The Declutter Hub Podcast

388 Start as you mean to go on - plan 2026 for decluttering success

Jan 2, 2026
Tired of decluttering resolutions that fade by February? Discover sustainable strategies to keep your decluttering goals alive throughout the year. Learn to evaluate past efforts, identify what worked, and select key focus areas for 2026. Understand the crucial steps of decluttering before organizing and cleaning. Plus, get excited about the free five-day Reset Your Home Challenge that guides you through essential spaces like the kitchen and bedroom. Transform your clutter relationships and start the year strong!
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ADVICE

Review Last Year First

  • Reflect on what worked and what didn't in 2025 before making plans for 2026.
  • Use those lessons to set realistic, sustainable decluttering intentions for the year.
ANECDOTE

Intentions Persist Even When Plans Derail

  • Lesley set a word-of-the-year intention: "calm," but 2025 proved busier than expected.
  • Despite derailments, the intention still influenced decisions and processes throughout the year.
INSIGHT

Define Your Big-Picture Goal

  • Clarify your big-picture goal for decluttering so it means more than "I want less stuff."
  • A clear outcome (invite guests, downsize, DIY) gives you direction and motivation.
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