Yard Sale Prep | Surprise Declutter | How to Stop Procrastinating

[@amandaholt1979]

You were talking about procrastinating. It triggered something in me. There is one shelf in my bathroom that I keep putting off. Well when you found the tote of random stuff I immediately paused the video and took care of it. It only took me about 5 minutes to straighten it up. After I got done I came back and finished the video. Thank you for that little push. That is exactly what I needed.

[@DistanceTraveled]

Congratulations 🎉

[@lakbaydiva]

I love this! You're doing great!

[@mnhyrkas]

You used to video the stuff going into the trash bins. I think it's good for us all to see these things to completion, and to normalize seeing things going into the trash can

[@bdazzlefromage]

I hope you get your yard sale this weekend and nothing comes back to the basement ! 🤞🤞🤞

[@amandamartelli8811]

I have an 8 month old and a 3 year old. It’s so true what you say about doing tasks as a parent. Half of everything has gotten done today, half the dinner made, half the laundry hung etc.

[@Threshermaw23]

Maybe it’s time for a color system? Light green bins are future yard sale, blue and clear ones are stuff to keep? You always say you are a butterfly and having those big bold colors help you might make organizing the basement easier 🎉

[@Anberel]

I don’t think anything demonstrates how much you have grown as much as seeing you confront the choices of your past self and being completely confused by what she might have been thinking. You may always be a hoarder, but you’re not the same hoarder who started this channel.

[@AriLo-d9g]

Yes! Well said!!

[@keric3730]

Yes, and this day marks a turning point in your journey. The battle isn't over but you are definitely on the winning side.

[@theannamueller]

you are not an imposter, you are a human being, showing the exact struggles many of us also face and avoid. i really appreciate that you show 'real' stuff piles and that part of the process sometimes entails to revisit them multiple times. the important thing is to keep going which is something you have mastered. when watching your channel that is exactly what motivates me to be kind to myself and chuck away bit by bit.

[@equusgirl]

I agree! It helps me too, to actually see her work through the thought process.

[@christineshultz7615]

Ms. Heart maybe have large trashcans in the basement? Like your garage trashcan. One for recycling and one for trash. Then take them up when full or even more frequently if it makes better sense.

[@ikrobiee]

I hope this yard sale you've been talking about for a looong time finally happens. Please get rid of anything that doesn't sell and don't keep it for another someday yard sale.

[@courtnez]

A big FREE sign at the end and a trip to the thrift store after! Yes!

[@birdwatcher287]

I have been watching for years, she has been taking the leftovers to the thrift store after every time.

[@amara560]

​@@birdwatcher287 Ms Heart has done both. Donating a portion and putting a portion back in the basement for the next yard sale. It's nice to see people encouraging her to go the former route.

[@siljehh]

"I don't really want that ribbon" she said, tossing it lightly into the yard sale box. WOW! I just find myself so impressed with how much you have grown in your not-hoarding every time I see you letting go of anything craft related, or anything baby related. Well done Ms. Heart

[@rebeckamattisson5083]

Great job! I hope the weather is good this weekend. I know that you have collected your hubbys things in tubs. Since he works a lot + doesn't want to be on camera, maybe you can lay out everything for him to sort and just show how many bins there are before and after. It could be fun for both of you to display some of your memorabilia in the future. ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 😊😊

[@bethstratton3391]

Yeah, 🙌 to all those Yard Sale Bins finally leaving the house (I counted probably nearly thirty). This will finally free up that whole corner. Mrs Heart, just remember to try and make sure that when you have finished doing the yard sale that no bins or left over stuff comes back down to the basement. Ensure you complete the task by giving any left over items away free or taking them straight to goodwill. I just want to add that you are not letting anyone down, so don’t allow yourself to have that negative self talk, because it isn’t true. In fact we are all so immensely proud of you and how much you have achieved, especially as I think most of us have seen the real mindset change in you, that tells us all you really want to achieve your goals and are more determined than ever. You’ll get your cleaned out basement - We believe in you!!! Btw whenever I start to feel like I’m procrastinating too much, I make a point of repeating the following mantra over and over in my morning meditation time: “Procrastination is the thief of joy” It helps me focus on the fact that by not getting things done or completed, I am actually stealing joy from myself. Therefore, my mindset changes and I see getting on with the tasks I put off, as being part of my own self-care and a way to re-open my heart to that joy.

[@shecanbudget1170]

Great video! You achieved a huge amount of boxes for your yard sale. Please, please, I pray that you give yourself grace, put yourself (& your family) & your achievements first when your yard sale draws to a close. You've made so many positive decisions. You've motivated so many people in the process....so PLEASE... don't allow the stuff that doesn't sell back into your house. Please take it to your local donations centre & allow them to continue your charitable fundraising efforts with the items. Allow yourself the space to breathe in your home & your basement. With the progress you've been making lately I'm sure that you will have plenty more items for another yard sale without saving anything from this one. Yard sales aren't really a thing in the UK. We tend to have car boot sales. I used to bring unsold items back home...but now I detour via whichever charity shop is accepting donations & means something to me on my way home & I donate all unsold items. I'm trying to beat hoarding too...& this is a great way to feel positive & avoid putting any more mental & physical energy into dealing with items than is absolutely necessary xx

[@lubi7035]

I think, you probably need a good organization of your trash and recycling in designated area. Containers for each thing. You will be more motivated to put it in the recycling and trash right away. And definitely use trash pick up calendar to be motivated to prepare for that day... consolidate it to have clean slate then. The trash and recycling stuff should leave the house asap.

[@christineshultz7615]

Ms. Heart maybe have large trashcans in the basement? One for recycling and one for trash. Then take them up when full or even more frequently if it makes better sense.

[@greatauntlizbethg9137]

​@@christineshultz7615 this needs to be its own comment to increase the chance of ms heart seeing it. Great idea

[@debratakagawa4764]

I’m so glad you got to organize for the yard sale. What a surprise to find a few random boxes to declutter. At some point only the things you really wanted will remain.

[@susannaknobloch6473]

Love how Pepper inspected the mount of yard sale bins at the end, so cute! 😍 Good luck for your yard sale! 🌞💵💵

[@rg-mi5hh]

Good luck in your yard sale! Hope you get rid if it all, make a bunch of money, and enjoy the empty space!

[@CherylCoolidge]

Good luck on your yard sale. I'm pulling for good weather.

[@loiswessel5823]

Everything is baby steps. I am 80 and I learn something every day. Baby steps takes me to new levels all the time. I am learning to declutter at my pace. The hoarding was genetically passed on to me by my grandmother’s family. You have helped me get on with the decluttering but at my pace. Thanks.

[@extrememinimalism]

Please declutter anything that remains after the yard sale so you can have more free space. ❤

[@bdazzlefromage]

Yes!!! No regrets !!!

[@CarmenNemesszeghy]

I had to empty my whole house because I was moving. I started 2 years before my move. So, I went to sell stuff at the flea market, also gave away stuff to friends and to Salvation army. Two months before my move, I still had too much stuff. I put everything into two piles and sold them in Facebook marketplace for 30.00 each pile. I just wanted to get rid of it. They sold very fast. And I didn't have the stuff to deal with .

[@ceciliefranciska899]

Thank you for helping me stop procrastinating cleaning my kitchen. I did it with you and now I feel so much better

[@Siures]

I had to laugh when you pulled out the christmas lights wih all the hangers because it is so relatable! I am not a hoarder - actually I am more of the minimal side - but have ADHD and there are always corners in my home I don't know what I would find there. I am searching for a bra for MONTHS - I wonder where it will reappear.

[@labsareperfect]

Yes a dry day and a cheap yard sale will get everything gone!! Yay!!

[@christineshultz7615]

Me too. Fingers crossed you have gorgeous weather. How exciting to think of all the space you will gain

[@colettenewell4634]

I hope you had your yard sale. I always enjoy those videos and all the empty bins you have after. Good luck

[@ShelleyLambert-q5f]

I found your KZbin channel about a year ago. Over the last several months I have started watching all your videos from the beginning while still watching the new ones as they come out. This is by far my most favorite video. I laughed and cried all at the same time when you opened that box of bubble wrap and then mentioned Dana K White’s container method. I so relate to this 😬. Thank you so much for sharing your story

[@jodischoolcraft9188]

Sell all the empty bins too There’s still plenty if you need them

[@whit7862]

Wait, did you just declutter....ribbon? That's amazing how you did that so casually!!

[@jowhite1860]

I can't wait to see your yard sale!

[@molee8863]

I recommend labeling your bags or boxes: trash, recycling, donate, yard sale, relocate. That way you can clearly & easily identify bags or boxes if you have to step away & come back. It'll also help with the churned stuff. Also as a time-saver, if possible, get the trash & recycling out of your house as soon as possible. You're doing great. Keep it up. You got this. May the weather hold up for you. Might I suggest scheduling a charity (VA, Salvation Army, etc) pickup at your house for the stuff that doesn't sell??

[@margaretjab09]

A great future possibility may be when cleaning out garage have an area you can bring yard sale stuff to as you discover in other areas so less to bring out day of as well as emptying out the basement.

[@maryredfern6649]

I think it would be neat to see a before and after Pic of the yard sale stuff like how much you have before you sale and what's left after I don't know I think maybe it would be neat.

[@merrivideo]

So many new viewers in the comments, cool. After a yard sale, Ms Yard posts everything left on her local buy nothing group and the remaining is donated. I can't wait to see the empty bins after the sale and after the donation drop off. Hope you have a great Yard sale 😃

[@merrivideo]

Heart* not yard 😅

[@leezasims9959]

Another great declutter!!!! Good luck with your yardsale ❤❤❤

[@ediefolta9494]

Ms. Heart, that's a beautiful color on you! Thanks as always for sharing your decluttering and your thoughts!

[@kgat216]

I was going to say the exact same thing. Very pretty on you. Good job today!

[@brg2743]

Manual treadmill leaving here next. Everyday something gets decluttered.

[@mtncreekdawn]

You've said that laying out the tossy pile helps you process emotions (which makes sense given how visual you are), but you've also acknowledged that you struggle with completing the task of physically disposing of everything. Have you thought about using clear recycling-style trash bags to sort directly into? You'd still be able to get that last look at the tossy pile but then things would be all set to go upstairs & go away.

[@ginagonzalez6547]

You have such a good helper (ms pepper) : )

[@jessicagoodwin3408]

I'm excited for your next garage sale!! That is sooo much stuff! ❤

[@denisepink8794]

I cant wait to see the new empty space after the yardsale! 🎉

[@jeannebowes2898]

You help others so much❤. Cheering for the most genuine and generous person, you!

[@AmyWhoLovesFlowers]

This is THE most inspiring video, Ms. Heart!! 💖🏆👑 Your authenticity is so powerful and I am SO here for it!! ✨⚡️✨

[@mellowwy6]

Good luck on your yard sale 🍀

[@AmyWhoLovesFlowers]

Forgot to mention that I think this color of (royal?) blue looks so pretty on you!! And I love your turquoise bracelets ~ so cute!! Thank-you for your fashion inspo, as well as to dive in and declutter our own stuff! 🩵💙💜🪁

[@ivfmommy4100]

I hope the weather stays great for you!!! We have a kids consignment even that comes twice a year to our area. I can’t wait to keep 1/2 our storage room back when I get to drop it all off!

[@MsArtistwannabe]

Awesome to find more tossy tossy. That’s going to help to get set up on yard sale day.

[@melanietrester]

Hello from Germany, hi Miss Heart and miouw pepper.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤ Good job

[@dlcarbonneau3750]

I love that you recycle as much as you can.

[@charishurt1768]

Very large tossy pile congratulations fantastic job beautiful lady yard sale day coming up yippie ❤💜🦄

[@johnwolfe2616]

Sue Wolfe- I had a rule that if something didn't sell at a garage sale, we packed it up and donated what was left. This kept me from keeping things I was willing to get rid of. The best thing is, I made some money and I got rid of it all!

[@FairyGirlMagic]

I cross the fingers for your Yard sale! Greetings from Europe 😊

[@courtnez]

Great job. It would be fun to see the before and after of what your garage sale looks like. I bet you liberate lots of stuff this weekend!

[@francinehogsett3065]

Have a great yard sale day 😊❤️

[@mariaperez-i9n]

For me, getting rid of the decluttered stuff fast is the best strategy. Like removing a Band-aid fast, keeping the stuff for garage sales, etc. is extending the "good bye". They need to leave, fast, like a bad boy friend.

[@gwyenotter6414]

You have come so far, great work!

[@jolien6]

Looking forward to the yard sale!

[@vvvv-h8m]

Im getting go anxious looking at all those garage sale bins I would just donate them and enjoy the clear space for my family Curious to see what you sell Prices make them so cheap so that you don't have to take it to the donation place of your choice

[@danabrown2391]

I started laughing out loud when you pulled it Christmas lights and a bunch of hangers came with it! Good luck with the yard sale!

[@jennybird2770]

Ms Heart- You rock so much! Much love to Miss Pepper Paws

[@ginagonzalez6547]

Hi, I felt the same way. What I did was put my focus on something else. We need to take breaks from whatever we do. Too much of something if we don't take breaks we burn out. That is why the procrastination. Now that I have the focus on something else that needs my attention, the procrastination went away. After I finish what I'm doing, I will start something else and by thst time I will be ready to go back to deccluttering after I'm done with the next project. Hope it helps.

[@susanmunoz7688]

I think you are one of the most real and sweet people out there. ❤️❤️

[@josephdaly2015]

Like so many others I laughed when I saw the Christmas lights on the hangers 😂 I know you were only sorting the yard sale bins but it was a bonus to empty some more boxes too. I will pray for fine weather for next weekend. I’m looking forward to seeing more open space in the basement. You are doing absolutely fantastic 💪👏 Have a great week and a busy yard sale selling everything. Mary, Joes wife 🙇‍♀️👏👍💪🙏💐🐈🦄💵💰

[@alanbirkner1958]

September 2024. 3 of us live in a 2BR apartment. I make crafts, so I set firm limits. My supplies are free or second-hand. My daughter gave me a bag of shirts and hats, they went to the food pantry. There will always be more stuff, honest. Tina, Al's wife

[@judenebaer9997]

Hope for great weather. 😊good luck and have fun

[@trekkie-cat]

Pepper helps me get motivated! 🐱💖🐱💖

[@starzyk6897]

Congratulations!!!!!!

[@heatheroakley2982]

I hope the yard sale goes well!

[@BlingIsBest]

Hello hello! I just have a suggestion on the big box of mailers, bubble wrap paper. I’m a member of the buy nothing in my area and a lot of members put those on the site. Also you could put them out for free at yard sales. You’re doing great! I love watching and looking forward other videos of the garage clean out. 💕💕☮️

[@danazzimmerman5534]

You are doing great!!❤❤❤

[@paigemarcantel3943]

Wow!!! So much progress!!! So excited for you!!! ❤️

[@trishhorton6514]

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[@danasmith8292]

I was wondering if you could try an experiment. Have your garage sale and everything that is left over you donate or throw away. Then you stack up the empty yard sale bins and don’t refill them for six months. Anything you part with in the next six months, you donate. So the yard sale part of the basement would stay clear. And then at the end of the six months you can reassess how you feel. I love your videos and Miss Pepper.

[@Katy_living_simply]

If you transferred from now on all the stuff from the yardsale to a carboard box. It will be easier to let the things go and donate them. Box and all. Without having to take the extra step of changing them from the totes. And when you declutter again. Youll know exactly which boxes are yardsale. You can have a corner for that stuff. Personally id put it right by the stairs so i can see it daily and make progress on it. Easy to take out too instead of snaking through the basement.😊

[@lipbalmqueen]

Great video as always

[@porcelina956]

Good JOb with the yard sale.

[@annettesceon8156]

Good job! You help me so much! N thank you!

[@betania4584]

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[@XOXOBBS4EVA]

Great job 👏, This is just a thought but with the money you make from the yard sale what if it is used for something to bring the basement to what you want. It could be shelves, paint, or anything.😊

[@pamelafreeman4548]

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[@patpalmer1337]

I had to laugh when you pulled out the Christmas lights with the chain of hangers decorating them! Not atypical with strings of lights I don't think! Hard to tell what might be hanging from them....🤨❤

[@lucyrademakers4188]

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[@sockbunbunp2764]

Ms Heart when u r old, will u look back at your young energetic years spending so much of your time dealing with yard sale things with regret? Please don’t bring this stuff back into the house for your older self. You’re doing great!

[@shaumagauna6572]

What are you doing to do with the yard sale items that don't sell

[@traceyseiler9291]

If it doesn’t sell in the yard sale take straight to donate don’t put back 😂❤

[@Ripplesinthewaters]

Question: are you in doctor’s care with the hoarding disorder? If so, how does your therapist feel about this channel and your progress?

[@CynthiaMiller-cc3qj]

When do you price all that Yard Sale stuff?

[@IceCreamHoldingFee]

This really needs to be the last video where you have any yard sale bins in the basement. It also needs to be the last yard sale you have until your house is in order at this point. The only thing yard sales are doing for YOU is slowing down your progress and/ or churning the hoard. It's quite counter productive at this point. I would recommend that any unsold yard sale items this time from this last yard sale goes straight into car and straight to the charitable donation center in your area (Value Village/ Goodwill/ Salvation Army thrift store etc) and immediately dropped off. Instead of yard sales, any item you want to give away that's in "sellable" condition needs to be delivered straight to your local donation centre, by passing delaying the decluttering process "by having a yard sale", which really only amounts to "hold onto the hoard just a little longer" and delayed follow through on decision. Your tossy tossy pile can be divided into "trash/ recycle/ donate" and then simply show us the final home for the tossy tossy before the end of the video to show that follow up on the hard effort of decisions you've already made. You got this! We believe in you! 💜

[@amara560]

If having a yard sale helps MsHeart to let go, I think we should encourage that. Hopefully there will be a day it won't be necessary, because there won't be enough stuff to declutter to even constitute a yard sale, but until that day I think there are worse coping strategies.

[@leahfischer5264]

What if you set up in a Thursday and could sell on Fri/sat ?

[@BallroomJenni]

I bet you were keeping that one box of trash/bags for the yard sale, so that people could use the bags or wrap up delicate items they buy

[@greatauntlizbethg9137]

If its not too late those baby hangers could be donated. But whatever, as long as they leave! Great job today.

[@jennyjenkins877]

Don't be too hard on yourself, although I think the higher standards you have are signs of recovery and growth. The box labeled Yard Sale that you referred to as trash was probably for people to wrap breakables and have bags available for anyone who wanted one.

[@heatherwieler726]

The box of trash - might have been kept to wrap any breakables that you sell 🤷‍♀️💜

[@nancykaplan7163]

after yard sale please dont bring the stuff back , load it inthe car and donate it. i think you are draining yourself with all this moving around.. No you are not an imposter. you are trapped in the 'save the environment 'circle. you are doing tyour best, sell it donate , or toss it. you will feel so much better with cleard out space . allowing you a clearer mind for future decisions. i agree, how many ornaments . curious thought, i do not do that holiday , but i wonder about womens shelters, where someone has to stat from scratch m maybe a small box of festive things might help? if you must savin a bit of packing material and bubble wrap, maybe put it in a plastic container. stacks better ande no dampness. fingers crossed for the weather.

[@birdwatcher287]

For the years I have watched she hasn't brought leftover yard sale stuff back to the house but donates it.

[@nancykaplan7163]

@@birdwatcher287 truly hope im wrong and you are correct

[@MrTubby0402]

Lost sound ?

[@Susan-welch61]

You can take leftover yard sale clothing to a church or homeless shelter. You can take towels and blankets to an animal shelter. Why bring it back down to the basement?

[@michelehice8338]

I've unsubscribed..I loved watching your videos in the beginning when you just decluttered..but you're always giving a speech or lecture on hoarders and hoarding..not for me.. it's always repetitive

[@GiGi-to-Three]

Hope your yard sale was successful and the unsold stuff was taken for donation. T8me to get some space back in your basement. 🩷🩷🩷

[@Saaaaarah]

Looking forward to the yard sale video!!

[@suzannerockall4030]

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