Hi Homemakers, this is the promised video where I walk you through how to plan for a huge and overwhelming project. Let me know what questions you still have. When you are done here be sure to checkout my Whole House Declutter dealing with hidden clutter at this link: ruclips.net/video/3Z0d2DoCKyU/видео.html
Exactly. YOu know when you are going to start and how many days it should take to completion. That tends to work better than the never ending story. It take overwhelm out of the picture.
I love you are are so thoughtful about the way you tackle a project. I just get overwhelmed and dive in. I pull everything out, make a big mess and then start putting it all back together.
I’ve done that. When I pull it all out I get overwhelmed and then I put it all back and don’t finish. Creating a plan allows me to feel that I’m in control.
Hey Melissa, I was glad to get this one. It was really helpful to me. Now I know what to do when and getting started is not so daunting. Do you have a huge project looming over you?
Hi Julie, I got this stated and I tell you, getting started was easy after I had created the plan and then told you guys all about it. It's like all of you are my accountability partners. I've got to get it done now! Hahaha! Do you have a large project you need to work on?
Hi Lynn, to get started assess, count, plan, plot calendar dates, write it on calendar, and then get started. Let’s work on this together. Get your pad and pencil and get started. Let me know how it goes.
Oh my...moving. Yes you can apply this system to moving but I've got a better idea. Please visit Kaye at The Organized Soprano. She just did several videos about moving and she's the moving queen. I'm sure she has plenty of tips that can help you. Do check her out and tell her I sent you..
Instead of planning and scheduling the decluttering I would just take a large box and work 10 minutes or however much time each day. Dispensing with everything as I go. Keep a deadline in mind to keep myself motivated. Like you said one bite at a time, and it will probably get done sooner than the deadline.
That's a thought Phoenix, but the way I did it, I've got a start date and an end date...not an indefinite project. And then yes, once the project has been planned, get that box and start decluttering for 30 minutes at a time. Knowing the end date just helps with the mind set. Thanks so much for stopping by.
@@ms.anonymousinformer242 I love decluttering extremely large projects this way. In the beginning it's very easy because you grab the obvious stuff first then you see what your really working. with
Hi Judy, this is how we approach a large cleaning project in the Flylady system. It's a project...not a zone. It helps prevent overwhelm. Do you have a project that needs doing?
Denise you're so organized with everything. I just walk around my house and then decide what do I want to tackle today, lol. But at least I'm getting some decluttering projects done. 😂 Can't wait to see the end result
Thank you Candice. I appreciate your kind words but my organization needs to extend to the garage space. I moved stuff out there planning to get to it and never got back out there until now. Do you have a large project you need to work on?
It is a proven physiological statistic the hardest part of any task/project, no matter how small or big, insignificant or monumental, is the first 1% and the last 10%. Beginning and end are the muster and push yourself. But it is mighty helpful to know the majority, 89%, will be in the flow and move right along👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Progress not perfection!
Great video and motivation! I have seen many videos for cleaning areas/projects, however I've never seen someone start with the PLAN and assess how long realistically the project would take. That's truly helpful and makes it seem doable! Thank you.
We are currently going to have a larger shed built. (We don't have a garage.) So we have been storing things in long term storage and some things in our smaller shed. So we need to downsize a bit of it and combine to our larger shed. I am thinking your garage project will be such a help to me. Our first bite out of the elephant is taking things out of our old shed, storing what we can outside and then taking other things to long term storage. Our second bite is tearing the old shed down with the help of our 3 adult sons. Then Tough Shed is building our new one. So then transferring it all back to the new one. So lots of bites of the elephant in between. lol.
Denise, that is going to be quite the project but one that will be so fulfilling once it is complete. I'm thinking I would probably set aside a morning or afternoon or a day to work on it and then another 1/2 day or so and so on and so on. But 30-minutes is certainly a good start as well. I can't wait to see the reveal. I may work on my shed with you. It is need of some care for sure, but I need hubs' help with that. So we will see. :)
Clearissa, I always need Hubby for these kinds of projects. If it too high for me to reach, I need his help getting things down and putting back. Once I get that part out of the way, I'm good on my own. The idea behind the 30 minute increments is so you don't get overwhelmed and you can take care of whatever you get out. It's not left lying around the space creating more clutter. But knowing me, I might work an hour if I choose to.
Another motivating video! I have a guest room (which, in 2020, became unsuitable for any guest 😬) and my garage to address...I think I’ll tackle them the same way you are! Thank you! xxDanielle
Which space will you tackle first? My guess? The guest room because it will be needed sooner than later but let me know. If it needs doing, plan it and let's get started.
@@homemakingwithdenise Definitely the guest room! Already plotted my plan of action like you did for your garage and I’m on piece #1 right now. Woooo! Here we go!
🙂🧡 Hej Denise yes i have started to g’et my Home fixed I have started with my bedroom and will continue there from I have just bought a day planer so I can plan the days for they flow a little and I do not g’et done a little every day🇩🇰
The system does work. Give it a try and do the planning. If you've not been feeling well, you don't want to over do it and give yourself a set back. I'm glad you are feeling better.
Oh I needed this video. I’ve got my basement and garage to still tackle after moving a few months ago and been putting off. I can handle a plan like this! Thank you!
Hi Kandyce, did you do what so many people moving do? Put things in a box and forget the boxes are there? Or plan to open them later? I get it. Start with one or the other. To me, the garage makes most sense because that's where you can then put your car and mower and that kind of thing but you decide what needs to be tackled first. Let me know what you decide.
@@homemakingwithdenise Yup! And honestly whatever is in my garage that i haven’t missed will most likely be donated It’s just finding the motivation UGH!
Hi Stephanie, trust me. I get it. I don't know how much of this I will show but will definitely capture some of it. What's your project? Oh...and thank you so much for dropping by. I really appreciate it.
@@homemakingwithdenise It Sonya, and it is a big purge, chorale by color and store home decor. I have tackled my Christmas decor (14 bins) that's insane. I will have just as many bins of decor, lady pray I'll need it!
@@sfedrickbridges Oh my goodness. This message got criss-crossed. I am so sorry . I know you are not Stephanie. Not sure what happened but thank you for your patience. The bins...I know about that. I'm purging some of those too but not now. I'm getting the stuff that's front and center first. I may not get the Christmas bins out until next Christmas! Hahaha
@@homemakingwithdenise yes! Kinda how I do it one section at a time but not as organized as you are. I worked on laundry room & Monica closet the whole month of March, one bit at a time. Except I thought I could finish it but that didn’t happen, all most done though! Just need to paint!
I like having a game plan and, by adding tasks to my planner, I don’t over-schedule myself & make myself more accountable about reaching goals. I understand others might not need to do this & that’s absolutely fine - we all do things our own ways.
Hi Deana, I don't see this as a waste of time. It is creating a plan on how to address the problem, knowing where I am, where I need to be, and when the project will be completed. Without a game plan, one might think a huge project like this is never ending but I know that on May 28, this puppy will be done if not before but definitely by then. Also, I like what Calla Wininger said below...I'm not overscheduled. I do have other things I need to do and I'm working this project into the mix. Give this approach a try and let me know how it works for you.
Writing the plan down saves A LOT of time because you're no longer stressed "thinking and procrastinating " about a project or task. Planning it out makes you realize it's not as daunting as you may have originally thought it would be.
Deana I have to agree. I don't work well to a schedule where I have to do something on a certain day but will suddenly tackle a project and get it done. All the time spent deciding how many pieces were in each section and then doing all that scheduling would drive me nuts and taking two months to clean and organize the garage just wouldn't work; it would be back to chaos in no time. I appreciate some people need to analyze everything and write it all down but to me it's time wasted and wouldn't work.
Hi Homemakers, this is the promised video where I walk you through how to plan for a huge and overwhelming project. Let me know what questions you still have. When you are done here be sure to checkout my Whole House Declutter dealing with hidden clutter at this link: ruclips.net/video/3Z0d2DoCKyU/видео.html
I'm sure looking forward to this project! I have to start on my own garage pretty soon before it gets too hot!
I have told my children and grandchildren to set a goal, make a plan and work the plan towards the goal for most everything in life.
Exactly. You got any home cleaning projects that need doing?
Love seeing how you lay out your plan! Kind of gives you a roadmap to succeed.
Exactly. YOu know when you are going to start and how many days it should take to completion. That tends to work better than the never ending story. It take overwhelm out of the picture.
@@homemakingwithdenise Im not sure how accurate I would be on estimating time though.... lol.
I love you are are so thoughtful about the way you tackle a project. I just get overwhelmed and dive in. I pull everything out, make a big mess and then start putting it all back together.
I’ve done that. When I pull it all out I get overwhelmed and then I put it all back and don’t finish. Creating a plan allows me to feel that I’m in control.
Hi everyone 💕I need this video
Hey Melissa, I was glad to get this one. It was really helpful to me. Now I know what to do when and getting started is not so daunting. Do you have a huge project looming over you?
@@homemakingwithdenise yes I do I am doing a big declutter. Have two business in my 1,200square foot house is beginning to be too much
I am really looking forward to every video in this videos!
Hi Julie, I got this stated and I tell you, getting started was easy after I had created the plan and then told you guys all about it. It's like all of you are my accountability partners. I've got to get it done now! Hahaha! Do you have a large project you need to work on?
I am excited for this series. I have to paint the garage floor, but to get that done, I have to organize the garage.
Hi Lynn, to get started assess, count, plan, plot calendar dates, write it on calendar, and then get started. Let’s work on this together. Get your pad and pencil and get started. Let me know how it goes.
Thanks for the motivation. I am getting ready to move and this will help me with planning this out! Your are the best!!
Oh my...moving. Yes you can apply this system to moving but I've got a better idea. Please visit Kaye at The Organized Soprano. She just did several videos about moving and she's the moving queen. I'm sure she has plenty of tips that can help you. Do check her out and tell her I sent you..
@@homemakingwithdenise Thank you so much! That is so helpful :)!!
This is a great video...so motivating! I too have to deal with my garage. Thank you so much for sharing! 💜
Let’s get it started. Get your pad and pencil and create your plan.
Instead of planning and scheduling the decluttering I would just take a large box and work 10 minutes or however much time each day. Dispensing with everything as I go. Keep a deadline in mind to keep myself motivated. Like you said one bite at a time, and it will probably get done sooner than the deadline.
That's a thought Phoenix, but the way I did it, I've got a start date and an end date...not an indefinite project. And then yes, once the project has been planned, get that box and start decluttering for 30 minutes at a time. Knowing the end date just helps with the mind set. Thanks so much for stopping by.
I have done this and it works quite fast but it is NO fun at all lol .
@@ms.anonymousinformer242 I love decluttering extremely large projects this way. In the beginning it's very easy because you grab the obvious stuff first then you see what your really working. with
@@phoenixrising2517 Exactly. I'm starting with the easy stuff and then.... Well, you know it...the hard stuff and where it should go.
Glad I saw this! I’ve never seen a Decluttering project planned out this way. I like the puzzle idea!
Hi Judy, this is how we approach a large cleaning project in the Flylady system. It's a project...not a zone. It helps prevent overwhelm. Do you have a project that needs doing?
Denise you're so organized with everything. I just walk around my house and then decide what do I want to tackle today, lol. But at least I'm getting some decluttering projects done. 😂
Can't wait to see the end result
Thank you Candice. I appreciate your kind words but my organization needs to extend to the garage space. I moved stuff out there planning to get to it and never got back out there until now. Do you have a large project you need to work on?
Yes! I definitely need to organize my half of the garage. 😊
I have never thought about planning for project work!!! Thank you for walking us through this process! So very helpful!!!
It is a proven physiological statistic the hardest part of any task/project, no matter how small or big, insignificant or monumental, is the first 1% and the last 10%. Beginning and end are the muster and push yourself. But it is mighty helpful to know the majority, 89%, will be in the flow and move right along👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Progress not perfection!
Great video and motivation! I have seen many videos for cleaning areas/projects, however I've never seen someone start with the PLAN and assess how long realistically the project would take. That's truly helpful and makes it seem doable! Thank you.
We are currently going to have a larger shed built. (We don't have a garage.) So we have been storing things in long term storage and some things in our smaller shed. So we need to downsize a bit of it and combine to our larger shed. I am thinking your garage project will be such a help to me.
Our first bite out of the elephant is taking things out of our old shed, storing what we can outside and then taking other things to long term storage. Our second bite is tearing the old shed down with the help of our 3 adult sons. Then Tough Shed is building our new one. So then transferring it all back to the new one. So lots of bites of the elephant in between. lol.
Your organization skills are exceptional.
Denise, that is going to be quite the project but one that will be so fulfilling once it is complete. I'm thinking I would probably set aside a morning or afternoon or a day to work on it and then another 1/2 day or so and so on and so on. But 30-minutes is certainly a good start as well. I can't wait to see the reveal. I may work on my shed with you. It is need of some care for sure, but I need hubs' help with that. So we will see. :)
Clearissa, I always need Hubby for these kinds of projects. If it too high for me to reach, I need his help getting things down and putting back. Once I get that part out of the way, I'm good on my own. The idea behind the 30 minute increments is so you don't get overwhelmed and you can take care of whatever you get out. It's not left lying around the space creating more clutter. But knowing me, I might work an hour if I choose to.
Another motivating video! I have a guest room (which, in 2020, became unsuitable for any guest 😬) and my garage to address...I think I’ll tackle them the same way you are! Thank you! xxDanielle
Which space will you tackle first? My guess? The guest room because it will be needed sooner than later but let me know. If it needs doing, plan it and let's get started.
@@homemakingwithdenise Definitely the guest room! Already plotted my plan of action like you did for your garage and I’m on piece #1 right now. Woooo! Here we go!
🙂🧡
Hej Denise yes i have started to g’et my Home fixed
I have started with my bedroom and will continue there from
I have just bought a day planer so I can plan the days for
they flow a little and I do not g’et done a little every day🇩🇰
Do you have a large project that needs tackling?
I got a mess. Been under the weather for months now and my house reflects it. Thank you for this much needed video.
The system does work. Give it a try and do the planning. If you've not been feeling well, you don't want to over do it and give yourself a set back. I'm glad you are feeling better.
Oh I needed this video. I’ve got my basement and garage to still tackle after moving a few months ago and been putting off. I can handle a plan like this! Thank you!
Hi Kandyce, did you do what so many people moving do? Put things in a box and forget the boxes are there? Or plan to open them later? I get it. Start with one or the other. To me, the garage makes most sense because that's where you can then put your car and mower and that kind of thing but you decide what needs to be tackled first. Let me know what you decide.
@@homemakingwithdenise Yup! And honestly whatever is in my garage that i haven’t missed will most likely be donated
It’s just finding the motivation UGH!
Good Evening Denise. How are you today?
Hi Cindy, I'm great today. Thank you so much for stopping by. Do you have a big project to work on this spring?
Sweet !!
Hi Denise. I have a big project of decluttering as well. Don't have time to make videos but will be tackling my elephant over here.
Hi Stephanie, trust me. I get it. I don't know how much of this I will show but will definitely capture some of it. What's your project? Oh...and thank you so much for dropping by. I really appreciate it.
@@homemakingwithdenise It Sonya, and it is a big purge, chorale by color and store home decor. I have tackled my Christmas decor (14 bins) that's insane. I will have just as many bins of decor, lady pray I'll need it!
@@sfedrickbridges Oh my goodness. This message got criss-crossed. I am so sorry . I know you are not Stephanie. Not sure what happened but thank you for your patience. The bins...I know about that. I'm purging some of those too but not now. I'm getting the stuff that's front and center first. I may not get the Christmas bins out until next Christmas! Hahaha
You are so organized. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
Lou Ann, did you see that garage?I can't claim organized right now but I'm getting there. I'm glad you stopped by.
@@homemakingwithdenise I did lol. I should say your plan to clean it is so organized.
Looking forward to a great video
Hi Libby, did you get some goo ideas and hopefully, motivation, from the video? What project are you considering tackling?
You can do it! I will be cheering you on!
Marjorie, thank you. I've definitely got my work cut out for me but I've got a blueprint!
One bite at a time! 🐘🐘🐘
Can’t wait!
Hi Michelle, thank you for jumping on. Do you have a good idea as to how to tackle your big project now?
@@homemakingwithdenise yes! Kinda how I do it one section at a time but not as organized as you are. I worked on laundry room & Monica closet the whole month of March, one bit at a time. Except I thought I could finish it but that didn’t happen, all most done though! Just need to paint!
Instead of wasting time writing that in a journal why not start tackling the garage, will get done faster!
I like having a game plan and, by adding tasks to my planner, I don’t over-schedule myself & make myself more accountable about reaching goals. I understand others might not need to do this & that’s absolutely fine - we all do things our own ways.
Hi Deana, I don't see this as a waste of time. It is creating a plan on how to address the problem, knowing where I am, where I need to be, and when the project will be completed. Without a game plan, one might think a huge project like this is never ending but I know that on May 28, this puppy will be done if not before but definitely by then. Also, I like what Calla Wininger said below...I'm not overscheduled. I do have other things I need to do and I'm working this project into the mix. Give this approach a try and let me know how it works for you.
Writing the plan down saves A LOT of time because you're no longer stressed "thinking and procrastinating " about a project or task. Planning it out makes you realize it's not as daunting as you may have originally thought it would be.
Deana I have to agree. I don't work well to a schedule where I have to do something on a certain day but will suddenly tackle a project and get it done. All the time spent deciding how many pieces were in each section and then doing all that scheduling would drive me nuts and taking two months to clean and organize the garage just wouldn't work; it would be back to chaos in no time.
I appreciate some people need to analyze everything and write it all down but to me it's time wasted and wouldn't work.
@@castledykesfarm3396 I am thinking she never did tackle the garage, to much planning it out.