A Slob Comes Clean

Y’all know I’ve been gardening for the first time ever. I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing, but I’m having fun! As I learn, I see so many parallels decluttering. I’m sharing these decluttering …

In this episode, we discuss: getting out of project mentality stuff shifting feeling like you are the only one who can tackle the clutter The Take Your House Back course is open for registration!  Ge…

I had a conversation recently and was asked if I thought the root of this problem with keeping a house under control had more to do with nature or nurture. I’ve been thinking a lot about that questio…

In this episode we talk about: how to deal with areas that seem to collect clutter no matter what. how to deal with “his” stuff.   how to handle scrapbooking and pictures when I don’t even know where…

I’ve learned the power of maintenance. Even before (or especially before) I got my house under control, doing maintenance tasks was key. I’ve been thinking about the need for and my resistance to mai…

In this episode, we discuss: dealing with incoming paper strategies to help teenage family members declutter involving the family in 5 minute pickups Get my new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us  M…

In this episode, we discuss: combining 2 households figuring out storage solutions for the things she really wants to do making progress in a time of limbo Organizing for the Rest of Us   My books Jo…

In this episode we talk about: excitement that a friend’s child commented on how tidy her house was. how she’s figured out how to maintain laundry day. having a cleaning person which isn’t a solution…

Checklists are so appealing! But sometimes, they backfire. I’m talking about how I do and don’t use checklists in today’s podcast.   Organizing for the Rest of Us   My books Join us over on Patreon t…

I’m talking about the long game today. What have I done that has benefited me waaayyyyy down the road, and what can I do now that will benefit me waaaaayyyy more down the road. Get my new book: Organ…

I’m answering questions in today’s podcast that were submitted by listeners. What do I do about stuff that piles up because I’m afraid to put it away because then I’ll forget about it? How do I prior…

In this episode we talk about: living in a house that isn’t yours to make final decisions about.  helping other people declutter without seeming pushy.  dealing with the ongoing mess from toys in the…

More than perfectionism, I fight what’s-the-point-ism. I have had to come up with ways to help myself understand the point of doing less than a perfect job, and motivate myself to do what I can. Orga…

In today’s podcast, we discuss: when it’s okay to buy an empty shelf. how to cut down on paper. cutting back on what we bring into our homes. My new book: Organizing for the Rest of Us (get the flow …

I’m answering some decluttering questions: What about stuff that needs to stay out because that’s the only way I remember to use it? My mother and her business have moved into my home. How do I help …

In this episode we talk about: Re-figuring out home management and daily habits when there’s a new schedule. sweeping every day when you have all hardwood/tile downstairs. getting down to the nitty-g…

In today’s podcast we discuss: preparing for baby’s arrival. the difference between her clutter threshold and her husband’s clutter threshold and ways to help find a balance. how best to find ways to…

Do you feel the urge to make goals but don’t make them because you’ve always failed before? I’m talking about rethinking how to make goals and ways to be successful. Pre-order Organizing for the Rest…

As we’re getting settled into our new home, I’ve realized that some things I’ve heard “normal” people say over the years make sense. They didn’t make sense to me before, and I’m now wondering why. Sp…

In today’s podcast we discuss: overcoming decluttering paralysis. how to begin getting the items you’re keeping in the correct location when other stuff is in those spaces? trying something in a new …