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I’m actually going to give this a try I’ve never done something like this but it will be a lot easier to get other house work done for one week if I know my meals are already done
30 seconds ago I was sitting on the couch avoiding tasks because my dog was laying on me and I didn't want to disturb him. Now I'm up and getting started because not only do I deserve a clean home, but he does, too. Thanks for the help!
"I'm never going to feel like doing this." This is me when it comes to exercise! Instead of listening to music to motivate me, I started listening to audiobooks and story podcasts during my workouts and only during my workouts. If I want to know what happens next in the story, I have to get moving!
You nailed it when you said, "I'm never going to feel like doing this..."--I needed this motivation!!! I've organized my entire house this summer except for that one last closet in the guest room...and lemme tell you, it's awful! Lots of sentimental things for my husband, and tough decisions. But today I'm going to commit to working on it for 30 minutes, even though I don't feel like it. TY for the video, I enjoyed it so much! Everyone have a blessed day!
Ive conquered that kitchen cabinet that catches everything and a bookshelf! And managed to get all the laundry put away! It rubbed off on my daughter and we worked on her room together! Day accomplished!
I've been living in my house for 47 years and sometimes I feel I've lost control. I'm in my seventies and don't always have the energy to do what I have to do. I started watching your videos a while ago and started with a clean sink every morning. That was a good tip. Every evening before I go to bed, I decide to do just 2 extra things the following day. That's an easy goal. If I just clean one window in a week, I feel I accomplished something. Thank you for your tips.
I am 68, and I agree she has some crazy good ideas and advice, including this video. It made total sense, and sounds easy to incorporate. Us elders can still learn new tricks from the young!
I do pop out of the bed and say Wonderful it’s a cleaning day!! Well almost 😅 Recently found a couple medical reasons for all the exhaustion and it’s amazing how just stopping beating myself up for being lazy has made things better. A spin on how reframing thought can help
Two things I’ve found that work for me. First is tying the cleaning to something else I’m doing anyway. If I need to use the restroom, I take the laundry back with me. If I’m making tea, I unload the dishwasher, etc. This has been a huge help for me. Second, if a task seems daunting, I just tell myself I’m only going to do the first tiny part of it. Something is better than nothing. And sometimes I do a little more once I finish the first part. Eventually the once daunting task is done.
I agree, pairing a task with an action already in play! As you said, while my coffee/tea is brewing I challenge myself to clear the counters or sweep or put away dishes as fast as possible. It’s amazing how much can actually be done in a short amount of time, especially when it’s presented as a game/challenge. I do this with a timer too…15 minute clutter clean ups have been GOLD!
"Move a muscle, change a thought" and I can't think my way into right action, but I can act my way into right thinking". Both help me tremendously! Thanks Kalli!
I've been trying to come up with something for my kids and I love that idea! Both need to have a strong feeling of control and are really sensitive to phrasing so this is a great fit for us 😊
I have anxiety and depression and a lot of the time I let my space go, and get dirty and messy. I got into the notion to at least deep clean on the weekends and I always start with one or a bunchhh of your videos and you’re the only thing that makes me get up and end up with a decent clean space! Thank you so mcuh ❤
once you start its easier to keep up with it! i know its been a yr since you commented so i hope you have been keeping up with it! if not, nows your sign to get back into deep cleaning at least bi weekely :) just picking up can help our spaces feel better and personally it helps my depression
I totally get this. When my kids were small I was a stay home mom. After a long time in sweat pants and slippers, and my house was trashed, I realized I HAD to put my regular shoes on in order to accomplish anything! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for these words. I needed them this morning. Example: I think "ugh" when my son wants to go golfing. I have to drive him. But I remind myself that he has good friends. He's outside getting exercise, and fresh air. Good kid so I can't complain anymore!
Love this!! My hardest thing is i work a full job at a hospital, then have a 45 min drive home. I get relaxed on my drive and still have to hop out of the car and make supper, help with kids with homework, set out clothes for all of us for the next day. Pack lunches etc..and so I have to keep going or if I sit down even to fold clothes I could literally fall asleep. I tell myself my family deserves a clean house, my kids deserve a nice sit down supper and my husband needs me to help with home tasks since he works a longer day than me. Life keeps going weather you fight it or not and to say "I am willing and capable of doing these things" has always helped me. Thanks for another great video!
I am 8 weeks pregnant and I am so tired. Divine intervention is real but even God's help you have to take. I prayed to for help but I still have to get up and start and God will help me. I get what your saying free will is in our control.
I started watching your videos about a week ago. Implementer the "clean kitchen before bedtime" routine. Now I wake up happier and feel motivated to clean the rest of my apartment regularly. It's literally improved my mental health. Thank you!
Look into FLYlady too. FLY stands for finally loving yourself . She recommends everyone start with habit #1 “ shine your sink” .. never go to bed without cleaning all the dishes and shine your sink . Look her up for additional motivation .
You are a remarkable young lady and I totally agree with your 3 tips. One more that I use when I see a task to be done is “No one else is going to do it.” No one else is going to do the dishes or pick up stuff so better just do it now. You are very inspiring and I really enjoy your videos. Thank you!
Great info! I’m sharing this with a friend who often feels sluggish. I think your body at rest stays at rest idea is spot on. Bonnie Hunt’s dad said something similar to that. It was something like...Being idle promotes a feeling of tiredness, and work doesn’t get done. But when you’re move, you feel more energetic.
You have given me so many great ideas! I have be watching you for a long time and I appreciate what you teach.... My thoughts are like, yep, I can do this!!!!🥰
Me and my floors. Yesterday, I had to mop early in the morning while everyone else slept. That’s the only way I could do it. Using that energy, I also deep cleaned the upstairs bathroom. “I’m never gonna feel like it” definitely relates to the grading I have to do today. I need to do it for progress reports, so I just have to make myself an appointment. :)
The “I deserve a clean house” was the golden ticket for me to find and stick to a cleaning routine. For years I felt like I was drowning in household tasks and always put it off to “I’m just not good at that” Last year I told myself I was going to challenge myself to get good at the things I’m not naturally good at. The first area to tackle was the cleaning routine and it started with “I deserve a clean house, my kids deserve growing up in a clean, orderly home” it’s been going so good!! Not perfect everyday, but good enough and eons better than before. It’s made a world of difference. The spaces in our home feel so calming now.
Your videos are so inspiring and you have helped me so much on my journey to becoming who I want to be and managing my household. I hope you realize how much good you are doing for people.
I've been watching your channel for more than a year. Your vids changed my attitude a lot. I became even more positive from your vibe. That is a plus from organization and motivation stuff. This video is not all about getting motivation to clean. It can apply for other stuff too. Thanks for that I really love your vibe. Love from a Thai girl living in Malaysia. You gave me kind of a breadcrumbs for me to stay stronger in this tough time.🧡 Keep going, Kallie!
Thank you for more great tips. Thanks to you I tidy my kitchen every night before bed no matter how tired I am. Morning me is always happy to come into a clean kitchen. I look forward to your videos.
I just looked up motivation videos. I'm in a stressful place. I'm going to grad school part time, just started a new full time job. i feel like i have no time for laundry or cleaning my home and taking care of the pets. thank you so much!
Finished then I tackled my garden to get it ready for the much needed rain we need. One more load of laundry, lunch and washed dishes. Now resting before tackling dinner.
Thx so much for your content not just for your content either but for your calm and friendly demeanor many of us I think that watch you are either alone or elderly or both and a mini have family certainly but those of us that are alone and or elderly I think very much enjoy how you're such a beautiful soul and your content is helpful so you're not just for the Young family woman and mother but you're good for us as well thank you I always look forward to your videos coming out take care and stay safe
I’m good til I sit, then I’m finished! This is what happens, but I do stuff til I’m finished with dinner, but once I sit and eat, I’m done! But I do my dishes in the morning, I’m more active in morning, if I just couldn’t that night!
Thank you so much!!! You are so right…I’m never going to feel like it so just do it! I really enjoy your videos. I always feel like I’m getting great advice from a good friend. Have a blessed day!
Ever since I've heard you say "the future you will thank you!" I've been on top of my kitchen more. My husband cooks the way he likes to use the kitchen and I clean it. No harm, it's been like that since we met. But the one time I went out, left a clean kitchen and went to back to school night, and came back 2 hours later, kitchen was left a hot mess. The only things that were cooked was a french bread pizza for my son and my husband made himself a burger. I requested my husband to clean it up as I ate my take-out. It baffles me how my husband has a keen eye for color and detail in his design work but when it comes to cleaning, he misses the left over blobs of food on the counter. 😂🤯
I can't tell you how helpful this was. I don't know why but this really set off a switch in my brain and I have been way more productive than I have ever been consistently. Thank you!
Love your videos. You have changed my house so much for the better. The prepackaged meals look great, but what about all that packaging? I feel so guilty already with all the Amazon boxes I have to dispose of.
The "change your mindset" tip is SO important... I am still very much in the process of changing my - bad - habits regarding chores, but the "lightbulb" moment for me was when I was watching one of Lynn White's videos here on youtube (I think it was a "clean and organize withe me" but can't remember exactly) and she said something to the effect of: "Try to not consider cleaning up / doing the laundry / decluttering / ... as chores, but as homemaking. Try to consider it as making yourself and your family a nice place to live in". I am paraphrasing, but it was such a paradigm shift for me! And all your videos about organizing / cleaning / decluttering are helping me a lot because I feel like they come from that same place! Thank you for all of your hard work, posting well researched, relatable and realistic content out here!
Again and always so helpful. When I find myself dreading a task, I usually realize I'm dreading the Entire task. So I joke with myself about finding the very most Tiny starting point that I don't dread. I make a game of how Tiny I can make it and I do that. It can be as small as putting an empty bowl out on the counter. I enjoy the idea that I've tricked my "lazy" self :) Of course, once I start, you know what happens ... It's soon done.
When I need cleaning motivation, I watch your videos! Thanks to you my house is less cluttered and messy than ever before, And just in time because my second is coming any day now. Thank you for all the wonderful videos!
Thanks! I’m 55 and I have just recently adopted the say phrase,” I’m never go to feel like getting out of bed. “ since thinking of it that way, I haven’t been late to work!💕
I’ve said this on one of your shorts but i’ll say it again. I enjoy listening to podcasts, but i only allow myself to listen to them while i clean. It gives me motivation to start cleaning simply because i wanna listen to a podcast. Another tip. Buy a pair of indoor sneakers! Only sneakers you wear inside. Wearing sneakers tricks your brain into thinking it’s time to move. Seriously. I always put sneakers on when i’m doing stuff around the house.
I got some great advice about changing modes. When I come in from shopping or taking a child somewhere, I don't want to do anything except read on the sofa. I change my clothes into comfy "at home" clothes instead of my "going out in public clothes" and if I put on an old shirt, then well, I am already dressed for it, so I do the kitchen and prepare it for the next mealtime and throw in a load of laundry while I am cleaning. That helped and I have been married and taking care of multiple children for more than 25 years. It was easy when the kids were babies. It is harder now when there are just a few teens that glide in and out. Also, no computer/phone until I have done my morning tasks. I don't want to get too sucked into these awesome RUclips videos. There goes the day...
There is great value to your videos, one thing I also practice is called " the one touch rule" when I touch something, I have to do something, either put away, wash it or garbage. Then I don't have a clutter.
Thanks Kallie! I love Oliver Burkman. Years ago my friend gave me his book "help" as a kind of joke - but it quickly became one of my favourite "this is not a self-help book" self-help books! It's very funny, and also very helpful!
This is a great video. It’s hard to get motivated sometimes. It can be overwhelming when the task is big or when your emotions aren’t in the right place. I just have to start small like you said. Baby steps…
Your videos have really changed my life. I used to think if I couldnt clean my whole house, there was no point in doing anything. I followed your kitchen sink method and slowly started adding small tasks that I must do each night. It didn’t feel amazing at first, but when I came home one day I realized I kept all the dirty dishes off the table and all of the laundry off the floor for a *whole week,* I felt a huge sense of accomplishment and got the motivation to keep going with the cat box, making the bed, etc. There’s still a lot of mess but having reliably clean spots in my house has really lifted my mood. I’m so glad I found your channel!
Watching a hoarder house video gets me motivated every time. Also meditation puts me in a chill state so I can do what needs to be done without all the thinking/emotional drama.
Ok!!!! I’ve listened to A LOT of videos to get motivated! But you’ve got some really good gems here!!! Had to stop mid video to write this comment!!! I’ll have to share my favorites after I finish watching 😅
Great video! I have a hard time getting motivated because we are retired and no one ever comes over to our house. So there's no motivation to complete tasks because.... I mean who's gonna see it? When my kids were home I had to stay on top of things because things can spiral out of control vert quickly. But now, It's hard to get motivated. Because I'm not pressed for time, there's always tomorrow. And honestly, I lose track of time. I can't remember the last time I've changed my sheets on my bed. Was it last week or the week before? Everyday is Saturday now.
I completely understand. I am 4 years retired. I do a huge clean up before my family comes to visit as rarely does anyone else come by. I have done major decluttering in recent months but it is a slow process.
I recently found mental motivation like never before. Our oldest is 10 years old and for most of his life our house has been moderately messy. I realized I don't want our kids to grow up in a house that's not clean most of the time. So here I am picking up the mess. Better late than never.
Doing something today that my future self with thank me for is really great! Oh...and I paused this video and vacuumed three rooms in my home. Thanks for the motivation to get motivated!
"I deserve a clean house." That hit me straight away. What a simple idea. I'm the person that's sits on the couch and vows I'll get up in 15 minutes and clean the dishes. Yeah, right! All this positive thinking etc doesn't work (or, I don't let it work), but just saying I deserve a clean house is ridiculously easy. I'll start tomorrow morning and see how well it works. Thanks!!
One thing I love about your videos is that you don’t edit out misspeaking. It’s so relatable. “Doorstop…doorstop? Door step…it’s a door step……(continues on). 🤣 I love it and don’t ever change.
A lot of the times when I'm trying to find my spark to get motivated to clean, I'll tell myself I get to decorate. Decorating is literally the only thing that makes me inspired to clean my space, just so I can put plants on shelves and enjoy my scenery.
It's also crucial to know that no one can just stop feeling how they feel and no one can just decide to have different thoughts. The catalyst to changing our feelings and changing our thoughts is literally by our actions. This is scientifically proven. An example I love is to tell people "Don't think of purple elephants." Well NOW you're thinking of purple elephants. I have a family member who loves to tell me and other family members who have anxiety when we're worried about something "Well just don't think about it." IMPOSSIBLE! No one and I do mean NO ONE can just do that. All of this is to say this is work and it does take practice. I struggled with negative self talk my entire life. And finally after some serious therapy and working on it daily I was able to break that habit. This is no different. So if you're struggling with getting things done give yourself some grace, know you're absolutely not alone, know it's not just a simple fix, AND know that with some work and doing these acts, literally going throw the motions even though it feels weird or useless, you CAN turn it around. I dropped the last clean spoon on the floor and surprised myself by saying "Well that's OK. I'm human. I'll just hand wash this and then eat my breakfast." What a change from my past where I would tell myself I'm an idiot and I would be really angry about it. Negative self talk is, unfortunately, incredibly powerful. And not in a good way. Thankfully self compassion is also powerful.😊
This is exactly what i needed! Thanks, these are actually solid tips and arent the wishy washy false positive stuff i often come across. Definitely love "I'm never gonna feel like it" mindset! Now off to clean the kitchen..
Kallie, I want to thank you so much for this Vlog!!!❤❤❤ I hate cleaning but I know I have to do it. I absolutely deserve a clean kitchen and I am grateful and so blessed for the house I living in. Right after I finished watching, I started mopping and washed my dishes. There was something that you said, or the way that you said it that really motivated me to get up. This is one vlog I will definitely watch when I need that motivation again. Best Wishes
We are like computers. They have to be programmed. I was absolutely a default thinker. It's called "stinkin thinkin". How do we think about ourselves? I now press the button of a new reality. I clean up the mess, because I'm worth it. I don't live under, I live above. This principle can be applied in every challenge. Hallelujah!
I am a person with anxiety and depression which often makes the task of tidying difficult for me. Unfortunately having a messy home makes my depression and anxiety much worse. Learning how to keep up with the mess and clutter is very important for my mental health as I am moving into the life stage of having my own family in the next few years. Thank you for the advice, it's a battle but I deserve a clean home!
This might be odd and many might do this afterwards, but if I shower and get ready ,this helps me get motivated as well keeping on my shoes , like you said once you sit on the couch it's hard to get back up ,so the shoes work in similarity
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I’m actually going to give this a try I’ve never done something like this but it will be a lot easier to get other house work done for one week if I know my meals are already done
30 seconds ago I was sitting on the couch avoiding tasks because my dog was laying on me and I didn't want to disturb him. Now I'm up and getting started because not only do I deserve a clean home, but he does, too. Thanks for the help!
My dog is often my best excuse too.
😆me too!
I can identify with uhohsoaghettios
Lol That's awesome
Good for you!! :) 🎉
"I'm never going to feel like doing this." This is me when it comes to exercise! Instead of listening to music to motivate me, I started listening to audiobooks and story podcasts during my workouts and only during my workouts. If I want to know what happens next in the story, I have to get moving!
I love this idea!!! Thanks for sharing this
This is a great idea!!
The quote that helps me is "If I dont do it today I never will" I tell that to myself everyday
You nailed it when you said, "I'm never going to feel like doing this..."--I needed this motivation!!! I've organized my entire house this summer except for that one last closet in the guest room...and lemme tell you, it's awful! Lots of sentimental things for my husband, and tough decisions. But today I'm going to commit to working on it for 30 minutes, even though I don't feel like it. TY for the video, I enjoyed it so much! Everyone have a blessed day!
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Ive conquered that kitchen cabinet that catches everything and a bookshelf! And managed to get all the laundry put away! It rubbed off on my daughter and we worked on her room together! Day accomplished!
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I've been living in my house for 47 years and sometimes I feel I've lost control. I'm in my seventies and don't always have the energy to do what I have to do. I started watching your videos a while ago and started with a clean sink every morning. That was a good tip. Every evening before I go to bed, I decide to do just 2 extra things the following day. That's an easy goal. If I just clean one window in a week, I feel I accomplished something. Thank you for your tips.
Same here!
I am 68, and I agree she has some crazy good ideas and advice, including this video. It made total sense, and sounds easy to incorporate. Us elders can still learn new tricks from the young!
so wholesome
I jumped on the clean sink task recently. It’s amazing what a difference it makes.
So awesome!! 47 years is a long time and collects a lot of stuff! You are doing awesome!!! @plaas228
I do pop out of the bed and say Wonderful it’s a cleaning day!! Well almost 😅 Recently found a couple medical reasons for all the exhaustion and it’s amazing how just stopping beating myself up for being lazy has made things better. A spin on how reframing thought can help
Same, for me it's depression but when I, have a break and a good day, I usually feel like cleaning. Kinda like some self care but for my environment
Two things I’ve found that work for me. First is tying the cleaning to something else I’m doing anyway. If I need to use the restroom, I take the laundry back with me. If I’m making tea, I unload the dishwasher, etc. This has been a huge help for me.
Second, if a task seems daunting, I just tell myself I’m only going to do the first tiny part of it. Something is better than nothing. And sometimes I do a little more once I finish the first part. Eventually the once daunting task is done.
I agree, pairing a task with an action already in play! As you said, while my coffee/tea is brewing I challenge myself to clear the counters or sweep or put away dishes as fast as possible. It’s amazing how much can actually be done in a short amount of time, especially when it’s presented as a game/challenge. I do this with a timer too…15 minute clutter clean ups have been GOLD!
"Move a muscle, change a thought" and I can't think my way into right action, but I can act my way into right thinking".
Both help me tremendously!
Thanks Kalli!
THIS IS ONE MILLION PERCENT TRUE!!! 💖
When I make a list I call it a Pick List rather than a To Do List. This allows me to select the next task! A bit of a mind game, but it works for me!
Great point
This is a good idea !I like it.
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I've been trying to come up with something for my kids and I love that idea! Both need to have a strong feeling of control and are really sensitive to phrasing so this is a great fit for us 😊
@@aprildawnsunshine4326 absolutely- it's a sibling game! Who can get off easiest by choosing the quick/ simple/ clean or etc chore lol
I have anxiety and depression and a lot of the time I let my space go, and get dirty and messy. I got into the notion to at least deep clean on the weekends and I always start with one or a bunchhh of your videos and you’re the only thing that makes me get up and end up with a decent clean space! Thank you so mcuh ❤
once you start its easier to keep up with it! i know its been a yr since you commented so i hope you have been keeping up with it! if not, nows your sign to get back into deep cleaning at least bi weekely :) just picking up can help our spaces feel better and personally it helps my depression
I totally get this. When my kids were small I was a stay home mom. After a long time in sweat pants and slippers, and my house was trashed, I realized I HAD to put my regular shoes on in order to accomplish anything! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for these words. I needed them this morning. Example: I think "ugh" when my son wants to go golfing. I have to drive him. But I remind myself that he has good friends. He's outside getting exercise, and fresh air.
Good kid so I can't complain anymore!
Love this!! My hardest thing is i work a full job at a hospital, then have a 45 min drive home. I get relaxed on my drive and still have to hop out of the car and make supper, help with kids with homework, set out clothes for all of us for the next day. Pack lunches etc..and so I have to keep going or if I sit down even to fold clothes I could literally fall asleep. I tell myself my family deserves a clean house, my kids deserve a nice sit down supper and my husband needs me to help with home tasks since he works a longer day than me. Life keeps going weather you fight it or not and to say "I am willing and capable of doing these things" has always helped me. Thanks for another great video!
I am 8 weeks pregnant and I am so tired. Divine intervention is real but even God's help you have to take. I prayed to for help but I still have to get up and start and God will help me. I get what your saying free will is in our control.
I started watching your videos about a week ago. Implementer the "clean kitchen before bedtime" routine. Now I wake up happier and feel motivated to clean the rest of my apartment regularly. It's literally improved my mental health. Thank you!
Look into FLYlady too. FLY stands for finally loving yourself . She recommends everyone start with habit #1 “ shine your sink” .. never go to bed without cleaning all the dishes and shine your sink . Look her up for additional motivation .
@@theresabrown1272 thank you💜. Will definitely look her up
I find the last one really hit home, "I deserve..." This is a motivator for me, thanks for your videos.
You are a remarkable young lady and I totally agree with your 3 tips. One more that I use when I see a task to be done is “No one else is going to do it.” No one else is going to do the dishes or pick up stuff so better just do it now. You are very inspiring and I really enjoy your videos. Thank you!
Yeah, this is where I say if no one else is willing to do it then screw it. Currently struggling with ‘if they don’t care than I don’t care’. 😒
Polly, I tell myself this all the time.😁
Great info! I’m sharing this with a friend who often feels sluggish. I think your body at rest stays at rest idea is spot on.
Bonnie Hunt’s dad said something similar to that. It was something like...Being idle promotes a feeling of tiredness, and work doesn’t get done. But when you’re move, you feel more energetic.
I was sitting outside with my coffee, wishing I had the motivation to get up and move. And look what I came across!
Thank you!
You have given me so many great ideas! I have be watching you for a long time and I appreciate what you teach.... My thoughts are like, yep, I can do this!!!!🥰
Me and my floors. Yesterday, I had to mop early in the morning while everyone else slept. That’s the only way I could do it. Using that energy, I also deep cleaned the upstairs bathroom. “I’m never gonna feel like it” definitely relates to the grading I have to do today. I need to do it for progress reports, so I just have to make myself an appointment. :)
I love how you understand that it's so hard to just get up. Your video really inspires me
The “I deserve a clean house” was the golden ticket for me to find and stick to a cleaning routine. For years I felt like I was drowning in household tasks and always put it off to “I’m just not good at that” Last year I told myself I was going to challenge myself to get good at the things I’m not naturally good at. The first area to tackle was the cleaning routine and it started with “I deserve a clean house, my kids deserve growing up in a clean, orderly home” it’s been going so good!! Not perfect everyday, but good enough and eons better than before. It’s made a world of difference. The spaces in our home feel so calming now.
Your videos are so inspiring and you have helped me so much on my journey to becoming who I want to be and managing my household. I hope you realize how much good you are doing for people.
I've been watching your channel for more than a year. Your vids changed my attitude a lot. I became even more positive from your vibe. That is a plus from organization and motivation stuff. This video is not all about getting motivation to clean. It can apply for other stuff too. Thanks for that I really love your vibe. Love from a Thai girl living in Malaysia. You gave me kind of a breadcrumbs for me to stay stronger in this tough time.🧡 Keep going, Kallie!
Thank you for more great tips. Thanks to you I tidy my kitchen every night before bed no matter how tired I am. Morning me is always happy to come into a clean kitchen. I look forward to your videos.
Gratitude for thingsand others does motivate me a lot- especially when i recall a time when I didn't have them
I just looked up motivation videos. I'm in a stressful place. I'm going to grad school part time, just started a new full time job. i feel like i have no time for laundry or cleaning my home and taking care of the pets. thank you so much!
OMG thank you for the inspiration. Going to iron, fold and put away my 2 loads of laundry.
Finished then I tackled my garden to get it ready for the much needed rain we need. One more load of laundry, lunch and washed dishes. Now resting before tackling dinner.
Thx so much for your content not just for your content either but for your calm and friendly demeanor many of us I think that watch you are either alone or elderly or both and a mini have family certainly but those of us that are alone and or elderly I think very much enjoy how you're such a beautiful soul and your content is helpful so you're not just for the Young family woman and mother but you're good for us as well thank you I always look forward to your videos coming out take care and stay safe
When I was trying to motivate myself this morning I said "Once I'm up and at it I'm fine." This post was just the reinforcement I needed! Thank you!!
I’m good til I sit, then I’m finished! This is what happens, but I do stuff til I’m finished with dinner, but once I sit and eat, I’m done! But I do my dishes in the morning, I’m more active in morning, if I just couldn’t that night!
I don't know how I found this video but I am so glad I did. Made me emotional and realized I need to change my thinking. Thank you.
Thank you so much!!! You are so right…I’m never going to feel like it so just do it! I really enjoy your videos. I always feel like I’m getting great advice from a good friend. Have a blessed day!
Ever since I've heard you say "the future you will thank you!" I've been on top of my kitchen more. My husband cooks the way he likes to use the kitchen and I clean it. No harm, it's been like that since we met. But the one time I went out, left a clean kitchen and went to back to school night, and came back 2 hours later, kitchen was left a hot mess. The only things that were cooked was a french bread pizza for my son and my husband made himself a burger. I requested my husband to clean it up as I ate my take-out. It baffles me how my husband has a keen eye for color and detail in his design work but when it comes to cleaning, he misses the left over blobs of food on the counter. 😂🤯
I can't tell you how helpful this was. I don't know why but this really set off a switch in my brain and I have been way more productive than I have ever been consistently. Thank you!
Thank you for this video!! Definitely is working for me. "I'll never feel like it." is life changing.
Love your videos. You have changed my house so much for the better. The prepackaged meals look great, but what about all that packaging? I feel so guilty already with all the Amazon boxes I have to dispose of.
Yeah I just can’t do it. I can’t get past the wastefulness.
This may be one of the most helpful videos I’ve ever seen in my life. Thank you so much!
The "change your mindset" tip is SO important... I am still very much in the process of changing my - bad - habits regarding chores, but the "lightbulb" moment for me was when I was watching one of Lynn White's videos here on youtube (I think it was a "clean and organize withe me" but can't remember exactly) and she said something to the effect of: "Try to not consider cleaning up / doing the laundry / decluttering / ... as chores, but as homemaking. Try to consider it as making yourself and your family a nice place to live in". I am paraphrasing, but it was such a paradigm shift for me!
And all your videos about organizing / cleaning / decluttering are helping me a lot because I feel like they come from that same place! Thank you for all of your hard work, posting well researched, relatable and realistic content out here!
Changing the narrative is something you taught me & it's how I motivate myself all the time now. It's a powerful tool, thank you 💜
Thank you for the tips, its been helpful. I've lost my mum recently and have been struggling with motivation to clean and get tasks done.
Again and always so helpful. When I find myself dreading a task, I usually realize I'm dreading the Entire task. So I joke with myself about finding the very most Tiny starting point that I don't dread. I make a game of how Tiny I can make it and I do that. It can be as small as putting an empty bowl out on the counter. I enjoy the idea that I've tricked my "lazy" self :) Of course, once I start, you know what happens ... It's soon done.
When I need cleaning motivation, I watch your videos! Thanks to you my house is less cluttered and messy than ever before, And just in time because my second is coming any day now. Thank you for all the wonderful videos!
Thank you! I just make a short list and chip away at it throughout the week. When a spurt of energy comes, I make the best of it! 🎉
You’re the first cleaning channel I have ever subscribed to, because I resonate with your mindsets. You’re low-key enlightened and a deep thinker.
Thanks! I’m 55 and I have just recently adopted the say phrase,” I’m never go to feel like getting out of bed. “ since thinking of it that way, I haven’t been late to work!💕
These are excellent tips that I'm going to adopt immediately! Thank you for sharing.
I’ve said this on one of your shorts but i’ll say it again.
I enjoy listening to podcasts, but i only allow myself to listen to them while i clean. It gives me motivation to start cleaning simply because i wanna listen to a podcast.
Another tip. Buy a pair of indoor sneakers! Only sneakers you wear inside. Wearing sneakers tricks your brain into thinking it’s time to move. Seriously. I always put sneakers on when i’m doing stuff around the house.
I got some great advice about changing modes. When I come in from shopping or taking a child somewhere, I don't want to do anything except read on the sofa. I change my clothes into comfy "at home" clothes instead of my "going out in public clothes" and if I put on an old shirt, then well, I am already dressed for it, so I do the kitchen and prepare it for the next mealtime and throw in a load of laundry while I am cleaning. That helped and I have been married and taking care of multiple children for more than 25 years. It was easy when the kids were babies. It is harder now when there are just a few teens that glide in and out. Also, no computer/phone until I have done my morning tasks. I don't want to get too sucked into these awesome RUclips videos. There goes the day...
Not to mention if you have your chores done the relaxing is more relaxing
There is great value to your videos, one thing I also practice is called " the one touch rule" when I touch something, I have to do something, either put away, wash it or garbage. Then I don't have a clutter.
The "you're never going to feel like it" thought really just hit home on so many aspects... this is what I needed to hear! Thank you 🥰
Thanks Kallie! I love Oliver Burkman. Years ago my friend gave me his book "help" as a kind of joke - but it quickly became one of my favourite "this is not a self-help book" self-help books! It's very funny, and also very helpful!
Help!: How to Be Slightly Happier, Slightly More Successful and Get a Bit More Done
I love these tips but above all your honesty. Thank you so much!
This is a great video. It’s hard to get motivated sometimes. It can be overwhelming when the task is big or when your emotions aren’t in the right place. I just have to start small like you said. Baby steps…
Thank you so much, "I'm never gonna feel like it" is so smart. I needed to watch this today. Dishwasher loaded!
Your videos have really changed my life. I used to think if I couldnt clean my whole house, there was no point in doing anything. I followed your kitchen sink method and slowly started adding small tasks that I must do each night. It didn’t feel amazing at first, but when I came home one day I realized I kept all the dirty dishes off the table and all of the laundry off the floor for a *whole week,* I felt a huge sense of accomplishment and got the motivation to keep going with the cat box, making the bed, etc. There’s still a lot of mess but having reliably clean spots in my house has really lifted my mood. I’m so glad I found your channel!
A BIG THANK YOU!! This is just what I need to help me get started! I would love to watch this everyday to help me get the wheels rolling 😊❤
Super helpful.
This amount I need this video this morning 😂😂
Hi! what helps me is mixing sitting down tasks with standing up tasks, that way my rest is embedded un chores and I don't feel exhausted when done
This is THE MOST helpful thought process tips I have ever heard and exactly what I needed! Thank you so so much for all of your hard work on this one
I so love this. I totally agree with what you have said. It is so much easier to do things with a more positive thought process.
Love language for myself? I've never thought about that. Thanks!
Today is my cleaning day, so great timing! 😂
Watching a hoarder house video gets me motivated every time. Also meditation puts me in a chill state so I can do what needs to be done without all the thinking/emotional drama.
I wish you could see the before and after photos of my home after watching your videos 😂 ... it's all the motivation I need!!
I came for cleaning motivation, and totally didn't expect to learn productivity hacks. Great video!
Needed something to help me get started today. Perfect inspiration!
Love it! And it actually can apply to a lot of things in life. Thank you 🤗
Ok!!!! I’ve listened to A LOT of videos to get motivated! But you’ve got some really good gems here!!! Had to stop mid video to write this comment!!! I’ll have to share my favorites after I finish watching 😅
Love this! Just what I needed today 😊
Great video!
I have a hard time getting motivated because we are retired and no one ever comes over to our house. So there's no motivation to complete tasks because.... I mean who's gonna see it?
When my kids were home I had to stay on top of things because things can spiral out of control vert quickly. But now, It's hard to get motivated. Because I'm not pressed for time, there's always tomorrow. And honestly, I lose track of time. I can't remember the last time I've changed my sheets on my bed. Was it last week or the week before? Everyday is Saturday now.
I completely understand. I am 4 years retired. I do a huge clean up before my family comes to visit as rarely does anyone else come by. I have done major decluttering in recent months but it is a slow process.
You must do it for yourself.
This video is like listening to affirmations ❤thank you
I recently found mental motivation like never before. Our oldest is 10 years old and for most of his life our house has been moderately messy. I realized I don't want our kids to grow up in a house that's not clean most of the time. So here I am picking up the mess. Better late than never.
This video changed my life. Thank you so much.
Thank you! I am struggling with this issue right now.
I really appreciate the review you do at the end so that if I've spaced out I still get the gist!
Great video, Kallie! Thank you!
I love your tips … the clean sink I have each morning is brilliant.
Doing something today that my future self with thank me for is really great! Oh...and I paused this video and vacuumed three rooms in my home. Thanks for the motivation to get motivated!
So true.. I'm never going to feel like doing this. get moving, an act of self care... All so good
"I deserve a clean house." That hit me straight away. What a simple idea. I'm the person that's sits on the couch and vows I'll get up in 15 minutes and clean the dishes. Yeah, right! All this positive thinking etc doesn't work (or, I don't let it work), but just saying I deserve a clean house is ridiculously easy. I'll start tomorrow morning and see how well it works. Thanks!!
One thing I love about your videos is that you don’t edit out misspeaking. It’s so relatable. “Doorstop…doorstop? Door step…it’s a door step……(continues on). 🤣 I love it and don’t ever change.
A lot of the times when I'm trying to find my spark to get motivated to clean, I'll tell myself I get to decorate. Decorating is literally the only thing that makes me inspired to clean my space, just so I can put plants on shelves and enjoy my scenery.
Yess this is great. Just the video I needed
It's also crucial to know that no one can just stop feeling how they feel and no one can just decide to have different thoughts. The catalyst to changing our feelings and changing our thoughts is literally by our actions. This is scientifically proven. An example I love is to tell people "Don't think of purple elephants." Well NOW you're thinking of purple elephants. I have a family member who loves to tell me and other family members who have anxiety when we're worried about something "Well just don't think about it." IMPOSSIBLE! No one and I do mean NO ONE can just do that. All of this is to say this is work and it does take practice. I struggled with negative self talk my entire life. And finally after some serious therapy and working on it daily I was able to break that habit. This is no different. So if you're struggling with getting things done give yourself some grace, know you're absolutely not alone, know it's not just a simple fix, AND know that with some work and doing these acts, literally going throw the motions even though it feels weird or useless, you CAN turn it around. I dropped the last clean spoon on the floor and surprised myself by saying "Well that's OK. I'm human. I'll just hand wash this and then eat my breakfast." What a change from my past where I would tell myself I'm an idiot and I would be really angry about it. Negative self talk is, unfortunately, incredibly powerful. And not in a good way. Thankfully self compassion is also powerful.😊
This is exactly what i needed! Thanks, these are actually solid tips and arent the wishy washy false positive stuff i often come across. Definitely love "I'm never gonna feel like it" mindset! Now off to clean the kitchen..
I love the mindset you shared, we all deserve clean homes! ❤
Kallie, I want to thank you so much for this Vlog!!!❤❤❤ I hate cleaning but I know I have to do it. I absolutely deserve a clean kitchen and I am grateful and so blessed for the house I living in. Right after I finished watching, I started mopping and washed my dishes. There was something that you said, or the way that you said it that really motivated me to get up. This is one vlog I will definitely watch when I need that motivation again. Best Wishes
This is the best motivational video about cleaning , thanks
This is so awesome! Thank you!!!
We are like computers. They have to be programmed. I was absolutely a default thinker. It's called "stinkin thinkin". How do we think about ourselves? I now press the button of a new reality. I clean up the mess, because I'm worth it. I don't live under, I live above. This principle can be applied in every challenge. Hallelujah!
Thank you! This has really helped to shift my mindset.🙏
This is MY FAVORITE out of all your videos, it helped me so much, I'm eternally grateful!!!
Thank you for more wonderful meal ideas! I'll be fixing all of them. Blessings to you and your family! 🙂
I am a person with anxiety and depression which often makes the task of tidying difficult for me. Unfortunately having a messy home makes my depression and anxiety much worse. Learning how to keep up with the mess and clutter is very important for my mental health as I am moving into the life stage of having my own family in the next few years. Thank you for the advice, it's a battle but I deserve a clean home!
I love to clean, and I'm more active during the nights , at nights i make sure i clean everything before I go to bed!
This might be odd and many might do this afterwards, but if I shower and get ready ,this helps me get motivated as well keeping on my shoes , like you said once you sit on the couch it's hard to get back up ,so the shoes work in similarity
needed this! thank you