Decluttering paralysis is real, and it's tough enough on a normal day. It's especially daunting, though, when you are on a deadline. Especially the biggest deadline of all: moving! I'm talking through this overwhelming situation in a strategy session today. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2020
If I’m Going to Keep Them, I Should Probably Use Them
If I'm going to keep an old pair of tennis shoes because "they'll be great for working in the yard," I should probably work in the yard. I mean, it makes sense. For years, I saved old shoes for gardening, without actually gardening. Thankfully, my decluttering experience helped me to finally get to the point where I didn't keep every … [Read more...]
267: Getting Unstuck Podcast
In this episode, we discuss: how to avoid getting stuck on the daily tasks (dishes, 5 minute pick up, etc), but finding time to do a major decluttering also. how to move past the visible spaces, so the other rooms that aren't visible from the front door don’t get pushed to the backburner. how to handle digital clutter. My … [Read more...]
266: Be Willing to Experiment Podcast
Those of us who are bewildered by keeping the house under control can, sometimes, be scared of experimenting. Sometimes it's because we have failed so many times before. We might feel the need to be TOTALLY and completely sure something is going to work so we don't "waste time" on another strategy. Also, though, we have to get over this. My … [Read more...]
Helping An Artist Find Her Paints with Dana’s Decluttering Method
This one makes me so happy! But I do have to clarify that you can fill your hands with things to take to their homes together to cut down on trips. Just don't set anything down, in a pile or a box. Hi Dana! I've been following you for years, and I want to thank you so much for all you do. This past weekend I went to visit my 80 year old mom, … [Read more...]
265: Keyword: Start Podcast
When there's a big and daunting decluttering project in front of you, the key is to start. Knowing what to do is good, but actually doing it is even better. I'm talking through some decluttering challenges and how to get started on them. Sign up for my newsletter. Become a patron. … [Read more...]
264: The Answer is The 5 Minute Pickup Podcast
I asked for questions over in the patron-only Facebook group, and the answers to about half of them started with, "Well, the 5 minute pickup . . . " So I put all those questions together and am answering them today. This little habit really is magic, and helps with things like maintaining decluttering progress, determining Clutter Threshold and a … [Read more...]