I love sharing (with their permission) the amazing progress made by members of the Take Your House Back course! I have been so encouraged by this course. When I started this course, I wanted to dig deeper in my home and reduce the excess. I was juggling piles of things I use because all my bins & shelves were full of things we didn't … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2021
294: Enjoying Your Progress Even When You’re Not Finished Podcast
I'm talking with Becki to come up with strategies for: allowing time for your hobbies, without the guilt, when you know there’s still decluttering that needs to be done. when the answer to “where would I look for it first? Is “right here on top of this dresser which is piled with junk...” finding motivation to begin a task/space that … [Read more...]
Before and After Decluttering Photos that Made Me Cry
I LOVE before and after decluttering photos! I especially love the "three months later" photo. I know y'all know I know what a big deal that is. Included in this post are some of my favorite photos sent in to share about the Take Your House Back course. Honestly, I cried tears of joy when I saw them. SO much progress! I am so proud of this … [Read more...]
Speeding Up Decluttering for a Move
I get questions ALL the time about applying my 5 step decluttering process to moving. I've written about it and talked about it, but always clarify that I haven't moved since I developed the process by decluttering my home. The last time I moved fifteen years ago, I definitely didn't do it well. So I was excited to hear from someone who did use … [Read more...]
293: Decluttering for a Move Podcast
People are constantly asking about applying my 5 step decluttering process to a move, but I haven't moved since I started all this! Thankfully, today I'm talking to someone who did just that! She shared her amazing before and after photos (which I'm sharing in another post a little later today) and tells how using the non-emotional system helped … [Read more...]
Less and Better – Before and After Decluttering Photos
At the end of 2020, I told you all about Take Your House Back, the course I created with Dawn from The Minimal Mom, and Cas from Clutterbug. (Cas is the star of Hot Mess House on HGTV!) Registration is open again! I knew we had something special, and I was excited to share it last year. I'm even MORE excited now! I knew people were making … [Read more...]
292: The Dumping Ground Room Podcast
In today's episode, Danyel and I talk about: tackling the dumping ground room after the visible spaces are so much better than they were getting stuff out of your house (imperfect stuff, whether to donate or trash or put in a Buy Nothing group) how to figure out a system to keep a project easily accessible to work on, but keep it from … [Read more...]
291: When Big Plans Equal Little Progress Podcast
Today I'm talking about how big plans end up backfiring sometimes, and how to not let the feeling that you need to figure everything out ahead of time (in your home) keep you from actually making progress. My books Patreon Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/clean. A Slob Comes Clean listeners get 10% off your first month with … [Read more...]
290: Making Things Easier For (and on) Yourself Podcast
I'm talking with Janine to come up with strategies for: How to overcome a particular task that you hate, particularly keeping the floors clean. Helping to balance her art practice with the need for a functional house. Practical ideas on how to manage overwhelming yardwork. Mentioned: How do Antimicrobial Products Get Approval from the … [Read more...]