A Slob Comes Clean

This discussion dives into the challenges of living in a smaller space while maintaining organization. Personal experiences offer practical decluttering strategies, emphasizing the importance of routines and family involvement. Discover creative ways to be hospitable, even in limited areas, as well as tips for managing clutter, especially with kids around. The hosts reflect on the joys and complexities of both downsizing and transitioning to larger outdoor spaces, encouraging listeners to embrace change and community support.

The chat kicks off with a deep dive into the challenges of visual clutter and how to keep things from shifting around. Emphasis is placed on celebrating even the smallest successes in our decluttering journeys, promoting a positive mindset. Listeners hear about navigating the complexities of family dynamics during home transitions and the importance of personalized cleanup habits. The conversation wraps up by highlighting the emotional benefits of a tidy space and embracing progress over perfection in the pursuit of organization.

Explore the art of preparedness without excess as hosts discuss practical organization tips for future needs. Dive into the emotional journey of moving while managing possessions and the balance between efficient planning and overthinking. Discover strategies to overcome perfectionism, prioritize cherished items, and embrace decluttering. The episode highlights the challenge of sentimental attachments in relationships and shares insights into creating a personalized, clutter-free home.

In today’s strategy session, we discuss: how to get your home office under control. keeping the inside of your car clean. how to figure out a system to help with massive paperwork and emails. Mentioned: My Writing Journey (Live on October 5th) My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how […]The post 303: Cars and Paper and Other Overwhelmingly Messy Things Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.Take Your House Back is on SALE! Go here to learn more. My books My YouTube Channel!Want 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.

Some of the topics we covered: Storage solutions for stuffed animals Dealing with a Monica closet What to do when the majority of items to declutter are sentimental You’re not broken, you just organize differently Decluttering an estate Parenting teenagers Finding motivation when reward systems don’t work Fridge & freezer organization How to encourage adult daughter to keep things tidy What have you done in your own home that […]The post 302: Monica Closets, Estate decluttering, Fridge Organization and More appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.Take Your House Back is on SALE! Go here to learn more. My books My YouTube Channel!Want 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.

Do your attempts to reward yourself seem to backfire? Or just not work? I’ve tried motivating myself to get stuff done by promising that I can do something fun after, but I end up renegotiating with  myself. I’ve found that natural rewards for doing what I need to do are more effective. They are harder […]The post 301: Rewarding Myself in a Way that Actually Works Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.Take Your House Back is on SALE! Go here to learn more. My books My YouTube Channel!Want 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.

My husband is joining me for the third time! I guess it’s now a tradition for episodes that end in 00!! He answers questions about our house, what convinced him to get involved, and more. I love when he joins me!   My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how […]The post 300: Getting Family to Help (With Thoughts from My Husband) Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.Take Your House Back is on SALE! Go here to learn more. My books My YouTube Channel!Want 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.

I finally found a paper organization system that actually works for me! I’m sharing it today. I learned this system from my co-instructors in the Take Your House Back course, which just so happens to be open! Go check out the course here: TakeYourHouseBack.com.  My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find […]The post 299: I Solved My Paper Clutter Problem! appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.Take Your House Back is on SALE! Go here to learn more. My books My YouTube Channel!Want 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.

I’m talking with Jessica to come up with strategies for: getting into a decluttering habit and keeping momentum. not getting stuck on visible spaces only. how to not make decluttering a bigger project than it needs to be. Get the Make Dinner Happen course for $16. (Also see the list of recipes and ingredient list.) […]The post 298: Decluttering Deeper Without Getting Overwhelmed Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.Take Your House Back is on SALE! Go here to learn more. My books My YouTube Channel!Want 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.

  Anyone else having trouble with focus these days? No? Oh. Well, in case you ever do end up struggling to focus, here are some ways I fight this battle. My books Patreon   Sponsors: Betterhelp.com/clean. A Slob Comes Clean listeners get 10% off your first month with discount code CLEAN. Get a free two […]The post 297: Finding Focus Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.Take Your House Back is on SALE! Go here to learn more. My books My YouTube Channel!Want 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.