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 …
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 …
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 …
How Do Antimicrobial Products Get Approval from the EPA? (Sponsored Podcast)
This is the second episode in the three part series of sponsored podcast interviews I'm doing with Good Chemistry Lives Here. I am enjoying these conversations and learning so much! I've definitely been much more adamant about reading and following directions lately. There is a long and complicated process for an antimicrobial product to be …
289: Life After Your Clutter Threshold
I'm answering the question: "What’s the next step? When you get the win on decluttering and life is so much easier what do you do next?" Whether you're there or not, I think this will help. It's really all about remembering or redefining your goal for why you wanted a decluttered home. Mentioned: My interview with Myquillyn Smith (The …
288: Q&A Overwhelm in Different Forms and Situations
So many photos on your phone? So many different things going on with working full time from home with no childcare for little ones? So many papers for your business? So many souvenirs? So many emails? I'm talking about breaking through overwhelm in all these situations. Mentioned: Deleting A Lot of Email at One Time in Gmail My …
287: When the Very Best Way is Too Overwhelming Podcast
In today's strategy session, we talk about how to get over the feeling of being overwhelmed by not knowing how to do things in the very best way. How to properly clean knowing that you’re getting the most out of your effort. Helping to get over your germaphobia enough to let a professional and/or your kids clean your toilets. Tips on …
Are You Too Emotionally Exhausted to Declutter?
Here we are. It's March, and we're about to hit the one year mark of living in a different world. For a lot, this has been a year of being at home more than ever before. For some, this has been a year of working harder than you ever imagined possible. For too many, this has been a year of unimaginable loss. For all of us, "essential …
286: When You Don’t Have the Energy to Declutter
The world changed a year ago, and whether you realize it or not, you're likely emotionally exhausted. Some have experienced unimaginable loss, some have worked more hours than they ever thought possible, and for all of us, small, everyday decisions turned into big, potentially life-altering ones. The thought of making more decisions, ones we don't …
