A Slob Comes Clean 487: Decluttering (Not Organizing) the Calendar
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Dec 4, 2025 A mental health professional shares her busy family's challenge with scheduling chaos. They explore how to declutter a calendar to create more time for home organization. Quick tips include removing unnecessary commitments and embracing the concept of 'calendar trash.' The duo discusses the emotional benefits of visible organization and the importance of delegating responsibilities. Additionally, they touch on turning small tasks into future time savings and the value of prioritizing the most lived-in spaces for decluttering.
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Dash-In Family Clutter
- Beth says her household dashes in and out because everyone works long hours, so clutter accumulates from dropping things.
- When exhausted they avoid organizing, which makes it harder to relax at home.
Remove Calendar Trash First
- Do declutter your calendar by removing obvious "trash" commitments first to free mental space quickly.
- Send simple emails to drop multiple meetings and reclaim hours without dramatic effort.
Declutter Time Before Restructuring It
- Decluttering time parallels decluttering stuff: remove low-value items before redesigning your container or schedule.
- Clearing easy commitments first reveals how big your real available container actually is.