Decluttering When We Have TOO MUCH STUFF... 🏠

Does the decluttering advice "Just Start" work when you have too much stuff? Check out these FOUR methods to declutter when you have too much stuff.

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20-Minute Decluttering:

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CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS

0:00 decluttering
1:40 method 1
2:38 method 2
4:00 method 3
5:25 method 4
6:45 simple living summary

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Hello! I'm Erica Lucas. On this channel, I share videos about making life simple one day at a time. Obstructive, massive, problem-level clutter overwhelmed me... until I decluttered thousands of items! 2024 marks my fifth year of decluttering, and I am now bridging from decluttering and minimalism into simple living, slow living, and sharing tips with you for minimalist living!

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[grt]

I remember watching that viral video. I was hooked! Anyone feeling overwhelmed should go back to that video and watch your progression. Your channel is, and has always been, unique. The way you talk through your process, the way you constantly change and improve, and the way you share and motivate are all so real and pragmatic.

[catherinecarney]

I remember watching that video of the boxes in your basement and how overwhelmed you were. You have come so far in five years, even with having children who don't understand the idea of decluttering and a husband who would prefer not to be part of the minimalist lifestyle. I love your "minimalish" tag.

[sandygroenendyk]

"Just Start" should be my mantra. It takes me so long to start something. Yes, there's procrastination. There's executive decision disfunction. It is overwhelming. And there's pain and depression that makes staying in bed seems like a better choice at the moment. I'm trying one shelf, one drawer, one corner, one thing at a time. It's definitely not as overwhelming as the whole thing. Thank you for your videos and letting us see your thinking process as you declutter.

[happyjourneywithlynn]

I did some decluttering with what’s been on my fridge’s side. I threw out useless dry erase markers, some magnetic clips. Then last night I got the urge to use my vacuum. After a short usage, I took the dirt tank apart. After some time in cleaning each piece, put it back together again. Went over the same area, and it worked even better. Saved myself some money and a trip to a vacuum repair shop.

[shelleydavies]

I have watched you from the beginning...you were, and still are, SO REAL. I look forward to every one of your videos

[rebeccam]

That really is amazing to see the transformation from the overwhelming basement to what you have now. You definitely have the exterior space for interior calm. That’s a huge achievement!!🎉🎉🎉 I “decluttered” 40 lbs over the last 5 months. I’ve noticed I feel calm when I have to walk distances. Feels sort of the same. Only healthy foods in. No processed foods cluttering and gumming up the works. The “space” to feel great!

[sburwell]

I remember the viral video. You have made such changes to your homeschool materials. The last few years that I taught middle school math, I went from teaching 8th grade to teaching 6th grade, 7th grade and 8th grade math, 8 class periods with 7 different preps. I had to be extremely organized and I had to get rid of anything extra. In retrospect, it made retirement after 41 yrs of teaching so much easier because I didn't hang on to the "just in case" stuff. I walked out of my classroom with my purse. I donated supplies like paper, flair pens, etc. to other teachers, including the teacher who was taking my job. The rest of the stuff went to recycling, and there was very little of that.

[marilynprosise]

I remember you in that basement with all the shelves of books! Then the crawlspace you emptied before the move. Looking at your home now is wonderful! I can't believe it has been 5 years! Congratulations on all your accomplishments. ❤

[josephdaly]

You are an inspiration Erica. Everything you’ve decluttered in 5 years is amazing. That basement was such a fantastic achievement, I hope you’re still very proud of yourself. Have a great week. Mary, Joes wife 🙇‍♀️👏💪👍🙏💐

[ChristianAnneSmith]

I’m so proud of you. I remember the basement and I remember the closet. You have found the peace you were searching for with this category! I feel the triumph because I remember your struggle. ❤❤❤

[MelindaLee]

I remember that video! I felt your emotions through the screen and you touched my heart. I love your heroine story....never stopping, sometimes taking one step back but then taking two steps forward soon after, I love your mindset and how you strive to help others with what you learned and continue to see to. I love how you love your children and husband and surroundings, I truly love your honesty and how you don't put on a mask. God bless!

[danielleshanti]

Wow, you just recently went through the homeschool closet. Did I miss a video where you transitioned to the gray cabinet? That's a big, impressive change! It must feel great to have everything in one room.

[christined]

I had subscribed to your channel with your decluttering the home school things, and boy have you come a very long way…
Love your channel, I Swedish death cleaned 8 years ago, I follow the one in one out rule, and also not to exceed the space I allowed for certain items, it’s life changing

[nancycosgrove]

Erica- I’ve been with you since the beginning- how far you’ve come!💕

[oliviar.]

I remember watching your very first few videos and just found this channel again. And wow, you’ve come so far! Congratulations for sticking with it and improving your space so much long term!!

[laurawood]

Wow ! I remember the closet in the boys room . What a transformation Erica, actually I was here for your first video decluttering the basement of home school stuff almost forgotten ! What an inspiration you are, you inspire me .

[lindamusser]

Decluttering backwards is one of the most helpful concepts I've learned from this channel.❤

[unakeane]

Just what I needed for my tea and sandwich. Some relaxing decluttering

[liatori]

Kindness - what a beautiful word and what a beautiful action❣

[aileenstalker]

Erica, I have followed you for years, yet it's always a pleasure to watchbyoue videos xxxx