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433: Five Minute Pickup Or Declutter? Yes.
21 november 2024 · 51 min
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. Make Dinner Happen My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want […] Lees meer
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432: Spoiler Alert – The Answer is the Container Concept
15 november 2024 · 41 min
Help! My magazine clippings have invaded my clutter threshold. The clippings are images of homes, interiors, gardens, decor items, recipes, lifestyle, places I want to visit, and articles. In response to your decluttering for your current self, instead of keeping stuff for who you used to be, my struggle is unpublished manuscripts. How do you […] Lees meer
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431: Stretched Thin? Pick a Skillet
7 november 2024 · 43 min
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. Get 15% off with the code [ASCC] at oneskin.co. My books Want to be a patron of the show? […] Lees meer
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430: Decluttering When Bad Things Could Really Happen
31 oktober 2024 · 43 min
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 […] Lees meer
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429: Fighting the Temptation to Overcomplicate
24 oktober 2024 · 42 min
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. My books Want to be a patron […] Lees meer
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428: Qs: Kids Toys, Mother in Law and More
17 oktober 2024 · 35 min
Dana is answering questions submitted at danakwhite.com. Topics include her Patreon group, Kindred Spirits, what to do with thank you notes that were never sent, when do you declutter containers, and more! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want […] Lees meer
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427: 4 Ways to Make Your Kitchen Function Better
10 oktober 2024 · 29 min
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. Below are the two videos I mentioned in the podcast. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to […] Lees meer
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426: Feeling Emotions When You Declutter Without Using Emotions to Declutter
3 oktober 2024 · 47 min
Decluttering can be an emotional task. It can feel like the way to get through it is to squash the emotions, but squashing emotions isn’t an effective strategy. The No Mess Decluttering Process doesn’t use emotions to declutter, but it does allow you to experience them during the process. Feel them, but don’t use them. […] Lees meer
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425: Helping Others Declutter While Being Respectful to Them
26 september 2024 · 47 min
In this episode, we discuss: Letting go of your fantasy self as we move into a new phase of life. Gauging when to move past gentle encouragement over to doing most of the heavy lifting for my overwhelmed daughter. Solving the problem of all the equipment we need being in a hard-to-get-to place. My […] Lees meer
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424: Q&A: Considering Others When Decluttering (and More)
19 september 2024 · 36 min
I’m answering your decluttering questions in today’s podcast. * My husband has a neurodegenerative disease that will take him from us far too soon. I am his caregiver and the demands of that role will become more and more of my focus over the next few years. My question is, how should I handle stuff […] Lees meer
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423: No Regret Decluttering – The Power of Closure
12 september 2024 · 56 min
Life is hard enough and “closure” isn’t always possible in difficult situations. Decluttering doesn’t have to be that way. It is absolutely possible to have closure with your stuff when you use the No Mess Decluttering Process. 285: My 5 Step Decluttering Process Podcast My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find […] Lees meer
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422: The Reality of No Dish Piles
5 september 2024 · 47 min
I’m so excited to be back after my summer break! In this episode, I’ll go deep into what I learned by focusing hard on keeping dishes done (as opposed to just doing the dishes) and how to prevent dish piles from happening! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how […] Lees meer
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421: How to Get Motivated
30 mei 2024
Getting motivated to declutter (or just to get started on your house at all) can be really difficult! In today’s episode, I’m sharing my best tips for getting motivated to start making real progress in your home. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find […] Lees meer
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420: Rapid Q & A
23 mei 2024
I’m answering questions that you asked over on Instagram. I’m covering things like decluttering burnout, finding the right donation place, worrying about decluttering when money is tight, and many more! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a […] Lees meer
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419: How to Help Other People Declutter
16 mei 2024 · 40 min
It’s how to help other people, right? Summer’s coming, so it’s possible you’ll have the “opportunity” to help other people declutter! Today, I’m sharing my best mindset shifts and strategies to make these situations go smoothly AND to produce great decluttering results. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how […] Lees meer
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418: Infinity Brain and Decluttering to Allow for All the Interests
9 mei 2024 · 1 uur 1 min
In this episode, we discuss: Decluttering to have a working space for art. Finding common “look for it here first” spaces with other adults in the home. Keeping up with outdoor and seasonal stuff. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? […] Lees meer
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417: Put a Party on Your Schedule
2 mei 2024 · 33 min
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 […] Lees meer
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416: House Rules with Myquillyn Smith
25 april 2024 · 49 min
I’m talking with my friend Myquillyn Smith (The Nester) about her new book, House Rules. She’s the queen of making decorating your home feel totally doable. I loved this conversation! Grab her book wherever books are sold. It’s out now! Take Your House Back is on sale! My books Want to be a patron […] Lees meer
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415: Adjusting to Not Panicking at the Thought of a Doorbell
18 april 2024 · 49 min
In this episode, we discuss: Defining the Craft Room while also using it for storage. Getting past the Doorbell Panic. Helping with parents’ garage & shared storage unit. Take Your House Back is on sale! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering […] Lees meer
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414: What Makes Clutter Invisible
11 april 2024 · 32 min
When I started my deslobification process, I realized quickly that I have what I call Slob Vision. Some people call it Clutter Blindness. In today’s episode, I’m sharing things that I’ve realized cause Slob Vision and what I do to keep it from causing my home to fall into Disaster Status. Take Your House Back […] Lees meer
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413: Where Joy Fits into the Decluttering Process
4 april 2024 · 36 min
I don’t use emotions to make decluttering decisions. Today, though, I’m talking about the difference between enjoying things and holding onto things. If I have too many things, I can’t enjoy them! My 5-Step Decluttering Process Podcast The Basics – Getting Started or Getting Back Measuring Progress, Measuring Success My books Want to be a patron of […] Lees meer
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412: The Messy Middle is Real, but It Doesn’t Actually Have to be Messy
28 maart 2024 · 29 min
Decluttering can be daunting, and if you find yourself stuck in “the Messy Middle,” you might feel discouraged. Of course, with the No Mess Decluttering Process, there’s no physical mess. But I’m sharing ways to get through the feelings of frustration you might experience in the middle of a decluttering project. My books Want to […] Lees meer
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411: When All The Many Projects Take Over The House
21 maart 2024 · 51 min
In this episode, we discuss: Help when you know your home is not your project, but your projects have a tendency to take over your home. Declutter the room that I named the “Home Office” when more functions keep getting piled on. Deal with identity clutter. My books Want to be a patron of the […] Lees meer
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410: Rapid Q&A
14 maart 2024 · 29 min
I’m answering some of your decluttering questions as quickly as I can. (Answering quickly is quite the challenge for me!) My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Lees meer
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409: Keys to Using Awkward Pauses
7 maart 2024 · 32 min
Learning to identify and use Awkward Pauses is so essential to making real change in your home. Knowing what to do in small amounts of time that will achieve real progress is key. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? […] Lees meer
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408: Rest Is Necessary
29 februari 2024 · 37 min
I’ve been craving rest lately, so I’ve been thinking a lot about it. Specifically, how the No Mess Decluttering Process allows for rest in a way that the way I used to declutter did not. Join a discounted Six-Week Decluttering Workshop guided by a coach certified in my method! My books Want […] Lees meer
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407: Defining a Shared Space
22 februari 2024 · 42 min
In this episode, we discuss: Declutter my house when most of the stuff isn’t mine. Declutter the garage. Keep the Craffice( craft room/office ) decluttered when sharing it with my husband. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE […] Lees meer
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406: Adjusting for Changes in Your Home and Routine
15 februari 2024 · 44 min
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. Join a discounted Six-Week Decluttering Workshop guided by a coach certified in my method! My […] Lees meer
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405: Focusing on Routines with a Busy Family and Unpredictable Schedule
8 februari 2024 · 46 min
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. Join a discounted Six-Week Decluttering Workshop guided by a coach certified in my method! My books Want […] Lees meer
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404: Learning to Love Decluttering Isn’t the Goal
1 februari 2024 · 29 min
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 […] Lees meer
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403: Getting Rid of Gifts?!
25 januari 2024 · 1 uur 7 min
In this episode, we discuss: Where you start once the visible stuff is done and everything else just feels overwhelming. Kids clothes. Staying on top of things even during growth spurts. Getting over the guilt of getting rid of things that have been gifted. Join a discounted Six-Week Decluttering Workshop guided by a coach certified […] Lees meer
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402: Net Gains Decluttering
18 januari 2024 · 32 min
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. […] Lees meer
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401: Getting Started When the Project of Your Home is Overwhelming
11 januari 2024 · 42 min
In this episode, we discuss: Staying motivated and not getting overwhelmed. Providing loving guidance to your spouse and children. Deciding if lists are helpful. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Lees meer
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400: Talking Decluttering with My Husband
4 januari 2024 · 36 min
As has become the tradition for every hundredth episode, my husband joins me to answer questions from you! I always love these episodes! The Take Your House Back course together, and it’s on sale now through January 10th! Grab it at aslobcomesclean.com/take. Take Your House Back is on sale! My books Want to be a […] Lees meer
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399: Daily Stuff – The Beginning and the End
28 december 2023 · 36 min
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. Take Your House Back is on sale! My books Want to […] Lees meer
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398: How to Work Decluttering into Whatever Time & Energy You Have
21 december 2023 · 41 min
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 […] Lees meer
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397: How to Move Forward, Even in Survival Mode
14 december 2023 · 32 min
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. Take […] Lees meer
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396 Why “Why” Isn’t Part of My Decluttering Process
7 december 2023 · 33 min
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) […] Lees meer
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395: Too Many Shoes, Towels, & Projects
30 november 2023 · 37 min
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. Take Your House Back is […] Lees meer
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394: Appreciate or Depreciate – It’s Your Choice
23 november 2023 · 36 min
If it’s in the house, it’s either appreciating or depreciating. And truly appreciating something keeps it from depreciating. Let’s talk about this concept. By “let’s” of course I mean me. Because I’m the only one talking. But I had fun in this conversation with myself. Take Your House Back is on sale. My books Want […] Lees meer
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393: Temporary Toys, Sentimental Decor, and Food Where It Doesn’t Belong
16 november 2023 · 43 min
I hope you enjoy this conversation! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Lees meer
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392: Applying the Decluttering Process to General Decision Making
9 november 2023 · 34 min
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. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to […] Lees meer
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391: Shifting the Mindset about Space-Saving and Storage Solutions
2 november 2023 · 30 min
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. My books Want to be a patron of […] Lees meer
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390: Questions about Toys, Finding Places and the Decluttering Questions
26 oktober 2023 · 28 min
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 were do I start? My son is 3. Do I pick what to keep or does he? (We have tons of hot […] Lees meer
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389: A Joint Husband and Wife Strategy Session
19 oktober 2023 · 43 min
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 […] Lees meer
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388: Decluttering that Extra Difficult Spot or Category of Stuff
12 oktober 2023 · 32 min
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 […] Lees meer
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387: In Theory, Your House Will Never Improve (Reality Is Where it Changes!)
5 oktober 2023 · 32 min
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 […] Lees meer
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386: Looking at Decluttering as a Way to Re-Discover and Honor Your Treasures
28 september 2023 · 45 min
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 Mentioned in this episode: We’re hiring! Find out more here. My books Want to be a patron […] Lees meer
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385: Clutter and My Hero Complex
21 september 2023 · 43 min
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 […] Lees meer
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384: Talking About Goals with Jon Acuff
14 september 2023 · 44 min
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 […] Lees meer
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