Dear Cass. I want to thank you for your podcasts. A week ago, I was listening, and you encouraged me to get up and do something. I was actually sitting down at the computer, and I didn't really want to get up. Then I opened a desk drawer (which I already knew needed some serious help) and before I knew it not only the drawers in the computer desk were cleaned out, but also the two-drawer filing cabinet, and another desk in the same room! Want to know where this all led? Glad you asked! It led to Swedish Death Cleaning...seriously! It's something that I've been contemplating doing but never got motivated. Thanks, Friend. You are awesome the way you inspire! xx
Thank you Cas! This helps SO much! I have 4 kids.....3 if them 5 and under, so the constant interruptions make it hard to feel I have accomplished anything. Thanks for all the practical tips! I think the biggest thing I struggle with is moving past the bare minimum...........dishes, meals, laundry, child care. I have been decluttering and telling myself 5 min matters. It is getting better. Just takes time.
yes, when my 5 kids were all small I was told to try and do one thing each day that can't be undone ... decluttering, even for 5 minutes counts because you are getting stuff out of your home that you don't have to deal with any more. Other things are phoning a friend (or sending them an email), reading a book (for 5 minutes or a chapter), working on a hobby a bit at a time (I used to knit, now I scrapbook).
Cas, I love you & your channel! I watched all the episodes of Hot Mess House....you're so awesome....but when you moved, you stressed me OUT! LOL! I'm looking forward to retiring within the next 3-5 years & we will be moving, so I'm quite motivated to make it as organized & easy as possible for my future (older!) self. I'm decluttering another layer & curating my collections to a smaller level. I don't want to be throwing things into a trash bag at the last minute; I REALLY want to be prepared!
I'm going today to work on our storage unit today. I'm definitely gonna use the excitement movements to motivate myself, thanks Cas, I have seen Tony Robbins do this, hope it works, wish me luck everyone!! Trying to get rid of it to not have to pay anymore!!
I am listening to you in bed,throwing all expired makeup away..and I did declutter all the files and organized them in pretty files. That helped and label the files..and argued with alexa..lol
I just remembered the vision board I did while looking for a man and also female friends. I was overwhelmed when I actually started dating a guy sitting in the exact same way as the guy in the picture. And the women I became friends with looked the same too!
Cas, Great podcast. I am so proud of myself. I have been cleaning & maintaining the main areas of our home for a month now. I'm so excited. I really want to keep it up so I keep telling myself, don't put it down put it away, 5 min matter, etc. I'm trying to find ways to put things away that's easier to keep things easier to tidy. Thank you for all your encouragement. 😊
This is all full well. I have been doing this for months now, and I actually enjoy cleaning and tidying now, getting a real dopamine kick from it. Now unfortunately the procrastination has tacked onto other things. I now clean to procrastinate my work, or phonecalls I don't want to make... My house house has never looked better. Guess I have to apply the same principle for the other stuff now. 😆
I have some to do items that involve other people. I need to hire an electrician for some repairs and call my phone company to fix the bell on my phone. These are some safety issues. The other things are financial and need to be done as long as I am in good health. Finally, I need to declutter my house (garage, storage building, basement, and bedrooms). My attic is a true mystery. What is up there? I think I'll ask a neighbor to go up there and take pictures of what it is, so I know if it's mobile or not. The decluttering I will do for 15 minutes with a 5 minute break, then another 15 minutes and so on until I can't do any more. Thanks for your videos, Cass, they act as my "therapist" in a way.
as soon as you said "high five yourself in the mirror" i did it! cos i'm so proud of myself deep cleaning my oven for the first time earlier! then realized too late that i just put on lotion. now i have a lotion hand print on my mirror to clean up later. 🤦♀😂 later cos i'm eating my lunch right now 😂😂😂
I have to deal with my mom’s estate. It’s been way way too long. But every time I try I cry and get so upset and it seems like there is a road block or something extra difficult that comes up. Even now just writing this I’m brought to tears. I feel like a mess. And it’s overwhelming and it feels like I can’t do it and there is apsolutely no one else to do it but me. 😭😭😭
I’m so sorry. My heart goes out to you my clutterbug friend. I wish I could be there to help you. When my son got married and moved out of state, it really helped me to take tons of pictures of his room and all his things. Also, Cas really helps me to get motivated. Take care of yourself. Sending love, hugs and prayers to you Donna! 🥰🤗🙏🏼 You can do this! 😀👍🏻
I used to lose my keys almost every day. I finally started to try to put them in my purse with a strap attached. When I’d find them somewhere else I’d go right then and put them in my purse. I NEVER lose my keys now. And I’m not afraid to jinx myself because it’s automatic.
Rid yourself of self-doubt and negative thought. We don't have time for that! It doesn't add anything good to our day. Do what you can do just for today and goal stack for the next day, soon you will see all you have accomplished. You can do it, girl🎉
I started my decluttering journey about a year ago and am 8 months pregnant now with my 3rd child. I have made a lot of progress, but I feel anxious about what I still have to do. I want it completed before baby comes,but I don't think I can make it happen now because I have such bad pelvic pain that I'm pretty much on bed rest. How do I keep my motivation going after baby comes when I'm going to be wrapped up in caring for them and their siblings and everything that comes with postpartum?
If you need to hear it: You have permission to NOT focus on the house during the new baby phase!! Right now you're literally busy growing a whole new human, and that is enough. That "4th trimester" is when your priority is on baby AND your recovery! Take that timeout, _then_ get back to it afterwards, once you're sleeping and able again. Give yourself the grace to recover well 💗🙏
Before and after photos help me. Even pretending that I am doing this task for someone else “poor MRS. Brown has some chaos- death in the family, broke her back, has four children under five, had a wreck on the way home from work, is undergoing chemotherapy, etc.” or I pretend that I am making a video like you influencer ladies bringing order to a pretend client. Acting- is fun.
I encourage you to do it for yourself! You are worth creating an environment that you love to be in! In case no one has told you today, God loves you! 😊💜🙏
I care! ❤I have had to do things that make me happy! So if cleaning the kitchen makes me happy I do it ! I do for myself because makes me happy or feel better!
I feel you!
It IS the TRUTH that 5 minutes matters!!!!!!!!
Thanks Cass! You rock 🪨!
Dear Cass. I want to thank you for your podcasts. A week ago, I was listening, and you encouraged me to get up and do something. I was actually sitting down at the computer, and I didn't really want to get up. Then I opened a desk drawer (which I already knew needed some serious help) and before I knew it not only the drawers in the computer desk were cleaned out, but also the two-drawer filing cabinet, and another desk in the same room! Want to know where this all led? Glad you asked! It led to Swedish Death Cleaning...seriously! It's something that I've been contemplating doing but never got motivated. Thanks, Friend. You are awesome the way you inspire! xx
Yeah, my kitchen is done for today and I really wasn't feeling it!!!! Thanks for the motivation!!!❤❤❤
I am at the beginning of decluttering...I like to think how things look more beautiful, something in my kitchen I embellish some boring thing.
Thank you Cas! This helps SO much! I have 4 kids.....3 if them 5 and under, so the constant interruptions make it hard to feel I have accomplished anything. Thanks for all the practical tips!
I think the biggest thing I struggle with is moving past the bare minimum...........dishes, meals, laundry, child care. I have been decluttering and telling myself 5 min matters. It is getting better. Just takes time.
yes, when my 5 kids were all small I was told to try and do one thing each day that can't be undone ... decluttering, even for 5 minutes counts because you are getting stuff out of your home that you don't have to deal with any more. Other things are phoning a friend (or sending them an email), reading a book (for 5 minutes or a chapter), working on a hobby a bit at a time (I used to knit, now I scrapbook).
Five minutes DOES matter! It’s amazing.
Great advice!
Cas, I love you & your channel! I watched all the episodes of Hot Mess House....you're so awesome....but when you moved, you stressed me OUT! LOL!
I'm looking forward to retiring within the next 3-5 years & we will be moving, so I'm quite motivated to make it as organized & easy as possible for my future (older!) self. I'm decluttering another layer & curating my collections to a smaller level. I don't want to be throwing things into a trash bag at the last minute; I REALLY want to be prepared!
I'm going today to work on our storage unit today. I'm definitely gonna use the excitement movements to motivate myself, thanks Cas, I have seen Tony Robbins do this, hope it works, wish me luck everyone!! Trying to get rid of it to not have to pay anymore!!
Go girl! I’m rooting for you!! ☺️
I am listening to you in bed,throwing all expired makeup away..and I did declutter all the files and organized them in pretty files. That helped and label the files..and argued with alexa..lol
Hey Cas! Can't wait to see your new vision board!❤
I just remembered the vision board I did while looking for a man and also female friends. I was overwhelmed when I actually started dating a guy sitting in the exact same way as the guy in the picture. And the women I became friends with looked the same too!
Cas, Great podcast. I am so proud of myself. I have been cleaning & maintaining the main areas of our home for a month now. I'm so excited. I really want to keep it up so I keep telling myself, don't put it down put it away, 5 min matter, etc. I'm trying to find ways to put things away that's easier to keep things easier to tidy. Thank you for all your encouragement. 😊
I LOVE Tony and Mel! They are amazing! I first found Tony in 2013 and just found Mel recently ❤
This is all full well. I have been doing this for months now, and I actually enjoy cleaning and tidying now, getting a real dopamine kick from it. Now unfortunately the procrastination has tacked onto other things. I now clean to procrastinate my work, or phonecalls I don't want to make... My house house has never looked better.
Guess I have to apply the same principle for the other stuff now. 😆
My motivation comes from the consequences that will happen if I don't do something!🤩
I have some to do items that involve other people. I need to hire an electrician for some repairs and call my phone company to fix the bell on my phone. These are some safety issues. The other things are financial and need to be done as long as I am in good health.
Finally, I need to declutter my house (garage, storage building, basement, and bedrooms). My attic is a true mystery. What is up there? I think I'll ask a neighbor to go up there and take pictures of what it is, so I know if it's mobile or not. The decluttering I will do for 15 minutes with a 5 minute break, then another 15 minutes and so on until I can't do any more.
Thanks for your videos, Cass, they act as my "therapist" in a way.
❤ I’ve been getting motivated! 😍
as soon as you said "high five yourself in the mirror" i did it! cos i'm so proud of myself deep cleaning my oven for the first time earlier! then realized too late that i just put on lotion. now i have a lotion hand print on my mirror to clean up later. 🤦♀😂 later cos i'm eating my lunch right now 😂😂😂
I have to deal with my mom’s estate. It’s been way way too long. But every time I try I cry and get so upset and it seems like there is a road block or something extra difficult that comes up. Even now just writing this I’m brought to tears. I feel like a mess. And it’s overwhelming and it feels like I can’t do it and there is apsolutely no one else to do it but me. 😭😭😭
You can do it! One day at a time.
I’m so sorry. My heart goes out to you my clutterbug friend. I wish I could be there to help you. When my son got married and moved out of state, it really helped me to take tons of pictures of his room and all his things. Also, Cas really helps me to get motivated. Take care of yourself. Sending love, hugs and prayers to you Donna! 🥰🤗🙏🏼 You can do this! 😀👍🏻
Ty Cass ❤❤
I used to lose my keys almost every day. I finally started to try to put them in my purse with a strap attached. When I’d find them somewhere else I’d go right then and put them in my purse. I NEVER lose my keys now. And I’m not afraid to jinx myself because it’s automatic.
Thank God for my dexadrine for those days (ADHD meds)
I NEEDED this today. I feel like a bum.
Rid yourself of self-doubt and negative thought. We don't have time for that! It doesn't add anything good to our day. Do what you can do just for today and goal stack for the next day, soon you will see all you have accomplished. You can do it, girl🎉
I started my decluttering journey about a year ago and am 8 months pregnant now with my 3rd child. I have made a lot of progress, but I feel anxious about what I still have to do. I want it completed before baby comes,but I don't think I can make it happen now because I have such bad pelvic pain that I'm pretty much on bed rest. How do I keep my motivation going after baby comes when I'm going to be wrapped up in caring for them and their siblings and everything that comes with postpartum?
Do you know diane in denmark (flylady) on youtube?
If you need to hear it: You have permission to NOT focus on the house during the new baby phase!! Right now you're literally busy growing a whole new human, and that is enough.
That "4th trimester" is when your priority is on baby AND your recovery! Take that timeout, _then_ get back to it afterwards, once you're sleeping and able again. Give yourself the grace to recover well 💗🙏
Ok I have a question, I just spent all night decluttering ALL my files 7hrs..still have to do more of other things..I am tired..is light outside!!
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If I won the lottery I would probably faint so...not a good idea for me lol. Some good ideas there.
Rhonda Byrne on your podcast, that's what I'm manifesting 😉
Before and after photos help me. Even pretending that I am doing this task for someone else “poor MRS. Brown has some chaos- death in the family, broke her back, has four children under five, had a wreck on the way home from work, is undergoing chemotherapy, etc.” or I pretend that I am making a video like you influencer ladies bringing order to a pretend client. Acting- is fun.
Tell Alexa..lol
I live alone so nobody really cares
I encourage you to do it for yourself! You are worth creating an environment that you love to be in! In case no one has told you today, God loves you! 😊💜🙏
I care if your house is clean
I live alone, too, but my daughter does care. I also need to declutter my house so they don't have to do it when I'm gone.
Me too
I care! ❤I have had to do things that make me happy! So if cleaning the kitchen makes me happy I do it ! I do for myself because makes me happy or feel better!
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