A Slob Comes Clean

I'm answering some questions about decluttering more or again when you've already decluttered. And one about clothing. And one about decluttering clothing more or again when you've already decluttered . . .  Ask questions for podcasts and YouTube lives.  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...

In this episode, we talk about when the whole house feels overwhelming. How to get started in an overwhelming, cluttered room How to declutter clothes when they are a form of artistic self-expression.  How to deal with a LOT of collectibles.  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 b...

It's easy to get discouraged when you look at all the things that could or should be happening. But focusing on "better" all along the way is how you get there. And celebrating "better" is one of the best ways to keep going! Mentioned: My books Become a Patron of the show. Need (or want to be) a decluttering coach? My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how a...

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Last week, I shared six things I still struggle with in my home, and this week I'm sharing the good news! There are things that definitely used to be a struggle that aren't a struggle any more. What a relief! For most of my life, I didn't think I'd conquer these things. Important links: My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Wan...

I've been told many times that some people find encouragement from knowing that this "slob struggle" is a lifelong struggle. Knowing that it isn't something that ever goes away means you don't have to feel defeated when you find yourself struggling, you just need to apply the strategies that help you manage this struggle successfully. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patre...

I'm often asked what to do when things definitely fit into the space (the container concept) but it's still too much stuff. That's where your Clutter Threshold comes in. In this episode, I'm talking about when and how to use the Container Concept to declutter and when to focus on your Clutter Threshold. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a declutt...

Lately, I've been thinking about my (weird) tendency to hold back creativity out of fear it will run out. I know from lots of experience that this isn't how creativity works! I'm talking about resisting the urge to hoard creativity and how that affects and applies to the stuff in my house. Mentioned: Find a Decluttering Coach! (or become a coach) Become a patron of the show. Find my books here. My...

I loved this conversation with Renee. We discussed: Dealing with paper clutter Helping her mom (who lives with her) with her stuff Finding and maintaining motivation 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??     […] The post 360: Setting Up Systems and Doing Things “Right” in a New Situation appeared fi...

It’s that week of the year when it feels right to change EVERYTHING! Since that never actually works out well, I’m sharing five small things you can do right now that will have big impact on your home over the next year. These aren’t things to plan to do, they’re things to actually do. This […] The post 359: 5 Small Things You Can Do Right Now to Change Your Home Next Year appeared first on Dana K...

This was such an interesting conversation! I think you’ll love hearing from Caroline. She lives on a boat . . . in LONDON! We discussed: how to take things there now when you can’t actually get “there” right “now.” how to decide what containers/furniture pieces are needed before bringing things back into her space. and […] The post 358: Applying the Decluttering Process to ANY situation, even the...

I had a question from someone who feels like she halts her own decluttering progress when she thinks about what her mother would say (or has said) that was meant to be encouraging, but wasn’t. Become a Decluttering Coach!  Join Take Your House Back My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find […] The post 357: Helpful vs. Unhelpful Comments/Advice About Decluttering appeared first on Dana K. Whi...

We’re talking through some of Megan’s unique challenges today, such as: How to declutter a full room when you know you need to get rid of lots of containers. How to store very necessary coats when there’s a lack of closets in your home. How to set up an arts and crafts area when the […] The post 356: So Having Lots of Containers Isn’t the Answer? appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean...

Y’all know I don’t like to blame my problems on perfectionism. But, I have been thinking lately about how letting go of (or giving up on) perfect was necessary to make real decluttering progress or progress in my home. I think it’s also important to acknowledge that giving up on perfect isn’t the same thing […] The post 355: Giving Up On Perfect Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Come...

I’m talking all about helping others declutter. My five step decluttering process works so well when helping others declutter, so we’re applying it to different relationships and situations. Interested in becoming a Decluttering Coach? My training course is now available for pre-order! It releases on December 1, but those who pre-order will receive a significant […] The post 354: Helping Others De...

In this episode, I’m talking with Dawn of the Minimal Mom on YouTube. We’re talking about toys since she is closer to that stage than I am. She shares the impact decluttering toys had on her kids and the strategies she used to make big changes in her home. Join Take Your House Back My […] The post 353: Trending Towards Minimalism with Toys with Dawn from The Minimal Mom appeared first on Dana K. W...

I completely understand feeling overwhelmed by clutter. While taking a deep breath is a great first step, I’m talking about other concrete ways to break down the project that is overwhelming you so you can get it done. Interested in my upcoming Decluttering Coach Training and Certification?  My books Want to be a patron of […] The post 352: More Advice Than “Take a Deep Breath” When You’re Overwhe...

I’m talking about how transformational it is was for me when I got to the point where I could value space in my home over the stuff that had filled it for years. And I’m talking about the process for getting to that point. Organizing for the Rest of Us Patreon Want to know when […] The post 351: The Process of Valuing Space Over Stuff appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean . My books...

I’m answering this question today: My garage is a disaster. It needs total decluttering as well as reorganizing. It’s jam-packed full of things I need to keep, so I can’t use the regular questions. How can I move things around without just making a bigger mess while I do that? My book: Organizing for the […] The post 350: But What About the Stuff I Really Need? appeared first on Dana K. White: A S...

This was a fun conversation! Tamara has made so much progress, but now she’s having to adjust everything after a big move and lots of challenges. We discussed: learning to live with 3 generations of people with ADHD when you are not one of them. decluttering while doing all the other stuff (working, parenting, volunteering, […] The post 349: Finding Solutions for Unique Family Members appeared fir...

In this episode, we discuss: Using storage space in the basement well. Establishing a better system in her home office helping family members without letting their stuff take over Join Take Your House Back My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Sponsors: Visit Carawayhome.com/CLEAN to take advantage […] The post 348: Getting Past the Tough Spots appeared first on Dana...

It’s hard to stay focused, so it is so important for me to take advantage of the times when I am focused. My books Patreon Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/clean. A Slob Comes Clean listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code CLEAN. Visit ritual.com/clean. Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first three […] The post 347: How to Take Advantage of Focused Moments in Your Home a...

I talk about decluttering for a living. It’s a strangely divisive topic. From people getting defensive about their own homes when you mention working on yours to giving advice you weren’t asking for, I’m talking about talking about decluttering today. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us Patreon Sponsors: Get 10% off your […] The post 346: Talking to Others about Your Decluttering Journey ap...

This was a fun conversation! Sarah has made so much progress, but now she’s having to adjust everything after a big move and lots of challenges. We discussed: Rotating clothes by size and season. Dealing with toys. Figuring out how to arrange the kitchen when the old system won’t work. My books Want to be […] The post 345: Adjusting What Used to Work for New Circumstances appeared first on Dana K....

I’m answering some questions today that all boil down to how to get unstuck as the askers work in their homes. Submit questions to be answered in future podcasts or YouTube videos: https://forms.gle/9rSWag4Xher3RNTT9 The podcast in which I interviewed someone from Goodwill.  My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.    Sponsors: […] The post 344: Getting Unstuck appeared first on Dana...