946]

Keep on going! Little by little! It will happen! Do not get overwhelmed, one little area at a time.keep going!

[@1234OopsyDaisy]

You are doing so well Mira please don’t feel down on yourself in my experience it passes when I plod along until I get enthusiastic again ❤❤❤

[@ritatharp5238]

I totally understand emotional and sentimental attachment to everything, especially things other people think is crazy.

[@theresachristian4246]

👏🏼👏🏼yeah free dumpster

[@MaryEavey-dc3sk]

I am in the midst of moving from 1300 well-stocked square feet (we know what that means) to a second floor 900 square foot apartment. FUN and we're having it!!!! I started moving stuff on Thursday and have been working on it nonstop and its still not done! I worked an 8 hour day today. (office job) and I STILL have piles to bring over. so yep, I have hit that wall! I underestimated the amount of stuff I had because the closets were so big. out of sight out of mind. now its to the point of move it now and toss it later. I have 2 days left to vacate the old place. I always leave a place clean, but this time I am just going to pay the cleaning fee!! I was so proud of all the progress that i HAD made until it came time to load the truck. Thats OK. I will keep at it at the new place!

[@biadoras]

Sends you all the hugs, because frankly, it sounds like you need some. Good going and good luck.

[@debbieburt4508]

Some people are maximilists, I accept that as long as things have a home and are clean. Even if they are in some type of storage, I too am planning to sort seasonal bins as well, my clothes have outgrown my space even though I do declutter occasionally, I have a fond memory of a school friend being so excited about a particular warm sunny day, after schhool she hurried home to get out her summer clothes bin, what fun😊

[@debbieburt4508]

Oh I think your clothing is very fitting for you, fun prints, Funny sayings, all good

[@abbywillkomm6187]

Could you try just adding the clothes you wear to the closet as you wear them? Leave the others in a staging area if you have one- might show the clothes you gravitate to most and naturally fill your closet with those clothes you wear most often. Could you have a closet in another room that holds the clothes that you wear less often but aren’t ready to get rid of? You are doing great! One step at a time or should I say 1 pair of leggings at a time ❤

[@dukane]

When I think of your wardrobe, it might benefit from seasonal rotation. You have a lot of holiday/seasonal leggings. Then divy your tshirts amongst the leggins since they aren't as seasonal. Then after every season, you can see which leggings tou didn't use and it might be easier to let those ones go.

[@chatnoir7923]

Good work. You've done well ❤

[@CammyHell]

Maybe get a new cart that only has one tray instead of 3 and then empty it out every Sunday so you never have more than a week worth of clutter in there?

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Ooh, great idea!

[@TheMariapigen]

I really enjoy watching these little updates/maintenance videos❤

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Glad you like them!

[@beckymattsmom4556]

We all have those moments of overwhelm! You are doing fantastic, give yourself some grace!!! One drawer, shelf, bin.... at a time!!!

[@carrie3206]

Mira you really have accomplished so much, including your bedroom. Remember that you don’t have to repeat the decluttering of the clothes you have removed from your home already. It’s now gone. Yay! My bedside table is the equivalent of your rolling cart in your living room. I am forever trying to keep it clear as much as possible, but I just like having certain items nearby. I know for me, I watch your videos, because I relate to you and share many of your habits, so you are not alone in this journey and discovery of yourself. I am learning with you along the way. If you have some extra totes, you could put the extra clothing in there and stack them as high as you feel comfortable, lol, in your bed room along a wall until you can make your second pass. I’m hoping this will clear some space in your bedroom and allow it to feel like you can organize the rest. I forget, do you have a spare bedroom to put the extra clothing? That could be another option. I’m excited to see the video with the dumpster. That will be so helpful for you! ❤😊❤

[@alkoret]

A seasonal wardrobe takes a bit of effort, but it's such a great feeling to 'rediscover' favorite items every time you switch them out, it has helped me to significantly reduce what I bring in, knowing that I can shop my own closet, would highly recommend it to anyone looking to slow down with their shopping habits!

[@MaryWalsh-ux6oj]

If those leggings are too sentimental for you get rid of them, but they no longer fit, I still think you could take the fabric and turn them into really novelty "granny panties" Just cut off the legs and then cut 2 equal strip. Add one strip to each side (the width that you need. And then just hem or zig zag the bottom of the legs. And you're done! You could also use the leftover fabric to make matching sports bras. Oooh, how cute! Just a thought. I like the fabric with the popcorn (and the red and white striped popcorn containers) on it.😅

[@Moonlight-nq4wy]

🎉 A surprise Mira video! 😁

[@ritatharp5238]

Yay! 👏👍💕🤗😁 What a pleasant surprise more Mira!

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@Moonlight-nq4wy]

@@PeelingAwaytheClutter Totally! 👍

[@jennpittman8299]

I wanted to come leave a comment. Declutter is a journey (you know this)! In my 8 plus years doing this, what I think might work, might not, and it’s easy to get discouraged, but remember to pivot. Organizational system that I thought I would love, I hated! What I have found more often is that simple (for me) works best. Everything has a home. That’s hard to grasp and repeat, but once you do, it becomes a game changer. Rooting for you on your journey from the other side of the internet. You are different from when you started. You’ve got this!

[@norafleming8304]

I feel your frustration with the decluttering. There is no storage in our 1970s house and i have had to let go of SO MUCH, especially clothes. I have found that switching out my clothes seasonally and picking out only the clothes I absolutely love and putting them in my closet has really helped. I've slowly worked down over the last four years to a more "capsule" size wardrobe per season. Sometimes, not all my summer or winter clothes come out of the bin so at the end of the season when I put them away, I get to see them again. I often get rid of more items at this time too.

[@christinemartin7436]

When I hit a roadblock it throws me. So I stop and get back to it later sometimes much later. I have to remember round two is always easier than just beginning

[@jemreandeau3583]

I think you’re doing great Mira. Be gentle with yourself, you have undertaken an enormous job and are doing well. Seasonal wardrobes have always worked for me but just last year I realized I needed to keep it simple. I acquired a chest of drawers for all of my sweaters, and got rid of a lot too. I had many items that I never wore, like you it must have been an emotional attachment. I’ve just purchased a new bed that will allow me to store plastic tubs under it. Now I can remove an armoire from my room for use in my sewing room. It’s not happening over night but I’m happy with my progress so far. ❤

[@GotAnUmbrella]

If you haven't seen it I would suggest you watch The Space Maker method series with Tracy who self-proclaims hoards her clothes. I thought it was really insightful how they chose to organize and sort through everything. There might be some tips and tricks you haven't thought about that help you manage your space while still keeping what you love. I personally found it really helpful as someone who is also decluttering my closet. They bought some Ikea shelves for the closet that I think would solve a lot of my life issues! They did a seasonal rotation in a really smart and approachable way. I think April talked about how someone people just can't rotate seasonally and you have to know what kind of person you are.

[@shannonw6604]

I love the Space Maker Method's channel. Her work with Tracy and Dani has been so compassionate and helpful. I like her periodic breaks to calm the chaos, which helps to keep going. I loved the Ikea closet system.

[@GotAnUmbrella]

​@@shannonw6604Dani and Tracey are two very different styles of decluttering and it's so interesting to see. Dani is very ruthless and Tracy is taking her time. It really shows there's no right way to declutter.

[@shannonw6604]

@@GotAnUmbrella Very well stated. There is only the way that works for each of us. I guess it is our path to discover that, with or without the assistance of someone like April. Mine seems to be a spiral, coming back to rooms periodically and being able to let go of more and more. As each subsequent level of 'stuff' becomes my new norm, and my understanding of myself and why I am holding on to things grows, I find myself bringing much less in and needing much less to hold on to my sense of self. Therapy and managing my ADHD better also helps. I am not chasing dopamine through things as much.

[@Melsthing]

Your doing great. Beautiful about the table and tray. Nothing to be disappointed there. Victories❤

[@cindygray2236]

Thank you for sharing your struggles and laughter with us. I will need you to name the back porch as you do the other piles. I had to go back and watch that section again to make sure I didn't miss your names for that pile. You are awesome and making progress!!

[@elliegalantis]

I started in January 2019 decluttering didn’t have nearly the amount of stuff that you are having to go through and I have felt this. I feel for ya, but you are doing great!! Strive for progress not perfection. Hang in there!

[@tamravincent5097]

I love that scrap book page display stand! Wish i could find one.

[@mackimmy]

mira, good job for organizing even when decluttering is not a part of it 👏🏻 maybe you could use the cart in your scrapbook room instead and use some other smaller box in the living room, that way the clutter it catches has a smaller overflow limit and may help to keep clutter in check (note the “may” because what works for me might not work well for you) 🩷 hugs from southern california 🧸

[@graceh8866]

Mira you’re doing a great job ,yes you have gotten rid of a ton . Yes it is a constant challenge to keep things in order but you’re smashing it and we are routing for you . Yeah team Mira !!!! Those water bottles 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣and colt 🐶🐶🐶🐶I’m so glad you got a dumpster it’s a huge help to the clean up. You keep at it we’re here for you 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@KirstyAngus-yl6cr]

I'd love to see you PWAC scrapbook pages. I'm also a scrapbooker

[@zerocasualteas]

Mira, thank you so much for sharing the ups & downs of your journey! ❤Wow! You let go of 400 items of clothing!! That is something to celebrate!! 🎉 You are doing awesome!! 😎 I’m so glad you got a free dumpster to help let go of big items. Way to go! 😊Keep on inspiring us! Love to see you maintain little areas too!

[@maryl234]

It's great watching declutter videos - you realize that you would dump all of the person's crap in an instant. Make me look at my own stuff still remaining in just 2 closets at this point a little more objectively.

[@TypicalTGreen]

I feel ya about the disappointment, but the seasonal storage/change out can be a game changer! 🌻

[@leannekirk74]

Seasonal wardrobes is a great idea! I do this as I have a tiny wardrobe these days. I have to say I prefer it because when I'm deciding what to wear its much simpler. I put the other season's clothes in a big plastic tub in the garage. And when I change them over it only takes half an hour and I'm always excited to see clothes that I'd forgotten about. Its also the perfect opportunity to do a declutter as some items no longer appeal and its quite easy to let them go. I highly recommend a seasonal wardrobe. I do the same with shoes. Oh and I'm so excited that you got a dumpster! Yay! That will help out so much with the bigger items. Keep going, Mira, you got this ❤

[@fernbrisot325]

Sometimes, the skills needed to meet a goal are not always super obvious. Decluttering is one skill, but efficient spatial organization is another. As you've already mentioned, upkeep is another skill. So, to meet your goal, you may just need different storage options. I use cube organizers for my clothing (like in the scrapbook room). Like you, I mostly wear yoga pants and T-shirts, so wrinkling isn't a big issue. There are tons of videos on how to roll/fold jeans, leggings, t-shirts, etc... to save space and they can then be stacked in the cubes. They take up less room and you can still see all the items (more or less). Plus you can categorize by cube, superhero, dog, flower T's, etc. The next thing is vacuum bags for bulky/seasonal items and extra pillows/blankets/dog beds. This really reduces the volume and keeps things dust free. And they can be stored under the bed, for when needed. For hanging storage, if possible, use velvet hangers with metal hooks as they are much thinner than plastic ones. "Magic hangers" allow you to hang multiple items in almost the same space as one item. Also, keeping more than you can reasonably store, at the moment, is OK. As you wear items, you get the chance to evaluate them and you may be able to pare them down over time. And the idea of rotating out items is a great one. You are doing amazingly well. Thanks for sharing!

[@Speireata4]

I sorted through my sweaters and long armed shirts and got rid of some, but that wardrobe shelf is STILL packed fully to the top. Arrgghh, I feel you.

[@tngirlz4622]

Good job maintaining the kitchen table and living room! 👏👏👏

[@ginabreiding591]

So proud of you Mira! Keep on going and inspiring others! ❤

[@maryschneider8154]

May I make a suggestion about your water bottles? It might be less expensive to invest in a water filter for your kitchen faucet rather than spend as much on bottled water.

[@sh3ll3yb]

I can hear in your voice that you are getting momentum in your journey.

[@dirtbagdeacon]

I think the sentimental and emotional items are challenging, which is why Marie Kondo recommends saving those for last. Not sure if that would work for you, but it's something to consider. 400 items is AMAZING. Excellent work.

[@ailsika]

A suggestion if you can’t get the tv tray and cart to work together. Some of those carts, like from Michael’s, have lids you can get so the top could be your tray and the other baskets for items.

[@loiscampbell3510]

Oooouu! I'm looking forward to dumpster day, How do you feel about it? Keep plugging away! It will give you such as sense of accomplishment.

[@AliciaBakerLeashy]

Your Kolt (?) and my cat Pixie would get along perfectly!! He likes taking off the bottle caps and Pixie likes playing with them!! One time when she was a baby (we got her at 4mos) she got her paw stuck under the fridge grate. She howled and we came running!! I lifted the fridge and hubby Mike picked her up...wandered her to me for me to check all her little toes and give kisses. 💜✝️🙏🏻And thank God she was fine. She is now 15 years old. 🐈‍⬛mostly black hair Tortie. Love her to pieces!! I could go on and on...😂😂

[@ABeautifulMessExtremeCle-zl1wp]

I'm a little late to the party this time. I've had an unusually busy couple of weeks, so I feel bad I haven't really even touched base with you, but I am super happy to hear about the dumpster that you got.🤗 I will text you to see when you have it and maybe I can come help fill it. Thanks for the vid, dear Mira!❤️

[@Speireata4]

Tricks or things you can try: - everytime you leave a room to go to another room, take one thing with you that goes in the room you are going into. This does not always work, because your hands might be full, but try to make it work as often as possible to build a habbit. - Find places where you personally need stuff and put it there, despite it maybe looking weird. For example: I have a small trashcan on a shelf otherwise used for decorations, near my couch. It looks out of place, but before I had it there, I used to put my candy wrappers, used tissues and other small trash on my couch "to clean up later". That did not feel good nor look nice.

[@morgynegarber8003]

You are doing so well. I am so proud of you. You are an inspiration. 🎉 Idea: have a quilt made from all the leggings that mean something and don't fit. That way, you have a practical piece that is filled with memories.

[@Yodavilla]

Hi, Mira , Clay and Colt ❤ I was thinking that if you want to keep the areas that you already declutter out of more clutter is to have a home for each item.," Don't put it down put it away" as My hoarders hearts usually says. In the backyard do you have nice furniture that you can use when is all declutter, at least one or two pieces? Like the bookshelves? I can visualize it at the laundry room when you tackle that area with you laundry supplies.

[@barbb126]

Colt has actually helped in his own way, by scratching at that bag. Like he was saying “Hey Mom, you didn’t finish this!” 😄 Btw, if/when you feel ready to let go of some of those leggings, I’d be happy to buy a few!

[@keelienne]

Hey Mira, you are brave for showing your insecurities and ask for help and advice- that and staying in motion are the biggest achievements of the last year. Congratulations!🎈 I have that cart also and I love it to pieces. Sits right next to me right now, too shelve with al my to-dos, middle for daily journaling and the bottom.. stuff that I might need in my purse and some tools, I guess 😅 You will find a place, and I am sure you’ll love it just as much as I do. Thanks to St. Ingmar for this! Problem with your clothes.. if you’re a little like me you do the best you can, hope for a miracle and are disappointed it didn’t happen this time either. Watch back your video, you’ll see that you are not yet completely honest with yourself, and don’t believe in (or haven’t clearly visualized) your goal yet. You can tell yourself that this is only the first pass, and future Mira will take care of the second and third and fourth pass. But you can not forget that future Mira will be discouraged by the work you leave her, because she is a newbie and easily tired out too! Also you can not hope that somehow Hermine will grow your closet so everything will fit. She’s a busy woman! What you CAN do is tell present Mira, that your past self organized it all so it’s way easier to declutter now- because you have a perfectly clear overview now of what you own in which category, and you don’t have to be afraid that you’ll be left with with nothing and butt naked if you let go of more. 400 was a good start, but it was to make categorizing easier and not to fit it all. That will be second passes job. And: you can absolutely do it, you have proven that a lot. Give present Mira a hug from me please 💜

[@leolewanay]

Maybe it would be less discouraging to focus on a percentage of "let gone things" rather than a number ? Considering that you own an unusually high number of items (clothes in particular), 400 items may sound like a lot as a number but is not that much considering the total amount of items you have. This way, you may get a better overview of the stage you are currently in, would keep a more acurate track of your progress and may not get disappointed when realising your imagination has led you further on then you really were ? It's a journey, it's a learning process and you've really strongly started the journey and are learning (and teaching !) therefore... no regrets, you've still a lot to discover, to explore, to share, to see, and to try, like a real adventure ! ^^ And we're all here to cheer you up and learn with you !

[@jademcarthur]

14:00 - oh la la. We all stepped into a new declutter zone of Mira’s life. This zone looks interesting and I am sooooo ready to see it get tackled.

[@amandasnailtasticnails9657]

My main thing is my mail sort as well.