Summer vacation is here! Along with a lack of routine come the delusions that I'll have SO MUCH TIME to get things done! After many years of finding myself frustrated that this magical "free time" wasn't as productive as I assumed it would be, I figured out what I was doing wrong and what to do to make progress I was happy …
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215: Building Decluttering Momentum and Decluttering CHOPS Podcast
I'm talking about Decluttering Momentum, how and why to focus on building it, and the impact it will make once you feel it happening. Also, Decluttering Chops. Or Decluttering Muscles. Or honestly, Decluttering Confidence. I'm telling you, decluttering is a skill that can be learned, practiced and refined. Links: Patreon My …
214: Donation Hangups and Hesitations Podcast
Donating hangups are real. Things like: WHERE DO I PUT my Donate Boxes? And what about all the options for the very best ways to get rid of all the different things? I get it, and I'm addressing some questions today. Sponsor: Betterhelp.com/clean. A Slob Comes Clean listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code CLEAN. Sponsor: …
213: Big Tasks/Projects, Family Who Doesn’t Understand, and More Podcast
I'm answering some questions today: How can I get projects done (like spring garage clean out, etc.) when it seems like I can barely keep up? How do I handle extended family who don't understand your decluttering efforts? How do you best handle receiving gifts that you don't want in your home? What are your tasks for deep/spring …
212: Managing the Home While Sick Podcast
I'm sharing the ways I'm coping with the house and keeping things running as well as I can during my recovery from my hysterectomy Sponsors: Right now during the Openfit 30-day challenge, my listeners get a special extended 30-day free trial membership to Openfit, where you can lose up to 15 pounds in 30 days, when you text CLEAN to …
211: Updates on How My Basic Strategies are Working Right Now
I'm sharing updates on how my basic strategies like daily dish doing, Laundry Day and such are going right now in my home. Some of these things I've now been doing for more than NINE years! So I know I'd want to know . . . "But, what does that look like right now!!" Join the free Scary Space Challenge. My explanation about the Scary Space …
210: Teenagers and Young Adults and Cleaning and Clutter
Today, I'm talking about dealing with messy teenagers (some who live in rooms with not-so-messy siblings), adjusting chores as kids enter new life stages, and strategies and perspectives on young adult "kids" who move in and out and back again and back out again of your house. I'm thankful to have my friend Connie Albers, author of (affiliate …
209: My Fine (Blurry) Line Between Clutter and Décor Podcast
This week, I'm sharing my in-the-moment thoughts about having officially, FINALLY, actually decorated my living room. I painted the fireplace and everything! I'm including a photo as promised. As someone who attracts clutter, decorating scares me because I fear going over my Clutter Threshold. But I have hopes, and I'm sharing them with you as …
208: Decluttering Q & A
I'm answering a few of the questions you asked over on Instagram recently. Questions like: How do you feel about "Normal People" using your strategies? How do I know when I’ve reached my clutter threshold? Do I declutter my fridge on a regular basis? Have I ever gone in to someone else’s house to declutter? (Here's the video from …
