The Truth about TIDY vs MESSY Homes
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- The REAL difference between tidy versus messy homes is not what you think. If you want to know how to clean and organize a messy home once and for all, you need to know these four hard truths first!
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Next, do the differences between people that put words and phrases on the walls and pillows versus those who don’t.
Went to sign up, had to reset my password because I'd forgotten it, then realised I was already signed up! Story of my life lol 😆 Talking of superpowers & manifestation, my friend said I started the pandemic! A couple of months before, my front tooth broke & I couldn't find a dentist, I was talking to my friend & I said I was thinking about wearing a mask but didn't want to look like a weirdo, then I said I wish something happened where it was normal to wear masks, like they do in some Asian countries. Within a couple of months, everyone was wearing masks! Because of that, my friend thinks I manifested the whole thing! Pretty sure I'm not that powerful 😷😳😆😂
@@scattyfi That's hilarious!
Never...ever... Scared me...won't be back 🎃🎃🎃
@@_Chev_Chelios funny
I mean, I think you're a super hero. I was sitting in my living room in complete tears, wallowing in shame about the condition I've let my home get in. I picked up my phone, saw your video, and am currently picking myself off the floor to get moving forward. Yeah........ you're a super hero.
This is amazing! Sending you positive vibes and motivation. You got this! Little and often is key
Hope you made progress and feel better. We've all been there and starting is the hardest x
OMG!!! Me too!!! Cass is a life saving super hero!!!
I wanted to to like this comment, but you had 123 likes exactly, and it felt too magical, so I couldn't bring myself to do it. but I still wanted to show appreciation for you! You got this, Larissa!
Larissa, thanks for beeing so vulnerable - you are certainly not alone in this! You're a superhero for getting back up!
True Story: I started watching this video around 10:30pm, relaxed and contemplating going to bed. You then kicked my ass about the dishes and next thing I know, I'm up and washing the dishes. This morning, I came downstairs to a clean kitchen and took a moment to thank you and myself for this small victory. You're magic as far as I'm concerned, Cas!
You made me feel a lot better about going to do the dishes at three thirty in the morning. 🙂
Yes! I had to train myself to “close” the kitchen every night and it was difficult. I fail many nights. But I try to make sure the sink is empty and clean, towel hanging to dry and cabinets clear. I feel so much better in the morning, it SMELLS so much better in the morning!
Oooohhhhhh! Love that blackout story!! You’re so relatable!!
@@kathydittmer9659 🤣
You’re magical because you’ve been on both sides of the tidy/untidy home. There’s nothing better than real life experience to give you legitimacy. 🙌🏻
Agree. She's a perfect example for having made her mess her mission.
It's a constant chore, to take things out, and put them back again, (my weakness,) to declutter by getting rid of anything that you do not need, doing dishes after a meal rather than later when it will be more of a chore! It's really about maintaining good habits, not to mention, vacuuming often, dusting, etc. I try to do these things because, "my home is my castle."
That empty candle jar felt like a personal attack 😒
Thanks for the good advice and encouragement Cass 😊
Lol same
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haha I'm watching while side eyeing a cube in my lounge that I know is full of candles that have never seen the light of day . . . .
Haha same. I have almost the same empty csndle jar on my kitchen sink holding some soaps 😅 it doesnt need to be there 🤣
@@charlotteottaway2208 I remembered the box of kitten toys behind the door in our formal lounge - the 'kittens' are nearly 6 years old now 🤣.
I feel some decluttering coming up
I have always been a tidy person and I couldn’t understand why I had to spend so much time cleaning and no time to fun. Well I have to say that you helped me to discover I had too much stuff. I have declutter 80% of my house and now I can say I feel FREE and I can enjoy my Saturdays out doors instead of cleaning. Wooohooo!!
Your funny stories are the best 😂
Thank you so much!!!!
You're so welcome!
Great job!👍
Love this!!!!
I love this! One thing that I heard a few years ago that has helped me tidy up was the 'touch it once' idea. Example: When you finish your cup of coffee, put the cup in the dishwasher. Otherwise, you will put it on the table, then the counter, and finally the dishwasher. TOUCH IT ONCE! To reinforce this when I first started, I would say out loud, Touch it Once, when I noticed myself just dropping the item down instead of just putting it away. Has changed my house immensely!
That's a great philosophy.
Yes! Also the rule where if it takes less than a couple minutes to out away, you put it away right now, rather than setting it down to come across later. That one has helped me so much.😊
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I took a screenshot of your comment and posted it where I can see it. Thanks for the wonderful idea.
I was up until 11 pm last night doing my dishes. I had fallen asleep in the evening after dinner, but I was up again after 9 pm, and I saw the dirty dishes. I contemplated just leaving them until morning. My husband even suggested the same. But I said no. I had to go to bed with a clean kitchen because I need the kitchen in the morning to be clean and ready to make breakfast. Plus, I absolutely hate to start my day with dirty dishes. When they were clean and my counters were cleaned off, I went to bed. Feels so good!
I do that! Not good! Such a drag to wake up on the couch and need to at least load the dishwasher and get to bed for real, so late. Good job getting them done! All my best to you!
Agreed. A clean kitchen feels like a gift I give myself!
I used to be able to do this, too.
Only now my OCD is too severe plus major back surgery and neck surgery very, very needed (required, actually), slow me waaaay down.
How do I get over all this???
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@@LisaPFrampton Slowly. All my best to you!
I just discovered your channel as I was procrastinating reading a 100 page report that's due in an hour. I live in a home with an Autistic son, ADD husband and two severely ADHD daughters. My existence is chaotic and messy and honestly downright depressing. I'm a slave to this house, no matter how many hours go into cleaning and trying to train my children to use the organization methods I've put into place, I don't remember the last time I could sit back and enjoy a completely clean home in the evening. I was only a couple of minutes into this video when I felt such a connection to you and your story. THANK YOU SO MUCH for your honesty and for sharing what works for you. I just turned 40 and hit a "something has to change" meltdown point in my life and I didn't know how, just that I can't go on like this. I look forward to implementing your ideas in my own life.
oh girl i feel ya.. just know you are where your supposed to be.. take time to smell the roses give yourself a break from time to time, very important you can do this!!!
I absolutely love your personality and how you motivate others and encourage. Thank you for all that you do.
I still do your 30-day declutter challenge once a year. Changed my life forever! Edit: and the Dirty 30 speed clean is amazing. You literally changed my life, can't thank you enough
That's so great to hear! Thank you for your continued support!
Well, Cass, you are a superhero to some of us. THANKS! for all you do. Love ya Cass! 😍
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Okay, so when you said you asked your husband if you might possibly be a superhero, I thought “Yes! You are a superhero for un-shaming and supporting so many people who want our homes to feel better!” So, not a woo-woo electric powers superhero, but who you are and how you communicate and teach IS magic and beautiful, and I’m grateful that you share your magic with us.
Aw, thank you so much for your kind words!
@@Clutterbug you have helped me so much. You are hero to me. You have no idea how much you have helped. I am so grateful to you
Permission granted to throw things away, that is your super power!
I just wanted to say thanks for having your channel! I also have ADHD as well and it makes me feel better to see someone like me be organized. Your tips and tricks help me to believe it is possible! 🙂
So glad I can help!
@@Clutterbug Yes, Cas, you are indeed a superhero! Because of what I've learned from you, I have just about gotten out from under my clutter mountain. Even better, I have been able to help my best friend (also has ADHD) get out from under her clutter mountain. At this point, I'm not sure which of us is more excited and grateful for what you've given us - freedom from everything that made/is making our lives stressful and chaotic. Thank you for the best gift anyone can give!
@@Metdiva1 I wish I had a friend like you, once my sister was to help me clean my book cases in living and family rooms instead she wanted us to declutter other areas of my home. She refused to help with the bookcases, which were super dusty AND cluttered.
@@debraanderson7086 I'm so sorry that your helper didn't help with what you needed to get done. I've found that the best way to truly help is to let the person asking for help to lead the way, even if I would personally do it differently. It's more important to get it done rather than focusing on the way/order it gets done. I hope that 2023 is going well for you!
I just decluttered my upstairs linen closet. It was so cathartic! We were in the middle of doing some other things, and the linen closet was screaming at me, we had to try to get some linens, and it was so ridiculously torturous to try to find some sheets!!! So I cleaned it out. We can buy some more if we need it, but for now, there is a set in the wash and a set on all of the beds and I feel like it’s perfect. Thank you so much for your inspiration!
I am a tidy person, always have been but even more so since I retired and started watching videos like this on UA-cam. I am also a constant declutterer. It really does make managing your home so much easier. Just got to tackle the shopping habit now 😁
For me, the challenge with dishes is the concept that they're not really done until they are dried and put away. I wouldn't leave clean laundry in the basket and it's the same concept with dishes. And having a clear dish drying rack makes doing that next round of dishes so much easier to start.
I totally agree!
I try to think of it like a spinning wheel instead of "done" and "not done". If I just keep the cycle going, I'm doing well. Kind of like walking past the wheel and giving it a shove. If I wash the dishes, I did awesome! The wheel is spinning! Now they're put away, great! Now they're out on the table with food on them, good job! Now the table is cleared and the dirty dishes have moved to the counter, very appropriate! And now I'm washing them, like a champ!
It helps me feel satisfied, even when things don't look tidy. As long as there's nothing pushed to the side "soaking" because I'm scared to deal with it, then I'm spinning the wheel properly.
When I tried to feel rewarded by having a clean kitchen, I hated cooking because it's just making a mess, undoing all my work! Now I am just spinning the wheel, as was my goal.
Loved your story. There is a convenient store on the corner from my house. It has a bell that rings whenever the door is opened and closed. The clerks have commented to me on many occasions that it doesn't ring when I go in and out. If my kids are with me it rings. But if it is just me, no. It is so weird but true for years now. Freaky right! Thanks for sharing your experiences I really enjoy them. By the way I have ADHD and can relate on so many levels with you. Have a good day.
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Are you a ghost? 👀🤣
ADHD people are just magical ❣️🪄🔮❣️
You probably have a much softer touch with the door. Do you hold onto doors as they close or do you swing them shut or just let them slam? Slamming doors and even a hard closing was a pet peeve of my mum’s. If we allowed doors to make loud noises while closing, my mum would make us close the door 10 times in a row properly. Properly meant she wasn’t disturbed by the sound. I’m a quiet closer to this day and now I’m the one being driven nuts by loud doors.
I have a an 'energy' that kills watches and makes electronics glitch. It's so frustrating since all our house 'things' are 'smart'. So about 30 percent of the time it takes about 3 times to put the code in my door to unlock it and get in because it hates me. Lol. Then to lock it I have to tap it about 10 times and one of my kids comes up, and bam, done. Cell phones.....ugh. I touch them and things pop up, freeze, scroll like crazy when I didn't want to, and just generally screw up. I feel it's just how electricity works in my body, as I don't believe in superpowers, etc🤪😅
I use to call myself a commercial house cleaner. I would jump up during the commercials and clean what I could before my show came back on.
This advice has been repeating in my head all day in the best way!!
I unexpectedly lost both of my parents within 4 months of each other this past year so my husband and I went from a 3 bedroom bungalow with too much stuff, to ALL of my parents items 🙃 who were the best people, but also didn't throw anything out 😄 your videos and advice are getting me through sorting my chaos and theirs, so thankyou so much!! 🙏
I'm so over being ruled by things ✊
I had to actively resist taking a lot of my mother's things because I already have way too much stuff. Only took consumables like garbage and Ziploc bags, dish soap, etc , a couple of furniture items, some collectibles, and her new Kirby vacuum.
I'm do sorry for you . I went through that same thing couple years ago. My brother and I spent months going thru their house. They also never threw anything away. In their defense it was very organized but 65 years of living there was like a trip back in time.
You did such an excellent job of explaining the differences of messy/tidy and the why of it all! Thank you!! Loved your story, too!!❤️
So glad!
I love your videos! You are incredibly motivating. Every time I watch one of your videos I immediately get up and compulsively organize, tidy, or clean one area. Sometimes before the video is done I pause it, clean/organize, and come back! 😂
I used to be super organized & tidy, then I moved into a new home, fell into depression & anxiety & 10yrs later, I am finally trying to regain my footing. I’m working on the theory that if I bring something in, something has to go out. And the biggest thing I’m working on/struggling with is living within my means & allowing my space to dictate what I can & can’t have. It’s not always easy but when I do it, I feel wonderful & that pushes me to make something else a healthier space. Thanks for all your tips & for being real with all of us. 😊
Can I just say I love that your home decor, while you do mix things up for seasonal, the main pieces are the same over the last couple of years.
So many influencers will constantly upgrade and change their decor to keep things new.
Your home is always beautiful and inspiring!
You have no idea how much you have been helping me! When you said that everything needs a place, you inspired us- while we have been home during this hurricane that narrowly missed us. (It is terrible what is happening south of us by the way!) This week off of school we have re-homed our home! Everything is starting to get a place. My husband heard what you said about getting rid of half of the clutter and walked into his closet and threw half of it out! Then my son did! My daughter is donating half of her books...I have been trying so hard to get them on board and finally! Thank you Cas! You are welcome to come and help me declutter the rest of this place anytime. Any. Time. Florida is calling. The Hurricane is gone. Come on down. This ladybug still has a long way to go, but she and her family are baby stepping. :) People identify with you because you are one of us. Big hugs!
I recently got to the point where my hard decluttering work paid off, and it amazed me to learn that everything you say in this video is 100% true!! I live alone, so I don't have help with the cleaning, and I was at the point where my whole life outside of work was trying to catch up with the cleaning. I was exhausted and miserable, because who wants a life that's just work and cleaning? I never had the energy to do the things that make me happy. And I live in a small apartment (548 sq.ft. studio) and I just knew it had to be better than it was, so I started ruthlessly decluttering. It took a few weeks, but then one day it just all clicked together. I knew on a theoretical level that a clean space was easier to maintain, but this is the first time in my whole life that I've actually been at the point of experiencing it. My laundry is getting folded and put away on laundry day. My kitchen is amazingly clean. I feel so much more at peace. And on bad days, like this past Saturday I was fighting a migraine, I was able to easily get back on track on Sunday because I was ahead of the mess, not struggling with everything I had just to keep up with being behind.
My kitchen has always been my biggest failing, and when you say that a messy kitchen is the start of the avalanche, it's even more true in a studio apartment where the kitchen is never hidden away behind a door or wall.
I love your videos! Your stories at the end make you so relatable. Can I offer a humble suggestion? On several recent videos I heard you lament a little that you feel like you're saying the same things over and over -- but for someone like me who hasn't mastered these skills yet -- every time you say it, you say it a little differently, and every time you organize a space, the space is a little different, and those little differences give me new insights and realizations. They allow me to see the same principle in slightly different applications and adaptations, and in those differences, I can better see how it applies to my own situation. I know you said your views aren't doing so well, and when you need a break, I hope you're able to take one, but you are so loved because 1) you're dealing with a very REAL need, 2) you're extremely likeable, personable, and relatable. I hope you can take confidence in the idea that we still need to hear what you have to say in EVERY variation that you can possibly say it. I can only imagine the incredible amount of work it takes to run a channel as successful as yours. You're doing such a great job.
So true!
You are absolutely right in all that you said!❤ Cas has been a great blessing in my life. A HUGE HELP IN NEED.❤
Cas, you have magical powers, just by being you! You entertain and educate, with every video you make. I always set a timer on my phone to do 'pick ups' in each room daily - it's amazing how much you can do in 5 mins!
It really is amazing how much you can get done in 5 minutes! 🙂
my 7 year old watched some of this with me and has now decided to throw out everything he does not need so our house can stay tidy so we don’t spend so much time cleaning! 👍👏🏻🙌🏻
I deplore my messy home! I so just want to get a dumpster and throw it all out!!!
Do it!
OMG... I feel the same way!
I keep trying to make enrolls, but feel like I never get anywhere overall...
Although, the spots I started with & became anal about maintaining from the beginning give me some hope (I call those my pockets of clean, & heaven help the fool who messes up any of those meticulous systems~ LOL!).
Now, I just need to find a way to expand to a whole room & then beyond...
It'd help if my family members were on board, instead of bringing in more crap for me to maintain 😒
We've moved a lot as a family (husband's work.) Anyway, when we last moved, it irritated my husband so much about all our stuff that he said if we ever move again, we are chucking it all and starting over!
Completely feel the same way about my home.
I need to tell you the biggest takeaway for me from watching your videos is you can't organize if you have too much stuff! I kept buying containers and rearranging things in my craft room and it just wasn't working. For the past few weeks I've been doing a major purge in my craft room. Major!! So much stuff has been donated.The more I purge the easier it gets to let go of the stuff. It's such a freeing feeling. Thanks Cas!!
You're welcome!
I FeeL personally it's different for everyone and their mindset... I have a family of 7 and my home was always tidy + I homeschool, I had hand-me-downs for 5 kids, ages 0 to 18+ but I had a system! I can manage alot of things because of how I manage or "bugdet" my time. I had books, toys, games, clothes, movies, shoes, paperwork, dishes because I cooked or made everything at home, etc... but it was how I used my time & trained the kids... I also help friends & family organize & clean their homes for fun, I hope to actually run a business doing it one day!
Some people have busy lives and too much stuff for how busy they are. Other people just don't like lots of stuff even if they have time... I picture that if a library & stores can function and operate its about management & staff, not stuff! But knowing what you can manage is important! You just need to know how you're life needs to function! But most of us can definitely part with stuff!
P.s. I also did a ton of activities outside the house and field trips often & organized and planned field trips & parties at my house, the lock down & a new baby stopped much of that & I am just now getting things back in order... long story to tell...
Omg! I’m a minute and a half in and I already need to comment a thank you so much!!!
I work so hard everyday to manage clutter whilst living in a small space and I get so hard on myself thinking I’m lazy.
What I really have is a fear of letting things go- things that make no sense to keep, especially because I like to craft so I see everything as possibly having utility.
I have bins full of random, seemingly useless, stuff (and a lot has come in handy for projects which increases me to keep more).
I like to think of the 90’s show
‘Out of The Box’ from when I was a kid… or even the part of Barney the Dinosaur episodes when they would go into a bin and take out random objects ‘to see what they could make’ (they sing a song while looking in the bin and now I’m now playing that song in my head😂).
But it’s such a paradox because here I am so creative and make wonderful crafts and art projects
but I can’t think clearly in a cluttered and unkept living space;
so then I never do creative projects anymore! 🤦🏻♀️
Such a catch 22!
I am so grateful for your channel 💜
I think it's extra hard for creative people because we see all the possibilities, like that candle jar--Ooh, this could be so cool as... What I've found helps me is to ask myself, when I start down that path, "Yes, I could make X out of this thing, but will I?" 99% of the time the answer is no, so it no longer matters how cool it could be.
I’m the same way I see potential projects in everything and hate waste. I have given myself 2 bins to fill only for the best out of these items and decluttered the rest because I forget what I have and get so overwhelmed with the mess. It’s working out so much better and I’m actually getting around to making them now. So much more enjoyable too without an overwhelming space 😊
😅 I am the very same way. I lean towards Tidy if it’s just me. My husband is definitely messy and it drives me crazy. We just moved in July and my craft room is still chaotic and crazy looking so even though I want to craft I can’t concentrate when I’m down there.
My solution to “this could be useful” tendency to keep too many project ingredients is my husband. He has a hard limit and if I haven’t made something within 3 months, he tosses the containers, bits & bobs out. I don’t like it, especially when I have a fabulous idea too late, but I have to compromise.
I think we have to start making stuff out of our own trash. Organization and tidiness are certainly an ideal but aren’t we really just transferring our clutter elsewhere? I think it’s really dumb to throw away or recycle a bunch of containers and then buy a bunch of containers to house our stuff.
An example is vases. Why should I ever buy a vase when I get so many glass jars every week with my groceries? I actually use jars for drinking glasses too. Amazing how many people look down on this. But one, I like to drink out of large glasses, two, I actually like the way grocery jars look better than most made for the purpose glassware, three, I save money, and four, I’m never fussed when one accidentally breaks because there will be an essentially free replacement the next time I shop. Btw, jar lids make excellent coasters.
The conflict comes from me not upcycling packaging fast enough. Design work takes me a long time. But as I was typing this it occurs to me that I can compromise more by not collecting containers while I think. But I think better in 3D with an object actually in my hands. Still I think there’s a way of making my husband even happier.
So many crafters buy craft blanks or items from dollar stores when we could apply the same skills to the packaging that our consumable groceries come in.
Out of the box!!! That was my show as a kid hahaha so was Barney but yes soo can relate as someone who sews but dealing with clutter keeps me from getting down to sew, I just keep moving things around and it drives me nuts cause my husband never wants to get rid of stuff because may be useful later.
I just did this today! While my coffee was brewing I organized a couple of baskets in my pantry. I have decided that while the coffee is working so am I! So funny I watched this today. Thank you so much for all your work and sense of humor❤️
That's so great to hear that you already do this! Thank you for your continued support!
You ARE a magical super hero with organizing, tidying, and decluttering powers. I believe that you helping people have clean and tidy homes literally saves lives and relationships. Your videos are inspiring and entertaining. Thanks for all you do!
Thank you so much for your kind words and your continued support!
It took literally decades to get here, but i can confirm the life changing effects of starting the day with a clean kitchen.
You are definitely magical. You're videos have got me decluttering and tidying and just throwing useless stuff out where others have failed. You positivity and honestly really help this overwhelmed full-time working neuro diverse mum keep going
It's crazy how much this relates to my current life... the hard truths are scary but I really need to fight and push thru. Been watching your videos and keep working thru all the stuff in my house piece by piece... working, but dang it's hard and takes way longer than I thought. Thanks Cass!
You're welcome!
It is hard but a little at a time will get you there!! I am doing the same thing pushing through and doing a little at a time. We will eventually get there. Cas, Dana and Dawn are a big help to me.
Girl, you ARE a superhero - for real! You’re not ElectroFemme, you’re Motivator Mujer - a steady, guiding hand, but capable of kicking a** when necessary. Thank you for your excellent advice over the years, it’s spot on. Now to convince my next-door-to-hoarder husband we need less stuff…😂
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Just did a declutter of my two eldest sons' bedrooms. What would have taken hours in the past was done in no time, thanks to yours and Dawn the Minimal Mom's tips. You're both superheroes in my book!
Minimal mom taught me so much and now I m exploring this channel
The first truth was what I had to learn. But even though I am not there yet the journey I started since watching your videos has completely transformed my life. I am less stressed on a daily basis. The other night I finished cleaning up from dinner and looked at the clock and was like ummmm it's not even 7pm? I used to be stressed trying to cook and pretend to clean and 9pm nothing s done I'm exhausted and would just leave it for the next day,. Mind you I'm a single mom who works 10-12 hours a day as well as everything at home by myself. Now everything is less and I have more, time that is. Time to just be and I can't thank you enough for being real and inspiring me and others. Your videos are my motivation . When I'm not in the mood UA-cam goes on my TV and I start watching your videos and all of a sudden I'm up and moving.
Decluttering is the hardest part!!! Especially when your spouse won't get rid of anything! You are the organization superhero!
Lol!
My spouse keeps collecting stuff and never sorts through his items. I periodically go through some of his things like receipts and other things that I know he doesn't care about. He collects his teaching paperwork, shoes, history books, and dog themed clothing. All I can do is get rid of my hoard. When he says that he never uses or wears something, I encourage him to donate or throw things out. Can't control his collections but i can control mine.
@@alicejhanson86 it is a pain
@@alicejhanson86 my clutter drives my husband nuts but he doesn't deal with his cluttered dresser drawers or top, his side of the closet, nor his 1 car workshop.
Careful with the magic, Cas. If we now all have tidy homes, what would you do? 😹
I'm both! I have specific places for some things, and other areas are just sloppy with mess!
Cas, you ARE magical! I'm actually inspired to clean up little areas! But it will have to wait for the weekend: 10 hour shifts with an hour commute is a killer.
I really, really wish I could get the rest of my family to realise all of this and organise better. I never learnt how to clean and organise from my own parents. 😭
Thank you for this. Will definitely be sharing around!
There’s no coincidences Cass! You weren’t meant to be in that house for some reason. Your higher being / god/ angel tried to help you out there. We need to notice these things more and not explain away. There so much more than we see with our eyes going on 😊
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Great information and very inspiring. I always have a reason to keep my stuff. In my mind it’s legitimate and I know I would feel free-er if I let it go but it seems like too many times in the past when I got rid of things I really regretted it later. I’m good at giving my stuff away to my friends and family and then later wonder : where did I put that??? Did I give it away??? I’m like the absent minded professor. Lol. Also they don’t make things like they used to and I prefer my older well made stuff.
Creating a home for everything has been my saviour. Built a walk inpantry, a cupboard for cleaning tools, a linen press, a landing spot for bags, keys, jackets. Using my spare bedroom as a library. Designated sections of wardrobes for diff categories of clothes, specific drawers for things, etc. My housework is so minimal now.
Good encouraging ideas! Thank you for always bringing good content.
Oh my gosh. Dying when you showed the old candles for a project..... I have like 20. It's so hard to get rid of stuff. My mom and her sisters make me feel like a wasteful person when I get rid of things ugh It's engrained in me to hold on to everything.
Cas, I have really enjoyed your videos. I've been struggling for years as I have tried to get away from domestic violence and overcome homelessness. During these times everything, minus furniture was placed in a storage unit. During that time my grandmother's both past, my uncle and mom. And their belongings also were stored in my storage unit. I have three children and everything in there is what we packed in dec. 2017. Before we fled. I have CPTSD and going through items really trigger more than what most can fathom. However, it still needs done. so slowly, but surely.....
Going through everything has been quite emotional and also exciting. Oh the treasures that have been found. Problem is I no longer own a three bedroom house. I rent a room and live in an old r.v. I am renovating. So long story short, your videos are really helping me slowly but surely regain my life back. And I confess...I am a bee. I like to micro, be visual and have lots of hobbies. It's a LOT of work. The hardest thing for me is moving to the next task, feeling like I didn't complete the last one, just because it wasn't done to my expectations or Invisions. (or got too emotional from what the items are) And like everyone else finding time in their busy schedule (Mom of three and a student). And I just want to thank you for your videos. They help and mean a lot. 💜
I don't know if you are religious, but for some reason I want to say "God bless you Harley." With love from Australia.
I relate SO much. And feel so overwhelmed & yes, a bit defeated. And with so much loss, I realize it’s harder for me to let go of stuff…but read your message and it sparks that, “ if she can do it then (maybe?) I can do it too!” Feel like you gave a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel (piles!). Wishing you only revealed good in your life from here on🙏🌿🌷. And Cas, thank you for your “making space” so people like us can connect and support each other!💕. Praying I can somehow make some headway 🙏🌿🌷🌿🖖
This is so true! I’ve just edited down my closet and drawers. And now my hubby wants me to do his and I told him he had so much crap to get rid of before I can organize.
Good for you!
I absolutely think you're a gift! I always have "the itch to switch" so I particularly love any videos you post with change. I am open to reminders to change myself and keep editing!
My home is much cleaner now. We declutter a few bags of stuff weekly. My husband said he felt super satisfied after decluttering two big bags of stuff today. He wasn't fired up at first. Then he noticed how much cleaner the house was. He asked me for a battery. I got it for him in seconds. He was wowed. We still have a lot to go, but it truly feels great knowing I can be proud to have visitors. He knows who you and Dawn, the minimal mom, are. He's a butterfly and I'm a bee. You're magical because between you and Dawn, my clutter is disappearing.
Cas, the reason your system works is YOU were where we ARE NOW. I'm the same, I brush my teeth and I go back into the bathroom and there's my toothbrush and toothpaste ugh lol. Thanks for helping us
I was raised by a paper hoarder. Books and magazines and paper everywhere and she rarely cleaned. I've struggled my whole life keeping things tidy. My nest friend keeps home like June Cleaver. I used to tease her about being a neat freak and one day she said she was too lazy to clean a messy house so she just kept everything neat all the time. I thought she was crazy at the time but I understand now. You've been a huge help to me and shown me a light at the end of the tunnel. Thank you.❤
So funny 🤣 I think you are definitely a super hero! Thanks so much for the inspiration! I first saw your message during the organization event and now I'm a huge fan. I cleaned up my dresser that day and have been attacking many areas of my home since. 💕
Loved all your tidying hints and tips! Yes, fewer items and things here and there make such a huge difference! 🙂🙌🏻💖
Also loved your end story!✨️💛✨️💛
So glad!
Lol I think you are a superhero!!!! With the power to help people simplify their homes and have more peace in their lives 😊
Love love 💕 all your videos
Love your "magical" thought section at the end! It is true that the thoughts you think is what you become. Love your tidy up video. I've been suffering for 20 years with this dilemma, but on my way to recovery for several years. It's all in the journey.
I should declutter myself this autumn, the only problem is I can't seem to find the time!😒
Five minutes a day will totally change your home in a year!
@@brg2743 Hopefully🙂
Me too
I just went thro my craft / stationary drawers.
Need to catch up on getting rid of stuff!
Cass, you are so cute😊. You are Magical...You helped me to have a Tidy Home😁! I have watched you for several years . I followed your Weight Loss Journey and I told myself 'If Cass can do it, so can I.' You inspired me and I lost 40 LBS. For me, it was an uphill battle and still have 30 more LBS to go😉. My cleaning and organizing inspiration comes from Kathryn, (Do It On A Dime), Dawn, (The Minimal Mom), and of course You! I began watching Kathryn when Carson was a Baby😊, You about 5 or 6 years ago, and Dawn about 3-4 years ago. You 3 changed my life. My Daughter use to call me "An Organized Hoarder" because I Organized ALOT of things in my home😒. I have since become a Minimal person. I have purged enough to furnish a small APT! I do Purge as I go and do not buy certain items anymore. I had 6 Large Bins (The Costco Ones) full of Seasonal Decor. Now... I have 2 😉and they are not packed full to the top as before. You all have GREAT Motivational Skills and I Love your Presentations. By the way...I did get up and wash my dishes from this morning😁. I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL!!! And Congratulations on all of your Accomplishments! God Bless.
I'm so glad you enjoy it!
You’re always motivating and that’s magical 🦄 !
Thank you for the hard truths.
I’m afraid, that my house will not get tidy soon, we’re living way too cramped (a one bedroom apartment for three people). But I’m de-cluttering at least 30 minutes per week (I’m currently working on my books) and have reached the basement (for my stuff, I won‘t touch my husband’s without being asked).
But we start the dishwasher every night and clean the kitchen every night. And I have already learned some picking up automatically habits. I’m even on top of the washing!
I can’t wait for two things: another bedroom and a vacuum, that will run automatically every day and force us to pick up after ourselves.
Feeling so motivated to do everything ❤️
I love your videos!!! But I am in love with the stories at the end!!! And I'm with your sister!!! If I didn't live in an apartment complex I'd be charging my crystals naked under the moonlight too!! 🌙😉😁🤣 🧹 🧙♀️🪄🔮🪬🧿
I live in a house, but I don't think my neighbors would appreciate me charging my crystals naked under the moonlight either 😂💫💜
Just have to do it clothed for now lol
I was watching your video in bed, exhausted and not wanting to face the dishes and mess in the kitchen, then I watched this and decided to push through. I did all of the dishes, swept and Swiffer mopped, wiped down the stove, and even wiped down the bathroom! Now it's the next morning and I'm way ahead to get things done today instead of catching up on yesterday's stuff ☺️ thank you!
TY Cass for being the example you are to not just us women, but our families as well. Linda, Pa.
Totally agree about decluttering but can we please try to compost food, recycle glass, give clothes away, and buy longer lasting things when possible. I'd hate for tidy homes to be synonymous with trashing mother earth even more.
I listen to your channel while I clean and declutter. And, wow I have decluttered. I am so grateful you talk about your success and failures. You are so strong. Too often, I think I am a failure and my depression pulls my into that deep dark hole. But I always get back up and keep going. People like you, honest real people, helped me realize how much of a success I am in my own way. Thank you.
I actually went and clean up my kitchen after watching this 😅 my excuse was finally will go to bed early today.. Will do the dishes in the morning 😅
Thank you so much for these hard truths. You are so very right about the state of the kitchen effecting the entire house - I know this, yet I always let the dishes pile up. I think I just needed to hear someone else say it!!! Although I do a 'charity sweep' about 2-3 times per year for anything that could be donated, I definitely have too much stuff given the size of my townhouse. I'm constantly wishing I lived in a bigger house so I could have more space for my things, but watching your video made me realise that I will never be happy living with that kind of frustration - I would be much happier if I simply reduced my 'stuff' until it actually fit in my house, so I could be happy RIGHT NOW. My garage has been my downfall, but I recently made the decision that I would get rid of as much garage clutter as possible before Christmas, so I can surprise my partner by turning it into a space just for him. His happiness is more important to me than a bunch of stuff I can't use right now anyway!
- 0:30 Misconception: messy people are lazier than tidy people
- 1:27 Hard Truth #1: tidy homes have less stuff
- Tidy people are constantly decluttering
- tossing things that are used up
- not keeping rando projects
- buy something new, get rid of something old
- everything has to have breathing room, fit comfortably
- decluttering on a regular basis
- 3:47 Hard Truth #2: tidy homes do their dishes all the time; the kitchen has to be cleaned daily
- tidy people do their dishes immediately after the meal
- scrubbing dried food is extra hard
- family process of doing dishes after a meal
- 5:09 Hard Truth #3: tidy homes have homes for everything
- 7:13 Hard Truth #4: tidy homes do tidy-up times throughout the day
- set alarms to do small clean ups throughout the day
Your fall decor looks so cute! LOVE how real and honest you are. You always motivate me and make me smile. Your phrases crack me up, "Magical power of tidy house awesomeness"--that's what I want for sure, and super magic electricity powers of course. :)
I like the 5 minute idea. You can get a LOT done in 5 minutes. Example - in the mornings when I am making my poached eggs, while I am waiting for the water to boil, I am emptying the dishwasher and doing any other kitchen cleaning that is needed. Great use of my time.
Of course you are magical! Look at how many people you have inspired!!
Lol!
The proper response from your husband would have been, "You are absolutely a superhero, Cas, and I've known it all along. That's why I married you." BOOM! Suddenly, he's husband of the year! As it is, practical answers, while truthful, are a lot less fun.
Anyway... I think you're a superhero/magician 🧙♀️🙌🏼🦹♀️
Lol!
Cas you are hilarious! I'm always glad I stay until the end! And yes, I loved your video because you are so right about the 5 min multiple daily pickup! It works!
So much of the psychology of clutter is the fear of letting things go. Holding onto stuff for security, for protection, and defence against the outside world.
Thanks for keeping on reminding us Cass. It's so helpful.
On point..this is how my house is clean almost every day..I always gets comments and people think I put more efforts but actually I m not .
I've always enjoyed keeping a tidy house. Dejunking has been a fun pastime for me over the years. But, I still learn from your insights. You truly are a super hero.
It wasn’t until I reached approximately 60 years of age that I realized “someday” will never come. The “someday this will come in handy” that is. Boxes and boxes of this will come in handy went to the curb. When kids were little I wasn’t as concerned but now that they are out, I can’t stand messy. Why? 🤷🏻♀️
I'm working hard every day with the clutter in my home because it feels like we have a lot for the size of the house and starts to feel much easier every day... thanks for your tips I love your channel ❤️
Yes!!! You are exactly right. I didn’t make my bed every day until I had to because my house was on the market and had to be ready to show on a moment’s notice. I felt better. And if you set a timer you will find that many disagreeable tasks take only 1-2 minutes!
I LOVE your videos. You rock.
Off to make a vision board. 😊
❤ Shirley
Love your stories. I have ADHD and my husband is an engineer, I can always count on him to keep me centered when my imagination runs wild 😂. In my defense, I often figure things out when he can’t like inventing an attachment for his hard hat to help with his luggage issues 😊
I want to know what you did with the hard hat! They are such awkward things to lug around.
You are 💯 right. My home used to stay spotless and so organized. Then the back problems and broken leg with a 2 year recovery came into the picture. Things accumulated and I am in the process now of getting back to my tidy home. Slower than I used to be but working on it. All of the rules to a tidy home are exactly how I used to keep mine tidy. I’ll also stress that your advice on having a designated “place” for everything is crucial to accomplish this.
Know what I'm going to do.i will play this video every day until it sinks in.because literally every thing you have said is spot on.thank you.you are awesome 👏. peace and love 💛
I love that!
I'm 72...I don't think people realize how the different "phases" of you life influence the amount of stuff you have...and it's not all you. The grown up kids want to save their stuff at your house, then you have things for the grand kids. Why are you keeping that helmet? Sell it...if that's too much work, give it away. Clothes that don't fit, old shoes but still good.......even the kitchen....do you really need 10 coffee cups? I think dishwashers are the worst waste...how many dishes do you have?
Daily habits!
I always say I’m tidy because I’m lazy. Lol. Actually I’m chronically ill from birth and don’t want to expend energy on marathon cleaning and organizing. Easier just to put the tooth brush away after you use it. My husband, who is healthy as a horse and is not lazy, works all-out. What he does not do is organize. He wastes so much time and energy looking for tools and materials. I wish I had the energy to take charge and manage his workshop organizing for him but all I can do is chuckle. I think when he was young he had so much energy he just didn’t notice how much harder it is to be unorganized. Just my take.
Great video! I procrastinate most tasks, especially the dishes. This is good reminder that it's important to do them right away. Thanks for the motivation.
You're welcome!
Such good suggestions! I have trained myself to do a 5 minute tidy up of the kitchen before going to bed. I wake up to a clean kitchen with perhaps just 1 coffee mug in the sink. And while my coffee is brewing, I start to unload the dishwasher or feed the cats. Keep my hands busy while I am waiting. Once I couldn't believe at first the difference 2 minutes can make!
I really hear Cass when she talks about how good it feels to keep on top of chores. It is a game-changer to not have to. hunt for something or clear a spot off to do a task.
My mother was such a horrible housekeeper, her 8 children were taken away twice for neglect. I was taught nothing about housekeeping. Here I am in my early 60s, I do the dishes every day right after dinner. I have taught my family to use a trash can, no excuse ever to.leave trash around, when you stand up grab the trash and put it away. They use a hamper, no dirty laundry on the floor for any reason. We don't tidy up, we never let it build, every time we stand up, we grab our mug or any thing else we have been using and put it away, ot only takes a second, no effort at all. We have a place for everything and everything in its place. I do laundry on Sundays and play in my craft room between loads, I enjoy it. My.husband cleans the bathrooms once a week, we do quick wipes to keep things clean daily. Once a week, we dust, sweep, mop and take out the trash. Takes less than 2 hours. We have no carpet. It has taken decades to learn these habits, but it really makes keeping the house tidy easy. My brother with learning disabilities has been living with me for 13 years, it didn't take long for him to pick up the habits. He keeps his room clean and does his own laundry.
Cas, I needed this video to jump start us again. Our kitchen is mostly done (we still want new flooring & our cabinets painted) & last night I started on my sewing / craft room. I'm hoping to get it done by the end of the year. That you for sharing the hard truths.
I discovered the Craft Room dreambox from her show and that took care of all my sewing and crafting supplies. Truly awesome.
@@hoosierhilary2553 I see Hoosier is in your name. Are you from IN?
I just (mostly) finished my sewing/craft/laundry room. Stick with it! You can do it!
I have loved your videos for years and always go to them when I need motivation. I have gone from a 4 bed, 3 living, 2 bay garage with piles of crap in every room (when married). I now live in a 2 bed apartment (with 2 kids) and it takes us about 30 min to clean, just because everything has a home and we have less stuff. Thank you ❤️
I once crashed both my Bluetooth headset and my phone at the same time when I was highly excited for an electrifyingly exciting reason. I know for a fact that I sometimes have impact on electronic devices. It is actually not that unusual. We are electromagnetic organisms. And we do interact with electromagnetic pulses and devices and even batteries. But do I think that you were responsible for the black out? No. That was more likely just a coincidence.
You look so amazing.
I just discovered your channel. I saw one of your videos from 3 years and one from last month.
Wow! Care to share your weight-loss secret?
I don't agree with the dishes. We have a dishwasher a washing up after every meal just doesn't make sense. Yes, I put the dishes into the dishwasher multiple times a day, but we run it only if it's full to save resources.
Plus I really like cleaning the kitchen first time in the morning, that way I know I've already accomplished something and I'm not as prone to procrastination
a huge realization for me was realizing that the time it takes for even a Keurig cup of coffee to brew, is enough to unload the dishwasher! It started as a game to see if I could beat the clock and then realized it didn't actually take that long but for some reason that's one I'd usually put off