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285: My 5 Step Decluttering Process Podcast
25 februari 2021 · 42 min
I’m going over the basics of my 5 step Decluttering process that guarantees progress (and only progress) and never a bigger mess. Sign up for my newsletter. Become a patron. Lees meer
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284: “What If Scenario” Reality Checks Podcast
18 februari 2021 · 26 min
Reality checks are hard, but good, especially when they help me know what to declutter. I’m talking about embracing the unwanted reality checks, but also about how my decluttering process is set up to be its own reality check. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. […] Lees meer
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283: Setting You (and your Family) Up for Success Podcast
11 februari 2021 · 38 min
In this episode with Robin, we discuss: How to get laundry under control. Helping to be less of a slob in the future. How to get my little people to realize it is small and easy steps that will get us where we want to be My books Join us on Patreon Lees meer
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Demystifying Antimicrobials (Sponsored Podcast)
8 februari 2021 · 29 min
This is the first in a special series of interviews I’m doing with real life scientists called Humanizing the Science of Antimicrobials. (And some other professionals who deal with antimicrobials!) This series is sponsored by Good Chemistry Lives Here. I’m talking with Dr. Elaine Black, a PhD in microbiology food science, and Brian Burden […] Lees meer
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282: Making Plans or Making Excuses?
4 februari 2021 · 31 min
There’s a fine line between trying to think through a process and trying to come up with reasons why it won’t work. There’s a fine line between planning and coming up with excuses. Action is key, and it’s through action that we end up figuring what works, what doesn’t, and how. And it’s ONLY through […] Lees meer
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281: Other People’s Stuff and Other People’s Opinions Podcast
28 januari 2021 · 56 min
In this episode, we talk about: How to be motivated when you feel like you’re drowning in other people’s stuff How get ready to move How to not let comments from family get to you when you’re trying to stay under your clutter threshold My books Want to be a patron of the show? […] Lees meer
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280: Legitimately Challenging Decluttering Challenges Podcast
21 januari 2021 · 51 min
In this episode, we discuss: How to get family members on board for decluttering. How to help with a young son who has major clutter blindness. Practical ideas on how to deal with food clutter. And unique (legitimate) challenges about the need to have more kitchen supplies. Check out my new course with Cas […] Lees meer
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279: Why Your House Looks Messy Podcast
14 januari 2021 · 26 min
Ever wonder why your house always looks messy even though you feel like you’re working on it a lot? I used to, too. I know now that usually, the problem is procrasticlutter. Sorry. Specifically, I’m bemoaning that getting behind on even just the last step of laundry can make my house look like I’ve eliminated […] Lees meer
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278: Decluttering Trash AND Treasures
7 januari 2021 · 49 min
Clutter attracts clutter. Piles grow. Knowing that a pile most likely contains valuable stuff can make getting started difficult. I’m talking with someone who has lots of interests and hobbies and has collected the stuff for them. I think most of us can relate! We talk about: where to start when you’re feeling overwhelmed. letting […] Lees meer
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277: Next Level Decluttering Podcast
31 december 2020 · 35 min
If you’re feeling stuck, feeling like you’re decluttering in circles, or just feeling blech, maybe you need to go to the next level of decluttering. I’m talking about what I mean by that in this episode. Check out my new course with Cas from Clutterbug and Dawn from The Minimal Mom – Take Your House […] Lees meer
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276: The Container Concept with Cas and Dawn
24 december 2020 · 36 min
I’m talking about The Container Concept. It’s a game changer concept, and that’s because it’s fact. I’m talking with Cas from Clutterbug and Dawn from The Minimal Mom and they share their own realizations about this reality and how they have come to think of it. Check out my new course with Cas from Clutterbug […] Lees meer
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275: What and How Much Can I Handle?
17 december 2020 · 38 min
How much can I handle? That’s the real question. Sometimes, it’s about stuff, sometimes it’s about time and sometimes it’s about energy (mental and physical). Check out my new course with Cas from Clutterbug and Dawn from The Minimal Mom – Take Your House Back! My books Join us on Patreon Lees meer
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274: Working and Working and Having Something to Show for It Podcast
10 december 2020 · 1 uur 4 min
We talk about: How to be motivated by something other than panic cleaning because someone is coming over. How to deal with well-meaning family members who, out of love, give more stuff than I can handle. Working and working but seeming to not get anything done. Sign up for my newsletter. Become a […] Lees meer
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273: What’s the Point of Storage Space? Podcast
3 december 2020 · 48 min
Storage spaces can be overwhelming, whether they’re too small or too big. I’m talking about how to work through them, and how to make them do the job they were meant to do. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Shop on Amazon. Find out when I […] Lees meer
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272: Making the Best of It Podcast
26 november 2020 · 29 min
Here we go into the holiday season of a year that’s totally bananas. Things are far from normal, but I’m determined to make the best of it, and am sharing what I’m doing. My books Join us on Patreon Lees meer
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271: Figuring Out Laundry Day
19 november 2020 · 59 min
We discuss: what are appropriate expectations for kids ages and their participation. how to accomplish laundry so that it doesn’t feel impossible. Successfully completed the first laundry day. how to determine what is a good place where something should be kept and how to transition to putting things in a new place. My books Join […] Lees meer
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270: Reclaiming Your Space for Good Podcast
12 november 2020 · 55 min
In this episode, we discuss: where to start with a huge pile of papers that have been in the office for far too long. where to start in a double garage that holds many sentimental objects as well as clutter. ideas on how to finish jobs well. My books Want to be a patron of […] Lees meer
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269: The Problem with Miscellaneous Podcast
5 november 2020 · 51 min
In this podcast, we discuss: ways to think about kid toys and getting them under control. how to incrementally clean up something an overwhelming space where there are lots of different categories that should be stored together and you don’t know how it will all fit until it’s done. where to start when you have […] Lees meer
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268: Decluttering Paralysis and Moving Podcast
27 oktober 2020 · 58 min
Decluttering paralysis is real, and it’s tough enough on a normal day. It’s especially daunting, though, when you are on a deadline. Especially the biggest deadline of all: moving! I’m talking through this overwhelming situation in a strategy session today. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. […] Lees meer
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267: Getting Unstuck Podcast
22 oktober 2020 · 46 min
In this episode, we discuss: how to avoid getting stuck on the daily tasks (dishes, 5 minute pick up, etc), but finding time to do a major decluttering also. how to move past the visible spaces, so the other rooms that aren’t visible from the front door don’t get pushed to the backburner. how to […] Lees meer
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266: Be Willing to Experiment Podcast
15 oktober 2020 · 44 min
Those of us who are bewildered by keeping the house under control can, sometimes, be scared of experimenting. Sometimes it’s because we have failed so many times before. We might feel the need to be TOTALLY and completely sure something is going to work so we don’t “waste time” on another strategy. Also, though, we […] Lees meer
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265: Keyword: Start Podcast
8 oktober 2020 · 28 min
When there’s a big and daunting decluttering project in front of you, the key is to start. Knowing what to do is good, but actually doing it is even better. I’m talking through some decluttering challenges and how to get started on them. Sign up for my newsletter. Become a patron. Lees meer
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264: The Answer is The 5 Minute Pickup Podcast
1 oktober 2020 · 46 min
I asked for questions over in the patron-only Facebook group, and the answers to about half of them started with, “Well, the 5 minute pickup . . . ” So I put all those questions together and am answering them today. This little habit really is magic, and helps with things like maintaining decluttering progress, […] Lees meer
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263: Decorating Without Clutter with The Nester
24 september 2020 · 56 min
I’m talking to Myquillyn Smith, whom you may know as “The Nester.” I met Myquillyn a few years ago when she invited me to be an author at her Nest Fest event. She’s as nice as she seems online. We talk about decorating and organizing and decluttering and my fears of cute displays turning into […] Lees meer
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262: Blending Organizing Styles (and more) Podcast
17 september 2020 · 1 uur 5 min
In today’s podcast, I discuss: Finding the balance between how the members of the household like things to be. Finding motivation when you don’t like your house. Overcoming Project Brain and making progress when there isn’t time to do it all. My books Patreon Lees meer
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261: Measuring Progress, Measuring Success Podcast
10 september 2020 · 52 min
Schoolwork gets a grade. Losing weight causes a measurable change in the number on the scale. But sometimes it’s hard to measure decluttering success. Or to measure how much your home has improved due to daily habits. Today, I’m talking about ways to measure your success in your home so you can inspire yourself to […] Lees meer
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260: Rethinking Organizing Podcast
3 september 2020 · 53 min
One of my biggest strategies is to let yourself “just declutter” in order to get started and make progress in your home immediately. And decluttering achieves the purpose I was looking for when I thought I needed to “get organized.” But there is value in organizing. And I’ve been thinking about it (and talking about […] Lees meer
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259: The Thing About Maintenance Podcast
27 augustus 2020 · 40 min
Maintenance. It feels pointless and impossible when there’s so much that needs to be done FIRST! But maintenance, even when the house is in shambles, is the key to making maintainable progress. Really. I’m talking about the parallels between my recent gardening (jungle-recovery) efforts and when I first started my deslobification process. Sign up for […] Lees meer
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258: Cleaning for “Us” and Not the Doorbell Podcast
20 augustus 2020 · 38 min
The doorbell is a great motivator to get the house clean, but when there aren’t any doorbells coming, motivation can be hard to find! I’m talking about the mental and strategical shifts that help me make real progress in my home even without the motivation of a doorbell. My books Patreon Lees meer
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257: Visibility Rule Challenges and Re-Decluttering Podcast
28 mei 2020 · 57 min
In today’s strategy session we discuss these challenges: How do you let go of useful stuff when you know it’s way more than you need? What do you do about re-decluttering? (same desk & counter, over and over and over) How do you know where to start when it’s all visible? Sign up for my […] Lees meer
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256: Cleaning WITH Other People Podcast
21 mei 2020 · 42 min
Living with other people can (hopefully) mean cleaning with other people. This presents challenges in any relationship. There are extra challenges for people like me who struggle on our own. I made some mistakes recently, which I’m sharing, but I’m also talking through some ways to help these situations go more smoothly. Bathroom Cleaning Checklist […] Lees meer
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255: Decluttering with the Time Available Podcast
14 mei 2020 · 47 min
In today’s strategy session we discuss these challenges: I struggle with finding time to run the home well, and with making myself do the decluttering when I have the chance! I still have project brain about the whole thing. I’m having a hard time finding a new normal with a different schedule. Sign up for […] Lees meer
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254: Easy Meal Ideas Podcast
7 mei 2020 · 40 min
Beluister deze afleveringHave you been cooking more than you’ve ever cooked in your life? I’m going over the basics on how I make it easier to get dinner on the table quickly, night after night after night after . . . I’m also sharing some super basic recipes and ideas for meals that are easy to put […] Lees meer
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253: Decluttering / Clearing Out Storage Spaces Podcast
30 april 2020 · 52 min
Beluister deze afleveringWe discuss these questions in today’s strategy session: Besides knowing the basics from the books, can we discuss an action plan for those storage spaces for what to do first? What is your advice for decluttering the middle teen years – all their stuff – but still allowing their say – especially when the containers […] Lees meer
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252: Limiting What Comes Into the House Podcast
23 april 2020 · 27 min
Beluister deze afleveringFrugality and My Slob Problem Podcast Stop Cluttering Podcast Container Concept Podcast Sign up for my newsletter. Become a patron. Lees meer
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251: What’s Working for Me Right Now Podcast
16 april 2020 · 38 min
Beluister deze afleveringI’m sharing what’s working for me right now, plus some thoughts on how to not get discouraged when your house isn’t magically even though your very best excuse (time) has been eliminated. Mentioned: My favorite (affiliate link) Kindle. (It’s more expensive than what I mentioned on the podcast. Sorry.) What Counts as Decluttering? Podcast Laundry Day […] Lees meer
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250: Decluttering with Chronic Illness and Exhaustion Podcast
9 april 2020 · 35 min
Beluister deze afleveringI’m talking with Liza today. (Actually, back in January.) Things we discussed in this episode: How the “take it there now” decluttering strategy is a game-changer for her because of the chronic illness and exhaustion she faces. Helping kids embrace the decluttering mindset in a way that doesn’t traumatize them. I also answer this question: […] Lees meer
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249: How to Clean Your Bedroom Podcast
2 april 2020 · 31 min
Beluister deze afleveringAre you tackling (or do you need to tackle) your messy bedroom? I’m talking through the process in this podcast episode. Sign up for my newsletter. Become a patron. Lees meer
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248: How to Get Work Done Podcast
26 maart 2020 · 47 min
Beluister deze afleveringAdjusting to schedule changes is HARD!! There are so many different things you CAN do that sometimes the day goes by and it feels like none of it happened. Here are my tips for making things work when you’re adjusting to a new routine of working from home, and combining different responsibilities. Links Mentioned: Be […] Lees meer
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247: Decluttering in Uncertain Times Podcast
19 maart 2020 · 49 min
Beluister deze afleveringWell, life is pretty bananas for all of us right now. In this podcast episode, I’m sharing some mental decluttering roadblocks I’ve been surprised to be facing, how I’m talking myself through them, and my best advice for making the most of this unexpected decluttering time, even if you have some of the same challenges. […] Lees meer
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246: Time Management – Even with Unpredictable Schedules Podcast
12 maart 2020 · 47 min
Beluister deze afleveringI answer these questions in today’s strategy session: I’m constantly starting over because we fall off the bandwagon. We keep hopping back on, though. Do you think we’ll ever make enough progress that way to make a difference? How do you manage your time? I’m constantly on the go, and I want to better manage […] Lees meer
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245: Ruthless Re-Decluttering Podcast
5 maart 2020 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringI recently re-decluttered my closet, and I was RUTHLESS. Re-decluttering will do that. I am SO pleased with the results, so I shared some decisions I made about decluttering entire categories of things that I’d kept for years. Links Mentioned: Be a patron of the show! My books Lees meer
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244: The Basics – Getting Started or Getting Back Podcast
27 februari 2020 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringIn this podcast, I’m refocusing on the absolute basics of getting your house under control and keeping it under control. These are the basic household tasks, and I’m sharing how they work and how they work together. Building these cleaning habits will help you finally make progress, maintain progress, and survive even the craziest of […] Lees meer
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243: How to Chill Out About (and in) Your Home Podcast
20 februari 2020 · 31 min
Beluister deze afleveringDo you stress out when you start making progress? Does it sometimes feel like you’re LESS able to relax when you are focused on improving your home? Does your family’s clutter drive you bananas? I’m talking about chilling out. And not just encouraging you to, but giving concrete examples of how to not go so […] Lees meer
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242: Decluttering Useful Stuff and Difficult Decisions Podcast
13 februari 2020 · 51 min
Beluister deze afleveringIn this episode I answer these questions: What do you do when you assign a habit to someone else and they drop it? And how do you handle kids (or others) making a mess of an area you just decluttered? How do you deal with an area full of things we don’t use much, but […] Lees meer
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241: How to Get Rid of Your Stuff (or Clutter, or JUNK) Podcast
6 februari 2020 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringIf you decluttered last month, there’s a chance you need to take some time this month to get that stuff completely out of your house! I’m talking about ways to get rid of clutter, and the pros and cons of each, and how to decide which ways are best for you. How to Get Rid […] Lees meer
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240: Getting Credit for Your Housekeeping Effort Podcast
30 januari 2020 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringEver get frustrated because you work hard on the house but no one notices? Want credit for what you’ve done? I get it. But it’s a mindset I had to eliminate to make real progress. I’m talking about how to get over that, and what to focus on in your home to up the chances […] Lees meer
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239: The Allure of Extra Space & The Challenge of New Schedules Podcast
23 januari 2020 · 31 min
Beluister deze afleveringI did a strategy session with Ronanda and discussed working the habits into her recently (and completely) changed routine and the challenges of having extra space and the temptations that brings. Be a patron of the show! My books Lees meer
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238: Stopping the What Ifs – Diving into Decluttering Question 2 Podcast
16 januari 2020 · 32 min
Beluister deze afleveringI only have two decluttering questions. They are designed to help me work through large amounts of clutter in minimal time without emotions. The second question is “If I needed this item, would it ever occur to me that I already had one?” It’s basically a reality check. I’m talking today about the what ifs […] Lees meer
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237: What “Counts” as Decluttering? Podcast
9 januari 2020 · 33 min
Beluister deze afleveringMy people (whom I call my people because they tell me we think the same way) tend to have a lot of different “issues” that make getting started decluttering harder than it should be. I’ve had to learn to get over these issues, and my job is helping you get over them, too. One specific […] Lees meer
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