In today's strategy session we discuss these challenges: How do you let go of useful stuff when you know it's way more than you need? What do you do about re-decluttering? (same desk & counter, over and over and over) How do you know where to start when it's all visible? Sign up for my newsletter. Become a patron. Sponsor: …
256: Cleaning WITH Other People Podcast
Living with other people can (hopefully) mean cleaning with other people. This presents challenges in any relationship. There are extra challenges for people like me who struggle on our own. I made some mistakes recently, which I'm sharing, but I'm also talking through some ways to help these situations go more smoothly. Bathroom Cleaning …
Decluttering in 31 Minutes (or Less)
Over the weekend, I shared on Instagram a set of pictures of some decluttering that I did in 31 minutes. I know it was 31 minutes because I took the before picture, so I had a time stamp to compare to the after picture. The feedback on the photos made me realize I should share them here, too. Especially since Instagram stories are …
255: Decluttering with the Time Available Podcast
In today's strategy session we discuss these challenges: I struggle with finding time to run the home well, and with making myself do the decluttering when I have the chance! I still have project brain about the whole thing. I'm having a hard time finding a new normal with a different schedule. Sign up for my newsletter. Become a …
Decluttering? Take the Before Picture!
When you're decluttering, taking a "before picture" is so helpful. "I've been working in my yard a lot lately." That's a phrase that sounds normal coming out of someone else's mouth, but it doesn't feel normal coming from me. Working in the yard is helping me stay sane. My yard had been on my "we really need to" list for years. I've …
254: Easy Meal Ideas Podcast
Have you been cooking more than you've ever cooked in your life? I'm going over the basics on how I make it easier to get dinner on the table quickly, night after night after night after . . . I'm also sharing some super basic recipes and ideas for meals that are easy to put together. Sign up for my newsletter. Become a …
Using The Container Concept to Make Overwhelming Decisions
I love this story from one of you! I completely agree that when things are overwhelming, letting the container make the tough decisions is so incredibly helpful. Hi Dana, aka Nony- I’ve been following you for awhile, and loving reading your emails and books, listening to your podcasts and watching your videos- and laughing at your wonderful …
253: Decluttering / Clearing Out Storage Spaces Podcast
We discuss these questions in today's strategy session: Besides knowing the basics from the books, can we discuss an action plan for those storage spaces for what to do first? What is your advice for decluttering the middle teen years - all their stuff - but still allowing their say - especially when the containers are not as clearly …
The TWO Tasks that Will Get and Keep Your Home Under Control
I've seen the meme going around. It's some version of this statement: I always blamed my messy house on a lack of time. Now I know that was never the reason. Welcome to my world. The bewilderment a lot of people feel because their house isn't any cleaner even though they're home all the time is what drove me to start this blog back in …
