Everything I Am Decluttering And Why (Let It Go)
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- Опубликовано: 4 май 2024
- Today I am sharing everything I am decluttering this month and my reasons why. I like to call it Letting Go! These items have been collected over the last few months so you might have seen them in some of my videos, but I held onto them for 2 reasons. no.1 I could talk about my reasons for getting rid of them to you (a lot of people have commented that this helps them to let go of more as well). no.2 the second-hand store I donate to is kinda far from where we live so I only drop stuff off once in a while to save on gas and time.
I hope you find some inspiration in this video and thank you so much for being part of my community!
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I declutterd over 1000 items in 2023, and I'm still finding things to declutter. I am so much happier being able to use my living room instead of seeing it as a storage unit! I'm working on crochet projects that had gotten buried in the piles. I have a functioning desk area. Maintaining my space is easy breezy.
It sounds like you are doing an amazing job! 1000 Items is a lot =)
Being a crafter is always very dangerous territory . And yes my cross stitching does have a tendency to spread and get lost 😂
I need to get a small table just for craft projects in the livingroom.
For the last two years after mayor decluttering I keep going on every year 1000 items decluttering. I am amazed how this is possible. Already at 634 items :-))@@janettolway8538
I love how you reflected on “what if you didn’t declutter”. It does put everything into perspective.
😂I could send you a picture of our garage and my husband’s closet and the answer would be obvious!!🤦🏼♀️
Congratulations Shannon on 100k subscribers. You are one of my favorite channels. Love you and your mom.
Thank you! I hope you are having a nice weekend.
Yeah! 100K subscribers. Congratulations.
Well deserved!!! 💖💖💖💖
🎉 Thank you!
Love this monthly update videos! Such a good reminder that there’s probably always something we can identify that we don’t use or love anymore, and all the singular items really do add up to take up a lot more space than we realize.
And congrats on hitting 100K subscribers!!!
That's the thing. It's a regular practice. Not a one and done weekend project. Shannon does a great job making the process realistic
Thank you so much! Yes all those little items add up to a lot of stuff. =)
I've decluttered the last 4 years in a row for a big yard sales. Just last week, I got rid of window unit air conditioner box with about 40 more items. I'm not quite as good as you but I'm getting there. The older I get, the less I want in my house. My husband and I are 65 years old and either I've got to do it and declutter now or my kids one day will have to get rid of all my junk when were dead and gone. I rather go ahead and do it for them!
Getting rid of a few things here and there really makes a big difference over time. Thanks for inspiring me! 😊
My sons are decluttering books and clothes, my daughter decluttered her dresser clothes and now she's working in her closet. I share this because they did it on their own and I can see how my decluttering is carrying over to encouraging them to do the same. Thank You for being an example, Shannon. It's helping so many families😊 congratulations 100k
Congrats on 100K!
Hi Shannon, I'm 63 and currently decluttering my home. My biggest worry was the thousands of photographs we had. I did each of my daughters an album from birth to 21st birthday year's ago. But didnt know what to do with the rest. I looked online for storage ideas and found the solution! You can buy a plastic case that holds 16 smaller cases that hold 100 6"x4" each...thats 1600 photos !! I purchased 3 in total. Then i whittled down all the photos.Kept some holiday snaps but not many that are just scenery. My daughters said they would just throw those away anyway. So now they can go through the cases when I'm gone and pick out what they want instead of ruining albums!
My other problem is letters i kept,especially ones to and from my husband when he was in the army in 70s/80s. We were only married 10 days before he went to the Falklands so we wrote every day for 5 months! Letters aren't really sent any more so perhaps i should keep?! Its a dilemma! Any suggestions?
You could always keep the letters in a box just for yourself marked as a sentimental box. That's probably what I would do. It might be fun to read the letters to your grandkids one day. =)
I just enjoy your channel so much! I love simplicity, the freshness and freedom of living a declutter-ish life! It’s on going! - Belinda
Thank you! Yes the decluttering never ends, but it does get easier over time. =)
Congratulations on hitting 100k subscribers.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 This is a huge accomplishment.🥰 Wishing you continued success.❤️🙏
Thank you so much 🤗 It was a long journey to get here. I am so happy to have you here as part of my community.
Congratulations on reaching 100K subscribers!! I've been watching since your collab with the Minimal Mom a few years ago. Love your tips for simple living and I've been especially inspired by your mom's decluttering journey. Thanks for all your content!
Thank you for being here! My mom and I will have more videos coming soon =)
Congrats Shannon!! You have been my mentor in minimalism & a lighter, simpler, lifestyle.
Thank you ❤ And thank your mom too😉💕
Wow, thank you!
Congrats for continually motivating❤
I almost never read any paper books anymore and rarely do I read ebooks on my ebook reader because my attention span sadly has decreased quite a bit over the years. I mostly read online (science articles etc.).
That said, I own a small handfull of books that I re-read sometimes - yes, I know how they end, but there are these rare treasures that "grow" with you and you always find something new in them with each re-read. My favorite book (Paradise Galore by William Woodruff) I read for the first time when I was 10, which is almost 33 years ago and I still adore it. It has so many more layers of meaning to me now.
Aside from these very few favorites I have some non-fiction books which I go through every few years to see if I could donate them. All of my books fit in a medium sized bin that doesn't take up much space and this way they won't get dusty either 🙂
All in all I'm in maintaining mode now which feels awesome 😊
Our local LifePath Mission store sells books for $1. I buy books there, read them and then re-donate the books! This is where I donate all of my declutter items. Also, there are certain books that I do read again. I also keep biographies and classic books.
That is such a great way to use the secondhand store. I do the same thing. =)
Yes 🙌 if you didn’t do this every month, imagine what 12 mos of this would look like!? I’d kinda like to see that- what would a pile of 12 months clutter look like if it wasn’t managed.
I agree the pile would be insane. I actually put together a huge compilation of all my decluttering from a whole year at the end of last year and that really showed how much was decluttered from the whole year.
I wouldn’t be able to stand 12 months of stuff waiting to leave the house. Ugh, monthly is better. I take my unwanted items to my recycling room in the building right away.
Fun to see and hear about the why and why not.
Such beautiful hair! I am elderly and am I fan of your mom as well.
Thank you so much for being here. =)
That was a good sized pile this time, it all ads up. You're very good at decluttering and set such a great example for us. TY
Thank you Linda! I hope you are having a nice weekend.
Congratulations🎉 on completing 100k subscriber.।। You are my favorite. Love from India
Thank you so much 😀
I have used a walking cane for many years. When I worked I had a cane to go with every outfit. And displayed them in an umbrella stand by the front door. When I retired I gave most of them away but kept three. I am getting rid of two and only keeping the original one I got in 1997. It is an ebony stick with a silver greyhounds head as the handle and is very pretty. I can only use one at a time so getting rid of the others is good.
I have three small bookcases of books, because I love reading and I reread a lot. But I am much more ruthless now about which books I keep - I used to have 9 bookcases! For the past two years, I've rated and reviewed everything I've read on Goodreads, and if it's less than 4 stars, I don't keep it. It's made it much easier for me to cut down. I'd quite like to get down to two bookcases, but I don't think I'd ever want less - I ran out of reading material during Covid, when all the libraries and charity shops were closed, and it was miserable!
I'm 100 percent the same way about books. Once read, they are gone, whether it's to a little library (because there is one convenient to me) or a friend, but I'm not at all opposed to donations. I just like to move onto something new. Once I do get all my books read that I own, it's the library for me.
Love these videos, thanks for continuing this series Shannon ❤️
Hi Shannon, these videos are very helpful thank you. I have definitely felt the benefits of decluttering recently as I have been burnt out physically and being able to sit back and rest and see that my home is tidy and I didn’t have to stress about getting jobs done. Yesterday I was able to do a quick reset and then rest again. Decluttering is definitely worth it!
100K!!!!!!! You did it, Shannon!!
🎉 Thank you!
Yes, the rationales behind the items do help me. All thar stuff would take up a couple of dresser drawers at least, or a bin full. Wow.
These decluttering videos are helpful and motivating. 🥰❤️
I'm so glad! I always question if I should still make them so I am happy to hear your feedback =)
I think your videos are so calming and soothing. Thank you for uploading. I get what you're saying about continuously decluttering. I've done some major purges in the past, yet I always seem to find more to get rid off. It's baffling. Greetings from the Netherlands 😊
Thank you for being here. I find it baffling too. We don't shop ver often yet every few months I have a huge pile of stuff to get rid of.
Congratulations on 100k subscribers
Thank you so much 😀
Love your videos ❤yes I totally agree on decluttering! Every wk I donate and I feel great about it. If we aren’t using it someone else could. Thank you have a wonderful weekend!😍
Thanks for sharing what is working for you!! I hope you have a nice weekend too.
Shannon, You are the best!! Love your videos!!❤
Thank you so much!!
I have been going through stuff for several months now and it is amazing every week I find more and more : ) I am to the Swedish death cleaning stage I think....ready to let so much go, sell, give to friends and family donate the rest of the usable stuff that they don't want. I love your channel Shannon; you have been one of my favorites for years and I am so happy to see 100,000 subbies today : ) You should be so proud of yourself!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!
I've been keeping the books I've read in my car and when I pass by one of those little libraries, I put them in....don't know why I started that but it makes me feel good when I can pass them on randomly like that
I.let go of books when I read them too. I can normally find someone to give them to, but if not, they go to a thrift store.
Yay! That is such a great process for the books =)
😅 I finally went through my minimal amount of stuff and was finally ready to admit that I was over a bunch of it. Someone is going to be very surprised with nice travel and office bags, along with a giant stuffed fox 😂 In reality though, I might be moving abroad and was going to upgrade stuff anyways.
You had another great declutter pile. So true. Just think if we didn't keep up with decluttering. Great job again, Shannon. Have a wonderful day! 💛
Thank you! I hope you have a nice day too.
Congratulations on 100K subscribers! You always have great ideas that make me want to continue my declutter process! I’m loving your ebook because it gives me great tips on decluttering.
Yay! Thank you!
I'm on Team No Vest with the boys!
Haha! One time I was buying a vest years ago and I remember my cousin looking at me and saying "I am not really a vest person" haha
Congratulations on 100k!!! It has been wonderful watching your channel grow over the past 5 years! After watching this video, I’m off to go through my closet…I’m like you, in that, I’m so over some of my clothing. I am also switching my seasonal clothing (I live in the Napa Valley, where we have 3 seasons - chilly, hot & in the middle) and I’ll be getting rid of the winter/colder weather clothing I did not wear. Thanks for the motivation!
Thank you! I wish you luck on your decluttering =)
I’ve finally decided to sort out my loft; and it’s so bad I didn’t know where to start. So I’ve decided to do the konmari method.
Yes it’s been brutal and I’m only on the clothes. Have not started on paper and books yet. When I say brutal I’m not exaggerating.
But what I’ve learned ; is not the fear of letting it go. It’s now the fear of getting myself in that state again.
I’ve got rid of countless 70 litre sacks and still have coats and shoes to declutter.
I’ve just ordered a new summer sweatshirt ; I’m already thinking about the summer jumper I will let go. Finally I think my mindset has changed x
I had shoes saved for many years. 2 years ago when I finally looked at them, having not worn them for 20 years, they were all falling apart. Ugh, what are waste of space.
@@sct4040 and I bet you haven’t even got the outfits you use to wear then with ?
Inspiration! I'm changing out my seasonal clothes today. I hope I can find a few to let go, but I am also trying to shop for clothes only out of necessity and have pared down my wardrobe over the last couple of years.. So far in the first 4 months of the year I've bought a pair of sneakers to replace an ancient pair (really, really old!) and a spring sweater as I didn't have one and we had real spring this year in New England--too warm for a coat, too cold to go without something. That's probably a personal best when it comes to not shopping!
Yay to not shopping. I bet you have saved a lot of money too. =)
I loved watching this Shannon......excellent job! What a great feeling it even gave to me, lol. I have a bag ready to take to donations tomorrow.
Great haul! It’s amazing how much stuff is tucked away taking up space that we don’t like use or need! I just shredded an old address book full of people who don’t live at those addresses any more. Very small but what’s the point in keeping it? Some things just need to get trashed.
Wow that was a lot of stuff! Great job!
Thank you! It's surprising how much when I saw it all in one big pile.
Felicitations Shannon, nous sommes 100000 👋🥰🥰
Thank you!
Ha! I laughed when you said you'll never read a book again..wait until you hit your seventies..some of my best reads have been books I kept and totally forgot I read in my 30's..I enjoyed them so much the second time and guess what..if you're lucky enough to get to your seventies, you'll appreciate them even more.
1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣0️⃣‼️Congratulations 💕
Thank you!
Thank you so much for doing this decluttering video, it was really helpful😊😊😊
Glad it was helpful!
You are my heroine!
You did great….and congratulations on 100k 😊❤️
Thank you so much!!
Great video-thank you! I really like the tip to pull things that you might not like/need/wear as you launder them.
This works well at the Laundromat, too.
Thank you, I hope you are having a good weekend.
Congrats so happy for you. I have watched you most of the time since the beginning. Love you and your family and your home
Thank you so much for being here =) I hope you are doing well.
Good video. Thanks. Congrats on your award.
Thank you!
I now only use the library for books. I rarely reread a book so I don't feel like I need to spend money on books anymore.
Thanks for another great video Shannon!
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Congratulations 🎉🎉 100k subscribers
Thank you so much 😀
Yay! 🎉🙌🏼 100k! 😃
100,000!! Way to go!
I am currently working on doing the minimalist game each day of May. I find it does help in letting go of items when I know I have a goal to reach for the day in items to declutter. I know it will get harder each day but the end results will be worthwhile!!!
That is a fun game! It will be worthwhile and you will see a huge difference at the end of the month. Yay!
Nice video. Missed your Mom.
Thank you, My mom will be back in more videos coming soon =)
I had a mad moment with mugs today. I got rid of loads. Cannot wait to get up and take them to the charity shop tomorrow morning. Im on a real get rid of it drive atm... Hugs and love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I don’t have a problem letting things go anymore but I do like buying new stuff 😅
I do too, but I practice one in one out. That way I'm not recluttering my house. I've been wanting a smoothy blender. If I get one, I'll declutter the ice cream maker that I rarely use.
Shannon, l am very proud of you leading the de-cluttering parade.
That said, as for me... I just have a 'yes - no' gut feel about keeping items. If my gut says "No," the item goes straight into the trash cart. None of that donating crap. Get any pain of loss over quickly and move on. This makes my decluttering simple.
I can understand this way of decluttering too. Sometimes it's just too much work to figure out where something will go. I always feel bad throwing something away but part of me knows that half of what I donate is probably going in the trash anyways.
Thanks for pointing out that if it’s broken don’t donate. I personally wouldn’t donate a clothing item that needs a little fixing but the type of clothing drive the school is doing clothes that aren’t wearable usually get recycled
Oh yeah the things that are broken just go in the trash or get recycled if possible. The kids clothing drive is a little different because they said they want everything including items that aren't perfect.
I am the same way with books if I read them I pass them to my sister then she passes them to our little sister next then they pass them back to me and I go to a trade book store and trade them for a few more books. Children’s book I read and reread to my 3 granddaughters. So I have little tubs of books and as the girls get to 3-4 grade books will be traded.
That is great you have sisters to pass your books to. Kids books are the one type that we also keep because they like to read the same stories over and over. =)
I prefer the 2 handle pots and pans instead of the long handle pots and pans.
This was great! Congrats on 100k!!
Thank you so much 😀
Congratulations on hitting 100K subscribers!
Thank you so much 😀
I thought you said 14 and 40!!! Wow!
I did say 14, but I think I was referring to only my clothing items. When I edited the video I did catch that moment that seemed a little confusing.
I’m just over it 😂
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100k ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you!
How about the library?
Yes, we do go to the library too. Our library doesn't take books though. They are usually selling a ton.
I am NOT a vest person.🤣😭
Revere Ware is pronounced like Paul Revere's name. So disappointing that it is warped. Not common as this is a fabulous brand since 1939.
My grandson has that dog in a push walker thingy. He likes it. 🥰
I am so glad you are doing this declutter video. Whenever it gets towards the end of the month…. I’m like “where’s Shannon’s declutter video”?!?!… 🤣😭🥰💕❤️
I am always wondering if I should still make this type of video. I keep going because even a few comments saying it's helpful is all I need. =)
Some of the things you don’t wear look like they are just not a color that suits your coloring. Maybe that’s why you tend to not wear them?
Maybe 🤔
Elin Hilderbrand
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My name is pronounced regular Ellen. Ellen DeGeneres Ellen. Alternate spelling has made for a lifetime of confusion. Thanks Mom.
Oh, maybe I am also saying it wrong. I am not sure how Elin says it. But I love that author.
@@shannontorrens1 I love her as well and heard her speak at a local bookstore before covid. I enjoy your channel a bunch and am chipping away on my decluttering journey.
Congratulations to 100k subscribers .🏆 So well deserved. 🩷 Makes sense that you feel uncomfortable in the curry colored sweater. I think that you are a summer type just like me. Whenever I wore the autumn colors like curry, orange or peach people would ask me if I had the flu. 🤧
Thank you so much 😊