31 Things Most People FORGET to Declutter | minimalism + decluttering

The video begins with Marissa addressing her audience and introducing the topic of decluttering. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing different types of clutter, both physical and mental. Marissa highlights that while visible clutter like clothes and papers is easy to identify, other forms of clutter, such as memory boxes filled with sentimental items, are often overlooked. She suggests revisiting these memories to determine their true value and decide whether they should be kept or let go. Marissa also discusses the tendency to procrastinate on disliked tasks, using voicemails as an example, and how technology can assist in managing and decluttering them efficiently. She advocates for setting aside dedicated time to declutter these often-neglected areas of our lives.

In this paragraph, Marissa shifts the focus to more abstract forms of clutter: goals and schedules. She points out that having too many ambitious goals can lead to burnout and suggests prioritizing and focusing on a few key objectives at a time. Marissa also mentions the importance of recognizing one's limits to avoid overwhelming oneself. She then transitions into the topic of scheduling, advising viewers to know their priorities and limits to prevent chronic busyness. She underscores the need to declutter one's calendar and to-do list to maintain a healthy balance in life.

Marissa continues the decluttering discussion by addressing financial clutter, which includes unnecessary expenses and subscriptions. She illustrates this with examples of multiple streaming services and unused credit cards. Marissa emphasizes the importance of tracking spending and eliminating redundant or unneeded financial obligations. She shares her habit of regularly decluttering finances and recommends Mint Mobile as a cost-effective solution for phone plans. Marissa explains how switching to Mint Mobile can lead to significant savings and details the benefits of their service, including the ease of switching through digital SIM cards.

Here, Marissa discusses the challenge of decluttering items that one has tried to sell but haven't moved, such as clothes on Poshmark or items on eBay. She advises setting deadlines for these items and being willing to let them go if they don't sell. Marissa also touches on the topic of household cleaners and the clutter they can create if not properly managed. She suggests safely disposing of or donating unwanted cleaning supplies and ensuring that items like worn-out brushes and non-functional spray bottles are discarded or replaced. The paragraph concludes with a reminder to regularly check and declutter personal items like purses, briefcases, and backpacks, as they tend to accumulate unnecessary clutter.

Marissa extends the decluttering discussion to areas that are often forgotten, such as the inside of one's car. She recommends periodically cleaning out the car to remove unnecessary items and maintain organization. She also mentions the top of the refrigerator as a common spot for accumulating clutter, often with papers and artwork that are forgotten. Marissa suggests checking hard-to-reach cabinets for items that can be discarded or donated. The paragraph concludes with Marissa discussing the importance of decluttering not just physical items, but also aspects like one's diet, suggesting ways to reduce or eliminate certain food items to promote a healthier lifestyle.

In the final paragraph, Marissa addresses the clutter that can accumulate with reusable bags, suggesting to choose high-quality ones that will last and be less likely to require frequent replacement. She also mentions other areas prone to clutter, such as gardening supplies, pet toys and accessories, vitamins and supplements that are no longer needed, cables and cords, old prescription glasses or contacts, cleaning rags, broken jewelry, unused crafts or hobby supplies, old batteries, and digital photos. Marissa rounds up the list with a reminder to declutter one's email inbox and smartphone apps, sharing her personal experience with the benefits of an organized phone. The video ends with Marissa signing off until the next week.