“I Felt Like I’m Drowning in My Own Home” – Chaya’s Story

Hi Frum Minimalists,

I’m so excited to share a powerful voice note testimonial I received from my student, Chaya. When I asked her if I can transcribe it and share it, she told me she wanted to add even more to it — just so she could help others by sharing her full story.

I thought that was incredible, and I know so many of you will see yourself in her journey — I know I certainly did.

Here’s what Chaya had to say:

“Oh my gosh, Hi Ellie. I just have to tell you what happened.

If you had told me just a few weeks ago that I would actually enjoy being in my home — instead of feeling like I was drowning in it — I never would have believed you.

But here I am... living proof that this works.

I feel like I need to share what my life was like before your course, what shifted when I started, and how everything feels different now.”

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Before: “I Was Drowning”

“Every day felt like survival mode. I woke up exhausted, already overwhelmed by the mess around me.

• The kitchen counters were never clear.

• The laundry? Never-ending.

• My kids’ toys? Everywhere.

And the worst part? No matter how hard I cleaned, it felt like nothing ever changed.

I thought I just needed to be more organized. Or maybe I was just bad at this. Maybe other women knew something I didn’t.

I hated the way I was snapping at my kids, constantly feeling behind, and dreading Erev Shabbos because it was always a chaotic mess.

I was embarrassed when people dropped by unexpectedly. I kept telling myself I would ‘get it together’—but I never did. I felt like a failure.”

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During: “I Was Skeptical, But I Took the First Step”

“When I saw the Frum Minimalism Course, I almost didn’t sign up.

I thought, This is going to take forever.

I thought, I don’t have time for this.

I thought, Yeah, maybe this works for other people, but not for me.

But something in your words made me pause. You described exactly how I felt—like my home was controlling me instead of the other way around.

So I signed up. And on Day 1, I learned something that completely changed how I saw my home:

→ I didn’t have a time problem. I had a clutter problem.

I wasn’t failing. I just had too much stuff.

And the first magic you gave me? It wasn’t some huge, impossible task. It was so simple. I set a timer for 40  minutes, followed your instructions, and…

I felt lighter. Like, physically lighter.

I wasn’t even done yet, but something inside me clicked. I had hope for the first time in years.”

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After a Few Days: “Everything Started to Shift”

“By the third or fourth day, I noticed something crazy.

I was spending less time cleaning, but my home looked better.

• My counters? Clear.

• My laundry? Cut in half.

• My mornings? Less frantic.

I used to think I needed better storage solutions. But the truth? I just needed less stuff.

And for the first time, as you say a lot, my house wasn’t working against me. It was working for me.”

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Before My First Shabbos: “I Didn’t Feel Like Screaming”

“Shabbos prep used to be my breaking point. Every Friday, I was stuffing things into closets, snapping at my kids, and running around in a panic.

This time? It was different.

• I wasn’t drowning in last-minute cleaning.

• I wasn’t overwhelmed by clutter.

• I wasn’t stuffing things out of sight, hoping guests wouldn’t notice.

And the most shocking part?

I actually sat down before candle lighting and took a deep breath.

I wasn’t rushing. I wasn’t frazzled. I wasn’t in survival mode. I was present.”

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A Few Weeks Later: “This Changed My Entire Life”

“I signed up thinking I would just have a neater house.

But it wasn’t just my house that changed.

• My kids noticed. “Mommy, why are you so happy?”

• My husband noticed. “The house just feels calmer.”

• I felt different.

I wasn’t constantly cleaning up messes. I wasn’t wasting time looking for things. I wasn’t buried in stuff.

For the first time in forever, I felt in control.

And the best part?

Now that I’m not drowning in clutter, I actually have the time and energy to enjoy my family.”

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“If You’re Where I Was… Just Try It.”

Here is what Chaya wants me to share with you all:

“If you’re reading this and thinking, ‘This sounds exactly like me’—I want to tell you something.

I was you.

I was overwhelmed, drowning, exhausted.

But this course changed my life.

And it can change yours too.

You don’t have to live like this. You don’t have to wait for ‘one day’ when you magically have more time.

Ellie’s system works—even if you’re busy, even if you’ve tried before, even if you feel completely stuck.

So take the first step.

I promise—it’s so worth it.”

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How beautiful is Chaya’s story?!

It makes me so happy and honored to have been part of this with her!

I’d love for you to join us too!

Warmly,Ellie

[Click here to learn more about the Frum Minimalism Course.]

ANDDDDD,

For a very limited time, we have a Pre-Pesach sale and you can grab 20% off this game-changing course before it’s gone! I don’t know how long I’ll keep this offer open—but I do know you don’t want to miss it.

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