Moms Overcoming Overwhelm | Decluttering Tips, Declutter, Systems, Routines for Moms, Home Organization

Do you often find yourself with the case of the "Sunday scaries"?  Intentional weekend routines are a great way to take back control of your time and go into the upcoming week with confidence!  In today's episode, Lauren White from the Intentional Edit Podcast is back for a discussion about her favorite weekend routines to help her prepare!  As a professional home organizer, and simplicity enthusi...

If you are tired of the chaos and want to start decluttering, but are too exhausted to start, these mindset shifts will propel you to action. Leave your excuses behind and grab that notebook and pen - it’s time to clear the clutter! Resources Mentioned: The Living on Less Collection is a curated collection is packed with valuable resources to help you declutter your home, organize your finances, a...

If you can’t see the screen saver on your desktop because your digital files are out of control and you are drowning in e-mails that keep on coming, today’s episode is for you! Deanna Yates, host of the popular podcast Wannabe Clutter Free is guiding us through how she sets up her “virtual filing cabinet” for digital files as well as sharing some tips for taming your inbox! Deanna helps busy famil...

The invisible mental load of motherhood are all the things we carry - planning, inventory, appointments, finances, projects, and more. We constantly feel like something is falling through the cracks because of all we are managing. So how can we declutter the crushing mental load? Today I’m sharing my 5-step system to help you declutter the mental clutter that is contributing to your stress and ove...

If your closet is overflowing with clothes with the tags still on, shopping overwhelms you because you don’t know what colors look best, or you struggle with impulse purchasing rather than intentionally selecting the clothes that work best for you in your current season - today’s episode is for you! Because shopping - and decluttering - “color first” will change everything when it comes to your wa...

These 5 bins keep my home clutter-free as they help with the inflow - and outflow - of stuff. You don’t need to plan a trip to the Container Store - you probably have bins you can use at home! Let’s dive in! Resources Mentioned: Sign up for the Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms weekly newsletter Check out these stackable paper trays from Target as an option for incoming mail and...

Are you constantly sacrificing your own needs for others? Do you feel depleted, but aren’t sure how to get to the root of your own needs? In today’s episode, Teresa Wiedrick from The Homeschool Mama Self-Care Podcast is helping us develop effective self-care boundaries so that we can nurture the nurturer. Teresa Wiedrick helps the dissatisfied, overwhelmed homeschool moms shed what’s not working s...

Spring is the perfect time to declutter our homes - and also our heads and hearts! In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 things I’m decluttering from my head and heart to live lighter! Resources Mentioned: My recent Becoming Minimalist article - Minimalism’s Missing Piece Related Episodes: Episode 110: The Connection Between Simplicity, Self-Worth, and Reaching Our Greatest Potential - with Rose Louns...

How can we embrace “and land” by letting go of either/or thinking, ditching unrealistic expectations and opting out of mom guilt? Stephanie O’Dea, slow living enthusiast is here to help, reminding us to Simply Look Only Within. Stephanie is a New York Times best selling author and the host of the Slow Living Podcast . She helps busy people live the life of their dreams in a slow, steady, and susta...

Your simple 6-step decluttering plan for spring is here! The S.P.R.I.N.G. plan will help you effectively declutter your home in small pockets of time. Happy decluttering! Resources Mentioned: GreenDrop PickUp Please Salvation Army Pickup Habitat for Humanity Pickup 4 Steps to Decluttering Your Home More Effectively Related Episodes: Episode 48: The ONE Thing That You Need To Add to Your Declutteri...

As you embark on your decluttering and simplifying journey, you start to ask yourself questions such as: What am I making space for? What dreams have been buried in the stuff and chaos around me? Where do I find my self-worth as a mom and woman? Is it in the roles that I play and the things I own, or something deeper? When we start simplifying and creating space in our homes, calendars, and minds,...

Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time to refresh our routines! In the first episode of our four-part Spring Decluttering Series, I’m taking you through 4 steps to help you get your routines ready for this new season! Resources Mentioned (NOTE: Affiliate links may be included): Systemize Your Life System Weekly or Hourly Thriving in Motherhood Planner Related Episodes: Episode 50: 5 Must-Have...

Does the thought of decluttering your closet overwhelm you? Do you have NO idea where to start? Do you have a ton of clothes that fit you 3 years, 10 pounds, and 2 kids ago but can’t bear to let them go? Today’s episode is for you! My friend and professional organizer Emily Conley (otherwise known as the Minimal-ish Mama is sharing the steps you need to take to edit your wardrobe the simple, stres...

I promise you, no matter what you have going on in your life, you do have time to declutter. By answering these four questions, you can overcome the roadblocks preventing you from pursuing a more peaceful, clutter-free life. Let’s do this! Resources Mentioned (NOTE: Affiliate links may be included): Article about Big Rocks The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey Thriving in Mo...

Are you easily triggered by your kids? Do you struggle with destructive anger, telling yourself every night that tomorrow will be different, but you stay in the same patterns causing you (and your family) to be miserable? In today’s episode, certified professional life coach and mom to three Natalie Hixson gets real about her own struggles with destructive anger and shares the tools that have allo...

Do you think you might have another baby someday, but aren’t sure how much stuff to keep? If so, today’s episode is for you! I’m sharing my five top recommendations about how to handle baby stuff so you have what you need and aren’t drowning in excess! Resources Mentioned: My Top Five Baby Registry Picks Minimalist Moms Podcast episode 322 with Alissa Henry about letting go of baby stuff How much...

How do we empower our kids to develop habits that help them become independent and make our lives easier? How do we recognize what’s not working in our daily routines and develop new ones that support our family and save us time?  In today’s episode, Rachel Norman, mom of 5 and author/podcaster/blogger at A Mother Far From Home is sharing 3 habits you can implement with your kids, and gives me coa...

“Help! I’m always playing whack-a-mole with the kid clutter...while I'm getting one area cleaned, something is getting messy.” This comes from one of my new Facebook group members, and it’s a common problem with so many moms that I know! On today’s episode, I’m diving into the three mistakes you might be making if you’re constantly battling kids’ clutter in your home! Resources Mentioned (note: af...

Do you struggle with people-pleasing that’s leaving you exhausted, burnt out, and resentful? Do you prioritize everyone else’s needs and comfort above your own because you want to be a “good” mom? In today’s episode, Mikki Gardner is sharing where our people-pleasing tendencies come from and how to declutter people-pleasing in three steps. Mikki Gardner is a Certified Life + Conscious Parenting Co...

After almost a decade of decluttering and pursuing a minimalist lifestyle, you’d think I had a lot of decluttering regrets, right? Not exactly. But it’s easy to let the fear of decluttering regret keep you from letting go of what isn’t serving you. In today’s episode I’m sharing five common fears and how to mitigate and overcome them, so we can let go with confidence. Resources Mentioned: Five Min...

Today we’re celebrating the 100th episode with audio clips of the top 10 downloaded episodes of all time! Here’s the list if you want to check out the full episodes: Top 10 episodes of all time (as of 2/14/24): Episode 40: Too Tired to Tackle Your To-Do List? You’re Probably Not Doing These 3 Things Episode 4: THIS is Why You Don’t Have the Time to Declutter Episode 37: Take Control of Your Time a...

Once I removed the physical clutter and calendar clutter that was no longer serving me, I was left with my thoughts. We can’t control our thoughts and according to research we have 12,000-16,000 of them a day. But the issue is that 80% are negative and 95% are repetitive - in other words, they are the negative thoughts, limiting beliefs, “shoulds”, and to-do’s swirling around in our brain. In toda...

How do we find the magic in the “blessed mundane” of motherhood? How do we overcome the martyr mindset and see motherhood as a powerful calling? How do we look outside of our circumstances to see the big picture of our impact on our kids and future generations? Kirsten Vossler, wife and homeschool mom of 9 children (soon to be 10!) has some ideas. In today’s episode, Kirsten talks about how she wa...

If you feel like you're constantly behind and never know when the cycle of overwhelm, burnout, and exhaustion will end - today's episode is for you! I'm taking you through my 6-step S.I.M.P.L.E. method so you can take control again with small, concrete, sustainable actions to get off the Hot Mess Express and back on track.  Resources Mentioned: Hey homeschooling mamas! Check out the Happily Homesc...

When we’re overwhelmed, it’s easy to live “by desire” and reach for the coping mechanism of choice rather than living “by design”. In today’s episode, Barb Raveling shares helpful insights into how we can live more intentionally by asking ourselves some insightful questions and using the powerful process of truth journaling. Barb is a retired homeschool mom of four and the author of eight books, i...