I had a conversation recently and was asked if I thought the root of this problem with keeping a house under control had more to do with nature or nurture. I've been thinking a lot about that question since. So I thought I'd talk about it. My books Patreon … [Read more...]
It IS Possible to Love the Home You Have
I love this email from Amy. I experienced something very similar to what she did when I started getting the clutter out of my house. I wanted to send you a quick thank you note for the impact your books have had on my life. We are a family of five living in a small, inner-city home. I’ve felt overwhelmed for the last few years wondering why I … [Read more...]
332: Creative Endeavors, Flat Surfaces, & Dealing with Other People Podcast
In this episode we talk about: how to deal with areas that seem to collect clutter no matter what. how to deal with “his” stuff. how to handle scrapbooking and pictures when I don't even know where to start. how cooking without a plan actually makes things harder. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of … [Read more...]
331: The Truth About Maintenance Podcast
I've learned the power of maintenance. Even before (or especially before) I got my house under control, doing maintenance tasks was key. I've been thinking about the need for and my resistance to maintenance tasks as spring has arrived and I see all the little projects that are popping up in our new home. My books Join us over on Patreon to … [Read more...]
Saying “No Thank You” to Really Cool Stuff – A Reader’s Story
I love this message so much. It's an excellent real-life example of how understanding the Container Concept is so helpful for those of us who see the value in cool stuff! Dear Dana, A friend from church just offered me a "moving box size tote" of crochet cotton (the tiny thread used to make doilies and lace table cloths). I do crochet. I … [Read more...]
330: Involving the Family
In this episode, we discuss: dealing with incoming paper strategies to help teenage family members declutter involving the family in 5 minute pickups Get my new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show. … [Read more...]
329: Applying the Decluttering Process and Principles to Your Unique Situation
In this episode, we discuss: combining 2 households figuring out storage solutions for the things she really wants to do making progress in a time of limbo Organizing for the Rest of Us My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show. … [Read more...]
Hiring Out Basic Home Maintenance So It Actually Happens
We moved recently. I'll be sharing more about that process soon, but here's the short story: We found our dream home and we jumped on it. But the reality of a dream home we could afford was that it's older than the one we had before. It's also a little bigger. As we set up this house, I'm trying to apply the things I learned about myself … [Read more...]
328: Decluttering Success with ADHD and a Full Time Job Podcast
In this episode we talk about: excitement that a friend’s child commented on how tidy her house was. how she’s figured out how to maintain laundry day. having a cleaning person which isn't a solution to being a slob. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us Patreon … [Read more...]
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