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  • As we snowball to the end of 2024, how can we slow down and find contentment? How can we Simple Look Only Within and shut out the voices of comparison?

    Stephanie O’Dea, New York Times best-selling author and host of the Slow Living podcast, is sharing how a slow lifestyle can bring you peace and ease and how we can opt-out of hustle culture as overwhelmed moms. Her newest book, Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World is now available wherever books are sold.

    Resources Mentioned (note: affiliate links may be included):

    Connect with Stephanie on her website, Instagram, and her podcast.

    Purchase her book Slow Living: Cultivating a Life of Purpose in a Hustle-Driven World

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 112: Opt Out of Mom Guilt and Let Go of “Either/Or” Thinking - with Stephanie O’Dea

    Episode 166: Why Compassionate Time Management Matters - with Kendra Adachi from The Lazy Genius

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > [email protected]

    Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

  • Feeling stuck and unmotivated to declutter? Pick one (or more) of these 15 rules to help you declutter your home more effectively. My personal favorites are the 12-12-12 and the 90/90 rules!

    Resources Mentioned:

    Want to find the podcast episodes that will be most helpful for you? Join the Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Facebook group for accountability and access to my podcast catalog. Also coming soon for group members - personalized playlists targeted for your specific needs!

    An article about the 12-12-12 rule by Julianna Poplin from The Simplicity Habit

    The Minimalists’ Minimalist Rulebook - download yours for free

    Gretchen Rubin’s One-Minute Rule

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 163: Overwhelmed by Clutter? Take Action with My “5-S” Formula!

    Episode 28: Are You Constantly Shuffling Around Piles of Papers? Steal my No-Fail Paper Processing Routine

    Episode 24: Instead of “Does it Spark Joy?” Ask These 4 Questions to Help You Declutter

    Episode 15: These 3 Words are Sabotaging Your Decluttering Efforts

    Episode 55: Is Your Closet Overflowing with Clothes You Never Wear? Try These 5 Decluttering Hacks

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > [email protected]

    Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

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  • Do you feel like a failure because you are constantly behind?

    Do you have a stack of planners collecting dust and a to-do list that overwhelms you?

    You don’t need to hustle. You don’t need to “crush” the day.

    What you need - what we all need - is a disruption to the toxic productivity paradigm.

    In Kendra Adachi’s compassionate time management approach, we have it!

    In this episode, Kendra shares her PLAN system that is built on the foundation of knowing what matters most to you in this season and supported by integration, our ability to pivot, and above all being kind to ourselves. I know you will be blessed by our conversation!

    Kendra is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lazy Genius Way, The Lazy Genius Kitchen, and The PLAN. and host of the nationally-ranked The Lazy Genius Podcast. As an expert in compassionate time management, Kendra helps others stop doing it all for the sake of doing what matters. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and three kids.

    Resources Mentioned (note: affiliate links may be included):

    Connect with Kendra on her website, where you can learn more about her books The Lazy Genius Way, The Lazy Genius Kitchen, and The PLAN.

    Listen to The Lazy Genius Podcast

    Sign up for The Lazy Letter, Kendra’s monthly newsletter

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 117: Declutter the Mental Load of Motherhood by Following My 5-Step System

    Episode 78: Intentional Planning to Combat Overwhelm with Sarah Horgan From Simple + Intentional

    Episode 162: How to Successfully Set and Reach Goals - Even as an Overwhelmed Mom - with Gabe Cox from Red Hot Mindset

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > [email protected]

    Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

  • When we are in seasons of waiting, it can often feel like something to be endured, rather than enjoyed.

    How can we “wait well” even if we’re in a season of overwhelm? How can we find contentment rather than wishing it away? How do we shift our gaze from our circumstances to something greater than ourselves?

    On today’s episode I’m speaking to Erika Diaz-Castro, Christian life coach for Christian women, the founder and owner of Her Renewed Strength Co,, and the host of Her Renewed Strength - the Podcast. She is also the host of the upcoming 2024 RENEWED Conference where 10 experts (including me!) will talk about what it means to wait well.

    Erika talks about her journey to wait well through financial uncertainty, her 5-year cancer journey, her struggles with drugs and alcohol, and more.

    This is a faith-filled conversation that will fill you with hope and encouragement.

    Erika is a Christ follower, wife, mama, and graduate student at Dallas Theological Seminary. She is passionate about helping women get in God's Word and grow in their faith as Christians.

    Resources Mentioned:

    Join me and nine other amazing speakers! Register for the free 2024 RENEWED Conference November 4-8, 2024.

    Connect with Erika on her website or Instagram.

    The Bible Recap

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 49: Digital Organization and Home Management Tips with Time Management and Biblical Mindset Coach Erika Diaz-Castro

    Episode 164: Finding Inspiration on the Journey to “Think More and Do With Less” - with Diane Boden from the Minimalist Moms Podcast

    Episode 82: 3 Critical Mindset Tools To Help You Overcome Overwhelm and Be a Calm “Cyclone” Mom with Danielle Thienel

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > [email protected]

    Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

  • Our journeys to a simpler, more intentional life can be influenced by many things - including books, podcasts, our faith, other thought traditions, and more.

    Today I have the pleasure of speaking to my friend Diane Boden from the top-rated podcast, Minimalist Moms, where she spreads her ideas and interviews in regards to living a life in the pursuit of less.

    For more than a decade, Diane’s goal has been simple to think more and do with less. Her journey has incorporated aspects of her Christian faith, as well as nature, Stoicism, Buddhism, and other faith traditions and philosophies to help her live a more intentional life.

    We talk about our guilty pleasure Love Is Blind, as well as the importance of discomfort and boredom, as well as the values we’ve imparted onto our children due to a simpler, more minimal lifestyle.

    Diane has been featured on other popular podcasts: The Spillover with Alex Clark, The Mom Hour, Find the Magic, With Intention, and many others. She has also been featured in Simplify Magazine in March 2023. Her first book Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity released in March 2021. She lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband and three children.

    Resources Mentioned (NOTE: affiliate links may be included):

    Connect with Diane on her website, her podcast, or Instagram

    Diane’s book: Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity

    There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda Åkeson McGurk

    Reconnected by Carlos Whittaker

    The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin

    Awareness by Anthony De Mello

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 44: 8 Important Values Decluttering Teaches Our Kids

    Episode 128: How a Personal Inventory Can Help You Calm the Chaos and Live More Intentionally - with Kari Davis from The Well - Health and Wholeness Podcast

    Episode 130: Make Minimalism Your Own with Desirae Endres from Minimal-ish

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > [email protected]

    Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

  • Is the chaos of your home so overwhelming you have no idea where to start? The 5-S formula will help you prioritize and take action so you can start building momentum towards your clutter-free home!

    Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included):

    Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood by Alli Worthington

    Atomic Habits by James Clear

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 3: Before you Declutter, You MUST Do This First

    Episode 5: Don’t Know Where to Start Decluttering? The Answer May Surprise You

    Episode 61: 5 Questions to Get You Unstuck on Your Decluttering Journey

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > [email protected]

    Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

  • Do you love goal setting? Or do you avoid it because you’re so overwhelmed and you don’t want one MORE thing to focus on?

    Gabe Cox is sharing her best tips for realistic goal setting for overwhelmed moms. We chat about how to cultivate a “red hot mindset” through creating our vision, using a “stepping stone” approach to break down big goals, and celebrate our small victories along the way.

    Gabe is a goal planning and business strategist and the founder of Red Hot Mindset. She helps entrepreneurs personalize and take action on a game plan that works with their capacity in different seasons so that they don't have to sacrifice everything to hit their goals. She teaches how to market your business without relying on social media so that you can ditch the hustle culture for good.

    Resources Mentioned:

    Connect with Gabe on her website or check out her free 3 Pillars to Crusthing Goals Masterclass

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 94: 5 Productivity Hacks to Help You Stay on Top of Your Day with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom

    Episode 128: How a Personal Inventory Can Help You Calm the Chaos and Live More Intentionally - with Kari Davis from The Well - Health and Wholeness Podcast

    Episode 148: The Power of a “Yes” List to Overcome Overwhelm - with Jessica Jackson from the Thriving in Motherhood Podcast

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > [email protected]

    Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

  • Mom guilt. If you’ve been a mom any length of time, you’ve likely experienced it. But where exactly does it come from, and how do we overcome it so we can actually enjoy motherhood more? In this episode, I’m sharing 5 causes of mom guilt and how we can say goodbye for good!

    Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included):

    Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck

    Remaining You While Raising Them: The Secret Art of Confident Motherhood by Alli Worthington

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 112: Opt Out of Mom Guilt and Let Go of “Either/Or” Thinking - with Stephanie O’Dea

    Episode 98: Overcome Your Martyr Mindset and See Motherhood as a Powerful Calling - with Kirsten Vossler from Rejoicing in Motherhood

    Episode 10: The MOST Challenging Type of Clutter for Moms! 4 Kinds of Aspirational Clutter and How to Finally Let Go

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > [email protected]

    Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms (https://www.tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm)

    Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms (https://www.tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm)

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

  • Today I have the pleasure of speaking to Natalie Cook as we talk about how to be more intentional with purchases, especially when you love clothes and shop often with friends as entertainment. I hope you love this conversation and it can help you identify your own shopping triggers so you can purchase with purpose!

    Resources Mentioned:

    Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter

    Interested in coaching with me and having results like Natalie? Let’s work together!

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 86: Struggle with Impulse Purchases? Intentional Purchasing and Values-Based Spending Strategies with Meghan Dwyer from Money Isn’t Scary

    Episode 23: Drowning in Clutter? Stop Doing These 3 Things

    Episode 68: 4 Steps to STOP the Shopping Habit from Former Shopaholic and Workaholic Turned Minimal-ish Mom Mary Simpson

    Episode 159: Say NO to Fall Hauls! 6 Cognitive Biases That Cause You to Buy (and What to Do About Them)

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > [email protected]

    Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

  • In a season where we are surrounded by people encouraging “fall hauls”, how can we buy more intentionally? If we can understand these six cognitive biases that marketers leverage to cause us to buy what we don’t need, we can purchase with a purpose!

    Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included):

    Scarcity Brain by Michael Easter

    An excellent article in Becoming Minimalist about the Diderot Effect

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 86: Struggle with Impulse Purchases? Intentional Purchasing and Values-Based Spending Strategies with Meghan Dwyer from Money Isn’t Scary

    Episode 23: Drowning in Clutter? Stop Doing These 3 Things

    Episode 68: 4 Steps to STOP the Shopping Habit from Former Shopaholic and Workaholic Turned Minimal-ish Mom Mary Simpson

    Episode 157: 7 Cognitive Biases That Cause Clutter (and What Do Do About Them)

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > [email protected]

    Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

  • Want to be a fly on the wall during one of my virtual coaching sessions?Today I’m coaching Natalie Cook with how to approach her bedroom! Natalie wants her bedroom to be her sanctuary but struggles with a small closet and too much stuff.

    I hope you enjoy the conversation!

    *Current pricing for virtual and in-person decluttering + organizing coaching is going up October 1! Book your session today!*

    Resources Mentioned:

    **Review Giveaway ends September 30th!**

    Sponsored by Simple by Emmy LLC

    💵 Need a little extra back-to-school cash?

    💵 Have you left a written review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts yet OR shared it with a friend?

    I'm having a review giveaway from now until Monday, September 30th! So far, only 9 people have entered!

    If you have access to Apple Podcasts and haven't left a review for the show yet, this is your chance!

    If you have already (thank you) you can share the show with a friend! Every share counts for one entry (3 share entries max!)

    Either way, you MUST send the screen shot(s) to me at [email protected] between now and September 30th to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card!

    I'll select ONE winner from those who leave reviews and ONE winner from those who share with friends! The winners will be announced on the podcast on Tuesday, October 1!

    If you're not sure how to leave a review on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. check out this short tutorial!

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 5: Don’t Know Where to Start Decluttering? The Answer May Surprise You

    Episode 6: The EASIEST Way to Declutter Any Space in Your Home!

    Episode 48: The ONE Thing That You Need To Add to Your Decluttering Toolbox

    Episode 133: The Exact Step-by-Step Process I Use to Declutter My Home in Less Time

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > [email protected]

    Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

  • A cognitive bias is a systematic error in thinking caused by the tendency of the human brain to simplify information through personal experiences and preferences.

    What that means for decluttering our stuff? We hold onto what we don’t need!

    In today’s episode, I’m reviewing 7 of the most prevelant cognitive biases causing you to hold onto clutter and what we can do to overcome them!Resources Mentioned:

    **Review Giveaway ends September 30th!**

    💵 Need a little extra back-to-school cash?

    💵 Have you left a written review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts yet OR shared it with a friend?

    I'm having a review giveaway from now until Monday, September 30th! So far, 8 people have entered!

    If you have access to Apple Podcasts and haven't left a review for the show yet, this is your chance!

    If you have already (thank you) you can share the show with a friend! Every share counts for one entry!

    Either way, you MUST send the screen shot(s) to me at [email protected] between now and September 30th to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card!

    I'll select ONE winner from those who leave reviews and ONE winner from those who share with friends! The winners will be announced on the podcast on Tuesday, October 1!

    If you're not sure how to leave a review on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. check out this short tutorial!

    Coaching Pricing Going Up!

    *Current pricing for virtual and in-person decluttering + organizing coaching is going up October 1! Book your session today!*

    A recent article from Rich in What Matters which dives into some of these cognitive biases

    A great article in Becoming Minimalist about loss aversion

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 4: THIS is Why You Don’t Have the Time To Declutter

    Episode 9: Stop Holding Onto Stuff Because of What You Paid for It! 3 Tips to Overcome This Common Decluttering Roadblock

    Episode 125: Struggle To Let Go of Stuff? THIS May Be Sabotaging Your Decluttering Success

    Episode 11: Holding onto EVERYTHING Sentimental? 3 Decluttering Hacks You HAVE to Try

    Episode 129: Stop Believing These 10 Myths and Get Back on Track with Decluttering

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > [email protected]

    Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    YouTube - > https://www.youtube.com/@simplebyemmy

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter that comes out every Friday and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

  • Have you ever attempted to follow a cleaning schedule - but failed?

    Do you buy planners and never use them?

    There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to chores, cleaning, tidying, or home management in general! We need to create chore systems that work WITH our brain!

    In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Kelly Briggs from Simple Home Mom all about her best tips for approaching chores with self-compassion, especially if you are neurodivergent or have neurodivergent kiddos!

    Kelly has five kiddos ranging from 1 to 13 and started her simple living journey after her third child was born, when she realized that routines were needed in order to keep her sanity! She provides practical tips to help moms make their home lives easier. She writes over on Substack and has free and paid posts for those who need more support - offering tips, printables, audios, and more!

    Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included):

    Connect with Kelly on Instagram and subscribe to her newsletter on Substack, where you can get her chore checklists for free when you sign up!

    How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing by KC Davis LPC

    Order From Chaos: The Everyday Grind of Staying Organized with Adult ADHD by Jaclyn Paul

    *2 Year Pod-iversary Review Giveaway! Ends September 30!*

    💵 Need a little extra back-to-school cash?

    💵 Have you left a written review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts yet OR shared it with a friend?

    I'm having a review giveaway from now until Monday, September 30th! So far, 3 people have entered!

    If you have access to Apple Podcasts and haven't left a review for the show yet, this is your chance!

    If you have already (thank you) you can share the show with a friend! Every share counts for one entry!

    Either way, you MUST send the screen shot(s) to me at [email protected] between now and September 30th to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card!

    I'll select ONE winner from those who leave reviews and ONE winner from those who share with friends! The winners will be announced on the podcast on Tuesday, October 1!

    If you're not sure how to leave a review on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. e-mail me at [email protected] and I can send you a short tutorial!

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 62: Feeling Scattered? Use the Power of Checklists to Declutter Your Mind with Danielle McGeough from the Plan Goal Plan Podcast

    Episode 123: 5 Simple Home Management Systems You CAN Stick With

    Episode 124: The Rise of ADHD in Women and How to Be More Productive When Focus is a Challenge - with Alicia Cohen

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > [email protected]

    Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

  • In her book The Four Tendencies, author and podcaster Gretchen Rubin outlines her personality framework based upon how you respond to internal and external expectations. Upholders, Questioners, Obligers, and Rebels approach decluttering and organizing differently, which Rubin outlines briefly in her book Outer Order, Inner Calm.

    Today I dive a bit more into Rubin’s four tendencies and provide some additional recommendations on how to create a personalzed decluttering plan based upon your type! Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included):

    Four Tendencies Quiz

    Outer Order, Inner Calm: Declutter and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness by Gretchen Rubin

    The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How To Make Your Life Better (and Other People’s Lives Better, Too) by Gretchen Rubin

    The Minimalists’ Mins Game

    *2 Year Pod-iversary Review Giveaway! Ends September 30!*

    💵 Need a little extra back-to-school cash?

    💵 Have you left a written review for the podcast on Apple Podcasts yet OR shared it with a friend?

    I'm having a review giveaway from now until Monday, September 30th! So far, no one has entered which means you have an excellent chance!

    If you have access to Apple Podcasts and haven't left a review for the show yet, there's no time like today!

    If you have already (thank you) you can share the show with a friend! Every share counts for one entry!

    Either way, you MUST send the screen shot(s) to me at [email protected] between now and September 30th to be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card!

    I'll select ONE winner from those who leave reviews and ONE winner from those who share with friends!

    If you're not sure how to leave a review on Apple Podcasts on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc. e-mail me at [email protected] and I can send you a short tutorial!

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 153: STOP Buying Stuff You Don’t Need by Answering This ONE Question

    Episode 8: Is Clutter Stealing From You? The 4 Things You Can Reclaim Now Even as a Busy Mom

    Episode 91: Unmotivated to Declutter? 10 Shocking Statistics That Will Make You Think Differently About Your Stuff

    Episode 44: 8 Important Values Decluttering Teaches Our Kids

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > [email protected]

    Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

  • When it comes to decluttering and organization, motivation can be a fickle friend. We know why it’s important and we want to feel lighter and less chaotic, but decluttering can be HARD.

    How do we find - and sustain - the motivation to declutter? Today I’m joined by Deanna Yates from Wannabe Clutter Free who is sharing her best tips AND coaching me through a decluttering project I’ve been avoiding!

    Deanna helps busy families learn how to let go of the stuff holding them back so they can stop spending their entire weekend cleaning house and start enjoy more time together. Her positive attitude and down to earth nature has propelled the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast to the top 1% of podcasts and has reached over 1.5 Million listens. With expert guests, and tips and tricks from her own experiences she has helped women from all over the world discover the freedom that comes from living clutter-free. When she's not helping clients realize their dreams, you can find her paddle boarding, searching for the tastiest breakfast burrito, or balancing her love of world travel with her love of snuggling up on the couch.

    Enjoy this conversation with Deanna!

    Resources Mentioned:

    Connect with Deanna on her website, podcast, and Instagram

    Snag her freebie The Doable Dozen to help you keep your home tidy

    My episode on Deanna’s podcast

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 118: Digital Declutter 101 - Simple File and E-mail Organization Tips with Deanna Yates from Wannabe Clutter Free

    Episode 91: Unmotivated to Declutter? 10 Shocking Statistics That Will Make You Think Differently About Your Stuff

    Episode 119: Too Overwhelmed and Exhausted to Declutter? 3 Mindset Hacks to Motivate You to Get Started Today

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > [email protected]

    Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

  • ❓ Are you constantly decluttering, organizing, and re-organizing your home and feel like you never have time to relax?

    ❓ Do you love to find a "good deal" and bring things home that you later regret?

    ❓ Do you have a hard time saying no to free stuff?

    Decluttering is a time-consuming process, but it's hard to get closer to a clutter-free life if we are always bringing more and more into our homes.

    Today I'm sharing ONE question you can ask that will help you stop the "stuff stream" and also help you in letting go of what you no longer need!

    Resources Mentioned:

    Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms.

    This is your last chance to snag my virtual decluttering coaching sessions for $47 USD - the price will go up October 1. Go to simplebyemmy.com/coaching to learn more!

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 10: The MOST Challenging Type of Clutter for Moms! 4 Kinds of Aspirational Clutter and How to Finally Let Go

    Episode 15: These 3 Words are Sabatoging Your Decluttering Efforts

    Episode 23: Drowning in Clutter? Stop Doing These 3 Things

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > [email protected]

    Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

  • Today’s episode is a special treat - you get to listen in to a snippet of my virtual decluttering coaching call with Vanessa Gurrusquieta.

    Vanessa is a mom of 8 with kids ranging from 24 to 3. She’s also the owner of the Poppin’ Tags Resale Shop in Hillsboro, Texas.

    Her dream is to homeschool her two littles (ages 3 and 5) and travel the world in an RV. But she feels like she is constantly decluttering and organizing stuff, and there’s always something at the resale shop that would look cute in her home…

    Vanessa knows that clutter is affecting her anxiety and wants to make a change!

    We talk about getting family members on board, how to be intentional about the flow of stuff into our homes, the TRUE cost of our belongings, capsule wardrobes, and much more!

    This is your last chance to snag my virtual decluttering coaching sessions for $47 USD - the price will go up October 1. Go to simplebyemmy.com/coaching to learn more!

    Resources Mentioned:

    Connect with Vanessa on Facebook and visit her resale shop Poppin’ Tags in Hillsboro, TX!

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 16: “My Husband Doesn’t Want to Get Rid of Anything!” How to Get Your Spouse on Board with Decluttering in 5 Simple Steps

    Episode 18: Are Your Kids Hoarders? 3 Tips for Getting Them On Board with Decluttering

    Episode 23: Drowning in Clutter? Stop Doing These 3 Things

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > [email protected]

    Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

  • Do you procrastinate on decluttering?

    Do you tell yourself you don’t have enough time, or that it takes too long to make decisions about what to keep and what to donate?

    Or are you like me and struggle to get things you want to donate out of your house? :)

    Today’s episode is for you! I’m sharing 3 steps to help you get back on track if you’ve stalled out on your decluttering journey.

    Resources Mentioned:

    5 Mindset Shifts to Help You Let Go of Clutter

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 4: THIS is Why You Don’t Have the Time to Declutter

    Episode 19: Exhausted and Burnt Out with NO Energy to Declutter as a Busy Mom? You Probably Aren’t Asking Yourself This Simple Question

    Episode 30: Feeling Stuck on Your Decluttering Journey? The One Mindset Hack that Will Change Everything

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > [email protected]

    Podcast -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -> https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

  • Imagine this scene: You’re shopping in Target with one child pulling on your leg and the other grabbing random items off the shelves, wailing, “PLEEEEASE Mommy can I have this?” An elderly woman in the same aisle smiles at you and says, “You’re going to miss this, dear! The days are long but the years are short!”

    Or imagine that you buy a parenting book about a discipline approach that your sister-in-law raves about, but when you try it at home it just makes you feel uneasy. But it’s all you’re seeing on your Instagram ads and hearing about from your mom friends, so you decide just to push through, even though it’s making you miserable.

    Whether unrealistic expectations are placed on us by well-meaning people, or we place them on ourselves due to our own childhood experiences, it is something that constantly plagues us with self-doubt. Am I doing enough? Am I doing this right?

    On today’s episode, I’m talking with Danielle Bettmann, parenting coach at Parenting Wholeheartedly and the host of the Failing Motherhood Podcast, about how we can declutter these unrealistic expectations and have confidence in our parenting again.

    Danielle is a positive-Discipline certified parenting coach who empowers parents to crack the code of their strong-willed child's personality, meet their deepest core needs to improve their behavior, and find new levels of patience. An early childhood educator, certified teacher and home visitor, Danielle now equips parents from all over via Zoom!

    Instead of inadvertently inviting defiance by using traditional tools or playing "whack-a-mole" with short-sighted reactions, families get on the same page and learn how to cultivate cooperation while being KIND + FIRM at the same time! Host of the well-loved podcast, Failing Motherhood, she's passionate about eliminating shame from parents' vocabulary, reminding them they are the parent their kids need. She is also a mom to two daughters, wife of 15 years to her high-school sweetheart, and an avid fan of sunshine and coffee.

    Resources Mentioned:

    Connect with Danielle on her website, her podcast, and Instagram.

    I would highly recommend her FREE Calm + Confident masterclass where you’ll learn how to master the KIND + FIRM approach that your strong-willed child needs without crushing their spirit or walking on eggshells.

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 31: Effectively Parenting Strong-Willed Kids When You’re Overwhelmed with Danielle Bettmann from Parenting Wholeheartedly

    Episode 120: Chronic People-Pleaser? Declutter Your Need to Please with Mikki Gardner from Co-Parenting with Confidence

    Episode 112: Opt Out of Mom Guilt and Let Go of “Either/Or” Thinking - with Stephanie O’Dea

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > [email protected]

    Podcast -> www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -> www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

  • One of the biggest components of mental clutter is our to-do’s - causes the “thought swirl” that keeps us up at night and makes us feel distracted during the day.

    In today’s episode, I’m sharing the 3 critical steps you may be missing when managing your never-ending to-do list!

    Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included, which means I get a small commission if you use my link - thanks):

    Order From Chaos: The Everyday Grind of Staying Organized with Adult ADHD by Jaclyn Paul

    This is similar to the stackable inbox paper tray I use in my kitchen

    Eisenhower matrix as described by James Clear

    I like the ScanSnap scanners and I use an Amazon Basics shredder.

    For electronic tasks, I use Apple Notes (using tags for easy reference), shared Google Calendars, and using tags/labels in Gmail

    I also use MeisterTask for work task management

    Related Episodes:

    Episode 40: Too Tired to Tackle Your To-Do List? You’re Probably Not Doing These 3 Things

    Episode 28: Are You Constantly Shuffling Around Piles of Papers? Steal my No-Fail Paper Processing Routine

    Episode 117: Declutter the Mental Load of Motherhood by Following My 5-Step System

    Episode 124: The Rise of ADHD in Women and How to Be More Productive When Focus is a Challenge - with Alicia Cohen

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    I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts.

    Contact - > [email protected]

    Podcast -> www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast

    Learn -> www.simplebyemmy.com/resources

    Connect -> Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Instagram -> @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm

    *** Don't Know Where to Start? ***

    5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -> https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/

    5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -> https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

    Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you!

    Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms

    Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile

    Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering coaching! www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching