Back to the Basics: A Clutter Fairy Recap of Organizing Fundamentals - The Clutter Fairy Weekly #72
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 15 сен 2024
- Getting organized is simple, but it’s not easy. For your project to succeed, you need a realistic plan and a clear process. In episode #72 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, revisits the basic steps in the decluttering process and how to apply them to your cluttered space.
Show notes: cfhou.com/tcfw072
The Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.
To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our meetup group (cfhou.com/meetup) follow us on Facebook (cfhou.com/faceb..., or subscribe to our mailing list (cfhou.com/subsc.... You can also listen to the podcast version of our show (cfhou.com/podcast).
If you’d like to help support our projects, visit our Patreon page (cfhou.com/patreon).
I use these videos as my timer, sometimes called virtual body doubling since I have someone (through video) along for my declutter project.
My home is looking so much better. Thanks clutter fairy
I love the title "No accounting for taste!"
I've starting asking myself the basic three W's questions - WHY keep this? WHAT will I use it for? and WHEN will I use it? 'Just because...' or 'someday' aren't acceptable answers.
Another brilliant podcast. I keep you guys on a loop:) I’m not saying it’s not an addiction but my nooks and crannies are no longer cluttered! I can’t believe how many things you two say that strike a chord(and make me laugh)and keep me decluttering! Plus, I’ve got a few friends on the journey as well. Thank you, Ed and Gayle. PS: you’re much more relaxing than having Alexa play sleep music😂
Love the keep or toss system. Ive gotten better about not adding the "maybe" or coupons to the keep pile😁
I've been off the wagon for about 6 months... But I'm gonna try to get back on.
First step: get me some Gayle motivation while I start with the easy stuff.
My goal for today is to go through my winter clothes and get rid of everything I didn't wear this past winter. Then I'll make sure all my winter clothes are washed and put and away.
Thanks again! I made notes and my first project will be the dining table top. Appreciated the reminder that if I get stuck, to remind myself what step I'm on.
Hey guys, how about tackling " Setting up the house after the move'. Doing it right now listening to you.
When working with keep/toss on paper, I do pull out a couple things from the keep pile to put on an urgent/critical pile. I don't want my current bills or my birth certificate ending up in a pile with stuff that's less urgent, like an old legal document or tax returns from 2 years ago. Some paper keep things are important to keep but aren't going to blow up your life if they are misplaced. Other papers are mission critical. Those are few and far between, but separating them from the pile as I find them reduces my anxiety.
I'm listening to this like a podcast on my way home from work. Maybe I should wait so I can take notes. :)
The paper pile is one of my issues. I found that I hate looking through it twice, so I have a file sorter that is just for sorting as I go thru the pile. I know I am going to have a bill file, a paid file, a medical file, etc., These are just refile categories. That way I don't get bogged down having to read anything but I can get to it later if in a hurry and I am not finished sorting yet. I buy cases of dog food cans, so I repurpose the cardboard tray/boxes for sorting. They make tidy piles that are easily manageable for small stuff even and movable if you don't finish. I can't stand creating a big box of unsorted mail. I have done it too many times. Love your channel! Thank you!
Very helpful. Mail is my main issue. Second is simply not putting stuff away when I’m done with it! This helps me re-evaluate how to even begin tackling the clutter.
Thank you!
Just a hint about digital clutter. You can view files by Details view, and if the file/s haven't been modified for years, (or you choose time limit) I just delete without opening the files/s.
I’m here first! A first for me in my internet career😊
Welcome. This was a great starter program for you to begin your decluttering.
Books are often by authors based on a magazine article they wrote.
You inspire me.. I de-clutter a little everyday. I find that I cannot donate. I’ll never get rid of it because it’ll never make it to the thrift store. I will only keep or toss.
I find tossing extremely difficult, if I know someone is taking over, it is easier.
Many areas have organizations that will make appointments and pick up your donations.
I know just what you mean. I had the same issue, so now I fill boxes with stuff and make a free stuff sign and put it on the curb. I avoid trash days and carry leftovers back to garage at night. It's very hard for me to throw good items out so this works for me. I have made loads of strangers happy. Good luck with the hard work!
This decluttering thing....although I've been working on it off and on for months, sometimes I realize just how depressing the whole thing can be. It seems to be a never ending project at times.
it's never ending when other people in the house don't stop acquiring shit and don't stick to the rules about leaving stuff in common areas. like why dump your washing right next to the washing basket? it doesn't even have a lid!
Amen, Sheryl. I’ve done the big clear out but know I need to go deeper because I intend to downsize. It is daunting.
@@TheDriftwoodlover 👍
Every topic seems to get sidetracked into detailed discussions about paper, mail & magazines. Could you maybe have a separate discussion about paper so it doesn't happen so often?
We had a really old piano that we just could never figure out how to get rid of...I know all of the answers people will recommend for something like that, but nothing was working for us though. My husband finally started taking it apart piece by piece and then called someone who would take the metal pieces of it and we ended up getting rid of it that way. I'd rather have kept it whole, but we had to do what we had to do.
I like that! Reminds me of a couch i had in my apt. that was too big for the space. Didn't have anybody to help me with getting it out of there so took it apart with a knife and a hammer to get it into my car. Boy you don't realize how well furniture is made until you try this. My two cats were not happy with me for bout 4 hrs.
@@jilllunceford4114 Yes I imagine that was an awful job getting it all apart!
We had a huge Victorian piano in the basement of our parents’ home. We considered we’d have to do that but finally found a charity that would take it if we paid them to. (Wrap your mind around that 😟) And my parents were sure it would be worth something some day .... I try to keep that in mind when of the mind to keep something I perceive to be valuable.
@@TheDriftwoodlover Yes I agree...gotta think it over first before keeping things we think are valuable but really may not be good for us to keep.
I wonder when will you come here to Denver Colorado 🥰
It can be arranged! Coming to Boulder Co Sept 23-26. Interested in discussing?
Love you both.
Not 💕of Ed’s sound 🙈🤣😆please get mic with bass adjustment. …
I need serious help in this area. I start decluttering and stop. It’s the same cycle year after year. I need one on one accountability.
I did short time spans. That made me feel better about keeping it going. It's a joy when you found some success. If you can find an accountability person that's great. I grew up in a huge house my mother kept everything and I followed in her footsteps. So it took me 9 years some of it was due to illness. 25 helpers at different times an ages. 6 dumpsters because my dad stuff was there that he didn't want when he left. I am the kind of person that wants to go through everything bit by bit. I live in a small apartment now and very happy. Kept down to what I really needed. I thank God for that.
@@marlene9682 Congratulations on your achievement! That’s huge. I’m still plugging away but it’s still two steps forward then one step back. I am determined not to give up.
@@DKH1004 I am happy for you. That's what it is two steps forward and one back. But that's ok. Sometimes my head would get so tired of making decisions I take a day or two off. Even when you are done in another 6 months go back and look for more things to get rid off. Be careful of what you bring in after you're done. Congratulations!
About decor clutter. We should evolve into our own taste in decor, instead of buying a lot of junky stuff from Michaels etc. What we thought looked great at 20, will probably look immature later on. We should change our decor as we age. Just as we mature into our own clothing style. Nate Berkus, the decorator, did a tv show on this topic; he said something like "If you are 40, you should not decorate like you are 14. You would not wear the clothes of a 14 year old, so stop decorating like a 14 year old. "
Thank you for sharing. A good reminder to take small baby steps if you're overwhelmed.
I'd like to declutter so.e old boyfriend jewelry. Any ideas on where to sell it? It's gold and opals. Thank you 😊
Try an independent jewelry store, or a pawn shop. They will give you a wholesale price for it, since they'll resell it, but you can pass it on that way. Or you can ask friends if they'd like to buy it from you. Someone else won't see your old boyfriend when they wear it, so they'll be happy to have it. You can also sell it on consignment at a resale store. This is likely to get you the best price, as they want the pieces to sell as high as possible so their cut is large as possible. Lots of jewelry gets sold via resale shops.