brave ADHD soul weathers the decluttering storm ☔️
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I just wanted to send a reminder that everyone's declutter journey looks different. As you guys watch please don't compare Tracy's journey to Dani's, they are both very different people with a different amount of stuff and different life stories. I hope you can encourage Tracy and appreciate that she is showing you guys what this process looks like for her life, in her REAL home. 🩷
PS. Sorry the last two videos were late to go live. Lots of exciting things with the book that have been happening, keeping me busy. Can't wait to share!
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1.5k views in the first hour of posting - should tell you how many fans you both have 💜
I’m loving watching both of them and how they are tackling this. I’m so hoping we can do their kitchen and bathrooms too!
If every declutter journey was like Dani's I think every reseller in town would be overwhelmed with stuff that people got rid of!
She downplayed her couple garbage bags out because it wasn't hard to get rid of stuff but that's still a significant accomplishment on her own and a little more space for the things she does care about so good for her!
Thank you for your comment because I heard it as barbecue bags. 🤦♀
What’s so interesting and makes Tracey’s declutter difficult is the awesome finds she’s accumulated on her travels.
I’ve been a sentimental treasure collector from my childhood. I’m much better now with our rancher, but we have a huge basement. If we are in a hurry to tidy for guests (or even the cleaning service) then things can accumulate in the pile to go downstairs. It is much easier to let things go on days I’m noticing I’m not having difficulty decluttering. I then embrace it. I also love this channel, because 10-20 minutes of tidying really does make a difference. I also declutters my mind.
Hi Tracey!
Tracey is so likeable and the declutter is so interesting! I really hope it makes a big positive difference to her life.
I’m with you til the end. Tracy is working hard!
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Getting all the clothing into a neat row of wardrobes is going to be amazing. I can't wait to see it!
The ADHD plays such a role in decision making. My husband has severe ADHD and his spaces look like hers. Everything might be, going to be, just in case, and it ends up going to waste. Not being harsh, I'm living with this same situation in my home. I am as patient as can be with his spaces but it takes a toll.
The good news about creating such chaos is that the only way is 'up' from here.
This is very true!
I have hoarding issues too, thank you sooooo much Tracy for being so brave and sharing your home and your journey. You’re an inspiration and you rock! ❤I’ve always had difficulty explaining to people how this process is so counter-intuitive for many who don’t have these challenges so it’s great to see it in action, also the need for flexibility and celebrating the wins! 💪😘
Tracy gets me. The concept of ADHD and that there is an infinite sense of time and space is my truth. It’s hard to explain it because it doesn’t make sense to people. I have many tactics to help me meet my goals, appointments, and use of time. However, it is impossible when I’m not using them and life catches up with me.
The number of alarms on my phone is, well, alarming. I even have physical alarms that you can turn and it starts a timer. The loss of “time” construct happens several times a day for me. It is like people saying, “Time flies when you’re having fun.” For me, time just flies. 😂
The time/space thing was definitely interesting to hear about to help understand better how some people perceive things.
As a person with ADHD who never watched your channel (the algorithm read me!), I find Tracey so exciting, relatable, refreshing… people can be so harsh towards that which they don’t understand. But for me, everything she says makes complete sense. My attachment to my things is that I find many of them beautiful, special, unique: little treasures, thrifted, found, collected… my space feels like me, my things feel like me, and the line is keeping it manageable and livable. Thank you for showcasing Tracey, for Tracey: thank you for being unapologetically yourself, exuding your neurodiverse magic into the world! This is a difficult process and it’s easier for neurotypical people because their experiences are fundamentally different. This being hard for you makes sense. It’s supposed to be. And for it being hard, look at you go!
THIS!!! Beautifully said! Thank you so much for this comment! I agree with everything
A big yay for Tracy's process🎉. How boring would it be to only see the same type of people, with the same houses, the same before and after.... it takes courage to show yourself to the world and how cool that we get to see someone in the privacy of their home! I can't wait for allll of the next episodes, so take your time 😂
I think she is doing amazing at letting go! It’s about making her life easier.
I am very proud of Tracy. This is really hard. My husband has ADHD and he gets overwhelmed and can continue with certain tasks when they take too long and drain his energy.
I am also the type who has a lot of stuff, so absolutely no judgement only compassion.
Hope after everything is done she will feel the relief.
Thank you for sharing this journey ❤🎉
I think it's so impressive that Tracy got rid of two bags all by herself, because a lot of her stuff genuinely makes her happy and it's really hard to let go when you have positive associations with your stuff. I think her pace is great and very realistic, and honestly, I'd love if this series continued to be in her studio! Of course, only if Tracy is up for that and maybe after a good long break so she can enjoy the rewards before a new huge project :P
I haven't worn makeup since high school and that's been 54 years. Moisturizer only. I'm so glad. That's a lot of space and money dedicated to an industry that nurtures dissatisfaction with oneself.
A lot of people don't wear makeup because they're dissatisfied with themselves, for a great deal of people it's a creative outlet.
Tracy is a joy to watch and I disagree with folks saying what should or shouldn’t have been done or what order or what should go where. Her personality is so much a part of these items and she uses them to express herself to the world- that’s a world of difference to someone who’s built clutter to hide or because they were avoiding something. Tracy collects out of love, so it’s a completely different process to organize first more than letting go.
All the declutters are so interesting. 1 - trepidation 2- a little embarrassment 3 - little successes 4 - realizations 5 - bigger successes 6- relief from anxiety of making all the decisions and it’s not that bad but really a better feeling to let go 7 - it a gift to yourself that you do deserve a clutter free life that does not distract you from your true desires.
Tracy's home did not get this way in a day, week, month or year, so it won't be "fixed" in a week. It's fantastic, Tracy, that you are letting go of a lot. It may not look like a lot to some, but it looks great.
This is such a small space & I’m pretty sure most Americans own at least as much or more items than shown - most of them probably not as interesting as well. Tracy is doing a great job & the fact that she’s dedicated to hiring someone to help shows amazing will to change!! 🙌
I definitely have the patience for this journey…..love following the process. Tracy will do this in the time/way she needs - it has to work for her.
Thank you for the support! I’m excited for her After that’s ahead!
I'm loving the series with Tracy. For many of us, the decluttering journey takes a long time. Tracy will not become a minimalist, but that's ok. In the end, with your help, her things will be better organized and less chaotic which will be better for her and her partner. I'm definitely willing to watch as many episodes as it takes.
I have to say it is actually super refreshing to see the journey of someone with lots of items she wants to keep because it is much more easy to identify with ❤
Tracy is really giving it her best! She will be doing fine once the closet arrived and private trainer April and she keep working the declutter muscles❤
Honestly, in the beginning I was a bit overwhelmed just looking at her clutter. Cant imagine the courage and trust it took her to start this process.
April, keep on helping her!
I hope once decluttering done Tracy's home will still reflect her personality and style.
this is such a treasure trove and its beautiful that Tracy is just surrounded completely by the things she loves -- and I'm so so glad that putting those things on display actually shows the sheer joy of all of the things that make her buzz 🤗
Tracy is our "trust the process" person
Putting “like with like” is key for me in managing my home. Good job Tracy. It’s a journey for sure.
Slow and steady wins the race🎉I say Bravo Tracy!!!❤❤❤❤
I personally love a long declutter because too many channels do a huge transformation in less than 10 mins which doesn't share a lot of the behind the scenes and process.
I always love that you meet everyone at their own place. Every journey is different. Tracy is doing an awesome job!
Tracy inspires me to be less grouchy about my own mess. What a joyful outlook during a very big upheaval.
Tracey is doing so great! Thanks for reminding people that Tracey and Dani are different people at different places in their journey. Tracey is making progress and that is what’s important. I hope people don’t judge Tracey or Dani. I’m grateful they are brave enough to open up their personal lives and homes to others to help educate and motivate.
First, I would like to thank Tracy for letting us into her home and permitting us to see her journey. Your method has been a blessing to her, if only because you are not judgmental or pushy. Your system works! I'm sure Tracy can continue the process after you're done helping her get organized. I'm learning so much from your videos. Being respectful and tolerant of others is at the top of the lessons learned. Thank you .
Tracy is doing great with this whole upheaval. She doesn't seem to ever get irritable with your pace or flustered at all. I love how much she is trusting the process and going with it with laughter and ease. Great job to you all. I wish I was there to help, I love doing all that stuff.
That’s what I was thinking too, she handles it really well, also love this sort of stuff too I wish I knew someone I could help with a space like this, I find it incredibly satisfying
Its absolute fundamental to have a personal assistance for people who have adhd and autism. We have a different perception of time and space. We have executive disfuncional that turns difficult to sorts things.
Tracey puts emotion on every item and that makes getting rid of stuff so much harder. Until she can separate the two things, it will be so difficult for her. I truly hope she is getting some counseling to help her through this .
I scoffed at the Marie Kondo method until I read the book. What shifted my HEART was thanking and saying a fond farewell to things that needed to leave. I'm at peace with letting go, and my acquisition urge is finally receding. I know I can DO THIS now!!! 😊❤😊
I’m glad she’s trying to organize her life, I honestly would loose my mind if I had that much stuff🤗
Every item gotten rid of is exciting. I get the slow and steady, and there's nothing wrong with it. Progress forward is the main thing to have. Keep going, everyone is cheering you on.
She is makinh amazing progress ive been decluttering hardcore for 2 years and i still have mountains and piles up to the celing 😅 as long as you dont give up❤
I love both ladies. I wish for more videos.Keep them coming.
Thank you! Will do!
Because Tracy has such an abundance, it actually helps me feel like, what I have to do is actually DOable and makes less intimidated, so Tracy, thank you!
It's good to see that it takes time, that's life. Video when decluttering and organizing are done in a day are very often not possible especially with this amount of stuff and space limitation. Glad you are showing the reality of decluttering
Often not possible like you said, and also potentially traumatic to someone as emotionally attached to their possessions as Tracy is.
Getting everything done and dealt with at once works for some, but for others it could really just make them hold on to things even harder in the future.
Tracey will keep going and when it’s done she’ll look around and be happy. Or she’ll do more decluttering. Either way it’s her dealio!
Thank you for sharing. I’ve done bath and body products no less than three times….I still have too much and will do one more hard purge and be done.
She is such a trooper ! Loving her and Dani's series.
Tracy has the coolest taste in stuff!
She's doing amazingly. Really appreciate being allowed to watch the process and great to see her passing along her amazing stylish things to others so they can enjoy them too.
It seems to be taking forever to even make what looks like a dent in this but then I think of how large this home is and how much was accumulated and that the process makes it worse before it makes it better. I’m looking forward to when the organization begins.
Tracy doing the thing. My only complaint (😂) is that i wish the episode was longer but I understand how taxing it can get. You guys are doing great.
I think Tracy's place is sooo lovely! I can't wait to see the final result. You guys were amazing today!
Also, you three are so stinking cute trying to get that table around the corner with all your giggling. ❤😂❤ And the tree up the stairs with a dog under one arm.😅
I think she's made great decisions all along. Very confident in her decision and quick with them. The fact that she has stuck with it is awesome
This is a brilliant declutter series, I'm really enjoying it.
You're doing so good Tracy ! It's gonna be so good and freeing to have everything organized at the end of the project, you can be so proud of yourself ! Imagine how much your projects and imagination will be able to grow when you're done! I really love this series, very inspiring
She’s told me that from the beginning 💛 that he knows her house is a block from her creativity and she’s excited to eliminate that so that she can follow through on her artistic endeavors
i love this series. real people, real lives and realistic progress. thank you tracy for sharing it with us!
Being selfish here , you can take all year. I am enjoying Tracey’s journey. 😉
The Daisy perfume is "Daisy" by Marc Jacobs. I like that it's not an instant makeover. Most of the time, because of social media, we see huge home renovation with perfect decor and it gave us the illusion that everything must happen very fast. But let's be honest, in real life, sorting stuff, renovating, decorating... it takes so much time. Also because we don't have infinite funds, finding the perfect piece of furniture or decor sometimes takes months (or year). So I like that this declutter is real and honest.
I’m an art teacher & when I declutter I say the same thing, ‘I can use that in my classroom.’ We work on a tight, non-existing budget that it becomes part of our natural thinking! It’s like the demotion system of letting go! If I use it in my classroom, I feel so good/proud! My studio space is another dumping/demotion space too! Thanks for sharing!!!
I've found that open storage bins/containers don't work well on top shelves - too dusty. In fact, the best stuff for a top shelf is as little as possible - maybe just a few larger decor items that are easy to dust. The top shelf acts somewhat as a dust protector for lower shelves, where open bins work better.
great episode, jackson saying he believes in you in such a deadpan voice cracked me up! 😂
Thank you so, SO much for the message around 25 minutes. I would hate if there are harsh comments to this video because I've learned SO much watching Tracy! I cant thank you enough for being able to see the difference between Dani's and Tracy's decluttering process. I resonate with Tracy's experience, so it's great to FINALLY see someone working so hard to chase the decluttering dream in a situation that feels like my real life. I feel seen and understood, and less alone. It's so amazing to have someone willing to share their story and experience so that others like her can know that they are not bad or wrong, and that decluttering is possible for everyone. If someone comments harsh things, that ruins the transformational experience for everyone, so please dont.
I'm excited for every new episode of this series! Especially now with the large closet coming, it will be so fun to see all of Traceys unique clothes getting organized🥰 She is so relatable, because her belongings are not "just stuff to get rid of", but individual treasures that all have a story attached to them. I really feel that, even though of course it's important to still find balance for what you live with.
I highly recommend getting a smaller desk vs using the big table. It’s really twice as deep and long as it needs to be. Or get a corner desk.
Yes! A thinner desk (probably one from Ikea!) would make such a difference.
I definitely agree. Her partner could mark out with tape on the big table top the measurements of a more suitable desk and see if he finds it sufficient. I’m sure he will.
With all the space she is using, he should be able to stake a claim to things that are important to him. She is keeping things another person might not prioritize. He can as well. My home has similar compromises required.
I love how big the table is but I agree it sits quite high and doesn’t have needed desk storage underneath, I’m sure they could hack it but would probably be a tight fit in their home as is
Nahh I love a deep desk it's less about the looks but what U use it for. If it's just a laptop, fine get a small desk, but if there's multiple projects or lots of papers let him have the space
This was great! Letting go of all of those big pieces made a huge difference.
The way you handle everyone’s journey with nuance and adaptability is what really makes me enjoy everyone’s series on your channel. Your method is just “smarter” and more psychological than these “one-size-fits-all” gimmicks we all cycle through fruitlessly!
I love tracy. And I understand that today was about making space for the new closets, no about a serious declutter. if you looked at every item it would have never gotten a clear space for the closet!!
Tracy is doing such a good job pairing down. The new wardrobe will make sic a difference.
Tracy is so sweet and has such a full life. Love hearing her stories as she goes through her things.
I am so glad that you are helping Tracy, April. Yes, it can be messy before it looks better. It has been a great series so far! Yes, each decluttering journey looks different. You are doing great, Tracy! ❤
Great job, Tracey for letting go of expired products! That’s amazing! Keep going, your brain will feel so much better when everything has a place and you
Get rid of things that no longer serve you or add value to your life.
Yes! I have such a hard time letting go of expired products! And she did it with ease!
I'm so excited to continue watching the progress! What a brave soul to share her journey with us.
I am sticking around for the end! I really admire Tracey for going through what has to be a very stressful journey in front of so many people. April, your series with your mom has been my favorite, probably because I miss my mom so much. But Dani’s and Tracey’s are tied for 2nd. Can’t wait for the final reveal!
Tracey is so sweet and your encouragement will get her through this process ❤❤
As Tracy said, you made good progress. She'll definitely need to keep at it but keeping her things organised already seems to be helping a lot. Also she went through the skincare a lot more easily than the shoes and clothes. That's pretty impressive when most people wiuld really struggle with decision fatigue. I feel like where Dani wants a calm, almost minimalist vibe to have more physical space, Tracy just needs to organise her space to help her make decisions more easily. That's two very different goals and that's why their jiurneys are so different. Nothing wrong with either approach, they're both really intentional and that's all that matters.
I love the joy when Tracy finds something she'd been looking for!
American products put the expiration on the product once opened. Eg 12M = expires 12 months after you open the product
I really appreciated your comment about everyone's journey being different. I am also going through a declutter journey due to a change in employment, and part of decluttering for me has been grieving my past and embracing my future. What I am letting go of represents a time in my life that I enjoyed, but my lifestyle is just different. It takes several passes sometimes to move forward, and it is nice to see that you adapt to the people you are working with. Tracy is so brave to show her journey!!
I like Tracy!! She’s doing so well. She just needed direction and help which you are great at!
Well, you can't expect not to have a mess when you have unexpected large items being introduced into your area - that's something we've all been in the middle of. A move before we'd done our first pass - unexpected guests and everything being shoved in bags or boxes and stuffed in random places - when we're not anywhere near ready to begin a declutter so the stuff just stays where it was put for months or years. Those cupboards will make such a difference, and I'm sure with working with you and keeping the goal Tracey sees for her living space in mind - we'll get there!
Once again, it takes me all morning to watch one of these as Tracy inspires me to go through my makeup (separated lipgloss 🤢), swap purses because I forgot I had the one I found, put my bath mats in the wash…😳 You GO girl! 🎉
I am JAZZED for this series. The afters (pass 1, pass 2, etc) are going to be so satisfying. Keep up the great work 🎉
Tracy is such a beautiful soul and has such wonderful, interesting things! I’ve been so overwhelmed watching her series (especially this one)! I can’t wait for her to have an organized space so she can better enjoy all her amazing stuff! 💜
I can't wait to see the transformation!
But also - there's an upstairs!?!?!
Just a rooftop patio. That’s where the plants usually go 🪴
poor Tracy u really can see she is lost
Jackson is😊 a cutie as Always
love to u all ❤❤❤
Honestly, it's so hard to declutter and organize when you're living and working in a space, let alone having stuff arrive that throws a wrench in your plans like a dresser. I'm just doing a slow declutter of my room to get ready for some big rearranging in our apartment in a couple months, but a side table I've wanted went on sale so jumped on it even though I don't have the space for it yet. So I've just been maneuvering around the box while trying to empty out the various drawers and shelves around it, lol
I love this series because it is fascinating to see you both puzzle through the volume. I am an artist too who works in many mediums (and i see my clothing as one of them) so this is relatable. I cheer you on and would LOVE to see the ling process of this and would gladly watch this series all year.🥰 Go team! ❤❤❤
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I give Tracy a lot of credit. You are a real rock star! You go girl! Thanks for sharing your journey. ❤🌻
Cheering Tracy on to continue on her journey. This will be an amazing “after”. And April, you are so patient with the little details as well as seeing the big picture! 😊💕
So patient! 😊
I’m a lot like her and let stuffs expired. I really, REALLY liked the small vanity on the floor.
I can't wait for the next episode! Once the clothes and other items are placed inside the wardrobes, it's going to make such a difference to the apartment.
You are amazing, Tracey!❤
She is such a trooper going through this - the "during" is braking me and I am on the other side of the planet! I can´t wait for seeing everything falling into place.
For jewelry storage use a peg board! I have adhd and also get attached to things and also need to see everything to remember I have it. I put up a large peg board and bought a large box of bolts that could screw into the peg holes. So all the bolts can continue to be moved around if I need to! So necklaces hang directly on it, I attached ribbon to the bolts for studs, then I attached thin dowels to two bolts to hang my earrings. It is THE BEST jewelry storage I have ever had that is large enough to organize my stuff and inexpensive. I even got rid of some stuff and was able to hang some of my grandmas vintage hats on the peg board. It’s beautiful!
I know there is the vision at the end of the journey, but that tunnel is a very long one at times. Wow, I would be overwhelmed. Kudos to you both.
When you think it took years to get to this point, yes it will take a while to sort out. It's like reversing the journey at high speed in comparison.
Our decluttering is taking much longer than I thought it would and I'm used to decluttering!
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I like to think of the objects in my house as renting my space where the rent they pay is the utility and joy they bring into my life. If something has been lying around without being used for a long time, it's like a freeloader occupying space that I work hard to maintain and pay for. These items are essentially squatting in valuable real estate within my home without contributing anything in return. My space is precious property that should be populated only by things that earn their keep. So, I get rid of it. If I need it again, I’ll just buy it, but that usually never happens or might be years away, or I might find out I didn’t need it after all or that something else could take its place. These days I don't do much decluttering anymore since I can now spot that they will be freeloaders at the store.
So proud of you Tracy!
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Maybe after you finish Tracy’s apartment you can do her classroom. This has been an epic journey. Good job to you both. Y’all definitely need some swifer pet wipes. They really hold a lot of dust. I think Tracy is getting rid of a lot of items in a thoughtful way especially since this is a first pass.
Tracy is doing a great job. She is so cute and fun…I love watching her work on her spaces.
If you are just moving stuff from one room to another and nothing is actually leaving, and not going to the studio, I can't see results. But you are very good helping her to achieve something
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I just think Tracey is amazing! She's doing great.
The best thing of all this is that her best items will be displayed and stored in a nice way!
Tracy's personality is soo wholesome! Really enjoying seeing her progress, you both are doing such a great job! Looking forward for every new episode ^^
Thank for watching!