A Slob Comes Clean 296: Putting Away and Putting Away Again Podcast
May 13, 2021
Cindy shares her struggle with clutter, even with empty cabinets waiting for organization. They discuss strategies like container limits and 'put where you look' to regain control. The conversation shifts to downsizing from a large home and how to treat a smaller space like an apartment. Dana emphasizes the importance of five-minute pickups and self-acceptance. They also explore the benefits of multi-purpose rooms and the freedom that comes with letting go of possessions that demand too much maintenance.
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Put Things Where You Naturally Look
- Put items where you look for them so you actually find and return them.
- Use container limits (only keep what fits) to decide what to keep.
Less Beats Fancy Systems
- Decluttering often beats fancy organizing systems for usability.
- Emptying space makes basic storage work without special tools.
Six-Item Drawer Impression
- Cindy visited her sister who kept a two-foot drawer with only six utensils.
- The simplicity impressed Cindy and showed functional minimalism works.