Cass, I am starting to try to crawl out of this hole. My son was killed in a car accident in 2020 and my whole life spiraled. I have not scrubbed my floors for four years. My twin sister, little sister, and mother could not handle my grief and abandoned me. I gained back the 70 pounds I had lost. I am doing the bare minimum to keep this house afloat. Things fell into disrepair and getting them fixed put us in a bunch of debt. All this while finding out and coming to terms with the fact that I have ADHD. You are the first life preserver I have been thrown. I've been binging your videos for a couple days now. So far, just watching and not doing, but I'm hoping to get there. I'm only first now starting to breathe again.

So earlier this week, I was doing some decluttering. At one point, I was having an issue trying to decide if I should throw a few things away or try to donate. At that moment I knew it would be awhile before I could donate. Then it hit me, "hey! Cass gave me permission just to throw it away." And I did. 😂

Wow! I’m 65, at a place in my life that I’m stuck not wanting to get out of bed. I’ve listened to to so many videos on how to get unstuck- your talk has triggered something in me that is excited for the first time in what feels like forever! Thank you for sharing your life and be so inspiring!

I am recovering from Colitis and the medication wakes me up at night. So, I use that time to "catch up" on things. I have a beautiful desk! My dishes are done every day. The refrigerator, pantry, and cleaning supplies are organized. I am down to 2 rooms that are not tidy. I didn't plan to do the pantry - I just did it. Of course, the closets, cupboards, and drawers need to get done, but I'm chipping away at it. Before the plumber came one day, I emptied the cupboard under the sink, decluttered, and made room for a recycle bin, which keeps that clutter off the counter. I work on this little by little when I'm not watching Clutterbug, then I reward myself by watching and rewatching your videos. My GIANT goal is to have my house be The White House. It is white with brown trim, but the yard needs work, the rooms need work, and I have other projects that need work. So, I cut the pie into pieces and do some of it every day. As for writing, on The Waltons, the episode called The Literary Man brings a writer to the mountain. He tells John-boy to write the little stories because the sum of them could be the BIG story. That's one thing I'm doing, so my stories are available to my daughter when I'm no longer here. Sorry for the rant. Your videos are wonderful.

Oh, Cass! Your superpower is being Real. You’re changing lives with your authenticity and practicality. Thanks.💜💜💜

I am so stinkin' proud of you, Cas! I had no idea your podcast was the #1 home and garden podcast on Apple. I don't even know you personally, but you continue to inspire me with your dedication to continuous self- development. Way to go!

My sweet friend Cas, there is a high percentage of people in jail who have adhd. I want to say so many things to you for encouragement. We all need that. I just love you, look up to you, and can relate to you so much. This is definitely one of your purposes in life. God is using you to help others, and I hope you can see that. I appreciate you including your super fun sense of humor. I truly wish you were a personal friend. It will sound so weird, Im sure, but I trust you and would be okay to have you in my home and not feel the shame as I do with literally everyone else. I have been struggling for years. It is a deep and wide hole. I wish you were close by and I could get your help in my home. But for today I really wanted to just say Thank you, I appreciate you, and tell you you are an inspiration.😊

"Long-term consistency trumps short-term intensity!" -Bruce Lee

I did 1 sink of dishes, started 1 load of laundry and folded the 2 loads I've been ignoring and my son took out 2 trash bags of garbage for me. Thanks for keeping me company.

That is the truth! A clean, decluttered house MAKES my LIFE EASIER!!!

Cas, I love when you tell your story...ill never forget when you shared about you and Joe dating, how he went into your scary kitchen, and you came out to find him washing a glass because he wanted a drink...horrifying...i think about this every time I think about putting a skillet in the oven to wash "later". ❤❤❤

I managed to fill two big bags with old clothes within 15 minutes, that will leave the house next week to the thrift store! Thank you so much for your kick in the butt! I needed this.

Hi Cass, I'm a relatively new subscriber to your two KZfaq channels. I've been watching for about 4 months or so. I didn't know your background with drugs, alcohol, jail, criminal record, homelessness, and just struggling to "do life well" until you mentioned it in this episode. I've been through all the same things in my past. I'm 16 years clean & sober, but still struggle at times to "do life well". I've been having a more difficult time the last few years as depression is ramping up and it seems my ADHD is as well. I have fibromyalgia, spinal issues, and chronic pain, which can be devastating on their own, but when you throw all the other stuff on top of it, life feels paralyzing. I recently got a new, challenging, really cool job that I'm amazed I was chosen for, and so grateful to have, but it's definitely stressful having to learn a lot of new work stuff at once. I feel like a fraud when I leave work and go home to sit on my couch all weekend and stare at my cluttered, unorganized house, and get all anxious and upset with myself. Then I go back to work and act like the bubbly, intelligent, confident person I am there.... All while wishing I could figure out how to deal with all my issues outside of work. I have a great life. Two awesome dogs, a loving husband and family, a great job, wonderful friends, and I'm pretty healthy, even though I feel like crap most of the time. I LOVE your advice, tactics, strategy, and approach to dealing with a lot of the issues many people face in their homes, and life in general. I've been in a depressed rut for over a year, and can't seem to make any headway on my house goals, or general well being life goals. Your advice seems the best way for me, a 41yo woman with rebellious tendencies and rampant ADHD that's similar to your own, to try and approach my goals in a way that will actually materialize visible results. My ideas and plans are often too lofty and intimidating for me to achieve. I'm rambling like crazy, but I just wanted to say thank you for putting out your content. It's so appreciated and life changing for people like me who feel like they can't relate to 99% of the advice from organizers on social media. You're awesome! Please keep putting out your great advice and energy into the world. I'll be here waiting to learn from you and share your advice with others who need it ❤🤟🤗💗

You’re my hero! please never stop making videos, i need constant encouragement to keep going!

I cannot believe what you said about your past. Not that you should have said it, but knowing you from your videos over the past year or so, I can’t see you as that person. GOOD FOR YOU! LOOK HOW FAR YOU HAVE COME! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! 🥰🙏

Cass, you are the BOSS! I’ve been following you for some time now and I have embraced the life of “DECLUTTERING” Thank you for opening my eyes. I make a list of decluttering areas from the inside of the house, to the shed, the garage and even the yard (clearing brush & weeds) The other day I asked my wife to give me 15 minutes and come to basement. She knew I was tossing my stuff and I offered to carry out anything that she wanted to move along. She said “I don’t want to get rid of my stuff”!! In this moment, I dug deep and called up my inner Cass. “I can’t make you get rid of your stuff. It’s not my job to worry about your stuff. I just offered to lug anything that you pointed to” Just like taking out the kitchen trash….

Your honesty is refreshing. The reality of this makes us look at ourselves honestly as well.

I admire your ability to overcome impossible obstacles in your past to be the greatest version of yourself today! Thank you for inspiring me to work on my goals every single day, a few precious minutes at a time. This podcast is filled with sage advice.

Oh girl, you ARE crushing life!! Hard earned and well deserved! AAAAND… you’re helping a lot of us crush life too! ❤

Wow. A brand new respect for you. I had no idea of your story. I am also a recovering addict. Celebrating 8 years clean in November. Congrats on overcoming your addiction

This really spoke to me. I’m in grad school and super busy but really need to declutter- you made me realize this is possible. One thing extra every day. Just one.

You said " get up" and i actually did !! Cleaned the dining room table. I have put that job off for so long.

Yassssss 3 AM motivation is horrible!!! Keeps you awake and then when it’s time to get up and get busy you’re exhausted and that motivation is nowhere to be found!

Well said Cas! Especially if you are battling chronic illness or depression ❤️ I will be replaying this many times!

Im so glad to know your background. It gives the rest of us hope. I used to keep dirty dishes in the oven and frig, rather than washing them because my life was so hectic and out of control.

I learn soo much from u! And your honesty Yesterday i threw 5 big full trashbags!! U r big inspiration❤

Cas- I'm always blown away by your relatability. I've been watching for a couple of years now, and you've made me laugh, cry, contemplate, and clean when I don't feel like it. So many parts of your life seem to be exactly who I am, too (even the dark parts), and I've found so much confidence and joy in homemaking because of your channel. 👉Funny moment- I was sharing about your firefighter journey with my boyfriend, and I said, "And then she was telling me..." like you were directly talking to me alone. 😂 We had a good laugh, but in reality, it's so true that you make us all feel like your real friends. ❤

Look how far you have come, Cass! Keep amazing yourself. You are worth it! My mom has 30 years sober now, and celebrated her 50th with my dad recently. The change she made changed our whole lives for the netter and continies to inspire the next 2 generations to get help when they need it. Loves to all your dedication amd hard work! Keep it up, Miss Consistent! Cheers🎉 to your success!

Cass!! 👏 you go girl! That’s huge!! SO PROUD OF YOU!! God is using you to help others. You’re such a blessing!! 🙏 ❤ love you awesome lady!

What a great video! Thank you for the inspiration. Slow and steady wins the race!! You're a rockstar!

This episode really hit home for me. I have so many unfinished projects and 5 mins a day would make a big impact over time!

Dear Cas 🐞😊🩷 Your podcasts have become an important part of my life 🥰 I love listening to them over and over again while decluttering and doing stuff around the house 🏡 They are always motivating me 🩷 Thank you so much for your work and for sharing your wisdom with us 🐞 Greetings from Germany 🌞 Sonja

Just reorganised my shoes on my wardrobe, 10 mins. Yesterday I decluttered and reorganised under bathroom sink 15 min. Thanks for the reminder about doing small things, they do make me feel good and gradually everything gets so much better!!

What I got done while listening to Cas: empty the dishwasher, filled the dishwasher, tidied the counter, and made banana bread!

Words can't even express just how much I needed to hear this podcast! There is wisdom here. I have several big goals, and I've been discouraged because I can't seem to accomplish them. But I need to make smaller attainable DAILY routines so I CAN achieve my goals! Thanks, Cass! I'm motivated again!

Cass you are amazing! I went through 4 days in a row junk drawer, cleaned under sink, cleaned off counter in laundry room, and cleaned a cabinet with all my serving dishes. Yes, I through out a lot and had some things to donate. Some how I started to look at the big picture. Slacked off...dang! Then I started looking all I had to do and then I listened to you. I started looking at how much or that mountain you mentioned. Think I am going to put on one of your podcast and do one thing every day,again. 15 min. for 30days can add up to7-8 hrs. a month I can do this. Oh I was able to save a lot by putting $1 away a day. It was amazing how much that helped. Some days more. So if I can do that I can do anything, thanks Cass.

wow i never knew your history but it helps a lot knowing this as now I can really prove there is hope for everyone who wants to change

I have been warching your videas for a few months now and have been very impressed with how much you help other people succeed in their efforts to improve. I did not know your previous struggles, but hearing about them and your openness impresses me even more. Thank you so much for your openness and honesty and determination to help others. .

You have been inspiring me so much. I've been decluttering every day. It seems neverending but with each box it gets better and more liberating. Thank you so much

YOU have made a difference in my life over the years, my friend!!! I plan to refocus. AND I'm going to get my kids to set some goals too. I tell them about the power of five minutes a day, but I think they need some BIG goals!

From listening to you and Dawn at the minimal mom, I was able to advise a friend to consider just doing the floor in one room of her house each day and give herself grace. The conversation evolved to her ordering a robovac to help even more. Thank you for encouraging us to be kind to ourselves that we can echo out into the world. ❤🎉

I love that because we also have lots of 10 minute chunks in a day! So once we get one habit going, there's plenty of room for another and then another. 🥰💗

Love the authenticity of "I wanted it but not enough to bust my butt every day." That is so honest. Some of us want to want it that bad. Or k ow we should and just... feel so exhausted that it feels like swimming upstream until we slip down. 🐟 🐠 🐟 🐠 🎣 🐡 🍥 🐚 Want to be the beautidul shell, not the stinky slug fish inside. But moving as fast as required feels like drowning in quicksand.

Thank you Cass. I was laying around thinking about how much I have to do and how little time i have to do it(as i lay around!). After watching this, I jumped up, gathered recycling, put away laundry, gathered items to drop off at the thrift shop and wrote a postcard to a nephew and a niece because WHO doesn't enjoy getting something in the mail? I'm on my way out the door. Thank you for your stories and for always being such an inspiration.❤

Last year I started a Gold Star system. When I did my 15 minutes of extra stuff a day I got to put a gold star on the wall calendar. I can't begin to explain how motivating this was for me. Evenings when I had a case of I don't want to, I knew I would be mad the next morning if I missed a star. Hubby had a sudden unexpected quad by pass. My project came to a halt as I didn't have enough in me. He has recovered fine and I was thinking yesterday I need to start this again. Tks for the timely reminder. 😊

Great idea, Cas! Put everything in a trash bag to get it OUT. Then i can sort it later.

so many good ideas here! thanks, while listening to this ,I was able to walk around the house while eating my frozen juice, and put away towels, wash dishes, clean counters, put out new hand soap, look for a moth (it's Moth week!) and then sit and relax. 😊

Cas, I just want to say thank you for always motivating us! I feel like I've made so much progress, yet I feel like I'm forever away from being where I want. And I get down on myself for it. I appreciate your heart and encouragement! And I have a cleaner cabinet after this podcast!

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time! Thank you so much Cas for helping me to apply taking one small step each day if only for five minutes a day. No matter how far down I have gone, no matter how far behind I have gotten, no matter how far my goals seem to be - I can do something for five minutes that would overwhelm me if I felt I had to keep it up for a lifetime. You are an inspiration because you are real. I love that about you!

Yes, Cas, great approach...only 10-15 minutes per day, makes things attainable! Love it. Now I need to force myself to do it! haha

Just thought I'd say....the more I watch you, the more I like you :D Great Video

Thank you Cas for your honesty. And your ideas and tips are life changing! I appreciate you so very much 💖

I did my sock basket. Filled with all of the family's socks Organized and put pairs together. Threw out old ones, or ones with holes in them.

Thanks Cas! I wish I'd have done this decades ago. I'm a relatively new subscriber but I'm slowly getting things done! The concept of just 'something' for 15 minutes a day....🤯

Paused ten minutes before the end, got up and spent...15? 20? minutes tidying, putting laundry away, and a little bit of reorganising. Now have a tidy desk and craft area - and the laundry basket is empty. Thank you Caz xxx

Better is good enough each day

Please let us know when you get the next book done, because I want to buy it.

I feel like you know how to change my life. Implementing your suggestions. Can’t thank you enough. You’re a very generous inspiration.

New habits are uncomfortable at first. Thank you for sharing your journey - it helps more than you know!❤️

Thank you Cas for this wisdom. I need to just focus on 15 minutes on doing something and Ignore the BIG GOAL!!!

You're so right! I get bogged down with all the other things I do in life that I keep putting off what's more important... me in my own home. I love listening to you! I'm going to put myself and my home in my schedule starting today! Thank you for the motivation! I do have a picture in my head of what I want things to look like. I just need to do it. 😊❤ Love you!

I am with you on the working out train ❤️ Only 10 minutes a day. Brilliant!! Thank you

I've vacuumed and mopped the floor in my studio while listening to this podcast. Not that I'm too proud of myself about it, but still I's a pleasant thing I can cross out 2 lines out of my to do list for today 😅 I'm also a Queen of Procrastination... 🤦🏻‍♀️👸

Thanks to you Cas I finally grown up to decision to set up dates&timers 🎉 for all those little tasks that I always forgot. Love you videos & you are fenomenal woman ❤❤❤

Do you even know how GOLDEN this is? I had in theory figured this out with arm workouts. I was skipping arm day for months and months and had so much resistance. Don’t laugh, but I forced myself to work out my arms with dumbbells consistently every single day for TEN SECONDS a day! Lol, it sounds ridiculous, but it broke through the resistance and now I work my arms out every single day and it’s usually more like five minutes, but I’m seeing results from it, believe it or not! Thank you for putting all this into words because I’m so excited to put this to work with my housework. I have been cleaning only in an all-day on Saturdays type of way which somehow leads to an always messy house and feeling overwhelmed. This has given me hope!!

Not concentrating o the "BIG" goal is how I learned to walk and loose crutches after a spin injury. In the beginning you are so motivated, you make huge progress, but after the first year, progress is miniscule that you cannot even see it. So how do you motivates yourself yor the "long run"? Like you said - form a habit and DO. Just dont stop doing. Because at one point, that big goal, walking without crutches, seemed to go more far away. I had to trust that I will experience some progress over the time. It took me 4,5 years (I was able to walk, but with a crutch early, but it was extremely hard in the beginning). And after 4,5 years I even reached my "gold standard" - walking barefoot on a sandy beach.

Whoa !!! I have never heard your testimony before , having just stumbled across your website a week ago . Mind blown

Try getting some fitness "games" on the Wii. (Wii sports, dancing, yoga, fitness...) They fit nicely into that 10-30 minute gap and some of them keep track of the time you have spent being active right in the program. Love your podcasts; never start following other people's trends. Love you being your genuine self.

OMG, you are Amazing !!! I have been watching you for a few years now, and I didn't realize you struggled earlier in life with so many severe challenges. You have my utmost respect and admiration...you seem so perfect to me, as much as a person can be; I had assumed that you grew up in a very polite and well-adjusted way, and that you had been blessed to have a very stable and secure background. The fact that you have turned everything around so beautifully is incredible...What an example...

You should be proud, and I applaud you for sharing and helping me!!!!❤

The fact that a 35 minute video was posted 35 minutes ago is funny tome 😂 Also I’ve been getting things done this week and I’ve been awake for 6, 3hr rem sleep nap, then awake for 9 hrs, then sleeping 6. And thats been on a 1 pm start time. Ideal? No but it’s working. So the do this that way this way isn’t needed is relevant lol

Thank you for being you! Please make sure you get the spot on your brow looked at. I need you in my life. You are funny, sincere and honest. I look forward to your posts.

I’ve listened to you SO much, and have never heard about your past… I can relate and I’m so proud of you! You were already an inspiration, but wow! ❤

Cas, I’ve followed you for years and I think this video is the most impactful I’ve ever listened to. For some reason now it feels like I can do this if you did it! Just think of how accomplished you are! A successful wife and mother, business woman, influencer, fitness example… It’s because you’ve “been there” people can relate to you. Much love my friend- so proud of you!

you have changed my life Cas....

Thanks so much Cass, really grateful for you and your podcast. I needed to hear all this today

I just hit the subscribe button, so that makes you one step closer to the million. This podcast, and the one on tough love decluttering decluttering are going to change my life so much. I haven't felt this encouraged in a long time. I never thought I would feel so excited to get started on improving my life and home. It always felt so overwhelming. Thank you!!!

Love you, Cass. Thank you for being open and honest. Thank you for letting us know that you didn’t jump up one day and say I’m going to go crazy and do all things I need to do, yadayadayada . You committed to do one thing for 15 minutes. I love it that you didn’t say must do one certain thing. I could go on and on. I love that you talk about people who have goals yet have self sabotage and the way to progress towards out goals. You’ve helped me so much as well everyone who has listened to you!!!! And pairing with Dawn and Dana. Triple Positive Threat ❤️💪🙌

Whew! This podcast was the kick in the butt I needed. I’m preparing to launch my own KZfaq channel, but, like the name… I struggle with perfectionism and I get In My Own Way of just doing it. Just do it. Baby steps breakdown of my To-Do list and just get ‘er done 🤦‍♀️

Thanks for this podcast! I am actively decluttering, but I don't think I will ever finish. Thanks for the encouragement!

You're brilliant and 1000% right. Love you so hard, Cass ❤

Seriously, just listening to you while I’m cleaning keeps me motivated 😂❤ thank you!!! Love your ideas and slowly but surely we are tackling our organization so things are easier!!

Absolute truth. Thanks for this great broadcast.

Thank you Cass, I needed that so bad! Love you girl!

Thank you Cas! These motivational podcasts are my favorite content you create. 😊

So grateful for your videos! They are always so helpful and inspiring! Love this idea!

Ok!!! Picked 15 “trash” to throw away!!!! And tomorrow I’ll set reminders so I don’t get distracted doing not so important things and instead, I’ll work hard for 15min on my projects. Even if it’s just to seat in front of the computer and trying to understand where to begin with! 😅 Thank You!!!!!!!! And it’s almost unbelievable that you went through so much when you were younger. When was you turning point? Do you know the exact moment that you realized that God had other plans for you? 🙏

You are a great inspirational speaker. I love listening to your stories and everything you have overcome. Love all your videos.

So true 🙌🙌🙌🙌❤

Whilst watching this video I emptied the dishwasher, cleaned a cupboard and a draw and took out the rubbish. Quick hoover and mop and the kitchen is done ☑️ This is my Monday job, Tuesday and Friday is bathroom and Wednesday is bedrooms and Thursday is living room. I have other lists on top of that ie a load of washing every day but it means my whole weekend is pretty much free. Xx 😘

This episode was invaluable, feel like I just read a good book and contained information I can actually relate to & remember put into practice. Thank you so much xx

You are amazing.

Thanks so much for your videos!!!! They really help me😊

Thank you for this, Cas....I needed to hear this today.

Thank you Cass!! I needed to hear this today

Thank you Cas❤❤❤

I love your Podcast and your Tipps. Many greetings from Germany.

Thankyou I really needed to here that today ❤

I needed this soooooooo badly today

Danke!