New to your channel and love it! I'm 71 yrs old and have lived in this apartment for 23 yrs now. My place has needed decluttering for many yrs but I was still working my way out of "life trauma's", and couldn't get focused for anything. I also couldn't afford a caregiver. So here I am now, really ready to trim things down and in just a matter of a few months I've lost the ability to walk. I'm trying to declutter from my scooter but it is hard to do. So, for what it's worth... people, watch her video and declutter before life moves so fast that something takes away your ability to sort your own belongings. You really don't want someone else doing it for you. God bless this lovely woman who's name I don't know.

We live in a 600 sq ft house with just the basics. I am in my 3rd year of a no-buy challenge, which keeps things from entering our home. I got rid of about 75% of our stuff in 2017 and decluttered even more in 2019! Very happy now with only what we need!

We moved to a smaller house in retirement that had no basement and a much smaller garage. I made up my mind that I just flat out didn't want to store anything. In my last house I spent so much time cleaning storage areas, so I used a spare bedroom as a staging area and I actually sold every tote on Facebook (in 10 minutes...guess we all have stuff). As I decorated the house I shopped the room and every day I picked through stuff in there and made a donation run every friday. Once the house was decorated I gave away everything left in the room. Everything I own you can see or open a cupboard and closet to see. Nothing in storage was a weight off my mind, it was just a bunch of delayed decisions. Having a big house just causes you to have excuses for not dealing with stuff.

I decided that if it needs dusting I don't need it.

The regret of seeing how much money was "wasted" on items that were not a neccessary purchase is a hard lesson. If I could go back in time. Ever forward!!!

I'm a busy mom too, and have found the only success I've had decluttering was to compartmentalize. One drawer, one shelf at a time. I can declutter a drawer in less than 5 minutes. If I do one drawer a day, my kitchen drawers are DONE by the end of the week. And decluttering is very contagious!

For those of you like me who just wanted to know what it was she wouldn't do next time you can skip to 13:00. Thanks for all the other info though. Very good.

....as the kids turn into adults, you somehow wind up with their "stuff" too. When I retired, as they came over, I purged all of it. The only question asked was "do you want this"? Then I purged all my mothers stuff she had dumped on me she didn't want. Any collections of glasses, dishes, clothes not being worn...gone. Senior Center loved seeing me coming, they had a small flea market. I want to be left with only the things I need.......feels great!

I've never regretted getting rid of ANYTHING, only buying things I truly didn't need.

I am so impressed with you! Working full time mom, clean house, Bible Study, youtuber! So inspiring!

Children can and should be taught to help clean as a family. They are able to load a dishwasher and clean up toys, make beds at an early age. It makes them feel like part of a team.

When I handle something, anything, I always ask myself "am I using this enough to keep" and "would someone else get more enjoyment out of this". That has helped me to get rid of so many things as I am not "losing" something but my donation may be a blessing to them.

You and your channel are an answer to a prayer. Decluttering while praising God. Your guidance and insights are exactly the motivation I’ve been needing and praying for. Thank you and God Bless.

I live now basically in an empty house, it’s an echo chamber. Don’t miss a thing! It’s just stuff.

I collected items from each room and moved them into my attached garage. From there, I boxed up (and donated) what I didn't need. Left behind were my (useful but) occasionally used items which I put into clear bins then stacked on shelving units in the garage. My house is decluttered but I have what I need. Shelving units and clear bins are worth the investment.

I have found that I want to OWN my items instead of my stuff owning me......meaning to have just enough of things that do not overwhelming me!

I agree: when you clear your space, you clear your mind, your time and your resources for what truly brings you fulfillment and peace.

Thank you! I feel that "I'm just shuffling stuff from one place to another" and never see the clean results.

I love your voice it is understandable and clear. First time I have seen your channel. You would be good at doing audio voice books. Very clear and easy to hear. Just my opinion. Thank you for the content. Don't change it. I do not have to turn it up to hear you. Love your style and color in your home.

Please don't be upset with this comment - it's coming from relief, not from spite. I am so glad you showed the videos of your clutter BEFORE you decluttered- it made me feel so much better. I am just starting my declutter journey, and have tackled very small projects. After seeing where you started, I feel more confidence that our house CAN be decluttered, despite my family not wanting to get rid of ANYTHING.

I started decluttering the things I valued most. I did not want any other gods before me and where I was spending my time was where my heart was.

I don't think I came upon your video by chance. I've prayed for guidance for my daughter with a new home & baby. I think your page was my answer . To God be the glory.

I have anxiety and I have way too much stuff! I am really trying to change! I know that I have way too much stuff. I am anxious as well. I want a clean clutter free home that I can be proud of. Some things are so hard to get rid of. Like grandma's dishes. I just have to realize I have grandma's memories I don't need her dishes. Your video relates to me so much! I move messes. Then I have more messes! You are an inspiration!

The hardest part is starting & fighting with perfectionism. Done should be good enough but my clutter really stress me out. I love how you ended this video. Thank you!

"I just need just what I need." Very wise. This will be my new mantra.

You have a beautiful clear voice, so nice for us with hearing loss. Thank you.

My parents decluttered in their 70s and it was a family gathering - so us kids were able to have some treasured items and mine are on display - I cherish them very much.

Seeing another working mom makes me more motivated. Sometimes when I see all of the SAHM channels, I feel like there’s no way I can do as much as they do since I’m gone from my house so much. It’s encouraging to know that it can be done

I have been on my journey to minimalism for 4 years now as I have found it is not just a one day thing and a continuous way of living. Continuing to declutter often and take a look at your "stuff" and life. It has helped me so much with my anxiety and being able to now spend so much more time with my family instead of spending all day cleaning all of the "stuff" we used to have. Now we are looking to sell our house so this minimalist mama is getting rid of SO MUCH more that I thought was already minimal enough. It's so fun finding new things to declutter and life without!

Honey, I really wish you tube was a thing 30 years ago when I was a struggling mother and wife! I tried so many books and I can honestly say, your videos would have been so much more effective for me! I have several young women in mind to refer to you when the topic comes up again, and I know it will. You speak very clearly and honestly, like a good experienced friend would have. Of course we were just getting into sharing this stuff with each other, hence the books, when I was younger. Live and learn and share.

I've watched many declutter vlogs. I am a rare person who actually feels stressed and anxious if my house is too bare. I feel the best when there's a few toys and other things out of place. It makes it feel cozy and homey and worth paying the money to live here because it's lived in. I also love studying about Our Savior Jesus Christ each day💕😊

I found your video just a few minutes ago and I must say I find your tone incredibly refreshing. I can tell that you're here to help without an interior motive. The way you're speaking is calming and inspiring. I am heading over to subscribe as I finish writing and watching. Thank you for inspiring me ❣️Also, I love the fact that you weave in time for Bible study and family time.

You are amazing. No way could I do all of that! Then again I am 69 years old. My sis and I have been working on going thru our family's stuff for over two years. Our brother left 3400 square feet in his business and his own stuff to mom and dad's stuff in the family home which was lived in for 66 straight years. Long story but I actually have two houses full. We both are in our sixties, work full time and have chronic illnesses! You are inspiring my dear.

Having so much stuff just weighs you down. Keeps you from moving forward in life.

My kids are grown. We only have a cat. I started decluttering during the pandemic. I’m a crafter and I love changing decor for the changing of the season. I’ve come a long way. But I still have a LONG way to go. I’m not into total minimalism. But I don’t want to leave my children (2) with a high mess. So I keep plugging along. Everything I do purge makes someone else happy I hope.

Finally! A full time working mom like me! I love you tubers, but I never relate because I have to work 40 hours and week and declutter in my free time / weekends. I thought I was blazing my own trail. Glad to see someone else is doing it too!

The sacrifice of a brief season of time not spent with family is only TEMPORARY, leading to the freedom of time spent together that is TRULY quality, wholesome and lasting.

My biggest mess : my kitchen. Got rid of a lot of spices. Also piles of clothes everywhere. I just want to move out and start fresh somewhere else.

I’ve only regretted one ‘rage purge’. The benefits usually outweigh any regrets. Onion method is too slow for me. LoL

I had a broken water heater, unnoticed for a couple of weeks. You just know that flooded some space where I had items I cherished stored. I started looking at what I called just junk, extra linen, books, furniture, televisions, you name it, I had it and most to none being used, stored in some of those bins. I offered what ever the grown kids wanted to keep and donated the rest to anyone needing it, the neighbors, friends. I took a month to get uncluttered, still living the same, and I wouldn't go back to that again. For myself, I am mid-seventies age, I don't ever want my kids to deal with anything like this after I'm gone. A little encourage to anyone of age, really, I had to take care of my Mom's and it makes it very hard on your heart trying to decide what to keep, I ended with a lot and she wouldn't have wanted me to struggle over making those decision. Best of luck to those ppl decluttering, it is worth the time and effort.

Love the drapes in the background. Your home looks lovely.

I’m so glad I found your channel! I love finding other Christian woman to listen too! It’s a hard thing to find now days

Coming over here from the MM. First time watching one of your vids! Loved it. Been on this minimalish journey since last summer. It’s so freeing 😊 i share your sentiments of deepening my relationship with Christ.

I really like that you got straight into the subject of the video. Excellent start! I am decluttering my house. We downsized into a 1200 sq ft home. It has no room for clutter! It's a new way to live & does not allow for "wiggle room!"

Detachment from the material, the worldly "things" is the key to growing closer to Christ. It's also incredibly hard to do & so many of us struggle with it. How ridiculous is that when you think of the unimaginable glory of our God we are missing out on because we can't take our eye off of our "stuff!" My main issue is that my brain kicks in while trying to declutter. I literally argue with myself... What if I need it? You haven't worn it in 3 yrs... I know but what if... What if... What if... I need a "whatifectomey!"

Your house is so warm and inviting. It’s beautiful!

Oh my word! SOOO glad I found you. Not for me but to help my child. Your channel is so much needed. Thank you.💘

I just found your channel. So glad I did! I am a preacher's wife and I am trying so hard to declutter. I can totally relate to tote shuffling! Thanks! May Jesus continue to bless you and your family

One thing that helped me was a set of safety pins for each child, when they take their socks off they would pin them together, put them in the hamper, then in the wash, and then off to the dresser. all ready matched fast and easy!!! BIG TIME SAVER!!!

I’ve been desperate to get my home in order and declutter. I’ve been stuck for a long time and it’s been so discouraging cause even though my desire to do it is there, I become intimidated by the mess, the boxes of junk I’ll put aside and basics my bedroom became the room I stuffed everything in in order to have the rest of the house look decent. I always feel no peace and I know it’s the house, It literally had stopped me from being successful at homeschooling my kids, having Bible studies in my home that I feel God is leading me to do cause I’m always waiting to get it together but it’s like a battle in my mind and I decided that I’m not letting satan do this to me no longer! He’s under my feet snd I’m taking authority over my household. It’s overwhelming and often I start going through stuff and especially papers takes awhile and it tedious and I don’t end up finishing and I end up not following through to complete it and get an entire room finished. So I’m thinking I have to approach it differently like the onion method that Minimalist Mom channel talks about cause I started watching her now snd I’m inspired. I love how you talk about your goal being to grow in relationship with God having that time for him cause that’s exactly why I want to do this! I want to do Gods will and he’s calling me and I know he’s been dealing with me on the house awhile now in order to move forward and serve him snd my family better( I’m a mom of 5 with 2 step kids) I was a minimalist when I got married and had peace. But I had no idea my husband was I’ll say boarder line horder, we always stored his stuff for when we get a bigger house, It became a nightmare having so much that he didn’t want me to touch. So this is what makes it a bit harder. He’s trying and I’m being more consistent to pray for him to fully surrender to God as I have now, cause All this messy life actually cause much craziness and eventually I fell from the faith and into sin after awhile but God showed me I could do nothing apart from him! I repented of all the years I didn’t trust him and committed to praying and reading the Bible and I found the true Jesus of the gospels and have experienced so much deliverance and healing for me and my family! It’s been amazing the power of God. Anyone reading this please pray I overcome this stronghold and constantly persevere so get rid of 80 % of our stuff and my husband jump on board so we can have the peace, joy and freedom to serve God to the fullest, focusing on the things that really matter. I’m done allowing this to torment me, I believe I can do it with Gods helping me to not give up. Thank you so much.❤️🙌🏼📖🙌🏼❤️

My husband and I moved after 7 years in our previous house and I seriously purged a ton of stuff BUT a lot of our clothes ended up in a spare bedroom upstairs. Yesterday I set a timer for 15 minutes and filled 3 garbage bags with clothes that either I didn’t like or didn’t fit. 15 minutes! Now the key is getting that stuff to Goodwill...

Enjoyed your video. I just cleaned out my home office. Got rid of 3 hefty bags. My rule: only touch each item once. No shuffling...file get rid of. I worked from left to right. Took me 2 weekends. I also use fly lady method for my kitchen. Run dishes in dishwasher at night. No dirty dishes. It helps me stay centered and positive.

These points really hit home with me. As a teacher, I am too exhausted during the school year to care about messes when I get home, esp. during this pandemic. So, I was looking at summer as my time to purge. I created a to-do list which I thought would help but just overwhelmed me. Now that summer is near over, I'm battling frustration and disappointment in myself over what did NOT get accomplished. I know I need to embrace the "leave no mess behind" style and give myself grace and time. I love how you ended with the motivation aspect. Both of my parents died within a year of each other. The clutter that was left behind for my sisters and me to deal with hasn't been all fun (we did find some wonderful treasures among the clutter). I determined to NOT do that to my children. I also want to have more time for people in my life, not bogged down with managing my stuff. I love the added aspect of time with the Lord. That sounds so peaceful and necessary for my mental and spiritual health. Thank you so much for your words of experience and wisdom!

The Kon Mari method avoids the rage purge and feeling as though you've missed something whilst creating a trail behind you, just FYI ✨

you are so easy to listen to, you don't ramble and repeat yourself and you don't have vocalized pauses - your thoughts are very well organized and well presented

Very nice presentation and you have a good sense of humor! Loved the plug and your house looks fabulous! They say that once things are cleaned out new and better things (not actual things but more the way your faith grew) come into our lives.

Your hubby vacuuming in the background! So sweet👍🏼♥️

Also for those of you that are even deeper decluttering interest people, there is a lady that wrote the book called Swedish death cleaning. Morbid title but fantastic ideas. I bought the book and put it on my Kindle on my iPad. But the concept is you only keep what you really want. And the things that others loved or you would like to share with them, you do it now while you're alive. Not once you're dead. And it's very soul satisfying.

I've started to declutter- donating everything. It's very overwhelming at times. Hopefully I'll get there too!

When people say more clothes make more laundry...This assertion denies the laws of physics 😁 A few things have to be happening. 1) People are changing clothes more than they should. 2) People are putting clean clothes into the laundry. or 3) The laundry is piling up making a bigger job once it is tackled (so the amount of work for the amount of days is the same, just is more pleasant to keep up than catch up). I used to do #3 when I was a young mom, and we had to address #1 and #2 with the kids. Having very minimal wardrobes for a time helped us develop the good laundry habits, but as our wardrobes have grown larger over time, the problem has not come back, because in the end it is about habits, not the number of clothes. We do like keeping our closets decluttered for other reasons though, like it is easier to find things and put things away.

This is my first visit to your channel. Let me say I so enjoyed your deep honesty about the work, both physical and emotional that goes into this process. I subscribed. Thank you.

I’ve found that I really like having a good many things but can achieve the same serene external look just by having the right storage solutions. In fact before I bring something new into my home I plan exactly where I can put it so it doesn’t make the room look cluttered (I make art, collect crystals, sew, cook,etc.) With some foresight you can have it all and still have that simple serenity in your home.

I just literally LOL with the rage de clutter! It took me back to my own de cluttering style 😂🤣

This is great, been worried about over doing decluttering, but also really want to be living with less stress.

Once decluttering is done it should be a complete every family member needs to be supporting the effort everyday. Cleaning up after oneself. You're teaching children a life skill

I am just finishing up the whole house declutter - it wasn't a get rid of a lot, I had done that a few years ago. And, as for family time -- don't you have more time now that you have decluttered? I would explain my LR being full of containers to everyone who came. I find that the system is ongoing. I am very old and so I really do not need chaos - when I grew up a Master BR closet was about 2' wide. We did not own so much and we were much more life oriented. Sharing meals was far more common. Also, what they call tiny homes today and they cost so much were about the size of a family home in 1800 and 1900s. I do not like the term minimalism - I prefer simple, peaceful, or contented to describe the uncluttered life. Stuff can get in the way of spending time with the Lord all the time. Great job if what I can see in this video. It looks like a space that one can live in and think in.

Your story is motivating me to go through my home and do what needs to be done, declutter! 😊

I have always felt over stressed over all the STUFF! Your spot on.

I use my “FlyLady Zones” decluttering the same way I shop. I didn’t buy it all at the same time, I get rid of it as I feel “I don’t use it anyway, get rid of it”!!! I don’t follow a time limit, nor a numbers game, “37 fling boogy”. Nor a one thing day one, two things day two & so on for 30 or 31 days. I do it at MY leisure. I keep a box at my front door for the stuffI haven’t or won’t be using, figuring if I need it BEFORE I get it to charity I can go dig it back out. Our charity shop only accepts donations Tue & Thur. Then there’s also my church who sells it to fund this event or that.

ok, on 3/23 got rid of 3 engines (none worked, "oh they can be saved") yea, they can also be recycled. Today, two new tie rod parts for a car I let go 3 years ago.... and I also asked my uncle for a title to a wrecked car he has had since 1965 whcih he gave me in 2010 !! I have done very little to fix it but accumulated parts for the next owner to restore ! I can't wait for it to be gone, so tired of looking at it....the 80% of stuff going was on my mind this morning....

I have been looking at "decluttering" videos for a year or more. I have tackled various areas over & over. You give me some serious things to think about!!!!! Thank you!

Your house is beautiful now. It was worth it.

Your honesty and vulnerability is absolutely refreshing! And thank you for the relatable reality checks! You rock!

Who doesnt like this!?! I need this myself. Thank you. I find swiping into totes good until the totes make a wall. Lol.

I've tackled more than haft or more of the house this past year. It's just me now but had my Dad's stuff he pass away 4years ago and was a single mom he out but left his stuff too. Pretty much the guys stuff is out of house, than it was my junk. I was so surprised, my bedroom just what I needed,instead of hanging or putting clothes away cleaned closet out had 5 bags including dresser stuff.than kitchen what I haven't used.

I too am a busy mom attempting to declutter. Sometimes I really do want to hear someone else's journey. But if a video says it will be about the things a person would not have done and would not do again, please do not delay that information for 13 minutes. If someone had not posted where your regrets lay I would have quit watching. It is not to devalue the early part of the video, but surely you understand a super pressured busy mom might not have 13 spear minutes. Another time when I'm looking for comfort and understanding of someone else's stressors that is when the first part of the video would be worth it. Thanks to someone tipping me off about the 13 minute mark, I too will quit shuffling those bins! I'm still grateful just considered dividing videos like this into two or three separate shorter videos.

Girl after my own heart ♥️. I just came across this video & am Delighted,& a ( just now) subscriber!👍🏼I am O-v-e-r-w-h-e-l-m-e-d, every time I think about de-cluttering. I don't feel so Hopeless now. Thank you!😊

Faith and minimalism? So glad I found your channel! :)

Thanks for honestly sharing your decluttering journey. It's motivating to keep decluttering my home.

Thanks so much. It's encouraging to hear a user of Dawn's and Dana's methods.

Awww that moment when you hugged the ducky baby blanket 🤗 and I loved that hubby was vacuuming in the background while you were decluttering the bedroom too 😍

Decluttering is one of the best therapies you can go through. It feels so freeing and it clears the negative energy in your house. Magical. Reminder i need to start doing that again now that spring is here. Good time to do this. 👍 I just hate to throw stuff out that can be donated. During the pandemic it was hard to do that because the donation boxes were locked up and Salvation Army was closed.

When we have items that are not being used or kept in bins unseen, they slowly die in that space. Someone else can give them new life and be so excited to receive what we no longer need. I used to focus on how much I spent on things I donated until I accepted that that purchase served some purpose in my life at the time and that it was ok to now let them go.

Girl you are preaching to me !!!!!!!!SO GLAD I FOUND YOUR CHANNEL

This is me! I am so happy to know my “shuffle “ stops now!😊

I was surprised at how much my sons and husband decluttered their things themselves with me just being around to help them with that. I asked them to "put out of the room what they didn't want to have there anymore" and they got rid of 40 to 50 % of their stuff without any pushing from me. My next step will be the kitchen. The basement is a long work in progress. My goal is atm to declutter 50% of the things and see later how to proceed.

Very good!!!! Wow! ♥️ I'm your newest subscriber ☺️ God bless you and your family 🙏🏽

Ha ha!!! My first time on your channel and you totally cracked me up! I loved your ending!! 🤣🤣🤣

I'm listening to this for at least the third time. Clutter makes me rage. Thank you for your channel. ❤

I totally agree you have to decide not the kids. However, the best 2 hours of my life with my talkative lovey nephew (5), I asked for his help. I put two boxes, down dumped his bathtub toys into one. I asked him to choose his toys put the one he really played with and put the others in the box so we could gift it. He spent those two hours looking at each and every toy, sorting the whole time. We got rid, I mean gifted 2 toys. I was so pleased. Just thinking about this makes my day and I smile!

A breath of fresh air!

Boy I’m retired and I feel like such a slug! If YOU can declutter with three kids, I have NO excuse. Its well past time. I’m going to do this. I FULLY understand the rage purging. Time for me to simplify and stop being held hostage to my clutter. Thank you for this video! I am subbing!! I’m going to tackle one space at a time. We moved two years ago from a Victorian Farmhouse with a full basement and a huge carriage barn and we gave away sooooo much. Its STILL cluttered.

Tote shuffling is a thing! I can organize anything, absolutely anything but I don’t want to spend my time organizing I want it gone.

Hi Mary Beth, Thank you for this video. I related to so much of what you said. A few years ago, I noticed that when I’d sit down in the early morning to do my devotions in my lounge, that I would get so stressed out and distracted by the mess around me. I decided to start a quick night routine which included a quick reset of my lounge and kitchen area before I went to bed. That way, when I came in to have my quiet time, that I felt more relaxed and able to focus on my time with the Lord. Just subscribed! Blessings from Australia ❤️

First time I've watched your channel. Found you on the Mega March playlist. You are inspiring! Thank you.

I declutter the same way as you. I do not care the mess behind me. Luckily I had a smaller house but it took me 48 hour with 5 hours sleep and I was done. I went over my house 3 times and I was satisfied.

First time I have watched your video! I really enjoyed it and I subscribed. Love your calm voice and enjoyed you sharing your decluttering process. I have been on a downsizing, decluttering process for about a year now. Definitely closer to my goal.

I'm a new subscriber and this video was truly needed. It's so refreshing to hear you share your faith and beliefs regarding your everyday life. You have encouraged and inspired me to declutter my entire home. I finally see how it has kept me from making my home my family deserves. Again continue to be blessed for you are truly a blessing. 🙏👍

Thank you. I’m a senior & a G Ma in a 668 sq ‘ 1 BR w patio ! No storage space accept storage unit ! I want to let stuff go. I think they think seniors need no storage in these super small apartments in CA ! Lol. I only managed to keep things that mean something to me. I miss my basement or even an extra room. It’s hard for me to even go through stuff due to lack of space I am an overwhelmed Christian who needs help 🙌🏽❤️🙏🏼. I sized down from a 5 BR home w antiques to come out here to be near family after jaws of life accident ! I am grateful I didn’t lose my life. I still have a storage unit in Michigan ! Pray I get help. I have a back disability & am limited ! I have an electric bike which has a dead battery I need to sell or donate. My daughter helps but has 2 toddlers & they come & pull out the toys ! I miss my big house 🥲 in Michigan ! Should I give stuff away or try to sell things ? I’m in fixed income & could use extra funds ! Or maybe I should find a good Christian to marry ? Lol. Only kidding ! PS. My daughter is not that good at organizing or helping me decide on things to give up ! I need help !!! 🙌🏼. Praying 🙏🏼. Which room should I start ? Kitchen ? Closet needs thinning out Should I get rid of books, albums , DVDs, VCR tapes ? Patio set I never sit on?

Love that you are not afraid to talk about God. So many are afraid to be honest about their beliefs. Plus... I just decluttered. Shwwww... feels good!!!