"Maintenance" can feel pointless when the house is in a state you do NOT want to maintain. But re-framing this concept as "maintaining progress" works better for my brain. I like progress, and I don't like when it slips away, so maintaining definitely doesn't feel pointless. Mentioned: 14 Days to Opening Your Front Door to Guests My …
307: Project Brain is a Gift – Planning a Move
Treating my house like a project doesn't work, but that doesn't mean my Project Brain isn't a gift. I'm getting to use it now as I plan a move. I talk about details and how to use this strength/weakness for good. Mentioned: My Writing Journey (Live Q&A on October 19) My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at …
306: When the Size of Your House/Container Changes Podcast
In this episode, we discuss: when the container changes sizes, the rule doesn't change. how to more routinely go through an area and declutter. ways you can be hospitable even with a small space. Mentioned: My books My writing journey session. Sponsors: Go to thirdlove.com/clean and get 20% off your first …
305: Celebrate Success EVEN if you Aren’t Finished
In this episode, Heather and I discuss: issues with visual clutter. how to avoid stuff shifting. identifying and celebrating success and letting yourself enjoy it even if you aren’t “done.” My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show. Join me live (in a Zoom webinar) on October 5th for the behind the scenes info about …
304: Saving Stuff for the Future and Overthinking Plans
In this episode, we discuss: how to feel prepared for the future with the things you may need without keeping excess just in case. practical organization tips. the difference between being efficient with your planning vs over planning to the point where you're procrastinating getting started. Sponsors: Go to thirdlove.com/clean and …
303: Cars and Paper and Other Overwhelmingly Messy Things Podcast
In today's strategy session, we discuss: how to get your home office under control. keeping the inside of your car clean. how to figure out a system to help with massive paperwork and emails. Mentioned: My Writing Journey (Live on October 5th) My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at …
302: Monica Closets, Estate decluttering, Fridge Organization and More
Some of the topics we covered: Storage solutions for stuffed animals Dealing with a Monica closet What to do when the majority of items to declutter are sentimental You're not broken, you just organize differently Decluttering an estate Parenting teenagers Finding motivation when reward systems don't work …
301: Rewarding Myself in a Way that Actually Works Podcast
Do your attempts to reward yourself seem to backfire? Or just not work? I've tried motivating myself to get stuff done by promising that I can do something fun after, but I end up renegotiating with myself. I've found that natural rewards for doing what I need to do are more effective. They are harder to learn because they have to be learned by …
300: Getting Family to Help (With Thoughts from My Husband) Podcast
My husband is joining me for the third time! I guess it's now a tradition for episodes that end in 00!! He answers questions about our house, what convinced him to get involved, and more. I love when he joins me! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Sponsors: Get a free two week trial …
