Years of clutter GONE! MASSIVE office declutter
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Жыл бұрынClutter causes stress and distraction. Come with me and let's get our offices decluttered so we can be more productive!
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@drewconway7135 Жыл бұрын
All of those cords and old electronics can be recycled. If your municipality doesn’t offer electronics recycling you can take them to Staples or Office Max or Office Depot-it’s free, and it keeps it out of the landfill.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
I didn’t know that about the cords! Thanks for the suggestion! I still have the big pile ready to be thrown out, so I’ll take them with my old electronics to be recycled. Thanks!
@butterflynerd0078 Жыл бұрын
I love how realistic this was :) I often do spaces over a few days, especially ones involving paper because they take a lot of brain power and decisions!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@karunald 6 ай бұрын
Apple boxes make amazing drawer organizers. Sturdy, nice straight sides.
@reallifewithali 6 ай бұрын
It’s true! I did consider that at one point. 🤔
@lnwmelon Жыл бұрын
I love how you thought it wouldn’t take long to go through the file drawer but it took longer than you expected. So true! New sub here. Thanks for sharing your journey.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I’m so glad you’re here. 😀
@michellewanner3921 Жыл бұрын
Before Christmas took a load of electronic stuff to Best Buy to recycle. Good to get it out of my home. Today shredded paper while catching up on KZfaq and Hulu. Oh and I saw you can sell empty apple product boxes. Who knew?!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Really? You can sell them?! Crazy. Good job getting things done!
@librarynan4610 Жыл бұрын
If you are going to get rid of old computers be sure to charge them and clean off any personal information.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Good suggestion! Thank you.
@MsCavsfanatic Жыл бұрын
Keep those things in case you have grandchildren! I got rid of so many Little Tikes and Fisher Price toys after my kids outgrew them. I am now deeply regretting it. Grandchildren never entered my mind. Hang on to whatever you can.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
I have thought of that and I am keeping the smaller items that we loved. I kept Little People and some smaller train sets.
@nicoleleanelms4689 Жыл бұрын
I just started following you! I’m also documenting my decluttering journey on KZfaq. It’s a very vulnerable thing to put yourself and your things out there for public scrutiny. You’re doing an amazing job!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nicole!
@LifeathomewithJoanne Жыл бұрын
I subscribed to you, Nicole
@FrogeniusW.G. Жыл бұрын
Paper clutter is the boss enemy!! 😭 I love that you showed and explained/commented the stuff! Many tubers don't do that and I always think it's a bummer.. 😊 New subscriber. 😄
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tamarap387 Жыл бұрын
"I Love You Forever"...one of my faves! I also think I saw familiar CD's...REM and Counting Crows? haha. And funny story...The old Apple charger you showed...Well, I decluttered two of those not knowing what they could possibly go to and about a week later I found an old Ipod that I wanted to hear the music from...but figured out I needed the charger(s) I had let go of! Went to the Salvation Army where I had dropped those off a week earlier and had to REBUY my own old charger in order to hear those tunes....haha! Ughhh!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
That is hilarious about the charger! haha. Counting Crows as my favorite for a long time! Thanks for watching. ❤
@corinnedavis3050 Жыл бұрын
I moved 4 years ago. We brought so much stuff to our new home. 2.5 years later, as I continued to unpack and organize, I realized this stuff hadn't seen the light of day for 3.5 years (packed early to show old home). The declutter journey began. Today I finished getting everything off my CD's. Although CD's are supposed to degrade between 6-12 years, I was able to recover my first scientific technical presentation from 1998. It was made in powerpoint (the CD), but printed onto overhead projector plastic for actual presentation. Good times. Now I have digital clutter for 15 years from now as a retirement project. I shall clean the cloud.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Wow! Way to go!! I have a CD with pics from my daughters first grade class. I tried to see what was on it a while ago and didn’t see anything. 😢
@sherrymeurer Жыл бұрын
If I had to show things to my husband, he would keep all of it. I have to declutter when he's not home and put things in my trunk right away. He has been known to go thru the trash can and pull things out😉🤷♀️😂
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Mine is very similar! Although, I think he has seen me do it so much over the last couple years and has seen the benefits. We went through a few of the piles I put aside and he got rid of probably 80% of it! I was so proud. 😬
@DsnyLuv Жыл бұрын
I needed this, thank you
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thanks for being here!
@LifeathomewithJoanne Жыл бұрын
Awesome job!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@marshavesta7091 Жыл бұрын
Love that you told us its going in your car to be donated!😀 Sometimes i think the last step is skipped in decluttering videos. 😉
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I definitely am not perfect and probably half the time it sits in my house until I can finally get it in the car! Lol. Or we put it in the car and then have to take it out because we need the trunk for something else and I hadn’t donated it yet. 🤣 But it will eventually work it’s way to the donation center!
@linaballhorn5185 Жыл бұрын
The video is really great 💗
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
@alanbirkner1958 Жыл бұрын
We're 3 people in a 2BR condo. My crafting supplies are in 3 bins. Important papers are in a small cabinet. I recycle and toss every day. Then there's a box for Goodwill at least once a week. I also have a bag for the e-recycling, and one for the animal shelter. Tina, Al's wife
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have a great system for keeping clutter under control! 😀
@lisazink253 Жыл бұрын
I need to do the same to my office! Great inspiration to get going!!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thank you! You can do it!
@terryruiz7417 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your video. I definately decided to subscribe! Looking forward to your journey. Well done!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thanks Terry! I’m glad you’re here.
@suzinelson2977 Жыл бұрын
Apple boxes make great organisational drawer dividers!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
I did think of that. I have used them in other spaces before. Now that I’m realizing I need organizers in this office, I should have kept them! Lol. Oh well.
@jodyrightnow Жыл бұрын
I so feel you on the husband thing. 😂
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Right?! 😂
@lindarussell620 8 ай бұрын
In 2018 we had a 7.3 earthquake here where I live in Alaska. My home office was hit the hardest in our house. I closed the door and just left it. I would go into it with the intention of cleaning it out but would be shortly overwhelmed and leave. This past summer (2023) I went in and took everything out and reorganized it so that it is totally functional again. What a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. I recently did the 30 day minimalist game declutter challenge and that felt great. Getting rid of clutter and organizing is so rewarding. I thoroughly enjoyed watching you declutter your office. Great job!!
@reallifewithali 8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Was the earthquake during the summer? I ask because I’m pretty sure that was the year we were in Kenai getting ready to go home (eating dinner before our flight) when there was an earthquake. We were all gathered around the table and the cabin started shaking. It’s funny because the washing machine or kids jumping in the back room would make the whole cabin shake. So at first we thought it was one of those! 🤣 It was probably the end of July. My husband’s family owns a commercial salmon fishery so I’ve gone to Kenai for many summers! I remember another earthquake there a few years ago. I was sitting in our cabin in a rocking chair and I remember just feeling a little weird. It was really subtle! And it lasted for a couple minutes. I saw the door swinging slightly so I figured it was an earthquake. I asked my daughter if she was feeling anything and she agreed. Anyway, we didn’t have any damage with either so I’m sorry you did! Thanks so much for watching! ❤️
@creatingmybestlife7 Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad I stumbled across your channel. I’m doing a huge whole house declutter and this video is great motivation!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! Good luck with your declutter. I’d love to hear how it goes! 😀
@tammyfellers5526 Жыл бұрын
Found you today, you are a keeper!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Aww, you are too kind! Thank you. ❤️
@andeebee2530 Жыл бұрын
I’m glad I found your channel. I’ve been working on simplifying off and on for a number of years. It’s been quite a while since I went through my office. This has inspired me to go through it again.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Yay! I’d love to hear how it goes. Good luck!
@antonianovoa6416 6 ай бұрын
Just found your site! LOVE IT! You are having way too much fun here! It will help me clear my junk! THANK YOU!
@reallifewithali 6 ай бұрын
Oh I’m so glad! Thank you! ❤️
@daniellefairly5492 Жыл бұрын
I’m in the process of getting my multi purpose room functional! Great video thanks !
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thanks and good luck!
@lisaconverse5858 Жыл бұрын
New subscriber…I love your easy calm voice and and manner. I’m looking forward to watching your other videos and ones to come. I have a lot of decluttering and organizing to do which I’m looking forward to doing. I actually love the process and seeing how it turns out. Take care.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Lisa! I appreciate your kind words.
@mrivera7696 Жыл бұрын
Great video! My first time watching your channel and I instantly subscribed because I'd like to see what's coming next. You did really good. Keep it up!!!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thank you! ❤️
@tinablum9089 Жыл бұрын
I have been on a huge decluttering benge. We moved into this big house 2 1/2 years ago...and the closets are packed!! Not any more!! It feels great.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Way to go! Thanks for watching! ❤️
@pamelacallaway3922 Жыл бұрын
Good job! Recycling electronics and things like that are good. I’m clearing and organizing my basement. What a relief to get that stuff out of my house!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
It is such a relief!
@queenmarynovelwriter5397 Жыл бұрын
You really got a lot done. Hi from Manila, Philippines.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Hello! Thanks for stopping by!
@nwilson942 11 ай бұрын
I’ve found that iPhone boxes are great drawer organizers 😊 thanks for the motivation!!
@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын
It’s true! I thought of that a little too late. Thanks for watching! ❤️
@gaild9003 Жыл бұрын
Giiirrrlll! This could be my office in the basement!!!! I have an office upstairs which I'm converting into a hobby room, so I'm working on creating a functional office in the basement for my business. It's soooo much work, and like you I have papers that are 20+ years old. Paper clutter is the worst! I'm so happy I found your channel today. The timing is perfect as we head into the new year, and I love how relatable you are. Thank you for the inspiration! ❤️
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I would love to see how your hobby room and new office turns out! You can do this!
@gaild9003 Жыл бұрын
@@reallifewithali Thank you for the encouragement! It is overwhelming for sure. I am looking forward to seeing how your office turns out too!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
@@gaild9003 Thanks!
@mkemp5983 Жыл бұрын
Great video. My “office” is my craft room and it needs decluttered and organized so much!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Craft rooms can be hard too. You can do it!
@dansetzer1454 Жыл бұрын
Cyd in MD. You inspired me to do some of the tasks I've been wanting to do. It's been a fun morning.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m glad you are here. ❤️
@tammylangdon6627 Жыл бұрын
Just woke up this morning, early, on my day off, thinking about my new year and wanting to declutter.I came across your video first thing. Your video is sooo relatable! When you pulled out that wad of cords,I was like oh my there is someone out that has the same kinds of things to deal with as me! Alot of times decluttering videos are people shuffling around a few little piles of stuff NOTHING like the messes i need to tackle.Thank you for sharing your journey, I'm excited to follow along.THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING! NEW SUBSCRIBER HERE FROM N.C. now back to watching.Happy New Year!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Hi Tammy! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video and I’m so glad you’re here! ❤️
@mareek. Жыл бұрын
I have just found your video and received some great tips. Thank you for sharing, as I begin the office decluttering task in the morning.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
I’d love to hear how your office declutter goes!!
@sarahstuber4930 3 ай бұрын
Love your ideas. Just discovered you as part of your help at Mira's. Am enjoying your past videos !
@reallifewithali 3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@kimberlyreiter3213 Жыл бұрын
Happy to have discovered your channel! I too have begun the minimalist lifestyle and find so much inspiration in KZfaq. I'm a parent of 2 teenagers who have really embraced the idea as well, now just to get my husband on board...thank you for sharing and I look forward to watching all your videos ❤️
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thank you! That’s great your teens are on board. I have one who seems to do well with it. And one of my daughters LOVES clothes, which makes it hard to keep her room clean. Haha. I’ll just try being an example. 😬
@UndercoverYardSale Жыл бұрын
I wish I could buy your train!! My husband could fix that for sure. Great job on decluttering - I'm doing the same.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
That’s tempting! That’s nice your husband could fix it! Good luck with your decluttering too! 😀
@karatsosie9867 Жыл бұрын
I love this!! I have so much paper clutter but alot of it holds memories so it's hard to get rid of
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Yes! It’s really hard to get rid of! It’s taken me a few years to get rid of most of mine. Now if I can get my husband on board, that would be nice! I posted a video about paper clutter a few weeks ago! If you want to check it out, here’s the link: Paper Clutter Piling Up? TRY THIS!! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l76hf5Ryrd_WhoE.html
@cynthiaslebodnik6945 10 ай бұрын
Fortunately, my office is in a separate building on my property. It is organized! In my house the room that gets cluttered is my craft room. I plan on spending time this afternoon organizing it while listening to an organizing podcast. Thank you for showing us the progress you made. Loved seeing "A Very Hungry Caterpillar " in the keep pile. It was a favorite of my boys.😊
@reallifewithali 10 ай бұрын
Craft rooms seem to be a big offender of clutter! I hope you make good progress on yours. 😀
@cynthiaslebodnik6945 10 ай бұрын
@@reallifewithali I managed to organize and declutter my craft room as planned. All in 1 hour!
@reallifewithali 10 ай бұрын
@@cynthiaslebodnik6945 Wow! That’s impressive! Way to go! 👏🏻
@PleasantOakFarmhouse Жыл бұрын
I TOTALLY know where you’re coming from! I recently repainted and organized our office, yup, 20+ year old papers and books 🤪 I just recently found you! Loving your videos 😁
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m ready to get it painted and decorated! Let’s hope I can actually get to it soon. 🤞🏻 Thanks for watching!
@slowbrownfox Жыл бұрын
Lovely relaxing take on decluttering and minimalism. I have this on in the background while I sort out my pen drawer for the first time in 12 months! Thankyou for the office decluttering inspiration. I recently got rid of old diaries from my teens (I'm 50). It was a great purging experience. I hosed the diaries down so the pages got wet and the ink ran and then after they dried they would have been all stuck together so no one could ever read again. I dont regret this.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s a lot of work, but totally worth it!
@leiahmerrick7814 Жыл бұрын
I love your office declutter! Thank you for sharing. We are working on our basement which is solely my husbands space. We have so many similar things to your office! Dead laptops, extra cords, bike lock because everyones bike needs to be secured in the basement!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
You have a bike lock in your office too? 🤣 I thought I’d be the only one. Haha.
@ritaty6181 Жыл бұрын
I just came across your video. It is so refreshing to watch someone not overthink things and just move on. I am a big believer of pitching things. A few things I’ve regretted, but if I needed it, I will rebuy it. Which was only a few times. Looking forward to more of your videos.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Rita! ❤️
@FolkFaninMA Жыл бұрын
I have a very cluttered craft room. I started going through my paper collection the other day. It’s a long process, but it kick-started a new project which is nice because I’ve been in a creative slump for a while.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
That’s awesome! I love when one thing you dread helps spark ideas for something you love! Keep it with with decluttering those papers!
@Lcshell 10 ай бұрын
I’m halfway through your video and you just became my decluttering hero. You are tackling a lot of the very same (CDs) or similar (books and broken things) I’m trying to tackle. I think I might have what it takes to keep pushing forward on this mess but I’m certainly keeping this video and subscribing lol Thank you 😊
@reallifewithali 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! You can definitely push through! We’re here to support each other!! Thanks for watching and subscribing. ☺️
@kikitaube-hansen Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this one! It´s an ongoing process. My paper clutter is going once a year, since I started 2003. It is relieving. Wish you all the best and an almost clutterfree home in 2023
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thank you! “Almost” is the keyword here. 🤣 It’s nearly impossible to have it completely clutter free with 4 kids! Lol.
@vickithornley5056 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this video so much! I think I need to get a paper shredder and start clearing out my space! Papers are everywhere! Loved the 4th relocate box. I have so many boxes to recycle that have been in the garage for ages. Happy to subscribe! 💖
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thanks Vicki! I just bought a paper shredder on Amazon for around $30. It works great and I'm so glad I bought it.
@judithvallembois2744 Жыл бұрын
I just shredded three kitchen bags of papers while visiting a close relative for the holidays. It made a HUGE difference to cleaning up the top of her desk and cleaning out a few files. Please get a quality shredder. Much success to you!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Although I’ve only been using this shredder for a few days, it seems to work well! I don’t have anything to compare it to though since I haven’t owned one before. Maybe down the road I’ll invest in a nicer one! Way to go to shredding so much paper!
@robinmanly7381 Жыл бұрын
Terrific video! I got rid of our giant pile of cords about a year ago. Since then, we've only replaced one of them! Win!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thanks Robin! Way to go!
@gaild9003 11 ай бұрын
Hi Ali! I needed some office decluttering motivation, so I searched up this video! I have been missing you and I'm hoping you are ok. Have a good week my friend! ❤
@reallifewithali 11 ай бұрын
Aw thanks Gail! I’m doing good and getting ready to get back into a normal schedule and back to making videos. My kids went back to school a couple days ago! Yay! But now I have Covid. Sigh. That’s life!
@gaild9003 11 ай бұрын
@reallifewithali I'm glad you are planning to do more videos - I'll be here when you do! I'll be praying for you to feel better very soon. Covid is the worst!
@CL-mn1yq Жыл бұрын
Some piles are harder than others but good for you for being selective about what to tackle in the moment (eg books, photos, cords)
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@CharlesAvilaMeasInst Жыл бұрын
So glad I watched this video. I need to declutter, clean, organize and decorate my home office, too. Mine is a mash up hand-me-down items and non-sense. I spend the majority of my day in my office for thr past 8 years so it's time for change! Thanks dmfor the inspiration to start
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. Let me know how it goes for you!
@Lglandorf6 Жыл бұрын
My office is the worst. I finally figured out that I have to get rid of so much more stuff in order to keep my office from getting cluttered again. It finally has hit me why it keeps getting cluttered after I get it all cleaned out... You have really inspired me to be ruthless and get rid of stuff, especially the stuff that I might need again and wouldn''t cost much to replace IF I ever really needed it.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Lisa! It can be hard, but it’s so worth it! Good luck!
@The_Joy_Finder Жыл бұрын
Well done. That was a lot of hard work and a lot of decisions in a short space of time. I find my capacity for paper decisions are quite small. So I only do it in tiny bites.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have another video where I pile all the papers in a laundry basket to go through later. I ended up grabbing a small pile at a time to go through until the pike was gone! It made it easier, for sure!
@Ahhposition Жыл бұрын
Lol! I have the same chair arms and laptops and CD holders…..they just need to go now!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Yes! Get them out! 😆
@irinaustoyev6665 Жыл бұрын
Every teacher would love the Post-Its.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
I bet!
@ashoalcraft4404 Жыл бұрын
I'm only about halfway through but it looks like things could be simplified for you a lot if you added a fifth bin for things you need your partner's input on. Then you can see a more accurate view of what is actually keeps from the room.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
That would have been smart! Haha. I definitely should have done that. 🤦🏻♀️
@rebeccam1027 Жыл бұрын
Don't forget the recycle bin for metal and electronics.😁
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Ya, I forgot to put the metal discs in the recycling. 🤦🏻♀ But I kept the electronics to be recycled at a local store.
@rebeccam1027 Жыл бұрын
And Apple boxes! Those are sturdy. 😁 I got rid of a bunch of them. It’s hard to when they are so nice 😆
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
@@rebeccam1027 Ah! Those too. Oops. Sometimes I just want it out and don't think about it. 😬
@rebeccam1027 Жыл бұрын
I know. I feels so great to get rid of all that. I recycled close to 100 cassette cases. The plastic might not be todays quality, but I hope they were able to be recycled.
@rebeccam1027 Жыл бұрын
@@reallifewithali I can understand that!
@CammyHell 3 ай бұрын
You needed an ASK bin 😂because now you have to sort thru your KEEP bin again ❤
@reallifewithali 3 ай бұрын
I know! 😆
@cjs2587 Жыл бұрын
Best Buy recycles electronics ^_^ nice job!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
How does your office look? Do you need a good declutter like me? If so, let's get it done together!! Thank you so much for watching! I referred to this video several times: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hrugqrljxuDSiWw.html.
@kathmann7402 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Very motivating. Thank you! I would have liked to see if your husband got rid of anything. My husband won’t let anything go. Borderline hoarder. So frustrating and stressful.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
I totally understand the frustration! Yes he got rid of some things. I had to talk him into some things. It’s taken years for him to get to this point though. I’m sorry!
@joyous2theworld Жыл бұрын
I saw the box of post it’s and as an educator I was like, “IT’S A TREASURE BOX!!!!!”
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
🤣
@sallycroft2191 Жыл бұрын
Just came across your vlog. You inspired me to start decluttering in the New Year. It was helpful to see your office as it was. Looks very similar to the state of mine. I am now a new subscriber.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sally! I’m so glad you’re here!
@kaydublin5164 6 ай бұрын
I’m new and binge watching, wow you have lost weight, congratulations, you look great 😊
@reallifewithali 6 ай бұрын
Thank you!! 😊
@karenrich9092 Жыл бұрын
To keep paper under control, I invested in a Freedom Filer system. It is color coded, so you know when to remove and shred something. It helps to keep the files and drawers from bulging with too much paper. When I set up my system, the labels allowed you to keep papers for 10 years. So, the documents for cars we no longer owned and 25 year old tax returns were shredded. I took 12 bags of paper out of my office! Just one room and I am still not done. Also keep bins for organizing that you find in one space, so when you're ready to organize, you can shop in your house. Then, if you need more you can buy them.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
I’ve heard of the Freedom Filer system. Do you like it? I bet it feels good to get that much paper out!!
@karenrich9092 Жыл бұрын
@@reallifewithali It's been great especially because it's so easy to restore. I most of 6 months in a hospital and nursing home due to blood clots and colon cancer, so I had a year's worth of paper to sort and file. I have one pile of things to do tomorrow and I'll be done. Then I do an annual clean out after taxes for my 10 year files and I'll go through the other files to remove things that got lost in the cracks.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
@@karenrich9092 I’m sorry you had to spend 6 months in the hospital and nursing home. I hope your cancer is in remission.
@karenrich9092 Жыл бұрын
@@reallifewithali so far I'm doing okay. My tests are showing no additional cancer. I've lost nearly 40 pounds and when I lose 100, the surgeon said he'll take out my colostomy bag.
@dawndecesare2177 Жыл бұрын
How do you get rid of your electronics such as laptops? I struggle with my craft/quilt room especially this time of year. I wrap presents in there and do yoga so there is tissue paper and the like everywhere. I can't even see my sewing tabletop. I guess after Christmas I will be busy decluttering this area once again. I really enjoy your videos and look forward to more of them. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I think we will need to take the old laptops to an electronics store because I think you’re not supposed to throw them in the garbage. Enjoy Christmas and then get your craft room decluttered! Come back and show me your before and after pictures. I’d love to see them.
@plynn136 Жыл бұрын
@@reallifewithali Best Buy, Staples and your local municipality all take e-waste.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
@@plynn136 Thanks! That’s good to know.
@CammyHell 3 ай бұрын
I still have ALL my APPLE boxes 😂
@reallifewithali 3 ай бұрын
Haha. Girl, throw them out! 😆
@mariethompson8296 Жыл бұрын
Ha ha! My husband has so many cords etc and it’s so overwhelming to go through 😬. So, it ends up accruing in a box with more and more cables
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Yup! My husband looked at the pile and said, "throw it all away." YAY!
@mariethompson8296 Жыл бұрын
Dang! You are lucky. Mine stares at it and wants to go back to it another day which calculates to months🤣
@misorixious Жыл бұрын
Very useful video one problem I have among many is what do we do if for ex I made a college project and have 2 or 3 copies I don't want to throw and someone sees in trash and uses my work for his project don't know know if it makes sense
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Maybe you could shred it? 🤷🏻♀️
@Abeautifulmundanelife Жыл бұрын
This is great motivation, thanks! Have you heard of Dana K White here on KZfaq? I like her method of taking items where they belong now so you don’t make a bigger mess when decluttering and end up with piles. But I understand we all have different preferences and energy levels
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Thanks Molly! Yes I watch Dana K White. She has amazing tips! Sometimes I use her method, sometimes someone else’s, and sometimes my own! Haha. I guess it’s whatever mood I’m in. 😬
@vivianhudacek1556 Жыл бұрын
Office clutter makes me want to scream! I was an English teacher for over 40 years & retired years ago. I have gotten rid of a lot of stuff, but I have more to tackle. Re: those high school notebook dividers, if it makes you feel better, I have handouts from when I was in 4th grade. 🤣🤣🤣🤣😳😳😳 I’m pausing watching now that you’ve finished the filing cabinet so I can get to work before I go down the endless video watching path. I’ll be back.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
4th grade?! Haha. It happens to the best of us! You’ve got this!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
And you taught for 40 years? That’s amazing. Thanks for teaching!
@vivianhudacek1556 Жыл бұрын
@@reallifewithali it was an honor & what I was put on earth to do!🙏🏻💕
@cynthiaslebodnik6945 Жыл бұрын
I need to take 2022 files to keep into large file folder and get rid of the oldest one. I tend to keep files for tax purposes for 5 years. Then I need to straighten up file drawer with some new folders, ready for 2023. I have kept my office area as decluttered for several years. My husband's areas are his to take care of and I overlook it. What do you do with electric typewriter that hasn't been used for a long time? Goodwill will not take it.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
I’m not sure what you would do with an electric typewriter. Maybe you can try and sell it?
@icecreamgirlrockyroad3547 Жыл бұрын
Part 2 please
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Sure! Thanks for watching. 😀
@misorixious Жыл бұрын
Another problem is when u want to declutter and things belong to other family members and have to co-decide
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
It’s hard! Especially when they want to hang onto a lot.
@Sophie-kn3gh 7 ай бұрын
Kids often play better and longer with less so don’t stress about keeping too many toys
@reallifewithali 7 ай бұрын
❤️
@CammyHell 3 ай бұрын
@12:43 what is that thing you found? I have one of those and don’t know what it’s for haha
@reallifewithali 3 ай бұрын
It’s a key to a lock on some doorknobs.
@lauramitchell6725 Жыл бұрын
Two of the thrift shops in my area will take old cords. Every time I go in,I check for the one I need to charge my old IPAD one more time to get old photos and contacts. Guess what? I would give my eye teeth for the one that you held up at 12:00.😬😖😵😵💫
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Oh dang! I’m really surprised that you can’t find one!
@lauramitchell6725 Жыл бұрын
@@reallifewithali oh,I’m sure everyone else considers it a dinosaur too and throws it out! 🤣😂😅
@kimberly8185 Жыл бұрын
Can you recycle burnt 💿.. does anyone know? I hate to just toss them. I have a ton.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
I imagine you can! I did recycle a lot of mine!
@zoepoeloe Жыл бұрын
Where and what size is your drawers with all the folders in
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
The filing cabinet? It’s a wide 3 drawer filing cabinet. We’ve had it for years. Is that what you are talking about?
@zoepoeloe Жыл бұрын
@@reallifewithali yea think so
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
@@zoepoeloe amzn.to/3CdlEd6 This is similar to what we have!
@kittyfournier3882 Жыл бұрын
Hi! I just recently did a huge "photo" project that has been so effective and such an improvement. If you are interested, just let me know & I'll tell you what product I used.
@lauramitchell6725 Жыл бұрын
Yes please,tell me!🙌🏻
@lesterwolf3135 10 ай бұрын
Are those NYL magnets?
@reallifewithali 10 ай бұрын
Yup!
@territ1231 Жыл бұрын
Get rid of the file cabinet!
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
I’m going to! 👏🏻
@SK-ki1te 8 ай бұрын
Had to stop watching. Too stressful to see you trash and not recycle.
@reallifewithali 8 ай бұрын
I actually recycled a lot. I may have said it was going in the trash, but it’s either garbage or recycling. All of the electronics and cords were recycled.
@SK-ki1te 8 ай бұрын
Whew 😅! THX!
@christinak703 Жыл бұрын
I liked that you did some decluttering, but was disappointed to see you made no effort to recycle some things like your electronics. E-waste is a big problem, and you took the easy way out. From the looks of it, you live in a large urban area where this would have been possible since many municipalities take it. Disappointing video.
@reallifewithali Жыл бұрын
Most of the electronics I put aside to take to Best Buy to be recycled, including all the cords and the 2 laptops. I definitely made an effort. Thanks for watching,
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