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Lovely video. Thank you.

I spend hours throughout any given year looking things. I have too much clutter to find whatever thing I’m looking for. It’s exhausting, frustrating and time consuming. I need to make some changes. Thanks for your ideas

I found people definitely need an advocate when they're in the hospital, no matter how great the hospital is. Noone cares and knows your loved ones like we potentially do. I found that out when my dad was in the hospital. Also, I think good hospital staff know and appreciate when a patient's loved ones are there.

You look great for 59. Blessings on your journey.

I am 70 and this is what I learned in my life: Concentrate life of Physical, Financial, & Intellectual goals and do so your entire life. Life is better when you are Physically fit. Life is better when you are Financially Secure. Life is better when you have the skills and capabilities to handle life's problems. Half the people are “Above Average”, the other half are “Below Average”. The Below Average half fall behind, things generally work out better for the Above Average half. Strive to be in Above Average half and things work out OK. People that repeatedly fail have three excuses for every solution. Ask yourself (Frequently/as needed) “What can I do to improve my situation” Not all Bad People are all that bad, not all Good People are all that good Dollar is constantly devalued at various rates, plan on average 6% loss of value compounded annually. Learn the 4 main ways of capital preservation against dollar devaluation. Invest in Stocks, Invest in Gold, Invest in Real Estate, Invest in Income investments for diversification & compounding (Treasury Money Market, Bonds, BDCs, Preferred's, Closed End Funds, Dividend Stocks). 10Yr & Bond (Funds) have inverse price relationship, use this when deciding to buy/sell Bonds (Funds). It is not the Pronouns you need to worry about. It is the Adjectives, like: Toxic, Chaotic, Psychotic. Eliminate people with these type adjectives from your life.

Glad I find you, and thanks for sharing your thoughts 🙏

This one will take some thought. I think that including some "treat days" will result in less fear of missing out. So not coffee today? Well, I can look forward to it on another day. BTW, I have cut back some on my coffee consumption. I always drink it at home, but now not on days I have to travel or work.

I watch a lot of these videos of older people decluttering. After a while they all sound the same. I have spent my adult life in apartments. Moved sooo many times, I can't count. I got rid of stuff because I got tired of dragging them around. Yes, letting go of these things makes life better. But there is one thing you talk about that can really destroy friendships and relationships. That trinket box, your daughter gave you, did you toss it? I got rid of a gift my adult child made me as a child and he never forgave me when he looked to see if I had it. He never made me a gift or gave me a card again. He was like, why waste my time, you'll throw it away. Taking a picture or telling them it's the thought that counts, doesn't mean anything to them. It's not the same. You will have family members and gift givers who come over and ask if you still have the gift they gave you. That is a touchy subject. Right now, decluttering, and minimalism seems to be the trend, but do it with caution because gifts are in a different category. People do get hurt and they take it very personal. So now I have a box with their things in it and a file box with their drawings. I don't see anything wrong with having things, but I wish the people over 50 would focus on other subjects besides throwing things out. And that Marie lady, she changed her mind about cluttering after she had kids.

I can't believe I sat through this. I just decluttered because I was overwhelmed.

Love your suggestions. I’m going through this process now and it’s really hard. ❤❤❤

‘Decluttering freed me from the past me’ --profound - I’d like to take my best qualities forward for the time I have left in this earth and grow those and leave all else behind including clutter that makes me feel guilty, sad, and just anything but excited for the future -

You helped a lot of people with this video, myself included. Thank you so much and God bless you.

Great vid❤ I’m also on a no buy journey this year and posting updates as well. It really opens your eyes to a lot of things

I”m retired and save 30% of my income each month. That leaves me $200 a week for gas, entertainment, clothing, groceries and supplements. It’s a tight budget every month but I accept that challenge to live a fuller life. Great video! Really enjoy your channel. ❤️

This is one of the best commentaries I have seen on decluttering. You do a great job talking about the emotional and guilt aspects. I think this video is a MUST WATCH for anyone who is starting a decluttering project.

If you are over 60, you should seriously get going on death cleaning. It can be a nightmare for tho

I'm 60 and starting over

Thank you Dana m!

Sounds good to me Dana!

Hi Dana, I do wish I could do this, but tbe only reason I dont dpend right now, is mostly do to the lack of money. Working on not spending the savings, though

One of the things that I miss while living in a village is all the cultural events that I used to enjoy when I lived in the city. Even though my life now is more affordable, I catch myself "adding to cart" whenever I should be out visiting a museum or an exhibition. It doesn't happen often but to me it's like a remedy to my occasional under-stimulation flu.

She was so beautiful and sweet! I am truly so sorry for your loss I am also going through a lot of guilt about what I did not do well enough- it’s very painful because we love them so much. And I TOTALLY get not wanting to remove Ariel’s things (I hope I am spelling that correctly). I feel the same way about disturbing anything related to my beloved kitty boy Jack. There’s no rush. We will remove some of them as we are able. I listened to a veterinarian here on RUclips and she made a very good and accurate points: cats and dogs are very forgiving, they love us and they would not want us to feel guilty. Hugs to you 💖💖💖

keep on being your youthful, fun self!!!

Hi Dana, some really great points you mentioned. I’ve been doing no buy days since January and I find it gets exciting when you get through another day of no spending. I also find it has made me get more creative, instead of going straight to replacing an item or buying something new, I brainstorm how can I still do what I need to, without buying anything. I had a suitcase and the outer piece of the wheel came off. We were about to bin it and my husband decided to try repair it. He managed to and we didn’t buy a new one. 👌

I'm not quite to 50, still have at least 7.5 years to go but I have constantly thought about space for the future and I am always okay with letting things go.

Advertising used to be a tv, radio, newspaper get your attention thing. Now its an online advertising thing. Advertising is trying to get our attention and make us want whatever they are offering. But we can choose our own lives and whatever we want to keep, rehome or even eat. Simple living is not easy with all the media vying for our focus. And oddly enough some of our ancestors would use the newspapers to paper the outhouse. Think about that. lol

Hi Dana thank you so much for another great Video and Advice your the best ,i am going to do the no buy challenge for sure thank you again 👍👍

I think I'm ready to let go of my 25 year old wedding dress. We separated over 3 years ago.

Your monthly calendar is a novel idea. As for me, I am already living below my means. Saving for retirement, has been a goal of mine.

It is hard sometimes to get rid of things due to emotional attachment. I have a lot of things that were my son's that passed away and I just can seem to do anything with these things. I keep telling myslef that maybe one day I will. It has been 5 years and it is still sitting there. I just don't know if I can do it.

Such a good video, Dana!! Thank you! I did a no buy last year. I'm an artist, and I was constantly buying & hoarding art supplies. Doing a no buy taught me the difference between wanting and needing something. I ended up having to buy just one jar of white & black gouache the entire year because I ran out. Talk about saving a ton!! I'm continuing the no buy this year..only buying if I absolutely need it. Otherwise, I'll keep using up what I have on hand.

Great tips. I love the idea of keeping a calendar and marking the no-buy days as a motivator. I've been in a no-spending mode the past several weeks, especially after coming off of the holiday spending and renewing my auto insurance policy for 2025. I very rarely eat out or get take out. Sunday is usually a meal prep day where I make one or two recipes in my list of favorites that I can bring to work for lunch and/or for dinner for the week. I also stopped buying "fast fashion". I'd rather spend a bit more for a quality clothing item that is going to last me several years than something cheap that will start falling apart in a year. I did need a couple of sweaters for work so I went to Savers and managed to grab a beautiful Chico's cardigan and a GAP cardigan that looked it had never been worn for just a few dollars each. We got an extra paycheck in January the way the paydays fell, so after paying my electric bill and credit cards off I plan on putting the remainder into my savings account.

❤❤❤Very true. I can definitely resonate with this. Let go and enjoy with few things and live a simple life I declutterred almost all of my favourite personal things that I couldn’t believe I did and so with my autistic son who had many many toys ❤❤❤and planning to donate more to people who really needs it. It gives more space

Love this friend... I actually live like this since retirement. That was December of 2023. Other than food and pet supplies or for the chickens/farm, I need nothing. We just bought a new (used) SUV. A 2014 Acura which was a huge improvement over the 2005 Buick minivan! I'm loving this topic and really enjoying going through and getting rid of things that no longer serve me at this stage in life.

One of my best friend gave me several gifts years ago, she’s from USA and I am from México, she’s single over 60’, she told me that nobody from her family should have it, Bc they will sell immediately… she chooses me Bc she knows that I was the right person….. I received with my ❤, grateful, everything is in my house in a special place, Alive!!!!! ( Silver ware; decorations; antiques from 1800 ; handmade comforters ; jewelry etc)…..( just I wanted to share with you ( I am sorry for my mistakes in English 🤦‍♀️)……❤

storage totes are organized hoarding

2030 seems so far away. 😂

I'm in, with a twist. My no-buy weeks will be spent focusing on and reminding myself that I am retired and no longer need office attire! I find myself still attracted to the suits, silk blouses, shoes, bags, etc, when my reality is yoga pants and sweatshirts. I will use the no-buy times to reset my brain!

I saw that EGGS were over $7 a carton at Grocery Outlet...i could hardly believe it!! Next week's video will be a vlog of prepping and implementing the No Buy challenge week...I REALLY hope it's helpful (and that i can actually DO IT!!). 🤣 Join me in this challenge so we can save money together! 🥰❤🎉👍🔥

❤grazie!

OMG! Dana. I love your videos bc you have something that transmit peace. English is not my first language but the way you talk. Slow and perfectly clear not only you speak with your voice but with your body language :) You move your hands, your face and speak slowly and perfectly clear. You should be a teacher!! You seem to enjoy every day in your life and that is why I watch your videos But this time I read the title and -I said no Dana, saving is not for me right now :(. I been living with my small social security check. It is not even $1K :(. Soo many bills to pay that nothing is left to go shopping, or a restaurant or save :( I am looking for a part time job but is hard when you are over 60:( And even if you have experience and qualifications employers offer no more that $10-$12 jobs just bc you are old. :( I laugh because I haven't buy me clothes in last two years except few from Goodwill. In this country even funerals are extremely costly so I am praying... please dear GOD don't take me yet bc I haven't finished paying for my funeral expenses. 🙊I know that 2025 is going to be better and then I will start saving some money. Good luck with your NO BUY challenge!! you can do it!❣

Your 2030 trip is intriguing!! Great video. ❤

Love these ideas to save! Thanks Dana! You look beautiful and I love the look of your new renovations. xx

Do you still do your reselling videos? I love both❤

With the possibility of increased cost of goods this is the perfect time to implement a no buy year. I’m In! 🎉

1 drawer, 1 closet at a time❤

🐾🐾☮️ keep up the great videos!

@terrinow - I absolutely agree! Some years ago, in an attempt to manage exactly what Dana is talking about, I bought a beautiful blank book of handmade paper with a marbled hard cover. When I decide to let something go, I sit with it and revisit all the memories that make it special. Then I handwrite a little 'valediction', as in: "Goodbye, little x, I remember when we were living in x and we had no money, and I found you in x...." etc. If the item is clothing or textile, I sometimes cut a snippet and stick it in so I can touch and see the object again. Or, now that photography and home printing is so straightforward, I can paste in a picture as well. The writing down of your emotions and memories is very cathartic.

I now love having only the necessary. Im 66 and getting rid of 'stuff' was SO stressful. My car is a 20 year old Toyota. I love it. ❤️ Thank you for this video. ☘️

In addition Dana, your sense of rhythm is impeccable. Tyko drumming and dance. You are too much. Lol😊. In fact, I'm an Asian file, I, respect, support, and admire the Asian race. Through my career in the Space and Defense sector, coupled with my work experience in the Medical Industry as a H.H.A / CNA. I have absolutely worked hard, together with Asians during the pandemic. ( All 3 years of it ). We developed respect for one another that carries me to this day. I am retired. 65yrs old as of February. Just win Dana!!!!! You've got the right stuff. Your fan always, Nelson Duviella