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

In this episode, we discuss: Decluttering to have a working space for art. Finding common “look for it here first” spaces with other adults in the home. Keeping up with outdoor and seasonal stuff. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? […] The post 418: Infinity Brain and Decluttering to Allow for All the Interests appeared fir...

Knowing the doorbell is going to ring is the best motivation to get the house cleaned up. But those moments can be extremely stressful! Today, I’m talking about ideas for getting a party on the schedule and my method for making it an all-around positive experience you’ll want to do again!   Get 14 Days to […] The post 417: Put a Party on Your Schedule appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob...

  I’m talking with my friend Myquillyn Smith (The Nester) about her new book, House Rules. She’s the queen of making decorating your home feel totally doable. I loved this conversation! Grab her book wherever books are sold. It’s out now! Take Your House Back is on sale! My books Want to be a patron […] The post 416: House Rules with Myquillyn Smith appeared first on D...

In this episode, we discuss: Defining the Craft Room while also using it for storage. Getting past the Doorbell Panic. Helping with parents’ garage & shared storage unit. Take Your House Back is on sale! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering […] The post 415: Adjusting to Not Panicking at the Thought of a Doorbell appeared f...

When I started my deslobification process, I realized quickly that I have what I call Slob Vision. Some people call it Clutter Blindness. In today’s episode, I’m sharing things that I’ve realized cause Slob Vision and what I do to keep it from causing my home to fall into Disaster Status. Take Your House Back […] The post 414: What Makes Clutter Invisible appeared first on...

I don’t use emotions to make decluttering decisions. Today, though, I’m talking about the difference between enjoying things and holding onto things. If I have too many things, I can’t enjoy them! My 5-Step Decluttering Process Podcast The Basics – Getting Started or Getting Back Measuring Progress, Measuring Success My books Want to be a patron of […] The post 413: W...

Decluttering can be daunting, and if you find yourself stuck in “the Messy Middle,” you might feel discouraged. Of course, with the No Mess Decluttering Process, there’s no physical mess. But I’m sharing ways to get through the feelings of frustration you might experience in the middle of a decluttering project. My books Want to […] The post 412: The Messy Middle is R...

In this episode, we discuss: Help when you know your home is not your project, but your projects have a tendency to take over your home. Declutter the room that I named the “Home Office” when more functions keep getting piled on. Deal with identity clutter. My books Want to be a patron of the […] The post 411: When All The Many Projects Take Over The House appeared first on Dana K. White: A...

I’m answering some of your decluttering questions as quickly as I can. (Answering quickly is quite the challenge for me!)   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 decluttering coach?? The post 410: Rapid Q&A appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

Learning to identify and use Awkward Pauses is so essential to making real change in your home. Knowing what to do in small amounts of time that will achieve real progress is key.   My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? […] The post 409: Keys to Using Awkward Pauses appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean .

  I’ve been craving rest lately, so I’ve been thinking a lot about it. Specifically, how the No Mess Decluttering Process allows for rest in a way that the way I used to declutter did not.     Join a discounted Six-Week Decluttering Workshop guided by a coach certified in my method! My books Want […] The post 408: Rest Is Necessary appeared first on Dana K. White:...

In this episode, we discuss: Declutter my house when most of the stuff isn’t mine. Declutter the garage. Keep the Craffice( craft room/office ) decluttered when sharing it with my husband. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE […] The post 407: Defining a Shared Space appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Cl...

In this episode, we discuss: Ideas on getting past “blocks” when it comes to moving to different parts of the house when decluttering. Worrying about the wrong thing. Tips and tricks on keeping up with everything when working from home. Join a discounted Six-Week Decluttering Workshop guided by a coach certified in my method! My […] The post 406: Adjusting for Changes in Your Home and Routin...

In this episode, we discuss: Having children help – how to delegate and still follow the steps. How to keep up with cleaning and laundry when your schedule is always changing. Helping the kids decide what to keep. Join a discounted Six-Week Decluttering Workshop guided by a coach certified in my method! My books Want […] The post 405: Focusing on Routines with a Busy Family and Unpredi...

There are people out there who love decluttering. I am not one of those people. But I do see the value in it and am so glad I’ve decluttered (and keep decluttering). I used to think that once I got good at decluttering, I’d learn to love it, and that would make it easy. That […] The post 404: Learning to Love Decluttering Isn’t the Goal appeared first on Dana K. White: A Sl...

In this episode, we discuss: Where you start once the visible stuff is done and everything else just feels overwhelming. Kids clothes. Staying on top of things even during growth spurts. Getting over the guilt of getting rid of things that have been gifted. Join a discounted Six-Week Decluttering Workshop guided by a coach certified […] The post 403: Getting Rid of Gifts?! appeared first on...

This week, I am talking about Net Gains  Decluttering, meaning that we move the whole house forward by making progress in one space at a time without making other spaces worse. Learn what to do when your “take it there now” place needs to be decluttered, and discover the power of doing it now.   […] The post 402: Net Gains Decluttering appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob...

In this episode, we discuss: Staying motivated and not getting overwhelmed. Providing loving guidance to your spouse and children. Deciding if lists are helpful. 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 decluttering coach?? --Nony The post 401: Getting Started When the Project of Your Home is Overwhelming appeared first on...

As has become the tradition for every hundredth episode, my husband joins me to answer questions from you! I always love these episodes! The Take Your House Back course together, and it’s on sale now through January 10th! Grab it at aslobcomesclean.com/take. Take Your House Back is on sale! My books Want to be a […] The post 400: Talking Decluttering with My Husband appeared first on D...

This week I’m talking with my friend Dawn about the importance and the reality of balancing daily stuff with the decluttering. Dawn and I do the Take Your House Back course together, and it’s on sale now through January 10th! Grab it at aslobcomesclean.com/take. Take Your House Back is on sale! My books Want to […] The post 399: Daily Stuff – The Beginning and the End appea...

The biggest benefit for me of using my No Mess Decluttering Process is not needing to predict how much time I’ll need to declutter. Not needing to assess the mess and guess how long it will take to deal with it means I’m much more likely to get started. I know that any amount of […] The post 398: How to Work Decluttering into Whatever Time & Energy You Have appeared first on...

At this time of year, MANY of us are in survival mode. That’s normal, and surviving is better than not. Today, I’m sharing ways I work to move forward on making progress in my house, even when I’m in the midst of a crazy time that once would have set my home back significantly. Take […] The post 397: How to Move Forward, Even in Survival Mode appeared first on Dana K. White...

I have removed emotions from my decluttering process, not because I don’t have emotions, but because I do! I can’t use emotions to declutter, so I stick with my fact and instinct based ways of dealing with things. One of the biggest things that brings up lots of emotions is being asked (or asking myself) […] The post 396 Why “Why” Isn’t Part of My Decluttering P...

I’m answering questions in this episode about piles of shoes, stress over deciding how many towels to keep, whether to stop decluttering to hang up a picture, and more. These are the kinds of things that stress declutterers out, so I hope I can take some of the stress away. Take Your House Back is […] The post 395: Too Many Shoes, Towels, & Projects appeared first on Dana K. White...

If it’s in the house, it’s either appreciating or depreciating. And truly appreciating something keeps it from depreciating. Let’s talk about this concept. By “let’s” of course I mean me. Because I’m the only one talking. But I had fun in this conversation with myself. Take Your House Back is on sale.  My books Want […] The post 394: Appreciate or De...