I like houses where you can see that people live there. Perfectly tidy houses make me a little anxious, because how do people live? Do they clean up every day?
As usual you have inspired me. But I have to wait until my husband goes back to work to get started. He had major surgery and just sits and watched the TV. I need to decorate for Christmas and can't get in the mood to clean.
Greetings from Australia. As a grandmother in her early 60's, I feel for you. Life hasn't changed for young mothers. I didn't have social media to compare myself with, however, there were always the mothers that were so put together, volunteered for every event, their children were so well dressed. At the end of the day, no one is going to remember how the house looked when they were 7yrs old.
Remi's given me a feeling of being normal, I needed a friend and listening to these normal honest voice overs and seeing family life like its supposed to look, makes me feel like I'm not alone she's saying what's in my brain x
Remi im a recent subscriber and i just wanted to introduce myself, im Pam Jordan a 67 year old widow. I live in Alaska USA. I moved here from Texas in September. Its vbeen a major life change. I have 3 adult kids, 2 girls and 1 boy, also 5 granddaughters and 1 great grandson. My oldest granddaughter and great grandson live with me. I got married at 17 so ive been in the trenches for a long time! Remi you are doing a wonderful job at your housekeeping and raising your children! Don't be so hard on yourself! As my father would say blessings on you!! Pam
I can’t understand how your mind works exactly like mine. I’ve never felt so understood in my life. No one I know understands me like this, it’s crazy. We live in different continents, have different experiences, different family dynamics, different jobs, etc but our minds work in the same way. It’s inspiring to see you’re able to keep up with things in a realistic way. It gives me hope 😊
Oh that little boy of yours is a little gem I love those days where they just help without you saying anything it gives your heart such a flutter and you feel so proud
I love the way you chat so much! I feel like we’re friends! I’m a chatty person and have been shamed for it so much. Your accent is lovely and I’m grateful to have found your videos!
I love your realness, I just can't watch the "staged" cleaning or the ones "cleaning" an already clean house. My house is always upside down, and your videos really help me tame the chaos, I think you are amazing and never change! Be the you we all love to watch and listen too! ❤❤❤
Your videos are a living example of this saying I saw on a coffee cup. Life is like a camera Focus on what matters most Capture what makes you happy Develop from the negatives If things don’t work out… Always take another shot ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you Remi. I want to find peace in not being perfect. You help me so much. Thank you. I don't feel so alone or like no one else struggles with what i do. Im not crazy.
Hi Remi! Your 10 minute game Transformed my life! I’m like you it’s super hard for me to keep things straight and organized in my home (car, work). Before I know it everything is in a total and complete mess and and it takes a gargantuan effort to deal with it at that point so I go into a downward spiral, get really depressed over it and angry with myself. A couple of days ago I just tried your 10 minute game. I set my timer for 10 minutes. The kitchen was a horrible mess and I chuckled to myself thinking I will hardly get anywhere in 10 minutes but let’s just try it but it felt like a game and I thought let’s see what I can do. I couldn’t believe it. I got it all done in about eight minutes, I truly couldn’t believe it, was like a miracle. Then I did it again …my granddaughter came to spend the day with me. Usually my daughter-in-law comes to pick her up and she helps me clean up after us because we always make a huge mess crafting but instead my son came and he picked her up and left .. here I was with this humongous mess in my living room, I thought let me try this 10 minute game again. I set the timer and started in and I got 80% of it done in the 10 minutes. I noticed that even if I don’t get everything done within 10 minutes, I have broken through the inertia and resistance that I had to start and I have so much energy flowing in my body from having gotten the majority of it done that I go ahead and finish it up. I use the game at night after eating, too. I just can’t face cleaning up the kitchen, so tired, but I set the timer and get it done in 10 min. I can’t believe the “story” I made up about myself and the work being so hard … was all just a story, with your trick I feel I have gained control. Remi you and your channel have so changed my life. I love you and appreciate you. Have a wonderful day.🎉😂❤
I really needed “you” today, Honey. I’m really struggling since my Mum and Dad died and I just can’t seem to pull myself together. The house has been a 💩 hole for three days and I just haven’t been able to do any of it but thanks to *you* I’m gonna set the timer and do 15 minutes in the kitchen. Nowt else will get done today but the kitchen is a start. Thank you as always for being the wonderful friend you are. I love you to bits. Thank you xxxxx
Bless you, I can’t even imagine how hard it is to get yourself up and started. 15 minutes sounds like the perfect amount of time, and I hope it helps you feel just that little bit of weight off ❤️
@@remiclog thank you Sweetheart. Well, I did it and for the first time in ages I felt proud of myself. I hope one day you’ll be able to see just how special, inspiring and encouraging you are and the positivity you give to others. You’re such a blessing. I envy those that know you in “real” life. I hope you have a lovely relaxing evening with your boys.xxxxx
I do this before I go to bed, then only have to make my bed in the morning. When I’m in the zone, I too will stray from what makes my life easier. I get up 2 or 3 times a night to let my dogs out so I emphasize with the baby. I get to babysit my 19 month old granddaughter every school day while her parents are at work, I retired to do this. We have fun everyday, so I can’t be bothered with cleaning during the day. Thank you Remi, love your videos.🙂 I am ignoring the comment below as I’m sure it is not you.
My husband and I are empty nesters now, and I can tell you that before my grandchildren were around, I missed those days of walking through piles of clothes on the floor, laundry half folded, walking into a disastrous bathroom. messy… After they were gone, everything would stay clean, yes, but I missed my babies. Almost like I was grieving. Then my grandchildren came along and I watch them while my kids work. Nothing does my heart good then to see those Barbies come out, mess and all, and watch as they play. 😊😊. You definitely have your priorities right. Your children come first. And as my niece says “I love my little people”. You are enjoying them, that is what they will remember!
I absolutely love your narration. I think it’s superb and you should’ve been a psychiatrist or something. You should be patting yourself on the back at all times because you not only do your cleaning while waiting on your children but you have to edit these video’s which I can imagine takes quite a bit of time in itself. I just love watching your video’s and the first one I ever watched touch me so much that I actually cried. You did your dads kitchen while talking about your family and you never put anyone down or blamed them for anything. What a beautiful thing. I’d like to be more like you. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. Your such a great human being. Sharon from Pennsylvania USA. ❤
I’m the same as you. I did wooden floors. Leather furniture. If it didn’t wipe or it didn’t wash I didn’t buy it. I’d have hated my children to have been nervous of accidents. My friends son spilt a drink once and I swear their reaction shocked me. They jumped up and burst out crying and wouldn’t stop apologising. I couldn’t understand why they’d react like that but my son said their house was all cream furniture and carpets and they weren’t allowed to eat or drink in the living room. They’d spilt their drink in my living room. I just wiped it up. How sad that is. I couldn’t live like that either. You do a great job with your children.❤
Remi, I found your channel a couple of weeks ago and I'm so glad I did. At first I expected that you would offer basic decluttering advice, as many other channels do. Instead, I was happily surprised by finding such a compassionate and kindred spirit. Thank you for your support and empathy for all of us messy people who are wired that way and strive to be tidy in ways that work for us.
I’m so glad I came across your videos! Keeping it REAL instead of Instagram worthy is very refreshing. You should get an award! I also use a 10 min timer & found it a life changer. Whatever doesn’t get done in 10 mins can be done tomorrow, no ones going to die, the sun will still come up 🌻
I love this. I’ve done this for at times where I spend maybe five minutes 10 minute per room. but you’re absolutely right, sometimes we can make it happen and sometimes we can’t.
You are doing SUCH an awesome job talking about the REALNESS of depression, executive function challenges, and keeping life manageable. So amazing. I'm very glad I clicked on your videos!!! ❤❤❤🎉❤❤❤
hi again this is Michelle from Denver CO USA, I've always been messy and while I raised my kids I was terrible at keeping the house clean, now with video like yours I don't feel so alone and I've gotten much better at cleaning and keeping the house clean a big change for me, thank you remi your the best
I’m always looking from new content from you. Can’t get enough of REAL life. Thank you for being so open and vulnerable. You’re helping more people than you know. ❤️
you really help a lot of people. Your attitude is refreshing and honest. If only you were around 30 years ago to help encourage me. Keep up with the good work.
I recently found you on here. I’m 59 year old with 3 sons. I’ve shared your videos with them and their wives. You my dear are a gem in a world full of craziness. So, thank you. From Iowa Mom
Girl, you are giving me stress from your tablet. 😂 I was so worried it was going to fall in the tub, get sprayed, knocked down and stepped on. I got so focused on that I had to rewatch to hear what you were saying. Anyway, good idea for keeping things under control. 😊
This video was just what I needed to hear. You make me feel so good. I needed to hear this. Listening, learning, you make a positive difference in my life. Laura, Las Vegas, NV
I love the realness of your home! As you say, it's a home that's being lived in. ❤ I get so frustrated hearing people apologising for the two cardboard boxes on the floor, like "sorry for the chaos". I just want to give them a hug! 😅
We also live in a small house that becomes a disaster in 5 mins, i also have to do chores first thing in the morning or they wont get done, and im very cyclical in my routines. Productive for a week or two then all of a sudden 0 motivation. I adore your videos and your voiceovers. Thanks for being you and sharing your personal life with us ❤️
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for showing a normal English family home. It’s hard to relate to a lot of cleaning or mum channels, but you show what we all actually see in our day to day lives. Well done to you and so grateful to have found your channel
I was obsessed with pushing myself to the point of actually breaking my back! I had people I loved doing these things for & it made me feel good to do! Then I realized as soon as I couldn’t physically do these things, there was no one there for me to say” can I help”? It was more like “ what’s wrong with you “? So ,a day at a time Remi! Your a good soul!!✌️❤️
Your videos really help me. I am struggling with keeping up with everything I need to do and watching your videos makes me feel understood and like I am not alone in my struggles, someone out there gets it and doesn't look down on me.
You can help yourself by giving the kids a challenge to tidy away the toys before bedtime , with a nice bedtime treat afterwards. That way you won't have it all to do, and they will see how tidy they themselves have made their room . It's amazing how into it they will get and they make it fun for themselves . ❤
This was so helpful I'm going to try the 10mins timer a go I end up struggling so much and get so overwhelmed I end up breaking down not getting everything done in a day.... Thank you
Great tip! You may get fed up sometimes with the constant cleaning (I did!) but remember one day all your kids will have grown up and moved on. And then there will be no mess, but life won’t be so much fun.
Loving that your son is eager to help with the chores it’s a shame more children don’t learn from him/you. Don’t worry about toys on the floor my Mum used to go out and leave them she said we would only pull them out again on our return. We had a loving happy home my Dad said we don’t want a show home it needs to be lived in and it’s all about being happy ❤
I love that you talk over all of the videos you post. You are so real and kind. The way you look at life, and what is important, is so inspirational. I think you are a great mother and partner. You don´t try to be a person who only cares about how great your house is decorated. Your family is your number one priority, and I think your family is great.
Even without children I can totally relate to the struggle of getting things done and started. Though I wake up early it takes my brain/body to say okay it’s time to get going even though sometimes I’m like I don’t feel like it. I just want to lay here in my bed and play my games or even watch some YT.
Like other commenters that have posted to your videos, I've only recently found you. WHAT A GIFT! I'm so glad I haven't missed years of content 😊. You are MEANT to do this. You are absolutely excellent in the presentation of your content. You are the most genuinely generous, natural, empathetic, honest, unpretentious, humble, encouraging and charming ASMR artist I've personally seen. Please don't change anything and please don't stop posting to RUclips. Your voiceovers including observation, outlook, attitude, etc. and hearing it in your so lovely accent (to my ear), is just a joy. I will say I truly believe you are an angel among us. You have helped and will continue to help many. Your continued channel growth will attest to that. You provide relief and hope to people who feel sometimes desperate and usually disconnected. I'm not just referring to cleaning or tidiness. You provide a manner of therapy for people who have no other resource or outlet. Some people may find my comments "over-the-top" but I assure you I sincerely mean every word. You generate such positivity and good karma that will be returned to you exponentially. I believe that. It is a blessing to encounter, albeit only in video form, such sweetness of spirit. Evidence of that can sometimes be hard to come by. May every wish, hope and dream come true. Health and happiness to you and your family throughout the holidays and the new year! 🤗
I love the quick-timer clean-ups! I haven't found my best schedule/rhythm yet. But, especially when I feel overwhelmed, doing a 10-minute-tidy definitely feels like I've made a big improvement❤️♾️❤️
Some people get up and go to the gym everyday at the same time. This is like that but you're getting a tidy house as a result of all that work. And, like the gym, some days you just can't do it. It happens and the world doesn't end. Great video, Remi :)
Luv, luv, luv that you point out how life is cyclical, especially for women. I've read studies on how when allowed to work with our cycles rather than against them we can accomplish a lot more with a lot less stress. We insist on working in groups to the point that we can't allow for individual needs and wind up losing productivity because of it. Allowing yourself to be you in your own home is the least we can do for ourselves.
What amazes me is how positve you are. Even from negative thoughts and feelings you find something positive.. Keep it up.. I am learning from you.. . And I am 57 years old!!
I need to do the ten minute speed clean in each room. It makes a huge difference! If I do anything longer, I tend to forget what im doing and get distracted 😂
Hi Remi. I love listening to you talking, it makes me comforted. I have a weird problem in that I am on my own, no pets or grandchildren around. My sons are both older than you. My problem is that I put things off because I can't see the point in doing the everyday tasks. I know no one is going to see the house so I just can't see the point. I want to be more motivated and to remember that I should do it anyway, then I can do my hobbies without the feeling of guilt and that I should do it for me.
I found out this year that I have ADHD and through lots of research, I've discovered that I'm not lazy, I just struggle with executive disfunction, which was really overwhelming and relieving to find out. I've always struggled to stay organized and clean, but I reached a breaking point at the beginning of this year where I felt completely paralyzed and depressed and was barely functioning. It took me about six months to realize what was happening and finally talked to my doctor about it and got some answers, which has been overwhelming but helpful (and such a relief). My house is still messy, I still struggle to stay on top of appointments and chores and things, and most days I feel like I barely do more than play with my toddler, but I'm getting better, and content like yours helps immensely with finding sustainable tactics to manage the mess and chaos.
Your videos help me so much I’m a single mum of 4 due to leaving. Domestic violence and I myself am autistic and have one son who’s severe autistic and another son who is on the pathway to being diagnosed a lot of the time I feel overwhelmed with keeping the house in order etc
As someone Who spent most of the afternoon deep cleaning the bathroom it's so nice to just sit back and watch and listen to you, I have done the timer method with my daughter's, but today I left them cleaning downstairs while I did the bathroom and don't worry not child labour they are both in their 20, however when they were younger I did ask them to help.❤❤ I always think that as a parent our biggest job is to teach our children how to look after themselves and a home. So much so that my youngest daughter is now back from Uni having looked after herself for 3 years with no problems xx Thanks Remi xx ❤
Still laughing over your desire for a bath because you ‘smelled like a ferret.’ 😂 After 27 years as a cleaning woman (I’m now 62) I suffer from burnout. To make things worse, I’m OCD with too many pets. My two rabbits can turn the house upside down in two hours! But I love them too much to ever get rid of them. I once read an excellent article on cleaning that pointed out a house kept neatly in order would appear clean even if it had not been cleaned in some time-and this is very true! In any case, a ‘neatenized’ home helps us with mental clarity and banishes that feeling of being overwhelmed. You can always go back sometime later, pick a room, and deep clean it. Happy to see your son willingly help you. He is doing it out of love for you and enjoying feeling useful. I’m sure you thank and encourage him for his help, because you are a good mom. ❤
The idea of manageable mess vs overwhelming mess is so great. And the great thing about the ten minute rule is that you stop wherever you are at ten minutes, and every day you'll get it a little bit cleaner. One day you'll have time to vacuum, one day you won't. And it's all fine. It's good.
I love your videos so much. I can’t put into words how much you motivate me. Thank you for taking the time to do the voiceovers. Your positive words of advice are so uplifting for me. They help me to keep going. God bless you.
I see some people in the comments being rude, don’t mind them they just don’t get it. I think you’re a wonderful mother, and I understand how you feel exactly. There’s so many people out there who feel the same ❤️❤️ you’re doing such a good job with managing the house and raising your kids. Remember to be kind to yourself as well
I adore accent!!! I enjoy EVERY one of your videos. I am AMAZED at what you accomplish day to day in your home. While listening to you I realize my family and I could be related!!! You live in a matchbox house with your sweetheart and two lovely children. You also work to provide for your family. I know I know it is a shame many of us were born GOODLOOKING & POOR and not rich. I applaud you in what you do and you share with your viewers what is happening in your life. I am pretty old. I have travelled MANY countries and I have had the opportunity to observe MANY in their walk of life and on their death bed. I have reached the opinion that the people who find fault in what other people do is jealousy and a profound narcissistic lifestyle. I used to be saddened about people in old folks home, but further information I realize 95% of them maybe deserve to be there. Many were part-time parents. My child had friends whose parents worked full time and on the weekend it was THEIR time. I also overheard a conversation from teenagers saying they had to wash clothes, wash and dry dishes, sweep the floors/mop/vacuum/polish and start the food for supper-besides doing their homework. It was sad. As I watch your videos you have awesome priorities in your life. Your family FIRST, your work (I'm sure like me you have grown fond of eating and providing a safe environment for your family), checking in on your parents/family and last buy not least taking care of pick up in your home. NO ONE on their death bed has said I wish I had spent more time at work or cleaned up house better. YOU. ARE. DOING. AN. AWESOME. JOB. I listen to your videos and can hear the love you have for your family. A.R.S.E.H.O.L.E.S who criticize other people are jealous. What is incredibly AMAZING is if a person doesn't care for a video just turn off your computer/block a person/or change the channel. Just continue to be you that is why we subscribe to you. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
I love your videos and honesty. I'm like you... messy and disorganised 🤭 plus with mental health issues, chronic pain etc etc 😅 What it works for me is do the dishes every time I eat, this helps me to keep the mess at bay considering my mini kitchen room. I'd love to have a perfect clean house but when my body and mind don't want to, it's ok to take care of my self or spend quality time with who I love. I've felt wrong before, but now I don't care.
So sweet of you explain your progress on voiceover...for those viewers who are listening in but not keeping a close watch on the screen. Some of us are cleaning while listening to you and it's nice of you to keep that in mind.
Hi Remi 👋 Firstly you cracked me up when you said you smell like a ferrit 😆 🤣 Secondly i really love your videos i love how you talk everything you say makes sense to me i really struggle to get stuff done im a bit of a hoarder too and my husband goes mad at me but i just cant do it i struggle to get myself in shower at times i think i need to go to the doctors because something isnt right with me!! Sorry to ramble but had to get it off my chest 😔 just feel like nobody understands 😔 Thanks for all you do your an inspiration ❤ xxxxx
I know a lot of people do it this way! ☺️ more power to you, honestly I’m just so shattered in the evenings it isn’t for me. On the occasions I have done though it is SO lovely to wake up to a tidy house! X
I was taught at a very early age to never leave a room empty handed. And the other thing my mom always said was to take five minutes after cooking or bathing the kids and put stuff back the way it should be. Only 5 minutes. It’s amazing what you can accomplish in 5 minutes. It’s the only way I can keep up with my household now as an adult. It may help someone else. ❤️
❤I really love your positive attitude towards it all, and I especially loved it when Rudy was helping with the clothes and you gave him a little nudge or pat on top of the clothes. Your videos are so helpful and I wish I could thank you for them in person because your positivity and way of being is so helpful idk how to thank you properly. Lots of love from your Muslim Norwegian subscriber who also struggle with adhd❤
I just love you. Thank you for being raw and real. Your videos are inspiring and so refreshing to see. I’m a lot like you, and it’s really nice to know I’m not alone. Seeing the perfectly clean homes on social media makes me feel so inadequate. And that’s incredibly frustrating since I feel as though I never stop cleaning and still can’t keep up. I often have to remind myself that I’m doing the best I can. Four boys is a lot, and I’m only one person… I can only do so much. Thank you for helping us moms feel like we’re not so alone. I absolutely love your videos and look forward to more! 💜 BTW- as an American I absolutely love your accent. I could sit and listen to you talk about anything all day!
Love the fact your little 1 decided "nope these are coming back out" right after you and you eldest had put stuff away. Can't remember the amount of times I did that to my mother when I was that age lol. Another wonderful video, thanks for the continued content 😊
I live alone without a dishwasher, and I love my 15 minutes of doing dishes in the evening. Maybe I could add other rooms soon, now that I'm decent at sticking to the dishes part... though I love what you said about cyclical routines! I don't have a period cycle but I definitely fall out of habits too. It happens. Getting back in can be really nice, though, like - oh yeah I remember how this works! Can feel cozy.
I bet none of us would be watching if you always had a (boring) allegedly ‘perfect’ house! 💜❤️💜
Agree. I can’t watch the youtubers who clean their already clean homes. It does nothing to inspire me :)
True. I much prefer the average home where real life happens.
I like houses where you can see that people live there. Perfectly tidy houses make me a little anxious, because how do people live? Do they clean up every day?
For Christmas tim is coming starting from next Monday night wen I fishing work have do that
As usual you have inspired me. But I have to wait until my husband goes back to work to get started. He had major surgery and just sits and watched the TV. I need to decorate for Christmas and can't get in the mood to clean.
Greetings from Australia. As a grandmother in her early 60's, I feel for you. Life hasn't changed for young mothers. I didn't have social media to compare myself with, however, there were always the mothers that were so put together, volunteered for every event, their children were so well dressed. At the end of the day, no one is going to remember how the house looked when they were 7yrs old.
The fact that your kids are helping prooves that you are a good mom! You are teaching them how to keep it tidy later when they are adults. Well Done!
Remi's given me a feeling of being normal, I needed a friend and listening to these normal honest voice overs and seeing family life like its supposed to look, makes me feel like I'm not alone she's saying what's in my brain x
Remi im a recent subscriber and i just wanted to introduce myself, im Pam Jordan a 67 year old widow. I live in Alaska USA. I moved here from Texas in September. Its vbeen a major life change. I have 3 adult kids, 2 girls and 1 boy, also 5 granddaughters and 1 great grandson. My oldest granddaughter and great grandson live with me. I got married at 17 so ive been in the trenches for a long time!
Remi you are doing a wonderful job at your housekeeping and raising your children! Don't be so hard on yourself! As my father would say blessings on you!! Pam
I can’t understand how your mind works exactly like mine. I’ve never felt so understood in my life. No one I know understands me like this, it’s crazy. We live in different continents, have different experiences, different family dynamics, different jobs, etc but our minds work in the same way. It’s inspiring to see you’re able to keep up with things in a realistic way. It gives me hope 😊
What a lovely comment. I can hear how much it has impacted you to suddenly feel seen ❤ Connection is powerful isn't it.
Oh that little boy of yours is a little gem I love those days where they just help without you saying anything it gives your heart such a flutter and you feel so proud
The timer method is a game changer for me! Cleaning with toddlers is hard work, always pulling out 10 things for every 1 thing you put away 😂
I love the way you chat so much! I feel like we’re friends! I’m a chatty person and have been shamed for it so much. Your accent is lovely and I’m grateful to have found your videos!
I love your realness, I just can't watch the "staged" cleaning or the ones "cleaning" an already clean house. My house is always upside down, and your videos really help me tame the chaos, I think you are amazing and never change! Be the you we all love to watch and listen too! ❤❤❤
Your videos are a living example of this saying I saw on a coffee cup.
Life is like a camera
Focus on what matters most
Capture what makes you happy
Develop from the negatives
If things don’t work out…
Always take another shot
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I absolutely love this! 🥺❤️
Thank you Remi. I want to find peace in not being perfect. You help me so much. Thank you. I don't feel so alone or like no one else struggles with what i do. Im not crazy.
You’re definitely not! That’s just what I’m going for too, finding peace in imperfection ☺️❤️
Hi Remi!
Your 10 minute game Transformed my life! I’m like you it’s super hard for me to keep things straight and organized in my home (car, work). Before I know it everything is in a total and complete mess and and it takes a gargantuan effort to deal with it at that point so I go into a downward spiral, get really depressed over it and angry with myself.
A couple of days ago I just tried your 10 minute game. I set my timer for 10 minutes. The kitchen was a horrible mess and I chuckled to myself thinking I will hardly get anywhere in 10 minutes but let’s just try it but it felt like a game and I thought let’s see what I can do.
I couldn’t believe it. I got it all done in about eight minutes, I truly couldn’t believe it, was like a miracle.
Then I did it again …my granddaughter came to spend the day with me. Usually my daughter-in-law comes to pick her up and she helps me clean up after us because we always make a huge mess crafting but instead my son came and he picked her up and left .. here I was with this humongous mess in my living room, I thought let me try this 10 minute game again. I set the timer and started in and I got 80% of it done in the 10 minutes. I noticed that even if I don’t get everything done within 10 minutes, I have broken through the inertia and resistance that I had to start and I have so much energy flowing in my body from having gotten the majority of it done that I go ahead and finish it up.
I use the game at night after eating, too. I just can’t face cleaning up the kitchen, so tired, but I set the timer and get it done in 10 min. I can’t believe the “story” I made up about myself and the work being so hard … was all just a story, with your trick I feel I have gained control. Remi you and your channel have so changed my life. I love you and appreciate you. Have a wonderful day.🎉😂❤
Loved reading about your experience with timed cleaning. Thanks
I really needed “you” today, Honey. I’m really struggling since my Mum and Dad died and I just can’t seem to pull myself together. The house has been a 💩 hole for three days and I just haven’t been able to do any of it but thanks to *you* I’m gonna set the timer and do 15 minutes in the kitchen. Nowt else will get done today but the kitchen is a start. Thank you as always for being the wonderful friend you are. I love you to bits. Thank you xxxxx
Bless you, I can’t even imagine how hard it is to get yourself up and started. 15 minutes sounds like the perfect amount of time, and I hope it helps you feel just that little bit of weight off ❤️
@@remiclog thank you Sweetheart. Well, I did it and for the first time in ages I felt proud of myself. I hope one day you’ll be able to see just how special, inspiring and encouraging you are and the positivity you give to others. You’re such a blessing. I envy those that know you in “real” life. I hope you have a lovely relaxing evening with your boys.xxxxx
Fantastic idea. Am I the only one who had heart failure when you put your tablet on and in the bath? 😁
I was anxious the entire time 😂
I love your videos. They really get me going. You're right about routines. If I skip 1 day, I may not get back on it! I have to get back on it. 😆😆😆
You are seriously the mom friend we ALL need❤❤
This has made me so happy, thank you! ❤️
I love how your little boy is a helper. That is great for you and him.
Omg- as a grandmother I always appreciate how much work goes into the running of a modern family and household. well done!!
I do this before I go to bed, then only have to make my bed in the morning. When I’m in the zone, I too will stray from what makes my life easier. I get up 2 or 3 times a night to let my dogs out so I emphasize with the baby. I get to babysit my 19 month old granddaughter every school day while her parents are at work, I retired to do this. We have fun everyday, so I can’t be bothered with cleaning during the day. Thank you Remi, love your videos.🙂
I am ignoring the comment below as I’m sure it is not you.
My husband and I are empty nesters now, and I can tell you that before my grandchildren were around, I missed those days of walking through piles of clothes on the floor, laundry half folded, walking into a disastrous bathroom. messy… After they were gone, everything would stay clean, yes, but I missed my babies. Almost like I was grieving. Then my grandchildren came along and I watch them while my kids work. Nothing does my heart good then to see those Barbies come out, mess and all, and watch as they play. 😊😊. You definitely have your priorities right. Your children come first. And as my niece says “I love my little people”. You are enjoying them, that is what they will remember!
I absolutely love your narration. I think it’s superb and you should’ve been a psychiatrist or something. You should be patting yourself on the back at all times because you not only do your cleaning while waiting on your children but you have to edit these video’s which I can imagine takes quite a bit of time in itself. I just love watching your video’s and the first one I ever watched touch me so much that I actually cried. You did your dads kitchen while talking about your family and you never put anyone down or blamed them for anything. What a beautiful thing. I’d like to be more like you. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. Your such a great human being. Sharon from Pennsylvania USA. ❤
I’m the same as you. I did wooden floors. Leather furniture. If it didn’t wipe or it didn’t wash I didn’t buy it. I’d have hated my children to have been nervous of accidents. My friends son spilt a drink once and I swear their reaction shocked me. They jumped up and burst out crying and wouldn’t stop apologising. I couldn’t understand why they’d react like that but my son said their house was all cream furniture and carpets and they weren’t allowed to eat or drink in the living room. They’d spilt their drink in my living room. I just wiped it up. How sad that is. I couldn’t live like that either. You do a great job with your children.❤
Remi, I found your channel a couple of weeks ago and I'm so glad I did. At first I expected that you would offer basic decluttering advice, as many other channels do. Instead, I was happily surprised by finding such a compassionate and kindred spirit. Thank you for your support and empathy for all of us messy people who are wired that way and strive to be tidy in ways that work for us.
I’m so glad I came across your videos! Keeping it REAL instead of Instagram worthy is very refreshing. You should get an award! I also use a 10 min timer & found it a life changer. Whatever doesn’t get done in 10 mins can be done tomorrow, no ones going to die, the sun will still come up 🌻
I love this. I’ve done this for at times where I spend maybe five minutes 10 minute per room. but you’re absolutely right, sometimes we can make it happen and sometimes we can’t.
You are doing SUCH an awesome job talking about the REALNESS of depression, executive function challenges, and keeping life manageable.
So amazing. I'm very glad I clicked on your videos!!!
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So sweet that your older son helped clean and also played with your youngest, which is also so helpful when you're cleaning. Well done all!
hi again this is Michelle from Denver CO USA, I've always been messy and while I raised my kids I was terrible at keeping the house clean, now with video like yours I don't feel so alone and I've gotten much better at cleaning and keeping the house clean a big change for me, thank you remi your the best
I’m always looking from new content from you. Can’t get enough of REAL life. Thank you for being so open and vulnerable. You’re helping more people than you know. ❤️
This means the world, thank you ❤️
you really help a lot of people. Your attitude is refreshing and honest. If only you were around 30 years ago to help encourage me. Keep up with the good work.
LOVE this Remi. You are so self aware. I'm a therapist and I just wanted to say how brilliant you are at modelling self compassion. ❤
Love watching your videos and how you tackle everyday real life messes and clutter. You have a great attitude !
I'm scared for her tablet. 😂
However i agree it's difficult keep things spotless. It's good someone shows reality. 👍👍👍🌞🌻❤️
Your boy helping is just so adorable, when he fixes the sofa pillows was sweet
I have felt alone for so long....just wanted to say thank you.
I recently found you on here. I’m 59 year old with 3 sons. I’ve shared your videos with them and their wives. You my dear are a gem in a world full of craziness. So, thank you. From Iowa Mom
Girl, you are giving me stress from your tablet. 😂 I was so worried it was going to fall in the tub, get sprayed, knocked down and stepped on. I got so focused on that I had to rewatch to hear what you were saying. Anyway, good idea for keeping things under control. 😊
This video was just what I needed to hear. You make me feel so good. I needed to hear this. Listening, learning, you make a positive difference in my life. Laura, Las Vegas, NV
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I love the realness of your home! As you say, it's a home that's being lived in. ❤
I get so frustrated hearing people apologising for the two cardboard boxes on the floor, like "sorry for the chaos". I just want to give them a hug! 😅
You are so wise and so real. ❤
That’s very kind of you, thank you ☺️❤️
We also live in a small house that becomes a disaster in 5 mins, i also have to do chores first thing in the morning or they wont get done, and im very cyclical in my routines. Productive for a week or two then all of a sudden 0 motivation. I adore your videos and your voiceovers. Thanks for being you and sharing your personal life with us ❤️
It is so comforting to know there are people out there just like me ❤️
10 minutes per room per day seems like massive progress over perfection to me 🎉 It's 10 minutes better and that is ENOUGH ❤❤❤
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for showing a normal English family home. It’s hard to relate to a lot of cleaning or mum channels, but you show what we all actually see in our day to day lives. Well done to you and so grateful to have found your channel
I was obsessed with pushing myself to the point of actually breaking my back!
I had people I loved doing these things for & it made me feel good to do!
Then I realized as soon as I couldn’t physically do these things, there was no one there for me to say” can I help”?
It was more like “ what’s wrong with you “?
So ,a day at a time Remi! Your a good soul!!✌️❤️
Love the voice over what I've been thinking ❤ finally a normal mum who is realistic xxc
Your videos really help me. I am struggling with keeping up with everything I need to do and watching your videos makes me feel understood and like I am not alone in my struggles, someone out there gets it and doesn't look down on me.
Absolutely love your videos, your honesty, realism and positivey. Thank you for sharing.
You can help yourself by giving the kids a challenge to tidy away the toys before bedtime , with a nice bedtime treat afterwards. That way you won't have it all to do, and they will see how tidy they themselves have made their room . It's amazing how into it they will get and they make it fun for themselves . ❤
This was so helpful I'm going to try the 10mins timer a go I end up struggling so much and get so overwhelmed I end up breaking down not getting everything done in a day.... Thank you
Great tip! You may get fed up sometimes with the constant cleaning (I did!) but remember one day all your kids will have grown up and moved on. And then there will be no mess, but life won’t be so much fun.
❤ the realest. Absolutely adore you, you run a home, raise 2 children, hold down a job and I wish you would give yourself so much more praise. 😇
Loving that your son is eager to help with the chores it’s a shame more children don’t learn from him/you. Don’t worry about toys on the floor my Mum used to go out and leave them she said we would only pull them out again on our return. We had a loving happy home my Dad said we don’t want a show home it needs to be lived in and it’s all about being happy ❤
Me too I love to see that, good for him helping mum. Timers are a great idea, I some time do that. Remi’s a great little worker. 😉
I love that you talk over all of the videos you post. You are so real and kind. The way you look at life, and what is important, is so inspirational. I think you are a great mother and partner. You don´t try to be a person who only cares about how great your house is decorated. Your family is your number one priority, and I think your family is great.
Just look at the little loves helping out, too. I love it 🥰
Thank you ☺️
Finally, a normal happy home!
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I’ve been looking forward to a new video from you. Love your commentary. I agree using a timer is a great motivator. You did a great job today.
Thank you so much 😊
Even without children I can totally relate to the struggle of getting things done and started. Though I wake up early it takes my brain/body to say okay it’s time to get going even though sometimes I’m like I don’t feel like it. I just want to lay here in my bed and play my games or even watch some YT.
Like other commenters that have posted to your videos, I've only recently found you. WHAT A GIFT! I'm so glad I haven't missed years of content 😊.
You are MEANT to do this. You are absolutely excellent in the presentation of your content. You are the most genuinely generous, natural, empathetic, honest, unpretentious, humble, encouraging and charming ASMR artist I've personally seen. Please don't change anything and please don't stop posting to RUclips. Your voiceovers including observation, outlook, attitude, etc. and hearing it in your so lovely accent (to my ear), is just a joy.
I will say I truly believe you are an angel among us.
You have helped and will continue to help many. Your continued channel growth will attest to that. You provide relief and hope to people who feel sometimes desperate and usually disconnected. I'm not just referring to cleaning or tidiness.
You provide a manner of therapy for people who have no other resource or outlet.
Some people may find my comments "over-the-top" but I assure you I sincerely mean every word.
You generate such positivity and good karma that will be returned to you exponentially. I believe that.
It is a blessing to encounter, albeit only in video form, such sweetness of spirit. Evidence of that can sometimes be hard to come by.
May every wish, hope and dream come true. Health and happiness to you and your family throughout the holidays and the new year! 🤗
What a lovely comment for Remi to read.
I love the quick-timer clean-ups! I haven't found my best schedule/rhythm yet. But, especially when I feel overwhelmed, doing a 10-minute-tidy definitely feels like I've made a big improvement❤️♾️❤️
Some people get up and go to the gym everyday at the same time. This is like that but you're getting a tidy house as a result of all that work.
And, like the gym, some days you just can't do it. It happens and the world doesn't end. Great video, Remi :)
Luv, luv, luv that you point out how life is cyclical, especially for women. I've read studies on how when allowed to work with our cycles rather than against them we can accomplish a lot more with a lot less stress. We insist on working in groups to the point that we can't allow for individual needs and wind up losing productivity because of it. Allowing yourself to be you in your own home is the least we can do for ourselves.
What amazes me is how positve you are. Even from negative thoughts and feelings you find something positive.. Keep it up.. I am learning from you.. . And I am 57 years old!!
I need to do the ten minute speed clean in each room. It makes a huge difference! If I do anything longer, I tend to forget what im doing and get distracted 😂
Remi just thank you for being normal and telling it as it is xx
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Hi Remi. I love listening to you talking, it makes me comforted. I have a weird problem in that I am on my own, no pets or grandchildren around. My sons are both older than you. My problem is that I put things off because I can't see the point in doing the everyday tasks. I know no one is going to see the house so I just can't see the point. I want to be more motivated and to remember that I should do it anyway, then I can do my hobbies without the feeling of guilt and that I should do it for me.
I found out this year that I have ADHD and through lots of research, I've discovered that I'm not lazy, I just struggle with executive disfunction, which was really overwhelming and relieving to find out. I've always struggled to stay organized and clean, but I reached a breaking point at the beginning of this year where I felt completely paralyzed and depressed and was barely functioning. It took me about six months to realize what was happening and finally talked to my doctor about it and got some answers, which has been overwhelming but helpful (and such a relief).
My house is still messy, I still struggle to stay on top of appointments and chores and things, and most days I feel like I barely do more than play with my toddler, but I'm getting better, and content like yours helps immensely with finding sustainable tactics to manage the mess and chaos.
It's not about perfection. It about progress. Great video 👍
Rudi is a helpful little boy. Bless him
He’s fab 🥰
Not even watched yet but excited about a new video and am certain it will be great! Thank you, Remi ❤
I hope you enjoy it! 😊❤️
@@remiclog I most certainly did! You are wonderful 🥰
Your videos help me so much I’m a single mum of 4 due to leaving. Domestic violence and I myself am autistic and have one son who’s severe autistic and another son who is on the pathway to being diagnosed a lot of the time I feel overwhelmed with keeping the house in order etc
As someone Who spent most of the afternoon deep cleaning the bathroom it's so nice to just sit back and watch and listen to you,
I have done the timer method with my daughter's, but today I left them cleaning downstairs while I did the bathroom and don't worry not child labour they are both in their 20, however when they were younger I did ask them to help.❤❤ I always think that as a parent our biggest job is to teach our children how to look after themselves and a home. So much so that my youngest daughter is now back from Uni having looked after herself for 3 years with no problems xx
Thanks Remi xx ❤
You’re so right! We can get more done in ten minutes than we realize.
A daily routine is different for everyone. 😊 Depending on our moods our routines can change daily. 😊
Oh absolutely! 😊
Still laughing over your desire for a bath because you ‘smelled like a ferret.’ 😂 After 27 years as a cleaning woman (I’m now 62) I suffer from burnout. To make things worse, I’m OCD with too many pets. My two rabbits can turn the house upside down in two hours! But I love them too much to ever get rid of them. I once read an excellent article on cleaning that pointed out a house kept neatly in order would appear clean even if it had not been cleaned in some time-and this is very true! In any case, a ‘neatenized’ home helps us with mental clarity and banishes that feeling of being overwhelmed. You can always go back sometime later, pick a room, and deep clean it. Happy to see your son willingly help you. He is doing it out of love for you and enjoying feeling useful. I’m sure you thank and encourage him for his help, because you are a good mom. ❤
The idea of manageable mess vs overwhelming mess is so great. And the great thing about the ten minute rule is that you stop wherever you are at ten minutes, and every day you'll get it a little bit cleaner. One day you'll have time to vacuum, one day you won't. And it's all fine. It's good.
I love your videos so much. I can’t put into words how much you motivate me. Thank you for taking the time to do the voiceovers. Your positive words of advice are so uplifting for me. They help me to keep going. God bless you.
Thank you! You’re so very welcome!! I’m so pleased to be able to help ❤️
I love your videos. It is like listening to a friend. 😊
You have no idea how happy this makes me, thank you ☺️
@@remiclog ❤
I see some people in the comments being rude, don’t mind them they just don’t get it. I think you’re a wonderful mother, and I understand how you feel exactly. There’s so many people out there who feel the same ❤️❤️ you’re doing such a good job with managing the house and raising your kids. Remember to be kind to yourself as well
I adore accent!!! I enjoy EVERY one of your videos. I am AMAZED at what you accomplish day to day in your home. While listening to you I realize my family and I could be related!!! You live in a matchbox house with your sweetheart and two lovely children. You also work to provide for your family. I know I know it is a shame many of us were born GOODLOOKING & POOR and not rich. I applaud you in what you do and you share with your viewers what is happening in your life. I am pretty old. I have travelled MANY countries and I have had the opportunity to observe MANY in their walk of life and on their death bed. I have reached the opinion that the people who find fault in what other people do is jealousy and a profound narcissistic lifestyle. I used to be saddened about people in old folks home, but further information I realize 95% of them maybe deserve to be there. Many were part-time parents. My child had friends whose parents worked full time and on the weekend it was THEIR time. I also overheard a conversation from teenagers saying they had to wash clothes, wash and dry dishes, sweep the floors/mop/vacuum/polish and start the food for supper-besides doing their homework. It was sad. As I watch your videos you have awesome priorities in your life. Your family FIRST, your work (I'm sure like me you have grown fond of eating and providing a safe environment for your family), checking in on your parents/family and last buy not least taking care of pick up in your home. NO ONE on their death bed has said I wish I had spent more time at work or cleaned up house better. YOU. ARE. DOING. AN. AWESOME. JOB. I listen to your videos and can hear the love you have for your family. A.R.S.E.H.O.L.E.S who criticize other people are jealous. What is incredibly AMAZING is if a person doesn't care for a video just turn off your computer/block a person/or change the channel. Just continue to be you that is why we subscribe to you. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
I love that your boys have the choice of what they can do and choose to help you anyway 🩷 little sweethearts.
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I love your videos and honesty. I'm like you... messy and disorganised 🤭 plus with mental health issues, chronic pain etc etc 😅 What it works for me is do the dishes every time I eat, this helps me to keep the mess at bay considering my mini kitchen room. I'd love to have a perfect clean house but when my body and mind don't want to, it's ok to take care of my self or spend quality time with who I love. I've felt wrong before, but now I don't care.
So sweet of you explain your progress on voiceover...for those viewers who are listening in but not keeping a close watch on the screen. Some of us are cleaning while listening to you and it's nice of you to keep that in mind.
“Manageable mess, not overwhelming mess”
This!
Hi Remi 👋
Firstly you cracked me up when you said you smell like a ferrit 😆 🤣
Secondly i really love your videos i love how you talk everything you say makes sense to me i really struggle to get stuff done im a bit of a hoarder too and my husband goes mad at me but i just cant do it i struggle to get myself in shower at times i think i need to go to the doctors because something isnt right with me!! Sorry to ramble but had to get it off my chest 😔 just feel like nobody understands 😔
Thanks for all you do your an inspiration ❤ xxxxx
I'm loving your voice overs , and cleaning is very calming ❤️
Love that you’ve found a rhythm that works for you! I do all of my cleaning in the evenings, so that at least it stays clean overnight 😂
I know a lot of people do it this way! ☺️ more power to you, honestly I’m just so shattered in the evenings it isn’t for me. On the occasions I have done though it is SO lovely to wake up to a tidy house! X
I totally understand. I’m definitely a night owl, and not at all a morning person lol.
I was taught at a very early age to never leave a room empty handed. And the other thing my mom always said was to take five minutes after cooking or bathing the kids and put stuff back the way it should be. Only 5 minutes. It’s amazing what you can accomplish in 5 minutes. It’s the only way I can keep up with my household now as an adult. It may help someone else. ❤️
Remi using the 10 minute timer
Brilliant idea thank you 😊
The boys helping you is so sweet. You are raising up some good, considerate little helpers.
❤I really love your positive attitude towards it all, and I especially loved it when Rudy was helping with the clothes and you gave him a little nudge or pat on top of the clothes. Your videos are so helpful and I wish I could thank you for them in person because your positivity and way of being is so helpful idk how to thank you properly. Lots of love from your Muslim Norwegian subscriber who also struggle with adhd❤
I luv my aldi bags to help organise too. I even have them in my chest freezer to seperate meats from vegetables from sweets.
That’s actually a fab idea!
You are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing your awesome tips !!!
I’m the opposite 🤣 I get my cleaning bug at night before bed usually. No way I could get up too so it early. More power to you!
Me too
I’m so glad that I am not alone in this. It’s comforting to know that someone else is like me. Thank you Remi sincerely thank you.
I just love you. Thank you for being raw and real. Your videos are inspiring and so refreshing to see. I’m a lot like you, and it’s really nice to know I’m not alone. Seeing the perfectly clean homes on social media makes me feel so inadequate. And that’s incredibly frustrating since I feel as though I never stop cleaning and still can’t keep up. I often have to remind myself that I’m doing the best I can. Four boys is a lot, and I’m only one person… I can only do so much.
Thank you for helping us moms feel like we’re not so alone. I absolutely love your videos and look forward to more! 💜
BTW- as an American I absolutely love your accent. I could sit and listen to you talk about anything all day!
Ahhhhh yay!!! So glad I have a video to watch today from you.
I hope you enjoy! ☺️
Exactly how I felt . I saw it and said ‘yay!
Love the fact your little 1 decided "nope these are coming back out" right after you and you eldest had put stuff away. Can't remember the amount of times I did that to my mother when I was that age lol. Another wonderful video, thanks for the continued content 😊
To listen to your video make me feel life is beautiful
I need to start doing the timer again ❤ thank you for the reminder
I live alone without a dishwasher, and I love my 15 minutes of doing dishes in the evening. Maybe I could add other rooms soon, now that I'm decent at sticking to the dishes part... though I love what you said about cyclical routines! I don't have a period cycle but I definitely fall out of habits too. It happens. Getting back in can be really nice, though, like - oh yeah I remember how this works! Can feel cozy.