CLEANING THE BEDROOM STARTS HERE | My Clothing Is in Chaos | My Decluttering Journey

[@GotAnUmbrella]

Around 33% of a year is spent sleeping if you sleep 8+ hours a day. I'm glad people in the comments convinced you to spend time cleaning your bedroom. You DESERVE a comfortable space to rest.

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Thank you!

[@tinkerbellarocks]

You popped up in my recommended feed and now I am watching all of your videos. You are doing great. 🎉

[@TheCaitling]

What I find for myself is that when I've cleared out /some/ stuff, it makes it way less overwhelming for my brain, and then I wind up clearing out more stuff, faster. Its not necessary to do everything all at once and next time you go back to do more, it will be so much easier and even more productive!

[@suzihill78]

Your doing amazing. Remember this is just the first pass. As you go through them again and again you’ll soon realise what your not drawn too. Also the money is gone! You’ve already spent it. Giving someone else the chance to have items they will love is a blessing for you both 💖

[@eastonmartin5342]

Those tips against guilt were such an insight for me.

[@juliee620]

I agree I found it easier each time i purged to let things go. So now if i have a hard time with something i just let it be till next time. I try each month to donate or purge a box because i keep bringing new things lol

[@extrememinimalistparent]

It'll end up in the landfill when you're dead anyway. Don't mean that in a mean way but rather the sad fact that the majority of our possessions outlive us.

[@grateful5881]

PLEASE KEEP THE "Me ." shirt! It's even better than "Meh." 😂 It's PERFECT LIKE THAT; I LOVE IT! I am so sorry for the loss of your sweet baby. They enrich our lives immeasurably and their absence makes life so much...dimmer? without them. YOU are so naturally charming and sweet natured and authentic. You have helped me in taking some baby steps toward getting things done... finally. A bunch of "just a little bit" will eventually become, "OMG, look how much has been DONE!". It's the embarrassment and shame that gets me most. But it WILL get better. "Midwest Magic Cleaning" came up in my recommended. He linked "A Beautiful Mess" on their collab and then I found you through her chan. So happy I did! Then I binged your chan and always get a perk up when I see you've posted. Love the crafting you did (the scrapbook page with the motivational saying). Young lady, looks like you've got a future with this here KZbin thing 😂; you grow, girl!

[@zerocasualteas]

Mira, you are a superstar! I love your laugh & how you find fun in everything! You are so inspiring & it’s amazing seeing you go through all of these wonderful clothes! 🎉

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Thank you so much!

[@sharonlibator]

Don't worry about quantities on the first pass, just clear out the easy stuff and congratulate yourself. Once you have finished the first pass, it helps me to sort all the like items together. I count first. If you end up with 60 T-shirts that you want to keep, then you can judge if that is too many for you when they are all in one place. I think about how long I can go without laundry, and how much I want to store. If I can wear a different shirt every day for two months without laundry, that's too many for me. I never allow myself more T-Shirts than fit in one drawer. The drawer is my container. I only have two formal dresses for going out and I kept just three business jackets now that I'm retired. I do feel like if I don't love how it looks on me and I don't feel comfortable in it, I don't want to waste my space on it... I'll always chose a different one when I'm dressing. Keep up the good work!

[@eastonmartin5342]

Not all of us are as brave as Mira to document a struggle, it’s a terrible disorder, thank you for giving tips to make it easier.

[@extrememinimalistparent]

i don't recommend putting the clothes in the spare bedroom just bc it will give you permission to store even more there which you really don't want to encourage x

[@biancaprior]

I love hearing you giggle through these videos. It brightens my day. You are doing a great job. Sending love from Australia.xx

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

You are so kind. Thanks for watching. I'm sending you love right back!

[@samkennedy5554]

Mira please do a full house tour once you're finally done. It will be amazing to see the whole place both before and after. You are trucking along so amazingly and I bet you've encouraged so many others who have found themselves in the same situation 😊

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Oh, I definitely will!

[@christinewhite3708]

Clothes are so easy to let pile up and then realise you haven’t worn something in years, I have a few like that too. I am a Hufflepuff by the way 😁 I even did my patronus and wand on the Harry Potter app 😁

[@rachgeorgia9993]

I’ve had depression for such a long time. The best thing I ever did was declutter my possessions. It is so much easier to keep on top of cleaning and organising when you have fewer things to deal with.

[@TheSabadine]

Hi Mira, I'm a bit late to the party, but I thought I'd offer my perspective on discarding clothing I no longer fit into. Due to severe stress and illness, I put on so much weight that my size doubled. I kept all the clothing from each size that I had bought as my weight went up and up. I reasoned that it would save me money when I lost weight as I wouldn't have to buy clothing in smaller sizes again. Eventually I realised that the clothing was filling in for the promise of losing weight, rather than me actually taking steps to do so. So I donated or threw away everything, even the really nice pieces that I would definitely like to wear again. Getting rid of the clothing that belonged to previous versions of me felt like clearing out the ghosts. You're doing great, btw. May the new year be one of continued renewal for us all!

[@ellenfields-sischka7441]

You're doing really well. I moved recently and had to cut back severely on everything I owned. I cried the whole time. Changes, small and large, are huge stresses. You are doing much better than I did. I'm really proud of you and your journey!

[@rhinoloupe]

For laundry: separate into 1 dark wash, 1 white/pastel wash, and 1 bright colour wash (on 40 degrees celcius max). Deep colours like navy blues and deep purples go in the dark wash. Anything that doesn't survive this washing cycle is too high maintenance for my wardrobe :)

[@libbyecheverria730]

Gryffindor. I have 4 kids, one in each house (i correctly guessed which house they'd each be in ahead of time, that quiz is pretty accurate). Don't worry, i think Slytherins are great! Just like everybody else, they choose whether to use their gifts for good or evil, and luckily you and i have chosen the better road. 😂 You're killing it on your journey. Thank you for being gentle with yourself, it's a good model for all of us!

[@susanbrowning5325]

I was glad to see you put the dog in the keep pile. 😂😂 You’re doing great Mira! Lots of pretty tops you kept. ❤️

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

He is top of the list on the keep pile.

[@barbarabajlicz9394]

Dear Mira! Lots of love from Vienna, Austria! Watching your „soul cleansing“ is helping me doing housework and also helping with my, for other people annoying, OCD and anxiety problems. (Apparently I clean too much when I am stressed😉) You are doing amazing! I find your giggles contagious! Do you also realize that you feel happy emotions about finding things and remembering stories ? Have you started with the „happy- dance“ yet whenever you walk past your accomplishments? 😊👍🏼 Helping you in spirit! 🐾

[@porkchop9024]

Closet tip! 1. Declutter as much as you can in the first pass. 2. Get all the laundry done asap. 3. Sort your clothes into categories, t shirts, long sleeves, etc. 4. Sort the categories by colour. 5. Go through, colour by colour, and decide to keep 1 or 2 max. This is a great way to help you visually see how much you have. Another tip: would you wear that item 30+ times? If yes, keep it. No, you can let it go. Another tip, how frequently do you want to do laundry? You could keep 2x that amount and let go of the rest. For example, weekly laundry, set out what you need for two weeks and let go of the rest. Time out box is also a great idea. Put the stuff in the box, set a reminder on your phone for 6 months and then take the box away if you can’t remember what’s in it when the times up. As you said, takes many passes to get down to the right amount for your life 😁

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Love these tips!

[@lorrianalee3833]

Slytherin? No way 🤨I am a Hufflepuff🙃 I have to thank you for listening to that voice and letting us in on your journey. You are the best!

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Wow, thank you!

[@janroth8941]

Hi hon,my way of decluttering is - if it hasn't seen daylight in a year , get rid of it ! There are exceptions for things like funeral ,or ,wedding clothing. As you say also, a bit at a time is best . Otherwise, I hold my husband to these rules too . Works for us anyway . No judgements towards anyone .

[@donnag.5315]

I look forward to your videos because you are so determined in your journey. Your sense of humor keeps me smiling until the very end! I am cheering you on Mira...you're doing great!

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Thank you so very much!

[@sandyhearn8332]

I was watching this while finishing my breakfast, then went upstairs to get dressed. Got a bra out of my drawer and was inspired to sort my bras, got rid of half of them.

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

I'm so glad. Well done! Thanks for sharing.

[@dtimes2wa]

You will find you sleep better in a tidy bedroom. I know I always do. Keep up the great work!

[@zzunfiltered9602]

YT is your calling ..you are delightful, real & easy to listen to. You are helping so many get through their clutter one step at a time. You're doing such a great job !!

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Wow, thank you!

[@zzunfiltered9602]

Yw ❤@@PeelingAwaytheClutter

[@angelahazel9249]

Ditto!

[@everdreamcosplay]

I did Mari Kondo about 7 years ago and it did change my life. It definitely took me a couple passes... first pass, 1 year later, 3 years later. And now it's just maintenance. For me, learning what I liked (soft above all) was a game changer. I also had not a number of items to keep, but I only wanted enough items to fill my closet and dresser. No seasonal changing. It took till the second pass to get there. Now when i get something that doesn't fit or is uncomfortable it goes out immediately. And if drawer gets too full it's time to look over it again.

[@LaHermitess]

Several Harry Potter quizzes seem to agree that I am definitely Slytherin. Although I am far from ambitious, I do seem oddly in step with descriptions of their resourcefulness and shrewdness. In more tangible terms (for those who enjoy a bit of fun with astrology, tarot, etc.), my Chinese astrological sign is the Snake, and one of my 2 favourite colours is green so I reckon I'm a fit to belong to that house.

[@lindagarner1320]

I've never done it but a suggestion I heard was to turn all of your hangers backwards. Once you wear something, hang it up the right way. The stuff that stays backward goes.🇨🇦

[@christym7806]

I love your "Me ." Shirt! It is a statement now.

[@annamariabo8963]

Ravenclaw here! If there are shirts with funny sayings you like but don't wear, you can have them turned into a tshirt quilt for your bed.

[@isabellerininger6249]

I’m a Ravenclaw… great video!

[@khioriobi5224]

That ME . shirt is flipping awesome! It's so passive aggressive - please keep it lol!

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

😂

[@stlwazzy]

First of all, I’m cracking up each time you fold a garment and then toss it across the room! Next, I have ADD too, so I had to implement routines to my closet. For instance, all my hangers match. Once I got control of things, I instituted a ‘one in, one out’ rule. I fudge on that rule once in a while but I generally keep things within reason. I have other closet control methods that I stick to religiously.

[@colesquire]

For t-shirts you have a sentimental attachment to, I recommend getting a t-shirt quilt made! There are various places online that do this. It’s a great way to keep them in your life but in a new way. I’m rooting for you!

[@nolasavedmysoul]

I did this and it was a great investment. Gonna do it again soon. Project repat is reasonably priced too.

[@madzabinga8382]

Great, I am surely gonna dream about drowning in clothes 😂Just kidding! I think my favorite thing about your videos are your voice overs. Your so relatable and poignant. You seem to be really motivated to make positive changes and I am right here with you! I need your encouragement.

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Wow, thank you so much! I love that people enjoy my voiceovers. I often feel like I'm just rambling, LOL.

[@coastalnana2766]

You are doing a great job. I'm so happy that your home is becoming more enjoyable for you. Happy Holidays! (I might just be Slitheryn House myself) You could just use graph paper to draw out the room dimensions. Using the graph paper cut little pieces of paper to scale for the furniture pieces that you want to use in the room. Then you can just move the pieces of paper around your drawing of the room until you find an arrangement you like. I've done this for every move I've ever made. A very low tech method that works for me!

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Great suggestion! I definitely have some of that.

[@tonietteh2015]

I'm proud of you!! You're doing an ** amazing job!!

[@valeriehopkins644]

Once you get the closet straight hang all your hangers backwards. Once you wear something switch the hanger around. After 6 to 12 months any hangers still backwards you haven't worn qnd you need to really think hard about keeping. Congratulations on the hard work so far.

[@jillberry2802]

I remember reading once that we wear 5% of our clothes 90% of the time, if that helps.

[@alanbirkner1958]

December 2023. Three(3) of us are in a 2BR apartment. My husband's closet is double- rodded. Mine is single rodded. I use the shelves in my closet for my craft items. The floor is for other items. My daughter's closet is also single rodded. If you double rod, you'll have low hanging stuff. You can fold tee shirts and keep in bins. Tina, Al's wife

[@DonnaO3184]

Great going Mira! You ARE making progress. My favorite feeling when I declutter is when I drop my things off at the donation center. I'm giving my items a chance at a new life. Giving joy to someone else!

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

That is a great feeling!

[@Stinkincutecrochet]

Alright, time to tackle my clutter while I watch you work! Thanks for the motivation :D

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

I'm so glad! Thanks for decluttering with me.

[@homeschoolteenswithjenny]

Whew girl! That looks exhausting! So proud of you for taking it in small chunks and not giving up!

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

I am definitely discovering that sorting clothing is a bit wearing (pun intended). The pile just seems endless, LOL.

[@clancycreations]

Oh my goodness!!! 😂💜 I loved your laundry sorting story 🥰😂👍

[@CaroleCanada]

I have a closet smaller than yours plus a fairly large dresser. If it doesn’t fit in either of those two places, I don’t keep it. I have three pairs of jeans. I have three pairs of leggings. I have some summer capris. I have a drawer with sweaters, I believe four. I have a drawer of old T-shirts that I wear around the house. I have a drawer of, good T-shirts and tops. In the closet are the blouses dresses skirts jackets. I only shop secondhand 99.9% of the time so it’s a hit and miss process of acquiring new clothing. And if I bring anything in something Hass to leave. And yes, you can have too much of one thing. At one point my closet contained 12 white blouses of which I wore three. so I use that as a criteria to get rid of a bunch of stuff. But I will not have clothing lying around. And it must fit, both my body and my closet.

[@librarynan4610]

Before I declutter clothes I take several days thinking about what i really wear. It makes the decluttering easier. Keep up the great work.

[@ChristianAnneSmith]

Great idea.

[@Chrissyhappy]

Yes I do the same. I also remove anything I’m not sure about for a week and see if what I’ve left is enough and adequate. Take a bit of the pressure off. If I haven’t missed them after a week and I’m still not sure I time out for a month or so. It’s often the anxiety of actually letting it all go immediately that causes the stress. Too many decisions all at once.😊

[@GotAnUmbrella]

I suggest investing in color catchers to relieve yourself of the worry about clothes bleeding. They work fabulously. If you can't fit into a shirt that you love, your shirt can be turned into a blanket or any number of things. That way you can still hold onto the things you love without taking up so much space.

[@lucymcrae162]

I hate to say it but you motivated me to go and look at clothes at thredup, mainly because I loved every top you held up...I actually looked at the ones you posted and they were all unavailable already...keep going Mira, you're doing great!

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

There must have been a glitch at threadUP because they are available now. Except two pieces, for some reason. But everything else is there. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@andersdottir1111]

Lol - if I followed the Mira method of washing I’d only wash once a year! Here’s how I was taught- Coloureds can go in together but wash in cold to be on the safe side (maybe do a small low water level load just for black or denim) Whites together - though they can be washed with sheets (not flannelette ones as they transfer lint) Towels, tea towels dishcloths face washers together. Happy washing Mira!

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Thanks for the tips!

[@lisettehanson1589]

I also look forward to your videos. You have such a calming voice and a contagious laugh. I think you have the perfect voice for voice overs for maybe children's stories. Just a thought.

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Wow, thank you so much!

[@emmajane7745]

Clothing can be very difficult but remember it gets easier and you may find that you will declutter the declutter on a regular basis

[@christinawolf5657]

I think you should know that I watched this whilst holding two of our tiny foster kittens and one of them decided to skibbity-bap you every time you shook out a garment. He is a fluffy black kitten with mad blue eyes. He closed your video down about 15x. A total nuisance but I hope hearing this makes you smile. Also, I noticed how entertained Cupid was by all your activity. I think this project gave him a nice day that day.

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Ha ha, I love hearing how the kittens responded! Thanks for watching!

[@foxxstreet5389]

My friend I applauded you!you deserve a standing ovation you allowed the world to walk into your home. I say this because i too suffered from sometimes severe depression. My home was a total reflection of how i felt inside. I found that as i started to change my home and declutter my depression started to subside. I have now learn that chaos is the cause of my depression. As long as continue to move those mountains as you spoke about in another video that I’m able to at least control the depression and not allow it to control me. So with that being said it was not eaSY when the journey begin but inch by inch day by day i began to find myself again. If i could share one thing with anyone it would be to keep pushing don’t give up. 6 yrs later i now have a clutter free home. When it starts to sneak back in on me i start to fight back. I found that depression was also ruling other places in my life finances, friends relationship and work. i use that same energy to beat it in those areas as well. I admire your strength and your transparency. You are helping so many pe😢ople that are struggling too. You may not let go all the things to begin with but i can say for me after fighting for so long now Ive learn if it doesn’t give me joy then i just let it go! Be blessed my friend you will win this battle and then you be looking for your next mountain to move❤❤❤ Tammy

[@elisabethmcconville1890]

I loved your leggings! Pity they didnt think they would sell. Well done on your declutter. Love you. You are an inspiration to me. Hugs

[@nolasavedmysoul]

I thought the same thing

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Thank you so much!

[@tijenhoca6371]

I am sorry for your loses. My cat died recently and I know how much it hurts. Your mom’s loss must be another level. I wouldnt know it bec. My own mom is a selfish and narsistic person who is never happy with me and so paranoid about me that thinks I want her dead to receive my share frm her money. That hurt me so much to hear that it felt like pschological abuse in the amount that I cant take anymore. I m almost 60 and this has continued all my life. I dont know how it will sound but Have you ever thought it is a luxiery that not everybody has to be able to hurt from a moms loss? This grief means you were close and you loved each other and I think this should be celebrated, not griefed. Love…

[@dreamer6943]

I found I needed to wear my clothes again to fully decide what works and what doesn't. Even after I'd tried on and weeded out those that don't fit. Upon wearing the remaining ones, I came across plenty that wasn't comfortable to wear for going about my daily life. So I weeded out a lot more. If I was constantly adjusting it, pulling it down, fiddling with it, then I got rid of it. If I wasn't sure if it really suited me, I got rid of it. Plus some things faded, lost shape, shrunk or went bobbly really quickly, so I decluttered those at the end of each season too. Then there were the ones I had accidents with resulting in a stain or hole, I didn't repair anything I just got rid.

[@angieineverettcust2934]

Laundry: darks, lights, whites, towels

[@ABeautifulMessExtremeCle-zl1wp]

"All we can change is right now..." Great advice! I love the grace you give yourself. ❤️

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Aw, thank you!

[@jacquelineteague3545]

You are doing so wonderful. Im so proud of you.

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Thank you!

[@RoundMtnDryGoods]

I've been working on decluttering my clothes about 6 months, and I am using the one in one out rule with a twist...every time I add something to my closet, I try to see how many things I can take out. I sorted my clothes into seasons and stashed the off season things in underbed boxes and dresser drawers. Then I started going through the current season clothes and putting hands on one thing at a time and letting go of everything that didn't fit, was stained or worn out first, then the ones I don't really like, then the colors I tend to not wear, then I started wearing everything that was left and making decisions to keep or get rid of after wearing them. I have cut my wardrobe in half already, and still working on cutting it more. I'm going to do it again when I get the next season of clothes out. I have lost about 25 pounds, and I get to let go of the things I'm shrinking out of as well. I have come to understand that I just don't need that many clothes, and if I have less, that means there is less to keep up with and take care of!

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I love hearing how other people declutter!

[@JulieSkeltonUK]

If you ever feel like it's too much just remember what you have achieved so far. It's amazing! A little bit at a time and you will get there 😄. When you have reached the end of sorting the clothes, Bonnie would be great a help with organising them. Maybe you could do another collaboration. Fantastic start Mira. Fur hugs to clay 🐩. Nice to see them both in the video 😊

[@nadinewilliamson1037]

Hurray. I anxiously wait for your videos. You inspire me.

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Happy to hear that!

[@SIC647]

"The key to getting out of whatever situation you are in, is realising that it doesn't matter how you got here; It doesn't matter if other people think you should have handled this ages ago; It doesn't matter if *you* think you should have changed things ages ago. What matters is what we can change, and all we can change is right now." Quote: Mira of 'Peeling Away The Clutter'.

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Oh wow. It looks profound when written. I can't believe I said that. 😂

[@pattiefulton4111]

I don’t buy lots of clothes and tend to wear them out, but sometimes I buy things online and end up not liking them but not taking the time to return them. I like to donate those to the battered women’s shelter, since I wear large sizes and feel that if someone left their home suddenly without extra clothes, they can always wear donated clothes that are too big, but it’s hard to wear clothes that are too small!

[@cyndinelson6402]

Make a blanket with the Tee shirts that don't fit but you can't part with. You still have them. But they are useful.

[@bugbuggirl5239]

I love that you can laugh at yourself. Your channel is so enjoyable to watch and I am amazed at how far you have come in a short period of time. Being that you are so crafty, have you thought about making yourself a t-shirt quilt from t-shirts you want to keep but can't wear?

[@MikaDoesStuff23]

I second a t-shirt quilt! They can be a little pricey, but it was so nice to find a better use for a bunch of shirts I still wanted to keep (usually some kind of merch) but didn't wear 😅

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Thank you so much! I think a quilt is more labor-intensive than I want to do, but I'm definitely willing to get one made!

[@geertje188]

Good evening Mira.Greetings from the Netherlands ❤

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Greetings! Thanks for watching.

[@rhondahoehne9143]

Girl, you love your leggings,don’t you?😊 I do too, but mine are all black. I also like graphic t- shirts, but oddly enough I don’t own any. Keep going, you are doing great.

[@EstherAller]

I'm a hufflepuff baby! chill vibes and close to the kitchens :) My main clothes decluttering strategy these days is to force myself to wear something I'm not drawn to (not everyday) and evaluate if I actually like it. I feel like if I'm regularly wearing all of my clothes and enjoying wearing them (and they fit in my closet) then it's fine. Although I do have two big "off season" boxes I keep in another room. It's a process, I'm still working on it

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Ooh, that's a great idea!

[@BeckyCsernik]

I've had my nerd tees that don't fit made into a quilt so they get a 2nd life! I think there's online services.. but I found a person on my local Buy Nothing group who did it for me

[@doodleswiththoughts]

Seconded! My mom has made a couple T-shirt quilts for people and they’re such a good way to keep memories without cluttering up your space

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

I had one made several years ago, and things went a little wrong. I'm willing to try another company or person, though!

[@dzagge9799]

When weeding out clothes, I also do the "doesn't fit" method, but also the "haven't worn in 3 years" one, which I find very effective, and sometimes the "doesn't match any other clothes" one. Re colours, I tend to have a bunch of red clothes and a larger bunch of blue/green ones. (Trousers/leggings grey or black so they match all the tops.) So all the reds go in the wash together, and all the rest can go together as well.

[@noemisolano4748]

Great job Mira! For me decluttering has been a long exhausting journey! But the rewards of my journey best that exhaustion. I'm able to have my clothes organized and I have less papers. I'm always relooking through my clothes to see if there's anything else that can go. I changed over to slim hangers and this has helped me to save space in my closet. Keep going Mira, you got this!! Continue to declutter a little at a time. This is what I do too when I'm decluttering.

[@nina009]

Great job, Mira. I've decluttered a lot of stuff from my home and have learned that decluttering never really stops. If you want to maintain an organized space you have to keep decluttering often. I'm glad you are not pressuring yourself to let everything go all at once because it will get easier to let the 'maybe' items go eventually as you strengthen those decluttering muscles. Clothes have always been a sore spot for me. I was always overweight and growing up I could never find clothes in my size in the junior's section, so I had to shop in the woman's section. I hated it. So when I found stores that sold plus size clothing in adulthood, I would go through the clearance section and buy everything because it was super cheap and could fit. I guess I have this fear that I wont be able to find clothes in my size, which is absurd because I'm usually and XL or 2X, but those feelings are still there. Over the last couple years I've accumulated so many clothes, and I really have a hard time letting them go. I donated most of the things that I don't love and bought because they were a couple bucks, but the rest of the clothes are brand new, I don't hate the prints/styles, and I can wear them, but I just haven't gotten to them yet because of the ridiculous amount of clothes I have to cycle through. On one hand I feel like I should get rid of them because thinking about the volume gives me anxiety, but on the other hand I feel guilty because I know I plan wear them eventually.

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Thanks for commenting! I struggle with clothes but haven't totally figured out why. I'll just keep peeling away!

[@homeschoolteenswithjenny]

I'd make one pass through it all with the obvious "I don't want this" choices going out. Then, you can always make another pass later if you have too much of one color. So, it may help hanging or grouping by color, especially with shirts.

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

I try to group by color...of course, that's when I can reach the closet. Ha ha.

[@donnaclayton9727]

You are doing a great job. I have been told for years, "if you haven't wore it in a year it is time to get rid of it." Good luck in your process.

[@TheLanaatje]

A proud Hufflepuff here :). You are doing an amazing job on your house and yourself!

[@TheCaitling]

I definitely found that when my standards for quality went up, my impulse shopping of clothing went down. When I find something cute, I immediately check the tag. If it's polyester/ spandex etc, my knee-jerk reaction is BLECH and it's easier to move on. To be real, I intentionally purchased spandex work out clothes last summer, but the reflexive disgust is something I use as a strategy to slow myself down and avoid making a purchase that has not been well thought out. Plus the cost of quality clothing slows one down from being impulsive as well haha

[@yvonnewilliams3329]

Your doing so well with peeling away the clutter. It's a first pass. I find sometimes it helps to have a friend be there to help distract you so you don't focus so much on how much you let go. Also if getting rid off place in a bag right away. I find if I look at it again I want to keep it 😂. Best of luck and will be waiting for the next one. 😊

[@lisamcanterbury]

Great job Mira! Hufflepuff! If the tee shirts are sentimental you could have a quilt made of them.

[@potatoflakes247]

1. You are doing a good job on reaching you goals. We love watching you and your progress. It inspires most of us. 2. I agree with the lady about choosing a size container/dresser/ box you feel is a good amount. 3. I now live shopping with the montra..."I either love it or leave it." Full on mirror...full trying the cloths on. If garment needs adjusting or tweaking to make it fit, forget it. You and I are both at an age where the basics are covered, not lets dress only in clothes that make us smile. 3. You are a crafts person...find a iron on H and claim that MEH shirt! I loved it. Totally you. 4. Breaks are good and letting go of so much is hard on the heart and head. Take care of your self.

[@potatoflakes247]

* not lets dress. Should be Let us dress in clothes that make us feel good. Sorry

[@tonimcbride2205]

So enjoy you sharing your journey with us. Yes we can only fix right now. Nothing we can do bout our past. Ughh lol single mama supporting two kids thirty years ago alone. Guess what I did??? Lmbo I cleaned homes. Hugs my friend, proud of you. ❤️💕🥰🥳🎊🎊

[@avakrouse5824]

I thought the ME. shirt was perfect like it is. You're saying "this is me"!

[@ChristianAnneSmith]

I really enjoy the phrase landslide of leggings.😂❤ You are doing so great.

[@faithsmith7431]

Mira, you are soon funny and I like that. And it's easy to discern that you are a writer by your inviting thumbnails ❤ When we laugh, endorphins are released. You should be high as a kite right now! Ok, we are adopting two cats tomorrow afternoon. Our last baby crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Tuesday. The house is a void without a cat. These two black cats will help us to cope. Love and hugs, my friend!

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Oh, congrats on your new cats! I'm so sorry about your loss. Wishing you all the best.

[@murielkramer7674]

I love that you sort things out and remove them from the house - literally reducing the amount of clothes you'll have to fold after it's been washed! :D (team gryffindor)

[@mondfalkin3781]

❤Love your content and clothwash story 😅 to answer your question: I have mainly drawers, filled with T-shirts, pullovers, comfy clothes, socks etc... when these are full I declutter the stuff I like less, Dana calls it the container concept...the drawer défines the boundary and limit what I can keep, the room, the house is a container too, if it is too full with stuff I need to declutter to have space for my daughter and myself and activities we want to do ... 😊

[@TiffanyBrooks-x2u]

I love your videos, Mira! Excellent work! I'm a proud Hufflepuff, but my best friend is a Slytherin! 💛🖤💚🤍

[@shundamorris6966]

I'm so proud of you. Keep up the good work but that was stressing me out a little bit because I didn't understand what was your give away items, keep items and throw away items... lol

[@asumner1959]

You are steadily getting through it Mira. Once you have cut down the piles to manageable levels, let go of one or two items of clothing every week. By the end of the year you will have got rid of at least 52 items. X

[@garmstrong4872]

I also have A LOT of clothes I'm trying to downsize. At first, I tried going through my closet and asking all the usual questions - does it fit? have I worn it? Not much left the house. Then I tried decluttering by dividing it into categories. I don't try to declutter pants and shirts together. Instead, I piled up all my T-shirts and decided what fit and which ones were my favourites. It was so much easier to choose when I realized I had 18 (yes 18!) plain black T's. I only kept 3. Pants are next!

[@marloespeters8404]

I have color batches ,like black ,green , white ,red , bedsheets and other stuff . Makes me nuts sometimes because my whole bathroom has piles of colored clothes on laundry day 😅.

[@MsGinSling]

i sort like with like, seeing how much i have of one category makes it easier for me to let things go.

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

I tried to do that with leggings. You'll see that in the next clothes video. I'm going to do that as I can, but I do get a little overwhelmed doing too much at once.

[@nazarun5]

So so proud of you dear Mira 👏 I honor your journey ⭐️ my tips for declutter clothes 1 - make categories ex: outfit - shoes - socks & undies & pj s & just home clothes - tshirts & top& hoodies & cardigans etc - dresses - pants & shorts & skirt etc 2- go to the each cathegory and choose a. I like b. I dont like anymore c. I will keep somewhere ells to miss them & maybe wear them again 3 - from I like pile. Choose seasenal occasional items and store the rest of clothes for another season lets say for spring. 4 - here is the more joyfull time: you can make " capsule wardrobe " acc to your taste/color or theme😊 ps: dont push yourself, so we make another round for exampla in second part ot march for spring. I wish to come and help you. Anyway love & support from İstanbul. Thank you friend for sharing your journey. I have empathy for the depression & anxiety & adhd etc. Creative people need minimalism pratice for focusing the life. + I adore your sens of humour😊

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Thank you! I really appreciate this lovely comment.

[@maryenglish9314]

You are amazing Mira! 🥰

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Thank you so much!

[@hellokitty3214]

As someone who is an anxious person one thing I found helped me was to say goodbye to the object and thank it for its time. Giving the object a proper goodbye helps me let go of things that I'd been keeping for years

[@nakiamansoor3763]

If u make ten videos of decluttering ur clothes I’ll watch them all 😅😅 I was hooked.

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

Ha ha, thank you! I hope I won't need ten videos for clothes, but we'll see.

[@momof2momof2]

You are doing a wonderful job. What a lovely way to start out the new year fresh ! 🥰🎄❄☃🍴🎁💝✝

[@PeelingAwaytheClutter]

I'm definitely ready for a new year!

[@GreysonBarbaraSanders]

For your t shirts that you want to keep but can’t wear you can have “t shirt quilt” made out of them. We took all my daughters high school t shirts and they cut the wording or design to the same size and then sewed them together and then sewed a fleece backing to it. Make sure a very warm blanket for your bed

[@pam14321]

I think we’ve all been conditioned that we need far more of everything than we really need, for myself I figure how many items I need to wear over a month, with washing them weekly it’s been far,far less than I initially thought. You did great for your first pass, maybe give yourself another month/ 2 months then set a date to do a second pass. Bit by bit you’ll get there.👍🏻😊

[@BlueBird-nf2gp]

Great job! I understand how tiring decluttering can be. I used to spend hours sorting things like my family mementos. Now I do shorter bursts so my back doesn’t get as sore. I’m getting better at giving myself credit even for small amounts of progress. 😊

[@airyhopkins7821]

Honestly as someone with some disabilities and a fun mix of adhd and autism, i've found hangers in general don't work for me. I'm at this point where I dump things like leggings and socks n stuff in lil cube organizers and sling the tops i use over tension rods. I've accepted that my brain doesn't work the way everyone else's does and hangers are an additional step that I'm unlikely to utilize. I hope you're making your space more accessible to you, and i'm so so so so so proud of the progress you've made. Shit's hard

[@suemorris6336]

My son is a t-shirt collector. He has shirts that he has sentimental attachment to. He had them made into a quilt. He loves it. It has his favorite super hero’s and concerts he been to. Just a thought.

[@duanagayle]

good job at starting to sort your clothes. doing it a bit at a time is a good idea. i decided that i only need no more than 10 - 14 shirts! i only have about 4 - 5 pairs of pants. and i have a handful of "house dresses". i never wear leggings. i'm not working now and don't know if i will be again. if i do, hopefully will be from home. if we do our laundry once a week or 2 weeks, we only need enough to get thru that amount of time. i used to keep clothes that don't fit anymore too, but have gotten rid of all of those. i haven't lost weight in many yrs and decided if i do, i will buy myself new clothes as reward! to me, clothes aren't that important. i'm not a fashionista. ha i don't even like shopping for them. so, having the space is more important to me. i hope you will keep being diligent at peeling away your items. one other thing that helps me get rid of things i don't absolutely need or love, is the thought of my kids or grandkids having to deal with it when i'm gone. i want to make it easy on them!!