WHOLE House Declutter & Clean with Me!

The speaker introduces the topic of decluttering their home, which is messier than usual but doesn't feel overwhelming due to a highly simplified lifestyle and natural decluttering habits. They express confidence in quickly restoring order and plan to share their cleaning and decluttering process. The idea of starting with even 5% motivation is mentioned, along with the concept of 'body doubling' for virtual company during the task. The speaker categorizes items in any space into five types: trash, dishes, laundry, items with a home, and items without a home, emphasizing that managing the latter is key to maintaining order.

The speaker describes the process of decluttering the entryway of their home, which involves sorting items into categories such as trash, donations, and items to be put away. They discuss the importance of knowing oneself and following through on decluttering tasks to avoid creating piles that aren't addressed. The concept of the 'container concept' for shoes is introduced, which limits the number of shoes kept in the entryway. The speaker also shares their strategy for dealing with items that don't have a designated place, including the decision-making process for whether to keep or donate such items.

The speaker continues the decluttering process, focusing on the bathroom and other areas of the house. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a minimalist lifestyle by regularly assessing and reducing the number of possessions. The concept of 'inventory creeping up' is discussed, and the speaker shares how they manage this by being mindful of the number of items in each space and decluttering when necessary. The process of sorting through items, deciding what to keep, donate, or discard, and finding homes for items that originally didn't have one is described in detail.

The speaker tackles the bathroom and laundry room, discussing the importance of having a system for organizing items to prevent clutter. They share their approach to evaluating the necessity of items, such as a hair dryer and various bathroom products, and the decision to donate or discard items that no longer serve a purpose or fit within their lifestyle. The speaker also touches on the idea of 'prime real estate' for frequently used items and the process of finding new homes for items that need to be better organized.

The speaker reflects on the benefits of decluttering, such as making the home easier to manage and the positive impact it has on their mental state. They discuss the process of constantly scanning for items to declutter and the importance of maintaining a minimalist lifestyle. The speaker also shares their thoughts on the difference between managing inventory and habits, and the realization that clutter attracts more clutter, emphasizing the need for daily maintenance of decluttered spaces.

The speaker focuses on decluttering children's toys and games, discussing the realization that fewer toys can lead to more creativity and contentment for children. They share their approach to evaluating which toys to keep, rotate, or donate, and the importance of being ruthless in decluttering items that are no longer used or have lost interest. The process of sorting through toys, keeping favorites, and letting go of items that no longer serve a purpose is described, along with the idea of managing inventory to prevent future clutter.

The speaker moves on to the living room and dining room, detailing the process of putting away items, sorting through donations, and maintaining a clear and organized space. They discuss the importance of not allowing items to accumulate on flat surfaces, using the 'table is lava' approach to keep the dining table clear. The speaker also shares their thoughts on the emotional attachment to sentimental items and the strategy of using 'treasure bins' to manage this while still maintaining a decluttered space.

The speaker addresses the clutter in the school area and bedrooms, discussing the challenges of managing an inventory of craft supplies and toys. They share their approach to helping children manage their belongings, including the use of 'treasure bins' for special items and the practice of regularly decluttering. The speaker also talks about the importance of developing habits to maintain a tidy space and the process of going through items to determine their necessity and value.

The speaker focuses on the kitchen, discussing the process of decluttering and simplifying to make everyday tasks more enjoyable. They share their approach to evaluating kitchen gadgets and equipment, deciding what to keep based on regular use and ease of cleaning. The speaker also talks about the importance of reducing inventory to make the kitchen more functional and the strategies used to maintain a decluttered space, including the disposal of unused or unnecessary items.

The speaker reflects on the progress made in decluttering various rooms of the house and the impact it has had on their lifestyle. They discuss the importance of continuing to reduce inventory until each space functions well and is easy to maintain. The speaker also shares their thoughts on the emotional aspects of decluttering, giving themselves permission to let go of items that no longer add value to their life, and the plan to donate or discard the accumulated items.