You are really making such fantastic progress now. Letting go the baby gates is a big step as I know you struggle with baby items. Well done Ms Heart, it’s amazing that you are nearing the front of the basement. 👏 🦄

@ahoardersheart

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much my dear friend 🩷🙏🏼🩷 That means so much to my heart!!

Nice job on the baby gates. You are healing and helping other moms

@ahoardersheart

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much my friend, that truly is my soul’s purpose: to help people 🦄💜🌟🙏🏼

This week I organized a big decluttering day with my team at work. I called it a fall cleanup. We do training for all of the nurses and assistants at our large health system and so we’ve become overrun with medical supplies that we purchased or expired medical supplies from the hospitals, and it was just a disaster. We got rid of a ton of stuff and we are giving away some things to the local universities. It looks so much better and I think the team is really excited to keep cleaning! I took before pictures, and I am excited to show those to the team!

@ahoardersheart

8 ай бұрын

Wow Wow Wow!!!! That is sooooo AMAZING 🌟🌟🌟 Thank you for being such an inspiration to us!!!

So true about not letting go of something you are not ready to let go of. When I’ve done that in the past I usually end of purchasing something and later realize it’s a self soothing thing, because I felt pressured. I’ve got a light at the end of the tunnel by using your techniques, however it’s a life long process just like healthy eating for a lifetime vs a crash diet.

@ahoardersheart

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely my friend, it is a complete lifestyle change but I found it is getting easier and easier ❤️🙏🏼❤️ I’ll always cheer you on my friend 🦄💜🙏🏼🌟

The Frozen Zone, that sums it up perfectly for me. Thanks for all your encouragement and kindness. I’m so excited at how close you are to having the basement done. You are a true inspiration. Miss Pepper is loving every bit of new space to explore too. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇‍♀️👏👍💪🙏💐🐈🦄

PREACH! We all have a Frozen Zone of one kind or another! May I offer another hint? Don't be afraid to bring in help when you need it. I have neurological disabilities plus some aging issues (good ole' arthritis, etc.) Even though I can do most of the day-to-day cleaning myself, I have finally accepted that I can't clean my master bathroom or complete other "bigger" jobs consistently on my own anymore. Rather than live with mildew (ew...), I'm bringing in cleaners four times a year to get my house back to Square One. I feel better already. Whether you're hiring someone, bribing grandkids or asking family members for help, do it if you need to!

@ahoardersheart

8 ай бұрын

Absolutely my friend, that is a big tip!!!! Asking for help is definitely great advice!!!

Can’t wait for the Xmas cave to come out

Ms. Pepper is so happy with how great everything is looking! Thank you for helping so many of us!❤️🤗♥️

@ahoardersheart

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for all your encouraging!! I just love reading them 🦄🩷🌟🙏🏼

This couldn’t have come at a better time. I’m frozen today and have piles of laundry and dishes and feeling the overwhelment of mom work life.

Don't declutter Miss Pepper. Such a cutie! Straightened a few drawers today. Made progress. Yay!

Thank you, know the frozen zone well. Great job...

Great job, Miss Heart!!! I am convinced that you had enough reusable bags to supply your entire neighborhood 😊. I'm very excited for you to finish decluttering your basement--not just for the sense of accomplishment that will bring, but also for the reward of being able to set up an organized craft area so you can do what you love!

@ahoardersheart

8 ай бұрын

Lol!!! Yessss, I have been giving away reusable bags too!! And I do really look forward to that organized craft room 😍❤️😍❤️ That will be a HUGE reward!!!

Great job!!! Love how Ms. Pepper is right there for you. Love that sweater. Really good progress.

I ended up in a psych ward then recovery centre recently and realised i cant live the way i have been anymore, i think your channel is going to be an incredible step towards living a much more sustainable life 💙🌻✨️

I've been working on getting rid of things since around the start of Covid, a few things at a time. I realized that I had to much stuff and that it meant some things (even someI liked) where going to have to go. The easiest things I got rid of quickly and easily, but what I noticed is as I went along I moved onto harder, and harder things making the things I was getting rid of more of a struggle. The surprise has been how some things I really struggled with getting rid of I haven't even noticed once I donated them. The struggle was often worse than the actual letting go, and often I didn't even miss the item I thought I couldn't live without. This is making it easier to have better perspective moving forward and realizing how important (or not) some of my possessions actually are.

I think you have done fantastic. I would like to see hubby start to go through his things. The way you do it we would never have to see anything but his hands and hear you talk.

Great job as always ❤ Also been watching and loving peeling away the clutter....she's conquering her demons and her clutter and it would be epic if you two could connect and I know she would benefit from your experience with decluttering and creating content.

@debby891

8 ай бұрын

Me too and Mira is doing an awesome job on Peeling Away the Clutter

@sassyslsgrl

8 ай бұрын

@@debby891 ikr! And trying as she goes to mindfully work through the issues that brought her where she is... Amazing

@debby891

8 ай бұрын

@@sassyslsgrl yes and I think that’s why she’s doing so well. I also love that she’s cleaning as she goes, not just moving things from one pile to another. She’d be an awesome counselor for those that have that problem, love and so admire her♥️

@MaryEavey-dc3sk

8 ай бұрын

YES!!! I have mentioned you on your channel. Mira is working very hard.

@ahoardersheart

8 ай бұрын

Awe!!! I did comment on one of her videos cheering her on ❤️❤️ I’d be more than happy to help her in anyway 🙏🏼

Unrelated but I love that blue sweater! 🥰

I had never heard about The frozen zone, but it reminds my of all years that I sat in my armchair after work, thinking that I should start working out....some day.... It's so difficult to start, but so rewarding when you have started and are making some progress. Great session in the basement this week as every week Ms ❤ 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@ahoardersheart

8 ай бұрын

Yessssss!! When I first heard it, I thought, “that’s a great explanation of something we’ve all done!!” So I wanted to share it with everyone in hopes that it help them too ❤️🙏🏼❤️

Always look forward to your Friday videos! I can relate to the Frozen Zone. I have a lot of areas that are very cluttered. I don't like it, but I dont know what to do with it. Every weekend I take a run at it but it is like I just bounce off of it! Very frustrating!!!! I don;t even LIKE a lot of this stuff but I just can't seem to get myself to get rid of it and I don't know why! So that makes me think that I definitely have hoarding tendenancies. So......what I do besides not bring new things in is........peck away at it. I have thrown out most of the trash, so what remains is the stuff I don't know what to do with. .... I just peck away at it a bit at a time......a few minutes at a time.......and repeat, repeat, repeat. I will take a pile of 10 similar things and say, OK, out of this pile, what is the one or two things that I can live without. My fabric and crafts will be last! I appreciate your videos because it makes me feel like I can get there eventually. I want to get to a place that everything has a place and out of sight. I am a out-of sight; big category organizer. I forget which one that Clutterbug says that is, so when everything is out it feels like it is screaming at me!!!!

So true that doing the easiest stuff first helps! Marie Kondo's book made me MORE frozen for the same reasons you mentioned plus literally not having the space or energy to pull every item in a category out at once and sort through it. So glad I found the Minimal Mom, Clutterbug, and now you. : - )❤

You are doing so well!! 🎉🎉🎉 how is hubby doing with his boxes? :)

Awww someone is going to really love those superhero costumes!!

Your messages have encouraged me/us to finally start cleaning out the garage. And it really does feel good. We still have a ways to go. But we can finally walk from one door to the other. Instead of having to go out side to access it. 😊 #celebrating 🎉baby steps

Look at that gym set up!!! You now have all the space you need to keep in shape even when the weather is bad outside! Truly awesome how far you've come!

When you get to the point of using the basement space for an extra family room/game area like you mentioned years ago one cool idea would be since the areas on either side of the fireplace down there is set back farther is to make a secret door to get back to the space. A hidden door in bookshelves or something like that…. Would be so fun! The boys would love it too!

❤ you are so awesome! Keepin' it real with how amazing decluttering can look on the internet. I love the baby steps, and starting with the easy things.

Awww, Pepper wants to go for a ride on the treadmill! Go Pepper go 🏃‍♀️!

Omg there is a name for “The Frozen Zone” this is my life !!! So happy I found your KZread . I feel hope to know I am not alone and there are other people like me. Thank you, thank you , thank you !

I love Ms pepper. She is so cute. I'm proud of you. You are almost there. Once you are done, you can set up sections for your A & C items, section for your gym, section for out of season, section for yard sale, and so forth.

This was very interesting to hear about the Frozen Zone! Finally i have a word for that kind of feeling 💖

@dreamer6943

8 ай бұрын

You've probably heard of "fight or flight" panic response but that's only part of the picture. It's actually "fight, flight, freeze, flop (feint), or friend (befriend the scary person or become something they value as a way of keeping yourself safe)". You can have any of these responses any time you feel panic

My ANTI-FREEZE TIPS 💪🎵⏲🤓📆🪴😃 1) Onion Method of easiest stuff first to build clutter muscles 2) Temptation Bundling with something enjoyable during/afterwards (game changing!) 3) Setting Process vs. Outcome goals so I always have a "win" ; - ) (e.g. "Look for things to let go of for X minutes on timer" (e.g. 5 to 15 minutes) vs. "Clear out closet") 4) Reminding myself that just sorting through items can be anxiety-SOOTHING because knowing what's there and taking action both make things feel less overwhelming (especially with a Process vs. Outcome mindset 5) Scheduling decluttering on the calendar with electronic reminders instead of waiting to be inspired (motivation usually comes *after* action, not before it : - ) I love Cas from Clutterbug's method of setting 3 reminders a day for just 5 minutes at a time of decluttering or cleaning so it's never overwhelming. : - ) 6) Starting with an area in my direct eye line from where I spend the most time so I'm constantly reminded that I've *already* made progress and can continue to do so. : - ) I also like to prettify it with a plant or picture or something to motivate me to *keep* it clutter-free. 7) Visualizing before I start how GOOD it will feel just to have taken action, and how GREAT it will feel when I'm all the way done! ; - D Dawn from the Minimal Mom and Cas from Clutterbug are good sources of inspiration about this! 😃❤🌈🏡💐

You are doing great for yourself and for others struggling too.😊❤️

I'm a nanny and I know how much sharing baby items with new parents helps them... Cheers to Your GROWTH & STRENGTH, Ms. Heart!

@vanessawhitneypro

8 ай бұрын

This may seem like a strange question, but what type of gloves do you wear when you clean? I have latex, but don't care for them. Food prep gloves? Thanks always for your help & encouragement, Ms. Heart!

The work you did today was amazing. You have set yourself up so well for when you loop around the second time to sort each category.

Really good progress Ms Heart!! 🎉 trying to declutter and organize my house

I love this! It certainly is a long process. Thank you!

I am so encouraged!! Hugs to Miss Pepper!!

Awww. Your container of costumes reminded me of when my son was a little boy and he was spiderman 🕸

🎉🎉🎉 another victory

Can't wait to see Hubby go through his stuff! I feel like he has a good amount down there ❤

@shannonstroud2479

8 ай бұрын

I was going to say the same! Melanie has done so well its time for Hubby to do his part and that basement will be complete in no time!!

So cute cat inspector ❤❤❤

❤❤❤❤Ms. Heart and Ms. Pepper.....you are both My favorite KZread channel🎉🎉🎉🎉loved your declutter today....blessings from NZ🎉🎉🎉

Saw the Rowan stadium pillow- I went to Glassboro before it was renamed Rowan!

Such an amazing progress in your decluttering ! Thanks for the talk about taking baby steps in the process. I start my decluttering of items and get frustrated and scared afterwards I have donated items. Lots of so called thrift stores such as Goodwill and ARC in my city are overwhelmed with extreme amount of donated items that lots of the donated items that do not sell within 6 weeks are trashed out...and don't want furniture because the furniture takes up too much room in their store area. ARC has a machine in the alleyway behind their store that crushes up furniture that does not sell within the allocated time . I have hundreds of plush stuffed animals that I will have to trash out because stores don't want the stuffed animals...emergency services don't want the stuffed too. All of us need to really thing about what we purchase. Just look very hard on the weekends when there is a long line of cars lined up to donate items.

You're journey absolutely amazes me, every single time you publish a new video. Thank you for sharing it with all of us!

@ahoardersheart

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much my friend, your encouraging message keeps me motivated 🦄🙏🏼💜🌟

Love the Elvis picture!!!! You are doing such a great job!!! ❤️

I can't help admiring the elvis drawing, I grew up listening to him.

This video came at the perfect time for me. Your videos always inspire and encourage me, but this one spoke to my heart. I have just finished cleaning out my Mom’s estate and Uncle’s estate & sold both homes. I brought home more things than I should have, but things I really wasn’t ready to part with yet. Now my home which was already full is bursting at the seams. I have been staring at things and not knowing where to start. But I know if I just chip away at it little by little I will make progress. How many days a week do you declutter? And how much time do you spend decluttering per session? I have seen your amazing progress by using baby step decluttering and know it can work for me, too! Thanks for the videos and today’s incredible tips to get out of the Frozen Zone!

@ahoardersheart

8 ай бұрын

I absolutely loved your sweet encouraging message, thank you my friend 🩷🙏🏼🩷 i want you to know how amazing you’re doing and that I’m cheering you on every step of the way. I DeClutter each week when I make a video. Each video takes about 3-4 hours to record: of course half that time is used for changing camera angles or re-recording a scene. As long as you dedicate some time to Decluttering each week, you will see your progress grow 🦄💜🙏🏼🌟

I can only imagine that your husband has a lot to go through when it comes to his turn.

Great advice, encouraging tone of voice! Planning to work in the dungeon (basement) tomorrow!!! 😂😂😂 Been gradually working in all parts of home.. Since 2013 had 2 basement floods, got rid of tons of stuff that was wet then.. but wait ! There’s more! Son now grad from college and brought some more in. But I am still clearing his toys from childhood, books, lalala!! So tomorrow is great weather and gonna get after a lot! Thanks for the pep talk!!

Thats looks great! The frozen zone is the Worst. Im out of it now, thanks to you.

Hello from Germany, hi Miss Heart, miouw pepper 😻.... It's going on.... You Rock it.....🎉

Wow, thinking about the anxiety of getting started I am so proud of you because how far you’ve come. You probably had this anxiety to start all the time…

Nicely Done!!!

Amazing progress again. I was just wondering if your hubby has actually started to declutter his stuff that you come across yet. Would love to know if your progress has spurred him to do go through his.

@colemine7008

8 ай бұрын

I get the impression he goes through his stuff off camera when he has time. He has been shown to help but is not an on camera guy. She mentions often that he helps clean and then shows that when he does not know what to do with certain things he puts them in a place for her to find and sort when she has time.

Great job!

So early! 🎉

👍 #777 Great tips. Thanks again.

I’m so happy for you. You have come so far. I can totally see future craft area and even a work out zone.

You are amazing!

Way to go! What progress- thank you for sharing your wisdom with hoarding. I feel like as a respond to trauma I have some tendencies. Glad I found your channel ❤

Congratulations!!

Another fantastic job congratulations 🎉💜

Decluttering

You're making amazing progress ❤ and Miss Pepper is super adorable!❤ God bless and sending hugs from Ontario Canada. ❤🧡🦔

I love the art work on the wall. Please put it on the walls upstairs so you can share it with more people.

Bravo! Your basement looks fantastic!👏👏👏🥳🦄

Loved it

This pile is amazing!!

So Great

This is so helpful, thank you

Hubby needs his own decluttering video! You are doing amazing!

Great job 😊

This one was very impressive and such a big difference. You have done so well, it´s really inspiring.

great video

Hooray!! This was a great one, what an impressive tossy-tossy pile! A random thought…if you have books that are leaving, you might check the little free library app for libraries near you to drop books in. I am between two schools and my little free library goes through kids’ books SO fast, I always feel overjoyed when someone swings by and fills it up!

Yes, spark loathing is a good approach.

For several days again, old business paperwork, tossed or sorted and organized...Actually been doing this for about 2 1/2 years now, along with other kinds of decluttering....Many bunches of no use any more!! You are right, you can't do it all in one day! My husband has memory issues, but, even before, he was a terrible organizer of his business stuff...

Hey Ms. Heart, could you please do a whole video where instead of showing us what you are decluttering, that you talk about the professional psychological support to mental enable you to do what you're doing now? Is it possible to have a guest on your show that is a psychologist or some other counselling professional that you could dialogue about the psychological journey either you've been on, or what someone needs to be willing to go on to physically recover from hoarding, one bin and one box and one tossy tossy pile at a time? I think that would help a lot of people, because I can see a lot of hoarders out there that would look at your videos and go "she can do it, but I'm stuck" without realising you've had a whole lot of professional support going on off camera. Thank you so much, I watch all your episodes! 💜

I have stared on a big journey in one place n I’m taking my time cause it’s not all my stuff

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Great job for letting go of the baby gates! I know that must have been hard to do for you! This video was really needed because I’m struggling with feeling worthy and competent enough to go back to work because of some seismic level life changes. Also a thought on the laundry room video, maybe you can decorate and designate box/bins/totes that are tossy tossy, recycling or to go back down stairs so that your husband and your boys can help in a way that you have control over.

@ahoardersheart

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much my friend, great advice ❤️🙏🏼❤️ I want you to know just how worthy you are…your sweet encouraging message made me so happy, your ideas & advice is so on point and I absolutely value our friendship 💜🦄🌟🙏🏼 You are so worthy!!!!

I need a video clip of you running on the treadmill now 😂

♥️👍

Si Great

Well done again I think your efforts are amazing. I find little problem with decluttering my own things but other members of the family are a huge challenge. I will not declutter others stuff but when then they wont help what do you do?

Second🎉🎉

I’m literally just texted my daughter to say I’m sitting in my living room trying to decide where to start after a busy couple weeks. Whole house seems to be a disorganized state

Can you make a clotbing playlist sbowing all of your clothing declutter videos? Clothes are my biggest pain point besides books.

Are you going to have your yard sale or have to wait till spring?

Did you ever have the chance to do a yard sale? And do you think you will finish the basement this year? I know you have the holidays to prepare for too. We are thinking of doing a kitchen remodel during the holidays since we aren't hosting and maybe contractors will be more available.

I am in the frozen zone..

Did you or your husband draw the Elvis and Marilyn Monroe portraits on the wall?

Once you are done with the deccluttering, maybe you can decorate each section on a budget.

Did you have a rummage sale yet

You are making huge progress, but something has changed and you are not in it with your heart anymore.. are you ok Miss M? I am so very worried.. 🥺

Imagine making souch progress that you have fewer personal items than your husband. Like both decluttering and crafting so much that you have fewer hobby supplies than him... When are you gping to make crafting videos again?