Decluttering is hard. If you lack emotional or physical energy, it can feel impossible. I know this is a struggle for many who desperately want to declutter, so we’ve gathered blog posts, podcasts, videos and more where I’ve tackled this issue.
Blog Posts
Are You Too Emotionally Exhausted to Declutter?
Decluttering (and Cleaning) In the Midst of Illness
Podcasts:
When You Don’t Have The Energy to Declutter (episode 286)
Decluttering with Chronic Illness and Exhaustion Podcast (episode 250)
Energy Takers vs Energy Givers Podcast (episode 226)
How to Work Decluttering into Whatever Time & Energy You Have (episode 398)
Videos:
Decluttering with Energy Limitations (One Hour Better)
How to Start Decluttering Even When You’re Overwhelmed
The Layers of a Clean House (Why Cleaning Feels So Hard)
Live Q&A Videos:
When you click on the link, you’ll go straight to the timestamp in the video where I answer the question.
Decluttering Q&A with Dana K White 12.19.23 (at 15:06) – “Do you have advice for someone like me. That suffers from Chronic Fatigue and RA health issues. There’s no way I can carry one thing to its place at a time.”
Decluttering Q&A March 7, 2023 (beginning at 45:41) – “I have been diagnosed with a severe health issue that leaves me exhausted. What’s the best way to get energy to declutter?”
In this Decluttering Q&A, I love this tip shared at timestamp 41:22 – “I have a lot of pain in my lower body. I tool around my rolling office chair to declutter and SCOOT to where it belongs.” And you’ll want to keep watching to hear how I respond to this comment beginning at 41:44 – “What is the best way to declutter after working (job) and coming home exhausted?”
Decluttering/Home Q&A: 10.23.25 (timestamp 49.00) How do you handle decluttering fatigue? I declutter, then realize I’m really far behind in my chores. I feel I’m exhausted after 15 min, and the mess I made is worse.
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