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Another tip is to always have a box at the ready. I always have a donate box waiting so that if I find something that can go, it has a place to go. When the box is full, we donate it and start another. Usually, it ends with several boxes because a little decluttering leads to a little MORE decluttering lol. Also, I think it helps to remember that living a less cluttered life is a lifestyle, not a project to be completed. With three kids, a grand baby, and 30 years if marriage, I have been decluttering for a very long time. Like dust bunnies, stuff just seems to breed behind closed doors lol and there's always something that can go.
I try to remember that past decisions weren’t wrong. They were just made in my past and it’s not a decision I’d make now so it’s okay to go to someone else! It will be their next decision!
Fantastic mindset 👍😁😁😁. I really think that we are growing and changing all the time, and what we wanted/needed has to change as well. I struggle with letting go of sentimental items 🙄, it's the one area that I am still working on.
Yes, start with one. I did Bible reading habit, then decluttering habit and now healthy eating habit. Building the habits and seeing the rewards in my faith, my home and my weight! Thanks for your encouragement Dawn.
Thanks to Dawn and her amazing advice in all of her videos and including recommending atomic habits, I was able to accomplish an amazing whole house to clutter and I accidentally developed new habits that I had no intention of developing! These include making my bed every day, doing the dishes after every single meal, folding the laundry right out of the dryer and hanging up my coat and bag on hooks rather than dumping them on the dining room table. Just by going through this process I became a tidier person (these actions became as easy and more attractive to me than my old ways) and I can’t think Dawn enough!
I love saying “thank you” to the item. “Thank you, you are no longer serving me. Goodbye.” It makes it so much easier to let go out of a feeling of appreciation rather than resentment. Sending it on to someone else who can use it or putting it in the trash/recycling to make my home more peaceful.
The do a little… 5 min… just one drawer… changed my life! I started with that concept, and next thing I know, my first declutter session that was to declutter 1 drawer ended up taking about 3 hours because once I got going it was hard to stop… 😂
Love this and your channel!! You've completely changed the way I live, from decluttering, to thinking more about my purchases before bringing more invintory into my home. In the last year I've gotten rid of so many bags, boxes and totes of STUFF. And you know what? I DON'T MISS ANY OF IT!! I still have a ways to go, but thank you so much for inspiring me!
I've been watching for years and I have to say, since you've started ending most of your videos with, "I love you"... it's just made me that much more excited for your content. It is such a small phrase, and I know you don't know us all individually, but I think, at least in my experience, a lot of times, we ARE the ones that are managing all of the "inventory" and the schedules and the meals and the laundry and everyone else's emotional and physical needs, and making sure our kids and husbands and households feel loved and cherished, and sometimes we just feel feel overwhelmed, or unappreciated, or we just don't feel that we receive all of that love back all the time, and so, while it is something so small that you offer... thank you. Thank you for acknowledging, and for encouraging. I have always loved your content and even downloaded several of my favorite videos of yours so that I could watch them while I was deployed as they actually helped during homesick periods, but, hearing you say, "I love you", and be so genuine and sincere each and every time... it literally makes me tear up sometimes. Thank you for everything you do. We see you and we appreciate you.
The shots of your bedroom and wardrobe are so beautiful and attractive to me! I'm trying to get my family on board with all the decluttering that needs to be done in our house. I have my kitchen, bathroom, under our bed, and closet simplified so far! I live with a bunch of pack rats, though. ;)
I’ve just started going through clothing totes of hand me downs from my older son and daughter for my younger son and daughter and it’s amazing how much my mindset has changed in a few years. There are SO many clothes! Now as I’m getting out the next size, I’m decluttering at least half, maybe more. Because there is no way an 18 month old needs 23 play shirts. I know they’re messy at this age but that’s ridiculous. I so appreciate your videos! I don’t know any minimalists in real life, it’s nice to have a virtual minimal friend :)
Yes, I have clothes that I'm keeping for my 2 yr from my 7.5 yr old, and I'm trying to figure out if it's worth it or if I just need to let it go or how much to keep especially as Christmas comes and goes and family buys her so much
When I got out the 3T t-shirts from my oldest for my 3 yr old twins there were THIRTY...30!!!!!! One child had 30 3t t-shirts! And it's been that way all along. Rarely have I bought clothes for twins! I beg my mom not to buy. My oldest now has a week's worth of clothes for jr high and it is so manageable. The kicker is I have boys.
@@papercraftingmom98 my middle child who is a boy had very minimal clothing to choose from prior to Christmas now its overflowing, and my oldest definitely is overflowing in her laundry, I have 3 containers saved back for my youngest
@@natalieeubank4533 my boys are about 4 years apart, my girls about 3.5. I’m finding that some things I saved I never really liked the first time around, so I’m just keeping my favorites. It has been special to reuse some of the favorite pieces :) some things got pretty ratty, and I don’t know why i saved them….
@@papercraftingmom98 I have in-laws who buy us so many clothes! I’m still trying to find that sweet spot for how much to have for my girls(my 3yo is really picky about what she wears), but for my boys I have 3 dress shirts, 3 play shirts, and 3 niceish but not as nice as a dress shirt shirts. And then I do the same with pants/shorts. Girls just have so many cute options with skirts, play dresses, and everything else, it’s harder to have self control when buying.
I have been watching you for about a year now and this is my first ever comment but I have to just tell you how inspiring you are! Last year after binge-watching a ton of your videos I got straight to work and started decluttering a TON of our stuff. My husband and I have 3 kids so toys was first on the list and my closet came in a close second! I’m still at it and feel I’ve come a long way since 1year ago but always feel there is more to accomplish. I watch you all the time, however, when I do need a bit of inspiration, I watch your videos! And then I’m totally in the mood to declutter again! So…Thank You!
Love your top! While I enjoy and appreciate your black “uniform,” this is the MOST attractive top I’ve seen you wear in 6 weeks of “knowing” you, Dawn!
I never comment on UA-cam videos but I absolutely love your channel. You do such a great job. Your authenticity and passion for helping others shines through. Thank you for inspiring others the way you do.
I have long thought of decluttering success as a ripple effect. My foray was figuring out how to keep track every morning of my keys and stethoscope so I could find them immediately without having to hunt. I got a pair of magnetic hooks for the side of the fridge where they go every evening without fail. This translated to keeping the nearby kitchen counter cleared off, and in an ever-widening circle, I established natural "no clutter" zones where clutter could not live. I am not perfect at this and still do have hot spots, but it is the nature of habits to stick when they lead to a reward. Easily found items that launch me out the door, and having serene surfaces with no piled-up accumulation, are a definite reward.
this is the way to expand your space. What a revelation. Instead of trying to buy more to fit our things we just get rid of our things. Thank you. I see it now.
I am so grateful for your channel and ideas. Just days before Christmas 2020, I realized I had miscarried. The days following (waiting on a D&C and dealing with grief I didn't know what to do with), I channeled all my energy to decluttering and organizing my home. I became somewhat obsessive, but your channel largely attributed to the motivation I needed, and the process of getting some things in control in my life helped me greatly in coping with the loss. Don't get me wrong; the Lord saw me through, but He gave me a distraction that changed my life. Now a little over a year later, I still thrive on your advice and, as Joshua Becker points out, the clutter and disorganization is largely tied into our spiritual life. So anyway, that was a long way to say thank you, and God bless you for helping so many people learn ways to live more simply. You have been a big highlight in my life. (My husband also found Tom and his channel around this season and has really enjoyed that as well.) 💕 Much love!
@@tameyourtasklist1872 Thank you for your kind words! God has provided much healing and Heaven is now a lot sweeter. I believe I will see my baby one day, and it has brought so much comfort and peace knowing the Heavenly Father spared my little one of ever knowing any heartache or pain. That thought has brought me through. ❤️ Yes, God brought Dawn and her channel into my life at the perfect moment and gave me a very unexpected way of helping me cope.
It's really amazing to me that after all this time, there's still things to talk about in regards to minimalism & decluttering, and I'm still encouraged and motivated by what you share. Ive been on this journey for 5ish years and now am I really starting to see & feel the benefits in our home on a daily basis- we've had 3 kids and moved 3 times in that time so it's taken a while to get here but it is so worthwhile!
My husband uses 2-3 shirts every day (he sweats a lot in our tropical weather) so he has a lot of them unlike Tom! And I try take it easy for him to be tidy, but have decided to just use 1-2 min (micro habits) to tidy up behind him and keep myself satisfied. However even he made some decluttering suggestions today, I nearly fell over. Thanks Dawn!
I’ve been on my decluttering/minimalism journey for a year now. Life sent us a few curve balls but it’s much easier to keep clean and I have more layers to work through. The new habit I have committed to is cleaning my kitchen every night. It’s so nice to come down in the morning and just be able to make coffee and breakfast without clutter and mess in the way. It seems like a no brainer but I wasn’t this person before. I love it! Thanks Dawn and Dana!
You have changed my life. i used to keep everything and have great guilt letting go. Now i lay awake thinking of what i will declutter the next day. i have gained so much confidence. i gave myself a year. So Feb 23 i should have a clutter free life. Thank you.
Cheryl Webb, I totally understand, but I am constantly rearranging my granddaughters “space” and toys to help her get decluttering muscles😃. But she gets to say what is a special keep, of her special toys…even if they are too young for her.
It definitely gets easier the more you do it. We started in the garage. 2nd time we worked there more went and it went quicker. Every time I do a new space, it gets quicker and easier. I downsized Christmas when we decorated and putting it away just yesterday was so much easier and things were not crammed in the bins. It took me 3 years to get my mind on board, but I am seeing things getting better. I would love to get it finished this year. Here is to hoping. Thanks for the motivation and the tips.
i feel like i've been decluttering for at least 6 years... and I don't think it ever really sunk in what decluttering or minimalism truly is until december 2021/jan 2022. I got hit with thyroid disease over the spring and spent most of my days in 2021 bedridden and I just realized how much of a pain physical things are. I physically couldn't clean or put away laundry and having full drawers and things on the way made it 100x harder. However, since this past December, I feel like I am finally seeing my things with fresh eyes. I just want most of it gone. Some things are difficult, but I am more aware of why I am keeping things. I can't get rid of them fast enough. I really was making tasks for myself to fulfill that a)no one knew about but myself ie. read this book and learn about this topic, finish this painting and b)that didn't matter or align with my goals and caused me to spend more money in the long run. When I do declutter, however, I always get stuck on the same pile of stuff though.... it's a combination of sentimental and aspirational items. I wish I knew how to declutter them. I feel like a huge weight will be lifted off of me when they're finally gone. I'm so tired of seeing these boxes of things, but once I go through them I can't seem to make progress. I just finished round 1 of decluttering and I will be doing the 5-15 minute declutters as necessary when I clear all the bags out. I'm turning 30 at the end of this year and I really want to enter my 30's with a fresh start. I deserve it and so does everyone else. p.s. your channel is seriously so helpful. idk what it is about your channel but I instantly start to declutter lol 😄
What I found that helped with aspirational items was to realize that weren't items for me but for my 'fantasy' self. Once I realized that i was able to pass the items on.
You are doing amazing! I am a 31 year survivor of thyroid cancer. I have been amazed at the mental toll a non-working thyroid had on me. Only one of my thyroid lobes was removed in 1991. I had the rest removed in 2005 and never looked back. I was never bedridden. But I think your goal of being decluttered as you go into your thirties is genius! Go, go, go!! You will so enjoy your 30's, 40's and 50's so much!! The 60's have started well for me. Keep moving ahead. I am praying for you to have all you want in everything and to not have what you do not need!! PTL! Keep smiling!
I feel you. I have Hashimoto and it took me three years to get my thyroid medication dosage correct. I was so tired all the time and overwhelmed and emotional with everything. Now I feel so much better as my thyroid levels are good because medication dosage is correct at last. I also found Dawn's channel and finally I understood what was wrong in our house. We had so much stuff (we've four kids), that I didn't know how to manage it all. I got rid of so much inventory. Our house feels so much better, I feel great and I am not afraid anymore to open our door for guests! Thank you Dawn!
I think we should avoid trying to make minimalism satisfying by buying something new. That defeats the purpose, really. If after you've decluttered, you realize the reason your wardrobe has never worked is that you're missing a specific piece, then sure, buy it. But to get into a habit of buying stuff to reward ourselves could very well snowball into the same issue we just eliminated.
I had never realized decluttering is difficult because of the associated guilt. It's so true! Everytime I think about donating a dress, I think I spent 40$ on it I will keep it to wear a few times next summer. Even though I don't even really like it! Also, online shopping is another reason for all the clutter. We buy and we don't return and then we think we should just wear it. Ugh.
I have been binging your videos for the past couple of weeks and I can't thank you enough for making them! I am decluttering and simplifying my house and it feels amazing!! Heading up to work on my son's room now....he's even on board too! 🛌
I am having a hard time minimizing stuff. My husband passed away 2 weeks after Christmas after a 22 month battle with brain cancer. He had been in a care facility since June and me intention was to deciliter my apartment then..NOT getting rid of his stuff…just organizing my stuff ff but visiting him and taking care of my own health has prevented me from doing it. Now I am just overwhelmed by the stuff he left behind( he kinda was a mini hoarder). I know who I wanna give some of his stuff to because he and I talked about some of his stuff. But it is just sooo hard. Sorry for babbling.. I just found your channel this weekend and I LOVE IT!!
Like many people, I'm a bit hard of hearing and I read lips as people talk. It's so much easier to understand you when you don't smile and laugh as you talk. Thank you so much.
I rented a dumpster but AFTER i did these small sessions and making a pile in my yard of stuff that will go in the dumpster. I did add stuff while the dumpster was there that I saw differently on the second look. I also took big loads of trash out for weeks before getting the dumpster. The hardest thing I got rid of was baby furniture. BUT i started with kitchen and bathroom stuff! Those rooms made me see the value of space and less mental pingpong enough to let go of the baby furniture!
Love this!!! Maybe you’ve already done this, but what about making a video about how to decide what comes into our homes? I think a lot of minimalists get to the point where they have internal rules about what they will allow in: systems for one in, one out, guidelines for when to accept free items, plans for what to do with “icky” gifts, and so on. I would love to hear you share your thoughts on this!
Yes 🙌 one thing I have found after being minimal in this last year after finding your amazing channel is how amazing I feel after doing the 5 minute tidy up (doesn’t even take 5) and looking back at my clean and tidy kitchen and living room open space 🥰🥰 feels so good and makes me love my home! Thank you Dawn for all the motivation and guiding me to the minimalism lifestyle and journey ❤️
Dawn, you are my new hero! Before Christmas I used your multiple short sessions to finally regain control over an extra bedroom and get it company-worthy. A few days ago I did a complete, long overdue purge and reorganization of the pantry in one marathon day and I keep going to take peeks to admire it. What a great feeling! I have been doing before and after pictures thanks to your advice so I can literally see and remember my progress. Today began the decluttering of Christmas stuff from the far corners of the attic, which will likely take a few days to purge, consolidate, and return it to its designated zone until next year. You’ve been an inspiration and I’m excited to be going thru your workbook and online courses ASAP! Thanks so so much!
Long-time viewer who came across this quote that thought you might like: Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great. - John D. Rockefeller
Random comment: I find myself in tears after watching a lot of your videos...they spontaneously begin coming from my eyes! You speak directly to my heart...and I love that you say "I love you" before ending your videos. Thank you for your positive impact on this world :D
Today was the first day I looked at the house and realized I don’t need to get a black trash bag and walk through the house. What a strange and wonderful feeling. I’ve been working on minimalism since 2012.
It's so funny: every time I see that globe in the background, I remember the same globe we bought as a decor item that really didn't fit our style, yet I held onto it for a year. We finally got rid of it haha
Happpy New Year, Dawn ! Yaaay ! I made another pass through my closet ... and papers ! Papers recycled / trashed or filed. 21 items to donation cntr ! All but one : clothes & shoes! I feel lighter ! And I’m doing more ! Also did that post holiday box declutter that you mentioned recently. So good ! xoxo
Hi Dawn, I consider myself to follow more minimal tendencies in my home, however you still drive me to do even more, organizing things right now is really big for me. To look in a cabinet and have only what we need and be able to easily access it. I’m loving making things EASIER! Thx for what you do to inspire. Watching from Michigan ❤️🦌
Great ideas, thanks! I've always been a to-do list maker but found that if I wrote 'de-clutter kitchen' on a list for the following day I would easily put it off. Now when I need to declutter, I sit down with a cuppa and list the items I want to get rid of (a kind of inverse shopping list). The next day I can quickly collect the items and if I see any extra bits I don't need, they can go in the bag too, but I mainly focus on quickly gathering the ones on my list, then off to the charity shop with them all. I've often found it less stressful and quicker than wading through all my items in person, plus it's also a great memory exercise as you go through your cupboards and drawers in your mind, picturing what you have! Great for kids too as it splits the chore in two (deciding and physically removing items).
While listening to this video (11+ minutes) I tackled my jewelry box (mostly costume jewelry). 45+ minutes later I have 50%-ish bagged and ready for the donation box. Thanks for being here, cheering us on to make good decisions about our inventory!
Perfect video for my 2022 word of the year - Commit. The plan is to pick one thing each month to commit to. Then build on that commitment each addition month. By the end of 2022 I’ll have added 12 new items to my route. January is declutter the storage room. Goal is one box a day or at least 30 minutes. (Some of the boxes have lots of pictures)
Thanks for mentioning decision fatigue! Now I feel less bad about becoming so tired and unable to just push trough with a lot of very old paper and sentimental clutter.
I am so grateful for your channel. Last night I finally took the plunge into my intimates drawer that I have been keeping to fit into because they are cute. Yep... 10 years! I filled a whole garbage bag and was able to re organize my closet. Thank you for giving me permission to let go of my future self. Also, I am reading, Atomic Habits. Blowing my mind! Thank you.
You are so inspiring I'm crying! I appreciate how much passion you put into this it really shows! I feel like I'm running out of easy stuff to do and I'm too cold to do my basement or garage. But I've come a long way with your help and motivation and I'm getting stronger now. Thank you Dawn 💝
I just got your book I'm loving it! It is so packed with great info and I love how practical it is! Its also nice to have some of the info you teach written down so I can absorb it more. I like the smiling photos in there smiling very encouraging reminder that I'm not alone in this journey 😊 I can't wait to work on it more tommorrow!
Dawn of the minimal mom, my products have been bullying me for so long, I thank God for bringing you into my like 🥰🥰🥰🥰 You are truly my one and only minimal mom!!!!!!!!
I just started this book. I heard the author James Clear on Rich Roll's podcast. So cool your mentioning Atomic Habits. I just love your UA-cam channel.
I needed this video right now, for “re-inspiration” and I’m so on board especially when you said enough is enough, I’m sitting here nodding along like crazy!
I'm just so grateful for this channel. We started decluttering and minimizing 7 years ago after our 2nd baby. But since the pandemic and added special needs parenting challenges, I lost my momentum. The clothes and toys have piled back up again and I am so overwhelmed. This video just hits like a gentle reminder that I can get back on track bit by bit. Giving myself grace, it doesn't all need to be done at once! Thank you for years of encouragement, even when I couldn't follow through.
This is off topic-You look great! The color of your shirt is 100% better than black-this looks sooo much better! Black is overwhelming for your coloring! Great video too 😀
I just love your videos! The inventory concept is what really helps me, how much inventory do I want to manage. I just wish I could get my husband on board. I have gotten him to let go of some things, so there is hope🙂 Thank you, Dawn & I can't wait to get your workbook! ❤️
I really appreciate that at the end of your videos you tell your viewers that you love them. Makes me feel so connected and appart of your community 💕 thanks Dawn, I love you too 😘
So, I made a purchase in December (for myself). I can’t donate. I am not going to use it. It’s $150 of WRONG. Before I started listening, I would have kept it for a few years until I was emotionally more distant. I’m going to (gulp) go ahead and trash it. 🥴😬😵💫
When it comes to decisions I made in the past, I remind myself that I made the best decision I could with the information I had at the time. Sure I might make a different decision now, but no need to dwell on decisions made in the past.
Thank you for continuing to make videos to help us declutter our homes and for not giving up on those of us that have to have it explained 100 different ways before we really get it or even feel brave enough to start. It really means a lot!
And thank you so much for continuing to motivate us. I'm a retired teacher and I don't understand why people continue to homeschool. My guess is you and your sister we're not homeschooled and that's a good thing. There's a time and a place for it possibly but please consider transitioning your kids back to school in the community
Hi Dawn, ur 5 min tip is wonder... I have been overwhelmed to even look at paper piles ... for atleast 3 years now , as I inherited then from my father..so emotionally too heavy... but with 5 min daily, I have atleast sorted 2 bags.. ( was finding Flylady’s 15 min too intimidating) found one important paper set... still long way to go with paper & while home too but yesss, 5 min work wonder... although would love to tackle it ( big frog project)once & done...but never found that realistic obviously.. but 5 min..bit by bit I m atleast taking baby steps which never happened earlier... thanks...
I have been simplifying for a while now, and knew it would get easier, but I wasn't seeing the results yet. Yesterday I ordered groceries and after trying to figure out what noodles to order, I realized it was taking too long to order them and I had to decide what to pick each time I make them. No more. I now buy shells or macaroni unless I am making a special meal. I finally feel like I it's working. Thank you for helping me not just declutter my house, but help making a simplified life within reach.
The reward system is a good one. I replaced thrifted and gifted pots and pans with Staub. I am very frugal so this is huge for me but I earned my new cookware by letting go of a lot of cookware, mugs, silverware, gadgets, etc. It feels so good to cook with highly functional and beautiful cookware!! 💕💕
New habits have come into my life over this past year and even over this past week, that I think and hope will stick. The newest one is opening all my windows for 10 minutes or so in the morning while “pulling oil“ and taking care of the cats etc. pulling oil is also a renewed habit … and I think those are two habits which are good for my inner and outer clarity! ✨😊✨
I am so excited with you!!! I just packed my first container for my move in February, to my tiny home.i will be using your book to while packing. This move will bring me to the pure basics. .
You always make me feel reinvigorated, Dawn! What excited motivation I already had this afternoon has been maximized 🤩 Thank you for another reminder to read Atomic Habits, I saw it on another person's channel recently, too, and I think it's time I check out the audio book from the library!
I suffer from fatigue so actually acting on all the things I want to do is hard. We moved in a difficult time. The room of things I wanted to declutter came with us. My spouse wants to just "throw them all away," but I need to go through them first. AH. Now we have a new clutter room because we had a giant family change immediately after moving. Since then we have have other life events happen, and I get too overwhelmed to start in that room. Thank you for your words. I need you to remind me - - - just go in there for 10 minutes, and that it is okay if I panic and take a break! Sigh, decision fatigue is real. Anyway, thanks for your work and motivation. You make a difference with you videos!
Thank you so much for your videos. Every one is full of inspiration and info, but what I love most is it is practical and doable. You make it seem possible to get through the process to the reward at the end...living simply and living for what matters instead of all the stuff. I have been watching your videos for a few years and they have changed my life and my outook on what life can be.
Dawn. Thanks for encouraging so many people who are stuck. I am a bit of a neatnik but I get so excited watching your podcasts. Love you Back! Grandma Jane
I struggle with decluttering, cleaning when the weather is bad. I'm motivated when I can nip out to the car or the garage bins etc when the weather is dry. When it's a wet day nothing gets done. I know its all psychological but I just close down when the weather is wet. Not great as it's often wet here in the U.K lol.
I wholeheartedly feel for you. I truly do not think I could survive more than a week of overcast, not to mention rain. I’ve worked outdoors for most of my 60 years. If I’m able to continue to work through the rain, I’m fine. But getting motivated to work indoors, whether it’s raining or not.... not gonna happen. However, it’s now past noon & I’m done outside for the day, it’s gotten overcast & the temps have dropped a bit, so I just decluttered the kitchen while listening to Dawn. Next up: the laundry room!
@@sunshine3914 I'm impressed that after working outside you're now working inside. Go you! Dawn is a very real inspiration that's fir sure. Once the daffodils start coming through here that's the start of my spring and the hope of new life coming through and better weather to come. Hope you have a productive declutter....😊
Your the 1st person to voice this same issue as I have! Just cold here and all I want to do is huddle under a blanket. Like you I hop and skip outside, doing cleaning under the faucets, dusting items etc. when it's warm. At this time, my body just says hibernate. Of course when it was warm I just had no motivation so I know it's just excuses, but I feel like it's not and am so stuck.
I am getting ready to hit the road rving full time for the next 3-4 years. Minimizing is a must!!! It is very overwhelming to decide what is rv or storage worthy. I have decided to “make it easy”!!! My rv space is VERY limited so that is a no brainer. I am going to go through the house n grab things I know can go to charity. Then I will pack up ALL Knick-knacks and books. It will be a good start and I will see huge progress. I am planning to have totes of things I can rotate out on, like books, small Knick-knacks and clothes. Also I can come back and revisit my storage and minimize more later. Thank you, Dawn for all the motivation and information you share. Hope you have a blessed day!
Our pastor did a sermon on the Atomic Habits book. He focused in on “habit stacking” ….make a habit of doing something when you are doing something else. Example: when you are driving to work, you pray. When you are praying, pray for specifically your enemies. Then when you pray for your enemies, you pray for yourself to have a a Christian response to your enemies. Those are now 3 habits born out of one action.
The cool thing about small shifts Ike that is we CAN start a habit and get it going then with the time savings from not chasing our tails catching up with dishes, laundry, you name it chores because we have less to chore on. When it’s easy to keep up then adding some Bible time is easier…one step at a time.
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Another tip is to always have a box at the ready. I always have a donate box waiting so that if I find something that can go, it has a place to go. When the box is full, we donate it and start another. Usually, it ends with several boxes because a little decluttering leads to a little MORE decluttering lol.
Also, I think it helps to remember that living a less cluttered life is a lifestyle, not a project to be completed. With three kids, a grand baby, and 30 years if marriage, I have been decluttering for a very long time. Like dust bunnies, stuff just seems to breed behind closed doors lol and there's always something that can go.
Nice tip! I love the box at ready idea.
This is well put. Thank you!
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I try to remember that past decisions weren’t wrong. They were just made in my past and it’s not a decision I’d make now so it’s okay to go to someone else! It will be their next decision!
Fantastic mindset 👍😁😁😁. I really think that we are growing and changing all the time, and what we wanted/needed has to change as well. I struggle with letting go of sentimental items 🙄, it's the one area that I am still working on.
Love that change of framing it! Genius
Good point. I'm stealing this.
The best thing I did in my kitchen was to paint inside every cupboard and drawer with white paint
Yes, start with one. I did Bible reading habit, then decluttering habit and now healthy eating habit. Building the habits and seeing the rewards in my faith, my home and my weight! Thanks for your encouragement Dawn.
I started with debt, then decluttering, now health. It definitely snow balls!
I want this! Bible, health, declutter...
Keep up the great attitude!
Me too! Totally makes it easier to gain steam!
I also tell myself
'I am used to achieving my goals!'
Works for me cuz i'm on my 3rd minimizing cycle!😁
I’d say those are some pretty good habits to have!
Thanks to Dawn and her amazing advice in all of her videos and including recommending atomic habits, I was able to accomplish an amazing whole house to clutter and I accidentally developed new habits that I had no intention of developing! These include making my bed every day, doing the dishes after every single meal, folding the laundry right out of the dryer and hanging up my coat and bag on hooks rather than dumping them on the dining room table. Just by going through this process I became a tidier person (these actions became as easy and more attractive to me than my old ways) and I can’t think Dawn enough!
Awesome!
I love saying “thank you” to the item. “Thank you, you are no longer serving me. Goodbye.” It makes it so much easier to let go out of a feeling of appreciation rather than resentment. Sending it on to someone else who can use it or putting it in the trash/recycling to make my home more peaceful.
Yes! I’ve even got my mom saying “thank you for your service” 😄
Nice thought! I'm going to try SAYING Thank You as I shuffle so many sentimental items out my door.
The do a little… 5 min… just one drawer… changed my life! I started with that concept, and next thing I know, my first declutter session that was to declutter 1 drawer ended up taking about 3 hours because once I got going it was hard to stop… 😂
Yay!
Love this and your channel!! You've completely changed the way I live, from decluttering, to thinking more about my purchases before bringing more invintory into my home. In the last year I've gotten rid of so many bags, boxes and totes of STUFF. And you know what? I DON'T MISS ANY OF IT!! I still have a ways to go, but thank you so much for inspiring me!
It all takes work, if it is important to us...faith, kids , marriage and minimalism.
I've been watching for years and I have to say, since you've started ending most of your videos with, "I love you"... it's just made me that much more excited for your content.
It is such a small phrase, and I know you don't know us all individually, but I think, at least in my experience, a lot of times, we ARE the ones that are managing all of the "inventory" and the schedules and the meals and the laundry and everyone else's emotional and physical needs, and making sure our kids and husbands and households feel loved and cherished, and sometimes we just feel feel overwhelmed, or unappreciated, or we just don't feel that we receive all of that love back all the time, and so, while it is something so small that you offer...
thank you.
Thank you for acknowledging, and for encouraging.
I have always loved your content and even downloaded several of my favorite videos of yours so that I could watch them while I was deployed as they actually helped during homesick periods, but, hearing you say, "I love you", and be so genuine and sincere each and every time...
it literally makes me tear up sometimes.
Thank you for everything you do.
We see you and we appreciate you.
The shots of your bedroom and wardrobe are so beautiful and attractive to me! I'm trying to get my family on board with all the decluttering that needs to be done in our house. I have my kitchen, bathroom, under our bed, and closet simplified so far! I live with a bunch of pack rats, though. ;)
I’ve just started going through clothing totes of hand me downs from my older son and daughter for my younger son and daughter and it’s amazing how much my mindset has changed in a few years. There are SO many clothes! Now as I’m getting out the next size, I’m decluttering at least half, maybe more. Because there is no way an 18 month old needs 23 play shirts. I know they’re messy at this age but that’s ridiculous. I so appreciate your videos! I don’t know any minimalists in real life, it’s nice to have a virtual minimal friend :)
Yes, I have clothes that I'm keeping for my 2 yr from my 7.5 yr old, and I'm trying to figure out if it's worth it or if I just need to let it go or how much to keep especially as Christmas comes and goes and family buys her so much
When I got out the 3T t-shirts from my oldest for my 3 yr old twins there were THIRTY...30!!!!!! One child had 30 3t t-shirts! And it's been that way all along. Rarely have I bought clothes for twins! I beg my mom not to buy. My oldest now has a week's worth of clothes for jr high and it is so manageable. The kicker is I have boys.
@@papercraftingmom98 my middle child who is a boy had very minimal clothing to choose from prior to Christmas now its overflowing, and my oldest definitely is overflowing in her laundry, I have 3 containers saved back for my youngest
@@natalieeubank4533 my boys are about 4 years apart, my girls about 3.5. I’m finding that some things I saved I never really liked the first time around, so I’m just keeping my favorites. It has been special to reuse some of the favorite pieces :) some things got pretty ratty, and I don’t know why i saved them….
@@papercraftingmom98 I have in-laws who buy us so many clothes! I’m still trying to find that sweet spot for how much to have for my girls(my 3yo is really picky about what she wears), but for my boys I have 3 dress shirts, 3 play shirts, and 3 niceish but not as nice as a dress shirt shirts. And then I do the same with pants/shorts. Girls just have so many cute options with skirts, play dresses, and everything else, it’s harder to have self control when buying.
I have been watching you for about a year now and this is my first ever comment but I have to just tell you how inspiring you are! Last year after binge-watching a ton of your videos I got straight to work and started decluttering a TON of our stuff. My husband and I have 3 kids so toys was first on the list and my closet came in a close second! I’m still at it and feel I’ve come a long way since 1year ago but always feel there is more to accomplish. I watch you all the time, however, when I do need a bit of inspiration, I watch your videos! And then I’m totally in the mood to declutter again! So…Thank You!
You are AMAZING. Dawn, you are a SUPERSTAR and I am thankful that you share your testimony on minimalism, and simple living.
You are so kind Lisa, thank you for ALL of your encouragement!!!
Atomic Habits is life changing. I just started it and I'm already so motivated. Ps Dawn, I love your top. That color is very pretty on you 😊
Thank you Danielle!!!
I love the top too. Very flattering color💖
I thought the same!
I was thinking the same!! I love that color so much right now!!
Love your top! While I enjoy and appreciate your black “uniform,” this is the MOST attractive top I’ve seen you wear in 6 weeks of “knowing” you, Dawn!
I never comment on UA-cam videos but I absolutely love your channel. You do such a great job. Your authenticity and passion for helping others shines through. Thank you for inspiring others the way you do.
Yes! Your excitement encourages me!! Thanks so much!
Belief is so important for making things happen. Love the message
So trueeee!!!!
You are right. I always ask God for grace and guidance, and He helps me in amazing ways 🙏
I have long thought of decluttering success as a ripple effect. My foray was figuring out how to keep track every morning of my keys and stethoscope so I could find them immediately without having to hunt. I got a pair of magnetic hooks for the side of the fridge where they go every evening without fail. This translated to keeping the nearby kitchen counter cleared off, and in an ever-widening circle, I established natural "no clutter" zones where clutter could not live. I am not perfect at this and still do have hot spots, but it is the nature of habits to stick when they lead to a reward. Easily found items that launch me out the door, and having serene surfaces with no piled-up accumulation, are a definite reward.
this is the way to expand your space. What a revelation. Instead of trying to buy more to fit our things we just get rid of our things. Thank you. I see it now.
I am so grateful for your channel and ideas. Just days before Christmas 2020, I realized I had miscarried. The days following (waiting on a D&C and dealing with grief I didn't know what to do with), I channeled all my energy to decluttering and organizing my home. I became somewhat obsessive, but your channel largely attributed to the motivation I needed, and the process of getting some things in control in my life helped me greatly in coping with the loss. Don't get me wrong; the Lord saw me through, but He gave me a distraction that changed my life. Now a little over a year later, I still thrive on your advice and, as Joshua Becker points out, the clutter and disorganization is largely tied into our spiritual life. So anyway, that was a long way to say thank you, and God bless you for helping so many people learn ways to live more simply. You have been a big highlight in my life. (My husband also found Tom and his channel around this season and has really enjoyed that as well.) 💕 Much love!
I’m sorry for your loss and am sending you hugs, Rebecca. It’s wonderful that God led you to find Dawn at the right time.
@@tameyourtasklist1872 Thank you for your kind words! God has provided much healing and Heaven is now a lot sweeter. I believe I will see my baby one day, and it has brought so much comfort and peace knowing the Heavenly Father spared my little one of ever knowing any heartache or pain. That thought has brought me through. ❤️ Yes, God brought Dawn and her channel into my life at the perfect moment and gave me a very unexpected way of helping me cope.
Amen to that, Rebecca. God is so good.🙏🏻
- Amy
It's really amazing to me that after all this time, there's still things to talk about in regards to minimalism & decluttering, and I'm still encouraged and motivated by what you share. Ive been on this journey for 5ish years and now am I really starting to see & feel the benefits in our home on a daily basis- we've had 3 kids and moved 3 times in that time so it's taken a while to get here but it is so worthwhile!
My husband uses 2-3 shirts every day (he sweats a lot in our tropical weather) so he has a lot of them unlike Tom! And I try take it easy for him to be tidy, but have decided to just use 1-2 min (micro habits) to tidy up behind him and keep myself satisfied. However even he made some decluttering suggestions today, I nearly fell over. Thanks Dawn!
I’ve been on my decluttering/minimalism journey for a year now. Life sent us a few curve balls but it’s much easier to keep clean and I have more layers to work through. The new habit I have committed to is cleaning my kitchen every night. It’s so nice to come down in the morning and just be able to make coffee and breakfast without clutter and mess in the way. It seems like a no brainer but I wasn’t this person before. I love it! Thanks Dawn and Dana!
You have changed my life. i used to keep everything and have great guilt letting go. Now i lay awake thinking of what i will declutter the next day. i have gained so much confidence. i gave myself a year. So Feb 23 i should have a clutter free life. Thank you.
Being a grandma-mommy in my 60s, I don't know if I can make my house as beautiful and organized as yours is, but it is inspirational. Love you too 💗
👋 There’s another grandma-mommy watching & learning & being inspired by Dawn (& Diana) on this channel. I’m 61 and my little boy is 4.5.
Cheryl Webb, I totally understand, but I am constantly rearranging my granddaughters “space” and toys to help her get decluttering muscles😃. But she gets to say what is a special keep, of her special toys…even if they are too young for her.
It definitely gets easier the more you do it. We started in the garage. 2nd time we worked there more went and it went quicker. Every time I do a new space, it gets quicker and easier. I downsized Christmas when we decorated and putting it away just yesterday was so much easier and things were not crammed in the bins. It took me 3 years to get my mind on board, but I am seeing things getting better. I would love to get it finished this year. Here is to hoping. Thanks for the motivation and the tips.
i feel like i've been decluttering for at least 6 years... and I don't think it ever really sunk in what decluttering or minimalism truly is until december 2021/jan 2022. I got hit with thyroid disease over the spring and spent most of my days in 2021 bedridden and I just realized how much of a pain physical things are. I physically couldn't clean or put away laundry and having full drawers and things on the way made it 100x harder.
However, since this past December, I feel like I am finally seeing my things with fresh eyes. I just want most of it gone. Some things are difficult, but I am more aware of why I am keeping things. I can't get rid of them fast enough. I really was making tasks for myself to fulfill that a)no one knew about but myself ie. read this book and learn about this topic, finish this painting and b)that didn't matter or align with my goals and caused me to spend more money in the long run.
When I do declutter, however, I always get stuck on the same pile of stuff though.... it's a combination of sentimental and aspirational items. I wish I knew how to declutter them. I feel like a huge weight will be lifted off of me when they're finally gone. I'm so tired of seeing these boxes of things, but once I go through them I can't seem to make progress.
I just finished round 1 of decluttering and I will be doing the 5-15 minute declutters as necessary when I clear all the bags out. I'm turning 30 at the end of this year and I really want to enter my 30's with a fresh start. I deserve it and so does everyone else.
p.s. your channel is seriously so helpful. idk what it is about your channel but I instantly start to declutter lol 😄
What I found that helped with aspirational items was to realize that weren't items for me but for my 'fantasy' self. Once I realized that i was able to pass the items on.
You are doing amazing! I am a 31 year survivor of thyroid cancer. I have been amazed at the mental toll a non-working thyroid had on me. Only one of my thyroid lobes was removed in 1991. I had the rest removed in 2005 and never looked back. I was never bedridden. But I think your goal of being decluttered as you go into your thirties is genius! Go, go, go!! You will so enjoy your 30's, 40's and 50's so much!! The 60's have started well for me. Keep moving ahead. I am praying for you to have all you want in everything and to not have what you do not need!! PTL! Keep smiling!
I feel you. I have Hashimoto and it took me three years to get my thyroid medication dosage correct. I was so tired all the time and overwhelmed and emotional with everything. Now I feel so much better as my thyroid levels are good because medication dosage is correct at last.
I also found Dawn's channel and finally I understood what was wrong in our house. We had so much stuff (we've four kids), that I didn't know how to manage it all. I got rid of so much inventory. Our house feels so much better, I feel great and I am not afraid anymore to open our door for guests! Thank you Dawn!
I think we should avoid trying to make minimalism satisfying by buying something new. That defeats the purpose, really. If after you've decluttered, you realize the reason your wardrobe has never worked is that you're missing a specific piece, then sure, buy it. But to get into a habit of buying stuff to reward ourselves could very well snowball into the same issue we just eliminated.
I had never realized decluttering is difficult because of the associated guilt. It's so true! Everytime I think about donating a dress, I think I spent 40$ on it I will keep it to wear a few times next summer. Even though I don't even really like it! Also, online shopping is another reason for all the clutter. We buy and we don't return and then we think we should just wear it. Ugh.
I can't wait to get this crap out of my house! Thank you!
I have been binging your videos for the past couple of weeks and I can't thank you enough for making them! I am decluttering and simplifying my house and it feels amazing!! Heading up to work on my son's room now....he's even on board too! 🛌
i like how you said that what would have been hard a month ago is no longer hard because after 10-15 minutes a day we are just over it!
Love the 5 minute declutter really works - that and the end of night kitchen tidy
I am having a hard time minimizing stuff. My husband passed away 2 weeks after Christmas after a 22 month battle with brain cancer. He had been in a care facility since June and me intention was to deciliter my apartment then..NOT getting rid of his stuff…just organizing my stuff ff but visiting him and taking care of my own health has prevented me from doing it. Now I am just overwhelmed by the stuff he left behind( he kinda was a mini hoarder). I know who I wanna give some of his stuff to because he and I talked about some of his stuff. But it is just sooo hard. Sorry for babbling..
I just found your channel this weekend and I LOVE IT!!
Like many people, I'm a bit hard of hearing and I read lips as people talk. It's so much easier to understand you when you don't smile and laugh as you talk. Thank you so much.
One day at a time, one item at a time, I am getting my husband on board. All thanks to him hearing me play your videos in the background. Thank you.
Good idea! Maybe I should stop using AirPods 😉
I rented a dumpster but AFTER i did these small sessions and making a pile in my yard of stuff that will go in the dumpster. I did add stuff while the dumpster was there that I saw differently on the second look. I also took big loads of trash out for weeks before getting the dumpster. The hardest thing I got rid of was baby furniture. BUT i started with kitchen and bathroom stuff! Those rooms made me see the value of space and less mental pingpong enough to let go of the baby furniture!
Love this!!! Maybe you’ve already done this, but what about making a video about how to decide what comes into our homes? I think a lot of minimalists get to the point where they have internal rules about what they will allow in: systems for one in, one out, guidelines for when to accept free items, plans for what to do with “icky” gifts, and so on. I would love to hear you share your thoughts on this!
Dawn, we love you and thank you so much! You will never know how much you helped our family. We will be forever greatfull.
Yes 🙌 one thing I have found after being minimal in this last year after finding your amazing channel is how amazing I feel after doing the 5 minute tidy up (doesn’t even take 5) and looking back at my clean and tidy kitchen and living room open space 🥰🥰 feels so good and makes me love my home! Thank you Dawn for all the motivation and guiding me to the minimalism lifestyle and journey ❤️
Dawn, you are my new hero! Before Christmas I used your multiple short sessions to finally regain control over an extra bedroom and get it company-worthy. A few days ago I did a complete, long overdue purge and reorganization of the pantry in one marathon day and I keep going to take peeks to admire it. What a great feeling! I have been doing before and after pictures thanks to your advice so I can literally see and remember my progress. Today began the decluttering of Christmas stuff from the far corners of the attic, which will likely take a few days to purge, consolidate, and return it to its designated zone until next year. You’ve been an inspiration and I’m excited to be going thru your workbook and online courses ASAP! Thanks so so much!
Right on! We do get sick of looking at it. Its like we are decorating with clutter. We dont want that!☹
Long-time viewer who came across this quote that thought you might like: Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great. - John D. Rockefeller
I love the drawers under the bathroom sink. I have never seen anything like that.
Random comment: I find myself in tears after watching a lot of your videos...they spontaneously begin coming from my eyes! You speak directly to my heart...and I love that you say "I love you" before ending your videos. Thank you for your positive impact on this world :D
Today was the first day I looked at the house and realized I don’t need to get a black trash bag and walk through the house. What a strange and wonderful feeling. I’ve been working on minimalism since 2012.
It's so funny: every time I see that globe in the background, I remember the same globe we bought as a decor item that really didn't fit our style, yet I held onto it for a year. We finally got rid of it haha
Love that book! Also, these are great habits. Simple but effective. Thanks, Dawn!!!
Decision fatigue is real but at least you get to unwind in a peaceful home. That's enough for me to work through it.
Happpy New Year, Dawn ! Yaaay ! I made another pass through my closet ... and papers ! Papers recycled / trashed or filed. 21 items to donation cntr ! All but one : clothes & shoes! I feel lighter ! And I’m doing more ! Also did that post holiday box declutter that you mentioned recently. So good ! xoxo
Everything you do is intelligent, practical and life-changing. I always watch all your videos because I know I'm going to get value out of them
I love your positivity and encouragement! It is so refreshing and so needed today!
Hi Dawn, I consider myself to follow more minimal tendencies in my home, however you still drive me to do even more, organizing things right now is really big for me. To look in a cabinet and have only what we need and be able to easily access it. I’m loving making things EASIER! Thx for what you do to inspire.
Watching from Michigan ❤️🦌
You are directly a gift of God !!!! Thank you for doing what you do! :)
Great ideas, thanks! I've always been a to-do list maker but found that if I wrote 'de-clutter kitchen' on a list for the following day I would easily put it off. Now when I need to declutter, I sit down with a cuppa and list the items I want to get rid of (a kind of inverse shopping list). The next day I can quickly collect the items and if I see any extra bits I don't need, they can go in the bag too, but I mainly focus on quickly gathering the ones on my list, then off to the charity shop with them all. I've often found it less stressful and quicker than wading through all my items in person, plus it's also a great memory exercise as you go through your cupboards and drawers in your mind, picturing what you have! Great for kids too as it splits the chore in two (deciding and physically removing items).
While listening to this video (11+ minutes) I tackled my jewelry box (mostly costume jewelry). 45+ minutes later I have 50%-ish bagged and ready for the donation box. Thanks for being here, cheering us on to make good decisions about our inventory!
Really love your videos! I feel so much better since I started decluttering at least one area per day!
Perfect video for my 2022 word of the year - Commit.
The plan is to pick one thing each month to commit to. Then build on that commitment each addition month. By the end of 2022 I’ll have added 12 new items to my route.
January is declutter the storage room. Goal is one box a day or at least 30 minutes. (Some of the boxes have lots of pictures)
Thanks for mentioning decision fatigue! Now I feel less bad about becoming so tired and unable to just push trough with a lot of very old paper and sentimental clutter.
I am so grateful for your channel. Last night I finally took the plunge into my intimates drawer that I have been keeping to fit into because they are cute. Yep... 10 years! I filled a whole garbage bag and was able to re organize my closet. Thank you for giving me permission to let go of my future self. Also, I am reading, Atomic Habits. Blowing my mind! Thank you.
You are so inspiring I'm crying! I appreciate how much passion you put into this it really shows! I feel like I'm running out of easy stuff to do and I'm too cold to do my basement or garage. But I've come a long way with your help and motivation and I'm getting stronger now. Thank you Dawn 💝
I just got your book I'm loving it! It is so packed with great info and I love how practical it is! Its also nice to have some of the info you teach written down so I can absorb it more. I like the smiling photos in there smiling very encouraging reminder that I'm not alone in this journey 😊 I can't wait to work on it more tommorrow!
Dawn of the minimal mom, my products have been bullying me for so long, I thank God for bringing you into my like 🥰🥰🥰🥰
You are truly my one and only minimal mom!!!!!!!!
I just started this book. I heard the author James Clear on Rich Roll's podcast. So cool your mentioning Atomic Habits. I just love your UA-cam channel.
I needed this video right now, for “re-inspiration” and I’m so on board especially when you said enough is enough, I’m sitting here nodding along like crazy!
8 minutes!!! Soonest I've ever gotten on one of your videos 🥰
I'm just so grateful for this channel. We started decluttering and minimizing 7 years ago after our 2nd baby. But since the pandemic and added special needs parenting challenges, I lost my momentum. The clothes and toys have piled back up again and I am so overwhelmed. This video just hits like a gentle reminder that I can get back on track bit by bit. Giving myself grace, it doesn't all need to be done at once! Thank you for years of encouragement, even when I couldn't follow through.
This is off topic-You look great! The color of your shirt is 100% better than black-this looks sooo much better! Black is overwhelming for your coloring! Great video too 😀
I look at all my stuff in terms of use.
That item I bought and used once, I paid for a one time rental, cool it goes.
I think your caffeine kicked in at 7:50 to 8:30!
I just love your videos! The inventory concept is what really helps me, how much inventory do I want to manage. I just wish I could get my husband on board. I have gotten him to let go of some things, so there is hope🙂 Thank you, Dawn & I can't wait to get your workbook! ❤️
I really appreciate that at the end of your videos you tell your viewers that you love them. Makes me feel so connected and appart of your community 💕 thanks Dawn, I love you too 😘
Such a good reminder! I can easily be discouraged thinking of all of the habits I wish I had... but one at a time is an excellent and feasible goal!
So, I made a purchase in December (for myself). I can’t donate.
I am not going to use it.
It’s $150 of WRONG.
Before I started listening, I would have kept it for a few years until I was emotionally more distant.
I’m going to (gulp) go ahead and trash it.
🥴😬😵💫
Lesson learned, we've all made mistakes. Trash it, give yourself some grace, and move on to better decisions. Don't beat yourself up!
@@juliatepe5760 …♥️👍🏼♥️
Sooner you get rid of the sooner you will forgive and forget.
@@supercrazydesi …TY…💜
When it comes to decisions I made in the past, I remind myself that I made the best decision I could with the information I had at the time. Sure I might make a different decision now, but no need to dwell on decisions made in the past.
Thank you for continuing to make videos to help us declutter our homes and for not giving up on those of us that have to have it explained 100 different ways before we really get it or even feel brave enough to start. It really means a lot!
And thank you so much for continuing to motivate us. I'm a retired teacher and I don't understand why people continue to homeschool. My guess is you and your sister we're not homeschooled and that's a good thing. There's a time and a place for it possibly but please consider transitioning your kids back to school in the community
Hi Dawn, ur 5 min tip is wonder... I have been overwhelmed to even look at paper piles ... for atleast 3 years now , as I inherited then from my father..so emotionally too heavy... but with 5 min daily, I have atleast sorted 2 bags.. ( was finding Flylady’s 15 min too intimidating) found one important paper set... still long way to go with paper & while home too but yesss, 5 min work wonder...
although would love to tackle it ( big frog project)once & done...but never found that realistic obviously.. but 5 min..bit by bit I m atleast taking baby steps which never happened earlier...
thanks...
Man. Love that pinkish top on you!
Wow!!! Decision fatigue...... Answers so much. Mind blown! Thank you!!!!!!!
I have been simplifying for a while now, and knew it would get easier, but I wasn't seeing the results yet. Yesterday I ordered groceries and after trying to figure out what noodles to order, I realized it was taking too long to order them and I had to decide what to pick each time I make them. No more. I now buy shells or macaroni unless I am making a special meal. I finally feel like I it's working. Thank you for helping me not just declutter my house, but help making a simplified life within reach.
I started re-reading Atomic Habits again at the beginning of the month. I love this book.
The reward system is a good one. I replaced thrifted and gifted pots and pans with Staub. I am very frugal so this is huge for me but I earned my new cookware by letting go of a lot of cookware, mugs, silverware, gadgets, etc. It feels so good to cook with highly functional and beautiful cookware!! 💕💕
❤ Thanks so much for your encouragement!!
I literally just got on board with atomic habits. I am looking forward now to 2022.
Thank you for wearing color! Very flattering.
New habits have come into my life over this past year and even over this past week, that I think and hope will stick. The newest one is opening all my windows for 10 minutes or so in the morning while “pulling oil“ and taking care of the cats etc. pulling oil is also a renewed habit … and I think those are two habits which are good for my inner and outer clarity! ✨😊✨
I absolutely love how animated you were in this video! Thank you so much Dawn for inspiring my decluttering journey!!!!!
I am so excited with you!!! I just packed my first container for my move in February, to my tiny home.i will be using your book to while packing. This move will bring me to the pure basics. .
You always make me feel reinvigorated, Dawn! What excited motivation I already had this afternoon has been maximized 🤩
Thank you for another reminder to read Atomic Habits, I saw it on another person's channel recently, too, and I think it's time I check out the audio book from the library!
I suffer from fatigue so actually acting on all the things I want to do is hard. We moved in a difficult time. The room of things I wanted to declutter came with us. My spouse wants to just "throw them all away," but I need to go through them first. AH. Now we have a new clutter room because we had a giant family change immediately after moving. Since then we have have other life events happen, and I get too overwhelmed to start in that room. Thank you for your words. I need you to remind me - - - just go in there for 10 minutes, and that it is okay if I panic and take a break! Sigh, decision fatigue is real. Anyway, thanks for your work and motivation. You make a difference with you videos!
Thank you Dawn & God bless!
I have listened to Atomic Habits and I need to revisit it! You always have such simple and relatable advice for everyone🥰
Just received this book in my mailbox! So many books to read, gonna try Blinkist. Looking forward to Decluttering with you on Saturday, Dawn!
Thank you so much for your videos. Every one is full of inspiration and info, but what I love most is it is practical and doable. You make it seem possible to get through the process to the reward at the end...living simply and living for what matters instead of all the stuff.
I have been watching your videos for a few years and they have changed my life and my outook on what life can be.
Dawn. Thanks for encouraging so many people who are stuck. I am a bit of a neatnik but I get so excited watching your podcasts. Love you Back! Grandma Jane
I struggle with decluttering, cleaning when the weather is bad. I'm motivated when I can nip out to the car or the garage bins etc when the weather is dry. When it's a wet day nothing gets done. I know its all psychological but I just close down when the weather is wet. Not great as it's often wet here in the U.K lol.
I wholeheartedly feel for you. I truly do not think I could survive more than a week of overcast, not to mention rain. I’ve worked outdoors for most of my 60 years. If I’m able to continue to work through the rain, I’m fine. But getting motivated to work indoors, whether it’s raining or not.... not gonna happen. However, it’s now past noon & I’m done outside for the day, it’s gotten overcast & the temps have dropped a bit, so I just decluttered the kitchen while listening to Dawn. Next up: the laundry room!
@@sunshine3914 I'm impressed that after working outside you're now working inside. Go you! Dawn is a very real inspiration that's fir sure. Once the daffodils start coming through here that's the start of my spring and the hope of new life coming through and better weather to come. Hope you have a productive declutter....😊
Your the 1st person to voice this same issue as I have! Just cold here and all I want to do is huddle under a blanket. Like you I hop and skip outside, doing cleaning under the faucets, dusting items etc. when it's warm. At this time, my body just says hibernate. Of course when it was warm I just had no motivation so I know it's just excuses, but I feel like it's not and am so stuck.
I am getting ready to hit the road rving full time for the next 3-4 years. Minimizing is a must!!! It is very overwhelming to decide what is rv or storage worthy. I have decided to “make it easy”!!! My rv space is VERY limited so that is a no brainer. I am going to go through the house n grab things I know can go to charity. Then I will pack up ALL Knick-knacks and books. It will be a good start and I will see huge progress. I am planning to have totes of things I can rotate out on, like books, small Knick-knacks and clothes. Also I can come back and revisit my storage and minimize more later. Thank you, Dawn for all the motivation and information you share. Hope you have a blessed day!
Our pastor did a sermon on the Atomic Habits book. He focused in on “habit stacking” ….make a habit of doing something when you are doing something else. Example: when you are driving to work, you pray. When you are praying, pray for specifically your enemies. Then when you pray for your enemies, you pray for yourself to have a a Christian response to your enemies.
Those are now 3 habits born out of one action.
The cool thing about small shifts Ike that is we CAN start a habit and get it going then with the time savings from not chasing our tails catching up with dishes, laundry, you name it chores because we have less to chore on. When it’s easy to keep up then adding some Bible time is easier…one step at a time.