Podcasts – A Slob Comes Clean

Terms like space-saving designs and storage solutions and such are very appealing, but even though I used to purchase organizing products labeled that way, my house didn’t look any better. I’ve now come to a point where I’m turned off by those phrases. It’s a mindset shift. My books Want to be a patron of […] The post 391: Shifting the Mindset about Space-Saving and Storage Solutions appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering a few questions that were asked over at AskDanaKWhite.com. Question 1: My question is on the subject of toys. How do I go about starting (outside of your normal questions)? Like were do I start? My son is 3. Do I pick what to keep or does he? (We have tons of hot […] The post 390: Questions about Toys, Finding Places and the Decluttering Questions appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

This was a fun strategy session with two guests! I know that navigating the decluttering process with a spouse can present challenges, so it was good to talk to this couple together. We discussed: How to manage every day routines and still get to clean the house. Making progress when planning for a move. Dealing […] The post 389: A Joint Husband and Wife Strategy Session appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

We all have (at least) one category of stuff that’s extra hard to declutter. I’m addressing that today, inspired by this email: I am a teacher who, due to life circumstances, is leaving the profession shortly before I could be considered early retired.  I am working part-time as a substitute teacher because I can not […] The post 388: Decluttering that Extra Difficult Spot or Category of Stuff appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

We (me especially, but also so many of my listeners) are great at theorizing. At predicting. At being super logical. We’re intelligent people. But when we theorize about house stuff like home maintenance and decluttering, putting our theories into practice isn’t so fun, so we tend to keep theorizing some more. But if we don’t […] The post 387: In Theory, Your House Will Never Improve (Reality Is Where it Changes!) appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I enjoyed this conversation so much. In it, we discussed: Decluttering the garage with lots of sentimental things along with a lot of junk Helping her daughter declutter her things Figuring out a storage solution for her entryway Mentioned in this episode: We’re hiring! Find out more here.  My books Want to be a patron […] The post 386: Looking at Decluttering as a Way to Re-Discover and Honor Your Treasures appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’ve realized that a lot of the things I held onto “just in case” were things I envisioned saving the day. Won’t I be glad I had that? Won’t everyone ooh and aah if I end up already having the very thing we needed in that dire situation that could possibly happen one day? I’ve […] The post 385: Clutter and My Hero Complex appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Today I’m sharing a great conversation with Jon Acuff. He’s one of my favorite follows on Instagram so I was excited to get to talk to him! He has a new book out that is all about goals. The things that hold us back from reaching goals have a lot of parallels with the things […] The post 384: Talking About Goals with Jon Acuff appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering lots of questions asked over on Instagram, and I’m answering them quickly! I’m all about the words (LOTS of words), but sometimes it’s helpful to cover lots of ground quickly and succinctly. You follow me on instagram @aslobcomesclean. Mentioned in this episode: Watch my session, Decluttering for Beginners (Even Total Beginners) for free […] The post 382: Rapid Q&A – Decluttering and Home Questions Answered appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

One of the biggest mindset shifts I’ve made as I’ve changed my home has been redefining what is a “waste of my time.” Many tasks that I once avoided because they felt like a waste of my time ended up being the very things I needed to do to keep my house under control. Watch […] The post 381: Wasting Time vs. Wasting Opportunity appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Whether you’re a new follower or you’ve been around for years, the basics are how things get done and stay done in your home. Focusing on the basics will get you started de-disasterizing your home and are the thing to go back to when you start to feel things stall or fall back into disaster. […] The post 380: Back to (Or Start with) the Basics appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

When money is tight, decluttering can feel scary. We’re diving into this issue of money and decluttering. My books 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?? --Nony The post 379: Let’s Talk About Money and Decluttering appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

We discussed: How to manage when it feels that there’s not enough time in the day. Budget organization. Laundry issues. My books 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??           --Nony The post 378: Simplifying Routines in Seasons of Stress & Grief appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

One of the biggest struggles many people face when decluttering is that they want to (and try to) predict the future in order to know what to keep and what to declutter. Since it isn’t possible to predict the future, decluttering paralysis can happen. Today I’m talking about how knowing the path and how it […] The post 377: Knowing the Path When You Can’t Predict the Future appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’ve learned a thing or two (or thirty-three-trillion) about decluttering, and that includes how to identify thought patterns that need to serve as signals that it’s time to declutter. This week, I’m talking about three moments when I’ve learned to hesitate . . . and declutter. Take Your House Back is on sale through May […] The post 376: Three Moments When You Should Hesitate (and Declutter) appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I recently heard a discussion of something that used to be very common: hope chests. It hit me that a hope chest is a container for things for the future, and since a lot of “us” fret about whether we can/should keep things we legitimately may need in the future but don’t need now, I […] The post 375: Boundaries Even When Stuff Could Totally Be Helpful in the Future appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

In this episode, Emma and I discuss: What to do when you have reached your clutter threshold but feel like you could do more. How to deal with storing items of a loved one. How to fit decluttering and maintenance cleaning in during the week when working. I also loved hearing how Emma has implemented […] The post 374: Making Decluttering Part of Everyday Life appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

As I was doing my time-consuming curly hair routine in a big hurry recently, I started thinking about decluttering. (I’m always thinking about decluttering, so that isn’t a surprise.) I thought about how I’m only successful decluttering when I follow my five step No Mess Decluttering Process, whether I have to declutter in a hurry […] The post 373: Decluttering in Slow Times vs Fast Times appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I recently asked for decluttering and home management questions on Instagram, and answered almost all of them in this podcast episode! My books 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?? --Nony The post 372: Rapid Q&A – Lots of Questions and Lots of Answers appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

In today’s podcast, we discuss: “Identity Clutter” and incorporating it into everyday life. “Good stuff” not getting used. When it’s time to retire display items. My books 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?? --Nony The post 371: Sometimes Even Interesting Things Need to Go appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.