I feel like this should be followed by a video about why people like watching videos of people decluttering, a la the 'why do people like watching haul videos.'
It's so satisfying to watch and it makes you want that feeling in your own home. Forget the decluttering videos, when I know it's time to clean I watch "Hoarders" for inspiration. It ALWAYS works...never fails.
I feel that way about all things paper. Paper is all trash for me unless there is some truly convincing reason to keep it. Sorting and storing it is such a burden and never fun.
As someone who works in Probate; this all day. I cannot tell you how much of a hassle it is when people leave behind a hugely cluttered home. Additionally, PLEASE TELL YOUR LOVED ONES WHERE YOU KEEP YOUR IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS!!!
For my phone when washing dishes, for example. There's just been a global pandemic where everyone has been in pyjamas constantly, it sure helps to have pockets :P
I don't like decluttering at all. But I love that feeling after I'm done decluttering because as Chyna so beautifully put it "when my house is in chaos, I feel chaotic".
I kind of find the reverse to be true as well: when I'm feeling chaotic inside, my house tends to get chaotic. And then it's a downward spiral. And it's slippery so it's hard to get out. If someone's decluttering a rope if you wouldn't mind throwing it down here...
This video revealed a relationship goal that was hidden deep in my psyche: I want a woman in my life who loves the things I wear to the point that she’ll start wearing them just to stop me throwing them away.
When Chyna said "When my house is in chaos, I feel chaotic" made me feel good. I'm that way and I get so much shit for it from friends and family and got shit in past relationships. "Why are you cleaning this now?" "Why is this that way/organized?" "Do you have OCD? Are you neurotic?" "Much of a feminist, always worrying about the household." I'm happy I'm not alone 😂
I mean it can be OCD, but some people just prefer when there's order and stuff is clean. I'm a minimalist myself so I like keeping stuff clean and tidy. And the quote about an onion is spot on for me. Once I decluttered one room 3 days in a row and always was able to find a bag of stuff to throw out
@@Thalymor This! When my apartment gets too messy, I get panic attacks, and then the mess gets worse because I can't function well enough to clean it up.
I have been decluttering over the past few weeks, and it has felt so refreshing. I replaced my old worn out rug, bought a new vacuum (it actually works! very fancy lol). It has helped my mentality while working from home. If you are a person scrolling comments and think maybe there is some clutter that should be decluttered... this is your sign. Declutter your clutter. Go forth and be renewed.
Top tip - on hangers, hang them so the hook is facing the other way, then after a year, you'll be able to see which hangers haven't been removed and flipped round so you can remove those items 😉
According to my friend's mom, who has 6 kids: "The only reason to keep kid's clothes once your kid has outgrown them is so you don't have to buy them again if/when you have another kid."
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Kids clothes keep have kept circulating in my family for decades! I had loads of stuff that used to belong to my cousins, and I'm still happy buying second hand.
I can absolutely relate to everything Chyna says in this. Feeling emotionally affected by my space. Feeling validated when I'm wanting to declutter (again) this weekend. Kudos to you guys for doing it together!
Advice to clothes decluttering: 1. Keep socks because you can wear them like mittens and dust the house with them and then turn them inside out so dust doesn’t get everywhere when you need to put them down for washing etc. 2. Keep old clothes as a “Rag Bag” if you do work on cars, paint, diy etc. It’s super useful to have a bag of rags to clean up with and not ruining something like a towel or wasting kitchen roll on unnecessary cleaning. Also make work aprons out of spare jeans (they already have pockets and belt loops to hold tools) or clothes. Destroy them during work and then boom they also go in the Rag Bag! It’s like three times the recycling!
I’d really Love to see a video on the intersection of decluttering and class. Specifically, the ability to “declutter” seems to be pretty tied to a fairly affluent lifestyle that assumes you can just go buy more of what you need later. That’s a privilege that’s not afforded to everyone.
I think it depends on what is being donated or tossed. If, for example, it's baby clothes, that's definitely one I thought about as being "keep for next baby" category if someone plans to have more kids. But if it's paper and lots of unnecessary saved little items, you don't have to be affluent to have clutter or to be able to get rid of "stuff". (Let's face it, look how many things you could potentially buy for just $20 these days!) Either way, I *do* think decluttering is an important exercise for realizing how much one has spent over the years, and it is a great way to consider whether or not spending habits are either limiting your ability to be more generous, or keeping you from living a better life.
I'm poor and the best thing I've done for myself is get rid of the "I might need this/ don't want to waste this, it cost a lot category". Realistically you don't "need" half the crap you horde in that category.
I grew up not poor, but definitely not affluent, and one of the best things my parents did for their mental health and finances was to get rid of their stuff. When you have less stuff, you don't lose it and don't have to buy it again, and you actually use what you have
My parents were super poor and major hoarders. It took dump trucks to get rid of it all. Most of it wasn't worth salvaging. My in laws were middle class and also had a house full of junk.
"I don't like the way that these feel." Me with some of my shirts. Literally don't wear some because I don't like how they feel. This reminds me that I need to get rid of clothes that I don't wear. Who wore it better!? Chyna. Chyna wore the flannel better. Sorry Craig. Okay, now I feel bad because I need to declutter.
Yup, ever since I minimized my wardrobe, I've gotten a much clearer idea of what makes me love a shirt and keep rewearing it. The answer is: the fabric feels soft, cozy, and not at all scratchy. Now that I've stopped buying piles of cheap junk, I actually take it much more seriously when I buy clothes to replace something that wore out. I look at the materials it's made of and prioritize the feel of the shirt over everything else. Life is so much easier when I can open my dresser drawer and be like, "I own five shirts, and I love all of them."
I m on an app for selling old clothes, so every weekend, I put up a few of the clothes I don't wear anymore for sale, and every day or every few days somebody buys sth, pays me and I ship it off. The same with stuff from my basement, like old bikes, and shoes that I don't wear, and books. I put it all up for sale, and over time, have been making a fair amount of money from it. Like, bit by bit, it's an ongoing process. Now I can move again in my basement, and my wardrobe is much more comfortable to access.
This sounds appealing to me, but I'm worried the cost of shipping materials and postage will eat up any money l make from selling clothing. How do you figure out your numbers?
@@katekramer7679 the buyer pays for shipping, it's additional. If they come round to pick it up it's free. I ve even, on occasion, put out the thing I m selling, like ski boots or whatever, in front of our building door, with a piece of paper stating the name of the buyer, and told them to put the money in my letter box. They always do. It's honestly been super hassle free.
@@katekramer7679 and I ve never paid for shipping materials. I just re-use all of the envelopes that anything is sent in to me, or, if its a bigger thing, like a voluminous winter coat or a pair of trainers I cut out a piece of cardboard from a bigger box (that you can pick up in supermarkets, for free) in roughly the right size, fold it around as tightly as possible, and wrap transparent tape around it to secure it in place. That's the only thing I buy. A 60 m clear tape roll, every few months, from some store.
I loved the comment about layers of decluttering. I've gone through many seasonal clothing decluttering sessions and a few BIG whole-house declutters, but each time I think I learn something different and my relationship with my stuff changes. It's no longer the obvious trash, or things I just don't like. Now I'm more concerned with what type of objects do I want to take into the future with me and what function of life they support.
I just had to move twice in a month and was forced to go through my shit and purge. Feels good in the end to have less and know what you have but man, it's so hard to balance that guilt you talked about! Too true. Great video, as always 😊
. "The things in your life are like an onion..." (7:11) -- Brilliant! Love it! . The onion layers are a metaphor for so many things and some people may say it is overused, BUT, this is such an outstanding application and a superb lesson about how to see ourselves. Thank you, Chyna.
Ughhhhh I LOVE decluttering. I have a big declutter about twice a year. I feel so good everytime!!! You never really notice how much stuff you accumulate, especially as a college student
Dude, awesome job decluttering! We paired down on so much of our stuff that I'm pretty sure if a stranger walked into our house, they would think we got robbed.
Straight up, tears streaming down my face when Chyna went through the clothes. That is a beautiful and hard and emotional and releasing experience to save and give away kids' little clothes.
After watching a few RUclips videos on the issue, I de-cluttered, big time a few years back and never re-cluttered. One of the best things I ever did. I *still* have visitors remark on how "minimal" my home is. However, having watched this, I'm definitely going to revisit my clothes situation. There's *still* stuff there that I've not worn in years, or never will again! 😉
the other thing with baby clothes is you can always turn the fabric into like a patchwork quilt or something if you wanna keep a reminder of the patterns but want a useable object. i have lots of socks that i used to wear with neat patterns on them but they are busted or too small now, and one day when i am not swamped with dealing with sad things i will make them into a blanket/throw and it will make me happy to have it decorating my life in a new way.
Similar to the onion metaphor that Chyna iterates. We are moving and I have donated, gifted, recycled and thrown out SO MUCH STUFF and I know that there’s are things I didn’t actually have the mental energy to get rid of…example being the bday, thank you and memory cards that we have received over the past 8+ years.
Oh man the moment you brought out the office stuff, I felt a spike in my own blood pressure. I think I relate really hard to that aspect - the work/creativity stuff. I've gotten rid of a ton, and my workspace is so scaled down and wonderful; but in the shed in the backyard are probably a dozen boxes of that stuff I haven't gone through and don't WANT to, especially now that I don't NEED to since I am not tripping on it on a daily basis...
I like not having every space in my life absolutely packed with stuff (if that ever happens) but I hate the process of decluttering for many reasons, some of which are mentioned in this video. I get very sentimental about things or just simply feel bad when getting rid of something that I either had for a really long time or is somehow closely connected to my past or if it's a gift. Also one of the reasons I don't like gifts I didn't choose myself, they often end up cluttering my space and I feel bad about getting rid of them so they make me feel bad either way. With Chyna mentioning getting rid of make up, it reminded me how much old stuff I have that I know I'm not using, but also feel bad about getting rid of. Both because I spent a lot of money on those things and because they're not used up so it feels like a waste to just chuck them away. Even though I know I won't touch a lot of it again because it's old. Idk, it feels like if I can't use it up, then at least I need to keep it for many years so it feels like less of a waste when I eventually get rid of it. But it doesn't work perfectly.
I think an important aspect of decluttering that you didn't address in this video is the want to purchase new items once we see a space needs to be filled! Like you said when you got rid of all your clothes (basically, lol), you would just need to buy new stuff you actually like. For me the big change is recognizing what I like about the things I keep, mending things that are broken or torn, and making more mindful purchases based on what I learn during the decluttering. I definitely do the same thing as you- I go through waves of decluttering every couple of years, when I move house, etc, and I'm still working on that mindset in regards to purchasing things (though the pandemic has helped me quite a bit with not spending money), but I think that mindset has a lot to do with the reason we enjoy getting rid of things. But!!! I do think that regular decluttering is so important- so things like those moldy buns or expired makeup don't just sit and build up in the backs of cabinets and bother you whenever you open the door. Can you tell I've thought a lot about this?? haha. I've been watching your videos for years and years and I've really enjoyed seeing your journey! Looking forward to the next stuff :)
An uncluttered home is wonderful. I was raised by neat parents who didn’t own a ton of stuff. They are very elderly now and won’t leave a big mess for my sister and I, unlike many of my friends whose parents left too much stuff. Similarly, I don’t own a ton of stuff and won’t leave a mess for my kids.
As someone who is decluttering right now, for the first time in like 8 years, you definitely hold attachments to things for a while before fully letting them get away. I find myself pushing more towards being a minimalist everyday and it makes me realize how much more organized I can be. I love seeing videos like this and I like how inspiring it can be from someone who needs to delcutter way more than I think i do. Also, I should get back to delcuttering and stop wheezy waiter videos or at least not watch Wheezy waiter videos that make me procrastinate rather than inspire or be used as a reward. Thanks for a other great wheezy video!
I used to love seeing friends’ or cousins’ kids in the clothes my kids outgrew. It brought back memories but also made me feel good that someone else got use and joy from them.
This is such an awesome video! I declutter often too, for many of the same reasons. It just feels so nice to be in a space that it full of things I love and use. I highly recommend joining your local Buy Nothing community. It’s a great organization where you gift items to your community that you no longer want/use. It’s based around the idea of zero waste and getting to know your neighbors! 😊
I love decluttering, it falls under organization which I love. When my home is organized I feel more at peace, clutter drives me crazy. Watching people declutter is oddly satisfying and makes me want to do my own. We don't have a lot of storage space so I need to declutter again. Love your channel and vids, look forward to the next one. :)
i like it, cause the order i create feels like creating order in my adhd mind. also, less to maintain, less to forget about, less to cause a mess. more room to organize the stuff i have so i know where everything is and i don't go out to buy another one because i forgot i already own it. honestly. decluttering and 'some' level of minimalism is key for a livable adhd household.
You are two of the most sensible people I have ever not met. Just this last month, in the middle of doing one of the biggest declutters of my life, both my beloved elderly puppers passed away, within 3 weeks of each other. Today I received a call from one of the local shelters to come for a meet & sniff tomorrow with a 12 month old pupper I applied to adopt. I just watched this vid after clearing and cleaning to make a new space for her in the hope everything goes well. Watching this vid, made me feel a little more at peace about a few things, especially about realising what is really important, and learning to recognise what you really need around you. Thanks heaps, and please know that you put some amazing good stuff into the world. Xxxooo
So sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet pups. Losing our dog was really hard and I continue to grieve for her in new ways every day. The sting is less acute now but I don't think I will ever not miss her. Whatever dog comes into your life next will be incredibly fortunate. ❤️
I love decluttering. I think it is definitely because I want to know what I have and actually use it and cherish it. To me it is never about how many, because that changes per person, but just that I know what it is and am able to enjoy it.
I started crying when Chyna was decluttering the baby clothes. This will definitely be a problem category for me when I have kids. I get REALLY upset whenever my mom throws away my little sister's old clothes.
I agree with Chyna about decluttering is like peeling an onion. First you start with the outer layer which is dry and dead (trash, broken stuff), get rid of that and now you have a new outer layer. I found it very important that once you've gone through a category, such as clothes, that you donate/trash those things you no longer want before moving on to the next category; same thing if you are decluttering room by room instead of category. It's like there is a new layer on the onion that you can look at and see what else can go. I like to think of it too as grabbing the low hanging fruit. Get rid of the easiest things first. After you have that layer of low hanging fruit gone, you need to reach a little higher to take on the next bunch of low hanging fruit until you get to the point you are only left with things you use and really enjoy.
I love the onion analogy. This video addressed a lot of my concerns with decluttering. The hardest part for me is bc i have so much that the idea of doing it all overwhelms me and i don’t have the patience. I want it done in a single day which isn’t realistic
My family has always had a bunch of boxes of all the old kids clothes. Several generations have been reusing those clothes as new kids grow up. Lots of nostalgia when you see children in the same clothes you, your siblings and cousins once wore.
Great timing, I just spend the entire weekend de-cluttering, while my wife and kids were having a sleep over. Such a good feeling when there is space and you have less stuff. I'm pretty ruthless though with stuff. Don't use it means it has to go.
I love decluttering. Haven't done it for a while, except I just happened to brutally cull the kids toys yesterday by at least 70%. Feels amazing today, my living room is a different space. I should definitely to wardrobes and cupboards soon. You guys have given me the itch!
I went through my kitchen not long ago, and got rid of so many things. Both slow cookers, gone. Haven't used them in YEARS. Ice cream maker that I used twice, gone. Spices I no longer use: gone. Expired meds, gone. Baking stuff I no longer use. Gone, gone, gone. It feels so nice. And I haven't purchased anything to replace anything. Because I didn't use it in the first place.
I just had another sort out but I ignored my winter stuff for now as I felt it was biased as the weather has been soooo hot! I will tackle them when it cools down and I put all the summer stuff away. I'm also being brutal with items which are left, if I wear them and feel any kind of discomfort in them, they're going! Decluttering really reduces my stress levels, and less stuff=less cleaning. I like to pay particular attention to the space I can see from my bed, keep that clear, wake up with a clear mind.
I love decluttering. I don't necessarily like going through everything, but once it's done, I always feel good. Maybe not free, since there's always a tonne left, but I do feel a bit lighter. I have waaaay too much stuff and declutter once or twice every year.
I think once I finish this term of uni I'll have to reward myself by beginning a declutter. I hate being burdened by stuff - that's why I LOVE decluttering.
My daughter was born in 2016 and my son in 2019. Going through the kids clothes routinely as they grow is a step we can connect with, especially the emotional aspect of these artifacts. Doesn't mean we keep them forever, but still the feels.
Looking at the old video, you really notice the improved production value of the videos. Well done! Also props to Chyna for being super good at explaining stuff.
With baby clothes, a nice idea, if you wanted to reuse the fabric, you can take squares of the patterns you like and make a memory blanket! And it's something you/Ada can keep and use!
Wholeheartedly agree with the onion layers of decluttering! That's why it's never done. We've been at it for two years now and now that we've built up that decluttering and minimizing muscle, we're getting better in making the decisions. We also got better not allowing new clutter to find it's way into our house. The hardest part are still the kids toys.
My sister got a teddy made out of some of my nephews past outfits and its adorable. And a Christmas stocking made out of his first Christmas outfit...because she couldn't stop herself.
Been here for about 8 years now I guess, and I'm wondering now how huge you influenced me on doing things to be a better person all the time. I love you Craig, and Chyna, and Ada! You're an important part of my life.
Craig and Chyna, this was such a pleasant video to watch! Coincidentally, I'm also decluttering slash downsizing my stuff, as I am moving in about 10 days. I'm looping your video as it puts me in the right headspace. Thanks again for your educational, wholesome content. Big fan. Cheers from Montreal, Canada!
Your 2016 video did an amazing job of explaining why to declutter, It is really nice to see this video of you ‘on the other side’ and how the process continues but changes as your lives change :)
Great video as always. I think it's also super important to remember that when purchasing new things to shop smartly. Fast fashion is terrible for the environment and while not everyone can avoid it, it's always good to look at sustainable fashion, second hand or investing in quality products that will last a long time. All these things help the impact we have.
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I feel like this should be followed by a video about why people like watching videos of people decluttering, a la the 'why do people like watching haul videos.'
the video on why ppl like minimalism did do that for some of it
Don't call me out like that :')
I watch them for the sense of accomplishment without actually doing something myself...
I like watching videos on decluttering to keep me inspired to keep decluttering.
Must admit, haul videos make me really anxious. I don't like them at all.
I don't have enough stuff left to keep decluttering :P
Because there's less to clean.
Or less to fix (that your kids broke) ... because I spend like 80% of my free time at home fixing broken stuff
That's honestly why I do it. I hate dusting and picking things up off of surfaces to wipe them. Therefore, very little stuff on any given surface.
It's clean and I can relax.
10:15 someone needs to declutter those magnets on the dishwasher
Yes. That's me, I hate taking hours to clean loads of crap.
I’m here for the dramatic Chyna voiceover while Craig considers some socks
This!
That gave me such a belly laugh! Thank you for this.
such a good moment lol
Watching other people declutter just gives you a craving for decluttering your own stuff doesn't it ?
No! I just want THEM to come around my place and declutter my stuff....
Oh yes, I love decluttering.
It's so satisfying to watch and it makes you want that feeling in your own home. Forget the decluttering videos, when I know it's time to clean I watch "Hoarders" for inspiration. It ALWAYS works...never fails.
@@amsteensberg1653 that too lol
It’s like yawning.
Burden is a great word for clutter.
"Should I keep this burden or let it go? Gone!"
I feel that way about all things paper. Paper is all trash for me unless there is some truly convincing reason to keep it. Sorting and storing it is such a burden and never fun.
I love that! I'll have to try that during my next declutter...which might be today after watching them do it, lol
Im also wishing the older generations would think of the burden they may be leaving their children or loved ones.
Auction that shit pack a couple keep boxes and be done as soon as you can. They dead eventually and you gotta live.
The concept of Swedish Death Cleaning, dostadning, is all about this. The book explaining the idea is a pretty interesting read.
they just want money.. not thing they had to go work to sell it out...
As someone who works in Probate; this all day. I cannot tell you how much of a hassle it is when people leave behind a hugely cluttered home. Additionally, PLEASE TELL YOUR LOVED ONES WHERE YOU KEEP YOUR IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS!!!
I hear you
"and then I got rid of all my pyjama pants that don't have pockets because what a waste of time" ;-; thank you Chyna
I felt that comment in my soul!
She is a wise woman.
Yes. LOVE pockets!!!!
Care to explain why you would need pockets in your pijama pants?
For my phone when washing dishes, for example. There's just been a global pandemic where everyone has been in pyjamas constantly, it sure helps to have pockets :P
I don't like decluttering at all. But I love that feeling after I'm done decluttering because as Chyna so beautifully put it "when my house is in chaos, I feel chaotic".
I kind of find the reverse to be true as well: when I'm feeling chaotic inside, my house tends to get chaotic. And then it's a downward spiral. And it's slippery so it's hard to get out. If someone's decluttering a rope if you wouldn't mind throwing it down here...
@@zelbinian sorry you feel that way. Please take care and feel better soon!
This video revealed a relationship goal that was hidden deep in my psyche:
I want a woman in my life who loves the things I wear to the point that she’ll start wearing them just to stop me throwing them away.
this is such a cute comment omg
I share most of my clothes with all my loved ones anyway. All family has one common wardrobe. Each his/her own underwear, though 😁
A lot of us exist
the thing chyna said about the onion oh my goodness. i will remember that
Why do people like WheezyWaiter?
Cause he's awesome!
He has an intelligent and cute wife.
Everyone: Chyna
We love you both!
@@voron_design Is that the background for his channel name? I'm new to the channel and had no idea lol.
When Chyna said "When my house is in chaos, I feel chaotic" made me feel good. I'm that way and I get so much shit for it from friends and family and got shit in past relationships. "Why are you cleaning this now?" "Why is this that way/organized?" "Do you have OCD? Are you neurotic?" "Much of a feminist, always worrying about the household."
I'm happy I'm not alone 😂
You're definitely not alone 😜
I mean it can be OCD, but some people just prefer when there's order and stuff is clean. I'm a minimalist myself so I like keeping stuff clean and tidy.
And the quote about an onion is spot on for me. Once I decluttered one room 3 days in a row and always was able to find a bag of stuff to throw out
My house is chaotic and it affects my mental heal a lot, but to a point where I'm overwhelmed by everything and can't function.
@@Thalymor This! When my apartment gets too messy, I get panic attacks, and then the mess gets worse because I can't function well enough to clean it up.
I have been decluttering over the past few weeks, and it has felt so refreshing. I replaced my old worn out rug, bought a new vacuum (it actually works! very fancy lol). It has helped my mentality while working from home.
If you are a person scrolling comments and think maybe there is some clutter that should be decluttered... this is your sign. Declutter your clutter. Go forth and be renewed.
I confess, this was a revelation. Taking joy in a half empty sock drawer. LOVE the onion analogy and second day effort. My gurus.
Still not over the quote from the last video..
"If you only half ass it, you'll only half poop it"
~ John green probably (don't @ me)
Top tip - on hangers, hang them so the hook is facing the other way, then after a year, you'll be able to see which hangers haven't been removed and flipped round so you can remove those items 😉
According to my friend's mom, who has 6 kids: "The only reason to keep kid's clothes once your kid has outgrown them is so you don't have to buy them again if/when you have another kid."
Kids clothes keep have kept circulating in my family for decades! I had loads of stuff that used to belong to my cousins, and I'm still happy buying second hand.
I can absolutely relate to everything Chyna says in this. Feeling emotionally affected by my space. Feeling validated when I'm wanting to declutter (again) this weekend. Kudos to you guys for doing it together!
Advice to clothes decluttering: 1. Keep socks because you can wear them like mittens and dust the house with them and then turn them inside out so dust doesn’t get everywhere when you need to put them down for washing etc. 2. Keep old clothes as a “Rag Bag” if you do work on cars, paint, diy etc. It’s super useful to have a bag of rags to clean up with and not ruining something like a towel or wasting kitchen roll on unnecessary cleaning.
Also make work aprons out of spare jeans (they already have pockets and belt loops to hold tools) or clothes. Destroy them during work and then boom they also go in the Rag Bag! It’s like three times the recycling!
I’d really Love to see a video on the intersection of decluttering and class. Specifically, the ability to “declutter” seems to be pretty tied to a fairly affluent lifestyle that assumes you can just go buy more of what you need later. That’s a privilege that’s not afforded to everyone.
I think it depends on what is being donated or tossed. If, for example, it's baby clothes, that's definitely one I thought about as being "keep for next baby" category if someone plans to have more kids. But if it's paper and lots of unnecessary saved little items, you don't have to be affluent to have clutter or to be able to get rid of "stuff". (Let's face it, look how many things you could potentially buy for just $20 these days!)
Either way, I *do* think decluttering is an important exercise for realizing how much one has spent over the years, and it is a great way to consider whether or not spending habits are either limiting your ability to be more generous, or keeping you from living a better life.
I'm poor and the best thing I've done for myself is get rid of the "I might need this/ don't want to waste this, it cost a lot category". Realistically you don't "need" half the crap you horde in that category.
I grew up not poor, but definitely not affluent, and one of the best things my parents did for their mental health and finances was to get rid of their stuff. When you have less stuff, you don't lose it and don't have to buy it again, and you actually use what you have
My parents were super poor and major hoarders. It took dump trucks to get rid of it all. Most of it wasn't worth salvaging. My in laws were middle class and also had a house full of junk.
'Sometimes I forget what I have' the No1. reason do get rid of stuff periodically, we can only keep so much in our mind.
"I don't like the way that these feel." Me with some of my shirts. Literally don't wear some because I don't like how they feel. This reminds me that I need to get rid of clothes that I don't wear.
Who wore it better!? Chyna. Chyna wore the flannel better. Sorry Craig.
Okay, now I feel bad because I need to declutter.
Yup, ever since I minimized my wardrobe, I've gotten a much clearer idea of what makes me love a shirt and keep rewearing it. The answer is: the fabric feels soft, cozy, and not at all scratchy.
Now that I've stopped buying piles of cheap junk, I actually take it much more seriously when I buy clothes to replace something that wore out. I look at the materials it's made of and prioritize the feel of the shirt over everything else. Life is so much easier when I can open my dresser drawer and be like, "I own five shirts, and I love all of them."
This has inspired me to get rid of all me makeup that's expired because I stopped wearing makeup over a year ago. Oh dear this is gonna be a task!
I love to see Chyna light up and be passionate about simplifying and organizing life in order to enjoy it more. What a gem of a life partner
People love turning chaos into order.
Even if the chaos isn't hurting anything, we love creating structure.
In fact we like creating in general.
YOU GUYS ARE SOOOO STINKIN' CUTE - I CAN'T STAND IT! (I LOVE to declutter! I've done it 3 times since quarantine began).
I love that you did this together! It's so hard to get my husband to declutter with me 😅
I feel ya!
Me too.
Declutter him first? ;)
If you have lots of tiny baby flannel blankets, one option is to cut them into squares and make one big tied no sew quilt
Currently drowning in stuff after the loss of a loved one who was bordering on hoarderism...
So much stuff, it's overwhelming...
I quite liked the new editing/music on this one. It's trendy but still tasteful. Also, everyone needs a drawer for when one has to burn something.
I m on an app for selling old clothes, so every weekend, I put up a few of the clothes I don't wear anymore for sale, and every day or every few days somebody buys sth, pays me and I ship it off. The same with stuff from my basement, like old bikes, and shoes that I don't wear, and books. I put it all up for sale, and over time, have been making a fair amount of money from it. Like, bit by bit, it's an ongoing process. Now I can move again in my basement, and my wardrobe is much more comfortable to access.
This sounds appealing to me, but I'm worried the cost of shipping materials and postage will eat up any money l make from selling clothing. How do you figure out your numbers?
@@katekramer7679 the buyer pays for shipping, it's additional. If they come round to pick it up it's free. I ve even, on occasion, put out the thing I m selling, like ski boots or whatever, in front of our building door, with a piece of paper stating the name of the buyer, and told them to put the money in my letter box. They always do. It's honestly been super hassle free.
@@katekramer7679 and I ve never paid for shipping materials. I just re-use all of the envelopes that anything is sent in to me, or, if its a bigger thing, like a voluminous winter coat or a pair of trainers I cut out a piece of cardboard from a bigger box (that you can pick up in supermarkets, for free) in roughly the right size, fold it around as tightly as possible, and wrap transparent tape around it to secure it in place. That's the only thing I buy. A 60 m clear tape roll, every few months, from some store.
@@Wandering.Homebody Very interesting! Thanks for the info!
Chyna: getting emotional about taking pictures of her child's clothes/toys
Craig: "...Yeah, I got some tax documents I'd like to scrapbook."
Can we get a “why do people like Maximalism” ? I would love to watch that!
Agreed, I'd watch that!
I loved the comment about layers of decluttering. I've gone through many seasonal clothing decluttering sessions and a few BIG whole-house declutters, but each time I think I learn something different and my relationship with my stuff changes. It's no longer the obvious trash, or things I just don't like. Now I'm more concerned with what type of objects do I want to take into the future with me and what function of life they support.
I honestly LOVE the feeling of decluttering, and watching others declutter on yt. Like a giant release
I just had to move twice in a month and was forced to go through my shit and purge. Feels good in the end to have less and know what you have but man, it's so hard to balance that guilt you talked about! Too true. Great video, as always 😊
You have a nice kitchen.
Chyna may be using very little make-up, but her eyebrow game is on point!
I put the outfit my son came in on one of his favorite stuffed animals.
. "The things in your life are like an onion..." (7:11) -- Brilliant! Love it!
. The onion layers are a metaphor for so many things and some people may say it is overused, BUT, this is such an outstanding application and a superb lesson about how to see ourselves. Thank you, Chyna.
I hope your sponsors pay you a lot because you're the only person whose ads I do not skip through.
Ughhhhh I LOVE decluttering. I have a big declutter about twice a year. I feel so good everytime!!! You never really notice how much stuff you accumulate, especially as a college student
Dude, awesome job decluttering! We paired down on so much of our stuff that I'm pretty sure if a stranger walked into our house, they would think we got robbed.
Straight up, tears streaming down my face when Chyna went through the clothes. That is a beautiful and hard and emotional and releasing experience to save and give away kids' little clothes.
"I'm getting rid of all my pajama pants that don't have pockets, because what a waste of time" Chyna that is a MOOD
After watching a few RUclips videos on the issue, I de-cluttered, big time a few years back and never re-cluttered. One of the best things I ever did. I *still* have visitors remark on how "minimal" my home is.
However, having watched this, I'm definitely going to revisit my clothes situation.
There's *still* stuff there that I've not worn in years, or never will again! 😉
the other thing with baby clothes is you can always turn the fabric into like a patchwork quilt or something if you wanna keep a reminder of the patterns but want a useable object. i have lots of socks that i used to wear with neat patterns on them but they are busted or too small now, and one day when i am not swamped with dealing with sad things i will make them into a blanket/throw and it will make me happy to have it decorating my life in a new way.
Similar to the onion metaphor that Chyna iterates. We are moving and I have donated, gifted, recycled and thrown out SO MUCH STUFF and I know that there’s are things I didn’t actually have the mental energy to get rid of…example being the bday, thank you and memory cards that we have received over the past 8+ years.
Oh man the moment you brought out the office stuff, I felt a spike in my own blood pressure. I think I relate really hard to that aspect - the work/creativity stuff. I've gotten rid of a ton, and my workspace is so scaled down and wonderful; but in the shed in the backyard are probably a dozen boxes of that stuff I haven't gone through and don't WANT to, especially now that I don't NEED to since I am not tripping on it on a daily basis...
I like not having every space in my life absolutely packed with stuff (if that ever happens) but I hate the process of decluttering for many reasons, some of which are mentioned in this video. I get very sentimental about things or just simply feel bad when getting rid of something that I either had for a really long time or is somehow closely connected to my past or if it's a gift. Also one of the reasons I don't like gifts I didn't choose myself, they often end up cluttering my space and I feel bad about getting rid of them so they make me feel bad either way.
With Chyna mentioning getting rid of make up, it reminded me how much old stuff I have that I know I'm not using, but also feel bad about getting rid of. Both because I spent a lot of money on those things and because they're not used up so it feels like a waste to just chuck them away. Even though I know I won't touch a lot of it again because it's old. Idk, it feels like if I can't use it up, then at least I need to keep it for many years so it feels like less of a waste when I eventually get rid of it. But it doesn't work perfectly.
I think an important aspect of decluttering that you didn't address in this video is the want to purchase new items once we see a space needs to be filled! Like you said when you got rid of all your clothes (basically, lol), you would just need to buy new stuff you actually like. For me the big change is recognizing what I like about the things I keep, mending things that are broken or torn, and making more mindful purchases based on what I learn during the decluttering. I definitely do the same thing as you- I go through waves of decluttering every couple of years, when I move house, etc, and I'm still working on that mindset in regards to purchasing things (though the pandemic has helped me quite a bit with not spending money), but I think that mindset has a lot to do with the reason we enjoy getting rid of things. But!!! I do think that regular decluttering is so important- so things like those moldy buns or expired makeup don't just sit and build up in the backs of cabinets and bother you whenever you open the door. Can you tell I've thought a lot about this?? haha.
I've been watching your videos for years and years and I've really enjoyed seeing your journey! Looking forward to the next stuff :)
An uncluttered home is wonderful. I was raised by neat parents who didn’t own a ton of stuff. They are very elderly now and won’t leave a big mess for my sister and I, unlike many of my friends whose parents left too much stuff.
Similarly, I don’t own a ton of stuff and won’t leave a mess for my kids.
As someone who is decluttering right now, for the first time in like 8 years, you definitely hold attachments to things for a while before fully letting them get away. I find myself pushing more towards being a minimalist everyday and it makes me realize how much more organized I can be. I love seeing videos like this and I like how inspiring it can be from someone who needs to delcutter way more than I think i do. Also, I should get back to delcuttering and stop wheezy waiter videos or at least not watch Wheezy waiter videos that make me procrastinate rather than inspire or be used as a reward. Thanks for a other great wheezy video!
I used to love seeing friends’ or cousins’ kids in the clothes my kids outgrew. It brought back memories but also made me feel good that someone else got use and joy from them.
This is such an awesome video! I declutter often too, for many of the same reasons. It just feels so nice to be in a space that it full of things I love and use. I highly recommend joining your local Buy Nothing community. It’s a great organization where you gift items to your community that you no longer want/use. It’s based around the idea of zero waste and getting to know your neighbors! 😊
Thank you for this, I have to look it up now. :)
I love decluttering, it falls under organization which I love. When my home is organized I feel more at peace, clutter drives me crazy. Watching people declutter is oddly satisfying and makes me want to do my own. We don't have a lot of storage space so I need to declutter again.
Love your channel and vids, look forward to the next one. :)
i like it, cause the order i create feels like creating order in my adhd mind. also, less to maintain, less to forget about, less to cause a mess. more room to organize the stuff i have so i know where everything is and i don't go out to buy another one because i forgot i already own it. honestly. decluttering and 'some' level of minimalism is key for a livable adhd household.
Because I have anxiety and it puts me in control for once. 🤷🏼♀️ Less stuff = less chaos!
You are two of the most sensible people I have ever not met. Just this last month, in the middle of doing one of the biggest declutters of my life, both my beloved elderly puppers passed away, within 3 weeks of each other. Today I received a call from one of the local shelters to come for a meet & sniff tomorrow with a 12 month old pupper I applied to adopt. I just watched this vid after clearing and cleaning to make a new space for her in the hope everything goes well. Watching this vid, made me feel a little more at peace about a few things, especially about realising what is really important, and learning to recognise what you really need around you. Thanks heaps, and please know that you put some amazing good stuff into the world. Xxxooo
So sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet pups. Losing our dog was really hard and I continue to grieve for her in new ways every day. The sting is less acute now but I don't think I will ever not miss her. Whatever dog comes into your life next will be incredibly fortunate. ❤️
Thanks China Grove, much appreciated. Our new addition to the pack is a sweet girl, sent by my angel pups. Be safe & be well. :)
I love decluttering. I think it is definitely because I want to know what I have and actually use it and cherish it. To me it is never about how many, because that changes per person, but just that I know what it is and am able to enjoy it.
That onion metaphor was dope
I started crying when Chyna was decluttering the baby clothes. This will definitely be a problem category for me when I have kids. I get REALLY upset whenever my mom throws away my little sister's old clothes.
It's seriously hard. The taking photos of them though isn't a joke, it's a genuine coping mechanism that worked wonders for us :).
Why not have the favorites turned into a quilt?
@@puppynapkin That's actually an excellent suggestion. Knowing my family though we'd just become quilt hoarders :).
I agree with Chyna about decluttering is like peeling an onion. First you start with the outer layer which is dry and dead (trash, broken stuff), get rid of that and now you have a new outer layer. I found it very important that once you've gone through a category, such as clothes, that you donate/trash those things you no longer want before moving on to the next category; same thing if you are decluttering room by room instead of category. It's like there is a new layer on the onion that you can look at and see what else can go. I like to think of it too as grabbing the low hanging fruit. Get rid of the easiest things first. After you have that layer of low hanging fruit gone, you need to reach a little higher to take on the next bunch of low hanging fruit until you get to the point you are only left with things you use and really enjoy.
I love the onion analogy. This video addressed a lot of my concerns with decluttering. The hardest part for me is bc i have so much that the idea of doing it all overwhelms me and i don’t have the patience. I want it done in a single day which isn’t realistic
I've gone through so many layers too - for decades! There is shame attached weirdly.
If you have a smaller car, it's more car loads! Actually had to go to several clothing drop boxes because they got full or were already full.
I would love to see a video on why people like sustainable fashion!
Since the first time you went minimalist I have gotten better at it. I need to clean out my room when I get home.
My family has always had a bunch of boxes of all the old kids clothes. Several generations have been reusing those clothes as new kids grow up. Lots of nostalgia when you see children in the same clothes you, your siblings and cousins once wore.
Great timing, I just spend the entire weekend de-cluttering, while my wife and kids were having a sleep over. Such a good feeling when there is space and you have less stuff. I'm pretty ruthless though with stuff. Don't use it means it has to go.
Because we end up binge watching Hoarders and then two days later we feel cleansed.
This 100%
I love decluttering. Haven't done it for a while, except I just happened to brutally cull the kids toys yesterday by at least 70%. Feels amazing today, my living room is a different space. I should definitely to wardrobes and cupboards soon. You guys have given me the itch!
I went through my kitchen not long ago, and got rid of so many things. Both slow cookers, gone. Haven't used them in YEARS. Ice cream maker that I used twice, gone. Spices I no longer use: gone. Expired meds, gone. Baking stuff I no longer use. Gone, gone, gone. It feels so nice. And I haven't purchased anything to replace anything. Because I didn't use it in the first place.
I like that there are windows that open the kitchen to the sunroom's light. Coolness.
I just had another sort out but I ignored my winter stuff for now as I felt it was biased as the weather has been soooo hot! I will tackle them when it cools down and I put all the summer stuff away. I'm also being brutal with items which are left, if I wear them and feel any kind of discomfort in them, they're going! Decluttering really reduces my stress levels, and less stuff=less cleaning. I like to pay particular attention to the space I can see from my bed, keep that clear, wake up with a clear mind.
I love your couple chemistry. You guys really are best friends. And I love this video. I enjoy decluttering
“My mood is tied to my environment”
SPOT ON!!!!
If I’m surrounded by chaos I struggle to function properly until it’s tidied or I leave 🤣🤣🤣
"Why do people like "Why do people like" videos?"
I don't think I do, in general, but I really like yours!
Thumbs up for companies who actually put the product name on their power supply this helps a lot with decluttering.
I like decluttering because it not only makes my house look and feel cleaner, but I feel it cleanses my mind as well.
I love decluttering. I don't necessarily like going through everything, but once it's done, I always feel good. Maybe not free, since there's always a tonne left, but I do feel a bit lighter.
I have waaaay too much stuff and declutter once or twice every year.
I think once I finish this term of uni I'll have to reward myself by beginning a declutter. I hate being burdened by stuff - that's why I LOVE decluttering.
Wheezy waiter is my new favorite tuber on the tubes.
My kid is a slippery kid.😆 The way you two think makes my life more fun, and also better, as I listen. Thanks.
The onion analogy was amazing, so very true, thank you! I will use it from now on 👍
There's something so satisfying about seeing you finally hit one million. Congrats!
My daughter was born in 2016 and my son in 2019. Going through the kids clothes routinely as they grow is a step we can connect with, especially the emotional aspect of these artifacts. Doesn't mean we keep them forever, but still the feels.
I just want to take a moment to say how much I love y'alls marriage and relationship. You guys are phenomenal.
I can't pin point what it is, but watching you guys doing things like this together just gets me into such a feel good mood. Love from Sweden
Looking at the old video, you really notice the improved production value of the videos. Well done! Also props to Chyna for being super good at explaining stuff.
Your kitchen is beautiful. And I love the onion analogy. And the fact that she kept your shirt.
Kitchen cupboards top to bottom declutter is a huge relief when completed. Did mine last weekend. Good job you guys!
With baby clothes, a nice idea, if you wanted to reuse the fabric, you can take squares of the patterns you like and make a memory blanket! And it's something you/Ada can keep and use!
Wholeheartedly agree with the onion layers of decluttering! That's why it's never done. We've been at it for two years now and now that we've built up that decluttering and minimizing muscle, we're getting better in making the decisions. We also got better not allowing new clutter to find it's way into our house. The hardest part are still the kids toys.
My sister got a teddy made out of some of my nephews past outfits and its adorable. And a Christmas stocking made out of his first Christmas outfit...because she couldn't stop herself.
Been here for about 8 years now I guess, and I'm wondering now how huge you influenced me on doing things to be a better person all the time. I love you Craig, and Chyna, and Ada! You're an important part of my life.
Craig and Chyna, this was such a pleasant video to watch! Coincidentally, I'm also decluttering slash downsizing my stuff, as I am moving in about 10 days. I'm looping your video as it puts me in the right headspace. Thanks again for your educational, wholesome content. Big fan. Cheers from Montreal, Canada!
Your 2016 video did an amazing job of explaining why to declutter, It is really nice to see this video of you ‘on the other side’ and how the process continues but changes as your lives change :)
Chyna looks WAY better in the flannel shirt. ;-)
Absolutely!
Yup, she rocks that shirt!
I'm in the process of moving apartments, and this was just the inspiration I needed to get rid of some stuff.
Great video as always. I think it's also super important to remember that when purchasing new things to shop smartly. Fast fashion is terrible for the environment and while not everyone can avoid it, it's always good to look at sustainable fashion, second hand or investing in quality products that will last a long time. All these things help the impact we have.