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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) […] The post 396 Why “Why” Isn’t Part of My …

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 […] The post 395: Too Many Shoes, Towels, & Project…

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 […] The post 394: Appreciate or D…

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?? --Nony The post 393: Temporary Toys, Sentimental Decor, and Food Where It Doesn’t Belong appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.…

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. W…

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 […] The post 391: Shifting the Mindset abou…

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 […] The post 390: Questions about Toys, Finding Places and the Declutter…

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 […] The post 389: A Joint Husband an…

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 […] The post 388: Decluttering t…

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 […] The post 387: In T…

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 […] The post 386: Looking at D…

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 […] The post 385: Clutter and My Hero Complex appeared first on Dana K. …

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 […] The post 384: Talking About Goals with Jon Acuff appeared first on Dan…

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. Mentioned in this episode: Watch my session, Decluttering for Beginners (Even Total Beginners) for f…

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. Watch […] The post 381: Wasting Time vs. Wasting Opportunity appeared first on Da…

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. […] The post 380: Back to (Or Start with) the Basics appe…

When money is tight, decluttering can feel scary. We’re diving into this issue of money and decluttering. 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?? --Nony The post 379: Let’s Talk About Money and Decluttering appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes …

We discussed: How to manage when it feels that there’s not enough time in the day. Budget organization. Laundry issues. 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?? --Nony The post 378: Simplifying Routines in Seasons of Stress & Grief appeared first on Dana…

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 […] The post 377: Knowing the Path When Yo…

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. Take Your House Back is on sale through May […] The post 376: Three Mom…

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 […] The post 375: Boundaries Even When Stuff Could Totally Be Hel…

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 […] The post 374: Making Decluttering Part of Eve…

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 […] The post 373:…

I recently asked for decluttering and home management questions on Instagram, and answered almost all of them in this podcast episode! 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?? --Nony The post 372: Rapid Q&A – Lots of Questions and Lots of Answers appeare…

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. 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?? --Nony The post 371: Sometimes Even Interesting Th…

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. My books Want to be a patron […] The post 370: Out of Sight, Out of Mind appeared first on Da…

I’m always looking for ways to reframe situations or thought processes that actually help me get stuff out of the house. So many people like to blame their perfectionism for the mess in their homes. I think that’s fine as long as identifying and blaming perfectionism helps you declutter. My books Want to be a […] The post 369: Perfect or Right? app…

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 . . . Ask questions for podcasts and YouTube lives. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want […] The post 368: Another…

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. My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at […] The post 367: When the Whole House is Just Over…

It’s easy to get discouraged when you look at all the things that could or should be happening. But focusing on “better” all along the way is how you get there. And celebrating “better” is one of the best ways to keep going! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out […] The post 366: Better All Along the Way appeared first on Dana K. White…

My guest today has been through so much in a very short time. As she battles grief and deals with huge upheaval in her living situation, we discuss these decluttering struggles: How to combine two households more efficiently. How to let go of sentimental items. Decision fatigue. My books Want to be a patron of […] The post 365: Decluttering In the …

Last week, I shared six ways I still struggle 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. My books Want to […] The post 364: Six Ways I No Longer Struggle in My Home appeared f…

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. […] The post …

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. My books […] The post 362: The Container Conc…

It’s that week of the year when it feels right to change EVERYTHING! Since that never actually works out well, I’m sharing five small things you can do right now that will have big impact on your home over the next year. These aren’t things to plan to do, they’re things to actually do. My […] The post 361: Are You Hoarding Your Creativity? appeared…

I loved this conversation with Renee. We discussed: Dealing with paper clutter Helping her mom (who lives with her) with her stuff Finding and maintaining motivation 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?? […] The post 360: Setting Up Systems and Doing …

It’s that week of the year when it feels right to change EVERYTHING! Since that never actually works out well, I’m sharing five small things you can do right now that will have big impact on your home over the next year. These aren’t things to plan to do, they’re things to actually do. This […] The post 359: 5 Small Things You Can Do Right Now to C…

This was such an interesting conversation! I think you’ll love hearing from Caroline. She lives on a boat . . . in LONDON! We discussed: how to take things there now when you can’t actually get “there” right “now.” how to decide what containers/furniture pieces are needed before bringing things back into her space. and […] The post 358: Applying th…

I had a question from someone who feels like she halts her own decluttering progress when she thinks about what her mother would say (or has said) that was meant to be encouraging, but wasn’t. Become a Decluttering Coach! Join Take Your House Back My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find […] The post 357: Helpful vs. Unhelpful Comments/Advice…

We’re talking through some of Megan’s unique challenges today, such as: How to declutter a full room when you know you need to get rid of lots of containers. How to store very necessary coats when there’s a lack of closets in your home. How to set up an arts and crafts area when the […] The post 356: So Having Lots of Containers Isn’t the Answer? a…

Y’all know I don’t like to blame my problems on perfectionism. But, I have been thinking lately about how letting go of (or giving up on) perfect was necessary to make real decluttering progress or progress in my home. I think it’s also important to acknowledge that giving up on perfect isn’t the same thing […] The post 355: Giving Up On Perfect Po…

I’m talking all about helping others declutter. My five step decluttering process works so well when helping others declutter, so we’re applying it to different relationships and situations. Interested in becoming a Decluttering Coach? My training course is now available for pre-order! It releases on December 1, but those who pre-order will receive…

In this episode, I’m talking with Dawn of the Minimal Mom on YouTube. We’re talking about toys since she is closer to that stage than I am. She shares the impact decluttering toys had on her kids and the strategies she used to make big changes in her home. Join Take Your House Back My […] The post 353: Trending Towards Minimalism with Toys with Daw…

I completely understand feeling overwhelmed by clutter. While taking a deep breath is a great first step, I’m talking about other concrete ways to break down the project that is overwhelming you so you can get it done. Interested in my upcoming Decluttering Coach Training and Certification? My books Want to be a patron of […] The post 352: More Adv…

I’m talking about how transformational it is was for me when I got to the point where I could value space in my home over the stuff that had filled it for years. And I’m talking about the process for getting to that point. Organizing for the Rest of Us Patreon Want to know when […] The post 351: The Process of Valuing Space Over Stuff appeared firs…

I’m answering this question today: My garage is a disaster. It needs total decluttering as well as reorganizing. It’s jam-packed full of things I need to keep, so I can’t use the regular questions. How can I move things around without just making a bigger mess while I do that? My book: Organizing for the […] The post 350: But What About the Stuff I…

This was a fun conversation! Tamara has made so much progress, but now she’s having to adjust everything after a big move and lots of challenges. We discussed: learning to live with 3 generations of people with ADHD when you are not one of them. decluttering while doing all the other stuff (working, parenting, volunteering, […] The post 349: Findin…

In this episode, we discuss: Using storage space in the basement well. Establishing a better system in her home office helping family members without letting their stuff take over Join Take Your House Back My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. --Nony The post 348: Getting Past the Tough Spots appeared first on Dana K. W…

It’s hard to stay focused, so it is so important for me to take advantage of the times when I am focused. My books Patreon --Nony The post 347: How to Take Advantage of Focused Moments in Your Home appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.De către podcasts Archives - Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean

I talk about decluttering for a living. It’s a strangely divisive topic. From people getting defensive about their own homes when you mention working on yours to giving advice you weren’t asking for, I’m talking about talking about decluttering today. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us Patreon --Nony The post 346: Talking to Others about Yo…