Style Theory: Can Feng Shui Cure My Depression?

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Credits:
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#FengShui #StressRelief #Challenge #StressFree #Stress #Meditation #Clean #Vlog #ChallengeVideo #Experiment #ClosetOrganization #Theory #StyleTheory #Matpat

[@jrbohan2]

Assuming she has a wireless charging phone, Mattpat should analyze where steph puts down her phone the most. Then you can install hidden qi chargers. Bonus points if she doesn't know. Then she is just confused about why her phone never dies.

[@Imbatmn57]

😂 what a video

[@davidshriver3053]

Nice thinking bruv

[@lilyrolyat6726]

This is hilarious and genius

[@lester9230]

*places phone screen facing down*

[@faizahmohammedaruwa]

​@@lester9230NOOOOOOOO!!!! 😭😂🤣

[@jumpstart1717]

Ash is so real for the "If I can't see it, it doesn't exist" thing.

[@drewo.127]

Out of sight, out of mind, x 10! That’s a reason why even on my devices, (especially my iPad as I use that the most. And yes, I’m using it right now to watch YT and type this comment), I try to hide all the apps and software that I don’t need or distract me from my Home Screen! Also, all the apps that I use regularly I merge into one of those app cluster things on iOS devices, and I separate each type of app into its own cluster! (Drawing, animation, video, audio, etc. all in one cluster, and the Social media platforms that I use the most in another cluster!)

[@avasuikatodoroki7061]

Adhd

[@-SimonRiley]

​@@drewo.127I have both OCD and ADHD and this makes me feel validated

[@decm3_727]

That's object impermanence, i believe an adhd thing

[@Sly-Moose]

Literally me

[@meganfarmer1957]

As someone who also as ADHD, it was hilarious how concerned Matt was over Ash’s object permanence issues. Unfortunately, it’s just part of the condition 😅

[@kiracomments-chca2747]

Yep ;-;

[@zackbuildit88]

That's the vibe!

[@phoenixblued9625]

But also, even I you see it, after a while I become blind to the objects Edit: Wait, why so many likes? I don’t even understand what I said anymore. Nor do I remember… HEH?!?! What did I say to deserve this except sounding nonsensical?

[@heyimneverland8451]

I left a general comment about it but clear boxes are nice way to help w/ object permanence

[@commanderwaddles3483]

Nah fr, I forgot to set an alarm for my meeting & didn't look at my calendar until after it started 😭

[@ObviouslyASMR]

I love how even after the decluttering Matt is STILL leaving his socks on the desks at 19:38, Steph really wasn't exaggerating

[@RosalynaSeraphina]

There’s another one at 21:03

[@ohyekrokites6539]

Oooo Easter egg 😂❤

[@milkywaycafe.]

And they committed a whole theory to Matt's sock habits

[@ninsophy9798]

@@RosalynaSeraphina I have a sneaking suspicion that those are theorist socks and that's actually a sort of merch ad for the keen eyed theorists. It's all intentional guys. Always has been. That's just the kinda guy Matt is lol. Ofc this is merely a theory...

[@THEdeflatedballoon]

@@ninsophy9798 A- ..wait what type of theory would that be?

[@AlAl-bk5ei]

Even if Feng Shui is only a style gimmick, this video already gave me motivation to clean my room

[@rslashproject]

Omg sameee idk why I just got up and started clearing out my desk

[@DarkRaikon]

let's be honest it's mat's voice that make us like that

[@l4dy0c3]

Ha, same. Oddly enough, I started cleaning a little before I hit play, and now I want to break down all these doggon boxes I have around the house from past packages. This video also has me thinking about moving my table around to see what works for me. ...I hope this doesn't snowball, lol, because more thoughts are coming to mind. o-o'

[@Not_Ciel]

Gave me inspiration to buy a plant 😂

[@morganseppy5180]

Jordan Petersen was saying this like 10 years ago, and ppl gave him hate for lobster brains

[@deirenne]

"Yes, right now I feel so much more inspired and motivated to put stuff away, but when stuff *is* away, I. forget. it. exists." Ash, being the neurodivergent icon we all needed.

[@kingzach74]

I also forget something exists if it is hidden away.

[@mikethegoo]

Heyy, there you are again. I saw your comment on a different video of this channel too! I still love your profile picture! Also, yes, Ash is

[@dannyg.4421]

I promise this is me too

[@Tea_laBlue]

I bought a label machine so I could label stuff. Do I use it? Not very often, but it does make finding and putting away my mom’s eaveshams much easier because I know where it’s supposed to be

[@bathilra5364]

Seeing mat and steph switching between just chatting and calling each other out is hilarious

[@yoda0017]

The bit where they were arguing over the mirrors adjacent the doorway just screamed married energy to me, it was highly entertaining.

[@nitrogenio]

​@@yoda0017the mirrors are important to summon Mirror Mat

[@HG-yb2co]

Amy's burrito of shame is underappreciated.

[@furyking380]

As someone who also has ADHD, changing your space is immensely helpful, but they're things that Feng Shui actively dissuades. For me taking cabinet doors off and leaving them open, using clear drawers, and keeping mid-process projects out in the open have all helped me navigate my environment and finish the projects I start

[@bboops23]

All of this. My husband and I have ADHD and we use a modified version of Feng Shui that also encourages our ADHD in the best way.

[@TheDanishGuyReviews]

I have noticed that if I leave stuff out in the open, that doesn't have to mean I'm going to work on it. Sometimes I leave it there, and that becomes the unread book's new home. A book from 2021 is currently a permanent fixture on my nightstand. It might help, and NOT doing it won't help, certainly, but it's no guarentee.

[@sonjaimmonen6610]

Out of sight, out of mind can be true in a negative way as well. Having things visibly there, but organized is really great in some situations.

[@dyslexicfrogs8544]

ASH FACE REVEAL?

[@thedanishcatgirl3205]

ADHD definitely has a thing with object permanence. As soon as it is out of sight it is forgotten which is bad

[@EvenirX]

Ash's struggle with forgetting about things existing is an adhd MOOD. I literally forget about the food in my own fridge.

[@iowa506]

It absolutely is such a mood! I've forgotten about the food that was actively in front of me before 🤣

[@coyote_foxtrot]

I have to put things down on a list so when I do quickly forget about them I still have a place to remember, but it’s not that much help when i forget I have that list with things to do on it.

[@octonine6212]

@@coyote_foxtrot Me and my 63 txt files of things to see and open later felt very called out.

[@RavingRozeComms]

*ADHD Predominantly Inattentive* *MESSY AF DESK* ...I may need to clean my desk again...

[@marli8907]

@@RavingRozeCommstry both you and your partner have inattentive adhd, and you have kids. The whole house is messy AF. Even when I’m cleaning 24/7

[@pekkatank4386]

I need more team voice overs. Amy ranting about budgeting after matt talks about money trees feel like the team is talking to each other, and thats so funny. (Also fung slay me and the repression rug 🤣😂🤣😂) Edit: 400 likes no way... Thanks guys!

[@brodyhutchens9819]

It's spelled Feng shui

[@Bowtiedhillbilly]

@@brodyhutchens9819It’s a play on words from the video.

[@pekkatank4386]

@@Bowtiedhillbilly thank you for the pick up XD

[@Amit_meena19]

I love the style theory not because of content but more because each episode we get to get Matpat house tour little by little.

[@Squirtler]

so glad Ash was in this episode, I feel like this wouldn't have been so scientific without a second sample (and I love Ash lol)

[@heatherholzhaus7013]

Ash is the GOAT tbh

[@MrHunterWolf.]

I love the tiny circle

[@hyperswag506]

Ash is the best and yeah the second sample heavily improved it. I’m tempted to test this myself but I’m too lazy to change my house around.

[@xmystartx7337]

Ash is so beautiful ^v^ like slayyyy💜

[@juliakelly8405]

Quotes from Steph: “I genuinely touch the thinky rock.” “When it comes to this week, I’ve felt more positive about my own behind… ness.”

[@OnagadoriFaith]

As a professional interior designer, I'm so excited to see these principle discussed. That's exactly what Feng Shui is, it's not a huge fix, it's subtle in the help it provides. I'm so passionate that a well planned room can change the comfort levels of the space and it was great to see the desks moved to positions I personally would've been so much more comfortable with. Not necessarily Feng Shui related but there is something to be said about the proportions of the objects added as well. They touched on the rugs being too small, which they were, but the mirrors weren't sized correctly either and felt disconnected with the rest of the interior decorations. I am bummed to hear that Steph worked with a snobby interior decorator, it's such a mixed bag sometimes but I'd encourage her (and anyone looking to hire a designer) to shop around! There are so many wonderful designers out there that would be more then happy to work with their clients!

[@p3rf3ctxzer0]

"If your feeling overwhelmed lay on the circle" got some laughs out of me.

[@wildfi5514]

I don’t know if Feng Shui will, but the Theorist videos do cure my depression

[@The_Witchs]

Real

[@GeneralMimzy]

Agreed

[@Dxisy_Fields]

Yesss

[@kasiawierszak9622]

YAS

[@BoxTvGamer]

if thats what cures your depression you probably live a sad life ngl

[@tlm9819]

The editing and graphics in this episode were hilarious 😂 The little faces added to the rug and Stephanie’s rock, the sock on the computer monitor, Ash’s infomercial?! Absolutely hilarious 10/10

[@whisperingwooper1763]

Agreed!

[@Chlorine5572]

I honestly want the bloopers for it, there is no way they didn't have killer bloopers

[@SlyIGizmo]

I 100% relate to Ash's sentiment of creating an environment where one has no choice but to focus. I've not been diagnosed with ADHD or anything, but during exams at school, an environment in which i was forced to do work, i was able to do my work pretty easily, but anywhere else, I have trouble doing much of anything, theres just too many distractions. I wonder if changing my room around and doing the whole Feng Shui thing will emulate that exam room, no distractions, just work feeling

[@taradactyl715]

Having never seen Ash before I can say their voice 100% matches what they look like and I’m totally here for it.

[@LangThoughts]

*her

[@thefutureisnowoldman7653]

​@@LangThoughts*they

[@MagmaMonika]

@@thefutureisnowoldman7653they use both

[@darkdest6664]

THEY are non binary so not she, they. thanks. @@LangThoughts

[@Olieveilo]

Ironically I declutter my bedroom last week and I feel like the stress went almost all away. It's nice to be in a new space

[@Crazycake-yg6ft]

I was literally in the middle of cleaning my room when I saw this

[@user-oi2rs4zy5t]

i’m in a tent

[@teamboobooseth1]

I wasn’t expecting Ash at the beginning but I love seeing Ash!

[@projekttaku1]

same, really glad he completed his journey to becoming the best trainer in the world.

[@flamingpaxtsc]

@@projekttaku1Ash is a girl

[@FireFoxie1345]

@@projekttaku1he became the best there ever was

[@b1xssom838]

For real I’ve never seen her before but she’s so pretty lol

[@lauramessy]

​@@b1xssom838who is she i wanna know

[@aelfdenealvin7500]

@ 24:39 - I like how one of Matt's socks still made its way onto Stephanie's desk, albeit hidden behind her computer 😂

[@aval00]

As someone recently diagnosed with ADHD, I definitely relate to the object permeance issue. I will forget anything from a book I just bought to stationary to snacks in my fridge. I am intrigued by this video though, definitely need to declutter my space!

[@MrSpaghetti3]

This is a great concept but I do think they should’ve collabed with someone who is experienced with feng shui such as Dearmodern to help them out with the process and create the best spaces.

[@christie918]

Same, I’m waiting for a reaction video of him fixing this😂

[@dannywolfpero]

Is that the guy who ends with "So, now you know!"

[@MrSpaghetti3]

@@dannywolfpero yeah lol 😂

[@npcimknot958]

It’s def more fun if you have a ‘ fun shui master’ * especailly the asian ones cause they explain everything they have the ying yang mirrors and other stuff to “ counter negative stuff lol.. this kinda western fhun shui isn’t fun tbh lol.

[@Noxcuses316]

Yes @dearmodern needs to come help them!!!

[@catguy5425]

Mat: (looking around) We should really consider remodeling. Steph: Yeah, I know, but it's so expensive... Mat: Well... lifestyle is still style... Hello work write-offs!

[@ariadnemeo7360]

As a architect I knew that the redecorating would help, cause the ambient around us really influences our day to day lives in a lot of little ways that in the end have a big impact. For example, hospitals that have colors and organical shapes and textures in the halls are reported to have bigger recovery rates

[@BerpDerpguy]

-Steph :getting angry about interior designing -Matpat :just sad and tired

[@Tonibp28]

A couple years ago Steph had mentioned a woman's blog about how you should go through all of your belongings, ask yourself "do I really need this item" and "do I even use it enough each day", and if the answer is no, get rid of it or donate it. I followed it and felt less messy and better. I wonder if Steph remembered that while filming this video. 🤔

[@itsgardengnome]

Marie Kondo!! Although apparently she doesn’t follow her own school of thought anymore!

[@dominickucela6144]

@@itsgardengnome I still use the Konmari method. I will never go back to another way.

[@avantika_singh]

@@itsgardengnome What changed?

[@lindseycaldwell9559]

I have a little shelf on the back of my desk that has a bunch of "useless" things on it. One of these is an AtLA zen garden that I don't touch, but it does, in fact, bring joy. As do my Funko pops that I occasionally ask what they would do in a given situation (it's David Tennant's Doctor and Doctor Strange; I find them motivating 😂).

[@Tonibp28]

@@lindseycaldwell9559 that was actually another question in the blog. "Does it bring me joy?" If it does, keep it.

[@kestune352]

Been thinking about reorganizing my room for a while. Thank you for making this episode, it's motivated me to change my room's layout today.

[@reallegendgamer379]

14:30 "and I was taking my cue from the FOUNDATIONAL STRUCTURES OF TYE HOUSE" has to be the best comeback I've ever seen,the funniest line I've heard this month and and I don't even think he was trying to be funny

[@ghostmistwho]

This episode seems to be airing a fair amount of Steph and Matt’s dirty laundry, much more literally than first expected 😂

[@Erndea]

You two poking at each other about the socks and the uncharged phone was adorable and reminded me of my husband and I! He also has a habit of leaving unmatched socks everywhere.

[@Withered.Flower]

Ash forgetting things that are not in line of sight is too real

[@Ace-pc2cm]

Ash's reaction is the most relatable and helpful for me. I also forget things exist if I don't see them, so I need things spread out where I can see them. Though I've recently learned they can be visible but also organized.

[@Alpha_Synergy]

As someone with ADHD, I can really feel the "if I can't see it, it doesn't exist" thing. My bedroom doubles as my leatherworking workshop, and one of the most useful changes I've made was adding in a pegboard for nearly all of my tools. Before I did that, there would be tons of tools I would forget I even had simply because I forgot I had bought them, or didn't remember where they went.

[@masen0593]

Loving the Ash intro!!😂 We all need more ash in our lives😔✋

[@Sushi_Slushie]

3 likes and no replies? Lemme fix that

[@jordanhunter3375]

*starts sprinkling wood ash on the welcome mat and doorframes*

[@jahuhahu]

Gasoline and a lighter should fix that. (For legal reasons, this is a joke.)

[@moneyandhow.]

​​​@@Sushi_Slushie3 likes and no replies? Lemme fix that

[@TheBiggestBlue]

I actually deal, similarly to Ash, with bad object permanence when I put things away. It is why I get anxiety about cleaning personal spaces like my room cause I fear that I'll forget about something's existence long enough for me to not remember where I put it, which has happened more times than I would like to admit.

[@mostmrduck8350]

16:17 poor burrito Amy😂

[@derpqueen8288]

Apart from my mother-in-law complaining my home feels empty I LOVE it! I enjoy walking into each room!

[@benjoyce8034]

I just moved and just started struggling with depression, PERFECT TIMING MATPAT!

[@olafthebear2327]

Show that depression who's Boss

[@lpc9929]

I am infertile from eating scented candles

[@yigawaffle]

@@olafthebear2327 Make life take the [DEPRESSION] back! Get mad! I don’t want your d*mn [DEPRESSION], what the h*ll am I supposed to do with these? Demand to see life’s manager! Make life rue the day it thought it could give [BEN JOYCE] lemons! Do you know who I am? I’m the man who’s gonna burn your house down! With the [DEPRESSION]! I’m gonna get my engineers to invent a combustible [DEPRESSION] that burns your house down! -Not quite Cave Johnson

[@oakenshadow6763]

Congradulations on your new place.

[@GoldenAssassinYT]

God works miracles :)

[@1Shayz1]

Something I learned at a young age is that your eyes always see everything in your vision even if you're not actively focusing on it. Decluttering helps a lot to keep your mind from processing all of the unnecessary stuff so you can use more brain power on what actually matters

[@mingobingo4857]

I love just watching Mat and Steph be goofy and funny the amount of lines that have audibly made me laugh is insane compared to anything else i watch, (also small note Mat's laugh is possibly the most contagious laugh I've ever heard)

[@EmpressCosplay]

It always felt so weird to say that Marie Kondo and minimalism changed my life, but being able to finally focus on what’s actually important and not the random junk in my room has been the biggest benefit ever.

[@creepycutiecrafty6637]

I’d love to see the Theorists return to this in a month or two to see if it has any difference. I remember when Feng Shui was BIG NEWS back in the late 90s (yeah, I’m that old) and it filled so many tv shows, magazines and books. I remember a few daytime tv shows tested it out (here in the uk anyway!) and they all swore that it made a huge difference… It’s interesting that everyone liked the green in the spaces. From what I’ve read, green is always called the creative colour (I don’t care what DHMIS says!) so maybe that marries up? I reckon it does make a difference, but not for any woowoo reasons. More that it opens up the space and creates a calmer, less distracting environment and prevents dust build-up. As well as this try out, it would be a fascinating deep dive in future.

[@Blaze_1379]

me when placebo effect:

[@spikyd.revenant8661]

@@Blaze_1379 A placebo effect is still an effect

[@Blaze_1379]

@@spikyd.revenant8661 yes

[@creepycutiecrafty6637]

@@spikyd.revenant8661 very true

[@Shako_Lamb]

In their results, I wish they had shared some more thoughts about the furniture arrangement of the room. Especially since that's such an important part of feng shui. Both the rooms in the video had the desks turned to face into the room instead of the wall. For me personally, that is a MASSIVE difference and I feel much better facing into the room. I feel more in control of the room and at ease with the space around me. But they didn't really elaborate on this in the video. I also feel like a LOT could be improved with that office in the new apartment. Yes, it looked sterile, because it was. Be careful not to confuse "get rid of clutter" with "get rid of all the decorations." It's okay to decorate. (Keeping in mind that it's a new apartment and they're still moving in, of course.) And at night, I would recommend using two or three small lamps placed around the room instead of that horrendous overhead light. I also recommend lighting color that's in the 2850K to 3000K range, which is kind of like the lighting you'd expect in an art gallery, cooler than incandescent but warmer than fluorescent.

[@silence2314]

This. I'm not into fung shui myself, but when I think 'fung shui' I think of furniture arrangement more than anything else. While the video is fun it feels like it's focusing a lot more on just decluttering than actual fung shui lol

[@Shako_Lamb]

@@silence2314 Exactly. And staying tidy and organized isn't even a uniquely feng shui idea! It just feels like they continually lost focus of the whole idea throughout the video.

[@endermeshik20069]

The lights recommendation is great, thank you!!

[@yaB0i_Hawkx]

​@@Shako_Lambwelp that just shows that they only scraped the surface of feng shui. But tbh i dont blame them. My mom studies it and like even after 5 years or so there is still much for her to learn. Though i would recommend to ask someone who knows a little more about feng shui if they were to make another similar video (though i doubt it).

[@Flitch300]

12:50 - Them (and me 😂): "Oh noooo...." 😳😅😂

[@civilwarstann]

Ash, Steph, AND Amy?? what did we do to deserve this dream team in one video!

[@emmaerickson8866]

I’m really glad that Ash acknowledged the lack of Object Permanence that most ADHDers experience. Cause I struggle with the same thing. That’s one of the reasons that I have clutter everywhere (my organized chaos) and it’s the reason I’m so hesitant to get rid of things. With that being said, I think I’m going to try and implement some of these in my apartment (maybe with my roommates??) and maybe I’ll be more focused.

[@Tulpen23]

What's helped me: store things in clear containers AND cover one's shelving with curtains. That way the immediate effect is reduction of visual clutter, but then whenever I need something, I pull back the curtain and can see where everything is. It's not perfect, but was the best compromise I've found for my ADHD self.

[@arkheavyindutries]

Quite similar to the "clean your room" principle. Improve your closest environment such as it does not create unnecessary distractions, stress or frustrations.

[@maxie9589]

Jordan Peterson approves

[@breakout8904]

Fungshishi has actually helped me when it comes to my room as it's now muchhh nicer lol.

[@Smiddy711]

Commenting before 8:30 because I'm greatly enjoying Matt and Steph roasting each other for their habits in this video. Style Theory is becoming "KZbinr Lifestyle Unveiled" to me, ever since Steph mentioned in the first shower episode "here we are at our shower, the one place I thought I would never be exposing to the internet" (or something like that).

[@_local.idiot.rat_]

0:32 I love Feng Shui! It’s so feng-tional

[@angrynoodletwentyfive6463]

Feng Shui seems like one of those things that probably does have benefits if you are doing it correctly but they are almost certainly overstated by those trying to make a profit off of it. What I would expect to be the ACTUAL purpose of Feng Shui is to be mindful of your environment and the way you set it up rather than the positioning of the chairs in a certain way itself having some sort magic effect over your mood. Being mindful of ones environment is believed to be able make somebody feel more in control and reduce anxiety. I feel like Feng Shui has gotten reduced to only its aesthetic elements which got rid of the aspect of it that was actually healing which is the mindful part of paying attention to how the arrangements of a space effects its functionality aswell as your emotions.

[@kayohwai]

Feng Shui seems to be an early version of Industrial/Organizational Psychology. The mysticism of it seems to be more of a mix of pneumonic devices and proto-psychological reasonings. Certain layouts work better for productivity, sense of security, and minimization of distraction. All three of these things generally improve mood.

[@npcimknot958]

The Real stuff is more complicated. Even if it’s ‘ fake but there is like actual rules.. counters.. items its not just round, and clutter lol There are ying yang mirrors, following the North Pole, moving furniture in certain angle,etc. it’s actually pretty fun.. cause you follow the “ master’ and they tell you everything… The stuff they did in the video is western fuen shui.. so it’s not the same at all.. you don’t have the same “ experience”

[@_ArtisticFox]

I've used some of the basics of Feng Shui my whole life because my house is awkwardly laid out so everything had to be laid out in a specific way to make the room functional. My parents are also strict about clutter so I can confirm that it really does help tons

[@balobadartist9022]

I understand where Ash is coming from - I’m adhd and I’ve ALWAYS been sensitive to the energy of a room

[@PandaBot2001]

I think the whole idea has some merit in terms of making rooms feel more comfortable or less overwhelming. I was on holiday once with a bed facing directly towards a door and i felt a bit uncomfortable trying to sleep

[@russelltovig9874]

it's nice to see the other members of the team shine. Normally only see head editor Dan doing voice overs for game and film theory and even then its only the voice over. It's nice to see team member's introduced by their little sprites/jpegs and then to actually see them.

[@Spookworm]

Whenever Ash gains enough chaos juice to conjure a physical visual form, you know it's gonna be a great video >:D

[@koalabro6118]

I thought that they were just a disembodied AI manufactured for sole use during GTLive streams.

[@margarine4error46]

And it's amazing that they ran out of chaos juice right as the video ended!

[@sondersighs]

The wholesome banter between Matt and Steph sends me😂. Also, and I know its random, but Ash is so adorable, shes like a little lovebird you'd want to do anything for 😊❤

[@discw7274]

I’m a college student with a rigorous courseload and keeping my bedroom clean and decluttered has to be the most helpful thing I’ve learned how to do. It helps me stay focused and on-task while preventing me from being overwhelmed with stimuli.

[@allisonbergold2038]

The word intentional keeps popping up. And I think that's something that Feng Shui actually helps the most with. It helps you feel like you have more control over your space. Like there is control in the chaos of life, and I think that's so important.

[@ToxicVenom131]

Just about to rearrange my room so perfect timing on this episode!!

[@rastlin0001]

I TOTALLY feel Ash's thoughts. I too have ADHD, when it comes to having things put away out of sight. Object permanence is a HUGE issue. If I don't see it or touch it everyday then it will just disappear

[@tyukogames]

The tiny rug is what made everybody happeier. Rug MVP

[@raevencardreon1208]

I need dear modern to make a short for their office would be a great collab

[@ABZ12309]

OwO

[@valenbrozey9822]

@dearmodern would've been perfect for this video!

[@dominaaaaa9321]

He gonna destroy Matpat for turning his back against the window 😂

[@reveriemephisto1995]

I'm sorry, guys. I need a moment to process how stinking CUTE Ash is! Please forgive me! I have never seen what they look like, and I can't get over how adorable they are!

[@margarine4error46]

Right?!? The cartoons are cute, but Mat's subconscious did a fantastic job with the IRL character design 😊

[@Timetowakeup83]

Nah

[@Shrooblord]

[@LangThoughts]

*She

[@darkm007]

@@LangThoughts Thinking is not your forte, is it. "They" can be used regardless of gender. It's a language thing not a hip thing. Correcting something like this is sad for the school that taught you.

[@juanmanuelpenaloza9264]

My paper shredder became my new best friend. My room was full of old bills that were either already paid or just junk. And seeing it all become fluffy piles of document noodles was so satisfying.

[@daphnezoewoods7774]

I want more Mat and Stephanie videos. Their dynamic is perfect,which is obvious because they’re husband and wife

[@JadeZoras]

I'm 16 seconds in - I'm sick and miserable (its a cold but I'm a baby) but seeing Ash in this episode filled my heart with Joy :D

[@unique_handle_]

My room is constantly cluttered and I’ve tried for years to keep it clean. Stuff is left everywhere. I want to make it a place I can actually move around in and enjoy. Thanks for the inspiration, Team Theorist! P.s. Maybe I’ll post updates to keep me accountable lol

[@perevision]

Ask a friend for help! Even if they just sit around chatting to you while you clean it makes a big difference. It’s better when there’s two of you doing the work though, and then you can treat them to coffee or lunch 😊

[@grimthegost5623]

As someone with anxiety (and ADHD hehe) I have always felt the stress in clutter, so it's funny to see that in this video because I'm constantly reminded of that anxious feeling if a room is not clean.

[@lukepereirarox]

I actually feel very anxious with my back to the door not knowing who or what might creep up on me. But with my eyes towards the door I do feel much more in control of the room.

[@CDN_Bookmouse]

Nice timing, I just decided to really tackle the clutter in my bedroom because I've noted how much it actually affects my mood. I bought some better closet organization that's getting here just after Turkey Day. I'll watch this again when it comes. Also happy Turkey Day everyone!

[@JustaGeek2400]

Ash in the opening commercial parody is a great way to start my week. They are always a treat to watch.

[@brianguayartist]

As someone with ADHD, I can totes relate to the 'things in drawers drop out of my memory /existence' problem. I wish minimal style could have a solution that also allowed my to see all of my things at a glance... Lol

[@fizzyjam]

i love theories where i get to see so much of team theorist and the behind the scenes!! ash, their partner, and amy were great and i always LOVE seeing steph. this was a really fun video :D

[@margaret_adelle]

My husband and I have been steadily working through our cabinets and cupboards, getting everything organized. And just removing the tiny irritants of having to dig through shelves or having things fall out when cupboard doors are opened has already improved our moods.

[@BetaToonzOfficial]

10:31 Props to the editors for the tracking and shading of that brain, very impressive! 🤩

[@enchantedplayz71]

Style Theory Idea: What combination of supplies you have at home can clean your glasses the best?

[@ThatGuy-vr3wj]

It turns out I was unknowingly using Feng-Shui for so long! Recently I reorgenized a lot of rooms in my house I disliked entering, like the laundry room & the storage room who were.... a bit more than messy. I cleaned them and then "reshaped" the room for more space to move through, It was such a massive change! I knew where everything was! Although each room took ~8 hours of cleaning & organizing (mainly organizing), it made all the difference. So thank you to the 40 Ted-Talks I listened to for months. And my parents for helping me through this lol

[@Mr12Relic]

15:54 "It's not the size of your rug that matters, it's how you use it." Does MatPat know the euphemism he's making?

[@connor5185]

100% he's chronically online

[@EpicVoiceShitposting]

Loved seeing Ash make a cameo in the episode, I really hope they appear more outside GTLive, they're so precious!

[@LangThoughts]

*She

[@theheathersFanGirl]

MatPat saying both Child and Adult problems and not saying one is more difficult than the other makes me feel really happy. I feel like adults always compare how much more difficult there life is and disregard the child’s problems.

[@CottonCandySharks]

22:30 " we need to look into that" they said already they have ADHD 😂 thats my every day too

[@asdlom]

Feng Shui is kinda real, especially when you think about how many hoarders are super depressed when around their clutter.

[@satan3862]

i suppose your house reflect how you live

[@wilhelmbuzzkyll]

My grandma is a hoarder but she never seems depressed. Definitely has some anxiety/hypochondria tho

[@ScarletShade13]

It is a feedback cycle with a lot of mental illnesses. The declining mental health perpetuates clutter and less cleaning/tidying up and the declining quality of the living space further negatively affects the mental health.

[@kitcat8308]

It's causation vs correlation I think.... Like , the clutter can definitely make me feel worse/ I feel a little better when I am able to deal with cleaning.... but things get cluttered because I'm dealing with my mental health/ physical struggles.... It makes my struggles worse cause of the thoughts of " you're a failure, you should be able to do this" .... And I feel a little better because I "finally" was able to "Do the thing"

[@crazymae173]

The dedication of fully reorganizing the whole office and even Ash and Tamar’s apartment, this is why I love the Theorist Team, there’s so much love in the process of all the theories you guys come up with ❤❤ I’m going to apply some of these principles to my own home where I can, maybe we can feel a little less lost day-to-day

[@Bogfrog1]

This is something I started employing myself and it’s really helped me out. Making the most important tasks of each room obvious really helps improve efficiency.

[@nikolinasimic5737]

Interior design student here! I love how you guys incorporated everything in your space, the few things i would change is get a set palette for the space and hang up a bit more pictures/decor. It isn't Feng Shui, but it is interior design, and my little goblin brain turned on when i heard 'redecorating'.

[@Sandfire564]

I think theres a lot of scientific basis for feng shui, although specifically organizing my living space like an exam room sounds like a nightmare lol that would raise my stress levels so much, even looking at the minimalist barebones office space made me anxious

[@Whyteroze28]

22:24 Ash, have you seen the Clutterbug quiz? You might be a butterfly, which means you need to have your stuff organized so it is visually available, even if it is physically put away. It was a life-changing realization when I saw what I was doing wrong...

[@sillypplproductions2]

Thank you so much for suggesting this, even if it was directed towards Ash. I actually ended up being a butterfly as well, and now some things about how and why my spaces are the way they are make a lot more sense. ;^;

[@oliviasoave3287]

I never knew how much of a contagious laugh MatPat had.

[@Jessica-sl7tv]

I haven't even finished the video but watching you guys re-organize everything is giving me motivation to FINALLY clean my bedroom. My bedroom looks like a hurricane hit it. But it's the end of school holidays and I don't wanna do it while I have school on.....guess I'll just wait till next holdays

[@Lillie_L.]

Love seeing Ash in this episode and Steph’s hair rocks!

[@jenmiranda13]

The fact that I relate to Ash makes me think I have undiagnosed ADHD 😅 I also have a tendency to forget a LOT of random things that are probably useful but I also remember random fun facts that don't really matter 😂 I'm not nearly as stressed though. Something I learned when I had a painting class was to just go with the flow. Basically, I shut out anything that I'll overthink about because I do better coming up with a plan on the spot for some things 😅 Edit: I personally am interested in redesign and I rearranged some things in my room. All I have to say is that I probably need to get a comfier chair since the chair I have isn't really comfortable for someone who really doesn't like the feeling I get when I'm sitting in a certain position due to being skinny. Not only do I feel numb sometimes but I get squeamish...hard to explain the sensation 😅

[@wellyourenotwrong]

Loved that Ash was in this episode, more Ash content please!

[@s-kay-t]

As a person with ADHD, I absolutely feel the "if it's put away it no longer exists". I forgot where my watch charger was for a week and a half because my roommate put it away in a drawer lol

[@mintefox]

short answer: yes, feng shui will cure all my depression also your chaotic commentary was so funny

[@JoeyLlamaGames]

as someone living with parents due to the rising cost of living, and owning alot of stuff from living out of home, add onto having the smallest room in the house, it makes it really hard to just not have clutter. i have a mix of bedroom, study, storage and wardrobe all cramped into a small room. i had re arranged many times just to keep things fresh, but until i can save enough for a decent deposit (which rises by the day) i will have to deal with having to share my space with my clutter

[@ashleypeaks5380]

It’s so nice to see Steph having fun? I hope you guys have a great rest of your year with your son. Thank you for all of your videos.

[@YOLOFLOW_7]

Yeah that metal music at 15:08 is really gonna help those energy’s align