If you are just starting out on your decluttering journey, I recommend the Take Your House Back Course: www.takeyourhouseback.com/courses/take-your-house-back If your home is pretty decluttered, but you need some intense organization, I recommend getting your butt-kicked with my 30 Day Bootcamp: clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/30-day-organizing-bootcamp
"Don't let that c**p you bought at Walmart bully you anymore!" Luv'it. Armed with some clear 'gifting' bags, and a 70s Sony radio (I've been meaning to take downstairs) I'm heading to my basement spare room. Like so many viewers, it often feels like you're speaking right to me, while also reminding me that I am not alone in my challenges. This, combined with your good advice and encouragement, may help me find the floor of my grown son's former bedroom yet. Greetings from Edmonton, Alberta CA.
I am having surgery so I have been watching you all day to get me motivated to have a clean house to come home to.. I will be recovering for 6 weeks. My husband will take care of me but I know he won't deep clean. Since we retired he does laundry, feeds the dog, does dishes. How lucky am I Thank you so much for all your ideas. I have already purged and organized a lot so he will be able to find things.
MIND BLOWN!!! Start with the storage/hidden spaces because the stuff out in the open is what you use but it has no home because the stuff you don't use is taking up all the hidden/storage spaces!! BREAKTHROUGH!!! I'm a born-organizer--LOVE to ORGANIZE--don't always love to follow-through, though! haha! SO, when you said to start with the hidden/storage areas, because the stuff you use doesn't have a home, well, I'm just flabbergasted by the brilliance and simplicity of that statement! I thought I was leaving things out so that I wouldn't forget to DO them!! NO NO NO; I'm leaving them out because they don't have an accessible home AND I HAVE TOO MUCH STUFF!!! Wow! Several years ago, I moved and downsized by at least half, including most of my furniture. This February, I "emptied" (read "transferred") the remains of the storage unit to my home in anticipation of a massive community yardsale this past weekend. Since February, I have gone through boxes and boxes. For example, the books I want to keep are in boxes in the family room with "no where to go"..."until after the yardsale". Well, with Cas's amazing insight, I NOW realize that they have "no where to go" because the bookcases that should be housing them are full of books that I don't need...those books have just kind of blended into the woodwork because that's where they've "always" been. TODAY I am decluttering the bookcases, to make room for the keepers that are currently in the middle of our living area! Thank-you, Cas!!! M
The tray thing was funny because i have a morning and evening skincare routine that i keep in trays in a drawer in my living room 😅. People think its silly but i do my skincare in the living room so it makes the most sense to me
Hoarding can also be inherited. My grandmother was a war child- Second World War. She stocked everything eatable, things to do repairs with and blankets. Hoarded sounds so negative. My ❤️ grandmother stocked. My mother does the same thing, and not being a war child or poor ever, it didn’t make sense. Until my grandmother passed away and we were going through her stuff. I recognised my mothers behaviour in my grandmothers. We copy our parents. I have the same thing - I stock food for when my daughter comes home. (I’m poor) I can go days without eating even though I do have food. I’m keeping it for when my daughter comes home.
yes, those who lived through war and hard times--was not THAT long ago, and still goes on HAD to learn to stock EVERYTHING to survive! I agree: hoarding is not a suitable term for the poor.
Watching replay - Cheryl, asking about keeping necklaces … “you can keep anything; you just cannot keep EVERYthing” - this may be your quote and it has become a favorite of mine as I declutter. Also - decluttering comes first; then comes organization. Thanks for being such a huge inspiration and encouragement!
After I retired from teaching, it took me a couple of years to go through my work clothes and donate them. I finally got it down to just a few good pieces. Your description of these as identity clothes really resonated with me.
I had trouble getting rid of really good kids clothes my girls had outgrown but changing my mindset to bless our friend's little ones has really helped. Knowing they appreciate the blessing n r so thankful for our gifts has blessed us immensely! By changing my mindset & using those terms with my 8yo she now is quite happy go bless our little friends!💜💜
I’m not gonna lie, I was STOKED when you answered my question about garage organization. Those examples were beautiful of the pictures you found. Thank you so very much for taking the time to do that. This is really making me want to sign up for your professional organizing course. My father and grandfather are going to be happy now that I have some leads with the garage process. ❤️ Things are going to be really nice for them. Cas, you are the coolest. Thank you for sharing the amazing gifts you have worked hard to develop. Finally finding some environmental peace!
I also noticed in the garage photo they had very shallow shelves. I loved that idea. Perfect for paint/oil/cans. Easy to see one and you don't have things cluttered on the shelf
@@heatherhoover9963 That’s actually a really good observation. It makes so much sense for a visual person not to have such deep shelves that most of their things are hidden. Would never have thought about that.
@@beahappy1today I know. I love those narrow shelves. Perfect for one thing! My pantry actually has a chimney thru it, so my shelves are fairly narrow. I love it. No moving things around to get at the back. What you see is literally what you get!
Hi Cass, I have had 4 containers of clothes that I put away sitting in my hallway. While I have been listening to your video, I went through them. The first pass I filled 2 bags to donate. Looking at the piles that I have left, I sorted into types. (skirts, dresses, jackets, shirts) These are all dress clothes that I wore when I worked. I am retired now. I am going to go over what is left and chose my favorites to keep. I will let the rest go. Wish me luck.
Ok .. this has nothing to do with organization but you look extra beautiful today! Thank you again for doing what you do for all of us trying to get our lives in shape!
I’ve found it helpful to keep returns in my car and to dedicate one day a week to errands that include things like returns. Visual reminders didn’t help me. I needed to integrate it into my routines.
Although many questions are repeated at these live sessions, but I still love hearing all of the question no matter how often they are repeated. We always need reminders that we aren't alone in struggling with what we already acknowledged needs to be done. I play these live sessions back when I am cleaning to keep me motivated. Keep it going! Thank you!
Thank you for being so down to earth. I appreciate that you can identify with ordinary people. I am 74 and so appreciate your knowledge of psychology. We are moving, so Dawn and you have been big in my decluttering as we pack. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
I just wanted to tell you how much I always look forward to your videos. I love your organizing tips and the fact that you are so relatable. I really loved this video because you seemed to really get the problem behind the questions and answered them in such a sweet and empathic way.
Use Hefty clear zipper bags inside a diaper bag to sort all the diapering items into one gallon bag, all the clothing in another gallon bag, all the pacifiers or snacks in another zipper bag, etc. This also works for travel: all the shower items in one gallon bag, face and teeth items in one zipper bag, etc. Be sure to label the bag with color marker what goes inside.
The thing about decluttering I have learnt in past 2 years , you might feel at first that you are throwing away money but the more you declutter , your mindset to buy stuff will change and you will start to buy less stuff in future thus saving money For example , 2 years ago I had so much stuff in my pantry , fridge and freezer and when the pandemic hit , I was panicking not knowing what to do , I took a bold move to declutter my pantry , fridge and Freezer when the whole world was hoarding and stocking food I was in guilt that I was being wasteful but in the last 2 years and after regular decluttering , I am saving so much on groceries, because I now have a fair idea what I want , what is available and therefore what I should buy. I dont let things expire and we nake good use of leftovers I cant comment on the rest of my house but my pantry , fridge and freezer are always super organised and so proud of it
Cas you are gorgeous. That print is beautiful on you. I love to watch your videos as I'm cleaning up. ADHD here also, which I only recently recognized while watching decluttering videos! I follow you, dawn and Dana, and all three of you are very helpful to me. Big thanks.
Cas, been watching you since Malitose79 (so a veteran!? 😆) I love watching your lives because as you go through the questions I feel like I know your answers!! And when I guess right what you’re going to say… It makes me feel like I’ve come so far! So have you! I feel like we’ve been on this journey together- and you are doing such a great job! I recommend you to people all the time 😊. Keep doing what you’re doing. (And you’re getting more polished and succinct as you explain things) We just get better with time!! 💖. You give me courage to try new things… even if I won’t be perfect at them!!
Wow. Everything in this applied to me. I was going to say except for the stuff regarding children, but really, it's still helpful. I'm an unemployed ADHD hoarder bee. The part about accepting the wasted money really resonated. I've said "Well, it isn't the most expensive mistake I've ever made." about other things, but not about stuff. I just keep the stuff. Also, gifting bags being clear... Actually, I need all my bags to be clear! Speaking of clear... That cupboard filled with huge unlabeled blue tubs gave me anxiety big time. It's good to know what doesn't work!
I’ve found through your process and others that I clean a hidden area, clear off a visual space to that new cabinet space, and then declutter the cabinet again… then rinse and repeat… but it worked and my kitchen and closet and hall closet and working on other spaces now too… love this so much!!!
Nice presentation. You know how to word things to keep it positive. Such good coaching surely will motivate and inspire people to take control of their homes. It works for me. Thank you. And I just want to say that you're looking very beautiful and youthful ❤️
I love the IKEA cube shelves, but I have also added plastic containers that fit inside the fabric cubes. I’ve only seen them at Target. They are the size of the cube, but shorter. I can fit 3-4 of the containers inside the cubes. I face the sides up and use labels. What a game changer! This is awesome when you don’t want to fill the entire cube with the same thing. Now when we have guests the cleanup is within minutes, even after a big party. Thanks for being a huge inspiration!!
I have been decluttering and organizing for 3 days now and it is exhilarating to me and I have videos like yours going all the time I’m working. It is like having my very own cheerleader cheering me on to the finish line!!! It even made it possible for me to throw out dried flower arrangements of anniversary bouquets my husband gave me for anniversaries, that I have been keeping for years. Also lots of 3/4 melted candles. I’m moving onto essential oils now. Yes it has stirred up my tendency towards perfectionism, but it’s ok because I feel so much satisfaction from what I’ve accomplished!! 6:04
I have three baskets that are self contained. One large basket with a lid that fits the two smaller baskets inside. The smallest basket within is for small scraps of paper, a medium sized basket within is for medium scraps and the large scraps are underneath the two smaller baskets. This works well for me and it allows me to feel good about honoring the paper scraps I dearly love and am excited to be able to use. Every once in a while I go on a campaign to collage to reduce my scraps because I am determined to make all my scraps fit within the one container. What fun!!
For everyone with a small bathroom: If you have two spare hooks close to each other, you can hang a wire paper organiser to keep your bottles. :) I have a tiny rented bathroom with no cabinets or storage space, so this helps a lot. I will also recommend having a 'vanity' somewhere else where you get ready in the morning. This way, everything have a place.
Watching the replay. I am working on memory boxes and papers, pictures from my mom and dad (they have both died). So I am sorting items to give to my daughter and mu sisters children. Whew! You keep me going. I have been doing a box a day!
Just wanted you to know that I managed to declutter and organize my kitchen junk drawer AND go through a random storage box in the basement during this podcast! Thanks for the motivation! Love your podcast and UA-cam channel!
I have more than one floor to ceiling "Prince Hanger" poles with hooks to add my "go to" tops and another for bags. I love it! I just got a third for the guest room so they can also hang stuff vs living out of a suit case. Love your channel Cas!! Looking forward to Saturday with you and the gang!!
Have been disable all my adult life both mentaly and physicly, my mental health has been really bad for years but am comeing "back" to myself but am now seeing how much my little flat has suffered with so much stuff. But am struggleing physicaly now so am declutter one iteam from each each day. Love to my fellow spoonies.
@Clutterbug -- Ive been following you & other organizers for several years. I haven't decluttered yet cuz I'm overwhelmed by all the STUFF we collected to resell, but got held up due to Covid & this year road construction on our whole street. You just said something I needed to hear. Go thru the hidden stuff, cuz those are most likely things we don't use or need and get rid of as much of this as we can. And you said that the things on the surface are probably things we keep out cuz we need them and use them. THANK YOU!!! Just realized that when I'm going thru papers to get rid of, I've chosen things that are in drawers or bins. Now I need to work on items like clothes & kitchen items I don't use. I also needed to hear "You cannot organize access, so get things out of your home."
You're the first organizing UA-camr who 100% understands how I am. Not trying to be someone I'm not. Trying to have a house like someone else's when that's not my cleaning style. You have a comforting/ calming voice as well. It's easier to even begin decluttering when watch your videos. Lol is that weird?!?? 🤣
for the lady who mentioned diaper bag, i made the one i used for my son, made it like a large gym bag with a bunch of separate compartments, 1 for the little toilet seat, 1 for diapers & needs, 1 for activity items & 1 for food, painted Pooh Bear gang on it, it got used up until he was 7 in various forms of use. it hid in a closet for a few months after it just gave what it had lol. had a friend in house when i was gutting one day, i had her take it & trash it for me
TL/DR Declutter room or storage first? Assume I am renting a room. Oh hey, as a bee with no money, I've been trying to butterfly with note cards in the front of clear tubs (I have a bunch of the ones from Costco, both big and small) with a list of EVERYTHING inside (mostly). I have these on bakers racks. I think this will work now because it didn't occur to me that I need to declutter first. Another complication is that I have a 5x15 storage unit and I only know what is in the first 3rd of it. The back is full of unlabeled brown boxes. I am very overwhelmed. I can't afford the storage unit. It's been 4 full months since I quit my job due to panic attacks and I haven't started decluttering and organizing yet. I will need to move at the end of October and I have no idea where. Should I declutter my room or the storage unit first? Right now I have trouble just controlling the unarguable trash in my room. I'm not able to get more therapy, but I am starting trauma and hoarding classes next week. Hopefully they will help. Thanks!
Declutter the storage unit, so you can stop paying for storing things you don't need, rid yourself of the burden, you won't miss it, especially since you said you don't know what is in 2/3 of it. Next work on your room. We wear 20% of our clothes, 80% of the time, only keep what fits and you actually wear. You can do it. Ask a friend to meet you for support if you are struggling with getting started.
Love your channel. I also have ADHD that now I understand my anxiety with stuff. I’m a ladybug and throwing away stuff so I’m using just what I actually use. Thank you so much.
Wish I‘d met/found you years earlier. It’s such a difference, if you are struggling with AD(H)D or not. As someone with this disorder, it’s not possible just to follow the common usual advices and tips. Knowledge is mostly not the problem. The problem is not WHAT, but HOW to do - no matter what it is about. A lot of people don’t see that and unfortunately think you're just a lazy person. So thx a lot !!!!! for all you videos and for being as authentic as you are. I REALLY Appreciate that! Wish you all the best, lot of love and thankfulness from Switzerland 🇨🇭🙋♀️
I really appreciate the fact that you mention you are not a minimalist...that you don't have an all or nothing approach to clutter. I would not call myself a minimalist but I have taken more control of what I purchase and decide to get rid of. I don't like the idea of one extreme or another.
A lot of community colleges and universities run a "career closet" where students can choose an outfit for interviews. It's my favorite place to donate professional clothing.
Cas, I love your suggestions regarding gifting no longer pertinent women's career dresses, separates or suits. Identity clutter is real to me. You triggered me to think of inmates who have a Do Over opportunity. Upon prison release, isn't it lovely to think you could be outfitting women who deserve a second chance of career start-up with great interview and work outfits to make that first impression precede successful transition into prosperous lifestyle?
Giving away stuff thats hard to give away like the clothes the lady had problems with: rake it even further: wash them, use fabric softner with super nice sent and fold them beautifully i to a gift bag. An actual gift bag. This makes it SO much easier. And a gift bag you can get for a couple of dollars. Its going to feel generous, luxurious and so much better. Caring for and sharing the items so intentionally
You look So Gorgeous in this video. You are Beautiful but, is it a new screen/filter? Wow. Thank you so taking the time to do this very time consuming. I personally had to watch it in 15 to 20 minutes spands. Love all the information. Thank you ❣️
Watching replay I have my moms huge suitcase filled with old photos . Some I don’t even know who the people are. I know I should toss them but it’s difficult. My siblings don’t want them. 😊
Thank you. You’ve explained why I keep cupboard doors open after I remove something. I had hours of tidying up just before the cleaning person came. With ADHD, I didn’t put things away
I have more clothes than I can put away even though ive gone through my wardrobe four times in the past year getting rid of a trash bag each time. I have added less than five items over that time and i still have no rooom unless i get rid of things that I cant afford to go out and replace when the time comes around that i need it (like a pant suit or formal dresses). Meanwhile, my husband is taking up 4feet of closet bar space with shirts he hasnt worn since the late the 90s. He says I need to get rid of stuff but his stuff literally piles up in spaces all over the house and he never goes through any of it, he just keeps adding to the top of his areas until theyre no longer convenient for finding things and then he find one of my intentionally empty horizontal spaces to put random items he wants to keep handy. He also has totes of stuff stored up in the shop rafter space, and the yard is completely cluttered with his collections of stuff... Im the one actively trying to create more space around here and it feels like I'm having to live minimally so he doesn't have to make any hard decisions about his own stuff.
Hi! where do i start? gosh is sure is nice to have found you... im a perfectionest but also i have this squirrel brain and let me tell you i was once a successful extreme coupon stockpile/lifestyle homemaker diy handyman with such a long list of knowledge ive obtained and im greatful for every second i do not regret a darn thing, i wouldnt have it any other way. *heres where the lights dim*
Hi! where do i start? gosh it sure is nice to have found you... im a perfectionest but also i have this squirrel brain and let me tell you i was once a successful extreme coupon stockpile/lifestyle homemaker diy handyman with such a long list of knowledge ive obtained and im greatful for every second i do not regret a darn thing, i wouldnt have it any other way. *heres where the lights dim* my problem? where do i start... how do i make my brain be elsa and let this shit go? i have so many perfect hats ive made with my own hands that my head is on a swivel just to be all of these perfect things for these perfect hats? recently now sadly a once again after 7 years single mother of my three, two going through highschool and then my best friend of whom is a toddler, i refrence him (usually just in my head) my redo karma baby... they are watching me do this to myself and i am ashamed i am letting it happen, im just so tired of dropping all these balls. Point is im seasoned in life obv and this is something ive grown up with without youtube or guidence period really, to guide my way all of my 30 plus years being this special kind of anomaly... im now realizing im on display at this point with all the help backup ive had to call in going through this new journey in life, you are really friggin hard to listen to girlfriend, im feeling absolute distraught and overwhelm, I've found myself putting you on in the background as i clean at 330 in the morning before my little awakes. iv tried to adapt my adhd brain but im crying, what your saying makes me now realize its only possible to live my life if i am not me. anyways there are more variables going on and this comment is long enough as is lol but I need help. how do i make my single mom mantality put its pride aside and get myself to get help? how do I take this control back? i can not afford to fail anymore
Start with categories, like shirts. What does he wears regularly-put in the keep pile, what hasn't been used this season-let those go. Move onto the next category.
My husband piles all his clean clothes on a chest in our room. I noticed his dresser drawers were still pretty full. After a week of not washing his clothes I pulled everything left in the dresser or on the chest & said “These are all of the things you haven’t worn in the last week. Whatever is left here is stuff you don’t wear much or at all. Let’s go through these to see if you can find things that you don’t love or that are no longer wearable.” It worked! Hope that helps!
Thank you for this. There was a lot of good advice that I can use. 😊👍🏻 ✌🏻 ???? is there a way to do the “yes no” method on myself? (Or a similar thing I can do for myself?) …. I’m a self diagnosed hoarder…. And I’m a 🐝 bee. I really relate to the “My stuff is bullying me” thing….. I am feeling like I’m FINALLY ready for a drastic change… but…. I still struggle… and my biggest fear is of “regret” because it’s happened almost every time I have actually let go, I have regretted letting go of something, and the things were not replaceable… Anyway…. Thank you for this live. (Sorry I missed it live). 😊👍🏻✌🏻
??? I need to know how to organize when I am in my sons house and he is really easy-going but he is outside in his shop all the time so I am the one left in the house to try to organize things but the only problem is with that is I organize my things great but then I have a husband that does not organize or pick up. Plus there is a friend here also, that does not do anything at all. So all their stuff gets thrown down and not picked up so I feel like I’m running in circles not being able to catch up and don’t know where to put their stuff. It gives me so much stress I just wanna run away.
TV and electronics off, Have a daily reset 10- 15 min tidy. Implement discipline, then consequences when they don't participate in keeping the home tidy.
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If you are just starting out on your decluttering journey, I recommend the Take Your House Back Course: www.takeyourhouseback.com/courses/take-your-house-back
If your home is pretty decluttered, but you need some intense organization, I recommend getting your butt-kicked with my 30 Day Bootcamp: clutterbug.thinkific.com/courses/30-day-organizing-bootcamp
The best thing I have done for myself and my sanity!!! You make it so fun and easy!
"Don't let that c**p you bought at Walmart bully you anymore!" Luv'it. Armed with some clear 'gifting' bags, and a 70s Sony radio (I've been meaning to take downstairs) I'm heading to my basement spare room. Like so many viewers, it often feels like you're speaking right to me, while also reminding me that I am not alone in my challenges. This, combined with your good advice and encouragement, may help me find the floor of my grown son's former bedroom yet. Greetings from Edmonton, Alberta CA.
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"You might have some regret (letting go of stuff) but you're living in regret every single day right now (keeping stuff)". Preach it, sista!!!! 🙌🙌
I am having surgery so I have been watching you all day to get me motivated to have a clean house to come home to.. I will be recovering for 6 weeks. My husband will take care of me but I know he won't deep clean. Since we retired he does laundry, feeds the dog, does dishes. How lucky am I Thank you so much for all your ideas. I have already purged and organized a lot so he will be able to find things.
MIND BLOWN!!! Start with the storage/hidden spaces because the stuff out in the open is what you use but it has no home because the stuff you don't use is taking up all the hidden/storage spaces!! BREAKTHROUGH!!!
I'm a born-organizer--LOVE to ORGANIZE--don't always love to follow-through, though! haha!
SO, when you said to start with the hidden/storage areas, because the stuff you use doesn't have a home, well, I'm just flabbergasted by the brilliance and simplicity of that statement!
I thought I was leaving things out so that I wouldn't forget to DO them!! NO NO NO; I'm leaving them out because they don't have an accessible home AND I HAVE TOO MUCH STUFF!!!
Wow! Several years ago, I moved and downsized by at least half, including most of my furniture. This February, I "emptied" (read "transferred") the remains of the storage unit to my home in anticipation of a massive community yardsale this past weekend. Since February, I have gone through boxes and boxes. For example, the books I want to keep are in boxes in the family room with "no where to go"..."until after the yardsale".
Well, with Cas's amazing insight, I NOW realize that they have "no where to go" because the bookcases that should be housing them are full of books that I don't need...those books have just kind of blended into the woodwork because that's where they've "always" been.
TODAY I am decluttering the bookcases, to make room for the keepers that are currently in the middle of our living area!
Thank-you, Cas!!!
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The tray thing was funny because i have a morning and evening skincare routine that i keep in trays in a drawer in my living room 😅. People think its silly but i do my skincare in the living room so it makes the most sense to me
Hoarding can also be inherited. My grandmother was a war child- Second World War.
She stocked everything eatable, things to do repairs with and blankets.
Hoarded sounds so negative. My ❤️ grandmother stocked.
My mother does the same thing, and not being a war child or poor ever, it didn’t make sense.
Until my grandmother passed away and we were going through her stuff.
I recognised my mothers behaviour in my grandmothers.
We copy our parents.
I have the same thing - I stock food for when my daughter comes home.
(I’m poor) I can go days without eating even though I do have food.
I’m keeping it for when my daughter comes home.
yes, those who lived through war and hard times--was not THAT long ago, and still goes on HAD to learn to stock EVERYTHING to survive! I agree: hoarding is not a suitable term for the poor.
Watching replay - Cheryl, asking about keeping necklaces … “you can keep anything; you just cannot keep EVERYthing” - this may be your quote and it has become a favorite of mine as I declutter. Also - decluttering comes first; then comes organization. Thanks for being such a huge inspiration and encouragement!
I'll need to do that the necklaces have taken over my trophies when I was younger
Me too. The emphasis on decluttering first really helps with getting started and the big picture.
After I retired from teaching, it took me a couple of years to go through my work clothes and donate them. I finally got it down to just a few good pieces. Your description of these as identity clothes really resonated with me.
I had trouble getting rid of really good kids clothes my girls had outgrown but changing my mindset to bless our friend's little ones has really helped. Knowing they appreciate the blessing n r so thankful for our gifts has blessed us immensely! By changing my mindset & using those terms with my 8yo she now is quite happy go bless our little friends!💜💜
Cas..you are amazing! I love how gentle you are in your examples of how to work with the elderly to declutter, like parents.
I’m not gonna lie, I was STOKED when you answered my question about garage organization. Those examples were beautiful of the pictures you found. Thank you so very much for taking the time to do that. This is really making me want to sign up for your professional organizing course.
My father and grandfather are going to be happy now that I have some leads with the garage process. ❤️ Things are going to be really nice for them.
Cas, you are the coolest. Thank you for sharing the amazing gifts you have worked hard to develop. Finally finding some environmental peace!
I also noticed in the garage photo they had very shallow shelves. I loved that idea. Perfect for paint/oil/cans. Easy to see one and you don't have things cluttered on the shelf
@@heatherhoover9963 That’s actually a really good observation. It makes so much sense for a visual person not to have such deep shelves that most of their things are hidden. Would never have thought about that.
@@beahappy1today I know. I love those narrow shelves. Perfect for one thing! My pantry actually has a chimney thru it, so my shelves are fairly narrow. I love it. No moving things around to get at the back. What you see is literally what you get!
Hi Cass, I have had 4 containers of clothes that I put away sitting in my hallway. While I have been listening to your video, I went through them. The first pass I filled 2 bags to donate. Looking at the piles that I have left, I sorted into types. (skirts, dresses, jackets, shirts) These are all dress clothes that I wore when I worked. I am retired now. I am going to go over what is left and chose my favorites to keep. I will let the rest go. Wish me luck.
Ok .. this has nothing to do with organization but you look extra beautiful today! Thank you again for doing what you do for all of us trying to get our lives in shape!
Question. Botox?
Yes makeup and dress 👌
I’ve found it helpful to keep returns in my car and to dedicate one day a week to errands that include things like returns. Visual reminders didn’t help me. I needed to integrate it into my routines.
I love how mindful you are about the psychology/feelings around getting organized. Thank you from Brazil ❤️
Although many questions are repeated at these live sessions, but I still love hearing all of the question no matter how often they are repeated. We always need reminders that we aren't alone in struggling with what we already acknowledged needs to be done. I play these live sessions back when I am cleaning to keep me motivated. Keep it going! Thank you!
Thank you for being so down to earth. I appreciate that you can identify with ordinary people. I am 74 and so appreciate your knowledge of psychology. We are moving, so Dawn and you have been big in my decluttering as we pack. 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻
Hi Cass, your really on your game today! And you look so pretty in your lovely top.Thank you for your help 👍❤️
I just wanted to tell you how much I always look forward to your videos. I love your organizing tips and the fact that you are so relatable.
I really loved this video because you seemed to really get the problem behind the questions and answered them in such a sweet and empathic way.
Use Hefty clear zipper bags inside a diaper bag to sort all the diapering items into one gallon bag, all the clothing in another gallon bag, all the pacifiers or snacks in another zipper bag, etc. This also works for travel: all the shower items in one gallon bag, face and teeth items in one zipper bag, etc. Be sure to label the bag with color marker what goes inside.
Just wanted to say thank you. Thanks to you and everything I've learned from you, my family thinks I'm a genius!
You are such a good coach, encourager, and idea girl and fun!
The thing about decluttering I have learnt in past 2 years , you might feel at first that you are throwing away money but the more you declutter , your mindset to buy stuff will change and you will start to buy less stuff in future thus saving money
For example , 2 years ago I had so much stuff in my pantry , fridge and freezer and when the pandemic hit , I was panicking not knowing what to do , I took a bold move to declutter my pantry , fridge and Freezer when the whole world was hoarding and stocking food
I was in guilt that I was being wasteful but in the last 2 years and after regular decluttering , I am saving so much on groceries, because I now have a fair idea what I want , what is available and therefore what I should buy. I dont let things expire and we nake good use of leftovers
I cant comment on the rest of my house but my pantry , fridge and freezer are always super organised and so proud of it
Cas you are gorgeous. That print is beautiful on you. I love to watch your videos as I'm cleaning up. ADHD here also, which I only recently recognized while watching decluttering videos! I follow you, dawn and Dana, and all three of you are very helpful to me. Big thanks.
Your permission to let go around 38:00 hit me hard. Thank you. It's scary but we have to do it anyway.
It feels like you've been looking in my windows or something lol. You really hit the nail on the head! You can't organize excess. Yes. Thank you!
Cas, been watching you since Malitose79 (so a veteran!? 😆) I love watching your lives because as you go through the questions I feel like I know your answers!! And when I guess right what you’re going to say… It makes me feel like I’ve come so far! So have you! I feel like we’ve been on this journey together- and you are doing such a great job! I recommend you to people all the time 😊. Keep doing what you’re doing. (And you’re getting more polished and succinct as you explain things) We just get better with time!! 💖. You give me courage to try new things… even if I won’t be perfect at them!!
Wow. Everything in this applied to me. I was going to say except for the stuff regarding children, but really, it's still helpful. I'm an unemployed ADHD hoarder bee. The part about accepting the wasted money really resonated. I've said "Well, it isn't the most expensive mistake I've ever made." about other things, but not about stuff. I just keep the stuff.
Also, gifting bags being clear... Actually, I need all my bags to be clear!
Speaking of clear... That cupboard filled with huge unlabeled blue tubs gave me anxiety big time. It's good to know what doesn't work!
I’ve found through your process and others that I clean a hidden area, clear off a visual space to that new cabinet space, and then declutter the cabinet again… then rinse and repeat… but it worked and my kitchen and closet and hall closet and working on other spaces now too… love this so much!!!
Nice presentation. You know how to word things to keep it positive. Such good coaching surely will motivate and inspire people to take control of their homes. It works for me. Thank you.
And I just want to say that you're looking very beautiful and youthful ❤️
I love the IKEA cube shelves, but I have also added plastic containers that fit inside the fabric cubes. I’ve only seen them at Target. They are the size of the cube, but shorter. I can fit 3-4 of the containers inside the cubes. I face the sides up and use labels. What a game changer! This is awesome when you don’t want to fill the entire cube with the same thing. Now when we have guests the cleanup is within minutes, even after a big party. Thanks for being a huge inspiration!!
Ooo...that sounds good. What are they called so I can look them up? Not sure if a link will post..
Great advice! I love how you discuss the emotional aspect of why decluttering & organization can be so hard!♥️♥️
Great video. About returns. I live in Florida, can't leave things in the car. I immediately set a calendar reminder for everyday until I return it.
I have been decluttering and organizing for 3 days now and it is exhilarating to me and I have videos like yours going all the time I’m working.
It is like having my very own cheerleader cheering me on to the finish line!!!
It even made it possible for me to throw out dried flower arrangements of anniversary bouquets my husband gave me for anniversaries, that I have been keeping for years.
Also lots of 3/4 melted candles.
I’m moving onto essential oils now.
Yes it has stirred up my tendency towards perfectionism, but it’s ok because I feel so much satisfaction from what I’ve accomplished!! 6:04
I have three baskets that are self contained. One large basket with a lid that fits the two smaller baskets inside. The smallest basket within is for small scraps of paper, a medium sized basket within is for medium scraps and the large scraps are underneath the two smaller baskets. This works well for me and it allows me to feel good about honoring the paper scraps I dearly love and am excited to be able to use. Every once in a while I go on a campaign to collage to reduce my scraps because I am determined to make all my scraps fit within the one container. What fun!!
For everyone with a small bathroom: If you have two spare hooks close to each other, you can hang a wire paper organiser to keep your bottles. :) I have a tiny rented bathroom with no cabinets or storage space, so this helps a lot. I will also recommend having a 'vanity' somewhere else where you get ready in the morning. This way, everything have a place.
Watching the replay. I am working on memory boxes and papers, pictures from my mom and dad (they have both died). So I am sorting items to give to my daughter and mu sisters children. Whew! You keep me going. I have been doing a box a day!
I'm so glad!
So many asked questions covered and experience based solutions given. Thank You Cas💞
Just wanted you to know that I managed to declutter and organize my kitchen junk drawer AND go through a random storage box in the basement during this podcast! Thanks for the motivation! Love your podcast and UA-cam channel!
Thanks! You have changed my life! I know this is weird, but I love you! You are so real with us. We feel your successes and your pains. Thank you!
Wow, thank you!
I have more than one floor to ceiling "Prince Hanger" poles with hooks to add my "go to" tops and another for bags. I love it! I just got a third for the guest room so they can also hang stuff vs living out of a suit case. Love your channel Cas!! Looking forward to Saturday with you and the gang!!
Have been disable all my adult life both mentaly and physicly, my mental health has been really bad for years but am comeing "back" to myself but am now seeing how much my little flat has suffered with so much stuff. But am struggleing physicaly now so am declutter one iteam from each each day. Love to my fellow spoonies.
You are my favorite organizer. You admit mistakes and are so funny. Do not feel that minimalism is required here. ❤❤😂😂
I found a box in the basement containing my pre-baby pants; my teen-aged daughter now wears them.
@Clutterbug -- Ive been following you & other organizers for several years. I haven't decluttered yet cuz I'm overwhelmed by all the STUFF we collected to resell, but got held up due to Covid & this year road construction on our whole street. You just said something I needed to hear. Go thru the hidden stuff, cuz those are most likely things we don't use or need and get rid of as much of this as we can. And you said that the things on the surface are probably things we keep out cuz we need them and use them. THANK YOU!!! Just realized that when I'm going thru papers to get rid of, I've chosen things that are in drawers or bins. Now I need to work on items like clothes & kitchen items I don't use. I also needed to hear "You cannot organize access, so get things out of your home."
Wow! Wonderful Live video! So many great answers. I love your slight accent! Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience!
You have improved my life with your “it’s not all or nothing” video
You're the first organizing UA-camr who 100% understands how I am. Not trying to be someone I'm not. Trying to have a house like someone else's when that's not my cleaning style. You have a comforting/ calming voice as well. It's easier to even begin decluttering when watch your videos. Lol is that weird?!?? 🤣
I always listen to videos while I clean. Cas, Dana, and Dawn are my faves.
Same! I love her voice and cheerleader style. And she gets me. I am the messy perfectionist.
Yes! They are my decluttering angels…lol! I don’t know what I would do without them!
She’s also hilarious 😂
Watching later! Always great! I have adhd & am stuck in organizing my papers. It is overwhelming to me! I need you to come to Texas!
for the lady who mentioned diaper bag, i made the one i used for my son, made it like a large gym bag with a bunch of separate compartments, 1 for the little toilet seat, 1 for diapers & needs, 1 for activity items & 1 for food, painted Pooh Bear gang on it, it got used up until he was 7 in various forms of use. it hid in a closet for a few months after it just gave what it had lol. had a friend in house when i was gutting one day, i had her take it & trash it for me
So glad to see you live in South Africa!
She lives in Canada, but was enjoyed by viewers worldwide.
So right about the perfectionists, over thinkers and anxiety with indecision!
TL/DR Declutter room or storage first? Assume I am renting a room.
Oh hey, as a bee with no money, I've been trying to butterfly with note cards in the front of clear tubs (I have a bunch of the ones from Costco, both big and small) with a list of EVERYTHING inside (mostly). I have these on bakers racks. I think this will work now because it didn't occur to me that I need to declutter first.
Another complication is that I have a 5x15 storage unit and I only know what is in the first 3rd of it. The back is full of unlabeled brown boxes.
I am very overwhelmed. I can't afford the storage unit. It's been 4 full months since I quit my job due to panic attacks and I haven't started decluttering and organizing yet. I will need to move at the end of October and I have no idea where.
Should I declutter my room or the storage unit first? Right now I have trouble just controlling the unarguable trash in my room.
I'm not able to get more therapy, but I am starting trauma and hoarding classes next week. Hopefully they will help. Thanks!
You are being very open & honest about your situation, so I hope you get the help you need! Take care of yourself first, then your stuff.
Declutter the storage unit, so you can stop paying for storing things you don't need, rid yourself of the burden, you won't miss it, especially since you said you don't know what is in 2/3 of it. Next work on your room. We wear 20% of our clothes, 80% of the time, only keep what fits and you actually wear. You can do it. Ask a friend to meet you for support if you are struggling with getting started.
Love your channel. I also have ADHD that now I understand my anxiety with stuff. I’m a ladybug and throwing away stuff so I’m using just what I actually use. Thank you so much.
Love that you are In Canada too!!
Wish I‘d met/found you years earlier.
It’s such a difference, if you are struggling with AD(H)D or not. As someone with this disorder, it’s not possible just to follow the common usual advices and tips. Knowledge is mostly not the problem. The problem is not WHAT, but HOW to do - no matter what it is about. A lot of people don’t see that and unfortunately think you're just a lazy person.
So thx a lot !!!!! for all you videos and for being as authentic as you are. I REALLY Appreciate that!
Wish you all the best, lot of love and thankfulness from Switzerland 🇨🇭🙋♀️
I really appreciate the fact that you mention you are not a minimalist...that you don't have an all or nothing approach to clutter. I would not call myself a minimalist but I have taken more control of what I purchase and decide to get rid of. I don't like the idea of one extreme or another.
I didn’t know about this ahead of time, so I wasn’t on the live version. Please, please, please do this again, Cas!!!
A lot of community colleges and universities run a "career closet" where students can choose an outfit for interviews. It's my favorite place to donate professional clothing.
Cas, you're AMAZE-BALLS!
Decluttering is addicting, or better to say the resolt of decluttering feels so so good, that you going to want to repeat it again and again 😁
It changed my space in one go .. when I separated my wardrobe and now I always end up having my fav only
What wonderful decluttering tips you have. I can't thank you enough for all your help.
So kind and helpful. God bless! Love
Re toy storage - my Mom would only let us have shelves in our rooms so they were never messy.
I found an acrylic (plastic) pencil holder with 3 sections that's perfect for everyone's toothpaste and toothbrushes. It's also dishwasher safe.
Dude your super helpful.
I’m trying to get started and I feel overwhelmed but u are giving me some great advice !
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You can also number your boxes so you know which you packed first and last.
True.
Because it's pink...... I am with you. I live with dear husband and our 3 teenage boys. I NEED pink in my life.
Cas, I love your suggestions regarding gifting no longer pertinent women's career dresses, separates or suits. Identity clutter is real to me. You triggered me to think of inmates who have a Do Over opportunity. Upon prison release, isn't it lovely to think you could be outfitting women who deserve a second chance of career start-up with great interview and work outfits to make that first impression precede successful transition into prosperous lifestyle?
Giving away stuff thats hard to give away like the clothes the lady had problems with: rake it even further: wash them, use fabric softner with super nice sent and fold them beautifully i to a gift bag. An actual gift bag. This makes it SO much easier. And a gift bag you can get for a couple of dollars. Its going to feel generous, luxurious and so much better. Caring for and sharing the items so intentionally
I always learn something new when I watch your videos
So much inspiration! Thank you very much for keeping it real.
BRILLIANT🤗🤗 RED BOX FOR " STOP!! THESE ARE GLUTEN FREE!!"
Cas what do u recommend for photos? Hard to pair those down for me since they have family members and memories etc
Yes please on the school day declutter!
You look So Gorgeous in this video. You are Beautiful but, is it a new screen/filter? Wow.
Thank you so taking the time to do this very time consuming. I personally had to watch it in 15 to 20 minutes spands. Love all the information. Thank you ❣️
Great live. I really enjoyed. Well done.
Watching replay
I have my moms huge suitcase filled with old photos . Some I don’t even know who the people are. I know I should toss them but it’s difficult. My siblings don’t want them. 😊
Thank you. You’ve explained why I keep cupboard doors open after I remove something.
I had hours of tidying up just before the cleaning person came. With ADHD, I didn’t put things away
Exactly… I used to be such a good homemaker and now I just want to watch UA-cam and buy stuff on Amazon
Why are you so motivational?
Yes Hun, I can hear you properly
Hi, love your ideas 👌🥰
I have more clothes than I can put away even though ive gone through my wardrobe four times in the past year getting rid of a trash bag each time. I have added less than five items over that time and i still have no rooom unless i get rid of things that I cant afford to go out and replace when the time comes around that i need it (like a pant suit or formal dresses). Meanwhile, my husband is taking up 4feet of closet bar space with shirts he hasnt worn since the late the 90s. He says I need to get rid of stuff but his stuff literally piles up in spaces all over the house and he never goes through any of it, he just keeps adding to the top of his areas until theyre no longer convenient for finding things and then he find one of my intentionally empty horizontal spaces to put random items he wants to keep handy. He also has totes of stuff stored up in the shop rafter space, and the yard is completely cluttered with his collections of stuff... Im the one actively trying to create more space around here and it feels like I'm having to live minimally so he doesn't have to make any hard decisions about his own stuff.
our local library actually has a cricut you can use! cool huh?
My library loans tools, bakeware and a telescope. More and more libraries seem to be doing this.
Just checked their website. No cricut but they do have a paper shredder.
That's awesome!!!
listening to you describe scarcity mindset 100% describes me. It's crazy...I dont understand!
Hi. It's great.
You look gorgeous! ♡
Hi! where do i start? gosh is sure is nice to have found you... im a perfectionest but also i have this squirrel brain and let me tell you i was once a successful extreme coupon stockpile/lifestyle homemaker diy handyman with such a long list of knowledge ive obtained and im greatful for every second i do not regret a darn thing, i wouldnt have it any other way. *heres where the lights dim*
Hi! where do i start? gosh it sure is nice to have found you... im a perfectionest but also i have this squirrel brain and let me tell you i was once a successful extreme coupon stockpile/lifestyle homemaker diy handyman with such a long list of knowledge ive obtained and im greatful for every second i do not regret a darn thing, i wouldnt have it any other way. *heres where the lights dim* my problem? where do i start... how do i make my brain be elsa and let this shit go? i have so many perfect hats ive made with my own hands that my head is on a swivel just to be all of these perfect things for these perfect hats? recently now sadly a once again after 7 years single mother of my three, two going through highschool and then my best friend of whom is a toddler, i refrence him (usually just in my head) my redo karma baby... they are watching me do this to myself and i am ashamed i am letting it happen, im just so tired of dropping all these balls. Point is im seasoned in life obv and this is something ive grown up with without youtube or guidence period really, to guide my way all of my 30 plus years being this special kind of anomaly... im now realizing im on display at this point with all the help backup ive had to call in going through this new journey in life, you are really friggin hard to listen to girlfriend, im feeling absolute distraught and overwhelm, I've found myself putting you on in the background as i clean at 330 in the morning before my little awakes. iv tried to adapt my adhd brain but im crying, what your saying makes me now realize its only possible to live my life if i am not me. anyways there are more variables going on and this comment is long enough as is lol but I need help. how do i make my single mom mantality put its pride aside and get myself to get help? how do I take this control back? i can not afford to fail anymore
I also have ADHD, so distracted by your beautiful skin! What is your regime? Great tips!!
You look beautiful! I love that dress!
Watching replay. Where’d you buy that beautiful top?
Hi. My husband has lots of clothes but he won't declutter on his own. How can I help him? I believe he is a butterfly
Start with categories, like shirts. What does he wears regularly-put in the keep pile, what hasn't been used this season-let those go. Move onto the next category.
My husband piles all his clean clothes on a chest in our room. I noticed his dresser drawers were still pretty full. After a week of not washing his clothes I pulled everything left in the dresser or on the chest & said “These are all of the things you haven’t worn in the last week. Whatever is left here is stuff you don’t wear much or at all. Let’s go through these to see if you can find things that you don’t love or that are no longer wearable.” It worked! Hope that helps!
23:50 I'm writing this down. I'm literally sitting here with a postit at writing it down!
Thank you for this. There was a lot of good advice that I can use. 😊👍🏻
✌🏻 ???? is there a way to do the “yes no” method on myself? (Or a similar thing I can do for myself?) …. I’m a self diagnosed hoarder…. And I’m a 🐝 bee. I really relate to the “My stuff is bullying me” thing…..
I am feeling like I’m FINALLY ready for a drastic change… but…. I still struggle… and my biggest fear is of “regret” because it’s happened almost every time I have actually let go, I have regretted letting go of something, and the things were not replaceable…
Anyway…. Thank you for this live. (Sorry I missed it live). 😊👍🏻✌🏻
??? I need to know how to organize when I am in my sons house and he is really easy-going but he is outside in his shop all the time so I am the one left in the house to try to organize things but the only problem is with that is I organize my things great but then I have a husband that does not organize or pick up. Plus there is a friend here also, that does not do anything at all.
So all their stuff gets thrown down and not picked up so I feel like I’m running in circles not being able to catch up and don’t know where to put their stuff. It gives me so much stress I just wanna run away.
? How do I clean out a shed that had 90% of dooplicates of blender, mixer , so on that I will never use but it's my husband's stuff we don't use?
?? Any ideas on how to make picture labels without a cricket?
Print free images on shipping labels
?How do you organize shoes and where?
?? How do I get my family to by into keeping up with my organized areas?
TV and electronics off, Have a daily reset 10- 15 min tidy. Implement discipline, then consequences when they don't participate in keeping the home tidy.
@@michelesusanne1 Thank you! I will introduce this to my family this weekend!!!