I like how this declutter is quite normal??? No excessive amounts of clothes/shoes/etc. Just a normal apartment, with good decluttering. I love it!

As a plant person, I am immensely proud of you. Getting rid of plants that do not spark joy is the path to freedom. Also, YAY for unrealistic goals that take longer to complete than we think they will because they get us MOVING and that is the point. Good work, Gabi.

This is so realistic. U didn’t need to buy bunch of new organizers just to declutter, clean up, and organize your things. You made use of what’s available and what you already have. You also showed that you need to invest time and effort to do this and it’s okay to take it one day at a time. This video motivated me to clean and declutter my room and our living room, thank you so much this video!

You are not a trash hoarder. You are a responsible person who doesn't want to be wasteful. This will help you in the future to accumulate less unnecessary stuff. Also, if you keep up regular decluttering over time, giving away stuff others can still use is much easier because it's just a couple of things here and there. You did great with this big reset!

Girl you KILLED IT. Too many times you see people advertise a giant declutter then they get rid of barely anything. No false advertisement here! Great job ❤

The fact you did this bit by bit over a longer period of time is actually SO motivating. Smashing it out in a weekend/week is just not doable for so many of us, but this is actually achievable. Thank you!

Finally someone who collects packing material without a reason!! Who knows when I'll need bubble wrap or a specificlly sized box?

it is so unfortunate that i watched this at midnight because now i want to clean my whole apartment

Decluttering has helped me take stock of what is important to me over time. First time I did a large declutter, it was mostly stuff I had accumulated over the years that had lost their connection to me in the present. It was like finding myself in all this stuff I had. So now what I do have reflects me and makes me happier, even if it still seems like a lot at times. I also have a better understanding of what I enjoy so when I purchase new things they stick around longer and I don't need as much.

I really appreciated that you didn’t buy anything to declutter!! Makes it feel real and is great to see

I haven't met a single other person in my friend group that "hoardes" items for sustainability reasons other than me!! that was super validating that you shared that with us. I thank you cause seeing you let go has given me inspiration to do the same. For example, I keep every single gift bag and wrapping paper I ever receive.... like for what!?

i just love how realistic this video is. decluttering is exhausting, tiring, messy and.... sometimes you dont feel satisfied after doing it. and of course, its not a process thats made in three days.... btw, rest in peace roald

I love how artistic she looks and her living space represents her soo well.

Please film more declutter videos in the future if you do them! This was great. Stuff is constantly coming into our lives and I have found it helpful to loosely follow a every month get rid of 30 things for 30 days” rule. Helps me reflect on what I allow in my space that takes up physical/mental energy!

I actually love that you put the dates for each day that you worked on this because it’s so hard!! Lots of people just do it in a solid week but after like a couple hours I’m just wiped! Much love for just taking it at a good pace and knowing that you do better when you come back fresh because same!

honestly this was so motivating to watch because it's so real. i relate to a lot of the things you hang onto for longer than necessary like boxes, empty plant pots, etc and feel a lot of guilt and sadness abt the idea of getting rid of things but this video makes me feel a lot less intimidated by those feelings. thank you for showing me that this is achievable for me too

Watching this as motivation to declutter my room. I am a massive sentimental hoarder and a “what if I need it” hoarder but I loved when you said that you could always repurchase something if you ever needed it/wanted it in the future but right now you don’t. That mindset instantly made me think of how much I could get rid of because I never use it and I’m just keeping it in case i ever do.

I TOTALLY relate to keeping things around because you hate throwing stuff away!! It is one of the biggest hurdles for me when decluttering, and it’s so overwhelming. Glad I’m not alone in that! Also this popped up in my recommended videos and I’m so glad it did-instant subscribe because I dig your vibe! ✨

I tried starting my decluttering journey March 2023 when I had a full week off of work. I agree, I regret taking that time to do that rather than just not be stressed out. I also only went through my clothes and books in that week. I got rid of 90 books and 4-5 bags of clothes but then I also struggled with how to get rid of them and it wasn't until July I finally had a garage sale, took them to a used clothes donation place and sold my books at the used bookstore. Now it's getting to be the end of the year and this video has motivated me to remember the rest of my house and just go for it!

im the biggest fan of decluttering videos(im basically monica geller irl) and i have quite easily seen every video out there on decluttering. but girl this is VERY easily the most satisfying and genuine decluttering video ive ever laid my eyes on. instant follow.

Thank you for bringing real life into my KZfaq feed again, you're amazing.

I know you posted this video 3 months ago, but it really did help me. I was searching youtube for motivation and searched best way to declutter an apartment and yours was one that showed in the results. I love seeing the reality of it taking you 7 days and that you had to take breaks. I get very distracted and discouraged thorough out the process. And I as well get overwhelmed with what I want to keep and how I will dispose of or get rid of the items I'm not using. Thank you for being real and sharing your decluttering process!

Edit: for anyone wondering my couch is from Floyd! She’s my daughter and I love her. Wooohooo!! Hope u enjoy watching my quest to SIMPLIFY MY STUFF. Can anyone relate to my trash hoarding tendencies? Plz say yes 😅

Learning about fabric recycling has really helped me in my own de-cluttering journey! There are places (sometimes bins or clothing stores depending on where you are geographically) were you can take you unusable fabrics like destroyed shoes or holey socks and they'll be recycled! Not a perfect solution, but one step above the landfill!

instead of feeling bad about getting rid of things, we can focus on not letting things we don't want/love/need into our lives! great video

This has been the most real and relatable decluttering video I’ve found ever - thank you for sharing your journey. I share some of the same struggles with letting go of things and can apply what I’ve seen here. Absolutely love your approach

I approach my clutter with like this same mindset omg! like I keep SO much with good intention but then it all just snowballs and I have to force myself to be realistic, while still challenging myself to get rid of things as sustainably as my situation allows. I appreciate your transparency so much.

This video is everything. The mindset that you have about guilt and hoarding is exactly how/why I have little weird piles of useless stuff all over my little apartment. I’ve tried several times to declutter but I’m re-inspired to tackle it again. Thank you! ❤️

I love this. I related to you so much, I often struggle with feelings of guilt when throwing things away or giving them away. It's refreshing to see someone also has the same problem, and seeing them manage it. Thank you! 🩷

I’m so glad I found someone doing this in a small apartment with like normal things lol. Books and art supplies is so hard for me. But I have NO space for hobbies. Thanks for posting!

I'm loving that you understand you can have Maximalist design in your home, without the clutter. It's definitely two different things, though it's difficult to understand for some. I think your artist's soul has helped you with this. :)

Your video came up in my suggestions while sitting on the couch trying to find the courage to fold my laundry. Now, I am watching this video while folding my laundry - you gave me the motivation. Thank you 🙏🏼

Decluttering for me is such a fun experience! It's sometimes a struggle for me to differentiate between "I like and will use it this" and "I don't like this/I like this but not in a way where I can use it" when thinking about what things I want to keep, but I'm getting better at trusting my decisions. I'm glad you got to simplify your space!

Best video on the internet . 71 years old. 600 square feet apartment Two storage rooms your video motivational me! Thanks for being so honest. You rock!

Thank you for being so real and honest it's so refreshing to see someone who acknowledges their own imperfections. This is so relatable.

Yes on the guilt! I feel the same way. This was really supportive to watch as someone creative. I also don't use the term 'get rid' as much as possible and try to say 'pass on' so I understand that my well kept items will make someone very happy. Equally, the trash items that come in packaging are so sad to toss :(

Honestly, this is so enjoyable to watch, and inspiring. It’s like I’m watching myself! Haha I am the exact same (trash hoarder) and it’s so hard to get rid of it when you don’t know how! I know you know. ❤

I love seeing that you took your time doing this! When I started my journey into what I like to think of as philosophical minimalism (IE, only having things that serve multiple purposes and that bring me joy, vs just Not Having Things) I jumped into the decluttering process way too hard and wound up with a lot of really severe decision fatigue. Taking your time with any kind of decluttering can help you process the way that you want to live and help you know what you really value in your space. You did a great job! I hope your home makes you happier than ever!

The first video of yours that I've seen, and I really enjoyed watching. I like seeing what stuff people have, and then what they value and what they discard. I find the whole process quite fascinating!

This is exactly how i have been approaching decluttering this past year! After experiencing a little decline in my health, its been so helpful in creating a healing space for myself on the days im stuck inside ❤❤❤

Thank you for showing a real life, realistic decluttering job. With many videos, people show themselves running around like they're on speed. You don't really learn anything. You included the thinking process behind it which must be helpful to many people. You also showed sticktoitevness which is where I get into trouble.

This has been the most relatable video on decluttering and the feelings of guilt that come with it all - thank you!

I also have a hard time with trying to get rid of things responsibly and sustainably. so I’ll hold onto something for years because it’s too painful to let it go to a landfill, or recycling, or even a thrift store, where it might still end up at a landfill. But in the end, I have to be realistic about my space so I don’t become a hoarder lady with piles of unused stuff and garbage. But it definitely still hurts, so I’ve started to channel that pain into slowing way down on what I bring IN to my space, rather than fretting about what I have to take OUT. Every time I reach for something at a store, or put things in an online shopping cart, I remember the pain of getting rid of all those other things, and it helps me think twice about whether I want to become responsible for that object. It’s really helped!

Thank you so much for sharing this journey because it really helped put into perspective for myself how long the journey can be and how it’s okay if you don’t get it done in one day or even one week. I’ve always tried to do it all in one sitting without succeeding aha and this helped me realize it’s okay and VERY realistic to stretch it out as a long term project and take it as you can. 🙏🏻❤️

Intentional buying is a big part of the decluttering process. Bringing things into your space from now on that are purposeful and quality can mean you buy a lot less, but attach more meaning to those new things so they last you longer as well.

Thank you for sharing this with us. I was fighting an anxiety attack this morning before work, and watching this video helped me feel like productive improvements were getting done - which helped me to breathe easier and not panic. I really appreciate that. 😊

Watching this as inspiration before I declutter my own apartment. PRO TIP: I'm not sure where you're located, but near me, we have a place called SCRAP Creative Reuse, which would take things like those Barre bands and boxes and bra pads and anything that makes you think "someone could use this for something." SCRAP has several locations around the US, so they might have one near you!

You did a great job! Decluttering is def an ongoing process. I’ve learned to trash/donate things immediately when they no longer serve me. Another thing is to give yourself boundaries for categories that you can’t surpass. There’s a lot of self talk to let go of stuff because of guilt or you may need it someday.

About packaging supplies: as a small business owner, I would loooove to recive nice boxes and those things... It costs a lot of money to buy a box, someone is going to throw out!

I've been living my own for 23 due to circumstance I move about every year year/year and a half. I've been doing the baskets and bins thing since way before the craze. It works so well for me due to balance issues and being short. They either come from the dollarstore or they've been built for me. I have 17 tote boxes for my entire apartment. I have kept the same amount of tote boxes for 23 years. I make sure that when I move I can pack up and go they why the baskets and bins come in handy. And they always fit in every apartment that I've had. I'm not a minimalist but over over purchase either. If you do the boxes and thing it tends to keep your stuff organized where you can find it almost immediately, it contains what you have and kind of mentally tells you what you can bring in and what you can't. When I was in my second year of high school I took a home economic class and we were taught to knit sew and all that stuff. I hated it due to hand dexterity issues. My meme would fix the hole and the next morning I would get up and half of it would be done 🤣.. I would love to say that she passed the class with 96.. I still have them because she passed away in 2007. You did a really good job. Can't imagine how overwhelming that must have been for you.

Omg no poor baby! That plant is healthy and growing in its natural shape! It's used to growing on walls and is perfect for a living wall! I love that plang and I was actually surprised how big it is! And I actually believe you can just cut them shorter and stick them into the earth, they'll grow new roots and live on🙈 that's at least what I've learned in my internship at a great gardening place

Blue hair and orange hoodie is giving Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind vibes and I am loving it 🧡💙

I love how honest you show your process and how it seems so real and not made up or staged, thx for this and I love your place!

I’m just taking a motivational bath and watching decluttering videos to set me in a good mood! Looking at other people’s spaces give me hope knowing I am not the only one who keeps too much stuff, and that by doing it step by step I can achieve living in a space I enjoy ❤️ Thanks for showing us the whole process, it is really motivating me to start this journey!

I found your video while doing decluttering in my house and it was so so cool to just do my stuff while listening to you. Like it’s really helped me to relax and realize that I’m not alone with all of those feelings. I do the same thing with leaving stuff and then finding it a year later like Taylor forgetting I didn’t throw it out for some reason. Thanks a lot for the video!

This is a really relatable declutter. Thanks for sharing the journey. Watching someone do it makes it feel less daunting when I decide to tackle my closet and then my studio. 😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨

I thought I was the only one that felt bad for throwing my things away thank you for posting this,this motivates Me to declutter my house!❤

This is the first decluttering video out of the hundreds I've watched that brought me joy, motivated me, and made me excited to declutter. It was so helpful to watch your realistic process and allow myself grace to not commit to doing it all at once and perfectly, i.e. fancy containers, complicated systems, and mental warfare. LOL! Thanks so much for the inspiration and for sharing this with us.

Thank you so much for an HONEST decluttering video. The fact that it took you a long time to do is encouraging. Sometimes it feels like people expect it all to happen at once and it just doesn’t.

I am the same as you when it comes to throwing things away, even if it is literal trash (you can only imagine the amount of plastic cutlery and chopsticks I have in my kitchen drawers). My #1 tip is to put this same energy when you purchase things, I.e., how often will I use this? do I have a place for it in my home? does it give me joy? And am I just consuming because I am feeling sad today? Decluttering by stopping the flow of overconsumption 🤝

I love this video. The desk organization was very satisfying. You have a great apartment. Nice boxes are hard to part with. I'm impressed that you kept going through the whole apartment and it looks amazing!

decluttering is so tiring and you're so real for this vid. started decluttering a few months ago and i relate to this whole vid so much.

i paused this video and excitedly like said im gonna join you and now im gonna declutter. thank you for sharing your experience

It was really refreshing to see someone so similar to me in habits be able to clean so thoroughly. I have also struggled with mild hoarding and guilt upon getting rid of things. I also feel it's particularly difficult for creatives to purge like this because art usually takes a lot of "stuff." I love how you stayed true to your maximalist vibe, while still making it not feel cluttered. I'm currently in the process of revamping my childhood bedroom and trying to teach myself that it's okay (and good!) to get rid of things. So sincerely, thank you for this video :)

The colours through the apartment are so cool! I just moved, so it was nice to see some (kinda) relatable chaos. Very satisfying and uplifting!

Yay thanks for sharing this!! Totally relate to trash hoarding. I loved the “can’t think about how to get rid of things while sorting what to keep or not” approach. Seems so helpful.

When you said “I am one human” I resonated with that SO much cuz I keep saying “I am one person!” whenever I look at how much stuff I have for no reason. I’m gonna rewatch this video again when I get to declutter my own space later this week. Thanks for sharing 🙂

I agree. I have learned to start my decluttering in visible spaces. It builds a little energy. I have about 15 years worth of stuff to declutter and it is so challenging.

I’ve been decluttering for a couple years and each time i get rid of more but keep the things I actually love. I’m starting to get to a point where im not overwhelmed and everything feels intentional. So keep at it girl!

As a bit of a "collector of things" I really feel inspired by this video to do some decluttering of my own. And I have to say that you are likeable and entertaining to watch even when you do something like this that some people might think would be boring to watch. I'm not an artist myself but I subscribed because you have a kind of vibe and attitude that I need more of in my life 😊

this was the most authentic, natural and fun declutter video i’ve ever seen! thank you for cheering up my day and inspiring me to be less wasteful. you rock :D

I love how everyone is decluttering and making their life easier.

Relate to this so much! Thank you for sharing your process 💛 I accumulate a lot of "trash" because of my fear of being wasteful and my place is so small so it doesn't take much to look messy. This year I have been more decisive and started a huge clear out. Steady progress.

I started doing someting like this 1 year ago... I spend 22 years saving millions of tipes of trash that I swore I needed. I still have a long way to go, but the first step was te most important. It's amazing to see someone´s journey. Thank you for sharing with us

This video came around to me at the right time. My twins are starting daycare and I have a window of opportunity before I go back to work. I've been having a hard time mustering the energy to work on decluttering our house. This has motivated me!

LOVED your video. You’re so easy to watch, and your apartment is so cheery and adorable. It’s fun to watch someone with my same taste and interests declutter. Thank you!

Thank you for showing the real time line. It helped me to be kinder to myself

totally resonate with the guilt! like plastic etc wrappers or packaging that can be used to hold trash when traveling/whatnot...i hv a whole pile

love this perspective. just put them aside and don't feel pressured to decide how you will get rid of it right in that moment.

Loved the realistic struggles of decluttering lol .. why is it so mentally taxing? Tip for those of us who say we're gonna sell stuff but don't or don't have the space to think about it: there are two options I've utilized in the past (specifically for clothes, bags, shoes - that kind of stuff) that I love!! ThreadUp is an online thrift store for women's apparel and the like. ForDays has an amazing program set up for sustainable closet cleanouts called the Take Back Bag. Both companies send you large bags with shipping labels to send your stuff to them. ThreadUp you can choose to sell your items similarly to online consignment & you'll get money to use toward your purchases or I think you can also cash out for a lower amount. ForDays responsibly donates, recycles, or throws out items sent to them - only 4% ends up in landfills (unlike GoodWill). For me these are awesome alternatives to remembering to actually take my things to donate/sell and I know the companies are helping towards a more sustainable fashion future.

You did amazing!💕 I know it's hard, I did this a couple years back and I felt like I could finally breathe. I grew up in a hoarder house so it also healed a part of me.

yes i love to see soft hoarders cleaning out stuff. I also kinda save papers and boxes cus what if i need it? love to see the cleaning process tho

You did such a good job! I love how bright and colourful your apartment is

Thank you for posting this! I watch decluttering videos and yours made my mind click. While watching I saw clothes that you were giving away that I'd love to have and it made me realize (as I'm currently decluttering myself) that me giving away clothes I don't like or wear can make others appreciate and love them more than I can. To give that happiness forward :)

I actually used your video as a guide and as motivation. And, so thank you for that!

As a fellow box and shipping materials hoarder, I appreciated this video. I downsized my shipping/boxes into a storage bin and use the materials to ship the higher value items I sell online. Lower value items are donated or given to neighbors. Good job!

I am now a knew subscriber I at one time had 25 different shampoos on my tub /shower . I finally found the one I love & that is all I have now. Thank you for the motivation & the time you put into making this for us ,to get us moving .I am now off to declutter my kitchen . Have a lovely day !

I like a lot the fact that you try your hardest to recycle and give things a new life as much as you can,the fact that you don't let anything go to waste unless it's ABSOLUTELY necessary❤

This was great! Thanks so much for sharing. I'm happy you're feeling better in your space.

Hi thank you so much for putting this out here so honestly!!! I have some mental health issues (adhd, depression, ocd, ptsd) so I reallllllllly REALLY struggle with stuff, and I defs tend towards hoarding. I also keep all the little packing things (for reasons??) but I also keep all these things so I feel safe idk?? And then it just gets closer and closer to hoarding?? Which is not good for the ocd! So having someone come at this from an honest and non judgemental place and just doing it, ugh it helps so much! It helps to not feel alone, to feel less shame and to feel more motivated!! Again thank you! And imma go do some cleaning too! 🖤🖤🖤

Just moved into a new home. Honestly this is what I needed to see. I was in the process of going through clothes and organizing closets when I just started getting rid of things while watching your video. Thank you!

the unholy amount of bags, planters, and sketch books..we are the same! currently uncluttering to pack for a move

I love that you shared about it taking you 5 months. I didn’t realize that from the video. You definitely inspired me to declutter my own belongings. I’ve honestly been wanting to do it for months now. I might even film myself doing it & share it as well. The thought of recording myself is what’s been lowkey kind of stopping me…but I think it’d be fun. Lol

This was a great video. You killed it Gabi. It’s so easy to get discouraged when decluttering but you pushed through each day until it was done. Also, all of your donations will be welcomed into other homes for further use, that is awesome🙂

I think you spoke very well on why it can be hard to throw stuff away - the mental load of figuring out how, the emotional load of wasting/saying goodbye… it’s always easier in the moment just to kick that can down the road, but that’s not always the best for us in the lomg run. Well done!

i randomly found your channel and i gotta say i love your vibe and energy!! your apartment is to die for & you did a great job decluttering! definitely motivated me to do it myself haha

I’m so grateful for this. I keep it coz of guilt too. I needed to see this. We have to move in 2 months and I wasn’t ready for it . I get so overwhelmed with it all. I’m just throwing ours as it never gets to the op shops. Must of it is old and needs to move on. I appreciate you. ❤❤

Thank you, your style inspired me in addition to the decluttering!

listening while decluttering my own place haha it's giving me that extra motivation ! Really feeling the "everything looks the exact same" afterwards 😭😆 it's really a process, and it's as frustrating as it's rewarding😅

You motivated me!! I paused a few times to go declutter stuff throughout the day and will do more tomorrow! Thank you so much 🥹🥹