Literal Brain Hack By Changing One Single Word

[@ktrayn78]

The plants make everything look so much more inviting- it's like healthy plants say "we like it here, you will too!"

[@rosieortiz3735]

I agree!

[@passionbow1]

Yes 🌷 ❤

[@NickSBailey]

definitely, plants and vinyl two of my favourite things to come home to

[@Jenneo7435]

You said exactly what I was! 👍

[@AmazonEventer]

Looks amazing! The plants 🪴 add such a nice touch ❤

[@ThelmaRatcliff]

To your point, I was viewing a news reporter interviewing a woman in California whose home was destroyed by fire, she said what I would give to walk into my kitchen and do the dishes. Perhaps we're doing ourselves a disservice to think of taking care of our homes as a chore.

[@tgayer1]

And I’m blessed to have food that dirtied up these dishes. 😊

[@KathyBGood]

thank you for sharing this.

[@and-oh]

my pipes were frozen for almost a week and the water is finally running again today, and one of my first thoughts was literally "I get to wash the dishes today! :D" nothing like being forced to go without common luxuries (even temporarily) to give a person perspective lol

[@LindaParisi-o1s]

Right? I was upset that something wasn’t working in my house and then I stopped myself and thought, I’m so lucky to have a house when so many have lost theirs.

[@AliciaBakerLeashy]

We didn't have Hot water for a couple days... it was like very awkward... and how do you shower? So I told my hubby to heat up pots of water on the stove...run through the shower soap it all down and rinse just quick as you can and use the hot water to do a 2nd rinse and to warm up. So that's what He did. It worked out but I'm glad it was just a couple days... issue was a water heater switch... flipped the water limit back on but they have to order and replace a part.

[@leslienichols5268]

The one that works for me is " I am so lucky to have this house! I should take care of it!"

[@tully6648]

That's how I tend to spin it, myself. Like, "Y'know what? I'm lucky I have a house to clean, good cleaning products, and a body that can still do it all." I always spend time picking out just what I want, so why shouldn't I feel just as lucky to be taking care of them? There is a high chance that, someday, I won't be able to do all of this... I want to enjoy it right now as much as I can.

[@Anne3000]

@@tully6648I love this

[@gettingtidy2495]

👏👏👏👏

[@ceebee987]

Every day I realize more and more how brilliant my mum was. She taught me to look forward to the result of cleaning. She would say "just wait until the blankets come out of the dryer. They're so clean and warm". Or "imagine how cozy your room will be once it's all clean and you turn you nightlight on. Like a fort". She was so right. I've been blessed to have always thought like what you are describing, and it's so true! "Moose Lord"! Epic 🤣🤣

[@purposeinmind]

Oh that's great to hear. I say these things to my daughter raising her. She had ASD and ADHD so I can't say she loves cleaning but she definitely enjoys the results. Anne🦘au

[@argo12]

I have been struggling with depression and zero feelings of self-worth for nearly a year and a half. While the depression symptoms are greatly eased by medication, my self-worth is still underground. My home is a mess and dishes haven't been done in weeks because I feel like I'm not worth the effort. Your comment brought back beautiful memories of my mom who loved a tidy home and taught me from a very young age how to do household chores. Thank you for your comment. It has helped me want to change my mindset to that of your mother's, hopefully to help me break through and get back to a healthier way of thinking.

[@GoldilocksZone-665]

@@argo12 ceebee - You mum sounds epic. She knew what she was doing! And, argo, I wish there was some online venue for you to be helped with the motivation you need to see what benefit is available to you if you can rouse yourself to do things. You know (we should all know) that every situation is different. Is there one thing you can do where the rewards will greatly outweigh the rewards of other things? Imagining the feeling of a tidy, cosy bedroom with fresh warm bedding is a fantastic one but it may be harder to manifest for some people. I wish you all the best. I'm rooting for you to find that one thing that will start to unpick the spell. I bet you feel completely overwhelmed. Some things irritate us more than others. Some things give us a greater sense of well-being or calm than others. We don't usually pay attention to, and quantify, where things fit on this list because we are A: usually in a state of relative panic when we do them and B: the effects can be so subtle that it's hard to detect if (for example) we are slightly less stressed when there are fewer bits of fluff sticking to our socks. To say that you will feel so much better once you've tackled the dishes may not be true. It may not be true for you. It could be something else, that you aren't conscious of, which is constantly using a red pen on your life. We have a horrible habit of thinking what works for us is going to work for somebody else. Good luck to you.

[@ceebee987]

@@argo12 so much love and strength to you. I had a tough time with rain (and we have A LOT) when I was young so she would often have me sit quietly and listen to the sound of the rain on the roof or windows and remind me how lucky I was to be so cozy and safe inside. How lucky I was to have a home. ❤

[@JariDawnchild]

Anything still dryer-warm is the sole reason I even bother with laundry. I hug big piles of fabric as I pull them out of the dryer and it's like hugging fluffy wads of insta-sunshine. Nothing beats line-dried, but I live in an apartment and have no access to a clothesline anymore, so this is the next-best thing lol. Now someone needs to come up with a way to make a towel hang onto its dryer heat; I haven't been able to run a dryer load of towels, jump in the shower, then grab a cozy towel straight from it when done in years.

[@luciaramaria5775]

It is so sweet seeing Jason always together helping. He seems to be a wonderful son.

[@DVD927]

He is, but he also gets paid.

[@bonniepelletier9990]

This comment will might get buried, but maybe, just maybe you’ll see it. Thank you for taking the time in your voiceovers to talk about ADD, autism, hoarding, mindset and more. I have learned how to be a better mother, business owner and an all around more acompassionate human because of watching your channel. I especially want to thank you for explaining, better than any Doctor has,how to help my daughter, who suffers with depression, anxiety and ADD. Thank you Mac❤️

[@kathydumas2745]

Amen!

[@AliciaBakerLeashy]

Amen!!💜

[@rebeccaashton5390]

@@bonniepelletier9990I'm so happy to hear you say that. Keep up the great work. 💞I think many of us have benefited from Mack's words.

[@keepmovingforward9775]

100%

[@47retta]

I loved seeing you repot all the house plants! It makes the home look so inviting. I used to have so many indoor plants. Now my house is too cluttered, so I need to work on that. I get to do it!

[@blf112761]

"Clean your refrigerator so it doesn't spin kick you in the face" --- you have a great sense of humor!

[@gooberpeas7926]

😂"When refrigerators get really dirty, they attack!"🤣

[@imlistening3021]

I think my refrigerator might have already spin kicked me in the face! But the good news is that I get to clean it!

[@lindaball403]

As soon as you said, i get to have a clean kitchen, i got up and cleaned my kitchen. Thanks buddy!

[@moonpie7532]

My kids got me digital door locks in satin nickel with the lever knobs..... I liked the look so much I changed out all the door knobs in the whole house to satin nickel levers and did the hinges as well. It's amazing how satisfying it is for everything to match after 25 years of a mismatched assortment. My house isn't very large so it wasn't very expensive. I smile every time I look at them. It's also easier for my moose to open and close the doors without making me get off the couch. 😊Your house is really coming together. ❤

[@Asyia]

Cleaning has been a thing I struggled with all my life, but learning to change my mentality from 'have to' to 'get to enjoy' is really... really helpful. I've been ignoring the sheer chaos that is my own bedroom for months (depression lows can get moose kicked in the face!), but today... Today I walked in there and cleaned for a solid 6 hours today, because I didn't have to. I got to reclaim my dresser, I got to reclaim a huge chunk of my floor... I get to reclaim that feeling of 'hey remember when you worked real hard to paint this whole room on your own and make it somewhere you were proud of?'. I get to reclaim a space I was once real proud of. That's my goal. Thank you for the boost in getting back to wanting to be proud of the space I live in!

[@GoldilocksZone-665]

Are you able to pin point where that feeling of 'have to' comes from? Is it all internal? This sentence, "Today I walked in there and cleaned for a solid 6 hours today, because I didn't have to." is so intriguing to me. This almost suggests that there has been some external reason why you weren't, this time, feeling some kind of time pressure. Like, suddenly, the finishing line you're told to focus on was no longer there. Your running lane (to persist with this analogy) wasn't even perceptible. You were just 'running' for the thrill of it.

[@carnivora7433]

Thats also my goal ✌️

[@JariDawnchild]

​@@GoldilocksZone-665I've noticed that with myself, as well. I have to consciously work at putting the expectation I've set for myself down, but once I do, it's like I'm naturally drawn to do the thing.

[@Asyia]

​@@GoldilocksZone-665 It definitely feels much more internal than anything else. I've never had a healthy relationship with cleaning or chores- I have severe dust allergies and I'm super sensitive to certain chemical smells, so cleaning has always been this battle to get done. If I don't "have to" clean, I won't... And it's a habit I'm trying real hard to break. I don't think I'm ever going to find cleaning to be fun, so I need to stop focusing on the task of cleaning and focus on the finish line, like you said. Finish line is more important than the race, in this case. Though getting to do a little happy dance when I get a section of a room done IS worth it in the short term.😂

[@emmulholland]

All the plants really bring your place alive - it's so homey!

[@Juel13]

I’m so glad to see the plants back! I was wondering.

[@ladylike771]

NICE! I enjoy cleaning, it makes you feel good when your surroundings are clean and in order. Cleaning done on a daily basis helps to keep things in order. You just have to GET UP AND DO IT! The sooner the better you get things done. Taking a daily shower and putting on clean clothes is a great motivator; clean body, house, and mind.

[@kathharper]

@@ladylike771 I think you mean well and also don't understand the dynamics of the situation are a little more challenging for many people. No shade here as all you say are truths, That said, it's just not the way it works for many who struggle with motivation. We *want* to be enthusiastic about getting things done and hearing these what I would call platitudes of cleanly orderliness are just not what it takes to get past what's stalling us. The platitudes are actually "de-motivating" because despite good intentions hearing the phrase just GET UP AND DO IT! causes the opposite reaction and we feel like we're somehow lacking. We're not, and our minds just don't process that in the same way yours might.

[@candiweaver4590]

Agreed. That phrase automatically turns me off. No offense to @ladylike771, but I was all on board until that phrase. I have always struggled to clean and keep my room clean as a child, etc. I have been called lazy, and I've heard that phrase among others that made me feel like something was wrong with me. But as an adult, I found out I'm not lazy. I can work hard for other people, but I'm overwhelmed in my own house. I'm sure I have ADHD (I'm the out of sight, out of mind type - I just the other day realized that), and I'm beginning to wonder if I have autism. I've recognized myself in some of the descriptions I've heard on this and other channels. It's starting to bring some clarification. Even if I don't have autism, Mack and some of the people on other channels have helped me understand myself a little better. And come to find out, I'm not so bad, after all! Just a normal person with my own way of thinking. And my son, who I believe is in the spectrum. In trying to learn how to understand and help him, I'm finding myself. Even though we adopted him, he is so much like me and my husband, he must have been made just for us. I see us in him all the time. I love that I've found Mack, he's really helped me a lot.

[@2fortsmostwanted]

I (Autism + ADD) find that the *dread* of not wanting to do a tough task is 100X as bad as the actual experience of doing the task. That’s one of the major mental blocks that gets in my way. Replacing some of that dread with a positive feeling to look forward to might help chip away even a little at the mental roadblock that keeps me from doing essential tasks. I think about doing laundry like I expect someone to attack me and break my legs while I’m putting my clothes in the washer, but I do get so much relief and satisfaction from wearing clean clothes. Thanks for your video Also. I’ve been working on asking for help with difficult tasks without being ashamed. It makes a great difference to tell myself “I don’t have to bear it alone”

[@GoldilocksZone-665]

Sometimes we are pleasantly surprised by how smoothly a plan goes. For me - this is unusual. Yesterday, though, I found the hacksaw, when I needed it, and that bit of bent parasol post cut like butter! Success! I really wasn't expecting it to be so easy. I think I have a thing where I know where something is but because I know it's supposed to be there I can't see it. This time I did! Once, when I was putting my laundry in the washer, somebody entered the yard with an unleashed Alsatian and it pinned me in the shed. You're feelings of being maimed whilst doing the laundry are not that far fetched! Not if your utilities are across the yard, anyway. Perhaps, if your washing machine is in your kitchen - the chances of being attacked while visiting it may be very slim! Yeah - I might have a bit of laundry PTSD. It didn't bite me. The associated human called it off. Whilst I was flattened against the washing machine, with nothing but a laundry basket to defend myself with, it was barking - so its human heard it and I was spared physical injury. It may have been, however, exactly the same Alsatian that once ran up behind me and lifted me into the engine block of my car when I was checking the oil. They live about an eighth of a mile away. Not really neighbours. It wouldn't have been nearly so surprising if they were neighbours. I would have been more alert to the potential of being either pinned at the back of the shed or hoofed into an engine block if they were neighbours.

[@jlaurelc]

"I think about doing laundry like I expect someone to attack me and break my legs while I'm putting my clothes in the washer" Whoah. What a perfect description of the dread and anxiety!!! When people say "Well I just..." it makes me want to throw things at them, because they just don't get this. Thanks for putting it into words! It's so great to have these mind "tricks" to help get around that!

[@jennettebarton7072]

You have made yourself a wonderful home. Congratulations Mac

[@Cristozen1]

I watch these kind of shows because several years ago I was hit by a car while standing in a parking lot. I am now disabled and standing and walking and basically, doing almost anything physical is very painful. I would give almost anything to be able to clean again without pain. I was never a couch potato. I was a karate teacher and always physically active. I hope this helps someone realize what a gift it is to do these chores.

[@denisesmelley8546]

Wow! What a difference those plants make! It look great before; now you’re ready for House Beautiful.

[@dOlli3cOutur3]

So stellar! Plants bring life to everything!

[@marycesarini1724]

Jason laughed, and he made me laugh! He is just so awesome to help you! Jason is inspiring too! He learned from you! He cleans just like you! Your both just so great, you make others so happy! I am happy to watch your videos! Your plants are beautiful! And at the end of video, your just so handsome! Now on to 700k! Thank you for all you do!

[@maryhtrask4321]

I have been keeping a home since I was 12. I grew up being my mom’s shadow and I learned from her. I clean as I go. I always look around a room while I am leaving it to see if anything belongs somewhere else. If I put my hands on it, I put it where it belongs. It’s a natural thing for me. I think I am tidy by nature/nurture. And if I get a new item, one has to go. So, no stress. Yes, I have my own tools to do stuff around this house. I take my plants outside to repot.

[@cathyprosser1050]

You and I have much in common, going by your description here. I learned from my Mom and my Grandma and what I learned just became a part of who I am and how I choose to live. I like clean and even more, I like tidy. 😊

[@AlEdJedLee]

I’m the exact opposite by nature but as I get really old, I want the simplicity and lightness of your way of being. Thank you for describing it so succinctly!!!

[@playhooky]

I'm betting he would repot his plants outside if the weather was cooperating lol; I only live about an hour & 1/2 northwest of him, & we've been in arctic cold snap for a while & I'm sure he wanted to go ahead & get the plants done.

[@cathyprosser1050]

@@AlEdJedLee 🫂 🤗

[@cindiloowhoo1166]

I truly envy you ~ I did not get the Born Organized (BO) but I am most creative ~ Hey, don’t throw that out, I can do something with it!!!

[@gretchen_needs_a_dog]

Love the teal sheers - hadn’t mentioned that before. REALLY love the “I get to have” change up. And loved seeing Papa Jason again. ❤

[@delmadehoyos1946]

Teal shears are beautiful. 😊

[@BrazenHearted]

Yaaahoo! So glad you will be helping someone who needs it so much. Big hugs to you Dinglebert Bumperdink!

[@lydiaflatt9859]

MINdSET! Its everything. And words are SO powerful. You are a gift. I know you started for yourself, and you help people physically, literally by cleaning, but your commentary videos (or whatever you call them) are so helpful.

[@diann9159]

Changing one word works for dieting as well. Instead of saying “I can’t eat this” say “I choose not to eat this at this time”.

[@carold7713]

This is so true. It has taken me decades to say, I choose not to eat this because ...... whatever reason works on the day.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

Recently, after years of dieting, I decided that instead of a new diet I would just not eat as much and cut down on sugar but not count anything. It is working!

[@carold7713]

@danielintheantipodes6741 I think the point of the post and our comments related to the underlying choice of changing a behaviour, not the method.

[@JariDawnchild]

That works so amazingly well! ❤ It's awesome for quitting smoking, too.

[@bummblebee77]

All of this information about autism and motivation and general life lessons, have you accumulated all of this knowledge from personal experience or have you done actual mind numbing book work? You spit out a lot of smart stuff that many of us have never heard before and I love it! Never stop sharing. Never stop teaching. Repeat. Repeat. And repeat some more in all of your videos. That's how I learn, and that's how I roll, son!!

[@lanasheggrud6689]

I wondered the same thing.

[@MidwestMagicCleaning]

Both personal experience and decades of study.

[@OfraSharon-Afir]

@@MidwestMagicCleaning And having mid triple digits IQ!

[@travisnorman]

The place is looking really good so far, Mack! Congrats to you on all your hard work. Not just on the house, but also on documenting it, editing it, uploading it, responding to comments, and generally managing all the social and community parts of this thing. It seems like it takes a lot of work. Respect!

[@gata1887]

The plants give the room a nice touch and it is so good to see Jason back!!

[@michelleparish7313]

I'm so glad you got some more plants. They add so much warmth to a house. Now you need some of your pets back. I'd be so lost without mine; having another living being in my space without the mental requirements of dealing with people is very beneficial to me.

[@JariDawnchild]

I hear you on that. My kid (who's now 20yo), our two dogs, and myself share an apartment. My kid and I have similar-sized social batteries, which works out for us most of the time and when it doesn't, one or both dogs either want extra play, another walk, or is/are just deciding to be assholes lol.

[@lamonafoster363]

Love all the greenery! Your place looks so homey. I don't have to watch you...I get to learn new techniques, be entertained and laugh. Feeds my soul! Thank you!

[@zombeemom]

Your videos ALWAYS teach me a new way to be kinder to myself. I’m also autistic (+MDD) so I’m at a self-kindness deficit. I’m usually in tears by the end of the video but I so need to hear everything you share. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Wishing you and your family good health and happiness!

[@Gigi-yy7jp]

I used to have a neat home and organized life. The last few years presented challenges, and my motivation is shot. My husband said, "It looks like an old lady lives here. There is stuff sitting everywhere!" This mind hack makes sense. Im going to try it. Thanks!

[@poultrytruffle]

This is genius. I've been HARDCORE struggling with a healthy bedtime routine, so I may get to have healthy sleep hygiene soon. Thanks, Cumberbatch!

[@bluehippo5]

Point of view/choice of words can totally change my mental outlook. I found a quote years ago that I have adopted. “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” ~ Dr. Seuss. I retired after 30 years of teaching. On my last drive out of the parking lot, I stopped my car, got out, stood and looked at my beloved little school on the hill to tell it goodbye. I started sobbing because it had been such an enormous part of my life. I stopped myself and reminded myself about my favorite quote. And…who am I kidding…I stood there and bawled for 15 minutes. And now…there are no more tears. I’m just privileged to have been able to plan lessons, meet with parents, figure grades, attend meetings, go on field trips, stay late virtually every day, take work home every night, continue my education for years, serve on committees for our school and our district, and effect the lives of hundreds of children over the years. ❤. Thanks for letting me share!

[@AliciaBakerLeashy]

😊😊😊😊😊Thank you for all your hard work!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@sunshine3914]

A life well lived!

[@Nino-xp5df]

Thank you for your work! I'm sure it has been meaningful for a lot of people as is the work of every teacher who works the way you did.

[@karentorgerson617]

I myself retired this past summer after 42+ years working in the medical field. I worked hard and helped a lot of people. I haven’t looked back other than to know it was time to do it 😊 Thank you for your dedication to the teaching field. My daughter is in her 2nd year of teaching fourth graders at a Spanish charter school. She spends a lot of time working past the normal “school hours” but I think the kids appreciate her and definitely miss her when she is absent! Enjoy all your “free” time 😊

[@loishodd8579]

Ha ha! OMG! The "let me out of this box" comment by the moose got me! My Moose T-shirt arrived a couple of weeks ago, but I realized today, it was still in the package! (WE HAVE BEEN DOING SOME MAJOR RENOS, THINGS JUST GOT PUSHED ASIDE) he he So, your comment, made me LAUGH. mY MOOSE T-SHIRT IS FABULOUS, FITS ME PERFECTLY, AND I LOVE IT!

[@MidwestMagicCleaning]

❤️❤️🫎

[@bluehippo5]

Now I need a Moose T-Shirt 🫎.

[@90DayGoalsllc]

Its nice to see Jason is back, he brings you joy and makes you laugh so I love when he is around. Hope he lets us know how his new baby is doing! Excited for his You Tube channel to start!

[@theredrockstorm]

I'm very happy to see you were able to bring your plants over to your new house. Plants bring a real sense of "Life" to a home. The place has really come together.

[@cathynuytten798]

The plants were just the perfect addition to make everything look finished. Beautiful job!

[@weapingwillow82]

I've been stuck in a rut for awhile with not cleaning my place up even though every day I'm like "I really need to clean this" but the executive dysfunction is just overwhelming. But the change of perspective I feel like could genuinely help me with that, rather than focusing on having to do the task itself you instead focus on the feeling you'll get from having finished the task, and that feeling is absolutely worth it. Thanks for the much needed change of perspective (:

[@pattitowry6114]

The plants are a wonderful addition! It makes your living room even more welcoming and warm. ❤️

[@maryb6065]

So simple to reframe it: I hate to empty the dishwasher. I am blessed to have a dishwasher.

[@crissynunyabznz]

Indeed,im the dishwasher in my house,have been since i was 16,im 61 now.

[@dorothythorpe6183]

Well understood. And it is true in so many ways, every day. Your life gets better and better and better!

[@AliciaBakerLeashy]

I love and appreciate my dishwasher 🎉❤

[@anniegabriel5892]

Are you old enough to remember the book and movie, Pollyanna? She used to play what she called “The glad game”. Same principle, and I love it!

[@quantumslasher]

This is the method I've been using for the last year. I'm happy to know it is actually functionally a step in the right direction.

[@lynneharrill9570]

Thank you for the new video, it lifted my spirits by seeing all of the beautiful plants. Plants make a room seem fresh, clean, and happy. It is nice to see Jason again too! I have been struggling with depression since my brother died unexpectedly this past December. He was the best person in my life for 69 years. He and I survived a horrible childhood of physical and emotional abuse and I have always felt a deep connection to him. He was the only person left in my life that I knew truly loved me. So needless to say, I have no motivation to do anything except hang on. I do feel better when I clean my condo, but I can only do one or two rooms at a time. Basically I keep the kitchen clean and my laundry done. Everything else looks horrible. Depression and/or mourning really does zap a person’s energy. However I am trying to keep everything under control so my condo does not end up looking like some of the homes in your videos. Thank you for sharing part of your life with us and I am looking forward to the next video.

[@crazymary1144]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother and, in a way, the best parts of your history. Sending love as you find your way on this new path

[@lynneharrill9570]

@ Thank you so much for your kind words.

[@JariDawnchild]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your brother. May he dump piles of snow outside your door in the winter as a reminder to keep warm, wake you at annoying hours in the spring with birdsong so you don't miss too much of the sunrise, shine sunlight into your windows in the afternoon to remind you to take a break and go stretch your legs for a few, drop crunchy leaves under your feet in the autumn just because, warn you of rain coming by flipping leaves on trees upside down or putting rings around the moon, and smile at you from the mirror sometime in the future because your memories of him won't be going anywhere even if he's become a deeper part of the world around you. ❤❤❤

[@Nino-xp5df]

​@@JariDawnchildSuch beautiful words, thank you for sharing!

[@lynneharrill9570]

@@JariDawnchild thank you so much for the beautiful words.

[@susanbrowning5325]

My mom would “let me set the table” or “let me clean my room”. 😂 It was a nice way to look at it. A good attitude makes all the difference! Plants look great!

[@bluehippo5]

Ummmm….your mom was/is BriLLiAnT!!!

[@mtgoodrum]

This house renovation and clean up series has been just the thing to get through the early part of this winter, thank you! Also: Thanks for letting us know that your true identity is Man of Teal

[@AliciaBakerLeashy]

Man of Teal 😂😂😂 I love that!!🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵

[@debnordman1640]

​@@AliciaBakerLeashy🩵🦸‍♂️

[@orionh7201]

This has been really helpful for looking at my current situation. Im preparing to move, and the thought that I get to make myself a welcoming home really makes it feel worth all the work of packing and cleaning this current house

[@AliciaBakerLeashy]

Just don't pack up the moose. Let them roam free!! 😂🎉🫎👋🏻

[@CindyBlevins-u3f]

It’s so good to have Jason back. Love his laugh

[@rmf4]

The plants make such a difference to your home.❤

[@RhondaW5261]

I love your plants! ❤ and I’m with you on I don’t have to do anything. I get to! And thank God healthy enough to do it.

[@megumei044]

You've done a fantastic job on the house!!! I work 7 days a week & have been on this schedule for almost 5 years now. A while back I switched to saying I get to go to work today instead of ugh I have to go to work today. Been a huge mental improvement switching to saying it that way as there are lots of people out there that can't work even if they want to or if the job they have isn't enough to fully support them. In a way I'm very lucky to be able to say I get to go to work today.

[@maggiekelley259]

I like that reframe. It focuses on self respect and empowerment instead of obligation, and shame. Your epiphany videos have been significantly more helpful than all the therapy I've been through in the past year. I have actually been showing my treatment team your KZbin videos because of that. I have severe depression from a traumatic brain injury and I'm autistic with moderate support needs. After being undiagnosed for 38 years, I really appreciate people who can actually make a dent in the mental clutter that's developed over the past... Uh. Forever. So thank you for being you, your insight, and thank you for the videos you make. They have really made a difference in my life. I sincerely mean that.

[@daniellebcraftingcorner]

This gets back to gratitude. It's truly key to our mental health.

[@marystrenke3050]

I just rewatched you cleaning this house today!!! Amd now it is so beautiful!!!! The plants just make it even more lovely ❤

[@hollyphillips563]

I don’t think I’ve ever witnessed a moose lord, dressed to the nines, potting plants in their living room before…today was that day. Also, I didn’t know my eyes could split into 4 like they did while watching the doorknob replacements. It’s official, I’m evolving with every video! So suck it!

[@asumner1959]

Love your home, it is beautiful. I tend to clean up as I go along and then have a good, more indepth clean when I find the energy. Keeping a home tidy makes cleaning easier and not overwhelming. I like your suggestion of not thinking you have to do something but what you gain out of doing it. Good to see Jason again and I look forward to next week!

[@sherireuther3047]

Sir you may be Autistic but your Mensa score is in the stratosphere. Yes, I watch lots of cleaning vids and yes they always act like their way will give me super results. However starting is more than half the ballet. I agree about the “1 word change” idea. That is really what does move me off the dime to get going. Looking past the immediate change and into the effect is much more motivating to me. You really nailed it. This is the first video I’ve watched that makes perfect sense about cleaning. Thanks bunches, prayers and blessings for you and yours.🙋‍♀️💐🙏❤️

[@margaretanderson1750]

“I get to . . . “ That is really powerful. Honestly, still above ground and breathing, I am honoured to try and carry on when so many who I loved are gone. More power to us. Thank you for posting.

[@rebeccacrone8864]

I am so happy you changed out the door knobs. I didn't realize for a long time how much better a home looks when all the door knobs match.

[@anniegabriel5892]

If I could, I would have all the doorknobs a different colour!

[@rebeccacrone8864]

@anniegabriel5892 that would look cool as long as they are all the same style or all old antique ones.

[@pookysboutique]

As Billy Crystal said…”Your home looks mahvelous” 😎

[@kimberlyrose7535]

I had to watch twice and then save this so I can listen much more. The "I get to" knocked me over! I honestly can't thank you enough for your posts like this. You are helping me to change my environment, at 63, in a very positive and doable way. ❤❤❤❤

[@au_barb]

All the plants make your home seem so inviting and comfortable. They are really a beautiful touch to your space! I'll get to have lots of plants like that too when my space gets tidied up!

[@gaylegaston5110]

Thank you for this episode. My mother was a hoarder and as such I never really learned to clean until I married. I have always had the "have to" thought. I will now work on replacing it with "I get to".

[@peggyking9543]

When MMC drops a video, I proclaim loudly, "It's Saturday night - I get to scrub my kitchen sink while I watch!!" 😊 The moose always scatter at that moment.

[@ZarpeParadise]

Done gone GREEEEEN! Love it! Your place looks so ALIVE with the lighting and nature! That 4 door deal was just too cool. Thanks for sharing, your home decor looks incredible! ✌

[@kathydumas2745]

Its so good to see you and Jason, together. I m blessed to have a home to share with my kitchen moose. We enjoy drinking coffee and watching Mack, make the world a bit sweeter.

[@PrincessDeeDee67]

omg the greenery looks amazing....the air will smell and feel fresher as these plants produce lots of fresh clean oxygen. Love the green plants, it really pops you absolutely nailed it with adding green plants to the design

[@michellecats12]

Plants are such a great addition to the way a home feels. Looks beautiful!

[@Stumpybear7640]

Every home should have some ❤

[@essbing]

I dig the new hat Moose Lord! You make it sound so easy to get motivated. Actually, I’m very motivated to get my small mess cleaned. I’m just too exhausted to get much done. So I feel like I’m never getting anything done. I love all your plants. Especially that one in the corner with like multiple plants all in one pot. I don’t have a lot of stuff. But I’m going through everything and getting rid of about 75 percent . Good talk Moose Lord!

[@nancyvanbeest7989]

This makes sense . My husband loves to do the grocery shopping. I do the cooking. He puts the gallon of milk on the floor of the car then puts it in the refrigerator. With dirt on the bottom. I realized why I hate cleaning the refrigerator. I have a dinky ass sink . It’s a major pain to clean the shelves & bins . I saved & saved & now I have a sink big enough to put stuff in to clean .

[@AliciaBakerLeashy]

I highly recommend refrigerator shelf liners. Super cheap from Temu. Congrats on the new sink!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@AliciaBakerLeashy]

Also, throw all the shelves in your bathtub with some cleaner and then let them soak for a while. Rinse and dry. Done.

[@nancyvanbeest7989]

@@AliciaBakerLeashy I don’t have a bathtub. Walk in shower . I love my kitchen sink now and I manage to stay dry while clean the bins . lol

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

The irony of the motivation issue is that I put a huge amount of energy and motivation into stopping myself from getting up and doing the housework. Actually doing the work is easier than not doing it, but I go ahead and not do it and get exhausted. It is amazing how easier it is to do the work than not do it. Amazing. Thank you for the video! Your idea of 'get' instead of 'have' is first class!

[@hollandgem2]

Yep, I was told that a long time ago! You have to change the perspective or perception. I have to do this thing to …. I get to do this thing because……! Thank you that’s something that is always a good reminder for all of us! In fact, I use that today and I got some things done. Actually, quite a few things, including self-care! I have heard it takes 30 days to create a habit. However, I’m pretty sure it takes longer than that for me. P. S. Your house is coming together so nicely and the plants are really adding that final touch. 🙏🏻💜🙏🏻🌎🕊️👏👏👏

[@playhooky]

If you know of any other resources to hear more tips on changing our perspective, please do share! I am struggling.

[@AliciaBakerLeashy]

Great job!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@xannay]

No matter if you have or haven't heard what Mack said. I have. However, it was so refreshing to hear it again. I needed that. Thank you!

[@rebeccaashton5390]

Oh great and mighty Moose Lord, the house looks even more awesome with those happy plants. So good to see Jason, he makes an awesome minion. Can't wait to see the dynamic duo hard at work saving the world (one house cleaning at a time). Enjoy your weekend.🫎😊

[@sherbearh377]

When I think of I get to, I go right to basics, like I actually have dishes to clean, a sink, hot water, soap. Love the plants, my house is filled with them, it adds so much!

[@kawaiijohn]

I started thinking about it this way too- it's the ONLY thing that has worked to overcome my reluctance to do chores. But once I started seeing things as 'I get to a cleared sink today' 'I can make my favorite curry if I clean the pan for it' 'i can wear my favorite pair of boxers when the laundry is done' 'my roommates get to have a clean living room table today' 'the fridge will be clean enough for new food :)' it's worked for a few of my other autistic/adhd/disabled friends too, so it works! i also LOVE how your favorite shade of blue works with the green of the plants. your home is looking very cozy and inviting, and the whole process has been a treat to see- it's been motivating me to put my posters up this weekend :D

[@AliciaBakerLeashy]

Great job!!!😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉👍🏻👍🏻🩵🪴🩵🪴🩵🪴🩵🪴🩵🪴🩵🪴🩵

[@ShellyWest-d8x]

Your home has become a beautiful, calm sanctuary. The plants bring it to Wow!

[@Hillbillygal]

Now that’s motivation! Just looking at clean and organized houses makes me feel calm. 😊

[@claudialunden3691]

Oh! Those plants are everything, Sir Moose Lord!

[@VanessaCengic]

Great advice, Mac! Changing my mindset to "I get to ..." helps me to recognize all the blessings I have. Gotta say your home is looking grand. We are really digging the Coastal Moose Chic. Thank you for the laughs and quality entertainment. My family really enjoys your vids.

[@kelliw5571]

Your house turned out so nice. I love the colors and the plants are a perfect addition.

[@kath6643]

Your 'get to' instead of 'got to' epiphany actually flipped a switch in my brain in a good way. Thanks for sharing it. Love all the life the plants add to your place. It looks awesome! Great to see Jason again too. Btw looking sharp there.

[@stephaniefinley7833]

Playlist! Hands down FAVORITE VIDEO! If not just for the content, the PLANTS ARE FREAKING BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@AgeOfEnchantment]

I love all the plants! They really add to the hominess.

[@lindakrylov4804]

Just wanted to say your home looks really nice. You did such a great job decorating and fixing, It looks fantastic!

[@hannahandneko]

I like how, in the four-way split screen of door knob changing, your glasses are in completely different places!

[@Janelegant]

Your home looks so beautiful! Thank you so much for this lesson on how to speak in order to ensure motivation...it seems my motivation waxes and wanes. I love the feeling of accomplishment after I clean or decorate but getting off the couch to get started is sometimes really difficult. I'm so grateful for you and your content

[@carold7713]

Tears of gratitude for getting me through the Christmas/New Years break Mack. You make so much sense and it is changing the way I 'choose to live' not how I 'have to live'.

[@deescese]

Changing your perspective is huge! I use this method all of the time and it is good to hear you talking about it! I always think of it as rationalizing things to myself. I get my attitude to adjust so there is no more mountain of stress and I can make almost anything not suck! This video just makes me really happy to hear that I am not nuts!

[@mnmomify]

I need to be productive at least a little bit every day to keep depression away, or from getting pulled down deeper.

[@JariDawnchild]

I hear you on that. ❤ Gifts to your future self like that work small wonders that add up over time.

[@CathyMikesexton]

Your home keeps looking better and better!! It is absolutley beautiful!! YOu are an inspiration and I thank you! Blessings!

[@Juel13]

Honestly, I had a similar upbringing with messes. My mom was a “I can close the door; you have to live in it,” parent. I would tend to do a big clean/rearrange on or just before breaks or going back to school. I think it taught me to do these things for myself instead of for someone else’s standard, or because it’s a punishment.

[@maryclements6139]

Your voice helps my insomnia. I listen when I can’t sleep and it’s helped me more than listening to anything else. I fall asleep because your voice is better than white noise. I also watch during the day too, though. They’re comforting. I’ve been watching your videos for about a year.

[@Sentientdreamer]

I so appreciate how tidy and orderly your home is!❤🎉❤

[@livingwithflaire45]

Yay plants! Yay hardware changes! In every :making home" video, I see you relax more and more. So very happy you are finding your peace. Can't wait to see you next Friday!!!!

[@Maryrichar586]

Love the plants, love Filth’s giggle. My toddler granddaughter loves to annoy me then laughs like she is so funny, and she is.🥰 Having a lazy day in Denver, so cold, needing motivation to clean……just start. If I do I get to be calm. 😘

[@Murphycats]

Look at Jason ironing/steaming those curtains! Looks so much better. A good video! Looking forward to this new hoarder house.

[@KathleenAhart]

I like that way of thinking. I will start exercising that phrase to bring my motivation level up. Love, love the plants. We have many in our home. Just makes a home cozy. Love the hat. Have a great weekend ❤

[@alanbirkner1958]

I get to listen to this very funny, very clever man. Thanks. Tina, Al's wife

[@ПаніПончик]

Now that you mention it, I already have this attitude about some things. I'd say that for some things I say "I can't wait for (person for whom thing is intended) to enjoy this thing!" I can say that for myself, too "I can't wait to (enjoy something)!" 😊

[@suzannemitchell618]

So many beautiful plants! Your place has really come together and looks great! 🌟 Now you “get to” come back from a difficult job well done to a clean, inviting and comforting home. ❤

[@cyn4rest]

Holy smokes! Your house looks AMAZING! You have fabulous design esthetics. Congrats. Love the plants!

[@dixieransdell1700]

You and your son are just too cool! I love your channel!! You're such a great person! And you're teaching us too! I appreciate you so much! Thank you

[@mefarm7159]

I get seasonal depression. If I dont get sunlight often than its hard to get motivated. Really hard right now. I did clean the bathrooms which require liter duty as well. But it looks so much better! Smells better too. Now I am back on the bed. Tomorrow I get to have clean clothes and dishes but today I get to take a shower in a clean bathroom. ☀️ ⛅️ 🌞

[@AliciaBakerLeashy]

Great job!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@brandywineblogger1411]

I've always thought that's why I wanted the Christmas Tree (with lots of lights) up though January. Then I put clear fairy lights on our mantel until summer. I need cheerful light in the house.

[@auntlizzy1308]

Take Vit D3! I had SAD every year until I started D3

[@KittenCasserole]

That’s a great mindset, I’ve adopted it too but I haven’t heard anyone else talk about it either. Your house is looking amazing, you’ve done an incredible job with it ❤

[@leonorferreiragomes693]

Your house is so beautiful. Seeing the before and after is unbelievable.