THE HABITS & HOME SHOW | Decluttering & Systems for Christian ADHD Moms

I’m gonna share with you something that I only share with my coaching clients. Decluttering is NOT the answer! WHAT?!! Nope, it’s not. You may have typed in "decluttering," "organizing," or "minimalism" to get you to this show. Yes, I do talk about all of those topics, but more importantly, I have a learned that no matter how little you own in your home, you will not...

Wanting to lose weight, eat healthier and meal plan is a topic that always comes up during my coaching sessions with my clients. However, they typically say they feel stuck from moving forward in those areas because their home is too cluttered and their life is too chaotic. It always amazes me how much more motivated and capable clients are to take better care of themselves once we work together t...

Have you ever found yourself saying one of these phrases? "I feel like a chicken with my head cut off!" "I feel like my hair is on fire!" "I feel like a hot mess express all of the time!" I can definitely relate because I said those things multiple times throughout motherhood and my adult life. It wasn’t until I stepped back and realized that I was my own worst enemy...

Are you caught up in the comparison trap of what you think your home is "supposed to" look like? Do you look at other people's homes and it makes you feel like your own home isn't good enough? Maybe you think it's not organized, it doesn't have any style, or it's not good enough for the cover of a magazine. You really want to enjoy being a mom but you can't...

Do you have a dog or pet that is adding to the chaos in your home? You have too much clutter, no good home management systems and you're stressed out all the time because your house is always loud and a mess. And the pets just make it worse because you've lost all control. Do you feel like you're just surviving? Your home doesn't have to be that way. It truly can be peaceful ev...

This episode is for moms with children at any age or stage but I'm specifically covering the topic of getting adult children to help out more around the house. If you are a mom of littles don’t tune this out or turn it off because there is always wisdom that you can glean from moms who have gone before you. I'm answering a question from a frustrated listener who is struggling to get her...

Are you good at organizing and decluttering but you're still overwhelmed in your home? You know you're able to do it on your own, but for one reason or another, you're just not doing it. Maybe something more important always comes up and keeps you from decluttering your home and getting organized. My client Tearra felt the same way until she finally got help. In this episode, she sh...

Slow living doesn't mean you're moving through life at a slow pace but rather it's an intentional mindset to live more simply. Stephanie O'Dea from the Slow Living podcast is sharing with us her passion for getting things over and done quickly and efficiently so she can do the things she really wants to do. For this reason, she is known for utilizing her crockpot 365 days out o...

Do you have a couple of old computers around your house that you have absolutely no idea what to do with? You don't want to just throw them away because you know there are some old pictures and home videos on there that you don't want to lose. But sadly you haven't even looked at those pictures or videos in years. If you're not very techy you're probably overwhelmed at the...

Are you looking for some home management systems to make your life easier and more simplified? In this episode, I'm sharing three SIMPLE box systems I've used for several years that have helped me stay organized in my home. Take some time to get these three simple systems in place so that you can feel less overwhelmed and on top of your game as a mom and homemaker. JOIN The Accountabilit...

Are you ready to spring clean and you're wondering what's the best way to organize and store your seasonal clothes, then tune in to this episode. I'm sharing with you two options for organizing your seasonal clothes if you have a hard time staying focused or have ADHD. Don't miss my surprise bonus tip for you at the end! JOIN The Accountability Club COACHING Schedule a 15-Minut...

Do you feel easily triggered when your child's bedroom is messy yet again? Do you lose your cool and say things you regret because you're frustrated with the constant mess and disorganization? Does your child have ADHD and you can't figure out how to help him stay organized? You are not alone and I'm here to help! I can help you identify the root cause of the chaos in your home...

Have you started decluttering many times but because of distractions or not being able to focus, you never follow through and finish? Do you feel trapped between wanting to change your home and habits and not being able to take the first step? Let's take the overwhelm out of decluttering your home and simplify the process. In this episode, I'm walking you through the exact steps I follow...

Have you been experiencing crippling depression that has caused led to your home becoming cluttered and disorganized? Then, does the clutter and disorganization in your home contribute to your depression? Do you find yourself trapped in this cycle and can't find the energy or focus to take the first step to make your home better so that you can get control of your emotions and tackle your dep...

Do you ever feel guilty for yelling at your kids because you were so angry? Do you wish you could remain calm even in chaotic situations? Elizabeth Andreyevskiy from the Emotionally Healthy Legacy Podcast is sharing with us why we feel triggered by anger in our home and what we can do to regulate our emotions and take back control of our motherhood. Listen to Emotionally Healthy Legacy Connect wit...

Are you a sentimental mama who keeps a lot of your child's drawings, handprints, first outfits, handwriting samples, and so on? Don't worry. I'm not going to convince you not to be sentimental and throw all those things away. I am going to help you organize it all because I bet you have all those precious sentimental items hidden in random places all over your house. Your ears are p...

Are you someone who struggles with clarity or direction in life and staying organized in your home? Today I'm sharing my thoughts with you on how setting your home up using an assembly line model may help you easily flow from one task to another. By doing so, you won't have to put a lot of thought and effort into what comes next. Sometimes we get really scatterbrained and disorganized in...

Do you have difficulty staying focused on any task you want to complete? Do you start decluttering or organizing your house and you find that you get distracted and never fully finish what you began to do? You may have chalked it up to having "mom-brain" or if you’re not a mom you may have even thought that you have adult ADHD. I totally know how you feel. I have struggled with staying f...

Do you have difficulty staying focused on any task you want to complete? Do you start decluttering or organizing your house and you find that you get distracted and never fully finish what you began to do? You may have chalked it up to having "mom-brain" or if you’re not a mom you may have even thought that you have adult ADHD. I totally know how you feel. I have struggled with staying f...

I have found that refrigerators and pantries are two of the most challenging places in the home to keep decluttered and organized because they are ever-changing. It’s unlikely that we’re buying the exact same ingredients every week when we go to the grocery store which makes having an organized food storage system somewhat of a challenge. That’s why I encourage you to do a weekly refrigerator rese...

Do you or someone you know was has ADHD struggle to keep your clothes organized? I’m sharing with you 5 tips for organizing your clothes specifically for someone with ADHD. You can apply these tips for yourself as an adult or for a child in your home.  These tips do not come with a money-back guarantee but from a mom, with a child with ADHD these organization methods have been helpful in our home....

Let's chat about those pesky little catch-all spots we all seem to have in our homes. You may have just one catch-all spot or you may have several. Don't worry, you don't have to raise your hand or anything, but you know those spots in your home that I'm talking about. A catch-all spot is anything place that seems to catch it all. It catches the mail, papers from your kid'...

I know we are already halfway through January but it is never too late to do a New Year reset. I’ve shared with you many times on the podcast about my habit of doing a nightly reset in my home. My daily reset is really simple and it follows the natural flow of our evening routine as we progress through the different rooms in our home.  After doing it for over a year, resetting the house in the eve...

Have you ever noticed that at certain times of the month, you might have more energy? You might feel really energized to declutter and organize your home and you feel happier towards your family. Then, there are certain times of the month when you are not so happy with your family. I am a normal person too and I have all of those ups and downs of my energy, my hormones, and my emotions just like y...

Have you ever noticed that at certain times of the month, you might have more energy? You might feel really energized to declutter and organize your home and you feel happier towards your family. Then, there are certain times of the month when you are not so happy with your family. I am a normal person too and I have all of those ups and downs of my energy, my hormones, and my emotions just like y...