LET'S START STORING | Time to Fill Up These Bins | My Decluttering Journey
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- Many of you suggested storing the T-shirts that don't fit away from the ones that do, so I'm putting shirts into bins. Thanks for the tip!
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Some people have been wondering why I don't just get rid of whatever doesn't fit. My goal with shirts has been the same as with everything else: I let go of what I can *when I am ready.* If I'm not ready to let something go, it stays. If I let something go when I am not ready, I think about it endlessly. I fixate on it. I consider rebuying it or just buying a bunch of other stuff to make up for it. The risks for backsliding are real if I let go of things before I am ready.
For some people it is easy to let go of things that don't fit. I have attachments to items. My attachment to items is not solely linked to whether they are currently usable. I let go of things if and when I am ready. Let me know if you have other questions.
Thank you for explaining. I understand more now. You are doing a wonderful job really. I have so many tops that don’t fit but I’m too lazy to do anything about it!
Good for you. You have the insight to know what you need.
I have a quote in my journal “Learn to rest, not to quit.” Good on you for resting but not giving up.
I am a professional organizer. After you went through your tshirts. I think you may have started experiencing organization fatigue. The tshirts meant more to you than your other clothes and items. In addition the quantity of them was overwhelming. For both of these reasons this may have given organization fatigue.
I think you're right. What do you do when this happens with your clients? Curious about how you proceed.
@@PeelingAwaytheClutter I end that day of organization. Take a week break. Then the following week. We organize a different type of item. When they feel ready to return to the item that gave them fatigue we do so 😊
Mira, YOU matter, YOU are worthy, YOU are loved. Thank you for telling me that I am too.
Take a break, woman! You've been working so hard and have been through so much. Take time to breathe and love those pups!
So proud of you! Not just for the steps forward you take but for recognizing your need to take a break and acting on that too. At the end of the day, all of this is to the goal of cultivating a life that meets your needs and yes that ultimately will be less clutter and chaos, but it is also living a life with rest and recreation and creative expression and listening to your body and mind to get what you need when you need it. Love to you and the furbabies.
Thank you so much!
Yes I agree. It's intense because there is a lot and they all mean something. It's not like a job that you can leave and go home it's there with you all the time. You can take a break from the t-shirts, it's OK nothing is going to happen they will still be there for when you're ready to start again. Maybe you could leave them for a while and do something else when you have recharged 😊
I just emptied my 5’ x 10’ storage space. I had to be in the mind frame to get rid of most of it. I don’t want to have anyone burdened with it when I’m gone. Donated 85%, trashed 10% and kept 5%. It was so freeing once completed.
Seeing your T-shirts in the bins was incredibly satisfying. From a mound, to a collection of treasures. The bins make is so easy to see everything and access all those good memories. Being fatigued comes with the territory, I think. Depression and chronic illness are sneaky lil thieves and will steal your energy just because they can. And can I say, video of Colt with his wonky ear (folded back) is the best content. Watching you with your boys gives me all the feels.
A month ago I did a ruthless clothing declutter and left myself with very few clothes (after years of previous clothes declutters where I kept many sizes that no longer fit). I felt good about it but it was pretty extreme and left me feeling a little vulnerable. Then about a week later I went through a box of my childhood art work that my mother had saved. I photographed all of it and threw it away. But then I had major anxiety about letting that bag of trash go. I wanted to save at least one piece of art from the trash, but was worried it was now ruined. So the trash bag sat in my kitchen for two weeks while I felt major anxiety. I finally took four pieces of art work out of the trash bag and they were fine. So basically it took a month to recover from doing something that was too much, too fast FOR ME. So yes, I have had a decluttering session that was really, really hard. But we're doing it. 🦁
Yes, we are! Thanks so much for sharing.
❤ You know how people talk about "decluttering muscles"? I think the tshirt pile was like overdoing it at the gym. You have muscles that are gaining strength but maybe that particular workout session was just harder than usual. The tshirts are sentimental items so most people find that more challenging. This is normal. You are not alone. Take a little recovery time. Keep going. 👍😁💟🐕🐾
On January 29 I had to put my kitty Noche down. We noticed about a week before that he seemed really bloated, but at the same time I could feel his spine. Otherwise, he seemed ok. Still eating still acting normally. But I knew something was wrong. I called his vet and made an appt for the next day. They did some blood work, an X-Ray of his abdomen and an ultrasound. It was very obvious that he had a huge cancer in his abdomen that was leaking a yellow fluid. When we asked how long we had she said a week, maybe less. That was on a Thursday. He didn’t seem to be in any pain yet and still had an appetite so we took him home and made an appt for Monday afternoon at 2:00pm. All weekend we fed him white meat chicken, took lots of photos and tried to soak up as much of him as we could. He was really my heart animal. So smart! I swear he understood English. He was like my little boyfriend. His face so expressive. He was always right next to me. Or in my lap. Or on my pillow. And he even got mad at me if I spent too much time on my phone when he was trying to get my attention. We had to have a couple of talks about not biting his mom. And he didn’t do it after that. But I was also more careful not to ignore him too. By Monday we could see a change. He seemed to be stumbling around more. Not really in pain, but not his lithe super balanced self either. I was so sad to take him but at the same time I did NOT want him to suffer any pain because of me. I held him in my arms the entire time until his heart stopped. And to be honest, I’ve cried every day since. I miss him so so much. I loved that cat so much. And still do. No one will ever take his place in my heart. So I really understand how heartbreaking losing Cupid was. And still is. Some people just don’t understand. They think it’s JUST a dog or JUST a cat. But it feels like a part of my heart is gone. Sending you a big hug sweet Mira. When you’re ready to get back to the house, you will. In the meantime, be kind to yourself. Sometimes we really need a little kindness and understanding. 🐾💔🌈🐈⬛🐩
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I am so sorry for the loss of little Noche. Your description brings tears to my eyes. I can't even explain how big Cupid's love for me was. I couldn't help but love him the same way, so I absolutely know what you are feeling. Thank you so very much for sharing. It does help me feel less alone.
@@PeelingAwaytheClutter XOXOXO
Having a rough day. Needed to hear your words of love and acceptance.😢❤
I hope tomorrow is better for you. You DO matter! ❤
I'm glad. Take care.
I love decluttering and getting rid of things. I’ve cleaned many relatives spaces after they were gone! I refuse to leave a mess for my children. But also my father taught me when I was little, if we aren’t using something, give it to someone who needs it. I’ll never forget that and… I grew up with both parents being very organized and clean, total perfectionists. I’m 70 now and still constantly cleaning out and getting rid of things.
I’m glad you showed yourself resting. I’ve been napping in the middle of the day which is very uncharacteristic. Seeing you rest was affirming. 🤗
Great bins for underbed storage and your visual organization needs. Now, act on it. Clean out under the bed and put the bins there. Just do it! :)
Great idea putting those t-shirts into containers. You are getting there Mira! Giving yourself a break away from it all is like refuelling your energy tank, so it makes sense to take a rest from it now and again. Love watching Clay and Colt too, they are wonderful dogs.
Yes. I've had items that I kept finding more of that I couldn't face because there was too many memories in them. So. I learned that for me, I go through a pile that's no more than a certain amount at a time. I would have done 1 bag at a time, before washing. With 6 bags for sorting into washing piles.
1) these fit & I want.
2) these don't fit but I'm keeping.
3) these I don't want.
4) these are trash
5) these are cleaning rags
6) these are for pillow/ quilt making.
After that I would first wash the first bag & put those away. Then, the next. Then on down the line. But the trash ones would go out as the first bag hit the washer.
This breaks them down into manageable amounts for me.
That is what I have learned works for me.
Emotional impacts can destroy my progress by shutting me down.
You have so much wisdom, Mira. Excellent boundary setting and self awareness.
I had/ have an overwhelming reaction to decluttering art, digital photos, books, childhood mementos.
I have backed away from them, but over years of building my decluttering muscles, I have been able to reapproach these categoriesa few times.
Clothing was super emotional for me as well. But I have addressed that one to some extent. I finally decided to get rid of everything that doesn’t fit me, with the exception of 5 to 10 sentimental or costume items that might fit someday. I gave myself a number limit.. It was the easiest way for me to let go just to make a rule like that. Then I put the clothing into garbage bags and didn’t open them for a couple of months except for when I remembered some thing that I couldn’t stop thinking about. Then I went in and got it and took it out then a few months later, I asked a friend who has several daughters if I could drive all the clothing bags to their house as a favor to me, then the girls could go through them, and look for cool stuff, and then they agreed to donate them to the Goodwill after they were done to help me with my emotional attachment. It was a hugely helpful step.I’ve done three or four major waves of letting go. But it took me some time.
I’ve only worked on them when I felt I absolutely had to because the space they were taking up was making it too hard for me to move around .
I’m at a point in my decluttering journey that I don’t really have piles on the floor. I am somebody who likes to jump around a lot, so the piles are intolerable for me and that helps me motivate. So I wouldn’t say the categories got emotionally easy, but not dealing with them was more painful than dealing with them if that makes sense. at a certain point I just really needed my space back so I could be free and move my body through my house.
Well, you asked us to share, and share I did! Sorry about the novella. 😂
Love your journey of tenderness and toughness. Your wisdom will tell you which one to use when. ❤️
Thank you for sharing your experience. I especially loved hearing how you handled the clothing.
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A great side benefit of sorting your house and getting it prepared for your retirement years is that it will alleviate your anxiety and a component of anxiety is fear about the future.
You are lucky to have supportive family.
Keep making moves towards making your ‘nest’ as comfortable and functional as possible.
Small actions every day make a huge impact over the year.
This particular video makes me so happy. I did this recently as well. It took three passes before I felt comfortable with the shirts and leggings I had left. I am thinking I might be ready for a fourth pass. It feels so good when I look in my closet now. It has to be the right time to let go. You are so right. My home is really coming together.
Thanks for being you Mira. Your true self. Not some fake social media “brand” of yourself. Thanks
Yes, I have overwhelmed myself at tasks and I like a hoarders hearts way of doing the hard things these days... She does things when she feels up to it and keeps it small when needed to keep it a positive experience for her nervous system, and that helps me immensely with the things that trigger me the worst. Forcing yourself to go past your limits can trigger a backslide or a full stop.
You're remarkable. You knew you needed a break, and took one. You know sometimes you show goofy angles and just roll with it. You're willing to be vulnerable and put yourself out there. I hope you believe the words you said at the end about yourself.
One small step forward is always better than two back. I admire your ability to recognize when sometimes we just need to pause physically, mentally and emotionally. Love the containers you chose for tee shirts! Your little helpers are adorable ❤. To answer your question….paperwork, I hate it!
Oh Mira you are doing so well!! Recognising that something is overwhelming and that you need help or to take a break is absolutely the right way to do this. You matter too by the way. X
Great progress!
A tip I learned from Dana K White is ‘take it there now’, even if the place where the item should go has to have some trash removed or a space made. The bins of shirts are destined to their home under the bed, I would remove the bottles for recycling and put them there now. It’s a quick gather and dump into the bin outside and you won’t be creating future work. Her method has really helped me to help my future self. 😁👍
I haven't had too much trouble decluttering my own stuff, but when it came to decluttering my mother's things after she passed, that was very emotional and very difficult. I had a garage sale where I sold most of the things, and it was so hard to see strangers walking away with all her treasured possessions. I kept just a few as momentos, and cried all the way home from that sale. It's been a couple years and I feel a lot better now. With regard to your journey of decluttering you are doing a hard thing and making steady progress so don't be too rough on yourself. The idea to put the keepsake tshirts in bins was great.
I recently started watching a new channel called Simply Libby. She has also gone through so much, and is decluttering in very small batches all while living in the same house as her ex. Both of you are inspiring to me for the same reason … moving forward and getting stuff done all while dealing with all the crap that life can throw at you. Fantastic job!
I'll check out that channel. Thanks for commenting!
Yes! I started sorting and organizing photos about 3 years old. I had to step away from that because it was overwhelming. Now that I am recovering from surgery I revisited it and I'm so happy to say that I'm working on the final pages of two scrapbooks for our children. Stepping away is ok and necessary. Hugs, Sue
I enjoyed the tidy way you stored the extra t-shirts. Keep forging ahead doing what you can when you can. Cute pups!
Because you asked Mira: I can totally relate. I got a weird feeling in my stomache as I decluttered clothes from a time period in my life where I was really really happy, a time when my heart felt so light and so free. While I decluttered I felt all my depression at once. I think behind that was my fear that I will never experience such a time again. However depression tells you a lot of lies. Proof: Today some months later I had an awesome day... The meds are helping me, but also how I threat myself and my expectations towards myself changed about what I should do or how I should be. I allowed myself to be childish and do silly things. And I felt really good. Keep going Mira there will be awesome days ahead 💚 ❤ 💜 ❤
It’s ok to do the things you can easily, then move to the difficult things. You and the dogs deserve a safe and clean place to live
Mira, be proud of yourself & what you have accomplished so far. It's ok to take a break. You're little guys love you very much & you love them very much! They are so cute! You need them & they need you. You are worth it & you are loved! We are going to watch my Son's shitzu for a few weeks while he's doing some extra training for his job as a truck driver. So we'll have 2 doggies for awhile! So I can't wait to get him! Thanks for sharing!♥️😊🫂🐾🐾🐾🐾
The Dogs are adorable 🥰 Colt looks like he has a cute personality! I agree with the organization fatigue. What happens with me is I hit a wall of pain or exhaustion or both 😬 so I have to stop and it's obviously not a good feeling. But I'm driven by that task not being completed. So my mind thinks how glad I'll be when I finish that task. After I recover from that activity (it can be a few hours to a few days), I'm glad to get back at it. I already know I might not complete it today but it will be completed as my physical limits allow 😀 I had lots of T-shirts. I kept some in hopes of making a T-shirt quilt and got rid of others, kept what I'd wear. Every time I got dressed or hung up laundry, I saw a few T-shirts I hadn't worn & decided I don't really need to keep after all. So they slowly whittled down. Then a couple years later when I saw the stored t-shirts for a quilt, I was so tired of keeping them. By then I realized I'm not going to make the quilt or have one made. I have pictures of the memories, I have enough regular quilts & throws. A charity regularly schedules pickups. These T-shirts are in fabulous shape and sports related. It made more sense to let someone else actually wear them. I thought bummer, no quilt. But In the end I was happier I got more space, got rid of a future "to do" and a bunch of people got like new T-shirts. I don't ever care about a T-shirt quilt now 😂 My take-away based on this experience - when I think or someone says "maybe you can make whatever" with these things, I'm going to take the shortcut - don't keep it to make anything. Just keep what I'll wear knowing my nature is to whittle it down further.
I love the bins you found for the T-shirts you dont wear 😊 You can see them all and take them out as a memory-box, when you feel like it again.
My Rubicon to cross is family papers and photos. I am sitting here looking at 8 boxes of them stacked in my living room. They have been there for three years. Every time I think I’m ready to start, my stomach dies flip flops and I just can’t go near them. I don’t know if I am just overwhelmed by the sheer volume of them, or if I fear the emotions they will arouse, or what.
But this is the year I am determined to come to grips with them. My plan is to move just one box next to my sorting chair, set out two smaller boxes and a waste basket. There will be one bin for items I absolutely cannot part with, one for items I can photograph and put in a digital photo frame, and the wastebasket is for, you guessed it, disposal!
I’ll let you know next month how it went. I anticipate it may take several weeks to go through each box - 10-15 minutes at a time.
Mira, you are loved, you are loveable, you are worthy, you are deserving, and you are an inspiration. Hold on to your positive affirmations. Hugs from Calgary.
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Nice storage for your extra t shirts! And I noticed so much clear floor space when you showed the training session😊 you are doing this! No need to get it all done today, little by little. You have made such great choices even during the darkest of times. I hope you are proud of yourself❤
Every little thing you get done is a step closer to what you want in your life. Slow is still moving forward even if it's frustrating. I have to keep telling myself how far I've come, what I've already achieved especially when my inner brat is telling me I'm useless and a mess etc. I'm not perfect, my house isn't perfect but I'm moving in the right direction and learning more about how to declutter and keep it tidy as I go. I certainly learnt that decluttering is a muscle, so the more you use it the easier it feels. Also don't expect to get it perfect the first time round and it's ok to hang on to some things a bit longer until it feels easier to let go. Maybe you need a decluttering buddy to keep you company for the next wee while. My daughter does that for me sometimes when I'm not coping. Basically she does the heavy lifting. I'll sort a box and she will put it where it needs to go donate, or group by the room it belongs in. She'll pass me the next box and get rid of the rubbish and recycling. All the best Mira, I appreciate your authenticity and glad you are taking care of yourself and listening to your body. I enjoyed watching you scrapbook too. Great way to consolidate some of your progress, use up some supplies and get some good feels happening
I just want you to know how proud I am of you. I love watching you. I have been Trying to declutter myself.....NOT FUN. But I have tried to keep going. I clean daily and even if just for 10 mins I feel better. Thank u for your inspiration and kind words!!!!❤
You are very brave to put yourself out there. Good for you. One day at a time don’t beat yourself up. You matter ❤
Mira, I wish I had the power to click my fingers and make your depression go away. As someone who has grappled with it the majority of my life, I certainly empathize. I am so impressed by your honesty, your acknowledgment that you need to take a break, and the desire to see why declutterring some items are more emotionally wrenching than others. I am upset the most about getting rid of craft supplies, which is tied in with wanting to be creative. Then I am afraid of failure, so I won’t even try. Getting rid of art supplies means I am less than I used to be. I know intellectually I should just try and not attach such importance to the result. I will endeavor to use your philosophy as an a example- to do what I can, when I can do it.
You are good, kind and important, your channel friends, family, and friends love you. You are sharing your glimmers of light with others. When you are tired, keep those glimmers close to yourself and take a break. We understand, and we love ❤️ you. And when others are critical, perhaps we should think,” Thank goodness you don’t have depression. Enjoy that luxury.”
I suffer from depression and anxiety ! I really needed to hear what you said I feel so useless sometimes! Thank You ❤️
i had a difficult clean with my shirts too, i turned all the shirts that didnt fit me that i really wanted to keep into 3 large tshirt quilts so that i could keep them forever, and i ended up theming them as well so it made it extra special - one MLP blanket, one conventions blanket, and one for music and other fandom related ones.
now my main issue is all the craft supplies that i really want to do things with but haven't had the time, ive been slowly going through and completing crafts that I had set aside. Which has helped me to realize which ones i even want and will do
I completely understand what you are talking about. For me it was the laces! As much as I love laces and trims I did not want to look at another piece of lace! The good thing is that I now know what I have and where they are. I am new here and appreciate your honesty so much
Hi Mira. I collect jewelry, mostly costume. My jewelry is in plastic parts organizers. The earrings I don't wear, I give away. My daughter got some rings, one of
my daughters in law got some pins, and I sold a few necklaces. The best thing about jewelry is that it doesn't take much space and it always fits. Tina, Al's wife
I am cleaning up and decluttering a building (100m2) full of stuff. Things that belong to my mother, my husband and I, and also the things left behind by our grown children. The building is 75 years old and made of wood, and there is an infestation of woodworms, so everything has to be moved section by section in order to treat the woodwork. Even the wooden shelves are infected. I'm about 1/3 of the way through. To save the building, I have to keep going even though I'm exhausted.
I snapchat pictures to the kids and have my mom on the phone to find out what can be tossed.
It is a huge task. I'm trying to keep up the momentum. I can't give up and lose the fine old building.
I used to find it really helpful to give myself a time ‘limit’ for things I found I couldn’t let go of but didn’t need. It really helped me by setting an alarm 6 months in the future to look for that box and really helped me to see I hadn’t needed or wanted it in that time. I don’t use this now as I find I rarely have trouble letting go of things, just from practice. Just a thought of something that maybe might help.
Your folding and storage bin are honestly so lovely! It’s very pleasing to look at, and I love how you fold each shirt so that you can see it from the top of the bin!
And I think your t-shirts are absolutely fine now. You don’t ever have to go back to them if you don’t want to. They always say to declutter the most emotional items last, and you may have done t-shirts a little early in the process!
Next, when you are ready, hopefully you can tackle something much easier. The tiniest little declutter area. We wouldn’t mind a 5 minute video if it is a victory for you!!!
Been decluttering for a while now and it does get easier to let go of stuff as time goes on, leaving pictures for last and I am dreading that. I know it will be hard and tears will be shed but will cross that bridge when I get there!
So proud of, and love you sweet Mira. Thank you for sharing your journey. God's blessings on you. Jesus loves you too, by the way.
Our Mira of the fabulous camera angles 🤣 ❤ I needed your infectious giggle & didn’t know it until you popped up in my feed tonight. 🎉🎉🎉
You're doing well. You've been through a lot, and you haven't given up. Rest, and care for your sweet little dogs. ❤️
Love the storage for the shirts that don't fit - that will keep them clean and organized :)
Thank you Mira. I was stuck in bed today, and seeing your video got me out of it.
You so a little step, I do a little step.
Oh, wow. This makes me really happy! Good for you.
what a great idea with the bins, you can see all of them and you can find them whenever you want. And you use a good storage place for them. Yesterday i cleaned out all the babyclothes, it was so heavy, my heart dropped a couple of times. But i allowed myself to have that and keep a couple of clothes, just for me. In a memorybin i'm making for myself. But i'm also proud that i brought 12 boxes of babyclothing and other babystuff to a foundation that gives boxes with babyclothing to poor people. It still hearst a little bit, but that's okay to feel that. And i really get the crash and tipping over, i think i'm at this moment too. I want to do stuff, but i just can't. So i'm trying to give myself space to rest and heal a bit.
Oh wow, what an amazing gift you have provided to others! I'm proud of you. And I definitely understand that overwhelmed feeling. We can rest and heal together.
I decluttered all of my belongings last year. I was doing pretty well until I got to sorting through the few things I have of my parents' keepsakes. I just couldn't do it. I tried to instead sort through my 9/11 memorabilia, but all I could do is open the box. I put everything aside for "future me". I still haven't returned to my parents' things, but the 9/11 stuff is gone! I am so sentimental but I realized I can find everything from that day on the internet. WooHoo! Take a break when you need to, my friend. Don't push yourself to a breaking point. 💜
Great job putting your tshirts in bins .
Take as many breaks as you need, just try not to let the places you had already cleaned get too messy again, I know it’s a constant battle. ❤️❤️❤️
Mira, I love how you found a task that felt good to you! Putting the t-shirts in the bins is perfect! ❤
I found going through bins of special greeting cards & photos was really hard. I went through one & now I feel a bit lost to be honest. Memory stuff like that is hard.
Thank you for your wonderful message at the end of this video!
I really appreciate this kind message. Thank you.
It makes sense that T-shirts are harder than DVDs because they are 2 times, if not more, as personal! ❤ The expression of a tee is "this is something I Wear;" where as a DVD is, "something I use for 'x.'" 👍
Two bins of tshirts which are neatly organised is a huge achievement Mira. I have 2 bags of clothes that don't fit under my bed too. One for Summer and one for Winter. One day I might let them go. Or not, and thats OK.
Such gorgeous doggies! So intelligent!! 💖🐶💖🐶
Thank you for sharing, I enjoy your channel. ❤
I'm so glad!
So proud of you, Mira!! You do what I do, go slow!! Great video!!
You've done so much- you deserve a break - kudos for listening to you body!!!
I love decluttering and organizing so as I see the results it energizes me.I do confess that there are times when I get rid of things I should have kept.
Oh yes! I was doing such a great job decluttering my condo. And even my clothes. But when I got to the overflowing storage closet, I stopped in my tracks! Everything else is still looking pretty good but I haven't gotten up the courage to go back to that closet and I do need to get rid of some of that stuff bc I have other things that need to go in there. I will get it done! Best wishes Mira! Love the doggies!
Thank you Myra 💖
The little things count! Love Clay & Colt having treats. So cute!
Years ago when I was experiencing major depression, the kind that makes you feel physically ill, I was told about a "Possative word" game. This enables you to retrain yourself to think more possatively. Try to avoid negative words like: no, can't, won't, bad, awful. You'll catch on. Like if someone asks "How was your day? Give it a rating from 1-10. That way you don't get stuck in how awful your day was. You can rephrase your sentances that have just come out of your mouth to yourself. You can even rephrase other peoples vocab. I found it distracting and unlifting. I had a challenging year working a high pressure job in the middle of my break down. Daily affirmations, therapy and a few tricks to keep me distracted helped a lot.
SO GOOD FOR YOU THAT YOU ARE CLEARING UP YOUR PHYSICAL SPACE. WHEN YOU WANT AND WHEN YOU CAN MANAGE IT👍❤
I know what you mean about the highs & lows. Today I found out that my favorite kitty, Tippy, has a cancerous growth on her hip and has 30 to 60 days to live. I have had her for 13 years and she has given me so much joy and laughter. Let the grief begin. Again. My daughter died 10 years ago at the age of 43 from a brain aneurysm. Nothing can be worse than that! Pets bring so much love & comfort with no judgements.😢
Oh, no. I am so sorry about Tippy. I hope you have some lovely days with her, but I know how hard it is when you know their time is coming to an end. Hugs and love to you. Wishing you comfort about Tippy and your daughter.
Just a thought...Maybe your T-shirt decluttering journey was a bit more emotional/sentimental than what your brain was equipped to handle during this time for you and that's what made it harder to deal with than the DVD's?
My most difficult de-clutter was my craft room, as much as I dislike to say that to you and hope your experience is different with that! 🤞 It took me a few passes but I did get through it once I made myself realize that I wasn't ever going to make that dining room chandelier out of the saved tuna cans, fairy lights and popsicle sticks. Lol
Hang in there! You got this! 😊
Perhaps your T-shirt sorting got mixed up with your grief emotionally so you would rather not revisit that. Your collection is very nice and now it is curated so hopefully you will enjoy seeing it later. What a sweet training session! Your boys are gorgeous ☺
Thats adorable that Colt wants to be near Clay - so sweet!
Thanks for the video.
Yes Mira. My decluttering journey has reached a stage characterized by stops/long pauses (each of which seems of infinite duration). I had boxes of cleaning supplies and tools on my fireplace hearth for nearly 6 months before I finally was able to address them. In an easy week I got all but 2 small boxes of jars sorted and moved to either the next stop or permanent destination. Then I immediately continued decluttering by sorting a kitchen cabinet’s contents, scrubbing the shelves, and re-organizing the contents more efficiently. Poised to begin the next cabinet, I’m stopped again with routine chores (2 refrigerators that need cleaning out and wiped down, floors that need sweeping and mopping, and dogs that need brushing) also stopped. But I only have motivation and energy to lie in bed and read and nap. I berate myself every day that I don’t work on decluttering, organizing, and routine cleaning. It’s quite frustrating. I break down projects into small tasks, offer myself a choice of tasks, promise myself a reward for completing a task, etc. But nothing gets me going. So, I’m trying to push myself a bit each day so that when I’m ready, I’ll immediately start getting things done. Other ideas, tips anyone?
Maybe the t-shirts were more personal to you than the DVDs, so it took a heavier toll on you?
Yes!!! T-shirts are a delightful way to express ourselves and I find them hard to part with
The boys look extra Fluffy today. :)
I think it’s totally normal to be tired of something. In the mountains we call that “being foundered” on something. It helps me to try something new or a different way of completing it. You’ve done so much already!
Please know that I feel your caring and concern just with your voice- I sense your caring heart.🩷
It doesn’t matter to me how fast you do the clutter- dang it you filled two storage bins today! Your videos have brought me a smile and just know I'm sending prayers for peace and calm happy thoughts.
Thank you so much.
You are so sweet...Love you to. And I love how you treat your pups.
Can wait to see the final organization of your room, you deserve it.
Thanks again for sharing Mira - You are SO LOVABLE!
I know the feeling of not wanting to see or sort something again for a long time! For me its usually letters and cards from people. There are so many memories and feelings attached to each one that going through them takes A LOT of energy. I do definitely enjoy it too, feeling the feelings and remembering the memories. But at the end I just put whatever I keep in a storage box in the basement, not to be revisited for another year or two. I started out with soo many but now after a few rounds (and a few years!) it is a much more managable amount. Each time I go through I find a few more that I can let go of, that don't have to be a part of my core memories. Maybe you have that same attachment to your T-shirts? You have a memory and a feeling attached to each one that comes up when you see and touch it? It's not weird at all that you had enough of that for a while. Also remember you made 250 decisions going through them since you looked at each and every one. Thats A LOT!! I think you did amazing and I love the new storage system!
Good job! Soon you will be seeing the changes!
❤we all need to take a break sometimes
Change of any kind takes adjusting - positive or negative. And new dogs are HARD! There is a lot of adjusting and training and energy that goes into that.
I like the bins you picked out! It will be nice to store the extra shirts under the bed. U might need to get a broom or something to push all the water bottles out from under the bed. I wish i could come help you, but i live in ohio.
When i got my new puppy it was a hard adjustment for a few months. I was used to having older dogs that were well trained. It felt very overwhelming. There's actually a term for it: the puppy blues. U can find many videos on UA-cam about it. Wishing you the best of luck ❤
Hi Mira, so happy to see your post. I just adore when Clay's ears flop back as he looks up to get his treat. They are both so sweet. You are doing what you need to at the moment. Self care first. You are loved and valued. Big hugs to you and your little men.
Thank you so much!
I haven’t really mentally ever got overwhelmed with decluttering it’s usually physical. I’ve been thinking about my garage for a couple of days. I went whole hog in there during the lockdown in 2020 but I haven’t gone back to re-declutter since. I know I have to do it now before it gets hot. There’s a small window between too cold and too hot. As far as de-cluttering clothes, I don’t really have any feelings about clothes just give me jeans from Walmart and T-shirts from Kohls (nothing with graphics or bands or characters) and that’s it. I haven’t had any DVDs or CDs for many many many years so I don’t have any of that to get rid of. I do need to go through photos, so I guess garage and photos are going to be my upcoming things?
Thank you, Mira. I love you, too! 💖
Revisiting multiple piles, boxes, and things tucked into random places, such as momentos, cards, journals was always hard. After decades of chipping away, I finally corralled them all to one bin of keepsakes. Applause to you for amazing persistence!
I’m glad to see this post. I was worried about you. ❤
Thank you!
Great Job.Feel better.
A bit at a time Mira, you'll get there. Believe in yourself.❤
Loving all the puppy bonus content!!😂🐾💕
I would keep only those that fit me! But that is me! The 10:55 to purge abd declutter as much as possible but keeping items you can use now. You will.always know they are under your ved or is the guest room. My sentimental.items fit in one container. That's myimit. But whatever works for you ! At least they are organized!
Thank you, Mira. That was a beautiful P.S. I was listening to you raptly so I guess I needed to hear it.
all those great T shirts! I see quilts, shopping bags, zippered pouches, table runners festive bunting....
SO many possibilities to use them when you're ready.
I’m like that with my children’s toys especially dolls and my son’s nerf
Lovely Lady…. Crashing is real! I have kids to feed and take care of emotionally and physically…. It’s just as stressful as life alone or life with beloved animals! 💜🥰
Stress and grief and even overwhelm are beyond challenging, regardless.
You’re such a loving soul and the world benefits just from you being and breathing, let alone showing us your reality each step of the way. Thank you so much for your humility and kindness. Rest, rest, rest every moment you need to. 💜
Norma here.
Glad you took a decluttering break when your mind and body told you that you needed it. I think the dogs are really helping you to focus on the positive and they allow you to feel joy and comfort.
I’m really trying to understand why you feel the need to keep so very many shirts that don’t fit you. You are storing them away under the bed and you’re hoping not to see them again, at least not for a very long time. If they are out of sight, they are out of mind. Are you thinking that they may fit you in the future? Even so, you certainly don’t need that many. I’m not criticizing. I’m truly just trying to understand.
Identity clutter is often much harder than it seems it “should” be…things that we associate with being part of who we are. For me, it’s books (I identify as a reader! Even though there’s a library less than a mile away it’s HARD to let books go)
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Norma here. Yes, books are difficult to let go of, but at least we can read the ones we keep even if we’ve read them many times before. When clothes no longer fit, they just take up valuable space. I guess I’ve never been emotionally attached to my clothes so it makes it hard for me to understand.
So glad I watched again with the sound. The pups are so full of life and energy. Thank you for your words in the PS. You are loved.❤
Awwwww!! I love your videos so much!! Thank you for all your positive messages!! Your little pups are so cute. I hope you feel better soon.....❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much!