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Jun 26, 2025 • 50min

464: Digital Photos, Decluttering Clothes After Weight Loss, and Household Challenges with "Where Would I Look For It First?"

Dive into the world of decluttering with tips on managing digital photos and clothes after weight loss. Discover innovative strategies for tackling household challenges while navigating emotional attachments. Learn about the crucial balance between intent and action in organizing your space. Embrace the journey of letting go, prioritizing progress, and making real decisions for lasting change. Plus, explore practical solutions to help youth manage phone use and mental health amid excessive social media.
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Jun 19, 2025 • 50min

463: Basement & Attic Decluttering, Retirement Changes, and Dealing with Craft Supplies

Dive into the world of decluttering as listeners grapple with basement and attic management while navigating retirement changes. Unpack practical tips for sorting items during a cross-country move. Get insights on effectively dealing with craft supplies and the emotional struggles of parting with sentimental belongings. Enjoy a lighthearted discussion about managing plants amid all the chaos. Plus, discover how meal planning can simplify life while addressing the emotional hurdles of decluttering.
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Jun 12, 2025 • 52min

462: Advice for Spouses & Family, Mobility Challenges & Elderly Parents, Decluttering Sentimental Family History Items

Dive into effective strategies for decluttering with insights on involving family and handling sentimental items. Discover the emotional challenges of letting go and the 'head explosion' rule to ease stress. Learn the importance of prioritizing experiences over material gifts during holidays. Explore how mobility challenges affect organization, especially for elderly parents. Gain valuable tips for managing personal spaces and transitioning family belongings while maintaining clarity and functionality in your home.
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Jun 5, 2025 • 49min

461: Preparing for Guests, How to Break a Stall, "My Container is Too Big!"

As always, I'm taking time off during the summer. This year, though, we're trying something new! We're sharing the audio of previous live Q&As that I did on YouTube. If you only listen to the podcast, this will be all new to you! We'll be back with our regular format mid-August. This episode includes my answers to questions about preparing for guests, how to break a stall, and my container is too big, plus much more!https://www.youtube.com/@DanaKWhitehttps://www.aslobcomesclean.com/book https://www.patreon.com/aslobcomesclean https://declutteringcoaches.com/find-a-coach/ https://declutteringcoaches.com/become-a-coach/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 29, 2025 • 1h 6min

460: Teaching Children the Method, Dealing with Clothes, and What To Do with Empty Space

Discover effective strategies for empowering children to declutter through fun and practical methods. Learn how to navigate sentimental attachments while prioritizing functional space. Explore the emotional hurdles of organizing a home, especially after loss, and the patience required in finding the right furnishings. Get insights on managing donations while involving family members in the decluttering process, ensuring everyone participates in creating a more organized living space.
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May 22, 2025 • 29min

459: How to Keep Your House Under Control During Out-of-Routine Times

As summer approaches, routines often shift, leading to potential chaos at home. Strategies for managing household tasks during these disruptions are key, along with practical advice for decluttering without the pressure of perfection. The host shares personal insights and humor about the constant battle with messiness. Emphasizing a no-mess decluttering process helps families maintain organization while juggling summer activities. This episode is packed with actionable tips to keep your home serene amidst the seasonal changes!
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May 15, 2025 • 31min

458: Tackling Your Decluttering Challenges

Tackle your decluttering dilemmas with practical solutions to manage clothing chaos and establish effective routines. Discover actionable strategies for overcoming clutter, including meal prepping tips for better organization. Couples will learn to navigate challenges while merging households and prioritizing belongings. Delve into the emotional complexities of decluttering keepsakes from loved ones and explore responsible ways to celebrate sentimental items without overwhelming your space.
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May 8, 2025 • 33min

457: Simplifying Tasks to Simplify Lifestyle

Discover practical tips for decluttering and maintaining an organized space, including the five-minute pickup method. Hear insights on embracing a mobile lifestyle from travelers living in a tiny camper, and explore the emotional challenges of letting go of sentimental possessions. Learn effective strategies for balancing work and personal space while managing time efficiently. Finally, delve into the importance of community connections and support in navigating life's transitions.
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May 1, 2025 • 31min

456: Legitimately Challenging Challenges

4 phrases/questions I can see right through.My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach??  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 24, 2025 • 29min

455: Kids, In-laws, Laundry, and More Questions Answered

I’m answering your decluttering questions that were submitted at AskDanaKWhite.comIf I want to declutter something but I also want to rearrange a room how do I avoid pulling everything out?How do I handle items that don't fit into the desired container even if it were empty?We are overflowing with kids books. What questions should I ask (and have my kids ask themselves) to decide which to keep and which to donate?My in laws house is jam packed. We will have the burden of cleaning it out. They have trouble with step 1 trash. Do I keep trying to encourage the steps or simply accept this as my burden?We need laundry tips: we cloth diaper a newborn and have to be doing laundry everyday, so laundry day isn’t an option right now.How do you do Step 1 (Trash), when there is, for example, a deep box of stuff, or a precarious pile of stuff?My booksWant to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon. Want to find a decluttering coach??Want to BE a decluttering coach?? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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