Edit Your Life | Simplify + Declutter Your Home, Time, and Mental Space

Asha Dornfest, a co-host of past segments, shares her insights on simplifying life and embracing gratitude during tough times. The conversation delves into eight practical recommendations to foster gratitude, especially during the chaotic holiday season. They discuss the importance of reality checks, teaching kids about financial value, and using simple reflections like family dinners to recognize progress. The power of giving and expressing gratitude through small gestures is also highlighted, encouraging listeners to connect deeply with loved ones.

Christine shares six holiday cookie favorites, plus two new recipes on her list to try this month. For recipe links, visit the show notes.The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this engaging chat, Amanda Jefferson, a tech and productivity coach and co-host of the Good Enough-ish podcast, shares insights on digital decluttering. She highlights the messy realities of digital files and discusses effective strategies for organizing them. Topics include the importance of strong password security, tools for managing digital photos, and practical tips for consolidating services. Amanda also emphasizes the value of prioritizing joy alongside efficient digital organization. Get ready to tackle your digital clutter!

Christine shares her favorite clutter-free options, handmade or bought, across a variety of categories.The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Shira Gill, author of "Lifestyled," shares her holistic approaches to decluttering and organization. She discusses how intentional living can help combat burnout and enhance well-being. Shira emphasizes minimizing input volume and establishing systems for daily life, particularly for parents. The conversation also covers balancing family relationships, managing household harmony, and the significance of setting realistic goals. Listeners will find practical tips for improving mental clarity and fostering personal connections.

Christine shares 5 tips for tackling simple yet onerous feeling adulting tasks.LINKS: Instagram Stories highlight on Friday adulting Todoist  Mini Edit: How To Use Todoist The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christine shares 5 delightful things from November. See the show notes for links.LINKS: My Journey to Becoming a Glorious Witch Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide by Rosemary Gladstar Peaceful Kitchen by Catherine Perez Once Upon a Chef homemade Caesar salad dressing Ursa Major Green Slate Mineral Polish The Mini Edit is a short-form series from Edit Your Life, where host Christine Koh answers your questions about everything from self-care to parenting to relationships to home and more. Send your Mini Edit questions to edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Patricia Zurita Ona, an expert in helping overachievers overcome fear-driven struggles, joins Christine to explore the pitfalls of overthinking. They discuss how to identify personal purpose, tackle perfectionism, and embrace uncertainty. Dr. Ona shares techniques to boost mindfulness and decision-making, emphasizing the significance of aligning choices with personal values. Listeners learn practical strategies, like ‘uncertainty workouts,’ to cultivate resilience and move beyond the paralysis of overthinking toward a more authentic life.

Discover effective strategies to lighten the mental load of decluttering. Personal experiences are shared, including tackling basement clutter and utilizing the Todoist app for organized lists. Get practical tips on tracking items for sale, managing donations, and sorting seasonal goods. A heartwarming success story highlights the impact of donating clothes to a local initiative, inspiring listeners to take action.

In this episode from the locked archive, Christine and Asha share 8 tips for reducing entertaining pressure. Christine also shares about the recent delight of a food demo from a friend (in advance of which she did not tidy a thing).For links and related episodes, visit the show notes.Edit Your Life is an award-winning podcast that offers tips, recommendations, and expert advice to simplify and declutter your home, schedule, to-do list, relationships, and mental space. Connect with host Christine Koh at edityourlifeshow@gmail.com or DM @edityourlifeshow or @drchristinekoh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices