A Slob Comes Clean 478: Q&A - Function Over Minimalism and the Power of the First Steps
Oct 2, 2025
Dive into the world of decluttering with practical tips on managing your homeschool and household clutter without chaos. Learn to navigate emotional attachments as you decide what to keep or let go. Discover it’s okay to break up sets of items that no longer serve your space. Get clever strategies for organizing notes and handouts, and how to handle kids' clothing needs effectively. Plus, explore techniques to maintain clutter control and make meaningful changes for lasting order.
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Make Dishes Your Nonnegotiable
- Prioritize dishes above all other daily tasks because they prevent your home from falling apart.
- Fit dishes into any lull during the day and treat five-minute pickups as transitional resets for the whole family.
Build Habits One At A Time
- Implement daily habits one at a time, starting with the most impactful, so they become natural.
- Use five-minute pickups between activities to maintain order without derailing other responsibilities.
Use Space, Not Feelings, To Decide
- Let emotions surface but don't let them decide whether items stay; use space and the 'where would I look first' test instead.
- If an item deserves space, be willing to remove something else to make room rather than keeping everything.
