A Slob Comes Clean

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...

We (those of us who struggle with clutter) tend to love collections! But we also know they can get out of control. I’m talking about collecting in a way that doesn’t send the house spiraling into clutter. 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 acas...

I am doing something kind of fun. As you know, I have a Patreon group, and we had an in-person retreat.  I asked some of them if they would come on and share a pivotal or transformational moment for them in their own process of getting their home under control. It's all private, but they've agreed to do this for the podcast.  And I think it's really fun to hear from others what has been...

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com Due to some kitchen updates, I had to empty out my kitchen cabinets. Since I got everything out of the cabinets, I feel like it's a perfect time to declutter and reorganize!! How should I tackle this whole kitchen? I've decluttered a ton. I'm pretty happy with how far I've gone, but I can't help feeling that I...

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com. How can I plunk my homeschool routine in the middle of my dailies, progress with decluttering, and other housekeeping tasks without it all falling apart? How do you prevent yourself from “going there” with your emotions? You said you have a lot of emotions about things. I get that! When I’m going through my closet,...

The goal of noncommittal experimentation is to remove the pressure that I feel that keeps me from doing anything. Take Your House Back 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’ve stayed in multiple homes lately, including a shipping container tiny home! That has made me think a LOT about what I want in a home and how to get there. Take Your House Back 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 in...

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at  AskDanaKWhite.com How do you apply the container concept for certain items that some people would tie/fold and others would let loose such as cables and linens?  I just feel frozen and I don't know how to decide what to tackle first. What are some suggestions to help my mind move forward? How do I deal with decluttering un...

Let go of your attachment to things and do the “one in/one out” rule. Change the way you look at your stuff. Keep your mind on track.   ASlobComesClean.com/HQ   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?? My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of...

I'm back from my summer break! It's always helpful to assess my home and how it's functioning for me in my current stage of life. As we move college kids in and then out again, I find myself incredibly thankful for all the decluttering I've done! ASlobComesClean.com/HQ   My books   My YouTube Channel! Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a declutte...

As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! 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 with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about clutter thresholds, dealing with trash, defining "Under Control,...

As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! 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 with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about Take It There Now, overwhelming closets, 5-minute pick-ups, laun...

As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! 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 with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about house issues, others helping, organizing tubs, family members, b...

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.