Over 50? Streamline, Simplify & Organise Your Whole Life in 9 Easy Steps

[@CarolineMrsM]

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[@cathym9603]

You are correct, life is too complicated now, I went to buy a light bulb could not believe how complicated that was, used to be screw in or bayonet, I actually left the supermarket without it, I was totally bamboozled with the whole thing. Have a good day. Xx

[@kathiefish6577]

And you have to go to several shops to find the right one, sometimes needing to drive to an out of town store. How is that environmentally friendly?

[@kb606]

Totally agree xx

[@CarolineMrsM]

Oh don’t get me started on lightbulbs - absolute insanity!!!

[@rubytuesdayfromlondontown9194]

This did make me laugh 😂 same happened to me x

[@janetford5188]

Excellent! Thank you so much for a great video, so relevant to so many of us of our age, and all put so nicely. Cant wait for the 30 days of February. xx

[@lynnechapman6992]

Hi I retired at 60 coming up to 67 now, I started all this then apart from the phone trying to cut down on screen time. Clear out every 6mnths keeping the brain cells alive. 😊

[@patgoodchild8045]

Great tips, thanks Caroline, will tackle under the sink tomorrow for starters!!

[@mairefarley3588]

Caroline loved all the steps. Doing some of these but a lot I need to start. Great to have the reminder to make life more simple with less stress. Thoroughly enjoyed thank you

[@lindabaker6099]

Really interesting and helpful especially like the idea of the book such a great idea to have all your vital information in one place it would be very helpful for whoever’s left behind and anything that makes a stressful time easier has to be a good thing, many thanks👍🏻❤️

[@janicepym5158]

Have just taken your ‘ say no’ tip……I have been struggling to fit in all the stuff that people seem to want me to do. It’s not that I don’t want to do it but I don’t want to be controlled by it. So, todays invite for lunch tomorrow, when I’ve already been out every day this week, was politely declined and re arranged for later in the month…no offence was taken and I still have the trip out to look forward to. Thanks Caroline.

[@CarolineMrsM]

Well done!!

[@WienWag]

Great tips! Thank you, Caroline❣️

[@gaynore6578]

Great ideas. Thank you Caroline. Xx

[@shirleydunn8050]

That book sounds brilliant! My Father died in November and my sister spent a day going through his paperwork as my Mum’s death certificate was needed for probate. She got very stressed trying to find it. Turned out it was at my brothers- in my Dad’s funeral plan. Lesson learned that it’s best to get everything together.

[@siantowers1243]

Thank you very much for a very interesting and thought provoking vlog,I really do need to sort my life out and get organised with sorting paperwork out.I think life is certainly more complicated these days .x.

[@mikegettings2171]

Re Junk mail… tip is to cover over with a sticky label or scribble over your address, turn it over, write “return to sender, delete from database ” and circle the senders address. The PO will return to sender… This works well for say holiday catalogues etc. Just recycling the paper doesn’t stop them coming!

[@CarolineMrsM]

Great tip!

[@MsDragunlady]

I'm going to take your advice and try to streamline my life in those ways...wish me luck! The death book is a really good idea, very helpful for those left behind in their grief. I love your SIL's idea and will definitely look it up, it's such a thoughtful idea. Especially voice messages, I find the sound of a loved ones voice, is forgotten first.

[@valspannbauer3334]

Caroline, this was a very interesting video, another one that applies to most of us, doesn't it? Perfect timing at the beginning of the New Year as well to give us time to change our habits for the better!! Thank you 💕

[@Rose-hj3hk]

Great suggestions here Caroline. I'll definitely be taking some of them on board. Decluttering is something I try to do often. I used your idea of setting a number of items to get rid of and it really works. I'll be doing that again shortly.

[@magsohara7908]

Hi Caroline. Thanks for this information. I’ve started to declutter (and guess what - 2 charity bags sitting in the hall 😂😂) I’ve already paid for my funeral (about 3 years ago) so no issues for my children there since I’ve already said what I want for cars, flowers and music. Going to look at that Death book to see if it can further help with sorting out my life 🙋🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@margarethaselum7424]

Absolutely loved this video so full of brilliant things that we can all do that will make us feel so much happier and a perfect time to do it. Thank you ❤

[@carolwyatt9643]

Good advice!

[@Joan-COYI]

Absolutely loved this thank you Caroline. The gas meter man used to cycle round to empty our gas meter. We shopped from local butcher and green grocer. Your suggestions are brilliant. I have a filing system in my email too. My parter has 18,000 emails in her inbox. I have ten. She can live with her system, I’m a clear out and file it woman. Decluttering is definitely an ongoing job. I’m trying not to buy unnecessary “stuff” too. You’ve inspired me.

[@teresawelch7194]

I was thinking exactly the same about the cleaning products .. one product for me too now !!

[@marygreen7225]

Thank you Caroline. The document you produced is an excellent idea.

[@sue488]

Great video! I also set the alarm on my phone for pretty much everything including putting the bins out!

[@debparks8289]

Excellent one today Caroline.

[@elizabethbrown6287]

LOVED this! ❤ Fits very much with my vibe this year. I'd been feeling just a bit bogged down so had decided 2024 would be the year of streamlining. You have given me some great ideas so thank you very much Caroline. 😊

[@reneemoriconi7003]

I used to always use fabric softener in the wash. I had an issue with the washer and the repair man told me it was really bad to use softener, evidently it gunks the machine up. Nice smelling dryer sheets are good enough for me to use.

[@alisonlogan4065]

Great video Caroline , lots of things that I’ve been thinking about recently but never got round to doing them 😅

[@maryhall9429]

Great

[@lorrainemortimer6106]

Hi Caroline - Thank-you for a wonderful enjoyable video - the suggestions really made you "think" I have certainly taken them onboard & intend to put a few of them into use - I have watched Carla's video & I agree her "Death Book" is brilliant - !!!!!! I

[@allystevens7036]

Thanks Caroline for the hints and tips. My Siri just asked me if I wanted to start a shopping list to add baked beans, lol!

[@CarolineMrsM]

Haha so sorry!

[@susanelainesanner]

Caroline, very relevant ideas, suggestions. Thank you!

[@bmackillop9937]

Thank you

[@annemackle3625]

Lots of good ideas. I think it must be harder not if someone dies and you have to sort things out. With my mum I found copies of all her utility bills and her bank account ,phone bills etc,so knew who to phone and get them paid and cancelled. Nowadays theres no papertrial as everything is online. What if you dont know their passwords to get into all the bills and the bank. Just before Iwatched Carla's video I had bought a lined book to write all those things down in. I'll see how I get on and might buy the book at some point.

[@joancarucci8290]

Hello Caroline,,you are so right,,just buying lunch meat is trying,,what brand, low sodium, thin or thick sliced..all I want is a half pound of ham....I too have been buying products with durable functions..

[@RKusmie64]

Great video, Caroline. Thank you. Xoxo Robin

[@starperry1784]

Great ideas thankyou xxx

[@Suzannewatterson]

Loved this video thank you I watched Carla’s video too and have ordered that book I need to start planning to make things easier for my sons when I pass away Going to also get a funeral plan sorted out I’m also starting to declutter as I don’t want my sons to have loads to throw away after my death I remember how hard everything was for me sorting it all out when my parents died I also in last few years have learned to say no. I don’t do things to please others if has to make me happy Some have been a bit surprised but they have got used to it now I’m always polite about my refusal but I’m putting me first at long last x

[@mandymoo3530]

Hi lovely Caroline, what a fab topic , its funny but a while ago i wanted a tin of Tuna , and my goodness how many types there were...🤣🤣🤣, it felt like madness , so thank you for bringing this up , luv the ideas for getting your affairs in order , it makes such sense....because when you lose someone its truly awful sorting out their affairs....Thank you ....look forward to the next chat....take good care xxxx💝💝💝

[@paulinedixon3490]

Hands up. Guilty as charged. You can’t get a sheet of paper between my cleaning products under the sink. Trouble is I always open a new one with a different smell to try it out before the others are empty. Sad case.

[@susanproctor-brown9762]

Some really great tips Caroline, thank you.

[@rodheap9793]

Thanks yes it's got to be done and l do enjoy watching carla and thought the book was a wonderful idea too regards Lesley in anglesey 🙋👍

[@salspace1957]

Really good ideas Caroline, just wish I understood my phone and technology a bit more than I do x

[@rebeccalothian123]

Thanks Caroline. I'm a little scared of my virtual assistant 😂 only use to set alarms when cooking but I will use more definitely. I have been in a Spanish bank all morning trying to close my late aunt's bank account..everything is complicated here in Espana. Very stressful indeed and still not closed (and I'm being charged quarterly on a deceased account!). Anyway thanks a million. Got a jigsaw and a diamond painting on the go x

[@pamelaatkinsonscats2873]

This video is so useful. With regard to savings accounts, I’d say check your interest rates. You can start off with really good rates, then after a year they plummet.

[@CarolineMrsM]

Great tip!

[@janetteparker472]

Fab! thanks Caroline x

[@kristinascadden5678]

Great video with good advice! Love from down under New Zealand 😊❤

[@moirainstance2685]

Great vlog thank you xx

[@jeanshackell2361]

I always use the email folders to save important stuff. E.g. when credit card bills have been paid, order confirmation etc.

[@almathomson235]

Another video enjoyed while having lunch

[@kb606]

Thanks for the tips Caroline, my partner and I did a "death list" last year, gave so much piece of mind. Certainly agree with unnecessary complicated things - it's toothpaste for me. I know I need sensodyne as my teeth are sensitive but do I need whitening too or gum protection, enamel protection and /or cavity protection??? The cheapest will do !! 🤔😊 xx

[@louannnay]

Declutter- my bags make it to the car. I have chauffeured my handoffs around since before Christmas- oh the shame

[@CarolineMrsM]

Don’t worry, you are not alone!

[@victoriahaworth2651]

Some good ideas here , I wonder if I will actually do any of them😹x

[@traceyowers9095]

Hello Caroline. After spending 3 very stressful years trying to sort my father inlaws very complex will out and people contesting it it makes you wounder wot is the point of a will in the first point. Its hard enough loosing someone without problems.

[@sassolungo]

I'm over 70, I'm doing all this by moving house! Currently in the thick of it 😂

[@CarolineMrsM]

Best of luck with th move!

[@tsm7078]

Hi Caroline, completely off topic but I was just reading about the 192 year old tortoise and it got me wondering about yours? Has he escaped again or is he somewhere safe in your garden hibernating?…BTW excellent video I have been staying on top of decluttering clothes but need to work on my emails, it seems it only takes a few days and it’s swamped with things, most of it can be deleted and unsubscribed

[@CarolineMrsM]

That is so weird you asking about the tortoise as I have literally just woken up from dreaming about him waking up from hibernation! He should be doing so within the next month

[@tsm7078]

@@CarolineMrsM thanks for the reply pls give us an update when he makes an “appearance “ I think they are wonderful

[@cassandrasingleton3267]

Hahaha you just turned on my Siri 😂😂😂

[@CarolineMrsM]

Oops sorry!

[@annaa9241]

Your sister in laws website not opening

[@the_grey_lady]

I've just tried and my malware blocker is coming up telling me not to go any further

[@CarolineMrsM]

Working fine for me.

[@CarolineMrsM]

Rest assured it’s only your malware blocker being over zealous

[@larainedaultrey6137]

Sorry Caroline but didn’t enjoy, especially the bit about dying.

[@CarolineMrsM]

Every social media post / youtube video is not going to be relatable to you. Learn to be ok with knowing that you are not the intended audience for everything that is posted online and allow it to be for those people who CAN relate, rather than saying something negative about something that somebody has spent time and effort creating.