A Slob Comes Clean

As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back to our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about feeling anxious when hauling stuff out for the neighbors to see, a spouse who won't declutter, and making faster...

As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back to our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about clearing out a parent's home when they have dementia, ADHD and Take It There Now, and a basement full of brand-ne...

As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back to our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about the mismatched sock bin, guilt over decluttering gifts, and Take It There Now when everything is already full, pl...

As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back to our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about having no motivation to declutter, keeping up after a big clean, and teenagers' messy rooms, plus much more. My b...

As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back to our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about ADHD and object permanence, generational family photos, and grief and clutter, plus much more. My books   My...

As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back to our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about clutter that has no home, dealing with a loved one's belongings after loss, and decluttering a stubborn family me...

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How in the world can you declutter when your routine has flown out the window?! Here’s how! I’m going over the No Mess Decluttering Method so you can have a refresher (or an intro if you’re new) into how it all works, how the steps work together, and how this method is THE way to make real, sustainable decluttering progress even when your schedule is unpredictable. One Hour Better YouTube Playlist...

As we head into the time of year when many routines change, it’s more important than ever to know exactly what the basics are so you can focus on them. The basics are the way to start changing your home and the way to maintain any progress you make. My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a d...

In this episode, we: Talk about cleaning the guest room Address what you do when you have furniture you want to get rid of, but you can’t physically remove it Cover what to do about her husband's doom room My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See aca...

In this episode: We talk about decluttering your closet and how to help make decisions about what to get rid of and what just needs to be put away We address how you know when it is actually the container that is too small or if we still just have too much stuff We cover suggestions on how to make the most of your time without feeling resentful, especially when you have a large amount of time off...

I get so many questions about how to help others declutter. Sometimes the “others” want help, and sometimes they don’t. Today, I’m answering several of these questions. My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m answering questions people have asked about ways they get tripped up on getting laundry under control. If you’ve struggled with laundry, I think you’ll find this helpful! Figuring Out Laundry Day Large Family Laundry Day - It CAN be done! My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a declutte...

I had a conversation with a friend who was going to be gone for a period of time and her goal is to make it as easy as possible for her home to stay under control while she’s not there. I loved what she said, and it makes me think about how it should always be our goal to make it easier for the other people living in our homes to keep it neat. My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patro...

Those of us who struggle with clutter are interesting people who are interested in so many things! One of the most frustrating things about clutter and a home out of control is that it feels like it eats up so much time we’d rather spend doing other things. Today I’m talking about how much time was freed up by doing my dishes every day. By decluttering. It doesn’t make sense at first glance so let...

I've been thinking a lot about my husband's comment about what he regrets decluttering. Having a set method to declutter that allows me to make fact-based decisions about what stays and what goes makes such a difference in minimizing decluttering regret. Methodical vs. Maniacal blog post My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to fin...

We're heading into spring, so lots of people are thinking about cleaning. I'm answering questions about working cleaning into your routines. From deep cleaning to everyday cleaning, what matters and how to make it happen! My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted o...

I get lots of questions about selling stuff vs donating, so today I’m answering some of them. From tips for having a good garage sale to navigating other people’s desire to sell instead of donate, we’ll cover it all.  My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted...

It’s episode 500, so my husband is joining me! We talked about how much better things function now in our home. I asked him if he had any decluttering regrets, and his answer led to a great conversation. My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Today’s guest is a full-time caregiver living in a much smaller space than she once had. But holding on to things that represent a previous identity are making it hard to embrace the things that would/could give her joy in her current reality. We discussed how to focus on small successes to instead of big and daunting goals. Dana's new children's book - Winnie's Pile of Pillows - is HERE! Order no...

I’m a big fan of Realistic Positivity. That’s positivity that’s based in knowing what to do and how to do it. Positivity is powerful. But so is negativity. If your automatic reaction is negative, here’s how to recognize the impact of that negativity and what to do to move forward. 477: Noncommittal Experimentation Dana’s new children’s book – Winnie’s Pile of Pillows – is HERE! Order now! My books...

In this episode, we discuss: How you stay/get motivated to keep decluttering when you’re busy or tired. How to save memories from ancestors/family when you don’t think your kids will value them like you do. What to do with artwork done by family that you don’t have room to hang up in your smaller house. My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.&n...

It can feel like every decluttering decision you make will be as hard as the ones you’re making right now. But if you look for opportunties to make your decluttering decisions ricochet, you’ll see how much it can make your decluttering speed up! And it will help you WIN in this battle against your stuff! My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.&...

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It’s my 52nd birthday! I’m sharing 5 things that I’ve learned in my five decades! Mostly about decluttering, but also about life. My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.