A Slob Comes Clean

I’m talking with Becki to come up with strategies for: allowing time for your hobbies, without the guilt, when you know there’s still decluttering that needs to be done. when the answer to “where would I look for it first? Is “right here on top of this dresser which is piled with junk…” finding motivation […] The post 294: Enjoying Your Progress Even When You’re Not Finished Podcast appeared first...

People are constantly asking about applying my 5 step decluttering process to a move, but I haven’t moved since I started all this! Thankfully, today I’m talking to someone who did just that! She shared her amazing before and after photos (which I’m sharing in another post a little later today) and tells how using […] The post 293: Decluttering for a Move Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A...

In today’s episode, Danyel and I talk about: tackling the dumping ground room after the visible spaces are so much better than they were getting stuff out of your house (imperfect stuff, whether to donate or trash or put in a Buy Nothing group) how to figure out a system to keep a project easily […] The post 292: The Dumping Ground Room Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean ....

  Today I’m talking about how big plans end up backfiring sometimes, and how to not let the feeling that you need to figure everything out ahead of time (in your home) keep you from actually making progress. My books Patreon   Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/clean. A Slob Comes Clean listeners get 10% off your first month […] The post 291: When Big Plans Equal Little Progress Podcast appeared first on Da...

I’m talking with Janine to come up with strategies for: How to overcome a particular task that you hate, particularly keeping the floors clean. Helping to balance her art practice with the need for a functional house. Practical ideas on how to manage overwhelming yardwork. Mentioned: How do Antimicrobial Products Get Approval from the EPA? […] The post 290: Making Things Easier For (and on) Yourse...

This is the second episode in the three part series of sponsored podcast interviews I’m doing with  Good Chemistry Lives Here. I am enjoying these conversations and learning so much! I’ve definitely been much more adamant about reading and following directions lately. There is a long and complicated process for an antimicrobial product to be […] The post How Do Antimicrobial Products Get Approval...

I’m answering the question: “What’s the next step? When you get the win on decluttering and life is so much easier what do you do next?” Whether you’re there or not, I think this will help. It’s really all about remembering or redefining your goal for why you wanted a decluttered home. Mentioned: My interview […] The post 289: Life After Your Clutter Threshold appeared first on Dana K. White: A Sl...

So many photos on your phone? So many different things going on with working full time from home with no childcare for little ones? So many papers for your business? So many souvenirs? So many emails? I’m talking about breaking through overwhelm in all these situations. Mentioned: Deleting A Lot of Email at One Time […] The post 288: Q&A Overwhelm in Different Forms and Situations appeared first o...

In today’s strategy session, we talk about how to get over the feeling of being overwhelmed by not knowing how to do things in the very best way. How to properly clean knowing that you’re getting the most out of your effort. Helping to get over your germaphobia enough to let a professional and/or your […] The post 287: When the Very Best Way is Too Overwhelming Podcast appeared first on Dana K. Wh...

The world changed a year ago, and whether you realize it or not, you’re likely emotionally exhausted. Some have experienced unimaginable loss, some have worked more hours than they ever thought possible, and for all of us, small, everyday decisions turned into big, potentially life-altering ones. The thought of making more decisions, ones we don’t […] The post 286: When You Don’t Have the Energy t...

I’m going over the basics of my 5 step Decluttering process that guarantees progress (and only progress) and never a bigger mess. Sign up for my newsletter. Become a patron. Sponsor: Betterhelp.com/clean. A Slob Comes Clean listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code CLEAN. --Nony The post 285: My 5 Step Decluttering Process Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean...

  Reality checks are hard, but good, especially when they help me know what to declutter. I’m talking about embracing the unwanted reality checks, but also about how my decluttering process is set up to be its own reality check. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  […] The post 284: “What If Scenario” Reality Checks Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Com...

In this episode with Robin, we discuss: How to get laundry under control. Helping to be less of a slob in the future.  How to get my little people to realize it is small and easy steps that will get us where we want to be My books Join us on Patreon   Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/clean. […] The post 283: Setting You (and your Family) Up for Success Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes...

  This is the first in a special series of interviews I’m doing with real life scientists called Humanizing the Science of Antimicrobials. (And some other professionals who deal with antimicrobials!) This series is sponsored by Good Chemistry Lives Here. I’m talking with Dr. Elaine Black, a PhD in microbiology food science, and Brian Burden […] The post Demystifying Antimicrobials (Sponsored Podca...

There’s a fine line between trying to think through a process and trying to come up with reasons why it won’t work. There’s a fine line between planning and coming up with excuses. Action is key, and it’s through action that we end up figuring what works, what doesn’t, and how. And it’s ONLY through […] The post 282: Making Plans or Making Excuses? appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Cle...

In this episode, we talk about: How to be motivated when you feel like you’re drowning in other people’s stuff How get ready to move  How to not let comments from family get to you when you’re trying to stay under your clutter threshold    My books Want to be a patron of the show? […] The post 281: Other People’s Stuff and Other People’s Opinions Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Com...

In this episode, we discuss: How to get family members on board for decluttering. How to help with a young son who has major clutter blindness.  Practical ideas on how to deal with food clutter. And unique (legitimate) challenges about the need to have more kitchen supplies.    Check out my new course with Cas […] The post 280: Legitimately Challenging Decluttering Challenges Podcast appeared firs...

Ever wonder why your house always looks messy even though you feel like you’re working on it a lot? I used to, too. I know now that usually, the problem is procrasticlutter. Sorry. Specifically, I’m bemoaning that getting behind on even just the last step of laundry can make my house look like I’ve eliminated […] The post 279: Why Your House Looks Messy Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A S...

Clutter attracts clutter. Piles grow. Knowing that a pile most likely contains valuable stuff can make getting started difficult. I’m talking with someone who has lots of interests and hobbies and has collected the stuff for them. I think most of us can relate! We talk about: where to start when you’re feeling overwhelmed. letting […] The post 278: Decluttering Trash AND Treasures appeared first o...

If you’re feeling stuck, feeling like you’re decluttering in circles, or just feeling blech, maybe you need to go to the next level of decluttering. I’m talking about what I mean by that in this episode. Check out my new course with Cas from Clutterbug and Dawn from The Minimal Mom – Take Your House […] The post 277: Next Level Decluttering Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Cle...

I’m talking about The Container Concept. It’s a game changer concept, and that’s because it’s fact. I’m talking with Cas from Clutterbug and Dawn from The Minimal Mom and they share their own realizations about this reality and how they have come to think of it. Check out my new course with Cas from Clutterbug […] The post 276: The Container Concept with Cas and Dawn appeared first on Dana K. Whit...

How much can I handle? That’s the real question. Sometimes, it’s about stuff, sometimes it’s about time and sometimes it’s about energy (mental and physical). Check out my new course with Cas from Clutterbug and Dawn from The Minimal Mom – Take Your House Back!  My books Join us on Patreon   Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/clean. A […] The post 275: What and How Much Can I Handle? appeared first on Dana...

    We talk about: How to be motivated by something other than panic cleaning because someone is coming over. How to deal with well-meaning family members who, out of love, give more stuff than I can handle. Working and working but seeming to not get anything done. Sign up for my newsletter. Become a […] The post 274: Working and Working and Having Something to Show for It Podcast appeared first o...

Storage spaces can be overwhelming, whether they’re too small or too big. I’m talking about how to work through them, and how to make them do the job they were meant to do. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Shop on Amazon.  Find out when I […] The post 273: What’s the Point of Storage Space? Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean . My books &n...

Here we go into the holiday season of a year that’s totally bananas. Things are far from normal, but I’m determined to make the best of it, and am sharing what I’m doing. My books Join us on Patreon   Sponsor: Betterhelp.com/clean. A Slob Comes Clean listeners get 10% off your first month with discount […] The post 272: Making the Best of It Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Cl...