This is such an essential video I was given these simple tricks over 6 years ago and they work -Always walk around with something in your hand ( so if you are in your bedroom when you walk out take your drinking glasses to the kitchen) -leave a room cleaned up ( example after I eat I put the dishes in dishwasher, wash anything, wipe down the counters or after I use the restroom I wipe down the floor /counter /sink what ever is yucky) -pretend you are having a guest over everyday If all else fails invite someone to visit you or better yet have them stay overnight. Remember it did not take one day for your home to get cluttered so it will take time to get it back into shape
You are so right - your home is your sanctuary!! A place to find peace, relaxation, and inspiration. A clean, organized home supports everything else we do.
Growing up, Saturday mornings were filled with music and everyone cleaning. To this day, I love doing this and feel so much better. Love your tips and content
I decided to think of cleaning & tidying up as part of my own personal therapy. It makes me feel more relaxed to have a tidy view of my space. Whenever I need to focus on something positive, it's a cleaning task that needs to be done. & there's always some task that needs to done..so I pick one & focus on it. The end result gives me a sense of accomplishment for that day...even if there's more that needs my attention, but my energy or time is spent...I feel confident & can say okay...next time I want to work on the other task I have in mind. Even washing my dishes by hands feels good..like a kid playing in the dish pan. Hand washing small items of clothing, i.e. underwear, delicates, items I just purchased, thrift store clothes. It's therapeutic just seeing how they all feel, if the color bleeds, etc. Knowing they're cleaner than my machine could get them...Saving the dishwasher & laundry machine for heavy work I don't have the time or energy to do. It certainly helps me meditate on taking care of myself instead of dwelling on any problems or frustration about what all I need to get done in my life. Wonderful inspiring video. Thank you.
I suffer from bipolar depression and I've noticed I feel a little better, when my home is cleaned, the windows are up and letting the light in, it's just having the strength to do so sometimes, but I'm always happy when I do. First time seeing your videos. Love them❤️❤️
That was a wonderful presentation, Nikki. I like this style rather than the live ones. They become loud and disorienting with people saying “hi” every minute. Maybe I’m just getting old, but I prefer calm, organized, & hitting the mark…thanks for doing these…great information! 🎃
I love this My husband and I keep what guests/friends have repeatedly described as an exceptionally clean home, but it has never seemed like that to us. Instead we have always thought we just keep a clean home, because we use a lot of these steps/goals. While he watched his telenovelas after dinner I am always wiping the counters, loading the dishwasher, etc so we can go to bed with a clean kitchen.
My greatest struggle was my laundry, growing up Saturdays was time to clean the house and do laundry. Now that I’m older and work 5 days a week, just changing laundry 3 times a week was truly a game charger. Now my Saturdays are for light cleaning!!!
(Huge inhale, hold, let it out slowly) I really missed watching your videos. I admire your style and your organization choices. I wish I had the motivation to stay as organized as you are. I need to find a simple system that works for me on "bad" days. Thank you so much for your wonderful videos.
My mom used to randomly call “field day” we were each given a room(s) and we had to make sure it was picked up, cleaned, vacuumed, whatever it took. If she brought out the Murphy Oil soap, we knew it was more than just a pick up it was a deep cleaning moment.
💜💜💜💜💜💜 keeping a tidy space is such an amazing feeling. Just getting started w a routine and you’ll be feeling great in no time at all. Thank you for this video
Your tips and videos are always so helpful! I recently went to see my sister, and be her chauffeur for a few days (she had cataract surgery and needed someone to drive her). Before leaving, I made sure my house was clean and orderly, and put fresh sheets on the bed! My husband didn’t understand my need to do this, but he found it as welcoming as I did when we returned home! I do the 5 minute PUPA (pick up, put away) every night and what a difference it makes! Thanks, Nikki ♥️
Thank you for the video Nikki! Just one tip: when you put the writing on the video, use black letters instead of white letters. It is difficult to see the writing against the backdrop of the cabinets.
Thank you Thank you.. this message was one of the best that hit home for me.. Immediately after you said take 15 minutes b4 going to bed do a task.. I stopped the video and did just that. I will definitely make this a habit for me. For some reason .. I just felt overwhelmed w/ all the 'stuff'; and so it made me just look at it & do nothing. Thanks again for sharing your expertise.
I really love your videos. Your ideas are so helpful and the way you present them makes me feel like I can do them. I bought your book yesterday. It’s beautiful.
Hey nikki just found your channel...i love being here your peaceful spirit and tips are so helpful..i love caring for my home and fam and im just glad i found u ..thanx for your efforts and teachings❤❤
Nikki are you going to do a home planner for apartment living that is something I would greatly appreciate we don’t have a garage we have a very small storage room outside and our apartment is very small with very little storage
I so agree with what you're saying. I can feel the difference in mood immediately walking in an organized clean home vs. a cluttered home. However some people aren't bothered either way. To each is own, lol
Thank you so much you are helping me.i am 66years old still working taking care of my sick husband.i get so tired,but I Like to keep my house clean.thank you so much sweet heart.❤😊
ALWAYS Love your videos! Been following you for many years here on You Tube. You've helped me create a beautiful space that is neat and organized, yet still specific to me. Anytime someone asks I refer them to your channel. Even if they can only do one thing at a time, its still a big help. Thanks Nikki!
Hi, you know what I think? I can clean someone else's house and organize but when it comes to my house I have a horrible time doing so! I think it would be great if a community was started as far as I'll come to your house organize and clean and then you come to my house and organize and clean! I have no problem when it comes to someone else's house it's 4:30 in the morning... And I'm scrubbing the brass in my 100-year-old claw foot tub! My house will be 100 years old next year 2023 and it is very tiny you're so stuck in the middle of the living room it looks like a tornado hit it! I have a hard time I'll be nice I do not clutter it's just organizing those little things! Thank you for letting me share!
I know that everything you said is true. I am feeling pretty despairing with my home at the moment. I have a routine which was working for me but now it isn't. My work days have become longer and busier so I am struggling to find the energy to keep my home clean during the week. This really frustrates me as I have routine which i am not sticking to!! Why?!! Things have improved drastically overall since last year,when I started my routine, in that I have kept on top of my bathrooms at least during this busy period, which helps, but I am definitely going to get my family to do a 15 minute puck up each night. That would help immensely! Great tip!
My mom might help me with going through my food storage that I've created. I have 3 really good pop playlists on my Spotify. I can just turn it on. I bought speakers, best purchase ever - Logitech, best brand.
Thanks Nikki 😊! Really needed this video to remind us on what's more important to make our house a home. Cleanliness and organizing our homes in a way which is helpful and easy for us to maintain.
Thank you for this when I was a stay at home mom it’s was so much easier. My grown kids don’t have the same personality as I do it’s not important to them to keep things clean and organize it is a lot harder because I work full time but thanks for the advice .
Hey Nikki!! I love the tips, but I also love hearing that YOU and in other Friendgirl's comments that I am not alone. Video after video, you hit the nail on the head! Keep em coming. 🥰
I love your vids Mrs. Nikki....thank you for this one...I'm waiting for my "temporary phase" to pass on...I no longer have the mojo I used to...you gave me some awesome pointers today...😊
I’ve been having anxiety due to health issues but keeping my home organized and clean has been really helping me stay calm and relaxed.
I really hope you feel better soon.
This is such an essential video
I was given these simple tricks over 6 years ago and they work
-Always walk around with something in your hand ( so if you are in your bedroom when you walk out take your drinking glasses to the kitchen)
-leave a room cleaned up ( example after I eat I put the dishes in dishwasher, wash anything, wipe down the counters or after I use the restroom I wipe down the floor /counter /sink what ever is yucky)
-pretend you are having a guest over everyday
If all else fails invite someone to visit you or better yet have them stay overnight.
Remember it did not take one day for your home to get cluttered so it will take time to get it back into shape
Great advice 👍🏽
Good tips! 👏🏾
These are really good tips!
Thankyou!!! I can do this!!! ❤
absolutely • a clean and organized minimal home is way more pleasant to be in than a cluttered mansion
You are so right - your home is your sanctuary!! A place to find peace, relaxation, and inspiration. A clean, organized home supports everything else we do.
So true a clean home does lift your spirits.
Growing up, Saturday mornings were filled with music and everyone cleaning. To this day, I love doing this and feel so much better. Love your tips and content
Remembering Saturday mornings is very refreshing. I need to bring them back.
Very true. Even if I’m going through something I feel better when my home is clean
Holy Spirit thank you for showing me this channel ❤
I decided to think of cleaning & tidying up as part of my own personal therapy. It makes me feel more relaxed to have a tidy view of my space.
Whenever I need to focus on something positive, it's a cleaning task that needs to be done. & there's always some task that needs to done..so I pick one & focus on it.
The end result gives me a sense of accomplishment for that day...even if there's more that needs my attention, but my energy or time is spent...I feel confident & can say okay...next time I want to work on the other task I have in mind.
Even washing my dishes by hands feels good..like a kid playing in the dish pan.
Hand washing small items of clothing, i.e. underwear, delicates, items I just purchased, thrift store clothes. It's therapeutic just seeing how they all feel, if the color bleeds, etc. Knowing they're cleaner than my machine could get them...Saving the dishwasher & laundry machine for heavy work I don't have the time or energy to do.
It certainly helps me meditate on taking care of myself instead of dwelling on any problems or frustration about what all I need to get done in my life.
Wonderful inspiring video. Thank you.
I suffer from bipolar depression and I've noticed I feel a little better, when my home is cleaned, the windows are up and letting the light in, it's just having the strength to do so sometimes, but I'm always happy when I do. First time seeing your videos. Love them❤️❤️
Me too
I hope you feel better soon
I try to stay on top of my home ALWAYS!!!
My home is CLEAN & ORGANIZED, 99.9% of the time!!!💞💞💞💞💞
I have longed to be someone like you for my whole life! I actually sleep better when my house is in order
The way you keep your surroundings often reflects your mind.
having a neat home keeps my mind at peace. when i'm angry I rage clean lol
That was a wonderful presentation, Nikki. I like this style rather than the live ones. They become loud and disorienting with people saying “hi” every minute. Maybe I’m just getting old, but I prefer calm, organized, & hitting the mark…thanks for doing these…great information! 🎃
I totally agree. I found the live feeds very distracting.
You are right, I neglected my own health and therefore my home and now I have to pay the price. But I am back on track soon
I love this
My husband and I keep what guests/friends have repeatedly described as an exceptionally clean home, but it has never seemed like that to us. Instead we have always thought we just keep a clean home, because we use a lot of these steps/goals. While he watched his telenovelas after dinner I am always wiping the counters, loading the dishwasher, etc so we can go to bed with a clean kitchen.
She is so well spoken and confident in expressing her beliefs. What a great role model. ❤
My greatest struggle was my laundry, growing up Saturdays was time to clean the house and do laundry. Now that I’m older and work 5 days a week, just changing laundry 3 times a week was truly a game charger. Now my Saturdays are for light cleaning!!!
(Huge inhale, hold, let it out slowly) I really missed watching your videos. I admire your style and your organization choices. I wish I had the motivation to stay as organized as you are. I need to find a simple system that works for me on "bad" days. Thank you so much for your wonderful videos.
I sure wish that I would have found you back in the days when my kids were little and I was teaching special education full time!
My mom used to randomly call “field day” we were each given a room(s) and we had to make sure it was picked up, cleaned, vacuumed, whatever it took. If she brought out the Murphy Oil soap, we knew it was more than just a pick up it was a deep cleaning moment.
That Murphy oil soap is the truth. I dilute that and use it instead of spraying furniture polish.
Thanks Nikki, the video came at the right time. My one's weaker self was about to win. Now he's sitting in his basket.
Love the tip, 15 minutes tidy up allowance prior to bed, Nikki. 😀
It's a fabulous idea and very achievable for all 💯.
Same. It's a great tip
It's amazing how a clean and organized space can REALLY LIFT YOUR SPIRITS. 🎉
Pray for me. Everything yoy said is true. Clutter is depressing. I
💜💜💜💜💜💜 keeping a tidy space is such an amazing feeling. Just getting started w a routine and you’ll be feeling great in no time at all. Thank you for this video
Your tips and videos are always so helpful! I recently went to see my sister, and be her chauffeur for a few days (she had cataract surgery and needed someone to drive her). Before leaving, I made sure my house was clean and orderly, and put fresh sheets on the bed! My husband didn’t understand my need to do this, but he found it as welcoming as I did when we returned home! I do the 5 minute PUPA (pick up, put away) every night and what a difference it makes!
Thanks, Nikki ♥️
Words of Wisdom Nikki! Thank you.
Thanks Nikki. I feel good when my house is clean 🤍
I plan to go back to block scheduling to get my home back into shape
Great advice because you are so right it can tear down your spirit
Great tips! So true. The beautiful baskets and bins are not a necessity to accomplish an organized home.
Thank you for the video Nikki! Just one tip: when you put the writing on the video, use black letters instead of white letters. It is difficult to see the writing against the backdrop of the cabinets.
Absolutely agree. So many RUclipsrs use white font
Amen to that Nikki. God Bless You!
I needed this video so much! Thank you!!! ⚘⚘⚘
I love my home most when it is decluttered and clean.
I have good will bags going all of the time. I hate clutter and it does depress my mood!!
Thank you Nikki
Thank you Thank you.. this message was one of the best that hit home for me.. Immediately after you said take 15 minutes b4 going to bed do a task.. I stopped the video and did just that. I will definitely make this a habit for me. For some reason .. I just felt overwhelmed w/ all the 'stuff'; and so it made me just look at it & do nothing. Thanks again for sharing your expertise.
You are incredible!
I really love your videos. Your ideas are so helpful and the way you present them makes me feel like I can do them. I bought your book yesterday. It’s beautiful.
This video was right on time. Thank you
Loved this video your so relatable. Love from Scotland xxx
Hey nikki just found your channel...i love being here your peaceful spirit and tips are so helpful..i love caring for my home and fam and im just glad i found u ..thanx for your efforts and teachings❤❤
I love your practical approach. ❤
Nikki are you going to do a home planner for apartment living that is something I would greatly appreciate we don’t have a garage we have a very small storage room outside and our apartment is very small with very little storage
Oh I would like that to . We all don’t live in houses.
I'm glad you are in your videos. I remember the days when we only heard your voice and sometimes saw your hands.
I love affirmations! Example of a home one?
That kitchen be glowin’
Great video. Perhaps I'm overlooking it but I don't see the affirmation you mentioned would be in the description below the video.
I so agree with what you're saying. I can feel the difference in mood immediately walking in an organized clean home vs. a cluttered home. However some people aren't
bothered either way. To each is own, lol
Totally agree!!!
I am so happy that I found you! I need you!
Your channel is a blessing!!! I just discovered you, and WOW. A new fan here. Thank you for these beautiful messages and the great videos! God bless.
Thank you so much you are helping me.i am 66years old still working taking care of my sick husband.i get so tired,but I Like to keep my house clean.thank you so much sweet heart.❤😊
Beautiful words to live by…. Couldn’t find home affirmation …..thanks for your words of wisdom❤️
ALWAYS Love your videos! Been following you for many years here on You Tube. You've helped me create a beautiful space that is neat and organized, yet still specific to me. Anytime someone asks I refer them to your channel. Even if they can only do one thing at a time, its still a big help. Thanks Nikki!
Thank you for your tips, it gives me encouragement in many ways...
Thanks so much for this. I feel lifted after watching and looking forward to the lift from starting the recommended practices ❤
Thanks for the great advice.😊
Wonderful video! Having a clean and organized space is such a huge blessing. Thank you for sharing this Nikki! 💖🙌🙌🙌
Thank YOU!! Nikki really help encourage me to really have a new outlook for my decluttering. And organizing. Thank you for infusing joy in my space!🙂🙂
Thank you for the home wisdom😊
Hi, you know what I think? I can clean someone else's house and organize but when it comes to my house I have a horrible time doing so! I think it would be great if a community was started as far as I'll come to your house organize and clean and then you come to my house and organize and clean! I have no problem when it comes to someone else's house it's 4:30 in the morning... And I'm scrubbing the brass in my 100-year-old claw foot tub! My house will be 100 years old next year 2023 and it is very tiny you're so stuck in the middle of the living room it looks like a tornado hit it! I have a hard time I'll be nice I do not clutter it's just organizing those little things! Thank you for letting me share!
Glad I am not the only one. Way easier to do someone else's place.
Perhaps, try pretending that you are cleaning someone else's house.
Hi Nikki! New subscriber here! Great channel. I appreciate the practical tips. Thank you!
Hi sweetie my name is Elizabeth from Iowa state thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home and beautiful ideas
I know that everything you said is true. I am feeling pretty despairing with my home at the moment. I have a routine which was working for me but now it isn't. My work days have become longer and busier so I am struggling to find the energy to keep my home clean during the week. This really frustrates me as I have routine which i am not sticking to!! Why?!!
Things have improved drastically overall since last year,when I started my routine, in that I have kept on top of my bathrooms at least during this busy period, which helps, but I am definitely going to get my family to do a 15 minute puck up each night. That would help immensely! Great tip!
True word nikki thank you so much
I think you have just changed my life. ☺️
Nikki you have such great ideas this is very helpful tfs🙏🏼❤
My mom might help me with going through my food storage that I've created. I have 3 really good pop playlists on my Spotify. I can just turn it on. I bought speakers, best purchase ever - Logitech, best brand.
Thanks Nikki 😊! Really needed this video to remind us on what's more important to make our house a home. Cleanliness and organizing our homes in a way which is helpful and easy for us to maintain.
Thanks, Nikki! You're such an inspiration!!!!
Thank you, I've said and done this for years👍🏽
I agree💯
Thank you for this when I was a stay at home mom it’s was so much easier. My grown kids don’t have the same personality as I do it’s not important to them to keep things clean and organize it is a lot harder because I work full time but thanks for the advice .
Thank you for the encouragement. I just need to do it.
This is exactly what I needed today. Thank you. Definitely had some essential takeaways from this ❤
Nikki, thanks for sharing great tips. Blessings!
This resonates with me, I preach this so much on my platform too however I love your points, definitely inspiring
Thank you, yes it's so hard to do, do, do.
Absolutely loving your latest content!
Thank you- you lifted my spirits with you’re sweet nature ! 💕
Thank you so much for sharing. I so appreciate it
I simply love your style in every way. I wish this video included demonstrations. I am a visual learner. Keep up the classy videos!!!
In one of her earlier videos at least 8 years ago, she demonstrated what she mentioned in this video.
Thank youuu for sharing🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Amen!
Nikki, I’ve been a subscriber for many years. You never disappoint. I like to keep our house clean as well. I feel better.
Hello. Great video!! I do not see the affirmation you referenced in the video. Where can I locate it?
I could not find the affirmation you talked about, so I made up my own. My home is a clean organized, peaceful sanctuary.
Hey Nikki!! I love the tips, but I also love hearing that YOU and in other Friendgirl's comments that I am not alone. Video after video, you hit the nail on the head! Keep em coming. 🥰
Thanks for sharing!!!🌺🌸🌼
Great tips and sensible advice. Thanks.
Yes, you did give me a good lift. Thank you!
Thank you so much.. love it!!! Blessings!
Thankyou Nikki.
I agree I cannot function in clutter, I am a clean fanatic.
Thank you, Nikki!
So true thank you every much...will start that 15m
Thank you for the advice, guidance, and wisdom ❤
I love your vids Mrs. Nikki....thank you for this one...I'm waiting for my "temporary phase" to pass on...I no longer have the mojo I used to...you gave me some awesome pointers today...😊
Love this video! ❤❤❤