7 Things NOT to do When DECLUTTERING

Here are 7 Things NOT to do When DECLUTTERING. At least it has helped me =)

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[ytang]

Your advise : not to organize while decluttering is excellent, it was my weakest point, also staying in one area especially since you might be interrupted .
thank you so much Shannon, I needed this tuneup .

[renee]

Your first tip is brilliant. I love organizing and that really does keep me from getting other things done 🤣

[Aurrsa]

I remember keeping a tea set for years after a friend gave it to me and never using it. A few years ago, I gave it away as a wedding gift. The recipient was thrilled as it matched her wedding color theme! And we saved money that we would have had to shell out as a cash gift. We only do cash gifts so someone can just use it wisely.

[matymorrigan]

I actually think I prefer the opposite of 6. I prefer to have 2 bins out for stuff, one for donations and one for things I want to try and sell. And then of course a bag for trash. I find that I’m less likely to go through the things I’ve decluttered if I organize them right away, rather than having to go through them a second time.

[melissac.]

Shannon, your videos are the best and I hope you get many more subscribers — people need your help! My husband and I are seniors who have done a lot of minimalizing, but we still want to do more. I do have a problem with handbags and jewelry because accumulating them has helped me deal with pain over the years. I could have sold so many of these items before, but I don’t have the physical ability to get that done now. Looks like we’ll end up donating several thousand dollars worth of items accumulated over a lifetime. I guess the lessons here are: Never assume you will remain healthy, able bodied or financially comfortable. Figure out the amount of stuff that is actually workable for you to own. Don’t bring more stuff into your home than is workable for you. Deal with the excesses of your life before you no longer can. Think of unburdening your survivors from your stuff when you’re gone.

[PandaPapanicolaou]

I so agree with "don't feel bad!" The way I see it, it'll only get harder to part with items when these unwanted items (especially gifts) earn their seniority. Then it'll feel like getting rid of memories of deceased family members. Do it now when they are healthy and alive!!!

[aleong]

I would feel terrible if someone ever had the impression they were obligated to keep all my gifts to them. Sometimes I don't even know specifically what someone might want, but I just wanted them to know I was thinking of them. Lately, I go mainly with desserts, flowers, or something else consumable... as in visitors, not tenants! 😜

[janjentz]

Great tips. I did the one room until done at a time. My system was to do my regular run through of morning chores so my house was straightened up, kitchen clean; then started with the declutter of one room at a time, even if it took more than one day. It did take longer to declutter the whole house, but was pretty much stress free.

[susan]

Great suggestion to try really hard to not multitask. One thing at a time with intent and focus goes so much more smoothly. I do like to have background music playing to set the mood. Thanks for all your great shares Shannon!

[ScandishHome]

Your hair and make up is so pretty! You looks so beautiful! Thank you for sharing all these great tips!🤗💗

[eileenlester]

Your mom is beautiful! She definitely passed that on down to you! 🌞

[susanknox]

You are SO right! Nothing is truly wasted as long as it is being used, no matter who paid for it. I am a new subscriber and am really enjoying your channel, especially the ones with your mom and when you helped a friend declutter their space.

[alliemackey]

So cute that your mom and you declutter together! Love it.

[adelevercueil]

Thanks for the advice.. so difficult not to move to another area while I'm busy in one room. It's much more easier for me to know what I'm going to do with all the decluttered things before I start. Always dropping it off at a local charity shop

[alexandravtensek]

Great video. Decluttering my garage today...again! These tips have come in handy as a reminder. My older son moved out months ago so I will be boxing his things then he can go through it himself. Keep making these great videos Shannon. You are my favourite minimalist on YouTube.

[suzannebartholomew]

I am a new minimalist. Thanks for the encourage.

[AEOrchard]

Another point to make is not to feel guilty about getting rid of something a family member gave to you that doesn't fit into your lifestyle. Or, holding on to an item a departed loved one gave to you. We can have emotional ties to things and, in my experience, those are the hardest to let go of when downsizing. Your heart will tell you when it's time to let it go. My friend gave me the idea to taking a picture of the item to go back and remember my loved one by.

[TheGratitudeAttitude]

Great ideas! I appreciate your segments about helping your mom declutter... I’m probably close to her age and am also in the process of decluttering my home. ~ Maria

[yangiemouie]

Great tips! I took this week off work for some deep cleaning/decluttering of my home

[j.m.]

This was an excellent summary of what not to do! I am guilty of trying to determine where something will go while decluttering.