Swedish Death Cleaning and Organizing for Dying

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  • Опубликовано: 11 дек 2024

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  • @denisebrown3834
    @denisebrown3834 5 месяцев назад +28

    Sounds good. My father had an exercise book where he had everything thing listed that we needed to know, including phone numbers to ring to cancel things, etc. It had his plan for his funeral with all details included. He had been a list maker all his life and this book made winding up his affairs so much easier.

    • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
      @simplifyyourlifewithgwen  5 месяцев назад +7

      What a blessing! I assume he kept it updated then? That is sometimes the issue. A plan is made but not updated. Your father left you a true gift.

  • @midsouthhomestead7527
    @midsouthhomestead7527 2 месяца назад

    I have been thinking about Swedish Death Cleaning for awhile. Since 2018 I have been downsizing everything I can. I have been obsessed with it for some reason. It's getting better.
    That BOX is awesome!
    God Bless
    🍁🌾🍁🌾🍁
    Rhonda from TN

  • @lisamonalisahikes
    @lisamonalisahikes 5 месяцев назад +9

    I have cleared out loved ones items and that alone has made me more diligent in decluttering my own space so others don’t have that struggle.

    • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
      @simplifyyourlifewithgwen  5 месяцев назад +5

      @@lisamonalisahikes my parents sorted through their parents’ things and it motivated them to sort through their own so we wouldn’t have the struggle some day.
      Aside from doing it for our kids, we just prefer to have less stuff to manage.

  • @ycannon100
    @ycannon100 4 месяца назад +2

    I am in my 50’s as well and it’s nice to know that I am not the only person who thinks this way. I have been going through my stuff like crazy because I don’t want my children to have to deal with any of that after I am gone. It hurt me so deeply to go through my parents stuff and they passed away one month apart and to this day I am still struggling with it.

    • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
      @simplifyyourlifewithgwen  4 месяца назад

      That would be terribly difficult. Your being proactive about your belongings is a gift to your children.

  • @allisonspeer649
    @allisonspeer649 5 месяцев назад +12

    Really good video, we all should prepare so we are not a royal pain to our children when we pass. I have not heard of this specifically but will check into it.

  • @Beingnessing
    @Beingnessing 5 месяцев назад +14

    Clearing out my parents home of 60 yrs took me 2 yrs.after 40 hr weeks at a stressful job plus,2 vacation times(took no vacation for two yrs). EXHAUSTED

    • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
      @simplifyyourlifewithgwen  5 месяцев назад +1

      Wow. I can imagine what a big job 60 years worth was. I have no doubt that was very exhausting.

  • @sevenschmidts
    @sevenschmidts 5 месяцев назад +6

    Our homeschool forum had a great discussion about the Nokbox, and then your youtube showed up in my side bar! Thank you for explaining the contents so well!

    • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
      @simplifyyourlifewithgwen  5 месяцев назад +2

      @@sevenschmidts you’re welcome! Thank you for watching! I’m glad the video showed up!
      It’s an incredibly detailed system and easy to use!

  • @MsArtistwannabe
    @MsArtistwannabe 5 месяцев назад +21

    I had to take care of my mother’s stuff after she passed. Twenty years before she passed she showed me her little strong box and all the papers that were important. She never updated it. Nightmare. She was a hoarder.

    • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
      @simplifyyourlifewithgwen  5 месяцев назад +2

      @@MsArtistwannabe oh that does sound difficult.

    • @mountaingarden8823
      @mountaingarden8823 5 месяцев назад +4

      That is exactly what I am dealing with right now. My mom died last month, was very vocal about how she wanted things to happen after her death but didn’t put anything in place to help us make it happen. So now I’m heartbroken with piles of things to go through. 😢

    • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
      @simplifyyourlifewithgwen  5 месяцев назад +4

      @@mountaingarden8823 I am so sorry for your loss and the struggle of handling her possessions as you grieve. I am hearing more and more stories just like yours. It is heartbreaking in so many ways. My condolences to you.

    • @dainahakes5748
      @dainahakes5748 3 месяца назад

      So was my mom!

  • @kimholt4795
    @kimholt4795 3 месяца назад

    I just found you on RUclips and love it! I've been swedish death cleaning for several months now and I feel so much stress relief! I'm looking forward to your content!

    • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
      @simplifyyourlifewithgwen  3 месяца назад

      @@kimholt4795 I’m glad you found me! Swedish Death Cleaning helped me finally get rid of things I needed to let go of.
      I appreciate your watching and commenting!

  • @MariEngelmann
    @MariEngelmann 2 месяца назад

    I have a plastic container which I named: What if file. This contain all the information required if I pass away, for the people dealing with my estate. I have already put this in place in 2023. In the meantime I have discovered that I have kept all my school certificates and report cards which I know have thrown in the garbage, because no one will benefit from this. I am 58 years old already .Thank you for your excellent videos and your obvious love for God and your family. Blessings😊

    • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
      @simplifyyourlifewithgwen  2 месяца назад +1

      Great job on setting up your What If file! I finally threw away certificates and report cards too.
      Thank you for your kind words! 💖

  • @Laurel-h6c
    @Laurel-h6c 4 месяца назад +1

    Weare just moving to a retirement community and the idea of a NOK box is very helpful. Thank you

  • @Beingnessing
    @Beingnessing 5 месяцев назад +13

    I became a Minimalist and put my bank accounts in trust for my son.he can do whatever with my remaining stuff which isn't much.money is best for him

    • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
      @simplifyyourlifewithgwen  5 месяцев назад +1

      I have moved to minimalism as well. Your being intentional is a blessing to your son.

  • @jolenepulse1949
    @jolenepulse1949 5 месяцев назад +3

    Such a great idea!

  • @carmenbryan5174
    @carmenbryan5174 5 месяцев назад +1

    Good morning I just found your video and I have subscribed because I like your work have a great week I’m looking forward to more content 👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧❤️❤️❤️

  • @dianah.2684
    @dianah.2684 5 месяцев назад +1

    Most helpful. Thanks so so much.

  • @karltitz1725
    @karltitz1725 3 месяца назад +1

    My youngest brother did this with our mother and our brother. and his partner.

  • @GiovannaCrespi
    @GiovannaCrespi 4 месяца назад +2

    So true! I helped a friend empty her house after two years because she couldn’t cope with the process

  • @Lifeinthewyldewest
    @Lifeinthewyldewest 5 месяцев назад +1

    I’m going to work on this and prepare my NOK box! Great video Gwen❤

    • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
      @simplifyyourlifewithgwen  5 месяцев назад

      Awesome! I'm glad it was helpful! Thank you!

    • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
      @simplifyyourlifewithgwen  5 месяцев назад +1

      Guess what I did?! I first posted the unedited version of this video. It was awful! And I didn't even realize it till after 50 people had watched it! I was mortified!!! 🤦🏻‍♀ I consider it failing forward. 😂

    • @Lifeinthewyldewest
      @Lifeinthewyldewest 5 месяцев назад

      @@simplifyyourlifewithgwen I’ve done something similar! I thought it was private and it was not! Now I double triple check on uploads! I kind of wish I had seen the unedited!😝

    • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
      @simplifyyourlifewithgwen  5 месяцев назад

      @@Lifeinthewyldewest okay so here’s a question. I set it to private thinking no one can see it unless I send them a link (but why would I?) but I can keep the view count. Is that right? Every view is precious! 😁

    • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
      @simplifyyourlifewithgwen  5 месяцев назад +1

      @@Lifeinthewyldewest I knew something was off when I heard the beep of my watch. I looked back at notes (which I don’t normally do), I started over without pausing. It was a train wreck without editing. 😂😂😂

  • @ruthhinnenkamp6754
    @ruthhinnenkamp6754 5 месяцев назад +5

    Hi Gwen - your channel just popped up. Probably because I love love love decluttering channels. The NOK box looks great. I already have a file cabinet that I have made folders like those. But I like the fact that the NOK has the description papers! I'll have to check that out. So - it's really fire proof? Because it doesn't look like a metal type of box. Fire proof is what I need. Or a safe - hahaha. I have gotten rid of a lot of my possessions. But paper is my nemesis. Ugh. If there is a flat surface.....it just attracts clutter. Happy 4th of July.

    • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
      @simplifyyourlifewithgwen  5 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much for watching! The website says it's fireproof. It's a soft-side box that has a coating on it. I believe that's what makes it fireproof. I looked at other options online but the ones I looked at didn't have the metal rack. The rack enables the hanging folders to move easily. The description papers make the system GOLD in my opinion. Paper is my nemesis, as well. I talk about that in one of my other videos. I have to be super intentional with papers. Lol. I hope you're having a festive 4th! I appreciate your comment! Thank you!

  • @troyrutz6727
    @troyrutz6727 3 месяца назад

    Wow!!!

  • @mahlemade
    @mahlemade 5 месяцев назад +4

    I’m in the process of creating “My Death” notebook with all the information of my life- banking, assets, passwords, the will, etc. After dealing with parents deaths and no guidelines from them I swear not to do this to my kids!

    • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
      @simplifyyourlifewithgwen  5 месяцев назад

      @@mahlemade my mama said the same thing after dealing with her parents’ things.
      Good for you for taking care of this for your kids!

  • @toocooltobeold
    @toocooltobeold 4 месяца назад

    I have the NOK Box it is sitting on the floor of my closet untouched. It is going to be so helpful 😂

    • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
      @simplifyyourlifewithgwen  4 месяца назад

      @@toocooltobeold Well… you got step one. 😁
      Btw, you have the coolest name. 😁🙌🏼

  • @CayBFuller
    @CayBFuller 5 месяцев назад +1

    I didn’t see link for nok box

    • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
      @simplifyyourlifewithgwen  5 месяцев назад

      @@CayBFuller the link is down in the description. Here’s the link. I love mine!
      www.thenokbox.com/GWEN65043
      Thank you for watching. 😊

  • @Beingnessing
    @Beingnessing 5 месяцев назад +3

    My mom left no instructions for her burial but,I remembered her saying cremation.im dealing with 6 siblings

  • @joannsalas
    @joannsalas 5 месяцев назад +3

    Hi Gwen! New subscriber! I found you through Beautiful Life Sage! First, I haven’t even finished your video yet but your personality drew me right from the start! I have experience unfortunately in having to clean out a home and belongings of a loved one. It was my mom and it was extremely difficult. Because of that experience, I’ve been more conscious about what I have or collect so my children will not have to experience this additional type of grief. Awesome topic, difficult but important. Thank you for sharing! Now, I will continue watching 😂

    • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
      @simplifyyourlifewithgwen  5 месяцев назад +1

      @joannsalas your comment made my day! Your words are so kind and encouraging!😊You made me smile! Thank you so much for checking out my channel! I look forward to checking out yours, as well! I remember seeing your name on Jen's Livestream. I haven't had a chance to go through all the channels she posted yet. Lol. I'm sure there are a lot of great ones! I imagine going through your mom's things was extremely difficult. My parents went through it with theirs and they didn't want us to have to do the same so they were intentional about going through their things. We are doing the same for our children. You're right... it's a tough topic but it has become a part of my mission to talk about the importance of it. Thank you so much for watching! I'm going to check out your channel! 💖

    • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
      @simplifyyourlifewithgwen  5 месяцев назад

      I haven't thought about posting links to my other social media accounts till now but here is my Facebook if you would like to check that out. It's more personal everyday thoughts and events. 😊. facebook.com/profile.php?id=1210390524

    • @joannsalas
      @joannsalas 5 месяцев назад

      @@simplifyyourlifewithgwen You’re very welcome! Excellent topic and so important to think about. And yes, I’m still going through Jen’s list too! Thank you and very nice to meet you!

    • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
      @simplifyyourlifewithgwen  5 месяцев назад

      @@joannsalas nice to meet you, too!

  • @TodaysBibleTruth
    @TodaysBibleTruth 5 месяцев назад +4

    Don't put your passwords in there.

    • @simplifyyourlifewithgwen
      @simplifyyourlifewithgwen  5 месяцев назад +2

      @@TodaysBibleTruth That’s a good reminder.
      One of the box options has a lock on it so it can be kept secure.
      Thank you for watching. 😊

    • @NdnUrbanCat
      @NdnUrbanCat 4 месяца назад +1

      @TodaysBibleTruth Interesting name.