Storage spaces can be overwhelming, whether they're too small or too big. I'm talking about how to work through them, and how to make them do the job they were meant to do. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Shop on Amazon. Find out when I run my writing journey webinar. Sponsors: Visit …
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Decluttering Hang-up: Replacement Costs
Y'all, worrying about the cost of replacing something can be a real decluttering stumbling block. I recommend asking yourself if you'd be willing to pay the replacement cost of the item (whether $1 or $100) to have a usable space. For example: "Would I be willing to pay $20 to not be hit by falling clutter every time I open this cabinet?" For …
272: Making the Best of It Podcast
Here we go into the holiday season of a year that's totally bananas. Things are far from normal, but I'm determined to make the best of it, and am sharing what I'm doing. My books Join us on Patreon Sponsor: Betterhelp.com/clean. A Slob Comes Clean listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code CLEAN. …
271: Figuring Out Laundry Day
We discuss: what are appropriate expectations for kids ages and their participation. how to accomplish laundry so that it doesn’t feel impossible. Successfully completed the first laundry day. how to determine what is a good place where something should be kept and how to transition to putting things in a new place. My books Join …
270: Reclaiming Your Space for Good Podcast
In this episode, we discuss: where to start with a huge pile of papers that have been in the office for far too long. where to start in a double garage that holds many sentimental objects as well as clutter. ideas on how to finish jobs well. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Use the code …
A Reader Helps Son Gain Control over His Stuffed Animal Collection
I love this story of decluttering kids' things SO much! I've been there, I know it isn't fun, but I also know the Container Concept is magic. I'm so happy to hear how it worked for this reader! You are a true miracle worker! My 9 year old son has a HUGE stuffed animal obsession. I recently finally got him talked into keeping only …
269: The Problem with Miscellaneous Podcast
In this podcast, we discuss: ways to think about kid toys and getting them under control. how to incrementally clean up something an overwhelming space where there are lots of different categories that should be stored together and you don’t know how it will all fit until it’s done. where to start when you have space and have containers …
268: Decluttering Paralysis and Moving Podcast
Decluttering paralysis is real, and it's tough enough on a normal day. It's especially daunting, though, when you are on a deadline. Especially the biggest deadline of all: moving! I'm talking through this overwhelming situation in a strategy session today. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at …
If I’m Going to Keep Them, I Should Probably Use Them
If I'm going to keep an old pair of tennis shoes because "they'll be great for working in the yard," I should probably work in the yard. I mean, it makes sense. For years, I saved old shoes for gardening, without actually gardening. Thankfully, my decluttering experience helped me to finally get to the point where I didn't keep every …
