I am a 78 YO lady who always has a cluttered kitchen. Never enough time I say. While watching this vid I got up and emptied my sink and put some stuff away. It was nice to go to bed knowing that I won’t be getting up to a mess because unlike your I am not a morning person. Thanks for all your great tips. I appreciate your energy as well.
1. Do one thing today that tomorrow you will thank you for tomorrow. 2. Unplug 3. Unfollow 4. Say no to things that aren't who you really are. 5. Organize and minimize your closet 6. Declutter your life. 7. Give yourself an extra 15 minutes in the morning 8. Enjoy being at home more 9. Use to do lists 10. Use routines
Extremely unhealthy people are threatened by happy, healthy people. It's unfortunate, but some even put others down to feel better about themselves. You'd think everyone would seek growth and betterment in adulthood, but sadly that is far from true.
I feel the same way ! I get so excited when Kallie posts a new video ! I have been Facebook free for nearly 3 years now and tho I miss it sometimes with seeing friends posting whats new with their family brings me more to using the phone and calling my family and friends to get and tell the news. I really dont miss the time spent looking at my phone.
As a woman old enough to be your mother, I just want you to know how much I appreciate seeing you take pen to paper and write things down.. Apps are great, and I use some myself, but the act of writing actually helps cement thoughts into our brain, helping us to learn and retain information. Also, as a person with a paper crafting hobby, I have a deep love for paper. Anytime paper can be used, it should be, IMO. So, write on, Kallie. And, don't forget to leave some of your lists for your children to cherish after you are gone. Believe me; they will. ~ Lisa
I love paper too. I use things I printed but don't need and make scratch paper out of all of it...that is my grocery list, errand list and daily calorie counting. I'm a major list maker.
My husband & I got married back in 2018 and we're both 33yrs old ..we just love enjoying staying at home..cooking dinners and watching TV together. We were just talking about it couple days ago that even 24hours isn't enough for us when we're spending it with each other. Just love it. Highly Blessed 🙌
This is a really great mindset that I need to adopt. I get my husbands coffee ready for the morning no matter how tired I am, I need to put that into practice for myself! For whatever reason it’s easier to take care of everyone else and put ourselves on the back burner.
Oh absolutely! I make nice lunches for my kids, so when I started needing lunch at work I also made myself a nice lunch. I end up eating healthier and have more energy just from that
@@rachelpowers3975 ugh that’s something I need to do! I don’t eat great by any means and I’m really starting to feel it😩 I’ve been looking into making that lifestyle change, to healthier foods, I’m so glad it’s helped you!
I've been developing the "2-minute rule" habit. If something would take me 2 minutes or less to do or put away, I go ahead and do it then so I don't have to deal with it later. It's amazing how helpful this is and how much tidier my home is when I do it.
@@Whigu I agree that 5 minutes works well when I want to do a quick tidy up or declutter. If I'm just deciding on on the fly whether to put something in its home or set it on the counter or run the trash bin out to the curb for pickup while I'm already up having done something else - 2 minutes is such a small amount of time that I can easily talk myself into doing it now rather than later.
Learning how to say no is the best gift to give to yourself. I finally got the courage to say no when I was in my late 30’s. It’s surprising how easy it is to do. If someone asked me to participate in something I didn’t want to do I’d just say, “ no, I can’t do that.” It kind of takes them off guard but it shuts them up. Lol. We all have to recognize our limitations and adjust accordingly. I’m 61 now and “no” is definitely not a problem anymore. ;)
Your videos are the BEST because you go straight to the point. You don't start with cutesy little stories or a long intro or fake "hello my darlings....Namaste!"....you are friendly and animated and get right to the point, giving us lots of great tips!!! Thank you!! PS... I hate camping too!
I reduced my clothing by 80% during Covid lockdown. I chose a "capsule" of colors: Navy, Black, Grey, White and Pink.....everything mixes and matches. Life is so simple now.
I did the same for my work clothes. No browns or navy colors. Just things that work with grey and black. This keeps my work shoes in check. No need to for tan, brown, beige, etc. color of shoes. Everything matches, can get something and go.
You have the best channel in UA-cam, all your advice is so useful. I closed my fb 3 years ago, and only follow comedians in Instagram. Life changing, I'm the happiest I ever been. Sometimes i feel like i live in my own world, i don't compare myself to anybody, I'm who i want to be.
Thanks for saying "being at home more." It took the pandemic for me to realize that my previous lifestyle of being out and traveling all the time came at the expense of achieving my goals at home.
Since I am in the middle of decluttering, my rule when I bring boxes or bags into my house is that I must declutter to fill it, and send it back out the door. Whether or not it was full when it came in, or even if it had groceries that were double-bagged, I must fill each to keep the flow of items going out of my house instead of accumulating into clutter again.
I am a morning person and literally spring out of the bed. My body wakes me at 5:00 AM. I immediately go to my desk and get out my journal, Bible, and grief recovery workbook (my 2 year old grandbaby passed away unexpectedly). I then pray and immediately prepare breakfast and go for a 3 mile run every day. I am DEF a morning girl!
This was such a phenomenal video with so much useful information. I have done a few things to organize my life. 1. I always clean up my kitchen in the night before bed. 2. We unsubscribed our amazon membership. 3. Declutter and organize every space inside our house. I have come a long way and still some more to go. This video resonated with me so much.
It’s a very smart idea, when I wake up if my kitchen and living room is clean, I get more done that day. I will automatically get started with a load of laundry or something without even thinking about it. One thing that’s helps me, if I’ve not unloaded the clean dishes in the dishwasher, because I hate unloading, I wash the dirty dishes out completely and then turn them upside down in one side of the sink, until I get around to putting up the clean dishes. I don’t dread it as much if they’re not covered in food. My husband and I like being home, and we save so much money staying home. We make sure to spend time with family, and we save up for something nice every now and then and worth going out for. I love your ideas. I made a list of them, and I’m gonna work on them.
Literally enjoy the maturity, calm voice and beauty. I cringe listening to the spastic other women who are all over the place and immature for attention, this channel is perfect!
My kids often ask me why I wake up much earlier than I have to. Because: coffee & quiet time to myself. It really helps my day go better with this time. Sometimes I use that block of quiet time to get stuff done. Other times, I just sit down & enjoy my coffee.
I need to start doing this. With a 1 and 3 year old I literally never have me time, my 1 year old justtt started sleeping through the night so now that I’ve caught up on some sleep gunna give setting an alarm a go!
I have adult kids so that’s not my issue! The dog, however, has taken over from where they left off! Sometimes he wants to go out at 7:30am! I work from home but surely he must know I start work at 9:00am! During that extra time, I drink my coffee and snuggle on the couch with a book or a UA-cam video!
I am a total night owl, but our household lifestyle is definitely for early birds. A tip that helps alleviate some of the morning tiredness is to set an alarm that increases gradually as part of the melody. Blaring jump scare alarms have been proven to trigger your fight/flight instinct and adrenaline. Once the adrenaline subsides, you are drained of energy.
for iphone users, if you use the "bedtime" function in the clock app of the iPhone, it will wake you up with a gradual soft melody instead of a blaring alarm. if you wear an Apple watch to bed like i do, it will lightly vibrate on your wrist as well
I started decluttering everything little by little a few years ago and I feel so much better. All that stuff I was saving "just in case" now has a new home with someone else. Don't even miss it. I make a routine of decluttering. Even if its just one thing. Taking time to unplug has made a huge difference. These are all great suggestions. I really need to go through my closet again. Thanks so much!! 🤗🤗
Kallie you are an inspiration. I am 46 and am slowing incorporating your cleaning and organizing hacks. Keep being amazing the world is a better place with you in it.
Oh yes all good ideas... I’m 61 and finding it different as years go by with my routine in cleaning. It’s less often. So I always start the morning by making the bed. During the day I try to keep things picked up and put away so when I find the energy to clean half the work is done and I’m ready and more in the mood to clean. I love using organizing and some minimalist ideas in my home to help with daily routines.
Saying no reminds me of a story that my tutor told us at college. He called it 'The road to Abilene' where a group of people had planned a trip to Abilene and in the car journey there one of them asked 'Why are we going to Abilene?' Anyway as the story unfolds it transpires that not one of them really wanted to go but said yes because they thought the others wanted to go and didn't want to be left out!
I adore your channel! I wish yesterday me had you in my ear when I was a young mother of 5. Even still, as a grandmother and someone starting my own youtube channel, today I am grateful for your impact in my life. And you are extremely motivational whether that is your intent or not. I hope that is a compliment for you. You are awesome!!!
I am 28 yo. I moved from house to apartment 3 times smaller. Sport do getting rid of I think 80% of the stuff I do not use I do as I call it a “trash bag look around” which I do usually once a month. I just take a trash bag and I go to all 3 room in the apartment and pick up the things I do not use and also trash unfortunately most of the time. I my space is way more tidy. What is the best… I found it a really freeing experience. Nothing too overboard. Just clean up the things I do not really use and that just clutter my space. I feel way more peaceful since I started doing it. I started watching you videos 2 months before downsizing and it helped me a lot with moving but also with Me. It has been 1 year since I started but I must say that it really changed me, I pay attention more to what I need to do, who I want to be not what I have. So THANK YOU! And I am keeping up with my journey. I am living at my mothers apartment so until I will move out it will not be the state I want it to be but I feel like I said way more FREE. Thank You!! Hugs!! ❤❤❤❤
I hate cleaning the kitchen sink after dinner time but still try to do it because it gives me a sense of accomplishment. I hate waking up early, but hey with 3 kids it's kind of unavoidable. I also try to get all clothes, lunch boxes and bags ready for school/nursery days the night before. Another tip is cut toxic people out of your life. Recently my husband's relationship with his parents turned sour and we avoid communication with them as much as necessary. It means less help for me with the kids, but also free life of constant nagging what i do wrong and how bad my parents are (as if i don't know that already). It truly feels liberating. Thank you for the great video! 👍❤
I so wish I would have seen this a long time ago!! Actually made me sad thinking of how busy we were while our children were young. Always on the go.......reflection.
Hi there, me too. But then I relised to look & move forward, not back, that was what I had to do then. Now when ever I can I spend it with my grandchildren. It does not make anything right, but now my children understand how life rolls. That's how family stick together. It's called caring & Love.
Hi, Kallie! I watch your videos almost daily-so several of them more than once. They are motivational and keep me on top of things! Love your content!!!
Kallie I truly love all your stuff We are downsizing after 42 years I am so overwhelmed The new place is a brand new rental 3 bedrooms 2 baths a nice living room & a very nice small kity
I love that you mention the packaging problem! I have a 1-room flat and literally have to unpack, flatten and dispose of my boxes right away because otherwise I'd constantly be tripping over them. I live for the day when they invent packaging that dissolves after being opened! 😁
I too like being at home! I must admit that the pandemic and stay at home orders haven’t really been hard for our family of home bodies. It actually has taken the pressure off of feeling like you need to be out doing someone fun and fabulous all the time!
When we leave our kitchen after dinner, I have ensured all dirty dishes are in the dishwasher and I’ve started it. I don’t use heated dry, so at some point, I go in and open the door and pull the racks out to dry off. In the morning (yes, I am a morning person), I empty the dishwasher before starting breakfast. I don’t have dirty dishes in the sink as I load my dishwasher as we go. Typically, I have only one load to wash, as we r a 3 person family, but if I do have more than one, I switch to short cycle and wash and empty before the next meal prep. I am also a clean as you go kind of cook, so I don’t have a huge mess to tackle at the end of the meal. I learned these lessons from my mom, so I was fortunate to be able to set these habits early in my life! TFS!
I love this idea of doing something tonight that tomorrow me will thank me for!! I’m so inspired. I’ve been decluttering my home office all day, exhausted now but I have to put what’s left away now and it looks much worse than when I first started. Feeling a second wind, thanks!!
Very helpful tips! I also clean my kitchen at night, pick out my clothes the night before and make lists. Still working on unplugging, decluttering and I love to sleep in! 🥰
I've already implemented 2! Set my alarm 5 mins early (that's the limit at 410am 😆) and doing something today to make tomorrow easier. Thanks so much! ☕
Love your videos SO much! I watch them over and over again! Thanks to you I STOPPED hitting the snooze button in February and have not hit it since! Your tip on it truly was mind blowing.... I never feel better sleeping 9 more minutes and instead now, make my coffee, empty my dishwasher (that I ran the night before 😉👍) and workout!! All before the rest of my family gets up. I feel great! And I haven’t looked this good for many years! Goodbye covid fluff (weight I had gained).
i have also adopted the "no more snooze button" idea, but have ADAPTED it in a way that benefits me, a non-morning person. I hit snooze ONCE and in that time that I'd otherwise try to go back to sleep, I allow myself to wake gradually and purposefully by doing some morning stretches and mindful breathing, while thinking out my plans for the day. Then when the snooze alarm goes off this time, it's time to get moving, but with a better, more productive and focused first few minutes of the day than before, and I am better prepared for the day (a more productive and positive way to use those 9 minutes)
My friend who is a Life Coach made me look at saying 'no' to others in a different way. I'd always heard the adage 'saying not to others means saying yes to yourself'; however, as a people pleaser I still found it hard to use the 'N' word. My friend pointed out I am not just saying yes to myself, but my family, friends, and things that bring quality to my life. Many blessings, Kallie x
I so appreciate your videos! They have been so helpful. I just set a 15 min timer (while watching this video 😁) and cleaned my entire kitchen with 2 mins to spare... I cant believe how much I accomplished!
Comment number 1. The night b4, take out breakfast ingredients and dinner ingredients, that won't spoil.. After breakfast go ahead and make dinner while the kitchen is dirty. This way you avoid the 4:00, "I'm exhausted and don't want to figure out what's for dinner" problem. This way you can clean the kitchen once. You will be more rested for the evening clean up of dinner dishes and have more time for your family.
I love you 3 things to change your life. For me its the benchtops or kitchen table rather than sink. I do the sink and dishwasher with the morning coffee. The declutter, so good! One thing a day. The getting dressed and putting make-up on. I totally relate. The one thing I can't do is the 30 pieces of clothing. We have moved to a cold climate and I am finding it hard. The different wardrobes, definatley works!
I so enjoy watching you and learning from you! You, Kallie, are so wise beyond your years. I wish I had learned these things when I was a young wife and mother.
I will forever appreciate this channel "But First Coffee". You've helped my family a lot,since the pandemic till now your advices and lessons are inspirational and helpful to us. My husband and I have been able to be minimal, conscious in spending,saving and lnves,ting wisely. We have able to earn on a weekly basis and it helps the family a lot. You're such a blessing to this generation. We all love♥️😊
I know women mostly invade this channel. But this is one of the best channel I have ever discovered here in UA-cam. So much inspiration my wife and I never miss any content. I'm so happy for your family
@@danyloyegor6311 😂😂 You're so funny Danylo. Yes you're I'm even surprised you commented here Actually we all know that this is one of the best and we are happy to get a notification on this channel it makes me happy 😊
@@penelopechloe6017 l I can share some that helped me 1. Plan towards it 2. Be frugal an minimal on spending (Don't buy what you don't need) 3. Save money wisely towards retirement (Roth/IRA 401k ) 4. Save to (ln,vest),it's a proven way to get richer. Very important to financial success
I started watching your videos a couple of months ago, you’re adorable and make a lot of sense. I have 3 grown daughters and I’ve been sending so of ur videos to my youngest one, you remind me of her, she is responsible sensible and such a caring successful young woman!! I’m so proud of all my girls in different ways. I’m sure ur mom is so proud of you, thank you for sharing all that you do!! It’s refreshing to see someone like you on UA-cam💞🥰
#8 - slowing down. I am so ready for this. I traveled & hosted way too much this year to play catch-up from 2020 shutdowns. I had a great time while I was there but it always wears me out when I get home. Then the work and chores always pile up and I don’t feel like I have the time for self care or setting goals and intentions. Always in go mode. After my cousins wedding I am taking it easy for at least half a year and when I do pick back up, I am going to start using vacation bumpers to have a day prior for cleaning and a day after for decompressing and appreciating the time I had on vacation and the time I get at home.
I love the clean out sink before bed. It is super helpful hard for me to stick too but I’m gonna try it again starting today after seeing your video reminder. Thank you I love your channel.
We've been trying to pay down medical and school loan debt for a decade, even after bankruptcy for medical it's just too much. Definitely checking out the debt video! It's sad how once we stopped going out to clubs and restaurants with friends they dropped off like flies. People we thought of as family and our "best" friends. Turns out when you make healthy choices you quickly discover who is not ride or die. We felt really bad and like something was wrong with us for a long time but we started to notice the toxic patterns they were stuck in. Inconsistent stressful lives and obsessed with highschool drama now into their 30s and 40s. We actually still miss some of them but they aren't willing to compromise. Still in same habits and they come off as very envious of the stability and quality in our lives. Most of them have more money/less fiscal responsibility than us but because they don't want to slow down and adjust they might stay unsatisfied. So great tips! 🙂
Mine is making sure the dishes are done last thing at night. To be honest, I do dishes throughout the day as I don’t like a messy kitchen. It doesn’t take long. Sometimes I do it as I boil the kettle.
I love this! I consider myself a very tidy organized person, but love these extra tips! About a month ago I saw a video which you mentioned the clean sink every night and wow what a difference! It usually only takes me a couple minutes before bed but makes such a difference to my morning! And I actually paused your video opened Instagram and deleted 2 accounts which drive me crazy but I felt I should follow! Thanks for your great videos!
11/21/21....Being a single retired lady I MUST KEEP my items ORGANIZED IN THE SAME PLACE. IT is horrible to get ready to leave + NOT be able to find your house/car keys.... your phone....your ToDoList....your reading + sunglasses! It takes FOREVER to play "hide + seek" with those necessary items....SO I PUT EACH ITEM DOWN IN IT'S REGULAR PLACE AS I COME INTO THE HOUSE. PERHAPS 1 day I will be able to train my rescue 🐕 to remind me where my items are....but meanwhile I'm being the "adult" in our household of 2!
The self-covering dog is one of the cutest things I’ve seen in quite awhile. What skill! 😄 Cardboard boxes... When I returned to the place I love most, I arrived 4 days after the start of a horrendous wildfire, which caused hundreds to have to evacuate. This meant that after my two-week stay in a lodge I love, there were very few places available to live. I literally moved in to the only vacancy I could find. My intent was to rent briefly, while searching for a little plot of land to place my forever home. Then 2020 happened. One day after I started my search for a home or some land, my town shut down. Need I say more? So, like you, I did more online shopping than ever before, and the boxes began to pile up. But, rather than donate them, I’ve created a neatly packed cardboard tower in a somewhat inconspicuous corner of a room. It is my inspiration for the future. I am still renting the only place I could find, because not enough people in my area have been fully vaccinated, for me to feel comfortable house-hunting. But every time I look at my cardboard tower, I am encouraged that some sense of normalcy will soon return, and when it does, those boxes will carry all the belongings I’ve accumulated to that forever home I still seek.
I’m in process of declutter in my house. I tend to get so overwhelmed before I even get started and can’t ever get started but I’ve had enough!! I do believe clutter weighs on the soul. What works for me is I grab an empty laundry basket (1/kid) and start tossing their stuff in em… also have basket for misc items … then I take the basket to their room and unload it. That’s easiest for me, as I can get overwhelmed having to gather, separate, gather, separate… this way it’s already separated by room when I’m ready to put it away instead of making 5 trips. I’ve been getting it done, taking it one side of the room at a time… hardest part is getting started but once you get going it’s so rewarding
I've often felt that we are being "made" to think we have to be plugged in or we'll miss something vitally important and this causes so much anxiety. Unplug and actually live life instead of watching it.
I had stuff for goodwill and put in garage never took it or took stuff out . So this time recently , I just put in double bag and threw in trash. I felt great! I want to take your advice on... if someone doesn't like us just accept. Ty for this and video.
Oh yes! I can definitely relate to getting those dirty dishes done the night before. So many times I have stood in front of a sink of dirty dishes, tired from a busy day,, not wanting to to touch them, only to remind myself, how relieved I will be to walk into a clean kitchen the next morning, and yeah, I always thank myself for getting the job done on a timely bases.
Thanks for your channel! I spent some time this morning doing things I tell myself I'll do later: cutting some fruit that was getting overripe, cleaning the stove top (which never happens because I use my stove so often, which means I needed to do it...), unloading the dishwasher... Sometimes it is more efficient for me to do stuff in the morning, when I have more energy, than to do it the night before. But I definitely enjoy having a clean kitchen to walk into in the morning, so it depends on exactly what I need to do the next day that I decide if I'll take care of it at night.
I've never been a Martha. I'm a Mary. I don't get tied up in busy things just to be busy. I sit and listen. I focus on conversations and visitors. I don't answer spam calls. I almost never look at email since I retired. It's mostly just advertisements now. If I use email, it's for a specific purpose. I almost never even give out my email address. When I do get up to get things done, I can't do much because of a disability...so I pick and choose very intentionally. I love listening to you! ❤ You inspire me to try to do more. I know my limits, though. Since my illness came over me, it's been hard to figure that balance...of what I can and cannot do, but I've got it now. I used to see on the side of pushing myself to do more...or what I used to be able to do. I ended up in the hospital more than once (actually several times) by doing that. Now I err on the side of doing less. God found a way to accommodate my Mary-ness!☺
I am married, three kids and work outside the home. I get my clothes out the night before. I also get my purse, keys and toaster out. I set myself for a good day. Because getting ready to leave and not being able to find your keys, sucks. LOL
This is amazing! And so are all of your tips! I so need this! My place is so cluttered! I have been trying to deal with it since I was a child. Thank you.
A suggestion for those that already get up earlier than is probably healthy. Get everything organised and prepared for your morning routine. Lunch made, clothes out, underwear on top, shoes in their place, your pocket things ready, etc. Then wake up and get a brew started. Simplifying your uniform/workwear, lunches and carried items saves you prep time. If it means buying a second something just so it's always in your bag, then so be it. I'm all for being minimal, but time is scarce and sleep is important.
I LOVE this channel and Callie you are soooo realistic. My life is a complete disaster! Lol. From being 44, having adopted my deceased bff's 12 year old, just losing my mom in September, having my bff's 30 yr old son on oxygen recovering from almost losing him from Covid n a live in boyfriend who is Butterfingers n should never touch anything but plastic and having a home up North yes I'm crazy! Oh n did I mention I live on half an acre with both yards grassed n surrounded by bushes? I binged watched every video n loved them. Since mom couldn't get rid of alot of dad's stuff (he passed in Aug of '17) n now faced with my moms stuff, who was my better half n everything is emotional your videos helped so much! Dad taught us to be diy's from finishing the basement, to cars to landscaping etc so I have many good organization skills but boy did you help. But I wanted to add a helpful rule which applies to every category. BEST GOLDEN RULE EVER........ If you haven't used it in a year, recycle it, donate it, toss it, get rid of it because after a year you either don't need it, won't find it if you do, if clothing/shoes you don't like it otherwise you'd have worn it or it was a use once n never again. That Golden Rule is subject to 2 sub rules. If you paid over $100 for it, I put a piece of tape or paper on it with today's date n if a year goes by again no use out it goes. Second sub rule is ALWAY APPLY COMMON SENSE, ie NEVER discard the flower from your wedding bouquet, moms funeral, expensive jewelry, cremains, irreplaceable emotional mementos (use common sense you really don't need entire wedding bouquet hanging upside down slowly falling apart, keep one flower as it serves purpose, expensive jewelry you hate or inherited don't keep when it would serve better made into something you like OR can trade/sell for something useful or save for retirement). I applied this rule to your ideas Callie n slowly my home is becoming functional! No more fighting over who the poor family member is who gets stuck finding something in a closet or cupboard where open throw n slam applied!!! Thank you Callie your a GEM!
Been loving your videos lately. They have a lot of good recommendations!!! You are so right, small habits could slowly but surely create the life we ultimately want to live.
Bullet journals are a fantastic way to stay organized. It takes a little bit to set up, but once you've taken the time to create all of your pages, it's such a blessing to have! I'm on my 2nd one and have been able to customize it even more after my 1st one. You can include habit trackers, goals, and other pages to stay organized. I take it everywhere with me in case I need something from it. There's a UA-cam video from Ryder Carroll on how to set it up. It's been a life changer for me! Hope this helps someone else. :D
I used to do the dishwasher in the morning but now I have to do it before bed. My friends dishwasher overheated and it started smoking the kitchen. So now I never leave the house or sleep with appliances on. So straight after dinner the dishwasher gets turned on. And thank you for your videos, they really help.
Definitely a worthwhile watch. I've never been constantly plugged in and I realize this may be why I tend to be more happy and positive than my fiance, who can't seem to put his phone down.
Love your clean sink tip. It’s working for me and it does make me happy I’m the morning. I would like to tackle to do lists next. I’ve tried all of my life to make them work to only abandon them after a short period of time. I don’t know if I put too much on my lists and get over helmed or what but. Want to try again. Love your videos
Yes! I try my best to run my washer at bed time and unload it while the kettle boils. Then, all my dishes can be loaded directly in to the dishwasher. It makes a huge difference.
Thank you so much for all of the wonderful advice and encouragement that you provide to the public! Personally you have helped me so much and you are my favorite person to watch on UA-cam. Would you consider doing a video of what it takes to do your UA-cam channel so well? I would like to start a channel of my own and I am curious as to how You, put it all together. Thank you again for all you do!! 🤩☺️
These tips really help Kallie! Getting rid of clothes you don't love really cuts down on laundry, Cutting back on trips to Target etc. and staying home more does help you just relax more. Thanks for your helpful but workable tips!!
I have a friend group of 5. We've been friends 15 years & we're 30 now. I muted alot of my them on social media. It sounds crazy to mute your friends, bu I live an hour away from my friend group so I don't get the pleasure of random pop in visits or unexpected Thursday night bonfires. It would trigger me some times so I muted them. It's helped alot and I've learned to love my own time rather than wishful thinking. I'm very thankful I achieved my goal of moving out of my small town and into a big city an hour away. I shouldn't feel sad about it lol
Yes yes yes..you nailed it! Do people post to say hey this is an awesome vacation spot yall should try or is it a hahaha I'm here & you're not!? The intend behind why we do what we do..I'm I wearing this dress to make everyone jealous or does it just make me feel comfortable with my setting? One is negative & one isn't. Listening to you while cooking breakfast instead of music 💛💛💛 ty for putting your positivity out here for me!
I love your content and appreciate you! You're like minded and have great tips! So wanna have a coffee with you and hang out! :) I love the concept of, "what would next day me appreciate"... So often we are loving and supportive of others and put ourselves on the back burner...showing love to ourselves this way keeps us in mind and a focus of importance which psychological does wonders! A firm believer of tackling something each day/week no matter how small for decluttering. Makes it seem possible, manageable and gets you excited for the next time. In a world of pushing MORE...I'll have contentment of having MORE of what truly matters to fill my life...and with those who matter to me! Keep doing a fantastic job and being fabulous! ♥️
I am a 78 YO lady who always has a cluttered kitchen. Never enough time I say. While watching this vid I got up and emptied my sink and put some stuff away. It was nice to go to bed knowing that I won’t be getting up to a mess because unlike your I am not a morning person. Thanks for all your great tips. I appreciate your energy as well.
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Cool your watching UA-cam at 78! My mom wont watch it and shes 67. Theres a world of knowledge on UA-cam ! Def some good tips on here!!!
I always blitz my kitchen before bed!! Coming down in the morning early for work sets me off to a grumpy tiring start if it’s a mess!
Hey lady! Kudos! It's never too late to learn.
1. Do one thing today that tomorrow you will thank you for tomorrow.
2. Unplug
3. Unfollow
4. Say no to things that aren't who you really are.
5. Organize and minimize your closet
6. Declutter your life.
7. Give yourself an extra 15 minutes in the morning
8. Enjoy being at home more
9. Use to do lists
10. Use routines
Seriously Kallie! Who wouldn’t like you? You are positive, enlightening and a breath of fresh air!
Ikr! I just love her! I began watching her Dollar Tree Halloween videos! She’s awesome! Love her little family!
Extremely unhealthy people are threatened by happy, healthy people. It's unfortunate, but some even put others down to feel better about themselves.
You'd think everyone would seek growth and betterment in adulthood, but sadly that is far from true.
I feel the same way ! I get so excited when Kallie posts a new video !
I have been Facebook free for nearly 3 years now and tho I miss it sometimes with seeing friends posting whats new with their family brings me more to using the phone and calling my family and friends to get and tell the news. I really dont miss the time spent looking at my phone.
And she watched "the bold type"!😍
Jealousy, pure jealousy!!
As a woman old enough to be your mother, I just want you to know how much I appreciate seeing you take pen to paper and write things down.. Apps are great, and I use some myself, but the act of writing actually helps cement thoughts into our brain, helping us to learn and retain information. Also, as a person with a paper crafting hobby, I have a deep love for paper. Anytime paper can be used, it should be, IMO.
So, write on, Kallie. And, don't forget to leave some of your lists for your children to cherish after you are gone. Believe me; they will. ~ Lisa
I love paper too. I use things I printed but don't need and make scratch paper out of all of it...that is my grocery list, errand list and daily calorie counting. I'm a major list maker.
@@renee6524 I am a lists person too. I like it
I agree. Definitely notes by parents are to be cherished
@@vaishnavin3447 I'm a list maker and list looser.🙄
What a lovely idea. Put your lists in a notebook and leave them for posterity. Benjamin Franklin did that, and we all treasure his lists.
My husband & I got married back in 2018 and we're both 33yrs old ..we just love enjoying staying at home..cooking dinners and watching TV together. We were just talking about it couple days ago that even 24hours isn't enough for us when we're spending it with each other. Just love it. Highly Blessed 🙌
This is a really great mindset that I need to adopt. I get my husbands coffee ready for the morning no matter how tired I am, I need to put that into practice for myself! For whatever reason it’s easier to take care of everyone else and put ourselves on the back burner.
So true. I chop and peel fruit for my daughter but not me. Why??
Yea same here!! Why is that we don’t hesitate for others but for ourselves we do
Oh absolutely! I make nice lunches for my kids, so when I started needing lunch at work I also made myself a nice lunch. I end up eating healthier and have more energy just from that
@@rachelpowers3975 ugh that’s something I need to do! I don’t eat great by any means and I’m really starting to feel it😩 I’ve been looking into making that lifestyle change, to healthier foods, I’m so glad it’s helped you!
I've been developing the "2-minute rule" habit. If something would take me 2 minutes or less to do or put away, I go ahead and do it then so I don't have to deal with it later. It's amazing how helpful this is and how much tidier my home is when I do it.
I will totally try this. Thanks for the tip👍
Thats such a simple way of looking at it. I'm going to do this tomorrow.
I have expanded it to 5 minute rule and I get much more things done.
@@Whigu I agree that 5 minutes works well when I want to do a quick tidy up or declutter. If I'm just deciding on on the fly whether to put something in its home or set it on the counter or run the trash bin out to the curb for pickup while I'm already up having done something else - 2 minutes is such a small amount of time that I can easily talk myself into doing it now rather than later.
Learning how to say no is the best gift to give to yourself. I finally got the courage to say no when I was in my late 30’s. It’s surprising how easy it is to do. If someone asked me to participate in something I didn’t want to do I’d just say, “ no, I can’t do that.” It kind of takes them off guard but it shuts them up. Lol. We all have to recognize our limitations and adjust accordingly. I’m 61 now and “no” is definitely not a problem anymore. ;)
Your videos are the BEST because you go straight to the point. You don't start with cutesy little stories or a long intro or fake "hello my darlings....Namaste!"....you are friendly and animated and get right to the point, giving us lots of great tips!!! Thank you!! PS... I hate camping too!
I reduced my clothing by 80% during Covid lockdown. I chose a "capsule" of colors: Navy, Black, Grey, White and Pink.....everything mixes and matches. Life is so simple now.
LOVE this idea!!!!
I did the same for my work clothes. No browns or navy colors. Just things that work with grey and black. This keeps my work shoes in check. No need to for tan, brown, beige, etc. color of shoes. Everything matches, can get something and go.
I loved this entire video! But that dog walking his blanket into his cage and curling up inside of it was everything! My spirit animal!! 💖💖🐕💖💖
You have the best channel in UA-cam, all your advice is so useful. I closed my fb 3 years ago, and only follow comedians in Instagram. Life changing, I'm the happiest I ever been. Sometimes i feel like i live in my own world, i don't compare myself to anybody, I'm who i want to be.
Thanks for saying "being at home more." It took the pandemic for me to realize that my previous lifestyle of being out and traveling all the time came at the expense of achieving my goals at home.
Since I am in the middle of decluttering, my rule when I bring boxes or bags into my house is that I must declutter to fill it, and send it back out the door. Whether or not it was full when it came in, or even if it had groceries that were double-bagged, I must fill each to keep the flow of items going out of my house instead of accumulating into clutter again.
Luv it!
I love this idea! Thanks
Genius. I'm gonna try this with all the amazon boxes!
brilliant!
nice. i will start doing this.
I love programming my coffee machine for 6 am and waking up to the smell of fresh coffee! ☕️ 🤎☺️
I am a morning person and literally spring out of the bed. My body wakes me at 5:00 AM. I immediately go to my desk and get out my journal, Bible, and grief recovery workbook (my 2 year old grandbaby passed away unexpectedly). I then pray and immediately prepare breakfast and go for a 3 mile run every day. I am DEF a morning girl!
I'm sorry for lost. Praying for you 😊
Same I wake up at 5:00 too!
I'm so sorry for you loss
@@tamplin777 thank you.
@@RAE.ofSunshine thank you.
I'm so sorry for your loss
This was such a phenomenal video with so much useful information. I have done a few things to organize my life. 1. I always clean up my kitchen in the night before bed. 2. We unsubscribed our amazon membership. 3. Declutter and organize every space inside our house. I have come a long way and still some more to go. This video resonated with me so much.
It’s a very smart idea, when I wake up if my kitchen and living room is clean, I get more done that day. I will automatically get started with a load of laundry or something without even thinking about it. One thing that’s helps me, if I’ve not unloaded the clean dishes in the dishwasher, because I hate unloading, I wash the dirty dishes out completely and then turn them upside down in one side of the sink, until I get around to putting up the clean dishes. I don’t dread it as much if they’re not covered in food. My husband and I like being home, and we save so much money staying home. We make sure to spend time with family, and we save up for something nice every now and then and worth going out for. I love your ideas. I made a list of them, and I’m gonna work on them.
Literally enjoy the maturity, calm voice and beauty. I cringe listening to the spastic other women who are all over the place and immature for attention, this channel is perfect!
My kids often ask me why I wake up much earlier than I have to. Because: coffee & quiet time to myself. It really helps my day go better with this time. Sometimes I use that block of quiet time to get stuff done. Other times, I just sit down & enjoy my coffee.
Absolutely! If I don't get that quiet time my day does not go as well.
I do the same. It's very important to have that time in the morning, because it sets the day to a positive and more rewarding day.
I need to start doing this. With a 1 and 3 year old I literally never have me time, my 1 year old justtt started sleeping through the night so now that I’ve caught up on some sleep gunna give setting an alarm a go!
@@nishienish26 best of luck. 1 & 3 are wonderful ages. Glad your youngest is now sleeping thru the night.
I have adult kids so that’s not my issue! The dog, however, has taken over from where they left off! Sometimes he wants to go out at 7:30am! I work from home but surely he must know I start work at 9:00am! During that extra time, I drink my coffee and snuggle on the couch with a book or a UA-cam video!
I am a total night owl, but our household lifestyle is definitely for early birds.
A tip that helps alleviate some of the morning tiredness is to set an alarm that increases gradually as part of the melody. Blaring jump scare alarms have been proven to trigger your fight/flight instinct and adrenaline. Once the adrenaline subsides, you are drained of energy.
for iphone users, if you use the "bedtime" function in the clock app of the iPhone, it will wake you up with a gradual soft melody instead of a blaring alarm. if you wear an Apple watch to bed like i do, it will lightly vibrate on your wrist as well
I started decluttering everything little by little a few years ago and I feel so much better. All that stuff I was saving "just in case" now has a new home with someone else. Don't even miss it. I make a routine of decluttering. Even if its just one thing. Taking time to unplug has made a huge difference. These are all great suggestions. I really need to go through my closet again. Thanks so much!! 🤗🤗
Kallie you are an inspiration. I am 46 and am slowing incorporating your cleaning and organizing hacks. Keep being amazing the world is a better place with you in it.
Oh yes all good ideas... I’m 61 and finding it different as years go by with my routine in cleaning. It’s less often. So I always start the morning by making the bed. During the day I try to keep things picked up and put away so when I find the energy to clean half the work is done and I’m ready and more in the mood to clean. I love using organizing and some minimalist ideas in my home to help with daily routines.
Saying no reminds me of a story that my tutor told us at college. He called it 'The road to Abilene' where a group of people had planned a trip to Abilene and in the car journey there one of them asked 'Why are we going to Abilene?' Anyway as the story unfolds it transpires that not one of them really wanted to go but said yes because they thought the others wanted to go and didn't want to be left out!
I adore your channel! I wish yesterday me had you in my ear when I was a young mother of 5.
Even still, as a grandmother and someone starting my own youtube channel, today I am grateful for your impact in my life.
And you are extremely motivational whether that is your intent or not. I hope that is a compliment for you.
You are awesome!!!
I am 28 yo. I moved from house to apartment 3 times smaller. Sport do getting rid of I think 80% of the stuff I do not use I do as I call it a “trash bag look around” which I do usually once a month. I just take a trash bag and I go to all 3 room in the apartment and pick up the things I do not use and also trash unfortunately most of the time. I my space is way more tidy. What is the best… I found it a really freeing experience. Nothing too overboard. Just clean up the things I do not really use and that just clutter my space. I feel way more peaceful since I started doing it. I started watching you videos 2 months before downsizing and it helped me a lot with moving but also with Me. It has been 1 year since I started but I must say that it really changed me, I pay attention more to what I need to do, who I want to be not what I have. So THANK YOU! And I am keeping up with my journey. I am living at my mothers apartment so until I will move out it will not be the state I want it to be but I feel like I said way more FREE. Thank You!! Hugs!! ❤❤❤❤
I hate cleaning the kitchen sink after dinner time but still try to do it because it gives me a sense of accomplishment. I hate waking up early, but hey with 3 kids it's kind of unavoidable. I also try to get all clothes, lunch boxes and bags ready for school/nursery days the night before.
Another tip is cut toxic people out of your life. Recently my husband's relationship with his parents turned sour and we avoid communication with them as much as necessary. It means less help for me with the kids, but also free life of constant nagging what i do wrong and how bad my parents are (as if i don't know that already). It truly feels liberating.
Thank you for the great video! 👍❤
I so wish I would have seen this a long time ago!! Actually made me sad thinking of how busy we were while our children were young. Always on the go.......reflection.
Me too!
Hi there, me too. But then I relised to look & move forward, not back, that was what I had to do then. Now when ever I can I spend it with my grandchildren. It does not make anything right, but now my children understand how life rolls. That's how family stick together. It's called caring & Love.
Hi, Kallie! I watch your videos almost daily-so several of them more than once. They are motivational and keep me on top of things! Love your content!!!
Kallie I truly love all your stuff We are downsizing after 42 years I am so overwhelmed The new place is a brand new rental 3 bedrooms 2 baths a nice living room & a very nice small kity
Kitchen It is built for efficiency and I am hopiy
I love that you mention the packaging problem! I have a 1-room flat and literally have to unpack, flatten and dispose of my boxes right away because otherwise I'd constantly be tripping over them. I live for the day when they invent packaging that dissolves after being opened! 😁
I too like being at home! I must admit that the pandemic and stay at home orders haven’t really been hard for our family of home bodies. It actually has taken the pressure off of feeling like you need to be out doing someone fun and fabulous all the time!
That was the total opposite for me. I'm not a homebody and the pandemic took a serious toll on my mental health.
same! LOVED being at home just the four of us all the time. I even made a lockdown photo album because it was such a nice experience for us.
When we leave our kitchen after dinner, I have ensured all dirty dishes are in the dishwasher and I’ve started it. I don’t use heated dry, so at some point, I go in and open the door and pull the racks out to dry off. In the morning (yes, I am a morning person), I empty the dishwasher before starting breakfast. I don’t have dirty dishes in the sink as I load my dishwasher as we go. Typically, I have only one load to wash, as we r a 3 person family, but if I do have more than one, I switch to short cycle and wash and empty before the next meal prep. I am also a clean as you go kind of cook, so I don’t have a huge mess to tackle at the end of the meal. I learned these lessons from my mom, so I was fortunate to be able to set these habits early in my life! TFS!
I love this idea of doing something tonight that tomorrow me will thank me for!! I’m so inspired. I’ve been decluttering my home office all day, exhausted now but I have to put what’s left away now and it looks much worse than when I first started. Feeling a second wind, thanks!!
Very helpful tips! I also clean my kitchen at night, pick out my clothes the night before and make lists. Still working on unplugging, decluttering and I love to sleep in! 🥰
UA-cam Declutterers are the best. You are doing something very valuable and you are also very lovely!
I've already implemented 2! Set my alarm 5 mins early (that's the limit at 410am 😆) and doing something today to make tomorrow easier. Thanks so much! ☕
Love your videos SO much! I watch them over and over again! Thanks to you I STOPPED hitting the snooze button in February and have not hit it since! Your tip on it truly was mind blowing.... I never feel better sleeping 9 more minutes and instead now, make my coffee, empty my dishwasher (that I ran the night before 😉👍) and workout!! All before the rest of my family gets up. I feel great! And I haven’t looked this good for many years! Goodbye covid fluff (weight I had gained).
Inspiring! 🤗
i have also adopted the "no more snooze button" idea, but have ADAPTED it in a way that benefits me, a non-morning person. I hit snooze ONCE and in that time that I'd otherwise try to go back to sleep, I allow myself to wake gradually and purposefully by doing some morning stretches and mindful breathing, while thinking out my plans for the day. Then when the snooze alarm goes off this time, it's time to get moving, but with a better, more productive and focused first few minutes of the day than before, and I am better prepared for the day (a more productive and positive way to use those 9 minutes)
My friend who is a Life Coach made me look at saying 'no' to others in a different way. I'd always heard the adage 'saying not to others means saying yes to yourself'; however, as a people pleaser I still found it hard to use the 'N' word. My friend pointed out I am not just saying yes to myself, but my family, friends, and things that bring quality to my life. Many blessings, Kallie x
I so appreciate your videos! They have been so helpful. I just set a 15 min timer (while watching this video 😁) and cleaned my entire kitchen with 2 mins to spare... I cant believe how much I accomplished!
I just wrote a blog post last week about doing things for your future self, I love that little hack ❤️
Your Tomorrow Kelly motivation is such a great idea. I call those tasks as a “gift to my future self.”❤️🍁💕
Comment number 1. The night b4, take out breakfast ingredients and dinner ingredients, that won't spoil.. After breakfast go ahead and make dinner while the kitchen is dirty. This way you avoid the 4:00, "I'm exhausted and don't want to figure out what's for dinner" problem. This way you can clean the kitchen once. You will be more rested for the evening clean up of dinner dishes and have more time for your family.
Brilliant!
All great tips! "Unplug + unfollow to maintain my peace." Taking extra time to wake up works for me too. Thank you, blessings😊
Wish you knew how much I appreciated you. I def need to learn to “unplug”. Thankyou sweet lady!!! 😘
I love you 3 things to change your life. For me its the benchtops or kitchen table rather than sink. I do the sink and dishwasher with the morning coffee. The declutter, so good! One thing a day. The getting dressed and putting make-up on. I totally relate. The one thing I can't do is the 30 pieces of clothing. We have moved to a cold climate and I am finding it hard. The different wardrobes, definatley works!
Clean Mama's routine of emptying the dishwasher while you're drinking your coffee or making coffee in the morning has helped me tremendously.
These storage bins are AMAZING for decluttering and organizing
I so enjoy watching you and learning from you! You, Kallie, are so wise beyond your years. I wish I had learned these things when I was a young wife and mother.
I will forever appreciate this channel "But First Coffee". You've helped my family a lot,since the pandemic till now your advices and lessons are inspirational and helpful to us.
My husband and I have been able to be minimal, conscious in spending,saving and lnves,ting wisely. We have able to earn on a weekly basis and it helps the family a lot. You're such a blessing to this generation. We all love♥️😊
I know women mostly invade this channel. But this is one of the best channel I have ever discovered here in UA-cam. So much inspiration my wife and I never miss any content.
I'm so happy for your family
@@danyloyegor6311 😂😂 You're so funny Danylo. Yes you're I'm even surprised you commented here
Actually we all know that this is one of the best and we are happy to get a notification on this channel it makes me happy 😊
I'm happy for you guys Olivia. May God keep protected your family
Hi Olivia I'm very happy for you. Can you share some tips please. I will love to learn from you
@@penelopechloe6017 l I can share some that helped me
1. Plan towards it
2. Be frugal an minimal on spending
(Don't buy what you don't need)
3. Save money wisely towards retirement
(Roth/IRA 401k )
4. Save to (ln,vest),it's a proven way to get richer.
Very important to financial success
I started watching your videos a couple of months ago, you’re adorable and make a lot of sense. I have 3 grown daughters and I’ve been sending so of ur videos to my youngest one, you remind me of her, she is responsible sensible and such a caring successful young woman!! I’m so proud of all my girls in different ways. I’m sure ur mom is so proud of you, thank you for sharing all that you do!! It’s refreshing to see someone like you on UA-cam💞🥰
I personally LOVE glamping ❣️❣️
#8 - slowing down. I am so ready for this. I traveled & hosted way too much this year to play catch-up from 2020 shutdowns. I had a great time while I was there but it always wears me out when I get home. Then the work and chores always pile up and I don’t feel like I have the time for self care or setting goals and intentions. Always in go mode. After my cousins wedding I am taking it easy for at least half a year and when I do pick back up, I am going to start using vacation bumpers to have a day prior for cleaning and a day after for decompressing and appreciating the time I had on vacation and the time I get at home.
I love the clean out sink before bed. It is super helpful hard for me to stick too but I’m gonna try it again starting today after seeing your video reminder. Thank you I love your channel.
We've been trying to pay down medical and school loan debt for a decade, even after bankruptcy for medical it's just too much. Definitely checking out the debt video!
It's sad how once we stopped going out to clubs and restaurants with friends they dropped off like flies. People we thought of as family and our "best" friends. Turns out when you make healthy choices you quickly discover who is not ride or die. We felt really bad and like something was wrong with us for a long time but we started to notice the toxic patterns they were stuck in. Inconsistent stressful lives and obsessed with highschool drama now into their 30s and 40s. We actually still miss some of them but they aren't willing to compromise. Still in same habits and they come off as very envious of the stability and quality in our lives. Most of them have more money/less fiscal responsibility than us but because they don't want to slow down and adjust they might stay unsatisfied. So great tips! 🙂
Oh boy I really like this content! I break down boxes right away but didn’t think to put them in the car. THANKS!!
Mine is making sure the dishes are done last thing at night. To be honest, I do dishes throughout the day as I don’t like a messy kitchen. It doesn’t take long. Sometimes I do it as I boil the kettle.
I love this! I consider myself a very tidy organized person, but love these extra tips! About a month ago I saw a video which you mentioned the clean sink every night and wow what a difference! It usually only takes me a couple minutes before bed but makes such a difference to my morning! And I actually paused your video opened Instagram and deleted 2 accounts which drive me crazy but I felt I should follow! Thanks for your great videos!
I used to be busy busy but now im 42 happily married and I love being home soo much
11/21/21....Being a single retired lady I MUST KEEP my items ORGANIZED IN THE SAME PLACE.
IT is horrible to get ready to leave + NOT be able to find your house/car keys....
your phone....your ToDoList....your reading + sunglasses!
It takes FOREVER to play "hide + seek" with those necessary items....SO I PUT EACH ITEM DOWN IN IT'S REGULAR PLACE AS I COME INTO THE HOUSE.
PERHAPS 1 day I will be able to train my rescue 🐕 to remind me where my items are....but meanwhile I'm being the "adult" in our household of 2!
The self-covering dog is one of the cutest things I’ve seen in quite awhile. What skill! 😄
Cardboard boxes... When I returned to the place I love most, I arrived 4 days after the start of a horrendous wildfire, which caused hundreds to have to evacuate. This meant that after my two-week stay in a lodge I love, there were very few places available to live. I literally moved in to the only vacancy I could find. My intent was to rent briefly, while searching for a little plot of land to place my forever home. Then 2020 happened. One day after I started my search for a home or some land, my town shut down. Need I say more?
So, like you, I did more online shopping than ever before, and the boxes began to pile up. But, rather than donate them, I’ve created a neatly packed cardboard tower in a somewhat inconspicuous corner of a room. It is my inspiration for the future. I am still renting the only place I could find, because not enough people in my area have been fully vaccinated, for me to feel comfortable house-hunting. But every time I look at my cardboard tower, I am encouraged that some sense of normalcy will soon return, and when it does, those boxes will carry all the belongings I’ve accumulated to that forever home I still seek.
I’m in process of declutter in my house. I tend to get so overwhelmed before I even get started and can’t ever get started but I’ve had enough!!
I do believe clutter weighs on the soul.
What works for me is I grab an empty laundry basket (1/kid) and start tossing their stuff in em… also have basket for misc items … then I take the basket to their room and unload it. That’s easiest for me, as I can get overwhelmed having to gather, separate, gather, separate… this way it’s already separated by room when I’m ready to put it away instead of making 5 trips.
I’ve been getting it done, taking it one side of the room at a time… hardest part is getting started but once you get going it’s so rewarding
Kallie, your tips are spot-on! Thanks for these wise and gentle reminders to help us enjoy life more!
I've often felt that we are being "made" to think we have to be plugged in or we'll miss something vitally important and this causes so much anxiety. Unplug and actually live life instead of watching it.
Apart from this vlog, of course 😂😂😂
I had stuff for goodwill and put in garage never took it or took stuff out . So this time recently , I just put in double bag and threw in trash. I felt great! I want to take your advice on... if someone doesn't like us just accept. Ty for this and video.
Ok I’m hooked! I’m always trying to minimize and declutter and find more motivation and you have me on a roll! Thanks! Love your vids!
Am enjoying your videos during this summer when I am determined to deep de-clutter all over the house. May God bless you and your family always :)
Love the Be yourself tip. The older I get the more I realize that I shouldn't waste any moments living for someone other than myself or my family
Hi from Israel . Thank you so much for all your tips . You have made my life easier . Good health to you and your family .❤️
Kallie: Enjoy being at home more
me, an introverted homebody: finally, something I'm already good at!
Exactly 😆❤
I thought the ongoing COVID pandemic already made homebodies and agoraphobics feel special and seen.
Thank you for sharing! Great tips. I will start using the one about breakkng down boxes immediately!
Habit stacking!!
But a basic and simplified way of telling us how too
Thank u ❤️
Oh yes! I can definitely relate to getting those dirty dishes done the night before.
So many times I have stood in front of a sink of dirty dishes, tired from a busy day,, not wanting to to touch them, only to remind myself, how relieved I will be to walk into a clean kitchen the next morning, and yeah, I always thank myself for getting the job done on a timely bases.
Very nice. Not the same ol' simplify ideas. And a new perspective on the overlap. Well done. Thanks for the push
Thanks for your channel! I spent some time this morning doing things I tell myself I'll do later: cutting some fruit that was getting overripe, cleaning the stove top (which never happens because I use my stove so often, which means I needed to do it...), unloading the dishwasher... Sometimes it is more efficient for me to do stuff in the morning, when I have more energy, than to do it the night before. But I definitely enjoy having a clean kitchen to walk into in the morning, so it depends on exactly what I need to do the next day that I decide if I'll take care of it at night.
I've never been a Martha. I'm a Mary. I don't get tied up in busy things just to be busy. I sit and listen. I focus on conversations and visitors. I don't answer spam calls. I almost never look at email since I retired. It's mostly just advertisements now. If I use email, it's for a specific purpose. I almost never even give out my email address. When I do get up to get things done, I can't do much because of a disability...so I pick and choose very intentionally.
I love listening to you! ❤ You inspire me to try to do more. I know my limits, though. Since my illness came over me, it's been hard to figure that balance...of what I can and cannot do, but I've got it now. I used to see on the side of pushing myself to do more...or what I used to be able to do. I ended up in the hospital more than once (actually several times) by doing that. Now I err on the side of doing less. God found a way to accommodate my Mary-ness!☺
I am married, three kids and work outside the home. I get my clothes out the night before. I also get my purse, keys and toaster out. I set myself for a good day. Because getting ready to leave and not being able to find your keys, sucks. LOL
This is amazing! And so are all of your tips! I so need this! My place is so cluttered! I have been trying to deal with it since I was a child. Thank you.
Take baby steps, one corner at a time 😀 ..one day you'll be there!
A suggestion for those that already get up earlier than is probably healthy. Get everything organised and prepared for your morning routine. Lunch made, clothes out, underwear on top, shoes in their place, your pocket things ready, etc. Then wake up and get a brew started.
Simplifying your uniform/workwear, lunches and carried items saves you prep time. If it means buying a second something just so it's always in your bag, then so be it. I'm all for being minimal, but time is scarce and sleep is important.
Thanks for the tips for everything but one that stands out is to not be on social media too much
I LOVE this channel and Callie you are soooo realistic. My life is a complete disaster! Lol. From being 44, having adopted my deceased bff's 12 year old, just losing my mom in September, having my bff's 30 yr old son on oxygen recovering from almost losing him from Covid n a live in boyfriend who is Butterfingers n should never touch anything but plastic and having a home up North yes I'm crazy! Oh n did I mention I live on half an acre with both yards grassed n surrounded by bushes? I binged watched every video n loved them. Since mom couldn't get rid of alot of dad's stuff (he passed in Aug of '17) n now faced with my moms stuff, who was my better half n everything is emotional your videos helped so much! Dad taught us to be diy's from finishing the basement, to cars to landscaping etc so I have many good organization skills but boy did you help. But I wanted to add a helpful rule which applies to every category. BEST GOLDEN RULE EVER........
If you haven't used it in a year, recycle it, donate it, toss it, get rid of it because after a year you either don't need it, won't find it if you do, if clothing/shoes you don't like it otherwise you'd have worn it or it was a use once n never again. That Golden Rule is subject to 2 sub rules. If you paid over $100 for it, I put a piece of tape or paper on it with today's date n if a year goes by again no use out it goes. Second sub rule is ALWAY APPLY COMMON SENSE, ie NEVER discard the flower from your wedding bouquet, moms funeral, expensive jewelry, cremains, irreplaceable emotional mementos (use common sense you really don't need entire wedding bouquet hanging upside down slowly falling apart, keep one flower as it serves purpose, expensive jewelry you hate or inherited don't keep when it would serve better made into something you like OR can trade/sell for something useful or save for retirement). I applied this rule to your ideas Callie n slowly my home is becoming functional! No more fighting over who the poor family member is who gets stuck finding something in a closet or cupboard where open throw n slam applied!!! Thank you Callie your a GEM!
You are so straight forward and easy to apply. Thank you for all the good ideas!
Been loving your videos lately. They have a lot of good recommendations!!! You are so right, small habits could slowly but surely create the life we ultimately want to live.
For technology boundaries the books "12 Ways Your Phone Is Changing You" and "The Tech-wise Family" are super helpful.
I loved "The Tech-Wise Family!" ♥️
Bullet journals are a fantastic way to stay organized. It takes a little bit to set up, but once you've taken the time to create all of your pages, it's such a blessing to have! I'm on my 2nd one and have been able to customize it even more after my 1st one. You can include habit trackers, goals, and other pages to stay organized. I take it everywhere with me in case I need something from it. There's a UA-cam video from Ryder Carroll on how to set it up. It's been a life changer for me! Hope this helps someone else. :D
I used to do the dishwasher in the morning but now I have to do it before bed. My friends dishwasher overheated and it started smoking the kitchen. So now I never leave the house or sleep with appliances on. So straight after dinner the dishwasher gets turned on.
And thank you for your videos, they really help.
Ive started just the kitchen sink thing and o man its a good one.
Thank you!!! You are so awesome and a great help for people around the world!!!
I'm totally gonna use that habit at the end where you flatten boxes anytime you order something and put it in the trunk that is so smart
Definitely a worthwhile watch. I've never been constantly plugged in and I realize this may be why I tend to be more happy and positive than my fiance, who can't seem to put his phone down.
Love your clean sink tip. It’s working for me and it does make me happy I’m the morning. I would like to tackle to do lists next. I’ve tried all of my life to make them work to only abandon them after a short period of time. I don’t know if I put too much on my lists and get over helmed or what but. Want to try again.
Love your videos
Great post, thanks! For sure, the 'clean sink before bed' makes such a difference in my next-day-morning mood!
Yes! I try my best to run my washer at bed time and unload it while the kettle boils. Then, all my dishes can be loaded directly in to the dishwasher. It makes a huge difference.
*you can be the juiciest peach but there's always someone who doesn't like peaches.* I used to be a people pleaser too and this helped me alot.
Me too... I learned to say no and let me tell you.... I haven't had to take my anxiety meds in 2 months!!!
@@Prplflwr I’m going to try this. I’ve been suffering from anxiety for 10 years. So exhausted!
Thank you! Going to save that quote!
Thank you so much for all of the wonderful advice and encouragement that you provide to the public!
Personally you have helped me so much and you are my favorite person to watch on UA-cam.
Would you consider doing a video of what it takes to do your UA-cam channel so well?
I would like to start a channel of my own and I am curious as to how You, put it all together.
Thank you again for all you do!! 🤩☺️
These tips really help Kallie! Getting rid of clothes you don't love really cuts down on laundry, Cutting back on trips to Target etc. and staying home more does help you just relax more. Thanks for your helpful but workable tips!!
I have a friend group of 5. We've been friends 15 years & we're 30 now. I muted alot of my them on social media. It sounds crazy to mute your friends, bu I live an hour away from my friend group so I don't get the pleasure of random pop in visits or unexpected Thursday night bonfires. It would trigger me some times so I muted them. It's helped alot and I've learned to love my own time rather than wishful thinking. I'm very thankful I achieved my goal of moving out of my small town and into a big city an hour away. I shouldn't feel sad about it lol
Great tips! Thank you for making and sharing!
Yes yes yes..you nailed it! Do people post to say hey this is an awesome vacation spot yall should try or is it a hahaha I'm here & you're not!? The intend behind why we do what we do..I'm I wearing this dress to make everyone jealous or does it just make me feel comfortable with my setting? One is negative & one isn't. Listening to you while cooking breakfast instead of music 💛💛💛 ty for putting your positivity out here for me!
I love your content and appreciate you! You're like minded and have great tips! So wanna have a coffee with you and hang out! :)
I love the concept of, "what would next day me appreciate"... So often we are loving and supportive of others and put ourselves on the back burner...showing love to ourselves this way keeps us in mind and a focus of importance which psychological does wonders!
A firm believer of tackling something each day/week no matter how small for decluttering. Makes it seem possible, manageable and gets you excited for the next time. In a world of pushing MORE...I'll have contentment of having MORE of what truly matters to fill my life...and with those who matter to me!
Keep doing a fantastic job and being fabulous! ♥️
love watching your videos! living a simple, clean, decluttered life is the best life to live and allows more time to enjoy yourself and family! ❤️