A Slob Comes Clean 482: Scary Clutter Problems Solved
Oct 30, 2025
Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? Dive into fears surrounding decluttering and discover how to conquer them! Learn why decluttering makes cleaning easier and the truth behind time-consuming chores. Explore a five-step process that addresses emotional attachments, and don't let a scary clown figurine haunt you anymore! Tackle doorbell anxiety by starting with visible spaces, and find out how less stuff keeps pests at bay. Plus, get strategies for incoming holiday items. It's time to transform your spaces with confidence!
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Decluttering Beats More Effort
- Dana realized decluttering (not harder work) was the key to a maintainable home.
- She stopped equating effort with progress and found fewer items made upkeep simple.
Moment Of Feeling Doomed
- Dana remembers feeling doomed when her toddler's room was messy despite trying hard.
- That memory convinced her something felt intrinsically wrong until she found a new approach.
'Dishes Math' Distorts Time
- Dana exposes "dishes math": clutter skews how long tasks feel to take.
- One day's dishes often take 15–20 minutes, not an hour, if you avoid backlog.
