Found you through clutter bug. The timing is a God send. My dad is 85 and slowing down, step mom has dementia, hubby is becoming disabled due to health, and I am the church's secretary treasurer worship leader Sunday school teacher, all while homeschooling my two (of 9) children who are still minors. I'm pretty organized all ready but need to tune things up. Oh, and I have written several books and am working on at least three more.
Help! 6 years ago, I was suddenly widowed after 41 years of marriage. 3 years ago, after having an estate sale, I sold my home and moved into an apartment. 1 year ago, my 102 year old mother in law moved in with me and passed away just 2 weeks later. 5 months ago, just a few days before Christmas 2020, my adult son died suddenly. In addition to dealing with grief, depression and anxiety, I also have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), and I’m facing what seems like a mountain of unpacked boxes to still sort through. Old and current paperwork is what weighs on me most. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve started sorting through it, but after a few hours, I’m exhausted. So I box it up, fully intending to get back to it the next day. Then my ADD kicks in, and I’m off in another direction. By the time I get back to sorting paperwork, it feels like I’m starting all over again and I get stuck, feeling utterly overwhelmed.
D, i hope you are doing better now. I can relate to loosing a loved one. 2017 I lost my Mom, I do not have a dad in my life, so she was my everything. My belongings doubled. How do I part with my mothers things. Then it spiraled and since I lost control of my home in many ways while dealing with all the belongings, grief, guilt, depression and anxiety.
@@TheDISSHonoredOne So sorry for what you’re going through. Wish I could help by saying I’m doing better, but honestly, I’m still on an emotional roller coaster. I saw my counselor today & it was tough. Lots of emotions came up & tears fell. Afterward I felt drained of any ambition or motivation. In the meantime, I’m still surrounded by stacks of papers to Bo through & make decisions on. All I want to do is sit in my comfy chair, read, watch movies, & do a little of this & that if I pass by it & it doesn’t take long. The good news is, I know it will get better, so I keep trying to make some bit of forward progress each day, no matter how small. I wish you all the best in healing your heart & emotions so you can once again feel happy.
Hi it helps people who have ADD / ADHD to work on things while they talk on the phone with someone. Or have someone sit in the room with them, it's called having a "body double." Google it. It helps our brain somehow. I would try doing this with you if you want to.
This is great!! I’ve had the Sunday Basket for a handful of years now and haven’t committed to making it a routine. This is great instruction and a perfect one to share with others. Thank you for all you do! 💞
Thank you for this explanation! I found you thru The Minimal Mom, saw another of your you tubes videos but Now it dawned on me that this system Is Not Just for organizing your mail (that's how I have been using it, and have to say it was working well!). Now I understand that this system helps to organize EVERYTHING in your life,, what a Game changer! OK, I am kind of overwhelmed right now with that thought, however I see how well it worked on me getting my mail process organized, I am willing to give if a try. Thank you for sharing!
This sounds amazing ! But I went through breast cancer treatment during covid and have since been put on disability and my husband has retired, so I will try to do this myself as I can't afford to buy this. Thank you for sharing this information. I have been struggling with depression with my cancer treatment and my home has suffered greatly since. This plan gives me hope 😊
I'm currently working on having a fully organized house. We recently moved and my goal is for everything in this house to have a specific place. I am tired of buying things we already have that we can't find. The fridge and meal planning is the least organized part of my life.
I'm 63 and have been on disability since 2002. Boxes and boxes, and shall I say more. Yes, there is Medicare, supplemental insurance, and the good ole' Part D Drug plan. Forgot Dr. Visits. I need the training to move to digital. I have been more than overwhelmed since 2015. Takes a lot longer to get things done with my ADHD brain.
This. I have a non verbal son and the paperwork is out of control-the government drowns you in paper. It’s scary especially if you are already dealing with a disability. This is next level filing with huge consequences if you don’t do it right-light facing homelessness if you lose the wrong paper. It keeps you in constant concern. No sleep, out of spoons, out of money-it’s really really really hard. I was a high end hairdresser prior-I want to go back to school for trauma therapy. I’m not a stranger to systems. It’s a whole thing. Truly.
Yes. Paper is a big problem for me. But not dealing with paper items when they're brought into the house me and my husband let piles build up and then get mad at each other for not dealing with it.
Sounds like you need to take the time to sit down and divide up the responsibilities. Decide who takes care of what and write it down so you can work together to remove the stress. Blessings, Dot
I need help! 6 years ago, I was suddenly widowed after 41 years of marriage. 3 years ago, after having an estate sale, I sold my home and moved into an apartment. 1 year ago, my 102 year old mother in law moved in with me and passed away just 2 weeks later. 5 months ago, just a few days before Christmas 2020, my adult son died suddenly. In addition to dealing with grief, depression and anxiety, I also have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), and I’m facing what seems like a mountain of unpacked boxes to still sort through. Old and current paperwork is what weighs on me most. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve started sorting through it, but after a few hours, I’m exhausted. So I box it up, fully intending to get back to it the next day. Then my ADD kicks in, and I’m off in another direction. By the time I get back to sorting paperwork, it feels like I’m starting all over again and I get stuck, feeling utterly overwhelmed.
Current mail should not be mixed with deveased fsmily members papers. Separate. Deal with each on a different day. Spend 20-30 minutes only on current mail for you. If you need 2 or 3 x a week for your current mail, do that. Keep yourself cuaght up first. Then set aside only 1 hour at a time to sort and purge the other people.
Your bank offers Bill Payer. Online banking. You setup each bill company. and then you can schedule the bank to send them your payment. Via your online bank section. You can change the value each month, and set up one time payment or set it as recurring for 4 months on the x day of each month. That's one, very helpful way to use online or digital tools. No need to keep every paper bill for more than 60 days. Just long enough for the next statement to confirm it processed by bank and company. Then shred or toss.
27:29 "I love them because they're opaque, so you can kinda see thru what is inside of them." Translucent, you mean. Opaque means you cannot see thru at all.
This is a comment I can relate to. Beating ourselves up is only going to dig us deeper! Let's start fresh and not feel crappy just because we have piles ❤ deal?
Jump to 16 minutes.... just past all her examples of lost mail, forgotten bills or errands, how family and work keep adding items to your "to do list"... you are outnumbered! Have a plan for your day. 3 priorities. Be realistic, can't sort all paper in a day. Plan 30 minutes only to start. Set the boundary.. stay on task!
Found you through clutter bug. The timing is a God send. My dad is 85 and slowing down, step mom has dementia, hubby is becoming disabled due to health, and I am the church's secretary treasurer worship leader Sunday school teacher, all while homeschooling my two (of 9) children who are still minors. I'm pretty organized all ready but need to tune things up. Oh, and I have written several books and am working on at least three more.
I have Papers everywhere 🙈
Thank you for this information.
Cass from Clutterbug is promoting you. ❤
Awesome podcast. Will watch them all now. Thank you.
Thank you!! most are just in podcast players and not on RUclips
I am a retired teacher. Now I have care of my mom’s affairs. I also have a husband and our home to keep. Most organizing help is for young moms.
Wow
I’m so glad I finally found this video that you made specifically for me. Can’t believe my name isn’t in the title.
Help!
6 years ago, I was suddenly widowed after 41 years of marriage. 3 years ago, after having an estate sale, I sold my home and moved into an apartment. 1 year ago, my 102 year old mother in law moved in with me and passed away just 2 weeks later. 5 months ago, just a few days before Christmas 2020, my adult son died suddenly.
In addition to dealing with grief, depression and anxiety, I also have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), and I’m facing what seems like a mountain of unpacked boxes to still sort through.
Old and current paperwork is what weighs on me most. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve started sorting through it, but after a few hours, I’m exhausted. So I box it up, fully intending to get back to it the next day. Then my ADD kicks in, and I’m off in another direction. By the time I get back to sorting paperwork, it feels like I’m starting all over again and I get stuck, feeling utterly
overwhelmed.
D, i hope you are doing better now. I can relate to loosing a loved one. 2017 I lost my Mom, I do not have a dad in my life, so she was my everything. My belongings doubled. How do I part with my mothers things. Then it spiraled and since I lost control of my home in many ways while dealing with all the belongings, grief, guilt, depression and anxiety.
@@TheDISSHonoredOne So sorry for what you’re going through. Wish I could help by saying I’m doing better, but honestly, I’m still on an emotional roller coaster. I saw my counselor today & it was tough. Lots of emotions came up & tears fell. Afterward I felt drained of any ambition or motivation. In the meantime, I’m still surrounded by stacks of papers to Bo through & make decisions on. All I want to do is sit in my comfy chair, read, watch movies, & do a little of this & that if I pass by it & it doesn’t take long. The good news is, I know it will get better, so I keep trying to make some bit of forward progress each day, no matter how small. I wish you all the best in healing your heart & emotions so you can once again feel happy.
Hi it helps people who have ADD / ADHD to work on things while they talk on the phone with someone. Or have someone sit in the room with them, it's called having a "body double." Google it. It helps our brain somehow.
I would try doing this with you if you want to.
Why are my posts being deleted ? ☹️😓
Too much paper piles on my desk! Horizontal surfaces.
This was a great review and refresher for me. Thank you!
I have so much paper I don’t even know if I HAVE horizontal surfaces.
This is great!! I’ve had the Sunday Basket for a handful of years now and haven’t committed to making it a routine. This is great instruction and a perfect one to share with others. Thank you for all you do! 💞
Thanks Krista!
Do you just keep one year in your files and shred the year before?
Thank you for this explanation! I found you thru The Minimal Mom, saw another of your you tubes videos but Now it dawned on me that this system Is Not Just for organizing your mail (that's how I have been using it, and have to say it was working well!). Now I understand that this system helps to organize EVERYTHING in your life,, what a Game changer! OK, I am kind of overwhelmed right now with that thought, however I see how well it worked on me getting my mail process organized, I am willing to give if a try. Thank you for sharing!
This sounds amazing ! But I went through breast cancer treatment during covid and have since been put on disability and my husband has retired, so I will try to do this myself as I can't afford to buy this. Thank you for sharing this information. I have been struggling with depression with my cancer treatment and my home has suffered greatly since. This plan gives me hope 😊
Oh I am so sorry! Yes, you can get pretty far with the free resources. Start here organize365.com/get-started-today/
Start with step 2
I love this!!! I’m starting this!!
Watching from Australia. I also found you through the Minimal Mom.
Right now. My dining room and kitchen tables are piled with papers. I don't go to work till 4 on Friday so I'm ready for this.
I had to laugh at stumbling over the publisher. Some of us just call them Random Penguins since the merger.
Too many thoughts in my head!
YES! I shove it in tote bags all over the house.
“Anytime someone realizes you’re breathing and awake” they add things to your plan. That is exactly my kids’ job 😂
Right?!
I'm currently working on having a fully organized house. We recently moved and my goal is for everything in this house to have a specific place. I am tired of buying things we already have that we can't find. The fridge and meal planning is the least organized part of my life.
How much time do I spend doing the Sunday Basket. Thanks
I'm 63 and have been on disability since 2002. Boxes and boxes, and shall I say more. Yes, there is Medicare, supplemental insurance, and the good ole' Part D Drug plan. Forgot Dr. Visits. I need the training to move to digital. I have been more than overwhelmed since 2015. Takes a lot longer to get things done with my ADHD brain.
This. I have a non verbal son and the paperwork is out of control-the government drowns you in paper. It’s scary especially if you are already dealing with a disability. This is next level filing with huge consequences if you don’t do it right-light facing homelessness if you lose the wrong paper. It keeps you in constant concern. No sleep, out of spoons, out of money-it’s really really really hard. I was a high end hairdresser prior-I want to go back to school for trauma therapy. I’m not a stranger to systems. It’s a whole thing. Truly.
Yes. Paper is a big problem for me. But not dealing with paper items when they're brought into the house me and my husband let piles build up and then get mad at each other for not dealing with it.
Yes- huge marital strife issue
Sounds like you need to take the time to sit down and divide up the responsibilities. Decide who takes care of what and write it down so you can work together to remove the stress.
Blessings, Dot
I need help!
6 years ago, I was suddenly widowed after 41 years of marriage. 3 years ago, after having an estate sale, I sold my home and moved into an apartment. 1 year ago, my 102 year old mother in law moved in with me and passed away just 2 weeks later. 5 months ago, just a few days before Christmas 2020, my adult son died suddenly.
In addition to dealing with grief, depression and anxiety, I also have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), and I’m facing what seems like a mountain of unpacked boxes to still sort through.
Old and current paperwork is what weighs on me most. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve started sorting through it, but after a few hours, I’m exhausted. So I box it up, fully intending to get back to it the next day. Then my ADD kicks in, and I’m off in another direction. By the time I get back to sorting paperwork, it feels like I’m starting all over again and I get stuck, feeling utterly
overwhelmed.
I truly hope things are so much better for you now. two yrs later....God bless you.
Current mail should not be mixed with deveased fsmily members papers. Separate. Deal with each on a different day. Spend 20-30 minutes only on current mail for you. If you need 2 or 3 x a week for your current mail, do that. Keep yourself cuaght up first. Then set aside only 1 hour at a time to sort and purge the other people.
YES!!
Paper may be my biggest problem and stress inducer despite having a file cabinet.
Hi how can I purchase the 100 day program I don’t find it on the site.
It is now called The Productive Home Solution And is bundled with the paper solution
OMGOSH, YES!
Yes
How to get the free printables? Very confused. Thanks
Sorry! This video is 3 years old - that’s why the link broke. You can get them here! organize365.com/minicourse/
Yes paper is a huge problem!
How can this be digital or do you offer that. Trying to leave the paper world.
Your bank offers Bill Payer. Online banking. You setup each bill company. and then you can schedule the bank to send them your payment. Via your online bank section. You can change the value each month, and set up one time payment or set it as recurring for 4 months on the x day of each month. That's one, very helpful way to use online or digital tools. No need to keep every paper bill for more than 60 days. Just long enough for the next statement to confirm it processed by bank and company. Then shred or toss.
I cannot find out how to put the divider in?
yes - definitely a problem
YES!
27:29 "I love them because they're opaque, so you can kinda see thru what is inside of them."
Translucent, you mean. Opaque means you cannot see thru at all.
Ah- yes! Thanks for the correction.
Oh yes
Paper - yes
How about tax documentation , receipts etc?
How on earth do you mail packages on Sunday?
Lisa suggested an errand day.
Prepare it on Sunday. Go t post office or UPS or Kolhs returns another day during the week.
yes I have boxes of paper lol
Organized
I have lots of paper
Me too!
Somewhere in the middle
Middle
Not so much
My plate is too full. I can't stand myself!
This is a comment I can relate to. Beating ourselves up is only going to dig us deeper! Let's start fresh and not feel crappy just because we have piles ❤ deal?
Receipts that I need to track are a pain.
My financial situation changed in March so I can start over and get caught up on it🎉
Usually I'm in the middle. Now I'm living alone and can move things around and leave things in a pile and not worry about others think.
My comments are piling up. Before I had to stop and put my piles up and I would lose traction
Yes- to paper lol
😂
YES TOO MUCH PAPER
No
I’m not organizes…
A mess
Too much paper
Not organized
16 minutes and I'm still waiting...what is the purpose here? I'm done. Still not saying anything.
Jump to 16 minutes.... just past all her examples of lost mail, forgotten bills or errands, how family and work keep adding items to your "to do list"... you are outnumbered! Have a plan for your day. 3 priorities. Be realistic, can't sort all paper in a day. Plan 30 minutes only to start. Set the boundary.. stay on task!
I am unorganized.
unorganized
Unorganized
Lazy organizing
Hello pretty 💖
@@walternicolas1734 thank you
@@colleenjones757 you're welcome.. so where are you from if I may ask?
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Organized
No
Yes
Yes
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Yes