Swimming in Clutter || Another BIG Purge ||

[@AdiellaAdamus]

Every time I watch your videos, I am motivated to purge and organize. It is so easy to fall into the habit of consumerism. However, what you explained in this video is what I constantly remind myself every time I go to the city to shop. "Do I really need this?" "Can I live without it?" They are simple questions, but if you answer them honestly, you will not buy unnecessary junk. Thanks again for filming your journey and keeping us motivated!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Adiella Adamus you re welcome

[@damnthatmashlookstasty]

I don't know why but I cracked up when you showed your poor son struggling to mow the lawn. He looked like a character from The Sims! ADORABLE.

[@mygreatchallenge]

+PretentiousTwat lol

[@squirl6519]

Sophia, you are such a hard worker! I feel your pain as I used to struggle with clutter as well. I come from a European background where valuable furniture, art, books etc. we're passed down from generation to generation. I lovingly took on the job of keeper of these valuables even though I may not have loved all of them myself. I did this for my children. What a waste of time and effort. All it did was cause me to be depressed and in the end my children did not want these treasures in their new homes. I wish I would have gotten rid of the items that did not make me happy because in the end I didn't enjoy any of them. They were a millstone around my neck that I struggled to find space for. It was really hard but when I got rid of the items that didn't make me happy, the clutter issue stopped. I stopped purchasing and over purchasing things like stationery and other useless articles. I don't know why clutter and being surrounded by things that didn't make me feel happy went hand in hand but they did for me. Mt depression and anxiety went away too. Good luck with your struggle. We each have to find our own path.

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Squirl thank you

[@PinguPango]

I love your videos Sophia! Please keep going!! Your mess is my gold :) seriously - your videos cheer me up and motivate me so much. You're great. And nothing about your home is "disgusting" or "embarrassing" in any way. It's just real life!! Which is why we all love your channel and anticipate new uploads.

[@nightreader1264]

Girl, I had to sort through 17 years of my old school items when I retired a few weeks ago from teaching. I finished up teaching special education in an elementary school. Plus, my staff and I moved the special education portable full of materials when the elementary opened up 17 years ago. Thank you for your video. You are setting such an excellent example for your kids.

[@carolannbeaton7026]

Wow, Sophia! You have really shown huge growth over the brief time I've been watching your channel. Freeing yourself and your family from the burden of clutter, both seen and hidden away, will truly allow you to focus on what brings joy to your life. You may be disgusted with yourself for being sucked into consuming more than you need, but the courage it takes to put yourself out there for the benefit of your subscribers is truly commendable. Thank you and keep on purging!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Carol Ann Beaton thank you

[@newenglandlife2211]

You rock , Sophia ! ! Please tell me you feel better after this amazing purge ! say "no to nonsense " ! High five , no wait , high ten ! Be amazing with your fine self ! Sending you a huge hug !

[@kerismith24]

I love pens and baskets! My oldest rolls her eyes every time I get excited about a new set of pens. Very quickly she reminds me of the hoard I have at home! She tells me I need pen/stationary rehab! lol

[@stjudeprayer7]

What I'm about to say is probably to repeat what others have already said...but... schools might love the pens pencils. Your baskets, and the contents , the post it notes -- other things -- do NOT look tacky, nor shoddy and others will love picking through. If you placed some of these things within the baskets curbside with a FREE sign atop ... well all this really good looking stuff (if excessive) might disappear quickly. What courage you show in tackling the impossible. It's what you don't want to do but you do it. Super character modeling for those kids. Again a joy to listen to this French inflected lovely voice and all the dissecting of life and our little errors in buying...

[@nasirb3914]

Not interested in anything but cleaning. You're my #1 inspiration. I'm cleaning my walls, cabinets, and under my stove right now.

[@debbihendricks9920]

Oh Sophia, I do love your videos. Doesnt it feel good when you are done. You are my inspiration! After watching your last video, I tackled our guest bathroom. It took 3 days because I purged, sort and replaced everything. I love that momemt when you sweep the floors, because it feels like completion! Everything looks so lovely in your guest room. You also have a great decorating sense that really shines once you are done. The best to you, Sophia.

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Debbi Hendricks thanks Debbi

[@MissyRenfro1]

My grandmother was a hoarder. She held on to papers from her mothers childhood amongst millions of trinkets, nick knacks, Avon bottles etc etc. The list goes on and on. It was so hard on my parents and aunt and uncle when she passed away. It took weeks to clean out their house. Mom and Dad rented a huge dumpster and had it set in the front yard and we just took stuff and dumped. Some of the stuff wasn't even worth going through, so we just chucked it. Because of that, my mom and I both are super neat and tidy people. Like you, we aren't minimalists and we go nuts in antique stores and I tend to hang on to papers. I try to write and so I have notebooks upon notebooks and loose papers where I've scribbled a thought and I just have a hard time parting with paper. Watching your videos always gives me a kick in the rump. The room looks lovely!! Good job girl!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Missy Renfro thank you, grandma had four huge dumpsters worth of stuff thrown out. I broke my heart because I knew she loved every single thing we ended up throwing out, two auctions later and my taking some of the furniture, I always wondered why she felt the need to possess everything, she was a real sucker for anything that said "collectible" or "limited edition"!

[@roxanegailwelsh8927]

Best advise I ever got was to "pretend I had to pack up my crap and move across country to a house exactly like what I live in now, what would I keep/get rid of".... your an inspiration!

[@Im50BiteMe]

I recognize the frustration and determination in your video today. I think you have turned an emotional corner and you will never be the same again! When you have limited time to spend because you work full time as well as run your house there are never enough hours in the day. Now you have the luxury of time between 'gigs' to really weed out your home and get ready for your next big adventure! You are setting the stage for the next phase of your life! In the meantime we are all learning so much from your efforts!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+L Phillips thank you

[@ReneLewis64]

Sophia - I just found you and subscribed to your channel this past week. I have binged watched your videos since, and was so excited to see you with a new video today. What I like best about you is that you are real! You face the same struggles we are all facing with the clutter, pens, post-it's, etc...and you do it honestly. I feel like I move my clutter from spot A to spot B, always under the pretense of "I'm going to need this some day". The time for me is now to make a stand, and over the weekend I was inspired by you to get rid of a closet full of clothes that no longer fit (I am taking them to a women's shelter tomorrow to donated...they are already in the car), and finally put away much of my stuff from a recent trip to Peru/Ecuador. Keep the videos coming! You are definitely an inspiration. xoxo Rene

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Rene Lewis how wonderful. I am glad you were inspired.

[@jaimeneal9476]

Thank you! Its so good to see someone else simplifying their space and being open about the frustration involved.

[@Ego-de4dt]

Watching this makes me feel SO much better. I have so many pens also. Your post-it collection made me smile. You inspired me to go purge my baskets full of "crap" as you say. XOXO

[@safepethaven]

I am SO proud of you for your tenacity! I need your energy and motivation!

[@TheImperfectReader]

What helped me with my magazine subscriptions, I went digital. I also donate to libraries, school libraries, etc dropping off at local gym or Dr. Office. They all appreciated my magazines when I got them in print.

[@KRonna]

This was the first video of yours I found over 4 years ago. I still go back to it. I got rid of so many bins and baskets over the years thanks to your video!!! so thanks in 2020!

[@pennymeeker8054]

Love your videos, its what I watch when I need to clean and your house is lived in and wonderful. Thank you so much.

[@StillWaters56]

Sophia you are a great inspiration to so many of us and you are doing a excellent job in decluttering your life. Your guest room looks wonderful and that one guest might not want to leave. Lol. My favorite part of this video was the wonderful music in the back ground, it brought back some beautiful memories. Keep making your videos and I will keep on watching. Hugs.

[@wendyinegbenedo1307]

You are doing so great. Decluttering is an emotional thing so pls don't worry or get discouraged. You will always need to process the emotional aspect with the physical stuff, in each stage. You got this beautiful lady! So proud of you. ❤

[@LHStostardome]

Thanks for sharing your process. I find it very helpful since I am in a similiar but worse state. I have trouble getting rid of items I've kept for a long time. You are very brave getting rid of pieces such as those tea cups and things, or the blankets, and other items. This vlog did give me inspiration & motivation to begin tackling my own "stuff". Great job the room looks so good. Thanks again. : )

[@LeighHanham]

A beautifully inspirational video Sophia. And I love the decor and design of this room. The colours look beautiful together!!! Fantastic job today. 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@athenagandhi]

I love love love your video's.Please do not stop making your cleaning and organising video's. You inspire.

[@mygreatchallenge]

+athenagandhi ok, lol, thanks

[@dorothy9618]

Sophia, I have gone through my home several times and purged things I don't use, or want or like. I've sold things on Craig's list and in garage sales, given items to people i know and to the Goodwill. I'm trying to have only useful and beautiful things in my home. I wish you all the best as you recreate your home. I think you are doing an amazing job!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Miss Dorothy that s my goal thank you

[@saintgirl]

I am a new subscriber going through your purge, declutter, organizing videos and have to say, I love your "pen" situation! It made me laugh out loud! I enjoy you so much! Looking forward to catching up on your older videos and seeing your new ones.

[@kciv22]

Great Video!! Your room looks adorable. Amazing how we gather so much stuff!!! At 68 I'm still trying to declutter!!! I know this was an older video but I can't stop watching you!!! Your Amazing!!! You go girl, it never ends for us, I don't think!!!

[@nightreader1264]

OMG, I thought that you were in my house. I am going through the same thing. I use plastic tubs and paper boxes for my sorting. You have inspired me.

[@melisahesser1124]

We just had our house appraised and I went through every room, and decluttered and was amazed at the things I had accumulated over the last 4 years that I thought I couldn't live without when I purchased them. I feel so much better knowing that everything has a home now and everything I need in my home is actually needed and used. great job for you to be doing this!! it makes life a little less crazy.

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Melisa Hesser for sure. but I still have a lot to go

[@katiemartell6520]

You are in good company, Sophia. I am an office supply/pen hoarder myself. I got into the gel pens and what fun. Great job decluttering!

[@knitnkitten]

This was a real 'basket case"!😊 And you completely transfigured it into a beautiful guest room🪄 Those bed! SO pretty😍

[@emanzahran2772]

You are million times right and I agree u in every letter you say I love u really and saw all the 30 bags in 30 days and I am starting my 30 bags 4 today Thanks a lot for clicking my mind Wish u all peace and happiness with ur clear and lightly house wz ur lovely family sweat Sophia 🧡🧡🧡🧡🌷🌷🌷🌷👍👍👍👍🌺🌺🌺🌺

[@sierrasian8900]

I LOVEEEEE your organizing/cleaning videos!!!!!!!

[@brat7776]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who has an office supply addiction! lol

[@bethc1435]

Way to go Sophia....your an inspiration and I couldn't agree with you more! STUFF!!!! ENOUGH! Thank you sharing so honestly.

[@my2jedi]

Sophia, you are so funny. I love that you help us to laugh at ourselves, even when we are overwhelmed by our clutter and indecision. Thank you for that! The room looks fantastic. I would just keep the beds as they are. They look pretty, they match the paint, etc. Save your money and energy for something more important - especially if the beds are rarely used. Another very inspiring video - now I need to get to work at my house!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+my2jedi thank you

[@Patricia.R.]

I love this video! You’re speaking to my heart in this one! Depression- legacy to the kids! “Getting rid of stuff is the best thing you can do for your self “ “What do you really value?” ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you!

[@CazSantiago]

Hi Sophia. I'm new to your channel. You are awesome and I've been tuning into your channel as I declutter my house. I'm really loving your music choice in this video!! Love the Caribbean beats!

[@amme30]

Sophia, keep going your videos are inspiring. I know lots of people are completely swamped by stuff and the endless time it takes to curate their stuff. You are doing a great job and I can't wait to see your talents in the other areas you mention like scrapbooking, you have already shown me your accomplishments in so many things like woodworking and gardening. Keep going, you will get there 😄

[@mygreatchallenge]

+amme30 thank you

[@Ego-de4dt]

Love listening to you and seeing how clean your home is! Xo I have 4 baskets 🙈🙈🙈

[@greenwillow5404]

What a great job you did! Amazing! Your room looks absolutely beautiful. It seems so much airier and spacious now. Love the paint colors you have on the walls.

[@reddog25th]

I am the same way with pens and post its...god!

[@teresabaltazar8079]

I love your determination and the goals you set. And the best of all you get the work done...Mom of 5

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Teresa Baltazar thank you

[@NormalnotNormal1234]

I also stopped going into the stores just to see what was new. Sophia dont be yourself up, your not alone my dear but together we can get rid of all that STUFF! Just sit back and embrace your home and the feeling of comfort, thats what I try doing now. Thanks for sharing.

[@mygreatchallenge]

+H Moreno there is nothing new at the store, just more crap from China and temporary decor. It;s an american thing I tell you, go to homegoods at the change of seasons and you see all these women doing nothing but changing their entire decor...what is wrong with permanent stuff, a beacon the kids will always remember?

[@silverjody79]

Mammoth task but you did it 🎉 it looks a lot better!! A decluttered home declutters the mind 😊

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Jody Stopps true

[@activeincolorado]

i say get rid of the cheap comforter and pull out those beautiful quilts. so what if they are not matchy matchy with the room use your beautiful things now and hand down well loved items to the kids it will mean more to them in the long run

[@peggielowry7746]

Tammy Pluskett l

[@Yvonneb_]

Really enjoyed watching, you know I enjoy your videos but as I am decluttering my house I am loving watching you declutter yours ;-), it looks lovely xx

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Yvonne B thank you

[@JazzyBabe56]

absolutely fabulous!! nothing more needs to be said! ♥

[@mysimplelife1817]

You could do a few give-a-ways for all the extra office/planner supplies. Or even sell "grab bags"! I know a lot of us planner women would love it!! Just an idea. I've been watching your de-clutter/ purge videos.....glad to say you inspired me and I completed my living room today & tomorrow is the kitchen. THANK YOU!!!!!!! I needed this to be done so bad, if not for you I would still be putting it off. YOU ARE AMAZING!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Tina Marie thank you Tina, how about you post pix on the fb page?

[@sherryrpo]

Sophia I can totally relate to you and what you're going through with organizing systems that just don't work. I fill baskets as well or put things in the basement for those "just in case" situations that seem to never arise. It was very insightful when you said that we need to envision what we want our house to look like and what we want to represent. Once we get down to bottom of why we buy what we buy and why we don't get rid of things or purge then we will never be able to fix the problem. It's kind of like eating. If we don't come to terms with the why we eat what eat and when we eat then we will never be able to lose weight and keep it off. I love your videos and enjoy watching your journey. Keep up the good work bc it will pay off in spades 😊

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Sherry Plunkett it helps that we re broke, nothing new comes in so it gives me time to get stuff out and re evaluate what we really want

[@safepethaven]

Extra pens, pencils, staples etc are always appreciated by teachers, [public schools, private schools] especially elementary & junior high as teachers often have to buy supplies out of their own pockets to stock their classrooms because students [and/or their parents] do not make it their responsibility to keep two pencils and a pen and an eraser.throughout the school yr. Sigh...

[@maryellenlibonati4901]

Sophia, I love the bedroom set. I’m fussy and I really think it looks nice, even the quilts! The blk knobs are awesome . The virus has hit the Hudson Valley. Everything is closing. I had to make ooodddles of phone calls for the organizations I belong to; firemen’s Auxilliary, veterans legion Auxilliary, garden club, Seniors , Divine mercy. All events cancelled. Amazing. Day by day. This sure won’t help my depression! Ugh! I’ll be cleaning out along w you. Stay healthy.❤️

[@megan27274]

haven't watched this yet as just got the notification, it's 25 to 1 in England and im struggling to get to sleep.. and along comes another one of your videos! perfect timing Sophia, lol xx

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Megan Kitcher what are you saying, I am putting you to sleep? LOL! Go to bed, I ll be there tomorrow!

[@joannporter3882]

Well......the pens are pretty. Very colorful. You always do a fantastic job. You always inspire. You're a Godsend.

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Joann Porter thank you Joann

[@scrapadoodle04]

you are so realistic. kudos. great job. I have been inspired ! Lisa

[@angiecann2535]

Inspirational. I have so much clutter too. I'm inspired to get started getting rid of it.

[@TheEnglishRose77]

Sophia, I, too, love pens and books! I say if you keep them both corralled, who's to say you have too many?? It's nice to be surrounded by things you love, as long as they don't take over! :) Your guest room looks so inviting! Love your decorating style! Keep up the great work!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+TheEnglishRose77 thank you

[@ollieb.9731]

I hear you about emotional impulse purchases! I recently threw away all but about 5 of my nail polishes. I had maybe 60 or 70, which I brought while I was really struggling with depression and then I realized that this collection, which was all on display (and collecting dust!) was like a shrine to my depression, which was pretty depressing! Thank you for making these videos, I find you really inspirational, you should write a book about decluttering and organizing!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Olivia Bartz Oh wow, that was some powerful stuff you just said "Shrine to my depression" It made me think about all my makeup and lotions and potions.

[@janemoran489]

Hi Sofia , just watched your de cluttering the spare room video, very good you did so well! I think getting rid of the two quilts will make the room look a lot airier. You always encourage me to tidy and clear out stuff! Love Jane Moran. From England. X.

[@26alexther]

I feel you. As for me its not depression its anxiety. I started having this anxiety since I started couponing and then all off sudden I just couldnt stand having lots of stuff that got carried away. Now I don't coupon but still, now I feel I own lots of items that really I don't need. Stuffs don't make me happy and I'm still working my way out of this consumerism world. You did awesome purging things out.

[@pattis7108]

I used to do the basket thing. Now when I clean, I have two tote bags - one for upstairs and one for downstairs. I pop items in them as I go. When I am finished cleaning, I empty the items in the totes to the spot where they belong. If they don't have a spot, I make a spot. I don't consider myself done cleaning until the totes are empty. Of course, I do back slide from time to time, but I never let it go past the tote, kwim? I also immediately put items to donate into the trunk of my car. Oh. And, I got rid of all of my baskets too. They are just a bad influence! LOL

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Patti Schmidt that was the idea only they never got emptied so i bought more baskets or recycled more containers

[@MyFreshRose]

If you do another small cleaning project you should tackle the guest bedroom closet if you haven't cleaned it already. Just an idea!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+MyFreshRose i thought about it

[@lorettasiscoe3645]

I loved this so much. I am taking a break because I have been purging JUNK< JUNK> JUNK>>>>> I inherited property from ALL my grandparents, my brothers first marriage, 2nd marriage and my first marriage and my mother was a shopaholic!!!!!! My dad NEVER threw away anything and neither did my mom. The house they owned was stuffed and it was huge. My husband used a 40 yard dumpster and a tractor with loader to clean our basement and most of the household stuff. Do I miss some of it, yes BUT I don't need it. Now all I collect are stupid receipts and the odds and ends of things. We moved to a very small house and I refuse to do that to my kids!!! The pens and notepads are the worst!!! I even found a clean piece of paper about an hour ago and was excited!!! Holy Moly, I am feeling your pain laughing with you not at you. I love your challenge and get inspired every time I watch. Your inspiring to us older folks who have still a lot to learn!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Loretta Siscoe lol, thank you Loretta!

[@cherihendrix3076]

You gave a wonderful speech about getting rid of stuff, then you talked about changing the bedspreads. I just had to laugh, you don't need new ones, you want new ones. I have the same problem with want vs need. Just a thought.

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Cheri Hendrix LOL, thanks for calling me on it, but again the issue is that I had picked good enough at the time not what I really want, which are the yellow and white coverlets from Pottery Barn. Can't afford them.

[@watch14yoube20]

Cheri Hendrix sooooo right

[@Ravenlove2012]

I'm obsessed with pens and paper too so I feel ya. I need to figure an organization for it tho

[@ellesnyder942]

Great work! In the guest room, I'd put up wall mounted lamps over the bed and remove the one from the table between the beds so the table is more useable. I'd also relocate the dog statue.

[@lizmartinez7086]

Sophia...I recently subscribed. although i love your new videos, my house is more like your house is in your old videos. Your declutter videos really help me. I see light at the end of the tunnel when i watch your videos. Thank you for sharing and motivating me. Liz, from Texas

[@WillowandPaisley]

Another awesome and inspiring video! I'm going to go purge one dresser drawer right now before bedtime. I haven't felt motivated lately although I want more than anything to do a productive purge. Thanks for sharing and being part of my life.

[@mygreatchallenge]

+WillowandPaisley you re welcome

[@mossyoakmom8880]

I like you love pens and office supplies ...and books too! I can easily hoard office supplies so when I'm out shopping I don't buy anything new because I know I already have supplies at home.

[@sherineabdelhady]

great video as always ... you are such a great motivator to me ♡♡

[@CreateOneDay]

Bless your heart, you inspire and motivate me so.

[@mygreatchallenge]

+CreateOneDay thank you

[@astridokoume7461]

This is a valuable learning process, and we all have our specific issues. I am listening to your videos while purging stuff in my own home. You are an inspiration to others. Even when we feel dysfunctional as hell, we can still be a bad example for others ;o)))

[@TheFostersRV]

Sophia--I loved the video (and all of your videos) and you are always inspiring. I have been purging for a year and I'm still at it but seeing light at the end of the tunnel! And I didn't think I had that much--boy was I wrong!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+The Fosters it s a process, you ll get there

[@sankey1988]

good job Sophia. seeing and resolving bad habits is half the battle. you should be v proud of yourself x

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Rebecca Sankey and honestly all I really want is to be able to clean the entire house in under one hour without having to move anything or walk over stuff, ultimately, I hate cleaning, though you could not tell since most of my videos are about me cleaning, LOL

[@amyhowell4000]

Hi Sophia. WOW! a massive task and you took it head on. The guest room looks wonderful. I have a problem with putting stuff in baskets and containers too. I don't know why i cant just let all the STUFF go and put it where it needs to be. I really do think i just have too much. It is time to stop buying for no reason. Thank you for all the hard work you put into filming these videos xxx

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Amy Howell it makes us feel like we are actually cleaning when in fact we are just putting stuff on hold, it's always there hanging over our head. Baskets are the purgatory of crap we don t want in the first place but cannot make a decision as of yet,

[@amyhowell4000]

So very true xx

[@heavenlydove1920]

Thank you for recording videos on real clutter. You did a good job. I even got some things done at my desk while watching.

[@rosagonzalez456]

I love those magazine also.

[@AussieFIag]

After watching your videos and others I decided that I needed to get rid of all the “stuff” I was saving for my 3 children , it had to go, they don’t want any of it and I’m sure their other halves don’t want it either lol. Thank you for making me realise my life was so cluttered and it was dragging me down. Ohhhhh and I’m sure my children thank you also 😀

[@SandyzSerious]

Extremely inspiring video. We all drag so much stuff that we really don't NEED Into our homes and then it just piles up and we have clutter. I have begun to grade down as I have became older. I just don't want all of this STUFF anymore.

[@susanelliott4728]

I have found that teachers are very willing to take any office supplies that you don't want. You might want to talk to the boys teachers and see if they can use what you don't want.

[@Mrssupermumm]

oh Sophia, i so love watching your journey, i have been watching for a long time and i once commented that the amount of clothes you had,after decluttering, would overwhelm me. you said you are not a minimalist but i feel like you hqve one inside you lol. you said 20% of your belongings is what you should keep,i agree!you should keep the things you need and love. for me, minimalism is just about having what you need or love and nothing more and my life is so much better now that i have less stuff,less to look after!, i am sure you woul feel the same? (i have 9 children so we all have a lot combined, but every one person only has what they need or love,clothes, toys etc). i wish you all the best and hope to enjoy your videos for a long time. Sarah x

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Mrssupermumm the minimalist trapped inside me is screaming to get out! okay not really but I get your point. I am learning!

[@Mrssupermumm]

Ah ha I knew it! lol. just to say"I loved how you found your sons milk on the book shelf in your last vid" keeping it mummy real. x

[@juliewilliams8431]

Once again Sophia great job , l did my upstairs this morning, and always keep your videos to watch once lve done my jobs you are fab , l liked your guest room the best the coulours etc , l will miss these videos when you stop doing them xxx

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Julie Williams thank you Julie

[@Coates5209]

You have done an awesome job...You get serious and I like that.

[@Rhonda_Godsdaughter]

YOU GO GIRL!!!!! PROUD OF YOU

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Spanky Cola thank you

[@roomforapony1]

I forgot to mention your basket choices are wonderful; plastic bins cannot compare!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+roomforapony1 thank you

[@debrasummers5479]

You are a great incentive!!!!

[@janicenapoleon1911]

Good Job Sophia!!! Don't be too hard on yourself, you are doing great, even if it's a little at a time:). Love all your videos!!!!!!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Janice Napoleon thank you Janice

[@wirilli6420]

Oh Sophia you make me smile... Those baskets!! They will all be the death of us, we all have them but they are half the reason we have clutter, because we provide clutter with warm safe dark places to breed. If clutter was a bug or some sort of insect baskets and boxes would be thrown out start away. When you picked up those scissors at the begin and said " I don't know where to start" I said to my self "Cut up the baskets!!!!" Wonderful vid as usual....keep it up Bravo!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Wirilli S yep, I kept one and only one and it s still empty at the moment

[@GardeningSpirit]

i feels really "raw" watching this for me...i honor this person's courage for filming it.

[@purplemoon8637]

Sofia, hang in there. I think you're doing an awesome job.

[@bevbusby755]

Look on the bright side, your bed room is in your loft. My loft is full of stuff. We brought more insulation for the loft ten years ago but have never put it down because of the stuff. Each summer I say to my husband, 'we must start bring boxes down and go through them'; it hasn't happened yet! I even think there is a couple of boxes from when we moved in 27 years ago! In life there will always be someone worse then you, I think it's me.xxxx

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Bev Busby Why wait for him, just do one box a week if you can, next thing you know at box 5 usually, he will get the message. LOL

[@ArtJourneyUK]

It's like watching my life reflected across the pond! And like you... I'm getting there. I should vlog my "baskets full of cr*p" store and then you wouldn't feel so bad!

[@mygreatchallenge]

+ArtJourneyUK lol, I only kept one basket, that's it and here comes the best part, it is currently empty! LOL

[@annecharley1133]

Another great de-clutter! I would unmake those beds completely, get rid of the duvets and cover the mattresses with lightweight pretty throws/counterpanes plus your pillows and cushions, then only make up the beds when necessary. Also, how about combining your office with the spare room so that both your sons can have their own room/space? I think they will need that fairly soon. I'm sure with a little more re-organizing you could combine one room into dual function, especially as you said your guest room is seldom used. A sofa bed would be more practical, which would leave plenty of space for desk, etc and a small lockable filing cabinet would take care of any private papers. Just an idea - perhaps another project awaits! Best Wishes. PS. Maybe you could turn your sons' room into the office/spare room, if that is the largest room, then make the current spare room and current office into individual bedrooms for them.

[@luella2897]

Another great purge!! You've really done such a good job around your home. I've thought of a name for your diagnosis " Triple P Hoarding Disorder" ( Pens , Pencils & Post it note ) LOL !!! Sorry, I just couldn't help teasing you just a little! I remember your office videos, I've never seen so many pencils! Seriously though, I do admire all your hard work! I appreciate your sharing the good, bad and ugly side of homekeeping. Believe me, I too have my share of work to be doing in my home! Oh yea, your comforters. I do like the print on them but see what you mean about them being to heavy. Have you ever thought about Matelasse Coverlet‎s? I don't have any myself but I think they are so classic and pretty. They wouldn't be as heavy.

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Luella R LOL, it is a disease!

[@michelemcgill1720]

I always have a chuckle with your pen situation. You did well in the guest room. I went through my magazines while watching this and feel a lot lighter.

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Michele McGill you know, not for anything, I am starting to think magazines are useless. I don t even read them, I look at the pictures and move on. Rare is the article I actually read. they re basically pinterest on paper, lol.

[@lauragarber9544]

add me to the "sisters" club. you don't know how much better I feel not being alone in the clutter fight I just wish I could sort as fast as the video. keep up the good work - Laura

[@mile225jr]

You have very good taste 😀. Your home is beautiful (you are too). I understand about the clutter making you depressed. I get that way when my home is out of sorts. It makes me in a bad mood. God bless you. My dad always told me you eat an elephant one bite at a time. I think of that saying a lot when I feel overwhelmed. You are doing a great job 😀. Jesus saves

[@hildabetancourt4974]

You truly inspired me to de clutter all the junk in my house. Thanks for the push. And you are so right we go to target, Ross , TJ Maxx and just continue to buy junk. We would be rich if we would stop buying stuff...... I need some serious therapy.

[@mygreatchallenge]

+Hilda Betancourt we need to stop looking at what others have and just find what it is we love and value

[@hildabetancourt4974]

I agree live simple

[@debraornouski8632]

I had to rewind only 20 percent will stay forever and the rest just passing through, really true. I love the colors in that room, I think you should put something with that yellowish color on the bed, maybe just a touch of it. looks great