The Incredible Power of 5 Minutes (it's NOT what you think!!!)

Today let's talk about what you can get done in 5 minutes of decluttering, cleaning & organizing and WHY it's so powerful-- and why it has NOTHING to do with the actual work getting done!!
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[@TheMinimalMom]

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[@maribelquesada5651]

This makes me think of your mental do to list video

[@TheAtWhatCostBlog]

If you thought the oven door was bad wait till you see what she has to say about.......... 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂 You’re the best! 🤗 so motivating!

[@wildminders2233]

@At What Cost Yes! I was lolling too 🤣

[@wildminders2233]

Can’t wait for the 1st 💐 We’ve got this 💪🏼🦸🏻‍♀️

[@wildminders2233]

“I need to clean my timer” 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣

[@pamelalivengood8356]

I am in a fibromyalgia flare and took pain medicine about half an hour ago. I literally just stopped this video midway through, set my timer for 5 minutes, got out of the chair and.... 1. flipped my laundry to the dryer, 2. picked up my work stuff from the dining table, 3. hand washed a few dishes, 4. cleaned the kitchen sink and wiped over the stovetop, 5. fixed myself a cup of tea. Ok... it took me 8 minutes... but THANKS FOR THE MOTIVATION when I physically feel terrible! Now I can sit and enjoy my tea and feel good about myself.

[@NLY1WAY4U]

Good for you! Now resting feels sweet, not guilty!

[@jonap5740]

Fibro is awful. Don't feel bad on the days you can't do the five or 8 minutes.

[@anniefenter8697]

Thanks for the encouragement!

[@christybee8959]

I totally understand this. I try to do this when the meds are just kicking in before I get too tired. I hope you’re feeling better soon.

[@dianasimplifies]

Amen and great work! 8 min sounds wonderful!!

[@dlarsen325]

Dawn... My husband is a librarian at our local city library and it just opened to the public yesterday for the first time in a year. Because of your inspiration with what I've done around our home, my husband has totally transformed the city library. He decluttered a ton of books and tidied the whole place up. Everyone is just amazed by the transformation and it has improved our city library so much. Your impact is so far-reaching... thank you from Richmond California

[@christianone6611]

I don't know if getting rid of books suits the goal of a library but glad people like the results.

[@francesrevetria8914]

Nice! I work in a library across the bay. Hey neighbor 😃. We're opening next week! That's really great work 💪

[@geneva2846]

@@christianone6611 libraries are absolutely supposed to be curated (hence, librarians), and culling books is part of the process to make room for new, more relevant materials.

[@mscalucas]

That is amazing - my library is in Albany, CA and hoping ours is open soon too.

[@joyous2theworld]

I love how even the library has been transformed.

[@JustBethTrying]

I truly recognize the Power of 5 Minutes. May I suggest that taking 5 minutes to close your eyes, breathe deeply, pray or just be still can be equally powerful. Productivity is important, but so is rest. It is equally important to “practice the pause.”

[@alycewich4472]

Au Teacher - Absolutely!

[@jom6320]

Yes it is. I am 64 retired nurse in hills of Ozarks trying to regain health 5 minutes quiet and prayer help immensely. I have decluttered much but felt wiped out afterward the timer rule is good

[@silverflame_firebug]

On the days that I'm wiped and don't wanna do nuffin' I do a 5-minute tidy and call it good enough. I may not be further ahead but at the end of the day at least I'm not further behind.

[@eileenlester4342]

Same here. 🌞

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

That’s really inspiring! Thank you. I have health issues and that’s a good thing to remember

[@eileenlester4342]

@@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654 Yes, that's also why I do this. Blessings to you. 🌞

[@corinneportmann326]

I always call that "things are 5 minutes better than before".

[@eileenlester4342]

@@corinneportmann326 🌞

[@aellenhicks]

For laundry, I found that if I do one load at a time and fold the clothes out of the dryer while they are still warm, I actually look forward to it. I know not everybody has the ability to get to the clothes as soon as the timer goes off, but if you do, I highly recommend giving it a try. Warm clothes can be very pleasant!

[@dianasimplifies]

Also helps with wrinkles!

[@sues6763]

I agree warm clothes motivate me to fold them!

[@joycemiller7908]

It's like what Mary Poppins said; "Well begun is half done!"

[@AuroraFinesse-is9vg]

(Don't forget the spoonful of sugar . . . ; ) "With every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. FIND the fun, annnnnnd SNAP! The job's a game!!!!" ; ) Th, 04/29/2021

[@ClaudiaSimoes91]

Literally, sometimes I can only get motivation by singing the tidy up song from Mary Poppins. lol

[@ClarityDetermination]

Yes, I wonder who really wrote that movie.

[@joybeyondthewalls8632]

I try to use a “30 minutes total” daily routine: 5 minutes each on 3 areas, 15 minute deeper clean in one area, areas rotate each day so each area gets the 15 minutes every few days.

[@lauramitchell6725]

Love this🥰

[@susannek4546]

This is genius!

[@markgoering7101]

If you don’t mind me asking- when do you do the 30 min?

[@jenpisano5954]

That’s a good idea!

[@ineedmyteaable]

Love this idea.

[@suemikalian6265]

I watched this video at 11:30 at night. I got out of bed and said I was going to work for five minutes in my closet. I was working where I couldn’t see a clock so I asked Alexa to set a timer. I kept pushing myself as I kept saying, “I can do five minutes.” Finally exhausted, I asked Alexa how much time I had left. That girl never set a darn timer! I finished one last thing and came out to see my five minutes turned into twenty five minutes! I’m back in bed and am going to sleep good because 1. I’m really tired now, 2. I don’t see my cluttered closet from here, and 3. I ate part of my frog today (aka the closet). Thanks Dawn! 😂

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

I have done the same thing, only i am the one setting the timer. Working away in the garden thinking it's the longest 20 min in history, and when i have looked to see how much longer, i realise i didn't set the timer at all!

[@jamiew1094]

🤣🤣 great job Alexa 👏

[@jojosherbaladventures8078]

😆

[@cambroniddings3891]

I use the 5 minute rule with social anxiety. I tell myself "just 5 minutes is all. You will be ok, after 5 minutes

[@mylifesjourney...sharonkar7802]

I hate making phone calls! Oh my goodness! That is my biggest procrastination. ❤🙏

[@wewemcrhyne]

Me too! I’ve even assigned Monday to be my ‘make phone call day’. Still I do anything I can to avoid it. I try texting, sending messages on Facebook messenger, and other things. Still have the same number of people to ☎️ call😔

[@sheilaenglish3293]

Isn’t it crazy? So many of us have that dread of making phone calls.

[@texasmimi5566]

My thing is phone calls to try to take care of "business". When I have just a question that is unusual, or I need answers, or even to return a call, it takes a long time to even get through to a live person. I have to be in the right "mind set", which means I have to "plan" these calls.

[@dianasimplifies]

Mine too and what is that all about? I put off making dr appts bc of it.

[@ameenaola8872]

I thought it was just me!

[@lizzy2898]

A mom in motion, stays in motion 💪 You go mama!

[@abrareads]

5 minutes is a powerful way to start and most of the time you keep going. The biggest hurdle is just starting

[@AuroraFinesse-is9vg]

Absolutely! All you need is a little momentum, and then, there's that satisfying feeling. I make lists, simple lists, and enjoy checking things off. Could be as little as: "Have breakfast." "Brush teeth." "Set off dishes." "Put dishes away." Children might benefit from simple lists, as well. Th, 04/29/2021

[@donnacampbell1641]

This was the best. I stopped in the middle and went and spent 5 min in my kitchen and finished it. Then I came back and finished watching. What a. Blessing. Thank you so much.

[@lindag5076]

Me Too !

[@gingerstrahan7464]

Go You!

[@plaidmom]

Me too!

[@MaxineAnne77]

Same here! Beds are now made, kitchen tidy, clean laundry put away, next load in the machine...ahh. Feels great! Time for a cup of tea with the remainder of the video. BTW...it was probably more than five minutes, but I was on a roll! LOL

[@lindajwilson9848]

I can do that! and it's healthy in addition that I am not sitting down all day at my computer! Years ago, I used a timer to help my children know that doing a task doesn't take long! And behold a clean bedroom. One step at a time.

[@stewarthomestead]

Growing up my mom always said, "Don't think about it. Just do it!" And I have to say when I want to put something off, that should take only 5 minutes, I always run that quote through my head and get the job accomplished. It feels better to push through and work for 5, than to put it all off and spend an entire day catching up! Great advice Dawn!

[@123gorainy]

Thanks so much for this... just did a 5-minute declutter and came away with: One bag of recycle paper, one BIG bag of books., one bag of clothes donations and 1 bag of used cosmentics & nail polishes. WOW.. that filled the entire back of my car. Tomorrow morning, off to the recycle.. whee. THANKS for the inspiration!

[@Getlostandwander]

My husband and I had "the" virus in Feb and March and it required hospitalization for both of us. We both have long haul issues. Since getting out of the hospital I have been forced to clean this way. Do what I can for 5-10 minutes and then rest. Sometimes I dread getting up so much, but you are exactly right. The mental and emotional boost I get from accomplishing the tasks are worth pushing myself. I've done so much purging of stuff since coming home, 5-10 minutes at a time.

[@KatyInNH]

Wishes and prayer for continuing recovery

[@dianasimplifies]

Can you get your hands on some ivermectin? I’ve read about it and apparently it can really help with that. Good bless you on your journey to recovery. 💜

[@Getlostandwander]

@@dianasimplifies I wish! We've been trying but we live in a deeply democratic state and the Drs are against anything except vaccines.

[@dianasimplifies]

@@Getlostandwander send me an email and I will tell you how you can get it. [e-mail]

[@kilotango1304]

Good for you! Keep going!

[@claudiac03cc]

Definitely! Most tasks don't take as long as we think.

[@peanut6265]

You are so right about that

[@Xyz-ud9be]

Oh lets declutter and organize this room together 😀

[@sarastewart3470]

Love these 5 minutes! So much what's holding me back is the perceptions I have about myself, my home and how much time/energy it will take to have the home and feels I want. Thank you for the reminder!

[@alycewich4472]

@Ashley’s Craft Corner That's what I'm trying to do also. And you're right it is tougher than you would think to break that habit of "I'll just put it down for now and deal with it later." Some days I'm good at putting something away right away and other times not so much...

[@TalentBBY]

Amen.

[@joycejarrard6958]

I really hate making phone calls, even to people I like!

[@julieparker9813]

Me too 😂

[@lisadearing5960]

I immediately thought of Loonette the Clown and the 10 second tidy on The Big Comfy Couch! 😂

[@findingaway5512]

We will say 10 second tidy too. Loved the big comfy couch. I often say "Who made this biiiiiiiig mess?!"

[@lisadearing5960]

@@findingaway5512 my daughter loved that show (she’s 28 now). I think she still has the stuffed Loonette and Snicklefritz!

[@cachepearls686]

Hahaha Thanks for getting that song in my head!

[@cindy844]

@@lisadearing5960 my daughter is 27 and she loved that show! She still has her Loonette doll too!

[@urbanbeachbum2148]

“Who made this big mess?” I loved that show. My sons? Not so much. They’re still slobs. :)

[@simplyblessed3219]

Yes yes yes. I have autoimmune disease and FINALLY understanding that chunks of time is VERY effective. I used to could work for hours at a time. Now I CAN'T do that so most tasks I do have to be approached in chunks. And it's okay.

[@carriepinkduck]

Have you looked into the AIP elimination diet? I'm in week two and my energy is growing each day. I also gave up coffee a couple of weeks before that. I don't wake up tired anymore.

[@kilotango1304]

Well done you for staying positive!

[@alycewich4472]

@Simply Blessed -- I have learned also, that chunks of time can be a good thing when it helps keep the clutter down. The other thing I have been doing is to acknowledge my accomplishment for that short period of time. Sometimes I need to stop and recognize that I DID get something accomplished, even if it's a small thing, like making the bed.

[@lupitavalenzuela5789]

I started to watch your video got the guilt around 3 minutes into the video. Paused the video went to tidy the house , put a wash, fold a wash from the last 2 day and put it away. Around 30 minutes in total and now am enjoying the rest of your video. Thanks for the motivation 👍

[@moniqueruiz6353]

I tackled all of my paper clutter today and you were by my side the whole time. Feels so good. Thanks for the tips.

[@lisadearing5960]

Paper clutter is the worst! I bought a shredder and shredded 2 huge piles of paper in less then 20 minutes! It was definitely a project I procrastinated over but now it’s done!

[@AuroraFinesse-is9vg]

@@lisadearing5960 Fireplace for paper trash . . . ; ) Th, 04/29/2021

[@accidrainn1334]

Those are great ideas ! 👍🏻

[@tgayer1]

So true! The best part of working for five minutes is the sense of pride and accomplishment. My therapist told me about the shame cycle and how it just repeats and we feel worse about ourselves. He also advised me to repeat out loud (when there was something I didn’t want to do), “Do it for five minutes. Do it for five minutes.”

[@jackiekinney8867]

As I was watching, I was thinking you could have you and Diana in the same room. Then have one of you sitting and staring at a screen for 5 min and the other one doing something productive! 🤣🤣🤣

[@shirleygermain5707]

I have been watching your videos for over a year now, and I feel so much relief in my life. I take care of my disabled husband and don't get out often but getting things simple in my life has made me less stressed. Thank you!

[@itsmekimmielc]

My situation is very similar. I've also been watching Dawn for about a year now. Number one thing I learned.....my kitchen was never tidy but always looked a mess because I had too many dishes stuffed into cupboards. There wasn't enough room to put everything away. WOW. Something so obvious was the start of changing my life.

[@dianasimplifies]

God bless you! 💜

[@AuroraFinesse-is9vg]

Shirley: Better than a soap opera, eh? ; ) Th 04/29/2021

[@shirleygermain5707]

@@AuroraFinesse-is9vg I never liked those stupid shows. I don't even watch TV anymore. Cancelled cable!!!

[@alycewich4472]

@@shirleygermain5707 I haven't watched television in years, KZbin however...

[@MirandaWatsonArt]

Cracked me up at "Can you believe how far she's taking her over apart? I don't think that's a good idea." LOL! Another great video and spot-on. Thank you!

[@annbeth6730]

Love ❤️ Dawn and her sister

[@gracegirl1000]

What?

[@bethkroa1125]

I have to use this same strategy on getting started with exercise. “I’ll just XX for 5 minutes.” Once I clear the barrier to starting, I’m good.

[@Ruth-tu9mu]

I'm single and I dont have a lot of accountability for how clean my house is, but I love Clean With Me videos! I use them as my timer - I put on my bluetooth headphones, start the video, and listen as I do one or two things. Using those types of videos as a timer has really helped me!

[@marythomas6543]

Same!

[@leahirvine3522]

I love The Secret Slob (KZbin channel) she has a 5x5 tidying hack, and she even has a KZbin video timer for it.

[@dianasimplifies]

@@leahirvine3522 love her too!

[@elkanaharthur7713]

I also like to listen on headphones while I work! So motivational and less lonely. I totally recommend a 5min purposeful rest too, with no Netflix or KZbin! Grab a drink maybe, sit down, breathe deeply and be thankful for the rest. God is good.

[@shannong979]

My oldest (of 3) is 8 years old and has ADHD and one of the best ways I found for her to actually help clean up is to put a clean with me video on. We discovered a major lack of clean with me videos specifically geared toward kids, so she started filming her own (they're not on KZbin) and that motivates her to the extreme. Any time she's filming she does an amazingly thorough job.

[@sheriprescott]

Every time I spend 5 minutes organizing, decluttering, reading a story with my kids, going outside to water herbs, etc. make me feel so much better than 5 minutes online. Great tips & encouragement!

[@fern6545]

YES!!!!!! I've been doing a version of this for the past month. Everyday= 5min upstairs/5min downstairs/5 min basement PLUS everyday= wash dishes +make the bed+recycle to the basement. It feels GREAT. I wish I'd done this when my kids were at home. If they had each done a 5min chore every day that would have made a mighty difference.

[@lynnew6536]

I pick a room and do five things in it. I usually scan the room and find five things that will make a difference. I make it simple like unloading the dishwasher, wipe down the coffee maker, sweep, put away a hat that was left on the island, and wash the dog bowls. I change it up so it's not boring...different rooms and different chores. Always looks so much better when I am done and that's the goal.

[@MelindaPlainandSimple]

Great idea!

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

Hey! I do this too, on my bad days when everything is all too hard. Really works. If i have more energy, i may spend 5 min in each of the worst rooms.

[@unoffensiveusername1887]

Watching KZbin videos WHILE I wash dishes and clean has been lifechanging for me. I finally established the dishes every night habit, and watching videos like this one while I wash is so helpful to keep me on track.

[@alycewich4472]

Unoffensive Username - I was doing great with washing the dishes every night and putting them away in the morning UNTIL my hot water heater quit working very well. It would heat one tank of water and then quit. Been doing that for a couple of months now so today, I called to have it replaced. Tomorrow I'll regularly have hot water again and will be able to enjoy getting the dishes done every night! now on to the next 5 minutes...

[@karenhanson8004]

Between you, Dawn, and Steph -“The Secret Slob” I am winning the battle with housekeeping and winning it JOYFULLY 😃 just wish something like this had been around 30+ years ago 🙃 [ I’m 62 and an almost empty nester of 6 children ] 💕

[@PropheticMotherhood]

I agree! Both have been instrumental for me getting on top of my home!!

[@lauraw8851]

This is so encouraging! Thank you Dawn. You started my on my decluttering journey and are still my go-to. I think I've heard "frog project" mentioned, but cannot remember what it is? Even Googled it with no luck! Thanks for all you do. It is a joy to see your family too, and love your Sunday faith mornings with Diana.💞

[@annbeth6730]

I love also Jana Leigh and hoarders heart. Minimon is good but she's not posting .left her old posts up (worth watching)

[@wallflower5182]

@@lauraw8851 it is getting the job you want to avoid the most - done first.

[@lauraw8851]

@@wallflower5182 Thank you for replying, Wall Flower! Now I get it, and needed to hear that great point too 🤗

[@lisadearing5960]

I just went outside and cleaned up 2 brush piles. It only took me 15 minutes. Now my backyard looks so nice! I love the 5 minute tidy. You’re right, it’s amazing what you can get done in such a short time!

[@karatethechaoswithkiki5368]

I agree that, the more you declutter the easier it feels to clean - the easier it is to clean - because there's not as much stuff in the way - there's not as much stuff distracting you or overwhelming you.

[@cherrytreeblossom8475]

Gary Vee schedules 4 minute meetings. It works as people only talk about their immediate and significant requirements.

[@jessicacook7341]

Watching this and I started to make excuses/feel guilty for not doing anything right now because my house is a bit of a mess and I've not long gotten home from work and I'm tired and sore from my shift...but then I realised that while I was heating up my lunch I tidied up my kitchen and put the dishwasher on, I didnt even realise I'd done it! Who knows what I'll get accomplished later when I get up to make dinner, but for now I'm going to finish this video and relax!!

[@bethjac6414]

I started watching you a couple years ago when I was stuck on the couch with health issues. It made me feel better to "research" running my household better when I couldn't actually run my household. It's so exciting to actually implement what you've taught me now that I'm healthy again! Thank you for continuing to put motivating content out there. And your always kind about it. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@faithhomeschool2789]

This video counts as motivation instead of sitting and watching you just set the timer and work on the same areas in the home you are working on right along with you.

[@jsimp4050]

Decluttering your home makes cleaning EASIER! 100% true fact! I have done this. Now not only is my home easier to clean, it stays clean longer. AND I have time and energy to tackle bigger cleaning items I used to put off for 😳 years. Like: sealing our granite counter tops, cleaning doors and blinds, thoroughly cleaning cabinet fronts. I’m not too tired, or overwhelmed, to tackle these bigger jobs now, because my regular house cleaning is so much easier. Listen to Dawn! Try it!

[@sarahmiranda7130]

Did you just lay a cereal box down in a drawer? Mind blown! 🤯

[@alexa574]

Same here

[@cherylhughes9487]

Doesn’t she have a recycling center in her island?

[@katfangtastic1420]

Hahaha, mine too! I hope the bag was clipped shut inside but she didn't check!! 😱 I'm sure they've found this system works though 😊

[@katiebooknerd7495]

Me too

[@dianasimplifies]

I loved that drawer!

[@paula3031]

Yes! You nailed it! I look at the mess and have no idea where to start because it’s overwhelming… so I say I will do it when…. “When” passes by…then comes the feelings that I am stressed, I feel lazy, and think what a failure I am because “everyone else does it”. Sitting in a cluttered, messy home…no peace! I think of everything I need/should do. It’s a vicious circle. Thank you for the video.

[@alycewich4472]

@Paula - I read a book recently, "Making Space, Clutter Free" by Tracy McCubbin that had the statement, "Clutter is a constant 'to do list'." That really resonated with me. So between Dawn and the woman who has A Slob Comes Clean channel and Tracy McCubbin, I'm finally, finally, finally making progress in my clutter filled home! Minute minder, here I come!

[@meredithhurt6280]

5 min power clean before the husband gets home. Lol

[@kathrynbaker5188]

I love 5 minute “challenge”. Additionally, There’s an old song “if you’re gonna do it do right...” whenever I’m tempted to gloss over something I hear that in my head. Know what? Doing it right (putting something away, carrying it upstairs, folding and putting away the dish towels...) NEVER takes more than 2 minutes!

[@loisbarry1004]

Lyrics from a Wham ! song - I’m Your Man ❤️

[@jeniferj]

@2:33 can we all just take a pause at all and wonder of the incredible cereal drawer that you have?! That is so cool that you have your cereal boxes laying down in a drawer like that! #minimalmommarvel

[@melindatoth3509]

Wow! I didn’t catch that, thanks for pointing it out. That is very unique way to store those.

[@emilasmith4279]

I thought that was brilliant idea!!! I saw another lady using some of her flat cabinet drawers for can food recently. I had two top drawers just housing towels and napkins etc. i cleared everything out an managed to get like 20 cans of food in one drawer and the 2nd drawer got 10 cans plus all the misc wet cat food cans that never really had a good home. That emptied two full shelves in and upright pantry which got repurposed for boxes of crackers etc that fit better. The towels just got a new home in a bin under the sink. Yay!

[@gilrivera374]

@@emilasmith4279 yeyyy, most of the time it’s just takes a wise think.... plus five minutes 😞☺️

[@lindag5076]

Great Video Dawn, Thanks, I paused it, started dishwasher, cleaned sink, wiped the counters, filled pets water bowl and cleaned litter box Again !

[@loriluebke2412]

I love the 5 minute concept. I struggle with depression and sometimes 5 minutes of anything is all I can manage. Often just doing something for 5 minutes shifts my energy. 5 minutes works for many things. 5 minutes outside, 5 minutes meditation, 5 minutes yoga or stretching, 5 minutes dancing. The concept is life changing for me.

[@brandijordan9969]

Ummm is anyone else impressed with where she put the cereal?? I’ve never seen cereal in a drawer in its side 🤣 love it.

[@azabujuban-hito8085]

I always feel grateful to live on my own, coz that way I can keep my house super tidy & clutter free ALL THE TIME.

[@rachelhardy8346]

Ha!!! I laughed out loud when you made the comment that the Minimal Mom took her door too far apart! Oh, well. It's something I would have totally done as well, so I learned from your mistakes not to take it that far. So thanks.😉😊

[@patticameron4435]

I was so excited when Dawn said she was going to take apart the oven door. If she can do it alone, so could I. After the video, I put my cute tea towel back up to hide the drips! 🤣

[@jacquelynmoloney6172]

I love your sense of humour mixed with your knowledge and experience. 😍

[@kimberleas2671]

I see you fold towels correctly 🤗

[@ShesMakinDough]

Every morning before school my daughters and I have a 5 minute power clean up time. One day it's bedrooms the next is bathroom and we alternate. Gets so much done

[@kelnonni6231]

What a great life lesson you’re giving your children! Awesome example

[@laimasher8915]

It takes 10 min for me just to make our double bed 🤦🤔

[@ShesMakinDough]

@@kelnonni6231 aw thanks thanks so sweet ! We homeschool so it happenes before school and on the weekends they clean their pets cage(guinea pigs) and then do a better clean of their room

[@ShesMakinDough]

@@laimasher8915 they have full sized beds with just a light quilt on top. It takes about 30 seconds for them to fix that sheet and put their little stuffed animals by the pillows. The rest is picking up toys or clothes from the floor etc and bathroom is wipe down countertops and mirror and pick up any clothes on the floor. They get a ton done in 5 mins and it's a game for them as well

[@rondap.328]

Lol I have always cleaned during commercials on tv...amazing what can get done...

[@gbarnett9470]

I also LOVE the Rambling Red Head. Renovation with out touching walls and appliances in kitchen. Not gutting kitchen cabinets just to turn around and buy cheaper made cabinets with old strong cabinet boxes in the dump. Love that she resells on the curb to get extra money for a wow project.

[@KatWrangler]

I do laundry right out of the dryer. I have hangers and goes straight to be hanging up. Either I take it and hang it up in each room or have each person come get it off the hanging rack in the the laundry room. I don't iron and it reduces wrinkles too. :-)

[@Texasmom]

I’ve been anxiously waiting for your Tuesday video.

[@TheMinimalMom]

I'm sorry it's so late!! THANK YOU for waiting and watching!!!!!

[@lawaincooley6788]

Daunting myself out of even starting a project is my biggest weakness. I try to remember that, as a mother with small children, I can only pick at it and that has to be ok. Like you said, I usually do more than I expected to achieve and I always feel much better. Thank you for sharing your advice! I love this!

[@l.garcia3344]

I am SO early! Lol 👋 I just finished dinner so taking 5+ mins to watch this while I relax n digest! 👍🏻

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

I needed this reminder today. I agree with your friend - when the place is decluttered it’s so easy to clean and it can be done in short bursts too because you don’t have to move a bunch of stuff to do the cleaning. I guess I need to go down a few more layers ... 😑

[@alycewich4472]

@TheDriftwoodlover - As do I...

[@sharonsomers5513]

Good video. Makes you realize how much you can get done in 5 minutes

[@angelhowell5420]

Watching the silent to do list video for the 4th or 5th time to remind myself what I’m trying to accomplish when a new video pops up🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@TheMinimalMom]

That’s awesome Angel! Keep it up, it just keeps getting better and better!!! 💕😘

[@angelhowell5420]

@@TheMinimalMom I actually sent it to my husband to watch because you articulated it so much better than I can. He responded very positively and is willing to be on board with his things too.

[@TheMinimalMom]

@@angelhowell5420 that is SO cool to hear!!! Way to go ❤️

[@eeso1643]

Love the shout out to the oven door 😂

[@user-3l1]

if you use those 5 min to clean different areas of the house every day your house will look better always

[@happinessishomemadewithang3684]

Two minutes in and I had to pause the video and set my timer for 5 minutes and thirty minutes later my house was tidied up ready for tomorrow. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@sweetjane71]

I don’t know you but I LOVE you! The timer is such a great idea. Little by little it all adds up. 😊

[@kyouell]

I started with 3 minutes because that’s how long it takes my coffee maker to produce a cup. No matter how stacked the sink is I can get it cleared in those 3 minutes. Now when I really am too exhausted at night to do the dishes or when there are too many to fit in the dishwasher I don’t sweat it or beat myself up. Woo!

[@danaerakstad7924]

That side by side video was powerful. Such a great video. Thank you! DaNae from MN

[@bethaniej]

Thank you! Just watched this while lying on the couch. So i got up and did the dishes instead of slobbing. I feel way better knowing i can go to work in half an hour and come home to a clean kitchen.

[@lauraoergel6003]

While my coffee brews, while my tea steaps, or during the 1 minute microwave timer....So much gets done in those first few mins of the day.that is a huge gamechanger

[@annmyers2883]

Hi Dawn, I have found many 5 min slots of time that I have been wasting. If I am watching TV as soon as the commercials start I get up & get lots of things accomplished. I used to waste that time surfing other shows during the commercials. WHAT?? Instead now I put away dishes. Throw in a load of clothes. Grab the clothes from the dryer & start folding them onto the couch. Empty trash. The list goes on.... It's amazing how long those commercials last these days. Have a great week & thanks for the info. As always

[@AV-tm5zf]

5 minutes are valuable for mommas...ive polished my toes in a moving car...thats powerful. lol Kudos to all the mommas out there!

[@Cookmomx3]

I just found you a week ago and have been binge watching....❣

[@alycewich4472]

@Andrea Hill-Cook -- And I've started to binge purge ;-)

[@getitdonewithsiobhan]

This video is THE MOST MOTIVATING video EVER!! For someone like me who suffers with overwhelm BIG TIME, 5 minute sounds soo much more attainable than a “power hour”. Power hours are very overwhelming sometimes when you are already overwhelmed. But if you say, “okay five minutes! Let’s see what we can do in five minutes!” That is much easier for people like me. I really appreciated this video and as always appreciate you. Thank you!! 💖💖

[@wandadavis2468]

Sometimes I play a declutter video or a movie on my iPad while I’m declutter/cleaning... the best of both worlds😊

[@kathleennolan5630]

Always encouraged by your positivity and tips!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Thank you Kathleen!!!

[@laurashoemaker8786]

My Mom had the same kitchen timer when I was growing up. I have noticed it in many of your videos wishing I had one. 🥰

[@pamsunderland6095]

First let me say how much more you looked like your Sister when you were concentrating, although she has a lovely smile too. My husband and I now 65 and empty nesters. I have always been a bit Minimalish but since I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia I cannot do the things I want to do. I was always a Busy Bee like you. When I finally get up (most days nearly noon as don’t sleep well) I tidy the kitchen counter let the dog and cat again and open windows in five mins. It’s easy with 2 of us as only our stuff .Then if having bad day I split it up in shifts - washing in washing out. Prepare food for evening meal. Cook evening meal. Tidy sofas etc before bed. It’s amazing what I can do as started the “Swedish Death Clean a year ago. My hubby of 41 years and I plan to downsize to 1 bedded one story house with tiny garden when he retires in 2 years and then we can afford to go for a month every year to Florida to stay with my Sister. Love watching your channel Take care Peace and Luv Pammy uk

[@louisaseapy6117]

Woah!! You topped 400k subscribers!! Congratulations!! 🥳

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

This is exactly what I needed. I’m trying to go through my memory box. I set the timer today for 10 minutes after hearing this. I don’t need a lot of that stuff - it’s memories with people with whom we don’t see anymore.

[@alycewich4472]

@Judy's Bakery and test Kitchen -- I've got a huge stack of boxes filled with 3 generations of photos that I have been tasked to sort. Maybe if I do just a few 5 minute stints, I can get a box at a time done. If these photos aren't labeled and I don't recognize the people, I don't need them either. Thanks for sharing.

[@aleithea2715]

Thank you Dawn for reminding us that 5 minutes spent productively is so effective. I am going now to do some 5 minute tasks.

[@WYO-KG]

In the past, I’ve all day slam-cleaned and loved the result. But neither the clean nor the feeling ever lasted. Been astonished at how satisfying it is cleaning a little everyday which really keeps most things clean, and how that feeling may not be as intense but it lasts a lot longer - like a short term dopamine hit vs. long term contentment. 5 minutes of accomplishment is more satisfying than 5 minutes of even great new ideas, but with your videos I can do both! Yay! Thanks!

[@familyof5quicktips514]

We love using a timer to clean as a family! 20 minutes (Or just 5 Minutes) of cleaning with the music up loud makes cleaning so much better! Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@neonkitty6366]

Way to go Family of 5!!!! Everyone lives in the house/everyone helps!! What an inspiration and blessing! I’m praying for mine to get on board.🥰🥰 Val

[@MelindaPlainandSimple]

You are so right, Dawn! Once I made some progress on decluttering my rooms, tidying became much easier, and it only takes a few minutes. I still enjoy and benefit from decluttering/cleaning videos, so now I treat them as a reward. I do my morning tidying and cleaning first, then if I want to watch a video, I can. During the day, if I want to watch a video, I do some decluttering first. Otherwise, I find that it's too easy to fall down the rabbit hole of watching videos instead of actually making progress. It's also made me more selective about which channels I follow. Plus...most videos last more than 5 minutes. Doing 5 minutes of tidying up or decluttering first or instead of watching videos makes sense if you want to continue making progress.

[@alycewich4472]

@Mimsie Whimsy -- I LIKE this idea!

[@maribelquesada5651]

Hi Dawn can you do a video of how you manage meals, go to recipes

[@peggycaruth7694]

I like to listen to videos while I tidy. Love multitasking. It makes less guilt.

[@ClarityDetermination]

I appreciate you mentioned a single person because many married women might have their husband earning on their job or a shared company. I work from home so decluttering doesn't always win out.

[@kestrelpounces]

I love your videos, and always gain great new perspectives! This time I have to respectfully disagree with one small point; sometimes 5 minutes on KZbin can be priceless. You see, we have all these ugly drips inside the glass of our oven door, and this was ABSOLUTELY the season we were determined to tackle that mess. (The words “How hard can it be?” were definitely uttered.) Then we watched this absolutely riveting, horrifying video a nice ADHD couple just like ours made about their adventures with this task. Now we know better and are shopping for a nice decorative kitchen towel. We understand you saved us at least 3-6 hours. Our 11 year has no idea the bullet you helped us all dodge! ❤️

[@laceylynch7697]

I found your channel in January, and your tips have been so helpful in simplifying my house. I loved your post it note productivity tip, and I’ll definitely be trying this today. Thank you!

[@TheMinimalMom]

Sooooo glad to hear this!!!! ❤️

[@danielamestanek7899]

My son says the titles of your videos (and tom's) are clickbaits. I don't care, the content is so good! You are entertaining, empathetic and authentic/relatable. Thank you!

[@LisaMiller]

I use 5 minutes sometime during the weekend to clean out my very minimalized purse. Yes, singular, purse. I dump it out, usually on Sunday, put all the accumulated change into the change jar, refill my tiny meds box, make sure I have tissues, and throw out the trash. I am amazed how this one little thing cured 'the Hideous Purse' that had haunted me all my life. 5 minutes, wow.

[@mylifeisasong]

I totally agree with this intire video!! 5 minutes spent tidying or decluttering has always made a huge difference for me! Also, I started folding my laundry straight out of the dryer a few months ago and I LOVE the results!! No piles of laundry anymore!!😊🎉

[@AuroraFinesse-is9vg]

Actually, it might be helpful to teach the children to fold their own. Even starting with the sorting of the socks would be helpful, for younger children, perhaps. I remember, as a VERY little girl, my mother doing the laundry for my new baby sister. LONG diapers in those days. Mother would hang them up, and my job was to straighten them on the line, while she went to the next one. Then, pinning the socks with the clothes pins onto a part of the clothesline that was just my size, near the porch rail. I used to BEG to be allowed to help dry the dishes, (when I was smaller), while my older siblings were drying. Dad would put a towel on the table, and put the (safe) silverware, (NO sharp knives yet!), and the plastic glasses there for me to dry. To this day, I am the dishwasher of the household -- (mostly put the stuff in the dishwasher), and I don't mind the laundry. I think it's helpful to count the blessings: I HAVE dishes-and-clothes to wash, some people don't; some people don't even have HOMES. As far as laundry, I like to remind folks that at least you don't have to take it all down to the creek and beat it against a rock . . . Blessings we forget about . . . ; ) Th, 04/29/2021

[@alycewich4472]

@@AuroraFinesse-is9vg THANK YOU for that reminder!

[@daniellevilloria227]

Just decluttered/cleaned our entire open pantry. It was a several hour job with all the kiddos involved, and I’m definitely “nesting” with a baby due in two weeks... BUT I’m still encouraged to hear this concept. Sometimes just getting one big project done can make us feel like there’s nothing left for the rest of the house. 5min is a lot more manageable when it come to the kitchen or laundry. Time to break out the timer!

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

We love you too Dawn! You are SO right in this one! This nearly 70 year old Memere can attest!!

[@katfangtastic1420]

Fine!! You've convinced me!! 😅 I must have heard this 5min tip in at least 10 videos, but I keep bypassing it. I always thought it sounded kind of infantile and doubted whether it would work to motivate me in real life. I now realize that I've spent hours watching more cleaning and decluttering videos in the last few weeks, meanwhile making no progress with my spring decluttering which I abandoned midway through. It's just SO hard to get started, and then I beat myself up about being lazy. And now I'm thinking - what if I'd just done 5min a night for the past month - where would I be now?! So yes, I WILL give your 5min tip a try 😊. Thank you for the motivation!!

[@andreamiller6200]

Okay, I laughed OUT LOUD when you were watching "The Minimal Mom" video that showed your oven door cleaning effort. Seriously, that is like boot camp - who wouldn't rather declutter for 5 minutes compared to dealing with that terrifying oven door, but it was really fun to see you poke fun at yourself! I will say that simplifying my bathroom has led to absolute success if I ever want to complete tidying/cleaning a space in 5 minutes, and your suggestions have led me there. Thank you!

[@jonelledavenport8701]

Watching you after a 5 minute declutter, lol. You are right ✅ I feel accomplished. Thank you 😊

[@rachelleanderson1141]

I love just 5 minutes. It often gives me the motivation to do more. I used to sit and look at beautiful quilting/sewing projects. Now, I think well I can sit and look at other people's projects. Or I can take the 10 minutes I have and make progress on my own. Keep the great ideas coming!!

[@alycewich4472]

@Rachelle Anderson-- I agree!

[@thestrugglingperfectionist]

Was at home sitting at the table eating lunch when I watched this for the 1st time today and had to laugh because you totally had me forgo my original plans to take a quick nap after eating. I definitely did the ‘If you give a mouse a cookie’ thing and got up from eating, put the clean dishes away (only been sitting there for 2 days...), cleared off the table, wiped everything down, loaded the dishwasher, picked up the pencils sitting on the table (thanks to my kids) , plugged in the sharpener to sharpen all the pencils, put a couple of crafts away and laughed as I walked out the door 7 minutes later (and a kitchen/dining room far cleaner!)!!!