This post has affiliate links. It's July of 2020 as I write this. I don't think I've written a post in July in 8 or 9 years since I generally take summers off from writing. But July of 2020 is no ordinary July. And I'm sharing a tip that's hopefully time-sensitive. (Please, God, let this be irrelevant at some point in the near future . . …
Recommended Podcast Episodes about Cleaning and Decluttering
I was recently privy to a conversation between my podcast listeners as they listed off their favorite episodes that they listen to again and again. I find it fascinating to hear which podcasts resonate with listeners. Since they're generally based on whatever has been banging around in my brain the week I record them, I love knowing they're …
Help: How it Happens and How to Accept It
I accidentally wrote a blog post, even though I'm on my summer break. (This year is weird.) I was sharing on Instagram about some amazing and unexpected help we received decluttering our front yard, and ended up writing a whole big thing. I have big thoughts on this subject: help. I shared the first two “before” and “better” photos in a …
Pictures do make a difference! Closet Decluttering Process Photos
It's summer, and that usually means I don't post. But I have to share these pictures from one of you! I'm so proud of Amy, and thankful she's willing to let us all see her progress! Taking photos is powerful, y'all! Here's my story of the impact of a before photo. This closet was inspired by your 5 minute decluttering email. I …
257: Visibility Rule Challenges and Re-Decluttering Podcast
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 …
