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

We discuss: what are appropriate expectations for kids ages and their participation. how to accomplish laundry so that it doesn’t feel impossible. Successfully completed the first laundry day. how to determine what is a good place where something should be kept and how to transition to putting things in a new place. My books Join […] The post 271: Figuring Out Laundry Day appeared first on D...

In this episode, we discuss: where to start with a huge pile of papers that have been in the office for far too long. where to start in a double garage that holds many sentimental objects as well as clutter. ideas on how to finish jobs well. My books Want to be a patron of […] The post 270: Reclaiming Your Space for Good Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

In this podcast, we discuss: ways to think about kid toys and getting them under control. how to incrementally clean up something an overwhelming space where there are lots of different categories that should be stored together and you don’t know how it will all fit until it’s done. where to start when you have […] The post 269: The Problem with Miscellaneous Podcast appeared first on Dana K...

Decluttering paralysis is real, and it’s tough enough on a normal day. It’s especially daunting, though, when you are on a deadline. Especially the biggest deadline of all: moving! I’m talking through this overwhelming situation in a strategy session today. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  […] The post 268: Decluttering Paralysis and Movin...

In this episode, we discuss: how to avoid getting stuck on the daily tasks (dishes, 5 minute pick up, etc), but finding time to do a major decluttering also. how to move past the visible spaces, so the other rooms that aren’t visible from the front door don’t get pushed to the backburner. how to […] The post 267: Getting Unstuck Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Cle...

Those of us who are bewildered by keeping the house under control can, sometimes, be scared of experimenting. Sometimes it’s because we have failed so many times before. We might feel the need to be TOTALLY and completely sure something is going to work so we don’t “waste time” on another strategy. Also, though, we […] The post 266: Be Willing to Experiment Podcast ap...

When there’s a big and daunting decluttering project in front of you, the key is to start. Knowing what to do is good, but actually doing it is even better. I’m talking through some decluttering challenges and how to get started on them. Sign up for my newsletter. Become a patron.   --Nony The post 265: Keyword: Start Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

I asked for questions over in the patron-only Facebook group, and the answers to about half of them started with, “Well, the 5 minute pickup . . . ” So I put all those questions together and am answering them today. This little habit really is magic, and helps with things like maintaining decluttering progress, […] The post 264: The Answer is The 5 Minute Pickup Podcast appeared...

I’m talking to Myquillyn Smith, whom you may know as “The Nester.” I met Myquillyn a few years ago when she invited me to be an author at her Nest Fest event. She’s as nice as she seems online. We talk about decorating and organizing and decluttering and my fears of cute displays turning into […] The post 263: Decorating Without Clutter with The Nester appeared first...

In today’s podcast, I discuss: Finding the balance between how the members of the household like things to be. Finding motivation when you don’t like your house. Overcoming Project Brain and making progress when there isn’t time to do it all. My books Patreon   --Nony The post 262: Blending Organizing Styles (and more) Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Cl...

Schoolwork gets a grade. Losing weight causes a measurable change in the number on the scale. But sometimes it’s hard to measure decluttering success. Or to measure how much your home has improved due to daily habits. Today, I’m talking about ways to measure your success in your home so you can inspire yourself to […] The post 261: Measuring Progress, Measuring Success Podcast ap...

One of my biggest strategies is to let yourself “just declutter” in order to get started and make progress in your home immediately. And decluttering achieves the purpose I was looking for when I thought I needed to “get organized.” But there is value in organizing. And I’ve been thinking about it (and talking about […] The post 260: Rethinking Organizing Podcas...

Maintenance. It feels pointless and impossible when there’s so much that needs to be done FIRST! But maintenance, even when the house is in shambles, is the key to making maintainable progress. Really. I’m talking about the parallels between my recent gardening (jungle-recovery) efforts and when I first started my deslobification process. Sign up for […] The post 259: The Thing A...

The doorbell is a great motivator to get the house clean, but when there aren’t any doorbells coming, motivation can be hard to find! I’m talking about the mental and strategical shifts that help me make real progress in my home even without the motivation of a doorbell. My books Patreon   --Nony The post 258: Cleaning for “Us” and Not the Doorbell Podcast appeared fir...

In today’s strategy session we discuss these challenges: How do you let go of useful stuff when you know it’s way more than you need? What do you do about re-decluttering? (same desk & counter, over and over and over) How do you know where to start when it’s all visible? Sign up for my […] The post 257: Visibility Rule Challenges and Re-Decluttering Podcast appeared fir...

Living with other people can (hopefully) mean cleaning with other people. This presents challenges in any relationship. There are extra challenges for people like me who struggle on our own. I made some mistakes recently, which I’m sharing, but I’m also talking through some ways to help these situations go more smoothly. Bathroom Cleaning Checklist […] The post 256: Cleaning WITH...

In today’s strategy session we discuss these challenges: I struggle with finding time to run the home well, and with making myself do the decluttering when I have the chance! I still have project brain about the whole thing. I’m having a hard time finding a new normal with a different schedule. Sign up for […] The post 255: Decluttering with the Time Available Podcast appeared fi...

Have you been cooking more than you’ve ever cooked in your life? I’m going over the basics on how I make it easier to get dinner on the table quickly, night after night after night after . . . I’m also sharing some super basic recipes and ideas for meals that are easy to put […] The post 254: Easy Meal Ideas Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

We discuss these questions in today’s strategy session: Besides knowing the basics from the books, can we discuss an action plan for those storage spaces for what to do first? What is your advice for decluttering the middle teen years – all their stuff – but still allowing their say – especially when the containers […] The post 253: Decluttering / Clearing Out Storage...

Frugality and My Slob Problem Podcast Stop Cluttering Podcast Container Concept Podcast Sign up for my newsletter. Become a patron.     --Nony The post 252: Limiting What Comes Into the House Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

I’m sharing what’s working for me right now, plus some thoughts on how to not get discouraged when your house isn’t magically even though your very best excuse (time) has been eliminated. Mentioned: My favorite (affiliate link) Kindle. (It’s more expensive than what I mentioned on the podcast. Sorry.) What Counts as Decluttering? Podcast Laundry Day […] The post 251:...

I’m talking with Liza today. (Actually, back in January.) Things we discussed in this episode: How the “take it there now” decluttering strategy is a game-changer for her because of the chronic illness and exhaustion she faces. Helping kids embrace the decluttering mindset in a way that doesn’t traumatize them. I also answer this question: […] The post 250: Declutteri...

Are you tackling (or do you need to tackle) your messy bedroom? I’m talking through the process in this podcast episode. Sign up for my newsletter. Become a patron.   --Nony The post 249: How to Clean Your Bedroom Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

Adjusting to schedule changes is HARD!! There are so many different things you CAN do that sometimes the day goes by and it feels like none of it happened. Here are my tips for making things work when you’re adjusting to a new routine of working from home, and combining different responsibilities. Links Mentioned: Be […] The post 248: How to Get Work Done Podcast appeared first on Dana...

Well, life is pretty bananas for all of us right now. In this podcast episode, I’m sharing some mental decluttering roadblocks I’ve been surprised to be facing, how I’m talking myself through them, and my best advice for making the most of this unexpected decluttering time, even if you have some of the same challenges. […] The post 247: Decluttering in Uncertain Times Podca...