The BEST Decluttering Tips for Anyone Feeling Overwhelmed

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[megangosse]

Dawn! Can’t wait to watch this video. I work in the mental health field and have been recommending a more simplified home to my patients more and more lately. The link between clutter and stress is undeniable. Thanks for all you do!

[blanchedevereaux]

Thank you so much for this video. I was sitting in my apartment feeling so overwhelmed, that I felt paralyzed to do anything. The 5 minutes, you suggested, turned into 2 hours of solid cleaning!

[SusanL-dslc]

Hi Dawn :) I had surgery 2+ years ago and as part of my recovery my doctor told me to walk around my house for 5 minutes each day. Naturally, for me, I started picking things up as I went along and putting them away. I was amazed at what a difference a simple 5 minutes did at the start of each day. Although fully recovered, I have never stopped doing this and I never will !! xoxo

[lisamerriman]

As an alternative to setting a 5-minute timer, I use the commercial time of TV shows to get up and declutter something. Makes it much easier and doable!

[caseyjb]

It’s wild how fast your channel is still growing, I just noticed 3/4 of a MILLION followers, well earned of course, so happy for you!! The world needs you Dawn!!

[heatherflynn]

I saw something that resonated with me.
Change your mindset by changing the word motivation to momentum. Motivation is something we can't always control. Momentum is something we can.

[chuckschick]

Do not forget the guys! I watch your videos and have used these techniques in my home. Sometimes to my wife's chagrin. However, she is coming around to the notion that a clutter free home is a good thing.

[angelafairman]

Despite having the flu right now, I felt motivated today and just went through a few rooms to look for obvious thing I could get rid of that took no thought. I got 3 bags of trash and 2 bags and a box for donation. I have a very small house with no storage, so it constantly looks cluttered because there's nowhere to put anything. I realized I just need a lot less stuff.😊

[tangyjoe]

I have ADD, mild depression and severe back pain that limits my ability to stand or clean for extended periods. So cleaning and decluttering is really difficult for me. I’ve been using a timer method for a while now and it really helps. I use what I call the 10/10/10 method (adjust to 5 or 15 depending on what my body or mind can take) and I do 10 minutes in each room then go lay on my heating pad or ice pack for 15 to 20 minutes (using timer of course) then do another set of 10. It doesn’t matter what task I do in each room as long as it’s productive and necessary (sweeping, dusting, sorting laundry, cleaning counters etc…). One day I went to do the 10 in my living room and was shocked and so thrilled that there wasn’t anything that needed to be done! And on the rare occasion that I get on a roll and want to continue going on a task when the timer goes off I let myself do that, being rigid then would defeat the purpose.

[gaylefarmer]

Oh Girl! This 69 year old has completely cleaned out a 2nd floor storage area, off a bedroom, electricity and a window but no heat or air. I turned on two electric heaters in Han. And went fir it. Several loads and I mean loads later I have a nice clean storage area that is organized and I love! Also last year I purchased 5 oragami shelves and organized all my seasonal decorations in basement. Also purging tons. I al te organized my whole craft room, I scrapbook and make cards. I love it! All this was done in aboutv3 weeks spending about 2 to 3 days on each project. I have felt so motivated since Christmas and rewarding myself and my husband with several nice trips. The 5 min thing works so well on a daily basis.

[Michelle-byfp]

I found a donation center that gives kids in need the stuff for free in my area, which helped me get rid of so much more!! It was an extra trip but worth it since I didn’t have the guilt of feeling like I should sell it to recoup some of the money I spent since it’s going to a good cause (and one that is near to my heart since I was one of those kids when I was little)

[margaret]

Hi 75 degrees and very humid in Sydney Australia. My handy hint is if possible move the biggest bit of junk from an area first. Just with one thing gone you can already see some difference! Even when you fold laundry if you put the sheets and towels away first it reduces the pile to something manageable. Messy yard- move that stack of tyres! When the kids are emptying the dishwasher teach them to take the biggest things first- 2 saucepans put away bottom shelf 1/2 empty! Thanks for all your help!❤❤

[kishiabenjamin]

I am married with 4 kids we have been married for about 25 years so our house is a clutter catastroph. I just started watching 2 weeks i have got rid of about 70 percent of my kitchen things i dont use, 50 percent of my living room and completly cleaned my hallway that was a filled with boxes with a small path to walk down. on to the bathroom and the bedrooms :) Thank you and Cas from Clutterbug for all you inspiration!!!!

[elizabethgambino]

Hi Dawn, I use this "5 minutes" as a game when babysitting our grandson. As we wind down from playing with his toys like cars or magnetic tiles I say, Ok let's play the 5 minute game and see who can put away the toys first in their totes. I then set the timer and say go! Of course he usualy wins and he gets extra snugles and lovin's but the room gets picked up, no stress and everyone is happy😊 I really enjoy all your videos, thank you and God Bless!

[pinkroses]

I swear the flat surfaces are more stressful than the floors but both make a big difference

[erinmarie]

Just put the kids down for nap time and ready to tackle a little more of the dreaded guest room! Perfect timing! Thanks Dawn! 😊

[jennifershort]

Dawn, I can not tell you how much this helped me today. I am completely overwhelmed by a recent move with my children into a fixer-upper that is smaller than my previous in many ways. I have 4 weeks to get this house settled enough to move my adult foster clients here. It is very dirty, needs real work, and doesn't hold my stuff well! Your video today helped me get up and go with a more positive attitude! Thank you!

[MaxineCourt]

I love waking up on a Wednesday morning knowing there's a new video from you to help me on my decluttering journey 🎉❤. Love from Perth, Australia 🇦🇺

[thebackpackfamily]

I rely on these videos each week to help me go deeper in my decluttering mission!

[traceyrees]

doom scrolling is my absolute downfall, I start with good intentions and then I've lost hours to my phone, that makes me feel worse and even more demotivated 😢 I have started listening to a cleaning audio and that has helped with keeping on track, but I have to actually turn it on first 😂, many thanks for your continued support, I know I will get through this ❤❤