A Slob Comes Clean

One of the biggest mindset shifts I've made as I've changed my home has been redefining what is a "waste of my time." Many tasks that I once avoided because they felt like a waste of my time ended up being the very things I needed to do to keep my house under control.  Watch my session, Decluttering for Beginners (Even Total Beginners) for free when it airs in September by grabbing the free p...

Whether you're a new follower or you've been around for years, the basics are how things get done and stay done in your home. Focusing on the basics will get you started de-disasterizing your home and are the thing to go back to when you start to feel things stall or fall back into disaster. Today, I'm going over the basics: what they are and why're they're SO important. My books Want to be a patr...

When money is tight, decluttering can feel scary. We're diving into this issue of money and decluttering.  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 coach?? Want to B...

We discussed: How to manage when it feels that there’s not enough time in the day Budget organization Laundry issues 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 coach...

One of the biggest struggles many people face when decluttering is that they want to (and try to) predict the future in order to know what to keep and what to declutter. Since it isn't possible to predict the future, decluttering paralysis can happen. Today I'm talking about how knowing the path and how it will work out as I declutter helps me scratch the itch of needing/wanting to know the future...

I've learned a thing or two (or thirty-three-trillion) about decluttering, and that includes how to identify thought patterns that need to serve as signals that it's time to declutter. This week, I'm talking about three moments when I've learned to hesitate . . . and declutter. Take Your House Back is on sale through May 3rd!    My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at P...

I recently heard a discussion of something that used to be very common: hope chests. It hit me that a hope chest is a container for things for the future, and since a lot of "us" fret about whether we can/should keep things we legitimately may need in the future but don't need now, I thought it was a good concept to discuss.  My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.&...

In this episode, Emma and I discuss: What to do when you have reached your clutter threshold but feel like you could do more. How to deal with storing items of a loved one. How to fit decluttering and maintenance cleaning in during the week when working. I also loved hearing how Emma has implemented some of the same routines that have worked in her home in her classroom with her students! My books...

As I was doing my time-consuming curly hair routine in a big hurry recently, I started thinking about decluttering. (I'm always thinking about decluttering, so that isn't a surprise.) I thought about how I'm only successful decluttering when I follow my five step No Mess Decluttering Process, whether I have to declutter in a hurry or I have lots of time available. In this episode, I'm talking abou...

I'm answering questions I received on Instagram recently. Lots of questions and lots of quick answers to questions. 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 today's podcast, we discuss: “Identity Clutter” and incorporating it into everyday life. “Good stuff” not getting used. When it’s time to retire display items. 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.&...

Some people are visual organizers, and you might be one. BUT you can't actually know that until you declutter. If you're scared to put things "away" because you fear you'll forget where you put it or forget that you have it, you need to listen to this one. 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??...

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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...