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Krista Lockwood
Welcome to Motherhood Simplified,a podcast for moms who want to declutter but don't want to become a full blown minimalist!
As a parent, it’s essential to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to protecting your kids in the digital world. That’s where the Bark app comes in. In this post, I’ll walk you through what the Bark app is, what it can do for your family, and how it can be used to create a safe and secure online environment for your kids.
Want to try the Bark App? https://www.bark.us/?ref=SIMPLIFY
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» https://motherhoodsimplified.com/11
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► 💻 READ THE BLOG POST:
» https://motherhoodsimplified.com/clear-clutter-from-your-home/
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» https://motherhoodsimplified.com/not
► 🌱 FREE DECLUTTERING CHALLENGE:
» Sign up here: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/ghost
►💰FREE DIY DECLUTTERING PLAN:
» Grab here: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/DIY
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► 💻 MORE BLOG POSTS TO READ:
» Declutter Your Home In 5 Simple Steps https://motherhoodsimplified.com/declutter-your-home-in-5-steps/
» How to Stop Buying Clutter
https://motherhoodsimplified.com/stop-buying-clutter/
» Responsible Decluttering: An Honest Conversation About Goodwill
https://motherhoodsimplified.com/radically-responsible-decluttering-a-conversation-about-goodwill/
► 🍿 MORE RELATED VIDEOS:
» Bark Phone Monitoring Vs Management: • https://youtu.be/fkoDy5Ak_Dk
» Best Parental Control App: Bark App Review: • https://youtu.be/ykAiNzzr4dA
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► FAVORITE RECOMMENDATIONS
Online Therapy - https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=4059
Bark parental control app for kids https://www.bark.us/?ref=SIMPLIFY
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ABOUT MOTHERHOOD SIMPLIFIED
I’m a mom just like you who has decluttered her entire home. I have 5 children, have lived all over the US with them (Alaska, Florida, Idaho, SoCal, the midwest) and I have been clutter free for more than a decade - and have STAYED clutter free!
I don’t teach decluttering in theory, and I will never ask you to do something in your home that I have not done myself.
All the tips and strategies you find in this course have worked for thousands of other moms.
I’m here to help you find that sweet spot of having enough, but not too much, so you can feel less stressed in your home.
Love,
Krista
Meal planning for a big family doesn’t have to be overwhelming! In this video, I’m sharing my tried-and-true system for meal planning that has made feeding my family of seven (yes, seven!) so much easier. 🙌 I’ll break down how I plan dinners, breakfasts, lunches, and snacks for the week, and how I organize my grocery trips to save time and money. I even include a sample 7-day meal plan you can try today! 🍽️
✨ In this video, I cover:
0:00 Intro
1:30 How I plan 7 dinners for the week
3:45 My approach to easy weekday breakfasts
5:00 Packing lunches for my kids
6:15 Why snacks are key (and how I keep them healthy)
8:00 My grocery store strategy (and why I shop at 2-3 places)
10:30 How decluttering helps me dedicate time to meal planning
12:00 Sample 7-day meal plan
14:00 Final tips + how to get started!
👇 Check out my full blog post here: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/7-day-family-meal-plan/
Want to simplify your home so you can meal plan without the stress? Grab my 11-course decluttering bundle https://motherhoodsimplified.com/11
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» https://motherhoodsimplified.com/blog
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» https://motherhoodsimplified.com/not
► 🌱 FREE DECLUTTERING CHALLENGE:
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►💰FREE DIY DECLUTTERING PLAN:
» Grab here: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/DIY
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► 💻 MORE BLOG POSTS TO READ:
» Throwing Away Everything I Own Made Me A Great Mom
https://motherhoodsimplified.com/throwing-everything-i-own-away/
» 3 Ways I Help My Kids Declutter
https://motherhoodsimplified.com/3-ways-i-help-my-kids-declutter/
» Responsible Decluttering: An Honest Conversation About Goodwill
https://motherhoodsimplified.com/radically-responsible-decluttering-a-conversation-about-goodwill/
► FAVORITE RECOMMENDATIONS
Online Therapy -https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=4059
Bark parental control app for kids https://www.bark.us/?ref=SIMPLIFY
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ABOUT MOTHERHOOD SIMPLIFIED
I’m a mom just like you who has decluttered her entire home. I have 5 children, have lived all over the US with them (Alaska, Florida, Idaho, SoCal, the midwest) and I have been clutter free for more than a decade - and have STAYED clutter free!
I don’t teach decluttering in theory, and I will never ask you to do something in your home that I have not done myself.
All the tips and strategies you find in this course have worked for thousands of other moms.
I’m here to help you find that sweet spot of having enough, but not too much, so you can feel less stressed in your home.
Love,
Krista
Here’s how I use Bark with my own kids and why it’s been such a game changer: (try bark right here https://www.bark.us/?ref=SIMPLIFY)
Comprehensive Monitoring: Bark monitors texts, emails, YouTube, and even 30+ social media platforms. But the best part? It flags potential issues like cyberbullying, inappropriate content, online predators, or signs of depression or anxiety. I can’t tell you how relieved I was when Bark caught a concerning text exchange before it became a bigger issue. Yes, you can monitor kids text messages, with a degree of privacy for them.
Custom Alerts: This is where the app shines for moms who don’t have time to micromanage every app or conversation. Bark sends you a notification only if something needs your attention. That means I don’t have to waste time scrolling through endless messages or posts—it’s already done for me!
Balance Between Safety and Privacy: One thing I’m always conscious of is how I approach my kids’ privacy. I want them to have freedom, but I also want to protect them. Bark strikes the perfect balance by not spying on every detail but giving me enough insight when something’s off. It helps create trust between you and your kids, so they don’t feel like you’re constantly “big brother-ing” their every move.
In my opinion Bark is much better than Qustudio or Famisafe based on how dedicated they are to keeping kids safe online.
What kind of phone is a Bark Phone? In short, it's an Android. The longer version you can find here. https://www.bark.us/?ref=SIMPLIFY
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► 💻 READ THE BLOG POST:
» what Bark Monitors: https://www.bark.us/what-bark-monitors/
» How Bark Works https://www.bark.us/how/
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» https://motherhoodsimplified.com/not
► 🌱 FREE DECLUTTERING CHALLENGE:
» Sign up here: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/ghost
►💰FREE DIY DECLUTTERING PLAN:
» Grab here: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/DIY
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► 💻 MORE BLOG POSTS TO READ:
» Declutter Your Home In 5 Simple Steps https://motherhoodsimplified.com/decl...
» How to Stop Buying Clutter
https://motherhoodsimplified.com/stop...
» Responsible Decluttering: An Honest Conversation About Goodwill
https://motherhoodsimplified.com/radi...
► 🍿 MORE RELATED VIDEOS:
» Ghost Your Clutter Playlist: • • ghost your clutter day 1 2022
» Clear Your Clutter Playlist: • • challenge day one final
» Clutter Chronicles Playlist: • • Clutter Chronicles Leah
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► FAVORITE RECOMMENDATIONS
Online Therapy - https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/af...
Bark parental control app for kids https://www.bark.us/?ref=SIMPLIFY
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ABOUT MOTHERHOOD SIMPLIFIED
I’m a mom just like you who has decluttered her entire home. I have 5 children, have lived all over the US with them (Alaska, Florida, Idaho, SoCal, the midwest) and I have been clutter free for more than a decade - and have STAYED clutter free!
I don’t teach decluttering in theory, and I will never ask you to do something in your home that I have not done myself.
All the tips and strategies you find in this course have worked for thousands of other moms.
I’m here to help you find that sweet spot of having enough, but not too much, so you can feel less stressed in your home.
Love,
Krista
Now, I know that phrase, “throwing everything I own away,” can sound a little drastic. But I’m here to tell you that in 2013, as a family of five, we did exactly that. We packed up a single suitcase for each of us and moved from Alaska to Florida, leaving behind all the clutter. It was a monumental shift for my family, one that I had no idea would lead to such profound mental health benefits.
Let me walk you through how we did it, why we did it, and what it changed for me, especially as a mom.
► 💻ONE OF THE VERY FIRST THINGS I DID AFTER I DECLUTTERED WAS START THERAPY. HERE'S A GREAT ONLINE COUNSELING TO TRY:
https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=4059
There are a lot of online therapy platforms out there, and this one I trust. I will be completing an online-therapy.com review shortly, and doing it in comparison to my betterhelp review. It's hard to find an online counselor you can trust, and I know recommendations like this can be really helpful. Therapy online has become very normal, and useful, especially for moms.
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► 💻 READ THE BLOG POST:
» https://motherhoodsimplified.com/throwing-everything-i-own-away
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» https://motherhoodsimplified.com/not
► 🌱 FREE DECLUTTERING CHALLENGE:
» Sign up here: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/ghost
►💰FREE DIY DECLUTTERING PLAN:
» Grab here: https://motherhoodsimplified.com/DIY
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► 💻 MORE BLOG POSTS TO READ:
» Declutter Your Home In 5 Simple Steps https://motherhoodsimplified.com/declutter-your-home-in-5-steps/
» How to Stop Buying Clutter
https://motherhoodsimplified.com/stop-buying-clutter/
» Responsible Decluttering: An Honest Conversation About Goodwill
https://motherhoodsimplified.com/radically-responsible-decluttering-a-conversation-about-goodwill/
► 🍿 MORE RELATED VIDEOS:
» Ghost Your Clutter Playlist: • https://youtu.be/Eqv6Z9uyLag?si=YshR9p6ZJKdYLhnc
» Clear Your Clutter Playlist: • https://youtu.be/QRs5TbOUmLY?si=nyQfp8a6FQVImDl5
» Clutter Chronicles Playlist: • https://youtu.be/-dkva4_7srM?si=MoP_OmUSglkH91jc
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► FAVORITE RECOMMENDATIONS
Online Therapy - https://onlinetherapy.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=4059
Bark parental control app for kids https://www.bark.us/?ref=SIMPLIFY
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ABOUT MOTHERHOOD SIMPLIFIED
I’m a mom just like you who has decluttered her entire home. I have 5 children, have lived all over the US with them (Alaska, Florida, Idaho, SoCal, the midwest) and I have been clutter free for more than a decade - and have STAYED clutter free!
I don’t teach decluttering in theory, and I will never ask you to do something in your home that I have not done myself.
All the tips and strategies you find in this course have worked for thousands of other moms.
I’m here to help you find that sweet spot of having enough, but not too much, so you can feel less stressed in your home.
Love,
Krista
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Listen in as I share my ever-evolving journey with daily household chores, specifically the dishwashing routine that has shifted to accommodate my family's current work-from-home and schooling dynamic. I explore how life's different seasons demand flexibility in our routines, and I'll walk you through our current dish cycle which includes a nightly reset by my diligent 12-year-old son, a strategic midday run, and my morning unloading ritual. I also stress the importance of having a manageable number of dishes to keep the kitchen chaos at bay and how sustainable practices can be achieved through self-correcting habits, such as avoiding disposable paper plates.
Moving from the kitchen to the entryway, I offer insights on organizing shoes and beauty products, especially for those with large families. You'll get a glimpse into my personal approach to managing footwear for my family of six, where each person is allocated a daily pair and a seasonal pair to minimize clutter. I also talk about how we handle the allure of adorable, non-essential shoes for the little ones, balancing indulgences with spatial and financial realities. For more tailored solutions, I highlight the creative ideas from the Motherhood Simplified group, underlining the benefits of intentional purchases and storage solutions. Tune in for these practical tips that could revolutionize the way you manage your household's daily grind.
Decluttering and Organizing Small Spaces
Decluttering tips for convincing a spouse and managing a small living space for a family of six.
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Get help communicating boundaries with gifts
"What did you do with that gift I gave you?"
If you've ever been asked that, OR if you have gift givers who cross boundaries have strings attached or just give too much, this episode is for you!
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Managing Everyday Messes and Digital Clutter
00:01
Clutter threshold, behavior patterns, digital clutter, and managing email and photo collections are discussed.
Chapter 2
Streamlining Email and Photo Organization
08:06
Declutter email and digital photos, use folders, unsubscribe, organize storage, and a fun twist at the end.
Chapter 3
Upcoming Episode
19:27
Teasing the story of an orange picker and a disliked gift from Sarah in next week's episode.
Listen in as I tackle the ever-so-common battle against everyday messes and digital clutter. We all know that even the tidiest homes aren't immune to the occasional socks on the floor or misplaced keys, and that's perfectly human. But what if you could reset your living space in just 20 to 30 minutes? I share insights into maintaining a 'clutter threshold' and the behaviors that contribute to our daily disarray. And, in a relatable confession, I discuss my own habit of leaving socks scattered and how my family deals with this quirk with humor and understanding. Plus, a listener named Jenny sparks an engaging conversation on the daunting task of managing a bursting email inbox and chaotic digital photo collections.
Dive into practical tips for streamlining your email and organizing your digital memories. The secret? Recognizing that most emails can hit the trash bin and creating folders for the essentials, while also being ruthless with deleting unnecessary digital photos to preserve those precious moments worth reminiscing over. Discover tools like unroll.me that simplify the unsubscribing process and hear about my ongoing quest to keep digital storage tidy. And stay tuned for a light-hearted conclusion where I tease an intriguing story about an orange picker, a nod to a forthcoming episode, and a humorous gift-related tale from Sarah, an admin with a fun twist, sure to leave you anticipating our next weekly chat.
Thank you so much for being a part of Motherhood Simplified!
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Ever felt like the toys and clutter in your home multiply overnight, especially with energetic kids in the mix? Join us as we navigate the turbulent waters of decluttering with precision and a touch of humor, sharing insights that will transform your space into a tranquil haven. Witness firsthand as Courtney combats the chaos of ADHD and toy sprawl with weekly donations, and listen as I weigh in with strategies culled from personal trials and the wisdom of the Motherhood Simplified hive mind. Prepare to be astonished by the sheer volume of stuff we accumulate without noticing and learn why a significant purge is the life raft your cluttered home needs.
Gifts: they're a sign of love, yet for the minimalist parent, they can be a double-edged sword. In this episode, we unravel the complexities of managing incoming presents without turning our homes into storage units. Hear from Allison, who's crafted a clever method for dealing with the gift influx, and gain sage advice from Makita Newton on steering clear of clutter. I'll also share my family's approach to establishing boundaries and creating organized systems that keep our lively household from descending into mayhem. If you're tiptoeing the line between appreciating generosity and craving simplicity, let this discussion be your guidepost.
Finally, as a special twist, I confront my husband's heartfelt plea for clarity amidst our own family's delightful disarray. Offering a sneak peek at my response to his concerns, we set the stage for an upcoming episode that promises to delve deeper into decluttering dynamics. Your curiosity will be piqued, and your appetite for clutter-busting know-how will be whetted, so make sure to tune in and join the conversation. We're not just tidying up; we're redefining the relationship we have with our possessions and the space we call home.
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An honest conversation about Goodwill
Free training: How To Create Your Mom-Proof Decluttering Plan
Ever felt like your home is a battleground against clutter, with toys staging a never-ending invasion? You're not alone. As a mom, I've struggled with the relentless march of 'stuff' that threatens to overtake every nook and cranny. That's why this episode is a must-listen for moms who find themselves in the trenches, looking for a strategy to reclaim their space. We address the elephant in the room—our kids and the chaos they bring—alongside the scarcity of time and energy that makes decluttering seem like an insurmountable task. But guess what? There's hope, and I'm here to share it with you, along with heartwarming stories and tips from the Motherhood Simplified community that prove it's possible to conquer the clutter.
The fear of letting go often has us clinging to items like life rafts in an ocean of what-ifs, but do we really need that third set of popsicle molds? Through touching anecdotes, like Olga's ingenious use of mega blocks in a pinch, we celebrate the resourcefulness that blossoms in a decluttered home. This episode isn't about preaching minimalism; it's about empowering you to make room for what truly matters. We're unwrapping the guilt tied to unused possessions and challenging the notion of waste with practical, family-inclusive strategies. If you're ready to transform your home into a serene haven that reflects your family's needs and values, let's embark on this journey together. Tune in and equip yourself with a decluttering plan crafted with a mom's touch, promising simplicity and a dash of joy in every step.
Strategies for Moms to Declutter
How To Create Your Mom-Proof Decluttering Plan
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How to break down the decluttering process into manageable steps that fit into your busy schedule.
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The importance of enlisting help and reshuffling priorities to make decluttering a realistic and achievable goal.
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Why waiting for the kids to grow up before decluttering might make the process harder, not easier.
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the mountains of clutter in your home, but found the thought of organizing a decluttering marathon as daunting as the mess itself? You're not alone, and the secret weapon you might be missing is a solid, actionable plan. Today, I'm peeling back the curtain on the transformative power of decluttering challenges tailored specifically for busy moms. I'm sharing the inside scoop on why these challenges aren't just another item on your to-do list, but a gateway to reclaiming your space and peace of mind. Forget about syncing your schedule with the next big online event—discover how you can spearhead your very own clutter-free revolution, no matter the season or reason.
As we navigate the roadmap to a tidier home, I'll unveil the three critical components that make decluttering challenges so effective: a ready-made plan, built-in accountability, and the magic of community support. Together, we'll explore how to harness these elements to create a decluttering strategy that works on your terms. Whether you're gearing up for summer with the kids underfoot or prepping for the joy and chaos of the holiday season, this episode is brimming with practical advice to help you embark on your decluttering journey. So, grab a notebook and let's turn that cluttered chaos into organized serenity—one joyful step at a time!
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How To Create Your Mom Proof Decluttering Plan
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Super Simple Routines mini course
Learn the 5 simple requirements for creating sustainable routines and habits at home with kids - including chore charts!!
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Sentimental Items, Gifts & Special Occasion Clutter
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Come hear ALL about what led up to us decluttering, and what life was like prior to decluttering in part 1!
Here's what we'll cover:
-The decision to DECIDE, is the most powerful thing you can do when you're decluttering.
-Having a vision for what you want, compared to what you have now.
-Finding gratitude for what is, and still seeking something better or more.
All the details of my circumstances while decluttering:
Life with 3 kids
Working at the preschool 7am-5pm
Husband living in Florida, no help from family or friends
The day to day flow of our home and decluttering process
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Decluttering when your kids are younger than 3 is different than kids who are older than 3.
I am recently out of having kids under 3 and this episode is how to approach simplicity with different ages of kids. It's possible! You just need the right approach.
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Listen in to Sarah and I here! She stayed with me for almost a week and shares the real deal about my simplified home
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How to have a home that is peaceful, inspires creativity and is easy to clean up even if you have little time, energy or day to day support.
https://motherhoodsimplified.com/free-training This brand new free training covers: -How to set an example for your kids by decluttering, and set them up for success as adults who know how to care for their things. -How to declutter without feeling guilty about the waste, or continuing to contribute to the landfill and radically transform your spending and consumption habits. -Make your home a place your kids can feel that their mom cared for them deeply in the days of their childhood
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As moms a lot of our every day life mistakenly becomes labeled as clutter, and it's not really.
Toys -
Clothes -
Dishes -
Papers/school and art work
It becomes clutter when...
It doesn't fit in to the space you have, or is beyond your clutter threshold.
What is generational clutter and how can you stop it?
Clutter and stuff that was passed down to you -and not just physical stuff.
Yes, sometimes it is stuff - childhood stuff, heirlooms... "heirlooms".
But it's also inherited beliefs, habits and tendencies.
The remedy?
Decluttering Simplified
How to have a home that is peaceful, creative and easy to clean up
How to start and finish decluttering your home as a mom
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How to have a home that is peaceful, inspires creativity and is easy to clean up even if you have little time, energy or day to day support.
https://motherhoodsimplified.com/free-training This brand new free training covers: -How to set an example for your kids by decluttering, and set them up for success as adults who know how to care for their things. -How to declutter without feeling guilty about the waste, or continuing to contribute to the landfill and radically transform your spending and consumption habits. -Make your home a place your kids can feel that their mom cared for them deeply in the days of their childhood
You don't need "montessori toys"... here's the basis of Montessori...
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This episode is all about how I do clothes for my kids - and the people I am 100% responsible for clothing.
I have mastered clothes decluttering. Partly out of necessity, but in hindsight it's because once my subconscious experienced such a different way of existing that supported the life I wanted MOST, it became second nature. I wanted a simple, easy, fun, life. And never ending laundry made that harder.
Mentioned in this episode:
How to start & finish decluttering your home as a mom
https://motherhoodsimplified.com/pod-free-video/
Here are a few things I do to help my kids declutter, specifically my one kid who holds on to everything. Most recently the flowers we got for our home that were dying.. that are now being hung to dry.
Episode links:
How to make your home your home peaceful, creative and easy to clean up
For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/3-ways-i-help-my-kids-declutter
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I tell them openly about why I am getting rid of my own things. Today I got rid of some things and told her it was because I didn't have time to use it any more, and someone else would love to use it.
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I talk about why sometimes we have to get rid of their things - like they're too small, they're worn out.
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I talk about all the things we have and love and why we have them, how we use them and how much we appreciate them. My idea behind this is that it’s normal to talk about what we keep, why we keep it and have contrast for things we don’t and why we don’t keep it.
She still struggles to let things go, but today when I told her I was getting something that the entire family really thought was pretty cool, it ultimately is something I was keeping for the ideal version of myself I want to be but just am not right now.
I know I couldn't tell her that much detail so I just kept it at "we don't have time to use it and someone else will really love to use it!" and she was satisfied. It also helped me let it go too.
Mentioned in this episode:
How to start & finish decluttering your home as a mom
https://motherhoodsimplified.com/pod-free-video/
When we decluttered down to one suitcase each, here are some things you need to know about that.
Episode links:
How to make your home your home peaceful, creative and easy to clean up
For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/why-i-decluttered-everything
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We did it because it was the best option for us at the time. Logistically it made the most sense.
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It was really hard. I had no concept about how much we had, or how much fit into a suitcase.
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No one wanted my stuff. Straight up, no one wanted it, needed it or would take it.
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Would I do it again? Under those circumstances, absolutely. Just because? Probably not.
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Do I think others should do it? Maybe. What I think people should really take away from it are these two things: 1. you're going to have to trash things. 2. You're going to get familiar with what and how much you really have. And it will surprise you.
Mentioned in this episode:
How to start & finish decluttering your home as a mom
https://motherhoodsimplified.com/pod-free-video/
Get excited because these 7 benefits are possible for you and your home!!
Episode links:
How to make your home your home peaceful, creative and easy to clean up
For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/7-benefits-of-decluttering-for-moms
You've been around for a while now and have maybe seen how that little time above will turn into a big red "Oh no, you missed this opportunity!".
And it's because I know that the moms who have the most decluttering success are decisive, and a boundary on time is a big motivator for being decisive.
Think of this as your first lesson in DECIDING that you will declutter.
And not only will you be deciding to declutter, you will also be deciding on things like this:
--> Giving your kids better opportunities for creativity, play, and responsibility in an age appropriate way.
--> Saving money because you have clarity on what toys are worth buying (or not) AND knowing what clothing you have, so you know what you need
--> Less overstimulation while playing, less overwhelm when cleaning it up (for you AND your kids).
--> Reducing your never ending to do list down to what you can actually manage
--> Leading your family toward simplicity, fun and ease instead of forever nagging them and resenting them for not helping out more
--> Feeling peaceful in your home, instead of overwhelmed
--> Excited to have guests, instead of embarrassed
Come with me as I show you exactly how I decluttered, and have kept my home clutter free with 5 kids for almost a decade!!
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--> Moving clutter from place to place inside your home
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--> Overstimulation in your own home
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--> Not being able to find things in your home
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--> Spending your days cleaning up the same messes over and over again
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Don't miss out on this opportunity. You owe it to yourself and your family.
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See you in there!
Krista
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Decluttering Intro Pack
Declutter The Stuff In Your Home That Creates The Most Mental And Emotional Burden For You.You can declutter just SOME of your home and feel the heaviness of your clutter melt away as you clear things out of your home for GOOD.Stop, or at least massively reduce, the running to do lists in your head. Make it easy for your kids to clean up and care for their own things. Have time for your kids AND have a house that’s pretty clean, most of the time.
This is the top misunderstanding I see moms have that holds them back from decluttering.
Episode links:
How to make your home your home peaceful, creative and easy to clean up
For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/biggest-misconception-about-decluttering-as-a-mom
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Here's the problem with being introduced to a totally new idea or concept:
People don't know how to understand it, and often don't trust it will actually work - or last.
Especially these days where we're exposed to trends that come and go in days.
No one understood what the Nugget couch was when it first came out - it's a couch your kids can rearrange AND it's super comfy? I don't understand. Then you saw it, and maybe got one (or two) and were like OMG THIS IS A GAME CHANGER!
The same is true when moms learn about Decluttering Simplified and thinking it's "just another checklist" or thinking that decluttering is something you should just know how to do without any true skills being taught to you.
If decluttering was as easy as piecing together random checklists, and just getting rid of you stuff, we all would have done it by now right?
(By the way.. how are those random checklists, and attempts to do it on your own working out? Not so great I'm guessing, I see it all the time and everyone does it at some point!)
Haphazardly trying to declutter with patchwork information you've found in random places and just moving things from place to place indefinitely isn't how you declutter a home, and keep it that way.
What does?
Implementing a step by step process that follows tried and true decluttering strategies that both remove your clutter, AND gets to the root of incoming clutter.
It’s called Decluttering Simplified because I have truly made decluttering as simple as possible for you in this program - especially if you are a mom. You know nothing about motherhood is simplified, so you need a program that IS.
It’s a full approach to clutter in your home - including reducing what comes in, managing what you keep, and learning to let things go when it’s time. It’s not just a checklist to get rid of things once because you will always have things coming in, which means they will always be going out.
It’s all about learning the things about managing a home and stuff as a parent that you NEVER learned growing up. It’s transforming the way you raise your kids and teach them about consumption, personal responsibility and decision making, and caring for what you have and how you spend your time and energy.
Decluttering Simplified teaches you to value your time, your energy and advocate for yourself and ultimately get to the root of ALL waste. And teaches you how to balance your needs with the needs of your family so you aren’t the only one doing the work inside of the home.
If that sounds like you, then go get into Decluttering Simplified. You don't want to miss this opportunity to enroll!
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*By the way, I truly mean “If this is you.” There are PLENTY of people who want to cut corners or just organize the clutter in their home. Those are NOT the people we want in the Decluttering Simplified.
There’s work to be done. But if you’re ready to commit to it, I am here to give you all of the steps and support you need to make it happen.
I was so surprised at how well all of the tiny projects in the course built so much momentum. I made progress WAY faster than I expected, and I have been able to keep the excess down.
Mentioned in this episode:
Decluttering Intro Pack
Declutter The Stuff In Your Home That Creates The Most Mental And Emotional Burden For You.You can declutter just SOME of your home and feel the heaviness of your clutter melt away as you clear things out of your home for GOOD.Stop, or at least massively reduce, the running to do lists in your head. Make it easy for your kids to clean up and care for their own things. Have time for your kids AND have a house that’s pretty clean, most of the time.
Listen in on what it was like when I decluttered my home with 3 kids, by myself while working outside the home 10 hours a day.
Episode links:
How to make your home your home peaceful, creative and easy to clean up
For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/3-reasons-decluttering-cant-wait
Let me tell you about the worst day I had when I decluttered our home in 2013 down to what fit into our suitcases.
The general circumstances are this:
I had 3 kids, 7, 4 & 2 years old.
I owned a small preschool where I cared for children for 5 families during the hours of 7am-5pm. Which meant for 10 hours a day I was on site 30 minutes from home.
My husband was living 4,500 miles away in our new home state of Florida (I was in Alaska).
We had one month to have everything we own fit into a suitcase, and with such short notice I had very little help available for childcare or decluttering (a big physical task).
So, those circumstances alone are like WTF impossible, right?
I got it done, so definitely possible, but totally bananas.
One night after I put the kids to bed I was supposed to be sorting through piles (again) to coordinate selling, and pack away for either donation or the dump.
I had started my period, that day every single kid at the school (and my own) must have been taken over by some full moon or something, I don't know and I just could. not. move.
Literally laid in the middle of my floor and just stared at all the work I had to do and got not a single thing done that night.
Not only did I get nothing done, but I cried.
For so many reasons I cried. Fear of letting all of our stuff was the biggest reason. I thought I was making an irresponsible and terrible mistake (it wasn't).
As well as a whole lot of other emotions like resentment, grief over leaving the only place I had ever called home, and worry about the impact it would have on my kids.
The good news is that I was able to do it. And I came out ahead - so far ahead that almost a decade later I am STILL reaping the benefits of that experience.
A big part of you is probably wondering if you can declutter your home and finally be able to walk into it without seeing all the unfinished work you have to do.
And my answer is, YES, you can. You absolutely can.
Even if you have kids at home, work a lot, don't have a supportive day to day partner, worry about not having enough or whatever it might be for you.
I have been able to simplify my decluttering process into one that works for moms no matter their circumstances.
I did it under super extreme conditions and while yours might be different, they're still workable IF you have the right system and plan in place.
And IF you are willing to take that first step.
And more on that in just a bit
But first I have another story to tell you tomorrow - so check back tomorrow to check that out, you're going to love it.
Mentioned in this episode:
Decluttering Intro Pack
Declutter The Stuff In Your Home That Creates The Most Mental And Emotional Burden For You.You can declutter just SOME of your home and feel the heaviness of your clutter melt away as you clear things out of your home for GOOD.Stop, or at least massively reduce, the running to do lists in your head. Make it easy for your kids to clean up and care for their own things. Have time for your kids AND have a house that’s pretty clean, most of the time.
This episode discusses why decluttering cannot keep being pushed to the bottom of your to do list.
Episode links:
How to make your home your home peaceful, creative and easy to clean up
For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/3-reasons-decluttering-cant-wait
I’m a highly empathic and compassionate person. Every personality test I take proves that time and time again, so know that what I am about to say comes from a deep place of knowing that sometimes the most compassionate thing you can do is tell a truth. Here goes...
If you don't declutter your home, and prioritize clearing out the stuff that is causing you excessive and unnecessary stress, burden and feelings of anxiety...
Your one season of motherhood will flash before your eyes and you will miss so much of it.
And not only that, all the beautiful gifts you want to give your children like your time, patience and life lessons that will serve them as adults will fall short.
And if you are currently overwhelmed by the heaviness clutter brings to your as a mother, you are not alone and nothing is wrong with you.
You have just been born in a time where that is NORMAL and accepted for mothers.
Everywhere you look it's buy more, get more, you need BETTER stuff. It's gifted to you, and it's not only a conscious message we get... it is deeply embedded into our society right now.
No other generation has faced the intensity that we do now with social media, a total restructuring of pretty much every major aspect of our society, family roles and pressure to live a highlight reel.
That's not your fault
But it is your responsibility to change it once you're aware of it. So that you can step over to the other side where:
You can live in a way that feels like you are deeply caring for your family, yourself, your home and everything in it, especially the people.
You have the patience your kids need from you (most days).
You raise kids who WANT to come home after they’re grown.
Undo generational habits and stories you carried into your life that you don’t want your kids to carry into their adulthood.
Value your time and energy and balance that with all of the unpredictable and urgent needs of motherhood - without the guilt.
Release the resentment and heaviness you feel in your home and toward your family because of pointless messes.
See a clear direction for your life, how you’ll be able to support and encourage your kids in finding their own direction instead of being all consumed by the daily busy work.
Be able to just walk into a room, and relax instead of seeing piles of stuff and work you need to do.
Live in a home where it’s easy to get help from your family because it’s simple enough to manage and still has all the things everyone want’s and needs.
All of that sounds like not just a dream, but like a deeply fulfilling season of motherhood right? Well, it's true and possible for your real life.
Take a minute to think about what all of that would REALLY be like for you.
Pull out a piece of paper and make a list of all the things that would be different for you if you only had HALF of those benefits of decluttering I just laid out above.
How much easier and more fun would being a mom be for you on a daily basis?
Spend some time thinking about it, because I have something fun O coming for you tomorrow. Even better hit reply, and let me know what you're most excited about when you declutter!
Krista
Mentioned in this episode:
How to have a home that is peaceful, inspires creativity and is easy to clean up even if you have little time, energy or day to day support.
https://motherhoodsimplified.com/free-trainingThis brand new free training covers:-How to set an example for your kids by decluttering, and set them up for success as adults who know how to care for their things.-How to declutter without feeling guilty about the waste, or continuing to contribute to the landfill and radically transform your spending and consumption habits.-Make your home a place your kids can feel that their mom cared for them deeply in the days of their childhood
- Workshop: How to Have a Home that is Peaceful, Inspires Creativity, and is Easy to Clean Up
- Course: Decluttering Simplified
Today's episode is knowing the signs of what decluttering in maintenance mode looks like. In Decluttering Simplified you figure out what this looks like for you so you can recognize it and work toward it.
How is your time spent differently? How do you feel? Etc. And then we set up measurable milestones
But once those start to happen for you, how do you stay there?
Maintenance mode for me looks like being able to pick up at the end of the night and not fall behind on things like laundry, dishes and also being able to do the thigs that matter to me - cooking, budgeting, time on myself etc.
Once I notice those things slipping I know that it's time to declutter again.
Use Decluttering Simplified to get to, and then maintain your clutter free home!
Mentioned in this episode:
How to have a home that is peaceful, inspires creativity and is easy to clean up even if you have little time, energy or day to day support.
https://motherhoodsimplified.com/free-trainingThis brand new free training covers:-How to set an example for your kids by decluttering, and set them up for success as adults who know how to care for their things.-How to declutter without feeling guilty about the waste, or continuing to contribute to the landfill and radically transform your spending and consumption habits.-Make your home a place your kids can feel that their mom cared for them deeply in the days of their childhood
Today I'm sharing an analogy that I came up with that compares clutter to weeds in a garden. I discuss how clutter doesn't require anything of you in order to thrive, and it will destroy everything you want or need to thrive. In this episode, I share and explain the analogy that clutter is like weeds. I discuss how clutter doesn't require anything of you in order to thrive, and it will destroy everything you want or need to thrive. Listen to learn why you need to weed the garden of your home.
For the show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/decluttering-and-weeding-your-home/
How much you declutter won't matter if you don't stop or slow the clutter from coming in. Decluttering and then bringing more stuff into your home as quickly as it leaves is going to drive you bananas. In today's episode, I share the first ground rule I teach all moms that take the Decluttering Simplified course to help them keep from bringing more stuff into their homes as they're decluttering and how to get the best results when decluttering.
Free Workshop: How to Have a Home that is Peaceful, Inspires Creativity, and is Easy to Clean Up
For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to motherhoodsimplified.com
There really isn't a list of toys you should or shouldn't have, so how do you decide what to keep or not keep when it comes to toys?
In today's episode, I discuss whether toys are good or bad and share three principles for decluttering toys.
Decluttering Intro Pack
For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/good-toys-vs-bad-toys-to-declutter/
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You want to get things out of your home and into the hands of people who can actually use them, and you want to declutter without feeling guilty about the waste or continuing to contribute to the landfill and radically transform your spending and consumption habits.
I get it. This was me years ago. In today's episode, I'm sharing a bit about my decluttering journey, and I break down why waste comes from overconsumption and not decluttering and why decluttering isn't wasteful.
For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head over to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/decluttering-without-waste/
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You want to give your kids a great childhood that doesn’t deprive or overwhelm them and sets them up for success. You also want them to grow into adults who know how to care for their things and can feel that their mom cared for them deeply in their childhood days. You may have heard people say that moms who declutter deprive their children somehow. In today’s episode, I’m shedding light on this belief and explaining how decluttering creates a peaceful home for which your children will enjoy and be thankful.
For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to motherhoodsimplified.com.
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We often hear about the mental load of mothers but not how to reduce this mental load.
In today’s episode, I share the role decluttering plays in reducing this mental load and how it impacts a mom's ability to communicate and share responsibility with her partner.
Click here to access the How to Have a Home that is Peaceful, Inspires Creativity, and is Easy to Clean Up Workshop.
For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, click here.
You probably think that moms who declutter have it all together.
Maybe you believe they have more time, more help around the house, and less work to do, and decluttering comes naturally for them. I’m here to tell you that’s not true.
In today’s episode, I share what it’s actually like for moms who declutter, my personal experience with decluttering and its impact on my day-to-day life, and some of the negative effects of clutter.
For show notes and resources mentioned in today's episode, head to motherhoodsimplified.com
If you're a mom with ADHD this episode and event is exactly what you need to calm your decision fatigue and let go of all the past strategies that haven't worked to make your life simpler and more manageable!
Guest, Tracy Nolin Beerman host of the Vision Driven Moms with ADHD podcast
Join the ADHD reset here
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In today's episode, I am re-releasing a past episode that is perfect for the post-holiday season.
One thing I often hear moms say is how overwhelmed they are following the holidays because of all of the new toys and items received during the holiday season.
In this episode, I share three tips for post-holiday decluttering.
For the show notes and links to resources mentioned in this episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/post-holiday-decluttering-tips-2/
In today's episode, I share practical tips for shopping intentionally, ways to introduce shopping intentionally to your children, and more.
For the show notes and links to the resources mentioned in the episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/intentional-shopping-tips-for-moms
In today's episode, I'm sharing why I changed my mind about experience gifts. Although I still share many of the same feelings about not giving experience gifts, my feelings have changed in some aspects, and that's what I'm talking about today.
For the full show notes and list of resources mentioned in the episode, head to https://motherhoodsimplified.com/why-i-changed-my-mind-about-experience-gifts/
This Clutter Chronicles episode is with Morgan, a mom of 7 who was able to declutter her home prior to moving to a much smaller home.
Listen to all of the Clutter Chronicles episodes here
Join Decluttering Simplified to declutter with the same support Morgan had.
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Connect with Sarah and listen to her podcast Socially Misguided here.
Fast fashion solutions for the every day mom and consumer.
Ethically sourced clothing just isn't accessible for most people, and it's to no fault of our own that this is the society we are born into and have a responsibility to change.
Sarah communicates big topics and issues in society with kindness and truth. It's a process of educating people on the reality of how systems work, and encouraging us to make changes that need to be made. One step at a time, and remembering we are all on the same team.
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FITNESS SIMLIFIED!! One thing that happens often for moms after they declutter is an increase in time and energy to focus on their physical health through fitness and nutrition.
It is one area of my life that I have mastered and enjoy, I am just not good at teaching others how to do it, like I do with decluttering.
That's why I was SO happy when I met Megan Dahlman, founder of the Self Care Simplified podcast (I mean, duh we totally get each other).
She teaches moms how to care for themselves by simplifying their fitness and nutrition in VERY similar ways to how I teach decluttering. Bite-sized pieces, doable for mom life and impactful.
She's hosting a free two day event and here's what you will get if you attend:
- 8 of the best trainers, coaches and experts in the industry
- Practical demos and step-by-step guidance to make working out EASY, EASY, EASY.
- Completely FREE virtual event - you can attend from anywhere!
PLUS
- Stop feeling overwhelmed and be inspired and motivated to exercise consistently
- Spend less time “figuring things out” and more time getting the results you want
- Unlock the barriers that have been keeping you stuck and discover the routine that will work best for YOU!
It’s time for you to love exercising again!
She's curated an exclusive group of the very best trainers, coaches and experts to help you:
- Be inspired and motivated to exercise consistently
- Not feel overwhelmed by the process anymore
- Discover what styles and type of routine works best for you
- Know how to fuel your body for more energy and better results
- Balance your workouts to match up with your cycle, and your core and pelvic floor needs
- And even create an inspiring workout space in your home!
You can sign up right here! https://partners.vigeofit.com/40441/117882
And if you want more details on this, go check out the live we did that is tagged at the top of the group now
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Get into Decluttering Simplified, or any of the Motherhood Simplified courses here to help with your DEcluttering!
In short, NO! It makes you so creative.
You can declutter your entire home and make a ton of space for creativity with Decluttering Simplified.
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Have you ever gotten to the end of the day and just laid there totally exhausted by the day and you just can't seem to figure out what you actually did all day? Me too.
You have already spent the day cleaning and catching up but there are still dishes in the sink, laundry to be done and once again everyone in your house seems to have left their stuff all over for you to clean up? Sometimes I just can't do another freakin' chore.
Even if I know it needs to be done. If someone makes me go behind my kids and clean up those tiny pieces of string, straws and cardboard scraps they left on the kitchen table again I will cry (insert bad straw that broke the mama camel's back joke here ).
When I Googled "how to make my kids stop making a mess" it told me this... Keep only what you need in all areas of your home Simplify your kids toy collection
Each and every mom out there feels the hefty weight of trying to keep up on the messes that come with raising kids and that will affect their energy levels and mental/emotional state.
Add in the need to declutter on top of manage these daily messes, and there is a whole new set of decisions that can affect us and our time we have to do anything else in a day. Everyone at some point is going to question if they're doing enough, but moms have it on so many levels that I want to make sure you know that you are not alone when you question what you actually got done at the end of the day.
Especially if it feels like that answer is nothing. Of course we can make to do lists, chore charts and check them off so that we can feel good about our productivity....and yet there will never be a time where we don't have days where we feel like we still fell short and forgot something or didn't pay enough attention to our kids.
Every time you question yourself know that there are a million moms out there feeling the same pain as you. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! I can't give you a world where you will always have the energy to do all the things in a day, but I can make sure you are surrounded by people who tell you that even when certain decisions don't give you the results you wanted that it will all be ok.
That is the moment when friend Krista, (not coach Krista) will be there to tell you to just go to bed and leave the messes for tomorrow... and then the next day (when you are ready) I'll be there to help you figure out how to clear some major clutter to get chronically caught up!
I hope this gives you the gentle nudge to trust yourself to make a decision today even if it isn't contributing to having a more simplified home today, but I do know that you are a wonderful mother who isn't perfect (none of us are) and that's ok. We don't need to be perfect, we just need to be bold in our decisions, and compassionate in our forgiveness of ourselves. Talk soon,
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Check out last week's episode called "the right way to declutter" and it will help identify why you may be experiencing difficulty letting go of your things. And then here's my number one top to help you move past this guilt:
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Do something small. Anything small. Get rid of it, let it go. See how it feels after you are done. In the moment it may be hard, but long term it is fully worth it. And I know you believe that on some level because you are here listening to this podcast WANTING to declutter but being held back for some reason. That's okay.
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Give yourself some time to reflect on how it went for you. It sucked in the moment, but now with your new experience you can see that nothing bad happened. No one was hurt. You feel relief, have more time and energy, etc.
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Now is the point where you can alleviate that guilt and transform it into something else. You likely feel guilty because you believe you are contributing to a problem (may or may not be true) but I do know that once you decultter you have the ability to be a part of a solution rather than just feel like the problem. Maybe that solution is being financially responsible within your family, serving your community better and being involved or helping creating sustainable living solutions for our planet. You just can't be a huge problem solver when you're so bogged down in the day to day, even if the day to day is getting stuck on what and how to declutter.
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Enroll in Decluttering Simplified here
The ONLY right way to declutter is to ultimately get the stuff out of your home and possession for good. I say possession because a storage unit means it's still within your care and responsibility.
Some things that hold people back from actually making this progress and final decision are:
- Not wanting to be wasteful. The waste was in the purchase. the money and resource. Decluttering is not inherently wasteful. Unless you are just buying things so you can declutter them, which is another conversation.
- Wanting to redistribute it to people who can use it. People don't need clutter. And we already live in a society with a surplus of things we don't need, and a shortage of a lot of things we DO need like community and financial literacy.
- Wanting to get your money's worth.
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There are a lot of different intensities to grief, so here is the definition real quick: a deep sorrow, or less intense; trouble or annoyance.
Ways you might not know you are grieving as you declutter:
- Closing a chapter of your life (baby stages, relationships ending, career, old life, old body)
- When moving, a deep loss of more than just stuff. The walls of your home, your community, comfort zone, familiarity, scenery.
- Fear of losing memories, security, people.
- A childhood wound trigger - financial history, home life, insecurity, memories.
Acknowledge your grief. The intensity can stop you in your tracks, but that doesn't stop the grief. The season of life is still over, the relationships, you are still moving. Acknowledge it, articulate it (with a friend or therapist, or FB group).
Then, find the things you are looking forward to next. This isn't fake it til you make it. This is sitting with the shit and then getting yourself out of it. Because the other choice is to just sit there indefinitely.
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Listen in with Krista and Sarah as they share how they have moved many times, with multiple children. Often suddenly and under less than ideal circumstances.
The moving guide inside the Facebook group
Sarah's monstrosity post
For getting a very general idea of schools in the area you are moving to.
For getting a feel for the area just use Google Earth
Air tags for tracking your stuff during a move.
Use Scan Your Boxes to track what's inside your moving boxes with a QR code.
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Kelly Haller (aka the Tidy Rebel) and I sit and jam out on our thoughts on anti-minimalism and how to actually declutter in a way that feels good to you and your family.
Minimalism and decluttering can be a trend, and just another thing we feel we should do and that defeats the entire point to us.
I love me some Tidy Rebel.
You can listen to her podcast here.
Follow her on Instagram here (her posts are SO good).
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Check out the IG stories to see how I use this notebook system
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The new checklist!
The Motherhood Simplified Courses
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The top ten podcast episodes to listen to while you wait for new episodes to air in January 2022!
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How to go with the flow when you're on a mission to declutter - Motherhood Simplified
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Kids & clutter! How it REALLY affects them - Motherhood Simplified
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Routines you need to save your mom life that are NOT schedules - Motherhood Simplified
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Responsible decluttering: an honest conversation - Motherhood Simplified
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How to declutter when everything is overwhelming - Motherhood Simplified
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The only three decluttering tips you'll ever need - Motherhood Simplified
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The best decluttering tips of 2020 - Motherhood Simplified
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Why and when you should declutter toys - Motherhood Simplified
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How to declutter and have enough - Motherhood Simplified
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Clutter Chronicles: Janelle's decluttering story - Motherhood Simplified
Janelle is a second generation homeschooling mom of 4. When she joined Motherhood Simplified she had been on her decluttering journey for a few years and recently divorced.
Her story is one that is so relatable and realistic of what it looks like to declutter with small children around. Janelle has become a good friend to me and is a cornerstone piece of the Motherhood Simplified company.
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Erica is a stay at home mom of 2 year old daughter. She left her career to be at home with her daughter and realized that her home was very overwhelming to be in and made it so she wasn't able to connect with her daughter like she wanted to.
Since taking charge of her home and clutter she has experienceced more time and energy to be with her daughter and practice living out the motherhood she imagined.
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Leela is a mom of 3 who works outside of the home in higher education.
She loves her home, neighborhood and life and is such a great example of how our physical clutter deeply impacts our internal world as mothers.
I know you will love hearing the story of how she cleared the clutter from her closets and cabinets and felt the internal relief when she did!
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1:27 - what is the balance and how do you find it?
1:47 - #1 way to find out if you are living with a normal amount of mess
8:03 - #2 way to figure out if you have a normal amount of mess
9:09 - nightly reset podcast
11:22 - #3 final way to figure out if you have a normal amount of mess
12:53 - personal example
16:32 - ghost your clutter challenge https://motherhoodsimplified.com/gyc-signup
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Leah is a second generation homeschool mom to 3.
She loves spending time in nature with her family, including her high school sweetheart husband.
The adventures she has with her family now weren't possible for her prior to decluttering her home.
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Amanda wears many hats!
She is a homeschool mom of two, wife, professional photographer and all around wonderful human being.
The clutter in her home left her in a cycle of getting to her breaking point, yelling at her family and then getting them to help her in the moment because she was upset.
Since decluttering her home she has been able to break this cycle and is learning how to still do all the things she loves to do as a multi-passionate woman.
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1:07 - who this episode is for
1:29 - what clutter is constantly taking
4:51 - motherhood simplified course
5:17 - what is the message you are sending when you declutter?
6:28 - the snowball effect that gets started with decluttering
8:21 - would you rather spend 15 minutes at the end of the day on a quick clean up or spend all 24 hours each day thinking about your mess?
10:47 - how decluttering is self care
11:17 - more about the courses Krista offers motherhoodsimplified.com/courses
11:54 - how to get motherhood simplified the course free for the month of September motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified
12:59 - leave a review on iTunes and take a screenshot to send to krista@motherhoodsimplified.com and I'll send you a 1 hour workshop as a thank you. If you don't use iTunes just send me the positive review that I can post to this email address.
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Alison is a formerly ALWAYS anxious mom to 2 children and many plants.
She is socially conscious and has learned the deep connection between her stuff and her mental and emotional well being.
Alison has experienced being able to breathe again in her home since decluttering, both literally and figuratively.
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0:47 - a personal example of how clutter has stolen my time
2:49 - why it's so important to talk about time and our resources
3:28 - 5 ways that clutter costs you time
5:30 - Ashley, home intentionally https://www.facebook.com/Homeintentionally?refsrc=deprecated&_rdr
7:46 - 3 ways decluttering gives you time
13:58 - what is the motherhood simplified the course and how to get it for free for the month of September 2021
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15:52 - leave a review on iTunes and take a screenshot to send to krista@motherhoodsimplified.com and I'll send you a 1 hour workshop as a thank you. If you dont use iTunes just send me the positive review that I can post to this email address.
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0:48 - some of the feelings behind this conversation
1:51 - rundown of what's in this episode
2:32 - #1 truth bomb
3:31 - #2 truth bomb
4:46 - honest conversation about goodwill podcast link https://motherhoodsimplified.com/radically-responsible-decluttering-a-conversation-about-goodwill/
6:53 - 9 ways the clutter costs you money
16:48 - ways decluttering can save you money
22:58 - decluttering simplified motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified
23:34 - special deal available for September 2021
24:44 - leave a review on iTunes and take a screenshot to send to krista@motherhoodsimplified.com and I'll send you a 1 hour workshop as a thank you. If you dont use iTunes just send me the positive review that I can post to this email address.
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How to get control of your phone’s camera roll(+ 3 myths that hold you back & how to get past them)
A note from Leslie....
Learn how I went from overwhelmed mom of 2 drowning in photos to mom of (soon to be) 4 with a clear phone and printed photo books every year
Here are 3 myths I hear from people ALL the time about clearing their phone’s camera roll
#1 Myth: “I just wait until my phone storage is full to upload”Truth: Set up a regular routine to preserve your memories
#2 Myth: It will take hours, and I don’t have the timeTruth: Start sooner rather than later, just 5-10 minute blocks at a time-your future self will thank you!
#3. Myth: More is better when it comes to taking and keeping photosTruth: Photos + videos that live in your phone can never be fully enjoyed
The Museum MethodResearch Study: Positive Outcomes of kids who have a strong family narrative
How do I get started? (link to free declutter your phone roadmap https://lesliealder.com/signup/roadmap/)
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0:23 - motherhood simplified Facebook community
1:20 - one reason gifts end up being overwhelming.
2:28 - why gift-giving has become demonized
3:18 - why gift giving rules don't always work
5:08 - what do we actually do when it comes to others giving us gifts? Krista shares 4 points.
• 5:20 - #1 thing to do
• 7:56 - #2 thing to do
• 9:33 - #3 thing to do
• 11:40 - #4 thing to do
13:15 - exciting BOGO bonus for when you sign up for Decluttering Simplified for the month of September www.motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified
14:18 - leave a review on iTunes and take a screenshot to send to krista@motherhoodsimplified.com and I'll send you a 1 hour workshop as a thank you. If you dont use iTunes just send me the positive review that I can post.
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0:44 - clear your clutter guide with the 22 things listed Motherhoodsimplified.Com/clutterfree
6:25 - decluttering simplified motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified
7:51 - the half it method link https://motherhoodsimplified.com/the-half-it-method
11:29 - leave an honest review on iTunes. Before you submit take a screen shot and send it to krista@motherhoodsimplfied.com and I will send you a 1 hrs workshop
12:44 - if you aren't an iTunes user, send and email to krista@motherhoodsimplified.com with your review that I can share.
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0:58 - Motherhoodsimplified.Com/clutterfree
1:33 - 5 examples of what if/just in case clutter
4:19 - what to do about just in case clutter
5:49 - questions to ask yourself to move past all the what if scenarios
6:27 - an example of how to put these strategies into action in your home
11:37 - leave a review on iTunes, email Krista at krista@motherhoodsimplified.com a screenshot of the review, and Krista will send you a 1 hr decluttering workshop as a thank you.
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0:26 - Decluttering simplified
1:34 - what holds people back from decluttering in the first place
3:14 - what is the half it method?
7:51 - Toy Decluttering 101 - https://motherhoodsimplified.com/toys-101
Clothes Decluttering 101 - https://motherhoodsimplified.com/clothes-101
8:21 - August 2021 is the last chance to get the toys and clothes 101 as bonuses with decluttering simplified. After this you can only purchase them separately.
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0:42 - why is it hard for us?
1:02 - 1st reason decluttering clothes is hard
3:01 - clothes decluttering 101 https://motherhoodsimplified.com/clothes-101
4:18 - 2nd reason decluttering clothes is hard
7:00 - 3rd reason decluttering clothes is hard
8:47 - link to podcast about clothes for moms https://motherhoodsimplified.com/simplified-laundry-for-the-mom-overwhelmed-by-clothes/
9:03 - 2 ways you can actually declutter the clothes
12:08 - quick run down of the sequence
15:38 - enroll in decluttering simplified during August 2021 and get the clothes decluttering 101 as a bonus for free https://motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified/
16:16 - leave a review on iTunes and take a screenshot to send to krista@motherhoodsimplified.com and I'll send you a 1 hour workshop as a thank you. If you dont use iTunes just send me the positive review that I can post.
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0:50 An explanation of why toy decluttering can be so challenging
1:22 Kids lack the skill set, and brain development to make decisions without guidance from someone who understands the decluttering process, and children
2:59 The second reason toy decluttering is challenging: unrealistic expectations of what toys are needed, wanted, and used
06:54 The first, and most important way to support your children in decluttering their toys
08:47 An example of questions to ask while decluttering toys
11:32 The second way to support your children in decluttering their toys
12:47 Choosing where they toys will "live"
13:43 The third way to support your children in decluttering their toys
15:42 Toy Decluttering 101 - the course designed to give you a step by step process, and hands on support in decluttering the toys with your children. Enroll here: Toy Decluttering 101
17:18 When you enroll in Decluttering Simplified during August 2021 you get Toy AND clothes Decluttering 101 included for free ($97 value)!
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1:11 - did people ever tell you these things about self care?
2:30 - what we used to consider selfcare
3:07 - what selfcare is to Krista
4:46 - hypothetical situation
6:20 - 2nd way Krista looks at selfcare
7:10 - some practical selfcare ideas
11:59 - so what is self care all about?
13:27 - learn more deeply about self care in Krista's motherhood simplified course only open for enrollment for July
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0:38 - definition of guilt
1:49 - personal story time
6:46 - how do we untangle it?
8:42 - motherhood simplified course
9:08 - our overwhelm compared to past generations
11:14 - a condensed version of all the tips
12:17 - Enroll in Motherhood Simplified here enrollment closes at the end of July
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0:09 - this month on the podcast - simplifying beyond the physical clutter
0:36 - why it's hard to delegate
1:44 - how motherhood simplified the course helps you learn how to delegate.
2:20 - a quote
3:09 - 3 reasons delegating hasn't worked for you in the past
10:31 - decluttering simplified course can help https://motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified
10:40 - motherhood simplified is open for July
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0:40 - motherhood simplified backstory
4:28 - link to last week episode https://motherhoodsimplified.com/how-to-navigate-demanding-seasons-of-life
4:40 - post in motherhood simplified (the group) https://m.facebook.com/groups/2010014145929427/permalink/2956100631320769/
4:52 - a tip from a mom on that post
5:48 - a tip from another mom
7:22 - general overview of the morning routine post comments.
8:29 - Krista's personal opinion on morning routines
11:37 - motherhood simplified course - open for the month of July!
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0:12 - podcast plan for July 2021
0:40 - link to last weeks episode
0:55 - Krista's season of survival
2:11 - what this episode is about
2:45 - the challenges of motherhood, especially in the USA
4:25 - 3 categories of seasons of motherhood
4:36 - long-term season
5:37 - short-term seasons
6:05 - medium-term seasons
8:30 - why I can't give you the step-by-step guide on how to navigate a difficult season of life
8:58 - a little recap
10:53 - bare minimums
12:33 - how giving yourself space to be in the moment helps bring you clarity
14:42 - action step
15:44 - motherhoodsimplified.com/motherhood-simplified-2021
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0:53 - why Krista took a break from talking about time, routines, habits and selfcare, boundaries etc
3:46 - Krista knows what works because she's actually done it.
4:35 - truth #1
7:27 - truth #2
11:13 - truth #3
13:59 - how it practically looks
15:53 - announcement about the retired motherhood simplified course
16:38 - subscribe to the podcast!
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0:33 - article link https://www.roadrunnerwm.com/blog/wishcycling
1:00 - wishful thinking
1:50 - what can we do
2:01 - an honest conversation episode link https://motherhoodsimplified.com/radically-responsible-decluttering-a-conversation-about-goodwill/
2:32 - the reduce, reuse, recycle campaign
3:00 - step one is "reduce" but that isn't how we live
5:28 - recycling is not a sustainable solution to consuming too much stuff
6:08 - reducing our consumption of stuff also reduces our need to figure out how to recycle mindfully
8:24 - it's ok to let trash be trash
9:06 - what we can control
10:15 - come join us in the motherhood simplified facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010014145929427/
12:59 - why decluttering is the most sustainable thing you can do
13:22 - decluttering simplified the course motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified
14:20 - what does reuse really mean? It can be simple
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0:27 - scarcity/abundance mindset and how those labels are dismissive of our real feelings
2:49 - what society tells us
4:27 - acknowledge your very real feelings
5:47 - krista's story
10:45 - what you gain by decluttering
11:50 - decluttering simplified motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified
Enroll in Decluttering Simplified Have you ever experienced decision fatigue? Click here for the full transcription of this episode
We can make at most 100 excellent, high level decisions before we begin to max out our brain power. As mothers we simply do not have the time or energy to waste on insignificant decisions.
Organization is often sold to us as a solution for our decision fatigue. I am here to bust this myth for you.
When you organize the stuff in your home, you are really just making a series of decisions on how to store things.
It’s essentially attempting to create a system for your decision making. The problem is that when you organize your clutter you still have the same amount of decisions to make on an every day basis.
When you choose to declutter, you make the decision once and are done with it forever.
Here are some real life examples of decluttering and decision fatigue. One mom inside of the course I created, Decluttering Simplified said this:
“I finally chose to declutter this book, and now I am free. I never have to make a decision on it again.”
The book she is referring to was one that she had been trying to read for a year. It sat on her counter, her nightstand and daily she was required to make a decision about it.
To read it, or not read it? Bring it up to her bedroom, or not? Spend time with her family, or read her book.
She even brought it on a family vacation and made decisions on it while on vacation.
What she realized is the book required her to make many decisions almost daily. Never was the decision to actually read, and benefit from the book.
The way she explained her decision fatigue was so clear. Here is another example from a mom inside of the group. This mom decluttered a cupcake stand she never used, but made many decisions on before that.
The cupcake stand represented the mom she thought she should be. It sat on her counter for a long while until she needed the counter space back.
She had to decide where to put it. Which led to a series of decisions made on how to rearrange he pantry so it fit.
It fit in there for a while, but was mostly in the way.
Which inevitably led to her needing to make another decision on where to keep the cupcake stand.
Organize a different cabinet? Declutter some tupperware to make room? Something else?
Ultimately, after a long series of decisions about a cupcake stand that was never used she decluttered it. Now, it might not be a cupcake stand for you that is consuming all of your decision power. It can be anything – nail clippers, sunblock, toys, shoes, or a sippy cup for your kids.
The point I hope you get from this episode is that your clutter requires, and demands a lot from you. In very seemingly small ways that add up over time.
Decluttering is also a series of decisions you need to make.
What do you do first, next and last?
Where do you take the items?
Should you sell them? For how much?
When should you declutter? Do you include the kids, and how?
You can experience decision fatigue in decluttering as well, so the less things you need to figure out yourself the more time and energy you have to spend actually decluttering.
Which is exactly what I offer inside of Decluttering Simplified. Not only do you have the full step by step plan available to you, but you also have accountability and support in implementing the content.
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0:57 - what is burnout?
1:58 - signs in humans
5:18 - what actually causes burnout
7:42 - ask yourself these important questions
9:26 - Deanna's story
12:02 - Deanna's first signs of overwhelm in herself.
20:02 - how do you recover?
20:25 - the impact of rest
21:17 - 7 ways to rest
32:36 - Deanna's Sabbath rest and how that looks
34:02 - how Krista's practical rest with kids has looked.
41:17 - refreshed moms podcast - https://deannamason.com/the-refreshed-moms-podcast/
41:31 - spiritual rest with refreshed moms on facebook
Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritualrestwithrefreshedmoms/?ref=share
Page - https://www.facebook.com/refreshedmomswithdeanna
44:09 - mini sabbaticals - https://refreshed-moms-academy.teachable.com/p/refreshed-moms-spiritual-rest-mini-sabbatical
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1:28 - what is decluttering simplified
2:24 - how the course fits with a Montessori mindset
3:26 - how it fits into life as a mom
5:31 - how Krista stays with you for ongoing accountability and community
6:24 - why Krista keeps things super simple
7:44 - Krista regularly improves on this course as she watches how it works for real life moms
9:12 - framework of the course content
12:31 - bonus - toy decluttering 101 and clothes decluttering 101 + maintenance decluttering plan.
15:43 - accountability worked in
16:38 - twice a month co decluttering sessions
18:23 - audio and video content. Most is transcribed.
21:15 - typical results
25:38 - track your progress
27:30 - mindset after decluttering
29:29 - recap of what is decluttering simplified the course
30:39 - what it is
31:09 - what it is not
33:00 - Krista's heart about why she does this
33:50 - https://motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified
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1:06 - the thing you have to do.
3:00 - general rules of thumb
3:13 - 1st rule of thumb - do your stuff first. Lead by example.
5:32 - example of why you need to do your stuff first.
6:34 - 2nd rule of thumb - be mindful of their ages and stages of development
8:03 - Decluttering simplified the course https://motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified
8:37 - 3rd rule of thumb - adjust your expectations around their timeline.
11:17 - 4th rule of thumb - proactively moving forward in a new way with what is coming into your home on a regular basis as well as how often you are intentionally letting go.
13:44 - release your clutter like a powerful mother challenge in the Facebook group happening May 3-10th!
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This episode is all about why we are so emotionally invested into our clutter, and how we can break free from it.
-our childhood wounds are being relived, whatever those are and it can be the OPPOSITE of your childhood wounds
-avoiding your home because it's too overwhelming to be there. So we find other things to do, places to go, things to have.
-buying things because it was a good deal and we had FOMO, scarcity based mindset and feeling like we will be deprived or not have enough
-we become victims of expert marketers telling us well be a good mom, our kids will be happier/smarter/more well rounded
-we want to keep up with trends and the joneses. To feel accepted/included.
So how do we move past it?
-the most effective thing, dive into your decluttering with a critical mind. If we declutter only from emotion that's when we regret it, or get rid of the wrong things.
You can start small, and you can start simple. Sometimes we think we have to go from where we are now to the extreme opposite that we probably don’t even want. You have time/ there are so many steps between where you’re at now, and white walls one spoon and 2 outfits AND
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-start to let the layers of stuff go. See the relief you feel, and how safe it really is to declutter.
-take a step back and ask critically "why is it hard for me to let this go", "realistically what will happen if I let this go" what is the WORST case scenario.
-create voids in your home and life so that you can fill it up with something better. We fear white space not realizing those are the spaces for the things we DO want to have grow.
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3:40 - the list of reasons that we might be feeling emotionally invested into our clutter and therefore it makes it difficult to declutter
16:23 - how do we move past the clutter
20:27 - new/free challenge Release your clutter like a powerful mother challenge - May 3rd-10th inside the facebook group
23:24 - its not as bad as you think
24:42 - Whats the worst that could happen?
26:09 - join us in the facebook group for the release your clutter like a powerful mother. https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010014145929427/?ref=share
28:14 - share this podcast with your friends
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1:39 - what our clutter makes us think
2:30 - Krista's real life example
5:54 - are you in this cycle?
6:10 - what is the spark for this cycle
6:52 - question for you
8:27 - what if you just got rid of those things?
9:46 - statistics say that when families declutter 40% of their to-do list is eliminated
11:12 - how decluttering transformers your life.
12:19 - getting clear
12:29 - one week free challenge May 3-10 inside the motherhood simplified facebook group "release your clutter like a powerful mother" (or in your email) https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010014145929427/?ref=share
14:11 - let's do it together
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This the ACTUAL end result of decluttering, spoiler alert. It isn't just a clean house.
It's the ability to actually see your life for what it is, and what is/is not working.
It's basically standing there as a naked and exposed version of yourself. I don't lead with this because honestly, it's not the sexy microwaveable answer people want.
There is a lot of truth in how your internal world mirrors your external world.
Whether its falsely curated, or a total mess or something in between.
Ways it does not make you happy
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It doesn’t erase your past experiences and traumas
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It doesn’t change your belief systems about yourself and your life
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It doesn’t nurture relationships
Ways Decluttering makes you happy:
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It gives you relief
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It makes your days easier
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It gives you a sense of accomplishment and pride in your home
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It gives you time and energy for relationships
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It eliminates a lot of the things that lead us to perpetually judge and shame ourselves
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It breathes life into us
It's stepping into a new normal. One where you have space, energy and clarity. Boundaries. Tolerance for only what serves you
It's being able to see the ROOT issues of your life and then address them.
After you've decluttered is when the real work begins. Not to say decluttering isn't work, its about establishing boundaries to protect what you do want. The example of me absolutely freaking out over something I had put boundaries up and then fetl like they were being violated and I absolutely was sent into a tail sping because I didn't want to go back to my old way of being.
In the same way we freak out when we've decluttered and family/friends go over board with gifts and hand me downs. You will get to a new normal where you aren't freaked out by being derailed any more.
So yes, we talk about decluttering and all the work that goes into it but we can't expect it to make us happy. Happiness isn't an end result or something that just comes once we've gotten rid of enough stuff. It happens when we decide to intentionally and always only keep things that align with our happiness.
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4:10 - Krista's real life story - from 2 house full of stuff to 1 suitcase per person
5:53 - learning to sit with yourself
6:42 - declutting takes your from bogged down to freedom and brings clarity and space.
7:15 - declutting gives you space in more places than just your physical space.
9:05 - 2 reasons why you still feel dissatisfied after declutter
11:27 - 3 ways that decluttering doesn't make you happy.
13:50 - 6 ways that declutter does make you happy
17:57: - podcast link for clutter shame spiral
23:20 - come join the fb group ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010014145929427/ )
24:58 - you have to put some effort in
25:27 - one week challenge in the motherhood simplified facebook group in May called "Release your clutter like a powerful mother."
26:47 - leave a positive review on iTunes. Leave a review and before you submit it take a screenshot of what you wrote and then hit submit on your review and then head over to your email and email that screenshot to Krista@motherhoodsimplified.com and let me know that you left a positive review. I will send you an hour long video of decluttering tutorials of spaces that I have a helped other moms declutter.
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Do you ever feel like no matter how much you declutter, it never seems to make a dent?
Here's why - it's could be one, two or a combination of these things. Or maybe none apply.
- You have a skewed experience of accumulating versus decluttering. You have been accumulating in the form of shopping, holidays, birthdays, hand me downs, thrift stores, Amazon for YEARS. Maybe even decades.
If you're like me you never really knew that intentionally letting stuff go was a part of managing a home. Logistically it makes sense but it's just not always something we think about.
It takes time to recalibrate this.
- You don't realize how much you are still consuming so when you do declutter, it's almost immediately RE-cluttered. THink about when you go shopping or get things delivered and how much is coming in versus how much you actively let go.
It's similar to the first point above, but a more immediate and daily experience of what you accumulate versus what you declutter
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You haven't reached your personal clutter threshold yet. We all have one, some are bigger, some are smaller. It also changes based on the season of life we are in. But if you've decluttered a lot and have not RE-cluttered, this is likely where you are getting hung up.
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You haven't put the finishing touches on your decluttering yet. I'm talking about organization. Yes, it's an essentail piece of the decluttering puzzle but it's the LAST piece. Most of us try to lead with this. However, if you have decluttered enough and really don't think there is anything left you might just need to create systems and a flow around the stuff you have left. The way you know have reached this point is by having all of the stuff you own comfortably fit in the spaces you have. I'll give you an example with the toys.
Notes:
1:55 - Krista starts off with a question
2:36 - 1st reason you feel that way
5:57 - 2nd reason
6:35 - revolving door of clutter
8:55 - 3rd and final reason
9:27 - talking about thresholds
13:23 - personal toy story
18:27 - letting your house breathe
18:50 - join us in Motherhood Simplified (the group) https://www.facebook.com/groups/2010014145929427/
On Instagram https://instagram.com/motherhood_simplified?igshid=d6nkja64ingw
18:59 - I have a gift for you if you listen on itunes and leave a positive review. Leave a review and before you submit it take a screenshot of what you wrote and then hit submit on your review and then head over to your email and email that screenshot to Krista@motherhoodsimplified.com and let me know that you left a positive review. I will send you an hour long video of decluttering tutorials of spaces that I have a helped other moms declutter.
20:00 - new bonus toys in cyc live https://motherhoodsimplified.thinkific.com/courses/clear-your-clutter-live
Podcast transcript
Jocelynn is a mother of 5, and a teacher who specializes in showing how teachers can create a culturally responsive classroom. She also homeschools and helps apply these same principles to the home.
Jocelynn is a wealth of information, compassion, empathy and support for both parents and teachers. And of course her students.
This episode with Jocelynn was such an honor. I was able to reflect on my past teaching experience, share what I wish I had known and differently and was able to get clarity around how I want to both educate and nurture my children on what society deems taboo, or generally uncomfortable conversations.
I hope you enjoy this episode with Jocelynn and of course go follow and learn more from her!
You can follow her on instagram here https://instagram.com/iteachcustoms
And get access to her blogs and ALL of her book recommendations for all ages at https://customteachingsolutions.com
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In this episode we discuss the the three 3 things that lead to overstimulation in motherhood. Our children, our clutter and every day tension and stress.
I give you strategies for deciding which of these things you can reduce or declutter.
Spoiler alert: you can't declutter your kids so the clutter has to go.
Motherhood itself is overstimulating. It only feels worse when we are also constantly overstimulated by the stuff in our home.
At the end of the day we are just humans with nervous systems only capable of processing so much stimulus.
If you struggle with feeling snappy, wanting to hide in a dark room and run away from your home, this episode is for you, and you're not alone.
1:09 - what is sensory overload
4:39 - the 3 major things that cause sensory overload in motherhood specifically
5:10 - 1. our children
5:54 - 2. our clutter
7:16 - 3. Everyday tension and stress
8:28 - thresholds of what we can manage
10:00 - the easiest one to get rid of and why it's life-changing
13:18 - something has to give
14:15 - I have a gift for you if you listen on iTunes and leave a positive review. Leave a 5-star review and before you submit it take a screenshot of what you wrote and then hit submit on your review and then head over to your email and email that screenshot to Krista@motherhoodsimplified.com and let me know that you left a positive review. I will send you an hour long video of decluttering tutorials of spaces that I have a helped other moms declutter.
The full transcription
Get into Decluttering Simplified and get all the support and tools you need to declutter your home!
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This episode is for the moms who think the solution to their clutter is a different house. I have a secret!
Wherever you go, your clutter will follow. So yes, sometimes we really do need a bigger or different space. But if that decision is made based on the clutter you have then this episode is for you!
2:36 - Krista shares a story about a real life friend, Danielle Grigg, and her breakthrough.
4:18 - a story about a family with five children and their breakthough.
5:16 - a story about a friend who downsized house size and what her family learned
11:12 - Krista talks about her experience in a tiny house.
13:30 - getting clarity on the root issue
14:41 - podcast episode mention https://motherhoodsimplified.com/how-to-love-your-home-when-you-dont-like-it/
15:37 - Krista talks about their move from Alaska to Florida
18:38 - decluttering simplified the course https://motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified
19:36 - I have a gift for you if you listen on itunes and leave a positive review. Leave a 5-star review and before you submit it take a screenshot of what you wrote and then hit submit on your review and then head over to your email and email that screenshot to Krista@motherhoodsimplified.com and let me know that you left a positive review. I will send you an hour long video of decluttering tutorials of spaces that I have a helped other moms declutter.
Full podcast transcription here https://motherhoodsimplified.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Dont-buy-a-bigger-house-just-declutter.docx
Listen in as Michelle shares what the mother/daughter connection is and how to nurture yours.
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The point of Motherhood Simplified and my work is to help you declutter. I can't in good conscience give enable to you get more stuff, especially if you haven't yet decluttered.
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There isn't a single thing I own that will change your life. Nothing I can sell you, other than my course would be aligned with the value I want to give you, and the way I seek to serve inside Motherhood Simplified.
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We are surrounded by quick fixes, and band-aid solutions, and distractions from the root issue and work that needs to be done. Sharing links or products I have take away from the bigger vision I have which is to help you master your home, and what is in it.
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I am here to actually support you, and yes, I am a business and profit is essential for me as a business and mother, but I won't do it at your expense. When you purchase a course from me I know it benefits you in the short and long term, and will save you time, energy and money and will give you your motherhood back .
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I know that when you declutter you stop caring what others have and are only concerned about what you have. You stop seeking lists of toys, gadgets, and IKEA hacks. You get hyper focused on you and your home, and what's in it and not only know, but believe you know exactly what serves your family and what doesn't. What I have, isn't necessarily what you need.
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Why mothers need to declutter differently than anyone else.
-in dec 2020 140,000 women lost jobs, 16,000 men gained jobs.
The balance of the mental load in the home has historically been skewed and put onto the mother.
Which means we have less time, energy and overall bandwidth to just “get things done.” Especially right now.
We’re figuring out how to school our kids. We’re seeking ways to support them emotionally. And we’re doing it blindly.
And we’re doing it in homes that are overwhelming on a regular day. “Regular.”
We don’t get huge pockets of time to do this so we need to do it in bite sized pieces (workshop plug)
We are making decisions on behalf of, or holding the space for others to make the decisions. So YOU need support in that.
When you get support, you can better support others - aka your family.
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The whole point of decluttering is to have enough, but not too much.
It's why I won't ever give a list of what you should have, or how much. It's different for everyone, and it changes based on your season of life, home size, and more.
The only way you will figure out what this balance is for you is to actually declutter! Dive in and get started with Decluttering Simplified. It requires action, and introspection. Asking yourself questions and thinking critically about what you have, need, and use.
How do you tell if you have enough, but not too much.
Toys
Clothes
Dishes
Parkinson's law says if you have more, you're going to use more and then you get stuck in this cycle of being too far behind to actually catch up.
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Come learn 8 reasons you should declutter the toys, and when you should get started! If you want to get into the bonus Toy decluttering workshop and learn
-different decluttering personalities of kids, and how to support them in decluttering
-strategies for actually doing the act of decluttering based on their personalities
-strategies for decluttering specific categories of toys including books, legos, tech/gaming, and dolls
-conversations for communicating decluttering to your kids
-and a Q&A session with me answering your real life questions about toys, enroll in Decluttering SImplified right here
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Why you should declutter toys:
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The house stays cleaner, and is easier to clean up and organize short and long term
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Kids care more for the things they have
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They know where their things are, and how to put them away - and not just toys, all their things
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increased gratitude and maturity around their possessions
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Responsibility for their things, being trusted with nice things
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More in depth play and creativity
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Cooperative play increases
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Independent play increases
When you should declutter toys:
After you have decluttered your stuff and other areas of the home
Imagine if you woke up and someone took your stuff, or your spouse's stuff
FInding the balance between their autonomy and your responsibility for letting it get out of hand
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Come learn the best tips and tricks for decluttering after the holidays
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Enjoy your space, time and family
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Make a list of what worked, and what didn't work for you this holiday season. Then make a list of what you want to be different next year and how you'll make it happen.
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It's really not the BEST time to declutter toys right now, but you can still make a whole lot of sustainable progress
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The truth about toy decluttering
*it's usually what we want to do first, but it's not the best place to start
*our kids are not the ones responsible for what is in the home, or for what stays and goes
*Do as I say, not as I do
*You need experience, and decluttering is a skill. If you haven't done it, how can you teach it?
*The root issue of the clutter is you, personal responsibility is a must
The toy workshop sign up - you must be enrolled in Decluttering Simplified and then you will get the workshop included as a free bonus! motherhoodsimplified.com/declutteringsimplified
Come learn the best decluttering tips of 2020 and get into Clear Your Clutter here
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Learn how to prepare for the upcoming influx of toys and stuff during the holidays.
To get the free decluttering playlist go to motherhoodsimplified.com/playlist
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The early bird special starts on 11/11 - to get on my list to get access go to motherhoodsimplified.com/playlist and get the signature decluttering simplified spotify playlist!
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I’m just going to get right to it
There is a lot of unpacking we need to do with these most common decluttering beliefs, and if someone would have told me these back in 2012 I would have believed them all. I know better now!
1. Decluttering the means you'll do more laundry.
I held onto way more clothes than we could realistically even use. I told myself it was because my kids were messy. They grew too quickly and unpredictably. They ruined clothes. Among other things, but the biggest reason I told myself we needed the excessive amounts of clothes…
If I had less clothes, I would be doing laundry ALL the time. Even though I was already doing way too much laundry just trying to maintain what we had.
Here’s the thing. You need an amount of clothes you can comfortably manage. If you can manage doing 2-3 loads a day - go for it! But if you’re drowning and living out of laundry baskets or piles, without enough room in closets or drawers, you probably need to declutter.
2. Only rich people can declutter.
I definitely would have believed this. When we ditched all of our stuff other than what fit into one suitcase each, we had no money to our names and were flying 4500 miles away from the only place we had ever called home. I was worried sick each night about money and how we would replace all of our stuff.
The craziest thing happened though. My husband and I got resourceful as heck, and were able to generate all the resources we needed. I don’t have an exact number but about 80% of the stuff we parted ways with when we moved from Alaska to Florida we NEVER repurchased - it was clutter, so why would we?
Even better, because of this our money situation as a whole massively improved. We learned to be stewards of our money and to spend it on things that aligned with our values and budget.
We need much less than we think we do, and we confuse essential with modern convenience.
More importantly we forget that the world is a benevolent place and we are always provided for and we are more resourceful than we give ourselves credit. We can generate money and resources when we need it.
3. If you’re going to declutter you have to be a minimalist.
I don’t identify as a minimalist, though I am sure many put that label onto me. I have five kids and want a big home that we don’t ever have to leave if we don’t want to. I like to have nice things, and I have fun giving my kids gifts on Christmas and birthdays. That doesn’t fit into the mainstream definition of minimalism usually.
I want to have a home that is easy to maintain and allows me to be present with my family and pursue all of my creatives dreams and goals.
What do you think? Do you relate to any of these myths on either end? I want to hear your thoughts!
And remember that in just a few short weeks I will be opening up Decluttering Simplified for one final sale this year for $60 off!
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This new way of thinking about time will change everything about how you approach time and decluttering. To get a fast track to decluttering your home in 4 weeks join us in Decluttering Simplified!
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Learn why NOW is the time to get serious about decluttering your home - and if you need help getting it done get into Decluttering Simplified for the 4 week decluttering plan for you whole house
If you just need help with toys get Toy Decluttering 101
Learn how to decide what your Christmas values even are so that you can create the Christmas experience you want for your family - with or without gifts and toys.
And finally how to set boundaries with family and friends who want to give you gifts, which ultimately is an expression of love.
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How to hold yourself accountable to your decluttering goals
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Radically responsible decluttering - a conversation about Goodwill
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Join us for a conversation about my clutter confessions and discussion on whether decluttering is more emotional or logical? I want to know - which pull is stronger for you, the heart or the head?
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Decluttering is just a series of making decisions, and once you decide the rest of your decisions will fall into place!
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Decluttering is not microwaveable! meaning there isn’t a way to make something that should take ten minutes, happen in one. And if you can...It’s not natural 🤣
Decluttering is a long game, and it often goes slower than we like - for a lot of reasons. For example
😅decision making on all the things is hard
👯♀️we have a lot of kids
⏰we have work and school and sports and all the things to do
🏠 we’ve spent years, or maybe even decades accumulating stuff so of course it takes time to get rid of it.
I just wanted to let you know that if you think it happens quickly, or overnight - or in a weekend, or even a month... and disappointed that even though you’ve been working your 🍑 off, and feel like you have nothing to show for it, you’re doing it exactly right and nothing is wrong with you.
This is why I love before and afters - often times you don’t even realize how much you HAVE done because we’re such immediate beings we can only see what’s left in front of us. So take them, even if they’re just for you 😊
Today’s live at 2pm eastern will be a pep talk on the decluttering long game 🏈 and how to stay sane while you stick it out.
How to like your husband - and what the heck does that even mean? Rachel Ballard joins us for a candid conversation about LIKING your husband, and taking ownership of what you can inside of your marriage and making the choice to find ways to create likability, respect and intimacy in your marriage.
She created this super cute free offer for you as well - 50 flirty texts you can send to your husband now. It's perfect for the wife who needs some ideas to open up some fun and simple conversation with her husband!
I loved getting to speak with Corina, founder of Frump Fighters in this episode! You all in the Motherhood Simplified community recommended her and after diving into her content and following her I understand why! Corina walks us through seven steps to curating our mom wardrobes.
To get access to Frump Fighter's free guide 7 steps to refresh your mom wardrobe click here
To get the basic wardrobe guide freebie that goes along with the 7 step system click here
Finally to get your color palette guide based on your skin tone go here
If you end up loving what Corina has to offer and choose to purchase any of her products she has generously offered the Motherhood Simplified community 15% off if you use the code motherhoodsimplified. Thank you for all of this Corina!
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This episode is all about the reasons we have and keep so many clothes, even though we don't need them, want them and are totally overwhelmed by them. Come learn my favorite fact and fiction laundry truth bombs, and ask the hard questions to help you declutter your kids clothes.
In this episode we follow up with Sarah in a Clutter Chronicles episode. Sarah came to the group asking for advice on how to help her hesitant to declutter daughter declutter. She felt like what worked for the majority of kids wasn't what her daughter needed, and she listened to her mom intuition and was right. She tells us how she tuned into what was going on beneath the surface for her daughter and her things and how she created space for her to both find relief from the clutter AND honor her timeline and real connections to her things.
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It is so common to misplace our frustration, overwhelm and burden on the wrong things in our home. We think we need to get rid of the sentimental things, the things our kids love to play with or the things we love to have. Let's talk about how to get rid of the RIGHT clutter so you can keep all the things you love.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
... Clear Your Clutter - my free decluttering challenge designed to build massive momentum in decluttering your home ...Seven Days To An Uncluttered Home my best mini course designed to specifically help you dramatically declutter the most commonly overwhelming areas of your home ...This live video I recorded with our Facebook community "How unimportant your clutter really is"
Podcast website
To watch LIVE episodes and join the Motherhood Simplified community join us on Facebook here or on Instagram here!
To inquire about being a guest on the Motherhood Simplified podcast, or have Krista as guest email krista@motherhoodsimplified.com
You can also be entered to win a free Motherhood Simplified course of your choosing by taking a screenshot and posting this episode to your social media account and tagging Motherhood Simplified or Krista Lockwood in it!
One winner is chosen per month and there are no limits for entry! If you leave a review on iTunes you will also be entered into the drawing! Thank you so much for being a part of this movement and helping it to grow!
Lots of love,
Krista
I feel like it's taking me forever to declutter! And how long does it take to get this done?
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These are the number one questions/frustration that have been coming up in my DMs and emails (by the way all emails and messages are sent by and are responded to by me personally, I love talking with you!)
Here's the thing.. you know how all kids learn how to read on their own timeline? You're going to declutter your home on your own timeline as well.
Just like when we teach our kids to read, we intentionally and systematically do things to help them along the way - I do the same for you and decluttering your home.
Just like when your kids master reading sight words, and then move onto something more challenging like a simple story, then a beginnger chapter book, then college text books...
So do you in your decluttering process.
You're going to figure this out in your own individual timeline.
You have varying degrees of challenges, roadblocks, time availability, sizes of homes, amounts of stuff, emotional attachments, family on board (or not) - and OF COURSE it is going to take you time.
Of course you're going to feel like maybe you're not making the progress you "should".
That's NORMAL! You are making progress. You are figuring it out.
Give yourself a whole lot of grace and realize what you HAVE done, and what you HAVE learned. That will give you a jumping point to keep going forward.
Decluttering is a skill you master, just like reading. Eventually it becomes second nature and easy to do - but just like reading you'll always be able to find new ways to challenge yourself. Like learning to read in another language - or read computer code🤪
Ps - Today's live is going to be ALL about decluttering on your own timeline - and ways to give yourself super simple beginner steps while you learn to master it - just like reading!
Lindsey has shared her journey with us once before and is here for a follow up!
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Her story is so powerful, because she is a mom just like you, who has found freedom in her days because she decluttered.
Lindsey shares with us how decluttering helped her gain freedom in her days as a mom and tells the truth about the ebbs and flows of her journey - meaning that sometimes she's actively and massively decluttering, and other times she's not. But even in her seasons of not, she knows she is still making progress and moving forward.
Listen in and get inspired from Lindsey and her story!
brainstormwithme What are you doing with all your stuff and piles while there is nowhere to take it?
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Here are my ideas - take them or leave them AND add your own creative solutions!!
- Give directly to the source. My personal opinion - donation centers have been a VERY easy way for us to unload our excess in ways that leave us without a whole lot of connection or personal responsibility. I am 100% guilty of this. Having way too much that is overwhelming to me and being excited to drop it off knowing full well, that most of it was also going to a burden to the places taking my donations. I think this is a powerful time to put a lot of consideration into what we have, and who we give it to. Obviously use safe practices for sanitation, but I also believe that the world has not stopped turning and people will still be needing stuff (like my toddler and baby who have outgrown their clothes, and I can't hit up our consignment store per usual). I am viewing my donations in a new way, with a whole lot more personal accountability than before when I could easily just drop it off and make it someone else's thing to deal with.
- Be discerning about what is trash and even donatable/re-sellable. Many centers are aready having glorified trash left on their doorsteps. Many are already issuing the message that they will not be accepting donations for a long while to prevent the spread of Corona. Many are also addressing the long standing issue that they are overwhelmed with too much stuff and will not be accepting donations when they are already full. This is a powerful display of the truth that we haven't been able to see before this which is that much of what is donated becomes trash because of overconsumption. Utilize your trash and recycling.
- Create piles within your home to go with a plan! Use a sticky note, tape or just a piece of paper labeled where they are going. Hide it in that closet (roganized and labeled), garage, spare bedroom. And then circle back to #1 and as much as possible find a direct source you can feel good about giving it to.
- Create a running inventory of what is in your home, what is needed and what you're getting rid of. Move things to the to go list periodically as you realize they aren't used, needed or wanted .
That's all I've got!
What are your ways you're doing this?!?! We need your help and ideas!
There's a reason you spend all your time and energy cleaning up, or thinking about cleaning up, or needing clean up - and it's because you just have too much stuff! This episode I share the real deal with you and the TRUTH about this cycle and how you can get out!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
... The Purgeathon - my free decluttering challenge designed to build massive momentum in decluttering your home ...Seven Days To An Uncluttered Home my best mini course designed to specifically help you dramatically declutter the most commonly overwhelming areas of your home ...This live video I recorded with our Facebook community "How unimportant your clutter really is"
Podcast website
To watch LIVE episodes and join the Motherhood Simplified community join us on Facebook here or on Instagram here!
To inquire about being a guest on the Motherhood Simplified podcast, or have Krista as guest email krista@motherhoodsimplified.com
You can also be entered to win a free Motherhood Simplified course of your choosing by taking a screenshot and posting this episode to your social media account and tagging Motherhood Simplified or Krista Lockwood in it!
One winner is chosen per month and there are no limits for entry! If you leave a review on iTunes you will also be entered into the drawing! Thank you so much for being a part of this movement and helping it to grow!
Lots of love,
Krista
This is a strange time for everyone, and we're being force fed all the things we "should" be doing, some things we have to do and much of it we can leave behind. This episode is a healthy dose of permission to let all that GO and just do what works for you.
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I have a whole ton of clarity again around how I want to show up and serve moms like you - this episode I just go off about how fired up I am to serve you and support you in your decluttering, especially if becoming a minimalist isn't your goal.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
... The Purgeathon - my free decluttering challenge designed to build massive momentum in decluttering your home ...Seven Days To An Uncluttered Home my best mini course designed to specifically help you dramatically declutter the most commonly overwhelming areas of your home ...This live video I recorded with our Facebook community "How unimportant your clutter really is"
Podcast website
To watch LIVE episodes and join the Motherhood Simplified community join us on Facebook here or on Instagram here!
To inquire about being a guest on the Motherhood Simplified podcast, or have Krista as guest email krista@motherhoodsimplified.com
You can also be entered to win a free Motherhood Simplified course of your choosing by taking a screenshot and posting this episode to your social media account and tagging Motherhood Simplified or Krista Lockwood in it!
One winner is chosen per month and there are no limits for entry! If you leave a review on iTunes you will also be entered into the drawing! Thank you so much for being a part of this movement and helping it to grow!
Lots of love,
Krista
I share with you exactly what it took for me to declutter my entire home and how it felt. Use my experience to know that YOU ARE NORMAL. You are doing things perfectly okay - keep going.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
... The Purgeathon - my free decluttering challenge designed to build massive momentum in decluttering your home ...Seven Days To An Uncluttered Home my best mini course designed to specifically help you dramatically declutter the most commonly overwhelming areas of your home ...This live video I recorded with our Facebook community "How unimportant your clutter really is"
Podcast website
To watch LIVE episodes and join the Motherhood Simplified community join us on Facebook here or on Instagram here!
To inquire about being a guest on the Motherhood Simplified podcast, or have Krista as guest email krista@motherhoodsimplified.com
You can also be entered to win a free Motherhood Simplified course of your choosing by taking a screenshot and posting this episode to your social media account and tagging Motherhood Simplified or Krista Lockwood in it!
One winner is chosen per month and there are no limits for entry! If you leave a review on iTunes you will also be entered into the drawing! Thank you so much for being a part of this movement and helping it to grow!
Lots of love,
Krista
We all have different thresholds for the amount of clutter that we can manage and want - and it changes based on the season of life we are in and will change to match our current needs and wants. This episode I help you determine and understand yours! This will massively help you figure out your decluttering journey that is completely unique to you.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
... The Purgeathon - my free decluttering challenge designed to build massive momentum in decluttering your home ...Seven Days To An Uncluttered Home my best mini course designed to specifically help you dramatically declutter the most commonly overwhelming areas of your home ...This live video I recorded with our Facebook community "How unimportant your clutter really is"
Podcast website
To watch LIVE episodes and join the Motherhood Simplified community join us on Facebook here or on Instagram here!
To inquire about being a guest on the Motherhood Simplified podcast, or have Krista as guest email krista@motherhoodsimplified.com
You can also be entered to win a free Motherhood Simplified course of your choosing by taking a screenshot and posting this episode to your social media account and tagging Motherhood Simplified or Krista Lockwood in it!
One winner is chosen per month and there are no limits for entry! If you leave a review on iTunes you will also be entered into the drawing! Thank you so much for being a part of this movement and helping it to grow!
Lots of love,
Krista
I loved this conversation with Raylene Lightheart, co-host of the Blast Of With Johnny Rocket podcast.
Raylene, nick named "The Ray Of Truth" shares how she found true freedom and healing for herself by adapting moral anarchy in her heart.
We dive deep and talk about how really, the only thing that will set you free is finding your own personal freedom and then geek out on all things enneagram and how it has helped her heal and become a truer version of herself and how that supports her motherhood.
If you want to hear some real and honest words about healing in motherhood you will want to listen to this episode!
In this episode I give you a whole lot of permission to let go of the things in your home you think you "should" have or that you think makes your children's childhood great.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
... The Purgeathon - my free decluttering challenge designed to build massive momentum in decluttering your home ...Seven Days To An Uncluttered Home my best mini course designed to specifically help you dramatically declutter the most commonly overwhelming areas of your home ...This live video I recorded with our Facebook community "How unimportant your clutter really is"
Podcast website
To watch LIVE episodes and join the Motherhood Simplified community join us on Facebook here or on Instagram here!
To inquire about being a guest on the Motherhood Simplified podcast, or have Krista as guest email krista@motherhoodsimplified.com
You can also be entered to win a free Motherhood Simplified course of your choosing by taking a screenshot and posting this episode to your social media account and tagging Motherhood Simplified or Krista Lockwood in it!
One winner is chosen per month and there are no limits for entry! If you leave a review on iTunes you will also be entered into the drawing! Thank you so much for being a part of this movement and helping it to grow!
Lots of love,
Krista
I loved this episode with Jodi Fried, founder of Love Adventure Mom. Jodi is a mom of four kids under 7 who travels frequently both within their hometown and internationally.
She shares her best tips and tricks for getting out of the house with young children and how her family prioritizes, budgets and adventures regularly. It's possible, friend, and it is so rewarding!
You can find Jodi and all of her work, tips and support at loveadventuremom.com
Today I tell you the top two reasons ALL moms who want to declutter, don't. When I asked in the Motherhood Simplified community what they thought those two reasons were the suggestions were things like - time, spouses, kids, guilt, money, overwhelm, not knowing where to start...
But the top two reasons aren't any of these, and the top two reasons are true for ALL moms. Listen in to hear what they are.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
... The Purgeathon - my free decluttering challenge designed to build massive momentum in decluttering your home ...Seven Days To An Uncluttered Home my best mini course designed to specifically help you dramatically declutter the most commonly overwhelming areas of your home ...This live video I recorded with our Facebook community "How unimportant your clutter really is"
Podcast website
To watch LIVE episodes and join the Motherhood Simplified community join us on Facebook here or on Instagram here!
To inquire about being a guest on the Motherhood Simplified podcast, or have Krista as guest email krista@motherhoodsimplified.com
You can also be entered to win a free Motherhood Simplified course of your choosing by taking a screenshot and posting this episode to your social media account and tagging Motherhood Simplified or Krista Lockwood in it!
One winner is chosen per month and there are no limits for entry! If you leave a review on iTunes you will also be entered into the drawing! Thank you so much for being a part of this movement and helping it to grow!
Lots of love,
Krista
Rachel Bailed is a parenting specialist who has been serving families for over a decade. Besides being a mother of two, she also has a Master's Degree in clinical psychology, a certification in positive discipline, and has proivded services as an ADHD coach, in home mentor and therapist. Currently Rachel teaches parents practical, long-term tools for raising responsible, resilient, confident children... while reducing the stress and guilt in parents' lives.
In this episode we talk all about how to simplify your parenting!
You can find all of Rachel's simplified parenting tips and tricks at www.Rachel-Bailey.com
Titania shares the real deal about kids and their use of technology. As parents it is our basic responsiblity to protect, empower and educate our kids and create safe boundaries for them to use technology.
Listen in as she tells us the realities of kids and tech and gives great insight and tools on how to implement these boundaries.
If you want to get Bark for your kids' phones this link for 20% off of unlimited phones http://bark.us/?ref=N4YXGJY.
To watch their special operations team go under cover and confront child predators go here https://www.facebook.com/barktechnologies/posts/2582674658675463?__tn__=K-R
In today's episode I share the real deal about how my clutter has made me feel - how it would make me so overwhelmed I would just get angry, cry and lay in the middle of the floor completely paralyzed by all the work I had to do.
If you ever get to this point, you are not alone!!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
... The Purgeathon - my free decluttering challenge designed to build massive momentum in decluttering your home ...Seven Days To An Uncluttered Home my best mini course designed to specifically help you dramatically declutter the most commonly overwhelming areas of your home ...This live video I recorded with our Facebook community "How unimportant your clutter really is"
Podcast website
To watch LIVE episodes and join the Motherhood Simplified community join us on Facebook here or on Instagram here!
To inquire about being a guest on the Motherhood Simplified podcast, or have Krista as guest email krista@motherhoodsimplified.com
You can also be entered to win a free Motherhood Simplified course of your choosing by taking a screenshot and posting this episode to your social media account and tagging Motherhood Simplified or Krista Lockwood in it!
One winner is chosen per month and there are no limits for entry! If you leave a review on iTunes you will also be entered into the drawing! Thank you so much for being a part of this movement and helping it to grow!
Lots of love,
Krista
In this episode we get to talk with Monica Tanner and her beautiful and simple approach to marriage.
Talking with Monica is always a great time full of much insight and I know you will love our conversation as she shares her love and marriage story, how to find your own true to you marriage style and knowing that some seasons of marriage are harder than others and it does get easier!!
Marriage is a big subject - but it can be simple and full of love.
To learn more from Monica here are the BEST ways to find more from her
Podcast: https://onthebrightersideoflife.com/
Complete Intimacy challenge: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/14daychallenge
EPIC Marriage Interview Series: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/epicmarriage-summit
I love consigning and thrifting and being mindful about how I shop and what I consume but I also know that they can be the BIGGEST trap when it comes to decluttering.
Come hear my best tips and tricks on how to mindfully shop and consume!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
... The Purgeathon - my free decluttering challenge designed to build massive momentum in decluttering your home ...Seven Days To An Uncluttered Home my best mini course designed to specifically help you dramatically declutter the most commonly overwhelming areas of your home ...This live video I recorded with our Facebook community "How unimportant your clutter really is"
Podcast website
To watch LIVE episodes and join the Motherhood Simplified community join us on Facebook here or on Instagram here!
To inquire about being a guest on the Motherhood Simplified podcast, or have Krista as guest email krista@motherhoodsimplified.com
You can also be entered to win a free Motherhood Simplified course of your choosing by taking a screenshot and posting this episode to your social media account and tagging Motherhood Simplified or Krista Lockwood in it!
One winner is chosen per month and there are no limits for entry! If you leave a review on iTunes you will also be entered into the drawing! Thank you so much for being a part of this movement and helping it to grow!
Lots of love,
Krista
We all want to be a fun and engaged mom but our clutter makes it SO hard!!
In this episode I share how decluttering has allowed me to have fun and be engaged with my kids again.
I share that it is okay to have gratitude for your messes and everything you have and still want to change it!
I share exactly HOW decluttering makes being a fun and engaged mom possible again.
If you want to get started on your decluttering journey get into Clear Your Clutter here
On today's episode I get a chance to talk with Ryan Roy, author of Be The Dad You Wish You Had, life coach, and the face of his school's FBI - Fathers Being Involved.
We talk about about raising kids, being and having a great spouse, and living in a way that protects and preserves your goals as a parent.
To learn more about Ryan's book go to bethedadyouwishyouhad.com
In this episode I get to talk with my friend, and author Brittney Smart about her book The Five Minute Time In. Brittney shares the story of how she went from completely checked out, feeling like a horrible mother, and not enjoying her kids to effectively engaging with them in just five focused minutes a day. It sounds so simple - because it is, and it works! Join us for a real, raw conversation on what motherhood can feel like at its lowest points and one simple way you can empower yourself to change it.
You can find her book on Amazon - go get it now!! Seriously, a book all moms should have BUY IT HERE
There is a whole lot of urgency in motherhood and often times we confuse it with what's important. We spend most of our time doing all of the urgent things - laundry, dishes, toys, messes and it takes up all of the time for the things that are important like being present with your children, creating a home that makes your kids feel welcome and celebrated, or being able to have a life outside of being a mom.
In today's episode we talk about the difference between the two and how to recognize urgent things you can eliminate in order to make room for the important things.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
... The Purgeathon - my free decluttering challenge designed to build massive momentum in decluttering your home ...Seven Days To An Uncluttered Home my best mini course designed to specifically help you dramatically declutter the most commonly overwhelming areas of your home ...This live video I recorded with our Facebook community "How unimportant your clutter really is"
Podcast website
To watch LIVE episodes and join the Motherhood Simplified community join us on Facebook here or on Instagram here!
To inquire about being a guest on the Motherhood Simplified podcast, or have Krista as guest email krista@motherhoodsimplified.com
You can also be entered to win a free Motherhood Simplified course of your choosing by taking a screenshot and posting this episode to your social media account and tagging Motherhood Simplified or Krista Lockwood in it!
One winner is chosen per month and there are no limits for entry! If you leave a review on iTunes you will also be entered into the drawing! Thank you so much for being a part of this movement and helping it to grow!
Lots of love,
Krista
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Routines are
... freeing
... not restrictive
...not doing the same thing over and over and over making for a boring life
Listen and learn about the differences between a schedule and a routine!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
... The Purgeathon - my free decluttering challenge designed to build massive momentum in decluttering your home ...Seven Days To An Uncluttered Home my best mini course designed to specifically help you dramatically declutter the most commonly overwhelming areas of your home ...This live video I recorded with our Facebook community "How unimportant your clutter really is"
Podcast website
To watch LIVE episodes and join the Motherhood Simplified community join us on Facebook here or on Instagram here!
To inquire about being a guest on the Motherhood Simplified podcast, or have Krista as guest email krista@motherhoodsimplified.com
You can also be entered to win a free Motherhood Simplified course of your choosing by taking a screenshot and posting this episode to your social media account and tagging Motherhood Simplified or Krista Lockwood in it!
One winner is chosen per month and there are no limits for entry! If you leave a review on iTunes you will also be entered into the drawing! Thank you so much for being a part of this movement and helping it to grow!
Lots of love,
Krista
Come learn how clutter in the home affects not only you, but your KIDS.
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The final episode I talk the REAL talk with you about how ditching the clutter was the catalyst to us finding the clarity and vision we wanted for our our life and the means to make it our reality! ANd how you can too
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Come hear what baby gear I have now that I'm living the newborn + toddler life!
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This is the episode to help you drop your excuses and take action!
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In this episode we dive deep into how to deal with and approach the people in your life who give you too much stuff, and you will likely be surprised by how to actually do this with success.
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Birthdays are a special day where you are celebrating the LIFE and coming into the world of your child. Come listen and learn how to create a simplified birthday experience that is true to you and lets you celebrate your child, instead of making it about stuff.
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In this episode we dive deep into the relationship between your clutter and your gratitude. Not sure they're related? I show you how they are and how clearing the clutter allows you to live a more gracious and loving life with appreciation for everything you have and everything you will have.
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So often we make progress in decluttering our home, or we want to begin, but we end up hyperfocusing on the WRONG things in our home. The things that really aren't making our day to day life overwhelming or hard. In this episode I help you learn to pay attention to what the trouble issues in your home are when it comes to your clutter and how to let it go.
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Decluttering doesn't have to be so heavy and hard. In this episode I share with you how you can make it lighthearted, fun and absolutely joyful again by taking a trip down memory lane to your childhood.
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Today I share my strong opinion about your clutter and how one man's trash is really just another man's trash. We all have basically the same, or same varieties of clutter and it's hard enough to let go of our own just in case scenarios in our head without taking on everyone else's too.
I give you one way to stop this cycle and get the courage to finally ditch your clutter by asking yourself one powerful question.
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Come learn some truths about your laundry and your laundry piles!! Learn my SUPER simple laundry system that works for our family of six, and NO laundry piles. Then learn how to quickly, and simply declutter your clothes so you can too!
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Sometimes we just don't DON'T enjoy motherhood, sometimes we may even regret becoming a mom because it gets so hard sometimes. This episode I talk to you about WHY you may be feeling that way because it's not that you aren't a good mom or weren't cut out for this. You are, but you have a lot of complexities to navigate. This episode teaches you how to get to a place where you are no longer hating your motherhood, but you also aren't expecting it to be rainbows and birds shooting out of your head every morning because it's so magical 24/7.
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We all have misconceptions about minimalism and the minimalist lifestyle we have been led to believe that aren't true and hold us back!
They hold us back because we think that it has to be "by the rules" or we aren't doing it right or well enough and our minimalist club card will be taken!
We will be kicked out of the club and won't be allowed back in.. but guess what? That club doesn't exist and the card doesn't either so this is your permission to make minimalism work FOR you, however that looks.
In this episode we talk about
... common minimalist lies we are told and believe like...
... it's a form of deprivation - no decor, toys, white walls, no collections, no sentiments
... you have to have a tiny home and one kid
... you can only have the essentials
... and the TRUTH which is that true minimalism is making it work for you, in your own way
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
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Today I give you a three step process to figure out HOW to find a place for everything in it's place when you're stuck in the cycle of trying to figure out where to put everything in an organized way in your home! PLUS how to deal with the stop/start cycle before you are finished with a decluttering project when you have kids and how to manage all the interruptions.
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This is my first LIVE postpartum episode with you! So of course I am going to be sharing how I have recently set up my home to work FOR me and not against me in this postpartum phase.
With a newborn, a toddler and 3 big kids I felt like our home needed to be re-curated. So I went on a mission to declutter the old and bring in some NEW - specifically in the form of toys for the toddler.
I am sharing with you how I intentionally add in Montessori elements into our home and play and what it looks like. There is a part two to this podcast episode in our Facebook group - Motherhood Simplified (the group) where I walk you through our home and show you have the toys are set up. To join that group scroll down for the link.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how even being two weeks postpartum and doing the bare minimum I made the decision to re-curate our home and still take it easy
... What toys I purcahsed for my toddler and why
... My thoughts on bringing Montessori into the home
... in the Facebook group I walk you through my home and show you how I set it all up so that it works well for all of us
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In this episode we talk about how to stay in the zone of decluttering when life happens and tries to de-rail you! These 5 tips will help you yell "plot twist!" and carry on with ease and joy - after all the whole reason you are doing this is to enjoy your life more, so don't forget to DO that while you declutter!
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Hear why I kept my pregnancy a surprise! Welcome to the world Tara Nicole
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Come hear some stories about
..the LIES I used to tell myself about self care
...What I used to think self care was
...The consequences of NOT practicing self care for me (and probably you too).
...Then what self care really is, and how to actually practice it as a mom
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In this episode I give you a list of 7 things to expect as you declutter your home. These things are univeral to all moms (self included) as they begin to declutter their homes. This will help you start, and finish decluttering your home and help keep your discouragement at bay.
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In this episode I teach you HOW to commit to being clutter free and hold yourself accountable.
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Learn how to decorate your home without the headache! These practical tips for home decor allow you to find your personal style and create a space that feels good to you. We also talk about the effect white space has on your mental and emotional state of being and how powerful it is.
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Today we talk about how it feels to be the one doing ALL the work in the house.
WHY you are likely the one doing it all.
And HOW to delegate to your family so that you can get some much deserved HELP.
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Learn how to have a CLEAN house MOST of the time, with minimal effort and still have time to take a daily nap. These are the best tips and tricks I learned from my grandparents who lived great lives, because they chose to live with LESS things and MORE time, energy, freedom and love.
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No one really wants to wake up before their kids but sometimes, depending on the season of motherhood that you are in, what you aren't craving is more sleep. It's quiet, stillness and time for you before the demands of your day start to come at you.
In this episode we cover this idea and how to start waking up before the kids and how it might help you.
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Decluttering is a skill - which is a good thing for you! Because like any other skill you can practice it, find strategies and tips from other experts and get better and more efficient at it the more you do it!
Which is what today's episode is all about. Plus I give you one super awesome pro tip as your decluttering mentor on how to avoid focusing on the WRONG clutter first, and putting your time, effort and energy into the clutter that will actually make an impact on your days.
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You are seeking the organizational systems and routines to make your life easier but there is one fatal flaw! You are doing the last step before the first step and that is...
Trying to organize and systematize way too much!
In this episode I teach you how and why too much stuff is not sustainable for you to try and get on top of and how once you declutter the organization and systems come EASY.
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You have WAY too much going on as a mom and human to wake up every day fighting the clutter in your home. And fighting it for what? Do you even know?
Do you know why you are okay with letting the stuff consume your time and energy SO much to the point that you don't even have any to give the things that matter to you - like your kids, yourself, your relationships, your hobbies and interests, your career...
Today I am going to talk to you about HOW you can make your home work FOR you and it can make life easy for you. But you have to declutter the excess first.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... ways you fight your clutter and how much time and energy it really wastes for you
... examples of how my home works FOR me, not against me, and can do the same for you too
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Having babies and surviving the postpartum phase is hard enough. I learned the hard way that I was making that really intense and short window of life even harder on myself by living in a cluttered home that worked against me every day.
When I had my third baby I had discovered a secret to make it all easier - and that was decluttering so that I had the time and energy to pour into my postpartum phase with comfort, ease, love and in a home that was working FOR me, not one that I had to wake up and fight every day.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
.... what my first two postpartum phases were like pre-decluttering
...what my third postpartum phase was like post-decluttering
... Why I believe it was so easy with her
... how I spent my pregnancy and postpartum phase with her and set myself up for the postpartum phase I knew I wanted
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It's back to school time and as much as we all think it's the solution to the summer chaos we've been enduring, it's actually just a new form of crazy town.
It's so easy to fall behind but these simple routines you can implement will help you adjust easily and not fall behind on every day life!
Plus kids always appreciate consistency and predictability!
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... morning routines
...after school routines
... nightly routines
...weekend routines
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I'm gettin' PAYper... not like the song all fun though. Getting paper all over the house, piled up, filling the drawers, and then the cabinets and then the boxes in the closet.
Today I share how we have gone digital to simplify the papers in our home, and how we manage all the papers coming in before they get the chance to die in a pile.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
....making the decision to go digital, or not
... speaking with professionals about what papers you truly need, and do not need
... the system we use for all the kid papers!
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As moms we already have limited time and energy. We are pulled here, there and everywhere and feel like there is just never enough time OR energy to actually declutter. Let alone the time and energy at the same time to get things done.
In this episode I help you discover why any and all small progress you can make in your decluttering process matters and how even though it might seem small and insignificant - it is not!! Decluttering has a HIGH ROI meaning that you can spend ten minutes here and there and it will give you hours of your life back.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how time and energy doesn't just fall into your lap, and likely never will
... how much I get that there isn't really any "free" time but that you CAN find it
... why making small and incremental progress matters and DOES work in the short and long term
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How much do you actually play with your kids versus how much you actually WANT to play with them?
As moms we want to be there for our kids. We want to make memories with them. We want to have fun with them.
But the clutter in our home makes it so that you just can't because you are so distracted and overwhelmed by everything else that you can or should be doing.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... what it was like for me pre-decluttering when I tried to play with my kids
... how playing got REALLY easy and fun after we decluttered
... how your kids care less about the toys you give them to play with and more about how you actually play with them
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Your clutter is NOT true security!! We cling to clutter in the hopes of it being our savior one day. We think that it is financial security. We think that the power lies in our stuff - and I am here to tell you that is not true!!
Your clutter lies to you. It makes you live in the worst case scenario and keeps you stuck anticipating the worst, not realizing that moment will likely never happen and you are wasting all of your time on the struggle bus in your every day life.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how clutter keeps you living in the worst case scenario
... how you are putting all of your power into pointless stuff instead of yourself
... learning what true security is and how to get it
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You know I stalk you guys, right? Like I get to know you and your stories and what you're struggling with and I used to be you - overwhelmed by too much stuff and then having the best of intentions and still staying stagnant and stuck under all the clutter.
So today I am going to help you recognize three good intentions that you likely have, or have had, and how they are keeping you stuck in your clutter. There is a way to live out those good intentions AND get out from under the stuff so you can live more simply, my friend.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... the gifts and hand me downs that you feel obligated to say yes to every time, and then keep forever (or at least way too long)
... sentimental items - what they really are, and what they aren't
... not wanting to be wasteful - but inadvertently being SUPER wasteful
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Pretty much everyone has said, or done the thing where we say we're just going to pack everything up and we'll declutter after we move. Which sounds nice, except MOST people - maybe even you do that, and then never finish unpacking those boxes because you don't know what they are, or how long they've been there, and it's a lot of freaking work.
So today I am going to give you some of my best moving tips - and I know a thing or two about moving because we've moved seven times in the last six years and we are VERY efficient.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
....why decluttering AFTER you move is a waste of your time and doesn't work
... How to be bold and let your stuff go instead of carrying it over into your fresh and new home
... Practical strategies for actually packing and moving
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Have you avoided decluttering because all you can see is the money spent on it all?? You're not alone. This is such a common block when it comes to letting go of your clutter so today we are going to get to the root of how your clutter has cost you so much money over they years, how decluttering SAVES you money and how to shift your perspective of only seeing your clutter in the form of dollar signs.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
.... 5 ways your clutter costs you money
... 3 ways it saves you money
... how to see your clutter for more than just dollars
... how it costs more than dollars - your time, energy, mental and emotional clarity, relationships and essentially your life
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Listen if you're feeling stuck or in a rut and don't know how to get out! Or maybe you are stuck because you are caught up in the details, the what ifs, the just in case scenarios.. these two questions will help you find your inner powerhouse to actually take the action you know you need to make!
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... what your worst case scenario would be, and how you aren't going to go backward
... asking yourself what you have to lose by taking action and doing something to get unstuck
... how to spin what if from a negative to a positive
... and getting honest with yourself about if you are really wanting to do what you need to do for results, or if you just like the idea of results
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Are you a book hoarder? Aren't all moms? More books means smarter kids and better readers, right?
Today I share with you why I actually DON'T believe that any more based on the experience of less books in my home and in my classrooms when I was a teacher.
And just for added measure I let me ten year old - who reads more than anyone I know - so much that I had to implement a no phones at the table rule for everyone, and a no books at the dinner table rule because she was missing all the conversation! She shares her favorites, her classics and is a living example of how too much of a good thing, even books, is never a good thing.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... what happened when I ditched our 6X6 foot closet of book storage
... why I think that less options is better for books
... how to give great book experiences for kids of all ages and include variety
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After watching over 5,000 moms declutter their homes and decluttering my own home I can confidently say there is ONE commonality behind all the clutter we have and that is.... Our insastiable desire for variety and having ONE thing for every ONE specific need.
Today I help you realize why you really don't need as much variety as you think, how it is cluttering up your home, and draining your wallet. And of course what to do about it!
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how variety is the cause of a ton of your clutter
... why you really don't need so much variety
... the idea that your stuff should make life easier, and having one item for every little thing makes your life way harder because you're managing all of that clutter
... every day examples of variety clutter you DON'T really need
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Heather's story is so inspiring. She is a regular mom who discovered decluttering while pregnant. As most of us do, we think that starting "later" is better than now because as moms - circumstances are never ideal! So she waited until after having her second child and life threw lemons at her hard.
She didn't let that stop her and in fact it was the catalyst to her choosing to take action on her home once and for all. The benefits she has experienced in the two short months are night and day and as she prepares to head back to work she can with ease because her home is now a place of peace and rest for her family, not just another to do list for her to complete.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how she thought she needed to get organized, and then learned... she really needed to declutter first!
... how her mindset has shifted from one who takes anything offered for free, to one of intentionally saying yes please and no thank you
... how she has shifted her perspective of the money she has spent and the value her clutter has to her NOW
... her experience with anxiety postpartum and how she thinks her clutter is related to that
... and so much more about the benefits she has experienced since choosing to declutter
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This episode was created to tell you exactly what Motherhood Simplified was created to do for you as a mom, and why I started it. I tell you the origin story of how I got started and that the catalyst to creating all of this was to offer moms like you a solution to the daily overwhelm from your clutter.
I give you all the details of what content I create AND break down all three of the Motherhood Simplified courses so that you know how which one is right for you and how it will help you in your motherhood.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... Why Motherhood Simplified was created and what it offers you
... What exactly each course is designed to help you with, and which one is right for you
... How courses are the most effective way to get help in decluttering and simplifying your life
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Time, energy, kids, overwhelm.... after HUNDREDS of responses from moms like you, what I found was everyone has the same excuses.
Which is good news because that means that there are solutions that work for everyone. Today I help you move past this mindset that your excuses own you - because YOU own your excuses and you can(and SHOULD) move past them.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
.... the most common excuses we ALL have and how to move past them, because the only other option we have is to stay stuck!
... Time
... Energy
... Kids - the interruptions, the pile destroyers, the messes, the SNACKS omg the snacks
... overwhelme and knowing where to start
... money
...AND knowing the difference between an honest and real season of slowing/stopping the process and sabotage
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The clutter you're clinging to, or trying to sell for way more than it's worth, and tricking yourself into thinking REALLY is valuable for that just in case moment... is the exact same stuff as Susy's down the street and Barbara's on FB marketplace. No one wants it. Not even you.
We all have our own clutter - and our clutter is the only clutter that is ACTUALLY useful for just in case, what if, saving money, and indicative of our kind heart because we kept everything that was every given to us...
But what if I told you that ALL of your stuff - is the exact same stuff that everyone else has. And all of those reasons are the exact same as everyone else's. And that no one's clutter is really that special and NOT every going to meet those imaginary scenarios that everyone has in their head?
Would you be brave enough to this episode and dare to shift your mindset about your clutter and see it for what it really is? An overabundance of stuff designed to steal your time, energy and in essence, your life.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... the endowment effect and how it makes us think that our clutter is WAY more valuable and special because it's in our possession
... What you're keeping and why - spoiler alert after hundreds of responses from moms like you, everyone had the SAME ten answers. Your clutter isn't that special
... How to shift your perspective on your stuff and see it for what it really is, which is nothing great if we're being honest
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THIS EPSIODE IS FOR YOUR KIDS TO LISTEN TO!
The audio is definitely one that represents mom life and since it's a conversation with a ten year old, understand that the flow is what it is and we jump around topic to topic but it will be helpful for your kids!
My oldest daughter volunteered to answer several of your questions about decluttering from a kid's perspective. She gives her best insight into what it's like to live in a simplified home. She had a lot of fun with it, so much fun that she wants to start an entire series on how to help your kids do this for themselves, so watch for that coming soon!
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... her ten year old perspective of the best parts of living in a clutter free and simplified home
...her favorite crafts and supplies
...her perspective of clothes and toy shopping
...what she would tell kids who are struggling to let go of their stuff
...how a clutter free home helps her in school
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Finally the answers to all of your organization questions that you have that I can't answer for you!!
Ashley Strong is a professional organizer and the other half to the decluttering puzzle. It starts with decluttering but once you're done with that you still have stuff and you're still needing a flow of organization the works for your home.
She gives you her best tips and tricks for all thing organizing in a way that will LAST.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... Common hacks and solutions for organization that people fall into that are impractical, inefficient and just don't work
... how to find a flow of organization in your home that works for you
...the difference between an organizational system, and organization snapshot and how to implement a SYSTEM
... her best kitchen organization tips
... her best organization tips for kids' rooms and shared spaces, and the things within it
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...This live video I recorded with our Facebook community "How unimportant your clutter really is"
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You can also be entered to win a free Motherhood Simplified course of your choosing by taking a screenshot and posting this episode to your social media account and tagging Motherhood Simplified or Krista Lockwood in it! One winner is chosen per month and there are no limits for entry!
If you leave a review on iTunes you will also be entered into the drawing!
Thank you so much for being a part of this movement and helping it to grow!
Lots of love,
Krista
NOT decluttering is actually more wasteful than decluttering - because when you declutter you are being brave and bold enough to actually look at your consumption habits and past shortcomings and realizing that you don't actually have a problem of not enough, but a problem of too much.
We want to declutter and we have so many reasons WHY, and we have so many reasons we don't - one being that decluttering and letting things go can feel SO wasteful.
We see the potential in everything. We see something that someone, somewhere could use at some point.
We see piles and piles of stuff that will contribute to landfills and that makes us feel so bad.
But this is the hard truth - most of your clutter that you don't want - no one else wants. The waste is NOT in decluttering, or throwing things away. It's falling into the consumerism and overconsumption trap in the first place.
This is episode confronts this issue head on and teachers how to become a part of the long term solution, and not letting yourself continue to be a part of the problem.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... overconsumption and the fact that it is the reason for waste
...the REAL story behind where most of our clutter went when we let it all go
...clutter pile shifting on a global scale
... and the truth that you clutter really isn't that special, useful or needed by anyone
... Plus the one powerful lesson you can learn to actually make a change and be a part of the waste solution
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Did you know that one of the side effects of a cluttered home for siblings is increased fighting? Biting, pushing, hitting, yelling all increase within the confines of a cluttered and chaotic environment. The opposite is also true in that you can find relief from these symptoms by decluttering and creating order, predictability and room to breathe within the home.
This is NOT a parenting episode teaching you how to change or manage behavior in your kids. It is just my personal experience through teaching in many classrooms all over the country and within my own home and the anecdotal evidence I have collected that proves our environments can literally make or break us.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
...how impactful the environment really is on us, AND on your kids
...real life examples of dramatic changes in behavior I have seen in kids when we decluttered the classrooms
... how it gives you time, energy and space to see what's really going on with your kids
... how your chaos becomes your kids' chaos, and on the other end of it, your calm can become their calm
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Shamra joined Motherhood Simplified back when her conditions were less than ideal and what she describes as her lowest point in her motherhood. She didn't know what exactly she was looking for, and she didn't know how she was going to do it - with a newborn with some health issues, and a toddler but she took forward steps as much as possible whenever she could.
She is cute as a button, true to herself and works diligently every day to make her home, and life move closer and closer to what she wants it to be every single day.
Join the Motherhood Simplified group on Facebook to search for her progress pictures and join our sister group MSTV Cribz to follow along with her journey!
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
....How Shamra got started with a 3 month old with sever reflux, a toddler, and what she describes as feelings of depression, isolation and at her lowest point just prayed for a solution
...How she has shifted her mindset in powerful ways to help her declutter, learning that she really can't organize her clutter
... How she used to identify as an introvert and let herself become disconnected and isolated because her home was SO overwhelming and now that she has cleared out time and energy for the things that matter to her, has learned that she is actually extroverted and is loving the time and energy to give herself what she needs for social interactions
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Burn out - we all know it and feel it and have had it at some point or another. It leaves us feeling helpless, hopeless, apathetic, fatigued, and like there is just no way out of the vicious cycle we are in.
In today's episode I help you figure out what the root cause of your burn out is so that you can find solutions for it because guess what friend? Despite what you think there IS a way to get yourself out of this burnout phase and there are ways to safeguard yourself against it in the future.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... the signs of burn out
... how to figure out the root cause of your burn out - it probably isn't what you think it is!
... ways to dig yourself out of this dark phase and move into one that feels so much better for you
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How you do anything is how you do everything - so let me ask you, do you start a lot of projects in your home and not finish them? Especially when it comes to decluttering projects?
You see SO many things that need to be done, and you want to get to them all. So you get to them.. that's not the problem, but you never finish them. In this episode I give you my best tips for finishing what you start.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... Knowing where to start and inentionally choosing the ONE thing to focus on
... being prepared for the super distrcting process that is decluttering - because it IS distracting and will take you down so many rabbit hole projects
... a simple process to declutter one area of your home start to finish, and finding a home for everything
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Do you feel like you are constantly on the go yet nothing is getting done? Like you start things all the time and never finish and are thus left with a million and one half finished things just nagging for your attention?
Do you know there has to be a more efficient way to do things instead of running in circles and being "busy" all day yet accomplishing next to nothing?
Then this episode is for you. I give you three powerful tips to move past this and start streamlining your days and actually being productive!!
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... How to focus on what is most important to you and will give you the biggest bang for your buck
... how decluttering increases your productivity almost instantly
... Simplifying and then mastering time blocking
... How to delegate the things that are sucking your time and energy
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As moms we all get into ruts sometimes and it is not fun. We feel like that Katy Perry song - the one about the plastic bag drifting through the wind. No routines, no direction, feeling totally alone and isolated, stuck in our thoughts and down on ourselves.
The thing is that we are not meant to stay that way. We aren't meant to live a life of misery and burden but there isn't anyone who will just magically swoop in and do it for us. We have to learn how to get ourselves out of it. That is what this episode is all about today!
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... 4 skills to learn that will help you get yourself unstuck any time it happens - because it will, and it will keep happening, that's life!
... Getting a routine that HELPS you do the hard parts of your life so you can focus on the things you want and need to do
... mastering your thoughts because they become your beliefs and actions
... how to know who you are and where you are going
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In this episode we recap day one of the Motherhood Simplified challenge. We talk about all things TIME as moms and get really clear on how you are spending your time and where they holes are.
This is not time management - it's SO much better because it really helps you get clear on where your time is going. You don't need more hours in the day, or legal organic healthy cocaine... you need to know what to do with your time and how to stop letting it get away from you!
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
....what is consuming you and taking your time
....what you are consuming and giving your time to
....figuring out what you can let go of
... how you are going to start letting go of things sucking your time away!
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Today I share with you what those are and what the foundation of the Motherhood Simplified movement is based on.
Often times moms come into the Motherhood Simplified community with the same root issues but seeking the same bandaid solutions. I often find myself giving advice that I can FEEL through the internet that is frustrating to the moms I get to know becuase.... it's not the easy answer.
It's not the answer we're sold by Target and the Container Store and Home Goods. But these answers - which are my opinions - about clutter in the home and the impact it has on us are strong.
So strong that I will shout them from the rooftops to any mom who will listen because I know they will be infinitely more helpful to you than any fluffy, unopinionated, easy answer I can give you.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... the strong, and sometimes unpopular opinions I have about clutter and how they will HELP you more than any weak, unopinionated bandaid solution
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This community is called Motherhood Simplified - so obviously we are in the seasons of having babies. One question I get often is "should I declutter before my maternity leave or during". I wholheartedly believe that BEFORE is the answer, and for so many reasons. In this episode I tell the story of my different postpartum experiences I have had. The good, the bad, the ugly and what I wish I would have known about decluttering BEFORE actually having the baby. Because for me, every time, the hard work comes after you have the baby. Especially if you already have other kids.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... why it's so important to muster up the energy you can while pregnant to declutter BEFORE the baby comes
... how much it will pay you if you DO this
... how to get started in the fastest, and simplest way without burning yourself out while pregnant before baby comes
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Toy Story 4 has us all talking about toys and our kids' toys and making us feel all kinds of things about them!! Because it's Toy STORY and a good story does that. In this episode I share with you my biggest takeaways from the movie and why I think that it actually sends the exact opposite message of keeping all the toys, and that we should really watch it with an open mind and hear the messages that will really help us be intentional about what toys we have and keep in our homes.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
....some of my favorite take aways from Toy Story 4
... The fact that we have TOO MANY toys, and not enough kids to actually play with them
... the mark of a good generational, favorite toy
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You WANT to declutter but your spouse disagrees and has different viewpoints as you when it comes to the stuff in your home. That is okay! You are not trapped, you are not helpless and you CAN make progress even if your spouse doesn't want to.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how to take action and inspire your husband
... why you need to just worry about yo' self and your own clutter
... how being a LIVING example is the BEST way to get your spouse on board
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This episode is a series of truth bombs about how you are spending your time. I get it, we are moms, we juggle A LOT. But to wave your white flag in defeat and NOT do the things that will ultimately give you more time and energy is something I am passionate about pushing you through.
You NEED to take ownership of your time if you want to actually get to a place where you can regularly make the time you need.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... recognizing what season of motherhood you are in and how to BEST spend your time
... how making time for decluttering is actually the BEST use of your time, short and long term
... how to actually make the time that you need to get the decluttering started and momentum rolling with it
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This episode is meant to prepare for how long it's really going to take you to declutter your home. There is not a specific timeline BUT I help you realize why you have so much stuff, how much there really is so that you can understand WHY it is going to take you more than one weekend or purging ten bags of stuff.
It's going to take time. Like anything worthwhile though, THAT'S OKAY and to be expected. You are going to earn this beautiful decluttered home and you are going to be so proud
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... Why it's going to take you longer than you think
... Why it's going to take you longer than you want
... the cycle of feeling like you are done, and then realizing there is actually a lot more to do
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In this episode I share my old perfectionist life, how it negatively affected my life and how much more I enjoy my life, and how much more I actually do now that I have dropped the perfectionist label.
A big part of it started with ditching my clutter and freeing up the physical and mental space that I NEEDED in order to thrive. Perfectionism is really just a survival mindset with a ton of stage make up on hiding the REAL face behind it.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
.... how perfectionism actually holds you back from making progress and reaching your potential
... how to move past your perfectionism
...how decluttering is a cure for perfectionism and why you need to just dive into it now!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
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In today's episode I share my history of making mom friends and how I went from team no friends, don't need them, no time for them to having a strong support system of friends I love and cherish.
I share the number one secret to making friends that has helped me to find and keep the ones who make my life better.
Moms. Need. Friends.
Period.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how to go from seeing the flaws in all the friends around you, and BE the friend you want
... Realizing that you can't have friends if you only make it about you
... how to be self aware as a friend, and show up for people without conditions and expectations
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You know all those moms who do it all. Well, I know their secret and it's not what you think it is.
I'll be totally honest and LOVE being the one who "does it all", I am a 3 on the enneagram and it just is what it is and I am who I am. BUT I know the secret - and it's this... we do NOT do it all.
We eliminate the unnecessary, invaluable and time/energy suckers and focus on what matters MOST to us. That is the secret. It is that simple and that complicated.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... The number one and number two way moms who appear to do it all, ACTUALLY do it all
...What my life used to be like when I put on a show of having it all, and how it is now when I actually feel like I am doing it all
... Redefining what doing it all really means
... Not comparing your all to "her" all
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
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As moms we have SO much to do, and it feels like there is never enough time or energy to do it... BECAUSE kids.
But what if we switched that story and started telling ourselves, no, I am going to do this becuase KIDS.
Meaning instead of pushing the blame off onto our kids (I mean it is the easiest excuse in the world) we decided to say no, they are the REASON I am doing these things now.
Imagine how much better things would be for you - and for them.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how easy it is to use your kids as an excuse
...why these is actually a negative for you AND your kids
...how to start telling yourself a different story and finding motivation from your kids, instead of feeling like a victim to them
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
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In today's episode we talk about the different seasons of motherhood and what they require of us. As moms they are constantly changing and evolving BUT we can also get stuck in believing that we can't do certain things, or as much as we'd like because of that season.
I am here to tell you friend - you can just survive or you can thrive in ANY season, as long as you understand that it is just that - one short season. And you may have to allocate your time and energy differently based on that.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... the different seasons of motherhood that exist
... why different seasons require you to prioritize and allocate your time and energy accordingly
... how to determine if you are playing the victim to the season of life you are in, or not, and if you are how to stop!
... knowing your personal limits and personality type to steer clear of comparisonitis
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
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Today we talk about the REAL issue behind your parents, grandparents, friends and others pushing their clutter onto you!! Yes, it's frustrating BUT it is not your responsibility to take on their clutter and all their complex emotional ties with their clutter.
We talk about effectively and respectfully creating and maintaining boundaries surrounding this and how you can hopefully inspire others to start taking ownership of their stuff and homes too!
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... the two kinds of generational hoarding that happens
... why they are pushing their clutter onto you, and how to stop it from happening
... two tried and true ways to decline the clutter sending offer
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
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In this episode we talk about who you need to become in order to declutter your home and how. We get so caught up in the HOW to do it, we forget to see the bigger picture and that is WHO we are becoming in this process, and who need to continue to evolve into in order to finish.
When you set out to declutter your home you start off overwhelmed, unsure, stuck, unable to make decisions. As you continue on through the process you MUST start to change and become a woman who makes decisions, who takes action, and gets herself out of her rut. That is so much more fun to focus on than HOW you're going to get it done and makes it easier to stick with it long term.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... HOW to become the mom you need to be in order to declutter your entire home
...Hal Elrod's new book The Miracle Equation
... who you are becoming, and how to figure out who that even is
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
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In this episode I let you know how hard decluttering is - I get it. But the truth is that NOT decluttering is significantly harder!
I share the story of my struggles when I decluttered ALL of our stuff other than what fit into three suitcases and how hard it really was. Then I share how much harder EVERYTHING in my life would be now had I not decluttered. The same is true for you.
This episode is a beautiful combination of retelling our decluttering story in a new and powerful way for you.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how I struggled to declutter and make all those decisions
... the ONE thing that made it easier
... how NOT decluttering is not only harder, but worse for your overall home and life in the big picture
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
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In this episode I share with you TWO huge reasons I was afraid to commit to the vision I actually had for my motherhood and they were.. my kids and my husband.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how I lost my vision for what I wanted most because I was consumed by fear of rejection and disappointing my husband and kids
... how I learned that by pursuing my truest and most desirable vision for my motherhood I was able to show up better for my husband and kids and self better than ever
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This episode is for the mom who is feeling lost, confused and just unsure about who she is and what she wants. I share with you how I struggled with plastic bag syndrome - you know, just kinda drifting through my days and being jerked around like that Katy Perry song.
How I have learned to clear out the noise of OTHER people's vision for their lives and motherhood and taking it on as my own, and letting go of this idea that other's expectations of me were how I needed to live my life. It's powerful, its raw and I hope it helps you get the courage to step into the life that you always wanted.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how to let figure out what YOU really want in your motherhood and life
... how to step out of the cycle of living how everyone else live's
... how to start taking the steps necessary to get the life and season of motherhood that feels good and right to YOU
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
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In this episode I help you understand that difference between schedules, routines, and habits and why they haven't worked for you in the past - and how without you even realizing it probably, how they have.
I help give you a deeper understanding of why routines matter, how they do the hard work of your life for you and then how to create, implement and stick with them by creating your daily "non-negotiables" and figuring out your "simplifiers". These two things will help you create routines and habits that actually help you and are easy to stick with.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... the difference between a routine and schedule
... the difference between a routine and a habit
... How to create your daily non negotiable tasks, and your simplifier habits to support those tasks
... how to utilize routines and habits even when life changes and nothing stays the same
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Come hear the super fun AND impactful story of my friend Savanna and how she decluttered her home! Her story is especially fun to me because we decluttered her home together! I would go over to her house and help her pack it all up and take it away. Looking back we were really ruthless and maybe a little crazy as we purged more than 50 bags of clutter total and too many donation center trips to count with our 6 month old babies and all the other big kids!
Savanna's story is one of true vulnerability and growth and I know you will love hearing it and be SO inspired!
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... what Savanna tried in her decluttering process that worked, and what didn't
... what she REALLY thought and felt about me coming over and walking her through this process
... how she maintains her super fun, cute and full of variety wardrobe without laundry mountains
... where she is in her decluttering process now
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Jennifer Purcell, creator and owner of the blog Teach.Workout.Love shares with us her thoughts on balance and how she practices it in her life. She shares how she delegates and manages ALL of her responsibilities as a teacher, mom, wife, and owner/facilitator of a high traffic and successful blog!
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how Jennifer started her blog Teach.Workout.Love and why, AND her plans for her future in teaching and blogging
... her best tips for delegating both in the home and in her professional life
... how she compartmentalizes the roles and responsibilities she has
... her favorite calendering tips!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
... The Purgeathon - my free decluttering challenge designed to build massive momentum in decluttering your home
...Seven Days To An Uncluttered Home my best mini course designed to specifically help you dramatically declutter the most commonly overwhelming areas of your home
...This live video I recorded with our Facebook community "How unimportant your clutter really is"
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To inquire about being a guest on the Motherhood Simplified podcast, or have Krista as guest email krista@motherhoodsimplified.com
You can also be entered to win a free Motherhood Simplified course of your choosing by taking a screenshot and posting this episode to your social media account and tagging Motherhood Simplified or Krista Lockwood in it! One winner is chosen per month and there are no limits for entry!
If you leave a review on iTunes you will also be entered into the drawing!
Thank you so much for being a part of this movement and helping it to grow!
Lots of love,
Krista
In this episode we talk about the reality of just in case clutter and how to let it go. Just in case comes from the wildest parts of your imagination and keeps you staying stuck, overwhelmed and living from a place of fear and procrastination.
Just in case is so tricky and exhausting and really just means never. It makes us think that our problem is going to be that we won't have enough when the REALITY is that your problems come from having too much.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... the difference between being prepared and holding onto things "just in case"
... how to discern if your just in case is fear or procrastination, or both
... the TRUTH about everything your keeping just in case
... how to move past the fear of just in case so that you can finally declutter
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Come learn FINALLY how I rotate toys for our kids of varying ages (1.5-13 years old), what toys we have and WHY.
I finally share with you HOW I do it, and how to do it without self sabotage, a strict approach and one size fits all toy set up, and of course... what everyone always asks, what toys we have.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how to STOP complicating the toy simplifying process
... How I rotate toys to promote DEPTH in their play
... How I set up toys in our house with a wide range of ages of kids
... The full list of toys that we have
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
These podcast episodes about toys
Ten Reasons To Declutter Your Kids's Toys
How to declutter when you have kids and your friends and family give you so much stuff
The problem with donating toys
A new way to declutter toys (that really works!)
How to see past all the $$ you spent on toys you want to declutter
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One of the most noble things a mom can say is "I choose to spend time with kids instead of spending all of my time cleaning my house".
A noble, noble thing to say BUT.... an overwhelming, cluttered dirty and mess house personally makes it nearly impossible for me to be present with my family like I want to be.
I share something kinda scary to admit... I don't believe moms should have to choose between having a clean house OR spending time with their family.
I absolutely believe you can have both. Because I do. I am no more special or gifted at cleaning my house than you, I just have figure out the secret to having BOTH and want to teach you how.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... believing that you can live an AND life. You can have it all
... the truth about your home management and maintenance - it doesn't have to Pinterest perfect OR totally out of control and overwhelming
... the truth that this seemingly noble practice is actually an excuse
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This episode is special for YOU when you have those days where everything just feels like it's too much. When you are feeling unsupported, overwhelmed and like you just can't get things done. Spoiler alert - you can! I share my best tips for doing it!
A lot of times we feel this really big things that keep us stagnant and stuck, and then those feelings compound on themselves. I am going to teach you how to turn that around with really easy practical steps AND share with you the ways that I still fall into this trap sometimes.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how we OVER estimate what we can do in a day, and UNDER estimate what we can get done in a year
...how to focus on what you CAN do, instead of staying stuck in the everything you can't do right now and how far you have to go
... how to see your overwhelm for what it is, and how to operate from your BEST self
... how to find support and what motivates you to get up and go especially when you are feeling like you don't want to
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This series of the podcast is highlighting the stories of REAL moms like you who have joined the Motherhood Simplified community and decluttered their homes.
Their stories are all so unique - but so relatable and the reminder you need that you are NOT the only one who is trying to do this or the only one who feels like they have roadblock after roadblock and excuse piled on top of excuse.
These moms deserve to be recognized not only for the hard work they have put in and the transformations they have experienced but also their desire and commitment to sharing their story to help moms like YOU do it, too.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how despite chronic illness, a back surgery and broken leg Cassandra was able to declutter her home and find relief in her days
... the benefits she didn't expect to have - like a more peaceful home, more presence with her family and being able to release herself from the guilt she felt about not being able to maintain her home pre-decluttering
... how decluttering helps her support system help her while she heals
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
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This series of the podcast is highlighting the stories of REAL moms like you who have joined the Motherhood Simplified community and decluttered their homes.
Their stories are all so unique - but so relatable and the reminder you need that you are NOT the only one who is trying to do this or the only one who feels like they have roadblock after roadblock and excuse piled on top of excuse.
These moms deserve to be recognized not only for the hard work they have put in and the transformations they have experienced but also their desire and commitment to sharing their story to help moms like YOU do it, too.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... the goal that Emily had set for her home and life one year ago and where she is now (hint, she accomplished her goal!)
... the truth about her clutter - it was consumable trash
... how she made HUGE progress by taking small steps and bite sized pieces in her clutter consistently
... how she used to avoid taking photos of her home because she was embarassed by it, and kept herself isolated because her clutter literally consumed all of her energy and time - and how her life has done a 180 and that is no longer her truth
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
... Clutter Free Motherhood- the course that Emily found the most success with (when she started it was called the Decluttering Master Classes). This is the course that walks you through how to declutter your entire home top to bottom every nook and cranny as a mom!
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To watch LIVE episodes and join the Motherhood Simplified community join us on Facebook here or on Instagram here!
To inquire about being a guest on the Motherhood Simplified podcast, or have Krista as guest email krista@motherhoodsimplified.com
You can also be entered to win a free Motherhood Simplified course of your choosing by taking a screenshot and posting this episode to your social media account and tagging Motherhood Simplified or Krista Lockwood in it! One winner is chosen per month and there are no limits for entry!
If you leave a review on iTunes you will also be entered into the drawing!
Thank you so much for being a part of this movement and helping it to grow!
Lots of love,
Krista
This series of the podcast is highlighting the stories of REAL moms like you who have joined the Motherhood Simplified community and decluttered their homes.
Their stories are all so unique - but so relatable and the reminder you need that you are NOT the only one who is trying to do this or the only one who feels like they have roadblock after roadblock and excuse piled on top of excuse.
These moms deserve to be recognized not only for the hard work they have put in and the transformations they have experienced but also their desire and commitment to sharing their story to help moms like YOU do it, too.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how Sarah decluttered her home while her husband was deployed
... the goals they both had for their home as a couple, and how ultimately even though they started off with different objectives found a compromise that satisfies BOTH of their desire for their home
... how she learned to TAKE AUTHORITY in her home and create the space she wants while still maintaining fun and respect in the home for her family
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This series of the podcast is highlighting the stories of REAL moms like you who have joined the Motherhood Simplified community and decluttered their homes.
Their stories are all so unique - but so relatable and the reminder you need that you are NOT the only one who is trying to do this or the only one who feels like they have roadblock after roadblock and excuse piled on top of excuse.
These moms deserve to be recognized not only for the hard work they have put in and the transformations they have experienced but also their desire and commitment to sharing their story to help moms like YOU do it, too.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... the hesitations and excuses Danielle had - which was every single one in the book! And how she moved past every single one
... the major life events Danielle went through during her decluttering process - starting while 7 months pregnant, having a baby, having to restructure her career, and major earthquake and knee surgery. If Danielle can do it you can too!
... her biggest benefits she's experienced from taking ownership of her home and decluttering despite all the reasons she had not to
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
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This series of the podcast is highlighting the stories of REAL moms like you who have joined the Motherhood Simplified community and decluttered their homes.
Their stories are all so unique - but so relatable and the reminder you need that you are NOT the only one who is trying to do this or the only one who feels like they have roadblock after roadblock and excuse piled on top of excuse.
These moms deserve to be recognized not only for the hard work they have put in and the transformations they have experienced but also their desire and commitment to sharing their story to help moms like YOU do it, too.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... Aimee shares how she approached her clutter in a different way than most, she started with the internal decluttering FIRST, and getting really clear on how she wanted her life and home to be and then shifting the stuff around her to match that
... how she has found the confidence to live in a way that not everyone understands and let go of the expectations that society and others in her life put on her
... how she managed to do all of this after having a new baby, extended family living in her home and integrating back into working mom life as a nurse
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This series of the podcast is highlighting the stories of REAL moms like you who have joined the Motherhood Simplified community and decluttered their homes.
Their stories are all so unique - but so relatable and the reminder you need that you are NOT the only one who is trying to do this or the only one who feels like they have roadblock after roadblock and excuse piled on top of excuse.
These moms deserve to be recognized not only for the hard work they have put in and the transformations they have experienced but also their desire and commitment to sharing their story to help moms like YOU do it, too.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how Kaitlyn's life is different now compared to before she decluttered - spoiler alert in this episode she's coming off of a weekend with family at her house, just sitting and playing with them AND her house wasn't destroyed
... how she found the time and energy to declutter - even with four kids, and a child with a cancer diagnosis during her newborn postpartum phase of life.
... her husband's expectation of her as a stay at home mom and how she embraces her role and how decluttering has helped her feel more confident in it
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Join us for a conversation with REAL mom Lindsey Camp and hear her story about how she decluttered her home. Lindsey started off by watching the Minimalist documentary on Netflix and then asked if anyone knew of a support group or how to apply the same concepts to a regular mom. Love you Minimalists but mama's need to take a different path toward simplicity, right?!
Lindsey's story is powerful as she talks about her life before she decluttered and how overwhelmed and tired she was and how she can now take a pole class twice a week, relax with her husband and let her kids be free range kids like she always wanted them to be (instead of constantly worried about what they were getting into and if they would get hurt.) How her relationship with money has changed, and her best tip for someone on the fence about whether or not they should declutter or not.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
.... How Lindsey got started on her decluttering process, her struggles and hesitations and HOW she got past them
...the benefits she has experienced because of her decluttering
...she shares her truth about the big mindset shifts she's experienced in her motherhood and how her clutter is not a part of that.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
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In this episode I tell you the story of my ever changing wardrobe - from stay at home mom to professional working mom.
Pregnant mom to breastfeeding/pumping mom to that awkward postpartum phase mom.
Living in multiple seasons, sometimes Alaska where the one season is cold, sometimes in Florida where the only season is hot and in Idaho where it's a perfect four seasons.
To teach you that you CAN have a closet full of clothes that fit you, you like to wear and NOT have the laundry piles all over the place.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... what didn't work for me and WHY I was drowning in clothes but still had nothing to wear
... the simplest way I have found to build a wardrobe that works for you
... how to have the variety you crave AND not be frustrated by having a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
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This episode is the perfect place for you to start decluttering your home, and simplifying your life!
The focus of this podcast is to give you easy to implement action steps and I always want to help you do it in the SIMPLEST way.
This episode helps you get to the root of what decluttering actually is, and then HOW to do it in 6 easy steps!
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
.... what decluttering is, in it's purest form
....why you can't organize your clutter and how to get out of the never ending organization cycle
....how to stop tricking yourself into giving your clutter MORE value than it really has
....getting clear on the idea that your clutter actually makes your life harder, and just in case is a lie
...6 action steps to actually START decluttering NOW
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
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In this episode we talk about the pressure we put on ourselves as mom to “be organized”. We cover all the Pinterest boards, organizational bins, and idealistic organizational solutions that you TRY to implements into your every day life that just all comes undone in about half the time it took you to put together.
I help you figure out a REALISTIC way to start getting your home in order by decluttering first and THEN organizing.
The problem isn’t that you’re not organized. It’s that you are trying to manage too much stuff. And it’s stuff that doesn’t matter.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... why you can't organize clutter
...how to get comfortable in letting the things you've been organizing go, finally
...how to have an home that EASILY organized, without buying all the fancy door hangers and pop up organizers and bins
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
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In this episode I help you tackle your crafts! As a former teacher mom, I get it. Crafts are a big deal. They are how we create and express ourselves, but this is the truth.. too much of a good thing is never a good thing.
There is nothing inspiring about a room full of unfinished projects staring at you reminding you constantly in the back of your mind that you have yet ANOTHER thing to do.
When you declutter the crafts you can actually BE crafty and create all the things you're little heart desires.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
...moving past the Pinterest perfect craft room
...letting go of the perfect ideal craft mom role
...action steps to help you downsize the amount of crafts you have and how you can start to DO the crafts you have TODAY
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If you’re listening to this podcast chances are you are a mom with kids still in the house and you WANT to declutter… but you have kids. And when you declutter or try to get ahead your kids go behind you and undo the rest of it and it feels like it’s just a giant waste of time.
This episode about showing you that it’s not that you’re a slob, or a bad houes keeper, or unable to keep your kids in control. It’s that your projects are too big and you need to break them down into small, bite sized pieces.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
…. breaking the decluttering projects in your home down into bite sized pieces
….learning how long this process will take as a mom
….action steps to create your own bite sized projects
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In this episode we have break down what clutter actually is, too much of anything.
When it comes to shopping we buy and buy, often without giving any intentional thought to what it is that we are buying and why we continue to buy things that we don't need
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
...our shopping habits and why they are the way that they are
...why we have so much clutter, and how it accumulates
...the issue of overconsumption
...HOW to shift your mindset into one where you understand your habits around shopping so that you can turn them around
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In this episode we talk all about what it really feels like when you declutter your home! I tell you the story of how we did it as a family and the ups and downs of the entire process.
I also include the story of decluttering the preschool that I owned at the time as well, and if you know or are a teacher, you know we are excellent hoarders of all the things and see the potential in everything.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
...how I decluttered my home and the circumstances surrounding my experience, and how NOT ideal it was. It never is by the way
...the wide range of emotions I went through during the process
...how I handled doing this heavy lifting work while having no help with my 3 kids at the time
...what we got rid of and what we kept
...action steps to do it for yourself!
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In this episode we talk some serious benefits of having LESS toys for your kids. It's not enough to just know that it helps, so then I give you some really clear actions steps on HOW to declutter the toys.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
.... the top ten benefits I have experienced in having LESS toys for my kids
...what happened after we decluttered the toys - for both the kids and I
...how you can get started decluttering your kids toys, EASILY
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In this episode we talk about one of the most difficult things to declutter - your sentimental things. Which is exactly why I recommend NOT starting with the sentimental things.
Your sentimental things are the things that honor your story and give you a positive feeling of a time in your life. The sentimental things are not the things that are bogging down your every day mom life. This episode will help you learn to start with the easiest things first and gain some experience BEFORE you jump right into the most difficult things to declutter.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
...how to discern between what is truly sentimental, and what isn't
...how to start with the easiest things first to clear the clutter AROUND your sentimental items
...the story of my wedding dress, one of my favorite sentimental items in the whole wide world
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In this episode we get honest about WHY you have to stop letting your kids be the excuse you don't declutter, or the REASON that you are going to declutter! When it comes to successfully decluttering with kids you have to understand the difference between a goal list and a to do list-
I help you learn HOW to strategically create a plan that will help you be able to declutter even with so. many.kids.
We also touch on the second half of the decluttering struggle with kids and that is all the things your family and friends with all th best intentions give your kids, and how to handle the in flow of those things into your home.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
...shifting your mindset of your kids being the excuse, to them being the reason
...creating a to do list versus a goal list
...being mindful about how you are really spending the time that you have and not letting it get away from you
...the truth about all the things people give you and how to let those things go
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In this episode Melissa and I have a conversation about how to redefine self care in your mom life. We all know and hear about how we shoud "do self care", especially as moms but we don't know HOW!
With kids, work, a house to maintain, bills, grocery shopping, babies, toddlers, spouses... self care is the LAST thing on our list of urgent things to do. Melissa is the self care queen and has mastered weaving it into her days as a successful business owner and single mom. This episode will inspire you and give you easy to take action steps toward making self care an integral and natural part of your mom life.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
...redefining what self care is as a mom to set you up for success, not disappointment in your self care practice
...the difference between treating yourself and true self care
...how to make self care a priority and ways you can start implementing it today
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
... Motherhood Simplified Challenge - the free challenge I created to give you clarity in your motherhood and confidence to pursue that clairty
...Motherhood Simplified the course I designed to help you balance and take ownership of all the moving parts of your motherhood
...This live video I recorded with our Facebook community "How unimportant your clutter really is"
Podcast website
To watch LIVE episodes and join the Motherhood Simplified community join us on Facebook here or on Instagram here!
To inquire about being a guest on the Motherhood Simplified podcast, or have Krista as guest email krista@motherhoodsimplified.com
You can also be entered to win a free Motherhood Simplified course of your choosing by taking a screenshot and posting this episode to your social media account and tagging Motherhood Simplified or Krista Lockwood in it! One winner is chosen per month and there are no limits for entry!
If you leave a review on iTunes you will also be entered into the drawing!
Thank you so much for being a part of this movement and helping it to grow!
Lots of love,
Krista
In this episode we speak with Jana Barnard, owner of the hit YouTube Channel where she offers daily cleaning accountability for people across the world. Jana is the perfect balance to Motherhood Simplified because while I teach you to have LESS to clean, the fact remains that you still have to clean it.
As parents (and humans in general) cleaning is just a part of life. We might as well figure out how to make the process enjoyable as we do it!
To quote my dad... "you have to do it, so you might as well do it with a smile!"
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how decluttering is the first step in simplifying your cleaning routines
...Jana's BEST tip for staying on top of the daily messes and clean up that has to happen
...simple ways to make the whole cleaning thing not just tolerable, but fun and something to look forward to
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In this episode we talk about six ways to declutter your sentimental items. When we begin the process of decluttering our stuff one of the things that stops us before we even start is worrying about what we will do with all the sentimental things. The truth is though that the sentimental things are not the part of your home that is bogging down your every day life.
Save the sentimental decluttering for last so that you can clear out all the distractions around it FIRST and gain experience in making decisions about what is actually sentimental and what you are just used to having around or are clinging to for reasons disguised as sentimental.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
.... 6 tips to decluttering the sentimental things in your home
...questions to ask yourself to determine if it's truly sentimental or there are just some other form of strong emotion attached to the items
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In this episode today with Kendra and Nicole owners of The Devoted Mamas we talk about all things prenatal and postnatal care.
Kendra and Nicole approach pregnancy and the postpartum experience from the FULL viewpoint of how to realign your body after baby and get it working to full capacity again.
To learn more about Kendra and Nicole and what they have to offer here is where you can find them! I cannot recommend their Postpartum Repair Course enough! It is the FULL spectrum of understanding your anatamy and corrective exercises post partum.
Our website: www.devotedmamas.com
Pelvic floor and core strength quiz: http://bit.ly/pelvicfloorcorequiz
7 day free challenge: https://courses.devotedmamas.com/courses/postpartum-mini-video-course
Postpartum Repair course main page to read about the course: https://courses.devotedmamas.com/courses/postpartum-repair
Link for the $25 for 6 weeks: https://devotedmamas.thinkific.com/enroll/125467?price_id=467195
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To watch LIVE episodes and join the Motherhood Simplified community join us on Facebook here or on Instagram here!
To inquire about being a guest on the Motherhood Simplified podcast, or have Krista as guest email krista@motherhoodsimplified.com
You can also be entered to win a free Motherhood Simplified course of your choosing by taking a screenshot and posting this episode to your social media account and tagging Motherhood Simplified or Krista Lockwood in it! One winner is chosen per month and there are no limits for entry!
If you leave a review on iTunes you will also be entered into the drawing!
Thank you so much for being a part of this movement and helping it to grow!
Lots of love,
Krista
In this episode we talk with Amanda Queen about how to proactively keep your family healthy and well!
Amanda gives you the tools and information needed to create a strong foundation of how to support the body to let it do it's job of keeping you well.
We talk all things nutrition, supplements, oils and empower you to teach yourself about the body and how it works so you can make the best choices possible for your family.
To connect with Amanda and get all of the resources and information she shared today follow the links below!
http://www.essentiallybewell.com/mamalife
http://www.essentiallybewell.com/psk
http://www.essentiallybewell.com/blog/elderberry-syrup
https://www.amazon.com/KINTOR-Softener-Hypoallergenic-Unscented-Chemical
https://www.seattlechildrens.org/conditions/a-z/fever-myths-versus-facts
https://www.instagram.com/amandaqueen
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To watch LIVE episodes and join the Motherhood Simplified community join us on Facebook here or on Instagram here!
To inquire about being a guest on the Motherhood Simplified podcast, or have Krista as guest email krista@motherhoodsimplified.com
You can also be entered to win a free Motherhood Simplified course of your choosing by taking a screenshot and posting this episode to your social media account and tagging Motherhood Simplified or Krista Lockwood in it! One winner is chosen per month and there are no limits for entry!
If you leave a review on iTunes you will also be entered into the drawing!
Thank you so much for being a part of this movement and helping it to grow!
Lots of love,
Krista
In this episope we talk about simplifying your mom wardrobe and how to actually do it as a mom. We have so many strings attached to our clothes for so many reasons - we feel guilty, we have kids, our bodies shift and change, we have different seasons of life and careers etc.
Today I help you simplify it all and create a simple wardrobe of clothes that fit your body well AND your style.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
...6 of my best tips for letting the clothes go
...releasing the guilt around buying clothing for ourselves
...the importance of having clothes that fit you where you are now, both physically but also the season of motherhood you are in
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
... The Purgeathon - my free decluttering challenge designed to build massive momentum in decluttering your home
...Seven Days To An Uncluttered Home my best mini course designed to specifically help you dramatically declutter the most commonly overwhelming areas of your home
...This live video I recorded with our Facebook community "A new way to declutter your clothes"
Podcast website
To watch LIVE episodes and join the Motherhood Simplified community join us on Facebook here or on Instagram here!
To inquire about being a guest on the Motherhood Simplified podcast, or have Krista as guest email krista@motherhoodsimplified.com
You can also be entered to win a free Motherhood Simplified course of your choosing by taking a screenshot and posting this episode to your social media account and tagging Motherhood Simplified or Krista Lockwood in it! One winner is chosen per month and there are no limits for entry!
If you leave a review on iTunes you will also be entered into the drawing!
Thank you so much for being a part of this movement and helping it to grow!
Lots of love,
Krista
In this episode I help you get honest with yourself about why you haven't decluttered yet and what it comes down to is not giving yourself permission to declutter for so many reasons. These reasons are just fluffed up excuses that you are allowing to hold yourself back from taking action against your clutter and feeling the relief in your days and life that you deserve.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... the mindset behind your clutter
...the excuses you give yourself
...action steps to begin to move past them
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In this episode we talk about how to get past all the money you spent on the toys that you want to declutter. This episode is about decluttering but its about so much more and that is the mindset behind why you haven't decluttered yet.
We get honest about how the root issue is so much more than the dollar signs and how to move past that block so that you can actually let the toys go with ease! And in the future not find yourself in this situation again.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... moving past your money blocks and seeing the toy clutter for what it is, and not dollar signs
... conversation starters for learning what your blocks actually are - hint, it's probably rooted in childhood
... empower you to believe that you CAN do this and you have so much more to gain than dollars to lose
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This is a LIVE class I taught on how to simplify and streamline every area of your mom life. We talk so much about decluttering things, but today's conversation is about decluttering all the NON physical things.
After you clear the clutter in your home, the next natural step is having more time and energy but we don't really know what to do with it all and it can be just as overwhelming as physical clutter.
Today we simplify your mindset, self care, relationships, your role as a mom, time (routines, schedules, etc.).
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how to simplify your mindset
...how to make self care in integral part of your mom life
...how to get clear on your role as a mom, your priorities and how to spend your time
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In this episode we talk about why we tell our kids we are going to donate their toys to kids who don't have any, or who don't have a lot and the twisted up message that unintentionally sends.
I am not saying to NOT be generous, or giving or teaching to help improve and give value to other people's lives but to be mindful about practicing what we preach and making sure that what we say and teach, aligns with what we are actually doing.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... the accidental message we send that kids without toys can't be happy
...the accidental message that good parents can give their kids a lot of toys
...things make us happy
...why I told my kids we were giving toys to kids who didn't have any and the TRUTH behind it - hint, it was not a lesson in generosity
...some ideas on how to teach about where the toys are going and why, and some best practices for donating
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In this episode we talk about how LOUD your clutter is and how it makes you internalize negative qualities and labels about yourself that just aren't true.
The truth is that your clutter is stealing your time, energy, joy and life. And it doesn't care. You are the one suffering because of it!
I hope that this episode shines a light on the truth behind your clutter and what it causes you to internalize about yourself and your life. I hope it ruffles your feathers a bit and maybe even gets you mad so that you can take action against your clutter and let it go finally.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
... how and why you are internalizing negative qualities about yourself and your abilities as a mom, wife and woman
...the fact that despite where you are now, you've never made a bad decision
...how to take ownership of the RIGHT things, and releasing the sh*t that doesn't matter
...how to start feeding the positive stories about yourself and let go of the clutter that is causing you to not be able to do so easily
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In today's episode we get to the root of WHY you have so much stuff and how to let it go.
Mia Danielle says it perfectly - give ourself sugar coated excuses and submit to defeat against the clutter before we really have a chance to live without it.
Basically your clutter has a big mouth and convinces you of a lot of things that simply aren't true.
IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT
...not being organized enough
..not growing up in a home that taught you how to let go
..or that you are stuck in the cycle of burden and overwhelm.
Today's conversation was so fun and impactful!
You can find more of Mia's work at miadanielle.com - she's in the process of launching a podcast AND a book so definitely stay tuned with her!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE
... The Purgeathon - my free decluttering challenge designed to build massive momentum in decluttering your home
...Seven Days To An Uncluttered Home my best mini course designed to specifically help you dramatically declutter the most commonly overwhelming areas of your home
...This live video I recorded with our Facebook community "How unimportant your clutter really is"
Podcast website
To watch LIVE episodes and join the Motherhood Simplified community join us on Facebook here or on Instagram here!
To inquire about being a guest on the Motherhood Simplified podcast, or have Krista as guest email krista@motherhoodsimplified.com
You can also be entered to win a free Motherhood Simplified course of your choosing by taking a screenshot and posting this episode to your social media account and tagging Motherhood Simplified or Krista Lockwood in it! One winner is chosen per month and there are no limits for entry!
If you leave a review on iTunes you will also be entered into the drawing!
Thank you so much for being a part of this movement and helping it to grow!
Lots of love,
Krista
Learn why as a minimalist family, we DON'T do the gift of experience or time for our kids. We don't follow a set rule of gifts, either. We get them toys, and we enjoy giving them!
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It's that season.. where all the gifts and toys come rolling in and making your house a cluttered mess.. right? Wrong. Your home is cluttered and overwhelming to you because of what happened the other 11 months of the year. In this video I teach you how to clear out the clutter so that you can have a Christmas season of JOY and FUN, instead of opening up a long line of toys and gifts and deep heavy sighs of "oh, great, more work.". I reject the idea of "experiences" as gifts, and limiting yourself to a strict criteria.. if that works for you, great. But handing out approved gift lists, and requesting experiences only don't solve the problem of your cluttered home. You need to declutter and clear out the existing overwhelm and burden so that you can have room for gratitude, joy, and have fun giving and receiving this holiday season.
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Learn how to simplify your Christmas experience with your family this year! Simplify giving gifts to your kids How to handle gifts from family and friends with grace How to ENJOY the season of Christmas, without conditions Getting really clear on your Christmas WHY aka the reason you want to simplify it all this year How to simplify shopping/gifts for your family and friends
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Learn how to simplify your Christmas experience with your family this year! How to ENJOY Christmas, without putting restrictions on gift giving/receiving How to intentionally decorate for the holidays How to prepare your home for the influx of stuff Getting really clear on your Christmas WHY aka the reason you want to simplify it all this year How to simplify shopping/gifts for your family and friends To get your home ready for the holidays join us in Seven Days To An Uncluttered Home here! We will be purging the things to prepare for Christmas!!
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