I think Winnie-the-Pooh said to Piglet one time: "When I don't feel like doing anything... I just do something... and something... is always better than... nothing." This, your video today..a wonderful picture of that!

I grabbed a piece of trash and moved it closer to the trash today. I don’t remember why I couldn’t go all the way, but it ended up in the trash at the end of the day. 🤣

“I’ve failed many times so obviously failure was an option.” Love that. Can totally relate.

So many of us are perfectionists, and I think this is where a big problem starts! When I am focused on better, instead of perfect, it just works.

"better is a blessing" not "perfection is paralyzing"

How timely! Lately I have been saying "There. That's better!" after every space I declutter/straighten up and I pat myself on the back. I realized I can easily get a space to look 80% better with 15 minutes. I also realized I am not willing to spend more of my limited time to bring it up to 100% perfect.

These videos help so much! Today I walked past my donate box and realized one shirt I really do want to keep. But instead of getting all upset over it, I went to my closet, put it on a hanger and chose another item from the closet to donate. No guilt, no drama. Simple.

And the dog said " and you are worried about me getting the floor wet?" :)

If "better" is the goal, then failing isn't possible. I love this SO MUCH!! Thank you, Dana!!

Leave every room, every time you walk through it better than it was. Even in the slightest way. One item at a time.

😅🤣😂 I am cracking up! Your face after you spilled the water...... priceless! Greetings from Germany! Your work is SO appreciated in this house! THANK YOU! 💚

It’s funny...sometimes I “get stuck” and feel a bit “paralyzed” by it all. I ask myself “How hard can it be?” and I answer myself “Hard. It can be hard”. But I suspect that “better” doesn’t have to be hard. As a matter of fact, “better” might be kind of easy.

Girl, the realness when that water spilled, wondering which child should be looking into the Witness Protection Program. Been there, done that. Thankfully it was just water.

I'm currently listening to decluttering at the speed of life and I'm so glad you're the one who recorded it. Makes me feel like you're here chatting with me

My motto for 2021 "Something is better than nothing!" Your son's notes at the end of the video are worth waiting for... haha. :)

My temp solution would be to put the smaller tv behind the larger tv.

Oh my 🤣😂😅 spilling water, Whoopi cushions, wet dogs!! You just made my day BETTER!! That’s Real life - thanks for sharing what others might not. ❤️

Dog is like, “ do you want me to clean up the water on the floor for you?” 😀

I love "better is good"! That is so freeing! I grew up hearing "if you can't do something right, then don't do it at all." That was intended to encourage us to do our best and not be lazy. Instead, I learned to do nothing until I could do the task right/to expected standards, because anything less was unacceptable and lazy. It took me decades to let go of some of my perfectionism tendencies, the constant guilt of failure, and the lack of confidence. But I still didn't know how to fix my out of control house. Seeing success when I make it better, rather than failure because there's still more to do...LOVE IT!!! Thank you, Dana! I have read many books over the years, in an effort to "fix" myself and my house, but none have really helped. Yours are the first ones that understand me, and your concepts are easy to remember and implement. I donated the other books. I only need yours now. You were my missing piece. Thank you!!!

Better is good 🙌🙌🙌 Perfection is a pipedream

My son just graduated from college so I feel your pain about the stuff that multiplies and invades your home when they come home! One carload to drop him off became two carloads to pick him up!! I made him find a place for all of it in his room!!

I love this because it takes the pressure off of feeling like I have to do things perfectly to make a difference.

Thanks for leaving the water spill in and being real!...that made me laugh!!

I've been listening to your audio books on repeat. You are changing my life! I'm exhausted, but things are slowly getting better!

My dad always said “anything worth doing is worth doing half-a$$ed” 😂

Pep talks tend to trigger my "Don't tell me what to do" reflex, which is something we have in common.

If we can all adopt and apply this attitude, the world would be a better place!

I ask my kids this all the time! I just tell them, “Look around. What can you do to make this room better?” It works like a charm! I’m happy because it’s better and they’re happy because they picked what they were going to work on. 😃👍

I have really been enjoying these weekly videos and the end credits. 😀

You have changed everything for me with your 5 min rule, Dana. Yesterday I took on a gigantic task in my bedroom, and because of your 5 min it wasen't even that hard. Im sooo happy i found your channel!!

Thank you for this! I have recently started medications that make me very tired and I can’t keep the house up like I used to so it can be discouraging and hard to get started because it’s likely I won’t have the energy to finish. BUT... I can make at least one space better! Thank you.

All I have to do is anything! My new mantra for almost everything

After the second time watching this, I couldn't help watching the dog. Especially after the spill. Loved the message. I think it will be my mantra this year.

Once again, thank you for showing a real home!

I did my dishes just now. I feel better. I will hang curtains tomorrow. Thanks so much!

I love you Dana!!! You're helping me get my house back and I tell everyone about you. You are a blessing straight from God.

It's so funny that you posted this today. Yesterday I worked on a small part of my kitchen. I looked and thought, it's not perfect and there's so much more to do, but it's BETTER!

This reminds me of my anti-perfectionism work motto: anything is better than nothing

I have been trying to de-clutter for years (yes, years!) and while I haven't fixed my problem completely I have noticed some improvement. Until today I felt like (you guessed it) a failure. OMG! I'm better, NOT a failure! Thanks for the pep talk, and the reason to keep working! I just bought BOTH of your books yesterday, and started reading them last night. I know you won't get to offended if when I am done with them (may read parts more than once for extra encouragement) you won't be offended if they end up in my donate bin, and to my local thrift store/ charity where likely another slob might get to read them! So far the books are a GREAT read, I recommend everyone who is a slob reads them, then donates them to de-clutter there home!

My husband and I will sit back to survey our (sometimes dodgy) DIY home improvement project and say, "Welp, it isn't perfect but it's better than it was!" Better is better.

That slow motion water spill and reaction was GOLD!

This is my new mantra! BETTER IS GOOD! I do some of these things as I go... sometimes. But instead of feeling downtrodden about it I am now just going to say an up lifting "Better is Good"! Thank you!!! There is always cat hair from my "cutest in the world" long haired cat, no matter how much I vacuum, defuzz etc. That is one of my biggest problems that there just seems to be no solution for. Please don't anyone tell me to get rid of him! It'll be a waste of your time. LOL

"All I need to do is anything." Dearest Dana, I remember you saying that you've taken breaks from making videos in the past, but I really appreciate your insights. Thank you.

I have a solution to the "temporary TV storage" problem: It's your son's TV it goes in your son's room. His property, his responsibility; his belongings belong in his room. By the same token if his room is cluttered and he has outdoor sports equipment, space should be made available in an outdoor or semi-outdoor (garage/shed) space for him to store those. Hope this is helpful, I've been "in your boat" before. : )

Breakthrough with my late mother's original teaching materials...not done but BETTER IS GOOD! Praise God for you.

6:40 The way your dog looks at you after you throw the water is absolutely priceless.

I love the water out of the cup❣ Then, I loved your expression❣ Then I really loved the slow mo❣ You make my day, you get me, and I get you1❣ So glad you did the collaboration with Cas and Dawn so I could meet you❣❣❣

Genius! This brings decluttering, organizing, cleaning, straightening…WHATEVER…down to its simplest form with this word! Love it!❤️Doing just 60 seconds (or less..lol!) will make any space (car, kitchen, work desk, etc) “better”…Thanks for bringing this concept to the forefront of my mind…It’s greatly appreciated & needed!☀️🌿(& I’m loving the t-shirts with the message…can’t wait to see what’s next!)😃

If better is the goal, there is no failure. Amen. Thank you. So hard to move past paralysis esp with the "end goal" mindset. So many organizing people tell you to visualize what you want to do with the space, etc, which is great if you know... But what is you don't? Then I get stressed. Just make it BETTER! 😁

“All I have to do is anything.” 👏👏👏

When the KZfaq algorithms bring you exactly the video you need. Thanks for sharing 😊

Hahaha. No of course I’m not laughing at you with the cup of water-- I’m sorry I am-- but that was great.

When Reid goes to college, I hope he majors in Sass.

I can't tell you how much I appreciate your personality and sense of humor. Thanks for making cleaning and decluttering approachable.

Dana!! Thank you!!! I have broken bones in my feet 4 time over the last 2 & 1/2 years. During that time I would be so overwhelmed. I would just start getting things cleaned and organized and I would break another bone. Not be able to walk and then just give up. When I saw this video it took away all the stress. When I see a pile or something that needs to be addressed now I just say “Better!” It may mean I put a book on the bookshelf or a towel in the laundry. But it is better. This thought process is a life saver for me.

I love your personality and you make me giggle. You're the type of person who we'd be friends and get along real well in real life. 😆

Thank you so much for this! I’m lying in bed waiting for a migraine headache to go away and watching your video. I decided that I had enough energy to go to my boys’ closet and have them try on some shirts, take out those that no longer fit, put the empty hangers back in the laundry room, and now I’m back in bed. Is their closet better? Yes. Perfect? No.

I only stumbled across your videos today. I’m, too, often hindered by my perfectionism. It prevents me from even starting. Your slogan is so simple, yet so effective. I’ve heard a similar saying before: “Strive for progress, not perfection.” But somehow I never thought about applying it to tidying. Thanks for your inspiration! All the best from Berlin, Germany :)

This is my favourite so far 😍 because getting started is absolutely the most difficult for me. Thanks Dana Xxxx

Omg finally someone who makes sense 🤦🏻‍♀️ and that understands me!!! WOW

This video was a light bulb moment for me!! Thank you for giving a sharing!!

Perfect is the worst enemy of good. I repeat this to myself every time I make a mistake.

Love that you have a dog who loves mud and is attempting to guilt you. GSDs specialize in those two things.

I needed this “better” message today and most days.

Thank you Dana!!! We moved house and city 3 weeks ago.to be nearer family after 40 years in the same house. My husband's 97 year mother died the week we got the house (which has needed massive cleaning.) My 22 month old grandson living near us broke his femur on the day we moved! We are overwhelmed! BUT THIS heartfelt message is such a blessing to me today!

I just love you. The water deal made my day. Even the dog looked up. 😅. Better is genius.

Dana, I haven't written to you b4 cos the Lord only led me to you a week ago! I can't thank Him enough. Like you I'm from farming folk & my mum didn't get it, so i certainly didn't BUT now at 68 you are bringing me revelations! I'm so much like you, I don't have to tell you how I feel 🤪 I've been disabled from 24, so 10min of making it better is Wonderful-no I haven't failed 👍 In the past week, I have decluttered a table that was piled up to 2feet high in up to 20year old stuff! Thank you so much Dana, I feel so encouraged. Be blessed mxxx

Dana, this is A BRILLIANT life-changing concept. I love your honesty, your courage in deciding just to be your real self and the wisdom you have acquired along the way as you have conquered OUR problems yourself! ❤️❤️❤️

"Obviously failure was an option, because I have failed many times." Oh yes....and the water....yes...I am this person! Thank you for your honesty. I can make it better!!!

In a strange way, your philosophy of “better is good” has helped me with my piano practice (just started learning at 60). Thank you! Love your videos and especially the credits! 🤣🤣🤣

This concept works for many things in life, not just decluttering. That's the genius of it!.

I had an area in my kitchen that was so cluttered it was making me sick. It took me a week, but I kept making it "better" and now it's all gone! I keep looking there and it is all clear. I'm so happy. Thank you so much!!!

You are a quote afcionado. New T-shirt: Do Anything

Your approach to improving and maintaining our relationship with our homes really resonates with me. I have watched many videos on how to declutter for months, with no noticeable improvements. Partly because I dislike feeling herded. You have reached me after 2. Thank you for saving me.

Watched this video this morning and came back to let you know how motivating this change of focus was for me today. I accomplished so much without a timer or anything else. Just going around the house little by little making things better. Thank you so much.

Thank you sooo much. This is exactly what I need to focus on. I think Im a discouraged perfectionist so I get paralyzed and overwhelmed and tend to do nothing if I feel I dont jave time to complete or dont know whatcto do. Focusing on better gets the ball rolling.

THANK YOU. Holy cow. I needed to hear this Dana. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

I was actually thinking about this very thing just the other day. We know perfectionism doesn't work. This is great. Ty💜

Every once in a while you hear something that changes your life and moves you forward; this video was the 'something' for me. Thank you!

The water got my day started with a laugh. So real! Enjoy the college years, they’ll be gone before you know it! So enjoy 😉

Thank God for this! Better is encouraging. Way better than expecting perfection. Whew!!!

I so needed this today. I wasted a lot of time feeling frustrated today because I didn't feel I got enough out of here. Now, I feel better having watched this. Thank You.

I’ve watched a lot of your videos and read your book. This video is SPOT ON for me. I definitely need to focus on better. I, like you, start thinking perfection. Then I stop and say that I’ll get to whatever later. Later doesn’t come. Today I begin focusing on BETTER.

I know you put (in your home) but honestly this applies to so much. I'm behind on work. If I think "get all caught up" I get stuck in overwhelm. But I can make how far behind I am better even if it's just one answered email out of the 500 I have in my inbox, 499 is still better than 500.... I need to exercise but if I commit to "3 days a week" I might do that this week. but when something comes up to throw next week off and I only get 2 then I feel like I failed. But I can make my exercise better. Even if I just walk to the mailbox that's better than the sitting at my desk and then laying on the couch pattern I've been doing.

OMG!! Girl you just spoke to my inner self!!! I too hate failing and I always seem to NEED to know the end goal. Then I focus on the “process” aka the how to and when I don’t KNOW the answer- I get paralyzed mentally and physically. But I never heard what I feel put into words before!!🤦🏼‍♀️ Just make it “better” will prevent my overwhelm. I love you!!!

Your videos are so good. Not just for the information they provide, but also for the humor. Sometimes when we're in that overwhelmed space, we just need to laugh and remind ourselves it's not that serious.

Thank you for posting this video. I needed this. I have 2 grown children's things, my mom's things. (She past away in 05.) My grandma's things. (She passed away in 07.) And my dad's things. (He moved in with my younger sister April of last year.) All over my house. I don't have room for the things I need.

Love the flying water!!! It proves you’re real and didn’t stage this video. Thank you Dana!

You make so much sense in a world I apparently don’t understand. (Else why would my house always be messy/full/cluttered?)

The water just makes it more real than your usual!!! I can identify with children coming home with their stuff. I think we need some boundaries (just like we did with the container method before they moved out) but we also need to be UNDERSTANDING. I love that BETTER helps us avoid paralysis. I suggest letting your child store the TV in their room.

Thanks! Better is going to be my new mantra. Anything is improving the situation.

Her humor is my type of humor! Lol! Her thought 💭 process is my type process! 🥰 thank you!!

I feel so validated - thank you! I’ve been telling myself, “Better is better!” It really does work 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

Editor: please slow down the credits so old ladies like me can read them and laugh my head off! 😂😂😂😁

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I walked through my house yesterday saying "better" and so much got done!!

Thank you for not only sharing that WONDERFUL idea (better *is* better!) but also SHOWING how to do it. And....Even if I just throw one thing away , that counts?!! Epiphany! You are a blessing. Thank you.

In Texas too!! My dogs are going to get lost in my yard!! Love you girl!! Remember we will have months with zero rain!

Better is good! Thank you for reminding us it's a journey and not a project to complete.

My favorite saying is, "well it's better than it was!"

You said, "Have I solved my problem (of finding a spot for the TV)? No." But you did PARTIALLY solve the problem -- you made the area look better by reducing the clutter there, so it's a "kinda" solved. We want all the brownie points we can claim.