Episodes
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Decluttering can be an emotional task. It can feel like the way to get through it is to squash the emotions, but squashing emotions isn’t an effective strategy. The No Mess Decluttering Process doesn’t use emotions to declutter, but it does allow you to experience them during the process. Feel them, but don’t use them. […]
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In this episode, we discuss: Letting go of your fantasy self as we move into a new phase of life. Gauging when to move past gentle encouragement over to doing most of the heavy lifting for my overwhelmed daughter. Solving the problem of all the equipment we need being in a hard-to-get-to place. My […]
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I’m answering your decluttering questions in today’s podcast. * My husband has a neurodegenerative disease that will take him from us far too soon. I am his caregiver and the demands of that role will become more and more of my focus over the next few years. My question is, how should I handle stuff […]
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Life is hard enough and “closure” isn’t always possible in difficult situations. Decluttering doesn’t have to be that way. It is absolutely possible to have closure with your stuff when you use the No Mess Decluttering Process. 285: My 5 Step Decluttering Process Podcast My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find […]
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I’m so excited to be back after my summer break! In this episode, I’ll go deep into what I learned by focusing hard on keeping dishes done (as opposed to just doing the dishes) and how to prevent dish piles from happening! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how […]
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Getting motivated to declutter (or just to get started on your house at all) can be really difficult! In today’s episode, I’m sharing my best tips for getting motivated to start making real progress in your home. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find […]
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I’m answering questions that you asked over on Instagram. I’m covering things like decluttering burnout, finding the right donation place, worrying about decluttering when money is tight, and many more! 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 […]
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It’s how to help other people, right? Summer’s coming, so it’s possible you’ll have the “opportunity” to help other people declutter! Today, I’m sharing my best mindset shifts and strategies to make these situations go smoothly AND to produce great decluttering results. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how […]
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In this episode, we discuss: Decluttering to have a working space for art. Finding common “look for it here first” spaces with other adults in the home. Keeping up with outdoor and seasonal stuff. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? […]
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Knowing the doorbell is going to ring is the best motivation to get the house cleaned up. But those moments can be extremely stressful! Today, I’m talking about ideas for getting a party on the schedule and my method for making it an all-around positive experience you’ll want to do again! Get 14 Days to […]
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I’m talking with my friend Myquillyn Smith (The Nester) about her new book, House Rules. She’s the queen of making decorating your home feel totally doable. I loved this conversation! Grab her book wherever books are sold. It’s out now! Take Your House Back is on sale! My books Want to be a patron […]
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In this episode, we discuss: Defining the Craft Room while also using it for storage. Getting past the Doorbell Panic. Helping with parents’ garage & shared storage unit. Take Your House Back is on sale! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering […]
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When I started my deslobification process, I realized quickly that I have what I call Slob Vision. Some people call it Clutter Blindness. In today’s episode, I’m sharing things that I’ve realized cause Slob Vision and what I do to keep it from causing my home to fall into Disaster Status. Take Your House Back […]
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I don’t use emotions to make decluttering decisions. Today, though, I’m talking about the difference between enjoying things and holding onto things. If I have too many things, I can’t enjoy them! My 5-Step Decluttering Process Podcast The Basics – Getting Started or Getting Back Measuring Progress, Measuring Success My books Want to be a patron of […]
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Decluttering can be daunting, and if you find yourself stuck in “the Messy Middle,” you might feel discouraged. Of course, with the No Mess Decluttering Process, there’s no physical mess. But I’m sharing ways to get through the feelings of frustration you might experience in the middle of a decluttering project. My books Want to […]
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In this episode, we discuss: Help when you know your home is not your project, but your projects have a tendency to take over your home. Declutter the room that I named the “Home Office” when more functions keep getting piled on. Deal with identity clutter. My books Want to be a patron of the […]
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I’m answering some of your decluttering questions as quickly as I can. (Answering quickly is quite the challenge for me!) 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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Learning to identify and use Awkward Pauses is so essential to making real change in your home. Knowing what to do in small amounts of time that will achieve real progress is key. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? […]
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I’ve been craving rest lately, so I’ve been thinking a lot about it. Specifically, how the No Mess Decluttering Process allows for rest in a way that the way I used to declutter did not. Join a discounted Six-Week Decluttering Workshop guided by a coach certified in my method! My books Want […]
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In this episode, we discuss: Declutter my house when most of the stuff isn’t mine. Declutter the garage. Keep the Craffice( craft room/office ) decluttered when sharing it with my husband. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE […]
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