podcasts Archives - Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. 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 to our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about feeling anxious when […] The post 518: Neighbor Anxiety When Hauling Stuff Out, a Spouse...

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. 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 to our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about clearing out a […] The post 517: Clearing Out a Parent’s Home, ADHD and Take It The...

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. 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 to our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about the mismatched sock […] The post 516: The Mismatched Sock Bin, Guilt Over Decluttering Gi...

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. 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 to our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about having no motivation […] The post 515: No Motivation to Declutter, Keeping Up After a Big...

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. 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 to our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about ADHD and object […] The post 514: ADHD and Object Permanence, Generational Family Photos,...

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. 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 to our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about clutter that has […] The post 513: Stuff with No Home, a Loved One’s Belongings, an...

As always, I’m taking time off during the summer. 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 to our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about decluttering journals, clothes […] The post 512: Decluttering Journals, Clothes Between S...

How in the world can you declutter when your routine has flown out the window?! Here’s how! I’m going over the No Mess Decluttering Method so you can have a refresher (or an intro if you’re new) into how it all works, how the steps work together, and how this method is THE way to […] The post 511: How Do You Make Decluttering Progress When Your Routine is Unpredictable appeared first on Dana...

As we head into the time of year when many routines change, it’s more important than ever to know exactly what the basics are so you can focus on them. The basics are the way to start changing your home and the way to maintain any progress you make. My Books Want to be a […] The post 510: Back to the Basics! (So What Exactly are the Basics?) appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clea...

In this episode, we: Talk about cleaning the guest room Address what you do when you have furniture you want to get rid of, but you can’t physically remove it Cover what to do about her husband’s doom room   My Books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  […] The post 509: Getting Unstuck in Overwhelming Decluttering Situations appeared first on Dana K. White:...

In this episode: We talk about decluttering your closet and how to help make decisions about what to get rid of and what just needs to be put away We address how you know when it is actually the container that is too small or if we still just have too much stuff We cover […] The post 508: Decluttering Closets and Clothing appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

I get so many questions about how to help others declutter. Sometimes the “others” want help, and sometimes they don’t. Today, I’m answering several of these questions. My Books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  My YouTube Channel! Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a […] The post 507: Helping Others Declutter appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes...

I’m answering questions people have asked about ways they get tripped up on getting laundry under control. If you’ve struggled with laundry, I think you’ll find this helpful! Figuring Out Laundry Day Large Family Laundry Day – It CAN be done! My Books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at […] The post 506: Your Laundry Questions Answered appeared first on Dana K. White: A Sl...

I had a conversation with a friend who was going to be gone for a period of time, and her goal is to make it as easy as possible for her home to stay under control while she’s not there. I loved what she said, and it makes me think about how it should always […] The post 505: Hotelify – Making it Easier for the Others in Your Home to Keep it Neat appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob...

Those of us who struggle with clutter are interesting people who are interested in so many things! One of the most frustrating things about clutter and a home out of control is that it feels like it eats up so much time we’d rather spend doing other things. Today I’m talking about how much time […] The post 504: Hobbies: Time to Give vs Stolen Time appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Com...

I’ve been thinking a lot about my husband’s comment about what he regrets decluttering. Having a set method to declutter that allows me to make fact-based decisions about what stays and what goes makes such a difference in minimizing decluttering regret. Methodical vs. Maniacal blog post Dana’s new children’s book – Winnie’s Pile of Pillows […] The post 50...

We’re heading into spring, so lots of people are thinking about cleaning. I’m answering questions about working cleaning into your routines. From deep cleaning to everyday cleaning, what matters and how to make it happen! Dana’s new children’s book – Winnie’s Pile of Pillows – is HERE! Order now! My Books Want to be a […] The post 502: Working In Cle...

I get lots of questions about selling stuff vs donating, so today I’m answering some of them. From tips for having a good garage sale to navigating other people’s desire to sell instead of donate, we’ll cover it all. Dana’s new children’s book – Winnie’s Pile of Pillows – is HERE! Order now! My Books […] The post 501: Answering Questions About Selling appeared f...

It’s episode 500, so my husband is joining me! We talked about how much better things function now in our home. I asked him if he had any decluttering regrets, and his answer led to a great conversation.   Dana’s new children’s book – Winnie’s Pile of Pillows – is HERE! Order now! My Books […] The post 500: Talking With Bob – Decluttering Regrets, Mov...

Today’s guest is a full-time caregiver living in a much smaller space than she once had. But holding on to things that represent a previous identity are making it hard to embrace the things that would/could give her joy in her current reality. We discussed how to focus on small successes to instead of big […] The post 499: Adjusting to Smaller Space & Larger Struggles appeared first on...

I’m a big fan of Realistic Positivity. That’s positivity that’s based in knowing what to do and how to do it. Positivity is powerful. But so is negativity. If your automatic reaction is negative, here’s how to recognize the impact of that negativity and what to do to move forward. 477: Noncommittal Experimentation Dana’s new […] The post 498: The Power of Negative Thinking appeared fir...

In this episode, we discuss: How you stay/get motivated to keep decluttering when you’re busy or tired. How to save memories from ancestors/family when you don’t think your kids will value them like you do. What to do with artwork done by family that you don’t have room to hang up in your smaller house. […] The post 497: Working Through Family Treasures appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slo...

It can feel like every decluttering decision you make will be as hard as the ones you’re making right now. But if you look for opportunties to make your decluttering decisions ricochet, you’ll see how much it can make your decluttering speed up! And it will help you WIN in this battle against your stuff! […] The post 496: Ricochet Decluttering appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Cl...

If you find yourself feeling stuck in the No Mess Decluttering Process or struggling with the decluttering questions, my first suggestion would be to go back to Step One. So many times, the reason for the struggle is that someone has skipped the first steps. There’s so much power in gaining momentum and getting started […] The post 495: Decluttering Difficulties or Step-Skipping? appeared fi...

It’s my 52nd birthday! I’m sharing 5 things that I’ve learned in my five decades! Mostly about decluttering, but also about life. Dana’s new children’s book is coming Feb. 17th! Preorder now! https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/book Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  My YouTube Channel! Want to find a decluttering coach?? […] The post 494: 52 Things I’ve...