How To Declutter FASTER (9 Minimalist Tips)

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  • Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024

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  • @GabeBult
    @GabeBult  3 года назад +63

    what are your favorite decluttering hacks?

    • @polarmaskull1742
      @polarmaskull1742 3 года назад +9

      Just put on a blind fold and go to you’re junk drawer and grab stuff

    • @alonememe
      @alonememe 3 года назад +9

      6:07 Wow, great editing idea :)

    • @emeraldsrubies4533
      @emeraldsrubies4533 3 года назад +7

      Doing it in batches or cycles,

    • @xdxdxdxd4575
      @xdxdxdxd4575 3 года назад +12

      Not collecting, so you don't need to decuttler! :D

    • @Anne-hl3qh
      @Anne-hl3qh 3 года назад +8

      Going through my stuff frequently to make sure no clutter has sneaked its way in

  • @helenascribe210
    @helenascribe210 3 года назад +198

    If I’m decluttering a desk top or dresser, I’ll put it all in a box and only put back what belongs. If I can’t find a place for an item, it stays in the box and the box goes.

    • @kianjones6658
      @kianjones6658 2 года назад

      If you cant find a place do they belong in your possession?

  • @sharalli3112
    @sharalli3112 3 года назад +88

    I keep a donation box siting around. As the days or weeks pass, I put things in there I know I don’t need. Once full (or I get tired of looking at it), the box gets donated. I don’t ever find myself pulling items out of it, but it’s helpful to me to have a designated spot to put items I plan to declutter.
    Bonus - if friends see items in there they can use, they know they can take it.

  • @ElBoyoElectronico
    @ElBoyoElectronico 3 года назад +73

    My wife and I have very little time to declutter since our kids are very young. Our hack is to stick to one drawer or one spot at a time. Our second hack is to watch an episode of Hoarders before starting to declutter, since it really gets us motivated. Our third hack is to target getting rid of furniture instead of certain items. Getting rid of furniture that often is used to store items, really helps with being more aggressive when decluttering, since it has a bigger effect on our living space.

    • @helenascribe210
      @helenascribe210 3 года назад +9

      Oh yeah, every time I watch hoarders I want to throw out so much stuff!

    • @lizouimette
      @lizouimette 3 года назад +7

      I always throw on hoarders when I need to motivate myself. Especially if I'm decluttering sentimental items and then I Swedish Death Clean like crazy!

    • @HannahRainbow88
      @HannahRainbow88 3 года назад +1

      Hell yeah! "Quick wins" from bigger items or smaller spaces to get the ball rolling! Laura from How To GYST taught me that one. Totally helps battle the overwhelm! (I have a little ADHD tornado of a boy so minimal time to myself!)

    • @margaretsearle5173
      @margaretsearle5173 3 года назад +1

      @@HannahRainbow88
      Have you read Gabor Mate's book, Scattered Minds yet?

    • @HannahRainbow88
      @HannahRainbow88 3 года назад

      @@margaretsearle5173 thanks for the suggestion, I'll go to the library :)

  • @ritalynb7070
    @ritalynb7070 3 года назад +19

    Everything I own is second hand (except my underwear). So when I was decluttering I had nothing that was worth selling or high value. The nearest place to donate is a 2 hour drive round trip. Instead I grouped like items and offered them for free on Facebook. I put everything in that group in a box & marked it & stacked it in the hallway. When someone came to pick up I could just hand them the box without opening it. It did mean I had a stack of boxes in the hallway for a few days, but it was pretty effective.

  • @kileytodd7779
    @kileytodd7779 3 года назад +44

    I needed this so bad! I've been needing to declutter and get things together forever but it always amplifies my anxiety because I know it takes a while and leaving a mess will stress me out too. This helps a ton!

    • @GabeBult
      @GabeBult  3 года назад

      Awesome glad it can help! I felt the same way

  • @duvessa2003
    @duvessa2003 3 года назад +15

    I paused your presentation to declutter for 2 minutes, with the timer, and got rid of a bakers dozen! This is significant because I struggle over whether or not to get rid of one or two things. I love the suggestion of boxing stuff up to learn whether or not you need it.

    • @GabeBult
      @GabeBult  3 года назад +2

      Awesome I love to do that!

  • @jacquelineparks257
    @jacquelineparks257 3 года назад +43

    Love the idea of decluttering for only 2 mins a day. Perfect.

    • @GabeBult
      @GabeBult  3 года назад +4

      The 2 minute rule is one of my favorite hacks to get anything done

  • @NICUofficial
    @NICUofficial Год назад +3

    Man, this is tough but feels SO good to make progress.
    I've done this once before ("this" being a massive decluttering drive) and it was one of the best decisions of my life.
    Now I'm starting on Round 2 about 3 years later. Man, it just feels TOUGH to let go of things. It's both overwhelming and emotional.
    But I know the truth, from direct personal experience, is that I'm more and more excited about my life as I cut it down to the essentials.
    Every little tip and motivation helps. If you're decluttering / minimalizing / essentializing right now, just KEEP GOING and get rid of some stuff RIGHT NOW!
    I promise, you'll feel better afterwards and you'll want to keep going - no matter how tough it is.

  • @marciagrimes7409
    @marciagrimes7409 2 года назад +2

    I have a friend from Liberia who sends donation s back there several times a year. The people are in such great need and it makes me happy knowing that my abundance will bless someone across the world! 🥰🙏🏻❤️

  • @Johnhasa1
    @Johnhasa1 3 года назад +20

    0:22 2 minute rule
    1:02 set a firm deadline
    1:50 use a prize
    3:40 get an accountability partner
    4:25 enlist a friend
    5:06 throw items you're not sure about in a box for 1 to 3 months
    5:54 consume content like music and decluttering videos while decluttering
    6:25 get mad
    7:04 take action

  • @samantharose2759
    @samantharose2759 3 года назад +10

    Thanks for sharing 💞 great video!
    Favourite decluttering hack is the container concept. The size of the container is the size of the container. It could be a bookshelf, a wardrobe, a drawer, even what pictures are on a wall. Empty everything out put your favourite items there first, once it's full donate the rest. Has worked for me, I've been decluttering that way for over a year. I realised what stuff I had that I loved. So now my house is full of my favourite things and it makes me happy 😊

  • @teresareck6294
    @teresareck6294 2 года назад +1

    Just cleaned out our fifth wheel camper so we can sell it. Putting together my ultra light camp set up then everything else is gone. It’s a start. Went through our books got rid of half now really going through them again. We have until August with our 3 youngest of 8 kids my goal is to be decluttered by then started in December sent important cookbooks to kids for Christmas as part of the decluttering of books. Thank you for your tips.

  • @brianajuarez8144
    @brianajuarez8144 2 года назад +3

    telling me to close our laptops and start now helped. I'm so stressed about moving my apartment (I'm only taking what I can fit in my car) but yet I'm still just sitting here watching youtube videos about decluttering.. im starting now!

  • @minxythepiratefox5124
    @minxythepiratefox5124 2 года назад +3

    I just have so much stuff that it is suffocating me. So its honestly time that I get rid of a lot of it. I need to declutter and i'm doing it now. No more waiting. No more procrastination.

    • @asavannah7439
      @asavannah7439 2 года назад

      Have you started your decluttering journey yet? Good luck!

  • @Delala
    @Delala 3 года назад +46

    This video is so well edited! It was a pleasure to watch!

    • @GabeBult
      @GabeBult  3 года назад +4

      Thanks it was a fun one to make!

  • @AhmetKaan
    @AhmetKaan 3 года назад +48

    *“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending...”*
    *―C. S. Lewis*
    I may not know you personally, but I believe in you my friend! 🙏

  • @WilletteB
    @WilletteB 3 года назад +15

    I hope you get a million subscribers, Gabe. This is seriously one of my go to channels for inspiration. Thank you for the great content and sharing your journey through frugality and decluttering. 🙂

    • @GabeBult
      @GabeBult  3 года назад +1

      Well thanks for coming back! I'm glad I can help inspire

  • @lizharley5723
    @lizharley5723 2 года назад +4

    I agree with your suggestions. Once a month I do a walk through my house and attempt to remove one item from each room, put in a box in my garage or car for 24 hours. If I don't reclaim an item after that time, I donate everything in the box. It's fun and like you takes very little time and effort. Love your videos.

  • @takenbychaunce991
    @takenbychaunce991 Год назад +1

    Decluttering a lot of things: Mental, physical, and financial. Thanks for all the insights

  • @antidote775
    @antidote775 3 года назад +14

    Perfect is the enemy of good. Just get started, it gets easier along the way!

  • @kimhargrove2013
    @kimhargrove2013 2 года назад +1

    I love listening to your videos. Sometimes when I listen to other people's videos they make me tired they talk so fast and they are so crazy acting that it just gives me anxiety. For some reason yours always calms me down and you also have such good common sense and also money manageability you've helped me out a lot. Thank you and keep going!

  • @taymc407
    @taymc407 3 года назад +34

    Great timing, I'm watching this while on a pizza break from decluttering and deep (angry) cleaning.

    • @GabeBult
      @GabeBult  3 года назад +6

      U got this 👍💪

    • @taymc407
      @taymc407 3 года назад +1

      @@GabeBult Thank you, I appreciate the encouragement :)

  • @SamGillyman
    @SamGillyman 4 месяца назад +1

    What’s up!!! Second vid of yours that i’ve watched while decluttering and it’s helping a lot 😀 thx!!

  • @Moody1996
    @Moody1996 2 года назад +2

    Absolutely agree with you that enlisting help from a friend or family member is huge help.
    My mom was an absolute queen in helping me Declutter.
    Her “WTF” reactions to why I kept certain things helped me just easily throw it out.

  • @jelilufamilyfunandreviews4090
    @jelilufamilyfunandreviews4090 3 года назад +6

    I have watched quite a lot of decluttering videos and this is the most comprehensive one I have seen, and presented well. Thank you 🌸

  • @kyf_
    @kyf_ 3 года назад +28

    Steadily growing your way up too 100K man, you desearve it brother

  • @lourlopezsk
    @lourlopezsk 3 года назад +9

    I love all these ideas. I really need to put a deadline to myself when decluttering

  • @MarielaMerino
    @MarielaMerino 3 года назад +8

    ive tried a few of these methods and they seriously work! great video as always Gabe!

  • @laurit3116
    @laurit3116 2 года назад +4

    New subscriber here! Love the channel as I’m starting to become more minimalist. I started because I found have extra stuff became more distracting in my life trying to achieve goals and also for peace of mind. Thank you!

  • @helenzielasek1812
    @helenzielasek1812 2 года назад +1

    IT IS indeed easier to declutter while listening Videos about decluttering. Thank you!!!!🏵️

  • @life705
    @life705 Год назад +1

    That 2 minutes trick turned into 2 hours non stop for me this evening! Thank you for the motivating tricks!

  • @licyortiz22
    @licyortiz22 3 года назад +3

    Thank you so much. I just started decluttering my bedroom while watching your video. You had inspired me to do so!

  • @TiaMargarita
    @TiaMargarita 3 года назад +5

    What’s up! In the garage de cluttering. I usually organize everything and now I realize that I’m organizing stuff I don’t need. Making a donations box and a sell box.

  • @ringailetervydiene5942
    @ringailetervydiene5942 3 года назад +3

    A person needs to be in the right mind place. I have been a helping friend asked to help decluter and it can damage the relationship fast. Because a person wants to decluter but it takes only few garbage stuff to be questioned that they go back to their shell and do not throw anything. Because they feel emotional attachement to that cluter. Once a person is in the right place for declutering a friend is only needed to help move boxes away.

  • @jimmycrackedcorn214
    @jimmycrackedcorn214 3 года назад +14

    Love your Hulk imitation!! You are one scary Dude!

  • @tanguerafeliz5096
    @tanguerafeliz5096 3 года назад +2

    I love how down to earth you are. Thank you for making relatable content.

  • @MeTheMayo
    @MeTheMayo 3 года назад +2

    Funny that you mentioned getting mad at your stuff, because it helps for me to listen to some good metal while decluttering. It gives me the energy flow to get the job done!

  • @jpc1971able
    @jpc1971able Год назад +1

    Bingeing & decluttering tons!!! 🎉 thanks!

  • @LilFoxyCosplay
    @LilFoxyCosplay 2 года назад +1

    Throwing items in a box for a while really works for me
    Often I forget about the item and just donate it
    Only keep the stuff I miss or need

  • @kettek2465
    @kettek2465 3 года назад +3

    What's up! I'm glad I found your video - I working on going through what I have, but I'm finding some of it to be rather challenging and wanted to find something to motivate and help me be effective. Thanks for sharing some tips!
    I just moved back home after being away for a job for 3 years and I feel like I hardly remember what I owned 3 years ago 😅 I'm getting ready to move again, with everything this time, so I want to reevaluate what I have and what I need, while still holding onto what I'll actually use again. I think this will be hard but I'm hoping it will be good for me too.

  • @ramimalik4106
    @ramimalik4106 2 года назад +1

    I use the clockwise decluttering with a 5 minute timer...room to room set for a week with boxes named, then reward myself with avocado 🥑 smoothies.
    Keep safe 😘
    Thank you for sharing your thoughts, stories and tactical experiences.

  • @arthurbridges3959
    @arthurbridges3959 2 года назад +1

    Gabe, thanks for your decluttering video. I watch all of your minimalist videos. I also like watching you.

  • @breenaxie4672
    @breenaxie4672 3 года назад +9

    I decluttered my whole apartment while playing all your videos and they really helped a lot. It felt like an old friend nagging in a nice way when I was feeling like to quit because of the amount of workload and stress from decision making.

    • @GabeBult
      @GabeBult  3 года назад +2

      Glad I could help! That's cool!

  • @1relijen
    @1relijen 3 года назад +1

    You're videos are perfect to listen to while cleaning amd tidying. Thanks.

  • @chriskimsey9605
    @chriskimsey9605 2 года назад +2

    your video quality is great and I have really been enjoying your content. keep up the good work.

    • @GabeBult
      @GabeBult  2 года назад +1

      Thanks appreciate it!

  • @themumblingdumpling2838
    @themumblingdumpling2838 3 года назад +9

    06:27 Lmao I'll never forget how I yelled "GET OUT OF MY HOUSE" at a jumper once

  • @LisaKEntertainment
    @LisaKEntertainment 3 года назад +1

    Well done video. And nice to see a guy hosting one of these. Also like your interior design style.

  • @madisonmoody5190
    @madisonmoody5190 2 года назад +1

    i’m planning on moving out of my parents house soon, and i don’t want to rent a uhaul if i don’t have to and i have A LOT of stuff. this really helped me. i’ll definitely come back when i’m packing

  • @lucreziacimino
    @lucreziacimino 2 года назад +2

    Just watching this while decluttering my room LOL :)

  • @jillpolino6273
    @jillpolino6273 2 года назад +1

    Great tips!! Very different from other minimalists. Love the T-Shirts too!!

  • @danicegewiss862
    @danicegewiss862 2 года назад +2

    I declutter a few minutes daily. I'll pick a small area or box and go through everything. Most of it will end up in the trash, but some gets donated.

  • @jamieboersma9884
    @jamieboersma9884 Год назад +1

    Wow conviction at the end 😂 thank you for that

  • @joanharris8057
    @joanharris8057 2 года назад +2

    Your channel just popped up when browsing You Tube. I really like that your content is right on and to the point. I own a residential cleaning company and we see it all. One of my pet peeves when cleaning is too much clutter. It takes so much longer to vacuum and dust when there is clutter all over and it causes stress. That is enough of an incentive to keep my house tidy. Some months ago I went through my clothes closet trying on clothes that I didn’t wear. Several big black bags went to Goodwill. During the start of the pandemic I went through all my files and papers that we had since we were married. I filed and labeled only what we need for taxes and insurance purposes. Now the family can easily find important papers if needed. Such a relief! Next project is to get rid of items I don’t use that are taking up space in my cupboards.

  • @OriginalnaPL
    @OriginalnaPL Год назад +1

    This is so helpful.
    One of my biggest issues is I've collected so many things over the years like popnviny figures, Pokémon cards just general memorabillia. I always struggle deciding whether to keep those things or give them up

  • @DavidSweetnam
    @DavidSweetnam 3 года назад +2

    I like this two minute rule! I have a whole place full of stuff and it’s good just to start somewhere and see a little progress.

  • @WaveManMike
    @WaveManMike 2 года назад

    Watching while decluttering

  • @ryane1566
    @ryane1566 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the motivation while I de-clutter my bedroom.

  • @dadslakehousefbaadventures949
    @dadslakehousefbaadventures949 Год назад +1

    Love your videos! Great inspiration! Where did you get your sandels?!

  • @gemmamccabekelly4629
    @gemmamccabekelly4629 3 года назад +3

    Love it. I am a minimalist a looonnnngg time now. But this video was very inspirational! Thank you!

  • @ct_cartoonist53
    @ct_cartoonist53 3 года назад +2

    What's up, Gabe? I'm listening to this video
    while decluttering my home office. 😊

  • @createelegance6792
    @createelegance6792 3 года назад +2

    LOVE the video and agree. So encouraging and building us ☝

  • @ivanmayet7879
    @ivanmayet7879 3 года назад +4

    Thx for the tips! Now I'm helping to make my house more minimalist and I don't want to feel overwhelmed in the process haha

    • @theshyone28
      @theshyone28 3 года назад +2

      So easy to feel overwhelmed too when pressure is on.

  • @karenbelland7519
    @karenbelland7519 2 года назад +1

    Decluttering!! I Love your tips!

  • @ajsjs9
    @ajsjs9 2 года назад +1

    i love the get mad tip haha, thank u!

  • @valiaudet3415
    @valiaudet3415 3 года назад +1

    Yes its so helpful listening to motivational videos to kepp going on getting rid of what is not needed or wanted.

  • @digital_mixtape
    @digital_mixtape Год назад +1

    Watched this video to encourage myself to clean/declutter after the video

  • @Loveflower244
    @Loveflower244 3 года назад +1

    I started watching your videos, I appreciate your tips to decluttering.

  • @vivianhernandez6007
    @vivianhernandez6007 3 года назад +2

    I have that same method. I do this every day actually. I choose a drawer or any spot that I see with any clutter. I take everything out and clean it our. I really enjoy decluttering.

  • @lestutosdephil
    @lestutosdephil 2 года назад +1

    WAZZZZZZAAAAAAAAA. thkx bro for this helpful video. I begin my transition and they are so many content i can see on your channel to help me. have a good minimalist year. from Tahiti

  • @runningonfaith874
    @runningonfaith874 3 года назад +2

    The white shirt looks best!

  • @silentangel.ie-abe7
    @silentangel.ie-abe7 3 года назад +1

    Great video.. Been slowly going through our apt over the last couple of months .. Wardrode finally sorted yesterday just some summer shoes for final wear.. Looking at makeup etc today.. Clears the mind/ Weight lifed ..New minimalistic me 🤞🙂

  • @elvinrivera5638
    @elvinrivera5638 2 года назад +1

    Not gonna lie... Getting Mad is extremely helpful when decluttering because one is not thinking about the attachments one has to the things, and so it helps bring focus to what is actually helpful and what is not... Decluttering also serves as a stress reducer when doing it mad

  • @NakuDark
    @NakuDark 3 года назад +2

    You're right. I should just start while listening to a podcast. Thank you :)

  • @101Cecilia
    @101Cecilia 3 года назад +1

    Definitely loved the Get Mad 😡 idea! Ima try that one tomorrow.....

  • @damarismunoz4281
    @damarismunoz4281 3 года назад +2

    i just love these videos when i'm declutter

  • @melouhr
    @melouhr 3 года назад +1

    This video has been the most useful I´ve watched, thank u so much!!

  • @paulaguzman9914
    @paulaguzman9914 3 года назад +2

    Hola 🤩 thanks for the motivation I spend 2 hours moving stuff from living room to the basement 😅

  • @Ripplesinthewaters
    @Ripplesinthewaters 3 года назад +3

    LOL! My daughter hates it when I rage clean. I try to do it when she’s not around. 🤣😂

  • @AhmetKaan
    @AhmetKaan 3 года назад +7

    *5 things to quit right now:*
    *1. Overthinking*
    *2. Trying to make everyone happy*
    *3. Living in the past*
    *4. Worrying*
    *5. Doubting yourself*

  • @Jane_Moss
    @Jane_Moss 3 года назад +1

    Great video Gabe, thank you! I am struggling with some books, craft items and clothes. This was very helpful :)

  • @x9872
    @x9872 Год назад +1

    時間真的很重要,能減少整理時間真的很棒~感謝分享~~

  • @declutteringthoughts5025
    @declutteringthoughts5025 3 года назад +4

    6:28 love the snarl🍿

  • @jayajay3090
    @jayajay3090 3 года назад +1

    It's easy to declutter our personal belongings. Other than that, family is always in the way of decluttering useless home decor etc.
    Love from India

  • @vidabacevicius9567
    @vidabacevicius9567 3 года назад +1

    Love your videos!! Keep 'em coming. thanks, Vida. (from Toronto, Canada).

    • @GabeBult
      @GabeBult  3 года назад

      Awesome hello to toronto!

  • @emeraldsrubies4533
    @emeraldsrubies4533 3 года назад +15

    The beginnings:
    Me: I can't do this. Procrastinate
    Gabe: You got this.
    Gabe: Start with the pile of clothes and where is my asprin.

  • @KavishaPatel
    @KavishaPatel 3 года назад +4

    Sometimes it gets hard to get rid of things because you keep thinking "what if I NEED it at some point?" But once you get past that thought and get rid of it, you realize that you really never NEEDED that thing or those things. Love the video!💫😁

    • @GabeBult
      @GabeBult  3 года назад +1

      Definitely agree

    • @TokyoBlue587
      @TokyoBlue587 3 года назад

      That’s my biggest challenge. I’m on a tight budget, so if I get rid of something and then need it later, I can’t always just go out and buy a new one.

  • @chinnaprabhu827
    @chinnaprabhu827 3 года назад +1

    Very helpful vedio.tq very much u inspire me to declutter n motivated me to live a minimalist life.

  • @strongminds1303
    @strongminds1303 3 года назад +4

    Watched this again. Happy room!

  • @leticialopes769
    @leticialopes769 3 года назад +2

    Gabe, this editing is fiire
    Love your contet so much, keep it up :)

    • @GabeBult
      @GabeBult  3 года назад +1

      Thanks it was a fun one! 🎥

  • @mdkk
    @mdkk 3 года назад +2

    Get large costco trash bags and have a goal to fill up X number of trash bags and toss out, very effective.

  • @CookieMunstaaa
    @CookieMunstaaa 3 года назад +1

    I boxes and bags of things that are meant to be binned or donated but I've crammed into a cupboard or into my loft.
    It's a problem I didn't even realise I had until I realised I haven't got any cupboard space because it's all 'storage'...

  • @jenniferbassfirstchannel
    @jenniferbassfirstchannel 2 года назад +1

    Rule of 10. 10 things you like to keep.10 things you don’t want to keep. It’s helping me to declutter a lot !

  • @angelaarmstrong6405
    @angelaarmstrong6405 3 года назад +3

    Jusssssssst a little stressful. Love it!

  • @lynnfendlason4277
    @lynnfendlason4277 3 года назад +1

    I got caught up in the idea of decluttering/selling (which is smart) but it slowed me down so much. Then I decided to sell only the biggest ticket items, to donate the good quality stuff and to (cringe) THROW AWAY everything else. I had felt so guilty throwing away/"wasting" items--knowing they would end up in a landfill. In the end, I decided my mental health was worth it. I just trashed it all and got it out of my life. (And, trust me, I needed that peace of mind. I live with a "collector" husband and a borderline hoarder MIL.--UGH, lol)

  • @juliemcdaniel499
    @juliemcdaniel499 2 года назад

    New 2 ur channel, WHAT'S UP. Decluttering my bedroom & letting ur videos play as we speak.

  • @BestOfBritt
    @BestOfBritt 3 года назад +2

    Great tips and editing! Bravo! 👏

    • @GabeBult
      @GabeBult  3 года назад

      Thanks 🎥💯👏

  • @debbief1271
    @debbief1271 2 года назад

    I do like to use your videos for helping motivate me in cleaning/ decluttering. I like your container idea. Having hard to with sentimental items. My husband and I are now retired. Both our parents have passed. Now bad enough having our stuff now also have parents stuff. so this has become a lot of stuff. Trying to eliminate items so our children won’t have same issue as we are going through. Wondering if you have done a video on sentimental items.

  • @sutats
    @sutats 3 года назад

    Great tips! With me it's two out, one in. But I'm getting there. lol.
    BTW, it's Parkinson's Law.

  • @vidabacevicius9567
    @vidabacevicius9567 3 года назад

    I like the throwing things in a box for a few months. I do that and it works for me!! :)