Wannabe Clutter Free | Declutter, Simplify, Find Freedom

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/101Discover my favorite resources hereTidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeHappier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************Did you know that being curious can be one of the best ways to open your life to possibilities you never dreamed possible? Asking the right questions may help you finally let go of the clutter in your home that you’ve struggled with. Or it might be how you decide what’s really important to hold on to - even though other people might think it’s crazy.The problem is that a lot of us have been conditioned to avoid being curious. Perhaps you grew up hearing the old wive’s tale that curiosity killed the cat and it stunted your desire to dig in and ask questions. Or maybe someone told you that questioning things makes you appear unsure or weak.This week’s guest on the Wannabe Minimalist Show will help you overcome those negative, limiting beliefs. By the end of this episode you will see how curiosity can be the gentle nudge to get your life moving in the right direction.Emma Krebs is an innately curious person. Her passion for connecting with others on a deeper level was the catalyst for the creation of her own podcast, The Curious One. Since starting her podcast she's been able to make pivots within her career to help other creators in the social media and podcasting space share their stories.This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover: What it actually means to be curious How you can use curiosity to change your life A reversal that can make decluttering easier Tips for dealing with sentimental clutter and what didn't work for Emma Why Emma doesn’t call herself a minimalist anymore **********************Music:Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comHappy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc **********************Subscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/100Discover my favorite resources hereTidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeHappier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************It’s episode 100 of the Wannabe Minimalist show and this week I am answering your biggest questions when it comes to decluttering, organizing, and living with less stuff.These are the questions I get all the time and no matter what your situation - married or single, parent or not, multiple kids or just one - there is something to help you learn how to let go of the clutter and stuff that has been holding you back.Also, to help celebrate my 100th episode and over 500,000 listens/downloads, one lucky winner will receive my Home Systems Power Pack, lifetime access to my Tidy Home Academy, and a $25 gift card to Starbucks. All you need to do is head over to @wannabeclutterfree on Instagram and make sure you follow my account and share the post on your stories. You can get extra entries for each friend you tag as well.As always, here’s to taking action and making your dream life a reality!This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover: Tips to overcome sentimental clutter My secret way to start decluttering that works wonders How to get through the piles and finally donate them Ways to get your partner on board with less stuff How to balance raising kids with being a minimalist **********************Music:Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comHappy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc **********************Subscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/99Discover my favorite resources hereTidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeHappier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************Do you ever wonder about the chemicals you use in your home or in your skin care and beauty routine? Honestly, most people don’t give much consideration to the plastics they use to store leftovers or the lotion they lather on a couple times a day, but they can make a big impact on your life, especially when it comes to getting pregnant.This was the ah-ha moment my guest on the Wannabe Minimalist Show had as she suffered her 4th late-stage miscarriage. When her doctors couldn't tell her the cause, she took it upon herself to dig into the products we all use everyday. What she discovered is pretty shocking, upsetting, and unbelievable.A registered dietitian and environmental health scientist by training, Dr. Jenna Hua's past research has focused on how our surrounding environment impacts our behaviors and health. Jenna holds a BS in Nutrition and an MPH and PhD in Environmental Health Sciences from UC Berkeley and completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford Medicine. Yep...she’s legit.She founded Million Marker, a health-tech startup dedicated to empowering everyone with the data and tools to determine how the products they use, the food they eat, and the water they drink negatively or positively influence their health.Be ready for a few surprising moments. Give it a listen and then check out the links below. If you want to test your own toxicity levels, make sure to use the code “wannabe” at check out on Jenna’s website - [MillionMarker.com](http://MillionMarker.com) for $10 off your test kit.This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover: What chemicals we need to look out for Why it’s so important to limit our toxic chemical exposure How Jenna is using her personal journey to make a positive change in the world The truth behind the chemicals in our products Simple changes you can make to protect your health (and your family’s) The shocking exposure to BPA you are coming into contact with **********************Music:Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comHappy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc **********************Subscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/98Discover my favorite resources hereTidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeHappier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************Is your child’s room messy and out of control? Do you wish your kid’s room could be organized and tidy?You’re not alone! I get asked all the time about how to declutter and organize kid’s stuff. It seems like the smallest among us have the most stuff or at least it’s the most in your face (and everywhere in your home).No matter if you have one child or five, the fact is kids typically come with a lot of stuff. It is so easy to accumulate toys, little clothes, books, games. Kids grow fast and each stage comes with new belongings.If your children have never been given boundaries around their stuff, it’s going to be really difficult to go from a whole house stuffed to the rafters with toys, gadgets, gizmos, and squishies to those sparse instagram images you covet.The good news is, you can get there, it’s just not happening overnight and that's okay. This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show lays out the 7 things you can do to corral the toys and mountains of kids things and set up systems so your kiddos can help you keep it up.This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover: Why tiny humans come with so much stuff Why starting with a plan is so important and how to make it work for your space How to approach decluttering with your kids interests in mind The #1 secret to creating a toy rotation and why it works How to set boundaries so your kids stuff stays in it’s place **********************Music:Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comHappy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc **********************Subscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/97Discover my favorite resources hereTidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeHappier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************As a parent, I constantly wonder if I am doing the right thing, teaching my child the things they need to know, and helping them become independent. Some days I feel like I nailed it and other days feel like a failure.However, my journey toward minimalism has had some wonderful overlap when it comes to the rest of my life - outside of the stuff in my home. It has helped me become more intentional and that includes how I spend my time and the relationships I have. Of course the most important relationships in my life are those with my partner and that with my daughter.Since, there is always much to learn in this life, I brought in an expert when it comes to the parent/child relationships we have.Dr. Sarah Bren is a licensed clinical psychologist and mom of two, whose passion is helping parents find their inner confidence and raise healthy, resilient kids. She is the host of the podcast Securely Attached, and the creator of the website drsarahbren.com where she offers resources such as guides, workshops, and digital courses. She is the co-founder and clinical director of Upshur Bren Psychology Group in Pelham, NY where she treats parents, children and families.Sarah has such a calming presence and you call tell she practices what she preaches. It was a fun conversation and I learned more about attachment parenting, gained confidence in some of the techniques I have been using in my own life, and found encouragement for the developmental stages that are awaiting me as my daughter grows up and matures.This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover: How we can simplify parenting Tips for not losing ourselves in our roles as “mom” What co-regulation means and why it’s so important The truth behind tantrums How to shift focus as your children get older **********************Music:Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comHappy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc **********************Subscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/96Discover my favorite resources hereTidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeHappier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************Have you ever had a busy day planned out and then the unexpected happened and it got totally derailed? That was me this week. Life was busy because we had just gotten back from our spring break vacation and my calendar was full of things to clean up from before we left and to make up for being off for the week. You know how that goes.But then, my daughter woke up sick. And with the last 2 years dedicated to the pandemic (and thankfully avoiding illness) we were totally out of practice with what to do. To say that it completely took over my day would be a good way to put it.There was a problem though - I did have a couple non-negotiable things that had to happen. Instead of letting the complete change of my day ruin everything I worked through it and it ended up being not only a productive day, but a good one too.I recently spoke about the best ways to organize your days and I think the universe was giving me this opportunity to put that advice into practice. It worked and I also uncovered a few more lessons for how to actually keep my cool in the midst of a crazy day. That’s what I want to share with you.This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover: My 5 step plan for getting my day back on track What I say to myself to keep a clear head The biggest aha moment I had with the concept of time How I plan for the unexpected The #1 thing I recommend you do before tackling a bad day **********************Music:Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comHappy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc **********************Subscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/95Discover my favorite resources hereTidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeHappier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************Have you ever tried to figure out the best way to save energy, conserve water, or generally help the environment, but found yourself confused by the mountain of information out there? Or worse, does it seem like no matter what you try it’s a drop in the bucket compared to the problem so you’re not sure it even matters?Those are the questions and issues my guest on this episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show found himself pondering as he looked at the different ways he could try to help the environment while downsizing to a tiny home. What started off as a project to build his own custom tiny home, turned into a new-found mission of trying to figure out how to have a bigger impact on the world around him.Michael Bartz is the producer and host of the In Over My Head Podcast that follows his journey to lower his environmental footprint by building a 175 square foot off-grid Tiny Home. He felt overwhelmed by trying to "save the planet" and wasn't sure if all his downsizing and minimizing was really making a difference so he decided to bring in the experts.Michael and his partner Sara live in their Tiny Home on a farm in southern Alberta, and when he’s not podcasting, he can be found pursuing his creative endeavors of acting and writing, or being active and hiking in the Rockies.I thoroughly enjoyed my conversation with Michael and he opened my eyes to some really interesting ideas when it comes to how we can actually make a difference when it comes to the environment.This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover: What it took for Michael to downsize from a traditional house to a tiny home The catalyst that pushed him to build his own tiny home The 2 surprising things Michael thinks we should all do if we want to help the environment What he does with his bulky sporting equipment in a tiny home How minimalism has shaped Michael’s life **********************Music:Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comHappy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc **********************Subscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/94Discover my favorite resources hereTidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeHappier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************How often have you started the day with a good plan in place, only to be hit with a problem that sent it off the rails? Or maybe you feel like you’re spinning your wheels - you’re super busy and are checking things off your list, but you are no closer to reaching your goals than you were last month.I used to struggle with both of these problems.Then, I discovered 3 simple steps that helped me take back control of my days so that not only could I get more done, but I had more time to rest, recover, and recharge. If you’re always on the hunt for a good hack, tip, and productivity shortcut, start here because these three tasks will help you organize your home, your life, and your calendar.So if you are like me and want to be able to get more done in less time, this is a great episode for you. Learn how to get more done, make progress on your goals, avoid burnout, and feel energized and excited for the day ahead.This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover: What I do each day to be more productive Why a productive day starts the night before for me The right way to do a brain dump so it’s not overwhelming How I use technology (or don't) to stay on task The 6 time blocks I have set up in my schedule so I can balance work, life, and family **********************Music:Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comHappy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc **********************Subscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/93Discover my favorite resources hereTidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeHappier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************Spring is here!! The weather is warming up, the birds are chirping, the sun is out more, there’s a feeling of renewal, and we’re ready to throw off the winter doldrums for a breath of fresh air.And with the changing of the seasons also comes spring cleaning. Dun, dun, dunnn!I know. I don't really like cleaning either. Yes, you heard that right...a minimalist who teaches others how to keep a tidy home so they can live a better life doesn't like cleaning. But, just because I don't like it, doesn't mean I don't do it.Spring cleaning my home helps me (and my family) to enjoy our house to the fullest. So, if it must be done, why not make it as quick and easy as possible?That’s what this episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show is all about! I walk you through how to clean your home from top to bottom - and not just straighten up, but deep clean the things that matter and leave your home feeling refreshed - all in just one day. It will be a long day, but it will be D - O - N - E.And that my friend is my favorite part about having a clean home - how I feel when it’s all done. I feel as though I could tackle the world. Anything is possible and it's the best feeling to take into spring. Don’t you think?This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover: The two ways you can spring clean in a day How to clean your house based on the tasks required The right cleaning order so you can make quick work of it Why you might want to clean based on how functional a room is What items you need to declutter and tidy any space (it’s only 3 things!) **********************Music:Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comHappy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc **********************Subscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Links mentioned in this episode (some may be affiliate links):Get more show notes and additional free resources at wannabeclutterfree.com/92Discover my favorite resources hereTidy Home Academy - Empowering you to declutter and organize so you can have the tidy, happy home you crave. Discover how implementing the right systems can get your home clean and keep it that way. Avalanche Declutter Challenge - Completely transform your home in just 30 days with this free challengeHappier at Home Guide - 5 simple steps you can take today to tidy up, take back your sanity, and thrive at home.Wannabe Minimalist Community - come join my private group filled with amazing people just like you who are on their journey toward minimalism and simplifying**********************The other day I was talking with a friend and she was telling me about her attempts at decluttering. I am the decluttering go-to in my group so it’s pretty common for people to come to me when they have questions about what to do with their stuff, how to organize something, or issues letting go of the things in their home.And what I heard was pretty typical.She told me that she’s tried to declutter in the past, but has basically given up at this point because no matter what she tries her home becomes messy again in a week, month tops. She also told me her husband’s not really on board and her mom buys her kids anything they want, even though she has asked her mother to stop.Sound familiar?However, instead of jumping in and saying that decluttering was no use, I asked her if her stuff was in order. And here’s where it hit home. My friend said she didn't see the point of getting her home in order when she felt all alone. There's just so much to do that she felt like she failed even before she started. My heart broke a bit for her.The good news is, there are ways to fix this decluttering situation, so I gave her tips to help her solve these issues and I’m sharing that same advice with you because as we were talking, I realized that she was making the same mistakes I see over and over. And if she was making these mistakes, it’s likely you are too. **Let’s fix that so you can move forward in confidence and no longer feel like you are alone on this journey.This episode of the Wannabe Minimalist Show will also help you discover: The difference between decluttering and organizing Why you cannot organize your way out of a mess The #1 thing to do when your family is not on board How to deal with the overwhelm that comes with a messy home Fixes for the 3 most common decluttering mistakes **********************Music:Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comHappy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBB Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRc **********************Subscribe & ReviewAre you subscribed to the Wannabe Clutter Free podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don’t want you to miss an episode. I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those.And if you enjoyed today’s episode, it would make my day if you left me a rating and review. You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts, a comment on Spotify Podcasts or Goodpods, or connect on guest video interviews on YouTube. Your review helps other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to read. Let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices