The REAL Cost of Clutter - It's Shocking!!!😱

Today's video is all about the REAL cost of your clutter. The clutter in our homes is costing us so much more than just space. It can feel really hard to let go and declutter because it seems wasteful, especially if we are suffering from a scarcity mindset. Let me help you make decluttering easier and help you shift your mindset to that of a decluttering expert!
How much is your clutter costing you?!
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[@beingkitschroeder2507]

Whenever I donate expensive items, I tell myself that the items will be a blessing to a single mom who would never be able to afford the item. I imagine her joy as she discovers my item in a thrift store.

[@Clutterbug]

Me too!

[@theStorm2000]

Yes, me too. Nobody wants to pay anything for it, eventhough it was expensive ones. 🙄

[@saramcintosh2183]

I have been using this strategy too!

[@modelrollercoasters]

This right here! This was the thing that made giving up nice things so easy!

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

I needed to hear that . I'm donating LOTS of my cake decorating supplies . I have arthritis, and can't use them. It was quite expensive. Hope all my icing tips and fondant tools make someone happy.

[@SIC647]

Another way clutter costs you money: My partner had been storing all his kids old clothes and shoes, and all their toys. He meant to sell some of it (not the nostalgic items or items the kids wanted to save). But he never got around to it. When we became partners, I helped him go through it. All the shoes and a good 1/3 of the clothes were moldy or moth-eaten. And so much of the plastic toys had disintegrated. So it never got sold anyway. If he had donated it back when it was in good condition, at least someone else could have benefitted from. Now he just delayed throwing it in the trash for 10 years.

[@karaitskara]

My friend rented a large storage unit for 10 years, full of things she was going to sell. Yep - all ruined with mold and moisture damage and went straight in the trash. What a waste of money and items!!!

[@sql4fun458]

I am constantly evaluating and re-evaluating all my 'inventory'. As we age, we need to remind ourselves that our children DO NOT want to have the burden of going through all our 'inventory' when we are gone.

[@Janet.D.C.]

Girl, this is basically a TED Talk! They should be calling you to schedule. Thanks for a really good video. ❤

[@candycemonroe7345]

She's done a Ted talk.

[@Janet.D.C.]

I will have to go look that up!

[@ninak8506]

Yes an excellent TED talk 💕

[@ninak8506]

Yes. The 2things affect my self esteem more than anything else is a messy home (or unclean) and overweight issues. I am very adhd and my very adhd daughter lives with me. 😱 Ithink should listen to this every day until my stuff is outta here. 😉

[@helenebennie3961]

@@ninak8506 I don't know if I have anything that interfers with my ability to have a tidy home, but I agree that I also should listen till my stuff is gone! Good luck, my friend.

[@AZHITW]

Flash back 58 years and you, Ms. Clutterbug, are my home economics teacher reincarnated. I have always had a neat and tidy uncluttered home because everything you teach, I was taught 58 years ago by a very neat, tidy, organized, and decluttered schoolteacher. I guess when you have five classes a day to teach your school kitchen has to be set up so everything has a place so that the next class can find what they need without wasting class time. I took her teachings to heart, and always kept my home organized (aka a place of everything and everything in its place), I also grew up in a house that wasn't organized, and I saw the chaos it created when you couldn't find what you needed. I swore when I have my own home, I would never have to search for something like I did in my childhood home. I think home economics should still be taught; life skills are important.

[@sheenatozier8343]

💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

True, but I don’t understand why you’re watching a video like this if you have it all together.

[@AZHITW]

@@TheDriftwoodlover You can always learn something new.

[@pricklypetal]

And shop/carpentry. All kids take home ec and shop. 🤓 And finances! 🤣

[@kaydavis4875]

​@@TheDriftwoodloverI don't have it all together. Far from it.

[@sbell5702]

The older i get the more I've come to realize all of this! I think of all of that wasted money that I will never get back plus all of the waste and damage that is being done to the environment. It's sickening - and now with companies like Temu freding into this excess, it seems there is no end in sight.

[@FrogeniusW.G.]

EXACTLY!

[@amyg8792]

Temu doesn't make anyone buy anything, it's a choice. Personal accountability is key.

[@bellaluce7088]

@@amyg8792 I think it's understood that we all have personal accountability for our choices. ❤Temu uses psychological manipulation techniques like extremely frequent alerts about "limited time" offers that are known to result in people buying more than they need. And their business model (and that of other companies) does increase the negative impacts of overconsumption on the environment. I think those are valid things to talk about, especially on a clutter clearing channel.

[@amyg8792]

@@bellaluce7088 it's still your own choice ❤️

[@Leci1877]

There is always gonna be a temu wish shien or even HSN but u must remain diligent 😊

[@qfemale]

I am in the middle of divorcing my spouse. We've been together almost 20 years and it's not easy. Once I found your videos at the beginning of this year, I started to focus on myself and my life and what I want to get done and I made myself a list with things I want to accomplish this year - all things that are just for me so I can be just myself without a significant other. I'm giving myself a whole year for this but the main goals are decluttering everything I own and finding a home for all the things I have. Plus new furniture! I am 6 months into this project and I am more than halfway done. I could never have accomplished so much without your videos and guidance and support! I have a blackboard in the kitchen now that is my command center and this has turned out to be incredibly useful! Thank you, stranger on the internet, for helping me get through a pretty awful time in my life and getting out the other end feeling accomplished and happy and relieved of so many things that I have just given away for free. Thank you Cas!

[@Ombrerainbowfamily]

I've been divorced for 5 years and moving out of the place I rented after being forced to sell our house. I'm dealing with stuff of his from 6 years ago. I guess the good news, is that I'm finally at an emotional point where I can do this and not get angry or sad. Remember to give yourself grace. Some days will definitely be easier than others.

[@fionaschiffl8065]

Remember you’re awesome every day for getting through this, having a plan and believing in yourself. I’m going through the same. I wrote a note for the kitchen bench the other day stating how I want to feel this year and while I’ll be learning new skills as I renovate on the cheap, I’ll become more experienced, confident and more efficient at it. May you thrive in the new chapter of your life! ❤

[@fionaschiffl8065]

@@OmbrerainbowfamilyTake care of you. ❤ The other day I was debating whether to donate a TV stand. I asked myself how I’d feel after it left the house. The answer was: lighter and less cluttered! Best wishes for your move and dealing with the emotional side of things. I’ve been healing for 6yrs and just divorcing now. Thank you for the encouragement. It’s certainly a rollercoaster ride.

[@Jennifer-nz2ss]

I went through this also and have had to start over many times but it's worth it. Don't stop decluttering when you Finnish. Keep up with it every few months or it will happen again. Good luck

[@Jennifer-nz2ss]

​@@Ombrerainbowfamilyget rid of it all and don't look back. YOU DESERVE BETTER!❤

[@DGFerguson78]

What's crazy is I have my dream home and I have let depression kick the crap outta me. I'm working thru it. I've came a long way. I was borderline hoarding a few years ago. Now I just need to get rid of my stacks of clutter that are neatly piled here and there. Thanks for this video. I feel so inspired!

[@fionaschiffl8065]

Take care of you! It’s a journey. I’m proud of you for working through it, I can empathise. I’m not a hoarder but lived with one for decades. I’m just starting to organise my home the way I want and in just 3 weeks, it’s given me so much confidence. Keep going, not only will you inspire yourself, you’ll inspire others too. Hello from Australia.

[@DGFerguson78]

@@fionaschiffl8065 thanks so much! I've been actively doing a little pile every day this week! It really does boost your spirit. And a big howdy from Ohio, USA!

[@saramcintosh2183]

My Mum passed away in 2021. My sister and I have been working our way through her stuff and our own slowly but surely. We have come to realize that our stuff is only worth what someone else is willing to pay. Add that to the time it takes to find that person and donating is way more effective. We still have lots more to go but we are plodding along in the right direction

[@katiegrace9471]

This!!! Me too

[@amandasanchez2481]

I agree! I think you are either Rapunzel or Anna, but I am leaning more towards Rapunzel just because she is more on the creative side. I love that your daughter and her friends are doing this. It is so cute!

[@daantje3247]

I just received your 'friendly reminder' email about not needing to buy stuff just because it is on sale. That's exactly what I needed and why I absolutely love you!

[@Clutterbug]

We can be strong together today!

[@stephanied6711]

Me too can’t thank her enough

[@erinlikesacornishpasty4703]

I have a hard time with that. I'm a sucker for a good deal.

[@emotionalstability]

I got emotional hearing “I actually started to like myself.” I definitely know that feeling. It’s amazing when you start to feel that way during the decluttering process. ❤️

[@fionaschiffl8065]

So glad you’re blossoming in your declutter! Same with the actual home. My house is nearly in my name only and I’ve started to do a reno inside and out and it feels so powerful and is already building confidence after 3 weeks of work. I’ve been decluttering for a number of years and can’t wait to decorate and organise my “bee” home my way. I lived with a hoarder for 32yrs so clear walkways are awesome.

[@yolandakroeger1342]

This is me, I don't know what to do 😢. I am severely ill. Pray for me that I can get this done

[@dawncrossland3028]

I’m right There with You!! Bless You!! 😘

[@ellachallas]

Sending prayers up and good vibes out 💜🙏✨.

[@sheenatozier8343]

Praying for you. I have a hard time with this as well.

[@amyhoang9140]

I am struggling with my clutters and with my health as well. Blessings!

[@jeannelejeune1983]

I’m the same. I’m praying for u and everyone else here.🙏🏻❤️

[@helenramsdell1959]

Oh my goodness! You touched on so many nerves with this one. This is why I've been on a mission lately with slowly decluttering. It takes me longer because I'm disabled but I'm not letting it stop me! I did a book shelf in my bedroom two days ago. It felt sooooo good! I finally threw out two diaries I tried starting. They were from 1994 and 2000. Seriously?! Out they went. I got rid of more than 1/2 the books by donating or giving them away. I actually have emty space on this book shelf now. I felt so much better about myself.

[@bellaluce7088]

@helenramsdell1959 Kudos to you! 👏🏆👏

[@kerryverhaeghe3023]

Fantastic 🎉

[@sonyad7723]

I just cleaned out my "tax returns " folder and until I cleaned it out I didn't know that I still had my returns back since 1989!!!! Lol It's like wtf was I keeping those for??? Apparently I had NEVER cleaned out THAT folder before! No wonder it grew to be in a shoebox instead of inside my tiny hanging folder files box! Lol

[@Ali626AMM]

Disability does make everything take so much longer, but the good news is that it feels that much more rewarding. I'm struggling with it myself, but small steps are helping. Good luck to all of us with decluttering. Mine wouldn't be possible without Cass and Dawn (from the Minimal Mom). Those two ladies are amazing at inspiration without judgement. ❤

[@kattfranklin6933]

Good for you. God bless you ❤️ 🙏

[@asavannah7439]

People have given us 4 mugs recently as gifts. I donated one straight away and found 2 older ones to declutter to replace with the new ones. If you want to give me anything, give me money or food I can eat, no clutter PLEASE!

[@cresentborchardt5467]

The garage...the spare rooms....the pantry....not wanting people to come over......you hit my nail on the head so hard and straight!!! This is me, and working on changing all this. Thank you forcsharing and letting us know we are not alone.

[@DiValenz145]

"Holding it does not make you richer and letting it go does not make you poorer">>>>THIS is what I needed to hear!! Thank YOU!!! ** I love the NERD world~ What they are doing is totally awesome!!! My teacher heart LOVES it!!

[@jennifercampbell881]

This was my favorite statement from the entire show! When she said this, it was like a lightbulb turned on, and it completely changed the way I thought about the items. When she further said the money is out of your bank account the minute you buy it… that’s the ah-ha moment that disconnected the attachment of the object being a guilty “but it costed money.” The money is gone, it has been gone, and the two are no longer linked! This was so helpful. Now, I need to tackle how to part with sentimental items that link to people in my past or items that link to important events/ memories. That is the most difficult for me.

[@jvalderas4011]

This was very encouraging today. I've started my Purge Party, and feel relieved when a bag/box/bin full of junk leaves my home. I have a long way to go but I'm determined. I think you're Tiana: "Tiana knew that a dream is a little bit of magic and a lot of hard work." While you don't share good food, you DO share good advice in a way that makes me feel like I'm listening to a friend.

[@Metdiva1]

@jvalderas4011, I love your "Purge Party" idea💡! What a great way to make a positive experience ofsomething that is stressful for so many people!

[@rg-mi5hh]

I can't believe this channel isn't up to a million views. You, Dana, and Dawn have really helped me get rid of a lot of clutter. Trying to make something better today. Sometimes it is so pidly, but it helps.

[@stephanied6711]

Me too I love take back your house course

[@juliedavidson5596]

Keep up the great work!

[@rachelhodge4038]

I absolutely love your pods!! 15:30

[@beans4853]

My favorite trio!

[@lizzabbott]

Agreed !! I love Cas, Dawn & Dana !!

[@jeannereich8690]

I grew up in a home with a hoarder. There were literally paths thru the house. I slept in a bed surrounded by clutter that wasn't mine. I listened to the mice skitter under my bed and to this day am deathly afraid of spiders. They were everywhere. I pulled the covers over my head and tucked them in around me at night. As I got older, I never had friends over...EVER!!! I KNOW what that does to children. My home now is clean and probably 95% uncluttered. A little bit of clutter drives me nuts. I still have nightmares. Just an FYI for listeners who have children and wonder how clutter effects them. ❤ I enjoy your videos and like the hints and fixes you share.

[@Clutterbug]

Thank you for sharing your journey. I hope it helps others to let go for their children's sake.

[@jeannereich8690]

Me too!!! ❤

[@neonkitty6366]

Thank you Jean. You have really brought this home. I never want to get where you have described so I now can part with what my overbuying self has produced. Thank you Cass! Love you.

[@kjvmom6968]

I'm a mom of 4 kids plus a full time student. You have changed my life for the best. Thank you for all you do and all the tips

[@leaf3922]

Sending you some encouragement today! You’re doing an amazing job and it’s awesome you’re going to be able to pass all this knowledge down to your kids!

[@debbiea9262]

I’d be Cinderella cleaning all the time lol but honestly I’ve learned to enjoy keeping my house tidy. I may not always deep clean but eventually get to it. My decluttering journey has been ongoing. I’ve gotten rid of 75% and that’s taken me 3 years so far. At one point downsizing into a smaller home helped. And this is all with chronic pain. Just wanted to encourage someone 😊 just keep moving an inch at a time.

[@LetitRainNow450]

Thank you!

[@trishhinkle7076]

This spoke right to my heart. All the wasted time and money. I’m so tired of it! I hope I can follow through with your advice, Cass. Loved this encouraging video. ♥️♥️

[@the_lily_rose]

It's true. I don't invite people over because of the state of the house. I'm trying to change that so my kids can have friends. 😢

[@sarahdebreto7452]

Trigger video for me right here... Clutter is the # 1 problem in my life, for more reasons than I could fit in this comment box. Thank you, Cass, for sharing this all-important piece for us who literally struggle with the clutter. 🙏❤✨️🦋

[@nikkih.1676]

I needed this video. I feel a little better and I'm not blaming myself as hard now. We inherited my grandparent's house, so we moved our house full of stuff into this house full of their 50+ years life together, and now I've been drowning in tons of clutter and mess for 4 years, and tons of things I can't bare to part with because they were my grandparent's things. Throw depression on top of that, and I have quite the issue. Hopefully I'll get it handled in the near future and get more of my happiness back.

[@bonniebartoli9313]

God Bless You... I understand... Try taking pictures of sentimental stuff that makes you feel good, so the memory can be recalled, without the guilt and management of the thing, and the space it takes can be opened, and your health and peace restored. Your loved one's wouldn't want you to keep things at the cost of your well being. Let Your Loved One's, Give You a Hug and Permission To Let Go, When We Are Thankful For Our Loved One's, And NOT Their things... Try it with One thing, and see where it goes... You CAN Do This!!! 🙏😇🤗🥰❤👏👍🎖

[@ellaohara9305]

"Let it go" by Peter Walsh deals exactly with this type of challenge, maybe that book will help you.

[@kathyengland3534]

I like what Dawn of Minimal Mom would say to us. We are not honoring our parents or grandparents' memories if we are keeping things in boxes in the garage.. (etc) May I encourage you...choose a (very) few precious things to rememer them by and donate the rest (guilt free) to someone who is in need.

[@nikkih.1676]

@bonniebartoli9313 thank you. That's a great idea! And you're right in that they would want me happy. That's all they wanted when they were alive, was for everyone in the family to be happy, so why would that be different now?

[@nikkih.1676]

@@ellaohara9305 I'll check it out! Thanks!

[@SoliRhymesWithJulie]

I feel a whole lot of this. Not going out because the self-imposed obligations have not been done, procrastinating by hyperfocusing on fun things that are only fun for so long, not having people over pre-Covid. I'm reminding myself this week that these things don't have to be the reality. Nice timing. Also, I personally am not a disney princess, but a misunderstood villain: Maleficent.

[@piricarroll]

Abby and her friends are amazing! Making powerpoints for each other, such a great way of building one another up, I'm so impressed with the way kids think these days, it's so refreshing and never ceases to amaze me.

[@mandypdx]

Yes!! Impressive ❤

[@aprildawnsunshine4326]

On the money! We thought a $14,500 check had gotten lost in the mail and were very close to having serious money problems and wound up finding it buried in a pile of clutter on my kids desk! And for sure my ex's refusal to pick up after himself and piles of junk everywhere I wasn't allowed to touch was a huge factor in our breakup. I'm still struggling to get mold to stop growing everywhere 😔

[@edennis8578]

That's the story of my divorce, too. My first husband had a model plane kit spread all over the dining room table for an entire year - while I was supposed to keep two toddlers away from it. Mind you, the living room and dining room were open to each other via a double-wide open doorway. It was basically one room. He got worse and worse. When we couldn't use the front door because of his piles, I broached the subject and he threatened me if I picked it up. At that point, I told him that something had to change and he ignored me. I couldn't wait to get out of there. Funny thing - women he dated afterward complained to ME about what a slob he is!

[@aprildawnsunshine4326]

@@edennis8578 for me the clutter was just the icing on the cake. He'd spill something and just leave it until I cleaned it up. Towards the end I decided to see what would happen if I just stopped cleaning up after him. The kitchen was unusable after a week and then I spent 4hrs cleaning it and it was back within days. Tbh I started to suspect he was doing it on purpose when I found the stovetop covered in an even spray of cooking oil. No empty space where maybe a pan would have been 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@birdsaloud7590]

@@edennis8578 my husband hates me decluttering. He has his stuff everywhere too. I declutter my stuff, but as I create space, he just brings more stuff in to replace it! I get so stressed.

[@gloriaalex11]

@@edennis8578 Same story of why I won't marry or move in with my boyfriend. His house is messy, and I just don't want to live like that. We are not their maids.

[@roselewis24]

Currently lying on my couch at 12:30am not sleeping because I didn’t clean up after dinner. Admittedly I have fractured my foot so I needed not to be standing but yes I’m resenting that my husband did a half assed job cleaning up for me after I cooked.

[@fionaschiffl8065]

Cass, the POWER of each one of your POINTS is awesome! It’d take me 20 mins to find anything in my Mum’s house and that’s if I asked her where it was. First time I noticed how much clutter affected my emotions. My narcissistic hoarder ex used his clutter to take over every part of the house so I’d have precious little space and couldn’t decorate so no house was ever a home. I felt like I wasn’t important enough to be a human let alone in a good marriage. Apparently decorating would be adding dust collectors (and express my personality in my own home) and then I’d walk into another room full of boxes along 2-3 walls to the ceiling. I called each room an Olympic hurdling event and if I made it to the other side without hurting myself on the 3D carpet it’d be a win. Towards the end I started separating a few spots in the kitchen so I wouldn’t be in his way but he resented my new small boundaries. When he moved out he only threw out about 3 bins of garbage after never having a clean out. Finally got him to get someone to clean up the rubbish he’d left in the yard last week. He couldn’t even arrange a donation pickup. You and Dana are driving how I set up my home now I’m starting the new chapter of my life. Thank you so much. All marriage I felt like the Cinderella in the first half of the story. I’m just finalising being single so not sure what princess I’ll become but I’ll get there. Princess Fiona? Not Disney but will be happy and free to be me.

[@ellie448]

Cas my only complaint is that I wish you could post a new video everyday lol 😂 I LOVE YOU!! I do rewatch old videos a lot though ♥️

[@aprilpacholski3012]

Same!!! I binge watch daily while I work.

[@suhsanaronberg6326]

Yes!! Need more Cas videos!!

[@karinlovesjedward]

These are one of those important things they don't teach you in school, I wish they did though. THANK YOU SO MUCH! life will be better❤

[@AlmaPerry]

Our 17 yo and his friends frequently do "Ted Talks." They do other things, like D&D, video games, etc., but it seems like at every event, someone has been assigned to give a talk. And these are usually bizarre topics! This goes on year long, so not just a summer thing.

[@kaycarle8361]

That is amazing. You must be so proud!

[@theStorm2000]

Wau, what a Good idea ❤️😎

[@lindabirkes-lance8915]

Everything you said in this video. It all compiles to make me feel worse. The worse I feel, the more overwhelmed I am. The more overwhelmed I am the more I feel inadequate to deal with my stuff. Now, I have a todo list for today and I’m leaving YT so I can get started. Thanks.

[@laurenolson4553]

Depression* self loathing* not having time* buying things over again* getting divorced ( over this issue)* embarrassed / fear of letting people in my house( due to cps visit and state of my home)* kids with out time with friends* excuse after excuse* What else do you want to know? Buying habits; *items in duplicates ( so you have a back up) * aquireing more than needed due to sales of items you need( food, bath, cleaning supplies, self care products, cosmetics, tools, hobby items) * not finishing a diy project( so keeping specific items for a single project) * saying yes to free items.( that you know in your head, you do not need any of it)

[@lisam7036]

Thanks for this motivational video. I have been a sloth on my couch for years it seems. This passed week the city came to look at my back yard because the neighbors complained. We have a week clean up. Going away so the week turned into two days. I am kinda mad at my neighbors but I think it was a blessing because my yard is cleaned up. My house is the same. A lot of your points hit home with me.

[@deniseharrison1410]

It’s funny as your talking about having a storage container that is costing you, I’m thinking about all the things in my home that is taking up space, it kind of feels like your living in a storage container.

[@annab3745]

This has hit me to the core!!! I needed this more than you know 💞

[@jeanarino732]

You are looking extra young and beautiful today! Great video ad definitely one I need to rewatch about once a week!

[@calideb4437]

Cas, so many times it seems as if the focus of your video is spot on for where I am in the moment. You're so right about feeling as if you have more time, once the clutter has gone (or even reduced). I keep donating boxes & bags of things... and when I get back home there's MORE waiting for me. Some days I know I've got decision fatigue & get worn out. My fix? Watch a bit of Cas on camera & get motivated to fill 1 bag or do something for 15". Always gets me going & moving forward. Yesterday I decided to sort collect & sort through items for Easter. One tub with Easter things was the goal. I did it! But got a laugh out of the 17 Easter baskets we had! Seventeen!!! I'm keeping 4 to use & all the rest are getting donated along with a grocery bag of decorations, extra bunnies & a few dozen plastic eggs :) Had no idea we had that much. Thanks again♡

[@Me-wk3ix]

You're so right! It takes a little work to upkeep, but I love that at any point within about 10 minutes, I can have my place company ready. And it's pretty much never to a point I'd be embarrassed to let someone in if I were to get a random stop-by. It also makes me just enjoy being home. Once you have a home at that point, it kind of becomes fun to organize.

[@beverlyrussell8034]

Goals!!! Congratulations to you for achieving yours!

[@dawnjeffersramstad8401]

I always chuckle when the week's video includes the word "clutter" the first add is almost always for home decor for the season from a national brand craft store. 😂

[@gracefullychaotic9811]

I'm crying watching this... I have been feeling so much like a failure lately and this reminder was so good for me!! Thank you so much for sharing.

[@somedaychronicles3728]

I have struggled for years trying to figure out WHY I can't just allow myself to do things I enjoy. When you said you wouldn't allow yourself to do fun things due to the guilt and shame of the stuff weighing on you, I swear a lightbulb went off over my head! Also, funniliy enough, I have recently started decluttering and getting rid of stuff and I had started doing some of my hobbies. Not all the time, but a bit. Crazy correlation! Thanks Cas!!

[@dorishodge4451]

This was definately me! I wanted to clean up but by the time I moved the clutter out of the way and did the basics, I was too tired or ran out of time to do more. I found a very compassionate woman who cleans houses to come in and help me. She cleans while I remove (bag up) the clutter. This has helped me SO MUCH!! Then it is so much easier to maintain. I had so much junk sitting around because all my cabinets, drawers, and closets were full of the junk I never used. And, yes, I can testify to the fact that I feel much happier and have more time. I thought I was the only one dealing with this situation. Thank you, Cass, for continuing to shed light on the issue of too much junk.

[@relayniedarcy]

How to make sure your child never says they’re bored: every time they say it they have to clean out and organize a drawer or closet or something small. My mom did this one summer and my sister and I still will not say we’re bored in front of her, and we’re in our 40s.

[@maryellenyork2819]

My city has a Buy Nothing group--people advertise what they want to get rid of. It has been a great way to avoid spending money and we can get rid of a few things at a time.

[@sophievigneault7820]

It's refreshing that contrary to most videos about clutter, this one doesn't influence us to buy dollar store bins organizers! Love that you tackle this subject. Thank you for making me think about all this in a motivating way.

[@bethdawson889]

Rapunzel for Cass! This is one of your BEST videos! Hard-hitting, but yet compassionate. You present hard things with honesty and humor! A tough balance! I have been decluttering for a few years now. Overwhelm came after many donations of stuff from friends and gifts for children. Stuff is a blessing and a curse! A bigger house and more storage is not the answer. I finally mentally got that!

[@katiebug7227]

Definitely Ariel. “Look at this stuff, isn’t it neat? Wouldn’t you think my collection is complete? I’ve got gadgets and gizmos aplenty. You want thingabobs I’ve got 20. But who cares no big deal.. I want more. “ I want time. I want simplicity. I want friendships. Thank you for posting this video. It truly put things into perspective. I’m a ladybug/butterfly

[@donnaschindlbeck7457]

Boy did this video drop at a great time. It’s Amazon Prime day. Do I really need that? Will my life improve if I purchase this? Nope! You really hit the nail on the head with this one. Thanks for the reminder Cass❤️

[@pattiwarren5531]

"This is banana-pants!" 😂 I'm definitely going to be using that now.

[@kellyfrey2651]

Ha I shared this with my husband! He divorced his 1st wife, a major reason was the clutter. I shared this with my sister...her clutter has been linked to her depression, I shared this with my mom-in-law. She has isolated herself due to the shame she carries for the clutter in her home! You hit the $ with this video! Too true! A dirty, cluttered home, is an unhappy home.

[@annekabeard9357]

Perfect time for your video. My 13yr daughter and I are cleaning out her closet. This closet has been neglected. There was a giant pile of clothes knee deep. Clean, dirty new, borrowed from sister, too big, too small. We are on day 4 of cleaning and sorting. I have 5 giant bags to donate! Looking forward to the reward of being happier and less clutter when this is done. 😊

[@living_with_positivity8095]

Thank you driving home the “you already spent the money, holding onto things isn’t making you richer” point. My boyfriend d really struggles with the theory of having spent money on an item so he should keep it even if it’s been years and he hasn’t used it or he’s NEVER used it. 🙌

[@nicolehall694]

Wow.... Just... WOW!!! I could have written ever word of this video from my own experience. I grew up on a family where we SHOPPED on vacation. We didn't hike or go to museums, we shopped. And as an adult I did this for a long time. I have beautiful clothes and handbags with VERY tasteful home decor and I felt like a wannabe and loser in my home because of the clutter. Here I had picture perfect interior design and I couldn't share and enjoy it because of the clutter. I FINALLY cleaned it ALL out and I feel like a completely different person. This sounds super strange but I finally feel authentic. I finally feel like I'm truly living the life that my exterior life projected. It's amazing how different my attitude is since I no longer live in mess

[@therealJamieJoy]

LOVE YOU CASS!!! What an inspiring and necessary message. I know you will motivate countless people, and already have. THANK YOU FOR HELPING PEOPLE!!!!

[@asleepzz]

Fantastic Cas!! All this crap surrounding me really is banana pants!! I'm stealing that phrase! 10:11

[@tammyr...9209]

Right 😂

[@janetcannon3278]

That makes me so sad because I feel that way and when you said how you have so much time now and often are looking for things to do, it makes me sick to my stomach because i dont feel i can ever get there. I look around at all there is to do and get so overwhelmed and dont know where to start so I end up doing nothing. Or learn something else from youtube. Or go shopping cause Im depressed. Kinda foolish and counterproductive I realize, but there it is. I have had a lovely friend coming over and helping me declutter and she has been amazing. But after she leaves I look around and although a tiny area might be decluttered, it doesnt seem to make a difference overall. It is just too much stuff. And if the dishes arent done, then that saps my motivation for doing most things as well. The dishes are super important to my husband, well a clean kitchen, so if there are dishes then I try to do them but when they get too much, I dont even feel like cooking. It is all just a vicious cycle. I know you and Dawn are at the other end of the journey, but it just seems so impossible at this stage. Help

[@Clutterbug]

I'm so sorry you feel this way! It sounds to me like you are way over your clutter threshold. All the cleaning in the world won't make a lasting change if you don't get a lot of items out of your home. I'm so happy to hear you have a friend who is helping you! Decluttering doesn't happen overnight, but if you keep being consistent, you will get there before you know it

[@michellekirk2827]

This was a GREAT message. We don't realize what that clutter COST us in time, energy and peace. Thank you, Cass.

[@nicoleryanweldon2369]

Yes to all of this! And also, we need to start normalizing homes that look lived in. So much of the personal mental and social cost would be reduced if we didn't moralize having a house that looks like a showpiece.

[@alejandracoronahernandez8436]

Watching your videos helped me. Little by little am getting there still not where I want to be but baby steps.

[@lemonadewithniecey]

I am chronically not doing so well and I am on healing journey. I am starting to think getting my house under control might be the missing element. It is hard to make myself make all those decisions

[@Clutterbug]

You can do anything you put your mind to. Keep us posted on your progress!

[@lemonadewithniecey]

@@Clutterbug I would really love your help. I have been watching you for a very long time understanding I am a visual organizer and other people were hidden organizers was life changing for me. I finally had words for what was going on and it wasn't a defect. And words for what made me uncomfortable that wasn't offensive to others. I watch all your videos I have made huge progress I even did the course with dawn and Dana I have never been able to get to the point you talk about. I am stuck. I recently moved May 10th from a one bedroom to a two bedroom I now have a washer and dryer and a dishwasher and a small backyard and my own bed for the first time in almost a decade and those things have been magical but I don't know how to set up a kitchen I don't know how to translate how I cook into the concept of zoning you talk about. I have never had a clean kitchen I don't know where or how I would cook if my kitchen was actually clean and I have to cook from scratch. My kitchen is bigger but it has an odd set up and I am not sure what to do about it how to put things away so somedays I will just leave dishes in the dishwasher and groceries on the table or in a bag somewhere because I don't where it makes sense to put it i can't figure out a logical system I know people say clean the kitchen first but it is always last because I don't have the brain power to figure it out would never get anywhere cleaning if I had to start with the kitchen but I would love to have a kitchen that is practically and functions smoothly and I can cook from scratch easily and efficiently and keep it clean and really cook how I am actually supposed to cook by that I mean fallow the GAPS protocol correctly not society pressure but I bend a lot of rules which slows my healing to damage control. I really want to explore things that are a little more complex but I can't right now so if there is a way to help me I would really appreciate that

[@carolkoby8826]

Tinkerbell. You have been Tinkerbell since I retired and started watching you last August. Thank you for sharing your life!

[@jamiekelly717]

Needed this at this exact moment! Thank you 😊

[@morganog2356]

Aww I love this.. my kids have been on summer break for just over a month now. I can't believe summer is almost over for us. As a teacher's aide I really don't want to go back I could use at least another two months of Summer. Also something to consider your daughter doing with her friends and making a summer bucket list that's what I did with mine.

[@kidswatchingkidsplay]

My brother died suddenly at 39 almost 6 years ago. I remember going through his stuff and he was single / no kids and still had a TON of stuff. I kept some things for the first few years but slowly got rid of some because in my mind this isn’t making me feel any closer to him. I know he doesn’t care that I’m hanging onto it or not. He had really nice suits and shoes that my mom donated for others to enjoy. Even his car was nice, but it had to go. Even in my life, now I can let go of things I’ve hung onto because I see that when you die truly nothing goes with you (we know this but we don’t want to acknowledge it), and the things we think our family and kids would appreciate, they may not. I kept my brother’s CDs & some of his wall art. I didn’t care about his nice cufflinks or autographed baseball. We have to rethink our tokens that we hang onto too. We don’t need to save 100 things for our children and their children. They really won’t care! At least I didn’t when my mom came to my house every week with a new (old) thing she found of mine from grade school and high school. I would smile and take it then pitch it the next day. My house is still a work in progress, but it definitely helps to be able to let go of things without emotional attachment so you can minimize the amount of stuff and start to feel that freedom of having less and it looking great.

[@karenross3457]

I feel that way each time I walk into Hobby Lobby, Home Goods and the other box stores. Just imagine how much of that junk will end up in a landfill. Just think of the energy consumption used to manufacture and ship shoddy products. I never could understand the stupid signage people have plastered in their home. Why do I need a sign to tell me I am in a kitchen, bathroom, laundry room etc... And trust me, the farmers I grew up with never had a sigh in their home that said Farm Fresh,.

[@decide2day815]

great video, Cass! there is no one watching who cannot identify with at least something you brought up here. excellent content and food for thought no matter how organized you might think you are, there’s always something to do to make it better. ❤❤❤

[@minimalqueen7523]

Cas is so fun!

[@Karen_Koch]

I agree, time is precious, but even more precious is peace of mind ☺️

[@lauramaillie3745]

Have recently found out that a family member is hoarding and it is affecting their family in such a way that people are splitting up. I wish and pray that these people could just sit down and watch your video 50 times or just get professional help. And work as the loving family i know they are to help this person.

[@karenr2d238]

Thanks Cas, I needed this! The amount of toxic clutter I had around my house that I've been holding on to out of guilt or "just in case" has been crazypants! No more, I am on a declutter mission.........

[@Nona-ih5lk]

My husband and I have been decluttering since about febuary and it seems to never end. But it has gotten alot better. Feels a bit lighter and we realised that we don't have enough storege. That left everything unsorted becuse we didn't know were to put the things we want and need. So now we have 3 new closets were we used to have a bunch of boxes with random stuff. So even if there is alot of work left we have come a long way in 6 months. Love your stories in the end ❤

[@Cheray_]

I never watch you sedentarily anymore! I put on your channel and listen and don't sit until it's over...and it's always a declutter project never the monotonous daily cleaning😉 I have gotten the biggest cleaning and decluttering done this summer than ever before! Weight off my floors and shoulders..thank you🤗💃🏾Disney..not me🤣 I'm more of a goldilocks (true bee...everything just right)🐝❤🙏🏾

[@chaosandhappiness_Jami]

I found your channel this morning and so far I have decluttered 4 drawers in my bathroom and completely reorganized and got rid of expired items in my pantry. Took a break to watch a few more videos and now I am off to tackle under my bathroom sink. I feel like I am accomplishing so much already. Mind you, I have 2 storage units, a two car garage, 2 sheds, and a den that are full of stuff that need to be dealt with, but our weather (Arizona) is too brutal to deal with most of those right now. So I am focusing on the areas I can tackle now. Thank you for the tips and all of the inspiration. I needed this to push me in the right direction. Have a great week!!! 🌼🌼

[@jacirisser1623]

Awesome video! Thank you!

[@banaa9463]

Your daughter and her friends are adorable! Powerpoint party 😆 I love your stories at the end. I also love this video. I just moved in to my husband's home, so we have 2 houses worth of stuff in one house! Ugh. Need to get rid of these things quick

[@katrinaphipps8681]

I’m watching this at 10:00 o’clock at night and I wanted to jump up and clean a kitchen drawer! You are such a motivator. I’ve watched you for years and I have a neat, clean house because of it. ❤

[@carriepenny790]

We found out 2 weeks ago we were moving and I am doing a massive purge. In these last 2 weeks we have donated over $15,000 in things. I don't want to think about what we have thrown away... but I am looking forward to starting our life in our new house lighter. I had been slowly purging, but to get the house purged to stage has really lit a fire under us both to purge, purge, purge. I love your content and tips for how organize and not keep the things that we don't love.

[@allanova100]

Amazing words!

[@suzannemccormick9573]

YOU-ARE-A-BLESSING!!! Never felt so motivated and confirmed in my life!! It’s amazing how God turned your life around by changing you from a clutterbug into such a blessing to so many people in need of help! This is a serious problem whether people are aware of it or not! Thank you for shining a light on this darkness! I am starting a MAJOR purge today like never before and I can’t wait to feel the freedom! God bless you, you little fireball! Keep on keepin’ on!

[@neonkitty6366]

So am I Suzanne!

[@ivymeganmedicinewoman]

This is one of the best decluttering videos I've ever seen! It cuts straight to the chase, it's honest, confronting and so darn healing! Thankyou❤

[@Clutterbug]

You are so welcome!

[@suhsanaronberg6326]

Love the inspiring video and of course the stories after!

[@BellaRigelOrion]

This was an excellent video I needed to hear, thank you! I have been feeling overwhelmed about how to handle the clutter in our home after decluttering every year for the past 4 and not getting far enough to feel good in our home. I have plenty I see as money that I don't think I will ever use-it's time to let go.

[@jesusrules9925]

Excellent advice ❤thank you.

[@amandabrown4895]

This is truth. Thank you.

[@chriswilhelm1374]

Over the years I’ve spent so much time and energy playing musical crap. I’m finally moving it out! Room by room. I’m almost done with the first floor. I only have my bedroom to do. Then it’s time to tackle the garage. You and Dawn have been my inspiration. 🥰

[@heather6245]

Haha musical crap! I’m going to steal this phrase!

[@soccermommyNPC]

Musical crap, lol! That’s perfecr

[@judithwagner727]

I had to laugh when you were talking about money. I never hid money around my house like my mom used to do so I never would have thought I'd find money in my house. But I got inspired the other day to work on the nightstand by my bed and found a hundred dollar bill! Organizing/decluttering paid off for me that day!

[@loiscampbell3510]

That was a wonderful video. It never hurts to be reminded of what our clutter truly costs us.

[@deborahn.7085]

So good. Thanks! 😊

[@nicolej5670]

Thank you, Cas!!! You have helped to motivate me to get the things out of my home.

[@l4real808]

Cass, You make so much sense; you speak to my inner self. This video was, is, me. I'm saving this and rewatching it on Saturday when I have time to tear into at least one room.!!! Right now, it is late, and I'm exhausted. Thank you ❤

[@michellewelling9074]

Thank you .. I needed this 🥰

[@samantha_dawn]

You are so spot on!!

[@hcmangs3634]

Your overwhelm podcast is my absolute fav, yrs of therapy in one then you come out this out…what a huge bonus… you describe me to a tee, helps to know I’m not alone… And you’re hilarious!! Thank you 🙏 💜

[@memyself5866]

Great video with a lot of fantastic points! Also loved your little story at the end. Your kids sound adorable!

[@SailorRei]

Cas you are brilliant! I needed this video! I’m going to make a PowerPoint with all those clutter costs to put on my bulletin board. It will help me stay motivated and focused on evicting my clutter 😂

[@vickimiller5496]

So true. Well said

[@countrycleo5268]

I am avoiding videos about prime day. I am doing the 30 day Minimalist Game this month, again. I did it in January for the first time. I'm using all kinds of tips to let things go. Thank you for yours!