Went to eat at a favorite restaurant and saw their dining room was closed down. I almost started crying. This is when I know I'm overwhelmed with other things in my life; when I can't deal with minor disappointments.
Same. I’m not a crier but also overreact to and get super stressed out about minor things when I’m overwhelmed. It’s as if you take the stress to a point but then the tiniest things can make the world crumble.
Another TH-camr (can't remember who) suggested getting a photo of yourself as a child, and then when you recognize negative self-talk, i.e. I'm fat, I'm stupid, I'm pathetic, get out that photo and look at that little face and tell her that. Would you ever tell a little child that they're fat or pathetic or whatever? It usually results in tears because we all had grand dreams for what our adult lives would be like, and for one reason or another, many of us don't get to live out those dreams. But we need to be kind to ourselves and realize that even if we have made poor choices in the past, we can't undo it, and all we can do is look ahead and resolve to do better now that we know better.
Thank you Angie. I love the photograph "exercise". It is a fantastic method to quiet those critical and judgemental inner voices we learned as a child. 💜
@@Saforra99 Thank you so much!! I searched for hours and couldn't find the video I had seen before and it as Kristina Kuzmic! One thing really resonated with me especially. Kristina told a participant to look at her sweet little face as a small child and repeat the things that she says to herself now, and the woman said, "I can't. I don't want to crush her spirit." But we often crush our OWN spirits now with defeating self-talk. Here's that video: th-cam.com/video/PnzlG5NYT8M/w-d-xo.html
Seeing you is like seeing a therapist, a coach, a zen wise monk and a close friend at once! 💪Your videos are a true detox for feelings! (But tea is still a good idea^^)
That one hit home. I have a habit of not asking for help and then getting annoyed when I don’t get help. Some things around the house just clearly need doing and by the time I say something about it I’m already ticked off. It’s not fair to my family and something I need to work on. 💪 🚪💪
Deer in headlights and chicken with head cut off is absolutely related to the flight fight or freeze syndrome. It's what our nervous systems do. Our body chooses it's response to stress, we don't get a choice. I tend to freeze. Then i make a list, to stop myself galloping in all directions. 💪
Marissa I haven’t finished watching. But I have tears in my eyes when you’re saying I wouldn’t say what I say to myself to another mother or someone else. It’s so true. But why do we do it to ourselves. I hope your upstairs neighbour stops their noise 💕 thank you for being you.
@@AtoZenLife You are my favorite TH-camr! As a beginning minimalist I love your videos and will keep watching! Keep them coming! Love your Yankees hat and your Pink Floyd T-shirts. You need a T-shirt from the Seeing Eye in Morristown New Jersey. I am a Guide dog users. My lack of vision started my minimalist journey. It is really great for me but my husband is annoyed! My Seeing eye dog Heather loves minimalism also!
Thank you for re-recording your video but, my goodness, feel free to take off a couple of weeks to take care of yourself and detox your feelings! We'll be waiting for you when you're up for it! 💪
I needed this!! I'm sorry you have to deal with a noisy neighbor at night. When I was in that situation I started using a white noise machine and a fan on low (even in winter I pointed it away from me) those 2 things REALLY helped...even though you shouldn't have to do it in the first place. Thanks for sharing.
So agree about the white noise machine! It may be another item to add to your space, but the sleep you'll get will be worth It! Can't sleep without ours now. 😊
If you have the money too, it is worth putting in sound-proofing. It was one of the most expensive things we had done but it meant we didn't have to move house. We can still hear our neighbour's music (!) but at least we can sleep through it. We used a sound machine until we were able to get it and it helped with our sanity
gosh you were literally shaking while you spoke. >.< totally feel it. Thanks for sharing and it definitely helps! It's all worth it. I have no problem living....like striking to the most basics....just staying alive, but when overwhelmed, I tend to cut out everything altogether. But then instead of taking the time to clear my long long overdued obligations, I just mindlessly browse YT just to silent voices out. It's procrastination to the extreme....those are not tasks heading me to long term goals, those are life threatening obligations....like attending courts.....>.< Tried all methods and self help....just worked one time & 10 steps backs after one ok day.
Thank you for saving me a counseling session fee. I'm overwhelmed right now being responsible for my husband who has suffered 3 strokes. His balance is affected and he is a very big statured man. When he falls, it's getting more and more difficult to get him up and on to the next thing. He has some really good days, but his bad days are becoming more frequent. On a lighter note, 🎶🎶🎶 I'm filling my 8th contractor bag of decluttering paper and stuff. One/month for the year. August is the 8th month, so I've discarded 8 by the end of the month. This doesn't count what I'm throwing away in my garbage pick up each week. I did begin on a room. If it took you 5 years, I'm on my way to 5 for myself. 💪 Thanks for being here when I needed encouragement. 🤗
💪🏻ugh, back to school here too (one high schooler, one college student) including me (preschool teacher). Also had a garage sale to get rid of stuff last weekend (not a great idea timing unwise). A migraine is creeping up from the stress. Going to use these tips and recalculate before Monday. Thanks for the understanding. 🙂
Definitely a headless chook lol. But, being in a strict Sydney lockdown has been super beneficial for me. Almost zero running around. I have more time at home to get organised. At least that is a silver lining to a poor situation.
Thanks for this video! I was feeling overwhelmed at work, and after watching this, I passed on one of my usual tasks to someone else who was less busy! On another note, my mom used to say she was never worried about me because I'm good at saying "No"! 😆
Hi Marissa 😊 - Resonated so much with what you shared in this video. I hope things are better now, or at least more manageable. 🙏🏽 Looking forward to reading the blog post Stay safe and well. 💪🏾🔥💖👑
💪 Great video. Managing stress is a lifelong skill that I sometimes am good at and sometimes not ….. I am still learning as we all are. Finally in my 50s I am learning to set better boundaries with family, friends and others. It is liberating. I am also decluttering my responsibilities. Sometimes it seems we make life more complicated than it has to be. Carry on and I hope you find a solution for your noisy neighbours 🌻
💪💪💪💪this month went upside down mom in hospital injured, work deadlines and helping with grands childcare needs as kids are covid nurses. Doing lots of future me small tasks to manage thanks for that skill. I hope your neighbour settles down. Sleep is keeping me going not sleeping for you is huge. You helped me immensely with letting go of sentimental stuff thank you so much for all you do for us. With love from canada❤️🇨🇦
Okay, the bed one has always bugged me because I WANT to make the bed, but… I have a husband who’s still sleeping in it when I leave for work 🤣 Am I the only one who can’t make the bed at the beginning of the day because their partner is still IN it? Thanks Marissa for your great content. I so look forward to your videos! 💜
@@lornam3637 .. yes, if one spouse is still in bed when the other leaves for work. . . If both get up at same time maybe both should do it, gets it done faster.
@@briannab5296 It's a great idea until your S.O. has a disability or other issues like ptsd, depression, anxiety (that isn't the "helpful" clean the whole house type). Some beds just don't get made and that's okay.
💪🏼 I’m decluttering things things I shipped to Europe 23 years ago. They’ve basically been in boxes since I moved here, long story, but feels so great to be free of the boxes 🎉in our basement ❤😅
We have 3 SNOOZ sound machines - one for each bedroom. They are a true white noise with 10 volume levels. They really help us all sleep and have a minimalist look to them. They also link to your phone so the volume can be changed or turn it on/off from another room.
Hi, Marissa! I'm so sorry about your neighbour's noise - lack of sleep is so debilitating. Thanks for sharing these great ideas. I particularly liked the magic word 'No'!
Sigh haha had to pause the video after you stated " I know you can get through this. You are strong enough." The tears! The tears that sprang up. Thank you. It is so interesting that I didn't know I needed to hear that and I don't even know you! The power of words is so strong and I forget that. Obviously I have been in my head giving in to thoughts of weakness and hopelessness. Hearing words of strength and affirming I got this...is what I need to focus on. I'm excited to watch the rest of the video. Thank you❤️
💪🏻 I feel like you are taking me on a journey I’ve needed to take for 59 years! I used to say I could NEVER declutter all my millions of things. Now I see the light at the end of the tunnel for the first time. Thank you so very much for your encouragement. ❤❤❤❤. That one heart for each member of your family😊
💪💪 I am a working mom of 2, hubby is a firefighter and am often alone due to a busy fire season. I too make beds daily, I do journal and set time for yoga even if for 10 min. The day can go sideways but if those 3 things happened, I am good. So I say no a lot!
Working full-time (two days in the office and three from home), 6-year-old boy in 1st grade, 19-month-old girl, coaching soccer 💪🏻 Feeling better after watching this. Thank you.
I'm so sorry you lost your video. I enjoyed the echo video. I thought it was funny. I love your perspective on things and am glad you put in the work you do.
🚪 I feel truly blessed to have found you and your channel. I guess I can also describe myself as an in recovery emotional hoarder, en route towards my own tailored minimalism. Thanks a lot for what you do, hopefully you and your family will manage to go through these stressful events and maybe receive 1 or 2 insights in the process
My home is a minimalist as yours, which is a lifesaver as a sole custody parent to a four year old! I am also a content creator (writer) I am solely commenting to say - I wish you posted more! It’s like talking to someone I can relate to on so many levels. Thank you! So glad I found your channel.
💪"you are much stronger than you ever realized, and no matter what you're dealing with, you are going to get through it." That was perfect!!! I want to be a stay-at-home mom/homemaker SO BAD, but we also needed to get our house paid off and wanted to do it quickly--off I went to get a full-time job. It's hard for me, and I'm DEFINITELY not made for this sort of thing, but we're getting through it.
Hello Marissa! From Athens Greece with love! You are my guru in decluttering our family home. Even my clutter hoarder husband loves to be in our now well arranged minimalist home 🙂
I’m so sorry you are going through this. Big hug. That’s crazy about your neighbor, my parents had a lady that would walk around in the evening in 👠🙁 Love all your videos 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
I have had a very stressful week and appreciate this video! Maybe its best that you posted it this week instead of last week, sounds like you’ve encouraged a lot of people 😊💗 Thank you!
I have always made my bed as soon as possible after waking up, but learned that dust mites and allergens are more likely to flourish in a made bed. It was a hard habit to break, but it has helped my allergies so much to leave my bed a little messy.
💪 You hit the nail on the head when you said to try to do one thing at a time, that we’re not meant to be multitasking this much. I needed to hear this because I’m notorious for watching TH-cam videos even when I’m trying to do something relaxing like yoga and then I wonder why I’m still frazzled afterwards. Yikes! I’m going to work on this one. Thank you!
Hello! I just started watching your channel and I adore you. I am also an American living in Germany and I have been decluttering for a few years but your channel has already taught me so much! Thank you for great content!
You are a wonderful person. Thank you for sharing not only your decluttering advice but your real human feelings. Bless you!!! Wishing you all the best!!
I have decided I can’t do everything I bought a robot vacuum this week and started getting meals delivered that’s 7 breakfast,lunch and tea ( evening meal) Meaning no shopping no wasted food
Thanks for your openness. I find it really beneficial that you are so frank about the emotional dimensions of relating to your home and life processes.
Marissa, I share your pain. I do not live in any "attached" homes, apt, condos, etc due to the fact I am a light sleeper. Once I am awake, I cannot fall back asleep!
Just started watching so not sure if it's mentioned but we're big fans of noise machines and well, fans, lol. So sorry for the neighbors and I totally get the life stress... we have 12 kiddos, only 5 left at home plus 6 grands so far... it's a hot mess from time to time 🤪. I'm working on my breathing and practicing the art of "no". Much love!!
We have a white noise machine in the kids room, but we found that in our bedroom which is directly below it doesn’t do enough to cut the noise! Such is city life 😅 thanks for watching and take care!
I'm praying for you & your husband and family. As a single Mom (now a Grandma [Thank you, Lord Jesus!]), I've not forgotten those 'days'. You're walking a good way in adhering to you Mom's wise words! The Lord Jesus bless you and all yours!
I just got divorced after 36 years of marriage and I do not believe in divorce. I'm depressed exhausted. I did get EVERYTHING I wanted in the divorce. My new year resolution is to be nice to all people. This video is totally for me. I always help at my kids school but NOW I SAY NO NO NO. I WILL LISTEN TO THIS VIDEO VERY CAREFULLY
💪 Making my bed, makes my me feel more relaxed after I look at it. My PT tells me not to over burden myself because with my medical condition, I will flare up for days if I don't listen to this advice. I must declutter/clean as I go. I'm still learning. Thank you.
As young as a pre-teen, I remember saying to myself that I didn’t want to hear criticism from others because I was was my own worst critic ! I don’t know why we get that way to ourselves. It has taken me years (in my 60’s now) to re-think & re-word my own self talk!!!!
💪💪 this week i am starting to declutter my photos and memorabilia. I have a massive amount of photos as i have my photos as well as my share of my mothers photos who passed away 20 years ago. That just shows you how long i have been haning on to this stuff!! Time to declutter!!!!!!!
I loooove the hair and overalls!! The upstairs neighbor noise would drive me absolutely bonkers. I used to cry myself to sleep when I lived underneath a noisy couple. Great vid!💪🏾
Marissa, I cannot get over how wise and helpful you are. Your videos are so good! They are so well researched, presented, and completely down-to-earth. You are somehow my best friend even though we’ve never met. Thank you so much for sharing again. I’m behind because my mother has just been diagnosed with cancer and I’ve been so busy just getting that through my brain. Today was the appointment that outlined her future health strategies. 😣 Your ideas and this video are going to be played over and over again as I try and get some tasks done today. Love from 🇨🇦
Great tips, but I specially loved the “big three” right now, as a pregnant mom of a stomach flu 18 months old, who is supposed to keep up with her academic full time job, with no family less than 12 hours in a flight away. I hope upstairs neighbor chills out soon! You got this 💪🏼
🐔Sadly, all to often I'm running around bouncing from one thing quickly to the next. Or... Trying to keep all the plates spinning. Going to say "no" more & prioritise 2 things to do in the day. Breastfeeding was similar for me.
These are all great tips!! I have noticed that I've been bullying myself with negative thoughts lately. I'm going to have to work on that!! I love the idea that DONE is better than perfect. 🥰
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Went to eat at a favorite restaurant and saw their dining room was closed down. I almost started crying. This is when I know I'm overwhelmed with other things in my life; when I can't deal with minor disappointments.
Same. I’m not a crier but also overreact to and get super stressed out about minor things when I’m overwhelmed. It’s as if you take the stress to a point but then the tiniest things can make the world crumble.
When I am very stressed or depressed I can’t differentiate between minor and major problems. They ALL overwhelm me.
Another TH-camr (can't remember who) suggested getting a photo of yourself as a child, and then when you recognize negative self-talk, i.e. I'm fat, I'm stupid, I'm pathetic, get out that photo and look at that little face and tell her that. Would you ever tell a little child that they're fat or pathetic or whatever? It usually results in tears because we all had grand dreams for what our adult lives would be like, and for one reason or another, many of us don't get to live out those dreams. But we need to be kind to ourselves and realize that even if we have made poor choices in the past, we can't undo it, and all we can do is look ahead and resolve to do better now that we know better.
Yep, I'm tearing up just reading this! If you remember who it was - I would love to see that video! What a great tip. ⭐️
Perhaps many have suggested it, but Kristina Kuzmic talks about this in one of her videos :)
Thank you Angie. I love the photograph "exercise". It is a fantastic method to quiet those critical and judgemental inner voices we learned as a child. 💜
@@Saforra99 Thank you so much!! I searched for hours and couldn't find the video I had seen before and it as Kristina Kuzmic! One thing really resonated with me especially. Kristina told a participant to look at her sweet little face as a small child and repeat the things that she says to herself now, and the woman said, "I can't. I don't want to crush her spirit." But we often crush our OWN spirits now with defeating self-talk.
Here's that video: th-cam.com/video/PnzlG5NYT8M/w-d-xo.html
@@angierecovering_clutterer2434 So true! you're welcome :) I really appreciate the reminders these women are giving us :)
"Progress over perfection" and "Done is better than perfect"...my new mantras...THANK YOU! 💪
Seeing you is like seeing a therapist, a coach, a zen wise monk and a close friend at once! 💪Your videos are a true detox for feelings! (But tea is still a good idea^^)
🤣 the tea was exactly what I needed to see this week - thanks for watching and keep flexing. 💪
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Oh that upstairs neighbor business would make me nuts.
I think it’s not really his fault - he just keeps weird hours and we have crazy noisy floors. 🤪
@@AtoZenLife oh I just meant that the no sleep would slay me. I’m sure he’s not disturbing you on purpose!!
That one hit home. I have a habit of not asking for help and then getting annoyed when I don’t get help. Some things around the house just clearly need doing and by the time I say something about it I’m already ticked off. It’s not fair to my family and something I need to work on. 💪 🚪💪
I know EXACTLY what you mean. 💪
Guilty of this also
@@AtoZenLife bc they can’t do it right but you wish they just knew
Deer in headlights and chicken with head cut off is absolutely related to the flight fight or freeze syndrome. It's what our nervous systems do. Our body chooses it's response to stress, we don't get a choice. I tend to freeze. Then i make a list, to stop myself galloping in all directions. 💪
"Done is better than perfect" ---WOW! This is tremendous. Thank you!
Same thought
Marissa I haven’t finished watching. But I have tears in my eyes when you’re saying I wouldn’t say what I say to myself to another mother or someone else. It’s so true. But why do we do it to ourselves. I hope your upstairs neighbour stops their noise 💕 thank you for being you.
I still catch myself doing it - we definitely need to treat ourselves with more kindness! Thank you for watching and sharing your kind words. 🤗🤗🤗
@@AtoZenLife You are my favorite TH-camr! As a beginning minimalist I love your videos and will keep watching! Keep them coming! Love your Yankees hat and your Pink Floyd T-shirts. You need a T-shirt from the Seeing Eye in Morristown New Jersey. I am a Guide dog users. My lack of vision started my minimalist journey. It is really great for me but my husband is annoyed! My Seeing eye dog Heather loves minimalism also!
Thank you for re-recording your video but, my goodness, feel free to take off a couple of weeks to take care of yourself and detox your feelings! We'll be waiting for you when you're up for it! 💪
I needed this!! I'm sorry you have to deal with a noisy neighbor at night. When I was in that situation I started using a white noise machine and a fan on low (even in winter I pointed it away from me) those 2 things REALLY helped...even though you shouldn't have to do it in the first place. Thanks for sharing.
So agree about the white noise machine! It may be another item to add to your space, but the sleep you'll get will be worth It! Can't sleep without ours now. 😊
And comfortable ear plugs!
If you have the money too, it is worth putting in sound-proofing. It was one of the most expensive things we had done but it meant we didn't have to move house. We can still hear our neighbour's music (!) but at least we can sleep through it. We used a sound machine until we were able to get it and it helped with our sanity
I'm a new mommy and when i make the bed in the morning i'm very proud of myself 💪💪💪
gosh you were literally shaking while you spoke. >.< totally feel it. Thanks for sharing and it definitely helps! It's all worth it.
I have no problem living....like striking to the most basics....just staying alive, but when overwhelmed, I tend to cut out everything altogether. But then instead of taking the time to clear my long long overdued obligations, I just mindlessly browse YT just to silent voices out. It's procrastination to the extreme....those are not tasks heading me to long term goals, those are life threatening obligations....like attending courts.....>.< Tried all methods and self help....just worked one time & 10 steps backs after one ok day.
💪 I'm in the process of decluttering. All I can say is, if decluttering was fun a lot more people would do it.
I love your tea song
Thank you! (It's been stuck in my head for DAYS now 😂)
Thank you for saving me a counseling session fee. I'm overwhelmed right now being responsible for my husband who has suffered 3 strokes. His balance is affected and he is a very big statured man. When he falls, it's getting more and more difficult to get him up and on to the next thing. He has some really good days, but his bad days are becoming more frequent.
On a lighter note, 🎶🎶🎶
I'm filling my 8th contractor bag of decluttering paper and stuff. One/month for the year. August is the 8th month, so I've discarded 8 by the end of the month. This doesn't count what I'm throwing away in my garbage pick up each week. I did begin on a room. If it took you 5 years, I'm on my way to 5 for myself. 💪
Thanks for being here when I needed encouragement. 🤗
💪🏻ugh, back to school here too (one high schooler, one college student) including me (preschool teacher). Also had a garage sale to get rid of stuff last weekend (not a great idea timing unwise). A migraine is creeping up from the stress. Going to use these tips and recalculate before Monday. Thanks for the understanding. 🙂
Oh goodness, teachers have it the hardest! Thanks for the important work that you do, wishing you a more restful week. 🍵 💪
You are definitely stronger than you think!! 💪 We all are!!
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I love that you make random songs about things! Haha!
This is an old one, but the right thing I needed today. Done is better than perfect - thank you. 💪
💪 needed this.
Canning season, produce everywhere 😬
Good luck with your canning! 🍅 What did you grow?
Definitely a headless chook lol. But, being in a strict Sydney lockdown has been super beneficial for me. Almost zero running around. I have more time at home to get organised. At least that is a silver lining to a poor situation.
Thanks for this video! I was feeling overwhelmed at work, and after watching this, I passed on one of my usual tasks to someone else who was less busy! On another note, my mom used to say she was never worried about me because I'm good at saying "No"! 😆
Oh so glad you were able to pass on a task. Yes, “no” in an important and underrated part of our vocabulary. 🙌
Hi Marissa 😊 - Resonated so much with what you shared in this video. I hope things are better now, or at least more manageable. 🙏🏽
Looking forward to reading the blog post Stay safe and well. 💪🏾🔥💖👑
Thanks so much, Haseena! Wishing you lots of luck with your endeavors. 👏👏👏
💪 Great video. Managing stress is a lifelong skill that I sometimes am good at and sometimes not ….. I am still learning as we all are. Finally in my 50s I am learning to set better boundaries with family, friends and others. It is liberating. I am also decluttering my responsibilities. Sometimes it seems we make life more complicated than it has to be. Carry on and I hope you find a solution for your noisy neighbours 🌻
💪 yes to ”the magic word is no”!
Yes 💯 😊
It really doesn't matter what we talk about, your voice is so soothing and refreshing! Thank you for making videos 💕
💪💪💪💪this month went upside down mom in hospital injured, work deadlines and helping with grands childcare needs as kids are covid nurses. Doing lots of future me small tasks to manage thanks for that skill. I hope your neighbour settles down. Sleep is keeping me going not sleeping for you is huge. You helped me immensely with letting go of sentimental stuff thank you so much for all you do for us. With love from canada❤️🇨🇦
Okay, the bed one has always bugged me because I WANT to make the bed, but… I have a husband who’s still sleeping in it when I leave for work 🤣
Am I the only one who can’t make the bed at the beginning of the day because their partner is still IN it?
Thanks Marissa for your great content. I so look forward to your videos! 💜
I literally woke up like half an hour ago and as I get up, my husband gets in the bed. 🙃😅
Last one out of the bed should be the one to make it up.
@@briannab5296 Ah but is anyone truly the last one out 😉
@@lornam3637 .. yes, if one spouse is still in bed when the other leaves for work. . . If both get up at same time maybe both should do it, gets it done faster.
@@briannab5296 It's a great idea until your S.O. has a disability or other issues like ptsd, depression, anxiety (that isn't the "helpful" clean the whole house type). Some beds just don't get made and that's okay.
💪💪 Are you reading my mind? I so needed this video this week.
💪🏼 I’m decluttering things things I shipped to Europe 23 years ago. They’ve basically been in boxes since I moved here, long story, but feels so great to be free of the boxes 🎉in our basement ❤😅
💪🏼 so sorry about your video getting deleted! Nice recoup with the echo short!
We have 3 SNOOZ sound machines - one for each bedroom. They are a true white noise with 10 volume levels. They really help us all sleep and have a minimalist look to them. They also link to your phone so the volume can be changed or turn it on/off from another room.
Hi, Marissa! I'm so sorry about your neighbour's noise - lack of sleep is so debilitating. Thanks for sharing these great ideas. I particularly liked the magic word 'No'!
Thank you for sharing this 🥺 your stressed, I’m stressed and everyone else is. Oh man…thanks for the tips 😭❤️ may we all get through this. 💪
Sigh haha had to pause the video after you stated " I know you can get through this. You are strong enough." The tears! The tears that sprang up. Thank you. It is so interesting that I didn't know I needed to hear that and I don't even know you! The power of words is so strong and I forget that. Obviously I have been in my head giving in to thoughts of weakness and hopelessness. Hearing words of strength and affirming I got this...is what I need to focus on. I'm excited to watch the rest of the video. Thank you❤️
Sending virtual hugs to you from Germany 🇩🇪- believe in your own strength. 💪
💪🏻 I feel like you are taking me on a journey I’ve needed to take for 59 years! I used to say I could NEVER declutter all my millions of things. Now I see the light at the end of the tunnel for the first time. Thank you so very much for your encouragement. ❤❤❤❤. That one heart for each member of your family😊
Thanks, as someone who's overwhelmed, this was very helpful 💪
💪💪 I am a working mom of 2, hubby is a firefighter and am often alone due to a busy fire season. I too make beds daily, I do journal and set time for yoga even if for 10 min. The day can go sideways but if those 3 things happened, I am good. So I say no a lot!
Working full-time (two days in the office and three from home), 6-year-old boy in 1st grade, 19-month-old girl, coaching soccer 💪🏻 Feeling better after watching this. Thank you.
Whew, good luck Kristen! 💪
you are a gift Marissa! ,, If I ever get to Italy (the plan is for retirement) I'm swinging by Germany to meet you!
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I'm so sorry you lost your video. I enjoyed the echo video. I thought it was funny. I love your perspective on things and am glad you put in the work you do.
Totally overwhelmed 💪🏻
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Thank you. So helpful I have no idea😔. Take care sweetie. Hope now all is sorted for you and that the neighbour is less noisy. 💪🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
I love the deer in the head lights vs chicken with head cut off examples, so true
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I feel truly blessed to have found you and your channel. I guess I can also describe myself as an in recovery emotional hoarder, en route towards my own tailored minimalism.
Thanks a lot for what you do, hopefully you and your family will manage to go through these stressful events and maybe receive 1 or 2 insights in the process
💪I have just started on my minimalist lifestyle and have found you 🙂 your videos are so inspiring, thank you 🙂
Thanks for saying I can say no
I did that yesterday to extra work
That extra half hour would have caused so much more than a half hour
My home is a minimalist as yours, which is a lifesaver as a sole custody parent to a four year old! I am also a content creator (writer) I am solely commenting to say - I wish you posted more! It’s like talking to someone I can relate to on so many levels. Thank you! So glad I found your channel.
💪"you are much stronger than you ever realized, and no matter what you're dealing with, you are going to get through it."
That was perfect!!! I want to be a stay-at-home mom/homemaker SO BAD, but we also needed to get our house paid off and wanted to do it quickly--off I went to get a full-time job. It's hard for me, and I'm DEFINITELY not made for this sort of thing, but we're getting through it.
Hello Marissa! From Athens Greece with love! You are my guru in decluttering our family home. Even my clutter hoarder husband loves to be in our now well arranged minimalist home 🙂
Waving from Germany 🇩🇪 👋 and cheering you AND your husband on. 👏
💪🏼 I feel for you! It happens to us all at one time or another!
I’m so sorry you are going through this. Big hug. That’s crazy about your neighbor, my parents had a lady that would walk around in the evening in 👠🙁
Love all your videos 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
I have had a very stressful week and appreciate this video! Maybe its best that you posted it this week instead of last week, sounds like you’ve encouraged a lot of people 😊💗 Thank you!
I have always made my bed as soon as possible after waking up, but learned that dust mites and allergens are more likely to flourish in a made bed. It was a hard habit to break, but it has helped my allergies so much to leave my bed a little messy.
💪 You hit the nail on the head when you said to try to do one thing at a time, that we’re not meant to be multitasking this much. I needed to hear this because I’m notorious for watching TH-cam videos even when I’m trying to do something relaxing like yoga and then I wonder why I’m still frazzled afterwards. Yikes! I’m going to work on this one. Thank you!
I’m so obsessed with you and your videos! You’re a real breath of fresh air. Much love🤍
Hello! I just started watching your channel and I adore you. I am also an American living in Germany and I have been decluttering for a few years but your channel has already taught me so much! Thank you for great content!
You are a wonderful person. Thank you for sharing not only your decluttering advice but your real human feelings. Bless you!!! Wishing you all the best!!
I have decided I can’t do everything
I bought a robot vacuum this week and started getting meals delivered that’s 7 breakfast,lunch and tea ( evening meal)
Meaning no shopping no wasted food
I’m glad you got clarity on this, Linda! A lot of women told me they would LOVE a robot vacuum cleaner, hope you enjoy yours. 🤗
Thanks for your openness. I find it really beneficial that you are so frank about the emotional dimensions of relating to your home and life processes.
Thanks for saying so, Elise. 🤗
💪🏽 I have so much to do and need to get several family members to stay on target with this move but I’m killing it!
8 is me 100 percent!! I start resenting my husband for his lack of help but then I ask my kids for help and I feel better.
Kids can definitely do a lot more than we give them credit for! Cheers. 💪
Was watching some of your videos for motivation, this one made me subscribe lol. Thank you 💪🏻
💪💪💪💪💪so obvious! Well, some of them, but we just need to remember it and put it in practice. Thanks Marissa!
Some things are easy to say, but harder to put in practice - like eating healthy and drinking water. Good for us, but strangely difficult. 😅
💪💪 perfect!
Moving (last day), working, downsizing, & last semester of grad school!
Marissa, I share your pain. I do not live in any "attached" homes, apt, condos, etc due to the fact I am a light sleeper. Once I am awake, I cannot fall back asleep!
That’s definitely tough, Johanna! 🥲🥱
Discovered you today and I’m binge watching!
I hope you are doing better this month 💖
I'm a 1st time watcher 💪& feeling inspired.
Yes, thanks for saying so. 🤗 Welcome to the fam. 💪
Thanks for all the tips... 💪🏼
Great video with useful tips.. Thanks. I am perpetually overwhelmed but I try to take things one day at a time. 💪
Love how you keep it real !!!
💪💪💪💪 I always remind others (and myself) to “be careful what you tell yourself because you’re always listening”
Thank you for sharing Marissa.
I really needed this video today. Totally overwhelmed mom and negative talk usually creeps in.
Just started watching so not sure if it's mentioned but we're big fans of noise machines and well, fans, lol. So sorry for the neighbors and I totally get the life stress... we have 12 kiddos, only 5 left at home plus 6 grands so far... it's a hot mess from time to time 🤪. I'm working on my breathing and practicing the art of "no".
Much love!!
We have a white noise machine in the kids room, but we found that in our bedroom which is directly below it doesn’t do enough to cut the noise! Such is city life 😅 thanks for watching and take care!
💪🏻We got this!
I really like your videos and look forward to the next ones
So wonderful to hear, thank you. 🤗
I'm praying for you & your husband and family. As a single Mom (now a Grandma [Thank you, Lord Jesus!]), I've not forgotten those 'days'. You're walking a good way in adhering to you Mom's wise words! The Lord Jesus bless you and all yours!
I just got divorced after 36 years of marriage and I do not believe in divorce. I'm depressed exhausted. I did get EVERYTHING I wanted in the divorce. My new year resolution is to be nice to all people. This video is totally for me. I always help at my kids school but NOW I SAY NO NO NO. I WILL LISTEN TO THIS VIDEO VERY CAREFULLY
💪 Making my bed, makes my me feel more relaxed after I look at it. My PT tells me not to over burden myself because with my medical condition, I will flare up for days if I don't listen to this advice. I must declutter/clean as I go. I'm still learning. Thank you.
💪🏽. Feel better, ❤️✨…Trust and know that everything will be better tomorrow!
As young as a pre-teen, I remember saying to myself that I didn’t want to hear criticism from others because I was was my own worst critic ! I don’t know why we get that way to ourselves. It has taken me years (in my 60’s now) to re-think & re-word my own self talk!!!!
💪💪 this week i am starting to declutter my photos and memorabilia. I have a massive amount of photos as i have my photos as well as my share of my mothers photos who passed away 20 years ago. That just shows you how long i have been haning on to this stuff!! Time to declutter!!!!!!!
I loooove the hair and overalls!! The upstairs neighbor noise would drive me absolutely bonkers. I used to cry myself to sleep when I lived underneath a noisy couple. Great vid!💪🏾
Marissa, I cannot get over how wise and helpful you are. Your videos are so good! They are so well researched, presented, and completely down-to-earth. You are somehow my best friend even though we’ve never met. Thank you so much for sharing again. I’m behind because my mother has just been diagnosed with cancer and I’ve been so busy just getting that through my brain. Today was the appointment that outlined her future health strategies. 😣 Your ideas and this video are going to be played over and over again as I try and get some tasks done today. Love from 🇨🇦
Great tips, but I specially loved the “big three” right now, as a pregnant mom of a stomach flu 18 months old, who is supposed to keep up with her academic full time job, with no family less than 12 hours in a flight away. I hope upstairs neighbor chills out soon! You got this 💪🏼
💪🏻loved the video, as always, hugs jannike❤️🇸🇪
🐔Sadly, all to often I'm running around bouncing from one thing quickly to the next. Or... Trying to keep all the plates spinning. Going to say "no" more & prioritise 2 things to do in the day. Breastfeeding was similar for me.
Saying no is a big help - good luck to you, my friend! 💪
💪 thank you for your videos!
You have no idea how relevant this is to me today. Thank you. Both a deer and chicken here. 💪
Thank you for this video!!
Nr 1 really hit home. 💪 I had to see it twice. I am a deer 🦌 in the headlights most of the time when I get stressed. It is hard to snap out of.
Thank you, Marissa! I actually paused the video to make my bed. You see, you are definitely making a difference.💪 Thanks a lot from a 🦌
So glad to have found your channel! 💪
I’m glad you did too!
These are all great tips!! I have noticed that I've been bullying myself with negative thoughts lately. I'm going to have to work on that!! I love the idea that DONE is better than perfect. 🥰
I love your Videos. And your humour !!!!
Great video, Marissa. I LOVE all of your tips. Thanks💜💜💪🏻💪🏼💪🏽💪🏾💪🏾💪🏿
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Loved this video! I had to come back to finish it. So relatable! 💪💪💪