I recently heard a discussion of something that used to be very common: hope chests. It hit me that a hope chest is a container for things for the future, and since a lot of "us" fret about whether we can/should keep things we legitimately may need in the future but don't need now, I thought it was a good concept to discuss. My books Want to … [Read more...]

In this episode, Emma and I discuss: What to do when you have reached your clutter threshold but feel like you could do more. How to deal with storing items of a loved one. How to fit decluttering and maintenance cleaning in during the week when working. I also loved hearing how Emma has implemented some of the same routines that have … [Read more...]

As I was doing my time-consuming curly hair routine in a big hurry recently, I started thinking about decluttering. (I'm always thinking about decluttering, so that isn't a surprise.) I thought about how I'm only successful decluttering when I follow my five step No Mess Decluttering Process, whether I have to declutter in a hurry or I have lots of … [Read more...]

I recently asked for decluttering and home management questions on Instagram, and answered almost all of them in this podcast episode! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? … [Read more...]

In today's podcast, we discuss: “Identity Clutter” and incorporating it into everyday life. “Good stuff” not getting used. When it’s time to retire display items. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? … [Read more...]

Some people are visual organizers, and you might be one. BUT you can't actually know that until you declutter. If you're scared to put things "away" because you fear you'll forget where you put it or forget that you have it, you need to listen to this one. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a … [Read more...]

I'm always looking for ways to reframe situations or thought processes that actually help me get stuff out of the house. So many people like to blame their perfectionism for the mess in their homes. I think that's fine as long as identifying and blaming perfectionism helps you declutter. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how … [Read more...]

I'm answering some questions about decluttering more or again when you've already decluttered. And one about clothing. And one about decluttering clothing more or again when you've already decluttered . . . Ask questions for podcasts and YouTube lives.  My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a … [Read more...]