I've known Amy for ten years, and I've watched as she has had to adjust to changes in her health. I asked her to come on the podcast and share the ways she has changed her strategies in her home and in her thinking. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us Patreon Mentioned: One Two Three by Laurie Frankel (my affiliate link to … [Read more...]
335: What Gardening is Teaching/Reminding Me About Decluttering
Y'all know I've been gardening for the first time ever. I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing, but I'm having fun! As I learn, I see so many parallels decluttering. I'm sharing these decluttering thoughts today. Organizing for the Rest of Us My books Join us over on Patreon to support the … [Read more...]
Daily Tasks and the 5 Step Decluttering Method Bring Big Changes
I love this message I received recently SO MUCH!!! Y'all, it is possible to make real progress and change in your home. I hope it encourages you, too! I want to say thank you … "Do your dishes" works! My back story. I am a hoarder. I hit rock bottom when my landlord wanted to install a fire extinguisher. He told me I needed to clean up or he … [Read more...]
334: Fighting the Project Mentality & Identifying Key Tasks Podcast
In this episode, we discuss: getting out of project mentality stuff shifting feeling like you are the only one who can tackle the clutter The Take Your House Back course is open for registration! Get my new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us My books Join us over on Patreon to support the … [Read more...]
333: Is it Nature or Nurture?
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 Sponsors: Get glasses as unique as you are. One pair, infinite style. Starting at … [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...]
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