I’ve started to see the term “Maximalist” being used and celebrated. For those of us who love stuff, it’s tempting to rejoice that we’re back in style! But before you throw out the Donate Boxes and start gathering kitsch, let’s talk about how to be a maximalist whose home is under control. Say Goodbye to Clutter in 6 Weeks – Join a Certified … [Read more...]
Want to Join a Live Decluttering Workshop?
Did you know I train and certify Decluttering Coaches in my strategies? Certified coaches also have access to curriculum to teach six week workshops on the strategies from my book, Decluttering at the Speed of Life. I'm so thankful for these coaches who are passionate about helping others declutter using my No Mess Decluttering Process. I'm … [Read more...]
441: Your Unique Situation Affects Your Clutter Threshold
Have you ever dreamed of traveling around the country full-time? That’s what my guest today is doing. We talk about the unique challenges involved in needing to be able to haul everything you own. In this episode, we discuss: Dealing with Identity Clutter Making it Possible to pack up the RV in an hour Getting rid of high-value … [Read more...]
FAQ: How Do I Say ‘No’ when People Give Me Stuff?
You have well-meaning relatives, neighbors, friends. They want to bless you with stuff. It can be hard to say no. But if you're decluttering, it can be so discouraging and overwhelming to keep having other people's stuff dumped on you. I'm sharing lots of different places where I've talked about this issue. Blog Posts about How to … [Read more...]
440: When Decluttering Snags Happen
Today, I’m answering questions you’ve asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme of these questions is, “Oh no! I was decluttering, and then something happened that made it harder!” So what if an item has a home, but you can’t “get” to its home because you are borderline approaching hoarder status? What do you do when you have … [Read more...]
439: So How Long Did It Take to Declutter My Whole House?
People often ask me how long it took me to “finish” decluttering. Spoiler: I’m not finished and I’ll never be finished and realizing that I’ll never be finished was incredibly helpful for me. But I am sharing my timeline of going from completely overwhelmed to feeling confident that I could handle my home. Take Your House Back is on Sale! My … [Read more...]
FAQ: What if I need to Declutter, but My Stuff is Very Sentimental to Me?
When you want to declutter, but you know that a lot of the decisions you'll face will feel emotional, it can be hard to start. Dealing with sentimental clutter can feel scary. As I decluttered truckloads of clutter from my own home, I faced many of these decisions, so I created strategies to work through these kinds of items. Here are … [Read more...]
438: How to Make the Most of a Week With Nothing to Do But Declutter
A week with “nothing to do but declutter” feels like the answer to all of your house’s problems, right? But so many times, when these (rare) weeks actually happen, they end up flying by with little getting done. Today, I’m sharing how to make the most of weeks like this, realistically. Take Your House Back is on Sale! My books Want to be a … [Read more...]
FAQ: How Do I Declutter without Making a Bigger Mess
The number one frustration people have about decluttering is that they end up making a bigger mess. Traditional organizing strategies do often result in making a space worse before making it better, but my five-step No Mess Decluttering Process does not. It guarantees progress and only progress, and never a bigger mess. I had to figure … [Read more...]
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