I love you Cass! My house is ALWAYS organized, never cluttered and to the people on the outside, it looks clean. Is it deep cleaned? No. Is it spring cleaned? No. But it always looks neat, tidy and clean. I agree with you…it doesn’t take long to do what I call “quick clean” Quick clean is when I use a swiffer duster to dust. Quick clean is when I use a swiffer mop. Deep cleaning is when I use a microfiber cloth and I get it wet. Deep cleaning is when I get my spin mop out and my bucket and I put, Dawn dish soap and pine-sol or Murphy’s oil soap with hot water in the mopping bucket. I have two cats in my house and two other cats on my front porch. My animals do not prevent me from keeping my house clean. If I’m watching a show and I have chores I need to get done in my home, I use the commercials to jump up and get something done. Most commercials are about three minutes long sometimes four minutes, and you would not believe what I can get done and that 3 to 4 minutes of a commercial. You are correct Cass, I am always in shock how quickly I can get tasks done. Are they perfect? No. Are they white glove inspection clean? No. I do deep clean my house a couple of times a year, but I have found that my method of quick cleaning keeps my house, looking organized, clean, and fresh everyday. There is no such thing as perfect and perfectionism can destroy you start where you are and anything that you put a little bit of effort into is good enough. that’s the message I’ve learned to accept in my brain. Is that quick clean is good enough.

@Myeverydaywifelife

22 күн бұрын

Love her too! Been following her pretty much from day one when she did daycare in her home. Her channel l name was maltose 759 or something??? Loved what she said about brain dumping. I do that to my lists are long just to get it out of my head and only do a 3 to 5 things in my list a day.

@dianalanden8129

22 күн бұрын

@@Myeverydaywifelife I've been doing the brain dump also, then putting most important items from brain dump on list for that specific day. It has helped me tremendously to 1) get stuff accomplished and 2) reduces stress because I wrote it down and now I don't have to remember it.

@Myeverydaywifelife

22 күн бұрын

@@dianalanden8129 Exactly!!

@sherryhudson9075

22 күн бұрын

My house is clean, organized, and no clutter, but not minimalist. Same as my landscape and garage. It’s just what makes me comfortable. I really can’t stand messes. I watch Cass to try to understand disorganized people

@sherryhudson9075

22 күн бұрын

I could never toss clean clothes into bins…… folding clothes and putting them away attractively makes me happy

I have been feeling unmotivated and slacking on many things in the house. I watched the podcast and was laying in bed avoiding the start of the day. As soon as you said get up and get something done I grabbed my AirPods and got in the kitchen. Kitchen is now done went through some mail and shredded it. I’m feeling better. Thank you so much.

@amandamoore4377

22 күн бұрын

SAME!! She is for sure the motivation I need daily!! 🤣💕

@1hellonikki

21 күн бұрын

Yes, thank you Cass! Please keep making this videos. I need and love your firmness with us 😆 but seriously, it helps. Thank you so so much

@juliafisher5844

20 күн бұрын

Same!

Your mantra is correct...things in motion, stay in motion, and things in rest, stay in rest. Very relatable and good thing to remember!!

I grew up in a spotlessly clean house. It seemed effortless for my mother. My friends thought we had a maid. For years I was able to maintain a clean and tidy home. As I have aged and acquired health issues, I seem to have lost my motivation, but you are helping me regain my momentum. Thank you.

@deballen7031

7 күн бұрын

That's where I am now. I've finally accepted that as we age we slow down (not always by choice) and so things are going to take a little longer do. The funny thing is that I always used to deliberately overestimate task time length to 'surprise' myself with all the free time I had managed to accumulate and now, decades on, it takes me the full time or more than it used to in order to complete those same tasks. I always knew this age would come but it took me so very long to accept the fact. 😂

“Done is better than perfect” has helped so much. And being willing to do a just a little bit something instead of waiting until I can do it all. Putting away a few pieces of laundry at a time, tidying a few things in the room, wiping clean a few things in the room. It’ll make things easier for future self.

@angelas.goodman9891

18 күн бұрын

Me too. Done is better than perfect.

@christine55416

13 күн бұрын

agreed, progress, not perfection!

Perfection = temporary... Good enough lasts longer. Blessings, Dot

I like to speed clean during commercials when watching my favorite shows. It's like a race and it's amazing how much you can do in that amount of time.

@TinyFlav

18 күн бұрын

That's what I do. It's amazing how much I can get done.

@BecomingHappy2023

6 күн бұрын

Awesome sauce ❤

Loved what you said about keeping up so you don’t have to catch up ❤

Cas, you changed my life with lessons like this. I used to rarely clean (so gross) because I believed it had to be done a certain way (for hours). Since I couldn’t do that, I didn’t do it at all. Now that I’ve decluttered, with your help, I can keep my house clean and I gave myself permission to do an ok job, which you taught me. And doing an ok job has made my house guest-worthy all the time. I don’t want to spend my life clinging to impossible standards and giving up on myself. You inspired me, and continue to inspire me, to care for myself and my home and it’s brought so much joy to my life. Thank you. ❤

Cas, I find you so inspirational and I love the way you keep it real. I always listen to you while I'm cleaning. I'm a single mom to a 15 year old boy, I work 48 hours a week. Work starts at 4 am. and all the responsibilities of home fall on me. To say I'm exhausted is an understatement. I'm definitely guilty of comparing myself to others and beating myself up because other women work and keep a clean house, why can't I? Last month I rented a very large dumpster and cleaned out my garage and 2 sheds. Today, I did a little trash bag therapy and filled 2 trash bags. My house still is not perfect by any means but I'm making progress in baby steps and I owe it all to you! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

@dotcassilles1488

21 күн бұрын

Cas is awesome for giving us the knowledge, the ideas, techniques and tools to be able to help ourselves.... Just remember you were the one who worked their butt off making progress on your goals. You were the one who wanted the change, found out what/how to do and then did it! It feels great to be able to use the tools and ideas from Cas and others to make a difference in your life doesn't it! Progress and momentum! Give yourself grace for finishing your goals, you can get there! It's OK to celebrate the things others may see as small, what matters is you made progress on something you wanted/needed to do. If it makes a difference, even just 1% better, then it's important. After all big changes are just many little changes combined. Blessings from South Eastern Australia, Dot

@kimwilliams1284

19 күн бұрын

@@dotcassilles1488 Cas really is awesome and she is right, once you take that first step, you just want to keep going. Thank you for your kind words! God Bless!

Hi there….your sooo much younger my dear girl….from a lady in her 60+ years [+ my body has complains too] Your sooo right a complete clean is different [and we all know it won’t last] the more people help the less time it takes. I find spot cleaning easier, JUST DO SOMETHING ….l do clean by music a song l love, l put [the music] it on and go …this works for me. Please please all women take time for yourselves, what l mean is take breaks, the whole job is too much. Baby steps, slow but sure, just like the turtle it can work.♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

@deballen7031

7 күн бұрын

Spot on! Sixty is waiting at my elbow to pounce and with one thing or another slow and sure, bit by bit is the only way to do it without doing a mischief to myself (or to something or someone else!). The chronic fatigue is still something I'm trying to come to terms with at the moment, the speed cleaning thing is not really an option so you are absolutely right, slow and steady wins the day. 😊

Hi Cas!!! I can say that yes it is possible!!! My house was eating me alive 😭 but i started doing a lil bit everyday while listening to your podcast... Now it feels effortless and fast i can get done within an hour... ❤❤❤❤ You have help me and now i have time for a hobby and to relax with my family 😊😊😊😊

I love that you genuinely listened to your viewers, hate that it made you second guess yourself. You have been doing this for a long time and know what you are talking about. I started following you when I became a SAHM (7ish years ago - can’t believe it’s been that long) and your methods are solid and helped make this housekeeping experience a joy to me. I can tidy our entire home in 15 -20 mins because I purge and decluttering regularly per your recommendation. When I don’t keep up with my morning and night routines like you suggest it may take a little longer but your system works! When I feel overwhelmed and can’t clean quickly it’s my sign to purge and declutter. When you say you can clean your home that quickly, I believe you!

Part of intentionality is not letting yourself get distracted from the task at hand, getting distracted is ALL TOO EASY TO DO!!! Thanks so much, Cass!❤

You're so motivating. Started listening while getting changed after a shower. Before i know it my bathroom and bedroom are clean and i look up at the mirror and discover i did it all while naked. Definately not normal for me. A little easily distracted!

“Sometimes we feel motivated now and then”. But if you ignore it, the feeling will pass 😂😂

Good enough is definitely good enough for me. My house looks clean and doesn't take huge effort....I have learned a lot over the years....and am still learning....

@angelas.goodman9891

18 күн бұрын

I have learned and continue to learn. My house is not there yet but getting closer.

"Who the heck's eating off a toilet?" 🤣 💯%True!

@SandieTurner

19 күн бұрын

😂

(writing from my husband's account) Thank you, Cas! I was totally dreading cleaning my kitchen, but I took your advice and put a load of dishes in the dishwasher. It took less than 15 minutes! I also have ADHD and time blindness...I tend to overanalyze everything, and I thought cleaning would take me forever! It really helped me to break it down into chunks. Thanks!!!

@angelas.goodman9891

18 күн бұрын

Yes! Way to go.

I'm with you on quickly cleaning and doing it consistently so that your place looks fine, but not perfect, all the time. If I do that, I'm never embarrassed when people just stop by.

I needed this because this week I was NOT MOTIVATED. I always go back to some of your videos to get moving. Thank you!

I love how you say we have to CREATE our OWN MOTIVATION !!!

For me what changed the time I spend in one task is to be present in the moment, avoiding any other thought. For example if you are filling the dish washer make sure that you don’t have to walk back to the dinning table because you left a spoon on top.

Cas, i love having you as my virtual neighbor! Your podcasts have been so helpful, I just relate so much. Soft life/slowing down/ hitting the most important tasks and letting go of guilt- so on board ❤ Thank you for showing up for us, i really appreciate you!

@liannecombo3743

19 күн бұрын

Love 'virtual neighbor'. That's what Cas feels like. 😊

I love you, Cas! You talk to the whole gamut of people who need this. From the person who can't get off their couch to those of us on our way and to those who have worked hard to master these things! Thank you!

I'm REALLY new to your channel, but I wanted to share that I've started chanting, "The surfaces are lava" to myself. ^_^ My house is really really gross, so I started with a 3 ft section of countertop. It's a spot I use 4+ times a day, every day. Took me over an hour to FULLY clean it. 😅But at the end, everything had a home and everything had been wiped down. My focus since then is keeping that space clear. Anything dropped off is immediately put away. No waiting for "later!" I made a dessert this weekend that required multiple tools and bowls. As soon as the dessert went in the fridge I cleaned everything I used and wiped the counter down. That's unheard of for me! I'm pretending the volcano erupted from that spot and the lava is slowly spreading as I'm slowly expanding the clean/clear area. 😂I dunno if it will stick with me or not, but I like the idea of having a central starting point that I can go back to if the *ahem* lava cools and stuff starts to pile up again.

I listened to your last podcast, after I decluttered the heck out of my house. Surfaces are now hot lava as you suggested, cleaned my main livening areas (2beds, 1bath, living room, art room, kitchen and hallway/stairs) done in 30 mins with chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia. I have an ADHD husband, so house looked like a tornado ran through it before I started. Honestly my best decluttering rule was does it have a home? If no and I don’t need it to stay alive it goes in the bin, done, over, my house is clean 😊 perfectionism can bite me coz I’m happy with my house.

I learned that timers are the best way to get me to do stuff. I say you’ve got 10 minutes to clean. And when it's done I have to move on. Now I’m consistent (so it’s cleaner than if I had to force myself to do the whole thing) and it no longer has to feel like it needs to be perfect. Win/win.

@juliafisher5844

20 күн бұрын

Always challenge myself with a timer to get stuff done .. Great tip

LOL, I couldn't get that podcast off of my mind. I am a very organized and clean person and yet, there is no way in hell I could clean my house that fast. Yes, we all need to get rid of more clutter, but 1 1/2 hours? No way. Maybe I am too particular. Maybe your house was clean in the first place, because of your daily routines. I think you should ask Melissa Maker or Diane in Denmark what they think. Just a thought. I am excited to continue watching this as I haven't been able to stop thinking about it.

@ClutterbugPod

22 күн бұрын

My video comes out this Tuesday. I have a feeling you are going to cringe at the shortcuts I take! 🫢

I have a lot of physical limitations, but the decluttering piece is what has made the difference. And 5 to 15 minute chunks works! It adds up, and you will see a difference.and you do feel good! The time starting is usually a catalyst to do more. Thank you, Cass!

I needed to listen to this today. I've spent the last three years completing my bachelor's degree while working full time and finishing raising my three adult sons (who still live at home). My house as been neglected, but that is changing. I have also stepped up from assistant teacher to lead teacher in the same classroom, so I am working on getting a classroom/office ready as well! The class/office stuff is easier since I am not attached to most of that. Just today I spent 2 hours cleaning, purging, and organizing one cupboard of things (my former boss was not organized and is somewhat of a hoarder). Thankfully I had already organized quite a bit during the pandemic, but there is still soooo much to do. One day at a time. My goal is to take that momentum from the classroom/office into my home and just purge items. I am a crafty person, but there are things that I just don't do anymore and my priorities have changed. Time for that stuff to go. I needed the tough love to just get moving. One habit at a time. I used to use the all or nothing approach and I am changing my tune and doing what I can when I have a few moments. THANK YOU!!!

Cass, you are such an inspiration! I sat down to listen to your video, and as soon as you said to get up and do something, I did! I took my iPad to the kitchen and continued to listen (and to watch occasionally) as I loaded the dishwasher and then handwashed the items that don’t go in it. I had everything done before you finished your video! I’m 77 and sometimes think I don’t have the energy to do something; but by reframing the task into manageable portions, I realize that I can accomplish anything I want to do. It doesn’t matter how fast I get it done, just that I get it started. The rest will take care of itself. As you quoted the basic physics principle, an object in motion tends to stay in motion. Thanks again and goodbye for now. I have work to do!

@sarahd1706

18 күн бұрын

Yes🌹We can eat an elephant one bite at a time🥰

In the 30min of this podcast I put on laundry, folded and put away 2 loads, decluttered entryway, swiped the bathroom, cleaned soap dispenser, decluttered 2 things and in the end made myself warm cocoa to enjoy fruit of my labors❤😅😊 you are awesome, Cass

In one of your videos some time ago, you said to take short cuts, that it’s ok to cut corners for the sake of the bigger picture of succeeding, that if something is worth doing, it’s worth doing even a crappy job than not doing it at all. …I’ve struggled with perfectionism, and even though by that time I had renounced perfectionism and tried not to live by it, I didn’t know how much that affected my heart and the failure mentality I had related to cleaning and housework. You and Dana taught me that 5 minutes of progress IS a success, rather than only success as a perfectly completed job. Later I wrote on my board “done is better than perfect”. This has made a huge difference in my home, but more importantly, it’s made a huge difference in my heart and in my attitude. I’m not a failure. Thank you!

I love that you'll show the actual cleaning ☺ Great idea. (To me, btw, it was always obvious that you do it in a simplified way compared to those who claim it takes so much longer time)

"Keep up so you don't have to catch up." Best phrase ever!!! BTW...While listening to this podcast, I put away my dishes from last night, washed my dishes from this morning, folded a load of laundry and took a shower. I'd say I did good enough! For now!!

Wow! We hate emptying the dishwasher sooo much, that it feels like 15 minutes! But it's really only 3? That makes it feel so much better!!!

I PACK my dishwasher full, and started a timer while you were talking about that and it took me 7 minutes and 11 seconds. I don’t move super fast because I break things that way…but I usually break it in half if I’m in a time crunch, so I will empty the bottom and stick the dirty stuff in the bottom to clear my sink and counters. Thank you for your kick butt motivational podcasts. I absolutely love how you push us!

I appreciate your constant reminder in this video, "It's easier to keep up than to catch up." Our carpet it gross and I ask for help and don't get it and I don't want my back to go out for two days, so it sits. That's even when I just do part of the space and not the whole thing. I need to save up for a robot vacuum or find a super lightweight carpet vacuum. I watched your speed cleaning video last week. So awesome! I love the Hot Lava for flat surfaces and as a family of two Butterfly-Bee combo, I'm not sure we can do that extensively. The Hot Lava is still a wonderful visual/sensory reminder to put things away and I've been using it that way to some success. Thanks for all you do!

I apply Dana K White's container concept to time, and apply it to both "frogs & ice cream". So every day I do these 2 frogs: 15 minutes of daily morning chores and 15 minutes of daily evening chores. I enjoy sewing and knitting, they are my ice cream. Knitting involves counting, so that daily minimum dish of ice cream is off the clock and X number of rows (about a morning news program worth). Sewing is a mininimum of 15 minutes and a maximum of 90 minutes a day. With that I always know where I am in the current flow of creating my me-made wardrobe. We invite company over (ice cream) to give us a deadline for our big monthly chores (frogs). Cas, you have inspired a lot of this---remember your old "dirty thirty?" That would be a great idea to review in a podcast! Thanks! ❤

I did what you said and set the timer to unload the dishwasher. Just under 3mins to both unload and load. You are so right that more often than not, we put off doing something b/c we think it's gonna take forever when it really won't take long at all. Love you and your channel Cas!

The thing that takes the most of your time is the preparation before the real cleaning (decluttering, putting things away in the place their supposed to be, dusting, vacuming) you also have to move some things before you can start cleaning surfaces. When you count these things in your cleaning process, it takes a long time. The procrastination is a strange thing. I so hate vacuming that I spend more time thinking about how much I hate it instead of doing it. I love your Psychology about it, timing a few minutes and once you are doing it you want to do more.

I thought about this... I planned my wedding. I had a notebook, kept track of appointments, planning the honeymoon,booking a hotel, etc..... we plan vacations.... I needed to hear you say, "Plan to clean your garage 😮You're exactly right. I need to set a date with my garage and husband.❤

Cas, if it works for you, don’t worry about what other people say. Good enough is good enough - we are not striving for perfection, only progress. If your family is happy, ignore the rest 🧸

Cass, you have no idea how much you have helped me and continue to help me change my life. ❤

I love the passion behind this. Life is too short to feel overwhelmed by all the stuff and chores! I love cleaning now because it truly feels like I’m maintaining a home that I’m so so proud of having. Love you Cas! ❤

That totally makes sense that a person can clean a room in 5 mins. and a different person can take 30 mins. I dust every ledge and surface. Above the door ledge and all floor boards. And vacuum the entire floor. And clean glass/windows and mirrors. That will be good to actually see how much you do when you clean. I will look forward to that podcast. I like watching these. It keeps me motivated.

@GoingGreenMom

22 күн бұрын

It will be interesting to see this. I am still decluttering, but I'm not new to thr idea of timing myself, making a list beforehand and making sure Im being efficient when I was working in a kitchen. So maybe I'm just feeling like I should be doing deeper cleaning or something. Either way I would expect a professional to be thorough.

@cajbaf

20 күн бұрын

It sounds like you are doing a more heavy duty cleaning which takes longer than a spot clean.

That's the word of the year....Intention! Thank you Cas, such realistic tips that actually work. 💜

I can't wait for the main channel video! Much love.

As the 1st Commercials were playing.I gave you a thumbs up.Because I know everything you say is FABULOUS ❣️❣️❣️

I just had my first baby. And I gave up on having a perfectly clean house. I work and would rather spend my free time with my baby. My dishes get washed, my kitchen wiped down, and my house picked up everyday. I try to knock out the bathroom sinks and toilets atleast weekly. Everything else is just when I can get to it 🤷‍♀️ and my house looks fine.

@BekahP.

21 күн бұрын

Special needs teenager and most of my time goes between him and my aging dad next door❤

@dotcassilles1488

21 күн бұрын

I think the biggest thing to remember is that we are all in different seasons, circumstances, etc. We also all have different roles we perform and have different needs and amounts of time we can spend on cleaning our homes. Adapt your cleaning system to work for you and don't worry about what anyone else thinks. From what you say your most important role is as mum to raise your child... If someone complains tell them they can do it for you or to shut up about it. Most parents or people who have looked after a newborm/small child know what you are going through and will give you grace and encouragement. I don't have kids but when I was younger I looked after my God kids while their parents worked and then I worked in childcare looking after 10 or so kids at a time. Please give yourself grace and take a little time to look after yourself. You will be teaching them by modelling it. I'm combining "flylady", "clutterbug" and the adaptive cleaning system from "Sarah McGlory home" into my system to manage my home better. I'm basically house bound from a list of chronic health challenges so I need a custom made system that I can adapt every day to how much time and energy I have. I really like that Sarah McGlory talks about how our capacity to work changes and our system needs to adapt with the changes. I hope your baby sleeps well and gives you time for a nap and time for yourself....sleep when you can, the mess or cleaning will still be there when you wake up. Blessings from South Eastern Australia, Dot

While I was watching I washed one of my windows inside and out. I used a swiffer and a rag on the outside because I'm on the second floor. I am so happy because I look out this window every morning as I meditate and it was really dirty. I didn't have to clean all my windows which is the mindset I used to have until I started following you. You are really helping me. This year I became disabled due to a back injury and I feel hopeful that I can still accomplish things in my home. And definitely LOVE my robot vacumn. I bought some at Walmart on black Friday for $69 for my adult kids and they love them!

Love these tips Cas! I timed emptying the dishwasher and it took me 7 mins. Then after dinner. I filled it and cleaned most of the kitchen in another 12 mins. Thanks for motivating me.

Cass !!!!!😮 oh my gosh! I just cleaned my bathroom in 15 MINUTES!!!! It helped that I had deep cleaned it a week ago, but always thought it would take me 45 mintutes always!!! Wow!!! Thanks girl!!

I have a visual board I log into each day. One note on it says "Perfect is the enemy of good." I do the dishes and laundry every day, and tidy about 5 mins (this is perfect for before bed as screen free time). Then throughout the week I clean for about two-20 min sessions. The house is just going to get dirty again, so perfection is incredibly unnecessary. Functional and hygienic is necessary.

Thank you - I have learned so much from you! I do the dishes pretty much every night now, and the put them away when the coffee is brewing in the morning. I used to be such a perfectionist, but now I get a kick out of allowing myself to do things “the wrong way” - the point is that they are getting done!

Also, I think people forget that if you clean throughout your day every day, doing a big clean of the house is FAST bc you're just filling in the gaps of your daily cleaning. For example, I wipe down my bathroom counter, sink, and toilet almost daily. And I keep a dish brush with dawn in it in the shower, which I use to scrub 1 surface of my shower every time I take a shower. And I dry my bathtub after using it with a clean microfiber mop (so I don't have to get on my hands and knees). The result? "Deep cleaning" my bathroom involves a 2 minute wipe down with a disinfectant, cleaning the inside of my toilet bowl which takes 1 minute, spot cleaning any soap buildup in the bathtub and shower which takes about 5 minutes, and mopping which takes roughly 2 minutes. That's 10 minutes total. For a DEEP CLEAN. Once a week. Easy. Peasy.

@BekahP.

21 күн бұрын

Hadn't thought of the Dawn brush in tub, because this is one job i definitely do not do often enough❤

@EarzOnTunz

11 күн бұрын

I keep a squeegee in mine and always wipe the water off.

It’s NOT impossible IF your house is picked up. Try going into your cleaning as if you were a professional cleaner. This way you don’t notice something out of place. YOU are “just” cleaning! You “are not” doing this wrong! Hugs ❤

I saw your video where you cleaned in real time. When the house is already picked up and dishes are already done cleaning does go fast! Keeping up is half the battle. No one likes to clean, but you made it look easy!! I did this time thing about getting ready for work. I was always rolling in at the last min. It's funny how I kept under estimating how long it actually took me to shower, or how long it really took me to do my hair and makeup!! I realized I had to get up an hr earlier to comfortably get out of the house and to work 10 min early!!!

Thank you soooo much! I just cleaned part of a blind for15 minutes! You are soooo right about not overwhelming ourselves. I’m an all or nothing gal. Love you❤

All great points and tips Cass! That's my attitude now in my 50's (my house was a mess when my kids were young). I've decluttered (ongoing) and it's SO easy to clean a house with less stuff to move. I love it! We call this cleaning "a lick and a promise"! Looking clean is 80% clean. The baseboards can wait!

Time blindness for me = "That should only take me 5 minutes." When I actually start on the project and it takes me 5 minutes to just get going, I loose heart, feel like a failure, and abandon the project for something that will literally only take me 5 minutes. ( Which in my brain should only take about 30 seconds! 🤦 ) A lot of times, just thinking something through to its completion makes me FEEL like I've actually done it, when in reality I know full well I have not yet done it. I think this is the place where the beginning of madness sets in. 😂

Unfortunately I am a perfectionist that lives in clutter bc of time management issues. Yes I have ADHD, diagnosed less than 1 years ago. I’m in my 50’s but finding out explained the “why’s” to so many questions I’ve had all my life. A huge THANK YOU for the content you and Dawn aka The Minimal Mom provided. I am slowing seeing a change in the way I do things and in what I buy. I’m either listening to you or Dawn anytime I am working on my to do list. I love your tips on time management and I’ve also started writing a brain dump so I don’t forget to do it - some day. Love you and thanks again for what you do! 💕

Yes! 5 and 10 minute increments are huge! I found I get alot done like that. Works great for me. Deep cleaning each room happens 1-2 times a year. Just done that, 1 room a day to deep clean. 6 days. So 6 days 2 times a year to deep clean. Keeping everything put in its place is huge too. That’s right, it’s harder to catch up. Keep up🎉 That’s key! Yes, simplify! I love my cozy home. Keeping up❤

I had to laugh because I use the timer on my phone, and I DO KNOW how long it takes me to shower, get dressed, put on make up and get out the door, but it's because I squeeze every minute to enjoy my morning before the rush out the door! lol One day, I'm going to take a long shower! 🤪

Thanks Cass! It took me 1.10min to take the rubbish out! And I walked slow! I alway s use my dog escaping as an excuse to let the rubbish bin wait to be empty! It took me 2.30mins to fill a basket and put a load of washing on! I now have a list on my fridge! Great idea. Thank you so much x

One of the things I think parents forget to teach is breaking down tasks. Starting this when you start working on the kids with chores. What's the first thing you do when making the bed? Where's the vacuum? What toys should we start with putting away first? I don't write a list. I add it to Tasks on Google and if it turns out I don't have time that day, I reschedule it. Almost everything goes at 8 am the next day and I sort it from there. It feels so good to mark it complete!

My mother was a professional housekeeper. What you have described is what she called a "1 2 3" meaning what you do in a bind to make your home appear presentable, when there is not enough time to do an actual cleaning. However, if that approach is all that is ever done, in time, the house will begin to look dull. It is all in priorities. Thanks for sharing your method. Have a good day.

@monikazweifel777

21 күн бұрын

It is 100% true

@user-vq4kj1ww4i

18 күн бұрын

Beautifully put

I got 2 laundry baskets full of donations, folded a basket, unloaded and reloaded the dishwasher. I love body doubling and listening to your videos. I feel like you are my really cool older sister who was separated at birth 😀

I totally agree about the little vacuuming robots. I got mine a month ago. A cheap one (130€) that just randomly moves around. No scanning the room or anything. It really is a game changer. Since then: - my floors are always tidy - it finds dust every day - it motivates me to clean/tidy/declutter alongside quite often - it helps getting rid of my perfectionist mindset when it runs past some speck of dirt multiple times. It will get to it at some point, though. - it might not get into every corner, but my flat looks h**l of a lot better 😃

I did a bulk of my junk mail that had piled up for months, during watching this video! That's a huge win for me! I'm feeling super motivated! Thank you!❤

This is so good! I love your podcast! I feel like you are my twin! I resonate with this so much. I’m applying a lot of this already and it feels good to hear someone else is similar minded. I’m hard on myself a lot. And being a homemaker I sometimes feel I have to be super busy or doing elaborate home projects to show others I’m productive.

I literally just sit down checking things off my list - when I had my coffee I wrote my list: kitchen : trash out 5 min dishes 10 dry and put away 10 min etc - total 1 1/2 hrs - took me longer - as I get sidetracked ( like a Dory : oh what’s that shiny thing lol) had to squeeze laundry in between and so on - still listening to you while heading to bedroom ( which looks like a tornado hit sigh) I had taken out a lot of boxes to sort etc - pillows I get rid off - but for some reason still hang around- sigh My point is to say you points are right on - cause in general I noticed I over estimate- I do this ritual ever weekend- ( with fibromyalgia I have to take rests and some weekends it’s just not in the books 🤷‍♀️)when I have a season where everything is neat and looks tidy - it’s easy to just maintain- until I get to search for something or declutter - I’m a work in progress for sure 😅

You go Girl! People are too critical. It is possible. I vacuum and wipe surfaces and wash floors. It’s not a deep clean. It’s maintenance and quick. Esp in summer I don’t want to waste beautiful warm days scrubbing. I live in Buffalo and savor summer. Keep up what you do 👏👏

When I’m cleaning my house and I’m in the zone I’ll get so fixated that I won’t drink, eat, answer my phone or even pee. I think that because of this I can clean a lot quicker than most. Maybe you’re the same, your focus tidying and not stopping for a chat etc. Also I like to think of my to do list as a I GOT IT DONE list, it’s where I go to get the satisfaction of being able to tick. I have a long list of jobs, I’ll do them all tick them off as I go, when I’m feeling rubbish about myself I’ll look at my list and remind myself of how well I’ve done. Once the entire list is done I untick them and repeat the jobs and tick again. Happy cycle

Absolutely agree with 100% about the breaking it down I reset my bathroom in my kitchen every night and minutes but when you go into someone’s house and they’re Client and they’re paying you to clean their entire house that to me is a deep clean and probably over clean, but I have to move everything wipe everything down wipe all the surfaces clean all the floors clean all the tile in the it just depends on the house. I guess what I’m saying is Deep cleaning the house in an hour and a half but breaking down tasks in minutes wiping down the bathroom is not deep cleaning the bathroom in my opinion but anyway I just wanted to say that I love you. You’re great you’re my fave and I hope commenting on the last podcast didn’t upset u❤❤

I know you have heard this, but you are a blessing to the YT community. Thank you for all you do for us, now go spend time doing what you love to do.❤❤

It's easier to keep up than to catch up. TRUTH ! 😮I've been cleaning like this for years. Combine it with putting your stuff away as you go and, you can clean super fast because your space is already tidy. Once a month I'll deep clean and do extras, it does take longer. The rest of the time I'll break it down into bite sized chores. I may not have the satisfaction of my home being clean all over at the same time but it beats cleaning for 4 hours every weekend!

I’m with you Cas! Don’t listen to all of the cleaning purists out there! They don’t get us! lol I used to be one of them but then my protectionism made me not do stuff because I wasn’t going to do it “right” since finding the Cleaning Trinity, you, Dawn and Dana lol my mantra has been just do it shitty when I heard you say that I lightbulb came on in me head! And now I don’t time myself but I try to do it in one song one one video or by the time the airfryer gets done lol I always try to race something that has a time tuning out lol I try to time myself but always forget to stop the timer so this opposite way has really worked for me! Love you! Thanks for being so wonderful and again dont let those comments make you feel like you are giving false advice because you are not you’re just being real and that’s why we all love you!!! At least the ones of us with spicy brains that done work like other peoples lol 🫶💗

I'm decluttering it feels good seeing something look neat and it will give me more time to clean.

You are delightful to listen to! You are so kind in the manner you deliver your message. A soul with integrity. Thank you for doing what you do! Cindy

Dear Cass, I’m a new subscriber and I have enjoyed watching your videos. I have taken so much value from your tutorials and podcasts. Although I haven’t been formally diagnosed, it has been suggested by my therapist that I have ADHD. In fact I have been Named Have A Chat Jenny, by my friends. I not mention that I relate to being overwhelmed with tasks and as for time it just seems to vanish before me. Your suggestions are brilliant. Movement of any kind doesn’t gather momentum. So from a young 62 year old, thank you ever so much. ❤

Thank you for helping me do the washing up and give the kitchen cabinets a quick wipe down.

You’re not privileged. You worked for it!!!!! I want people who do the work to make the money to have and do things to not apologize or feel badly. I have had and I have had not. It was me , not someone else. Whether circumstances or I did it, it was me. Just because someone/family makes enough money to live at or above means does not mean they are REQUIRED to supplement someone else’s life AND to feel bad about it. Please, no one respond with anger. I don’t want anyone to feel badly for doing well just because me or anyone is not in a position right now to do the same. I see it as inspiration to get in gear, not old poor me. Thanks.

Oh dear girl! Love this! I need to play this recording until your voice is subconsciously playing to me. Love your 'say it like it is' reality sermon!

I just love you and your content! You're so authentic and lovely, and I enjoy staying till the end of your videos to hear your stories. You're hilarious and just a breath of fresh air on a platform full of fake click bait titles that don't really help or entertain at all.... Haha I just love love love all of your videos, and I'm so grateful for all your helpful tips for a fellow ADD brain. 😉 So excited to see you have a podcast I can binge when I need motivation! Subscribed here and on Spotify! ❤️

timing? GENIUS!!

Listen it’s my squirrel timer because I love a squirrel! My ugh WAS vacuuming the stairs for me- I kept telling myself UGH, the cord is going to get caught, the vacuum will fall down the stairs, the sky will fall and then it’s game over- Sista it took me 7 minutes! 😂 I’ve been such a whiner about a 7 minute task!

Clutterbug , Diane in Denmark and How Jen Does It have really boosted my time management skills ❤❤❤ Thanks from Canada!

I agree that sometimes we over complicate things. I feel like you and I think the same way.

Laundry: Each person in my home does their own laundry. No separation required. Towels- each person has their own color. I do wash towels together, don't use bleach (to some, gross). Super simplified, super awesome. No one shares towels or uses other people's towels. Bleach is harsh anyway. I use all free and clear. People keep their laundry in their bedroom until they bring it down to wash. I do help them fold it and put it away sometimes.

What if everything seems like a priority, or your Urgent/To-Dos must get done TODAY, because of deadlines, like selling a house/closing Escrow, getting stuff moved, finding, taking care of loved ones & their "emergencies" that come up, like they have an eye infection and need to go to urgent care, then you need to get their prescriptions. Every day seems like this to me, taking care of an elderly parent and a college age son (yes, he helps a ton, but he still needs direction navigating through school and helping with the care), and running a business (which is very deadline intensive), as a single parent, with no help from family. Every day is "putting out fires" (I'm sure Cas can appreciate the reference), trying to manage my parent, son, other family members' demands, my business, etc. I wish I could prioritize three things a day. It's especially difficult right now, going through a major transition with my Mom. But it seems like I never get a break! My house is a disaster, I yearn for the time I can just go through my mail, even though most everything I do is digital. HELP!!!

@sarahd1706

18 күн бұрын

Caring for our parents is a big deal. You’re doing better than you realize. I’m learning how to balance my own life with my aging & disabled family members too. I’m learning to let go of control, honoring people’s choices (unless they don’t have the mental reasoning), be responsible for what only I can be responsible for & letting others be responsible for what is theirs, & praying a lot. I don’t take responsibility for any capable adults or allow their choices to zap my energy or cause resentment. I have “Little Red Hen” people in my life who refuse to contribute but want to take, so instead of spreading myself thinner to help them when they want it, I just keep my focus on my own needs & those who really can’t help themselves. When we have truly needy people in our lives, others can find help elsewhere for the season.

This video is absolutely life changing

Dear Cas, you're so very right here: timing your chores and everyday stuff does help to plan better and does take away the burden of overwhelm. Have been doing it for 2 months already and have finally stopped being forever late (adhd time blindness😂) and have a tidy house to boot.

Love how much you really do help people

If a task is automatic and takes time "waiting", I would combine those tasks together. - Make ice tea by "sun brew tea" method. Sun dry some mushrooms. Rinse my microgreens. Set out bamboo/charcoal air purifiers in the sun for 1 hour. - Dust/wipe the room down, then shower, toss dirty cleaning rags into the laundry. - While waiting on the laundry, pull out frozen meat and let it defrost in cold water. While meat is defrosting, pre-chop veggies. - After a meal, do the dishes. If you're into gardening, pull weeds, trim back vegetative growth, water plants. Double check on what seeds you can sow at this time of year. Walk around the garden and get that much needed sunshine/vitamin-D/fresh-air. Get that body moving to help with digestion. Also, my sister mentioned that there's a donation pickup happening close by her place this coming Friday. This gave me motivation/time-schedule to declutter things I know I won't use. I'll just hand off a basket of stuff when she comes by to pick up her kids.

My home is mostly ok. So I allow myself to just hang out with you on the couch with a blanket☺. I'm still in my pyjama and it's 9:15 pm😂😂😂😂. I did some paper stuff today which bothered me for weeks. And I'm gonna time washing my dishes and the table (ok it took 11minutes to clean the dishes, 4 to dry and put them away and 1 to clean and dry the surface-> total 16min😉😅and I'm listening to "Happy ever after" by Abby Jimenez, just in case someone needs some romance doing chores) and now I'm taking a bath. Tomorrow is laundry day (I have access to the washing machine once a week) and the laundry is already sorted and ready (there are at least 5 loads🙄😅).

Love you Cass and your TYHB friends too!

My home is 1500 sq ft and very minimal and tidy. I do daily tasks and keep up with laundry and dishes. I have a professional cleaning service that comes once a month and they send 2 workers for 4 hours each.

I used this podcast for one Pomodoro session. Thank you!