332: Creative Endeavors, Flat Surfaces, & Dealing with Other People Podcast
Apr 7, 2022
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The podcast discusses dealing with clutter in certain areas, handling 'his' stuff, organizing scrapbooking and pictures, and the struggles of cooking without a plan. They also touch on the challenges of maintaining clutter-free hot spots, returning borrowed items, and the importance of a supportive community in their organizing journey.
Designating spaces for personal belongings can help address cluttered areas without causing conflict with others.
Outsourcing meal planning can improve budgeting, health, and overall meal preparation, reducing stress and improving routine.
Deep dives
Managing cluttered spaces and dealing with other people's belongings
Amy discusses the challenge of living with cluttered spaces in her home, particularly hot spots like the kitchen counter and the dryer. She wants to find a way to address these areas without making her husband feel like she is steamrolling him. They explore the idea of creating designated spaces for his belongings and the importance of setting boundaries. Amy also talks about her struggles with scrapbooking and organizing printed photos and memorabilia. She expresses the emotional weight of dealing with these items and the need to make time to go through them without feeling overwhelmed.
Taking control of meal planning and finding a system that works
Amy shares her difficulty in meal planning and the challenges of cooking random meals. She discusses the impact it has on her budget and overall health. Amy mentions her positive experience with using a meal planning service like Prep Dish and finding value in outsourcing the meal planning process. She also talks about the importance of pre-cooking meats and having a system in place to make meal preparation easier. Amy recognizes that meal planning is a priority and wants to find a way to incorporate it back into her routine.
Being a part of a supportive and non-judgmental community
Amy expresses her appreciation for the A Slob Comes Clean community and the sense of belonging she experiences as a kindred spirit. She highlights the support and non-judgmental environment where she can share her struggles and receive encouragement without feeling criticized. The community allows her to be open about her cluttered spaces and find encouragement from others who can relate to her experiences.
In this episode we talk about: how to deal with areas that seem to collect clutter no matter what. how to deal with “his” stuff. how to handle scrapbooking and pictures when I don’t even know where to start. how cooking without a plan actually makes things harder. My new book: Organizing for the Rest […]