10 Tidy Habits That Will Change Your Life!

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Just do it. Do what works. Mental block: getting started.
Timer. Focus.
Full hands.
Identify areas that are often messy.
Everything has a home.
Number anything that takes longer than an hour.
Try minimalism for 30 days.
Simple containers = multi-use. Keep organization simple, breathing room.
Work with people, not against them.
Meal plan to minimize cleaning.
Intelligently design and organize (organize according to the flow of house and life). Buy with intention and the future in mind.

[kimbagirl]

I need to listen to this everyday! The less you buy the less you have to put away! Love it!

[Nicole-yilo]

I like your idea of sampling minimalism. Instead of trying to minimize my whole house I can minimize the products and space in my bathroom. Light Bulb! Another goal I have to is to meal plan, shop, and prep snacks, and double one dinner a week. Your ideals of elevating and using clear mats are genius! Thanks, Melody!

[busybeenature]

I always do cleaning and organising in the house. My house is too big and old. But I try my best to keep it clean and organised. Anyone visiting my house can find things at proper place if they want to do something in my absence too. You have a clear idea what to keep, where to keep and how to keep things in your house because of your college experience. That’s great! I also loved your necklace. Love you.

[jodyb]

For me, meal prep has been life-changing. I have nice, neat stacks of prepared foods. Since implementing meal prep I have lost weight, saved time and saved money. Your tips are always great, Melody. And you have a cute sense of humor too. The other thing I would like to comment on is that your editing, using clips of your apartment, or of you doing a task, makes the videos more engaging. I think we have all seen vlogs of people who sit and talk to the camera for 10 minutes. Your way of editing keeps me engaged throughout (although I would be anyway since I really think you have great I think you get what I am saying) Good job! I value your words and always look forward to each upload.

[abravegirl]

Your apartment is amazing. The serene view, the neutral palette, the ease of flow between rooms, and it seems to be just the perfect amount of space. #jealous

[ooohlaa]

you are very wise and observant ... love the reminder that everyone has pros and cons and somehow women always think we can change men to be more tidy and organized ... some absolutely are not, yet they can find things ... its hard to accept but true ... also I love the reminder of having a special spot for everything and that it needs breathing room ... living in a tiny house has been frustrating to me because i pull something out of the closet and other things come out with it ... i had to change from my ambiance of artsy clutter after downsizing to a tiny house ... its such a joy when you find the right balance of stuff, and to be able to shop freely and then go around putting things back saying No, I don't really need this, I can just admire it in the store and leave it there. Same with too many dishes, too many spices, too many shoes. When I buy compulsively, I am annoyed when I get it home, and often make myself return it. It's literally a lifeswork to curb accumulating, and you are right about the breathing space. Thanx so much, I love your style. you are beautiful and charming and very helpful!

[jacynconsultingandrealesta]

This was actually very helpful and inspiring. I've just come to the realization that I'm a (very neat) pack rat. I collect vintage suitcases and they usually get filled with papers, articles, and "things" that I can't bring myself to...or just refuse to...throw away! I'm not even sure where this started. Maybe 10 yrs ago, when we bought our home which I loved because of our his and hers closets. My closet is the 11x12, and I have 2 desks, 2 small bookcases, and still have room for all my clothes, so I don't have to be neat, and I can just close the door. The mess and clutter are localized and hidden, but I have realized it's taking up mental space too! I think maybe thats when/where it all began. I'm trying very hard to reverse this, and these tips really helped me wrap my mind around taking the small steps to get started. Thanks! Really...Thank you!

[colleenanne]

I recently started using post it notes to keep track of what our family of 5 has going on. Between full time work and health issues with 2 kiddos and an upcoming move I was overwhelmed. Now when I think of something it goes on a post it and into the manilla folder. If it needs to be done that day it goes in the cover. Each note has enough space to add to and can be moved around as needed daily without rewriting thus actually sabing paler and everything is getting done on time:) Thank you for all your positive attitude and info!

[trishawhitehouse]

Love that you mentioned people living with others they love it aren’t ready to work on this. Yes, accept people where they are and work with it. Amen!
I just said, “goodbye “to a hot pink fluffy jacket I had for ten years. I thanked it for all the warmth and fun times I had in it. I am away from my beloved mountains and was keeping it to remember. I know I don’t need to keep the jacket to keep my memories and hope that I will return, is not in the jacket.
You are so lovely, I appreciate all the gifts you are sharing! Thank you, sweet lady! 😇

[MoreMelody]

Hey guys, hope you like the 10 Tidy Habits tag! I saved the best tip for last :) Have a great week.

[pattiecake]

loved this video! I just took five minutes before bedtime to empty the dishwasher and wipe down the sink and counter. Also, a quick sweep of the kitchen floor.
poof! it's all done and when I wake up in the morning, I can make that fresh cup of coffee and enjoy it! Also, I am carrying in a few items from the couch to my bedroom and then straighten out the towels in the bathroom. I spray a little cleaner inside the toilet and let it sit there until I need to use it in the morning. Plug in my cell phone by my bed and get my meds that I'm on in a cup by the sink with a bottle of water. This is my routine before bedtime, and it always works for me!!!

[caitlinrosen]

I’ve donated about 3 loads of stuff over the last couple weeks. Clothing, toys, and just random stuff that needed to go. I still have A LOT of stuff but it’s a process. Working on it!

[petmomful]

I am going thru my house this week and just getting rid of everything I can. I even got my husband involved. Today we went thru the cabinets in the garage and realized we had a bunch of junk we don't use anymore. My grown kids are getting ALL the stuff they have left behind. I am giving a lot to charity and trashing and recycling. Life changes and your wants and needs change. I will never be a minimalist because I am interested in so many things. But I like the freeing feeling of getting rid of things, doing less housework, and having more space. It is like an onion. The top peel goes. Then you go thru the house and peel it again, digging deeper and making more decisions. More and more stuff goes as you get the courage to let things go! Here is a tip: put a box in an out of the way place, for me it is a laundry room counter, and put "Not Sure" stuff in it. That gives you time to retrieve it if you have to. Usually, you find you just don't need that item anymore. And it gets the stuff out of your cabinets, drawers, and closets.

[lindatwyman]

i jumped up during the timer part and cleaned my dining and kitchen.  i just felt inspired. 

Thanks.

[LymariSantiagoMusic]

Instrad of using post it notes, for me it has work very well bullet journaling and a white board that I have in my room. Everytime I finish a task I erase it from the whiteboard or mark it in my bullet joarnal. It's kind of the same thing, writing in a paper the things that has to be done. It keeps me organized, I already know what I have to do and I feel I'm more productive that way. :)

[conflictpersona]

This was like tidying boot camp I'm saving this for when I need motivation. Love this video

[eogg]

“Work with what you have and where you’re at”. 🤯

[MadlovesJ]

This video is one of my favorites of yours! Love the tips and explanations and examples and visual. And your hair looks awesome & I love your sense of humor, picking up Pat lol

[ErnestineSantiago]

Thank you for your wonderful insight. I really needed your help. I've been overworked. A home with three lazy men. Unbelievable that I have to repeat the same things. Couldn't catch up till your inside helping ways. A husband who bought about 12 bottles of pain realiver. At different times of course, then brings in and put thing on kitchen counter. Walks away without putting it away. I've been getting rid of unnecessary things now. Don't feel like pulling out my hair. Lol. Thanks .

[pauletteh]

I ALWAYS set my phone found this truly helpful. I always clean SOMETHING when I'm in the bathroom!!!