A Slob Comes Clean

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...

So how do I cure my Time Passage Awareness Disorder? And my other Slob Problems? There are mindset changes and there are strategies. I’m talking about both. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us Patreon Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/clean. A Slob Comes Clean listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code CLEAN. Get […] The post 343: The “Cure” for My TPAD and Slob Problems appeared firs...

It’s a fact that consistency is the biggest factor in real change. But sometimes, focusing on consistency can backfire for people like me. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us Patreon   Sponsors:   Get 10% off your entire first order with my promo code CLEAN at OSEAmalibu.com Get a free two week […] The post 342: The Myth of Consistency appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean . M...

Over the course of my deslobification process, I’ve realized that my extreme frugality was part of the problem. I’ve been thinking a lot about how my definition of value has changed so much, so we’re talking about it this week.   My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at […] The post 341: Frugality and Changing the Definition of Value appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes C...

Today, I’m sharing a state of the home report. How did our house fare during the loosey-goosey summer? How has all the decluttering and routine-creating helped things function during out of routine times? Join Take Your House Back My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us My books Want to be a patron of […] The post 340: State of the Home Report ’22 appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes C...

In today’s podcast, I answer several questions and (try to) help break through the overthinking that’s behind the questions. I’m an overthinker, too, so I get it. But breaking through my overthinking has been essential to making progress in my home. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us (get the flow chart here) […] The post 339: Breaking through the Overthinking About Your Clutter appeared f...

I love this episode and my guest’s incredible honesty. My guest today is a mental health professional and is working on her own home. I think you’ll find her insights to be incredibly helpful no matter your situation. My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.    Sponsors: To get the Simply […] The post 338: Real Progress in a Hoarding Situation Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White:...

I enjoyed this conversation with Greg so much! His job is to clean up hard-to-clean things, and part of that is helping out in hoarding situations. I think you’ll find it encouraging and helpful!   Organizing for the Rest of Us   My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.      […] The post 337: Discussion with a Hoarding Cleanout Expert: What is the Process? appeared first on Dana K. Wh...

I’ve known Amy for ten years, and I’ve watched as she has had to adjust to changes in her health. I asked her to come on the podcast and share the ways she has changed her strategies in her home and in her thinking. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us Patreon Mentioned: […] The post 336: Adjusting Your Home Routines for Health Changes Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Cl...

Y’all know I’ve been gardening for the first time ever. I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing, but I’m having fun! As I learn, I see so many parallels decluttering. I’m sharing these decluttering thoughts today.   Organizing for the Rest of Us   My books Join us over on Patreon to support the […] The post 335: What Gardening is Teaching/Reminding Me About Decluttering appeared first on Dana K....

In this episode, we discuss: getting out of project mentality stuff shifting feeling like you are the only one who can tackle the clutter The Take Your House Back course is open for registration!  Get my new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us  My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.  […] The post 334: Fighting the Project Mentality & Identifying Key Tasks Podcast appeared first on D...

I had a conversation recently and was asked if I thought the root of this problem with keeping a house under control had more to do with nature or nurture. I’ve been thinking a lot about that question since. So I thought I’d talk about it. My books Patreon Sponsors: Get glasses as unique as […] The post 333: Is it Nature or Nurture? appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean . My books &n...