1- wash & put away the dishes 2- return clothes to the closet or the hamper 3. tidy up the living room 4. clear items off the bathroom counter 5. process mail immediately 6. put away shoes & bags 7. wipe down surfaces 8. make your bed 9. return things to their designated spaces 10. include your kids in putting toys away
My mother kept a clean home. One day my sister had a friend over as she was leaving ma said pock up. The friend said "I lazy girl I go home now" and she left
So true. And have a pretty basket at the foot of the stairs to put things in that belong upstairs. Every time you go up, take just one thing with you and put it away. So simple and so helpful :)
@@SusanL-ds6lcmaybe, but not when you have kids. When we once had been a family and had a house if our own, I always tried to practise that. The only one who carried things up was me😅 No matter how I tried to convince my then husband and kids ... But maybe other families do better👍
@@susannegiesen2114 Oh! I mean this habit is only for you!! Not the kids or hubby! LOL I have been married for 39 years and raised a family and I have always done this. I never asked or expected any one else to do it. I don't think anyone else even used the basket. It's just something I found helpful for me :)
@@SusanL-ds6lc Oh, that has been very kind of you😊 But I raised my kids, went to work and studied in the evening and so I tried to do not everything in the house on my own.... Some things really worked, like the kids took the garbage out or emptied the dishwasher. But this thing with the baskets....never😅
I love all of your tips. They remind me so much of my dear mother. She and my father raised 2 boys and 1girl in the 1960s/70s in a small 3 BR, 1 Bathroom house. We were taught very young how to make our beds and were expected to make them. No clothes left on the floor, our shoes were put in our closet, we played with our toys in our bedroom, not the living room. We played outside a lot. We had a wonderful childhood but were taught our chores and responsibilities. She ran a tight ship and for that I am very thankful. ❤
Exactly! Maybe it’s a generational thing, we just never ever had a messy room. We either weren’t ’allowed’ to or knew we weren’t to have a messy room. And we did our homework in our rooms at our desks by ourselves.
Joshua, I live in a 700 sq.ft. apartment. I have found that living "clutterfree" in a small space just makes sense! Owning fewer things helps to make the space feel larger and the daily habits provide a "stressfree" environment that is very easy to maintain. For me, it's the only way to live!
My husband and I and teenage son with 2 dogs lived in a class C motorhome for 3 years while we built our home. Constantly things had to be put away. No space to clutter it up. Lol
Agree with all except No. 8 - Make your bed... in Europe we "unmake our beds"... we pull them back, open all windows (all year around).. exchange all the house air in 5 mins (this does not cool the house down, if you have heating on)... Changing the air removes moisture, so you don't get mold issues. Unmaking your bed cools it, allows moisture to escape... this reduces the amount of bed bugs (which like, warm, dark, moist places).
I have done all of these for 56 years of marriage I can’t believe that people do not do this. Anyway I have always disliked clutter. I’m not spotless however our boys are grown and they have beautiful homes and they are happy .i think we did some thing right 😊
Joshua, I’ve been watching and following you for many years now. Have even got one of your books “The Things that Matter”. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for helping many of us declutter our surroundings so we can live our lives in a peaceful, calm, stress free environment. Many many Thanks for being the man that you are. 🙏❤️❤️❤️🙏
Why do parents not teach their children these simple chores beginning when they are young. Age appropriate chores they are able to do. Every member of the family should have a working part of keeping the house in order and functioning. Mom or Dad should not spare the children these jobs. They teach responsibility and develop character. They will be better spouses when they marry because they have good habits for cohabitating as a helpful family member.
I have a "mail drawer" for my toddler. He likes to get into my desk so I gave him his own drawer into which I put the junk mail and the opened envelopes. He loves getting into it and tearing stuff open. And he feels like he gets to help with the mail. It gives me an immediate place to put the junk mail without having to go to another room where the trash can is (it's easier to keep the trash can away from the toddler lol).
This is fantastic! I have been doing all of these steps I swear since childhood! It's how I was raised , growing up all my brothers and sisters had daily chores in a family of 9 , it helped keep our home clean and tidy , organized and maintained! I am so glad all of these habits have stayed with me! And cleaning that kitchen in the evening is a MUST! I love walking in my kitchen in the mornings and seeing it clean and clutter free, what a soothing feeling of calmness , I love it!
I do all of these things most of the time! And it has made a difference. A key factor is designating a home for things to be put away, and that may require some initial decluttering to free up space. Doing these habits regularly has made my home much neater, and doesn't take that much time when done regularly.
Joshua, Great video. I remember watching Peter Walsh on TV & I would get so mad at him for making these people get rid of their stuff. Fast forward a lot of yrs & now I am taking pictures of things & letting them go. It took me a couple of yrs watching you, Dawn, the Minimal Mom & Cas from Clutterbug, to get me where I am today. E are down to 1 room of doom & hopefully, in the spring, we can get that cleaned out. Keep up the great videos. 😊
Joshua, I do not often give a comment on Social Media, but you speake a very beautiful English. Evan I can understand what you say. And my English is not so good, because I‘m not so young anymore and we did‘n learn in school in Switzerland. Your Tipps help me a lot to live my one Live and to become a Minimalist without to lose comfort in my flat. 🙏 Kind regards from 🇨🇭
Hey Moni, dein Englisch ist doch prima! Ich bin sehr erstaunt, dass man in der Schweiz in der Schule kein Englisch lernt. Hier in Deutschland ist das schon lange so ( bin auch alt😉)... Liebe Grüße in die wunderschöne Schweiz 😊
@@susannegiesen2114 🙏, ja heute lernen es die Kinder ab der 4. Klasse. Früher lernten wir ab der 4. Klasse zuerst französisch da dies 1 unserer 4 Landessprachen und zudem eine Sprache ist, die heute noch im diplomatischen Dienst der Länder gesprochen wir. Englischunterricht hatten wir erst im letzten Schuljahr, war freiwillig, also kein Pflichtfach und dies jeweils um 7 h am Morgen 3 x die Woche für je 50 Minuten.
@@MoniSchmid-f5u Ui, das hätte ich dann nicht gemacht, glaube ich. So früher Unterricht..... Bei uns ist es umgekehrt, es fängt mit Englisch an und dann kommt die 2. Fremdsprache, ich meine in der 7. Klasse. Wir konnten wählen zwischen Latein oder Französisch. Manche haben auch Spanisch zur Auswahl. Ich hab damals Latein genommen. Ich habe so den Eindruck, dass in den Schulen in den USA gar keine Fremdsprachen Pflicht sind. Schaue sehr viele Videos von dort und alle Leute haben immer die größten Schwierigkeiten, wenn es um Wörter geht, die aus einem anderen Sprachgebiet implementiert sind. Nun ja. Ihnen jedenfalls alles Gute und danke für die Antwort 🍀😊
Thank you, Josh. This makes me realize that I've come a long way. I am still not good at putting worn clothes away at the end of the day or keeping the bathroom counter clear, but I'm nailing everything else. You are a great encourager.
I do 9/10 of these. All of the ones that involves moving items I do habitually, but the actually cleaning is a struggle, so the wiping the surfaces with the messes my family creates is hard even without anything on them.
These are really great tips. I love all of them, but there are times after my job, where I get only about one of my tasks done. It's just stress and exhaustion. But I keep trying,
I’m still amazed that the number of things you list in your videos is often longer than the minutes the video takes to watch - talk about a deal when exchanging time for info! 👏😄
I put slightly worn clothing that is too clean to wash, but I don't want to put it in the closet with all the clean stuff, on a behind the door hanging rack. You can get the ones that just hang over the top of the door for easy installation.
It's been suggested in jest that I have OCD but these simple things that you talk about is how my day to day looks & my home is tidy as well as clean. When my granddaughter is over there are toys on the floor of course but when she goes all is picked up & I vacuum & mop & tidy up. We then can sit in happiness that we have had a lovely day but now our home is back to normal...our normal 🤣😂
I also follow n do all these but on weekends my hubby want to live so if he is on sofa cushions can take rest on floor.😂 but very useful tips even with 19 months old child my home is pretty tidy always
Shoes all get put away and my purse stays in the van inside of my garage:) I do most of these already but the past week has been hectic with a new camper and new things and most of those things are staying in the camper so that I don’t have to find a place for them
The only area where I fall short of the list is in the bathroom vanity area. I don’t have much storage so the things I use daily are grouped along the vanity area. It is crowded but i have used a tray to delineate some products from others.
I love these tips, they're all essential, but I feel like they will only keep your home organised, but not clutter free. To keep your home free all the items that enter will have to see items also leave your home.
Omg, I’m bogged down with an untidy house and I don’t do any of these tips, I never do the dishes, never put the laundry away quickly, mail is flung on a chair, bed never made, etc. maybe I should have had kids to do all this for me? 😂😂😂
Life is too short to only wear black tshirts. Lol. I know you do that to keep things simple. But black is so… dark. Add some color to your life ! And guess what, a red or deep purple tshirt also goes with any jeans 😉
@CanPDS : There are ages and stages of our lives and our children.. It will get better, as the children grow. Just do the things you can do with the energy you have. I find the three things most helpful: making my bed in the morning, dishes and counters after dinner and 5 minutes before going to bed reset in the living room. This way I get into a relaxing bed at night, a clean kitchen and living room to start the day. Just remember that even in these areas it is better, not perfection. I had five children and as I look back, those years with young children go so quickly.
1- wash & put away the dishes
2- return clothes to the closet or the hamper
3. tidy up the living room
4. clear items off the bathroom counter
5. process mail immediately
6. put away shoes & bags
7. wipe down surfaces
8. make your bed
9. return things to their designated spaces
10. include your kids in putting toys away
My mother kept a clean home. One day my sister had a friend over as she was leaving ma said pock up. The friend said "I lazy girl I go home now" and she left
Thanks for summary 🙏
Thanks for summ
A person i worked with 30 years ago said when you are going a certain direction take something with you. Tidy is a series of little actions.
So true. And have a pretty basket at the foot of the stairs to put things in that belong upstairs. Every time you go up, take just one thing with you and put it away. So simple and so helpful :)
@@SusanL-ds6lcmaybe, but not when you have kids. When we once had been a family and had a house if our own, I always tried to practise that. The only one who carried things up was me😅 No matter how I tried to convince my then husband and kids ... But maybe other families do better👍
@@susannegiesen2114 Oh! I mean this habit is only for you!! Not the kids or hubby! LOL I have been married for 39 years and raised a family and I have always done this. I never asked or expected any one else to do it. I don't think anyone else even used the basket. It's just something I found helpful for me :)
@@SusanL-ds6lc Oh, that has been very kind of you😊 But I raised my kids, went to work and studied in the evening and so I tried to do not everything in the house on my own.... Some things really worked, like the kids took the garbage out or emptied the dishwasher. But this thing with the baskets....never😅
Yes! The “Never leave a room empty-handed” principle. I love it!
I love all of your tips. They remind me so much of my dear mother. She and my father raised 2 boys and 1girl in the 1960s/70s in a small 3 BR, 1 Bathroom house. We were taught very young how to make our beds and were expected to make them. No clothes left on the floor, our shoes were put in our closet, we played with our toys in our bedroom, not the living room. We played outside a lot. We had a wonderful childhood but were taught our chores and responsibilities. She ran a tight ship and for that I am very thankful. ❤
Same here. Didn't appreciate it as a kid, but mom was right.
Exactly! Maybe it’s a generational thing, we just never ever had a messy room. We either weren’t ’allowed’ to or knew we weren’t to have a messy room. And we did our homework in our rooms at our desks by ourselves.
Joshua, I live in a 700 sq.ft. apartment. I have found that living "clutterfree" in a small space just makes sense! Owning fewer things helps to make the space feel larger and the daily habits provide a "stressfree" environment that is very easy to maintain. For me, it's the only way to live!
My husband and I and teenage son with 2 dogs lived in a class C motorhome for 3 years while we built our home. Constantly things had to be put away. No space to clutter it up. Lol
Agree with all except No. 8 - Make your bed... in Europe we "unmake our beds"... we pull them back, open all windows (all year around).. exchange all the house air in 5 mins (this does not cool the house down, if you have heating on)... Changing the air removes moisture, so you don't get mold issues. Unmaking your bed cools it, allows moisture to escape... this reduces the amount of bed bugs (which like, warm, dark, moist places).
Right, but after all that I make my bed, Here in Germany 😊
I agree with you! Making the bed in the morning may look tidy but it's so unhealthy. You need to let your bed breathe. I too "unmake" my bed.
I agree with opening windows every day. The house isn't clean if the air is stale.
Same! Fewer respiratory issues by far were the direct result.
@@rebeccarendle3706 i air bedding every day on a line and usually forget to bring it in until evening 😁
I have done all of these for 56 years of marriage I can’t believe that people do not do this. Anyway I have always disliked clutter. I’m not spotless however our boys are grown and they have beautiful homes and they are happy .i think we did some thing right 😊
Joshua, I’ve been watching and following you for many years now. Have even got one of your books “The Things that Matter”. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for helping many of us declutter our surroundings so we can live our lives in a peaceful, calm, stress free environment. Many many Thanks for being the man that you are. 🙏❤️❤️❤️🙏
Thank you so much for the kind words Vicki.
Why do parents not teach their children these simple chores beginning when they are young. Age appropriate chores they are able to do. Every member of the family should have a working part of keeping the house in order and functioning. Mom or Dad should not spare the children these jobs. They teach responsibility and develop character. They will be better spouses when they marry because they have good habits for cohabitating as a helpful family member.
I have a "mail drawer" for my toddler. He likes to get into my desk so I gave him his own drawer into which I put the junk mail and the opened envelopes. He loves getting into it and tearing stuff open. And he feels like he gets to help with the mail. It gives me an immediate place to put the junk mail without having to go to another room where the trash can is (it's easier to keep the trash can away from the toddler lol).
This is fantastic! I have been doing all of these steps I swear since childhood! It's how I was raised , growing up all my brothers and sisters had daily chores in a family of 9 , it helped keep our home clean and tidy , organized and maintained! I am so glad all of these habits have stayed with me! And cleaning that kitchen in the evening is a MUST! I love walking in my kitchen in the mornings and seeing it clean and clutter free, what a soothing feeling of calmness , I love it!
Thanks especially for Seniors! We get melancholy @ times and this advice helps us a lot!! 👏🏿👏🏿
I do all of these things most of the time! And it has made a difference. A key factor is designating a home for things to be put away, and that may require some initial decluttering to free up space. Doing these habits regularly has made my home much neater, and doesn't take that much time when done regularly.
I got 10 out of 10. I'm very proud of myself. 😊
Me too. Even tho I have 3 kids
Joshua, Great video. I remember watching Peter Walsh on TV & I would get so mad at him for making these people get rid of their stuff. Fast forward a lot of yrs & now I am taking pictures of things & letting them go. It took me a couple of yrs watching you, Dawn, the Minimal Mom & Cas from Clutterbug, to get me where I am today. E are down to 1 room of doom & hopefully, in the spring, we can get that cleaned out. Keep up the great videos. 😊
Excellent! May i just add: cleanup is part of the meal!!!
Joshua, I do not often give a comment on Social Media, but you speake a very beautiful English. Evan I can understand what you say. And my English is not so good, because I‘m not so young anymore and we did‘n learn in school in Switzerland. Your Tipps help me a lot to live my one Live and to become a Minimalist without to lose comfort in my flat. 🙏 Kind regards from 🇨🇭
Hey Moni, dein Englisch ist doch prima! Ich bin sehr erstaunt, dass man in der Schweiz in der Schule kein Englisch lernt. Hier in Deutschland ist das schon lange so ( bin auch alt😉)... Liebe Grüße in die wunderschöne Schweiz 😊
@@susannegiesen2114 🙏, ja heute lernen es die Kinder ab der 4. Klasse. Früher lernten wir ab der 4. Klasse zuerst französisch da dies 1 unserer 4 Landessprachen und zudem eine Sprache ist, die heute noch im diplomatischen Dienst der Länder gesprochen wir. Englischunterricht hatten wir erst im letzten Schuljahr, war freiwillig, also kein Pflichtfach und dies jeweils um 7 h am Morgen 3 x die Woche für je 50 Minuten.
@@MoniSchmid-f5u Ui, das hätte ich dann nicht gemacht, glaube ich. So früher Unterricht.....
Bei uns ist es umgekehrt, es fängt mit Englisch an und dann kommt die 2. Fremdsprache, ich meine in der 7. Klasse. Wir konnten wählen zwischen Latein oder Französisch. Manche haben auch Spanisch zur Auswahl. Ich hab damals Latein genommen. Ich habe so den Eindruck, dass in den Schulen in den USA gar keine Fremdsprachen Pflicht sind. Schaue sehr viele Videos von dort und alle Leute haben immer die größten Schwierigkeiten, wenn es um Wörter geht, die aus einem anderen Sprachgebiet implementiert sind. Nun ja. Ihnen jedenfalls alles Gute und danke für die Antwort 🍀😊
Thank you, Josh. This makes me realize that I've come a long way. I am still not good at putting worn clothes away at the end of the day or keeping the bathroom counter clear, but I'm nailing everything else. You are a great encourager.
I do 9/10 of these. All of the ones that involves moving items I do habitually, but the actually cleaning is a struggle, so the wiping the surfaces with the messes my family creates is hard even without anything on them.
Thank you for raising and keeping up awareness. ❤
To be successful in life return things that you have taken back to its original place.
The more stuff that leaves, the lighter our home feels. Less to take care of.
Yeah for all10, plus I check when putting things back in their place, I check if they're any things we are not using anymore.
These are really great tips. I love all of them, but there are times after my job, where I get only about one of my tasks done. It's just stress and exhaustion. But I keep trying,
🇦🇺 Love your advice. 👋
Can never make the bed till the cat gets out of it or off it.😊
You just mentioned my entire daily practices. Thanks for reminding me how impactful they are 🎉
I’m still amazed that the number of things you list in your videos is often longer than the minutes the video takes to watch - talk about a deal when exchanging time for info! 👏😄
re: putting clothes away - get a little 'butler' stand if you don't want to put worn but not dirty garments back in the closet/drawers😊
I put slightly worn clothing that is too clean to wash, but I don't want to put it in the closet with all the clean stuff, on a behind the door hanging rack. You can get the ones that just hang over the top of the door for easy installation.
I hang my once- worn Pullovers and tops outside in the fresh air for a few hours.
@@rosiheyer5501 You're lucky. I live in an apartment, and we are not allowed to hang anything outside. Not even drape it over a chair on our balcony.
Thanks for your helpful video! I agree with keeping the counter clear of dishes, a tidy kitchen makes me feel more organized.
❤ happy to say I do all these things. Great reminder for a stress free life.
Thank you for the reminders!! They’re good.
It's been suggested in jest that I have OCD but these simple things that you talk about is how my day to day looks & my home is tidy as well as clean. When my granddaughter is over there are toys on the floor of course but when she goes all is picked up & I vacuum & mop & tidy up. We then can sit in happiness that we have had a lovely day but now our home is back to normal...our normal 🤣😂
Thank you. This habits are what make difference effectively.
Thank you for the tips 🙏
I wish I knew about these tips years ago. Thanks
Really good one. Thank you:).
I also follow n do all these but on weekends my hubby want to live so if he is on sofa cushions can take rest on floor.😂 but very useful tips even with 19 months old child my home is pretty tidy always
I was brought up with these simple concepts. It's always been a part of my life.
Nice. And reduse the stuff you have. Every season I go through clothes, books, hobbies stuff , old medicine and supplements … I do it again.
Joshua another great video for us. Can you help those of us with digital clutter please? Emails, craft patterns, receipts, etc.
I been doing these ten things my entire life. It’s very true less stress
I have sticker on the door saying no to ‘junk mail’
Works a treat!
Thankyou so much! Just in time, dear
Fantastic as always
Shoes all get put away and my purse stays in the van inside of my garage:) I do most of these already but the past week has been hectic with a new camper and new things and most of those things are staying in the camper so that I don’t have to find a place for them
Please may you film a home tour. I would love to see your comments in practice.
Me too😊😊😊And I guess we are not the only ones😊 But I assume, he wants to keep his private life private....but, who knows 😃
The only area where I fall short of the list is in the bathroom vanity area. I don’t have much storage so the things I use daily are grouped along the vanity area. It is crowded but i have used a tray to delineate some products from others.
Perfekt,I wrote them down and printed them, to hang on my fridge to train my brain!😃
10/10 I love it!!!!!💕 I am Tidy!💪🏻
Yay I already do all of these except #10 because we don’t have children 🩷
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Amazing 🤩
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I love these tips, they're all essential, but I feel like they will only keep your home organised, but not clutter free. To keep your home free all the items that enter will have to see items also leave your home.
Omg, I’m bogged down with an untidy house and I don’t do any of these tips, I never do the dishes, never put the laundry away quickly, mail is flung on a chair, bed never made, etc. maybe I should have had kids to do all this for me? 😂😂😂
Life is too short to only wear black tshirts. Lol. I know you do that to keep things simple. But black is so… dark. Add some color to your life ! And guess what, a red or deep purple tshirt also goes with any jeans 😉
I have a clean tidy home until my kids arrive (5, 3 and 1 yo)
@CanPDS : There are ages and stages of our lives and our children.. It will get better, as the children grow. Just do the things you can do with the energy you have. I find the three things most helpful: making my bed in the morning, dishes and counters after dinner and 5 minutes before going to bed reset in the living room. This way I get into a relaxing bed at night, a clean kitchen and living room to start the day. Just remember that even in these areas it is better, not perfection. I had five children and as I look back, those years with young children go so quickly.
@@sallycroft2191, true I miss those days!
Thank you, great ideas!
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