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

Those of us who struggle with clutter tend to be idealists. We want to do the very best thing. But obsessing over not making any mistakes, no matter how tiny, can end up defeating our efforts to get a space under control. Say Goodbye to Clutter in 6 Weeks – Join a Certified Decluttering Coach’s […] The post 443: Forests, Trees, and Nail Holes appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Com...

I’ve started to see the term “Maximalist” being used and celebrated. For those of us who love stuff, it’s tempting to rejoice that we’re back in style! But before you throw out the Donate Boxes and start gathering kitsch, let’s talk about how to be a maximalist whose home is under control. Say Goodbye to […] The post 442: How to Be a Maximalist appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes C...

Have you ever dreamed of traveling around the country full-time? That’s what my guest today is doing. We talk about the unique challenges involved in needing to be able to haul everything you own.  In this episode, we discuss: Dealing with Identity Clutter Making it Possible to pack up the RV in an hour Getting […] The post 441: Your Unique Situation Affects Your Clutter Threshold appeared f...

Today, I’m answering questions you’ve asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme of these questions is, “Oh no! I was decluttering, and then something happened that made it harder!” So what if an item has a home, but you can’t “get” to its home because you are borderline approaching hoarder status? What do you do […] The post 440: When Decluttering Snags Happen appeared first on Dana...

People often ask me how long it took me to “finish” decluttering. Spoiler: I’m not finished and I’ll never be finished and realizing that I’ll never be finished was incredibly helpful for me. But I am sharing my timeline of going from completely overwhelmed to feeling confident that I could handle my home. Take Your […] The post 439: So How Long Did It Take to Declutter My Whole House? appea...

A week with “nothing to do but declutter” feels like the answer to all of your house’s problems, right? But so many times, when these (rare) weeks actually happen, they end up flying by with little getting done. Today, I’m sharing how to make the most of weeks like this, realistically. Take Your House Back […] The post 438: How to Make the Most of a Week With Nothing to Do But Declutter appe...

It’s so easy to fall into the trap of thinking there has to be another, better way to keep the house under control. Unfortunately, there isn’t. In this episode, we discuss: Balance relaxing and keeping on top of things Purposefully changing the location of some things without ruining the “where would I look first” to […] The post 437: There Really Is No Secret to Keeping the House Under Cont...

I’m answering some questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme is that it’s hard to declutter when circumstances aren’t ideal. Lucky for us, the No Mess Decluttering Method works in any situation. We live in an older home with zero closets, not for clothes, nothing for linens. I am struggling so hard with […] The post 436: Decluttering When You&#82...

My Layers of a Clean House video (below) is my most watched video. It gets very different reactions from different people. Today, I’m talking about why it is so important to understand the layers of a clean house. Take Your House Back is on Sale! My books Want to be a patron of the show? […] The post 435: Why Understanding the Layers of a Clean House is So Helpful appeared first on Dan...

I know! It’s Thanksgiving Day here in the US when this releases! But this is the time of year when special events may happen in your house, even if they don’t happen very often the rest of the year. I’m sharing my own prep for hosting a large family gathering even in the midst of […] The post 434: Prepping the House for Special Events appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

In this episode, we discuss: Declutter my daughter’s room and set her up with a routine for keeping it tidy. Successfully meal plan. Determine what to do with sentimental items. Make Dinner Happen My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want […] The post 433: Five Minute Pickup Or Declutter? Yes. appeared first on Dana K....

Help! My magazine clippings have invaded my clutter threshold. The clippings are images of homes, interiors, gardens, decor items, recipes, lifestyle, places I want to visit, and articles. In response to your decluttering for your current self, instead of keeping stuff for who you used to be, my struggle is unpublished manuscripts. How do you […] The post 432: Spoiler Alert – The Answe...

When you feel stretched thin, adding one more thing is painful! Even if it’s a little thing that normally wouldn’t feel like a big deal! I’m sharing ways to alleviate the pressure of feeling stretched thin. Get 15% off with the code [ASCC] at oneskin.co. My books Want to be a patron of the show? […] The post 431: Stretched Thin? Pick a Skillet appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Cl...

Those of us who struggle (big time) with clutter love to feel prepared for anything (and everything). The idea of decluttering can feel like giving up on that, and when worst-case scenarios actually happen, all those panicky feelings flare up and make it hard to let go of clutter. The solution is not to pretend […] The post 430: Decluttering When Bad Things Could Really Happen appeared first...

In this episode, we discuss: Tackling a large project of sentimental items which will go into a new storage area. Balancing what I keep for myself with what I need to declutter for my family. Gaining strategies for efficiently working with a helper who can only come once. My books Want to be a patron […] The post 429: Fighting the Temptation to Overcomplicate appeared first on Dana K. White:...

Dana is answering questions submitted at danakwhite.com. Topics include her Patreon group, Kindred Spirits, what to do with thank you notes that were never sent, when do you declutter containers, and more!   My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want […] The post 428: Qs: Kids Toys, Mother in Law and More appeared first o...

A kitchen that functions well makes the whole house function better! Today I’m sharing four ways to make this key space in your home run more smoothly. Below are the two videos I mentioned in the podcast.   My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to […] The post 427: 4 Ways to Make Your Kitchen Function Better appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Come...

Decluttering can be an emotional task. It can feel like the way to get through it is to squash the emotions, but squashing emotions isn’t an effective strategy. The No Mess Decluttering Process doesn’t use emotions to declutter, but it does allow you to experience them during the process. Feel them, but don’t use them. […] The post 426: Feeling Emotions When You Declutter W...

In this episode, we discuss: Letting go of your fantasy self as we move into a new phase of life. Gauging when to move past gentle encouragement over to doing most of the heavy lifting for my overwhelmed daughter. Solving the problem of all the equipment we need being in a hard-to-get-to place.   My […] The post 425: Helping Others Declutter While Being Respectful to Them appeared first...

I’m answering your decluttering questions in today’s podcast. * My husband has a neurodegenerative disease that will take him from us far too soon. I am his caregiver and the demands of that role will become more and more of my focus over the next few years. My question is, how should I handle stuff […] The post 424: Q&A: Considering Others When Decluttering (and More) appeared first on...

Life is hard enough and “closure” isn’t always possible in difficult situations. Decluttering doesn’t have to be that way. It is absolutely possible to have closure with your stuff when you use the No Mess Decluttering Process. 285: My 5 Step Decluttering Process Podcast My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find […] The post 423: No Regret Decluttering – Th...

I’m so excited to be back after my summer break! In this episode, I’ll go deep into what I learned by focusing hard on keeping dishes done (as opposed to just doing the dishes) and how to prevent dish piles from happening! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how […] The post 422: The Reality of No Dish Piles appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

Getting motivated to declutter (or just to get started on your house at all) can be really difficult! In today’s episode, I’m sharing my best tips for getting motivated to start making real progress in your home. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find […] The post 421: How to Get Motivated appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Cle...

I’m answering questions that you asked over on Instagram. I’m covering things like decluttering burnout, finding the right donation place, worrying about decluttering when money is tight, and many more! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a […] The post 420: Rapid Q & A appeared first on Dana K. W...

It’s how to help other people, right? Summer’s coming, so it’s possible you’ll have the “opportunity” to help other people declutter! Today, I’m sharing my best mindset shifts and strategies to make these situations go smoothly AND to produce great decluttering results. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how […] The post 419: How to H...