In this episode, we discuss: how to avoid getting stuck on the daily tasks (dishes, 5 minute pick up, etc), but finding time to do a major decluttering also. how to move past the visible spaces, so the other rooms that aren't visible from the front door don’t get pushed to the backburner. how to handle digital clutter. My …
266: Be Willing to Experiment Podcast
Those of us who are bewildered by keeping the house under control can, sometimes, be scared of experimenting. Sometimes it's because we have failed so many times before. We might feel the need to be TOTALLY and completely sure something is going to work so we don't "waste time" on another strategy. Also, though, we have to get over this. My …
Helping An Artist Find Her Paints with Dana’s Decluttering Method
This one makes me so happy! But I do have to clarify that you can fill your hands with things to take to their homes together to cut down on trips. Just don't set anything down, in a pile or a box. Hi Dana! I've been following you for years, and I want to thank you so much for all you do. This past weekend I went to visit my 80 year old mom, …
265: Keyword: Start Podcast
When there's a big and daunting decluttering project in front of you, the key is to start. Knowing what to do is good, but actually doing it is even better. I'm talking through some decluttering challenges and how to get started on them. Sign up for my newsletter. Become a patron. Sponsor: Get a free two week trial at …
264: The Answer is The 5 Minute Pickup Podcast
I asked for questions over in the patron-only Facebook group, and the answers to about half of them started with, "Well, the 5 minute pickup . . . " So I put all those questions together and am answering them today. This little habit really is magic, and helps with things like maintaining decluttering progress, determining Clutter Threshold and a …
What 5 Days at an Archaeological Dig Taught Me About My Lifetime of Stuff
In June of '17, my family of five had the unique opportunity to travel across the world and participate in a real-live, full-fledged archaeological dig. My parents arranged the trip as their 50th anniversary celebration, and it was an amazing experience. I thought I'd share the things that went through my head as I scraped dirt into dustpans all …
263: Decorating Without Clutter with The Nester
I'm talking to Myquillyn Smith, whom you may know as "The Nester." I met Myquillyn a few years ago when she invited me to be an author at her Nest Fest event. She's as nice as she seems online. We talk about decorating and organizing and decluttering and my fears of cute displays turning into piles of random clutter. I like her because she's …
Decluttering: Looking Good Isn’t Enough
For the past two Christmases, I've bought color coded charging cords for each member of my family. The first year I got six foot cords, and last year I went wild and got the ten footers. Somehow, cord-borrowing and cord-losing still happens, but it's better. These are good quality cords, and they seem to last better than any others we've …
262: Blending Organizing Styles (and more) Podcast
In today's podcast, I discuss: Finding the balance between how the members of the household like things to be. Finding motivation when you don't like your house. Overcoming Project Brain and making progress when there isn't time to do it all. My books Patreon Sponsors: Go to thirdlove.com/clean and get 10% off your …
