Love the little funny acting parts at the start! 😆 pretending to cook and something funny on your phone. I just discovered you and started implementing your strategies with success - thank you!
I am feeling energetic yet unmotivated today...? So, I'm rewarding myself for decluttering a little place with watching one of your videos and it's really helping! Yea! So far I have decluttered my kitchen table, bathroom counter, front entry drop zone, and living room couch! And I'm pretty much having fun!
On the subject of useful sentimental items, I have my great grandma’s ladle and I use it to serve soup and I love it. Granny was always feeding people and making us feel welcome and loved and listened-to and I love feeding my kids with it and it reminds me to listen to them and love on them.
My grandma handed down an icing spatula that has one serrated side and a smooth side, I use it for toast, bagels, much more. I don't even think she thought I would use it that much, but I love it! I am reminded how much she loved me every day❤️
I relate so much to all of a sudden seeing piles of clutter. I often say that pixies must have come in my house at night and flung disorderly piles everywhere.
Your simple solution of taking it and putting it up right then is the advice of the century. I just decluttered my whole bedroom in about 30 minutes and had to leave the space about 150 times in the process but I don't have stuff in piles, things are put away where they go, and trash is gone. Yay! This works!!!
“But who has a mask? Well guess what, we all have one now. Welcome to 2021” hahaha loved that one! I am ALL about straight talk and I am soo appreciative of your honest perspective! Found you from Dawn and the take your house back course and I’m loving these quick video reminders!
OMG! I've been wearing a mask to clean for years. I thought I was the only one. When I forget, or accidentally stir up a bunch of dust, my allergies can knock me out for a whole day. So important.
I love how surprised you are that you are doing another video. Way to go Dana! Also thank you very much for walking through your process and being here for the overwhelmed. I'm 4 years into my decluttering process, made worse by moving into clutter left by previous owner. My declutter muscles are strong, but it is really hard for me to trash items that are "still good" when I can't find them a home. It's ok to trash items for your own mental health. I needed this reminder so thank you very much.
Dana, I have to tell you that you are THE BEST decluttering expert I’ve come across in the 30+ years I’ve been struggling with getting my house in order. I started with Sidetracked Home Executives in the 80s ... their system worked for me on and off, but I don’t remember them dealing with decluttering that much. I started watching you when you were Nony, and I felt as if you were talking directly to me ... and you still do! Thank you!
Decluttering is hard work. I laughed when you said you’re not willing to put something in the antic. That’s my short cut! If it’s too much trouble to find a space for it, it goes.
I am totally impressed by the fact that you are dressed with hair & makeup done and it's only 8:24!! I'm watching this at 5:15 P.M. and I'm looking like a cross between a homeless person (no offense meant to the homeless community) and a A-1 Hoarder!
Our stepladder has some beautiful memories attached in the form of paint drips. It was one of our first purchases when we bought our house. It’s got memories of sooo much wallpaper removal as we made this house our home, as well as painting the nursery... and the kids’ various stages of growth as we updated their bedrooms.
I obviously have hoarded and collected scissors. For whatever reason, I have no idea. I just realized I have 30 pairs of scissors in this big desk organizer thing that is meant for pens, pencils, post-it notes, etc. no wonder I can’t ever find a pen. They are all buried in scissors.
I have some scissors in organizing container in each room. They need to be handy. If they aren't, you will buy more. I use a pen holder box, open top, with a divider that makes 4 triangle holes, that I got for $1. (Think tissue box w no top and divider is x from above). I put scissors, pens, cutting blade, and tape. Now I always have handy scissors, neat and away, but don't have to buy more bc I've misplaced them all. They don't travel room to room bc they are always close. Ps can sharpen scissors by cutting aluminum foil, think 1 piece, 20 cuts. I only own scissors with comfy big finger holes. I do have separate hair or sewing scissors, bc they must be undamaged. Psps, a school might like extra scissors.
@@moonxshakti That is golden advice! I came to the realization of having scissors in each room a while back... so much handier and it's true... they don't get lost and you don't buy more!
Omg from a youtuber point of view who knows how hard it is to edit and film and all that fun! I love that u added some cool edits and sound effects! Who helped? Hehehehhe i weat a mask to vacuum my car! The only reason I feel safe to say that to u is because i know you wont judge and u get it!! And Happy belated Birthday btw! 🥳🥳🥳 have a great day! 😘
I groom my cat( allergic) with a mask on! All lockdown, We have removed thousands of objects, sold, donated, tossed and gifted. And we appear to be minimalists! My very tall son keeps the fridge and breakfront clear and dusted.
I dislike swiffers because I feel like you're just redistributing the dust. Also they are disposable so add to the landfills. I dust like my mom does. One damp rag to wipe off the dust which sticks to the rag because it's damp, then a dry rag to dry the surface off. The rag can be rinsed out while you're still using it, then tossed in the hamper to be washed when you're done for that time.
I've been using either e cloth or norwex to dust and very happy with results. True, it's kind of a pain bc they can't be washed with anything cotton or linty but so far worth it.
Lol "...I'm not willing to do that." "When my kids used to be cute..ooh sorry." "If you're looking for a decorator, go to another channel." Love your authenticity. You are very relatable and funny. Thanks for the tips!
I was given the advice to take a picture of a room on a digital camera or your phone, then look at the photo, all the clutter will be revealed! 🤣 Look at it as if you were a guest entering the room and look around. What would you notice?! IT WORKS! 😁
Cassie that's one reason I like having company over 😂😂! The moments before they arrive I somehow suddenly see what I didn't beforehand. Especially if they're going to be overnight guests (gulp!)
Haha, so true that taking a picture reveals the mess. When I take pics of my kids to send to family members I'm always horrified by the mess in the background. Somehow I didn't notice it or it didn't look that bad in real life. My goal with decluttering is to get my house to a point where I don't sigh in dismay when I look at pictures of us.
I think you should just talk as you go through your days-I love your humor and thought process! And also your complete candor. My house is so much better thanks to you, your books, your podcasts and now your videos. Love them. Right after I do my devotional for the day I check in to see if Dawn, Cas or you have a new video up. ❤️
I spent two weeks decluttering. Major improvement! Theeeen we all got sick. 2-3 weeks of coughing and fevers. Know what? House is still clean 😄. Floor needs vacuuming, but otherwise, we're good! Thanks for the motivation 🙂
Your opinions about sentimental clutter have helped me so much. I especially liked the " this is someone else's memory, not mine" as well as the container concept. We had to deal with parents and in-laws house. Sentimental is the MOST DIFFICULT to declutter.
That's how I was able to toss 95% of my knicks knacks lol and that in turn helped me get rid of a shelf. I'm 60, dusting isn't as easy as it used to be.
"You can listen to me talk for *deep heartfelt sigh* a lot of hours." 1. That made me literally laugh out loud. 2. Listening to you talk about this stuff is really helping me focus on doing the boring important grownup house tasks. Hooray for finding a way to be a better grownup! Thank you!
Dana you describe things so well! And I love how you acknowledge how you feel about items. It's so helpful to hear your mental process. Thanks so much!!
I have been watching you for just a few days now, but you have totally given me a boost. You are so funny and honest. I really appreciate that. I cleaned out a linen closet and some drawers in my kitchen and I feel like a new person😁I have so much more to do, but I have begun!
Thank you for showing me that decluttering doesn't happen quickly. We live with various areas of clutter until we either see it or are ready to deal with it. Please keep making videos because I learn so much from them. I also find comfort and motivation to keep digging out of the pit. Smiles...
I never thought of wearing a mask- what a great idea!! I’ll have to try it. I usually end up having to take an allergy pill when I clean, because you know... cats 🙄🙀😹😷 Thanks for such great suggestions- I’ve been feeling so motivated with this course!!! 💪🙌🙌💜
You: Look at this big pile of trash and clutter! Also you: Oh wait, I'm in this magazine. Thanks for being genuine! I'm in the process of moving and need all the motivation I can get, so thank you.
If something (like mugs and butter presses) impedes access to the cabinet behind them, would you ever go into the cabinet to retrieve whatever might be stored in it? Would you even remember what was in the cabinet?
It is such a treat to get new videos from you! A special THANK YOU to your cameraman for his hard work in making this possible. So grateful for you both. You are truly making the world a better place.
Anyone else have a husband that puts things on top of the refrigerator? My husband and stepfather both did. I just realized as I am typing why they put the flyswatter up there. By the way my husband didn’t know he was hiding objects from me. It just never occurred to him that at 5’3”, I can’t see the top of the fridge. Anyway, my husband wanted to keep the flyswatter close for when he needed it again. But I had asked him to not put it in the table or counters. He was just doing as I asked! And didn’t understood why I was accusing him of hiding it.
@Wewe Mcrhyne I put the swat on a magnetic hook on an out of the way but handy side of fridge or my metal cabinet. It us a silver hook on strong, round, flat magnet. They are $1 each, but great, strong magnet. You could also use a stick on, but I love these. I also put dustpan and brush on one...
I have this same problem and we are remodeling our kitchen right now... I'm having the cupboard above the fridge made so that it will be as deep as the refrigerator. One side will have vertical dividers so I can store my baking sheets, pizza pans and extra large cutting board. The other side will have a pull-out drawer for pitchers and other awkward vertical items. This way nothing can get piled on top of the fridge, there's no inaccessible cupboard doors over the fridge, and I have a spot for awkward things! I also told this idea to my friend, who is also remodeling her kitchen, so she is doing it as well. You are definitely not alone with this problem!
@@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane you will love it! I have vertical storage over my wall oven and oh my word it holds way more than it should. And everything is accessible. All the baking pans, sheets, cooling racks and then some. And it’s all organized and at my fingertips.
I really enjoyed and got a lot out of 'Decluttering At the Speed of Life'. My home isn't terrible but there are definitely problem areas! Your container concept helped me sort through my large kitchen cabinets recently (you know, where all the large things you don't use often but want to keep get shoved until it's a big jumble waiting to avalanche on some unsuspecting fool silly enough to open the door). Sorting through with your tips helped me achieve clean, organized cupboards and I FINALLY got my bulky food dehydrator put away (yes, I use it, so it stays). It's been kicking around wrong place to wrong place for months and now it has a home! I am delighted every time I open those cabinets now. I cleaned it only last week, but I bet you I couldn't name half of the things I donated, that's how little they meant to me or were adding to my life. Thanks!
I would have brought it all down to floor level instead of staying on the ladder but it worked for you. I love your self discussion. You have helped me alot. Thanks!
That's Dana's method of "decluttering without making a mess", if she brought it all down to the floor and something urgent came up, the mess would be all on the floor. If it was all up high as in the video and she had to step away, she would've made progress, the area would just be better than it was before. Dana's genius!!! 💜
Happy (belated) birthday! I find that buying shelves with glass doors cuts down on the dust and the clutter (easier to plop something onto a shelf than to justify opening a glass door to drop something that doesn’t belong).
Haha I'm always irritated w/ my husband for carelessly messing up my clean bathroom mirror w/ toothpaste spray. Welp, he went out of town for a week and you guessed it. I mysteriously found toothpaste spray on the mirror. I realized I do it too and I'm a dork
I love my stepladder that’s just like yours, too! It makes cleaning all the upper stuff so much easier. Storing it in a handy spot has taken away the dread factor of cleaning all hard to reach areas.
Thank you for being so relatable! Your videos help me forgive myself and give myself grace knowing I'm not the only Mom that tries so hard and still finds clutter because, hey, life keeps going and there are going to be messes! It's reality! Thanks again so much!
I, too, am clutter blind. The house is clean, then, BOOM, "Where did these piles come from???" (I'm a master pile maker) I love these videos and your AMAZING podcast. They have helped me so much as I create new habits that make my home more peaceful.
Slob Vision! I definitely suffer from this malady & had, ironically, just seen a huge “nest” by my loveseat right before viewing this video. You & I obviously have similar genes. Great video!
Jo Ann Evans, what is your method? Long ago I could have said that about my house when I was single (at least the organized part, it was only perfectly clean when the housekeeper came), but I have been with my fiance for over 22 years and our styles don't always meld so my organizational systems which worked for my spaces don't translate easily to our common spaces. I've been wishing for better organization in our household for some time but have not fully gotten there yet. Any tips?
@@andreamiller6200 I guess the best way to describe my way is to say I’m constantly tidying in small ways. As soon as I’m done with something, I put it away. Dishes are dealt with right after each meal;; I put away cosmetics and hair tools as soon as I finish with them and then give the sink & counter a quick wipe; I make my bed as soon as we get up; before we go to bed I do a quick pick up in the family room; and clothes are folded or hung as soon as they come out of the dryer. I don’t always feel like doing jobs promptly but as soon as I make myself do them I feel good. That internal reward is worth it. As far as organization goes, I put things where they’re supposed to go, so they stay organized for the most part. Once a year or so I go through drawers and closets to purge. I’m 68 and as I get older it’s easier to keep fewer and fewer things. I don’t want my three adult children to face getting rid of mountains of things when I die!
I’m wondering in de-cluttering videos, when folks say trash, does that mean recycling for the paper, glass and plastics? I thought I would finally ask someone. I hear and see trash, a lot, but I wonder if it’s just easier for filming but is other sorted? It slows me down myself because I know that just because it’s out of my home, doesn’t mean it’s dealt with. So much easier to send it to the landfill. So we are trying to learn ways to monitor the belongings before they come in. It’s so hard. Thanks for sharing this. I’ve not seen your other videos yet, but look forward to it.
Dana addresses this in more recent videos. She usually says trash because not everyone has recycling pickup or even centers. For all intents and purposes, trash and recycling are the same thing during this step - they obviously being in trash/recycling, but just never made it to the bin.
Thank you! I’m moving from Texas to Kentucky in 2 months, & am enjoying “Decluttering at the Speed of Life”! I’m getting rid of everything I don’t want to take that far. I love your honesty & humor.
yes!!!! Thank you for talking about allergies (and wearing masks to clean/declutter/tidy!!) if we keep putting off cleaning because of allergies, we are just making more excuses to avoid the clutter and it will NEVER get done... and guess what - there will be MORE dust and allergens the next time around! I learned many years ago to plan ahead whenever possible so i remember to take my allergy medication before starting the work, and WEAR A MASK when cleaning (whether we're doing a deep clean with bleach or other chemicals, or if it is dust in the basement, or pollen outside) and it is refreshing to hear someone bring it up.
I have started scanning cards from friends and loved ones and their family photos and notes and recycle because they are in a file on my computer for easy reading and viewing.
I just had to find this video to leave this comment. That part where Dana picked up the photo calendars and said "photo calendars, from back when my kids used to be cute." then.. O.O at Reid and quietly "oh, sorry, sorry camera man" KILLED ME!!!!!!! I laughed so hard, omigosh. Dana you crack me up!!!!
Dana, I am about to BLOW YOUR MIND. The trash bag you are holding is actually black. If you look at it, the seams are on the outside. TikTok showed me you put the trash bag OVER the lip of the garbage can, then push the bag in. We have been doing it wrong 😑 . You’re welcome. 😉
I have a drawer in my command center that I use to store papers that come in the house. The top 3rd of the papers is relocate papers (bills to pay, things to file). The next third is catalogues or flyers that I may like to make a purchase from and magazines I may like to read. The bottom third is the phone book and church directory. When the drawer gets full, I resort and file the file items and then toss all the catalogues I didn't come back to, and the magazines that I didn't open. Thank you for your great tips.
One new place I like to donate used books are the neighborhood friendly little library boxes. I hit them up when I walk with my grandchildren and find some real gems for them and I drop off books that they didn't care for or have outgrown and books that I have read and do not want to keep.
Dana, Thank You! I have been a fan of yours for a long time, and have decluttered some. Recently everything clicked in the right way to help me clear over 2,000 items (not including trashed items) from my home since January with the Clutter challenge. My Fantasy self kept getting in the way before, you know, butcher, baker, candle maker, not counting avid reader, crocheter, etc... stopping my progress. Not anymore! That is a big part of the items I have decluttered. Bingeing on your podcasts while I am cleaning has helped me “see the light”. 😂 Thank you for all you do in trying to help us become reformed messies. Please continue making videos, it helps so much! 😊
I also narrowed down my hobbies and got rid of a lot of stuff! I narrowed it down to reading and yarn work- got rid of doll house stuff, scrapbooking stuff, card making stuff, craft items, magazines, couponing, cookbooks, it was all good stuff but I gave it all away or donated. Now it doesn’t take as long to straighten up
@@marylober3005 I totally agree. It’s seems more peaceful now that I am decluttering my crafts. I have also whittled it down to crochet, embroidery, and some quilting items which may be soon parted with. I am just to the point of simplifying my home and life to a deeper level. Not there yet, still working on it. 😊
"Slob vision." Truer words were never spoken. I have it in spades... or I used to. Now I have less. Since I have been decluttering, I see the mess more clearly than I ever have. I am glad you named it, because it is a real thing, and many of us experience it.
Love the little funny acting parts at the start! 😆 pretending to cook and something funny on your phone. I just discovered you and started implementing your strategies with success - thank you!
I am feeling energetic yet unmotivated today...? So, I'm rewarding myself for decluttering a little place with watching one of your videos and it's really helping! Yea! So far I have decluttered my kitchen table, bathroom counter, front entry drop zone, and living room couch! And I'm pretty much having fun!
On the subject of useful sentimental items, I have my great grandma’s ladle and I use it to serve soup and I love it. Granny was always feeding people and making us feel welcome and loved and listened-to and I love feeding my kids with it and it reminds me to listen to them and love on them.
My grandma handed down an icing spatula that has one serrated side and a smooth side, I use it for toast, bagels, much more. I don't even think she thought I would use it that much, but I love it! I am reminded how much she loved me every day❤️
I relate so much to all of a sudden seeing piles of clutter. I often say that pixies must have come in my house at night and flung disorderly piles everywhere.
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Your simple solution of taking it and putting it up right then is the advice of the century. I just decluttered my whole bedroom in about 30 minutes and had to leave the space about 150 times in the process but I don't have stuff in piles, things are put away where they go, and trash is gone. Yay! This works!!!
“But who has a mask? Well guess what, we all have one now. Welcome to 2021” hahaha loved that one! I am ALL about straight talk and I am soo appreciative of your honest perspective! Found you from Dawn and the take your house back course and I’m loving these quick video reminders!
Thanks! Real life situations are the best, because it shows all the random things we have to come up with solutions for.
Hello!👋👋 That is exactly how piles appear at my house, lol... Have a wonderful day, hope to see you soon!🤗🌺💛
I love how you walk thru your process. I also love how you are willing to let go of the dusty xmas decorations.
This shirt is so pretty on you! I'm so thankful for your videos and books. You are helping me dig out and better understand myself.
OMG! I've been wearing a mask to clean for years. I thought I was the only one. When I forget, or accidentally stir up a bunch of dust, my allergies can knock me out for a whole day. So important.
Yep, dust is my absolute WORST allergen!
And I can't understand why anyone allergic to dust won't keep their spaces clean. 😂
I love how surprised you are that you are doing another video. Way to go Dana!
Also thank you very much for walking through your process and being here for the overwhelmed. I'm 4 years into my decluttering process, made worse by moving into clutter left by previous owner. My declutter muscles are strong, but it is really hard for me to trash items that are "still good" when I can't find them a home. It's ok to trash items for your own mental health. I needed this reminder so thank you very much.
Dana, I have to tell you that you are THE BEST decluttering expert I’ve come across in the 30+ years I’ve been struggling with getting my house in order. I started with Sidetracked Home Executives in the 80s ... their system worked for me on and off, but I don’t remember them dealing with decluttering that much. I started watching you when you were Nony, and I felt as if you were talking directly to me ... and you still do! Thank you!
Decluttering is hard work. I laughed when you said you’re not willing to put something in the antic. That’s my short cut! If it’s too much trouble to find a space for it, it goes.
I am totally impressed by the fact that you are dressed with hair & makeup done and it's only 8:24!! I'm watching this at 5:15 P.M. and I'm looking like a cross between a homeless person (no offense meant to the homeless community) and a A-1 Hoarder!
Love your explanation. Getting your book!
This is such a great "how to" video. It's neat to see your book come to life.
Our stepladder has some beautiful memories attached in the form of paint drips. It was one of our first purchases when we bought our house. It’s got memories of sooo much wallpaper removal as we made this house our home, as well as painting the nursery... and the kids’ various stages of growth as we updated their bedrooms.
You have been such a Blessing to me - found you last Spring - one of the Great things that happened in 2020!!!
Seeing this new post brought a big smile to my face! Thank you!
I obviously have hoarded and collected scissors. For whatever reason, I have no idea. I just realized I have 30 pairs of scissors in this big desk organizer thing that is meant for pens, pencils, post-it notes, etc. no wonder I can’t ever find a pen. They are all buried in scissors.
I have some scissors in organizing container in each room. They need to be handy. If they aren't, you will buy more.
I use a pen holder box, open top, with a divider that makes 4 triangle holes, that I got for $1. (Think tissue box w no top and divider is x from above).
I put scissors, pens, cutting blade, and tape. Now I always have handy scissors, neat and away, but don't have to buy more bc I've misplaced them all. They don't travel room to room bc they are always close.
Ps can sharpen scissors by cutting aluminum foil, think 1 piece, 20 cuts.
I only own scissors with comfy big finger holes. I do have separate hair or sewing scissors, bc they must be undamaged.
Psps, a school might like extra scissors.
moonxshakti Thank you for the wonderful information!! Very helpful! ❤️☀️☀️
Hilarious! I probably have 7 pr of scissors. You win!!
@@moonxshakti That is golden advice! I came to the realization of having scissors in each room a while back... so much handier and it's true... they don't get lost and you don't buy more!
So funny! =D
Excellent presentation. Thank you 😊
Always have a donate space! 💖 🔥 🌹
AND THE MASK MATCHES YOUR OUTFIT!!!!! Hahahahaha great idea!!!
Omg from a youtuber point of view who knows how hard it is to edit and film and all that fun! I love that u added some cool edits and sound effects! Who helped? Hehehehhe i weat a mask to vacuum my car! The only reason I feel safe to say that to u is because i know you wont judge and u get it!! And Happy belated Birthday btw! 🥳🥳🥳 have a great day! 😘
We love you nony!
Yay! Another video!
You’re doing more videos!
Whoop whoop! Made my morning!!
You are hilarious! And helpful! Love it!
You did it again!
Can you do a video on the container concept?
Thank You! This was helpful!
Funny editing! And you look pretty!
I groom my cat( allergic) with a mask on! All lockdown, We have removed thousands of objects, sold, donated, tossed and gifted. And we appear to be minimalists! My very tall son keeps the fridge and breakfront clear and dusted.
I like the “duh clutter”. I have so much of that. 🤦🏻♀️
I dislike swiffers because I feel like you're just redistributing the dust. Also they are disposable so add to the landfills. I dust like my mom does. One damp rag to wipe off the dust which sticks to the rag because it's damp, then a dry rag to dry the surface off. The rag can be rinsed out while you're still using it, then tossed in the hamper to be washed when you're done for that time.
I've been using either e cloth or norwex to dust and very happy with results. True, it's kind of a pain bc they can't be washed with anything cotton or linty but so far worth it.
My hubby doesn't see incremental mess either!
I'm gonna go ahead and do a five-minute pickup starting with the two people not liking this unless they're kids
Who has a mask??? We all do now- welcome to 2021😂😂😂
Lol "...I'm not willing to do that." "When my kids used to be cute..ooh sorry." "If you're looking for a decorator, go to another channel." Love your authenticity. You are very relatable and funny. Thanks for the tips!
My kids are still cute. How much time do I have if they’re 4 years old? Carry the two. 🤔🧐
The "...I'm not willing to do that." really hit my funny bone 🤣🤣🤣 I completely understand that feeling and now I know exactly what to do with it!
Yes love that too.
I love your down to earth, you are a real human, honesty. I'm so glad you are making videos again. Thank you.
I was given the advice to take a picture of a room on a digital camera or your phone, then look at the photo, all the clutter will be revealed! 🤣 Look at it as if you were a guest entering the room and look around. What would you notice?! IT WORKS! 😁
Cassie that's one reason I like having company over 😂😂!
The moments before they arrive I somehow suddenly see what I didn't beforehand. Especially if they're going to be overnight guests (gulp!)
Good idea!
I do this all the time because I can blow a room or flat surface up in a hot minute! So I take before and after photo's to help motivate me.
Yes I do this! And it is so true!!
Haha, so true that taking a picture reveals the mess. When I take pics of my kids to send to family members I'm always horrified by the mess in the background. Somehow I didn't notice it or it didn't look that bad in real life. My goal with decluttering is to get my house to a point where I don't sigh in dismay when I look at pictures of us.
"If you're looking for a decorator, go to a different channel." 😂😂😂 You are hilarious. All the time. And helpful and practical, and logical. 👌
I think you should just talk as you go through your days-I love your humor and thought process! And also your complete candor. My house is so much better thanks to you, your books, your podcasts and now your videos. Love them. Right after I do my devotional for the day I check in to see if Dawn, Cas or you have a new video up. ❤️
Me too
I spent two weeks decluttering. Major improvement! Theeeen we all got sick. 2-3 weeks of coughing and fevers. Know what? House is still clean 😄. Floor needs vacuuming, but otherwise, we're good! Thanks for the motivation 🙂
Your opinions about sentimental clutter have helped me so much. I especially liked the " this is someone else's memory, not mine" as well as the container concept.
We had to deal with parents and in-laws house. Sentimental is the MOST DIFFICULT to declutter.
I've been ruthless with decor recently thanks to you. If I don't want to dust it, it goes.
It's a way of checking that's almost magical!
That's how I was able to toss 95% of my knicks knacks lol and that in turn helped me get rid of a shelf. I'm 60, dusting isn't as easy as it used to be.
I put my bag of batteries where I’d look for them first. Now, I just need to remember where that is.
Oh you put them in the safe place. We are still looking for ours to. If I find it I’ll let you know.
That safe place has eaten so many of my things. Most recently my plaster trowels.
Thank you for being here for the overwhelmed. I'm your audience.
"You can listen to me talk for *deep heartfelt sigh* a lot of hours." 1. That made me literally laugh out loud. 2. Listening to you talk about this stuff is really helping me focus on doing the boring important grownup house tasks. Hooray for finding a way to be a better grownup! Thank you!
Dana you describe things so well! And I love how you acknowledge how you feel about items. It's so helpful to hear your mental process. Thanks so much!!
Decluttered a huge mess today. Felt great! 🌞
You get me! I have watched you're videos and I'm finally making progress after months of being overwhelmed. Thank you.
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I have been watching you for just a few days now, but you have totally given me a boost. You are so funny and honest. I really appreciate that. I cleaned out a linen closet and some drawers in my kitchen and I feel like a new person😁I have so much more to do, but I have begun!
I enjoy on how real you are about life and decluttering! Because of how you approach this subject, I totally get it now!! So a BIG THANK YOU!!!
I feel like guests are the opposite of us. If it's clean and neat, they don't notice. But if it's cluttered and dirty they do.
Thank you for showing me that decluttering doesn't happen quickly. We live with various areas of clutter until we either see it or are ready to deal with it. Please keep making videos because I learn so much from them. I also find comfort and motivation to keep digging out of the pit. Smiles...
Glad you addressed Birthday 🎂 Cards! Those have been an emotional trap for me!
Dana you hit it right on the nail in every video! I love how you explain things in a way that is very relatable. Don't stop making these videos.
I never thought of wearing a mask- what a great idea!! I’ll have to try it. I usually end up having to take an allergy pill when I clean, because you know... cats 🙄🙀😹😷 Thanks for such great suggestions- I’ve been feeling so motivated with this course!!! 💪🙌🙌💜
You: Look at this big pile of trash and clutter!
Also you: Oh wait, I'm in this magazine.
Thanks for being genuine! I'm in the process of moving and need all the motivation I can get, so thank you.
If something (like mugs and butter presses) impedes access to the cabinet behind them, would you ever go into the cabinet to retrieve whatever might be stored in it? Would you even remember what was in the cabinet?
It is such a treat to get new videos from you! A special THANK YOU to your cameraman for his hard work in making this possible. So grateful for you both. You are truly making the world a better place.
Excellent camera person, even if no longer kitten-y
My husband and I have Slob Vision!! It’s even hard to see horribly messy until someone stops by. This is an awful way to have our eyes opened!
Anyone else have a husband that puts things on top of the refrigerator? My husband and stepfather both did. I just realized as I am typing why they put the flyswatter up there. By the way my husband didn’t know he was hiding objects from me. It just never occurred to him that at 5’3”, I can’t see the top of the fridge. Anyway, my husband wanted to keep the flyswatter close for when he needed it again. But I had asked him to not put it in the table or counters. He was just doing as I asked! And didn’t understood why I was accusing him of hiding it.
The fly swatter is on the top of the refrigerator at my house.
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I put the swat on a magnetic hook on an out of the way but handy side of fridge or my metal cabinet.
It us a silver hook on strong, round, flat magnet. They are $1 each, but great, strong magnet.
You could also use a stick on, but I love these. I also put dustpan and brush on one...
I have a son that does this. He is 5’10 and I’m 5’2 and when he puts dishes away I can’t find anything. I tell him if I can’t find it I can’t cook
I have this same problem and we are remodeling our kitchen right now... I'm having the cupboard above the fridge made so that it will be as deep as the refrigerator. One side will have vertical dividers so I can store my baking sheets, pizza pans and extra large cutting board. The other side will have a pull-out drawer for pitchers and other awkward vertical items. This way nothing can get piled on top of the fridge, there's no inaccessible cupboard doors over the fridge, and I have a spot for awkward things! I also told this idea to my friend, who is also remodeling her kitchen, so she is doing it as well. You are definitely not alone with this problem!
@@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane you will love it! I have vertical storage over my wall oven and oh my word it holds way more than it should. And everything is accessible. All the baking pans, sheets, cooling racks and then some. And it’s all organized and at my fingertips.
Sometimes I have to get mad and disgusted with myself just to make myself get off my butt and clean.
I really enjoyed and got a lot out of 'Decluttering At the Speed of Life'. My home isn't terrible but there are definitely problem areas! Your container concept helped me sort through my large kitchen cabinets recently (you know, where all the large things you don't use often but want to keep get shoved until it's a big jumble waiting to avalanche on some unsuspecting fool silly enough to open the door). Sorting through with your tips helped me achieve clean, organized cupboards and I FINALLY got my bulky food dehydrator put away (yes, I use it, so it stays). It's been kicking around wrong place to wrong place for months and now it has a home! I am delighted every time I open those cabinets now.
I cleaned it only last week, but I bet you I couldn't name half of the things I donated, that's how little they meant to me or were adding to my life. Thanks!
I have that exact shirt. Also, my mind is blown by your declutter questions. I am your audience. 😘
I do the same thing...Woah! where did that clutter come from 🤣
I would have brought it all down to floor level instead of staying on the ladder but it worked for you. I love your self discussion. You have helped me alot. Thanks!
I thought the same thing.
That's Dana's method of "decluttering without making a mess", if she brought it all down to the floor and something urgent came up, the mess would be all on the floor. If it was all up high as in the video and she had to step away, she would've made progress, the area would just be better than it was before. Dana's genius!!! 💜
@@rowenalee1684 yeah but with all the talking she might forget she's in a ladder
Happy (belated) birthday! I find that buying shelves with glass doors cuts down on the dust and the clutter (easier to plop something onto a shelf than to justify opening a glass door to drop something that doesn’t belong).
I can really relate to not seeing the stuff--especially "up high" (which isn't very high, because I am "vertically challenged!")
I live alone, but when I see a mess, I say, “Who messed up my house?” 😂😂😂
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I'm always irritated w/ my husband for carelessly messing up my clean bathroom mirror w/ toothpaste spray. Welp, he went out of town for a week and you guessed it. I mysteriously found toothpaste spray on the mirror. I realized I do it too and I'm a dork
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Dana I love listening to you - you are so helpful
I love my stepladder that’s just like yours, too! It makes cleaning all the upper stuff so much easier. Storing it in a handy spot has taken away the dread factor of cleaning all hard to reach areas.
Thank you for being so relatable! Your videos help me forgive myself and give myself grace knowing I'm not the only Mom that tries so hard and still finds clutter because, hey, life keeps going and there are going to be messes! It's reality! Thanks again so much!
I, too, am clutter blind. The house is clean, then, BOOM, "Where did these piles come from???" (I'm a master pile maker) I love these videos and your AMAZING podcast. They have helped me so much as I create new habits that make my home more peaceful.
Clutterblind is an even better word than slobvision.
I love you Dana! "If you're looking for a decorator, go to a different channel." No! We want real and advice that works! Thank you for another video!
Thank you! You are fabulous. I love your anti anxiety tips and logical sorting and purging concepts. 🙂♥️🙂
Those little spots add up real quick
Slob Vision! I definitely suffer from this malady & had, ironically, just seen a huge “nest” by my loveseat right before viewing this video. You & I obviously have similar genes. Great video!
I have a perfectly clean and totally organized house but I’m still addicted to your videos. I love your personality, wit, and insight!
I wish I could say that. That's why I'm here. For motivation, but often I just watch but dont put it into action.
Same!
Jo Ann Evans, what is your method? Long ago I could have said that about my house when I was single (at least the organized part, it was only perfectly clean when the housekeeper came), but I have been with my fiance for over 22 years and our styles don't always meld so my organizational systems which worked for my spaces don't translate easily to our common spaces. I've been wishing for better organization in our household for some time but have not fully gotten there yet. Any tips?
@@andreamiller6200 I guess the best way to describe my way is to say I’m constantly tidying in small ways. As soon as I’m done with something, I put it away. Dishes are dealt with right after each meal;; I put away cosmetics and hair tools as soon as I finish with them and then give the sink & counter a quick wipe; I make my bed as soon as we get up; before we go to bed I do a quick pick up in the family room; and clothes are folded or hung as soon as they come out of the dryer. I don’t always feel like doing jobs promptly but as soon as I make myself do them I feel good. That internal reward is worth it. As far as organization goes, I put things where they’re supposed to go, so they stay organized for the most part. Once a year or so I go through drawers and closets to purge. I’m 68 and as I get older it’s easier to keep fewer and fewer things. I don’t want my three adult children to face getting rid of mountains of things when I die!
@@joannevans4169 can you please call my mom and tell her that?! I'm an only child so it'll all be on me to go through her mountains of stuff someday!
I’m wondering in de-cluttering videos, when folks say trash, does that mean recycling for the paper, glass and plastics? I thought I would finally ask someone. I hear and see trash, a lot, but I wonder if it’s just easier for filming but is other sorted?
It slows me down myself because I know that just because it’s out of my home, doesn’t mean it’s dealt with. So much easier to send it to the landfill. So we are trying to learn ways to monitor the belongings before they come in. It’s so hard.
Thanks for sharing this. I’ve not seen your other videos yet, but look forward to it.
Dana addresses this in more recent videos. She usually says trash because not everyone has recycling pickup or even centers. For all intents and purposes, trash and recycling are the same thing during this step - they obviously being in trash/recycling, but just never made it to the bin.
Thank you! I’m moving from Texas to Kentucky in 2 months, & am enjoying “Decluttering at the Speed of Life”! I’m getting rid of everything I don’t want to take that far. I love your honesty & humor.
yes!!!! Thank you for talking about allergies (and wearing masks to clean/declutter/tidy!!) if we keep putting off cleaning because of allergies, we are just making more excuses to avoid the clutter and it will NEVER get done... and guess what - there will be MORE dust and allergens the next time around! I learned many years ago to plan ahead whenever possible so i remember to take my allergy medication before starting the work, and WEAR A MASK when cleaning (whether we're doing a deep clean with bleach or other chemicals, or if it is dust in the basement, or pollen outside) and it is refreshing to hear someone bring it up.
Since Covid masking I can do yard work with much less antihistamines.
I have started scanning cards from friends and loved ones and their family photos and notes and recycle because they are in a file on my computer for easy reading and viewing.
I just had to find this video to leave this comment. That part where Dana picked up the photo calendars and said "photo calendars, from back when my kids used to be cute." then.. O.O at Reid and quietly "oh, sorry, sorry camera man" KILLED ME!!!!!!! I laughed so hard, omigosh. Dana you crack me up!!!!
If you're looking for a decorater go to a different channel ❤️🤣
Dana, I am about to BLOW YOUR MIND. The trash bag you are holding is actually black. If you look at it, the seams are on the outside. TikTok showed me you put the trash bag OVER the lip of the garbage can, then push the bag in. We have been doing it wrong 😑 . You’re welcome. 😉
OMG This made me realize I has slob vision for the top of my fridge! Not sure when that happened. Will be tackling that today!
Dana, have you ever decluttered a HOARDERS home? Would you use your same techniques? I'm addicted to the Hoarders show!
You always brighten my day and inspire me. I just got up mid video and got rid of a candle I never burn. 😂
The mask idea is awesome. I also have allergies. Love your ideas, methods and style! 👍🏻 Thank you!
I know you don't stage these videos. However, it was a bit suspicious. Here are two magazines that I happen to be in. Lol
So glad I found your channel!!! Love your real life process of decluttering!
I have a drawer in my command center that I use to store papers that come in the house. The top 3rd of the papers is relocate papers (bills to pay, things to file). The next third is catalogues or flyers that I may like to make a purchase from and magazines I may like to read. The bottom third is the phone book and church directory. When the drawer gets full, I resort and file the file items and then toss all the catalogues I didn't come back to, and the magazines that I didn't open.
Thank you for your great tips.
I definitely identify with the "I love this so much I forgot I had it" scenario!
One new place I like to donate used books are the neighborhood friendly little library boxes. I hit them up when I walk with my grandchildren and find some real gems for them and I drop off books that they didn't care for or have outgrown and books that I have read and do not want to keep.
Dana, Thank You! I have been a fan of yours for a long time, and have decluttered some. Recently everything clicked in the right way to help me clear over 2,000 items (not including trashed items) from my home since January with the Clutter challenge. My Fantasy self kept getting in the way before, you know, butcher, baker, candle maker, not counting avid reader, crocheter, etc... stopping my progress. Not anymore! That is a big part of the items I have decluttered. Bingeing on your podcasts while I am cleaning has helped me “see the light”. 😂 Thank you for all you do in trying to help us become reformed messies. Please continue making videos, it helps so much! 😊
I also narrowed down my hobbies and got rid of a lot of stuff! I narrowed it down to reading and yarn work- got rid of doll house stuff, scrapbooking stuff, card making stuff, craft items, magazines, couponing, cookbooks, it was all good stuff but I gave it all away or donated. Now it doesn’t take as long to straighten up
@@marylober3005 I totally agree. It’s seems more peaceful now that I am decluttering my crafts. I have also whittled it down to crochet, embroidery, and some quilting items which may be soon parted with. I am just to the point of simplifying my home and life to a deeper level. Not there yet, still working on it. 😊
"Slob vision." Truer words were never spoken. I have it in spades... or I used to. Now I have less. Since I have been decluttering, I see the mess more clearly than I ever have. I am glad you named it, because it is a real thing, and many of us experience it.