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I have downloaded the app. Thank you! I love listening to audiobooks that are Christian Fiction! I was just looking for some today!! This is the first time I’ve seen you and I was in Google for something else when you popped up! I had just been able to declutter a table by my sofa! I am so prepped of myself! I was going to take a photo but didn’t. In going to of my kitchen table! I have the rest of the stuff in a pile on the floor to deal with tomorrow and the rest of my bed, but I did start in my bed and got a pile all cleaned up by my cat tree in the bedroom! That’s an AWE MAZING Achievement for me, being a very difficult person to overcome overwhelmedness!!! I suffer from anxiety for mental health reasons. It makes it worse thinking of doing this! 🤗❤️🥰🙌🫅🕊️ 🌈Blessings!!!🦋
❤ Dawn, I’ve watched every single one of your videos, and every one brings joy, inspiration, and FREEDOM! You got me through a terrible life transition of divorce, chronic illness, and job loss. When you say at the end of your videos, “I love you, I hope you have a really great day, and I’ll see you again soon,” I would burst into tears from your sincerity. That 1 thing helped me through BAD days. I love the freedom you give through getting rid of shame, toxicity, negative mindsets, and guilt. “I JUST DIDN’T KNOW” is another favorite mantra now. After all this time my home is a joyful, free, safe and beautiful sanctuary. Minimalism has made dealing with my illness easier, and Tuesdays with you are a God filled moment of hope ❤
I’ve adopted the mantra: “hi I’m Dawn. I don’t keep things in my house that bring up bad crappy memories” - I really really needed that as I was cleaning out some painful photos. Thank you so much for this.
Maybe we should declutter our pictures on our phone. I am thinking I should keep only the best of the pictures. My daughters got me a photo frame, which I love! I keep it by the sink, and I see the photos everyday. Much easier than a scrapbook!
This attitude is helping me so much get through my adult son’s death. If I look at it and smile, it can stay. If it hurts me, I either put it in a box way behind everything in the closet or I get rid of it. Right now my husband has a small bag of Jeff’s ashes in his sock drawer. I have made it my mission for those to move on.I’m sorry but my beloved son Jeff cannot stay rent-free in the house.
I’m 73! You youngsters have been so helpful to me as I prepare my home for the ease and safety I’ll need now and in the future. One day I decided to get rid of my glass top stove and my stainless steel refrigerator simply because they getting on my last nerve. I was VERY intentional about choosing what I would purchase. First the stove…I wanted white to brighten up my kitchen. Coil burners aren’t super attractive but it sure beats that burned on residue that plagued me. The stainless steel refrigerator had a broken handle that I could have fixed I guess. Spots and stains were all over it. I don’t like those doors for water and I don’t like ice maker ice either. My new refrigerator is bright white, no handles to fall off. No nooks and crannies to worry about. No ice maker and I’m in love with them both!
Kindred spirit here. I feel the same about icemakers and water dispensers. I'd rather have more space for FOOD INSIDE than bad-tasting water and ice! I have no fear of drinking tap water, or refrigerated tap water from a pitcher. Fewer parts to break, too ... Hooray! I would've probably ordered a new handle and replaced it myself (or at least tried), because I can be stubborn like that. (Or maybe that's false bravado, because I haven't fixed the loose gasket around the bottom of one door ... so who am I fooling? Shhhhh!) 😂
Your rant was perfectly timed. I just decided to trash my high school yearbooks. They do not bring good memories. They also are not something I would want to leave as a legacy. Thank you!!
I had two gorgeous handmade mugs. But they were too small to use and were crafted by a very toxic person in our life. I donated them. They were pretty but not useful and made me feel negative every time I saw them
Before my husband and I moved, I finally decided to trash the photo albums, scrap books and childhood related things my mom had held on for me. I have four sons - I don’t think boys/men care about those things as much. They would appreciate photos of me with them and maybe a few pictures of me from my childhood. I held on to a few treasures but everything else went. I never looked at them, cared that I had those things or thought that my children would want figurines, my old drawings or anything else I had. I saved my children the time and effort later down the road when I pass away also. I didn’t have the fondest memories in childhood and letting those things go felt like a giant weight off my shoulders.
I am a 77 yr old woman who has been watching your Chanel for some time now. My children do not want my stuff so I have been decluttering for some time. I am most surprise by how often I need to declutter. My closet for example, I need to do 3 or 4 times a year. I think I am my local thrift shops favorite contributer.
I nearly cried today because l am so so grateful to finding you Dawn and learning about it’s ok to let go of things and having less is better. Even my husband is totally shocked at what I’ve let go of. I will never be able to thank you enough. ☺️
I grew up with the mindset that you go to garage sales and thrift stores to look for a good deal. Or to buy several of anything if it was on sale. These habits have filled my mom's home with junk she doesn't use. She frantically cleans for a week before any gathering she has. The last 2 years, I've actively tried to unwind these habits that I've inherited. Suddenly, with a decluttered home, I can have guests over any time, cleaning is not a burden, and it's easier than ever to have beneficial routines (like a nightly reset, daily laundry, etc). I had to let go of a lot of things that annoyed my mother in law (who sees value in EVERY item and has given me many things). But I'm glad to have a home I can manage now.
I had a beautiful set of Christmas candle holders-very unique. But they were given to me by a former boss that I detested. Out they went, no more feeling bad.
Dawn, you deserve that coffee pot if it was triple the price. You are so caring, giving and very frugal with your money. I hope every cup of coffee you drink you say to yourself “I deserve this and more” We love you and your tender heart. ♥️
It’s really hard for most moms to feel like they deserve something nice! Glad you are encouraging Dawn to not feel guilty over things that cost more but last a long time!
I loved your father’s quote, ‘everybody should have one good bad habit’ what a joy to be raised by people who love and care no matter what! Thanks for inspiring me always!
Thanks, Dawn. This reminds me that awhile back I took a wonderful expensive comforter that I loved to the thrift store. My husband had expressed his hatred for his years earlier (but a few years after I purchased it). It was just sitting in the basement. I realized that it reminded me of him being mad about it, and it was the biggest relief that I could imagine to donate it.
This came at the perfect moment. Right now I’ve been so overwhelmed with getting the house decluttered. I go from one room to another and get so overwhelmed! I just love seeing your home and the serenity it brings. 46 years of marriage and all the baggage from those years. Don’t get me wrong, happy times, and great memories, but I have to let go! I’m 72, my husband is 77. I don’t want my 2 girls to have to go through all this stuff when we’re gone! I try to start, but get sidetracked so easily! How do you get the momentum going? Something always gets in the way. Thanks for all your encouragement Dawn! Guess I’ll just have to keep trying.
A thing that helps me as someone who’s easily sidetracked; if possible make some small progress every day rather than hold yourself to doing much longer sessions. Found that there is a limit to how many decisions there is energy for and when that energy runs out it’s just an uphill battle that lowers my motivation. Wish you the best of luck with your journey whether this helps or not 🙂
It helps me to just tackle little bits at a time. For instance, last week I dealt with my junk drawer in the kitchen on one day and my cookbooks another day. This week, I want to go through my closet but feel overwhelmed, so I’m only doing my shoes today. Small victories yes, but victories nevertheless. I too don’t want my grown daughters to be burdened by all we’ve accumulated over our almost 50 year marriage. It may take me a couple of years but I’m determined! Good luck!
I like to listen to decluttering books or videos while I’m doing it to keep me focused and motivated. Dana K White’s material was especially helpful when I was just starting decluttering because her whole method is designed to be interruptable and to keep you motivated by starting in places you’ll notice most often. I also find her very relatable and funny, so that helps too. 😂
Hello Dawn, So many comments here, that l'm pretty sure you'll never see this, but l just wanted to say that, honestly, you have helped to structure my headspace and therefore transition my life in a way that l would have never imagined. YOU have given me the confidence to finally make the decisions that l knew l wanted to make, YOU were my guide. It seems odd that someone who has helped me so much, has no idea of her far reaching positivity and uplifting of a fellow human being. God bless you and all branches of your family; l will never forget you. Sam 🙂 (a thankful 🇬🇧).
Sam! WOW, thank you so much for this, it truly means more than you know 🥰 and well done, I may have given direction, but you did all of the hard work! Great job! 💪❤️
I grew up in a tiny, chaotic, cluttered & dirty home - we just didn’t host & didn’t want to. Now as an adult I’m so proud to say that I‘ve just kicked off hosting a group of moms and little children every week for a storytime and song hour. Way out of my comfort zone before simplifying- so glad my space is under control so that (even with two little ones) I have the bandwidth to create this weekly community 💐
"Make something beautiful" reminded me of a recent tip from the Midwest Magic Cleaning channel...if cleaning/tidying is hard, think of it as "decorating."
Dawn, I live in northern Illinois and am an aspiring minimalist. My former home was rather minimal and did not send me negative messages because everything was clean, organized, sparse, and in its place. No junk drawers. Not much on the walls. Not every inch of floor space inhabited by furniture. I call myself only an aspiring minimalist because I live with a wonderful British maximalist. In the five years we have known each other, my partner has reduced an incredible amount of clutter in his home. And since we married and I moved into my Jeremy’s house, we have continued to define our…TOGETHER lifestyle. Dawn, we are now moving to the UK back into Jeremy’s British house. All of this body doubling you and I have been doing together, all of this meaningful conversation in which we have engaged during these years have benefited both Jeremy and me greatly. We are moving from quite a large home into quite a small one…my absolute dream come true. And you know what? We’re ready. In part because I am an aspiring minimalist. In part because Jeremy has discovered the value and joy of maintaining less inventory. And in part because you are my friend and have encouraged me. Thank you. I will keep watching you in England when we move in January.
Thank you for giving me permission to let it go. I just teared up hearing those words. "We" keep so many things because we think we need to pass them down but, the truth is, my kids won't/don't want them. Why am I keeping them? I didn't even want them but I took them because the items were given to me as a legacy. That legacy is clutter. Thank you, Dawn!!!!
I’m 61, have hoarder tendencies and since I’ve started decluttering, this time around I’m serious. Not only am I decluttering but I’m also doing Cass clutterbug 30 day decluttering challenge, I truly can not believe what I am getting rid of. My bathroom is the first room that is fully decluttered and kept clean. What it’s done is show me what the rest of my home could become. I will never be able to thank someone like you Dawn enough for all your help, care and guidance in this decluttering journey.
Our bedroom is really my husband’s. So I redid my bathroom, now I smile every time I go in there. I feel calm and happy in there. So now I want to pick another room. My husband actually said I could do his bathroom. WOW! It can be contagious.
Thank you for sharing! ❤ I have no support system. My mother passed away before my first son was born. I don't have friends or other family that I'm close with. It sucks most days not having anyone to talk to, so thank you for your encouragement ❤❤
Hi Dawn, I just wanted you to know that I have been watching your videos for years and you have greatly inspired me to declutter. I am your Mom’s age and your relationship with your family is a blessing. Near the end of your video you said, “If you see me please feel free to talk with me” (my paraphrase) Well, chances are because of our distance geography, unfortunately I will probably never run into you however, I want you to know that when you said that it made me cry. I was touched. Thank you for sharing your time & life with me. I am a fellow Christian so maybe we can see each other in Glory, where there will be no clutter to deal with😊 You are a blessing! P.S. sometime, consider giving us a lessen on those eyelashes 😉 🥰
I do not think I am alone when I say that anytime I see a Dawn post that it goes to the top of my watch list. Even if im declutterred. There is always something I learn. AND I leave very happy. Thank you. Posture! Who knew.
Yes!!!:and Jordan B Peterson has very good advice 🎉 Dawn has helped me immensely ❤ I am a minimalist and an acquaintance tries to buy her friendships. It took a while to figure out how to form a relationship that works for us.
Dawn, I am a bookworm with way too many books cluttering my home. However, I after watched just 5 mins of this I promptly got off my keister, set my shoulders back in a Can Do position, and culled over 100 books from my collection! I'm taking a break because I still have a few hundred to sort through, but golly, it feels so Great to have begun this dreaded chore and feel that I can finish it! Thank you!
I’ve learned to tell myself I’m going to bless someone else when it’s been difficult for me to donate some items. Now I try to remember to pray over our stuff being donated that God will use them to bless others. I like to image someone walking into the store needing something specific and seeing that need filled and feeling joy and thankfulness.
Today finished making my sewing room beautiful, with paint, decluttering, moving things into cupboards instead of open shelving, having a few lovely things on display - it makes me so happy to go in there now! 😊😊😊
Years ago my husband was deployed or training all the time. I had 3 kids under 6. I was miserable and could never keep the house clean no matter how hard i tried. I felt like a failure every day. I was overwhelmed everyday. I struggled so bad everyone commented on how much of a failure i was. I had an aunt that was an obvious hoarder. What i didnt realize was that my mom was just a more organized hoarder and i was right on her tail. My kids had a room so full of toys you couldn't walk. One day i was watching clean house, just dreaming of that and it clicked that we had too much stuff. Then i was introduced to fly lady? (I think) and learned about havits and organization. I started decluttering while my husband was deployed. Showed him the tv shows and he was all in. Life was 1000 times better. Then he got injured we went back to over buying and life was a mess. Then i found your channel and you put the why behind the need. So again i have decluttered. Im trying to teach my oldest so her life is easier. My second child got it though. She is an exptreme minimalist 🤣🤣
I felt your story as I read it. My husband wasn't deployed, but for a couple years worked out of town Monday through Friday. I had 5 kids under 10 years old back then, and the house was ALWAYS a wreck! I tried and tried, but keeping the kids fed, schooled (we homeschooled) and semi-clean, not to mention caring for and loving them, was SO overwhelming that the housework (except for the kitchen and dishes - which USUALLY got done, and washing of clothes - but rarely put away properly) took a serious back seat. We had to step around clutter and boxes and bags (people would give me so much stuff because they thought we needed it and I didn't want to seem ungrateful) and all the baby item and all the toys and books and ... ugh! It's stressful now just thinking about it, even though we don't live like that any more. I've decluttered a LOT, but still have much to do. Yes! Teach the kids that they don't need so much stuff! My best to you!
When you said to write down a traumatic event I have to confess I've written so many comments that relate to my childhood trauma, then I proofread it, I tweak it -- if necessary, and then I delete it. Somehow seeing it written down even if no one but me reads it eases the burden.
I set a time limit for journaling about negative experiences, so I don't go down a rabbit hole by "awful-izing" scenarios and portraying myself as a victim ... when I've actually survived quite nicely. Don't steep in the chaos of bad memories. Write about it ONCE, then move on with your life.
I would so very gently suggest, starting with one thing, to write it on paper. Without proofreading and tweaking and polishing. You don’t have to make it eloquent, let it be messy and ugly. Write the pieces you’d never even imagine saying online. And then release it by tearing, burning, flushing, burying, sending it down a river… Sometimes by spending lots of time trying to tell the bad story in a pretty way, we let it take up a lot more room in our *present.* It may be worth a try to see if this way eases the burden a little more than the (also valid!!) way you’ve already discovered. ❤
You are such a bright spot in my world. I really appreciate your encouragement and the support you provide. I have been working on decluttering a little at a time since 2019. I found your channel around then. It’s been really nice to have the continued support in the process. My husband has not yet come on board. He blames me for the clutter, but offers no support for doing anything with it, which ends up feeling very lonely at times. Much of the work is legitimately MY mess, but the resistance to fresh coats of paint or repairs that would support my journey are difficult to handle, as well as his inability to see the boxes or piles that are his to do. I really enjoy your line of thinking regarding the stuff, how to process and let go, and just feeling like a loving friend as I do what I can do in my journey. It’s a life line I’ve really needed 😊 Thank you!! 🙏
I find it funny there are so many opinions about decanting a spice cabinet. This is the gift I have been giving all the adult women in my life. I gift the jars, I custom make the labels for their needs - and every single person has been tickled with how cute their spice cabinet is-and I feel like I am not adding to their clutter.
I started my decluttering journey at the beginning of 2024 and I feel the momentum picking up. I finally got rid of the overflow box of clothes in my closet and see more clearly what I want to keep and what I can let go at first glance! Thank you for your constant encouragement around this topic! ❤
Wow! The expansion of rule 12 floored me! Carefully and completely writing down a negative memory strips it of its horror. I've been itching to write down the details of the story of my dad's death for 4 years. I finally did it on Monday and now I see your video. So interesting. I thought I wanted to do it simply as record keeping, but now I see there is emotional value!
Dawn it's the first time I leave a comment here. I've been procrastinating my own decluttering journey for many many years. I didn't know where to begin let alone have the energy to start doing it. I don't know why but a couple of days ago your message stroke a chord in my mind and I just started decluttering a drawer. That lead me to throw old stuff out every day since. I'm being very consistent and I'm feeling better every day just by getting rid of old stuff. Other areas in my life are improving as well just by the fact that I managed to start and be consistent. I really wanted to thank you for your work. I'll keep on listening to your videos.
Thank you Dawn! I look forward to seeing you every Tuesday. I've following you for 4 years now and you've helped me become an Intentionalist. Now BEFORE I make a purchase, I know exactly how and when the item will be used and where I will keep it. That has made All the difference in managing our home and inventory. Thank You!!!!😍
I love how you talk about your parents and upbringing with joy and affection 🥰 I grew up with the same example of living frugally and keeping everything for ‘just in case’. I’m so thankful for you showing me I can get beyond that thinking and survive lol.
This video is very helpful, thank you. It also reminded me of something Gretchen Rubin and her sister said in their podcast: You can appreciate something you see in a store, think it's so great, and then choose to store it in the store (so to speak), rather than buy it and store it in your home.
Found your channel a few weeks ago and watch multiple videos everyday since. I’m a stay at home dad and I am responsible for most everything except household income. Your videos have helped me a lot. Still trying to get my wife to let go of things. Lol.
Yes, yes to all of this. Just this week I spent 7 hours of my life looking for something I needed that I may or may not have accidentally decluttered in the past couple years. I'm not beating myself up. If anything this proves that I still need to reduce inventory more. It shouldn't take that long to search my home for anything. I'm more motivated than ever to keep going with the inventory reduction so that more time can be spent on things that matter.
I'm the same! I got rid of so much in such a short span of time that I can't remember! If my home were truly organized, I would know exactly where to look for the missing thing and know whether or not I still have it. Sigh!
Getting rid of things that are associated with bad memories was the best tip for me. If God allows me to forget the past, what a blessing! I'm allowed to let the memories fade and be replaced with happier times now.
I WASNT subscribed and i have been watching for about a month now! 🤷🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️ i am SOOO grateful to have your videos to guide me ! This is great! Thank you Dawn, you’re awesome!
Dawn, I love your videos. I am the exception to the rule in that I am single and find it easy to declutter. I recently declutterred my whole house which made me so happy. Your recent videos have convinced me that I am a minimalist in many areas of my home. I do have a lot of decor items but they are stored very nicely and neatly. I also have a huge paper crafting stash but again it is stored and organized in custom built cabinets. The joy of decluttering is the empty space that it yields. I just love to look at empty kitchen cabinets or closet shelves and feel the peace and quiet. One final thought, I also decanted my spices and love to look at the order and uniformity of the resulting space. Your comment about that being important to you in this season is so on point. I thought I had lost 2 collections of figurines until I found them after 18 years. I looked at them and didn’t feel joy so they went to the thrift store. Thanks Dawn for your inspiration and wisdom. It has made a difference in my life for sure!
Dear Dawn, I first started watching your videos about 8 months ago. My husband would walk in the room and say, ‘Who are you listening to?’ And I’d say, “This is MY NEW BEST FRIEND!!! I don’t know her name, but I LOVE her!”… You get me, and I love your videos, and I love you! I’ve made about nine trips to the thrift store just this year, but I still feel still have much to do… I will continue to watch your videos and be inspired by your wit and encouragement and I’m so thankful for you!! You minister to my life in a very practical way-thank you!
I absolutely love it when you tie declutterring to psychology and different research and advice, it shows exactly why we feel the way we do, and how to change it to help our home and life ❤❤❤ amazing to think how much STUFF effects us
❤❤ Dawn, you are awesome! I don't always get to watch your videos right away, but it makes my heart happy when I see that there's a new one waiting for me! My house is still a mess, but I have made so much progress thanks to you and your inspiring messages. Keep up the great work! And by the way, your spice cabinet is fantastic ❤😊
Dawn, of all the decluttering videos I've watched, which have been numerous, your's and Cas' have been the most beneficial. I've made so much progress with decluttering my home and I owe it all to you and Cas. Thank ever so much for your constant support and amazingly important advice. Moreover, thank you for giving me permission to let things go. You're the best!
Thank you, Dawn. I only found you a few weeks ago and your philosophy really resonates with me. I realized that I was asking myself the wrong questions, not if I would ever use this again but, can I function without it right now, how can I enjoy something that is in storage and is not seen or used. I have a friend who lives on a house boat and she said to me, 'everything is weight'. Boy that really made me think.
Dawn, I recently was gifted used tupperware containers that stack. I utilized all of them and decanter all of my herbs and spices, coffee, tea, hot cocoa, flavored water packets and so much more. It cost me nothing, but the reward was powerful! I even labeled them with a sharpie. Lol. I used to have those small spice bottles. I discovered I needed bigger quantities. These containers freed up my canning jars. Win! Win! Made seeing my spices easier and storing them in the pantry a breeze. It also freed up a whole cabinet that is still empty today. 😅
Dawn i need you to know that I LOVE your videos. I'm a serial mover! Moved from the UK to Italy and back in four months as well as moving around in airbnbs for the last year, and your videos have helped MASSIVELY. As a minimalist I still need inspo and your vids are just so good. Thank YOU! X Watching now to reduce how much we bring home!
I say absolutely yes to decanted spices! Game changer!!! It takes me about a year to empty a spice jar so I stopped buying bulk. So the new spices typically fill the jars perfectly. I give any extra spices from those new purchases to my grown children. 😊
10:00 I have been debating to work in my bedroom or my kitchen. Both are a HOT MESS ‼️ Indeed, I need some directions. Thank you ❣️ Was watching this video while getting ready to run an emergency errand for my Dear husband. I will continue to do my crazy things and work in My Bedroom ❣️ Every time I wash,:I have been declutering about 5 Items. Yes, for my family I wash once a week.
What a Holy soul you are! Thanks for taking us on your wonderful,life giving journey. Be glad you have the gift of tears. This is the first time I have ever responded with in a comment to anyone on tube or anywhere else. This truly is your mission in life besides your cherished family. Thank you🎉
Oh my! Love the family pictures of when you all were young. What a beautiful family! Also, love your smile and the positive energy that comes through your videos! ❤🙏
This was great! I made my master bedroom my beautiful calm space and can’t recommend that enough-feels so good to relax in a clean pretty space at the end of the day. Working on those small annoyances now and it’s overwhelming…I’m finding writing a list helpful but 😅 even the list is overwhelming!
You helped me get rid of some old robes I had always thought I needed. But they weren’t in my color palette, also I have sweaters that I want to wear more. And I actually hate robe ties. They always get in the way. ❤
Thank you so much for another amazing video. I'm having to go against the similar values whilst I was child as we kept everything bur as a military wife who moves so often having less is best but also having Lupus plus other chronic conditions means keeping a house clean and tidy is soo much harder but easier with less. Life is too short to make it harder for ourselves. Xxxx
I have been a minimalist for 8 years. And I really just noticed this year I buy kid stuff in advance too much. It’s my weak spot for shopping 100%. so I am also watching myself much closer at the thrift store!! 😂
My parents were hoarders. They had a lot of junk, but they also truly had some gems. After my father died and we were going through the house, I found a plastic folio under the sofa beside an old pack and play. (My children were teenagers). In the folder were 12 letters from a civil war soldier that was a cousin. Dad had included a genealogical map of relation. I kinda wanted them because they were so historical. I didn’t need them. They were interesting but I didn’t think they should be under a sofa. I donated them to a historical library and they were so excited because it turned out they had the other half of the letters already. Also I call a garbage collection company because it was too difficult to go through EVERYTHING. I have no idea was other historical things were lost. I have zero regrets
9:20 Create one beautiful space. Alternative space I recommend is your foyer. From Dana K White’s “visibility rule”. I love the idea of making the bedroom a beautiful space for the reason that Cas and Dawn have so definitely do that - but also try your foyer. I walk through this space about 10-15 times a day and it is the place visitors see first. Half my visitors are picking up/dropping off their kids for playdates and never move beyond my foyer so I feel great that it’s always clean and pretty. 😆
You're the best, Dawn! Loved this one! So appreciate all of your guidance and encouragement ❤. It continues to help me keep the overwhelm at bay being a homeschooling mom with littles.
The things I do really need ,I find myself being ok with spending a little more knowing it's what I actually use every day.I talk about your channel to many people because you've helped me so much.
Great video as always! I see lots of love and praise in the comments and you deserve every word of it, Dawn. You transform lives with your work and im so thankful for you. Been watching over 6 years and still adore your content and YOU ❤ Thank you!
Hi, I may have told you already but I spent a few years wanting to have a beautiful spice drawer and was afraid to do it for all of the reasons. You inspired me and I got the jars and did it. I can say that it makes me happy every day. Thank you for addressing the hesitation and going ahead and doing that thing that makes you smile every day.
I've sorted out my coffee utensils - I'm always tired and have less energy. For about 2 months now I've been mixing some fruit with green powder made from algae, wheat and barley grass etc. with chia seeds etc. twice a day and the tiredness is gone , Energy is constantly increasing, hair and skin are improving, quick, uncomplicated preparation - cheers for the Vitamix🙂🍀🍍🌝
Every time you make a video, I think it can’t get better than this…Then, you come out with a better video and then another and another…Thank you, Dawn. ❤
Dawn, thank you so much. This was super helpful. I’m in the middle of it right now, but one day I do hope to meet you in person. In any case, your exuberance motivates me, and I love hearing your helpful tips. I need a pep talk almost every day, so I’m in good shape, with so many of your videos yet to watch. ❤
Dawn, you are truly a gem. I so wish that I could sit down and have a coffee with you..... IRL. I watch every single video you make. You need to write a book, with all of your life wisdom.
Great video. We just replaced my husbands coffee 'station'. It just wasn't working out, it was a pain and we had spent a bit of money and I had to tell him, we tried it, it doesn't work for where you are right now and we need to make it useable. (He thinks I am so wise, LOL).
I have been watching your channel since 2020. I always tire of TH-camrs and move on after a few months, but you are a different story. I appreciate your humble personality and honest conversation. ❤
I live in New Zealand so I will probably never meet you in person to come up and say hi, but you are making a massive difference in my life - thank you!
Dawn, thank you for another great video! I just wanted to say that I LOVE your spice cabinet! If making something prettier makes you feel better and makes your heart so happy, then it’s worth it! I think of it as decluttering your mind from the cluttered visual you saw before you decanted your spices. You rock! 🥰 🙌
Dear Dawn, thank you so much for applying these valuable life lessons on the topic of decluttering. I started watching your video yesterday night and was soooo encouraged that I finally tackled huge chunks of our basement. (something I had been putting off for over a year now!) I am so excited to drive away all the donations and get rid of all the boxes now! Huge progress made and I could not have done it without your weekly encouragement. I love you and your channel. Many blessing from Germany, Jule
I did it a while ago. Not only with unhappy memories but also with happy memories to lessen the stuff. I smiled and made a photo, stored photos in a 'memory' file. You know what, I never look in the memory file maybe I will in future. This moment is a gift. Just now in an essential flat Great information, you made me use my creativity to create my own system what works for me. Thank you again!
Dawn I just love you! Everything you create is beautiful. God has truly blessed your hands, heart and soul. Thank you for your channel and the videos you create. You are my constant companion in my daily duties helping me transform my household. As I listen to your videos I find inspiration to apply things directly to my life. It’s been restorative for me as a mother and home maker. Thank you! 🤍🤍🤍
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@@TheMinimalMom This is where we need to go to join you?
@TheMinimalMom It is an app?
Filled out the form and clicked "download now" ... then, nothing.
Please fwd A copy of the new rules
I have downloaded the app. Thank you! I love listening to audiobooks that are Christian Fiction! I was just looking for some today!!
This is the first time I’ve seen you and I was in Google for something else when you popped up!
I had just been able to declutter a table by my sofa! I am so prepped of myself! I was going to take a photo but didn’t. In going to of my kitchen table! I have the rest of the stuff in a pile on the floor to deal with tomorrow and the rest of my bed, but I did start in my bed and got a pile all cleaned up by my cat tree in the bedroom! That’s an AWE MAZING Achievement for me, being a very difficult person to overcome overwhelmedness!!! I suffer from anxiety for mental health reasons. It makes it worse thinking of doing this! 🤗❤️🥰🙌🫅🕊️
🌈Blessings!!!🦋
❤ Dawn, I’ve watched every single one of your videos, and every one brings joy, inspiration, and FREEDOM! You got me through a terrible life transition of divorce, chronic illness, and job loss. When you say at the end of your videos, “I love you, I hope you have a really great day, and I’ll see you again soon,” I would burst into tears from your sincerity. That 1 thing helped me through BAD days. I love the freedom you give through getting rid of shame, toxicity, negative mindsets, and guilt. “I JUST DIDN’T KNOW” is another favorite mantra now. After all this time my home is a joyful, free, safe and beautiful sanctuary. Minimalism has made dealing with my illness easier, and Tuesdays with you are a God filled moment of hope ❤
I agree completely!!
I second this! ❤
Me too!!! 💔❤🩹❤ Mx
Wow, this gives me goosebumps to read, thank you so much and well done! You did all the hard work!!! ❤️💪👏
This truth made me cry tears of joy. The light we spread really does touch others. Thank you for sharing. I’ll be keeping you in thought.
I’ve adopted the mantra: “hi I’m Dawn. I don’t keep things in my house that bring up bad crappy memories” - I really really needed that as I was cleaning out some painful photos. Thank you so much for this.
I need to go through some old photos, too, and I’m putting it off ❤️🩹
Maybe we should declutter our pictures on our phone. I am thinking I should keep only the best of the pictures. My daughters got me a photo frame, which I love! I keep it by the sink, and I see the photos everyday. Much easier than a scrapbook!
This attitude is helping me so much get through my adult son’s death. If I look at it and smile, it can stay. If it hurts me, I either put it in a box way behind everything in the closet or I get rid of it. Right now my husband has a small bag of Jeff’s ashes in his sock drawer. I have made it my mission for those to move on.I’m sorry but my beloved son Jeff cannot stay rent-free in the house.
@@coleenstivers647, I'm really sorry about your son. :(
That's really hard and sad.
@@amberstephens30 I am doing so much better. Thanks for the love.
I’m 73! You youngsters have been so helpful to me as I prepare my home for the ease and safety I’ll need now and in the future. One day I decided to get rid of my glass top stove and my stainless steel refrigerator simply because they getting on my last nerve. I was VERY intentional about choosing what I would purchase. First the stove…I wanted white to brighten up my kitchen. Coil burners aren’t super attractive but it sure beats that burned on residue that plagued me. The stainless steel refrigerator had a broken handle that I could have fixed I guess. Spots and stains were all over it. I don’t like those doors for water and I don’t like ice maker ice either. My new refrigerator is bright white, no handles to fall off. No nooks and crannies to worry about. No ice maker and I’m in love with them both!
At 70, I too am in the season when life will be getting harder again and now is the time put systems and practices in place (and to remove irritants).
Good for u! Look after u now and making things easier.
@kathychatterton5623 you are too important to make life tougher for you! Well done xxx
That's amazing! So glad you were able to find exactly what you wanted. ❤
Kindred spirit here.
I feel the same about icemakers and water dispensers. I'd rather have more space for FOOD INSIDE than bad-tasting water and ice!
I have no fear of drinking tap water, or refrigerated tap water from a pitcher. Fewer parts to break, too ... Hooray!
I would've probably ordered a new handle and replaced it myself (or at least tried), because I can be stubborn like that.
(Or maybe that's false bravado, because I haven't fixed the loose gasket around the bottom of one door ... so who am I fooling? Shhhhh!) 😂
Your rant was perfectly timed. I just decided to trash my high school yearbooks. They do not bring good memories. They also are not something I would want to leave as a legacy. Thank you!!
Love this!! ❤️💪👍
I did the same to mine. I felt so much better after I pitched high school related stuff.
I had two gorgeous handmade mugs. But they were too small to use and were crafted by a very toxic person in our life. I donated them. They were pretty but not useful and made me feel negative every time I saw them
Did the same to mine a couple of months ago, felt so relieved
@@asavannah7439good for u hunny xxx
It's so powerful to reframe the 'mistake' purchases, and instead ask 'What did I learn?'. That mind shift applies to many aspects of life.
Before my husband and I moved, I finally decided to trash the photo albums, scrap books and childhood related things my mom had held on for me. I have four sons - I don’t think boys/men care about those things as much. They would appreciate photos of me with them and maybe a few pictures of me from my childhood. I held on to a few treasures but everything else went. I never looked at them, cared that I had those things or thought that my children would want figurines, my old drawings or anything else I had. I saved my children the time and effort later down the road when I pass away also. I didn’t have the fondest memories in childhood and letting those things go felt like a giant weight off my shoulders.
I am a 77 yr old woman who has been watching your Chanel for some time now. My children do not want my stuff so I have been decluttering for some time. I am most surprise by how often I need to declutter. My closet for example, I need to do 3 or 4 times a year. I think I am my local thrift shops favorite contributer.
Give it ti homeless shelters and abusive women center dv victims centers
I nearly cried today because l am so so grateful to finding you Dawn and learning about it’s ok to let go of things and having less is better. Even my husband is totally shocked at what I’ve let go of.
I will never be able to thank you enough. ☺️
I grew up with the mindset that you go to garage sales and thrift stores to look for a good deal. Or to buy several of anything if it was on sale. These habits have filled my mom's home with junk she doesn't use. She frantically cleans for a week before any gathering she has. The last 2 years, I've actively tried to unwind these habits that I've inherited. Suddenly, with a decluttered home, I can have guests over any time, cleaning is not a burden, and it's easier than ever to have beneficial routines (like a nightly reset, daily laundry, etc). I had to let go of a lot of things that annoyed my mother in law (who sees value in EVERY item and has given me many things). But I'm glad to have a home I can manage now.
Great point regarding hospitality...part of the reason I try to declutter too
I had a beautiful set of Christmas candle holders-very unique. But they were given to me by a former boss that I detested. Out they went, no more feeling bad.
Way to go. I'm know you feel good
Dawn, you deserve that coffee pot if it was triple the price. You are so caring, giving and very frugal with your money. I hope every cup of coffee you drink you say to yourself “I deserve this and more” We love you and your tender heart. ♥️
Thank you so much! 🥰❤️
Agree! Thanks for what you do for us! You are like a good friend we all need!!! ❤
I imagine it works out favorably in the cost per use breakdown. 😊
It’s really hard for most moms to feel like they deserve something nice! Glad you are encouraging Dawn to not feel guilty over things that cost more but last a long time!
What brand is the coffee pot? Ours stopped working yesterday. Ty
I loved your father’s quote, ‘everybody should have one good bad habit’ what a joy to be raised by people who love and care no matter what! Thanks for inspiring me always!
Thanks, Dawn. This reminds me that awhile back I took a wonderful expensive comforter that I loved to the thrift store. My husband had expressed his hatred for his years earlier (but a few years after I purchased it). It was just sitting in the basement. I realized that it reminded me of him being mad about it, and it was the biggest relief that I could imagine to donate it.
This came at the perfect moment. Right now I’ve been so overwhelmed with getting the house decluttered. I go from one room to another and get so overwhelmed! I just love seeing your home and the serenity it brings. 46 years of marriage and all the baggage from those years. Don’t get me wrong, happy times, and great memories, but I have to let go!
I’m 72, my husband is 77. I don’t want my 2 girls to have to go through all this stuff when we’re gone!
I try to start, but get sidetracked so easily!
How do you get the momentum going?
Something always gets in the way. Thanks for all your encouragement Dawn! Guess I’ll just have to keep trying.
A thing that helps me as someone who’s easily sidetracked; if possible make some small progress every day rather than hold yourself to doing much longer sessions. Found that there is a limit to how many decisions there is energy for and when that energy runs out it’s just an uphill battle that lowers my motivation.
Wish you the best of luck with your journey whether this helps or not 🙂
I set a timer. Sometimes, it is set for 15"; other times an hour. That depends on my schedule and my energy.
It helps me to just tackle little bits at a time. For instance, last week I dealt with my junk drawer in the kitchen on one day and my cookbooks another day. This week, I want to go through my closet but feel overwhelmed, so I’m only doing my shoes today. Small victories yes, but victories nevertheless. I too don’t want my grown daughters to be burdened by all we’ve accumulated over our almost 50 year marriage. It may take me a couple of years but I’m determined! Good luck!
@@rosannastremlau5036 Yes! I think setting a timer is the way to go! Don't stop until it dings. Small, painless amounts of time. It works!
I like to listen to decluttering books or videos while I’m doing it to keep me focused and motivated. Dana K White’s material was especially helpful when I was just starting decluttering because her whole method is designed to be interruptable and to keep you motivated by starting in places you’ll notice most often. I also find her very relatable and funny, so that helps too. 😂
Hello Dawn,
So many comments here, that l'm pretty sure you'll never see this, but l just wanted to say that, honestly, you have helped to structure my headspace and therefore transition my life in a way that l would have never imagined. YOU have given me the confidence to finally make the decisions that l knew l wanted to make, YOU were my guide. It seems odd that someone who has helped me so much, has no idea of her far reaching positivity and uplifting of a fellow human being. God bless you and all branches of your family; l will never forget you.
Sam 🙂 (a thankful 🇬🇧).
Sam! WOW, thank you so much for this, it truly means more than you know 🥰 and well done, I may have given direction, but you did all of the hard work! Great job! 💪❤️
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I grew up in a tiny, chaotic, cluttered & dirty home - we just didn’t host & didn’t want to. Now as an adult I’m so proud to say that I‘ve just kicked off hosting a group of moms and little children every week for a storytime and song hour. Way out of my comfort zone before simplifying- so glad my space is under control so that (even with two little ones) I have the bandwidth to create this weekly community 💐
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That's wonderful, have fun with those little ones at such a magical time!
Good for you! Enjoy your children while they are young, the time goes by so quickly.❤
I am trying to create something similar in my home, and this helps inspire me
@@katier.1732 that’s awesome! Do it! ✨
"Make something beautiful" reminded me of a recent tip from the Midwest Magic Cleaning channel...if cleaning/tidying is hard, think of it as "decorating."
I just listened to that video! 😊
Yes 🙌 I feel so motivated and uplifted with Dawn’s videos & Midwest Magic Cleaning 🧹 ✨
Dawn, I live in northern Illinois and am an aspiring minimalist. My former home was rather minimal and did not send me negative messages because everything was clean, organized, sparse, and in its place. No junk drawers. Not much on the walls. Not every inch of floor space inhabited by furniture. I call myself only an aspiring minimalist because I live with a wonderful British maximalist. In the five years we have known each other, my partner has reduced an incredible amount of clutter in his home. And since we married and I moved into my Jeremy’s house, we have continued to define our…TOGETHER lifestyle. Dawn, we are now moving to the UK back into Jeremy’s British house. All of this body doubling you and I have been doing together, all of this meaningful conversation in which we have engaged during these years have benefited both Jeremy and me greatly. We are moving from quite a large home into quite a small one…my absolute dream come true. And you know what? We’re ready. In part because I am an aspiring minimalist. In part because Jeremy has discovered the value and joy of maintaining less inventory. And in part because you are my friend and have encouraged me. Thank you. I will keep watching you in England when we move in January.
Thank you for giving me permission to let it go. I just teared up hearing those words. "We" keep so many things because we think we need to pass them down but, the truth is, my kids won't/don't want them. Why am I keeping them? I didn't even want them but I took them because the items were given to me as a legacy. That legacy is clutter. Thank you, Dawn!!!!
You always say it but I never say it back . . . I love you too. Thank you for making a difference in my life.
Same!
I’m 61, have hoarder tendencies and since I’ve started decluttering, this time around I’m serious. Not only am I decluttering but I’m also doing Cass clutterbug 30 day decluttering challenge, I truly can not believe what I am getting rid of.
My bathroom is the first room that is fully decluttered and kept clean. What it’s done is show me what the rest of my home could become.
I will never be able to thank someone like you Dawn enough for all your help, care and guidance in this decluttering journey.
Our bedroom is really my husband’s. So I redid my bathroom, now I smile every time I go in there. I feel calm and happy in there. So now I want to pick another room. My husband actually said I could do his bathroom. WOW! It can be contagious.
Thank you for sharing! ❤ I have no support system. My mother passed away before my first son was born. I don't have friends or other family that I'm close with. It sucks most days not having anyone to talk to, so thank you for your encouragement ❤❤
Hi Dawn, I just wanted you to know that I have been watching your videos for years and you have greatly inspired me to declutter. I am your Mom’s age and your relationship with your family is a blessing. Near the end of your video you said, “If you see me please feel free to talk with me” (my paraphrase) Well, chances are because of our distance geography, unfortunately I will probably never run into you however, I want you to know that when you said that it made me cry. I was touched. Thank you for sharing your time & life with me. I am a fellow Christian so maybe we can see each other in Glory, where there will be no clutter to deal with😊 You are a blessing! P.S. sometime, consider giving us a lessen on those eyelashes 😉 🥰
I do not think I am alone when I say that anytime I see a Dawn post that it goes to the top of my watch list. Even if im declutterred. There is always something I learn. AND I leave very happy. Thank you. Posture! Who knew.
Yes!!!:and Jordan B Peterson has very good advice 🎉 Dawn has helped me immensely ❤ I am a minimalist and an acquaintance tries to buy her friendships. It took a while to figure out how to form a relationship that works for us.
Posture is Jordan's FIRST rule! I have loved both of his books and I listen to him on YT frequently. He is basically brilliant.
Dawn, I am a bookworm with way too many books cluttering my home. However, I after watched just 5 mins of this I promptly got off my keister, set my shoulders back in a Can Do position, and culled over 100 books from my collection!
I'm taking a break because I still have a few hundred to sort through, but golly, it feels so Great to have begun this dreaded chore and feel that I can finish it!
Thank you!
I’ve learned to tell myself I’m going to bless someone else when it’s been difficult for me to donate some items. Now I try to remember to pray over our stuff being donated that God will use them to bless others. I like to image someone walking into the store needing something specific and seeing that need filled and feeling joy and thankfulness.
Today finished making my sewing room beautiful, with paint, decluttering, moving things into cupboards instead of open shelving, having a few lovely things on display - it makes me so happy to go in there now! 😊😊😊
Yay!!! Great job! ❤️💪👏
Years ago my husband was deployed or training all the time. I had 3 kids under 6. I was miserable and could never keep the house clean no matter how hard i tried. I felt like a failure every day. I was overwhelmed everyday. I struggled so bad everyone commented on how much of a failure i was. I had an aunt that was an obvious hoarder. What i didnt realize was that my mom was just a more organized hoarder and i was right on her tail. My kids had a room so full of toys you couldn't walk. One day i was watching clean house, just dreaming of that and it clicked that we had too much stuff. Then i was introduced to fly lady? (I think) and learned about havits and organization. I started decluttering while my husband was deployed. Showed him the tv shows and he was all in. Life was 1000 times better. Then he got injured we went back to over buying and life was a mess. Then i found your channel and you put the why behind the need. So again i have decluttered. Im trying to teach my oldest so her life is easier. My second child got it though. She is an exptreme minimalist 🤣🤣
I felt your story as I read it. My husband wasn't deployed, but for a couple years worked out of town Monday through Friday. I had 5 kids under 10 years old back then, and the house was ALWAYS a wreck! I tried and tried, but keeping the kids fed, schooled (we homeschooled) and semi-clean, not to mention caring for and loving them, was SO overwhelming that the housework (except for the kitchen and dishes - which USUALLY got done, and washing of clothes - but rarely put away properly) took a serious back seat. We had to step around clutter and boxes and bags (people would give me so much stuff because they thought we needed it and I didn't want to seem ungrateful) and all the baby item and all the toys and books and ... ugh! It's stressful now just thinking about it, even though we don't live like that any more. I've decluttered a LOT, but still have much to do. Yes! Teach the kids that they don't need so much stuff! My best to you!
The idea of taking pictures of areas you want to declutter is brilliant. Thank you, Dawn!
Awesome video!!... I spit my coffee out when you said "Great Grandma that came in the Mayflower...".. lol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Hilarious and true... we love you!
I may owe you a cup of coffee! 😂😉❤️
When you said to write down a traumatic event I have to confess I've written so many comments that relate to my childhood trauma, then I proofread it, I tweak it -- if necessary, and then I delete it. Somehow seeing it written down even if no one but me reads it eases the burden.
I care ❤
I set a time limit for journaling about negative experiences, so I don't go down a rabbit hole by "awful-izing" scenarios and portraying myself as a victim ... when I've actually survived quite nicely.
Don't steep in the chaos of bad memories.
Write about it ONCE, then move on with your life.
@@sgallant2107 THIS! 👆
I would so very gently suggest, starting with one thing, to write it on paper. Without proofreading and tweaking and polishing. You don’t have to make it eloquent, let it be messy and ugly. Write the pieces you’d never even imagine saying online. And then release it by tearing, burning, flushing, burying, sending it down a river… Sometimes by spending lots of time trying to tell the bad story in a pretty way, we let it take up a lot more room in our *present.* It may be worth a try to see if this way eases the burden a little more than the (also valid!!) way you’ve already discovered. ❤
Thank you Dawn for your kind words of encouragement and giving me permission to be free from all the clutter, and cluttered mindset.
You are such a bright spot in my world. I really appreciate your encouragement and the support you provide.
I have been working on decluttering a little at a time since 2019. I found your channel around then. It’s been really nice to have the continued support in the process.
My husband has not yet come on board. He blames me for the clutter, but offers no support for doing anything with it, which ends up feeling very lonely at times. Much of the work is legitimately MY mess, but the resistance to fresh coats of paint or repairs that would support my journey are difficult to handle, as well as his inability to see the boxes or piles that are his to do.
I really enjoy your line of thinking regarding the stuff, how to process and let go, and just feeling like a loving friend as I do what I can do in my journey. It’s a life line I’ve really needed 😊
Thank you!! 🙏
I find it funny there are so many opinions about decanting a spice cabinet. This is the gift I have been giving all the adult women in my life. I gift the jars, I custom make the labels for their needs - and every single person has been tickled with how cute their spice cabinet is-and I feel like I am not adding to their clutter.
I started my decluttering journey at the beginning of 2024 and I feel the momentum picking up. I finally got rid of the overflow box of clothes in my closet and see more clearly what I want to keep and what I can let go at first glance! Thank you for your constant encouragement around this topic! ❤
Wow! The expansion of rule 12 floored me! Carefully and completely writing down a negative memory strips it of its horror. I've been itching to write down the details of the story of my dad's death for 4 years. I finally did it on Monday and now I see your video. So interesting. I thought I wanted to do it simply as record keeping, but now I see there is emotional value!
Dawn it's the first time I leave a comment here. I've been procrastinating my own decluttering journey for many many years. I didn't know where to begin let alone have the energy to start doing it. I don't know why but a couple of days ago your message stroke a chord in my mind and I just started decluttering a drawer. That lead me to throw old stuff out every day since. I'm being very consistent and I'm feeling better every day just by getting rid of old stuff. Other areas in my life are improving as well just by the fact that I managed to start and be consistent. I really wanted to thank you for your work. I'll keep on listening to your videos.
Thank you Dawn! I look forward to seeing you every Tuesday. I've following you for 4 years now and you've helped me become an Intentionalist. Now BEFORE I make a purchase, I know exactly how and when the item will be used and where I will keep it. That has made All the difference in managing our home and inventory. Thank You!!!!😍
Hi Margaret, how's your day going with you?
I love how you talk about your parents and upbringing with joy and affection 🥰 I grew up with the same example of living frugally and keeping everything for ‘just in case’. I’m so thankful for you showing me I can get beyond that thinking and survive lol.
Being that I can't sit and read a book to save my life, you have no idea how much your videos help❤
This video is very helpful, thank you. It also reminded me of something Gretchen Rubin and her sister said in their podcast: You can appreciate something you see in a store, think it's so great, and then choose to store it in the store (so to speak), rather than buy it and store it in your home.
Found your channel a few weeks ago and watch multiple videos everyday since. I’m a stay at home dad and I am responsible for most everything except household income. Your videos have helped me a lot. Still trying to get my wife to let go of things. Lol.
Congrats! Your life is already blessed and about to benefit so much from meeting sweet Dawn !
I ditched the chopper within a week - deadly sharp and scary - not worth it ! My one great chef’s knife is way better.
I love your spice shelf and labels ! I did the same thing right away and every time I open my drawer my heart sings. It’s the little things.
My best of luck to you! I also love your YT name! ;)
Yes, yes to all of this. Just this week I spent 7 hours of my life looking for something I needed that I may or may not have accidentally decluttered in the past couple years. I'm not beating myself up. If anything this proves that I still need to reduce inventory more. It shouldn't take that long to search my home for anything. I'm more motivated than ever to keep going with the inventory reduction so that more time can be spent on things that matter.
I'm the same! I got rid of so much in such a short span of time that I can't remember! If my home were truly organized, I would know exactly where to look for the missing thing and know whether or not I still have it. Sigh!
"You have permission." That is surprisingly important to hear!
Getting rid of things that are associated with bad memories was the best tip for me. If God allows me to forget the past, what a blessing! I'm allowed to let the memories fade and be replaced with happier times now.
I WASNT subscribed and i have been watching for about a month now! 🤷🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️ i am SOOO grateful to have your videos to guide me ! This is great! Thank you Dawn, you’re awesome!
Love you Dawn! You will never know how you change my life. Thank you from the bottom of my ❤️
"Create Something Beautiful" & "Surround yourself with people who want the best for you" great life mantras.
You should read/listen to Jordan's books. They are kinda brilliant.
Dawn, I love your videos. I am the exception to the rule in that I am single and find it easy to declutter. I recently declutterred my whole house which made me so happy. Your recent videos have convinced me that I am a minimalist in many areas of my home. I do have a lot of decor items but they are stored very nicely and neatly. I also have a huge paper crafting stash but again it is stored and organized in custom built cabinets. The joy of decluttering is the empty space that it yields. I just love to look at empty kitchen cabinets or closet shelves and feel the peace and quiet. One final thought, I also decanted my spices and love to look at the order and uniformity of the resulting space. Your comment about that being important to you in this season is so on point. I thought I had lost 2 collections of figurines until I found them after 18 years. I looked at them and didn’t feel joy so they went to the thrift store. Thanks Dawn for your inspiration and wisdom. It has made a difference in my life for sure!
@TheMinimalMom7 Thanks Dawn. Love to chat with you.
Dear Dawn, I first started watching your videos about 8 months ago. My husband would walk in the room and say, ‘Who are you listening to?’ And I’d say, “This is MY NEW BEST FRIEND!!! I don’t know her name, but I LOVE her!”… You get me, and I love your videos, and I love you! I’ve made about nine trips to the thrift store just this year, but I still feel still have much to do… I will continue to watch your videos and be inspired by your wit and encouragement and I’m so thankful for you!! You minister to my life in a very practical way-thank you!
I absolutely love it when you tie declutterring to psychology and different research and advice, it shows exactly why we feel the way we do, and how to change it to help our home and life ❤❤❤ amazing to think how much STUFF effects us
Your videos inspire me and I listen to you half the day while I work around the house. I have connected you to 10 friends now, you are changing lives!
Wow, thank you so much!!! 🥰❤️
❤❤ Dawn, you are awesome! I don't always get to watch your videos right away, but it makes my heart happy when I see that there's a new one waiting for me! My house is still a mess, but I have made so much progress thanks to you and your inspiring messages. Keep up the great work! And by the way, your spice cabinet is fantastic ❤😊
Dawn, of all the decluttering videos I've watched, which have been numerous, your's and Cas' have been the most beneficial. I've made so much progress with decluttering my home and I owe it all to you and Cas. Thank ever so much for your constant support and amazingly important advice. Moreover, thank you for giving me permission to let things go. You're the best!
Oh, my! I wish you wouldn't. I'll definitely miss your content.
Thank you, Dawn. I only found you a few weeks ago and your philosophy really resonates with me. I realized that I was asking myself the wrong questions, not if I would ever use this again but, can I function without it right now, how can I enjoy something that is in storage and is not seen or used. I have a friend who lives on a house boat and she said to me, 'everything is weight'. Boy that really made me think.
I love the statement "Create something beautiful." To my organized brain, your spice cabinet is beautiful.
Dawn, I recently was gifted used tupperware containers that stack. I utilized all of them and decanter all of my herbs and spices, coffee, tea, hot cocoa, flavored water packets and so much more. It cost me nothing, but the reward was powerful! I even labeled them with a sharpie. Lol. I used to have those small spice bottles. I discovered I needed bigger quantities. These containers freed up my canning jars. Win! Win! Made seeing my spices easier and storing them in the pantry a breeze. It also freed up a whole cabinet that is still empty today. 😅
I love watching you each morning as I am getting ready for my day!!
Dawn i need you to know that I LOVE your videos. I'm a serial mover! Moved from the UK to Italy and back in four months as well as moving around in airbnbs for the last year, and your videos have helped MASSIVELY. As a minimalist I still need inspo and your vids are just so good. Thank YOU! X Watching now to reduce how much we bring home!
I say absolutely yes to decanted spices! Game changer!!! It takes me about a year to empty a spice jar so I stopped buying bulk. So the new spices typically fill the jars perfectly. I give any extra spices from those new purchases to my grown children. 😊
10:00 I have been debating to work in my bedroom or my kitchen. Both are a HOT MESS ‼️ Indeed, I need some directions. Thank you ❣️ Was watching this video while getting ready to run an emergency errand for my Dear husband.
I will continue to do my crazy things and work in My Bedroom ❣️
Every time I wash,:I have been declutering about 5 Items. Yes, for my family I wash once a week.
Have enjoyed your video’s for years now. You have taught me so much about creating a peaceful home. Keep doing what you do.
What a Holy soul you are! Thanks for taking us on your wonderful,life giving journey. Be glad you have the gift of tears. This is the first time I have ever responded with in a comment to anyone on tube or anywhere else. This truly is your mission in life besides your cherished family. Thank you🎉
Oh my! Love the family pictures of when you all were young. What a beautiful family! Also, love your smile and the positive energy that comes through your videos!
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This was great! I made my master bedroom my beautiful calm space and can’t recommend that enough-feels so good to relax in a clean pretty space at the end of the day. Working on those small annoyances now and it’s overwhelming…I’m finding writing a list helpful but 😅 even the list is overwhelming!
You helped me get rid of some old robes I had always thought I needed. But they weren’t in my color palette, also I have sweaters that I want to wear more. And I actually hate robe ties. They always get in the way. ❤
So much info in this I have to watch It again. Thank you as always.
Thank you so much for another amazing video. I'm having to go against the similar values whilst I was child as we kept everything bur as a military wife who moves so often having less is best but also having Lupus plus other chronic conditions means keeping a house clean and tidy is soo much harder but easier with less. Life is too short to make it harder for ourselves. Xxxx
I have been a minimalist for 8 years. And I really just noticed this year I buy kid stuff in advance too much. It’s my weak spot for shopping 100%. so I am also watching myself much closer at the thrift store!! 😂
My parents were hoarders. They had a lot of junk, but they also truly had some gems. After my father died and we were going through the house, I found a plastic folio under the sofa beside an old pack and play. (My children were teenagers). In the folder were 12 letters from a civil war soldier that was a cousin. Dad had included a genealogical map of relation. I kinda wanted them because they were so historical. I didn’t need them. They were interesting but I didn’t think they should be under a sofa. I donated them to a historical library and they were so excited because it turned out they had the other half of the letters already.
Also I call a garbage collection company because it was too difficult to go through EVERYTHING. I have no idea was other historical things were lost. I have zero regrets
9:20 Create one beautiful space. Alternative space I recommend is your foyer. From Dana K White’s “visibility rule”. I love the idea of making the bedroom a beautiful space for the reason that Cas and Dawn have so definitely do that - but also try your foyer. I walk through this space about 10-15 times a day and it is the place visitors see first. Half my visitors are picking up/dropping off their kids for playdates and never move beyond my foyer so I feel great that it’s always clean and pretty. 😆
I love love love this
You are beloved, Dawn! Your videos are gems, thank you for giving us so much insight and inspiration! ❤
You're the best, Dawn! Loved this one! So appreciate all of your guidance and encouragement ❤. It continues to help me keep the overwhelm at bay being a homeschooling mom with littles.
The things I do really need ,I find myself being ok with spending a little more knowing it's what I actually use every day.I talk about your channel to many people because you've helped me so much.
Great video as always! I see lots of love and praise in the comments and you deserve every word of it, Dawn. You transform lives with your work and im so thankful for you. Been watching over 6 years and still adore your content and YOU ❤ Thank you!
Hi, I may have told you already but I spent a few years wanting to have a beautiful spice drawer and was afraid to do it for all of the reasons. You inspired me and I got the jars and did it. I can say that it makes me happy every day. Thank you for addressing the hesitation and going ahead and doing that thing that makes you smile every day.
I've sorted out my coffee utensils - I'm always tired and have less energy. For about 2 months now I've been mixing some fruit with green powder made from algae, wheat and barley grass etc. with chia seeds etc. twice a day and the tiredness is gone , Energy is constantly increasing, hair and skin are improving, quick, uncomplicated preparation - cheers for the Vitamix🙂🍀🍍🌝
So appreciate your care for your viewers
Dawn, I appreciate your creativity and effort in finding so many different ways to re-frame decluttering to keep things new and interesting.
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Dawn, you're wonderful!
Thank you so much for all your tips and your good humor!
Every time you make a video, I think it can’t get better than this…Then, you come out with a better video and then another and another…Thank you, Dawn. ❤
Dawn, thank you so much. This was super helpful. I’m in the middle of it right now, but one day I do hope to meet you in person. In any case, your exuberance motivates me, and I love hearing your helpful tips. I need a pep talk almost every day, so I’m in good shape, with so many of your videos yet to watch. ❤
Dawn, you are truly a gem. I so wish that I could sit down and have a coffee with you..... IRL. I watch every single video you make. You need to write a book, with all of your life wisdom.
So many great things to consider, Dawn! Thank you for your beautiful, positive influence. 💜
As always, just what I needed today. I need to take pictures to remind me of where I started and how far I’ve come. Love and blessings from Texas.
Great video. We just replaced my husbands coffee 'station'. It just wasn't working out, it was a pain and we had spent a bit of money and I had to tell him, we tried it, it doesn't work for where you are right now and we need to make it useable. (He thinks I am so wise, LOL).
I look forward to your videos every Tuesday. I always have your voice in my ear as I’m cleaning and decluttering. Thanks for body doubling with me 💕
Hi Diana, how's your day going with you?
I have been watching your channel since 2020. I always tire of TH-camrs and move on after a few months, but you are a different story. I appreciate your humble personality and honest conversation. ❤
Thank you so much Dawn! You are always growing and I feel grateful that you share your knowledge with us. You are kind and brilliant! ❤
You have changed my life for the better. Thank you!
I live in New Zealand so I will probably never meet you in person to come up and say hi, but you are making a massive difference in my life - thank you!
Dawn, thank you for another great video! I just wanted to say that I LOVE your spice cabinet! If making something prettier makes you feel better and makes your heart so happy, then it’s worth it! I think of it as decluttering your mind from the cluttered visual you saw before you decanted your spices. You rock! 🥰 🙌
Dawn, thanks so much!! I got rid of my high school yearbooks!!! I pulled out the pages I was on, and tossed the book, SO freeing ❤
Dawn, you are the sweetest soul. You have helped me so much with how I think about my home. I am enjoying my spaces so much more than ever before.
Love learning from your videos AND all of your wise followers! I really do enjoy reading g all the comments !
Dear Dawn, thank you so much for applying these valuable life lessons on the topic of decluttering. I started watching your video yesterday night and was soooo encouraged that I finally tackled huge chunks of our basement. (something I had been putting off for over a year now!)
I am so excited to drive away all the donations and get rid of all the boxes now! Huge progress made and I could not have done it without your weekly encouragement. I love you and your channel.
Many blessing from Germany, Jule
You are so inspiring, encouraging, and you word things so well. Thanks, Dawn!
I did it a while ago.
Not only with unhappy memories but also with happy memories to lessen the stuff. I smiled and made a photo, stored photos in a 'memory' file. You know what, I never look in the memory file maybe I will in future.
This moment is a gift. Just now in an essential flat
Great information, you made me use my creativity to create my own system what works for me. Thank you again!
Dawn I just love you! Everything you create is beautiful. God has truly blessed your hands, heart and soul. Thank you for your channel and the videos you create. You are my constant companion in my daily duties helping me transform my household. As I listen to your videos I find inspiration to apply things directly to my life. It’s been restorative for me as a mother and home maker. Thank you! 🤍🤍🤍