I am a recovering perfectionist because my life coach told me, “Done is better than perfect because perfect never gets done.” Thank you, Anna Johnson!! 💕
When I complained about unloading the dishwasher to a friend she told me that she timed herself and it only took three minutes! She said what feels better taking 3 mins and getting done or thinking about it all day. That was 15 years ago and to this day I curse her name and unload the dishwasher:)
OMG, I just told myself this morning. I hate unloading the dishwasher, but I end up just filling the sink with dirty dishes until I'm finally motivated to empty and refill the dishwasher! This morning I emptied the dishwasher and threw in the few dirty mugs that were sitting in the sink while I was waiting for my coffee to brew. It literally took me 2-3 minutes. I'm definitely committing myself to staying on top of this, as it's the thing I neglect the most in my kitchen, and tends to spiral into a much messier room as a result!
It's so true! I struggle with depression, and when I allow the house to get out of hand, it just builds up to a giant chore that could take 1-2 days to fully address. In the last few weeks, I've been telling myself that I just need to get 1-2 things accomplished each evening, no matter how small. It did make a difference, but this weekend I went crazy and got a lot more done. My main level is so much tidier (still needs a deep clean, but most things are put away), and it made a HUGE difference for my mood! Anything is better than nothing. Especially because once you start, it really helps keep you motivated to do something else the next day or next time you have a few minutes.
As a mother to many, I’ve had several “tidies” that I’ve done thru the years. I’ve always had my dishes done (always by hand) by the end of my day, sink washed and the coffee set to brew on auto in the morning. The table was set for breakfast as the last kitchen chore of the evening. Always pull the covers down to the foot of the bed, leaving the bed to “air” until after morning dishes are done and I take time to make the bed and tidy the bedroom. My children are grown but I continue my routines which makes things so easy for me. I do enjoy your videos!
Making my bed in the morning and putting the kitchen to bed in the evening always makes me feel like I can stay on top of things. Makes for a good start in the day. 👍
The other day, I timed how long it took me to make my bed. I was astonished that it took only a minute and a half. It was then that I said to myself "OK self, tell me again why you keep the bed messy!" Seriously, a minute and a half is all it took! Why the heck am I not doing it? After that, the bed was always made.
I love that term “putting the kitchen to bed”! I have started doing this over the last couple years and WOW, what a change. It’s so nice to wake up to a clean kitchen, and the times I’ve been ill or too busy to get to it, I’ve really noticed the difference in how it makes me feel overall. A nicely made bed always looks good as well.
I'm so NOT a bed maker, but I recently watched Kelly's video re: making yourself into a morning person/early riser. One of the things she says is that it helps to have something you're going to do once you get out of bed. So you're not just lying in bed away playing on your phone. I've been thinking that my first "to do" when I wake up should be making my bed. I know that I love seeing a made bed, I just tend to skip it because 1) I'm always rising at the last possible minute, and 2) I'm lazy. I own that, but I love the idea of making it a first thing to do that will get me going in the morning!
Loved this video .it does help to do little tidies before bed. Especially in the kitchen. I can't go to bed with a sink full of dishes. Oh no. I love waking up to a clean kitchen. 🙂
Same! Even without Callie’s clean kitchen sink rule, I found myself always cleaning the kitchen before bed every night and setting myself up for an easy morning.
Thank you for this video! As someone who has the mantra of ‘if you’re going to do a job, do it well’ I have increasingly become more anxious watching my home become out of control because I don’t have time to ‘do it well’. I needed a new mindset and you gave it to me today. Done, not perfect… again, thank you! I love your videos!!
I realize that my thoughts stop me from cleaning. Too big. Too overwhelming. The timer is a great idea. 15 min. When I was sick with depression I used to use the kettle as my timer. Ok while I wait for my cup of tea I’ll get dressed. Ok while I wait for the kettle I’ll wash a couple of dishes. This really helped. Now that I am feeling better and doing better I still don’t love to clean however when I allow myself to just jump into something it feels great. When I hesitate It’s my negative thoughts that get in the way. So now I’m adopting your 15 min timer into my day. Little changes go a long way. When I first started meditating I commited a time everyday and only 5 min commitment. Gradually worked up to 30 min to help heal my brain. Worked wonders. Thanks for your inspiring videos🙏🏻❤️🙌
Great tips and tools! One thing I do is when I re warm my coffee in the microwave for like 30 secs to a minute and 30 is, I grab misc stuff and put it where it belongs in the house. Or switch the laundry or take out trash. Things that I might usually plan to do "later". It's truly amazing at how much can be done in 1min 30 secs. It's almost like a game. Total nerd ..I know. Lol! 🤣
My journey towards being a tidier person with less stuff started with watching your videos. I tried your challenge to clean the sink each night and that kicked it all off. That was in January. Now I have less stuff and can keep on top of my housework. Thank you for sharing your tips and journey, it had made a big difference in my life!
Thank you for reiterating the Fly Lady concepts, Dana K White from a Slob Comes Clean and Cas from Clutterbug. These concepts are on every RUclips video lately, but a friendly reminder never hurts. Keep up the good work.
I have been cleaning this way before the Fly lady book, and I've never read the book. These are old fashioned habits taught to me by my grandmother who was born in 1907. It's basically common sense from the beginning of time....since women have been keeping a home.
Yesterday was a rough day. By the time my husband came home with fast food I was so ready for bed. However I knew I didn’t want a dirty house to start my Sunday. So at 7:30 pm my husband gave our toddler a bath. And I went to work doing laundry, dishes, cooking Sunday’s lunch/dinner, and vacuuming the whole living area. After we put our son to bed I then mopped the whole living area. It was so worth the rest.
So I turned on your video when I was in the bathroom and as I was about to leave, I said, geeze, I can take 45 seconds (literally) to straighten my counter from I was rushing out the door earlier. It works. Every little bit helps. Great video.
Just making ur bed every day when u get up makes such a big difference. Ur room looks so much better! Start with one thing and build on it. Thanks Kallie! 💟💟
I do several “15-Minute Sessions” a day. Actually put on my wristwatch and use a timer. First I assess the space then set the time. It’s startling how much you can get done in 15 mins and also strangely amazing how my mind just seems to know how to organize and categorize the space.
I also do a quick tidy just before going to bed. I can relax when I get into bed at night and enjoy my morning coffee in the morning knowing the house is set for the day. I love how real and down to earth you are in your videos… Keep up the excellent work!
I'm at the beginning of my tidy journey. Instead of the clean sink, my start was to make the bed, just overall more satisfying and therefore energizing. My swift cleans are first thing in the morning instead of at night. One of my big problems is that I am a bit of a "community" cleaner. I enjoy cleaning and small activities with other people, but really dislike doing so alone. Living alone means that my spaces get dirty very quickly with this mindblock! Your videos help me just to have them on while you are chatting, so I feel like I'm with someone else accomplishing something.
I love your channel because you have a very real approach to being a stay at home mom and having to clean all the time. I am in the same situation with my husband having a desk in our bedroom so I get it.
I love this! And I completely agree with going to bed with a kitchen sink I have a hard time sticking with that one but I do love the way I feel with that but to add to I’ve noticed with a made bed every morning is my perfect way to start a more active morning for me cause then every time I pass my room I see a nicely made bed and then I don’t have to do it right before climbing into it 😊
Stopped video, went and tidied and came back and finished watching. Now I feel even better as I watch you. Your tips and tricks have helped me tremendously. I’m so glad I found your channel over a year ago now. 😊
It's amazing how much you can accomplish in 5 minutes or, in other words, how little time some tasks take. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and beautiful family!
My journey has been a lot like Kallie’s. Another big AHA! for me was realizing that I needed to develop more of a a “tidy as you go” habit. I noticed that if I let things slide, then like Kallie says it looks like a bigger job than it really is. Then, and this is the key part, I tended to add to the mess by not putting things away as I used them (often using the excuse I was “too busy”) resulting in a bigger and bigger mess. It’s become a combined habit…tidy as I go and if I notice a bit of a mess developing, doing a quick tidy. I’ve also developed the habit of scanning a space before I leave it. As well, if everything has an easily accessible home then “tidy as you go” is much more likely to happen.
Yes!! Me too. I'm better than I used to be, and generally the messes don't develop as often (or get anywhere as near as big) as they used to, but still there are times (when I'm ill, tired, or have too much going on) they do start to appear again. But when they do - I'm no longer waiting for enough time/energy to clean it up 'perfectly'. I'll just chip away at it. Sometimes I don't even have the energy for a 5min pick up - but I try to do just one thing.... It helps!
You are so inspiring! I haven't gotten to the point where my kitchen sink is clean every night, but I have stopped ignoring problem areas in my home more often.
I adapted the clean sink rule this month and I am finally getting it! Parenthood changed a lot 😅 in my life and my household! being sometimes at a breaking point especially when I clean and a few minutes later... it is gone due to a toddler coming and and and... thanks for your videos anyway. Step by step and day by day😂
This is such a pearl of wisdom 🙌 On my tiny home organization channel we do Tiny Tidy Tuesday as an open playlist and I'm always so encouraged by how many subscribers comment what they tidied with us that week 🥰 Thanks for always being that motivation for me 😘 It's a beautiful circle 🔵
Love it when videos cause you to jump up and get to work. Never fails to surprise me how much more I can clean, organize and throw out. So therapeutic. Not everything works for everyone but you have a way of saying hey here's a suggestion and what works for me make it your own and do what works for you.
Several years ago when my husband and I were building our house I was really stressed with all the decisions and someone told me to remember, “perfect is good, done is better”. It changed my life. I also tell myself that my tomorrow self, or later self, would thank my today self for getting a task done. It does help and is good reinforcement to see you mention these concepts here 😊
Thank you for this ideal! I've been doing this for the last few months and it really works 😉 My hubby & I live in a small space (under 220 ft - motorhome!) and it can be a mess very quickly! Doing dishes at night before I go back to the bedroom is what also started my changes.
I completely agree with you as a formerly messy person as I had the perfectionism instilled in me. I make deals myself all the time to do something super quick As you leave one room make sure you leave it clean and always walk with something in your hand to take to another room. I hate washing dishes so I put dishes in the dish washer or I wash it immediately.
I'm not sure I have ever commented on one of your video's b4...shame on me cuz I love your personality and the way you go at the info on your channel....you are upbeat and nice to listen to at times of overwhelm. Being an older person with health limitations I have learned this very lesson you are talking about...even 5 mins will add up and help! Per my Dr...I set a timer on good days for 25 mins and do what I can in that time, then rest for 5-15 mins and repeat if I can. BTW Your kids are just beautiful and we love the name Myles/Miles here!:)
I have to say, I realize my mom instilled a "do it right or not at all" mentality in me. I applied it to almost everything. I'm learning to just do something, and things are getting done. Thanks for letting me know I'm on the right track 😊💕
Yup, I always make sure the kitchen sink is clean before bed. My difficulty is with vacuuming and dusting. I just seem to have such a resistance to it. I just watched a video by a cleaning lady who talks about how to clean when you're depressed. She advises getting out and going for a walk every morning. It seems to help with the low energy level. She also says to just start with doing one thing like doing the dishes. Eventually, more is able to be done. I'm going to try the 15 minute method as well. Thank you.
You are so right about something is better than nothing. I had that all or nothing attitude and if I couldn’t have a completely immaculate house, I just gave up. Like you, I’ve gradually moved away from that and it is so freeing. Also, I’ve adopted that clean sink rule a few months ago and I’m still going strong! I absolutely LOVE the feeling it gives me that night and the next morning! ~ Linda
This is absolutely true. I struggled for years with keeping a clean house and becoming a tidy person and I also find that since I am always tidying things the house just stays clean. It's so nice if someone wants to come over at the last minute and I don't have to rush around cleaning! And it feels great to do one of those tasks and not have to worry about it later. It does wonders for my anxiety!
Thank you for this. Great tips. I work in the afternoons & get home about 7.30 in the evening. I’m far too tired to tidy up etc, so I do this before I go to work. I also wipe down all the kitchen worktops & use my carpet sweeper on the carpets in the lounge etc. I really find that this helps to keep my house more clean & tidy.
I remember you saying never go to bed with a dirty sink months ago and I have been cleaning it much more often now and it does make a difference. It helps so much especially when I'm making my lunch for work. I've also been cleaning up after myself when cooking. I get all the ingredients out and as I use them I put them away. Sometimes little habits make a huge impact. If you don't have some sort of cleaning habits with children, you can become overwhelmed quickly which is what happened to me quite often when i was younger. If there was a channel like this when i was a young mom I probably wouldn't have struggled so much. Thank you for your tips. I enjoy trying them out and seeing how well they work for me. I have unknowingly been doing the 5 minute clean without realizing it and it helps so much. I appreciate you and your helpful content. Blessings to you
I've just recently started the "declutter" trek. And I've started with the kitchen sink. It's amazing how it makes such a difference to the space and it's made it much easier to keep the counters clean and clear. Thanks you!
I love your channel. You're so encouraging and insightful. I'm an unhappy maximalist. I'm learning I need to let go of so much stuff. It's NOT making me happy. I've been slowly donating things and getting braver and braver to donate more. Now we're moving and I am telling myself I don't want to move things I'll end up donating and the new home is a perfect time to get our home in order! Finding little pockets of time to tidy has also helped.
I love it! I’m a maximalist too. One thing that has changed is I don’t try to clean or declutter a whole room. I just try to fill a box or bag with things that no longer bring me joy that could bring joy to someone else. This has helped tremendously. My husband just wants everything gone now. I said baby steps. Baby step are still steps in the right direction without anxiety for me
The thing that tipped the scale for me was a golden retriever and a wood floor. I had little kids on the floor all day and..golden tumbleweeds😂 After adding that before bed, we tried to clean our “main space” after swiftering the floor. Then eventually added the sink and then other rooms. Once the kids got older they too would clean their room before bed just like we were. It was probably 3-5 years but so worth it when the kids activities took over in middle school and high school! One step at a time. No one is perfect and habits take practice 😅
This was good. I can’t stand a dirty kitchen. I’ve always cleaned up the kitchen and loaded dirty dishes. I can’t go to bed with a sink full of dirty dishes. Your kids are adorable!!
This is too true! I’ve purchased a timer for this very reason. A couple of times a day I put it on five minutes and everyone have to tidy. When time is up it’s totally fine if you’re not done. This keeps our house tidy enough! Almost perfect, actually. I also vacuum for three minutes a day. Again with a timer on. I do the “highways” of our apartment, no vacuuming under furniture or in corners or anything. Keeps dust, fur and crumbs on a totally acceptable level even though we live in tight quarters - four people and a long haired cat on just shy of 600 sqf. Together with keeping on top of dishes and doing a Flylady swish & swipe each day (one (1) minute to wipe toilet ring and bowl, and bathroom sink) our house is almost always company ready. Takes me almost no time at all. It doesn’t have to be perfect, it just needs to get done.
I always appreciate your posts. Two things I have learned from you, 1. I cannot go to bed that is messy and unmade. If it’s been a crazy day my bed may not get made up until later than earlier but when I go to bed I want it to be organized and welcoming for a good night’s sleep. 2. My kitchen counters must be cleared. That has also been a game changer for me. I love walking into a tidy kitchen in the morning. A big THANK YOU! for bringing in some calm to my daily living💖
Funny..you have inspired me on this ..starting with the sink. However I noticed the “only 5 minutes” sounded hollow and still overwhelming. So I started timing how long it took me to do a few basics and tidy ..1-3 minutes! So now I still do a timed 15 minute alarm clean daily, but the little basics are so much less than 5 minutes that I stop the “I can’t spare 5min” talk!! I just do the tidy because it is better than doing nothing! So true!!❤️ Your videos are so inspired and wonderful. I really enjoy your positivity and being open to becoming the someone you want to be and proud of yourself! Plus you are setting such good examples to your children..they shouldn’t live in mess. Pride in self and place-they are learning such valuable lessons from you as you care for self and place. Love this.
Lots of these tips that you've shared here (and I've seen others share) are how my life ran when my kiddos were little! So thanks for sharing, Callie!! 🌼💖 Your kids are adorable too!
I am a messy perfectionist and your Video came At the perfect time! I only recently noticed how deeply perfectionism is rooted in my family, especially the women in my family. My mum's favourite quote was "if you dont do it completly then there is no point in starting" Whew that left me overwhelmed when I started living on my own. I am chronically ill and sometimes I just cant complete a task even though I want to so Bad, so I am trying to unlearn that and apply your wisdom, thank you
I loved this. I have adopted the kitchen sink method. Also scientific research has shown if you go to bed with a cluttered room you don't sleep well. Thank you for all of your tips. I'm definitely going to try our the 15 min method because having a teenager and 2 small boys that I'm going to homeschool I believe this will help me keep a cleaner home
I was just laying in bed almost falling asleep and I forced myself to get up walk the dog, puts some clean pots and pans away, turn on the dishwasher and brush my teeth! I straightened my bed and blankets and pillows. Now I feel I can get a good nights sleep.
Yep all true, Your tips really work,I’m adopting “the clean kitten sink”, and tidy kitchen counters at night so the coffee making and morning meditating is easy going. I also adopted the idea that” if it takes literally a minute...just put the item away, or in its place. I tend to shuffle things around, putting it in its place the first time eliminates needless piles. Thank you Kallie!
Just came here to say that Kallie has changed my life and habits deeply. I follow all the perfect extreme clean mommy bloggers but none of them explain how to make the perfect clean house happen. Kallie, I am deeply appreciative of your channel and life advice. My kitchen dinning space is open concept and i am 0% stressed out when it becomes a mess because i know how to pick it up because of you. The other day my friend ( who doesn’t often come to my house) walked in and said “ omg why is it so clean in here” i said “ it’s not, it’s just tidy”. And being tidy makes you wanna clean more. Anyways. THANK YOU KALLIE !
I love your videos… they are so helpful! One thing I regularly find with my favorite RUclipsrs on organization, cleaning, declutttering gurus is that many are either SAHM or WFHM who are home more to take advantage of those few pockets of minutes throughout the day. What are the BEST/MOST EFFECTIVE things that a work outside the home mom can do to get a great impact with perhaps a smaller amount of time? I wake an hour before the kiddo wakes to tackle home things and prep dinner before work and then have roughly 3 hours in the evening for family time/dinner/house needs items.
Those little pickups and small pockets of time also greatly impact when you do have time to deep clean. If you're managing the light stuff better it won't build up as much and you can get to the deep stuff faster. I find if I have to do a ton of picking up, sorting and just general maintenance of a space before I have to deep clean it, the longer it takes, the more frustrated I get and the more worn out I feel when I do finally have enough time to devote to a space. Thanks for the great tips, as always!
😀This makes so much sense to me and totally fits into the idea of using Pomodoros to plan your time that is so popular these past few years. 😳 I also needed a good motivating kick in the pants to get started today, so thanks for that! LOL! I don't always use Pomodoros, but it helps me to get started on the day--for sure. The thing that is cool about doing Poms is that you can set your time how it works best for you: ⏰ work minutes/break minutes (50/10), (45/15), (25/5), (20/10), or whatever. If you add 5 minutes to your break time, then you can do a quick tidy during your Pomodoro breaks. For example, I'm not a SAHM but I have mad respect for y'all! I'm an online grad student, so I'm basically working from home right now--studying is my work. Getting started and knowing where to start can be hard when you don't have somewhere to go as many found out working from home recently. So, if I can agree with myself to study for say 45 minutes then have a 15-minute break...I'm at least getting started. After 45 minutes I'm ready to get up from the computer and stretch, for sure. That 15-minute break is just long enough to have a bathroom break, empty the dishwasher, and grab a quick drink/snack. Moving around just enough to clean for a few minutes also gets the blood flowing and stretches stiff muscles from sitting at a desk. Then, I do another Pom, but next time I start a load of laundry during the break. Whatever it is that you need to do, Pom breaks have turned out to be a great time to do a small chore. Later, I have less to worry about doing around the house, too, so I don't have to clean for a big chunk of time after studying all day. This is exactly what Kallie is talking about, and it really works! ❤ Thanks again for the reminder to just get started! Have a great week, y'all! 😀🙏
This video gave me an aha moment too. When i was a kid and we would watch tv, we would always race around during the commercials - setting the table, getting teeth brushed - little 5 minute tasks - and I remember always loving being able to get things done in micro bursts like that. Even now, i will set an alarm to do a clean up or work burst, just because I find it motivating. As always, i love your videos Kallie!
Love this plan. Little bits of time make feel like I " can't argue. It's just 5 minutes", but I am most of the time, going past the time. It's great 🤩😊
THANK YOU! While I was watching this, seeing myself in your explanation of your former self, I stopped the video around minute three and went to clean something - anything. Like Ms. Debbie Carrol said in her comment, done is better than perfect - and now I am going to go get something/anything "done"! Thanks, Kallie!
Yeah I follow the kitchen sink rule and those pockets of time throughout the week bc I clean houses mine tends to suffer if I don't make a little bit of time for my house! Love your videos they inspire me 💗
Thank you for another inspirational video. Just when I’m starting to feel a little defeated you up another one out and I get back into the swing of cleaning.
It's like Jordan Page teaches in her productivity bootcamp - "Some is better than none" - "Get it done, be the one!" - To not feel overwhelmed when you have a job/chore/task think: how do you eat an elephant? J.O.B - Just one bite. Like you said, it's better to do 5 min here 15 min there I like how you complete each other with your content ☺️
I am not sure if it is just me, but when Kallie speaks to the audience she always seems to assume only women are watching. As a single guy, I need a lot of these tips too, but I always feel like I am doing something wrong by watching this channel. I promise most of the tips on this channel work even if you have an X and Y chromosome. BTW, Kallie, I am so grateful for you making me realize I am not the only person who struggles to keep a tidy house. You mentioned in a previous video that dining room tables are a natural clutter spot, well my son and I refer to our table as the local Amazon fulfillment center.
i really enjoy your channel. your down to earth, funny and provide relatable content. You also look extra stunning in this video- hair and makeup on point Momma
I literally took notes as I watched this and taped it to my cabinet. My husband and I appreciate the help and are both working through the list! That step 3 though… definitely our hardest one.
I’m going to be retiring to a tiny home on wheels next fall and love ❤️ these 5 & 15 minute mini-cleans. I’m going to begin implementing them now (since I’m not really tidy) so when I downsize, I’ll have begun practicing to do this. Thanks so much!!!
I have a cute basket from the $Store with a handle I use for "clutter." I throw everything in there and then take it to where it belongs. A HUGE timesaver.
We inherited my great grandfather’s home and have been going through cleaning and decluttering. I am having fun going through his belongings and finding time to redecorating my new home. My nephew has his old office. It was mainly my mom and I cleaning, painting, and building furniture for my nephew. It took time (2 months) but now I have a fire under my laziness! I always find time for cleaning when I am experiencing down time! My room is currently being used to hold the boxed furniture and belongings but I finally had time to put my in the dressers and closet I had just cleaned!😏
You're so right! I am doing your 5 minute declutter all day long. It really helps! And I've been doing the clean sink rule for a few years now. Love it!
I still have a long way to go to achieve what i want for our home but this is a good way to look at it ..i usually try to do all at once and it doesn't work and is frustrating... especially now with my new job i need to work on my time management... yesterday night i cleaned my sink in a long time again and that feeling in the morning was so good 😊😊 and my daughter helped me yesterday with drying the dishes for the first time and this morning she cleaned up her closet 😍it was so nice to see that my efforts of become a better mum in that case are paying off...for this spring i need to declutter the whole flat so I can plan the renovation for autumn this year...i will definitely remind myself off what u're saying in this Video ❤️
I have to agree with you. Just spending that few minutes to go ahead and take care of the mess, or part of the mess, makes me feel so much less anxiety. Just get it done ✅
Your video about making horizontal surfaces tidy has had an impact on my daily habits. I have lots of counter space in my kitchen which at times has all been a hot mess. If I just take time to concentrate on even one section makes the space so much more enjoyable to wake up to. I have also adopted some of the Swedish Death organization, which has taken overwhelming to a daily conscious effort to purge things that I no longer need or want. Thank you!
Aww... We Have those exact same dimensions for our bedroom and my husband works in it too. Our bathroom is almost half the size, twice as much as we need. It is part storage. I feel your pain living in 850 sq ft. Four daughters here, all at home, all the time. We're either cleaning or making huge messes constantly. I do need to buckle back down on the sink trick. Spending half an hour after dinner to really get the kitchen in good shape is very worth it.
I just wanted to say i got inspiration from you❤️Got totally tired to our ADD messy life, and i put phonefor 5min to arlam and start. Wow, our bedroom looked really better after that! Then livingroom, 30 min and i Feel so much better and family was happy too. I follow you from Finland 🇫🇮 Thank you for being you❤️
I agree with everything you said! I think my whole life is a series of 15 minute tidy's!! Lol I rarely deep clean but my tidy up's are pretty much constant.
I think combining listening to a podcast or an audio book or music you love with wireless headphones while resetting a room or home makes the work much more enjoyable
I am a recovering perfectionist because my life coach told me, “Done is better than perfect because perfect never gets done.” Thank you, Anna Johnson!! 💕
L❤VE THIS! 👏🏽😇🤗❣
Well said!!
Love that!
When I complained about unloading the dishwasher to a friend she told me that she timed herself and it only took three minutes! She said what feels better taking 3 mins and getting done or thinking about it all day. That was 15 years ago and to this day I curse her name and unload the dishwasher:)
We need friends like this! Not going 'aww you poor thing' but giving you a mental hug and 'you'll feel better for this'.
I think this channel is where I heard the saying “tomorrow you will thank yesterday you”.
OMG, I just told myself this morning. I hate unloading the dishwasher, but I end up just filling the sink with dirty dishes until I'm finally motivated to empty and refill the dishwasher! This morning I emptied the dishwasher and threw in the few dirty mugs that were sitting in the sink while I was waiting for my coffee to brew. It literally took me 2-3 minutes. I'm definitely committing myself to staying on top of this, as it's the thing I neglect the most in my kitchen, and tends to spiral into a much messier room as a result!
I timed myself too, it’s my most hated task, but now I do it every morning and it makes the kitchen work much better. It’s 5 minutes well spent.
Lately when I've been overwhelmed I've been telling myself "anything is better than nothing". Hearing you confirmed this for me. Keep the tips coming!
It's so true! I struggle with depression, and when I allow the house to get out of hand, it just builds up to a giant chore that could take 1-2 days to fully address. In the last few weeks, I've been telling myself that I just need to get 1-2 things accomplished each evening, no matter how small. It did make a difference, but this weekend I went crazy and got a lot more done. My main level is so much tidier (still needs a deep clean, but most things are put away), and it made a HUGE difference for my mood! Anything is better than nothing. Especially because once you start, it really helps keep you motivated to do something else the next day or next time you have a few minutes.
I'm retired with little energy. The 5 min. or 15 min. rule is what keeps my house clean and in order.
Thank you Kelly for your encouraging videos.
I’m in my 80s and very tired. Love Callie’s videos, and I think I’m going to be able to manage the 5.minute “little tidies”. 😊
Yes! I love what Kathryn from Do It On A Dime says, "a done something is better than a perfect nothing." That has changed my life!
As a mother to many, I’ve had several “tidies” that I’ve done thru the years. I’ve always had my dishes done (always by hand) by the end of my day, sink washed and the coffee set to brew on auto in the morning. The table was set for breakfast as the last kitchen chore of the evening. Always pull the covers down to the foot of the bed, leaving the bed to “air” until after morning dishes are done and I take time to make the bed and tidy the bedroom.
My children are grown but I continue my routines which makes things so easy for me. I do enjoy your videos!
Making my bed in the morning and putting the kitchen to bed in the evening always makes me feel like I can stay on top of things. Makes for a good start in the day. 👍
The other day, I timed how long it took me to make my bed. I was astonished that it took only a minute and a half. It was then that I said to myself "OK self, tell me again why you keep the bed messy!" Seriously, a minute and a half is all it took! Why the heck am I not doing it? After that, the bed was always made.
I love that term “putting the kitchen to bed”! I have started doing this over the last couple years and WOW, what a change. It’s so nice to wake up to a clean kitchen, and the times I’ve been ill or too busy to get to it, I’ve really noticed the difference in how it makes me feel overall. A nicely made bed always looks good as well.
@@jenovella70 Totally agree!
I'm so NOT a bed maker, but I recently watched Kelly's video re: making yourself into a morning person/early riser. One of the things she says is that it helps to have something you're going to do once you get out of bed. So you're not just lying in bed away playing on your phone. I've been thinking that my first "to do" when I wake up should be making my bed. I know that I love seeing a made bed, I just tend to skip it because 1) I'm always rising at the last possible minute, and 2) I'm lazy. I own that, but I love the idea of making it a first thing to do that will get me going in the morning!
Loved this video .it does help to do little tidies before bed. Especially in the kitchen. I can't go to bed with a sink full of dishes. Oh no. I love waking up to a clean kitchen. 🙂
Same! Even without Callie’s clean kitchen sink rule, I found myself always cleaning the kitchen before bed every night and setting myself up for an easy morning.
Thank you for this video! As someone who has the mantra of ‘if you’re going to do a job, do it well’ I have increasingly become more anxious watching my home become out of control because I don’t have time to ‘do it well’. I needed a new mindset and you gave it to me today. Done, not perfect… again, thank you! I love your videos!!
I have, on several occasions, been shocked at how quickly something that seemed overwhelming had been accomplished .
I realize that my thoughts stop me from cleaning. Too big. Too overwhelming. The timer is a great idea. 15 min. When I was sick with depression I used to use the kettle as my timer. Ok while I wait for my cup of tea I’ll get dressed. Ok while I wait for the kettle I’ll wash a couple of dishes. This really helped. Now that I am feeling better and doing better I still don’t love to clean however when I allow myself to just jump into something it feels great. When I hesitate It’s my negative thoughts that get in the way. So now I’m adopting your 15 min timer into my day. Little changes go a long way. When I first started meditating I commited a time everyday and only 5 min commitment. Gradually worked up to 30 min to help heal my brain. Worked wonders. Thanks for your inspiring videos🙏🏻❤️🙌
Great tips and tools! One thing I do is when I re warm my coffee in the microwave for like 30 secs to a minute and 30 is, I grab misc stuff and put it where it belongs in the house. Or switch the laundry or take out trash. Things that I might usually plan to do "later". It's truly amazing at how much can be done in 1min 30 secs. It's almost like a game. Total nerd ..I know. Lol! 🤣
My journey towards being a tidier person with less stuff started with watching your videos. I tried your challenge to clean the sink each night and that kicked it all off. That was in January. Now I have less stuff and can keep on top of my housework. Thank you for sharing your tips and journey, it had made a big difference in my life!
I employed the no empty hands rule when moving about…alway return things to where the belong whenever I am out of the seat.
Thank you for reiterating the Fly Lady concepts, Dana K White from a Slob Comes Clean and Cas from Clutterbug. These concepts are on every RUclips video lately, but a friendly reminder never hurts.
Keep up the good work.
I have been cleaning this way before the Fly lady book, and I've never read the book. These are old fashioned habits taught to me by my grandmother who was born in 1907. It's basically common sense from the beginning of time....since women have been keeping a home.
@@sstephens2175 Me too!
@@sstephens2175 Me too
I love how you're making up your bed, talking about having clean space and your son is in background emptying your drawer 😆
Yesterday was a rough day. By the time my husband came home with fast food I was so ready for bed. However I knew I didn’t want a dirty house to start my Sunday. So at 7:30 pm my husband gave our toddler a bath. And I went to work doing laundry, dishes, cooking Sunday’s lunch/dinner, and vacuuming the whole living area. After we put our son to bed I then mopped the whole living area. It was so worth the rest.
So I turned on your video when I was in the bathroom and as I was about to leave, I said, geeze, I can take 45 seconds (literally) to straighten my counter from I was rushing out the door earlier. It works. Every little bit helps. Great video.
Just making ur bed every day when u get up makes such a big difference. Ur room looks so much better! Start with one thing and build on it. Thanks Kallie! 💟💟
I do several “15-Minute Sessions” a day. Actually put on my wristwatch and use a timer. First I assess the space then set the time. It’s startling how much you can get done in 15 mins and also strangely amazing how my mind just seems to know how to organize and categorize the space.
I also do a quick tidy just before going to bed. I can relax when I get into bed at night and enjoy my morning coffee in the morning knowing the house is set for the day. I love how real and down to earth you are in your videos… Keep up the excellent work!
I'm at the beginning of my tidy journey. Instead of the clean sink, my start was to make the bed, just overall more satisfying and therefore energizing. My swift cleans are first thing in the morning instead of at night. One of my big problems is that I am a bit of a "community" cleaner. I enjoy cleaning and small activities with other people, but really dislike doing so alone. Living alone means that my spaces get dirty very quickly with this mindblock! Your videos help me just to have them on while you are chatting, so I feel like I'm with someone else accomplishing something.
I love these tips. Something that I always tell myself is do it right now so future me doesn't have to
Totally channeled you tonight when I emptied the kitchen sink and started the dishwasher before bed.
I love your channel because you have a very real approach to being a stay at home mom and having to clean all the time. I am in the same situation with my husband having a desk in our bedroom so I get it.
“Do what your future self will thank you for.” That’s my motivation.
I love this! And I completely agree with going to bed with a kitchen sink I have a hard time sticking with that one but I do love the way I feel with that but to add to I’ve noticed with a made bed every morning is my perfect way to start a more active morning for me cause then every time I pass my room I see a nicely made bed and then I don’t have to do it right before climbing into it 😊
This is called growing. I love this! Great job. I pray this helps so many.❤❤🙏🙏
Anything is better than nothing. Love that!
Stopped video, went and tidied and came back and finished watching. Now I feel even better as I watch you. Your tips and tricks have helped me tremendously. I’m so glad I found your channel over a year ago now. 😊
It's amazing how much you can accomplish in 5 minutes or, in other words, how little time some tasks take. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and beautiful family!
My journey has been a lot like Kallie’s. Another big AHA! for me was realizing that I needed to develop more of a a “tidy as you go” habit. I noticed that if I let things slide, then like Kallie says it looks like a bigger job than it really is. Then, and this is the key part, I tended to add to the mess by not putting things away as I used them (often using the excuse I was “too busy”) resulting in a bigger and bigger mess. It’s become a combined habit…tidy as I go and if I notice a bit of a mess developing, doing a quick tidy. I’ve also developed the habit of scanning a space before I leave it. As well, if everything has an easily accessible home then “tidy as you go” is much more likely to happen.
Yes!! Me too. I'm better than I used to be, and generally the messes don't develop as often (or get anywhere as near as big) as they used to, but still there are times (when I'm ill, tired, or have too much going on) they do start to appear again. But when they do - I'm no longer waiting for enough time/energy to clean it up 'perfectly'. I'll just chip away at it. Sometimes I don't even have the energy for a 5min pick up - but I try to do just one thing.... It helps!
@@lmack6596 “Just one thing”…I love that! Keep it simple. And I imagine that often after you do that one thing, you do more.
@@kellys4703 Exactly! Yes. :)
You are so inspiring! I haven't gotten to the point where my kitchen sink is clean every night, but I have stopped ignoring problem areas in my home more often.
I adapted the clean sink rule this month and I am finally getting it! Parenthood changed a lot 😅 in my life and my household! being sometimes at a breaking point especially when I clean and a few minutes later... it is gone due to a toddler coming and and and... thanks for your videos anyway. Step by step and day by day😂
Finish beats perfect every time
This is such a pearl of wisdom 🙌 On my tiny home organization channel we do Tiny Tidy Tuesday as an open playlist and I'm always so encouraged by how many subscribers comment what they tidied with us that week 🥰 Thanks for always being that motivation for me 😘 It's a beautiful circle 🔵
Love it when videos cause you to jump up and get to work. Never fails to surprise me how much more I can clean, organize and throw out. So therapeutic. Not everything works for everyone but you have a way of saying hey here's a suggestion and what works for me make it your own and do what works for you.
This has also been what has changed my mindset. And to put it away, don’t just put it down.
Several years ago when my husband and I were building our house I was really stressed with all the decisions and someone told me to remember, “perfect is good, done is better”. It changed my life. I also tell myself that my tomorrow self, or later self, would thank my today self for getting a task done. It does help and is good reinforcement to see you mention these concepts here 😊
Thank you for this ideal! I've been doing this for the last few months and it really works 😉 My hubby & I live in a small space (under 220 ft - motorhome!) and it can be a mess very quickly! Doing dishes at night before I go back to the bedroom is what also started my changes.
I completely agree with you as a formerly messy person as I had the perfectionism instilled in me.
I make deals myself all the time to do something super quick
As you leave one room make sure you leave it clean and always walk with something in your hand to take to another room.
I hate washing dishes so I put dishes in the dish washer or I wash it immediately.
I'm not sure I have ever commented on one of your video's b4...shame on me cuz I love your personality and the way you go at the info on your channel....you are upbeat and nice to listen to at times of overwhelm. Being an older person with health limitations I have learned this very lesson you are talking about...even 5 mins will add up and help! Per my Dr...I set a timer on good days for 25 mins and do what I can in that time, then rest for 5-15 mins and repeat if I can. BTW Your kids are just beautiful and we love the name Myles/Miles here!:)
I have to say, I realize my mom instilled a "do it right or not at all" mentality in me. I applied it to almost everything. I'm learning to just do something, and things are getting done. Thanks for letting me know I'm on the right track 😊💕
Yup, I always make sure the kitchen sink is clean before bed. My difficulty is with vacuuming and dusting. I just seem to have such a resistance to it. I just watched a video by a cleaning lady who talks about how to clean when you're depressed. She advises getting out and going for a walk every morning. It seems to help with the low energy level. She also says to just start with doing one thing like doing the dishes. Eventually, more is able to be done. I'm going to try the 15 minute method as well. Thank you.
This is spot on. It's actually surprising how much you can accomplish in 5 minutes.
You are so right about something is better than nothing. I had that all or nothing attitude and if I couldn’t have a completely immaculate house, I just gave up. Like you, I’ve gradually moved away from that and it is so freeing. Also, I’ve adopted that clean sink rule a few months ago and I’m still going strong! I absolutely LOVE the feeling it gives me that night and the next morning! ~ Linda
Sounds like FlyLady steps. Love her stuff!
This is absolutely true. I struggled for years with keeping a clean house and becoming a tidy person and I also find that since I am always tidying things the house just stays clean. It's so nice if someone wants to come over at the last minute and I don't have to rush around cleaning!
And it feels great to do one of those tasks and not have to worry about it later.
It does wonders for my anxiety!
Tidying and cleaning are different chores though
I find by keeping it tidy, it is also easier to actually clean.
Yes they are different. You gotta do both.
Thank you for this. Great tips.
I work in the afternoons & get home about 7.30 in the evening. I’m far too tired to tidy up etc, so I do this before I go to work.
I also wipe down all the kitchen worktops & use my carpet sweeper on the carpets in the lounge etc.
I really find that this helps to keep my house more clean & tidy.
I remember you saying never go to bed with a dirty sink months ago and I have been cleaning it much more often now and it does make a difference. It helps so much especially when I'm making my lunch for work. I've also been cleaning up after myself when cooking. I get all the ingredients out and as I use them I put them away. Sometimes little habits make a huge impact. If you don't have some sort of cleaning habits with children, you can become overwhelmed quickly which is what happened to me quite often when i was younger. If there was a channel like this when i was a young mom I probably wouldn't have struggled so much. Thank you for your tips. I enjoy trying them out and seeing how well they work for me. I have unknowingly been doing the 5 minute clean without realizing it and it helps so much. I appreciate you and your helpful content. Blessings to you
I've just recently started the "declutter" trek. And I've started with the kitchen sink. It's amazing how it makes such a difference to the space and it's made it much easier to keep the counters clean and clear. Thanks you!
I love your channel. You're so encouraging and insightful. I'm an unhappy maximalist. I'm learning I need to let go of so much stuff. It's NOT making me happy. I've been slowly donating things and getting braver and braver to donate more. Now we're moving and I am telling myself I don't want to move things I'll end up donating and the new home is a perfect time to get our home in order! Finding little pockets of time to tidy has also helped.
I love it! I’m a maximalist too. One thing that has changed is I don’t try to clean or declutter a whole room. I just try to fill a box or bag with things that no longer bring me joy that could bring joy to someone else. This has helped tremendously. My husband just wants everything gone now. I said baby steps. Baby step are still steps in the right direction without anxiety for me
The thing that tipped the scale for me was a golden retriever and a wood floor. I had little kids on the floor all day and..golden tumbleweeds😂 After adding that before bed, we tried to clean our “main space” after swiftering the floor. Then eventually added the sink and then other rooms. Once the kids got older they too would clean their room before bed just like we were. It was probably 3-5 years but so worth it when the kids activities took over in middle school and high school! One step at a time. No one is perfect and habits take practice 😅
This was good. I can’t stand a dirty kitchen. I’ve always cleaned up the kitchen and loaded dirty dishes. I can’t go to bed with a sink full of dirty dishes. Your kids are adorable!!
This is too true! I’ve purchased a timer for this very reason. A couple of times a day I put it on five minutes and everyone have to tidy. When time is up it’s totally fine if you’re not done. This keeps our house tidy enough! Almost perfect, actually.
I also vacuum for three minutes a day. Again with a timer on. I do the “highways” of our apartment, no vacuuming under furniture or in corners or anything. Keeps dust, fur and crumbs on a totally acceptable level even though we live in tight quarters - four people and a long haired cat on just shy of 600 sqf.
Together with keeping on top of dishes and doing a Flylady swish & swipe each day (one (1) minute to wipe toilet ring and bowl, and bathroom sink) our house is almost always company ready. Takes me almost no time at all. It doesn’t have to be perfect, it just needs to get done.
I always appreciate your posts. Two things I have learned from you, 1. I cannot go to bed that is messy and unmade. If it’s been a crazy day my bed may not get made up until later than earlier but when I go to bed I want it to be organized and welcoming for a good night’s sleep. 2. My kitchen counters must be cleared. That has also been a game changer for me. I love walking into a tidy kitchen in the morning. A big THANK YOU! for bringing in some calm to my daily living💖
Funny..you have inspired me on this ..starting with the sink. However I noticed the “only 5 minutes” sounded hollow and still overwhelming. So I started timing how long it took me to do a few basics and tidy ..1-3 minutes! So now I still do a timed 15 minute alarm clean daily, but the little basics are so much less than 5 minutes that I stop the “I can’t spare 5min” talk!! I just do the tidy because it is better than doing nothing! So true!!❤️
Your videos are so inspired and wonderful. I really enjoy your positivity and being open to becoming the someone you want to be and proud of yourself!
Plus you are setting such good examples to your children..they shouldn’t live in mess. Pride in self and place-they are learning such valuable lessons from you as you care for self and place. Love this.
You just seem like the most genuine sweet person. I love your videos.
So true! Years ago I heard or read someone refer to using the “little minutes.” Makes a big difference.
Lots of these tips that you've shared here (and I've seen others share) are how my life ran when my kiddos were little! So thanks for sharing, Callie!! 🌼💖 Your kids are adorable too!
I am a messy perfectionist and your Video came At the perfect time! I only recently noticed how deeply perfectionism is rooted in my family, especially the women in my family. My mum's favourite quote was "if you dont do it completly then there is no point in starting"
Whew that left me overwhelmed when I started living on my own. I am chronically ill and sometimes I just cant complete a task even though I want to so Bad, so I am trying to unlearn that and apply your wisdom, thank you
I loved this. I have adopted the kitchen sink method. Also scientific research has shown if you go to bed with a cluttered room you don't sleep well. Thank you for all of your tips. I'm definitely going to try our the 15 min method because having a teenager and 2 small boys that I'm going to homeschool I believe this will help me keep a cleaner home
You're a brilliant communicator Kallie.
Yes, isn't Kallie so!!! She is amazing. Being as young as she is she has impressed me so very much. Love her dearly! Arlene
I was just laying in bed almost falling asleep and I forced myself to get up walk the dog, puts some clean pots and pans away, turn on the dishwasher and brush my teeth! I straightened my bed and blankets and pillows. Now I feel I can get a good nights sleep.
Thank you for this reminder. It truly helps. I just have to remember small bites🥪
Yours is more polite but I constantly tell myself 'a half arsed job is better than a no arsed job' 😆 it helps!
Yep all true, Your tips really work,I’m adopting “the clean kitten sink”, and tidy kitchen counters at night so the coffee making and morning meditating is easy going. I also adopted the idea that” if it takes literally a minute...just put the item away, or in its place. I tend to shuffle things around, putting it in its place the first time eliminates needless piles. Thank you Kallie!
Just came here to say that Kallie has changed my life and habits deeply. I follow all the perfect extreme clean mommy bloggers but none of them explain how to make the perfect clean house happen. Kallie, I am deeply appreciative of your channel and life advice. My kitchen dinning space is open concept and i am 0% stressed out when it becomes a mess because i know how to pick it up because of you. The other day my friend ( who doesn’t often come to my house) walked in and said “ omg why is it so clean in here” i said “ it’s not, it’s just tidy”.
And being tidy makes you wanna clean more.
Anyways. THANK YOU KALLIE !
YOU ARE WELCOME!
I just ❤ your Channel! It's like I can check in with a person who is farther along the same journey and gain insights from your wisdom
I love your videos… they are so helpful! One thing I regularly find with my favorite RUclipsrs on organization, cleaning, declutttering gurus is that many are either SAHM or WFHM who are home more to take advantage of those few pockets of minutes throughout the day. What are the BEST/MOST EFFECTIVE things that a work outside the home mom can do to get a great impact with perhaps a smaller amount of time? I wake an hour before the kiddo wakes to tackle home things and prep dinner before work and then have roughly 3 hours in the evening for family time/dinner/house needs items.
Those little pickups and small pockets of time also greatly impact when you do have time to deep clean. If you're managing the light stuff better it won't build up as much and you can get to the deep stuff faster. I find if I have to do a ton of picking up, sorting and just general maintenance of a space before I have to deep clean it, the longer it takes, the more frustrated I get and the more worn out I feel when I do finally have enough time to devote to a space.
Thanks for the great tips, as always!
😀This makes so much sense to me and totally fits into the idea of using Pomodoros to plan your time that is so popular these past few years. 😳 I also needed a good motivating kick in the pants to get started today, so thanks for that! LOL! I don't always use Pomodoros, but it helps me to get started on the day--for sure. The thing that is cool about doing Poms is that you can set your time how it works best for you: ⏰ work minutes/break minutes (50/10), (45/15), (25/5), (20/10), or whatever. If you add 5 minutes to your break time, then you can do a quick tidy during your Pomodoro breaks.
For example, I'm not a SAHM but I have mad respect for y'all! I'm an online grad student, so I'm basically working from home right now--studying is my work. Getting started and knowing where to start can be hard when you don't have somewhere to go as many found out working from home recently. So, if I can agree with myself to study for say 45 minutes then have a 15-minute break...I'm at least getting started. After 45 minutes I'm ready to get up from the computer and stretch, for sure.
That 15-minute break is just long enough to have a bathroom break, empty the dishwasher, and grab a quick drink/snack. Moving around just enough to clean for a few minutes also gets the blood flowing and stretches stiff muscles from sitting at a desk. Then, I do another Pom, but next time I start a load of laundry during the break.
Whatever it is that you need to do, Pom breaks have turned out to be a great time to do a small chore. Later, I have less to worry about doing around the house, too, so I don't have to clean for a big chunk of time after studying all day. This is exactly what Kallie is talking about, and it really works! ❤ Thanks again for the reminder to just get started! Have a great week, y'all! 😀🙏
This video gave me an aha moment too. When i was a kid and we would watch tv, we would always race around during the commercials - setting the table, getting teeth brushed - little 5 minute tasks - and I remember always loving being able to get things done in micro bursts like that. Even now, i will set an alarm to do a clean up or work burst, just because I find it motivating. As always, i love your videos Kallie!
Love this plan. Little bits of time make feel like I " can't argue. It's just 5 minutes", but I am most of the time, going past the time. It's great 🤩😊
THANK YOU! While I was watching this, seeing myself in your explanation of your former self, I stopped the video around minute three and went to clean something - anything. Like Ms. Debbie Carrol said in her comment, done is better than perfect - and now I am going to go get something/anything "done"! Thanks, Kallie!
Yeah I follow the kitchen sink rule and those pockets of time throughout the week bc I clean houses mine tends to suffer if I don't make a little bit of time for my house! Love your videos they inspire me 💗
Thank you for another inspirational video. Just when I’m starting to feel a little defeated you up another one out and I get back into the swing of cleaning.
It's like Jordan Page teaches in her productivity bootcamp
- "Some is better than none"
- "Get it done, be the one!"
- To not feel overwhelmed when you have a job/chore/task think: how do you eat an elephant? J.O.B - Just one bite.
Like you said, it's better to do 5 min here 15 min there
I like how you complete each other with your content ☺️
One of my favorite tips of yours is that ‘later me’ will thank ‘right now me’ for doing something, anything productive.
I am not sure if it is just me, but when Kallie speaks to the audience she always seems to assume only women are watching. As a single guy, I need a lot of these tips too, but I always feel like I am doing something wrong by watching this channel. I promise most of the tips on this channel work even if you have an X and Y chromosome. BTW, Kallie, I am so grateful for you making me realize I am not the only person who struggles to keep a tidy house. You mentioned in a previous video that dining room tables are a natural clutter spot, well my son and I refer to our table as the local Amazon fulfillment center.
i really enjoy your channel. your down to earth, funny and provide relatable content. You also look extra stunning in this video- hair and makeup on point Momma
I literally took notes as I watched this and taped it to my cabinet. My husband and I appreciate the help and are both working through the list! That step 3 though… definitely our hardest one.
Wow...I really like so many of your tips!
I'm going to try to start incorporating some of them into my days starting tomorrow!
Thank you!🙂
I’m going to be retiring to a tiny home on wheels next fall and love ❤️ these 5 & 15 minute mini-cleans. I’m going to begin implementing them now (since I’m not really tidy) so when I downsize, I’ll have begun practicing to do this. Thanks so much!!!
I have a cute basket from the $Store with a handle I use for "clutter." I throw everything in there and then take it to where it belongs. A HUGE timesaver.
We inherited my great grandfather’s home and have been going through cleaning and decluttering. I am having fun going through his belongings and finding time to redecorating my new home. My nephew has his old office. It was mainly my mom and I cleaning, painting, and building furniture for my nephew. It took time (2 months) but now I have a fire under my laziness! I always find time for cleaning when I am experiencing down time! My room is currently being used to hold the boxed furniture and belongings but I finally had time to put my in the dressers and closet I had just cleaned!😏
Kitchen sink rule is amazing!! Husband likes it also lol 😆
You're so right! I am doing your 5 minute declutter all day long. It really helps! And I've been doing the clean sink rule for a few years now. Love it!
Timed perfectly . . busy job and I have a lot of spring cleaning to do!!!
LOL! I must be the only person left that uses a top sheet and blanket and tucks them under the mattress. And I make sure to make the bed every day!
I laughed when I first heard about your kitchen sink rule, but I tried it and I have to say that it really does work! ❤️
I like the secret to staying clean more than any other videos by others tonight because you weren't talking about magic. and you were more humble.
I still have a long way to go to achieve what i want for our home but this is a good way to look at it ..i usually try to do all at once and it doesn't work and is frustrating... especially now with my new job i need to work on my time management... yesterday night i cleaned my sink in a long time again and that feeling in the morning was so good 😊😊 and my daughter helped me yesterday with drying the dishes for the first time and this morning she cleaned up her closet 😍it was so nice to see that my efforts of become a better mum in that case are paying off...for this spring i need to declutter the whole flat so I can plan the renovation for autumn this year...i will definitely remind myself off what u're saying in this Video ❤️
I have to agree with you. Just spending that few minutes to go ahead and take care of the mess, or part of the mess, makes me feel so much less anxiety. Just get it done ✅
Your video about making horizontal surfaces tidy has had an impact on my daily habits. I have lots of counter space in my kitchen which at times has all been a hot mess. If I just take time to concentrate on even one section makes the space so much more enjoyable to wake up to. I have also adopted some of the Swedish Death organization, which has taken overwhelming to a daily conscious effort to purge things that I no longer need or want. Thank you!
Aww... We Have those exact same dimensions for our bedroom and my husband works in it too. Our bathroom is almost half the size, twice as much as we need. It is part storage. I feel your pain living in 850 sq ft. Four daughters here, all at home, all the time. We're either cleaning or making huge messes constantly. I do need to buckle back down on the sink trick. Spending half an hour after dinner to really get the kitchen in good shape is very worth it.
I just wanted to say i got inspiration from you❤️Got totally tired to our ADD messy life, and i put phonefor 5min to arlam and start. Wow, our bedroom looked really better after that! Then livingroom, 30 min and i Feel so much better and family was happy too. I follow you from Finland 🇫🇮 Thank you for being you❤️
My motto is: Sometimes things don’t need to be perfect, they just need to be done.
I agree with everything you said! I think my whole life is a series of 15 minute tidy's!! Lol I rarely deep clean but my tidy up's are pretty much constant.
I think combining listening to a podcast or an audio book or music you love with wireless headphones while resetting a room or home makes the work much more enjoyable