A Slob Comes Clean
412: The Messy Middle is Real, but it Doesn't Actually Have to be Messy
Mar 28, 2024
Exploring the challenges of decluttering and ways to navigate the 'Messy Middle' phase. Discussing the realities behind home organizing shows and the importance of perseverance. Embracing decluttering as a continuous process for lasting results.
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- Decluttering is an ongoing process, not a project with an end.
- Embrace progress over perfection and accept the continuous nature of decluttering.
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The Truth About the Messy Middle in Cleaning and Organizing
The messy middle in cleaning and organizing represents the challenging phase between starting a project and completing it. Dana K. White debunks the concept of the messy middle and emphasizes that homes are ongoing tasks, not projects with defined endings. She shares her No Mess decluttering process, focusing on making consistent progress without creating chaos.
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