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

Organizing systems that work great for some people fail miserably for others. I am generally one of the “others.” Through my deslobification process, I’ve figured out why and that’s what I’m talking about in today’s podcast.   Things mentioned: Clutter Threshold Podcast OOOoooh . . . “Contain”ers. . . Now I Get It! Baskets (or […] The post...

Cleaning out a home where you or a loved one has lived for a long time isn’t fun. But it’s reality. As my family has recently experienced, the time does come when everything has to go. I’m sharing the process we went through, and some strategies for getting the job done. Things mentioned: Helping Someone […] The post 220: Downsizing – Cleaning Out The WHOLE House Podc...

Well, this one was hard to title! Maybe because it’s such a hard thing to do! I’m talking about beginning the process of helping someone downsize. The goal is to develop decluttering momentum while also developing trust in the process with the person you’re helping. Things mentioned: Garage Sale Podcasts: One, Two, Three Decluttering Momentum […] The post 219: Helping Someo...

We recently went through the whole process of dealing with my mother-in-law’s possessions after her death. I was grateful for the decluttering and downsizing we’d already done over the past few years. I will be sharing about this process in upcoming podcasts, but first I decided it was important to talk about the realities of […] The post 218: Wishing Someone Would Declutter Podc...

The All or Nothing Mentality doesn’t help! And it’s a great excuse for me to avoid doing things I should be doing. I’m talking about applying it to the small things and how that keeps my house from getting out of control. I also share how avoiding this mentality and just doing SOMETHING helps me […] The post 217: It’s Never Always All or Nothing Podcast appeared first...

  Summer vacation is here! Along with a lack of routine come the delusions that I’ll have SO MUCH TIME to get things done! After many years of finding myself frustrated that this magical “free time” wasn’t as productive as I assumed it would be, I figured out what I was doing wrong and what […] The post 216: The Free Time Delusion Podcast appeared first on Dana K...

I’m talking about Decluttering Momentum, how and why to focus on building it, and the impact it will make once you feel it happening. Also, Decluttering Chops. Or Decluttering Muscles. Or honestly, Decluttering Confidence. I’m telling you, decluttering is a skill that can be learned, practiced and refined. Links: Patreon My books.    --Nony The post 215: Building Decluttering Mome...

Donating hangups are real. Things like: WHERE DO I PUT my Donate Boxes? And what about all the options for the very best ways to get rid of all the different things? I get it, and I’m addressing some questions today.   --Nony The post 214: Donation Hangups and Hesitations Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

I’m answering some questions today: How can I get projects done (like spring garage clean out, etc.) when it seems like I can barely keep up? How do I handle extended family who don’t understand your decluttering efforts? How do you best handle receiving gifts that you don’t want in your home? What are your […] The post 213: Big Tasks/Projects, Family Who Doesn’t Unde...

I’m sharing the ways I’m coping with the house and keeping things running as well as I can during my recovery from my hysterectomy   Mentioned in this podcast: The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle! Patreon My books.   --Nony The post 212: Managing the Home While Sick Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

I’m sharing updates on how my basic strategies like daily dish doing, Laundry Day and such are going right now in my home. Some of these things I’ve now been doing for more than NINE years! So I know I’d want to know . . . “But, what does that look like right now!!” My […] The post 211: Updates on How My Basic Strategies are Working Right Now appeared first on D...

Today, I’m talking about dealing with messy teenagers (some who live in rooms with not-so-messy siblings), adjusting chores as kids enter new life stages, and strategies and perspectives on young adult “kids” who move in and out and back again and back out again of your house. I’m thankful to have my friend Connie Albers, […] The post 210: Teenagers and Young Adults a...

This week, I’m sharing my in-the-moment thoughts about having officially, FINALLY, actually decorated my living room. I painted the fireplace and everything! I’m including a photo as promised. As someone who attracts clutter, decorating scares me because I fear going over my Clutter Threshold. But I have hopes, and I’m sharing them with you as […] The post 209: My Fine (Blu...

I’m answering a few of the questions you asked over on Instagram recently. Questions like: How do you feel about “Normal People” using your strategies? How do I know when I’ve reached my clutter threshold? Do I declutter my fridge on a regular basis? Have I ever gone in to  someone else’s house to declutter? […] The post 208: Decluttering Q & A appeared first on Dana K...

I’m talking with my friend Jessica today. She’s snarky and fun and excessively practical like me/us. I think you’ll like her and feel inspired to incorporate some tradition/fun routines into your family. But don’t worry. She does this in a way that will help you not feel overwhelmed.   Mentioned in this podcast: Jessica’s book: […] The post 207: Building Fa...

I’m answering a question about project-related clutter. What do you do when there are various projects laying around?? Especially when they’re things you actually do?     --Nony The post 206: Project-Related Clutter Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

I’ve had a lightbulb moment that will hopefully help explain how to make organizing systems work better for the whole family, not just for the one member who set them up!   Mentioned in this podcast: Andrea’s comment Clutter Threshold Podcast Podcast page (with podcast email signup) My books Patreon --Nony The post 205: Why Your Family Doesn’t Maintain Your Organizing System...

  Sometimes using a different word to think of a task in your home can move you forward on making progress in your home. When that happens, use the different word. I have a Project Brain. Accepting that (which doesn’t mean accepting a messy house) has taken me far in this deslobification journey. I’m talking […] The post 204: Project Brain – The Good and the Bad Podcas...

  Sometimes using a different word to think of a task in your home can move you forward on making progress in your home. When that happens, use the different word. Sometimes using a different word to think of a task can paralyze you, though. The goal in this episode is to help you break […] The post 203: Cleaning, Decluttering, Tidying, Straightening or Whatever You Want to Call It appe...

  I’m answering questions about when it’s okay to let people into the house, how to know when you’re ready and your house is ready. I’m also talking about friendships and the getting-to-know-you awkward conversations and assumptions about housekeeping being easy for women and not for men, and how to get past this into deeper […] The post 202: Letting People Into...

I’m interviewing my husband in this episode, asking him the questions sent in by you! This was fun, and he makes me laugh. I hope it’s helpful and encouraging for you.   Mentioned in this podcast: My books My Speaking engagements --Nony The post 201: Interview with My Husband Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

Ever wonder why things that seem easy for others feel so difficult to you? I’m explaining a few things about this issue and answering questions about storing dress up clothes and working homework and folder-checking into your family’s routine.   Mentioned in this podcast: Defining Normal Post and Podcast Amazon links: Command hooks, Over the […] The post 200: Defining &#8220...

Want to get others on board in your deslobification process? I’m sharing the ways I’ve found that work, but also (and probably more importantly) the mindset issues that are important when this is your goal.   Mentioned in this podcast: The 5 Day/Step Clutter Shakedown My books Patreon   --Nony The post 199: Getting Others On Board Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Sl...

I’m answering two of your questions in this podcast. 1) Since dishes and laundry have made such a huge impact, do you have any other tips or chore days that you designate that help you run your house better? 2) Curious about your thoughts when you think “ I work so hard and have been so […] The post 198: Q&A Chore Days & Lack of Progress Stress appeared first on Dana K. White...

I recently had to work through a horribly overwhelming mess in my home. As I used my decluttering steps (which I personally use all the time with all kinds of messes) I was able to get through it. I’m sharing that story, but also talking about how people like me react to decluttering challenges and […] The post 197: The Decluttering Steps Are There When You Need Them Podcast appeared f...