Hearing that it didn't come in as clutter is such a relief to me! I tend to punish myself by condemning my choice to even buy something to begin with. Boldly giving yourself permission to keep your grandfather's jacket bought tears of relief to me. Great info... thanks!!
"If you take very good care of the present, the future will take care of itself." You just boiled down decluttering to one simple sentence. Thx for your videos!
@@bluecollarlit I Google everything I do not understand, Carson: just ASMR (not even capitalized!) brought up a whole Google page of sites, including the Urban Dictionary, a foundation, a scientific explanation -- and it is great to Ask Questions, too!
Love your vídeos. I AM starting my decluttering journey. Well, in fact have been decluttering since 2016, and my life has really changed. I have less stress, less mess, and can enjoy my time with my son and husband instead of spending time cleaning and organizing. I still find things to declutter, but it's not so overwhelming as It was. TKS a Lot for your video! A big hug from Brazil!
Wow - Brazil! So glad you enjoy my videos. Decluttering is a life-long endeavor, to adapt to our changing circumstances. It's often easier to work in little bits - no more than 2 hours a week - unless you're really set up for a day... to set a steady pace. Enjoy!
Our stuff naturally becomes clutter as our life and interests change. you will find things to declutter. Just keep taken care of it in little bits through time. It gets easier with repetition and frequency. ENJOY!
Hi Vivian, that's terrific! We always find things to declutter as long as we're alive. Nothing wrong. Our stuff becomes clutter as our life and interests change. It's just part of life. It certainly helps to bring less into our homes, though :-) Enjoy, and thanks for subscribing! Laura
Hi Jennifer, So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for subscribing. FYI - I'm not a minimalist, I love my stuff. I just don't have any clutter. If you want to learn more, I have 3 webinars coming up, starting 10/18. You can attend one or all. Visit ClutterClarity.com to learn more. Hope you can join me! They're similar to the videos, but new content and subjects. Take good care, Laura
Laughe so much " its like overeating and nit pooping" haha . You are sweet and light in the dark. While listening I decluttered 80 things. It was puzzling me at 60 why I am not wearing black, some costume jewelry and hair ornaments. etc, duplicates (just in case stuff). Thank you so much and hugs from regional Australia. There are no organizers here so your encouragement and guidance is REALLY appreciated. Thank you. 🇦🇺✔💖😎
Thank you for your comment Olwyn - maybe I should move to Australia! Yah, you gotta poop more often. Regular (a routine :-)) decluttering is the ticket to your freedom. Thanks for subscribing, and enjoy your progress! Take good care, Laura
Hi again, Google, professional organizers, Australia (as i just did) and you'll find (as I suspected) that we are for sure, in your country, too. You may not have as much clutter as Americans, but the mess and stress is international. 😅
Finally got my husband to agree to letting go of the camping equipment. I'm 64 and told him that if he wants to go sleep on the ground in a tent, he will be doing it without me. So out it went!
I live in California, where we are urged to hang onto at least minimal camping gear in case The Big One makes our whole city into a homeless encampment. So although we are 67 we are not only keeping ours but making it more accessible! Good example of different thinking.
Hi, I just found your video... very enjoyable... very helpful. I can actually see myself improving my “ stuff “ not feeling so overwhelmed. Thank you...
That's great! Just keep on coming back in little bits through time, and persevere without pushing too hard on yourself. You want enough pressure to keep going, but too much will slow you down. Take care and thanks for subscribing! Enjoy - Laura
Hi Amanda! Thanks so much for your comment. Grateful! ew shorter video just today. Thanks for subscribing and sharing with your loved ones, more to come! Take good care! Laura
Hi - thanks for your comment. I went up to that lady after the event. She was fine. Glad you're enjoying the videos! Thanks for your comment, and subscribing. Grateful! Laura
Clutter Clarity can I just say I am so happy with the idea to record them looking at all their photos, this makes it into a happy experience! I wish everyone knew this! For me it was so hard after caring for my grandparents with dementia going through the photographs after they had passed away was heartbreaking. If only I had done this before they got into late stage dementia it would have been lovely to keep a recording of their “life” I really appreciate these videos ! Love from another Laura in Scotland xx
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Good presentation on what fits into your life now and what to get rid of in the present.
You are taking the guilt and shame I have felt over clutter! I inherited late relatives belongings, that I don’t have room for, but loved the people so much, that it’s hard to deal with it. Thank you.
I am a Kindergarten teacher and a clutterbug....your videos have been very helpful so far in changing my mindset about things. I have so much teaching stuff that I am afraid to let go of. Did you have the same problem? How do you work through that?
My mother was a teacher who retired in 2004 and passed on in 2010. She brought home a bunch of boxes from her last classroom (but probably accumulated over the years) and put all of that stuff in the basement. She had to come out of the classroom for health reasons, so she probably thought she would keep all of that stuff in case she was able to go back to work at some point, but she never did. I have been going through that stuff in small increments over the past month and discarding a lot of it. Some things are hard to get rid of. I am not sure what to do with them. I found a box of solar calculators. Even though they are old, I think they're all brand new, but who uses solar calculators now that all cell phones contain calculators. I found lots of old games. I found a box of Flintstone fun packets for kids. I found a big box of used crayons, which my mother probably let her students use for art projects in class. I've also found all kinds of useful supplies that I will never use, though I'm not sure what supplies are currently used in schools. Lots of old educational cassettes, VHS tapes, and CDs have been going out in the Herbie Curb. And then there is the old paperwork -- lesson plans and all kinds of other things that teachers would have. If you are still an active teacher, I would say to keep things that you actually used this past year for which you did not get new stuff from the school. Otherwise, toss it. I have been on a decluttering journey for a couple of months now, and I have found it actually quite interesting. I am interested in seeing how the house will evolve, both the house itself and the basement, as I continued decluttering. I have also found some treasures, both in the personal sense and in terms of value.
Thanks for these videos, Laura, they are so informative and clear and humorous. Good luck with the book -- it sounds like a very worthwhile project! Crossing fingers for a publisher's acceptance in 2019! With much fondness, Marjorie (and family)
So much to think about. I want to give a big purse to a friend. Not such a good idea because she has a bad back and it would be too heavy. I already showed it to her and now I should still give it to her. It is brand new ,and never been used.
I don't see anyone talking about collectable dolls& curio cabinets.I have 2 full,these were once valuable (before ebay made them dirt cheap )It was a fun enjoyable hobby 30 years ago.I have donated many,all dolls that were in their boxes.What can I do with these,most are porcelain.No one in family want them.
Hi Wanda - No one talking about it specifically because what you do with dolls is the same process... Family doesn't want them, dirt cheap...maybe a local consignment shop would be interested in your collection or donate them. Go on facebook and ask if anyone wants them. What to do with the dolls is rather straight forward (sell, donate, give away). Goodwill? Children's center, shelter for women and children... Give them away for someone less fortunate to enjoy and benefit. You actually would feel good about that, right? Good luck! Thanks for subscribing.
My daughter’s paternal grandma kept her doll collection beautifully displayed in the top shelf of the coat closet, and it had a magical feeling. The dolls have been packed away for years because she passed, but I’d love to recreate that shelf at some point.
Brilliant! So clear and concise. 👏Thank you for pinpointing what I needed to understand about myself and my CURRENT life-and what to do next (you have given me a road map.) Now for the hard work…I’ll call if I get stuck!
Thanks for your advice in your wonderful videos , Laura...and thank you for your most encouraging reply!! I am on my de cluttering journey and enjoying it ! It is so good to know I am not alone. I try to remember that clothing suffers with age spots , too!! So it 's now or never that someone else could enjoy it.
@@maureensamson4863 You certainly are not alone! So glad that my approach is making your decluttering enjoyable. Stay well, and enjoy! Thanks for subscribing, Laura
"your stuff naturally becomes clutter as you and your interests change'' .. yes!! thank you !
Hearing that it didn't come in as clutter is such a relief to me! I tend to punish myself by condemning my choice to even buy something to begin with. Boldly giving yourself permission to keep your grandfather's jacket bought tears of relief to me. Great info... thanks!!
"If you take very good care of the present, the future will take care of itself." You just boiled down decluttering to one simple sentence. Thx for your videos!
Thanks for pointing that out to me! It's one of my favorites. Please subscribe... more videos coming on Fridays throughout summer. ENJOY!
You are so welcome, Heather! Thanks for subscribing, and enjoy :-) Laura
I think the more succinct line is "That's like over eating and not pooping"
Thanks for your comment! Laura
She has a total ASMR voice and she's great at her job. I'm watching all of these.
What is ASMR?
@@bluecollarlit I Google everything I do not understand, Carson: just ASMR (not even capitalized!) brought up a whole Google page of sites, including the Urban Dictionary, a foundation, a scientific explanation -- and it is great to Ask Questions, too!
Linda Noel Lol don’t always believe what urban dictionary says xo 😘 my kids advice when I used it a few times haha
Your concepts are a wonderful way to look at clutter that are so refreshing!
I like this lady. Practical, funny, and down-home advice based in reality. great criteria for decision making!
Thank you for your kind remarks! Glad you found the video helpful. Take care, and thanks for subscribing! Laura
Love your vídeos. I AM starting my decluttering journey. Well, in fact have been decluttering since 2016, and my life has really changed. I have less stress, less mess, and can enjoy my time with my son and husband instead of spending time cleaning and organizing. I still find things to declutter, but it's not so overwhelming as It was.
TKS a Lot for your video!
A big hug from Brazil!
Wow - Brazil! So glad you enjoy my videos. Decluttering is a life-long endeavor, to adapt to our changing circumstances. It's often easier to work in little bits - no more than 2 hours a week - unless you're really set up for a day... to set a steady pace. Enjoy!
Our stuff naturally becomes clutter as our life and interests change. you will find things to declutter. Just keep taken care of it in little bits through time. It gets easier with repetition and frequency. ENJOY!
Hi Vivian, that's terrific! We always find things to declutter as long as we're alive. Nothing wrong. Our stuff becomes clutter as our life and interests change. It's just part of life. It certainly helps to bring less into our homes, though :-) Enjoy, and thanks for subscribing! Laura
I have watched a lot of minimalism videos, and this is by far the most practical! Love it, thanks so much!
Hi Jennifer, So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for subscribing. FYI - I'm not a minimalist, I love my stuff. I just don't have any clutter. If you want to learn more, I have 3 webinars coming up, starting 10/18. You can attend one or all. Visit ClutterClarity.com to learn more. Hope you can join me! They're similar to the videos, but new content and subjects. Take good care, Laura
Laughe so much " its like overeating and nit pooping" haha .
You are sweet and light in the dark. While listening I decluttered 80 things. It was puzzling me at 60 why I am not wearing black, some costume jewelry and hair ornaments. etc, duplicates (just in case stuff). Thank you so much and hugs from regional Australia. There are no organizers here so your encouragement and guidance is REALLY appreciated. Thank you. 🇦🇺✔💖😎
Thank you for your comment Olwyn - maybe I should move to Australia! Yah, you gotta poop more often. Regular (a routine :-)) decluttering is the ticket to your freedom. Thanks for subscribing, and enjoy your progress! Take good care, Laura
Hi again, Google, professional organizers, Australia (as i just did) and you'll find (as I suspected) that we are for sure, in your country, too. You may not have as much clutter as Americans, but the mess and stress is international. 😅
@@ClutterClarity we have plenty of clutter, especially inherited...
Finally got my husband to agree to letting go of the camping equipment. I'm 64 and told him that if he wants to go sleep on the ground in a tent, he will be doing it without me. So out it went!
Nice going! Sometimes you just have to draw a line. Thanks for writing, and subscribing! Grateful, Laura
I live in California, where we are urged to hang onto at least minimal camping gear in case The Big One makes our whole city into a homeless encampment. So although we are 67 we are not only keeping ours but making it more accessible! Good example of different thinking.
Hi, I just found your video... very enjoyable... very helpful. I can actually see myself improving my “ stuff “ not feeling so overwhelmed. Thank you...
That's great! Just keep on coming back in little bits through time, and persevere without pushing too hard on yourself. You want enough pressure to keep going, but too much will slow you down. Take care and thanks for subscribing! Enjoy - Laura
So good at her job - I actually want to listen to all she has to say 👌
Hi Amanda! Thanks so much for your comment. Grateful! ew shorter video just today. Thanks for subscribing and sharing with your loved ones, more to come! Take good care! Laura
I feel bad for the lady at the front who also loved the bag but wasn’t noticed lol. Great videos I’m binge listening while decluttering my bedroom 😁
Hi - thanks for your comment. I went up to that lady after the event. She was fine. Glad you're enjoying the videos! Thanks for your comment, and subscribing. Grateful! Laura
Clutter Clarity can I just say I am so happy with the idea to record them looking at all their photos, this makes it into a happy experience! I wish everyone knew this! For me it was so hard after caring for my grandparents with dementia going through the photographs after they had passed away was heartbreaking. If only I had done this before they got into late stage dementia it would have been lovely to keep a recording of their “life”
I really appreciate these videos !
Love from another Laura in Scotland xx
Good presentation on what fits into your life now and what to get rid of in the present.
Thanks for watching - glad you found this video helpful! Thanks, too, for subscribing! Grateful, Laura
You are taking the guilt and shame I have felt over clutter! I inherited late relatives belongings, that I don’t have room for, but loved the people so much, that it’s hard to deal with it. Thank you.
I am a Kindergarten teacher and a clutterbug....your videos have been very helpful so far in changing my mindset about things. I have so much teaching stuff that I am afraid to let go of. Did you have the same problem? How do you work through that?
My mother was a teacher who retired in 2004 and passed on in 2010. She brought home a bunch of boxes from her last classroom (but probably accumulated over the years) and put all of that stuff in the basement. She had to come out of the classroom for health reasons, so she probably thought she would keep all of that stuff in case she was able to go back to work at some point, but she never did.
I have been going through that stuff in small increments over the past month and discarding a lot of it. Some things are hard to get rid of. I am not sure what to do with them.
I found a box of solar calculators. Even though they are old, I think they're all brand new, but who uses solar calculators now that all cell phones contain calculators.
I found lots of old games. I found a box of Flintstone fun packets for kids. I found a big box of used crayons, which my mother probably let her students use for art projects in class. I've also found all kinds of useful supplies that I will never use, though I'm not sure what supplies are currently used in schools. Lots of old educational cassettes, VHS tapes, and CDs have been going out in the Herbie Curb.
And then there is the old paperwork -- lesson plans and all kinds of other things that teachers would have.
If you are still an active teacher, I would say to keep things that you actually used this past year for which you did not get new stuff from the school. Otherwise, toss it.
I have been on a decluttering journey for a couple of months now, and I have found it actually quite interesting. I am interested in seeing how the house will evolve, both the house itself and the basement, as I continued decluttering. I have also found some treasures, both in the personal sense and in terms of value.
Love your videos , love your voice , love that you have videos for single problems...🙏😃
Thanks for these videos, Laura, they are so informative and clear and humorous. Good luck with the book -- it sounds like a very worthwhile project! Crossing fingers for a publisher's acceptance in 2019! With much fondness, Marjorie (and family)
Marjorie Salvodon
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So much to think about. I want to give a big purse to a friend. Not such a good idea because she has a bad back and it would be too heavy. I already showed it to her and now I should still give it to her. It is brand new ,and never been used.
"is like over eating and never pooping"
NOW i get it!
OMG so helpful!
I don't see anyone talking about collectable dolls& curio cabinets.I have 2 full,these were once valuable (before ebay made them dirt cheap )It was a fun enjoyable hobby 30 years ago.I have donated many,all dolls that were in their boxes.What can I do with these,most are porcelain.No one in family want them.
Hi Wanda - No one talking about it specifically because what you do with dolls is the same process... Family doesn't want them, dirt cheap...maybe a local consignment shop would be interested in your collection or donate them. Go on facebook and ask if anyone wants them. What to do with the dolls is rather straight forward (sell, donate, give away). Goodwill? Children's center, shelter for women and children... Give them away for someone less fortunate to enjoy and benefit. You actually would feel good about that, right? Good luck! Thanks for subscribing.
I love porcelain dolls. 💗💗💗
My daughter’s paternal grandma kept her doll collection beautifully displayed in the top shelf of the coat closet, and it had a magical feeling. The dolls have been packed away for years because she passed, but I’d love to recreate that shelf at some point.
Love, use, fit, lifestyle.
Brilliant! So clear and concise. 👏Thank you for pinpointing what I needed to understand about myself and my CURRENT life-and what to do next (you have given me a road map.)
Now for the hard work…I’ll call if I get stuck!
How many videos do you have?
Click on videos in the above menu, and they should all pop up. 24, I think. Thanks for your interest, and subscribing! Grateful, Laura
Thanks for your advice in your wonderful videos , Laura...and thank you for your most encouraging reply!!
I am on my de cluttering journey and enjoying it !
It is so good to know I am not alone.
I try to remember that clothing suffers with age spots , too!!
So it 's now or never that someone else could enjoy it.
@@maureensamson4863 You certainly are not alone! So glad that my approach is making your decluttering enjoyable. Stay well, and enjoy! Thanks for subscribing, Laura
Thank you, dear.
I had to reupholster two chairs. The yoga mat gave the seats fresh cushion
Well, that's original! What a creative solution!
Hh. You are a new chapter to an hourly news show!
Hoarders must live in the past and future then...
Love that pie rack!
Hi Patricia - Me too! Thanks for subscribing, more videos to come soon. Take good care, Laura