Just getting rid a small amount in an area really helps. Five minutes a day totally changes a house. The container can only hold the size of the container. The container can be a drawer, a basket, a cupboard, a car, a house, etc. Dana K. White, Clutterbug, and Minimal mom, and Hoarder's Heart are really helpful.

@lizzabbott

Жыл бұрын

Yes ! Dana , Dawn & Cas have been a huge influence on me ! Made such a difference & they continue to !

Hoarding is a mental disorder and yes, we have a hard time discarding items bc it’s a coping mechanism for our anxiety, depression, PTSD, etc. I LOVED to talk about the true mindset of hoarding disorder with you! I’m a recovery hoarder from a level 4 to level 1-2. AND I’m on Baby Step 6 in the DR program, I’m also great at saving money too 😉❤

@kaelaleedaley

Жыл бұрын

So great to see you here!

@tracyd2598

Жыл бұрын

Tell me more please? I'm trying to let go of stuff. I'm not very successful yet.

@ahoardersheart

Жыл бұрын

@@tracyd2598hello!! I do have a channel where I speak about my hoarding disorder and how I was able to let go of stuff 🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼❤️

@PhanglyPhish

Жыл бұрын

Miss Heart! I thought of you when I saw this. I am glad you did a reaction video. Very well articulated! 🦄💜

My mom always scored on those after-Christmas sales, but the thing is, she always used it. 4 kids, 9 grandkids, she knew exactly how much wrapping paper she had and put it to use.

@stosh6586

Жыл бұрын

If you keep track of what you have, have the storage space and actually use it then I am all for it. I do the same as buying those items full price isn’t smart.

My folks passed 5 years ago and I brought a rooms worth of “stuff “ that I thought I wanted, but have not looked at in 5 years. I’m slowly just getting through it and donating most of it.

@tgayer1

Жыл бұрын

I’m in a similar boat, but the stuff that ended up at my house is 120+ years of family photos, genealogy, and memorabilia. I’m letting go of some things, but I think I’m going to have to see it all once before I can decide what can all go.

I recently had a mystery illness that kept me in bed me for 3 weeks. I didn't have the energy to do anything other to let my dog in and out of the yard. It made me realize that I need very few things, including some of my beautiful furniture. I am determined to get rid of all of that hampers me. I had already begun decluttering things like coffee mugs but I am even more determined now.

I have decluttered and simplified my house, thanks to encouragement from great KZreadrs: The Minimal Mom, Clutterbug, and A Hoarder’s Heart. ❤️❤️❤️. Hearing your definitions, I was probably a level 1 or 2 hoarder, but didn’t realize that I was. I’m so thankful to have a peaceful home...but I do have more craft supplies than I need or can easily fit into my spaces.

Clothes,Tupperware,craft supplies,hair products and skincare. I have some spring cleaning to do and lots of things to get rid of!

I am organized & clutter free, but I tend to hoard toiletries & books. Thanks for the video.

When I was single, I had a small apartment. It was easy to have only what I needed. It actually got to the point where one day, I told myself that I did need at least a couple decorative items. Then I got married to somebody who attaches sentimental value to everything, likes to keep things "just in case," and HATES to clean and organize. Life got a little harder, but I learned to still keep my stuff minimal and kept the whole house tidy. Now that we have added children and a pet, that's all out the door. I struggle with toys, toiletries, food, books, and kids' clothes. It's an explosion. And I can't seem to mentally set aside the time to tackle it.

@chaselesser3191

Жыл бұрын

Bro, I had to check and make sure I didn’t write it. I don’t know who you are, but I feel the same way. 2 Toddlers, 4 pets, She hates to clean. I tried to help, but it’s like the house is non existent, she will do the basic stuff, wash clothes, make dinner. Buy them clothes. I’m embarrassed to invite anyone over. You have to lay down some rules. And follow thru with them. It’s like training a pet. I set out a donate bin and ask if she has anything that she wants to donate to but it in there. Ask her to declutter an area of the things she wants, that she wants b/c you are going to clear it out on (this) day. If she is lazy she won’t do it and then you can just throw everything away. Designate a clean area, and tell her if she does want anything thrown away, she can leave it there and you will clear it every night or every other night. I throw away stuff from the counters all the time. It’s hard not to throw away things that her grandmother gave her. See a counselor if you have too. I haven’t done that, yet.

@hollym1751

Жыл бұрын

May I suggest the FlyLadyPlus app? It was a game changer for me and my family. My kids are even into it (with the help of candy bribes.) 😂

@tgayer1

Жыл бұрын

The Minimal Mom on KZread is very helpful and can help with how to get a spouse onboard. Watch her channel!

I have a bag hoarding habit not a clutter problem my son pointed it out like Mama why you got so many bags … idk I just save them 😂😂

My attic and garage have stuff my dad and I don't need or use and so do our kitchen cabinets. Thanks for the helpful advice, Rachel.

If I buy something several months before it's needed I write a note in my calendar near the date when I will need it saying where it is stored.

I love books! When I had too many books I just kept on getting more bookcases. I didn't know to live within my space.

@asavannah7439

Жыл бұрын

I also love books. But I do book purges every few months, otherwise my house would be overrun by books!

I'm a paperwork hoarder... I always have this fear that I will need that document one day after I've tossed it!

Almost done with college, but I have old notebooks with class notes from classes taken......

I agree with mostly everything you said, but that gift closet has saved me more time and money than you know. 😅

I've recently noticed that after several rounds of decluttering our home the 2 things I'm still having a hard time letting go of, are notebooks & baskets. The good thing is that their all in 1 area of our garage. But I find it interesting that these are the items I'm not ready to let go of yet. I think I'm okay with keeping them still for awhile, I just don't buy anymore even though its tempting. Since their contained it doesn't bother me. Thank you for your video.

I have a utility drawer, not a junk drawer. Scissors, tape measure, box,cutter, etc, which I clean put regularly.

My husband says I have a coffee cup problem🤣

I like to buy actual books too! Yes! Be giving a giving person and share the book with others who might enjoy it too!

I wish I could own nothing but I need a can opener for my beans.

@lynnettemurphy8243

Жыл бұрын

Ring pull cans

Crafting items!!!

Pictures. My husband and I keep actual pictures … not just digital copies, physical prints. We have hundreds of old photos and don’t want to get rid of them.

Thanks Rachel

Gifts and great deals on stuff for the house!!!! Ugh. And yes, I have debt as a result.

Shoes , And pumpkins fall decor

Encouraging/motivating episode to do some decluttering today

Very useful information on Hoarding Rachel GOD BLESS

Cute socks. Waiting on that matching one to come out of hiding...

@mriley5155

Жыл бұрын

Lost socks come back as unmatched Tupperware lids. No clue how it happens.

@tracyd2598

Жыл бұрын

The new trend is unmatched socks, lol. I have some too.

My weak spot, ‘just in case’ craft supplies

Just found You! I’m so glad!!! I subscribed!

Excellent video, Rachel ! Great reminders … I totally agree ! Ahhhhh …. Former “Junk Room” person here ! Yikes ! Thank Heavens that is NO more ! I am counting up in my memory right now : four residences with an actual Junk Room, & three with basement or attic with junk. Crazy ! I have let go & downsized significantly over the years. I’m sure there is more I can let go of ( although thankfully , not a ton). I DO hang on to books ! 2 & 1/2 bookshelves worth. But I HAVE let go of at least another full book shelf’s worth. Hmmm … probably two. My closet is calling me to make another purge. But thankfully, I’ve always done that & yes have not only consistently donated quite a bit, but sold as well. And happily, I think I buy a lot less clothes than most.

4300 sq ft house and a 4.5 car garage - I fit 6 cars in the garage parking 2 of them sideways against the back wall if needed. 4/5 of the basement is empty. Our kids are 16 and 12 and we have always purged toys and stuff as a donation and keep a very frugal amount of “stuff”. Many people in my neighborhood have to park cars outside because they have collected so much dumb stuff and have no room. It blows my mind how much clutter people keep

That is so funny, all those coffee cups! The go to Christmas gift when you don't know what to give a person :)

Tupperware's Lid will show up , as it happens in houses 99 % of the time , I am a proud hoarder 😎

The minimalists have a high definition of hoarding so I am pretty skeptical of their standards. However I did reduce down to 1 junk drawer from 2 in the kitchen 😆

@elizabethsokol2545

Жыл бұрын

Agree. Level 1 Hoarding? While I agree some of the examples in this video can be traps, there are people who are collectors and enjoy their collections. The minimalists also seem to be turning anyone who has a "sentimental" attachment to something into a hoarder too.

Clothes and shoes is what I buy the most, but I been getting rid of some of them already

Perhaps someone could talk about how to relax when others in your home are level 1 hoarders.

I feel attacked!!! Lol. I do have a trash bag full of stuff to donate though...baby steps!

I’m not a hoarder but I have a lot of mugs😂

@tonyahenry4167

Жыл бұрын

Guilty✋🏽

@sandymansfield373

Жыл бұрын

I started collecting the mugs from Starbucks for all the locations I've visited. I never use them as they are to small. So much wasted money.

I can’t seem to help keeping all my magazines! Ex. Country Farmhouse etc etc etc. I think maybe it’s because I keep hoping to have this look someday, even though I’m on to the second half of my life and I still don’t see any hope

This kinda reminded me not to get those funko pops and video games. It may be rewarding but seriously can leave myself broke 😂

Let's talk about food hoarding and the wasted money due to expiration dates. It's gross to see closets full of old food, especially when you know the person doesn't cook. I do no spend January to rotate my stock, thinking we have a lot of Americans that would benefit from same.

Legends to embrace if you want to get rich investing Rachael and Gary Joe Wilde.

@Thompson7888

Жыл бұрын

Graham too. Don't know why Gary Joe Wilde chose not to own a video channel here like other pros. He is older and even more advanced. Also, quite a good number of people including some reputable pros here trade with him; that is how they make so much profit regularly from the seemingly unknown market.

@sakhalittle9206

Жыл бұрын

@@Thompson7888 He is not permitted to own or operate an investing video channel.

@pizzaguy7998

Жыл бұрын

@mackenzie fventes Same here.

Turn off the background noise! It's so annoying

My Dad gathers stuff for new hobbies. Told him he probably has 50 hobbies+ . To go searching around his house to rediscover some he forgot about haha. I have older clothes I need to go through and donate the good iteams

I have a junk drawer. Clothes i might wear again. Lost lids. I just donated a ton. I after christlmas sales. But I do use the wrapping paper.

Rachel, you’re stepping on my toes. 😂

I Hoard with coffee cups.

Rachel, I found this video interesting. Can you show us a photo of the small drawers where you store your books?

I organize all my kitchen containers according to how much I like them. I have some that others are allowed to use and some that they are not. I have REAL - expensive - Tupperware that no one can touch. And I have boxes of unopened container sets just in case something happens to the ones in the kitchen. Is that hoarding?

Glass jars.... lol I don't even can things or know how but I can't seem to get enough pasta sauce jars, gelly jars, pickles jars.. anyone else?

@tracyd2598

Жыл бұрын

I'm going to keep a limited number of jars for storing dry goods, soups etc. I'm going to get rid of the rest. I had the unfortunate experience of a glass peanut butter jar cracking after being frozen.

What about emergency storage? The 3 month supply or 72 hour kit? Does that kind of storage count as hoarding?

What and where is the most practical, responsible and reasonable places to dispose of these items without creating a larger carbon footprint?

@tracyd2598

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes our mental health takes precedence over what we put in a landfill. Try sitting things outside with a free sign on it. I sat an office chair outside, and it was gone in less than 15 minutes!!!!

@elizabethsokol2545

Жыл бұрын

You might want to check with a "buy nothing" group in your community. Even if you find these groups, there is no guarantee that the organization or the person who receives your things will deal with them responsibly. This is one reason I have significantly changed my purchasing habits.

hi Rachel! Have you seen the show "Sparking Joy with Marie Kondo" ?

Physical books and food (oh, and building supplies/tools at the moment because we just bought a fixer upper one year ago. But we only buy it if we know we will use it for a project, it's just messy right now). Other than that, we do pretty well. I've been working on decluttering for a while now.

I have gotten worse with my hoarding since my husband passed away. I talk myself out of stuff because I can't afford it, but when I'm sad and thinking about him I buy stuff looking for a happy feeling. I know that's wrong though 😢😢

@psalm9166

9 ай бұрын

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The kids pen, pencil and books from the school year before. I know I’m going to buy new at the start of the year why do I keep them 🤪

@tracyd2598

Жыл бұрын

Can you donate supplies to the school?

Does a fabric or yarn stash count as hoarding? I've got both fabric and yarn enough for several projects. I'm working through the load, but there aren't enough hours in a year.

@susanmarie3425

Жыл бұрын

Too much yarn? Not possible. 🙂

Ohhh, boy.. the "sale" syndrome!.. and online is the worst offender! How often did I buy something I didn't need to get "free" shipping! And while you use the term depreciated.. "where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal" (Matt. 6).. stuff often DOES wear out,, whether you use it - or not! You mention hobbies.. well, the more "niche" your hobby is.. the fewer people are out there that will want what you have.. and you may have the sad duty of throwing away good, useful, stuff.. because you can't get rid of it easily. Everyone says, "Ebay" at moments like these.. but putting stuff online and successfully selling it isn't something that is as easy to do as you think.. IT TAKES TIME to do all the steps necessary to product a good transaction! How many paint cans are in your garage that haven't been used in longer than 5 years? You might be surprised (I was).. the paint is probably no good anymore.. because the container has rusted inside! All the "lawn remedies" we buy.. but never use. And of course, there are "collectables" people.. one guy had all these "valuable" things in his house.. when he passed away, his kids had to get rid of all that stuff.. and didn't get what he "thought" it should be worth when he was alive. Note to self: if you see the "value" in something.. find someone else who does.. or no one will value it.. wasted money, time, space! Great, short, Video!

@Techreux

Жыл бұрын

???

Crafts and home good 😢

I jump from hobby to hobby 😞

Is it just me or does it seem like once I do get rid of that thing I don't need, a short time later a situation arises where I need the item I just got rid of...

Are there any consultants out there who can come to your home and help you or a spouse declutter?

@trumax33

Жыл бұрын

Look at Dana K. White author of "A Slob Comes Clean" and other books. She has an awesome decluttering method and also has certified decluttering coaches. I highly recommend this if you can't do it yourself.

@rachelfontaine8

Жыл бұрын

Yes! There are thousands of professional organizers (self included). Just make sure they have proper training and experience for your particular situation.

@trebmaster

Жыл бұрын

@@trumax33 Thanks! Where can I look up her coaches?

@trebmaster

Жыл бұрын

@@rachelfontaine8 Do you happen to live in Minnesota?

@rachelfontaine8

Жыл бұрын

@@trebmaster No, RI. If you Google “professional organizer” and your town/city you should be able to find someone close.

My tendency is to hoard makeup. I have like 5000 lipsticks

@TonicBlade

Жыл бұрын

Dang! Are they a collection/just for viewing? Most lipsticks expire 1-2 years after opened. Unopened might last 3 years.

@hanney3194

Жыл бұрын

@@TonicBlade not a collection lol I just see others I like and keep buying them. I really need to throw some out 😵

...I thought that was normal. Am I a hoarder?! 😱

The background sounds are distracting. Are they necessary?

Gifts 🎁 😂

I hoard skin care and make up. I watch too much beauty channels.😔

@TonicBlade

Жыл бұрын

Just be careful of expired products if you still use them. Some skincare is only good for 3-6months after opening. Makeup might be good for 1 year after

$300 seems very low

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Socks

@jackiemoore3442

Жыл бұрын

My girls keep buying me socks for Christmas! Have drawers full. Going to give some of them away

@Jen-qd4qc

Жыл бұрын

@@jackiemoore3442 I have a few drawers of them too. One of these days I will get rid of them