In this episode, we talk about: How to be motivated when you feel like you’re drowning in other people’s stuff How get ready to move How to not let comments from family get to you when you're trying to stay under your clutter threshold My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Shop on … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2021
12 Minutes in the Morning – Awkward Pauses Used Well
I used to believe there wasn't a point in working on my house unless I had a chunk of time to spend on it, so I could really make an impact. I was wrong. Using Awkward Pauses to work on established routines has improved my house more than waiting for large chunks of time to open up ever did. Here's a story of using an Awkward Pause: My … [Read more...]
280: Legitimately Challenging Decluttering Challenges Podcast
In this episode, we discuss: How to get family members on board for decluttering. How to help with a young son who has major clutter blindness. Practical ideas on how to deal with food clutter. And unique (legitimate) challenges about the need to have more kitchen supplies. Check out my new course with Cas from Clutterbug … [Read more...]
279: Why Your House Looks Messy Podcast
Ever wonder why your house always looks messy even though you feel like you're working on it a lot? I used to, too. I know now that usually, the problem is procrasticlutter. Sorry. Specifically, I'm bemoaning that getting behind on even just the last step of laundry can make my house look like I've eliminated all the progress I've made over the … [Read more...]
278: Decluttering Trash AND Treasures
Clutter attracts clutter. Piles grow. Knowing that a pile most likely contains valuable stuff can make getting started difficult. I'm talking with someone who has lots of interests and hobbies and has collected the stuff for them. I think most of us can relate! We talk about: where to start when you’re feeling overwhelmed. letting go … [Read more...]