aslobcomesclean's podcast: Recent Episodes
Dana K White
Dana K. White from ASlobComesClean.com shares reality-based cleaning and organizing tips based on her own deslobification process. As she finds ways to keep her own home under control, she shares cleaning, decluttering, and organizing strategies, that work in real life.
As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back to our regular format mid-August.
This episode includes my answers to questions about when your husband won't declutter, shame when you fall off track, and helping elderly parents declutter, plus much more.
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As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back to our regular format mid-August.
This episode includes my answers to questions about already making piles and making things worse, emotionally detaching from objects, and hitting a wall at 50 percent, plus much more.
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As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back to our regular format mid-August.
This episode includes my answers to questions about feeling sad after decluttering, decluttering during divorce, and ADHD and getting started, plus much more.
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As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back to our regular format mid-August.
This episode includes my answers to questions about a January declutter crash, pantry and food storage, and family members cluttering up your progress, plus much more.
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As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back to our regular format mid-August.
This episode includes my answers to questions about feeling anxious when hauling stuff out for the neighbors to see, a spouse who won't declutter, and making faster decluttering decisions, plus much more.
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As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back to our regular format mid-August.
This episode includes my answers to questions about clearing out a parent's home when they have dementia, ADHD and Take It There Now, and a basement full of brand-new stuff, plus much more.
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As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back to our regular format mid-August.
This episode includes my answers to questions about the mismatched sock bin, guilt over decluttering gifts, and Take It There Now when everything is already full, plus much more.
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As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back to our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about having no motivation to declutter, keeping up after a big clean, and teenagers' messy rooms, plus much more.
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As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back to our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about ADHD and object permanence, generational family photos, and grief and clutter, plus much more.
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As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back to our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about clutter that has no home, dealing with a loved one's belongings after loss, and decluttering a stubborn family member, plus much more.
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How in the world can you declutter when your routine has flown out the window?! Here’s how! I’m going over the No Mess Decluttering Method so you can have a refresher (or an intro if you’re new) into how it all works, how the steps work together, and how this method is THE way to make real, sustainable decluttering progress even when your schedule is unpredictable.
One Hour Better YouTube Playlist
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As we head into the time of year when many routines change, it’s more important than ever to know exactly what the basics are so you can focus on them. The basics are the way to start changing your home and the way to maintain any progress you make.
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In this episode, we:
- Talk about cleaning the guest room
- Address what you do when you have furniture you want to get rid of, but you can’t physically remove it
- Cover what to do about her husband's doom room
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In this episode:
We talk about decluttering your closet and how to help make decisions about what to get rid of and what just needs to be put away
We address how you know when it is actually the container that is too small or if we still just have too much stuff
We cover suggestions on how to make the most of your time without feeling resentful, especially when you have a large amount of time off (ie: teacher/summer)
Check out the before and after photos of the closet we talked about in this session on the blog post HERE! She followed the advice and made such amazing progress!
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I get so many questions about how to help others declutter. Sometimes the “others” want help, and sometimes they don’t. Today, I’m answering several of these questions.
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I’m answering questions people have asked about ways they get tripped up on getting laundry under control. If you’ve struggled with laundry, I think you’ll find this helpful!
Figuring Out Laundry Day
Large Family Laundry Day - It CAN be done!
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I had a conversation with a friend who was going to be gone for a period of time and her goal is to make it as easy as possible for her home to stay under control while she’s not there. I loved what she said, and it makes me think about how it should always be our goal to make it easier for the other people living in our homes to keep it neat.
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Those of us who struggle with clutter are interesting people who are interested in so many things! One of the most frustrating things about clutter and a home out of control is that it feels like it eats up so much time we’d rather spend doing other things.
Today I’m talking about how much time was freed up by doing my dishes every day. By decluttering. It doesn’t make sense at first glance so let’s go deeper than a glance.
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I've been thinking a lot about my husband's comment about what he regrets decluttering. Having a set method to declutter that allows me to make fact-based decisions about what stays and what goes makes such a difference in minimizing decluttering regret.
Methodical vs. Maniacal blog post
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We're heading into spring, so lots of people are thinking about cleaning. I'm answering questions about working cleaning into your routines. From deep cleaning to everyday cleaning, what matters and how to make it happen!
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I get lots of questions about selling stuff vs donating, so today I’m answering some of them. From tips for having a good garage sale to navigating other people’s desire to sell instead of donate, we’ll cover it all.
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It’s episode 500, so my husband is joining me! We talked about how much better things function now in our home. I asked him if he had any decluttering regrets, and his answer led to a great conversation.
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Today’s guest is a full-time caregiver living in a much smaller space than she once had. But holding on to things that represent a previous identity are making it hard to embrace the things that would/could give her joy in her current reality. We discussed how to focus on small successes to instead of big and daunting goals.
Dana's new children's book - Winnie's Pile of Pillows - is HERE! Order now!
Dana's new children's book - Winnie's Pile of Pillows - is HERE! Order now!
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I’m a big fan of Realistic Positivity. That’s positivity that’s based in knowing what to do and how to do it. Positivity is powerful. But so is negativity. If your automatic reaction is negative, here’s how to recognize the impact of that negativity and what to do to move forward.
477: Noncommittal Experimentation
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In this episode, we discuss:
How you stay/get motivated to keep decluttering when you’re busy or tired.
How to save memories from ancestors/family when you don’t think your kids will value them like you do.
What to do with artwork done by family that you don’t have room to hang up in your smaller house.
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It can feel like every decluttering decision you make will be as hard as the ones you’re making right now. But if you look for opportunties to make your decluttering decisions ricochet, you’ll see how much it can make your decluttering speed up! And it will help you WIN in this battle against your stuff!
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It’s my 52nd birthday! I’m sharing 5 things that I’ve learned in my five decades! Mostly about decluttering, but also about life.
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In this conversation, my guest has a newborn and is feeling overwhelmed. We talk about where to focus and how to reframe success to make it possible to start.
Dana's new children's book is coming Feb. 17th! Preorder now!
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If you struggle with clutter, there’s a high likelihood that you are creative! Not all creative people struggle with clutter, but most people who struggle with clutter are creative. I’m talking about the relationship between clutter and creativity and how to go about decluttering when you see the possibilities in everything!
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It's natural to think about changes you want to make in the new year. I've found that identifying small things I can do differently helps increase the chances that changes will last.
The Container Concept YouTube Video
The Myth of Consistency podcast episode
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I hope you’ve been having a wonderful holiday season! If you’re determined to tackle decluttering with your kids (or with anyone), here are some of the reasons why using the No Mess Decluttering Process with others, even kids, is so effective. Use this process to make decluttering as simple, easy, and argument-free as possible!
https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/winnie
https://youtu.be/_24PoIZSmVs?si=-INY-zPnAxjWrl3-
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I’m answering questions around the theme of dealing with gifts while you’re actively decluttering your home!
- Do you have any tips for dealing with gifts? After every holiday, I end up with a pile of items in the garage that were given with love, but I have no use for or room for.
- What do you do with very personalized gifts you don't want to keep? They're too nice to throw away but it feels weird to donate.
- How do I declutter items my son made as gifts for me that I no longer like. My son still lives with me, they are displayed in the living area and I don't want to hurt his feelings but would love to re-decorate this space.
- What do I do when “gifts” (receiving & giving) is the love language of everyone in my household?
- I tried to do an alternative to gifts this year. Joke's on me, hubby still bought everyone gifts, kids still bought everyone gifts, apparently Mom is a Grinch trying to steal Christmas.
- My mother in law knows how far we've come decluttering and simplifying and she knows I usually say no to most items she offers. What do I do with these highly sentimental gifts we never wanted?
- I’m having a hard time getting rid of gifted Christmas ornaments — even when I know they haven’t made it on the tree in the past few years.
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Beth is a Mental Health Professional with a very busy schedule in a family of people who also have very busy schedules. We discuss how to apply the decluttering process to her calendar to free up more time for decluttering her house!
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Function is so important in the kitchen because it is a space that needs to be used every day! Decluttering with function in mind will take you far. I’m answering these questions about decluttering in the kitchen:
- I love to bake! I must have every size, shape, and type of cake pan and sheet pan ever made! But I "know" that the minute I donate them, I'll kick myself because someone will request something, and I'll either have to buy another pan or turn down the request. Thoughts?
- What kinds of things do you or people you have worked with keep in the upper corner kitchen cabinets? They are awkwardly sized, and the back area is hard to reach.
- Our most visible space is our kitchen. This is the main door we use and the door visitors use. It seems like such a big project. Any advice to help me focus on seeing progress on anything?
- What do you think about storing new kitchen items until I build my "forever" home?
- We currently have a temporary pantry sitting in the living room to house extra food, which is super ugly and weird. Do I keep my ugly pantry until I have eaten all this weird stuff?
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I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com
- What is the best way to downsize/go through Christmas stuff?
- I am doing your "14 Days to Opening Your Front Door to Guests." It is lovely, and if I didn't have anything else to do, I am sure I could accomplish it. What do I do about all the random holiday activities that take up time I need for my room cleaning schedule?
- How do I tell the difference between everyday holiday chaos and a sign my house isn’t nearly as “under control” as I thought it was?
- How do I get the quantity of linens down when we often have guests who need a sheet set on a mattress or extra pillow cases, and it's hard to estimate what we will need? I’m tempted to keep more.
- Please show me how to declutter my ornaments! I feel everything is sentimental. Help!
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Guilt-free rest is the very best perk of having a decluttered home. I didn’t know that when I started decluttering, so I’m sharing it with you now.
https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/2022/05/338-real-progress-in-a-hoarding-situation-podcast/
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I remember being scared that I’d never figure out how to get my house under control! I was petrified of someone ringing my doorbell without warning! This week, I’m sharing some common fears around decluttering and how to remove those fears!
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We (those of us who struggle with clutter) tend to love collections! But we also know they can get out of control. I’m talking about collecting in a way that doesn’t send the house spiraling into clutter.
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I am doing something kind of fun. As you know, I have a Patreon group, and we had an in-person retreat. I asked some of them if they would come on and share a pivotal or transformational moment for them in their own process of getting their home under control. It's all private, but they've agreed to do this for the podcast. And I think it's really fun to hear from others what has been the difference maker for them.
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I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com
- Due to some kitchen updates, I had to empty out my kitchen cabinets. Since I got everything out of the cabinets, I feel like it's a perfect time to declutter and reorganize!! How should I tackle this whole kitchen?
- I've decluttered a ton. I'm pretty happy with how far I've gone, but I can't help feeling that I could go further, even though I have plenty of space for the things that I have. Any thoughts on this?
- My family of 7 lives in a 2-story home. All of our bedrooms are located upstairs, and it’s a constant struggle to get the kids to take their laundry, toys, and personal items upstairs. Do you have any suggestions for making this process easier?
- I don't know what to do with the greeting cards I get from my husband and children. I feel guilty about throwing them out, but realistically, they have no home! Please help!
- My biggest struggle is with dishes. I wash them as I need them, like you said, you do clothes when they are all dirty. I am physically unable to stand or sit for the required hours it would take to complete them. Help!
- I need more walking space in my apartment. I started decluttering the dining room and behind my living room chair. But, the items I am keeping are on the dining table, because I can't get into the spare room where I'd look for them first. Should I have started with the room I knew I would look in first for those things?
- I have two questions. First, what do I do with "donations" when in my area, there is no place to donate to? I've searched countless times and asked many people. Second, how do you deal with people in your home shaming you for decluttering?
- Your "take it there now" method allows me to do something without making the situation worse. It only gets better if that's the only task that gets done. Thank you.
- How do you deal with toy clutter? My daughter is 3 years old, and the toys that deserve shelf space change every day. How do I (or we) choose what to keep?
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I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com.
- How can I plunk my homeschool routine in the middle of my dailies, progress with decluttering, and other housekeeping tasks without it all falling apart?
- How do you prevent yourself from “going there” with your emotions? You said you have a lot of emotions about things. I get that!
- When I’m going through my closet, I find items that I love. How do you part with items you love that you had put away for another time?
- Can you please talk about getting rid of pieces of a set (like a set of dishes)?
- How do I get to the next step when nothing really has a home?
- What do I do with pages of notes and handouts that I have from various sources, such as meetings with health coaches, food webinars, gardening webinars, and decorating tips?
- What are some ideas if your kids always wear through specific categories of clothes before the next laundry day?
- Do I consider the five steps before I purchase an item that I don't necessarily need, such as clothing or home decor?
- I helped a friend declutter, and it has returned. I love your concepts, but I am afraid I will not present your solutions to her successfully. Please help?
- We just moved from a 2-bedroom apartment to a 4-bedroom house with a basement, garage, and attic. How do I "declutter" when I'm not hitting the walls of the container?
- Is it possible to have a clutter threshold so low you can’t get below it? Any amount of clutter makes me feel like everything is out of control. This makes me feel overwhelmed, so the clutter continues to increase.
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The goal of noncommittal experimentation is to remove the pressure that I feel that keeps me from doing anything.
Take Your House Back
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I’ve stayed in multiple homes lately, including a shipping container tiny home! That has made me think a LOT about what I want in a home and how to get there.
Take Your House Back
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I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com
- How do you apply the container concept for certain items that some people would tie/fold and others would let loose such as cables and linens?
- I just feel frozen and I don't know how to decide what to tackle first. What are some suggestions to help my mind move forward?
- How do I deal with decluttering under my daughter's bed, where you can't as easily see what is there?
- How do you work with family members who get mad when you ask where they'd look for something first? My husband and both kids (9 and 6) HATE this question.
- How do I figure out how to get things out that are A) still good, B) useful in this current season, and C) not necessarily something I have too much of?
- Any tips for when the issue is actually getting things out of the house? I live in Europe without a car and am limited to 30L of trash per week for my family of six.
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- Let go of your attachment to things and do the “one in/one out” rule.
- Change the way you look at your stuff.
- Keep your mind on track.
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I'm back from my summer break! It's always helpful to assess my home and how it's functioning for me in my current stage of life. As we move college kids in and then out again, I find myself incredibly thankful for all the decluttering I've done!
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As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August.
This episode includes my answers to questions about clutter thresholds, dealing with trash, defining "Under Control,” and much more.
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As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August.
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As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August.
This episode includes my answers to questions about house issues, others helping, organizing tubs, family members, books, plus much more.
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As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August.
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As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August.
This episode includes my answers to questions about too cluttered to Take it There Now, decluttering journals, guiding multiple people through the Five Steps, plus much more.
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As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August.
This episode includes my answers to questions about turning sentimental clutter into displays, to-do lists, step 2 before step 1, plus much more.
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As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August.
This episode includes my answers to questions about digital photos, decluttering clothes after weight loss, household challenges with Where Would I Look For It First, plus much more.
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As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about basement and attic decluttering, retirement changes, and dealing with craft supplies, plus much more.
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As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about advice for Spouses and family, mobility challenges and elderly parents, decluttering sentimental family history items, plus much more.
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As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August.
This episode includes my answers to questions about preparing for guests, how to break a stall, and my container is too big, plus much more!
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As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August.
This episode includes my answers to questions about teaching children the method, dealing with clothes, and what to do with empty space, plus much more.
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Summer is here! (Or almost here!) Even if your personal schedule isn't dictated by a school calendar, life generally looks different in the summer as many activities take breaks or change their schedules. If you've found a cleaning or decluttering routine that works, or you feel like you're finally gaining some much-coveted traction, this can be scary. So let's talk about what to do and where to focus during out of routine times.
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I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com
- My whole house is pretty much under control now, except one thing: clothes. No matter what, they still get out of control all the time!
- What do I do when I find things that don’t belong in our home?
- To follow the container method and the progress -only method, how do we fill a tub or shelf with favorites till it’s full- without dumping everything on the floor first?
- How do you know when you’ve gone too far? How do you know when it is time to re-clutter?
- There are things I love to do in this space like take notes, make list, collect my thoughts, and imagine. Lately I have stopped writing almost completely because it is too much of an effort to go get what I need.
- Many times, things get left on the counter for weeks on end. Is this likely a clutter threshold issue because the place where the items belong is too cluttered to put things away? Or is it a "not taking it there now" issue?
- Decluttering advice for couples who are moving in together but have both previously lived in their own homes?
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I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com
- If I want to declutter something but I also want to rearrange a room how do I avoid pulling everything out?
- How do I handle items that don't fit into the desired container even if it were empty?
- We are overflowing with kids books. What questions should I ask (and have my kids ask themselves) to decide which to keep and which to donate?
- My in laws house is jam packed. We will have the burden of cleaning it out. They have trouble with step 1 trash. Do I keep trying to encourage the steps or simply accept this as my burden?
- We need laundry tips: we cloth diaper a newborn and have to be doing laundry everyday, so laundry day isn’t an option right now.
- How do you do Step 1 (Trash), when there is, for example, a deep box of stuff, or a precarious pile of stuff?
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My guest today is a nurse who has helped others navigate grief, and she’s determined to tackle her own grief-related clutter. Included in the attic that houses several generations of difficult clutter are unfinished quilting projects that are reminders of the people she’d planned to give them to.
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I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com
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- What do you do when the 'take it there space' is cluttered?
- Advice to work on rhythms (groups of tasks assigned to time of day or room) when your life has no routine schedule?
- Meal planning suggestions when your life has no routine schedule?
- Managing decluttering guilt and overwhelm for other families homes?
- I am having trouble finding homes for so many different things that’s on my cluttered bedroom dresser. How do I find homes to “ take it there now “?
- My current problem is flat surfaces. How do I decide when it all fits but doesn’t look tidy?
- How and where do you store your wedding memories?
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Getting started is the hardest part. So how do you actually take that first step? How can you move from understanding how to declutter to actually decluttering?
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Do you fear decluttering because you’re afraid of all the decisions you’ll need to make? I’ve heard decluttering referred to as delayed decisions. Good news! You can make a lot of decluttering progress without making any decisions at all. And if you follow my No Mess Decluttering Process, by the time you do have to make decluttering decisions, you’ll be a different person!
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Amy’s husband brought a lot of sentimental items when they combined households, but she has learned to handle it well. She’s now tackling her garage/storage that she wants to clear so she can park a new car.
In this episode we discuss:
- Finding a new Clutter Threshold after combining households in her late 40's
- Letting go of "valuable" and sentimental items out of storage that are never used
- Getting her husband to let go of the empty tv boxes!
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I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com
- When should we remove containers? For example, bookshelves, entryway tables, desks, buffets, china cabinets, etc.
- My hubby and I are following your steps. We have different "where would I look for it first" locations. Do you have any thoughts or advice?
- I am having trouble following your steps because I have three active children. Do you have any tips for finding time for a five-minute pickup?
- Do your strategies work for people who have cluttered homes due to having adhd?
- I need help getting rid of keepsake papers, old notebooks, greeting cards, travel brochures & sentimental letters from deceased relatives.
- How do I keep clutter out from under my bed or dressers?
- How do you throw useful/sentimental items in the trash?
- I want to clear out sentimental items, many of which are old pictures. I’m concerned I won’t be able to do the technical stuff, like scanning. Do you have any suggestions?
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Sometimes, advice that’s meant to be helpful isn’t actually helpful at all. And if you’re overwhelmed, you might not understand why the advice isn’t helpful and end up feeling worse.
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My No Mess Decluttering Method takes the emotions out of decluttering. But that doesn’t mean you won’t feel them. Here’s what to do when you start feeling stressed about identifying things in the first three steps. Trash, Easy Stuff, and Duh Donations.
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The No Mess Decluttering Method works exceptionally well for those with ADHD, and today, we’re talking about why it works so well! I’m talking with ADHD expert Megs Crawford. I found this conversation fascinating, and I think you will too!
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My guest today has made so much progress, and now she wants to take what she’s learned outside!
In this episode, we discuss:
- Create a new spot for something.....and remember it when I need it again
- Apply the principles to cleaning and handling the next steps of maintenance
- Declutter the garden
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This week, I’m answering your questions asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. I’m talking about switching around kids' bedrooms, getting ready for a cleaner, families and Clutter Thresholds, and more!
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Those of us who struggle with clutter tend to be idealists. We want to do the very best thing. But obsessing over not making any mistakes, no matter how tiny, can end up defeating our efforts to get a space under control.
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I’ve started to see the term “Maximalist” being used and celebrated. For those of us who love stuff, it’s tempting to rejoice that we’re back in style! But before you throw out the Donate Boxes and start gathering kitsch, let’s talk about how to be a maximalist whose home is under control.
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Have you ever dreamed of traveling around the country full-time? That’s what my guest today is doing. We talk about the unique challenges involved in needing to be able to haul everything you own.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Dealing with Identity Clutter
- Making it Possible to pack up the RV in an hour
- Getting rid of high-value stuff
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Today, I’m answering questions you’ve asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme of these questions is, “Oh no! I was decluttering, and then something happened that made it harder!”
- So what if an item has a home, but you can’t “get” to its home because you are borderline approaching hoarder status?
- What do you do when you have an item that needs something done, e.g., an old laptop that needs stuff taken off before disposal or a photo album you want to chuck away, but you need to take all the photos out first?
- I do most of my decluttering during baby’s nap time (she sleeps in our room) or after all the kids are in bed. How do I avoid keep piles when there are so many things I can’t “take it there now”?
- How do I now downsize/remove containers from this point, even though everything has a home?
- I remember I have (something), and I need it but can’t find it. Help?!?!?
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People often ask me how long it took me to “finish” decluttering. Spoiler: I’m not finished and I’ll never be finished and realizing that I’ll never be finished was incredibly helpful for me. But I am sharing my timeline of going from completely overwhelmed to feeling confident that I could handle my home.
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A week with “nothing to do but declutter” feels like the answer to all of your house’s problems, right? But so many times, when these (rare) weeks actually happen, they end up flying by with little getting done. Today, I’m sharing how to make the most of weeks like this, realistically.
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It’s so easy to fall into the trap of thinking there has to be another, better way to keep the house under control. Unfortunately, there isn’t.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Balance relaxing and keeping on top of things
- Purposefully changing the location of some things without ruining the “where would I look first” to better utilize the space in my home
- Conquering the car clutter
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I'm answering some questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.com. The general theme is that it's hard to declutter when circumstances aren't ideal. Lucky for us, the No Mess Decluttering Method works in any situation.
- We live in an older home with zero closets, not for clothes, nothing for linens. I am struggling so hard with “take it there now” when nothing seems to have a home that makes sense.
- Do you have any suggestions for preparing for a time when I know I’ll have a lower clutter threshold, but I also know will be not-forever?
- I've been stuck renovating, moving boxes from room to room, and living in a "war-zone". How do I declutter if I am stuck in the never-ending painting/sanding jobs with very little energy left?
- How do I give myself the advantage of having a decluttered home from the start with all the chaos that comes with a move?
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My Layers of a Clean House video (below) is my most watched video. It gets very different reactions from different people. Today, I'm talking about why it is so important to understand the layers of a clean house.
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I know! It’s Thanksgiving Day here in the US when this releases! But this is the time of year when special events may happen in your house, even if they don’t happen very often the rest of the year. I’m sharing my own prep for hosting a large family gathering even in the midst of busy life.
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In this episode, we discuss:
- Declutter my daughter's room and set her up with a routine for keeping it tidy.
- Successfully meal plan.
- Determine what to do with sentimental items.
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When you feel stretched thin, adding one more thing is painful! Even if it’s a little thing that normally wouldn’t feel like a big deal! I’m sharing ways to alleviate the pressure of feeling stretched thin.
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Those of us who struggle (big time) with clutter love to feel prepared for anything (and everything). The idea of decluttering can feel like giving up on that, and when worst-case scenarios actually happen, all those panicky feelings flare up and make it hard to let go of clutter.
The solution is not to pretend bad things can’t happen. It’s to accept reality. It’s reality that bad things happen. It’s also reality that keeping more stuff than my house can hold or that I can handle makes dealing with bad things (or even good things) more difficult.
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In this episode, we discuss:
- Tackling a large project of sentimental items which will go into a new storage area.
- Balancing what I keep for myself with what I need to declutter for my family.
- Gaining strategies for efficiently working with a helper who can only come once.
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A kitchen that functions well makes the whole house function better! Today, I’m sharing four ways to make this key space in your home run more smoothly.
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In this episode, we discuss:
- Letting go of your fantasy self as we move into a new phase of life.
- Gauging when to move past gentle encouragement over to doing most of the heavy lifting for my overwhelmed daughter.
- Solving the problem of all the equipment we need being in a hard-to-get-to place.
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Life is hard enough and "closure" isn't always possible in difficult situations. Decluttering doesn't have to be that way. It is absolutely possible to have closure with your stuff when you use the No Mess Decluttering Process.
https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/2021/02/285-my-5-step-decluttering-process-podcast/
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Getting motivated to declutter (or just to get started on your house at all) can be really difficult! In today's episode, I'm sharing my best tips for getting motivated to start making real progress in your home.
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I'm answering questions that you asked over on Instagram. I'm covering things like decluttering burnout, finding the right donation place, worrying about decluttering when money is tight, and many more!
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It's how to help other people, right?
Summer's coming, so it's possible you'll have the "opportunity" to help other people declutter! Today, I'm sharing my best mindset shifts and strategies to make these situations go smoothly AND to produce great decluttering results.
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In this episode, we discuss:
- Decluttering to have a working space for art.
- Finding common “look for it here first” spaces with other adults in the home.
- Keeping up with outdoor and seasonal stuff.
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Knowing the doorbell is going to ring is the best motivation to get the house cleaned up. But those moments can be extremely stressful! Today, I’m talking about ideas for getting a party on the schedule and my method for making it an all-around positive experience you’ll want to do again! Get 14 Days to Opening Your Front Door to Guests on Sale!
https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/2010/11/how-to-clean-messy-house-and-get-it/
https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/2017/11/145-2-week-plan-getting-ready-guests-podcast-part-one/
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I'm talking with my friend Myquillyn Smith (The Nester) about her new book, House Rules. She's the queen of making decorating your home feel totally doable. I loved this conversation! Grab her book wherever books are sold. It's out now!
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In this episode, we discuss:
- Defining the Craft Room while also using it for storage.
- Getting past the Doorbell Panic.
- Helping with parents' garage & shared storage unit.
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When I started my deslobification process, I realized quickly that I have what I call Slob Vision. Some people call it Clutter Blindness. In today's episode, I'm sharing things that I've realized cause Slob Vision and what I do to keep it from causing my home to fall into Disaster Status.
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I don't use emotions to make decluttering decisions. Today, though, I'm talking about the difference between enjoying things and holding onto things. If I have too many things, I can't enjoy them!
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Decluttering can be daunting, and if you find yourself stuck in "the Messy Middle," you might feel discouraged. Of course, with the No Mess Decluttering Process, there's no physical mess. But I'm sharing ways to get through the feelings of frustration you might experience in the middle of a decluttering project.
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In this episode, we discuss:
- Help when you know your home is not your project, but your projects have a tendency to take over your home.
- Declutter the room that I named the “Home Office” when more functions keep getting piled on.
- Deal with identity clutter.
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I’m answering some of your decluttering questions as quickly as I can. (Answering quickly is quite the challenge for me!)
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Learning to identify and use Awkward Pauses is so essential to making real change in your home. Knowing what to do in small amounts of time that will achieve real progress is key.
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I've been craving rest lately, so I've been thinking a lot about it. Specifically, how the No Mess Decluttering Process allows for rest in a way that the way I used to declutter did not.
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In this episode, we discuss:
- Declutter my house when most of the stuff isn’t mine.
- Declutter the garage.
- Keep the Craffice( craft room/office ) decluttered when sharing it with my husband.
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In this episode, we discuss:
- Ideas on getting past “blocks” when it comes to moving to different parts of the house when decluttering.
- Worrying about the wrong thing.
- Tips and tricks on keeping up with everything when working from home.
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In this episode, we discuss:
- Having children help - how to delegate and still follow the steps.
- How to keep up with cleaning and laundry when your schedule is always changing.
- Helping the kids decide what to keep.
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There are people out there who love decluttering. I am not one of those people. But I do see the value in it and am so glad I've decluttered (and keep decluttering). I used to think that once I got good at decluttering, I'd learn to love it, and that would make it easy. That never happened. And that's okay.
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This week, I am talking about Net Gains Decluttering, meaning that we move the whole house forward by making progress in one space at a time without making other spaces worse. Learn what to do when your "take it there now" place needs to be decluttered, and discover the power of doing it now.
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In this episode, we discuss:
- Staying motivated and not getting overwhelmed.
- Providing loving guidance to your spouse and children.
- Deciding if lists are helpful.
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As has become the tradition for every hundredth episode, my husband joins me to answer questions from you! I always love these episodes!
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This week I'm talking with my friend Dawn about the importance and the reality of balancing daily stuff with the decluttering. Dawn and I do the Take Your House Back course together, and it's on sale now through January 10th! Grab it at aslobcomesclean.com/take.
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The biggest benefit for me of using my No Mess Decluttering Process is not needing to predict how much time I'll need to declutter. Not needing to assess the mess and guess how long it will take to deal with it means I'm much more likely to get started. I know that any amount of time I spend decluttering will make an impact.
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At this time of year, MANY of us are in survival mode. That's normal, and surviving is better than not. Today, I'm sharing ways I work to move forward on making progress in my house, even when I'm in the midst of a crazy time that once would have set my home back significantly.
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I have removed emotions from my decluttering process, not because I don't have emotions, but because I do! I can't use emotions to declutter, so I stick with my fact and instinct based ways of dealing with things.
One of the biggest things that brings up lots of emotions is being asked (or asking myself) WHY?
Why didn't I take care of this before instead of letting it get so bad?
Why did I get this?
Why am I this way?
I'm talking about why I don't use "why" and why it helps to not use "why" in my decluttering process.
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I'm answering questions in this episode about piles of shoes, stress over deciding how many towels to keep, whether to stop decluttering to hang up a picture, and more. These are the kinds of things that stress declutterers out, so I hope I can take some of the stress away.
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The hardest thing about decluttering is making decisions. Decision after decision after decision. My five step decluttering process makes decision making easier/possible. Today, I'm talking about applying the decluttering strategies to decision making about more than just clutter.
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Terms like space-saving designs and storage solutions and such are very appealing, but even though I used to purchase organizing products labeled that way, my house didn't look any better. I've now come to a point where I'm turned off by those phrases. It's a mindset shift.
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I'm answering a few questions that were asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com.
Question 1: My question is on the subject of toys. How do I go about starting (outside of your normal questions)? Like where do I start? My son is 3. Do I pick what to keep or does he? (We have tons of Hot Wheels, monster trucks, and small tractors.) How do I decide what to keep/donate? Is there a limit to how many of each?! HELP! Thank you!
Question 2: I am just starting my decluttering adventure. How do I create a home for items that I don't already have a place for?
Question 3: What do you do with items that you know you would have (Q2) but are not sure where you would look for that item? My "look for first" place changes. What if you haven't had a look for this item first space yet?
Part 2 of this question: What do you do for hope chest and heirloom items? I am saving for a home of my own. I have items that I would need for my future home. Right now I am living with a roommate and using her stuff (per her request as she owns the place that I am living). I have some of the same items i.e. dishes, furniture that I needed with different roommates and apartments in the past. When I have my own place will need these items again. How do I declutter items that I will still need when I'm wanting to declutter what I have and make it more manageable?
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This was a fun strategy session with two guests! I know that navigating the decluttering process with a spouse can present challenges, so it was good to talk to this couple together.
We discussed:
- How to manage every day routines and still get to clean the house.
- Making progress when planning for a move.
- Dealing with sentimental clutter and feeling overwhelmed.
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We all have (at least) one category of stuff that's extra hard to declutter. I'm addressing that today, inspired by this email:
I am a teacher who, due to life circumstances, is leaving the profession shortly before I could be considered early retired. I am working part-time as a substitute teacher because I can not seem to let go entirely. My question for you is: how do I let go of all the teaching resources I have accumulated and created over the last twenty-plus years? As a substitute teacher, I would realistically only need some of the materials, but not 80 boxes worth. How did you deal with the process of letting go of your professional materials?
I have been stuck with this issue for a long time. I have other clutter issues, but at the moment, the professional materials are one area I would like to conquer soon.
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We (me especially, but also so many of my listeners) are great at theorizing. At predicting. At being super logical. We're intelligent people.
But when we theorize about house stuff like home maintenance and decluttering, putting our theories into practice isn't so fun, so we tend to keep theorizing some more. But if we don't move the theories into reality, the house never actually improves. Reality is the only place where things actually happen.
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I enjoyed this conversation so much. In it, we discussed:
- Decluttering the garage with lots of sentimental things along with a lot of junk
- Helping her daughter declutter her things
- Figuring out a storage solution for her entryway
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I've realized that a lot of the things I held onto "just in case" were things I envisioned saving the day. Won't I be glad I had that? Won't everyone ooh and aah if I end up already having the very thing we needed in that dire situation that could possibly happen one day? I've found this to be common in a lot of us who struggle with clutter. We like dramatic stories and we love to be the hero in those dramatic stories. But when we keep so much stuff that we can't actually find the thing when we finally need it, heroism turns into a hero complex.
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Today I'm sharing a great conversation with Jon Acuff. He's one of my favorite follows on Instagram so I was excited to get to talk to him! He has a new book out that is all about goals. The things that hold us back from reaching goals have a lot of parallels with the things that hold us back from decluttering, so I think it's a good fit.
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I can't believe this podcast has been going for a DECADE!!?!? What in the actual world?
Today, I'm sharing the timeline of how it formed and grew. I'm also sharing how thankful I am for y'all!
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I'm answering lots of questions asked over on Instagram, and I'm answering them quickly! I'm all about the words (LOTS of words), but sometimes it's helpful to cover lots of ground quickly and succinctly. You follow me on instagram @aslobcomesclean.
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One of the biggest mindset shifts I've made as I've changed my home has been redefining what is a "waste of my time." Many tasks that I once avoided because they felt like a waste of my time ended up being the very things I needed to do to keep my house under control.
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Whether you're a new follower or you've been around for years, the basics are how things get done and stay done in your home. Focusing on the basics will get you started de-disasterizing your home and are the thing to go back to when you start to feel things stall or fall back into disaster. Today, I'm going over the basics: what they are and why're they're SO important.
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When money is tight, decluttering can feel scary. We're diving into this issue of money and decluttering.
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We discussed:
- How to manage when it feels that there’s not enough time in the day
- Budget organization
- Laundry issues
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One of the biggest struggles many people face when decluttering is that they want to (and try to) predict the future in order to know what to keep and what to declutter. Since it isn't possible to predict the future, decluttering paralysis can happen. Today I'm talking about how knowing the path and how it will work out as I declutter helps me scratch the itch of needing/wanting to know the future.
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I've learned a thing or two (or thirty-three-trillion) about decluttering, and that includes how to identify thought patterns that need to serve as signals that it's time to declutter. This week, I'm talking about three moments when I've learned to hesitate . . . and declutter.
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I recently heard a discussion of something that used to be very common: hope chests. It hit me that a hope chest is a container for things for the future, and since a lot of "us" fret about whether we can/should keep things we legitimately may need in the future but don't need now, I thought it was a good concept to discuss.
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In this episode, Emma and I discuss:
- What to do when you have reached your clutter threshold but feel like you could do more.
- How to deal with storing items of a loved one.
- How to fit decluttering and maintenance cleaning in during the week when working.
I also loved hearing how Emma has implemented some of the same routines that have worked in her home in her classroom with her students!
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As I was doing my time-consuming curly hair routine in a big hurry recently, I started thinking about decluttering. (I'm always thinking about decluttering, so that isn't a surprise.) I thought about how I'm only successful decluttering when I follow my five step No Mess Decluttering Process, whether I have to declutter in a hurry or I have lots of time available.
In this episode, I'm talking about how the same process looks in these different situations.
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In today's podcast, we discuss:
- “Identity Clutter” and incorporating it into everyday life.
- “Good stuff” not getting used.
- When it’s time to retire display items.
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Some people are visual organizers, and you might be one. BUT you can't actually know that until you declutter. If you're scared to put things "away" because you fear you'll forget where you put it or forget that you have it, you need to listen to this one.
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I'm answering some questions about decluttering more or again when you've already decluttered. And one about clothing. And one about decluttering clothing more or again when you've already decluttered . . .
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In this episode, we talk about when the whole house feels overwhelming.
- How to get started in an overwhelming, cluttered room
- How to declutter clothes when they are a form of artistic self-expression.
- How to deal with a LOT of collectibles.
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Last week, I shared six things I still struggle with in my home, and this week I'm sharing the good news! There are things that definitely used to be a struggle that aren't a struggle any more. What a relief! For most of my life, I didn't think I'd conquer these things.
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I've been told many times that some people find encouragement from knowing that this "slob struggle" is a lifelong struggle. Knowing that it isn't something that ever goes away means you don't have to feel defeated when you find yourself struggling, you just need to apply the strategies that help you manage this struggle successfully.
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I'm often asked what to do when things definitely fit into the space (the container concept) but it's still too much stuff. That's where your Clutter Threshold comes in. In this episode, I'm talking about when and how to use the Container Concept to declutter and when to focus on your Clutter Threshold.
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Lately, I've been thinking about my (weird) tendency to hold back creativity out of fear it will run out. I know from lots of experience that this isn't how creativity works! I'm talking about resisting the urge to hoard creativity and how that affects and applies to the stuff in my house.
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