"you were waiting to do the 'ideal' thing" This statement sums up so many people's lives.

@natalies5818

2 жыл бұрын

And the idea of "the fantasy self"

@susanpeterson9947

2 жыл бұрын

Perfectionism can be paralyzing. I’ve spent years of my life fighting that tendency in myself.

@Romans828girl

2 жыл бұрын

This statement sums up so much of my life!

Love this 'One Hour Better' series! It really does help to have someone there that is not sentimental about stuff. Just asks you the right questions and helps you to move forward, and have fun at the same time.

@Samus419

2 жыл бұрын

The key is "not sentimental about stuff." My mom offered to help, but that would make it SO much harder. So much.

@Fiery154

2 жыл бұрын

I hired a college student to do this for me this summer. He kept me on track and did a little heavy lifting and it allowed me to stop to nurse my newborn while he kept cleaning. Having a second person really helps

I barely have an hour free in my workday, and I am watching this during my lunch hour. I have realised that Dana K White you tube channel is my zen place.

At first I thought you were crazy, who has time to walk back and forth like that. But I found myself making piles and nothing in the cluttered office room has changed. I feel it’s a bigger mess than before. I’m getting Paralysis!!! You are so right and your methods work!

@TheNinnyfee

2 жыл бұрын

Once it gains momentum you don't have to walk as much. This session was intended to break the paralysis. :)

@olivemaycards

2 жыл бұрын

I agree! I make piles but then I get confused about which pile is which and start mixing things together, so even if I do tidy them up at the end I basically had to sort everything twice.

@nightowl8548

2 жыл бұрын

Having a "runner" helps me stay on task. My son takes it to the right place, I keep sorting and don't get sidetracked

@Beepbopboop19

2 жыл бұрын

@@nightowl8548 thank you! My little kid would love this.

@Romans828girl

2 жыл бұрын

Dana's methods are counterintuitive at first. It's easy for me to strive for efficiency, and wind up sacrificing effectiveness for it...till I discovered Dana, that is!

Before getting your books, I had tried decluttering my closet. I took everything out (like I had been told) and put it on the bed. Needless to say, I got interrupted and when it was time to go to bed, everything ended up on the floor. Since your books, my closet is decluttered and I actually enjoy it now. Woohoo!

@kpercy9952

2 жыл бұрын

Oh goodness I have done that SO many times decluttering a closet!

I love these real-life, real-time episodes!

One hour better... I tell myself five minutes better, one minute better, whatever time I have. It's a gift to my future self! Waiting for toast to pop? I wipe down a cabinet or straighten a drawer. Helps keep spaces clean.

@suzum5689

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! I have a snack that takes 1 minute and 30 seconds to heat in the microwave. I can't believe how many dishes I can get done in that amount of time!

@Romans828girl

2 жыл бұрын

I need that on a T-shirt, or a wall hanging: "It's a gift to my future self!"

I always love the comments at the end, by your cameraman. He sounds like he has a good sense of humor...which comes in handy on a hot TX day...been there. Good video! 🙂👍

Great job! For our recycling bin I leave the lid open, letting it fall over to the side. That way nothing can be sat on top and it is easy to quickly toss the recyclables inside!

@Samus419

2 жыл бұрын

AND recycling probably doesn't stink like normal trash. So that makes a TON of sense!

@suzum5689

2 жыл бұрын

Smart. Funny how just the idea of having to lift the lid, lol, is enough to procrastinate.

@Romans828girl

2 жыл бұрын

That is a great idea. Horizontal surfaces of any kind are a bad idea in my house, especially around my husband. He's worth it, but dang.

I had a burst of energy today and decided I would work in the garage. I plugged in my phone and turned on KZread and this video was the first one that came up. I already had my black bag and my recycle bin so I knew I was off to a great start. The pusher was the title of the video. One hour better and I felt so good. I continued for a couple more hours and then I stopped, stepped back and enjoyed THE PROGRESS. To be continued. Thank you.

"We just acted on things." Oh man! That zeroed in on my primary issue in decluttering. Thanks Dana!

This method of decluttering is life changing - Thank you

@natalies5818

2 жыл бұрын

Completely life changing!! I feel like I'm breaking through the struggles that my mom faced in maintaining her home while I was a kid. I feel good that I'm learning this now so that I don't repeat her same struggles! My kids will see their mama struggle less ☺️ than grandma did!

Dana you are just great at doing this. Motivating, fun, decisive, kind and direct....you deserve a medal 🏅. So does the mom doing the decluttering. 👍

I love this series so much. I’ve been motivated to spend 15 minutes a day making an area better and it’s making such a difference. Thank you so much x

“Your people” have interesting stuff! And I love hearing their explanations about the history of their decision making - where it came from and where it’s going. Keep these videos coming 👍

@Romans828girl

2 жыл бұрын

I'm just watching this and thinking, I'm not the only one! My sister has tried to help me declutter. She will pick up an object and say, What is this and why is it here? There is always a long-winded story, usually followed by a discussion. Bless her heart, she has not yet learned to bite her tongue. Progress is slow.

This is so helpful to me because my garage is 4 feet high with stuff. Hers actually looks quite empty to me! What I realized while watching hers is that so much of it is delayed action or delayed decision making and I'm sure mine is exactly a compilation of the same. These One Hour better sessions are so educational to me!

Omg, Im the type of person that takes everything out of the box or shelves and end up overwhelmed at the end only to see a mess everywhere. I also have A lot of boxes and bag full of stuff from my junk drawer that every time the junk drawer gets full I just empty it outnin a box and store the bags in my closet for when I find the perfect time to go through the stuff. Which it never happens I just don't really want to deal with the stuff. But after watching your videos, now It makes completely sense of putting the stuff where we would go looking for them right then and there. Thank you so much.

The cord/electronics spot was a breakthrough for me. I used an empty drawer, sorted like items together, decided a max # of cords needed based on my devices, recycled any excess through e-waste program. Now anytime hubby or I needs a charger we know it’s in that drawer. iPhone items together, computer cords together, charging blocks, battery packs etc.

@meghanbraithwaite9848

2 жыл бұрын

I've started putting labels on my cords so I know what all these black cords are used for. I think it will help.

@Emkfry8020

2 жыл бұрын

Good for you!

@cinderellafan362436

2 жыл бұрын

@@meghanbraithwaite9848 I started labeling all our cords and it does help. It has stopped me searching through cords, holding one up, questioning what does THIS belong to before I find the right one. It’s a game changer. 😊

I love that you never undermine or devalidify (idk if that’s a word) people’s reasons/excuses. We are so hard on ourselves and when we let an expert come in they could totally demean and put us down for a decision we probably could have fully obviously known was stupid (if you didn’t understand the reasoning, as most don’t bother to even ask)…but you didn’t. Ok yeah maybe to most she could have thrown away the pool noodle and she even processed the situation that way but you didn’t let her or make her feel worse. No ☝🏼 if he needed it that’s ok…👍🏼 but let’s put it where he will know where it is when he looks for it. I love that! As a semi-former slightly reformed hoarder that’s the kind of support that actually helps me get better 🥰

@HannahMitchell-Art

2 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best things about Dana’s work.

@keric3730

2 жыл бұрын

After reading and seeing all the useful pool noodle hacks, I'm supportive of keeping it. I regard it as a raw material like paint or wood might be: in the hands of the right person the potential uses are infinite.

@Romans828girl

2 жыл бұрын

It's a word now!

@joannegoodman8608

4 ай бұрын

Maybe you mean "invalidate"?

Inspired! It's hot as blue blazes here, but I easily got a bag of trash, put free lawn tools out to the curb, and put away a few items in under an hour. Better is good!

You are so smart! I typically would pull EVERYTHING out and make little progress on decluttering. I love the approach of not making a mess while Decluttering. Thank you for sharing your wisdom!

Yes!! My favorite videos are the ones where you actually help other people declutter their spaces. Great job!

I just love these one hour better videos. I SO identify with the people you help. I just did some decluttering and now have a pile of stuff to go out in my car. Drat! I should have done it as the donateable containers were full.

"fantasy hobbies" lol!! My garage is also full of fantasy hobbies, love that phrase.

You are so REAL Dana.... I love your energy! 😁

I really like these live on location cleanups!

You being there helped her not get sidetracked (correcting school assignments etc). She had to go back to you. When my family helps out they forget to come back.

I’m really enjoying these videos of real time decluttering! I don’t have a garage, but I do have a utility building in the backyard that needs to be decluttered and organized!

This was awesome ladies! 😊 I enjoyed seeing the steps being done in a real home situation.

Love the "one hour better" series!

I have to say I think the biggest thing that I have learnt from this lovely lady is take it where it lives RIGHT NOW. Seriously I hear your voice in my head! And it's helping me build new habits and keep on top.

I find these One Hour Better shows very motivating. A few minutes in and I’m working right along with y’all. But I always run back to catch Reid White’s credit scroll 😂

I love watching you deal with those tedious trivial things because I tend to dismiss "trivial" stuff, and then it just accumulates.

It’s great to show what can be accomplished in 20 minutes. It makes me realize there is no need to put things off. If I would just set a timer and get after it, I could keep doing this and really knock out my problem areas.

This lady you're helping has a smooth and lovely voice! I liked listening to her. And now I'm inspired to tackle our bathroom closet!

I love the credits at the end. 🤣😂

The donate-able donate box...man, it was a huge change for me to do this, and was soooo worth it! I used to have a big container in my house for donations, which was fine and all....until it wasn't. The container wasn't donate-able, and I didn't know that IT was actually keeping me from dropping off donations. Seems so simple, but is such a huge thing!!!!

The end credits never ever cease to disappoint me haha. Laugh out loud funny every time

I love this series so much!

Nice job ladies, and Reid. I wish you could hear me. "Leave the recycle bin open until you're done." Haha

Reid's humor adds so much to the videos!

Thank you Dana! These keep me on track with whatever decluttering I'm doing. In this 26 minutes, I completely cleaned out my moving binder (we moved 17 years ago), tossing what we no longer need, filing what we need to keep.

Thank-you Dana ! I use your ideas daily, from getting trash and duh clutter out of the way, put it there now, and progress and only progress, and especially decluttering without making a bigger mess. You’ve made my life so much better, and I’m able to pass your ideas on to my kids. I’m so grateful, and I love your personality.

I'm so glad that I could actually read the comments at the end without having anything blocking them.

Watching before we tackle garage in 30 minutes! Thanks!

These are my favorite type of videos. I find these to be the most motivating. I need to clean my garage. This really makes me want to but it's just too hot. 96° in my garage right now.

I had a moment where I wished I was there. You had carrier bags at the very beginning that got binned and then layer were trying not to drop all the scissors. The carrier bags could have carried them for you to your drawer and then been binned. Not judging, just thinking a bag could totally help when planning to use my feet.

@Serena.Hope.Eternal

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, Cathy B. I was thinking the exact same thing! 😉😁 Being a fly on the wall is as entertaining and helpful as I hoped it would be! 🌼 🐝 🌼 🐝 🌼 I chose to go with the cute 'busy as a bee'. It was cuter, and more cheerful and uplifting than the fly. 🙋‍♀️👩‍🎨 Thanks, Dana and Reid! Stay hydrated 🍉🍍🥭 🍦🍦 Love y'all A fella Texan in Arlington 🤠

Always enjoy the credits! Thank you for slowing them down so I can read without pausing rewinding pausing again rewinding again etc!

I absolutely love working through spaces with you! Just having someone to talk me through the process as I go is a huge help! Thanks!

Dana, I love watching your videos. You just make it easy.

This was such a valuable demonstration/teaching video‼️

The one hour better is a great idea. Thank you.

I absolutely love taking it where it belongs now. Do it now. I’ve implemented this in my life and such a difference

Yes! I LOVE these videos! The ladies who do the decluttering with her are so lovely and have such freaking awesome stuff! Thanks for opening up your home from another homeschooling mom :)

Awesome, I love how much difference an hour can make.

I love the one hour better videos! Also always fun to find some more BSF gals ;)

LOL! I love the credits comments! and I am the loudest laugher in my family! oh, great video!

Love the working with others to talk through the issues in our thoughts while doing what seem to be easy. It shows that many things actually have a bit bigger emotional issues. I struggle with this and this helped so much.

I love your videos and do a five minute pick up with the steps everyday. My house is still being decluttered but it helps!

I love this series, Dana! It's amazing what a difference one hour made. Great video!

I love these episodes. Very motivational! Keep up the great work, ladies.

I was decluttering my garage to get rid of mystery bins and to put things in church sale. Yay! A lot of the stuff was from my mother's attic and I was just sure I would not be able to get rid of it. However, having a few years of it taking up room has motivated me to get rid of some of it. So, I just made decisions without really thinking about it much because I thought why have I been saving this all this time? It was duh donation for most of the stuff in there. Advice: if you have something from a person who has passed, give yourself some time before you go through it. Time will allow you to see what's precious and what is better given away!

Thank you for this series! It is SO inspiring and manageable.

Yay! I got to read Reid's final comments without pausing. 😊 Loving the One Hour Better videos.

I'm with Reid, I drip with sweat. I won't REtackle my garage until my nephew moves out next week. I did it last July, and I am glad I did, but this year its waiting until Fall. Hopefully a day will come when the garage doesn't need to be thoroughly decluttered and organized every year or two.

I need you Dana! Every room in my house looks like that. I walk in look, and go to my little cubby in my office. 😭

"DONE is better than perfect!" This was awesome! Great use of the process! I'm finally getting it! Plus the "always look" rule has helped TREMENDOUSLY in breaking overwhelm and analysis paralysis!!

Omigosh “waiting to do the ideal thing.” You could wait years and years…what an eye opener

one thing i did when i decluttered my junk drawer, i have white painters tape, so i used it to put labels on the cords in that drawer to what items they go to. to the hair shaver, extra for phone, kindle device, tv to computer.

Lol the BSF nametag! That made me laugh, as mine are tucked in my workbooks from each year!

Love the faith hope & love shirt! My daughter has it and we got one for my mother in law to match!

Hello Dana, absolutely the best way to declutter, now only if I wasn't so sentimental... lol...tfs... God bless...🌷🌷🌷... I'm a work in progress...

it's so nice seeing her confidence increase as you go 😊

Going through my kitchen food cupboards as I watched…& feeling for you both in that heat!☀️

Woohoo! Thanks Dana 😊

Using your decluttering steps in my classroom this week! When my brain is mush with so much anxiety about the school year, your steps help!!

I really like the hour better approach.

Love the shout out to BSF! ❤️❤️❤️ We do get a new name tag each year. 😂

Loved the ending credits😄😄😄

It’s great how you kept things moving and encouraging her to take them where they go or finish the photo frames and taking the pictures out or going to download the CD, even the CD wasn’t there. I definitely suffer from procrastination and can see how this method will help me better in every room of my house 🌸🌸🌸

I have literally played your voice in my head saying, “Take it there now.” when I’m tempted to set something down in a place that’s not its home.😁 Thank you for that!😊

thanks! I am scared of my garage! this gives me some courage to tackle it!

@kpercy9952

2 жыл бұрын

My garage is truly my nemesis. But I think I wait until I have like an entire Saturday to do it and this has convinced me I should just do an hour or so at a time so it doesn't become such an ordeal!

Ummm... you mean... BEST SELLING author!!! ❤️

As I watch this, I am applying the container concept to my kids' books. Thank you Dana.

I loved the BSF reference! I'm a leader and I love it too!

I love that you’re doing these one hour better videos

I have designated Fridays and Saturdays as when I finish up projects, & deal with procrasticlutter. Gonna have supper now and then sit down & do some clothing repair on some that I know I want to keep and wear.

You can always pull up the bottom of your t-shirt a bit to make a sling type pouch to help you carry things. Just like how grandma used her apron front.

Love these videos!!! Thanks for putting them out throughout the Summer!!! Enjoy your day!

i love one hour better videos!! so happy a new one came out

I always love Reid’s credits at the end. And, y’know, watching some amazing progress!

Fantasy hobbies!!! Yep, got those!

This helps so much! Garage here I come again! 😁👏🏻

I needed this video. My garage is a hot mess

Talking each item through is soooo useful!

I don't know how old your kids are or if they still use car seats, but I worked in a Marine Corps safety office and we used chunks of pool noodles to install and stabilize car seats for military families.

Fantastic! And all the family and friends you see because of it! Great video.

I need to do this in my garage, but keep putting it off because I don't have a massive block of time. "One hour better" is exactly what will help me. Thanks so much.

Yes, we do get new name tags at BSF every year but please return the tag from the previous year so the holder can be reused to keep down expenses. 💝✝️

Reid White: Thanks, as always, for a good chuckle.