It's that week of the year when it feels right to change EVERYTHING! Since that never actually works out well, I'm sharing five small things you can do right now that will have big impact on your home over the next year. These aren't things to plan to do, they're things to actually do. This is a great time to join the Take Your House Back … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2022
Introducing Speed of Life Decluttering Coaches!
I am so excited to introduce my newest project: Speed of Life Decluttering Coaches! When I started sharing my deslobification process back in 2009, I never imagined I would one day help others get their homes under control. I love that my dream job of being a writer has given me the opportunity to share hope for those who are overwhelmed in … [Read more...]
358: Applying the Decluttering Process to ANY situation, even the Ones That Seem TOO Different
This was such an interesting conversation! I think you'll love hearing from Caroline. She lives on a boat . . . in LONDON! We discussed: how to take things there now when you can't actually get "there" right "now." how to decide what containers/furniture pieces are needed before bringing things back into her space. and so much … [Read more...]
357: Helpful vs. Unhelpful Comments/Advice About Decluttering
I had a question from someone who feels like she halts her own decluttering progress when she thinks about what her mother would say (or has said) that was meant to be encouraging, but wasn't. Become a Decluttering Coach! Join Take Your House Back My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. … [Read more...]
356: So Having Lots of Containers Isn’t the Answer?
We're talking through some of Megan's unique challenges today, such as: How to declutter a full room when you know you need to get rid of lots of containers. How to store very necessary coats when there's a lack of closets in your home. How to set up an arts and crafts area when the place that used to be perfect isn't available … [Read more...]
355: Giving Up On Perfect Podcast
Y'all know I don't like to blame my problems on perfectionism. But, I have been thinking lately about how letting go of (or giving up on) perfect was necessary to make real decluttering progress or progress in my home. I think it's also important to acknowledge that giving up on perfect isn't the same thing as giving up. If that seems rambly, just … [Read more...]