Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Simplify, Find Freedom Decluttering Q&A: Real Solutions for Your Toughest Clutter Struggles (Ep 250)
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In this special listener-powered Q&A episode, we cover:
- Decluttering with kids — What to do when your child says everything is their favorite
- Just-in-case clutter — How to finally let go of items you might use someday
- Overwhelm & motivation — What to do when you’re drained and can’t find the energy to declutter
- Inbox overload after a summit — My pro tip for keeping digital clutter at bay (hello, phantom email addresses!)
- Family heirlooms — Navigating the emotions and logistics of sentimental pieces
- When donation isn’t easy — Why it’s okay to throw something away sometimes
- Too many containers? — Yes, you can declutter your organizing bins too!
✨ Plus: my challenge to you this month, a behind-the-scenes look at my own decluttering routines, and how small actions really do lead to big progress.
📌 Resources mentioned:
- Email trick for summits: Add a “+desiredfiltername” before the “@” in your email (example: deanna+c2c2025@wannabeclutterfree.com)
- Quote: “Learning occurs at the point of challenge”
- Motivation tip: Action comes first. Motivation follows.
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Welcome and Introduction
01:22 Q&A Session Begins: Decluttering with Kids
09:15 Handling Just-In-Case Clutter
18:20 Managing Information Overload from Summits
23:13 Managing Email Overload
23:24 Dealing with Post-Summit Resources
25:20 Chelsea’s Decluttering Dilemma
27:22 Repurposing Family Heirlooms
28:55 The Reality of Imperfection
31:45 Addressing Overwhelm and Motivation
34:47 Small Steps to Declutter
42:23 Final Thoughts and Q&A Wrap-Up
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Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
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