Will Decluttering Improve Your Life?
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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 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
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
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.
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)
the thing chyna said about the onion oh my goodness. i will remember that
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!
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 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 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!
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.
YOU GUYS ARE SOOOO STINKIN' CUTE - I CAN'T STAND IT! (I LOVE to declutter! I've done it 3 times since quarantine began).
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
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.
Chyna: getting emotional about taking pictures of her child's clothes/toys
Craig: "...Yeah, I got some tax documents I'd like to scrapbook."
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? ;)
Can we get a “why do people like Maximalism” ? I would love to watch that!
Agreed, I'd watch that!
I confess, this was a revelation. Taking joy in a half empty sock drawer. LOVE the onion analogy and second day effort. My gurus.
Less thing means less cleaning, less washing, and mores space to...contemplate hahaha jk, for me decluttering is relaxing and makes me think what I really need in my life
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 😉
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.
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!
Chyna looks WAY better in the flannel shirt. ;-)
Absolutely!
Yup, she rocks that shirt!
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!
*Craig decluttering his flannel shirts*
Me, a lesbian: Wait, give me all the shirts!!!
@Mark Mitchell Really? Seems strange to me. I've never seen someone wearing flannel as lesbian. I honestly think it looks cute on girls (to be clear I'm not a girl XD). I don't know, maybe I'm ignorant, but I think ignorance in culture that demeans people (or labels them as something they don't feel comfortable being labeled as) is better than just doing it because it is "your culture" or "how you grew up".
Anyway, rant over, you do you and don't let others decide how you should do you.
... and this is the moment I learned that the main character of this show is called Craig after watching this channel for over 2 years 🙉😁😂
Watching this video instead of decluttering my closet is pretty ironic. 😂
'Sometimes I forget what I have' the No1. reason do get rid of stuff periodically, we can only keep so much in our mind.
You have a nice kitchen.
Chyna may be using very little make-up, but her eyebrow game is on point!
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.
Currently drowning in stuff after the loss of a loved one who was bordering on hoarderism...
So much stuff, it's overwhelming...
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
"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
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 😊
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.
I put the outfit my son came in on one of his favorite stuffed animals.
I never realized how many clothes I had until I started packing to move...
Packing will really help you learn to get rid of things. Do I want to move all of this stuff or just get rid of it?
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
"my kid is a very slippery kid" Put that in her scrapbook :)
"Why do people like "Why do people like" videos?"
I don't think I do, in general, but I really like yours!
Because we end up binge watching Hoarders and then two days later we feel cleansed.
This 100%
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!
Creeping on Matt D'Avella's minimalism way of thinking 😂🙌
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'm due for a serious declutter. I always feel bad about all the stuff though - most of it I know isn't really going to be rehomed by Goodwill and will probably just be trashed anyway ☹️
If you can find the strength to throw it away yourself, it can be SO freeing. Thank it and let it go ❤️
This is such a good point. I may have to brainstorm avoiding the acclamation...
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 :).
Ok..but first let me ask you a question. what is DECLUTTERING!!!!! 🤷🏻♀️
The real question is, does anyone like clutter?
Huh, my wife and I don't have this problem I think. We regularly (every 1-2 months) go through some of our stuff and ask if we need it still. Regular cleaning/decluttering is more effective I think than infrequent massive efforts to do so.
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!
I love your couple chemistry. You guys really are best friends. And I love this video. I enjoy decluttering
join your local “Buy Nothing” Facebook group to give your decluttered things!!!
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.
Because I have anxiety and it puts me in control for once. 🤷🏼♀️ Less stuff = less chaos!
I honestly LOVE the feeling of decluttering, and watching others declutter on yt. Like a giant release
Oh my goodness... I have just found this Wheezy Waiter .... and after about 5 videos I gotta say... What the hell.... I have been missing a ton... I need to buy a shirt...lol. Have a beautiful day
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.
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.
"And I got rid of any pajama pants that don't have pockets because what a waste of time" - I died.
i moved twice in a year not long ago. i threw away like 70% of stuff i owned on the first move and then again (from now 100%) 30% of stuff again on the second. i always asked myself: does my heart cling to this? this is for "useless" stuff. the answer was mostly no. for 2 years now i only buy things i NEED, because i had a shortage of it at some point. like more shirts and pants or spoons. i also buy only long lasting stuff, if possible. so higher quality, which is higher priced 50% of the time.
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.
right right RIGHT ERIIHGHT? RIGHT?
DE cluttering just makes you have to constantly buy new stuff, so you remain ForeverPoor. Better to do it the other way round - think hard about purchases & get stuff that lasts forever.
I'm inclined to agree. I declutter and try NOT to repurchase the things I left. I thought everyone learned to be more mindful of their purchases after but I should have know better.
It's not just about throwing away (and hopefully donating/recycling/etc.), it's about learning to not take in so much shit in the first place.
But why do we buy more stuff to fill up the space we decluttered?
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...
“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 🤣🤣🤣
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. :)
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!
I don't know if I'd ever want a romantic partner, but if life takes me down that route, I'd like us to be like Craig and Chyna. The two of you are so darn cute!
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 :)
Next do one for occult ritual magick
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! 😉
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
This is spooky timing, I'm at this moment taking a break from sorting out my wardrobe! ^^ Great video!
My problem is that I have actively regretted things I have decluttered many times and I feel worse about that than I do about having too much stuff.
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.
I totally get the desire to declutter and (especially when it comes to clothes) buy new things you like/that fit better. BUT (and this is a sincere question with no malice intended!) do you and Chyna think about where the old clothes go and how much energy/waster consumption goes into buying all new clothes? Do you guys usually buy secondhand or something? No need to answer if you feel that's private, but I guess I'm curious what people do and think nowadays. We as a culture generate *so much waste* and I'm hoping if everyone thinks a little more about this kinda thing, we can do better for our environment and shared resources.
I almost exclusively bought my clothes secondhand pre-pandemic. This spring and summer I have needed some new hot weather clothes and it hasn't been an option to thrift so I have had to buy some things new. But I'd bet more than 50% of the clothes in my closet I've owned for five years or longer. Craig usually buys his clothes new but also very, very, very seldom buys new clothes at all and usually wears his clothes until they start falling apart so I'm not concerned about his environmental impact.
Posh mart and craigslist usually fills the void
@@ChynaGrove that's awesome! I figured you guys cared about impact and all that, but since COVID hit I've been living with a sister who exclusively buys stuff on Amazon every other day and now I'm just worried 100% of the time lol
I'm just gonna say it - y'all have a beautiful home
uh the flannel looked adorable on Chyna though~
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.
Maybe unrelated... but, where'd your kitchen faucet come from? I have something similar from Ikea and I don't love it. Advice?
It's Kraus brand.
I do not like it, the thought of getting rid of anything makes me feel awful inside....but good gravy I need to, my spawn's room is so SO cluttered and I don't want her to grow up to be like me and be way too attached to material things.
If it was given to you by some one else you don’t have to keep it for them, part of hoarding is holding out of obligation to people who dont even remember unloading it to you or because it evokes a memory.
When my nephew went to uni, i helped him declutter his bedroom. TWENTY THREE BIN BAGS from one bedroom.
Your music was on point for this video. I really liked it!
Wheezy waiter is my new favorite tuber on the tubes.
„You can dance if you want to“ really cracked me up.
Because it makes you feel accomplished. 😊
Maybe a video on consumption?
I was looking for music on RUclips to listen to while I'm decluttering, and this pops up! 😂😂
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!
4:06 Did I hear a 1984 referene?
I cycle through keeping some of my kids' clothes, some get shared with close friends that I hope will return them. Some got returned like 6 years after the loaning initially when i had a new kid - huzzah! I try not to buy too much new though - environmental damage of fast fashion clothes is awful!
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 was decluttering at the exact moment you uploaded this! Spooky.
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.
🤣🤣🤣🤣 "And I got rid of all my pyjama pants without pockets.. 'cause.. what a waste of time." Hahahahahahahaha why is this so funny and relatable?!?!