A Slob Comes Clean

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.

In this conversation, my guest has a newborn and is feeling overwhelmed. We talk about where to focus and how to reframe success to make it possible to start. Dana's new children's book is coming Feb. 17th! Preorder now! 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...

If you struggle with clutter, there’s a high likelihood that you are creative! Not all creative people struggle with clutter, but most people who struggle with clutter are creative. I’m talking about the relationship between clutter and creativity and how to go about decluttering when you see the possibilities in everything! Dana's new children's book is coming Feb. 17th! Preorder now! My books &n...

It's natural to think about changes you want to make in the new year. I've found that identifying small things I can do differently helps increase the chances that changes will last.  The Container Concept YouTube Video The Myth of Consistency podcast episode   Dana's new children's book is coming Feb. 17th! Preorder now! My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the sho...

I hope you’ve been having a wonderful holiday season! If you’re determined to tackle decluttering with your kids (or with anyone), here are some of the reasons why using the No Mess Decluttering Process with others, even kids, is so effective. Use this process to make decluttering as simple, easy, and argument-free as possible! https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/winnie https://youtu.be/_24PoIZSmVs?si...

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I’m answering questions around the theme of dealing with gifts while you’re actively decluttering your home! Do you have any tips for dealing with gifts? After every holiday, I end up with a pile of items in the garage that were given with love, but I have no use for or room for. What do you do with very personalized gifts you don't want to keep? They're too nice to throw away but it feels weird t...

Beth is a Mental Health Professional with a very busy schedule in a family of people who also have very busy schedules. We discuss how to apply the decluttering process to her calendar to free up more time for decluttering her house! 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 coac...

Function is so important in the kitchen because it is a space that needs to be used every day! Decluttering with function in mind will take you far. I’m answering these questions about decluttering in the kitchen:  I love to bake! I must have every size, shape, and type of cake pan and sheet pan ever made! But I "know" that the minute I donate them, I'll kick myself because someone will reque...

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com What is the best way to downsize/go through Christmas stuff? I am doing your "14 Days to Opening Your Front Door to Guests." It is lovely, and if I didn't have anything else to do, I am sure I could accomplish it. What do I do about all the random holiday activities that take up time I need for my room cleaning sche...

Guilt-free rest is the very best perk of having a decluttered home. I didn’t know that when I started decluttering, so I’m sharing it with you now. https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/2022/05/338-real-progress-in-a-hoarding-situation-podcast/ 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...

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I remember being scared that I’d never figure out how to get my house under control! I was petrified of someone ringing my doorbell without warning! This week, I’m sharing some common fears around decluttering and how to remove those fears! 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 declutteri...