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I’m not a mom and am a bit older than you, but I discovered you in the pandemic and was hooked. Strange how watching other people dealing with their depression can spur you on. I am washing dishes right now because of you. Thank you for your honesty.
Happy Saturday Debra! Thank you so much for being here! Those of us who live with depression share an unspoken bond that connects our souls in this life. We just need eachother! 😉🥰 i am so happy my video got you up and cleaning! Way to tackle those dishes! Have a beautiful day my friend! 🤎💪🙏🦋
This is actually motivating me... I got ill also like you and my apartment was already a disaster before the illness so then when I got sick I couldn't do anything and now it's really bad. I'm to the point where I can't take it like this anymore and I want a clean apartment. Honestly watching you is motivating me. I also feel like depression is like a catch 22 because you feel so bad you don't want to do anything and of course the illness came into the picture for me and I couldn't do anything. So I'm going to watch your channel and see if I can get motivated by watching you. So far so good. ...
I'm older than you, with no children. I live alone, I've had anxiety and depression most of my life. My mum died suddenly a few weeks before Christmas, my depression spiralled and my home is an absolute mess. I've zero energy and motivation. I'm glad that you're being honest and showing what life is like with a mental illness. Unless you've been through it you will never understand it. I'm so glad you all recovered well. Your kitchen and living room look great. Thanks for the motivation.
I'm older also. 58. We have our boy, who came to us 6 years ago. He is 16 now and a huge help! With 2 dogs, my husband and our boy things get messy. Even if you don't have little ones. Lol. Mighty Mama inspires me. She is so real.
To the incredible person that's seeing this, I wish you all the best in life❤ don't over blame yourself, accept things and go forward. Don't let others define what “success” is for you. Get up, learn the skills needed and get after it, all the keys to a happy life is in your hands. Keep pushing.
I think when it comes to depression it’s better to think small. Just the thought of tackling an entire house at once is overwhelming. You’ll remain positive, motivated and proud of yourself for getting something done every day!
I’m a mum of a toddler and suffer with anxiety and depression. I currently can’t move as hurt my back. I just wanted to thank you for showing real life house mess and talking openly about anxiety and depression. You’ve helped to show me that it’s ok to not get everything 110% clean and tidy all of the time xx Thankyou
Watching you pick up all the pillows made me smile. Decluttering my house my pillows were the first to go. Got so tried picking them up all the time. Never stayed put on the couch. Less is more for me.
Your clean with me videos are the best. Most of the time people say "messy" and I'm like "I wishy house was that clean" 😂.. My husband and I both struggle with depression and we have 2 moody angsty teenagers so every so often we all sync up with the big sad and literally nothing gets done. Your videos are very helpful. I put them on the TV and get to cleaning.
I was following several channels for cleaning motivation since I also deal with complete overwhelm due to bouts of anxiety and depression. Then it dawned on me- watching these other channels where they organize an already organized and pristine home was NOT HELPING ME! So from the bottom of my heart ❤ THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! For truly inspiring me, and helping me get motivated. You are amazing 👏
Happy Saturday my friend! As much as I hate to admit it I have experienced the same as you and I had to stop watching those channels because it made me more depressed about my life! LOL! It feels great to know I am not alone on this struggle bus but we will still strive to be as organized and put together as them! It's always good to set higher standards! We got this! Have a beautiful day and Stay Mighty! 💪🏻🤎🙏🏻🦋
Thank you so much for being real. Illness & depression can go hand in hand and become overwhelming. Hoping you and your family are all healed up & healthy.
My dear this is exact what I needed to see today💕 My Dad passed away a month ago and now a sickness has been working it’s way through my entire family. I haven’t been getting anything done and the house is a complete wreck. My in-laws stopped last night, unannounced and I was mortified! Today I’m laying on the couch and your video popped up. You have inspired me to get up and start cleaning. Thank you 🙏 you are so relatable and so inspiring.
@@lifeoncardboard9474 they did bring us Valentines treats which was nice. I was just so stressed with everything going on. Some days are tougher than others but I just try to take it one day at a time. With your in laws just remember that you are doing your best and if they judge, let them. It’s not you, it’s their own insecurities that cause them to do it. Much love to you.
@@milatagoorpersaud9132 thank you for your kind words. I’m so sorry about the loss of your Dad. Dealing with death is such an emotional roller coaster. I’m so glad to be a part of this community. It helps to know we are not alone. 💜
You said something that really resonated with me… This feeling that I’ve been feeling since turning 40 (I’m currently 43 as well) is what I would have describe as being worried about death, but you hit it on the head in your voice-over. I’m not really worried about dying per se, but it’s this sense of time is running out. That’s exactly how I feel! Thanks for putting it into better perspective.
Just thank you. For showing real houses, real messes, real life. I get so sick of “messy” houses and looking at my trashed house thinking I failed 🙃 It’s hard with kids!!!
I'm only 21 but you've been like that big sister figure to me and have taught me so much! I just got done being sick with covid and I'm in the same boat and this video came just in time ❤
I'm a wife and momma of 4 and we all just tested positive for COVID after spending so long being very careful and it's been rough. I know where your coming from. Even my 20 month old is sick so house cleaning has been really difficult. I really, really hope we get over it quick enough cause living in the mess for longer term will be horrible!!!
Im there with you ive got covid and my 9 month old has it too I'm struggling to keep on top of it so your not alone. I hope you and your family feel better soon.
So sorry you and your family were sick and hope everyone has recovered. Do you ever put away toys for a while and then rotate them back in? I so see myself when I see you sorting and putting away toys. As a mom, teacher, and a grandma, I finally realized that children don't need access to all their toys, all the time. They appreciate and use them even more when the toys are brought back in. Watch what toys they use the most and which ones may be neglected. It's like giving them a new toy. Not having tons of toys around gives you breathing space in the room and less for you (or the children) to pick up. This is not meant in any as a criticism, just a tip that I learned along the way that made my life a lot easier at home and in my classroom. Your tip to start cleaning up with your kitchen sink is spot on. As one who gets overwhelmed with big jobs, this has saved me and got me started so many times. Good for you for keeping going, I know you're an inspiration to many.
I am very thankful for you and your videos! You remind me I am not alone in this. I have been struggling mentally in a manic episode for almost 4 weeks now. Sometimes when I'm manic all I do is clean and declutter for weeks but then there's the times when I'm also manic and just shut down and only take care of the kids and that's where I'm st right now. I've been having a hard just taking care of myself like showering is a major difficulty right now. I hate admitting that. Like I clean my body parts but that's it. 😪 today I am going to tackle my house...
Thanks for sharing I so needed this, I am strugling with things also my husband of 33 years , has had stage 4 lung cancer for all most 3 years will be in July. and it is at its worst now. By God is the only way I have held on.
I’ve been suffering from depression for a while. Then I caught COVID and spent 16 days in the hospital, half of those days in ICU that I don’t remember. It’s been 3 months and I’m just now getting off of oxygen but my depression is much worse. My house is a mess! My husband has been a trooper, cleaning, cooking, shopping, taking care of me. But now I have to start deep cleaning and purging! Thank you for the motivation!
Perfect timing. Our house is too small for 6 people. We have so much stuff. No one helps unless I totally lose it. Thanks for sharing. One day at a time.
Sounds like my life too, Kathleen. We are a family of 8 (with one bathroom lol) and no one even picks up after themselves until I lose my mind and then it's "why are you always mad?!" 🙄 we need vacations and they need to pay attention! Hang in there, Mama. ❤
Thank you for sharing this. I suffer from anxiety and depression as well. I definitely needed the motivation today. Hope you and your family are feeling better! 🙏❤️🙏
I feel very blessed that when I’m depressed and not able to manage household jobs my husband steps in and keeps us on track even though he works hard outside of the home.
Mine too, we must be very lucky because my house never looks like this and I have depression and have had covid and have 4 kids. If I can't do it then he'll do it.
I am SO glad I found your channel! I'm a mom who turns 40 this year with depression and anxiety. I completely relate with not being where I thought I'd be. My goal is to get my channel going as a mom dealing with life while struggling. I just want you to know how amazing you are ❤
I am so glad that I found your channel. First of all I'm thankful that your family is better. Being sick with kids is horrible but to have everyone sick! I can't even imagine. Secondly, I suffer from Premenstrual Dysphorc disorder. I completely shut down for almost 2 weeks of every month. I've dealt with it for 20 years but have been pursuing healing for about 6 years now. So I completely understand you and I'm proud of your progress and being a Mighty mama pursuing healing for yourself and your family.
Dude. You have no idea how much we all appreciate your videos. There are far more people who can relate to that “household situation” than we can imagine. It, is, ROUGH. ✊🥺 I am right there with you - my husband got “it,” then my 5yo, and now me …………………. It’s strange though… truly knowing I only have *so much* energy to divvy up each day has actually pushed me to bit-by-bit catch up on or FINALLY tackle some things I kept putting off, partly due to perfectionism, but also thinking “psh- I have all the time in the world… I’ll do that tomorrow… tomorrow…” Always tomorrow. 🙄 But the thing that finally occurred to me is how we’re not actually promised any tomorrows… we have RIGHT NOW. Appreciate and utilize the *NOW.* Not even a recent foot injury and being on crutches hit me this way. This thing has me a bit s c a r e d. I’m ashamed at the idea of my husband / loved ones -God forbid- needing to “assist” me/us … only they won’t be able to within our [hoarded] home, with them not having clear access to necessities, not knowing how to do or find anything in this disaster. How have I kept my family afloat (fed, clothed, etc) in this for this long?? No one should have to stress so much or work as hard as I have had to barely get to the basics of survival. The really, really sad part is it’s pretty much all self inflicted. 😣😩 Sorry for the ramble - my point is that getting sick has been really eye-opening. I was already SO DEEP -and have come very far!!- in the mental and emotional parts of my battle(s) with anxiety, depression, OCD, and Hoarding Disorder (while also having ADHD!) but it has become abundantly clear that the physical part, the actual letting go of the “excess” needs to kick into high gear. What stinks is people don’t understand that I’m just barely getting to a place where I am comfortable and able to rejoice over parting with a few unwanted forks, or a couple of bath mats (because I admitted to myself they’re just too cumbersome to wash). Even then, those sorts of items are like icicles on an iceberg. 😖 Shifting into a higher gear is going to be painful for me, but I trust it will be interesting, beneficial… and WORTH IT. ✊♥️
I started by decluttering my basement storage and garage helped so I could put thinks from the house that I was keeping helped. I did a declutter of my Christmas stuff when putting it away also.
I just found your channel. What a blessing. Finally. A mom I can relate with. You definitely motivate. I try hard but get overwhelmed and just shut down. Thank you for your honesty.
I know this is an old video but I just found your vlog. I put cleaning with depression into youtube and found you. I have BPD, bipolar type 2, generalized anxiety, and depression. I can not tell you how much i am enjoying your videos. I cleaned yesterday after watching the one where you were putting up the christmas decorations. I am watching one now on my TV so i can try to get some motivation to clean today lol. My illnesses resulted in 4 hospitalizations from May 2014 - February 2015 and i ended up quitting my job of 10 years the end of february 2015. I havent been the same since. I always go to peoples houses or see them on Facebook and feel horrible about how my house looks. I do clean a lot when i get hypomania, but that lasts a few days then back to no motivation. My dad who lives with us is on hospice and i care for him, homeschool my now 4th grader due to covid and my fathers health while trying to tend to my 3 year old. This all doesnt help my mental health obviously. Its overwhelming. So that is my story lol. I just wanted to say i am so glad i found your channel, you have given me so much inspiration.
I love listening to audio books and motivation podcasts when I have to tackle chores in the house. It helps so much. I wish I’d discovered you when my kids were little ❤️
With your motivation, I cleaned my kitchen. I have been healing from my anxiety and depression now for two years, last year i had cancer and i have had many operations and countless infections. I started to follow your site today, im also starting this messy to minimalist -project. Sorry if my english arent the best, im from Finland, so english is not my strongest language.
Hi! It is so refreshing to watch you clean a normal home with normal things. I say that because with some of the other channels I follow the people have huge homes with what seems like to me unlimited money to do whatever they want. I wish I could relate but I can’t. I’m a normal person with normal things and a normal budget. You are me! I’m so sorry y’all were sick but I’m glad you’re on the mend!
Hello Mighty Mamma, your vidios are always brilliant. I am so sorry to hear you and your family were sick, especially when you have depression like myself. Looking forward to seeing your next video. Thank you.🇦🇺🦘🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️
I've been watching cleaning videos for years an it seriously has lost its spark and definitely lost its motivation so u ACTUALLY give me motivation and u don't clean a clean house I can relate ur nonjudgmental and I love u
I’m 33 weeks pregnant. I have a 5 year old with developmental disabilities. My boyfriend works over nights and sleeps during the day. My house gets awful. I need to clean today but I just never can. It’s the worst feeling
My new year definitely got off to a rocky start. Aside from a little bit of painting here and there, my home maintenance has been fully left alone because I just got moved to weekend night shifts which left me feeling very isolated and depressed. This video inspires me to make a plan and chip away at the things that I’ve let go!
Oh my gosh - ALL that work you did before Christmas ... now more to do! Bless your heart - Mighty Mama! 💖 I am sorry to hear your entire family got sick - how horrible! Good to see you up and at it again, however, it IS a constant struggle for you and many of us! Just a gentle thought: Your children need to help you more (when nobody in the house is sick, obviously) and put away their toys daily ... 💖
Thank you for your videos. I deal with lots of back pain and have started my spring cleaning. I also have depression and anxiety. Your videos are helping me get motivated. I'm pacing myself doing what I can each day. Keep the videos coming. I also like the energetic music. You are amazing.
With COVID taking over we forget about other illnesses & when they hit you they do it big time. So glad you came out the other end better & stronger. Thank you for showing the real you & thank you for sharing your video. Take care & stay safe xx
Oh my gosh I feel like you’re telling my story!!! We have been sick from September to January and it all started when my son went back to school, so our house was in pure chaos and then we all came down with Covid 2 weeks before Christmas! We literally were in survival mode and nobody could help each other either😭 Cleaning is the last priority when you are just trying to live, so I 100% agree with you on just resting and letting your body recover, and then you can get the house cleaned up after! Thank God you and your family are ok and I hope you guys all stay healthy 🙏 Thank you for making these videos so we know we’re not alone…it’s just a normal part of life and nothing is wrong with us ❤️
I’m so sorry that you were sick! Ugh! I feel you! We got sick at the beginning of the year. My kids had fevers for like a day, but then I got sick and it took me three days to realize I had a fever. By the time I healed, my house was out of control. It was my own fault honestly, I was taking care of everyone except myself.
Hello From San Diego. I missed your videos!! Glad you and your family are better!! I have been learning so much from your videos about cleaning and mental illness. I NOW understand people better and do not judge anyone. I also like your honesty and what a down to earth person you are (even when you cleaning, your in normal every day clothes, not all made up for your video). Take care of yourself and waiting for your future videos :-)
Hi Laura 👋🏽! Its Mila, so very happy to see you’re feeling better and are able to make a video, I’ve been waiting and was worried how you’re dealing with it all. Miss you 🙏🏽.
I needed to see this. I have had anxiety and depression since I was 15/16 and have one son now that is 13. My house is usually messy and I feel bad he is growing up in that environment but it seems that it keeps getting away from me. I'm trying to get it together a bit more and be able to have a nicer home environment and stability for us.
I really struggled in the new year. Actually starting end of November I decided not to even bother with Christmas. It was awful feeling that that considering I have a 12 and 14 year old. New Years hit and I decided to change my diet even more and get back to my acupuncture and self caring for myself. Thank you so much for sharing this motivational video! I’ve been really struggling to work on my spices, taking stickers off spice jars lol!
So good to see you !!! Missed your videos! So glad you and your family are feeling better! I just Decluttered our entire laundry room, under our kitchen sink and our freezer! Feels SO good to only have what we need !!!
So glad you’re all feeling better! I found you a month or so ago and have been checking back for new videos and watching all your old ones!! Definitely the motivation I need! ❤️
Thank you for all the motivation! I've been busy decluttering, but now I have to log all the stuff & load it in the car. Ugh! I always dread that part! Today is devoted to laundry. Yeah. See you next time!
Your kitchen looks AMAZINGGGG! Now I have to go back to cleaning a massive amount of dishes. I took a break and shut down and then watched your video. Now I’m trying to peel myself out of bed to go back to the dishes and laundry. I haven’t had energy or a break at all from Momming- I feel like when I sleep, I don’t even feel rested! Trying to take my vitamins and sleep better! I got a therapy light/ sad light and I’m hoping that shaves off some depression and anxiety here in the winter. Being sick really takes it out of us, and to have family members not understand when you leave the mess when depressed or anxiety ridden is a whole other level of BS. Thanks for being so honest, and real! A true Allie and motivation!!
hi laura welcome back hope your feeling better your videos inspire me and my hubby we decided to to do some cleaning declittering and finish some home improvment projects of our own it's exciting to see our house bee at its best were currently tackling our dinnette an our basement. my hubby is very proud of his work he's done iv'e learned that juat a few changes make all the difference and it's paying off in the end.
Laura! I am so glad that you are all better, and your energy is up again! I really love the family room with the fireplace! It is so pretty, functional and looks so cozy! Love it!!
I'm glad to see you! We were sick for Christmas & just feeling better now! Your video came just in time. I NEED to get this house done! My kitchen looks just like yours!!!
I suffer anxiety/panic, and major manic depressive disorder (bipolar). I also suffer from problems with my mobility. It is difficult to get about, but I clean to ease my other disorders. It motivates me, especially after watching videos such as these. Thank you.
Oh, girl do I know how you feel on every aspect of what you have said so far!!!! I did NOTHING but try to survive being sick too. I still am having fatigue issues but trying to work through it. I JUST got all my Christmas decor down and put away this past weekend. My house STILL needs to be deep cleaned and decluttered again, but I just keep telling myself "It'll get done when it gets done. Don't beat yourself up!" I am 37 and feel like I am not where I should be either in life. I am so glad you are back and that you are all feeling better. I can't wait for the future videos you have coming out.
Well. It's been 3 wks since getting Covid here, I'm still short of breath and I'm just exhausted most of the time. My house is still a mess !! And the depression and anxiety is worse from covid. I feel ya girl !! Glad to see you're feeling better, hopefully I get my energy back soon.
I'm a 55yrsolld and have three grown kids who have kids of there own I just started watching you and I've going threw meapouse and I'm just sad all the time now I never was sad depress now I am I don't want to go or do anything but I started watching you and am listening you your voice is nice to hear it gets you want to go clean ty I'm going to watch you and try to start doing thiscleaning even with this be puppy it so hard for me ty
Hi Laura, I'm so happy that you are all well now. I've missed you and was worried. This was a great motivator. I'm an older than you depressed mama. But it's been under control for a few months now. But the motivation is not coming back yet. But I will eventually pull through and keep watching for your great motivational videos. Welcome back sweetie, you've got this 🙋♀️👏❤
I'm so Happy you and your family are feeling better! I love your couch! Brightens the whole room! My problem with cleaning is first of all I have way too much junk!!! I'm a food Hoarder! I can't stop buying food!!! My stomach is burning just talking about it!! When I'm cleaning my kitchen and find something that belongs upstairs I'll take it up and put it away! Then I'll see something that needs to be cleaned or I'll make my bed! Then I'll see something that goes in The bathroom! While I'm in my bathroom I'll start cleaning my bathroom! See where this is going?? Then I'll take cups or glasses down stairs and walk into my messy kitchen an hour later! I have Horrible Insomnia so this probably doesn't make sense! I'm running o. Empty with only 4 hours of sleep! Thanks to stress!!
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I’m not a mom and am a bit older than you, but I discovered you in the pandemic and was hooked. Strange how watching other people dealing with their depression can spur you on. I am washing dishes right now because of you. Thank you for your honesty.
Happy Saturday Debra! Thank you so much for being here! Those of us who live with depression share an unspoken bond that connects our souls in this life. We just need eachother! 😉🥰 i am so happy my video got you up and cleaning! Way to tackle those dishes! Have a beautiful day my friend! 🤎💪🙏🦋
Hi Debra, I am not a mom either but am having so much trouble with my house. If someone was to come over I could not let them in! 😢
I started watching cleaning channels during the pandemic also! Still enjoying them!!
Laura has definitely helped me as well❤️❤️
This is actually motivating me... I got ill also like you and my apartment was already a disaster before the illness so then when I got sick I couldn't do anything and now it's really bad. I'm to the point where I can't take it like this anymore and I want a clean apartment. Honestly watching you is motivating me. I also feel like depression is like a catch 22 because you feel so bad you don't want to do anything and of course the illness came into the picture for me and I couldn't do anything. So I'm going to watch your channel and see if I can get motivated by watching you. So far so good. ...
I'm older than you, with no children. I live alone, I've had anxiety and depression most of my life. My mum died suddenly a few weeks before Christmas, my depression spiralled and my home is an absolute mess. I've zero energy and motivation. I'm glad that you're being honest and showing what life is like with a mental illness. Unless you've been through it you will never understand it. I'm so glad you all recovered well. Your kitchen and living room look great. Thanks for the motivation.
I'm so sorry about your mom xxx keep your chin up.
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I'm older also. 58. We have our boy, who came to us 6 years ago. He is 16 now and a huge help! With 2 dogs, my husband and our boy things get messy. Even if you don't have little ones. Lol. Mighty Mama inspires me. She is so real.
To the incredible person that's seeing this, I wish you all the best in life❤ don't over blame yourself, accept things and go forward. Don't let others define what “success” is for you. Get up, learn the skills needed and get after it, all the keys to a happy life is in your hands. Keep pushing.
Thank you. That was an awesome message.
I think when it comes to depression it’s better to think small. Just the thought of tackling an entire house at once is overwhelming. You’ll remain positive, motivated and proud of yourself for getting something done every day!
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@@MsLilacLover1 yes, at accomplishing a task.
I’m a mum of a toddler and suffer with anxiety and depression. I currently can’t move as hurt my back. I just wanted to thank you for showing real life house mess and talking openly about anxiety and depression. You’ve helped to show me that it’s ok to not get everything 110% clean and tidy all of the time xx Thankyou
Watching you pick up all the pillows made me smile. Decluttering my house my pillows were the first to go. Got so tried picking them up all the time. Never stayed put on the couch. Less is more for me.
Your clean with me videos are the best. Most of the time people say "messy" and I'm like "I wishy house was that clean" 😂.. My husband and I both struggle with depression and we have 2 moody angsty teenagers so every so often we all sync up with the big sad and literally nothing gets done. Your videos are very helpful. I put them on the TV and get to cleaning.
I was following several channels for cleaning motivation since I also deal with complete overwhelm due to bouts of anxiety and depression. Then it dawned on me- watching these other channels where they organize an already organized and pristine home was NOT HELPING ME! So from the bottom of my heart ❤ THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! For truly inspiring me, and helping me get motivated. You are amazing 👏
Happy Saturday my friend! As much as I hate to admit it I have experienced the same as you and I had to stop watching those channels because it made me more depressed about my life! LOL! It feels great to know I am not alone on this struggle bus but we will still strive to be as organized and put together as them! It's always good to set higher standards! We got this! Have a beautiful day and Stay Mighty! 💪🏻🤎🙏🏻🦋
Thank you so much for being real. Illness & depression can go hand in hand and become overwhelming. Hoping you and your family are all healed up & healthy.
It's so true! I try anything to avoid getting sick because I know where it will take me. Thank you so much for being here. Have a beautiful day! 🙏🤎💪
My dear this is exact what I needed to see today💕
My Dad passed away a month ago and now a sickness has been working it’s way through my entire family. I haven’t been getting anything done and the house is a complete wreck. My in-laws stopped last night, unannounced and I was mortified!
Today I’m laying on the couch and your video popped up. You have inspired me to get up and start cleaning. Thank you 🙏 you are so relatable and so inspiring.
I hope your in laws brought food and good vibes. I wish mine helped out more instead of judging. X
@@lifeoncardboard9474 they did bring us Valentines treats which was nice. I was just so stressed with everything going on.
Some days are tougher than others but I just try to take it one day at a time.
With your in laws just remember that you are doing your best and if they judge, let them. It’s not you, it’s their own insecurities that cause them to do it. Much love to you.
I’m so sorry for your lost 💐, most of us here on Miss Laura’s channel can relate, the anniversary of my father’s death is coming up on Feb. 2nd. ☹️
@@milatagoorpersaud9132 thank you for your kind words. I’m so sorry about the loss of your Dad. Dealing with death is such an emotional roller coaster.
I’m so glad to be a part of this community. It helps to know we are not alone. 💜
You said something that really resonated with me… This feeling that I’ve been feeling since turning 40 (I’m currently 43 as well) is what I would have describe as being worried about death, but you hit it on the head in your voice-over. I’m not really worried about dying per se, but it’s this sense of time is running out. That’s exactly how I feel! Thanks for putting it into better perspective.
Just thank you. For showing real houses, real messes, real life. I get so sick of “messy” houses and looking at my trashed house thinking I failed 🙃 It’s hard with kids!!!
I'm only 21 but you've been like that big sister figure to me and have taught me so much! I just got done being sick with covid and I'm in the same boat and this video came just in time ❤
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I'm a wife and momma of 4 and we all just tested positive for COVID after spending so long being very careful and it's been rough. I know where your coming from. Even my 20 month old is sick so house cleaning has been really difficult. I really, really hope we get over it quick enough cause living in the mess for longer term will be horrible!!!
Im there with you ive got covid and my 9 month old has it too I'm struggling to keep on top of it so your not alone. I hope you and your family feel better soon.
So sorry you and your family were sick and hope everyone has recovered. Do you ever put away toys for a while and then rotate them back in? I so see myself when I see you sorting and putting away toys. As a mom, teacher, and a grandma, I finally realized that children don't need access to all their toys, all the time. They appreciate and use them even more when the toys are brought back in. Watch what toys they use the most and which ones may be neglected. It's like giving them a new toy. Not having tons of toys around gives you breathing space in the room and less for you (or the children) to pick up. This is not meant in any as a criticism, just a tip that I learned along the way that made my life a lot easier at home and in my classroom. Your tip to start cleaning up with your kitchen sink is spot on. As one who gets overwhelmed with big jobs, this has saved me and got me started so many times. Good for you for keeping going, I know you're an inspiration to many.
I am very thankful for you and your videos! You remind me I am not alone in this. I have been struggling mentally in a manic episode for almost 4 weeks now. Sometimes when I'm manic all I do is clean and declutter for weeks but then there's the times when I'm also manic and just shut down and only take care of the kids and that's where I'm st right now. I've been having a hard just taking care of myself like showering is a major difficulty right now. I hate admitting that. Like I clean my body parts but that's it. 😪 today I am going to tackle my house...
Prayers! You are not alone! You’ve got this!
Thanks for sharing I so needed this, I am strugling with things also my husband of 33 years , has had stage 4 lung cancer for all most 3 years will be in July. and it is at its worst now. By God is the only way I have held on.
I’ve been suffering from depression for a while. Then I caught COVID and spent 16 days in the hospital, half of those days in ICU that I don’t remember. It’s been 3 months and I’m just now getting off of oxygen but my depression is much worse. My house is a mess! My husband has been a trooper, cleaning, cooking, shopping, taking care of me. But now I have to start deep cleaning and purging! Thank you for the motivation!
Glad you're all feeling better!
Perfect timing. Our house is too small for 6 people. We have so much stuff. No one helps unless I totally lose it. Thanks for sharing. One day at a time.
Sounds like my life too, Kathleen. We are a family of 8 (with one bathroom lol) and no one even picks up after themselves until I lose my mind and then it's "why are you always mad?!" 🙄 we need vacations and they need to pay attention! Hang in there, Mama. ❤
Thank you for sharing this. I suffer from anxiety and depression as well. I definitely needed the motivation today. Hope you and your family are feeling better! 🙏❤️🙏
SO HAPPY YOU ARE BACK!! I am praying for your healing. You are worthy and precious and treasured. Believe it!! 👸
I feel very blessed that when I’m depressed and not able to manage household jobs my husband steps in and keeps us on track even though he works hard outside of the home.
Mine too, we must be very lucky because my house never looks like this and I have depression and have had covid and have 4 kids. If I can't do it then he'll do it.
I am SO glad I found your channel! I'm a mom who turns 40 this year with depression and anxiety. I completely relate with not being where I thought I'd be. My goal is to get my channel going as a mom dealing with life while struggling. I just want you to know how amazing you are ❤
Also fighting with depression, but funnily enough never had issues with decluttering but with the cleaning itself. So proud of you!
I am so glad that I found your channel. First of all I'm thankful that your family is better. Being sick with kids is horrible but to have everyone sick! I can't even imagine. Secondly, I suffer from Premenstrual Dysphorc disorder. I completely shut down for almost 2 weeks of every month. I've dealt with it for 20 years but have been pursuing healing for about 6 years now. So I completely understand you and I'm proud of your progress and being a Mighty mama pursuing healing for yourself and your family.
Dude. You have no idea how much we all appreciate your videos. There are far more people who can relate to that “household situation” than we can imagine. It, is, ROUGH. ✊🥺
I am right there with you - my husband got “it,” then my 5yo, and now me ………………….
It’s strange though… truly knowing I only have *so much* energy to divvy up each day has actually pushed me to bit-by-bit catch up on or FINALLY tackle some things I kept putting off, partly due to perfectionism, but also thinking “psh- I have all the time in the world… I’ll do that tomorrow… tomorrow…” Always tomorrow. 🙄
But the thing that finally occurred to me is how we’re not actually promised any tomorrows… we have RIGHT NOW.
Appreciate and utilize the *NOW.*
Not even a recent foot injury and being on crutches hit me this way.
This thing has me a bit s c a r e d.
I’m ashamed at the idea of my husband / loved ones -God forbid- needing to “assist” me/us … only they won’t be able to within our [hoarded] home, with them not having clear access to necessities, not knowing how to do or find anything in this disaster.
How have I kept my family afloat (fed, clothed, etc) in this for this long?? No one should have to stress so much or work as hard as I have had to barely get to the basics of survival.
The really, really sad part is it’s pretty much all self inflicted. 😣😩
Sorry for the ramble - my point is that getting sick has been really eye-opening. I was already SO DEEP -and have come very far!!- in the mental and emotional parts of my battle(s) with anxiety, depression, OCD, and Hoarding Disorder (while also having ADHD!) but it has become abundantly clear that the physical part, the actual letting go of the “excess” needs to kick into high gear.
What stinks is people don’t understand that I’m just barely getting to a place where I am comfortable and able to rejoice over parting with a few unwanted forks, or a couple of bath mats (because I admitted to myself they’re just too cumbersome to wash).
Even then, those sorts of items are like icicles on an iceberg. 😖
Shifting into a higher gear is going to be painful for me, but I trust it will be interesting, beneficial… and WORTH IT. ✊♥️
You are a Godsend.
I started by decluttering my basement storage and garage helped so I could put thinks from the house that I was keeping helped. I did a declutter of my Christmas stuff when putting it away also.
I just found your channel. What a blessing. Finally. A mom I can relate with. You definitely motivate. I try hard but get overwhelmed and just shut down. Thank you for your honesty.
I know this is an old video but I just found your vlog. I put cleaning with depression into youtube and found you. I have BPD, bipolar type 2, generalized anxiety, and depression. I can not tell you how much i am enjoying your videos. I cleaned yesterday after watching the one where you were putting up the christmas decorations. I am watching one now on my TV so i can try to get some motivation to clean today lol. My illnesses resulted in 4 hospitalizations from May 2014 - February 2015 and i ended up quitting my job of 10 years the end of february 2015. I havent been the same since. I always go to peoples houses or see them on Facebook and feel horrible about how my house looks. I do clean a lot when i get hypomania, but that lasts a few days then back to no motivation. My dad who lives with us is on hospice and i care for him, homeschool my now 4th grader due to covid and my fathers health while trying to tend to my 3 year old. This all doesnt help my mental health obviously. Its overwhelming. So that is my story lol. I just wanted to say i am so glad i found your channel, you have given me so much inspiration.
I love listening to audio books and motivation podcasts when I have to tackle chores in the house. It helps so much. I wish I’d discovered you when my kids were little ❤️
Glad your back and your all feeling better. Was getting worried about you.
Yaaaaaas!!!!! I am SOOOO glad that u r back Mighty Mama!!!! :)
YES! i have been waiting for a new video from you! thank you for being you! 🤍
With your motivation, I cleaned my kitchen. I have been healing from my anxiety and depression now for two years, last year i had cancer and i have had many operations and countless infections. I started to follow your site today, im also starting this messy to minimalist -project. Sorry if my english arent the best, im from Finland, so english is not my strongest language.
Hi! It is so refreshing to watch you clean a normal home with normal things. I say that because with some of the other channels I follow the people have huge homes with what seems like to me unlimited money to do whatever they want. I wish I could relate but I can’t. I’m a normal person with normal things and a normal budget. You are me! I’m so sorry y’all were sick but I’m glad you’re on the mend!
Hello Mighty Mamma, your vidios are always brilliant. I am so sorry to hear you and your family were sick, especially when you have depression like myself. Looking forward to seeing your next video. Thank you.🇦🇺🦘🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️
I've been watching cleaning videos for years an it seriously has lost its spark and definitely lost its motivation so u ACTUALLY give me motivation and u don't clean a clean house I can relate ur nonjudgmental and I love u
I’m 33 weeks pregnant. I have a 5 year old with developmental disabilities. My boyfriend works over nights and sleeps during the day. My house gets awful. I need to clean today but I just never can. It’s the worst feeling
My new year definitely got off to a rocky start. Aside from a little bit of painting here and there, my home maintenance has been fully left alone because I just got moved to weekend night shifts which left me feeling very isolated and depressed. This video inspires me to make a plan and chip away at the things that I’ve let go!
I was having manic depression for the whole last year over having another bby but I’m back and feeling better than ever
I love the couch! It looks super comfy!
I'm sure I'll leave multiple comments like normal so back to the video lol
My house looks the same! Soooo nice to see some REAL LIFE content!! Thank you!!!
Nice to see you back. :)
Oh my gosh - ALL that work you did before Christmas ... now more to do! Bless your heart - Mighty Mama! 💖 I am sorry to hear your entire family got sick - how horrible! Good to see you up and at it again, however, it IS a constant struggle for you and many of us!
Just a gentle thought: Your children need to help you more (when nobody in the house is sick, obviously) and put away their toys daily ... 💖
Love your headband! And I wore that mtv shirt last wk !!
Thank you for your videos. I deal with lots of back pain and have started my spring cleaning. I also have depression and anxiety. Your videos are helping me get motivated. I'm pacing myself doing what I can each day. Keep the videos coming. I also like the energetic music. You are amazing.
Glad to hear you are getting better Laura, I've been waiting for your new videos so much. All the best, love from Finland. ❤
With COVID taking over we forget about other illnesses & when they hit you they do it big time. So glad you came out the other end better & stronger.
Thank you for showing the real you & thank you for sharing your video. Take care & stay safe xx
I really enjoy watching your videos! They are very motivating!
You’re a wonderful motivator, your house looks amazing and I sure will be watching your channel. God Bless and I’m so glad you’re feeling better.
Oh my gosh I feel like you’re telling my story!!! We have been sick from September to January and it all started when my son went back to school, so our house was in pure chaos and then we all came down with Covid 2 weeks before Christmas! We literally were in survival mode and nobody could help each other either😭 Cleaning is the last priority when you are just trying to live, so I 100% agree with you on just resting and letting your body recover, and then you can get the house cleaned up after! Thank God you and your family are ok and I hope you guys all stay healthy 🙏 Thank you for making these videos so we know we’re not alone…it’s just a normal part of life and nothing is wrong with us ❤️
I’m so sorry that you were sick! Ugh! I feel you! We got sick at the beginning of the year. My kids had fevers for like a day, but then I got sick and it took me three days to realize I had a fever. By the time I healed, my house was out of control.
It was my own fault honestly, I was taking care of everyone except myself.
Hello From San Diego. I missed your videos!! Glad you and your family are better!! I have been learning so much from your videos about cleaning and mental illness. I NOW understand people better and do not judge anyone. I also like your honesty and what a down to earth person you are (even when you cleaning, your in normal every day clothes, not all made up for your video). Take care of yourself and waiting for your future videos :-)
Thank you for sharing the reality that not many show ✨ it’s inspiring ✨
Thank you Laura! You inspired me today!! One step at a time!!!
Hi Laura 👋🏽! Its Mila, so very happy to see you’re feeling better and are able to make a video, I’ve been waiting and was worried how you’re dealing with it all. Miss you 🙏🏽.
So happy you and your family are recovered! Thank you for the motivation and inspiration ❤️
Thank you. you help me to stop and take a breath. Sandy Missouri
Yeah! You’re back! I love your videos.
I needed to see this. I have had anxiety and depression since I was 15/16 and have one son now that is 13. My house is usually messy and I feel bad he is growing up in that environment but it seems that it keeps getting away from me. I'm trying to get it together a bit more and be able to have a nicer home environment and stability for us.
I just got over being sick ..I work tomorrow n am trying to download as much as possible before work week starts ..thank you for helping me .
I really struggled in the new year. Actually starting end of November I decided not to even bother with Christmas. It was awful feeling that that considering I have a 12 and 14 year old. New Years hit and I decided to change my diet even more and get back to my acupuncture and self caring for myself. Thank you so much for sharing this motivational video! I’ve been really struggling to work on my spices, taking stickers off spice jars lol!
It’s so good to see you back! And I’m so glad you are feeling better 💚💚💚
Amazing video, I love realistic videos, we all need that, you are one of the best UA-camr!💕
Happy New Year Greta! And Happy Saturday my Dear friend! Wishing you a beautiful day with lots of happiness and smiles! Stay Mighty! 💪🙏🤎🦋
I need this video. Shall sit back with a cuppa and aim at finding some determination.
Yay! So glad to see you back mighty mama, thanks for giving me a buddy system on this hampster wheel of mom life. So glad you're feeling better.
Here catching up and watching to show my support
So much motivation girl 💕
So good to see you !!! Missed your videos! So glad you and your family are feeling better! I just Decluttered our entire laundry room, under our kitchen sink and our freezer! Feels SO good to only have what we need !!!
So glad you’re all feeling better! I found you a month or so ago and have been checking back for new videos and watching all your old ones!! Definitely the motivation I need! ❤️
Thank you for all the motivation! I've been busy decluttering, but now I have to log all the stuff & load it in the car. Ugh! I always dread that part! Today is devoted to laundry. Yeah. See you next time!
Thank you for inspiring me to share my journey.
Yay I’ve missed you uploading! Let’s do this! 🧹🧼🧺
What a beautiful, happy kitchen you just created! Amazing to watch the transformation/s! Thank-you! Keep going!
Your kitchen looks AMAZINGGGG! Now I have to go back to cleaning a massive amount of dishes. I took a break and shut down and then watched your video. Now I’m trying to peel myself out of bed to go back to the dishes and laundry. I haven’t had energy or a break at all from Momming- I feel like when I sleep, I don’t even feel rested! Trying to take my vitamins and sleep better! I got a therapy light/ sad light and I’m hoping that shaves off some depression and anxiety here in the winter. Being sick really takes it out of us, and to have family members not understand when you leave the mess when depressed or anxiety ridden is a whole other level of BS. Thanks for being so honest, and real! A true Allie and motivation!!
I also got sick at that time also. I have been down in the psst. This is so encouraging to me.
hi laura welcome back hope your feeling better your videos inspire me and my hubby we decided to to do some cleaning declittering and finish some home improvment projects of our own it's exciting to see our house bee at its best were currently tackling our dinnette an our basement. my hubby is very proud of his work he's done iv'e learned that juat a few changes make all the difference and it's paying off in the end.
New Years is way over. It’s February when I’m watching this. Depression sucks!
I completely understand wat u went thru...I have been there many times. No one can understand it unless they have been there
Glad your feeling better missed you lots 👍❤️😊
I like how you clean & still keep the Christmas stuff out. Don’t you like Valentine’s Day?
Laura! I am so glad that you are all better, and your energy is up again! I really love the family room with the fireplace! It is so pretty, functional and looks so cozy! Love it!!
Thank you for your videos… you’re my go to when i need motivation to get up and get moving. Thank you so much.
Love this video! I feel the same as you on lots of things.
PS Your couch is awesome!
Cozy! Cute! Clean! 👏👍🤗
So happy to see you back Laura🥰 Happy new year to you and your lovely family. Xxx
I'm glad to see you! We were sick for Christmas & just feeling better now! Your video came just in time. I NEED to get this house done! My kitchen looks just like yours!!!
Mine too!
I feel this way a lot. Mom of three, full time night shift factory worker. I find either one room at a time or an hour at a time per day helps.
I suffer anxiety/panic, and major manic depressive disorder (bipolar). I also suffer from problems with my mobility. It is difficult to get about, but I clean to ease my other disorders. It motivates me, especially after watching videos such as these. Thank you.
You have done an amazing job, your house looks gorgeous 💕💕
Oh, girl do I know how you feel on every aspect of what you have said so far!!!! I did NOTHING but try to survive being sick too. I still am having fatigue issues but trying to work through it. I JUST got all my Christmas decor down and put away this past weekend. My house STILL needs to be deep cleaned and decluttered again, but I just keep telling myself "It'll get done when it gets done. Don't beat yourself up!" I am 37 and feel like I am not where I should be either in life. I am so glad you are back and that you are all feeling better. I can't wait for the future videos you have coming out.
Well. It's been 3 wks since getting Covid here, I'm still short of breath and I'm just exhausted most of the time. My house is still a mess !! And the depression and anxiety is worse from covid. I feel ya girl !! Glad to see you're feeling better, hopefully I get my energy back soon.
Thanks for sharing a Very Motivating video!!❣️
I'm a 55yrsolld and have three grown kids who have kids of there own I just started watching you and I've going threw meapouse and I'm just sad all the time now I never was sad depress now I am I don't want to go or do anything but I started watching you and am listening you your voice is nice to hear it gets you want to go clean ty I'm going to watch you and try to start doing thiscleaning even with this be puppy it so hard for me ty
Hi Laura, I'm so happy that you are all well now. I've missed you and was worried. This was a great motivator. I'm an older than you depressed mama. But it's been under control for a few months now. But the motivation is not coming back yet. But I will eventually pull through and keep watching for your great motivational videos. Welcome back sweetie, you've got this 🙋♀️👏❤
My house is like this right now and I'm overwhelmed, didn't know how to get started to declutter. Thank you so much.
You got this!
I'm so Happy you and your family are feeling better! I love your couch! Brightens the whole room! My problem with cleaning is first of all I have way too much junk!!! I'm a food Hoarder! I can't stop buying food!!! My stomach is burning just talking about it!! When I'm cleaning my kitchen and find something that belongs upstairs I'll take it up and put it away! Then I'll see something that needs to be cleaned or I'll make my bed! Then I'll see something that goes in The bathroom! While I'm in my bathroom I'll start cleaning my bathroom! See where this is going?? Then I'll take cups or glasses down stairs and walk into my messy kitchen an hour later! I have Horrible Insomnia so this probably doesn't make sense! I'm running o. Empty with only 4 hours of sleep! Thanks to stress!!