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

I answer these questions in today’s strategy session: I’m constantly starting over because we fall off the bandwagon. We keep hopping back on, though. Do you think we’ll ever make enough progress that way to make a difference?  How do you manage your time? I’m constantly on the go, and I want to better manage […] The post 246: Time Management – Even with Unpredictable Schedules P...

I recently re-decluttered my closet, and I was RUTHLESS. Re-decluttering will do that. I am SO pleased with the results, so I shared some decisions I made about decluttering entire categories of things that I’d kept for years. Links Mentioned: Be a patron of the show!  My books   --Nony The post 245: Ruthless Re-Decluttering Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

In this podcast, I’m refocusing on the absolute basics of getting your house under control and keeping it under control. These are the basic household tasks, and I’m sharing how they work and how they work together. Building these cleaning habits will help you finally make progress, maintain progress, and survive even the craziest of […] The post 244: The Basics – Getting S...

Do you stress out when you start making progress? Does it sometimes feel like you’re LESS able to relax when you are focused on improving your home? Does  your family’s clutter drive you bananas? I’m talking about chilling out. And not just encouraging you to, but giving concrete examples of how to not go so […] The post 243: How to Chill Out About (and in) Your Home Podcas...

In this episode I answer these questions: What do you do when you assign a habit to someone else and they drop it? And how do you handle kids (or others) making a mess of an area you just decluttered? How do you deal with an area full of things we don’t use much, but […] The post 242: Decluttering Useful Stuff and Difficult Decisions Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Come...

If you decluttered last month, there’s a chance you need to take some time this month to get that stuff completely out of your house! I’m talking about ways to get rid of clutter, and the pros and cons of each, and how to decide which ways are best for you. How to Get Rid […] The post 241: How to Get Rid of Your Stuff (or Clutter, or JUNK) Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White:...

Ever get frustrated because you work hard on the house but no one notices? Want credit for what you’ve done? I get it. But it’s a mindset I had to eliminate to make real progress. I’m talking about how to get over that, and what to focus on in your home to up the chances […] The post 240: Getting Credit for Your Housekeeping Effort Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A...

I did a strategy session with Ronanda and discussed working the habits into her recently (and completely) changed routine and the challenges of having extra space and the temptations that brings. Be a patron of the show!  My books       --Nony The post 239: The Allure of Extra Space & The Challenge of New Schedules Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

I only have two decluttering questions. They are designed to help me work through large amounts of clutter in minimal time without emotions. The second question is “If I needed this item, would it ever occur to me that I already had one?” It’s basically a reality check. I’m talking today about the what ifs […] The post 238: Stopping the What Ifs – Diving into De...

My people (whom I call my people because they tell me we think the same way) tend to have a lot of different “issues” that make getting started decluttering harder than it should be. I’ve had to learn to get over these issues, and my job is helping you get over them, too. One specific […] The post 237: What “Counts” as Decluttering? Podcast appeared first on Dan...

It’s not only a new year, but a new decade! With the excitement, are you ready and determined to declutter?? I’m talking about essential mindset changes that will help you make real progress as you work in your home. My books Patreon For the month of January, 2020, the code JANUARY20 will take off $15, […] The post 236: Mindsets for Major Changes – Decluttering Progress in the Ne...

I love this episode! Maddy shares how she used my decluttering strategies to clear out her garage that was being used for storage! I love hearing about how she has been able to declutter while living with a very busy and stressful work schedule. We discussed procrasticlutter, sentimental clutter, and making progress in craft and […] The post 235: Decluttering (Purposeful and Accidental) Stor...

I’m answering this question: What do I do once the 28 Days steps are under control? I’m talking this week about how to keep going. Where do you focus your efforts once the basics are no longer completely overwhelming?     --Nony The post 234: What Happens After the Basic Habits are Under Control? appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

I’m sharing ideas for decluttering before the influx of Christmas! I asked YOU for your ideas for getting old stuff (toys, specifically) out before Christmas. Mentioned in this podcast: Facebook Instagram My books Patreon   --Nony The post 233: The Pre-Christmas Purge Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

I was already thinking about change after experiencing the HUGE difference in my home and in my stress-levels this Thanksgiving compared to ones I hosted before I started my deslobification process. Then I got a question about whether “we” can actually change. Those of us who naturally struggle with this stuff. So I added in […] The post 232: Is Change Possible for “Us&#822...

I’m so excited to be trying something new! I’m talking with Elizabeth about her unique cleaning and decluttering struggle points, and helping her with some ideas for strategies. We talk about: Staying on top of daily habits when your schedule is irregular. Dealing with toy clutter when your kids are over-attached to everything. How to […] The post 231: Helping Kids Declutter, Cle...

Here in the U.S., the holidays officially start in one week with Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving often means you get together with family. Getting together with family is lovely, but it can sometimes mean the people who know you best know how to (intentionally or not) push your buttons. Sometimes discouragement over the progress or lack of […] The post 230: Dealing With Discouragement appeared fi...

It’s a regular dilemma faced by the organizationally challenged: “When I keep up with the daily stuff, I don’t have time to declutter.” I dive into this issue and talk about things to consider, and how to declutter in any amount of time available. Mentioned in this podcast: My books My e-book: 14 Days to […] The post 229: Daily VS Decluttering Podcast appeared first o...

I’ve been decluttering my schedule (the container that is my day) to make room for something I wanted to do. I’m sharing how I evaluate what to stop doing, how I say no, and how I make myself ok with taking something out of my schedule that I love and that does have value.   […] The post 228: Decluttering My Schedule Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

I’m answering some questions you’ve asked about cleaning and organizing with kids and pets. How do I get ready for baby when I’m in the midst of deslobifying? What cleaning tasks can toddlers do? Do I declutter my kids’ rooms with them or without them? How do you deslobify pets? Mentioned in this podcast: My […] The post 227: Babies, Kids, Pets and Cleaning Podcast ap...

Some basic tasks give me more energy than I usually realize they will, and some kinds of messes drain my energy more than others. Identifying and acknowledging these helps me manage my energy better.   --Nony The post 226: Energy Takers vs Energy Givers Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

I had such fun talking with my friend Kristi, author of (affiliate link) M.O.M. Master Organizer of Mayhem Connect with Kristi at KristiClover.com.     --Nony The post 225: Organizing and Storing Kids Toys (and more) with Kristi Clover Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

The last few weeks, I’ve been feeling pulled along faster than I was ready to go by some projects outside my house. I saw a direct effect on the inside of my house with the reappearance of some of my issues. I’m exploring that and which things that I’ve put in place over the years […] The post 224: Decision Fatigue Outside the House Affects the Inside of My House Podcast ap...

I’ve been sharing about downsizing and helping older relatives declutter, and today I’m sharing some thoughts and our own processes from the final cleanout of my mother-in-law’s assisted living apartment after her passing.   --Nony The post 223: Dealing With Stuff after the Death of a Loved One appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

I’m talking to my friend Tracy Steel, author of A Redesigned Life about basic design principles that can help someone like me feel more confident decorating my home. I’ve shared the impact of my living room being actually decorated, and I’m determined to be more purposeful in the rest of my house, too! You can […] The post 222: Basic Decor Principles to Help Keep Clutter at...