The Word That Changes Everything (In Your Home): Better

Want a single mindset shift that can be put into action in less than ten seconds and will change your home? That's what I'm sharing today.
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Also, I did figure out where to store the "extra" TV about three minutes after I finished this video. Maybe I'll share so y'all can remind me where I put it when we can't find it in August.

[@juliab628]

I think Winnie-the-Pooh said to Piglet one time: "When I don't feel like doing anything... I just do something... and something... is always better than... nothing." This, your video today..a wonderful picture of that!

[@Ann.shecopeswithhope]

Now THATS a Tshirt idea!

[@bonnew6435]

Ah, the wisdom of Pooh. : )

[@jxn1056]

I love Winnie the Pooh ❤

[@michah321]

I must have learned that from Winnie the Pooh and didn't realize it.

[@jenpisano5954]

Reading this- I heard it in Winnie the Pooh’s voice 🥰

[@SunnySad1]

“I’ve failed many times so obviously failure was an option.” Love that. Can totally relate.

[@Smith-he6bg]

🤣😂

[@deb384]

LOVELOVELOVE YOU! THANK YOU DANA!

[@bethanyg153]

I grabbed a piece of trash and moved it closer to the trash today. I don’t remember why I couldn’t go all the way, but it ended up in the trash at the end of the day. 🤣

[@houseofkenney5062]

So many of us are perfectionists, and I think this is where a big problem starts! When I am focused on better, instead of perfect, it just works.

[@kryxena]

It's so true! So often I don't even want to start cleaning because it feels like I have to do everything perfectly for it to be worth it. But saying, all I need to do is make it better, is so freeing!

[@shannonbrown7488]

So true, I agree. Now I won't worry about perfect, just better!

[@simplyme7711]

Well said!

[@brendatomlinson]

Truth.

[@s.a3099]

Amen to that 🙌🏻

[@reesieleebunch]

"better is a blessing" not "perfection is paralyzing"

[@SF-ru3lp]

Brilliant Teresa! That reminds me of another helpful one: "If a thing is worth doing.... it's worth doing poorly!" G Ire

[@lauraheyman2011]

I love "better is a blessing"!

[@AndreaSooHill429]

Love that

[@fabienneclavier5984]

Exactly!

[@aflowers1039]

Preach!!!

[@tammywammy6384]

How timely! Lately I have been saying "There. That's better!" after every space I declutter/straighten up and I pat myself on the back. I realized I can easily get a space to look 80% better with 15 minutes. I also realized I am not willing to spend more of my limited time to bring it up to 100% perfect.

[@SF-ru3lp]

I'm right there with you on that Tammy! In a few weeks or months when I do a further tidying/ sorting through it is super quick and you can get the area much closer to being fully minimal/ optimised. In fact I often get a better idea about the task on the second 'round'. G Ire

[@jxn1056]

Same 💙😉😊

[@leannahshank8976]

These videos help so much! Today I walked past my donate box and realized one shirt I really do want to keep. But instead of getting all upset over it, I went to my closet, put it on a hanger and chose another item from the closet to donate. No guilt, no drama. Simple.

[@coleinghram2603]

That slow motion water spill and reaction was GOLD!

[@ginabee1212]

If "better" is the goal, then failing isn't possible. I love this SO MUCH!! Thank you, Dana!!

[@MrsSchwarzwaldmaedl]

😅🤣😂 I am cracking up! Your face after you spilled the water...... priceless! Greetings from Germany! Your work is SO appreciated in this house! THANK YOU! 💚

[@kathleenstetler609]

SO So glad she shares it all . She is spectacularly real and I Love it & her. Bravo! And many thanks.

[@luzmariaperez2180]

THANK YOU. Holy cow. I needed to hear this Dana. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@inspiteofbecauseof4745]

Leave every room, every time you walk through it better than it was. Even in the slightest way. One item at a time.

[@kateyare4708]

6:40 The way your dog looks at you after you throw the water is absolutely priceless.

[@ninak8506]

Better is good 🙌🙌🙌 Perfection is a pipedream

[@kristennorth3268]

Pep talks tend to trigger my "Don't tell me what to do" reflex, which is something we have in common.

[@tistheseasonforpoetrybyvan239]

Breakthrough with my late mother's original teaching materials...not done but BETTER IS GOOD! Praise God for you.

[@janecoder1]

And the dog said " and you are worried about me getting the floor wet?" :)

[@plantsbythemoon9049]

Yep, pretty sure the dog was laughing on that one! Love that you show real life.

[@01Paulsgirl]

YaaaaY! This is SO helpful! And, as others of your principles, it's applicable to so much more than decluttering. Your *simple* ideas are quite literally life-transforming. And your videos and humor are delightful to watch. Please keep making them. 🥰

[@simplyme7711]

@@01Paulsgirl Amén...to all you said!

[@Smith-he6bg]

🤣😂

[@YFus825]

It’s funny...sometimes I “get stuck” and feel a bit “paralyzed” by it all. I ask myself “How hard can it be?” and I answer myself “Hard. It can be hard”. But I suspect that “better” doesn’t have to be hard. As a matter of fact, “better” might be kind of easy.

[@jxn1056]

I'm the very same way! I drive myself crazy, then end up stressed, then end up getting nothing done..which leads to guilt and depression and the horrid paralyzed feeling. I thought I was the only one ..feels better knowing I'm not alone! *hugs*

[@YFus825]

@@jxn1056 💕

[@elizabethsydnor8953]

Thank God for this! Better is encouraging. Way better than expecting perfection. Whew!!!

[@kap319]

I have really been enjoying these weekly videos and the end credits. 😀

[@gapeach51170]

My motto for 2021 "Something is better than nothing!" Your son's notes at the end of the video are worth waiting for... haha. :)

[@shellyg202]

I agree. Just wished they wouldn't scroll so quick. 😆

[@paige5191]

I'm currently listening to decluttering at the speed of life and I'm so glad you're the one who recorded it. Makes me feel like you're here chatting with me

[@michaelpayne6384]

I just had the same experience.

[@laurenking5080]

Girl, the realness when that water spilled, wondering which child should be looking into the Witness Protection Program. Been there, done that. Thankfully it was just water.

[@Smith-he6bg]

🤣😂 it was so great I had to rewind and watch it several times! Her expression! 🤣😂 I laughed so hard 🤣 thank you for leaving that realness in your video. I can relate! My thought was, “Oh no I hope that’s not soured milk!” Hmmm...Wonder why that was my first thought🤔🤣

[@cindyschell6870]

Oh I felt exactly the same way when I saw that!

[@beverlypopp3543]

@@Smith-he6bg Same - rewind! I would have ROFL if the dog had responded in any way at that point! Dana is real life.

[@lisabirkner6212]

All I have to do is anything! My new mantra for almost everything

[@pamnapier-uhl1362]

Oh my 🤣😂😅 spilling water, Whoopi cushions, wet dogs!! You just made my day BETTER!! That’s Real life - thanks for sharing what others might not. ❤️

[@laurat7324]

The spill was funny but the dog's face was hysterical!!

[@MelindaPlainandSimple]

I love "better is good"! That is so freeing! I grew up hearing "if you can't do something right, then don't do it at all." That was intended to encourage us to do our best and not be lazy. Instead, I learned to do nothing until I could do the task right/to expected standards, because anything less was unacceptable and lazy. It took me decades to let go of some of my perfectionism tendencies, the constant guilt of failure, and the lack of confidence. But I still didn't know how to fix my out of control house. Seeing success when I make it better, rather than failure because there's still more to do...LOVE IT!!! Thank you, Dana! I have read many books over the years, in an effort to "fix" myself and my house, but none have really helped. Yours are the first ones that understand me, and your concepts are easy to remember and implement. I donated the other books. I only need yours now. You were my missing piece. Thank you!!!

[@KVerstegen]

Thanks for leaving the water spill in and being real!...that made me laugh!!

[@scuttlezebra2963]

Love the flying water!!! It proves you’re real and didn’t stage this video. Thank you Dana!

[@tamjg]

This concept works for many things in life, not just decluttering. That's the genius of it!.

[@10nurse29]

My son just graduated from college so I feel your pain about the stuff that multiplies and invades your home when they come home! One carload to drop him off became two carloads to pick him up!! I made him find a place for all of it in his room!!

[@StarrREVA]

You make my day BETTER with your posts!

[@royalone3009]

I love this because it takes the pressure off of feeling like I have to do things perfectly to make a difference.

[@elizabethdowney3412]

Yes! Today I spent 5 minutes spot cleaning the tub instead of 20 minutes scrubbing my heart out. I got the bathroom clean in 15 minutes. Did I need to sweep? Yes. Was every crevice spotless? No. But the main things were checked off the list and it was BETTER.

[@nancymelis2824]

Dog is like, “ do you want me to clean up the water on the floor for you?” 😀

[@thingseatingthings4839]

I've been listening to your audio books on repeat. You are changing my life! I'm exhausted, but things are slowly getting better!

[@lorelynleisure4048]

This is my new mantra! BETTER IS GOOD! I do some of these things as I go... sometimes. But instead of feeling downtrodden about it I am now just going to say an up lifting "Better is Good"! Thank you!!! There is always cat hair from my "cutest in the world" long haired cat, no matter how much I vacuum, defuzz etc. That is one of my biggest problems that there just seems to be no solution for. Please don't anyone tell me to get rid of him! It'll be a waste of your time. LOL

[@natashyas4149]

If better is the goal, there is no failure. Amen. Thank you. So hard to move past paralysis esp with the "end goal" mindset. So many organizing people tell you to visualize what you want to do with the space, etc, which is great if you know... But what is you don't? Then I get stressed. Just make it BETTER! 😁

[@Ann.shecopeswithhope]

Worth the price of admission for entertainment value alone... The decluttering guidance is bonus! 🤣 🙌🏻 😘💕 🤩 ☑️

[@maryb-h980]

Dana, I haven't written to you b4 cos the Lord only led me to you a week ago! I can't thank Him enough. Like you I'm from farming folk & my mum didn't get it, so i certainly didn't BUT now at 68 you are bringing me revelations! I'm so much like you, I don't have to tell you how I feel 🤪 I've been disabled from 24, so 10min of making it better is Wonderful-no I haven't failed 👍 In the past week, I have decluttered a table that was piled up to 2feet high in up to 20year old stuff! Thank you so much Dana, I feel so encouraged. Be blessed mxxx

[@karmacounselor]

I did my dishes just now. I feel better. I will hang curtains tomorrow. Thanks so much!

[@lindsaybroos9352]

I ask my kids this all the time! I just tell them, “Look around. What can you do to make this room better?” It works like a charm! I’m happy because it’s better and they’re happy because they picked what they were going to work on. 😃👍

[@dougandcandacebishop7259]

Thank you SO MUCH for being REAL and not Pinterest perfect. ❤

[@beckyshell4649]

My temp solution would be to put the smaller tv behind the larger tv.

[@justlovelyj.l.349]

I was about to suggest this too!

[@GoogleUser-wx8mw]

Brilliant.

[@lauramaillie3745]

After the second time watching this, I couldn't help watching the dog. Especially after the spill. Loved the message. I think it will be my mantra this year.

[@cameronparham5067]

"Obviously failure was an option, because I have failed many times." Oh yes....and the water....yes...I am this person! Thank you for your honesty. I can make it better!!!

[@pamelalivengood8356]

Once again, thank you for showing a real home!

[@shannonbrown7488]

A real home with the same problems as many of the rest of us. It feels nice to tackle the problem with a group of others who share the same struggle.

[@KSLassie457]

If we can all adopt and apply this attitude, the world would be a better place!

[@charlottestewart4595]

Better is good! Thank you for reminding us it's a journey and not a project to complete.

[@tracegates8841]

HAHA Girl, and so funny, and I just love you. I giggled and have tears in my eyes. So darn cute.

[@didr0003]

I am so glad I found you Dana. Real life is all about making it better. Thank you.

[@molliemarissa6189]

I love you Dana!!! You're helping me get my house back and I tell everyone about you. You are a blessing straight from God.

[@sherylmccrystal3804]

Love that philosophy! BETTER! I can do that!

[@polarbearmama1]

I died laughing at when you spilled the water. The slow mo replay made it hilarious! Thank you so much for your real world content. I am so grateful for your content.

[@angieblackwell4685]

Every once in a while you hear something that changes your life and moves you forward; this video was the 'something' for me. Thank you!

[@oatssettle846]

I love the water out of the cup❣ Then, I loved your expression❣ Then I really loved the slow mo❣ You make my day, you get me, and I get you1❣ So glad you did the collaboration with Cas and Dawn so I could meet you❣❣❣

[@charleyme]

You are a quote afcionado. New T-shirt: Do Anything

[@saramindler9348]

Thank you for this! From one paralyzed cleaner to another this REALLY is helping me. 🤗😊

[@jamiehowell9095]

“All I have to do is anything.” 👏👏👏

[@Elizabeth-490]

Dana I hope you see this…thank you so much for always making me laugh out loud! You are amazing and a blessing to me!

[@cynthiameinhardt3315]

You are so right, just making it "Better" was good. There was a difference.

[@anwar83wtf]

You have changed everything for me with your 5 min rule, Dana. Yesterday I took on a gigantic task in my bedroom, and because of your 5 min it wasen't even that hard. Im sooo happy i found your channel!!

[@louisagomez585]

Getting something/anything done makes me feel better 🏋️‍♀️

[@colleenmeinert8231]

My new motto for the rest of the year!! Just make it better!!

[@mjcossel6136]

I have to admit, it’s getting better. It’s getting better all the time! 😁

[@cynthiatanner3616]

One of your best motivations yet! Tell Reid the end credits on your videos crack me up!

[@rachelmichel7487]

Omg finally someone who makes sense 🤦🏻‍♀️ and that understands me!!! WOW

[@lisajoy9588]

I love you Dana. The things you teach us makes my life BETTER!

[@jodimorris2242]

This video was a light bulb moment for me!! Thank you for giving a sharing!!

[@triciakaplan2763]

You always make me laugh out loud at something! I loved the water splashing out of the cup and your expression!!😂🤣😂

[@mistydawnburke]

Progress not perfection. Better is Good 😊

[@ruthcampo4377]

I have a solution to the "temporary TV storage" problem: It's your son's TV it goes in your son's room. His property, his responsibility; his belongings belong in his room. By the same token if his room is cluttered and he has outdoor sports equipment, space should be made available in an outdoor or semi-outdoor (garage/shed) space for him to store those. Hope this is helpful, I've been "in your boat" before. : )

[@daytonvalleydeals6056]

Just told hubby the same thing...better is just that...BETTER! A little improvement makes a difference!

[@christinegagne4262]

This is so me today. Completely overwhelmed. I focused on making visible spaces better!

[@CaptKat3]

Omygosh I love this video!

[@juliebabcock3423]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I walked through my house yesterday saying "better" and so much got done!!

[@Grlnuerongir]

My dad always said “anything worth doing is worth doing half-a$$ed” 😂

[@brendatomlinson]

Half-assing it is my go-to mode. 😁

[@donnutella1519]

I wish I'd learned this sooner; this is something I've only discovered within the last few years.

[@brendatomlinson]

@@donnutella1519 Having a perfectionist mom, it took me decades to accept my half-assing approach to cleaning without guilt. It’s a process.

[@kelly-ux8zy]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tinapierce730]

I stored my daughter's tv....under her bed. And love BETTER is better !

[@elizabethschreiber55]

In Texas too!! My dogs are going to get lost in my yard!! Love you girl!! Remember we will have months with zero rain!

[@nysigal]

It's so funny that you posted this today. Yesterday I worked on a small part of my kitchen. I looked and thought, it's not perfect and there's so much more to do, but it's BETTER!

[@tamerat3794]

I just about died laughing when the water spilled!! You are adorable! Thank you for the video and the laugh this morning!! I love the word Better!! My motto's are Less and Better!!

[@PromisedJubilee]

When the KZbin algorithms bring you exactly the video you need. Thanks for sharing 😊

[@arielkhkh3044]

Thank you for not only sharing that WONDERFUL idea (better *is* better!) but also SHOWING how to do it. And....Even if I just throw one thing away , that counts?!! Epiphany! You are a blessing. Thank you.

[@kanona0115]

Hahaha. No of course I’m not laughing at you with the cup of water-- I’m sorry I am-- but that was great.

[@sandywilliamson4435]

Thank you so much for this! I’m lying in bed waiting for a migraine headache to go away and watching your video. I decided that I had enough energy to go to my boys’ closet and have them try on some shirts, take out those that no longer fit, put the empty hangers back in the laundry room, and now I’m back in bed. Is their closet better? Yes. Perfect? No.

[@pamf8228]

Yes! Better. That's what I focused on yesterday and it helped me get moving when I didn't want to do anything.

[@sandrabateman3015]

I like your approach to cleaning and decluttering. I think I expect perfection and I end up not doing anything. Thank you! 💕

[@kimwarner6363]

Thank you for this! I have recently started medications that make me very tired and I can’t keep the house up like I used to so it can be discouraging and hard to get started because it’s likely I won’t have the energy to finish. BUT... I can make at least one space better! Thank you.

[@charisedaniels1237]

The water just makes it more real than your usual!!! I can identify with children coming home with their stuff. I think we need some boundaries (just like we did with the container method before they moved out) but we also need to be UNDERSTANDING. I love that BETTER helps us avoid paralysis. I suggest letting your child store the TV in their room.

[@shannonbrown7488]

I have been trying to de-clutter for years (yes, years!) and while I haven't fixed my problem completely I have noticed some improvement. Until today I felt like (you guessed it) a failure. OMG! I'm better, NOT a failure! Thanks for the pep talk, and the reason to keep working! I just bought BOTH of your books yesterday, and started reading them last night. I know you won't get to offended if when I am done with them (may read parts more than once for extra encouragement) you won't be offended if they end up in my donate bin, and to my local thrift store/ charity where likely another slob might get to read them! So far the books are a GREAT read, I recommend everyone who is a slob reads them, then donates them to de-clutter there home!

[@SassyST]

I feel so validated - thank you! I’ve been telling myself, “Better is better!” It really does work 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

[@simplyblessed3219]

Brilliant

[@jejrstans]

This is the EXACT video I needed!! Thanks for making things BETTER for me!

[@vonshall2763]

Thank you sooo much. This is exactly what I need to focus on. I think Im a discouraged perfectionist so I get paralyzed and overwhelmed and tend to do nothing if I feel I dont jave time to complete or dont know whatcto do. Focusing on better gets the ball rolling.

[@tonyawagoner7881]

I just love how totally real you are!

[@fabienneclavier5984]

Yes! I aim for better now, and it has been a life changer.

[@sharonmueller2703]

Love this 💜

[@gabrielemalcolm3567]

Thanks...Love your reality...it's my too! Needed to hear your message today. Have a great day!🌼🌸🌼

[@lynnbigner570]

I just love you. The water deal made my day. Even the dog looked up. 😅. Better is genius.

[@anniehendricks8678]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate your personality and sense of humor. Thanks for making cleaning and decluttering approachable.

[@bonniespruin6369]

I had an area in my kitchen that was so cluttered it was making me sick. It took me a week, but I kept making it "better" and now it's all gone! I keep looking there and it is all clear. I'm so happy. Thank you so much!!!