I talk about decluttering for a living. It's a strangely divisive topic. From people getting defensive about their own homes when you mention working on yours to giving advice you weren't asking for, I'm talking about talking about decluttering today. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us Patreon Sponsors: Get 10% off your entire … [Read more...]

This was a fun conversation! Sarah has made so much progress, but now she's having to adjust everything after a big move and lots of challenges. We discussed: Rotating clothes by size and season. Dealing with toys. Figuring out how to arrange the kitchen when the old system won't work. My books Want to be a patron of the show? … [Read more...]

I'm answering some questions today that all boil down to how to get unstuck as the askers work in their homes. Submit questions to be answered in future podcasts or YouTube videos: https://forms.gle/9rSWag4Xher3RNTT9 The podcast in which I interviewed someone from Goodwill.  My books Join us over on Patreon to support the … [Read more...]

So how do I cure my Time Passage Awareness Disorder? And my other Slob Problems? There are mindset changes and there are strategies. I'm talking about both. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us Patreon Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/clean. A Slob Comes Clean listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code CLEAN. Get 10% off … [Read more...]

It's a fact that consistency is the biggest factor in real change. But sometimes, focusing on consistency can backfire for people like me. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us Patreon   Sponsors:   Get 10% off your entire first order with my promo code CLEAN at OSEAmalibu.com Get a free two week trial at … [Read more...]

Over the course of my deslobification process, I've realized that my extreme frugality was part of the problem. I've been thinking a lot about how my definition of value has changed so much, so we're talking about it this week.   My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Sponsors: Go to … [Read more...]

Today, I'm sharing a state of the home report. How did our house fare during the loosey-goosey summer? How has all the decluttering and routine-creating helped things function during out of routine times? Join Take Your House Back My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at … [Read more...]

In today's podcast, I answer several questions and (try to) help break through the overthinking that's behind the questions. I'm an overthinker, too, so I get it. But breaking through my overthinking has been essential to making progress in my home. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us (get the flow chart here) My books Want to be a … [Read more...]

I love this episode and my guest's incredible honesty. My guest today is a mental health professional and is working on her own home. I think you'll find her insights to be incredibly helpful no matter your situation. My books Join us over on Patreon to support the show.    Sponsors: To get the Simply Wise app for $19.99 per … [Read more...]