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362: The Container Concept vs The Clutter Threshold

January 19, 2023 By Dana White 1 Comment

Is it possible to really change how I clean my house?

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I’m often asked what to do when things definitely fit into the space (the container concept) but it’s still too much stuff. That’s where your Clutter Threshold comes in. In this episode, I’m talking about when and how to use the Container Concept to declutter and when to focus on your Clutter Threshold.

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361: Are You Hoarding Your Creativity?

January 12, 2023 By Dana White 5 Comments

It’s that week of the year when it feels right to change EVERYTHING! Since that never actually works out well, I’m sharing five small things you can do right now that will have big impact on your home over the next year. These aren’t things to plan to do, they’re things to actually do. My […]

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360: Setting Up Systems and Doing Things “Right” in a New Situation

January 5, 2023 By Dana White 1 Comment

I loved this conversation with Renee. We discussed: Dealing with paper clutter Helping her mom (who lives with her) with her stuff Finding and maintaining motivation 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??     […]

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359: 5 Small Things You Can Do Right Now to Change Your Home Next Year

December 29, 2022 By Dana White 4 Comments

It’s that week of the year when it feels right to change EVERYTHING! Since that never actually works out well, I’m sharing five small things you can do right now that will have big impact on your home over the next year. These aren’t things to plan to do, they’re things to actually do. This […]

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Introducing Speed of Life Decluttering Coaches!

December 26, 2022 By Dana White 1 Comment

I am so excited to introduce my newest project: Speed of Life Decluttering Coaches!  When I started sharing my deslobification process back in 2009, I never imagined I would one day help others get their homes under control. I love that my dream job of being a writer has given me the opportunity to share […]

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358: Applying the Decluttering Process to ANY situation, even the Ones That Seem TOO Different

December 22, 2022 By Dana White 1 Comment

This was such an interesting conversation! I think you’ll love hearing from Caroline. She lives on a boat . . . in LONDON! We discussed: how to take things there now when you can’t actually get “there” right “now.” how to decide what containers/furniture pieces are needed before bringing things back into her space. and […]

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357: Helpful vs. Unhelpful Comments/Advice About Decluttering

December 15, 2022 By Dana White 2 Comments

I had a question from someone who feels like she halts her own decluttering progress when she thinks about what her mother would say (or has said) that was meant to be encouraging, but wasn’t. Become a Decluttering Coach!  Join Take Your House Back My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find […]

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356: So Having Lots of Containers Isn’t the Answer?

December 8, 2022 By Dana White 5 Comments

We’re talking through some of Megan’s unique challenges today, such as: How to declutter a full room when you know you need to get rid of lots of containers. How to store very necessary coats when there’s a lack of closets in your home. How to set up an arts and crafts area when the […]

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355: Giving Up On Perfect Podcast

December 1, 2022 By Dana White Leave a Comment

Y’all know I don’t like to blame my problems on perfectionism. But, I have been thinking lately about how letting go of (or giving up on) perfect was necessary to make real decluttering progress or progress in my home. I think it’s also important to acknowledge that giving up on perfect isn’t the same thing […]

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