Paper Clutter: 5 Systems to Eliminate the Piles for Good 📄

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Does the thought of decluttering and organizing your paper give you chills?
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1) Action - Mail and Important Papers
2) Short Term - Bills and Statements
3) Long Term - Contacts and Taxes
4) Memory Bin - Photos and Drawings
5) Reference Bin - Coupons and Misc.
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  • @cornwallsharon81
    @cornwallsharon813 жыл бұрын

    When I tell people I’m an introvert they so often say “but you’re not at all shy!” And I’m not. I read such a good thing ages ago that explained that it’s not about being shy or confident in company, it’s whether you feel drained or energised afterwards. I love seeing and chatting with my friends, but afterwards I’m completely exhausted. Extroverts feel full of energy after a big gathering.

  • @Sunny-jy1eq

    @Sunny-jy1eq

    2 жыл бұрын

    That is well explained! 🙂

  • @Winnermations

    @Winnermations

    2 жыл бұрын

    Introverts aren't exclusively Introverted. They are extroverts who are very aware of their social boiling point and they have absolutely no problem exercising it in schedules or abruptly if needed!! Lol. Signed..friends of introverts

  • @juliannekey7920

    @juliannekey7920

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too. I work in a call centre and am told I am a people person, but its exhausting!

  • @annak8249

    @annak8249

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yep. That's me too

  • @nakeishalondon

    @nakeishalondon

    2 жыл бұрын

    exactly! I learnt this in my early teens. I was shy then. Surely not shy now. I Love people, but people drain me.

  • @katieking7438
    @katieking74383 жыл бұрын

    Introvert ! Now there's no social obligation to go out - I'm obligation free!! And yep, I have to take Vit. D too. LOL

  • @crazycroney
    @crazycroney3 жыл бұрын

    Here’s my system. When we moved to Japan a year after the tsunami we had to have our paperwork together “in case of evacuation”. I created a 3 ring emergency binder with all long term paperwork. It is tabbed with wills, birth certificates, social sec cards, passports title etc. and it lives in a fire/waterproof safe. When we Moved that binder came with us on the plane. Last year we grabbed it when we had tornado warnings and had to take cover in another location. Can’t recommend that enough. And for us all of the short term stuff hangs out in a magazine holder and every payday I go through it, pay bills and dig through the todos.

  • @sparkie8278

    @sparkie8278

    3 жыл бұрын

    That is an amazing idea! I live in Oklahoma so tornado warnings are a way of life here. They always say be prepared to take cover. You just don't think about all you will need to replace if your house does get blown away!

  • @crazycroney

    @crazycroney

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@sparkie8278 we also made bug out bags for each family member. Water, food, shoes, change of clothing and we grab their “babies” aka lambie and bear. We live in Panama City Fl and hurricanes and tornadoes are a thing. Red Cross in Misawa Japan put a class together when we first got there about emergency/earthquake planning. And the thing that I’ll never forget is listening to the 60 year instructor talking about how her father was military and they lived in Turkey during an uprising when she was 4. Her mom came in and told her to grab her favorite toy and they left. And NEVER CAME BACK! They left with one suitcase and that was it- they got evacuated out. So anything we would need to restart our lives is in that binder.

  • @katemason1309

    @katemason1309

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love this. I’m struggling with finding the best system for me and might do a form of this!

  • @sarah_harling

    @sarah_harling

    3 жыл бұрын

    That is soo smart

  • @damianamurphy4419

    @damianamurphy4419

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@crazycroney I think that lady who grew up in Turkey was very brave and that is a good lesson

  • @karenrogers3685
    @karenrogers36853 жыл бұрын

    You made our local news last night. Chanel 13 in Indianapolis. They were talking about cleaning and decluttering and showed some film of you.

  • @irenez9382

    @irenez9382

    3 жыл бұрын

    Here in San Diego, CA you came out in one of our local channels. I told my family, I know her & I subscribe to her youtube & IG accounts. I'm also an introvert. I always have a good time hanging out with friends, too - yet I don't do it as often as I should. I'm not a phone person either, I rather text someone than call them. I enjoy people, just that I really enjoy my alone time even more. Plus, when I hang out with friend's/family I enjoy. It's great to have alone time to decompress. The energy from other people can drain me. I always thought something was wrong with me, but come to find out I'm just an introvert. I guess these are introvert struggles. At least now I know that I need alone time & to take the time without feeling guilty. Thank you for this great video with amazing tips. Here's to your continued success. You & your family stay safe & healthy.❤🙏❤

  • @susanyaggi6533

    @susanyaggi6533

    3 жыл бұрын

    I lived in Indy all my life until 5 years ago. Now in Louisville.

  • @katiejessie2375

    @katiejessie2375

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm in Indy, too! 🥰

  • @karenrogers3685

    @karenrogers3685

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@katiejessie2375 It's the place to be. I'm on the eastside. I have gone through this house twice, but I don't have my husband on board so I'm limited on how much I can get away throwing out. It still feels alot better in here

  • @kellyanne7225

    @kellyanne7225

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have a lot of family in Indy! I’m there all of the time! 🥰

  • @laurenwilliams6314
    @laurenwilliams63143 жыл бұрын

    Introvert here too, I must say the silver lining of lockdown has been all these goods and services you can receive without even getting out of your car! 😂😂

  • @JustJennie147

    @JustJennie147

    3 жыл бұрын

    YES!!! So true! Curbside pickup where you been all my life 🚗

  • @Karen-vs2fo

    @Karen-vs2fo

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lauren, I wish I could double-like your comment!

  • @ginah.6243

    @ginah.6243

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes! I love curbside pickup! 😊

  • @jennybtx

    @jennybtx

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes. I love curbside at the Home Depot.

  • @kmosh8333
    @kmosh83333 жыл бұрын

    Like you, lockdown hasn't changed my life. I am super duper introverted and I am not outdoorsy. My UPS guy is Nick.

  • @ladygrndr9424

    @ladygrndr9424

    3 жыл бұрын

    Ours is Ty. I got him a present this year

  • @kmosh8333

    @kmosh8333

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ladygrndr9424 Love it. UPS deserves all the love this year.

  • @L.i.s.a....

    @L.i.s.a....

    3 жыл бұрын

    LOLLL

  • @Mamame4
    @Mamame43 жыл бұрын

    I’m such a homebody and I love not having the outside the home commitments anymore! LOL!!!

  • @itsacarolbthing5221
    @itsacarolbthing52213 жыл бұрын

    When the first lockdown started in the UK, one of my friend's said 'how will you tell the difference??' 😂😂😂

  • @pameladyer3867
    @pameladyer38673 жыл бұрын

    Introverts are thoughtful people and when we do share - it is listened to. Introverts for the win!

  • @rebeccawolf3196
    @rebeccawolf31963 жыл бұрын

    I totally relate to you, Cass. My life has not changed at all since the lockdown except now I don't have to feel guilty for not wanting to get together with people - "sorry, we can't get together because of covid" (secretly fine with it all). Zero guilt.

  • @menoortman
    @menoortman3 жыл бұрын

    Also introvert here, nothing has changed since before Covid...Thoug, the thougt of not being able to go somewhere makes me obstinate. Then I just go with the flow at home..and try to keep some sort of schedule to feel like I have done something worthwhile. I'm still keeping everyone here alive, thats at least that!!

  • @deniseewing1463
    @deniseewing14633 жыл бұрын

    Introverts unite! Love being home, but am ready for some alone time too! Too much togetherness is not my friend, even with my family! ;)

  • @micheledryden1057
    @micheledryden10573 жыл бұрын

    I watched Dawn and Natalie Bennett's videos yesterday. I went through my files and purged 1.5 feet of garbage; 8 inches to shred; and 4 inches to giveaway (greeting cards and embellishments.) I feel more free and hopeful. Thanks for inspiring me to set up a new system for my paper clutter!

  • @micheledryden1057

    @micheledryden1057

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm an extroverted introvert. I love being with people but will reach a limit and need to hibernate and recharge at home. I'm also a group person so exercising or doing crafts alone is hard.

  • @seektruth983

    @seektruth983

    2 жыл бұрын

    That sounds so satisfying

  • @micheledryden1057

    @micheledryden1057

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @Blossom_Chops

    @Blossom_Chops

    2 жыл бұрын

    WOW 😳😳

  • @marthalopez6531

    @marthalopez6531

    Жыл бұрын

    @@micheledryden1057 +

  • @kaleigh4081
    @kaleigh40813 жыл бұрын

    Also a closet introvert - kind of feeling guilty about enjoying lock downs.

  • @nicolekhairullah3322

    @nicolekhairullah3322

    3 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree!!!

  • @renaparker4579

    @renaparker4579

    3 жыл бұрын

    No guilt here.

  • @Meyersci

    @Meyersci

    3 жыл бұрын

    You can just consider yourself "well adapted to isolation."

  • @henriettelinkshanderin1449

    @henriettelinkshanderin1449

    3 жыл бұрын

    Don't feel guilty! As introverts we have been suffering for years from all those playdates, school meetings, kids' sports practices and tournaments. We are always forced to socialise although we hate it. Until 2020 we lived in a world for extroverts and they never felt guilty, did they?

  • @kaleigh4081

    @kaleigh4081

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@henriettelinkshanderin1449 You are so right! Although you're linkshändig! 😉 Das bin ich auch! 👍

  • @JimFantazzia
    @JimFantazzia3 жыл бұрын

    I skip the filing system and handle everything on a daily basis, which takes a minute or 2, got off all the catalog and CC offer lists, which greatly reduced junk mail....also paperless on all bills and auto pay turned on, aways on time, never late, no need to write checks and use stamps. Love these paper clutter videos!

  • @glee_again2594

    @glee_again2594

    Жыл бұрын

    I just watched this to the end. Lots of good thoughts. I don’t miss the uncertainty of lockdown, but I do miss all of the at home time where I could focus on things like organizing!

  • @maureenlucas3953
    @maureenlucas39533 жыл бұрын

    Introvert here too!!! No change in my life! I actually feel sorry for the extroverts.

  • @findingaway5512
    @findingaway55123 жыл бұрын

    I'm an Extrovert! 😭😭😭😭😭 I love individual persons but I don't like when places are too peopley...if that makes sense. So like I don't like crowded amusement parks but I totally talked to every random stranger in the grocery store and parking lot and anywhere else I happen to go. Which is nowhere. We basically have been in our house since March inless it is for groceries. Aside from seeing some family a very very long time ago we've just been by ourselves I am thankful that I have three kids there so at least they have each other to play with. But I miss my adult mom friends. And honestly I only saw them at like said mom meetings or like taking my kids to school and stuff like that cuz I'm really awful about maintaining relationships but I love hanging out with people I'm just not good with the follow through. Thank God for KZread. 🤣 You guys are my friends. If it weren't for you I wouldn't see human faces. I absolutely hate zoom. It's funny because I have a whole lot of introverted friends and it's probably cuz I am an extrovert and I come out of my shell and find them. 😉 So introverts have a special place in my heart. I definitely am an extrovert. I will be happy when this whole pandemic thing ends!!!!

  • @jenniferbough9205
    @jenniferbough92053 жыл бұрын

    I'm happy for all if you introverts. However, for me this is literally so hard. I do have to work everyday, essential worker, but no fun things... Its hard on my mental health. Hopefully we make it through the other side. Stay safe everyone.

  • @angelamelville67

    @angelamelville67

    3 жыл бұрын

    I hope your ok, it must be so hard when your an extrovert. Stay safe ❤ 🇬🇧

  • @lisetteservin3181

    @lisetteservin3181

    3 жыл бұрын

    Take at least one hour a day, if possible, to take care of you. God bless you and yours! Stay safe! Thank you for all you do!

  • @damianamurphy4419

    @damianamurphy4419

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you providing much needed services.

  • @hannahm4078

    @hannahm4078

    3 жыл бұрын

    My husband is the same. He's a major extrovert and even though goes to work everyday this year has been so hard.

  • @coreygibbs1711

    @coreygibbs1711

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so very much. It’s should never be cliche that we need you and are grateful for you. As a law enforcement and healthcare mom, I worry about my kids but I’m also very proud of them. Thank you again and may you get sone rest and relaxation soon. 💛

  • @moyewaller5404
    @moyewaller54043 жыл бұрын

    I'm a huge extrovert, so this has been so hard for me. I'm also a homeschooling mom and I run a business from home. Praying this is over sooner than later. I am super happy for all of you introverts, though!

  • @phyllisbakercoffman8988
    @phyllisbakercoffman89883 жыл бұрын

    I call myself a homebody lol! I love my alone time. I go out only when I have to, and that hasn’t changed. I do like being outside for a little while, until the bugs start bothering me lol. I live in the middle of nowhere 💕! Thank you for the great info 💕

  • @belindablake4972

    @belindablake4972

    3 жыл бұрын

    Fellow homebody. 👊

  • @77Verynice
    @77Verynice3 жыл бұрын

    Haha that’s exactly me an introvert that I forget about the pandemic going on. But are now feeling even more inspired to organize my home

  • @kibbytapmama
    @kibbytapmama3 жыл бұрын

    I'm always so glad I stay until the end. I'm a cross of an extroverted introvert. I'm ok with staying home but at the same time I miss people.

  • @Myeverydaywifelife

    @Myeverydaywifelife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too!

  • @robinwallace9655
    @robinwallace96553 жыл бұрын

    I’m an extrovert and really miss people! But I really enjoy the days my hubby goes in to work.🤣🤣 Am I turning into an introvert? 🤣

  • @michellecollier6881

    @michellecollier6881

    3 жыл бұрын

    This is me too. Always fed off others energy around me (can be a good and bad thing), but am now enjoying it when the hubby goes to work. Uk are on a full lockdown too but we are allowed out to exercise once a day - should really start doing that 🤣

  • @sariahsue
    @sariahsue3 жыл бұрын

    Not all introverts enjoy lockdown. I mean, I love my family, but now I never have alone time anymore. 😂

  • @lesleyking5583

    @lesleyking5583

    3 жыл бұрын

    That is so true! I am in a household of four adults. My introvert time used to be in a coffee shop with a book.

  • @ladygrndr9424

    @ladygrndr9424

    3 жыл бұрын

    Once a week my husband takes our son to the store. IT IS THE BEST HALF-HOUR EVER.

  • @sarahj4cardsandcrafts

    @sarahj4cardsandcrafts

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yep! But I've started "scheduling" time-outs for myself! LOL! My kids still want to come and interrupt me, but if they sit down to a show on TV, I take off into a different room and have my recharge time alone.

  • @vzeimen

    @vzeimen

    3 жыл бұрын

    I agree whole heartedly. Hubby and I are both introverts and he retired during the lock down and neither one of us ever have the house to ourselves. I need my alone time so much, as does he. It's more difficult than ever to get that.

  • @simyounajacobs6097

    @simyounajacobs6097

    3 жыл бұрын

    So funny I just said those same exact words to a friend this evening. “I’m never alone”😆

  • @judym4673
    @judym46733 жыл бұрын

    Definitely an introvert 🤣🤣!!! All my bills come electronically, no paper clutter there, But a system is still needed to manage it😂😂😂

  • @Melissa-dl4ff
    @Melissa-dl4ff3 жыл бұрын

    I am an introvert and I am ok being in my home. Hope you have a great day and thanks for all the great tips.

  • @shelleyjackson619
    @shelleyjackson6192 жыл бұрын

    Sometimes when you talk I feel like the words are coming out of my mouth because we are so much alike in many areas. Love your channel!

  • @Clutterbug

    @Clutterbug

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm so glad!

  • @jenniferwright8355
    @jenniferwright83553 жыл бұрын

    I am an introvert in NY state, so my routine has greatly changed. I live with 2 extroverted teens, my husband, and my mother-in-law is over every day. My house is chaos, and I can't get away, lol. :)

  • @bossyboots2659
    @bossyboots26593 жыл бұрын

    Oh I am such an introvert. I go to church weekly and I go to the store only when I have to. I also deliver meals on wheels 1-2 times monthly. I love being at home. I can’t wait to get my paper under control

  • @jmj9063
    @jmj90633 жыл бұрын

    I love this system. I found that most of the reference stuff like phone members, kids schedules, and flyers can easily be put on my phone by taking a picture and filing it. Its been great because I reference a lot of it when I'm not home. And no paper clutter for that kind of stuff.

  • @Beepbopboop19

    @Beepbopboop19

    2 жыл бұрын

    Kinda dumb question, but how to you 'file' it in your phone? I take pics of paper then it gets lost in with all my phone photos.

  • @jmj9063

    @jmj9063

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Beepbopboop19 not sure what kind of phone you have. I go into my pictures. Tap on edit. Tap the pictures you want to use and then tap on the menu (three dots) and tap on create file. Or look up how to create a file in pictures.

  • @Beepbopboop19

    @Beepbopboop19

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jmj9063 yay!!! Thanks SO MUCH!

  • @michellesmoments19

    @michellesmoments19

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@Beepbopboop19 I was thinking the same thing!

  • @angierecovering_clutterer2434
    @angierecovering_clutterer24343 жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness yes about the last part! I was an extroverted introvert before, but now I am full-on introvert, or maybe just depressed? IDK, but I really don't even care if I leave the house.

  • @nicstyl
    @nicstyl3 жыл бұрын

    I'm an introvert, too! Besides people getting sick and dying, this pandemic has been great lol.

  • @kibbytapmama
    @kibbytapmama3 жыл бұрын

    I got rid of most of my paper clutter as I went electronic with almost everything and only need to print when needed. I got a vertical folder to hang on the wall to easier easily find coupons/receipts/etc. I made a household management binder too!

  • @kristaderksen3087
    @kristaderksen30873 жыл бұрын

    Another introvert here who's in Code Red in Winnipeg. I feel kind of guilty for enjoying the lockdown.

  • @janetgrigoratos9318
    @janetgrigoratos93183 жыл бұрын

    Cass, adulting is sooo hard and complicated!!! It forces us to get our s#@t together... but its soooo hard and so much work. I have 4 kids influx to manage, plus home plus our adult stuff and its just so much all the time. If I didnt have KZread and you guys I would be drowning...so honestly thankyou so much!!! Love ya!!!!

  • @68tegdirb
    @68tegdirb2 жыл бұрын

    Introvert who's busy all day and hardly talk to others. Yeah another day for me so yeah I do see ppl freaking out, everywhere. Love watching your videos.

  • @helenascribe210
    @helenascribe2103 жыл бұрын

    I haven't thought of creating a reference pile, but that solves a lot of problems😊

  • @aimeeontheharp
    @aimeeontheharp3 жыл бұрын

    I'm a major extrovert and your update about Ontario was really sad! I'm so glad I don't live there. I'm having a birthday party in a couple weeks - outside with as many people as I can! I miss people so much... I haven't done this at all, just seen a couple people here and there, so I am so excited to have a group of people!

  • @mariannepletcher6920

    @mariannepletcher6920

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm an extrovert too. I want/need to see people every day. I live in the usa. So glad when all of this is past and we can see faces again and be ourselves.

  • @diannaprescott8257
    @diannaprescott82573 жыл бұрын

    I don't know if you will see this or not, but I'm just like you Cas. The only thing that changed in my life with Covid is the time frame when I order my groceries for pickup. I used to place my order the night before and pick them up the next morning. But now it is usually two days because more people are ordering and picking up their groceries. My life did not change at all! I do feel sorry for people who are home bound and they desperately want to socialize (like my daughter and best friend.) This paper management system is EXACTLY what I need!!!!!!! EVERY thing you mentioned is me! Now I know what to do and not do with everything and put it all together. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

  • @121Randomthings
    @121Randomthings3 жыл бұрын

    Introvert . Quarantine...... I've been training my whole life for it. lol Stay safe Cas xxx

  • @annw1395
    @annw13953 жыл бұрын

    You can't say you're a poor teacher -- you're teaching us in every video! Good tips!

  • @marysusa6985
    @marysusa69852 жыл бұрын

    almost 2 years since the pandemic began and I am still enjoying being home 80 -90% of the time. I am a happy introvert, but feel for people who have a hard time with it. Love your channel, Cass!

  • @jeanwestackroyd2966
    @jeanwestackroyd29663 жыл бұрын

    Ok, you got me. Thanks from a million bits of paper, great time to sort !

  • @rebeccatidwell7397
    @rebeccatidwell73973 жыл бұрын

    Haha! I love it! I'm and introvert and I was already working from home (for the past 7 or 8 years) when the pandemic began so my life hardly changed at. all. !

  • @amandaburger2506
    @amandaburger25063 жыл бұрын

    I'm totally an introvert too. Aside from the fear of actually getting Covid along with the fear for people who have gotten it, I'm really okay with the not leaving the house thing. It has actually gotten rid of the stress of having to go to social gatherings etc. We're also doing online school right now and I haven't worked since the spring time, but I don't think I'm going to go back to working once this is over. If I do it will only be part time. I have found I actually love doing the "homemaker" stuff now that I'm not exhausted from work all the time, and I can actually manage the budget even better when I'm not working so it's more feasible than we originally thought.

  • @annaegarcia1
    @annaegarcia13 жыл бұрын

    I’m a introvert I love staying home. I can go weeks without doing anything that means stepping foot outside the door 🤷🏻‍♀️

  • @storytimewithnannyuk8185
    @storytimewithnannyuk81853 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could like this twice, once for then 1st part and then for the 2nd 👍👍 from an introvert from the uk 😊 wishing you all good things x

  • @aprilhampton6298
    @aprilhampton62983 жыл бұрын

    I'm an introverted extrovert. If I know I can go places I'm fine staying home but the first time someone tells me I can't go or the weather's to bad to travel in I get claustrophobia and have to go out.

  • @heatherlambert5822
    @heatherlambert58223 жыл бұрын

    2021 is the year my clutter goes away!! Thanks for helping us aspiring organizers meet our goals!! You are awesome!

  • @bossyboots2659

    @bossyboots2659

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s my goal too 😊

  • @ginatheng9506

    @ginatheng9506

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agree that’s my goal too❤️

  • @nancyschaecher2548
    @nancyschaecher25483 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, Cass. In my 70’s and finally tackling it. Appreciate this series of videos. Blessings!!

  • @Pinkfong2

    @Pinkfong2

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here. Same age too. Paper clutter is the bane of my existence. Between her and Dawn, there is hope.

  • @sonniegrimes6284

    @sonniegrimes6284

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here -- mid 70's actually. I've always been an introvert and I honestly love it. Paper - I don't love but it loves me apparently! Great system! Can't wait to get started.

  • @Jean-ni6of

    @Jean-ni6of

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm in my 80's so I surly have more paper. So much more. Why can't I throw more away? I hope you younger watchers get a handle on this sooner than later.

  • @deirdrewang-falatico816
    @deirdrewang-falatico8162 жыл бұрын

    Oh! Love the idea of cutting a corner of the file folder and decorating with *scrapbooking paper* ! So easy, and so much more affordable than buying the “pretty” premade ones … and then you customize each folder!

  • @amyhorton7168
    @amyhorton7168 Жыл бұрын

    Hi. I know you put this video on a couple of years ago, but I'm just now watching your videos thanks to my friend Strawberry. I'm also an introvert, but none of the people in my life are surprised by this. I actually thought the lockdown would be a breeze, and it was at first. But as 2020 passed, and then 2021 passed, I realized it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. I hadn't realized how much I count on getting out of my house after all. Things are better now that we can move around freely. I hope your time in lockdown wasn't bad.

  • @jaxxyjaxxyjax
    @jaxxyjaxxyjax3 жыл бұрын

    Hahaha I’m a total introvert too, Cas! These stupid lockdowns are my finest hour. 😂

  • @juliacockroft8745
    @juliacockroft87453 жыл бұрын

    I’m an introvert - haven’t had a problem being quarantined. 😃💖

  • @jupiterbrees8190

    @jupiterbrees8190

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too. 😚😙😍

  • @gloriawilliams2566

    @gloriawilliams2566

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too! I'm hooked now on working from home!

  • @cynthiabotsko2449
    @cynthiabotsko24493 жыл бұрын

    Total introvert! Met my friend's girlfriend. Absolutely wonderful woman... would love hanging out with her. He said she felt the same about me. I laughed and said, but neither of us goes out so we won't get to hang outside of special occassions!😂😂😂😂❤♾❤

  • @tanyacuningham7094
    @tanyacuningham70943 жыл бұрын

    LOVE YOUR VIDEOS ---I am a introvert nothing change except getting married 2020. I was happy keeping my wedding small.

  • @thefemininedesire
    @thefemininedesire3 жыл бұрын

    Paper clutter is real lol I’m here for this!

  • @NatalieBennett
    @NatalieBennett3 жыл бұрын

    *So fun to be doing this collab with you, Cas! Ahhh paper clutter used to be my nemesis too! Eliminating paper clutter has been so life changing. These are such great tips, dear!*

  • @sariahsue

    @sariahsue

    3 жыл бұрын

    I love the collab that you're all part of!

  • @ladykathrynperry9094
    @ladykathrynperry90942 жыл бұрын

    I’m a replay from New Hampshire a year later. Thank you for the podcast, my husband is an introvert I think I’m an extrovert. He’s delighted but I have learned how to balance I like being alone actually.

  • @michelleb6395
    @michelleb63953 жыл бұрын

    Your previous book helped me understand why I love the idea of the stuff on the wall, but in reality, it stresses me out. My papers go in a basket, and I have a system that works thank to you!

  • @untouchablemiz
    @untouchablemiz3 жыл бұрын

    Paper Clutter? Are you talking about the 2 boxes full of paper under my bed? The ones that I said I'd get to once we move into our new house? The house that we purchased last March? Yeah. I'm familiar with paper clutter.

  • @Myeverydaywifelife

    @Myeverydaywifelife

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol! I can relate!

  • @lindaharris1941

    @lindaharris1941

    3 жыл бұрын

    That's my nemesis too. The daily paper is easy to keep under control. It's those boxes of papers that seem insurmountable. 😥

  • @aroundthehousewithcheryl

    @aroundthehousewithcheryl

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Myeverydaywifelife Hi Michelle 👋 ☺

  • @trudil.7331
    @trudil.73313 жыл бұрын

    I'm such an introvert, but I'm like you and I feel really bad for people like my daughters who really are missing their friends and doing things with other people. I pray this is over soon.

  • @carriec910
    @carriec9103 жыл бұрын

    Introvert mostly, but when I’m out, I smile and the world smiles with me. I live in and love Texas and wouldn’t be able to handle Canada’s iron fist though. Freedom forever!

  • @Meyersci
    @Meyersci3 жыл бұрын

    I am so happy to hear someone admit that they LIKE staying home! I am lucky enough to be newly retired with a lifetime hoard of craft materials and I am relishing having my own timeline for once! It helps that my husband has also retired, we live in a sunny climate and we have pets. It has been a year on pandemic restrictions and I am sad to say I have not organized an purged much of anything, but now I can see the path for papers, thanks to this video!! Thanks, Cas! Also, I found out I am a Bee, which is what my name means in Hebrew! HA!

  • @TraceyJHill
    @TraceyJHill3 жыл бұрын

    Cas my challenge is organizing the "sentimental" and memory items! I'm getting better, especially at going through them and this has helped me a lot with the other papers that gather. I really like the visual organizers because as some of us know 'out of sight, is out of mind'. Thanks much.

  • @dbartz5510
    @dbartz55103 жыл бұрын

    Introvert here!🤗 Love this series! I am all in! Thank you for the simple filing system. Definitely going to macro file.💙💖💙

  • @elikesstrawberries9886
    @elikesstrawberries9886 Жыл бұрын

    My long term system/important papers is in a fireproof bag. I know it will be safe in a fire, and I always know to grab it if I have to cover for a tornado. This gives me peace of mind!

  • @trudycowan5203
    @trudycowan52033 жыл бұрын

    I am so not an introvert. I am a teacher I love being around people and I don't mean virtually. The lock down was tough. At one point I decided to go for a drive at 3 am. I figured I would run into nobody so it would be ok. I was driving around and got stopped by a sheriff. He got out of the car and yelled at me "what are you doing?" Well I started to cry. I said I could not take my 4 walls any more. I needed open sky. He said why are you crying? I said you yelled at me. He started laughing. Then he said sorry. I did not go for an early morning drive again. I am so not a person who cries. Wish I would have found the clutterbug video's sooner. I saw them because after seeing hot mess house I searched for you. Thanks Cass!

  • @SarahLizDoan
    @SarahLizDoan3 жыл бұрын

    This is one of my favorite videos of yours ever! This is my goal by Valentines Day! All of it! So incredibly super helpful! Thank you so much Cas!!! You’re the best! I appreciate you and your sunny positive disposition and all your hard work!

  • @ashlliewilliams745
    @ashlliewilliams7453 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been waiting for this! Thanks Cas!

  • @janedavis8690
    @janedavis86903 жыл бұрын

    I'm a introvert too. I'm fine with only going to the grocery store when I absolutely have to. I'm getting so much done and organized in my house, it's amazing to me. Love it. Thank you for all you do for all of us. Virtual hugs..........

  • @jewellevy

    @jewellevy

    2 жыл бұрын

    A friend said lately "I don't go to the store til I'm down to salt" lol

  • @crystal3087
    @crystal30873 жыл бұрын

    The paper memory bin is brilliant. Thank you.

  • @delphine.sophie83
    @delphine.sophie833 жыл бұрын

    We had that strict lockdown last spring in France. I'm an introvert too so I feel you on this one 😉 it did not change anything on my daily life!

  • @xtina22e
    @xtina22e3 жыл бұрын

    Same here!!! Loving my "winter vacation" here in Ottawa! Don't have to even leave to go to work!!! ❤️

  • @aquaearthnfirequ_pinsnsavi1721
    @aquaearthnfirequ_pinsnsavi17212 жыл бұрын

    YOU ARE HILARIOUS! THE COMEDIC ORGANIZED HOMEBODY🥰! THANK YOU Mrs Bug. Always appreciate your content. Thank you

  • @bethanndillon4238
    @bethanndillon42383 жыл бұрын

    I am definitely an introvert as is my husband! We are enjoying each other’s company, even after 12 years of marriage. 🥰

  • @gerrimarion5255
    @gerrimarion52553 жыл бұрын

    You Rock! I love your energy!!!Thanks for the tips and tricks!!! It's going to help so much! Hugs!

  • @JM-ev5ym
    @JM-ev5ym3 жыл бұрын

    Great video Cas. As a Butterfly you've helped me realize why I have failed again and again at filing systems. Going to try the macro basket method. Wish me luck! ~ Jo Anne

  • @maureendavidson8264
    @maureendavidson82643 жыл бұрын

    Team introvert here. Thanks for the tips. I have been listening to you for a while and have started to set up a system that works for me. Still tweaking it but I am way more organized than in the past.

  • @brittanyfreddy
    @brittanyfreddy3 жыл бұрын

    Oh man. Perfect timing. I'm about to drop the kids at school and head back home to watch this!!.... and then tackle this project at home. 😬😁👍🥰

  • @erint933
    @erint9333 жыл бұрын

    Thank you SO much for the printouts!!😁👍 Y'all in the playlist helped me get brave- I cleared the table last night, printed out your little cards this morning and worked for a big chunk of the day. So so thankful for you all!! And the printouts of the difference of what to archive, what goes short term, etc really really helped bcs normally I'm literally frozen with fear of what to put where, what to keep. It was such a great guide to go by. Thx!!😊🎉

  • @klcpca
    @klcpca3 жыл бұрын

    Cas... you are my Spirit Sister.... I live in PA USA near Pittsburgh and during the lock down... NOTHING changed for me!! I'm an essential worker so I went to work every day and stayed home... exactly what I always do!!! I'm not a people person either..... people make my head hurt!!!!

  • @angelika_munkastrap4634
    @angelika_munkastrap46343 жыл бұрын

    Same here, we're major introverts, so lock down doesn't overly affect anything we daily do, however it's made me feel like a prisoher that I didn't feel before, atleast before I had some control to my self imposed lockdowns. And it's keeping us together here far more than I like, and when times were bad there was no escape. A person who was being abused for instance could not have legally even been able to leave and get help and most places weren't even open for them to contact for help

  • @lisafarmer6730
    @lisafarmer67303 жыл бұрын

    I’m good with staying home as well. We aren’t on full lock down though. My husband is an extrovert so he goes out more than he should

  • @CatAndrina7
    @CatAndrina73 жыл бұрын

    I’m starting at my HUGE pile of paper clutter right now lol!!

  • @nancyfriend2062
    @nancyfriend20623 жыл бұрын

    Cas, I just love you and your channel! I'm very much an introvert. You are so funny.

  • @angelapalmer2246
    @angelapalmer22463 жыл бұрын

    Introvert here! I was furloughed from March until May and I loved it! I hated that I had to return to work. All my family members are introverts and we were happy to be home!

  • @karenrondeau6690
    @karenrondeau66903 жыл бұрын

    Introvert. I haven’t had a problem with staying home.

  • @lrogers7231

    @lrogers7231

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂me too

  • @melissajones2512

    @melissajones2512

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here

  • @loripauls4911
    @loripauls49113 жыл бұрын

    Introvert!!!! Life has only enabled my “introvert ness”

  • @marshaanguish5704
    @marshaanguish57043 жыл бұрын

    These categories work amazing for emails. Just cleaned out 1122 emails. Saved what I needed into these 5 categories and it was super fast and I feel I'll be able to find what I need.

  • @nolagranolabar
    @nolagranolabar2 жыл бұрын

    I’m an introvert. I got to work from home for almost 2 years because of the pandemic and it was wonderful! I’ve recently had to go back to the office full time and I hate it! The stress, office politics from people that need to grow up, making stupid chit chat with everyone just wears me out. I’m also enjoying attending church on Zoom since the pandemic started…. I get to sleep in, watch while I’m in bed and not have to rush and get dressed up. It’s definitely a win-win! 😁

  • @karen7198
    @karen71983 жыл бұрын

    I also am a introvert and feel guilty when someone says this virus has made life so much harder without socializing.

  • @mandych715
    @mandych7153 жыл бұрын

    I am typically an introvert and never want to leave the house until I'm told I can't! Probably because I don't like being told what to do! I fear this kind of thing happening soon in the US!

  • @judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654
    @judysbakeryandtestkitchen16543 жыл бұрын

    Hi Cass, This was the last KZread video I saw before Southern California Edison turned off the power in our whole valley. The winds were howling and it was a fire danger. We ate dinner by candlelight and flashlight. So what was I to do for entertainment? We didn’t have any Wi-Fi, so no Internet. And no electricity. So I had no excuses but to catch up on my paperwork! I pulled out my Dollar tree sunbeam lamp, and worked by that. I actually got caught up by 9 o’clock. It was so dark, cold, and windy. Usually, setting an alarm for 15 minutes gets me started. But this was great because I found a way to use the time. I highly recommend those lamps by the way. Loving your videos. Thank you very much

  • @LovettEverAfter
    @LovettEverAfter10 ай бұрын

    I’ve been trying to do micro filing for so many years and drowning in paper clutter. Realizing now I am a macro organizer. The accordion folders by year are a dream! I am just going to keep 2 years. So much excess!! Thank you. ❤

  • @ericaradcliffe1384
    @ericaradcliffe13843 жыл бұрын

    Right?! This introvert’s life hasn’t changed much at all!! LOL

  • @purpleglitterpony
    @purpleglitterpony3 жыл бұрын

    Introvert, I love when we go out to eat that they sit you away from other people.

  • @jaxxyjaxxyjax

    @jaxxyjaxxyjax

    3 жыл бұрын

    YES!!! 🙌

  • @sarapawsonherrington2595
    @sarapawsonherrington25953 жыл бұрын

    Totally ok with staying in - no traffic, no rush hour, Zoom meetings, phone sessions. I do have friends who get depressed by being alone. I do forget what day it is... Love all the paper clutter helps! That is my biggest problem.

  • @marideathydeelz5334
    @marideathydeelz53342 жыл бұрын

    #1. Action-board on wall with horizontal baskets for PAY and FILE #2. Short-Term- Paid bills, statements, tax needs A basket will work if you just drop in #3. Long Term- Filing cabinets to keep things you know you have to hang on to #4. Reference-also known as Time Will Tell bin. Cas keeps in Home Management binder in plastic sleeves 💕 .#5. Memories. One bin for each family member. Photos, cards, art work, etc. I wrote as you talked because it doesn’t stay in my brain unless it travels through my fingers. (Lol)

  • @deeobanner5658
    @deeobanner56583 жыл бұрын

    I wish the US would do that, Canada is great for doing this.

  • @moonxshakti

    @moonxshakti

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too My state and county have mask restrictions, and said 1 at a time in grocery, but only some ppl are trying at all. We have lots of anti maskers and ppl who think it is someone else's problem. I miss the sense of America acting like a country, and am super envious of Canadians who will follow simple requests for the greater good

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