Those of us who struggle with clutter tend to be idealists. We want to do the very best thing. But obsessing over not making any mistakes, no matter how tiny, can end up defeating our efforts to get a space under control. Say Goodbye to Clutter in 6 Weeks – Join a Certified Decluttering Coach's Workshop for Just $50! My books Want to be a … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2025
My New Book is Available for Pre-Order! Jesus Doesn’t Care About Your Messy House
I'm excited that my fourth book will be released on February 11th! That's so soon, y'all! This book is different from my previous books. My first three books, by design, did not contain spiritual content. So many times, when I'd received "spiritual encouragement" about cleaning or organizing, it backfired. Turning this struggle with my home into … [Read more...]
442: How to Be a Maximalist
I’ve started to see the term “Maximalist” being used and celebrated. For those of us who love stuff, it’s tempting to rejoice that we’re back in style! But before you throw out the Donate Boxes and start gathering kitsch, let’s talk about how to be a maximalist whose home is under control. Say Goodbye to Clutter in 6 Weeks – Join a Certified … [Read more...]
Want to Join a Live Decluttering Workshop?
Did you know I train and certify Decluttering Coaches in my strategies? Certified coaches also have access to curriculum to teach six week workshops on the strategies from my book, Decluttering at the Speed of Life. I'm so thankful for these coaches who are passionate about helping others declutter using my No Mess Decluttering Process. I'm … [Read more...]
441: Your Unique Situation Affects Your Clutter Threshold
Have you ever dreamed of traveling around the country full-time? That’s what my guest today is doing. We talk about the unique challenges involved in needing to be able to haul everything you own. In this episode, we discuss: Dealing with Identity Clutter Making it Possible to pack up the RV in an hour Getting rid of high-value … [Read more...]
FAQ: How Do I Say ‘No’ when People Give Me Stuff?
You have well-meaning relatives, neighbors, friends. They want to bless you with stuff. It can be hard to say no. But if you're decluttering, it can be so discouraging and overwhelming to keep having other people's stuff dumped on you. I'm sharing lots of different places where I've talked about this issue. Blog Posts about How to … [Read more...]
440: When Decluttering Snags Happen
Today, I’m answering questions you’ve asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme of these questions is, “Oh no! I was decluttering, and then something happened that made it harder!” So what if an item has a home, but you can’t “get” to its home because you are borderline approaching hoarder status? What do you do when you have … [Read more...]
439: So How Long Did It Take to Declutter My Whole House?
People often ask me how long it took me to “finish” decluttering. Spoiler: I’m not finished and I’ll never be finished and realizing that I’ll never be finished was incredibly helpful for me. But I am sharing my timeline of going from completely overwhelmed to feeling confident that I could handle my home. Take Your House Back is on Sale! My … [Read more...]