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

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

Following the election, resilience takes center stage as the conversation delves into six actionable recommendations. Emphasizing self-care, listeners discover stress management techniques like puzzles and the importance of hydration. Mindful strategies for healthier social media use are discussed to foster positive mental health. Community connections are highlighted, encouraging outreach and intergenerational discussions on civic values. Transforming despair into action has never felt more essential!

Join attorney-turned-time management strategist Kelly Nolan as she shares her Bright Method system for achieving clarity and reducing stress. Discover how to tactfully navigate holiday time management while protecting personal space. Kelly discusses the importance of weekly planning and setting boundaries to enhance productivity. She also highlights the concept of 'time creep' in daily routines, offering practical advice on balancing professional roles with parenting. Tune in for insights that empower you to reclaim your time!

Explore the emotional rollercoaster of family decluttering guilt, where attachments to sentimental items clash with the need for a clutter-free space. Learn strategies for preserving memories without the physical burden, setting boundaries, and honoring personal values. Hear insights on managing guilt tied to family gifts and the importance of communication during decluttering. Plus, discover wellness tips to support your journey towards a more serene living environment.

Embark on a whimsical journey into the world of medicinal herbs, where humor meets practical gardening tips. Discover the joy of growing your own plants and learn how to dry herbs for culinary magic. Personal reflections reveal the cultural significance of herbal practices, sparking interest in herbal education. Embrace community engagement to enhance your gardening skills while integrating fresh herbs into daily life, especially through delightful teas. It's a magical mix of growth, learning, and a dash of witchy charm!

Christine shares 5 delightful things from October. See the show notes for links.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 discussion, Asha Dornfest, co-host of Edit Your Life, shares her expertise on simple cooking solutions using pantry staples. She and host Christine delve into easy meal ideas that save time, like versatile chili recipes and creative uses for canned beans. They emphasize the importance of having a well-stocked pantry with essentials such as tortillas, lentils, and frozen ingredients. Listeners will discover tips for quick preparation and the joy of nourishing, hassle-free meals amidst a busy schedule.

Christine shares 5 tactics for handling response overwhelm.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

Stressed or freaked out by the immense pressures of modern parenting? Christine chats with Ben and Gabrielle Blair about their book, The Kids Are Alright: Parenting with Confidence in an Uncertain World. They talk about the power of listening, lowering the stakes, college stress, fostering independence in kids, and more.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