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“Let’s Get This Clear Before I Take It” – Clutter Avoidance Conversations

November 21, 2014 By Dana White | 16 Comments

This one will help you avoid the need to use any of the Clutter Guilt Conversations I posted a while back.   I call it “Let’s get this clear before I take it” approach. Click here if you can't see the video. Script: Me: It is so great to see you!! Them: You too! Me: I can’t believe how big Annie is now! I’m not ready … [Read more...]

Filed Under: decluttering, vlogs | 16 Comments

“You Know I Can’t Handle More Stuff” Approach – Clutter Avoidance Conversations

November 20, 2014 By Dana White | 10 Comments

I've got five six of these Clutter Avoidance Conversations to help you get through family gatherings without bringing home stuff you don't need. Today's approach: “You Know I Can’t Handle More Stuff” Click here to if you can't see the video. Script: Them: Hey sweetie, come in here for a minute, K? Me: What do you need? Them: … [Read more...]

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“Oh, I Already Have One of Those” – Clutter Avoidance Conversations

November 18, 2014 By Dana White | 7 Comments

Today's Clutter Avoidance Conversation takes the "But I Already Have One of Those" approach. So logical. (Sometimes) so hard to communicate. (Click here if you can't see the video.) Script: (Me, entering the door, carrying food.) Me: Hey, we’re here!! Them: (Coming around the corner) Well, hello!! Do you see it? Did you … [Read more...]

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Clutter Avoidance Conversations – The “I’ll See What I Can Use” Approach

November 17, 2014 By Dana White | 14 Comments

I had too much fun doing sample Clutter Guilt Conversations a few weeks ago. Really, too much. (Waaaayyyy too much.) As the Holiday Season starts here in the U.S. next week with Thanksgiving, I thought it appropriate to share some approaches for avoiding clutter that well-meaning friends and family try to give you at family gatherings. I'm … [Read more...]

Filed Under: decluttering, vlogs | 14 Comments

My Favorite Way to Avoid Clutter Guilt

October 24, 2014 By Dana White | 20 Comments

No script today. You can totally do this one without even opening your mouth. Just take the box of clutter, stick it in your trunk, and drive over to the nearest donation place. Basically, it's the Declutter Now, Answer/Avoid Questions Later approach. Click here if you can't see the video. I have had WAY too much fun doing these … [Read more...]

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When All Else Fails (If Snark Is Your Style . . . )

October 23, 2014 By Dana White | 22 Comments

  I'm kind of questioning whether I should include this one in my series of Clutter Guilt Conversations this week. It's not my goal to offend the ba-jillion well-meaning people who've said stuff like this to me. OK. Fine. I'll share. This is my favorite response when people just WON'T stop. When they insist they can solve all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: decluttering, vlogs | 22 Comments

The “Please Save Me From My Stuff” Approach – Clutter Guilt Conversations

October 22, 2014 By Dana White | 18 Comments

Another video for the Clutter Guilt Series I have going this week! Honestly, other than just not telling someone I'm donating something they gave me, this is the method I use most. It's what I've found to be most effective when explaining to someone that I need to get rid of something they think I should keep. It's always been pretty obvious … [Read more...]

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“It’s Not You . . . It’s Me.” Another Clutter Guilt Conversation Strategy (With Video)

October 21, 2014 By Dana White | 7 Comments

  Another Clutter Guilt Conversation. I explained my thoughts on Clutter Guilt in yesterday's post (that also has a video!!). My first choice is to not worry about the guilt, but sometimes that isn't possible. If you're paralyzed, and can't get rid of things because of the guilt, you might try one of the conversations I'm sharing this … [Read more...]

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Approaches to Clutter Guilt – (Sample Conversations and Videos)

October 20, 2014 By Dana White | 23 Comments

Clutter Guilt is a real thing. I get questions about it. I did a podcast on the subject last week, and then had this idea for a series of videos. For my own Clutter Guilt situations, I have the unique advantage of having a blog about decluttering, which means most people in my life (most, not all) KNOW I can't handle stuff and understand when I … [Read more...]

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