Your House Shouldn’t Be a Part-Time Job: Here’s How to Make It Work for You | Clutterbug Podcast # 275
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May 26, 2025
Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? Discover five simple steps to transform your home into a burnout-proof sanctuary. Learn how decluttering can alleviate emotional strain and create calmness. Hear practical strategies for efficient home management that fit into even the busiest of schedules. Embrace the concept of daily mini resets and labeled storage to maintain order with ease. Plus, find out how to personalize your space to enhance happiness and creativity. Make your home a place that works for you!
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Jessica's Overwhelming Home Story
Jessica McCabe was overwhelmed by her cluttered home and the invisible labor it caused.
Her stress was compounded by ADHD and lack of systems in her home.
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Home as an Overflowing Jar
Your home's clutter can be seen as a jar of marbles filling and overflowing.
Continuously adding stuff without removing causes stress and inefficiency.
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Declutter by Item, Not Space
Declutter by removing items permanently, not just tidying or cleaning.
Make decisions on each item by touching and assessing if you love or use it.
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In this book, Marie Kondo introduces her revolutionary KonMari Method for tidying and organizing. Unlike traditional methods that focus on cleaning room by room or a little at a time, Kondo's approach involves categorizing items (clothes, books, papers, miscellaneous items, and sentimental items) and discarding those that do not spark joy. The method promises lasting results by changing the way one thinks about and interacts with their possessions. Kondo emphasizes the importance of handling each item, thanking items for their service, and finding a designated home for each item to maintain a tidy and organized space. The book also delves into the psychological and lifestyle benefits of tidying, suggesting that it can lead to greater clarity, confidence, and a more intentional way of living[1][3][5].
Are you tired of feeling like your home is just one more job on your already overflowing to-do list? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, I’m sharing 5 simple but life-changing steps to make your home burnout-proof—a place that recharges you instead of draining you.
Whether it’s the never-ending laundry, the mountain of dishes, or the constant clutter that’s silently screaming at you, this episode is your permission slip to finally say: enough is enough. These practical, down-to-earth strategies will help you create a space that feels calm, cozy, and completely manageable—even on your busiest days.
You don’t need perfection. You just need a better plan. Tune in and discover how to make your home fast and easy to care for, while still making it feel like your favorite place in the world.
✨ Let’s make your home work for you—not the other way around.
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