How to Declutter an Overwhelming Space

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  @TheMinimalMom · 8 months ago (edited) · pinned

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  @patketels6057 · 8 months ago

  Don&apos;t forget that taking a photo is a way to &quot;have&quot; it when you no longer HAVE it. &nbsp;This has been helpful to me .

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  @emilyblack7312 · 8 months ago

  I’ve been watching your channel a long time, i find it strangely therapeutic (i grew up in a cluttered home). I lost my mum recently and i am currently packing from my flat to move into my Mum’s home as i have inherited it. I have a long road ahead of me but I wanted to say thank you. You keep me company on the days i am alone feeling overwhelmed and lost. Thank you for making this content. It helps more than you know. Love the make over, it looks fabulous.

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  @jamie.8525 · 8 months ago

  I love that your children will never have to do all this work❤❤❤

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  @stupfifis.7009 · 8 months ago

  I have been following for the last 3-4 years and I have vompletely transformed my life. It started with decluttering, my consumption followed, I took on the family finances and all of our routines and Systems. This year I will be paying off pur house, I am starting a business and I feel completely in control.... of the things I can control. So thank you ❤🎉

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  @lindakurtz2653 · 8 months ago

  You alluded to it- I&apos;d like to encourage folks to recognize the importance of their lives and choose a container (not a huge one!) to keep things that represent who you were and are. &nbsp;As a genealogist, the gift of that insight into the lives of our ancestors is huge. &nbsp;We often don&apos;t recognize that during our lives but your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren may find that an incredible gift to find in 20 or 30 years. Or 100 years! &nbsp;Don&apos;t go crazy- some photos, things you written by hand, achievements, a couple of items dear to you with an explanation of what they are and why they were important to you. &nbsp;Decluttering is all about getting rid of the things that are not of current or lasting value. Just don&apos;t underestimate YOUR value to future generations.

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  @carolenault9147 · 8 months ago

  Might I suggest you take pictures of your art work that way it doesn’t take up space but you can still access it to go down memory lane in the future. 👍🇨🇦

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  @catherinewebb8034 · 8 months ago

  As an idea; if you want to get rid of some linens/ towels etc but they&apos;re not nice enough for donating, consider your local animal shelter. They are always on the lookout for that sort of stuff

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  @sarahj2053 · 8 months ago

  &quot;These things have already been time tested.&quot; &nbsp;WOW. &nbsp;I&apos;ve been (slowly) decluttering since moving 6 1/2 years ago. &nbsp;And this phrase, in going through the things I haven&apos;t used in all that time, is a game-changer. &nbsp;Thank you, thank you for your wisdom, explaining the reasons why things are hard, and how to approach them. &nbsp;It was incredibly helpful to hear Diana and you talk through the decision to sell or donate her motorcycle jacket. &nbsp;After a year of following you, I&apos;ve finally reached the point where I realize that even if I should have to re-purchase something that went in a declutter, I&apos;m still ahead because I have had the gift of so much less inventory to manage.

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  @MyFocusVaries · 8 months ago

  One thought on the medical equipment. It&apos;s often very bulky so takes a lot of room to store it. And I see it in thrift stores all the time. I would donate it so that someone else who needs it right now can use it. Then if you need a shower seat, etc. in the future, it&apos;s very likely that you&apos;ll find one at the thrift store.

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  @cheripeterson6855 · 8 months ago

  Categorizing is huge! &nbsp;It can make it way easier to let things go when you realize you have 10 of them.

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  @suzum.9713 · 8 months ago

  Regarding the beloved quilts: If you have a drafty window, door or area, find a way to display the quilts that will block the drafts.

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