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

414: What Makes Clutter Invisible

8 days ago 36m 48s

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

413: Where Joy Fits into the Decluttering Process

15 days ago 41m 17s

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 Basi

412: The Messy Middle is Real, but It Doesn’t Actually Have to be Messy

22 days ago 33m 37s

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 frus

411: When All The Many Projects Take Over The House

29 days ago 51m 3s

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 iden

410: Rapid Q&A

Mar 14th, 2024 32m 26s

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 dec

409: Keys to Using Awkward Pauses

Mar 7th, 2024 32m 30s

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 Patr

408: Rest Is Necessary

Feb 29th, 2024 35m 59s

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 gu

407: Defining a Shared Space

Feb 22nd, 2024 41m 59s

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

406: Adjusting for Changes in Your Home and Routine

Feb 15th, 2024 45m 16s

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

405: Focusing on Routines with a Busy Family and Unpredictable Schedule

Feb 8th, 2024 47m 16s

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 Dec

404: Learning to Love Decluttering Isn’t the Goal

Feb 1st, 2024 28m 21s

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, an

403: Getting Rid of Gifts?!

Jan 25th, 2024 1h 6m

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

402: Net Gains Decluttering

Jan 18th, 2024 31m 16s

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 de

401: Getting Started When the Project of Your Home is Overwhelming

Jan 11th, 2024 42m 7s

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

400: Talking Decluttering with My Husband

Jan 4th, 2024 41m 52s

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 aslobcomesc

399: Daily Stuff – The Beginning and the End

Dec 28th, 2023 36m 51s

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 aslobco

398: How to Work Decluttering into Whatever Time & Energy You Have

Dec 21st, 2023 46m 31s

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

397: How to Move Forward, Even in Survival Mode

Dec 14th, 2023 32m 30s

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 ha

396 Why “Why” Isn’t Part of My Decluttering Process

Dec 7th, 2023 39m 15s

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

395: Too Many Shoes, Towels, & Projects

Nov 30th, 2023 43m 6s

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

394: Appreciate or Depreciate – It’s Your Choice

Nov 23rd, 2023 44m 13s

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

393: Temporary Toys, Sentimental Decor, and Food Where It Doesn’t Belong

Nov 16th, 2023 47m 18s

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?? --NonyThe post 393: Temporary Toys, Sentimental Decor, and Food Where

392: Applying the Decluttering Process to General Decision Making

Nov 9th, 2023 34m 26s

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

391: Shifting the Mindset about Space-Saving and Storage Solutions

Nov 2nd, 2023 34m 40s

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