THANK YOU for watching, I truly hope that this is helpful as you work to declutter your house! Here are a few links mentioned in this video: Free Declutter Your Kitchen in 15 Minutes Printable: www.theminimalmom.com/pl/2147641143 Free Declutter Toys Quickly Step by Step Training Video: www.theminimalmom.com/pl/2147649398 Private Mentorship Group, to learn more and to sign up, visit here: cli.re/minimal-mom-private-group Full Video with Courtney from Project 333: kzread.info/dash/bejne/aI2Jl9uLg6zUe7Q.html Minimalism Hacks Video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/eniY2sd_ZcbKg5c.html Full Interview with Dr. John Delony on Toxic Clutter: kzread.info/dash/bejne/a3qKpqWlYqu7hJs.html All my best!!! - Dawn

@SnowySpiritRuby

Жыл бұрын

Happy 13th birthday, Adeline!! Welcome to the season of life of having teenagers, Dawn!😜

@GotItAtGoodwill

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this video. I know it could have been in your paid course but I appreciate you made it available to all.

@elizabethsczepanski2797

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Dawn so much for this video! This is exactly what I needed to start my decluttering process! 😊

@cristina9753

Жыл бұрын

😮

@gdhhayes2129

Жыл бұрын

I very much agree with most of what you share; its a very helpful strategy, but the one point I strongly disagree with is the trash bag with the belief it doesn't really matter because if all 131 K viewers (as of one day ago) each fill up a bag for the landfill that could be repurposed by someone else, or recycled, that is a LOT of additional needless trash into the landfill because it is in addition to millions of others who mindlessly throw into the landfill rather than repurpose or recycle; I believe it absolutely DOES harm the environment and create a toxic mess.

NEVER BE AFRAID TO THROW THINGS AWAY. I say this as an employee of a thrift shop that regularly gets to sort through donations. Ask yourself about every item you think you should donate: Why am I getting rid of this? Would I buy this? Your local thrift shop DOES NOT WANT your chipped mugs, stained shirt, old shoes, or random parts to kitchen appliances. They will just THROW IT IN THE TRASH ANYWAY, and are you okay with making them take care of your trash?? (It's costing them money that could be going to whatever cause they support!) Just use the black garbage bag please!! Or recycle if you can. I wish everyone could spend just one day at a donation center. Let me tell you....I donate VERY LITTLE of what leaves my house! Thanks for being real, Dawn. Don't ever be afraid to speak truth on the decluttering subject. YOU ROCK!!!

@caitlinjt1972

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this and what you do! I'm always so hesitant to throw things in the trash but then my "maybe donate" pile grows bigger and effecting my house. When in doubt, throw it out I suppose!

@dlwstein

Жыл бұрын

Amen!! I work at a thrift shop as well. The amount of things donated that we have to throw out is staggering!!

@sharonross4535

Жыл бұрын

Some people know how to up cycle an item that you are throwing in the trash. I am a recycler and I believe all items can to used or up cycled by someone that knows how with great ideas. Please try to donate items that can be used or up cycled don’t throw donations out because you think it’s not a useable value to someone else. A chip in a cup doesn’t devalue the item to some. Our earth needs people with great minds for useful items made into something else. Thank you.

@Soo_Blessed

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this comment from a very old lady that has donated chipped mugs and so on I appreciate this comment and I will donate less and recycle more You have a blessed day

@sandymac7547

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this validation. On caviot, I volunteer at my church's clothes closet. We take nick nacks, linenens, etc. I would throw out things chiped, torn and stained, however with the direction of the closet directors, they have ppl that will take such items. I have even taken stained large mens shirts I use to work my garden. One will just have to ask those free donation places if they accept otherwise "throw away" items.

An hour and a half of Dawn? It’s like a Minimal Mom movie! I love it.

@BetterVersions

Жыл бұрын

GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SINGLE MOM !!! WATCH THIS KZread CHANNEL AND BE MOTIVATED

@jazwar3285

Жыл бұрын

Exactly. So good!

@servantrose

Жыл бұрын

👏🏽😎

@sorscha

Жыл бұрын

I had the exact same thought!

@eviewesner6231

Жыл бұрын

I loved it too! I just hope I didn't mess with her algorithm because I wasn't able to watch it all at once.

After losing my son two years ago, I started to let things pile up in the closets in the cabinets and in my daughters room and play space. I am so glad that I happened upon your videos. They have been so helpful. I’ve been able to clean three spaces in just one day. Losing a child fills all of your brain space. I’m so thankful that I’m pulling through and I can get back to an organized decluttered home ❤

@sharilhouston8916

8 ай бұрын

Bless your heart- my hubby of 49 plus years. Moved to heaven 3. Months short of two years. That along with moving from our home of 8 years from the country into town with a two bedroom. Full garage with all my husbands tools from being a maintenance man and fishing. And of course it's clothes and shoes and medical supplies and and and... You know the drill into a one one bedroom has been a very emotional challenge. It's been easier to focus on writing/reading/ watching educational KZread videos and the list goes on to avoid the pain of dealing with the clutter dealing with the piles and not knowing where anything's at. I do have a small storage that's absolutely crammed to the ceiling. 10x10. And even knowing that paying sixth only 63 a month when you add that up over 2 years it's pretty expensive. Junk. Dad even I've gone over in number of times and it's just it's too much emotionally of what do I let go of? What do I keep? I'm a canner/ artist/ tutor/ creative creator/ writer lol and the list goes on and on. A lot of it I picked up in oh yeah and I forgot to add sewing. I picked up well. My husband's health was failing. I thought it was 4 weeks or a year but one of my dance team pointed out it was actually four. Anyway, what I'm trying to say is there are three beautiful things that Jesus spoke to me but one would apply to your situation. A week before Roger passed which was very peaceful and quiet. Even with the diabetes and bladder cancer that he had, there was no pain. Which was such a blessing. But Jesus stood beside me and I wished I had looked because I felt his presence so strong and what he said wouldn't have been any clear if he'd actually spoke audibly out loud because here's what I heard very clearly. " In light of his age, and Roger just turned 80, how old you're going to be in a couple of days and I was going to be 77 and the fact that I'm coming back soon... You're not going to be separated for very long." Dear one, I hope that's a comfort to your heart because that's what's made my grieving so much easier if I can put it that way. It's only been the last couple of weeks that the hard part has been. That is younger brother who within 6 months lost all three of his siblings. So there's been some tension between us of how to take care of Roger. And I've felt really guilty about a week ago when I attended memorial service when one of the members of our dance team passed away and saw her video and felt guilty that I haven't done Roger's memorial service and neither have I taken care of his headstone just because of finances. The things that keep me going is like looking up a joke and a few joke books. I picked up at Walmart so that I have a new joke to ask or share with people and help make their days brighter/ I bought a tiara that I wear when I go shopping that when people ask me if I'm queen for a day I say no. I'm queen every day/ or if they ask me if it's my birthday I say will not today but I like wearing it so that I can give away free smiles at no extra charge. Which always brings a smile and a a positive comment. Oh that's really great from young people to older people. I've even thought at times it's starting a princess tiara club and encourage women and young girls to get a tiara and go and give away free smiles and some have even taken my challenge to get some plus nothing Bibles that are free. I pay them postage but they're amazing. Little books that were hand sewn on real leather in India and it's a brother that wanted to share Jesus with everybody. So he just went through and picked out all of the verses in the gospels about Jesus and had the Bible society put them together and it has a prayer of commitment at the end and at the very very end it shows you how to order more. And I put it in a ziploc bag and add a few what I call pocket treasures like the little glass rocks that you put in flower vases/ or I make pearl poodles out of Mardi gras beads/ Oriental trader. I maybe buy a package of little special erasers that have got flowers or butterflies or bumblebees on them. Just little things that it's a point of contact of conversation and of course the colors draw kids or the parents and then I just begin sharing with them how much these little Bibles mean to me because it shows me somebody that really loves me and then I'm going to see it. Get to see soon. He's giving me assurance that I'm going to heaven because I trust him and I hope you'll join me. So I've been rambling and I'm sorry but I just it's hard enough losing my spouse. I can't even imagine losing a child. I've been promised out of Isaiah 53 and 4 that I will have more children than a married woman could have because we were childless and barren during those 50 almost 50 years. But before I leave I wanted to leave with a chuckle or two... to lift your immune system by releasing an anti depression hormone that happens every time we turn up the lips into a curve that changes everything, which is called a sacrifice of joy because often we don't feel like doing it. But that's why it's called a step of faith cuz they're hypothalamus doesn't know we don't mean it. But God does and when we honor him by doing it when we don't feel like it, it actually makes us feel better in spite of ourselves. And besides that, it makes us richer because it increases our"face value" 🤗 So do you know what the longest word in the dictionary is? People often respond. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious lol which I feel pretty smart that I can say that as long as I remember to start with super. But it's actually sMILEs Because there's a mile... Between the two s's. I'll remember to pray for you as we both struggle along as I hope you will for me. I've made a commitment that by October 15th I will have written, published and launched my book to create a bestseller on Amazon. Working title WIDOWS.... WE ARE PRIVILEGED... HERE'S WHY↔️ by SONshine Shari Houston. Blessings... dear one hope to see you in Heaven soon. Remember, ... WHO YOU ARE MAKES A DIFFERENT and I HONOR you for honoring your precious life who was entrusted to you... what a gift and treasure you were allowed to raise for Heaven. Thanks for letting me ramble (smile... guess you didn't have much choice😂. But didn't want to forget to give you a tip. I found out where I can take my van and have the dents pulled out. I take it to the.. DENTist. 🫢💞

@Soo_Blessed

8 ай бұрын

🙏🏽💙

@eldajackson1

7 ай бұрын

❤ So sorry for your loss.

@kayelle8005

7 ай бұрын

I’m so sorry for your loss. I wish no parent ever had to go through such heartbreak. 💕

@jobielifehappens7102

7 ай бұрын

I am so sorry. I pray for your peace.

I want to note something for us poor people that can't just go to the store and buy what we need when it is needed.... you can still get lots of great tips from minimalist videos like this! Use it as a guide and don't get frustrated that you can't get rid of as many things as they do. Just do what you can. 😊 even though I have to keep lots of things just in case, I still find so many things I have had as a backup that really didn't even work well and was just making life harder... like that spare can opener that got stuck EVERY time I opened the drawer !!! I tested it and it barely works! I finally threw it away yesterday after it being in my way for over two years 😅. These videos are soooo inspiring 😊

As a senior (73), I’ve had to identify my season of life and my temporary status on planet earth and current life. My key decluttering quest this year is “Would I move this?” And when the answer is “NO”or even “not likely”, then out it goes. I feel liberated from those “what ifs”.

@kimcoburn9798

Жыл бұрын

That makes a lot of sense to me, too. Thank you.

@missread7781

Жыл бұрын

I'm 71 and totally agree. Also my 96 year old mum passed away and the amount of clutter she had which had to be gone through was horrendous. (Even though we love and loved here dearly.) I don't want to leave this as an inheritance for my kids when I pop my clogs.

@pfarrowboshardy

Жыл бұрын

I'm taking it a step further, Kathleen. "Would/could I carry this from the car or up a flight of stairs to put it in my new apartment?" It has to be pretty darn special to justify the physical effort that can be so challenging for Seniors like me.

@carolvanoppen2118

Жыл бұрын

Asking myself the same question!!

@hildacollier2638

Жыл бұрын

I had a cabinet in a house I just sold which was actually intented to be a sink cabinet but I had it in my mixing area. This area was connecting my frig and my pantry cabinet and had a nice long countertop. This cabinet had a rollout bottom shelf. No shelf above so it was tall enough to put all my much used electrical appliances such as toaster, coffee maker, blender, mixer, juicer, electric can opener etc. It was a 36 inch cabinet with double doors. It worked so well I highly recommend doing this if possible. Very easy access to these things and everything right there in one place.

Dawn!!! You completely came through for those that cannot afford the Take Your House Back course!!! Talk about walking the walk- you're the real deal lady ❤️

@kristinastyers3004

Жыл бұрын

You hit the nail on the head...she truly is the real deal!!!

@kimgordon3695

Жыл бұрын

💞

@lbw687

Жыл бұрын

100% AGREE🙌! Dawn THANK YOU!!!

@BetterVersions

Жыл бұрын

GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SINGLE MOM !!! WATCH THIS KZread CHANNEL AND BE MOTIVATED

@Racheythemagnificent

Жыл бұрын

Fyi, and I had to take advantage of it, there are payment plans for us on the lower income bracket. Ask about possible scholarships too!

I have to share that I have MAJOR clutter chaos in every area of my home. I've spent the last year working on my childhood traumas and limiting beliefs, but this was one hurdle I just could not crack. I knew I was going to take back my life and my home -- I was no longer the person who enjoyed all these things. I was determined to start with my kitchen on a Sunday. I spent the prior 3 days watching videos on the mindset and psychology behind clutter. I was determined to be successful in letting things go this time. Things I've been holding on to since 1998...gone! I was able to walk into my craft room, kitchen and closet and load several huge boxes up with things I could have never dreamed of letting go. My biggest hurdle was all the brand new items I had in packages. Thanks to this video, I was able to let it all go. I have a lot left to do, but the process is no longer painful or impossible. My hoarding mother is here on vacation and painfully watching me do all of this. I hope it inspires her too! Thank you so much for the effort you put into this video and all that you share!

These videos are so good. I’m about ready to start decluttering. I lost my husband 8 months ago and our joke was always he was the hoarder and I the enabler. He always bought in bulk even though it was just the 2 of us. Our garage is full of boxes that were never opened during our 26 years of marriage (things he had in storage b4 we got married). It was too overwhelming for my husband and he didn’t want me throwing his stuff away. Being cluttered had become a lifestyle. Now all these boxes are mine and I’m just now at the point that I’m ready to take on the emotional journey of decluttering. I’m in a new season of life and my house needs to match it.

@SamStone1964

10 ай бұрын

Best of luck for an emotional journey into your husband's past.

@kristynicole4682

10 ай бұрын

I think this sounds like a very amazing way to transition into your new life. Take charge of your home and sort of do a reset where things are about you now. Im sorry for your loss. I think youre about to embark on an incredible new journey and it starts with decluttering. Good luck!

@Sweetest_of_Seven

10 ай бұрын

Oh sweet lady… I’m sorry for the loss of your hubby, I can not imagine going through that. I’m happy that you’ve gotten to a point that you can start moving forward and I’m excited for you for your next chapter ❤

@susanlevine3289

10 ай бұрын

I'm so sorry for your loss. But you are right, you need to make your home a place for you to live your life going forward. The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning is a book to help in your emotional journey of letting things go so that you can live your remaining life to the fullest. There is also a series by the same name on Peacock, is you get that. The whole point is to make your home a place that supports you. People often get overwhelmed by the Stuff left to them by people they loved dearly.

@kindredcottagelife

10 ай бұрын

God bless your efforts. Grief can slow you down, and sometimes even halt all your best efforts, but let me tell you, from someone that lost their husband just a couple of years ago. I am now finally getting through all of the clutter that he and I both had a hand in collecting AND doing it with a fresh new mindset!!! - so I am right there with you honey!!! 🩷 and it’s exactly videos like these, that we need to watch to motivate ourselves sometimes to work THROUGH the grief🙏🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻💕💕💕 YOU GO GIRL!!!

Omg!!! 1.5 hours listening to Dawn telling me how to make my house better 😭 I LOVE IT SO MUCH!! Thank you!! ❤

@elizabethsydnor5247

Жыл бұрын

I got so excited when I realized it was a SUPER LONG video from Dawn! YES!!!

@susanwhite3490

Жыл бұрын

Me too!😂🎉

@brittanyfreddy

Жыл бұрын

Seriously though, when she said it will be longer than usual and I looked and saw and was STOKED!

@jessicasemmens2768

Жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly! Love love videos like this to body double and keep motivated. Thanks Dawn, your wisdom and help is so appreciated!!🥰

@margarethatton2965

Жыл бұрын

So grateful 🙏

I noticed the bins for the kid’s socks. I came up with a brilliant solution that changed my life 😉 I purchased mesh lingerie bags for each of my kids that I would hang on the closet door. When they had dirty socks, they placed them in their bag. On laundry day, I washed and dried the socks in those bags and it was their job to match them up and put them away. The bag was then placed back where the cycle would start all over again (as laundry does). No more sock issues! This worked for years! It worked so well that I even implemented this for my husband and I. Give it a try!

@jessicaderstine4061

Жыл бұрын

I take that one step further. Every year in prep for school, my kids get to choose their style and color of socks. I buy plenty for the year. I pass down if I can, otherwise I pass along to others what socks are nice and fine. We don't fold socks, we don't fold socks.

@LisaPFrampton

Жыл бұрын

My sister-in-law buys only two sizes of generic white socks which she shares with the older kids while the younger ones all share the smaller ones. They're kept in a bin and they don't match any socks.

@brendamaun5455

Жыл бұрын

Got the mesh bags for my three grandkids and I'm hoping that they use them but I'm afraid that they have not bought into the process yet. Maybe it'll kick in later?

@plantsbythemoon9049

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@ihartsacto

Жыл бұрын

Great plan!

“Decluttering fatigue is a real thing because you have to make so many decisions over & over & over”. 🙏THANK YOU! I’ve been making great progress, then hit a wall. I felt like my brain was spaghetti. 🙏THANK YOU so much for helping me understand this is part of the process & I’m not completely crazy. Maybe just a little. 😂😁 The peace of mind with simplicity I’m experiencing is a beautiful reward for all those decisions being made. 💝😍 - Single mom, empty nester, now teaching music full time out of my home.

As someone who used to be a minimalist, who gradually got overcluttered, but then came to realize that I actually like to be surrounded by aesthetic things, I've realized something. If it gets in my way it's a problem, but if it doesn't, I can enjoy it! So what I've decided to do moving forward is to have maximalist walls, and minimalist almost everything else. It it can't go on a wall or a bookshelf up against a wall, it's in the way and I don't need it.

@briannab5296

4 ай бұрын

Love this!! ❤ "Is this in my way?" is my new decluttering mantra! Tyfs 😉

@Sierra_Homesick

13 күн бұрын

I’ve decided this too. I have come to hate knickknacks but I love art and family photos, so wall art will be our home decor. 🎉

I've found over the years that i am not giving up all my hobbies. They bring me my joy. The best situation for me is a super organized storage space for hobby bins. Keep them out of my day to day spaces. Small bin for each hobby. Herb and tea drying, chocolate and candy making, sewing projects, candle making, humming birds, seed starting, canning, etc. Have what i need easily accessible but not is my kitchen cupboards!

@saramartinez103

Жыл бұрын

Can I be your friend????😍🥳

@Wenjenzel

Жыл бұрын

I need help with this! 🥰

@victoriajohnson3034

Жыл бұрын

@@Wenjenzel choose space stuff will go. Then choose bins with lids that fit the space. Label and place bins in place empty. Then fill bins accordingly. Only keep what fits into designated bins. The rest goes. Forces you to make good choices. I keep tools to do hobby first. Then minimal supplies. I buy or gather supplies i need as i need.

@louiseramos1009

Жыл бұрын

That’s a really good idea.

@leesbees9412

Жыл бұрын

At 70, I made the decision 2 let go of hobbies/ crafts. I kept the ones that were my top 5! The ones that I never seemed to 'get' 2, I let go of. It may a good place to start.

I love the “planting seeds” if I donate something expensive or super amazing to me I’m going to pray that it’s a seed of a blessing to someone else who needed one.

@NdnUrbanCat

Жыл бұрын

Oh, that's so sweet! Thank you.

@elizabethsydnor5247

Жыл бұрын

Yes! SOWING is a huge teaching in the Bible, that what you give to someone will be MULTIPLIED back to you. So if you need money, give away some of your money. If you need time, give away some of your time, then watch God give you more free time. Sounds opposite, but God promises that you will REAP what you SOW, multiplied times over.

@joankelley3772

Жыл бұрын

Believe me! They are! I was able to purchase a canning machine that someone donated to a local charity thrift shop. You have no idea what it meant to me to be able to purchase a canner that helps me store foods for my family. It was a life saver! With only $50 a week to feed 4 people that canner became a game changer! It was a blessing for my family and I greatly appreciate the person that donated it. (yes, I bought it, got to my car and cried) I love it when people donate canning jars also. I was able to get a $100 canner for only $15! The jars were only 50 cents each! The money goes to the local Children's Hospital. You may not need something but believe me, there are people out there that find those things live saving game changers! Donate it even if you think it's junk, someone needs it.

@sbg1911

Жыл бұрын

Yes! That thought is so motivating and flips that "switch" that opens the floodgates. Our rarely used things are someone else's dire need.😔

@OneDayAtATime1277

Жыл бұрын

Love this...

My son had a hard time parting with anything he created. His room was a mess. Finally, I suggested we take pictures of his artwork, and we gave him a digital camera. He went through his room and took pictures of everything before he tossed it, and kept the extra special art he created. From that point on, he learned the value of regaining the space in his room. I don't think he ever went back and looked at those photos, but he can if he wants to. 🙂

I have to say that this was so inspirational. I didn't get all the way through it before I paused and went down to the kitchen to declutter. My husband was so impressed that he sat at the table with me after dinner and just talked like we were at a restaurant. (Perhaps the clean decluttered table made the difference.) I can see this will take some time but I'm highly motivated now. Thanks again.

@user-oi1yp5zw5v

6 ай бұрын

Hehe, awe!!

@denisemcgill6260

6 ай бұрын

Yes. Isn't that sad? We used to just grab food and sit in front of the TV and not talk at all. @@MegInASheathDress

@Jo-hello

6 ай бұрын

How lovely!

Suggestion- use the bin you put your toaster in to hold your kpods. Open the box and dump them into the bin. It’s much easier to reach into an open bin and grab a kpod than to take out the box take out a pod and put the box away. And your toaster don’t need a bin, it will just make the bin crummy.

@jms9057

Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I was thinking, as well as "I hope the rest of this isn't similarly silly".

@donnakreye3716

Жыл бұрын

That’s why my toaster is in a bin, because it leaves crumbs!!!!!

@joycedickinson5655

Жыл бұрын

@@donnakreye3716 Amen!

@donnarussell9743

Жыл бұрын

@@donnakreye3716 me too!!! Keep the crumbs confined and clean it when cleaning the kitchen.

@highlandhoneybee

Жыл бұрын

@@donnakreye3716 Better yet, bin the toaster for real...as in get rid of...and you'll never have to worry about crumbs or unnecessary carbs. Not to mention all the space it takes up. I haven't regretted getting rid of mine.

I had a really difficult experience which absolutely shifted my mindset around having ‘stuff’ - my mother was a ‘mend and make do’ kind of person, and would keep everything and anything ‘just in case’. She become incredibly unwell with a terminal illness, and the house became overwhelming, but she kept on holding on to things ‘just in case’. By the time she reached out for help, as we wanted her to get a cleaner and other sources of support to help her but was too embarrassed to allow other people into her house, it was too late. When she passed, I had to clear through the house, picking through years of objects stashed into every corner and space. I respected my mother’s independence to live her life as she wanted and having things helped her feel safe especially as her family were very poor when she was little and those behaviours were survival strategies. But, the volume of ‘stuff’ everywhere just become unmanageable and prevented us from being able to get her help to make her life easier sooner. My own home is significantly leaner and as soon as I start having more stuff, I have an absolute itch to purge and decant to a charity shop. And I realise that I rarely miss anything I donate - listening to you talk helps gives me a language to articulate my thoughts, especially the idea of what serves me in the season I am in now. And not holding on to things ‘just in case.’ It’s completely a mindset shift to challenge how we hold on to things we just don’t need. Thanks for your videos x

@victoriaorme1564

Жыл бұрын

I'm sorry you lost your Mother. I think of mine every day. Dawn has helped me a great deal too

@ubetchaslots

Жыл бұрын

🙏🙌💌💌

@pattisorensen5645

Жыл бұрын

@ Tammy Elward I can totally relate to your story about your mother. Mine was the exact same way. When she passed 2 years ago, despite 2 major purges before her death, she still had so much excess. Unfortunately I kept a lot of her photos, art and art supplies, sewing machines and supplies because of my emotional attachment to her things. Know that I had to move into a smaller home last year, I began to feel overwhelmed by the volume. So I started to question everything of hers that I kept. This weekend, I started my purge even before seeing this video. Thank you so much for your post about your mother. It helped to confirm that I am not alone.

@lualeggett1702

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. I also experienced this with both my own parents and my husband’s homes. It was overwhelming and so sad. They all ended their lives surrounded by clutter that would have mortified their own younger selves. It’s a hard emotional lesson. I am endeavouring not to do that to my own children but a warning. That stability if belongings can creep up as you get older as they are definitely security blankets for your past life. I still have my son’s first winter coat. He is 44 now! So being selective I choose to keep just one really special memory per decade in my box if memories. It starts with my wedding dress. This has helped. This has touched me deeply. Thank you for your video Dawn and thank you for your reply Tammy. ❤

@stephaniem895

Жыл бұрын

My in laws are hoarders. I’ve talked about this being a huge concern of mine with my husband. My parents experienced this when my grandmother passed away. It was extremely burdensome on them to go through everything she hoarded. My husband and I have had to get to a place of acceptance that we can’t change his parents. We will have to budget for a professional service to purge the house when the time comes. It’s far too big of a job for us to do ourselves.

I want thru my closet. It has been a game changer. Getting dressed takes minutes now instead of hours of upset. If it doesn't fit, it doesn't get to stay. If I don't like it or the way it looks on me, it goes. My husband saw what I was doing and actually went thru his clothes on his own! 😮

There are so many "minimalist/de-clutter" videos out there but there is something about yours that feels real and not sanctimonious. I think it's the way you laugh and smile (and the great tips!) that really helps people out because this is very stressful. I spent the last 3 days going through boxes of photos, cards and letters, child drawings and report cards and it's tough to see how we were once so young and looked great (and didn't know it!) or looked horrible and did know it. Seeing photos where half of the people in the family picture have passed away, dogs that we still miss etc. I had already tackled my entire kitchen, my books, all of my clothes and the garage with your help so thank you! I am starting to see the results now and I think it's like losing weight - nothing nothing nothing and then suddenly clothes loosen, people notice and you can see definition.

I’m a minimalist now and I give you all the credit Dawn! You will never know how much I appreciate you and your channel! ❤😊

@TheMinimalMom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Debbie! I really appreciate this!!! Happy New Year!!!

@gladysdiaz1477

Жыл бұрын

100% agree! Thank you, Dawn!

@angelasnodgrass6621

Жыл бұрын

I agree.

@annatsivlina7371

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely!! Same here!!🙋🏻‍♀️

@sallysmith6543

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for encouraging me to resume my de cluttering! Any tips for when the husband is a hoarder?

You have no idea how often I quote you to my hubbie! This week another breakthrough as he has decided to clear out five bags of trash from his office and a bag of clothes, woohoo! I spent all of 2022 doing the house but so pleased he can feel the difference and decided to clear out for himself. Thank you for the treat of a super long video.

@TheMinimalMom

Жыл бұрын

Yay!!! This is so awesome to hear!!!!

@hfamilytravels

Жыл бұрын

I am in that boat too!! I have given up 'fighting' him over his 'stuff' and concentrated on the rest of the house. He is slowly coming around ...

@kathymccarter6631

Жыл бұрын

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@Rangersmama

Жыл бұрын

Yes! I always quote dawn to my dad! … well Dawn says just get rid of it. Haha

@BetterVersions

Жыл бұрын

GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SINGLE MOM !!! WATCH THIS KZread CHANNEL AND BE MOTIVATED

I LOVE what she said about our clothes need to work for us. It's such a helpful revelation. Taking things literally comes easily to me, so I then imagined saying to my clothes that don't fit "You're fired!"

My kids definitely play more when they have a clean clear space to let their imaginations flourish! Every time we declutter toys and make more clean space our kids get so inspired. Usually they want to play with the empty cardboard boxes more than their toys 😅❤️

This video worked a miracle! My hubby watched it with me and when it was over he asked me where I wanted to start. I had done a lot myself already but we both cook and I put off doing the kitchen because I didn't want to get rid of something he might want. So I said kitchen utensil drawer and before you know it, we had decluttered the whole kitchen, utensils, dishes, decorative items, lots, two boxes full. They are going to consignment on Wednesday. Feels so good! Thank you for such wonderful inspiration!

@strawberryme08

Жыл бұрын

My kitchen has been on my list for a long time 😬 we cook a lot as well and use some stuff at holidays only so it’s tricky

@briannab5296

4 ай бұрын

He's a keeper!! 😉

I have learned so much from you Dawn. Yesterday I did hours of cooking and baking and my kitchen counters were a mess when I finished. And then…. It took me less than 10 min to everything cleaned and put away. Low inventory truly works better than any organizational system. Thank you so very much ❤️

@TheMinimalMom

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Love hearing this!!!!

Dawn: "my bedroom is also really small" also Dawn: has a complete seating arrangement for two people in the bedroom... No shade, just funny from my bedroom that just fits our bed, bedside tables, clothes closet and also is the laundery drying place 😅. I'm making a dress while listening to you and you have some really good insights! Loving it. Also loving your pace :)

This idea really resonated with me: set up my kitchen for THIS season that I'm in now. I cook differently than I did 1-2 years ago. I just sold a dehydrator since (despite good intentions and even a new book for inspiration recently), I just didn't use it. I sold it for a loss, but that initial investment was gone anyway. The peace of mind, removal of guilt and reclaimed space was so worth the monetary loss!!

It took me a week to get through this video because every so often I would just have to pause it and go declutter a space. I've gotten quite a bit done and I did it in very small bites. I am super grateful that the people I live with are also on board with this project and they often praise my efforts. That makes a huge impact on my motivation for sure. Thank you for all you do on this channel.

@sacredspacesorganizing

Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! 👏🏼

@QuilterNancy

Жыл бұрын

Yep, I also paused the video and cleaned out the junk drawer that’s been bugging me since we moved in to the house! I threw away a 15 year old digital camera, a part to my food processor that I haven’t and won’t ever use and instruction manuals for things from IKEA. Also asked my husband to move all of the home appliance manuals to his storage area because we disagreed on keep/throw away. Our compromise was you can keep them, but not in the kitchen! That drawer looks awesome and I feel really good about it! Took me 10 minutes.

@sandybeth6703

Жыл бұрын

I am doing exactly the same thing now! It will take me all weekend to watch.

@lisafeck1537

Жыл бұрын

I have watched repeatedly, I may have to watch in sections, to help me move forward more effectively.

@bobilynnw

11 ай бұрын

Your laundry room looks great. But you didn't show how you filled up your containers. I've been having problems visualizing how to put the laundry supplies and light bulbs. What do you do with missing socks? 😂

A few years ago I realized this and started to see the cleanliness of my home as medicinal rather than a shameful failing. I’d notice that my dishes were piling up and ask myself, what was going on and then make an effort to do the chore almost like a prescription. I realized by taking that outward action I was changing my mind and creating an internal balance. I try to keep up on things, but do find I sometimes still struggle. I see it first in my personal space. I think the first outcome from this turn of perspective is I’m way more forgiving of myself. My surroundings, closets included, make a pretty good mirror of my mental space, adjusting the outside adjusts the inside.

@CC12398

Жыл бұрын

Very well said!

@jaimepiano1985

Жыл бұрын

I love this thought! Like a prescription :). Exercise has been that for me for years - but I'm finding this is true for myself as well! Thanks for putting it into words!

@carriesilvinaespinozavilla5177

Жыл бұрын

As Dr. Jordan Peterson says, begin with cleaning your room....

@dianebrock7327

Жыл бұрын

Thank you you give me a chance to there’s hope for me

@AmericaCirclingTheDrain

Жыл бұрын

You are very wise. Thanks for verbalizing this for us.

I have been struggling for years to declutter - I've watched and listened to various videos and podcasts, but none really motivated me. Last night I came across this video - I didn't expect to find an hour and a half long video on decluttering so rivetting! I love the concept of my 'season' of life, your step by step approach makes sense, and actually seeing you tackling clutter and making choices showed me how to do it. Half way through the video, at midnight, I cleaned out the top surface and half a drawer of the chest of drawers in my bedroom. Doesn't sound like much but, boy, so much went into trash (deodorants I'd tried but didn't like) or the donation box (smelly Xmas gifts I'm not going to use). Now I can _find_ the products I use, my electric shaver has a tray to live in, and, most importantly, my bedroom is just a little calmer and more restful. Thank you.

I am a 73 yr old lady who is totally inspired by your videos. It has changed how I think and do my decluttering and thinking about both my small old mobile home and myself. Just need to say THANK YOU for sharing the way you do and the things you do.

My plan is to be clutter free by the end of ‘23! Room by room and cabinet by cabinet. Thanks for a lot of great suggestions!

I really wanted to thank you for your videos. They have helped me release a lot of shame in realizing that Im not a bad mom or lazy, i just have too much inventory to manage! In addition, my husband overheard me watching your videos and realized how true what you were saying actually is. For the first time ever he has fully got on board and is being as active in reducing inventory as I am. I truly have hope that in the next few months to a year our life is drastically going to change and it started here with your channel ♡

@TheMinimalMom

Жыл бұрын

Wow this gave me goosebumps!! Thank you and way to go! You're doing the hard work!!! Happy New Year!!!

@tammyc1812

Жыл бұрын

I wish my husband was like that

@kj5tweezy2

Жыл бұрын

Im happy to report that tonight alone we removed 80 POUNDS of clothing from our house. And MORE to go!!! And I swear we arent hoarders lol.

I’ve been following this Channel for 2 years. It’s helped me while I was married but now I’m recently divorced. I’ve come back to these videos to help me through the process of packed up his items and making changes in my home. My home feels so heavy and I know I can donate more and declutter more. I also have a brain injury and I get sensory issues. I’ve learned visual clutter and certain items/colors cause brain fog or headaches. I like house plants and simple decorations. I also have two girls 4 & 6.

@abrightcloud6961

8 ай бұрын

You CAN do this! Give yourself some Grace as you go along. Everyone starts and stops, then starts again! Your little ones need less stuff, but you do, too. You are worth peace, and can stay in the moment more easily when you’re not corralling items from one place to another. Yay you!!!!

Dawn, your videos finally “hit” me in the right spot. I would watch them sporadically, and I must say that the first time that I saw your videos I thought that your home looked so sad! and frankly I thought that it must be so sad for your kids growing up that way. Well, your message finally hit home when I started hearing “Do you need this at this SEASON of your life? The word “season” hit me like a block of wood. I will be 70 next year! And I can’t believe how fast life has happened. To give you some content of my life, I have a knitting project for a sweet garment for my first granddaughter to come home from hospital when she was born, well, she will soon be 21 and the item is still unfinished! I am now on a minimalist bend. My family think that I am dying because I recently donated over 120 books. I love books, but I now realize that I don’t have to own them. I have a fantastic library within ..10 minutes of my home, and the Internet at my finger tips. I am borrowing books even on the Internet so that I don’t start cluttering that too. I am a new “convert”. How do you handle over committing? I am invested in my church and work at a church, so many times I feel “obligated” to commit to something that is “very good/essential” but that I am really not wanting to do or zapped off energy. I am also nuts about teaching people how to budget and I want to make that a priority. Please help me on getting some clarity with commitment/obligations. I know it is great to help, but I can’t get back my time, and no one is stepping up to do the things that I need done in my home. How do I let go of the guilt or not be tempted to overcommit? I jut recently, within this past summer began to declutter and to truly enjoy my home! I love this feeling of bliss. Thank you.

@Mayray1019

7 ай бұрын

Since you mentioned church, maybe a Bible verse may help. Matthew 7:3-5. Take the log out of your eye before you can take the spec out of your neighbors. Yes, this verse refers to hypocrisy& I’m not calling you a hypocrite, but calling attention to another way this verse can be seen. Handle yourself, and your own challenges in life, before you take on other people’s. Even though you love your church, you should take the time that you know you need to commit to fixing whatever issues and challenges you may have. Something that might make it simple is to start with a day. One day a week that is dedicated to you & what YOU need in YOUR home or life. You don’t commit to anything or anyone else on that day, guilt free. Because first, you have to take care of yourself. It’s not selfish, it is self preservation.

@cin4195

7 ай бұрын

You are a superstar! Keep going until your home is exactly as you want it. You have certainly earned that right. May I suggest that even if just temporarily, you start to decline obligations in order to allow you the energy to finish this project for yourself. If you don't fill your own Cup first, what shall you pour from to help others? As one of God's children who has served others your whole life by the sound of things you deserve a little time to replenish your physical environment. Like many of us you have tolerated and managed your home while serving others . Since the word season resonated with you, I think it is your season to invest in your peace of mind and facilitate house work for yourself in this season of your life. A time to simplify. It's your turn to give to yourself for a bit.

@imaamericangirl1406

3 ай бұрын

@@Mayray1019 and @cin4195 your words were for her but they spoke to me at a time I needed to hear them. Thank you both! ❤

So excited for an extra long video from the Minimal Mom! 😍 My life has changed for the better thanks to you!

@corliavanheerden240

Жыл бұрын

Pots and pans!! We had this conversation 2 days ago with my in laws. Thank you.

@BetterVersions

Жыл бұрын

GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SINGLE MOM !!! WATCH THIS KZread CHANNEL AND BE MOTIVATED

@jo-annmaruszak9885

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, this was great. 🎉

@jo-annmaruszak9885

Жыл бұрын

I know what you mean about the Dollar Store.

@jo-annmaruszak9885

Жыл бұрын

So good to know that you also have some shelves that are not perfect. 1:19:23

Use your immersion blender for amazing soups, making homemade bean dip, & quick application if you don't want to clean a food processor or pour hot things in/out of the food processor/blender. Lots of great options, but depends on how you cook.

@hannahpaul1988

8 ай бұрын

Yep, I got rid of my big (jug) blender, food processor and whisk in favour of a stick blender with 3 attachments. It takes up a fraction of the space, which makes our tiny kitchen function so much better!

“Does this fit my current season of life?” Such a helpful question as I work to downsize our life in our new home, new season. Thank you, Dawn!!!

@lisafeck1537

Жыл бұрын

I heard that question the first 2 times I listened to this. This time I really hear it. Though not always the easiest question to ask. But I see I need to keep it in the front of my mind as I work through my house, I really think it is going to help make the effort more productive, effective. Thanks for making the point again. 😊

@1Corinthians2.2

Жыл бұрын

@@lisafeck1537 I liked the part about using about 20 % of the stuff we own. Now, I can begin to ask: What DON'T I use? It's hard when you've invested money in it, but the time spent shifting it, sorting it, putting it back is getting too time consuming! I would rather save TIME than money these days. I feel throwing out or donating things that I spent money on might also teach me to be more careful what I buy in the future. I am at a season where I want to live more simply and focus more on my relationship with Jesus....so all the stuff around me doesn't distract me when I go to spend time with Him, read the Bible, pray for people and so on....... Sometimes, just asking myself "What are my goals?" helps me throw out/get rid of things that don't fit into those goals. As someone who believes Jesus is returning soon, I see how futile owing a bunch of stuff is -- and it ends up owning me, anyway. Not here to preach, just sharing my personal journey in decluttering.

I steered clear of Hobby Lobby, At Home, Joanne’s, and Homegoods after Christmas this past season in effort to downsize. Not sure if my family noticed, but it wasn’t easy and I did at one point had a crying moment as my sister continued to share all of her shopping experiences. I even threw out my Christmas tree😩. This has been very hard for me. Please keep me in your prayers.

@katiegleaves3792

Жыл бұрын

Well, even if your family didn't notice, WE are proud of you and your restraint!!! I also made the intentional choice to avoid all of those home/craft stores this season (it's been 6 months for me actually!) I even unsubscribed to their Apps and Text Alerts to help minimize my temptation. And wow, what an impact it had! The ONLY decor/holiday items I bought this year were Christmas stockings from Dollar Tree, for the new members of our Household (Roommate and her cat & dog).

@edyiemcgann4354

Жыл бұрын

Feel your pain. I have to stay away from organizer sections in stores dollar tree most of all. I am in bus 🚃 Fulltime so made realization my storage u it for literally more full of bins and baskets than stuff. Like my bus 😮plan to make a large donation soon.

@laurarymer6500

Жыл бұрын

Do it for you! You matter

@lisamurphy3291

Жыл бұрын

Oh, I feel your pain. (It helps when you see that you still have much of the stuff you bought after Christmas last year.) A shopping addiction, let's be honest, leads to a lot of clutter. I know that's true for me, anyway. Congratulations on your restraint! Did you tell your sister you were cutting back? I feel bad you had a crying spell. Hopefully you later felt good about your choice to cut back? Prayers. 🙏🤗and a hug.

@LisaMiller

Жыл бұрын

I'm a VERY frugal, fairly organized person and I'm feeling you. With my habits and limited income AND the pandemic and trying to stay out of stores, I still sometimes want to go someplace I have no business going and buying something I don't need. 😀

I love it that you treat us like friends that came over to visit. I even smile at your including a pan that has been used recently. I enjoy the casual familiarity of your videos. Great content, thanks!

Commenting to say I put this on and decluttered my entire house- bedroom, bathrooms, guest room, kitchen, baby’s closet…EVERYTHING. (11/16/23) I didn’t feel overwhelmed by my stuff before this but watched the video anyway and then after the third trip to goodwill I was like damn we had a ton of crap. I will revisit this and do another pass in a few months and hit the “catch all spaces” and update how I feel. Kitchen already feels easier on the same day 🎉

One thing I have found helpful over the years for organizing owner's manuals (power tools, yard equipment, appliances) is to place them in one page protector (for each item) and put them in a three ring binder labeled on the outside (I don't label the inside of the binder--too cricket for me). I just put one in the garage for the tools and yard stuff, and one inside for appliances, etc. This helps as reference for how to use, troubleshooting, and part numbers, warranties). Dawn, you are the BEST!! Thank you for sharing.

@tammyhavlik1015

3 ай бұрын

Great idea! Especially keeping the warranty/receipt with the manual.

@BarbaraSwartz-hj2ub

14 күн бұрын

Great! Finally someone who doesn't say to get rid of all your manuals. And have to search the internet for the information in the manual you need.

I cannot get over how much you have changed my life and my perspective. I had been drowning with my four-year-old, my two-year-old, dog, and husband with all of our stuff. I’m so thankful to have found you a year ago and the freedom you have given us! Not to mention we are now better stewards of our money because you have changed our perspective on stuff. So thankful! Keep doing what you do! I’m so motivated to declutter and clean every time I listen to you that now it’s becoming habit to turn a video of yours on when I get to work 🤣

@janet-Spirit_of_the_Living_God

Жыл бұрын

Oh, you mentioned "dog". I'm having flashes of the baskets, shelves, and closet floors and shelves that are filled with "stuff for dogs". I think I will start with their stuff first - they won't know any better as long as I leave their current favorites in play. Thank you!

@brendad8295

Жыл бұрын

Every time I listen I’m motivated to get rid of stuff too! I just added a couple more things to donation bag as I listened and am in line to drop off at thrift store right now. Lots of people must be decluttering for the New Year! 😊❤

Great video to kick off the year! "Let 2023 be clutter-free!"

@peanut6265

Жыл бұрын

You got it

I wish I COULD go to the recycling centre! I’m in London. My nearest centre doesn’t allow Pedestrians and I don’t have the extra funds to pay a man with a van for his labour and the extra cost to enter the centre. The local refuse collectors don’t allow everything to go in the bins (garbage) and Sanction you. The Council will only collect 3 collections a year of recyclable large items. All I need is a list of places that’ll take preloved kitchen items, bric-a-brac, unused toiletries, Books which don’t have barcodes and makeup. Large shredding vans that shred on the spot outside your door would be fantastic! Everything else is easy to Donate.

It’s a KINDNESS to ourselves to let things go!!

This is giving me such motivation to de clutter. I am a senior who lives in a tiny apartment, and I have a storage full of stuff I have been putting off going through. Believe me, I still have clothes from the 70’s and 80’s I have been keeping, but very hesitant to throw away. I have a problem of getting rid of stuff, but because of my age and very limited space I just have to bite the bull it and get rid of it. I am making a commitment to begin now. You have given me many great tips.

@CC12398

Жыл бұрын

You should take the 70s and 80s clothes to a retro Consignment and make some money or even Facebook Marketplace all of it all at once would be easier to get rid of at a consignment store then selling it piece-by-piece. You would be making a lot of younger people really happy to have authentic styles from the 70s and 80s

@amg9163

Жыл бұрын

I had a storage unit in NYC for 7 years, that was _"out of sight, out of mind"_ which caused problems for me. Not only did I waste over $25k over those years to store stuff I didn't care enough to go back to, but I ended up buying so many replacement items of what I realistically could have retrieved from the unit. The storage unit was too far to walk to, so it would require a taxi to and from ($50 per visit), the facility was indoors, smelly, dark and unpleasant (creepy sometimes?) Anyway, lots of excuses for me to not deal with my stuff there. One day I mentioned it to an acquaintance, whose facial expression told me what a waste of $$$ it was and would continue to be if I didn't address it. I took several months to make multiple visits (and spent the $50 for round trip taxi rides to do so, but didn't have any other choice at that time) and I sorted through nearly 100 boxes. I scheduled Salvation Army to come pick up over 70 of those boxes. I brought 10 boxes back to my apartment of things I thought I wanted and the remaining boxes were just trash (I even had in that storage unit stacks of papers, magazines, unopened bills from over 10 years ago). Such a waste. But I was glad to finally make a plan to get rid of that stuff and the monthly payments for storing stuff I didn't think about or no longer care about.

@tammyr2966

Жыл бұрын

@@amg9163 This helps me so much! I too have a storage unit that I just took all my Christmas decorations back to and was thinking, this is ridiculous! I need to go through and get rid of so many things in there! That is so impressive of how many boxes you got rid of! I am going to do the same thing hopefully!

@amg9163

Жыл бұрын

@@tammyr2966 Thank you for your response. Old habits are tough to break... After that storage unit downsizing, I still accumulated way too much (over 50 sweaters, about 75 scarves...) but I am aware of the compulsion for me to buy comfortable things. I need to work on that. I hope you are able to work on a way to downsize in a way that works for you. ☺️ Good luck!!

@tammyr2966

Жыл бұрын

@@amg9163 Oh goodness! I know how that is! I am slowly starting downsizing, and only buying what I need! Thank you for the good wishes. I still have to go through all my parents things. My mom passed away in September and my dad 4 years earlier! I am getting all my decluttering done on my own stuff, then going to tackle their stuff. Part of my storage unit is my brother’s stuff who passed away 6 years ago. And yes old habits are hard to break!

This video was so helpful! My husband and I are in our early 60s and just moved to a smaller house after raising 8 children in a large farm house! Decision fatigue is real! I need the encouragement to get rid of things without guilt! Thank you!

I have practiced intentional living and minimalism for years but we had 5 in our family, lived rural and at one point had a zero waste store. I was used to buying in bulk & cooking in bulk. But we now have an empty nest and it has taken me about 5 years to realise I just don't need the " bulk" anymore! I love how you talk about " current season" at 55 I'm definitely entering a new season! Thanks for reminding me to revisit what I actually need in my home xx

Thank you…. I am alone in this… your smile and non judgemental messenging in this is so refreshing … I am not alone anymore!

We are decluttering out basement this week and dropped of donations today - many items we have been storing for 7 years since moving in - but they didn't match with our home style vs our apartment life. If felt so good. We both thought ' we could sell this" at times - - but just letting it go has actually been a weight off my shoulders!

@labradorite8256

Жыл бұрын

I used to sell some things but for some reason it's more trouble than it's worth now. I'm happy to donate because it does sting a little if it's barely been used so it will teach me to be less impulsive when I'm purchasing.

Never apologize for long videos. I love your videos. I’m always sad when they’re over. You are such an inspiration. I’ve been a minimalist for the last 2 years, all thanks to you and your videos. I’m also from MN (currently living in CO). Hearing all the MN references and actually being able to relate is a nice reminder of home. I will never move back tho. Between the winters and mosquitoes, nope! 😂

@BetterVersions

Жыл бұрын

GREAT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SINGLE MOM !!! WATCH THIS KZread CHANNEL AND BE MOTIVATED

I'm new. I've watched a number of podcasts and people on minimizing. However this particular long video breaking it all down and no uncertain terms, for some reason it really actually hit home, it started sinking in. The next morning I (uncharacteristically) didn't turn the TV on or even eat, other than coffee, and the started blasting into the kitchen. I feel I have to really adopt a ruthless, lethal attitude toward getting things out of my environment. I'm getting ready to watch the entire podcast again. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you so much, much love 💕

You are changing my life! After watching your episode with the Awkward mom and then another of your episode about closet organization and junk drawer I cleaned out my closet and junk drawer today! I was shocked at how much feeling was attached to my clothes. Feeling upset because they didn’t fit or they were in disrepair, styles I no longer enjoy and outfits I had during old relationships. My journey has just begun but I’m so excited for the future!

So funny! I get worked up talking about these topics with family and friends! And everyone in my house is tired of hearing, “Dawn said……..” 😂

This compilation feels like a personal version of the all day declutter for those of us who can’t purchase it! I will be rewatching again and again!!!!

49:13 it makes so much sense. When we go on holidays that feeling when you walk into the hotel - you take a small suite case and starting the day feels so much easier. Holiday mode I know 😅 but still, getting away from our life is getting away from all our stuff too.

We are vegetable gardeners and we need our storage items. This is a passion/hobby however it has to be put away. We are eating 5-6 homegrown items almost every meal here in February. We love it.

We were able to remove an entire bureau because we went through our clothes and donated a bunch of things we weren’t wearing. The empty space in our bedroom is so nice!

i am only 15 minutes in and i must say - this is the BEST video i’ve ever seen on decluttering. i love each time you get “worked up” - it’s passion! you care about yourself and your family, plain and simple. thank you for sharing this with us, i’ve been roughly adopting this system since the pandemic, so i’m excited to see someone else put a blueprint to it :) cheers to 2023, stay happy and healthy! ♥️

You are so sweet and impassioned by what you're doing. I love the "Oh I have 5 sweatshirts, I don't know where the 5th is, oops, I'm wearing it!"

I love how kind, disarming, and encouraging you are! I always feel happy & encouraged when I listen to your videos. You’re a sweet soul and a breath of fresh air! 🤗

My husband and I just spent all fall working on decluttering our house. It’s definitely being done in layers, but feels so good! We are almost 3 years married and we’re both single into our 30’s. Combining 2 households sure added up. For a fresh start for the New Year we switched around some of our rooms to better fit their uses. So now my husband had the biggest bedroom in our 1910 house to use for his music room. Decluttering and working through our spaces definitely has helped us show what things are our priorities and what aren’t. Ironically, I now have the smallest bedroom for my office and have donated almost all of my past and future “fantasy self” art supplies. It feels so good to not have those old things hanging over my head. I haven’t painted in like 10 years or knit in 6! Decluttering has helped is much in having a very old house where not everything is up to date and easy to clean. Thank you Dawn and Happy New Year!

@TheMinimalMom

Жыл бұрын

Wow Katie, this is so awesome to hear -- WAY TO GO!!!!

@katiedolan14

Жыл бұрын

@@TheMinimalMom Thank you Dawn!

@Lisatwade

Жыл бұрын

The way I like to think of it is, if you get back into painting or knitting in the future, you can enjoy some fresh new supplies. So no harm in donating what you're not using now. I donated all my embroidery thread because my vision is too bad now for cross stitch. But if I ever need it in the future I can buy it again.

@kimgordon3695

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this! Very inspiring. Layer' decluttering 🙋

@katiedolan14

Жыл бұрын

@@Lisatwade Yes, definitely! I gave most of it to my nieces who are really into paining these days.

2022 was the year I went thru my upstairs. Our primary living space. I'm on disability due to a series of strokes in 2018. My energy level is limited. Roughly 5 to 8 hours a day is productivity. We are a blended family and currently have 6 kids ages 15 to 22 at home. Two kids recently moved back in due to purchasing a home and going back to school. Love the time will tell bin. My bins are labeled by kids. Since we are still downsizing from combining two households. 2023, I'm going back thru the upstairs and downsizing again. I'd love to do the basement. The reservation is that the two who moved back in put their stuff downstairs. They too are downsizing their belongings!! So. I've designated the dining room as donation central. I let all the kids know before I take it to donate. We have 10 kids between us. I've had to be patient with them and myself. Having a designated space for donations has helped the kids downsize without asking me about where to put stuff. I've sold over $3000 on marketplace. So it's been a successful first year. Thank you. Here's to simplifying more!

@oldgeezer2780

Жыл бұрын

Kinda funny story: when Hubby and I purchased our first house, (936 square feet) it seemed huge. (Well, we had been living in an efficiency apartment for a year.) Then one weekend, within a month of moving in, my parents arrived for a visit - in Dad's pickup truck. One thing they brought was a picnic table, which we used for a kitchen table for a couple years. (Yes, we were thrifty) And the rest was "all the stuff you told us you wanted us to save." The *very next weekend* DH's parents pulled into the driveway in a station wagon - full - expressing the same sentiment. They've all passed away - but I've always wondered if this was a coordinated effort. Our 936 sf home was now full. So it was then my job to pull up my big girl pants and make some decisions. I did it in stages over the next few years.

Thank you for this video❤️ we recently had all our floors re-done and it took 3 weeks and everything has been in chaos. It's so overwhelming that I just don't do anything. I found this video and I play it everyday as I declutter and put things back where they belong. I like that you always go back to forgiving yourself and giving yourself permission to get rid of things. Slowly things are getting back to BETTER than they were.

I'm so thankful God inspired you to share your wisdom and perspective, and directed me to your channel. You have changed my life. Two years ago I started my minimalist journey, and besides living in a cleaner calmer home, with less effort, I have been able to implement my "let it go" skills and decluttering 'muscle' in other parts of my professional life, which has been pivotal in my personal growth. As a parent, I may have fallen short of my hopes and best intentions in many areas, but with your encouragement and example, I have been courageous enough to give my son the gift of freedom from guilty clutter (unlike my childhood) I have not yet found that I have decluttered something I needed to replace. I have thought, "oh, darn, I just donated that... Oh well, I can use __" or I realize I am going to be completely FINE not doing whatever I thought I needed the thing for. I literally can't think of an example! At best, I have utilized a thing or two or of my time will tell... But honestly I put it back right afterwards (I was being lazy not to wash a spatula!😂) The simple joy of a half empty kitchen drawer is truly the gift that keeps on giving... THANK YOU for giving it to me!!!😊

what i learned this past year with watching you and clutter bug is that decluttering is all about intentional living. actually intentional what you need in your space and also letting go what has ended its purpose❤❤ great channel

@tele_gram-me-on_Theminimalmom7

Жыл бұрын

inbox me🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝 You won🎁🎁🎀🎁🎁🎁

Ghee is the same as butter! Cook with it…, you’ll love it! 🤓🧈

Exactly. I can’t sell nor co consign. I don’t have time and energy for the process. I admire people that can do this.

I am still watching the video and enjoying it tremendously. I work for an organizing company PT, but mostly as a public school substitute teacher so when clients for the business are cool with stuff leaving their house we can distribute to needy causes. Teachers will happily take used stuff in 2 seconds flat. What I've noticed go quite quickly lately are used binders and used or new paper protector plastic sheets to go inside them. They are highly desired by teachers who are often short on supplies. Of course, many other supplies are needed, too. Feels great to have things that many would feel no one would want get snatched up so fast.

Thank you, Dawn 💕 You inspire me. I’m a school counselor and I take advice from very few people. You my dear are an exceptional lady. Thank you for your advice and support 💕

@TheMinimalMom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, that means more than you know!!!!

Dawn, you have truly changed my life! We have 5 children (ages 5-14). I have been watching your videos since March 2022. I watch them every week. I am definitely believing in the onion method. I have been decluttering layer by layer. It is amazing how much having less has changed my life. Thank you so much for your encouragement, attitude and ideas!

Dawn, I want to thank you for all you do! Like you, I’m a ladybug 🐞. The stuff I had hidden away was overflowing onto surfaces and needed to be dealt with. What seemed like an overwhelming task has become easier with your help. I still have a long way to go, but you gave me the motivation to start… and that’s exactly what I needed! Thank you!!! ❤

Watching this 1yr later and yes you live more minimal than the average American home without a doubt! We are 1.5yrs into the minimal journey and its truly life changing!! So happy I found your channel ❤️ now I'm watching through your old videos

I think you did a great job pulling a bunch of different videos together to make a whole house video. What a huge editing job! Thank you!

This is a wonderful video. I really really struggle with my bee-like tendencies and many hobbies… I play music, I sew, have a cricut and do crafts, make jewelry, love makeup… but I have found the things that I don’t love and keep decluttering until I can manage all of my hobbies. It was REALLY hard at first but now I feel so much better when I purge the mediocre for the sake of keeping the things I love.

@NdnUrbanCat

Жыл бұрын

A fast reader sees; make...love!😂

@kimgordon3695

Жыл бұрын

Turn it all into side hustle & you'll luv the rewards

This has to be the best organization/mindset you have ever expressed. I had intended to do nothing and stay in bed today. You inspired me to do some serious decluttering. Thanks so much Dawn. ❤

Watching you makes us feel better, because you’ve been decluttering for a long time and you still gather clutter

Yes throw it away. My Mum was almost a hoarder keeping things "just in case we might need it" or "it cost...." or "someone else may want it...". It was a very chaotic and stressful place to live. Get rid of stuff it doesn't pay rent to use up all that real estate. Blank spaces are calming.

Ok I spent the good part of my morning watching this on and off. I want to say thank you so much for the continuous amazing videos you put out. I found you years ago and am now probably on year 3-4 but everytime I watch a video of yours I learn a little bit more and am always going back over my house. To anyone that’s just starting take it slow and I promise it really does help with the mental stress of having to manage everything. 💕

Love the minimizing tips here ... I've recently done what was called "Swedish Death Cleaning" of my wardrobe and yes!! Those jeans that were too tight were indeed mocking me!! Getting rid of stuff was so cathartic!! They all went to a food & clothing bank and I feel great that everything I have right now fits and makes me feel good about myself.

When it comes to clothing, and the fact that I have just one closet in my apartment, I find that a seasonal approach is something I can appreciate doing twice a year. You've got some great tips here, thank you!😊

This video is going to be LIFE-CHANGING for me! Thank you so much for taking the time to do it! You’re so fun to watch too!

A few years agoI participated in a challenge during one month when I sorted out one item on day one, two items on day two, ..., 28 items on day 28. It was so freeing to see items go I did not use or enjoy any longer. That was such a good exercise and got me started on my path to declutter. Sometimes I need several go throughs to let something go and I am allowing myself that time. I recently moved to a smaller condo and felt completely overwhelmed with the amount of things I have. So, yet again, it's time to assess and let go and I am looking forward to declutter my home. My challenge is to control what I put into my home.

My dear life-long friend is going through a massive undertaking right now and your divine timing to posting this video couldn't have come at a more PERFECT time! Thank you so much Dawn. The person she's working so hard for is in the hospital and it has layers and layers of feelings and emotions for her. Pray for her please🙏

Great idea to minimalize in the kitchen...not sure the 4-5 pan limit works for people who preserve food & cook from scratch. I have a large, heavy bottom stock pot that I only use for cheese making...doesn't get used often, but I can't make cheese without it. I have a 6-qt stock pot to make my large batches of soup for freezing, a 3-qt for boiling pasta, a 2-qt for much of my cooking (household of one)...but I have two 1-qt pots because I use them so much one wouldn't be enough. Then I have a large, deep fry pan for dishes that I'll start & finish in that pan, and a large, shallow fry pan if I'm just browning hamburger or prepping some other food that will be added to something else, and a small pan for frying my eggs for breakfast...lest you think I could ditch the shallow fry pan & brown my meat in the deep one, when you make everything from scratch there are BIG cooking days, and it's entirely possible they will both be in use at the same time. In fact, I bought a hot plate so I can use five burners at once instead of only four, because I'd much rather spend one big cook day putting up foods to feed me for 2-3 months, than have to cook day in & day out...remember, it's just me, don't need to be cooking all the time. Then there's the water bath canner that I inherited from Mom, and the pressure canner. I used to have one set of five pans...and constantly had to cook stuff, then dump it into a non-plastic bowl (too hot for plastic) so I could hurry & wash them (trying not to burn myself on the hot pans) to start the next things I was cooking...then move all those cooled foods into storage containers, by which time the second batch of cooking was done and I could wait for those to cool & containerize...leaving me with 50% more dishes to clean up (those non-plastic bowls that foods cooled in). The level of minimalization is totally dependent on cooking style. But the basic tenet of keeping only what you need/use is sound.

@honestreviews2321

Жыл бұрын

Right

@louisedudley6478

Жыл бұрын

That’s how I cook too. I could never downsize to four pans/skillets. I raise a large garden and need large containers to hold the produce while prepping them for preserving. We are a household of two but regularly host family gatherings of 12-14 people. I have enough place settings to set a nice table so getting rid of things I have just because I don’t use them everyday doesn’t make sense.

Dawn I love listening to you as I’m getting my home office decluttered. Your mantra of “reduce inventory” has totally transformed my thinking!

I loved this video. I think the longer ones that are not a 15 minute tidy, but a real, relatable, chaotic space, then watching you take a armful, then another gathering of trash, then a grouping...it was amazing. Thank you for saying we weren't taught how to do this, nor a time in the country when we are encouraged to accumulate more. What a great outcome for all your effort. I hope my declutter muscles get close to where yours are someday.

Thank you Dawn! I also enjoy the shorts and normal videos, but this very long one is a great gift! You always manage to put into words what we all so desperately need. 💪🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@cin4195

Жыл бұрын

She truly is a gift with the ability to reach people and help them. I agree with you 100%

@TheMinimalMom

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, that means more than you know!!!!!

@CynthiaRaeC

Жыл бұрын

I agree!! Thanks, Dawn!

You’ve got a new sub! I’m such a hoarder 😅. I’ve got so much stuff. I’ve moved around the world and back, I’ve gone from a four bedroom to a two bedroom house and have accumulated so much! I worked selling vintage items, so having kept so many items I’m now overwhelmed. In the last three years I’ve been living with the damage from severe Lyme infection and meningitis. My life has changed drastically and I desperately need to simplify my life. Your videos have motivated me to make a start and go through each room slowly. The bathroom and kitchen are going to be first on my list.

Recycling does make a major impact on the environment, all recycling. Landfills are also a issue momma minimalist.

I been decluttering with you for a while and i can’t stop watching because i always need more motivation to declutter. I went through almost the whole house in one day with this video and got a full box out of every room. I’m feeling so much closer to my minimalist goal

@Soo_Blessed

6 ай бұрын

Taking Dawn from room to room with you is so motivational I've been decluttering for a long time and then there's been sicknesses and a couple people in the hospital Four Emergency Care children surgery a baby I just again have taken one two three four truck loads of stuff God has blessed me so much in my life that regardless of what I take it seems like it doesn't make a dent in how much I have Decluttering a two-car garage A screened in porch and a four-bedroom house. God bless Dawn No I'm not a shopper I have a friend that passed away left me a ton of her stuff There's six of us in my house nobody else really wants to declutter Dawn says GET ER DONE I'm going to! I don't think I'll be a minimalist SIMPLE LIVING is my goal I can't wait!! I just can't wait!! 💚💙 love you Dawn

This video came at a great time. It motivated me so much to declutter more. We had a snow day, which made it the perfect opportunity to rewatch the video and declutter with Dawn. I had 8 boxes of donations. I loaded my car and couldn’t wait to get it to my donation center. I’m 80% there to a simplified home.

I am a maximalist. I love steampunk, making robots, painting wall murals, decorating for every holiday. With that said my husband’s grandmother passed away and it took me a year to clean her 3 story house. Then his uncle passed and that took nearly 4 years as he was a severe hoarder…you couldn’t open the front door or get into the kitchen. We still have boxes of that stuff in our garage. After all this I am overwhelmed and the boxes have sat for a couple of years. I have attempted to tackle this but when I open a box I’m like there’s no room for this stuff and it’s just taking up space: I just need to get my husband on board as I don’t want to discard anything that would be sentimental to him. I struggle dealing with my own personal items. I am only 7 minutes into the video and I’m going to take out the trash and say goodnight ya’all!

I loved this !!! So grateful that I found it. One of the best decluttering videos I have seen. I am in the process of a whole house declutter and re-organization. Decision fatigue is overwhelming at times. I appreciate the helpful hints you have offered here. They all make so much down to earth sense. Just what I needed to continue tackling some big projects.

@hannahpaul1988

8 ай бұрын

Don't forget those "time will tell" boxes - they can be handy when you don't wanna lose your momentum, getting hung up on individual objects 😊

I LOVE your channel!! It’s like a little brain get-away, a breath of fresh air

@TheMinimalMom

Жыл бұрын

That means more than you know!!! THANK YOU!!!

This is great!! 🥰 It's like a huge compilation of all the great tips you've been sharing for years. Dawn, please know that you've made a huge difference in our lives. Thank you for your commitment to sharing minimalism with us!!! I'd love to share our story with you sometime! ❤️

@LisaPFrampton

Жыл бұрын

Create videos on KZread about it all using voice over and pictures while vlogging at the same time!! I would LOVE to see them myself!!

@LisaPFrampton

Жыл бұрын

Oh, and join the community like I have! You can post your story in the Facebook group and share pictures, etc, and Dawn is great at interacting on there!!! ❤️

@kimgordon3695

Жыл бұрын

🙋💞

Wow, this is so helpful and inspiring! Earlier today before seeing your video I literally scheduled some time off from work to uncluttered my house. Out of he blue your video came up in my feed without me looking for this content. Now I have a game plan for my declutter goals. Thank you so much!