A Slob Comes Clean

In this episode, we discuss:   Decluttering to have a working space for art. Finding common “look for it here first” spaces with other adults in the home. Keeping up with outdoor and seasonal stuff.     My books 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??   My books   My YouTube Chann...

  Knowing the doorbell is going to ring is the best motivation to get the house cleaned up. But those moments can be extremely stressful! Today, I’m talking about ideas for getting a party on the schedule and my method for making it an all-around positive experience you’ll want to do again!   Get 14 Days to Opening Your Front Door to Guests on Sale!     https://www.aslobco...

  I'm talking with my friend Myquillyn Smith (The Nester) about her new book, House Rules . She's the queen of making decorating your home feel totally doable. I loved this conversation! Grab her book wherever books are sold. It's out now!     Take Your House Back is on sale!   My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering...

In this episode, we discuss:   Defining the Craft Room while also using it for storage. Getting past the Doorbell Panic. Helping with parents' garage & shared storage unit.       Take Your House Back is on sale!   My books 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?? My books &nbsp...

When I started my deslobification process, I realized quickly that I have what I call Slob Vision. Some people call it Clutter Blindness. In today's episode, I'm sharing things that I've realized cause Slob Vision and what I do to keep it from causing my home to fall into Disaster Status.     Take Your House Back is on sale!   My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how a...

I don't use emotions to make decluttering decisions. Today, though, I'm talking about the difference between enjoying things and holding onto things. If I have too many things, I  can't  enjoy them!     My 5-Step Decluttering Process Podcast   The Basics - Getting Started or Getting Back   Measuring Progress, Measuring Success     My books Want to be a patro...

Decluttering can be daunting, and if you find yourself stuck in "the Messy Middle," you might feel discouraged. Of course, with the No Mess Decluttering Process, there's no physical mess. But I'm sharing ways to get through the feelings of frustration you might experience in the middle of a decluttering project.     My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. ...

In this episode, we discuss: Help when you know your home is not your project, but your projects have a tendency to take over your home. Declutter the room that I named the “Home Office” when more functions keep getting piled on. Deal with identity clutter. My books 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??...

I’m answering some of your decluttering questions as quickly as I can. (Answering quickly is quite the challenge for me!)   My books 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?? My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering...

Learning to identify and use Awkward Pauses is so essential to making real change in your home. Knowing what to do in small amounts of time that will achieve real progress is key.   My books 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?? My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? F...

I've been craving rest lately, so I've been thinking a lot about it. Specifically, how the No Mess Decluttering Process allows for rest in a way that the way I used to declutter did not.     Join a discounted Six-Week Decluttering Workshop guided by a coach certified in my method!     My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a declut...

In this episode, we discuss: Declutter my house when most of the stuff isn’t mine. Declutter the garage. Keep the Craffice( craft room/office ) decluttered when sharing it with my husband.   My books 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?? My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of th...

In this episode, we discuss: Ideas on getting past “blocks” when it comes to moving to different parts of the house when decluttering. Worrying about the wrong thing. Tips and tricks on keeping up with everything when working from home. Join a discounted Six-Week Decluttering Workshop guided by a coach certified in my method!   My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon...

In this episode, we discuss: Having children help - how to delegate and still follow the steps. How to keep up with cleaning and laundry when your schedule is always changing. Helping the kids decide what to keep. Join a discounted Six-Week Decluttering Workshop guided by a coach certified in my method!   My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a...

There are people out there who love decluttering. I am not one of those people. But I do see the value in it and am so glad I've decluttered (and keep decluttering). I used to think that once I got good at decluttering, I'd learn to love it, and that would make it easy. That never happened. And that's okay.     Join a discounted Six-Week Decluttering Workshop guided by a coach certified...

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This week, I am talking about Net Gains Decluttering, meaning that we move the whole house forward by making progress in one space at a time without making other spaces worse. Learn what to do when your "take it there now" place needs to be decluttered, and discover the power of doing it now.     Join a discounted Six-Week Decluttering Workshop guided by a coach certified in my meth...

In this episode, we discuss: Staying motivated and not getting overwhelmed. Providing loving guidance to your spouse and children. Deciding if lists are helpful. My books 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??   My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Pat...

As has become the tradition for every hundredth episode, my husband joins me to answer questions from you! I always love these episodes! The Take Your House Back course together, and it's on sale now through January 10th! Grab it at aslobcomesclean.com/take . Take Your House Back is on sale! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?...

This week I'm talking with my friend Dawn about the importance and the reality of balancing daily stuff with the decluttering. Dawn and I do the Take Your House Back course together, and it's on sale now through January 10th! Grab it at aslobcomesclean.com/take . Take Your House Back is on sale! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering co...

The biggest benefit for me of using my No Mess Decluttering Process is not needing to predict how much time I'll need to declutter. Not needing to assess the mess and guess how long it will take to deal with it means I'm much more likely to get started. I know that any amount of time I spend decluttering will make an impact. Take Your House Back is on sale! My books Want to be a patron of the show...

At this time of year, MANY of us are in survival mode. That's normal, and surviving is better than not. Today, I'm sharing ways I work to move forward on making progress in my house, even when I'm in the midst of a crazy time that once would have set my home back significantly.  Take Your House Back is on sale! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to f...

I have removed emotions from my decluttering process, not because I don't have emotions, but because I do! I can't use emotions to declutter, so I stick with my fact and instinct based ways of dealing with things. One of the biggest things that brings up lots of emotions is being asked (or asking myself) WHY? Why didn't I take care of this before instead of letting it get so bad? Why did I get thi...

I'm answering questions in this episode about piles of shoes, stress over deciding how many towels to keep, whether to stop decluttering to hang up a picture, and more. These are the kinds of things that stress declutterers out, so I hope I can take some of the stress away. Take Your House Back is on sale! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decl...

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.