1,000 Days of Decluttering: What Really Happened

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[Sheli-_-]

Been a minimalist for over 25 years. My husband turned on hoarders last night and it does something to me. I got up and found a few things to get rid of.

[lindabourcet]

What I didn’t realize when I started decluttering 9 years ago after retiring is how much FUN decluttering is. Not at first as you are overwhelmed by the sheer amount of work you have to do to physically remove a large percentage of your belongings. But once you hit the sweet spot and when your decluttering box takes weeks to fill up, you find the JOY in decluttering. Looking at a nice pair of leather boots and realizing that I don’t wear them but I know someone else will love them makes me smile. Taking a box of gently used books to the Friends of the Library for their sale makes me happy. Selling a piece of furniture on-line and saving the money for a trip feels great. My home feels cozy and welcoming and I feel calm and contented. Decluttering has given me so much peace and time to do what I want to do because I no longer have so much stuff to manage.

[rachellemccann]

I actually get more joy from getting rid of things than acquiring things

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1. Decluttering reduces stress and provides a sense of control over your life
2. Reducing clutter makes it easier, faster and more enjoyable to clean your home
3. Less clutter increases your motivation, focus and productivity
4. Decluttering shifts your mindset and forces you to look at your stuff more critically; is it adding value or weighing you down?
5. The act of decluttering improves your ability to make good decisions more quickly and with confidence
6. Decluttering frees up mental and emotional bandwidth so you can focus on what matters most in your life
7. Reducing clutter gives you a great sense of accomplishment and satisfaction

[deniseharrison]

I’m so pleased Dawn that you were the first person that I discovered on YouTube, that truely helped me understand the art of decluttering and it’s ok to let things go.
I’ve been decluttering on and off for the last 6 plus yrs, do heaps, then stop, buy more things and refill my home. It’s been a vicious circle, absolutely hated having visitors, because my home was so cluttered but I didn’t know how to let things go, then one day I watched the minimal mom and I was hooked.
It was still a slow process of learning the art of decluttering, I’m 61 about to turn 62 and you definitely can teach an old dog new tricks.
My step son decided to come and surprise his Dad for his birthday, I knew from late July that he was coming September 21st and I’m looking at my cluttered home and thinking him and his sister grew up in a home that you could do the white glove test and my home looks like it should be on a episode of hoarders and that’s what spurred in into being serious to get this mess sorted. So far and l still want more out, 80-90 garbage bags have gone to the dump plus boxes of stuff. 90% should have been donated but I don’t have the bandwidth to have stuff in boxes to be donated because I have hoarder tendencies, I will second guess myself and go back through it, yep I know because I’ve done it before, so to the dump it went. I did donate a few things for a church fete that is coming up but the majority went to the dump. The biggest things that gave me the most pain to let go of was Material and wool, oh the joy of being a hoarder.
I did have 19 tubs of material, these tubs are 50Ls, I’ve only got 5 now the rest I gave to two friends that are making things to sells. I had 6 tubs, yep 50L tubs of wool, l gifted them to my granddaughter because she loves to crochet, to give to people. It hasn’t been an easy process but it’s definitely getting easy, a few tears and some struggling to let things go but I did it. I didn’t buy things to just throw them out, I brought them because they were pretty and I wanted them, I now definitely look differently at my home and possessions I have.
My step son came, I did talk to him and his girlfriend about my hoarding, and the reasons it escalated so badly after my Dad and sister passed, issues with my children. Jess said it sounds like I have abandonment issues! I thought WOW now that makes sense.
I think the main reason I can declutter easily this time round is because I’m very happy and contented in my life, I may have issues with my children but I have some amazing friends and people around me.
I just did Cass’s 30 day challenge and was totally amazed at what I found in 5 minutes each day, so much easier because I have less clutter around.
Yesterday we had 2 unexpected guests arrive and the first time in my life I didn’t stress because of my home, I actually asked them in, we sat and had coffee, it was a wonderful feeling. I love my bathroom that has stayed clean for the last 3 weeks, I cried the first time I walked in and saw what I actually achieved, it also showed me what the rest of my home will look like.
I’ve said this before but I will NEVER be able to thank you enough for everything you have done for not only me but countless people. Your love, kindness and gentle guidance is what makes this process so amazingly easy.

[chrisdawson]

I am currently decluttering. I so feel much more empowered!!

[huson-wk]

I used to be an impulse buyer and ended up with so much stuff. About 4 yrs ago, began the deluttering pricess. I started with developing a monthly budget and a specific place to put all my important everyday items: reading glasses, keys, wallet, etc. This took a year because the old habits were so deeply ingrained. But allowing for that time was a game changer for me.😊

[CassieW-]

I found you in May and my life has changed….. for the better, I share you with anyone who will listen. I can take time during the day to read an hour, to have friends over without cleaning for days, thank you.

[deniseeppard]

I just really started decluttering for real last month. I am happy that I was able to get rid of 25 black bags of stuff. Now I am starting my 2nd month. I cannot wait to see how many this month.

[LDCatherine]

I started several years ago with the Condo method then started watching you. I've decluttered at least half of my house, and now in the onion stages, going back through often and now I am a better purchaser and think more before I buy. I say no to 'things.' Thank you, Dawn

[janepitchford]

I finally listened to you about "if putting toys away is hard, they have too many". Yesterday, there were a lot of kids over at the house. It took less than 5 minutes to pick up everything. It was great!

[MelodieH]

A friend’s church is taking donations for people affected by the hurricane. This is the push I needed to declutter my closet even more! And I know I will not need 6 pairs of jeans & shirts & several sweaters & coats! This feels so good! Thank for your help with this mission over the years to get me in the mindset of less really is more! ❤❤

[springrain]

ahh, when your Mum (Mom) came on the camera - she just made me physically smile!! Thanks to her for raising such LOVELY girls💛

[wendyg.]

Dawn, seeing you in a black top again reminds me to say "Thank you!" for taking us along with your uniform wardrobe a few years back. I pared down to black tops and jeans or leggings (for the most part). It is amazing how freeing that has been. I had no idea how much band width I'd been using to shop for and choose clothing. This is one of those areas where a smallish change has reaped a disproportionately large benefit!

[Nithrade]

I'm starting to understand what you are saying on a deeper level now.
Before, I always thought, man, I should call so an so or write to that aunt. Now, that I've been decluttering for about 9 months, I just call these people. What?
It started when I actually tackled my books again. Something shifted in my mind. Thanks for your help, Dawn!

[bumblebee_ms]

I'm shocked at how easy life is with 70% less crap in my home.

[magasw]

I've been intermittent fasting for over 2 years with fabulous results. It was a game changer for my health. Then the idea came to me this past spring... If I have successfully decluttered my food intake, why not my home & family business? I found your channel about 6 months ago. And wow!! Talk about results! You have been so motivating & encouraging! I've been taking notes so that I don't forget what I've learned. I can't sit at my jigsaw puzzles and sip coffee anymore because you've proven that five minutes with a black trash bag and donation box will clean out just one more corner of my cottage home!! I've donated two car loads to thrift stores, given things to friends, and yes, trashed stuff into a bag! Can't thank you enough 🎉❤😊 Love your channel!

[sadiedom]

Thanks so much for all of your help. I've gotten rid of (let go of) a large % of my household items. I've definitely benefited from less stress and easier cleaning. But the surprise benefit has been money savings ! I have not bought a single "decor" item, clothing item, craft or stationary items, since I decluttered.
That's a BIG deal for me.
Anytime I thought about it I remembered all that I had "let go of" and how ridiculous it would be to replace it.

[lisameloon]

Dawn - thank you for your genuine love & care for all of us! I’m so blessed by you, here on YouTube as well as in your mentorship group ❤😊

[kaylaj]

“If you’re not useful, you’re dead to me!” 😂 thank you for that Dawn! I needed it worded just that way so I’ll stop over thinking all of the things!