DECLUTTERING BEFORE THE PILES BECOME MOUNTAINS | Let's Do a Little Cleaning | Decluttering Journey

This week I have a short little cleaning session in the living room.
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[@leslieh747]

Why do we watch? Because you're warm and funny and entertaining. It's nice to be invited into your home 😊

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Oh thank you!

[@hellokrose]

3 things I love in this video: 1. Your super cute camo pants 2. Your pups following you everywhere 😊 3. Hearing you are feeling better and taking care of yourself

[@joyindrelie6715]

I second these and want to add that the swiffer bits were pretty satisfying to watch!

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Thank you so much!

[@asumner1959]

You sound so much happier! I'm glad Bonnie is there to help you. She's a good friend and very supportive of what you are doing. I shall look forward to seeing you work together on that craft room.

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Thank you!

[@lfuentes4098]

I’m so glad you’re letting Bonnie help you with the scrapbook room. I’m so excited to see you gain some much needed space to create your beautiful scrapbooks!

[@KlingonPrincess]

I have a list I consult daily: dishes, scoop catbox (on the porch), take out trash, shower, sweep floor, feed the creatures 2x, walk the dogs, change puppy pad. I get hyperfocused on projects and forget to do life tasks. I forget to eat most days till nighttime. These are the minimum needed for a functional life for me. Its taken a long time to figure out a working method but life is easier (for now) with my daily and weekly lists. Who knew doing laundry more than every couple months would be easier? I'm glad you are feeling better and adding people/activities that support. Always yours, Gina 🌻🍄

[@faithsmith7431]

I would be concerned if there were no awkward angles! Great job!

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

😂

[@homeschoolteenswithjenny]

So good to hear the pep back in your voice, Mira! Visiting and being with friends always helps me! I’m so glad Bonnie and Ali are with you! I can’t wait to see the scrapbook room!!!

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Thank you so much!

[@user-pg2dr3pc3u]

The change in your voice is so dramatic Mira! I noticed it immediately and it warmed my heart and made me smile. So glad you’re doing better! I admire your courage and honesty throughout your videos as well as your patience and understanding with your pups. You are such an inspiration! ❤❤❤

[@a.t.6535]

Yes! Work those maintenance muscles! Whiteboard, calendar, phone alarms, whatever it takes. I have noticed that many if not all of my ADHD friends struggle with clutter blindness and cleaning routines, so maybe it's related? Being autistic with anxiety triggers over clutter, I am the opposite, so I can't 100% relate, but I see their struggles and empathize with brains going haywire about things that should be "obvious". You will find the right strategy for you, don't give up!

[@Conval-wi5eh]

Maintenance is soooo important at the point where Mira is now. With several rooms done (kitchen, bathroom, living room; having started in the bedroom and scrap book room) returning to previous areas and dealing with clutter hotspots is the key. Usually they can be dealt with 15 minutes unlike the first time where it took several hours to climb the clutter mountain. To maintain, we have to deal with small messes before they spiral out of control. That is the core of the magic. And it's so important to pay attention to what is piling up. It's an indication for what we need, where we lack systems or that our current system isn't working. When there are always packages piling up at your door, perhaps you need a small shelf where you can put them (and put returns, too!). If paper piles up, it's time to set up a system for that. I have a small filing cabinet where I can put paper that is currently important but not needed in the long term (coupons, mail I need to deal with, etc.). I find that most homes have a lack of systems for things that need to be stored for a short time like paper, returns, stuff you have to give back to friends and family members and clothes that are too dirty for your closet but too clean for the hamper. Those can pile up quickly and create chaos. Assess what you find in your piles and try to set up a system for recurring categories of items.

[@mlkothman4205]

I love watching you. You are honest and working through your struggles. You encourage me!!!

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Thank you so much!

[@maryfindley434]

Your hardwood floors look beautiful. I'm glad you're doing b

[@ABeautifulMessExtremeCle-zl1wp]

Just barely getting around to watching this as I am going through your finished scrapbook pages and sorting them out here at my house. Thanks for trusting me enough to take your precious scrapbook pages home with me! I'm enjoying seeing bits of your life! Love you, sweet Mira! You do sound so much happier!❤❤❤

[@Capricorn2800]

Spring is here I know that when the sun shines it makes you feel so much better I live in the U.K. and it seems to have rained forever over the winter but now the bulbs are flowering and the blossoms out we have hopefully turned a corner and I need to spring clean x

[@robynnjasper3843]

My Mom died 4 years ago and to honor her, my brother and I planted 7500 daffodil bulbs along the stream at the cemetery. It brings my joy to see those “daffys” (as Mom called them), come up each year. She loved daffodils and crocus.

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

I love this so much. Thanks for sharing!

[@shurryma]

Wished it was longer, best of luck 💪

[@tngirlz4622]

Yay, awkward angles! Yay, Bonnie! So glad your depression is lifting. Good luck getting your scrapbook room in order!👏👏👏🥳

[@ChristianAnneSmith]

I think, knowing your needed accommodations is such a wise thing! I have so many things like that that I’ve just embraced that I need. Bonus after the accommodation that you doing things regularly, then sometimes auto pilot kicks in from the habit being established in your brain . I get migraines and I can’t think but my body will just go on auto pilot doing some of the regular routines. I can’t do anything extra but it’s interesting to see how much the body just remembers through repetition.

[@LynnStAubin-od5qe]

You have daffodils to let you know spring is coming. I have deer coming back into my yard. They go away for the winter months. Now I’m waiting and watching for a robin. (Upper Peninsula of Michigan)

[@cherylthomson4341]

Its so good to hear you laugh again!

[@4455thor]

Mira, you're such an inspiration. Have fun tomorrrow.

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Thank you!

[@lzal9204]

I was going to tell you my experience with thread up. Absolutely no shade on you. It’s just my experience. I sent a big bag of clothes and once I calculate out the $14 they charged me for the bag, even if everything sells, I may only make $5. I think I’m going to stick to donating to the needy instead. I probably spent more on gas getting that bag to the post office. Lol. Live and learn. They are making a lot of money on my clothes. As I’m sure they are making money on yours. I’m so glad you are doing better!!! That makes me happy. I need a Bonnie too.

[@cassyharrison3592]

Good job in clearing things, and wow, your floor is beautiful.

[@user-bi7jf1lx7v]

Great job! Maintenance is hard, sometimes it feels like Groundhog Day 🤷‍♀️

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

So true!

[@donnag.5315]

I’m so happy you are feeling better!

[@debranielsen2002]

Awkward angles - I am stealing that description for my own life. 😂 You are doing wonderful, I am so glad you have two adorable helpers by your side.

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Oh thank you!

[@alanbirkner1958]

So happy you're getting rid of cardboard. Tina, Al's wife

[@colettenewell4634]

Did you stop and appreciate all the open space in your livingroom. Good job. Deserves a pat on the back.

[@thissideupthatsidedown]

I use several dry erases boards for lists. I fill them up, do the things (It may take a very long time), when the list gets small I fill them up again. Each time I remove an item I know progress has been made which makes me happy. Give your reminder list a try. Even if it is the same list each time it will keep you moving forward. Thanks for the video.

[@chriswilford3576]

One KZbin channel recommended lists where she underlined the first six (I think) When they were ticked off she could maybe go down to the next one or two jobs. She said it was better to make short lists so that you don’t get overwhelmed with how much needed to be done. Good luck with your journey, we love you 😍 ❤

[@user-ju2ry2mk5h]

I’ve been checking for one of your videos about 3 times every day because I have been worried about you dear soul! So happy you posted this. And your fur babies are so adorable.

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Thank you so much!

[@rebeccaschanlaub2863]

Oh Mira! I love your pups and flowers in the yard!

[@rebeccaashton5390]

I was so happy to see your video. You do sound happier. Glad Bonnie is helping, both of you bring me joy. Flowers make me happy and you even had a honey bee. Spring arrived on the calendar, but snow and cold arrived where I live in central NY. I have to wait for my daffs and crocus. Meanwhile I will look forward to seeing your future posts.❤ To you and the boys.

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Thanks so much!

[@CammyHell]

I watch because I love seeing people HEAL in their clutter ❤

[@msc9950]

So glad to hear the brightness back in your voice and I’m so excited that you’ll be regaining your scrapbooking room! It’ll bring you so much happiness to be able to create in a fresh space!

[@lindalong2297]

So glad to hear health is better and that you have a plan on what to tackle next with a friend.

[@judylapak4631]

Spring flowers always brings spring smiles!!!

[@Peanut11111]

I'm on your team keep up the great work. 🎉🎉🎉

[@patriciandcowgirl6044]

So good to hear your voice! Snowing here, but that’s normal for here.im looking forward to your next video!

[@margaretmcnarry4298]

So happy to see you posting today! I’ve been missing your laugh and humour. Never mind awkward angles - we love them! Glad to hear your depression is lifting and that you have Bonnie there to work with you on your scrap booking room. Yes, the hardest part is keeping on top of things once an area has been decluttered. Some friends and I have starting getting onto Zoom while we decluttering - it’s so nice to have someone to talk to and discuss finds with. Welcome back!

[@kamidsjournee]

Your laughter/giggles are contagious. It cheers my heart.💜

[@rachelpalumbo8135]

Your angles are just fine. It's funny you are celebrating spring up here in Ontario Canada we are going to get a snow storm tommorrow. Last week we thought we would be celebrating spring but nope that's our weather up date here. BTW you sound so good. I have a craft room and I love it.

[@anisebutler5220]

I have no idea what you mean by awkward angles. Whatever it is doesn't bother me. I just enjoy seeing your clean spaces.

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Oh thank you!

[@fromericaa]

So glad to hear your voice - you sound much more joyful. ❤❤❤

[@mjbh1962]

You’re back!! Yay!! Losing the awkward angles? Please NO! It’s charming and relatable 😊

[@fernbrisot325]

So happy to hear that you are feeling a bit better. Colt's ear wonkiness surely has a positive effect. I think checklists can be really positive. Even if a job is small and may be not noticeable in the grand scheme, the checkmark provides a visible reminder of getting stuff done. Very excited to see Bonnie and the craft room via some odd camera angles 💖. And as a KZbin watcher from the very beginning of this platform, you are giving OG KZbin vibes. No fancy production and editing, just you being you.

[@tabbycat4606]

So excited for the craft room ❤

[@alexandraaguilar6487]

I'm so happy you're feeling better, I can tell so much by your voice! Whether you're decluttering or not, I'm here with you ❤

[@sarahrobertson4629]

Meanwhile it's snowing out where I am. Nice flowers!

[@dianaw9717]

😅 It's ten o clock, do you know where your Water Bottles Are? 😂❤❤❤❤

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

😂

[@mama_p_nz8233]

You are amazing Mira, I'm so glad your feeling a little better. Take care of you ❤

[@Moonlight-nq4wy]

❤ So nice to hear that you are feeling better! And Bonnie is helping you again! YAY 😁 👍💟🐾🐕🦋

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Yes, thank you

[@deborahcole1045]

Your living room looks great, I remember the clutter mountain!

[@gloriamairs9518]

You go, girls! Looking forward to the upcoming videos!

[@CammyHell]

You are so funny with all your jokes ❤ I’m so excited to see your craft room video!! I love Bonnie so much ❤ You guys are both amazing. ❤

[@KristiBranstetter]

I am glad that Bonnie is helping you with the scrapbooking room. 😊 Glad that you are feeling better. Hugs ❤

[@brendakelly6965]

We watch because we love you and want to see you succeed however long it takes. I'm glad you and Bonnie have become friends ❤

[@nolasavedmysoul]

Can’t wait for the scrapbook room videos!!!

[@sassyslsgrl]

I recently began the white board thing. very helpful. well done, you.❤

[@dianneperry2903]

When I saw your video pop up, I couldn't turn it on fast enough. I'm PRAYING HARD for you and your depression. You always do a great job! We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE YOU MIRA!!!

[@pinadelmonico]

I think a daily checklist is a fantastic idea!!❤

[@graceh8866]

I’m so glad you’re doing well I myself struggle with sadness too 💕💕💕. I try to busy myself with creativity . I could feel myself slipping so I’m currently making miniatures . I’m having fun and can do quite a bit on my own. I’m trying not to go through to many supplies spacing myself out 😂😂😂 I just am so glad you can see it and are finding your way . Be blessed 💕💕💕

[@uhohlilbit09]

Yay ! I’m so happy to hear you’re doing better ! I missed your videos and just hearing you talk. You bring calm to my anxiety!

[@bonnielovestuxedos7929]

Yay! I’m so glad you’re feeling better. I hope you feel the love and support from all of us out in Mira Land.💕

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

This comment makes me so happy. Thank you so much!

[@juliehurley9795]

[@rosefortheKing]

Excited for you and for Spring! 🌷🌼Too cute how Colt was posing there at the end! 💞

[@susangriffin-byrne8393]

YaaaaY! Spring is coming! One day at a time. This video helped me, as short as it is, to become motivated. No matter how small a space is cleaned/decluttered, it really does help. Thank you.

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

I'm so glad! Thank you!

[@LiseWaring]

I am delighted that you and Bonnie are working every other day - this is a huge amount of decision making and giving yourself a recovery day after every day of work is really necessary to keep up the momentum.

[@joanklaczek4009]

Your decluttering muscles are getting so much better. And your level of activity is so much better. Congratulations on beating that “old Depression” day by day and bit by bit. Wonderful progress.

[@user-sz4hz1lj5u]

So good to hear that you’re feeling better, and I’m happy that you and Bonnie will be getting together every month. She is wonderful, too - 2 very kind, caring people. Gotta say that Clay and Colt look great, clearly Colt knows he is home. Thank you for the update, it always inspires me to see you decluttering, cleaning, organizing. I want to give you a quick update on my progress. I have completed my 1st time whole house decluttering and have started a 2nd round. I must say that it’s so much easier the 2nd time. And I learned so much the 1st time: No more negative self-talk about failure, no agonizing that I’ll never get it done, etc. I’m going to respect times when I just can’t declutter or can’t decide what or how to do it. I’m going to be patient and gentle with myself and confident that when I’m ready I’ll do it. So, I especially want to thank you, Mira. Your resolve, delightful humor, authenticity, and openness about the struggles and challenges you face has helped me so much to begin to get mine in a proper perspective.

[@chriswilford3576]

So happy for you to be starting a 2nd round. Yay for you 🎉❤🎉

[@cindylouwho9348]

You do sound so much better! Glad you feel better!

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Yes! Thank you!

[@tarahj7950]

❤

[@bonniewinninger4896]

Hi Mira, I am SO glad you are feeling better. I am glad you were able to be with previously established friends, and recently wonderful Bonnie and Ali. I am really looking forward to the scrapbooking room video. I rewatched your introductory video, and I am so impressed by all you have accomplished! You are a delightful person to spend time with (even if only virtual.)You are so articulate, inspiring, and real. You are helping me, another Disorganization Specialist, to clean while watching. That is,unless I am laughing at your wit, or watching your adorable boys. Enjoy feeling better. You deserve it. 😊❤.

[@debraworley8815]

We watch....because you are real!!!!! One thing that helps me is this....I try to declutter some ONE thing....every day....and I have seriously curtailed my spending on non-essentials......makes it easier:)

[@ljm792]

Lovely video Mira!! Spring is so powerful, I’m glad it’s arriving where you are ❤️❤️❤️

[@jemreandeau3583]

Good to see you, relax you’re doing great.❤

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Thank you! 🤗

[@jackiemarx3312]

Others might see your progress as slow, and I’m not talking about any of loyal supporters, I’m talking about those never watched one of your videos! We see (loyals) one giant step for Mira! You even sound better than I have heard most recently. Keep up the fabulous work ❤❤❤

[@chriswilford3576]

I agree ❤❤❤

[@faithdenis6746]

How wonderful to see you doing maintenance cleaning!

[@josalter3143]

You are moving really well in this video. I am glad to hear your mental health is on the up!

[@cyn5490]

I just adopted a senior pup that had 3 enormous bladder stones removed and 28 teeth. I spend my day cleaning up pee & pxxp and walking her. She is such a sweet girl and if I need to do it for the rest of her life that's okay. So happy to see your pups!

[@micheleboschert175]

💗💗💗

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Bless you for adopting a senior dog. And one with bladder stones! Cupid had a bladder stone that took up 2/3 of his bladder so needed surgery soon after I got him, the poor guy. I know she will reward you with so much love however long you have her. Hugs.

[@rebeckamattisson5083]

Yay for feeling better, for spring, for Bonnie helping you and for you maintaining the entryway/living room, it looks great! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤

[@ritatharp5238]

Hello Mira from the heart ❤️ of Illinois USA 🇺🇸! I can't wait for the scrapbooking room!

[@bethdoe4635]

This is why almost every cleaning routine you see will have “tackle hotspots” in the words of flylady. I know exactly what you mean by print feeling like it’s helping. I’m currently bogged down at university with large amounts of Essays and assignments and all time consuming stuff that goes with being a uni student. In the north east of England, spring has sprung, the days are getting lighter, the wether in a morning isn’t as bitterly cold and as part of my morning routine I’m getting up and and going for a 20 minute walk and it’s massively boosting my mood and productivity

[@mandyann79]

You are doing a great job. Something that I have noticed is that you are a surface clutter. If there is a surface, you will fill it. Those are habits that will take time to change. I think something that will help on your hard days is just to do one thing so you can feel like you did something. Grab a garbage bag and fill it on those days with trash and get it out of the house. It won't seem like a lot, but it will be in the end. If you are looking around your house and only seeing the things you need to do, it will make the depression and anxiety worse. One day at a time. One bag or box a day will help the next day be a little brighter. I'm looking forward to seeing what you and Bonnie accomplished.

[@kimmykat6887]

Yes, that spring weather has lifted my depression also 🙌

[@rebeccalohnes4016]

I love that the water bottles are a running joke! 😊

[@AmandaIsAwesome]

Your pain points are what the fly lady calls hotspots. We all have them! ❤

[@ForbiddenChocolate]

I'm so glad you're feeling better, Mira! 🥰 The great thing about maintenance cleaning/decluttering is that it's a lot less work than it is when you let things go for too long. I recommend adding spending time with people who bring you joy to your whiteboard list. Maintaining good relationships is important for maintaining your mental health. I'm so happy that seeing Bonnie is going to be a part of your monthly routine. You have such a fun chemistry between you, and I hope you do more livestreams together! As to why we enjoy watching your videos? The awkward angles, of course! 😜😂 Your sense of humor and contagious laugh, paired with your genuineness keep me coming back. Plus watching your adorable fur babies romp around and "help" you declutter always makes me smile! 😄🩷

[@GotAnUmbrella]

I see your Nicole Wilde book in the back! She worked alongside Villalobos Rescue Center back in the day when they were mainly working with wolves. Another amazing book about fearful dogs is "A Guide to Living with & Training a Fearful Dog" by Debbie Jacobs, she's considered one of the experts on Fearful dogs. If you are a Facebook person her group "Fearful Dogs" is Amazing. I've spoken to her and she is so fantastic. Good luck with your fearful dog.

[@chatnoir7923]

I notice Colt always sports that wonky ear 😊

[@rochellesiegel5199]

Mira your floor looks really nice!🧹🤎

[@jowatkins6375]

Mira, it is lovely to hear you laugh again and to know you are feeling a bit better. Well done for going at your own pace and being aware. of when you need a break from the decluttering. You are so inspiring. Thank you for your honesty and sharing your journey. I enjoy walking alongside you.

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Wow, thank you so much!

[@sheamom]

good job realizing you needed to do some maintance before it got bad!

[@manuelakippes806]

Yeah 👍💖 a new Mira video is out to watch! Even before I start my daily morning routine at the kitchen doing dishes and preparing my first cup of coffee this video is first 🥇. I missed you and your giggling narrator voice and the dogs and the clutter and the water bottles😊. But wait, there was no water bottle in this video! 😳 No way! 😳 What had happened? 🤣🤣🤣 I'm so glad family and friends are back in your life. And of course your dogs. Give a list a try, mine starts Monday with the living room, Tuesday bathroom, Wednesday bedroom, Thursday floors, Friday kitchen and corridor, running the washing machine, Saturday my day off or for special projects, Sunday writing my grocery shopping lists. As I don't order many things I always declutter the boxes when the delivery arrives. Bringing away the trash (a lot of separate recycling bags) is my daily routine when I leave the apartment. That's what works fine for me. But every routine is very individual and needs adaption, especially as you're living in a house and have two dogs. Take your time and check what works for you best, Mira 💖.

[@jennypops9491]

I’m so glad you are starting to feel better. Spring certainly warms the heart.❤

[@melaniehutchinson5306]

I am so glad you are feeling more like yourself Mira. Great job. We lost our bulldog Riley last week. It’s been tough. I also have adhd and I think we very much feel things more deeply. But we try to mask it and that requires so much energy sometimes. I am also trying to problem solve staying in top of what I call adulting tasks. I also do declutter coaching and have taken some training for that. I also blog about it and my blog is doing really well. That I have finally mastered decluttering is amazing to me and if I can do it, anyone can do it. I work almost entirely with folks with adhd.

[@MichelleSimkins]

So glad you're feeling better than you were! Spring definitely helps, doesn't it? I'm so familiar with needing to have checklists for things that other people just DO habitually, and sometimes I get so frustrated that it's never simple to "just" clean up as I go and take care of things day to day! Working to build new routines seems to take us neurodiverse SO much longer than neurotypical people, and our routines get smashed so easily too. Super thankful for lists and timers to keep me halfway functional. 😆 I'm excited to see the craft room videos when you are ready to post them! And I hope you continue feeling better every day.

[@glitterandpearls]

Awkward angles still manage to capture your beautiful boys:-) Glad you are feeling better. Spring is my favorite season, it always brightens the mood.

[@zerocasualteas]

Mira, you are doing such a beautiful job!! Yay for sunshine & your lovely flowers!! So happy for you! I love to hear you laugh! ❤Having a daily checklist is the best! I use them too! ❤

[@risepandora]

Mira, you light up my days with your videos! I get this rush of happiness every time I see a notification saying you have uploaded! Happy to hear you are doing better and cant wait to see and hear more of you! 💕

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

You've lit up my day with this lovely comment! Thank you so much.

[@nep.h]

I've been watching your videos since last year and I can't believe the transformation of your living room. Your space looks so neat now and definitely easier to upkeep. I'm glad to hear that you're feeling better!!

[@leashy1204]

Yes I think a white board would help. Make it a daily ritual and it surely will help you keep track of stuff. Great job!!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟💜